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UX is no longer the name of the plan silo, but the normal intention of the whole organization. UX is important to the success of virtually any site or perhaps mobile application and, in today's environment, frequently the key competitive benefit. UX refers to the overall experience of the piece and the way that it the actual user think. At the easiest level, UI is composed of each of the elements that enable a person to interact with a service or product. A superb UI gives a consistent interface in numerous mediums, whether web or mobile. Nowadays, needless to say, the UI of its search homepage is easy, clean and polished .
The design is the way it works. Interaction design and style is the way that people interact with your website. To the contrary, the designs are usually more useful than delightful. Fantastic design is not so difficult to trust. It is easy to process the brain should not have to expend a ton of energy to figure out the actual heck it has the looking at. UX design is definitely an increasing discipline. Normally, UX design and research is the 1st step the moment deciding if to create a alternative or program.
Following your designer has a firm understanding of the wearer's demands and goals, they start to sketch out the discussion framework (also called wireframes). Visual designers aren't interested in how monitors link to one another, nor how someone interacts with them. Basically, a visible designer need to aim for optimum usability as well as maximum desirability. He lays out manuals and sets every single point to ensure that the result is perfect. Graphic designers concentrate on snagging the customer's attention with the method by which the look looks. Designers ought to be trained in info architecture and may organize the data so that it could simple to comprehend. Item Designer Item designer can be described as catch-all expression used to refer into a designer who is generally needed for the introduction of the style and look and feel of an item.
The designers carry out functionality testing each and every stage on the plan strategy. Increasingly, UX designers have found that lots of employers expect they have not simply UX expertise yet also UI design talents. Some UX designers are likewise predicted you need to do interaction style, and frequently UI designers will be anticipated to thrust pixels too. They explore many different approaches to solving a particular user trouble. They cope with much of the explore that will confirm or invalidate initial product ideas and guide the development of the product. A sufficient UX trendy will pay attention to the way in which the consumer thinks.
Simply because it's this easy approach, everyone finds it simple to adjust in their present procedure. The application form detects that present plans requires a re-routing and gives the agent considering the very best fresh travel alternatives to advise to the passenger. The software a user-experience custom made uses varies on account of the numerous products in existence. Every end user is searching for the ideal encounter. Self-Explanatory Designs Engaging users instantly can be something which just about every application would want to reach. Just in case the user feels confused at all, that's chaffing. Placing the user in the middle of the look process is crucial.
The only method to supply<|fim_middle|> with different men and women, and the surroundings the place that the individual plus the UI exist. User encounter (UX), on the other hand, is the inner experience someone has because they interact with every facet of a firm's products and solutions. Our work is to set up things more clear.
Leading Digital advertising businesses incorporate three factors to extend the best possible responsive product to the consumer. You understand what you'd anticipate from the goods you decide to work with, and thus on the web dare build something significantly less. A helpful product meets a need which is not already staying met that can be purchased. The item is certainly an assortment of parts. Digital products are intended to be handled, scrolled and swiped. Becoming in the similar room whilst someone problems to utilize the product is a strong trigger for producing empathy with users — common trait. There's a vast range of firmness to select from . | the finest experience is by using a wonderful Ui and End user Experience. Equally as the user encounter is composed of various components, user interface design simply being only one of those, that when blended together make up the user experience. The user encounter is the larger context the place that the UI exists, taking into account the individual's role in the total technique, how the individual collaborates | 77 |
Electronic gaming terminals allow you to play various 'live' casino games from the comfort of your own terminal. Games include: Roulette and Baccarat.
Cameras are positioned over Live or Automated Roulette Wheels to show action live on your screen. When the ball drops into the winning number, it is detected by an electronic reader on the wheel and the information is transmitted to your terminal.
When the 'place your bet' message appears on the screen, simply touch the screen where you want to place your chips – one touch one chip, two touches two chips etc. The value of the bets made will be deducted from your credit. The dealer operating the Live Wheel, or the Automated Wheel, spins the ball. When 'no more bets' is highlighted on the screen, the machine will lock out and it will not be possible to add or remove any chips from that spin. After the ball lands in the winning number, the winning number is highlighted on the terminal and all winning bets are credited. Your winnings are shown in the 'Win Box' on the terminal before being added to your credits.
Some of our Electronic Casino Game Terminals also have additional Progressive Pots which can be won at random when playing.
As with Roulette, you are playing as part of a live game. Cards are dealt Live and the image is shown on the screen of the Gaming Terminal.
The aim of the game is to place a wager on the hand you believe will receive the higher total. You may also bet that both hands have the same total, or tie. Once all bets are placed two hands (each of two cards), are dealt - one to the Punto (Player) and one to the Banco (Banker).
Additional cards may be drawn by the live Dealer, according to the table of play. After all cards have been dealt by the dealer, any winnings will show in the 'Win Box' on the terminal before being added to your credits.
Some of our Electronic Gaming terminals offer games which are operated from other Aspers Casinos, details of the casino hosting the game will be shown by means of sticker located on the top left hand corner of the terminal, example 'Live from Newcastle'.
The minimum cost varies on each game, roulette can be played from as little as 10p and card games from £2.
Insert a £5, £10, £20 or £50 note into the terminal, the cash will then automatically be registered and displayed on the screen. You can then select the game you want to play and the chip value you want to use.
You can choose to take your credits at any time or you can allow them to build up until you have finished playing on the<|fim_middle|>PEAT LAST BET' button after the end of the game, it will repeat their bet from the previous game. If button is pressed for 3 seconds, 'AUTO REPEAT BET' option is enabled. This option auto repeat last bet until the button is pressed again. | terminal. When you want to take your cash, press the 'cash' or 'payout' button. A receipt or ticket will be produced for all credit/winnings. Values up to £300 (£600 if inserting your Aspers World Loyalty Card) can be exchanged for cash using one of the ticket redemption terminals, or played on another machine. Winnings over £300 can be exchanged for cash at the Cash Desk.
Is it a Slot Machine?
No, apart from using bank notes for credits, it is simply a visual and automated link to a live or automated casino game.
No problem. We provide dedicated Electronic Gaming Hosts to offer assistance and provide demonstrations.
Our Electronic Gaming terminals are linked to a live or automated game and the following House Edge figures apply.
If zero is the winning number outside bets retain half the stake.
If zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.
If zero or double zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.
*If zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.
The aim of the Spread-Bet Roulette side bet is to correctly guess the winning total of two numbers, one being the winning number on the table and the other being a random number from a computer generated wheel. There are 7 Spread-Bet wager options, each covering a different set of total numbers and each paying different odds, for you to bet on.
Place your bets on any number of the 7 Spread-Bet wager options, each option covers a different range of totals and is colour coded for easy identification.
The outside wheel is a representation of the roulette wheel that is on the table, with 18 black numbers, 18 red numbers, a green 0.
The inside wheel is a representation of a computer generated wheel, with exactly the same numbers as the table roulette wheel in exactly the same order, all numbers are a gold colour.
These wheels will start to spin, in opposite directions. When the ball begins to slow down the display will briefly change to show "No more Spread-Bets" and then change back to show both wheels which will stop and align with each other so that each number on the outside wheel corresponds to a number on the inside wheel. The centre of the wheel will cycle through each of the colours until a winning number is decided.
The display will show the winning number for the table as usual as well as the total of the winning numbers from both the outside and inside wheels.
This total will be displayed against the background colour of the corresponding spread-bet.
The dealer will clear all the losing bets, leaving behind any winning bets which will then be paid at the following odds.
In the event of a malfunction of the table display during a spin only the Spread-Bets will become void.
The aim of the Spread-Bet Baccarat side bet is to correctly guess the total of the first two cards on the winning hand. There are 6 Spread-Bet wager options, 3 on the Players hand and 3 on the Bankers hand, each covering a different total and paying different odds, for you to bet on.
Place your bets on any number of the 6 Spread-Bet wager options, each option covers a different range of totals and is colour coded for easy identification.
Any winning bets will be paid at the following odds.
To play, place your bets on the touch screen table using your choice of chip values available, once you have completed placing your bets, simply press the 'spin the drum' button, at which point the drum starts the extraction of the winning ball which is clearly displayed. If at the end of the game any bets are won, the game awards them to you.
The game is called Sic Bo also known as tai sai dai siu, big and small or hi-lo, meaning Small Big. There are 8 different ways you can bet.
You can bet on one specific number, which must appear on all three dice. This is called a Triple, and is either a 1,1,1 or 2,2,2 or 3,3,3 or 4,4,4 or 5,5,5 or 6,6,6.
You can bet on one number, which must appear on two of the three dice. This is called a Double, such as a 1,1 or 2,2 or 3,3 or 4,4 or 5,5, or 6,6.
There is an area called Small where you bet that the sum of the three dice will be equal to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 excluding a Triple.
Also, there is an area called Big where you bet that the sum of the three dice will be equal to 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, OR 17 excluding a Triple.
On the Sic Bo layout, you can place a bet in an area with the numbers 4 to 17 written on them. Those numbers correspond to the sum of the three dice.
You can bet on two different numbers, which must appear on at least two of the three dice.
The dice combinations you can bet on are: 1,2 or 1,3 or 1,4 or 1,5 or 1,6 or 2,3 or 2,4 or 2,5 or 2,6 or 3,4 or 3,5 or 3,6 or 4,5 or 4,6 or 5,6, as long as the two numbers are not the same.
Placing bets is permitted as long as there is a message on the screen saying 'BETS PLEASE' or 'LAST BETS PLEASE'. Chip value is chosen by pressing on one of the chips. Chip value is in credits and the value of one credit is displayed on the button DENOM.
Player can place bets by choosing the chip with desired value and then press the field on the Sic Bo table (marked 'BET HERE'), or simply drag and drop the chip to the table. Pressing the same spot on the table again increases the bet for the currently selected chip value.
Player can cancel their last bet by pressing the 'CLEAR LAST BET' button. If more than one bet has been placed on the table, the player can cancel all bets by pressing the 'CLEAR ALL BETS' button. When the player presses the 'RE | 1,328 |
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in Belgium and throughout the<|fim_middle|> early stage, treatment is essentially locoregional, that is, via surgery alone or combined with radiation therapy. In theory, this treatment is enough to eradicate the tumour since it is still limited. However, it is known that about 30% of patients treated in this way are at risk of developing remote metastases, because metastatic cancerous cells are already present but undetectable at the time of diagnosis. To eradicate these metastatic cells, some patients receive chemotherapy referred to as "adjuvant", following the initial treatment, in the hope of stopping any disease course.
Being able to identify the women who have such metastases which are still undetectable thus represents a considerable challenge because this would allow chemotherapy to be avoided in all of the other women. Numerous teams are thus attempting to develop tests which allow the risk of metastasis and the chances of response to the chemotherapy to be determined.
Mammaprint® is one of these tests. The goal of this study was to determine whether its addition to the traditional methods for evaluating risk would allow chemotherapy to be avoided in patients at elevated clinical risk of metastasis with decreasing their chances of survival. The response is, unfortunately, that it is still too early to be able to conclude this, on the one hand because there are still too many uncertainties on its clinical utility and on the other hand because there is a lack of detailed data on the approaches used by Belgian oncologists when choosing whether or not to administer adjuvant chemotherapy.
Language: The report is available in English. | world. Provided this cancer is in the | 8 |
Sigma has long been a leader in the third-party lens market, producing an astounding array of glass that's compatible with major DSLR systems from Nikon and Canon (plus their own camera line) as well mirrorless and other camera manufacturers. While the collection of lenses has been staggering, it's not always been easy to figure out if a Sigma lens is a high-end professional product or a consumer-level piece of optics from name and price alone.
There's something about a fixed focal length lens that brings the photographer out in me. It forces me to move in and back from compositions without resorting to a zoom. Yes, there are times when a zoom is most appreciated—especially the fast constant aperture zooms now available—but a prime puts me in a mindset that a zoom has yet to match.
In the trifecta of portrait lenses—85mm, 105mm, and 1<|fim_middle|> comes up a bit short. Enter Sigma's 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens ($1,199) that's fast enough for reportage and long enough for portraiture.
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens (average price: $969 on various Internet sites) is designed for full-frame cameras; with an APS-C multiply by your usual factor. At about 25 oz, I'd describe the lens as substantial, but not hefty. One of the reasons for the weight is the build—11 elements in eight groups, including the use of SLD glass, Sigma speak for Special Low Dispersion. The big chunk of glass on the end requires a 77mm filter. As to handling, Sigma has gone from their black "crinkle" finish to a smooth black rubberized finish that feels great to the touch. It's plastic, not metal, but based on my experience with previous Sigma lenses, I've found them to be built to professional standards and can take a lot of abuse.
There is an underlying desire in every travel or street photographer to be able to carry one lens to cover all contingencies. | 35mm—the 85mm focal length is the gateway. It's short enough for tight shooting spaces, while producing a real portrait look, yet versatile enough for use in other genres, including photojournalism, where a nifty 50 | 51 |
Geometry Dash Meltdown Review: Squarely A Challenge
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Tom Christiansen
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Tom Christiansen on Dec 31, 2015 at 10:13am
Great soundtrack and synchronized visual effects.
Just challenging enough to hook you into playing one more time.
Playing with soundtrack on can be disorientating.
The word "impossible" floated in front of my mind's eye as my gameplay session with Geometry Dash Meltdown continued on longer than I anticipated. "This game is impossible," a frustrated part of my subconscious seemed to say. Logically, I knew what I was attempting was possible. It was just a matter of getting there. A matter of enough one-more-try's.
Geometry Dash Meltdown is the first game in a long while that has maintained my interest due to its difficulty alone. But the thing is …it's not mechanically a difficult game at all. The entire game is about bouncing and flying a little shape through a 2D obstacle course by just tapping the screen. Geometry Dash Meltdown is a runner-type game, so<|fim_middle|> performance that really kept me hitting the replay button.
"Just one more time."
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Follow @Gamezebo on Twitter | once the player begins a level there is no stopping unless the player is eliminated by touching an obstacle, or by completing the level.
Trust me, the former happens exponentially more often than the latter does.
Throwing modesty out the window, I feel comfortable in saying that I'm really good at video games. MOBAs, first/third-person shooters, platformers, card games — you name it, give me an hour and I can probably beat most people at it. So understanding that, when I come across a game that challenges me, yet is as simple in concept as Geometry Dash Meltdown is, you can understand why I'd have difficulty putting the game down. I love a challenge, and that's what Geometry Dash Meltdown is in a nutshell.
The surname "Meltdown" probably comes from RobTop Games figuring that many players would experience just that as they played through the game. While I was certainly frustrated, cursed various profanities at my iPad, and took a few needed cool-down breaks, I was never really angry at the game. It was not the game's fault that I couldn't complete the levels, it was my own. That, in itself, says a lot about how great the game is. Sure I could go on YouTube and verify the game is winnable by watching some kid beat the entire game in twenty minutes, but I didn't have to, because I could see myself progress a little bit more with each attempted run.
The game tracks your progress in percentage-completed counts, so when you finally complete an obstacle that's stumped you, watching that percentage go from, say, "52% complete" slide up to "53% complete" is immensely satisfying.
Beneath the challenging gameplay elements stuffed into the game, Geometry Dash Meltdown has a nice surprise for players in the form of a fantastic soundtrack. The audio and the visual effects are synchronized together in a way that makes playing Geometry Dash Meltdown a standout experience all on its own. The music pulsated through the graphics and the monsters you jump over chomp their jaws to the rhythm of the music. When you switch from the platforming segments to the flying segments, the music transitions seamlessly.
Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my end, but I would have absolutely loved it if the platforming segments were also synchronized with the music. Occasionally this happened, and I found myself hopping my little block to the beat of the music. But the gameplay is largely out of sync with the music, which is disappointing at best and downright disorientating at worst.
Geometry Dash Meltdown is not the sort of game that I'd normally play, which makes me that much happier that I decided to check it out. The gameplay is a tried-and-true obstacle runner, but it's the almost-impossible difficulty, well-designed levels, and the treat of getting to watch the audio and video work together to deliver a surprisingly energetic | 592 |
How To Do Your Homework For Sports Betting? | How to Bet on Sports
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HOW TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK FOR SPORTS BETTING
Nobody likes homework. The<|fim_middle|> you lay down your action.
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Lastly, a good way to make sure that you've done your homework is to chat about the games with someone else. Whether it's a friend that also bets or members of a forum, it's very useful to go over what you see in the lines, where you see the edge and how you've come to that conclusion. It's possible you missed something or someone you respect simply sees the game differently. If you go it alone, you won't get that feedback. | sounds of the word makes us cringe. However, when it comes to money, you can't invest blindly. You wouldn't buy a TV without doing some research, you wouldn't invest in the stock market without checking out some reports and you shouldn't bet on sports without doing your homework. If you're not sure what that means, let us walk you through how to research and do your homework for sports betting.
This is usually the starting point for many people's research. This involves surfing to sites like ESPN, FOX Sports and Sports Illustrated to get all of the latest news. That could include injuries, general trends, analysis and much more. Remember, these sites employ insiders who closely follow sports and specific teams. You'll want to hear their reports and information before placing your bets.
Chen In On The Regular Stats
While you're there – on a site like ESPN – you'll want to take into account the stats that they offer. It's the basic stuff, but it's important. For example: is a team on a winning streak right now? How they perform at home compared to on the road? How does a team perform against its division mates versus teams outside? All of that information is quite useful.
Make sure you drill-down into the player profile pages. That's quite useful in a sport like baseball where you can see how a pitcher has fared historically in a specific month or against a certain team.
Incorporate Analytical Stats
The new wave of doing your homework is taking into account the new analytical stats. For example, someone who buys into advanced metrics would tell you that a win-loss record in hockey might not be as important as puck possession. Or in baseball, they'll tell you that WAR – wins above replacement – is among the most important stats to evaluate a player, and not whether or not he was selected to the All-Star team. In basketball, now you can track how well a player is at the rim versus on the perimeter, in hockey, you can see how a player does in his own zone compared to elsewhere, or in basketball, you can see how effective a team is in points-per-possession.
It's a lot to digest but these types of advanced stats give you additional information to handicap a game. You might decide to scrap it and still go with instinct, but more often than note, taking into account certain advances stats will help you be a better handicapper.
Digest Some Betting Stats
From traditional stats, to advanced stats, to betting stats. Remember, the name of the game isn't to win a World Series right. It's to win bets. That being the case, you'll want to tap into some sports betting stats and trends to see how a team performs. For example: the Golden State Warriors won 73 games last season but being so dominant, they faced tons of big spreads. How did they fare as a favorite of 9.5-12 points? They went 34-7 on the road, but how many of those games did they cover the spread? What about when they faced strong defensive teams?
You can check out certain stats at SBR or check out StatFox to get a lot of these questions answered. Wherever you end up looking, make sure you check out the betting stats for the game before | 668 |
London's smallest apartment is 10 ft by 8 ft… in total. And it's under contract for over $280,000! Incredible.
Click Here to watch the CNN video clip about the "residence".
Real estate is a funny thing. Our perspective of value is often colored by our experiences or our circumstances; which is to say that value is in the eye of the beholder (to just dive headfirst into the cliche).
Let's take two buyers who are looking at the same Lowcountry property. One buyer is from Manhattan and is accustomed to paying well north of $1.5M for a reasonably located 900 sq ft apartment on the Upper West Side. The other buyer is from Charlotte and is accustomed to paying $450K for a custom 4,<|fim_middle|>0 sq ft home. Both have legitimate experiences from which to draw upon… but both would be wrong to use said experiences to inform value in the Lowcountry. All markets are local. If you're buying, make sure you have a Realtor who can provide a wealth of market information from which you can then make the best (informed) decision for your family. | 00 | 2 |
Cool summer of 2013 boosted Arctic sea ice
The volume of Arctic sea ice increased by a third after the summer of 2013 as unusually cool air temperatures prevented the ice from melting, according to University of Leeds and UCL scientists.
This suggests that the ice pack in the Northern Hemisphere is more sensitive to changes in summer melting than it is to winter cooling, a finding which will help researchers predict future changes in its volume.
The study, published today in Nature Geoscience, used 88 million measurements of sea ice thickness recorded by the European Space Agency's CryoSat-2 satellite between 2010 and 2014. It showed that there was a 14% reduction in the volume of summertime Arctic sea ice between 2010 and 2012, but the volume of ice jumped by 41% in 2013, when the summer was 5<|fim_middle|> sea ice when the mission ends."
The team now plan to use CryoSat-2's measurements of changing sea ice thickness to help improve the models that are used to predict future climate change, and also to assist maritime activities in the Arctic region, which can be dangerous and costly to navigate.
The research was funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Professor Andy Shepherd is available for interview. Please contact Sarah Reed, Press Officer at the University of Leeds, on 0113 34 34196 or email s.j.reed@leeds.ac.uk.
The research paper 'Increased Arctic sea ice volume after anomalously low melting in 2013' is published in the journal Nature Geoscience on 20 July 2015.
Image caption: Setting up camp on sea ice in the Lincoln Sea, north of Greenland, in March 2014 as part of the ESA CryoVex experiment to measure sea ice properties including the depth of drifting snow.
Credit: Rachel Tilling | % cooler than the previous year.
Study co-author Professor Andy Shepherd, from the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds and Director of the Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), said: "Understanding what controls the amount of Arctic sea ice takes us one step closer to making reliable predictions of how long it will last, which is important because it is a key component of Earth's climate system."
Lead author and PhD student Rachel Tilling, from UCL Earth & Planetary Sciences, who is a member of the CPOM team, said: "The summer of 2013 was much cooler than recent years with temperatures typical of those seen in the late 1990s. This allowed thick sea ice to persist north-west of Greenland because there were fewer days when it could melt. Although models have suggested that the volume of Arctic sea ice is in long term decline, we know now that it can recover by a significant amount if the melting season is cut short."
The volume of Arctic ice has been steadily falling since the late 1970s but was difficult to assess accurately before CryoSat-2, which measures ice-thickness across the whole region.
Tilling added: "Until CryoSat-2 was launched, it was tricky to measure the volume of Arctic sea ice as the pack drifts and measurements could not be taken across the whole region. Together with maps of sea ice extent, our measurements of sea ice thickness now complete the picture because they reveal what's going on below the water, where most of the action happens."
Although the first five years of CryoSat-2 measurements have revealed important information on the state of Arctic sea ice, the record is still short to establish a long-term trend.
Professor Shepherd said: "Although the jump in volume means that the Arctic is unlikely to be ice-free this summer, we still expect temperatures to rise in the future, and so the events of 2013 will have simply wound the clock back a few years on the long-term pattern of decline. Our goal is to make sure we do not lose this unique capability to monitor | 432 |
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Parents - Monsignor O'Donoghue C.E.S.
Parents, students and staff collaborating together create the best learning environment for students. We know that we are partners in<|fim_middle|>daughter rides the bus, you can access transportation/bus information and weather-related alerts for bus cancellations and delays.
The staff at Monsignor O'Donoghue looks forward to talking with you at parent-teacher conferences. If you have any questions or wish to provide feedback regarding your son/daughter's progress, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. We are honoured to be a partner in your son/daughter's education as we assist with Preparing their Way. | your child's development. We are here to support you and your children as they grow and mature through their elementary school years.
Your son/daughter's education begins with admission/registration. You can read about our admission process, and the importance of student agendas as a key communication tool between teachers and families. You can also visit report cards to understand how assessments are determined, and to learn when progress reports and report cards will be sent home.
We welcome your involvement at Monsignor O'Donoghue through the Catholic School Council or volunteering. Volunteers are incredibly important to our school's Pizza Days and successful annual Christmas Luncheon. Volunteers also provide numerous services such as assisting students with reading and math.
School safety, health and wellness, and respect for one's self and others are very important to our school community as a whole. Students follow a Code of Conduct and have expectations for attendance and homework completion. We follow the Board's threat assessment policy and nutrition policy. In this section of our site, you can access health-related resources on head lice, immunizations, and what to do if your child is sick.
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Speech by President Lu-Olo on the Celebration of the 42nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence
Suai, 28 November 2017
Mr Aniceto Guterres, President of the National Parliament
Dr. Deolindo dos Santos, President of the Court of Appeal
Mr Prime Minister, Dr Mari Alkatiri, living pioneer of our Republic
Members of all bodies of sovereignty Most Reverend Bishops of Timor-Leste Representatives of all religious denominations present
Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps Distinguished guests
Beloved people of Timor-Leste
On this joyous occasion, when we as a free and sovereign people proudly celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence, I first salute all sons and daughters of Timor-Leste, from Oecusse to the eastern end, from the southern coast to the northern coast and Ataúro. I salute also all our brothers and sisters who live, work, and study<|fim_middle|> the Constitution.
You can count on me to work alongside you and show the world that the priority of the State of Timor-Leste is the creation of more wellbeing, the improvement of living conditions, and the elevation of our people.
Long live the Timorese people.
Long live the free, prosperous, and independent Timor-Leste.
at Friday, December 01, 2017
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Independence is an achievement of which al of us, as citizens of this country, are proud and my thoughts are with all brothers and sisters throughout the country and around the world.
I bow my head in memory of the heroes and martyrs of 1975 and those who sacrificed themselves, gave their lives and suffered during the 24 years of the struggle. I bow my head in memory of the beloved Nicolau Lobato, Francisco Xavier do Amaral, Nino Konis Santana, and the entire leadership of the struggle. I salute the greatness of character of all leaders of 1975, including my dear brothers Mari Alkatiri and José Ramos-Horta, who God willed to remain by our side, helping us guide and drive the country forward.
Complying with the instructions of Nicolau Lobato and later my dear brother Xanana Gusmão, these leaders Mari Alkatiri and José Ramos Horta worked on the External Front and held high the name of Timor-Leste, of the Timorese people, and of the combatants on the Home Front, breaking our isolation during the liberation struggle. Today as in the past these three prominent leaders continue to put their reputation, their competence, and their abilities and experience at the service of peace, stability, and development.
I salute the children of Suai who with courage, self-sacrifice and love for the community and country made valuable contributions to our independence. On this anniversary, the country pays special tribute to the nationalist spirit of the children of Suai. I bow my head in memory of the victims of the brutal September 1999 massacre which bereaved this land as it bereaved all Timorese nationalists. I extend my deepest condolences and solidarity to the widows and orphans and all bereft families.
During the 24 years of the struggle there were massacres, deaths and pain throughout the country. The state recognises with admiration and respect the sacrifice made by all martyrs and heroes. I bow my head once again in memory of all who throughout the country gave their lives in defence of the dignity and liberty of our homeland.
Brothers and sisters!
The Proclamation of Independence by the FRETILIN, on 28 November 1975, was widely supported by the sons and daughters of Timor-Leste. The late Nicolau Lobato was organiser and leader for the Timorese nation. He was one of the founding fathers of the country, a strategist and thinker who interpreted the conditions of the struggle and reflected on the priorities of the Timorese nationalists so that we could achieve victory. For all this, Nicolau Lobato was truly the father of modern Timorese nationalism. His example and life lessons continued to guide the leaders of the resistance, even after his physical demise.
With the Proclamation of Independence, the FRETILIN Central Committee started an unstoppable process that continues to this day and which all good-willed and kind-hearted Timorese people joined.
Although decimated by the occupiers the heroes of 1975 were succeeded by new, highly-capable leaders who kept the resistance alive and proved right our dearly departed Nicolau when he said that to resist is to win. From the heart, I salute my brother Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão who brilliantly succeeded Nicolau Lobato. I also salute Ma' Huno Bulekerk Karataiano and Nino Konis Santana. And my brother Taur Matan Ruak, who succeeded him in the command of the FALINTIL in our homeland.
The process initiated with the Proclamation of 28 November 1975 enabled the people to take charge of our own future.
After a long struggle and terrible sacrifices we won because the resistance was able to survive united with the people. Without unity between the leaders, unity between the combatants and between the combatants and the people it would not have been possible to get to victory.
Uniting around strategic objectives is a permanent challenge in any process of national liberation or affirmation of sovereignty. In truth we are at peace but we fight new battles to build a developed country and a better life for all Timorese people, based on principles and values without which the strategic objectives cannot be met.
To secure independence and respect for human dignity, to eradicate poverty and build a stronger homeland and better living conditions was always the nationalists' goal. The struggle continues to reach these goals.
Our dream of a happier, more prosperous country is now closer because the sons and daughters of Timor-Leste hold in their own hands the reins of government. We must put power to good use. We must use power well to implement the solutions that the people need based on principles and values, with honesty and competence.
So far, independence has enabled us to do work we can be proud of. In 2001 and 2002, democratically elected representatives of the people approved and put in place a constitution that respects the dignity and the human rights of our citizens. The Constitution establishes a political system that gives free expression to the democratic choice of the people as well as the mechanisms for accountability of all bodies of the state.
The Constitution grants the President of the Republic the power to interpret the election results, after hearing the political parties represented in parliament, and nominate the Prime Minister1. It also bestows upon the President of the Republic the duty to assess the circumstances of the functioning of the institutions2. The constitutional framework must be cherished and respected by us all.
In the felicitous words of a Portuguese constitutional law expert3, in democratic states 'the Constitution charts a path and identifies, with ample breadth, a collective destiny'.
It is important that we all, without exception, exercise restraint and respect while invoking the Constitution, to protect and defend it as the road map for the state and the people towards that collective destiny of our homeland.
As the basic law that unites us, the Constitution should not be invoked lightly at one's convenience and must never be used as an instrument of divisiveness.
As far as I see it, the attempt to interpret the Constitution according to personal interests is pernicious as it embodies standards, values, principles and goals that must be pursued and upheld by us all.
I understand such attempts, but as President of the Republic my understanding of the Constitution's meaning is based on these legal assumptions and the best practices for interpretation.
When I took office as Head of State, I swore to abide by and uphold the Constitution. And to uphold the Constitution, I must interpret its articles in the service of the national interest, not of any party, whether in government or in the opposition.
The Constitution is a complete text. And the application of particular articles on the political system must be combined with remaining articles in the Constitution, which refer to national development, protection of the underprivileged, fight against poverty and others. That is what I have been doing. That is what I will continue to do.
1 Article 106 of the Constitution of the DRTL.
2 Pursuant to Article 86 and others.
3 Pedro Bacelar de Vasconcelos, Jornal de Notícias, 8 November 2017.
The functioning of the political system in Timor-Leste has been acknowledged as exemplary by independent international observers. In additional to the political system, since our independence we have also built a state apparatus that provides public services, including education, health, safety for our citizens, and some strategic infrastructures, essential to achieve development projects.
We approved and implemented solidarity policies to help vulnerable groups, thereby contributing to the respect and elevation of their dignity.
Despite the successes, we must acknowledge that the quality of the services of the state is still insufficient in some sectors. In others we must create new services with strategic importance to development such as access to clean water and basic sanitation for all Timorese people throughout the country, among others.
Independence gave us the instruments to lead and implement the solutions that the country needs. We must use these instruments and work hard to solve problems with open hearts and in the spirit of service for the common good. The answer to these challenges is in our own hands. We must put the power we hold to good use.
One measure of our independence's success and of the political maturity of our leaders and people is the success of the peace and reconciliation process both at the national and the international levels.
Without stability there is no development; and our people throughout the country have shown their strong desire for peace, working every day to strengthen stability and promote national development.
At international level, we enjoy solid relations of friendship and cooperation with all neighbouring countries especially Indonesia and Australia, our closest neighbours. We strengthened relations with all countries in Southeast Asia and with the Pacific Islands Forum. Timor-Leste continues to prepare for joining ASEAN.
Our country is a committed and active party to important regional processes from environmental including the fight against human trafficking, and others. We are determined to strengthen our contribution to regional development at every level.
Timor-Leste has developed relations of friendship and cooperation with China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand; and, in other continents, with the United States, the European Union, and many European powers at the bilateral level.
We are members of CPLP, the Community of Portuguese-Language Countries, which we had the honour to preside, with great success, in the 20142016 biennium. Alongside the deepening of our regional integration, this connection to the CPLP is important to the affirmation and strengthening of the national identity, independence, and sovereignty of Timor-Leste. Our country and people's connection to the CPLP arises from history and culture and the universal values we share. As time went by those values and culture interactions were incorporated into our national identity.
The Portuguese language is an important element but it is only part of the threads that weave our identity. Without identity, there is no sovereignty. Therefore, investing in the quality of the Portuguese language in our country is also an investment in the strengthening of national identity and in consolidating our own sovereignty.
For the Portuguese language along with Tetum to become a tool for the strengthening of our identity we must use instruments that ensure their expansion. It is therefore important to ensure their use in public administration and in schools, because they are the official languages of Timor-Leste.
In regard to education, the state must provide better school materials and teaching conditions, throughout the country, to support the commitment and the work carried out by the teachers who, along with the parents, are responsible for our children's learning and character development process.
Ladies and gentlemen Beloved people of Timor-Leste!
In these 15 years since the Restoration of Independence, we built a state apparatus out of literally nothing. We must now urgently commit to the improvement of the performance of the state in various sectors. Diversifying the economy and making better use of the country's wealth are national priorities that require the increase of the level of qualification of our human resources and the increase of our investment in the education and vocational training system.
Directly linked to the education sector are the access the clean water and basic sanitation.
These services, along with those in the health sector, have an essential strategic impact on the goal of eradicating poverty and turning Timor-Leste into an upper-middle income country by 2030, when the basic needs of the population will have been met. These are national objectives, according to the Strategic Development Plan we approved, and also according to the Sustainable Development Goals that the country is committed to meet by 2030. But our performance in the pursuit of these objectives is still insufficient.
In reality, for our plans to be successful, we need to tackle the challenge of improving the quality of public services with determination, competence, and humility.
With the consolidation of peace and stability, our priority is the development of a sustainable economy, to make better use of national wealth and reduce our dependence on oil revenues.
The development of a sustainable economy includes the promotion and increase of production for farmers, who are the majority of the population.
Developing the economy means improving the quality and the quantity of agricultural production, both for internal consumption and for exportation.
If we meet this goal, the household income of farmers will increase, and so will the overall volume of the national economy.
In regard to export-oriented agriculture, there are conditions to invest in the increase of production and quality of high-value products, such as coffee, cocoa, vanilla, and others.
The modernisation of agriculture will allow the increase of farmers' income and the improvement of their families' well-being in a few short years.
At the same time, tourism is the economic sector that can grow the fastest. The beauty of our coral reefs and seas, our country's beaches and mountains, and the pristine environment of our municipalities are advantages we have over other tourism destinations, disfigured by the overflow of tourists.
We must invest especially in the development of heritage tourism a sector that represents a competitive advantage when compared to other tourism hubs in the region.
Investment in these sectors can quickly improve living conditions and help create jobs in the municipalities.
One of the toughest challenges faced by the country is, in fact, the creation of jobs. Strengthening of the areas of agriculture, tourism, and housing can leverage the generation of jobs.
However, the generation of jobs requires access to research and science, to technological updates, and to the business world for our younger generations, in a context of great competitiveness both in the region and in the world.
Other sectors need stable policies, like the development of the housing sector. We must improve access to housing for our younger generations. I speak of policies aimed at the development of the economy; these policies are also the application of the principles enshrined in the Constitution of the DRTL. These priorities are a reflection of the articles of our Constitution and, in my opinion, are important aspects of the Constitution that all policy-makers must take into account.
In these 15 years since the Restoration of Independence, we built a state apparatus protection to security and the fight against organised crime in the region,
Beloved people of Timor-Leste!
The application of the Constitution indicated, through several articles, that the state must create the conditions required for the well-being of all citizens, so that all may have a better life.
When we speak about the Constitution, we must also speak about this duty. The victory of the resistance and our independence placed in all our hands including the President of the Republic, members of parliament, party leaders, and Government the instruments to address the needs of the people. The challenge is using those powers well, serving the nationalist spirit that took hold in the heart of the Timorese people in 1975 and grew during the struggle. What did we win our independence for? To put the people at the centre of our priorities and in the heart of the state.
When I speak about the challenges, and also about the positive results achieved since the independence, I must thank the help we have received from our development partners, including their support of our economic diversification policies and the work of consolidation of our institutions.
Working alongside the United Nations and our development partners has been invaluable to the results obtained. The citizens prize the help that friendly countries and UN agencies have been providing. To our partners, I express my recognition and my wishes that we may continue to deepen mutually advantageous partnerships. Development cooperation has contributed to the improvement of living conditions and helped the region become more prosperous, with more well-being and security for the populations involved.
My fellow countrymen
Courage and the nationalist spirit, even in the face of mortal danger, have already brought to our land the sweet fruit of freedom, respect for human dignity and human rights, and enabled us to take hold of the reins that may lead us to a better life.
The brothers and sisters who, in 1975, dared to rise and hold the dignity of the Timorese people high, gave voice to the aspirations of the humble, suffering people of this beloved land.
We must honour the aspirations of the people and the citizens' desire for a better future, a better life in a better country. The work of the state must be more balanced and made with greater justice. I call on us all to not disappoint the aspirations or waste the opportunity of the people with useless struggles that bring no benefit to the people. I call for unity on behalf of common goals, but with principles and values! It is the true legacy that Nicolau dos Reis Lobato and Nino Konis Santana left behind for us to strengthen our independence whose 42nd anniversary we celebrate today.
As President of the Republic, I respect everyone citizens, political parties, civil society organisations but my actions and initiatives are only in service of the people and of the respect for | 3,442 |
With four interactive research work packages ImageInLife aims to bring major improvements at the level of the main bottlenecks in the field of vertebrate imaging.
The goal is to reach cellular or subcellular resolution within a complete organism. This is now possible using vertebrate embryos as models and the most recent technological advances as tools. Through mutualisation and standardisation of protocols, the ultimate scientific aim and research objective of the network is to provide a common toolbox (markers, microscope setups and software) to the scientific community. This toolbox is necessary to reach a level of phenomenological and quantitative description allowing a better understanding of the developmental and pathological processes within the vertebrate embryo. It can also be implemented in other research fields or applications directed toward growing international markets (microscopes, screenings and medical imaging).
WP1: Multilevel imaging of vertebrate development and disease.
Finding the right conditions for optimal imaging of embryos from different vertebrate species (zebrafish, mice & rabbit). Conditions will have to be improved both to access developmental stages that are not currently available due to the intra-utero development of rabbit and mouse embryos and to obtain long imaging sessions of developing embryos whose shape is constantly changing. In order to study developmental processes and pathologies at the cellular or subcellular level, new markers and sensors must be developed for optimal imaging (membrane and nucleus labelling and new colour combinations). New probes and sensors will have to be compatible with both the biological material and its incubation conditions and with the microscopes to be developed within WP2. This WP1 should lead to new solutions for companies (Acquifer, P9) using the vertebrate embryo for High Content Screening (HCS).
WP2: Tools and instrumentation for multiscale in vivo imaging.
Bringing small developing embryos to the microscope and keeping them as healthy as possible during long imaging sessions is not an easy task. This step has to be very innovative since optimal incubation chambers must still be developed, which will require an excellent knowledge of the biological material, mastery of the optical requirements of the chosen microscopy technologies and a good knowledge<|fim_middle|> optimise the "fitness" of virtual embryos compared to real data. | of microfluidics. Research efforts will be dedicated to adapting new microscopy solutions to the vertebrate embryos: high resolution and speed for transmission imaging, light sheets (structured or not) and single molecule fluorescent imaging. The aim is to design a versatile optical setup allowing imaging at different magnifications and resolutions, with different sheets, beam profiles (Gaussian and Bessel) and regimes (linear and nonlinear) with several imaging paths for multiview imaging and new cameras (sCMOS for 3D volume acquisition at camera frame rate). It will also include adaptive optics, beam shaping, confocal line scan strategies and remote focussing. Super-resolution strategies will be correlated with light-sheet based in vivo study of biological processes within the zebrafish embryo. All these issues are challenging avenues to be explored and are closely backed by companies that could bring new solutions to the market.
WP3: Image processing and analysis.
The aim of WP3 is to explore and build new mathematical schemes and computing strategies for segmentation and tracking in 3D and 4D biomedical images produced by WP1&2. For cell tracking, the issue is to deal with the spatiotemporal nature of the data and the level of noise. Segmentation is critical both for cells and subcellular elements to be imaged, but also at a lower resolution for tissue and higher order organisation patterning. These new solutions for segmentation and cell tracking will lead, through analogies, to new solutions for the analysis of medical images.
WP4: Image-based integrative and predictive modelling of complex biological processes.
Based on the reconstructed data (WP3) measured from microscopy imaging, the objectives of WP4 will be to understand and predict the structure and function of biological systems via computational and mathematical modelling, followed by a systematic and evolutionary exploration of parameter space to | 368 |
Skyview student receives wheelchair with state…
Skyview student receives wheelchair with state rep's help
Submitted photo,
At Skyview Upper Elementary School on Wednesday are, top row, from left, Dr. Danielle Fowlson, Special Education Supervisor; Matt McCarry, Legislative Assistant for State Representative Matt Bradford; Melissa Gorla, Skyview Upper Elementary School Principal Bottom Row: Stacy McGowan, Special Education Teacher; Skyview student PJ.
PJ expresses his joy over his new wheelchair.
Stacy McGowan helped organize a wonderful surprise for one her 5 th grade students, PJ, shown here. She secured a "travel chair" for PJ, who is wheelchair bound.
By Gary Puleo |
PUBLISHED: December 11, 2019 at 11:30 p.m. | UPDATED: September 23, 2021 at 7:40 a.m.
LOWER PROVIDENCE – Thanks to a savvy and caring teacher and a helpful state representative, a special needs student at Skyview Upper Elementary School now has the mobility he and his family need.
Special Education teacher Stacy McGowan helped locate and transport a "travel chair" for her fifth grade student, PJ, who is wheelchair bound.
"I became aware of a situation where PJ was in need of a chair for transport use, if his guardian needed to pick him up from school or go to the grocery store. It's difficult for her to assemble or disassemble a wheelchair, so she told me she had this need and I started looking to see what I could do to help," McGowan said.
Having taught for 25 years, McGowan knew there were resources she could ultimately turn to.
"I facilitate a parent support group in the Lansdale area and one of the things we do is share resources," she said. "I contacted the organization Changing Hands, which (in collaboration with) United Cerebral Palsy in Camp Hill, is kind of like a repository for equipment<|fim_middle|> for the other kids in the class," McGowan said. "Sometimes people will say to me, how do you do it, or why do you do it? If I can get PJ out there and other people see it, this is a kid who can do something, who is out there smiling, being the best he can be and living his best life, then other people will see that kids with disabilities can do things too. And other teachers will see it or a parent will see it, and they'll pay it forward and the next time they'll know that these kids can do great things."
Although McGowan said her husband, who will be building a ramp at PJ's house with a friend in the coming days, often describes her desire to "save the world" as a tragic flaw, she said she wears it proudly.
"I always think to myself, what can I do? I just feel that although some people might look the other way, I feel like it's my responsibility to figure out what I can do to help. Maybe I can't help, but maybe there's a way that I can."
Matt Bradford could not be reached for comment.
Changing Hands is described as "an equipment exchange program that provides restored and refurbished home medical equipment and assistive technology devices to Pennsylvania residents of all ages."
For more information, visit https://www.ucpcentralpa.org
Gary Puleo
Guest column: Funding mental health services critical to our students | in the Harrisburg area. They accept donations of equipment for disabled people, whether they be children or older adults. If you might need a walker for your elderly mother-in-law, this is the place to go, and you can also donate things to them. I told them what I needed, and they had something. It was used equipment; a family probably donated it because their kid outgrew it. But the problem was how to get it here from Harrisburg."
A friend suggested she contact the state representative from her area, East Norriton, which is Matt Bradford.
"I reached out at night and by the next morning they called and said 'absolutely, what can we do?'"
On Wednesday morning, Bradford's assistant, Matt McCarry arrived at Skyview with the lightweight travel wheelchair, which is valued at around $1,500.
As expected, PJ was delighted when he was presented with the gift and is now working on a thank you note to Bradford.
"It's a good learning experience, not only for PJ but | 212 |
Are you interested in becoming a Governor at Heanor Gate Science College?
We are currently looking for a Parent Governor and Community Governor to join our Local Governing Body.
Please click here for further information about these opportunities.
The Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children's barred list checks.
Please note that we aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 4 weeks of the closing date for applications. If you have not been contacted within this timescale then unfortunately you will not have been selected for interview.
In line with safer recruitment policies, references will be called for prior to interview.
We offer a supportive learning and working environment allowing all students to make good progress and teachers to continuously develop. There is a comprehensive support package for all teachers who join<|fim_middle|> in training to become a qualified teacher?
Heanor Gate Science College works in partnership with the George Spencer Academy Initial Teacher Training Programme to offer short term placements to trainee teachers.
Visit the George Spencer Academy SCITT website to find out more about the programme and discover how to apply. | the school, thus ensuring they are fully integrated to the supportive ethos of the school.
Interested | 18 |
Airplane House & Boat Conversions
1. Dream house with wings
Seen in one of the Russian journals is this series of slightly surreal photos... See what you can make of it:
"The guy that owns it is a retired airline pilot. He bought that plane used, put it in that forested area and it's his house. He lives somewhere in Oregon."
and finally we have the answer:
PAgent said:
This is his website: www.airplanehome.com
This Boeing 727 is a work-in-progress home conversion, built by Bruce Campbell from Hillsboro, Oregon. He maintains that anybody can do it, given desire, luck (acquiring decommissioned plane) and determination. As he points out, this house gives
"A feeling of strength, security, capability and ergonomics that eclipses any other, almost as if you were in a home designed 50 years in the future. Imagine removing all the clutter, such as the seats, the overhead compartments... What's left is an open, ultra high tech home". Besides, he says, it's a great toy.
On his site there is a million of pictures of the work-in-progress, both exterior and interior of jet-house, and FAQ, in which he elaborates on the cost of the project (<|fim_middle|> of class with that bygone age type look about them - swilling down cocktails on one of those ricketty old planes!
The DC-3 from Romania is located in Faget, on the Timisoara-Sibiu road.
There is another one, quite a short distance away, in Buzias. | it's possible to do it for under $100K) and a cool possibility to build a house out of wide-body 747 jet (you would need a bigger yard for that)
2. Dream Plane-Boat
The "Cosmic Muffin" is the most unusual plane-boat, made out of the historic and rare aircraft - "Boeing 307 Stratoliner" (1937)
Boeing 307 Stratoliner was originally owned by the aviation pioneer Howard Hughes. He acquired the plane in 1939 as part of his purchase of TWA. Many additional pictures of the original plane can be found here.
The other Boeing 307, Pan Am Clipper "Flying Cloud", was restored for the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution:
In 1969 the plane was converted into a boat "The Londonaire", and was discovered by Jimmy Buffett, who actually wrote his first novel around it in 1997.
Finally David R. Drimmer and his company PlaneBoats has extensively remodeled and rebuilt it. They named it "the Cosmic Muffin" - a dream-boat from Jimmy Buffett's novel.
Today "Cosmic Muffin" is stationed in Fort Lauderdale and open to the public for scheduled visits.
This site seems to mean business, but the non-professional look of the site and obviously photoshopped picture make one doubt their credibility:
This villa in South Africa really is not quite the real plane, though it gets credit for trying...
This is an airplane conversion serving as a museum and a house in the Russian city of Perm:
A small roadside restaurant in Romania made from a DC-3:
(image credit: 40on2)
I'd say, with all these conversion ideas floating in the air, you'd better hurry and bid on this plane (shown below), which languishes somewhere off the coast, waiting to be turned into an ultra-modern yacht.
CONTINUE TO "BOEING 747 RESTAURANT" ->
Category: Airplanes,Architecture, Weird
the guy that owns it is a retired airline pilot. he bought that plane used, put it in that forested area and it's his house.
he lives somewhere in oregon.
PAgent said...
This is his website:
http://www.airplanehome.com/
Another notable airplane conversion was a de Havilland converted into a cafeteria by Mexico City's airport, which eventually spawned the Wings restaurant chain. The only picture I could find is under "Historia" at their (over-flashed, slow-loading, misspelled) site at http://www.wings.com.mx
Living in an old airliner up on blocks in your yard isn't all that much different from living in a beat up trailer, but I'd do it, especially if I could get ahold of a 747.
The airplane house is visible from google maps.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=hillsboro+oregon&z=19&ll=45.4079,-123.007758&t=h
I was in Coca, Ecuador last summer and saw, of all things, a jet airplane turned into a floating nightclub-
https://webspace.utexas.edu/faigley/www/ecuador/pages/IMG_1027_JPG.htm
Boeing 307 Stratoliner. IMHO one of the most elegant propdriven aircraft ever produced, certainly the rarest.
I actually worked on this same plane when this picture was taken. I was one of the electricians that restored the plane after it ran out of fuel over Elliot Bay in 2002. A once in a lifetime experience that was.
That football shaped antenna is for the ADF radio, all of the original radio's work on this plane, restored by an old timer who devoted many hours to restoring the radio system, among other retirees from Boeing that helped to restore this wonderfull aircraft.
The Boeing S307 PAA flying cloud in this picture is the only surviving aircraft of ten that were built in the late 30's before WW2. It was designed at the same time as the B17 bomber so it has very similar wings and engines as the old bomber.
A perfectly restored flying craft, the plane now resides in it's final resting spot in the center of the Smithsonian air museum Steven Udvar Hazey Center near the Dulles Airport in Washington DC.
amazing when people do so incredible things..
Doug Klassen said...
http://www.corgifan.com/blogger/dc3.JPG
Gotta love those eccentric types! At least the old school black and white images add a touch | 975 |
The relationship between MNE tax haven use and FDI into developing economies characterized by capital flight
Chris Jones, Yama Temouri, Ali Ahmed
Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship
Aston Business School
Centre for Business Prosperity
The use of tax havens by multinationals is a pervasive activity in international
business. However, we know little about the complementary relationship betweentax haven use and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the developing world. Drawing on internalization theory, we develop a conceptual framework that explores this relationship and allows us to contribute to the literature on the determinants of tax haven use by developed-country multinationals. Using a large, firm-level data set, we test the model and find a strong positive association between tax haven use and FDI into countries characterized<|fim_middle|>ouri, Y., & Ahmed, A. (2020). The relationship between MNE tax haven use and FDI into developing economies characterized by capital flight. Transnational Corporations, 27(2), 1-30.
Jones, Chris ; Temouri, Yama ; Ahmed, Ali. / The relationship between MNE tax haven use and FDI into developing economies characterized by capital flight. In: Transnational Corporations. 2020 ; Vol. 27, No. 2. pp. 1-30.
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N1 - Transnational Corporations has the copyright for all published articles. Authors may reuse published manuscripts with due acknowledgement.
N2 - The use of tax havens by multinationals is a pervasive activity in internationalbusiness. However, we know little about the complementary relationship betweentax haven use and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the developing world. Drawing on internalization theory, we develop a conceptual framework that explores this relationship and allows us to contribute to the literature on the determinants of tax haven use by developed-country multinationals. Using a large, firm-level data set, we test the model and find a strong positive association between tax haven use and FDI into countries characterized by low economic development and extreme levels of capital flight. This paper contributes to the literature by adding an important dimension to our understanding of the motives for which MNEs invest in tax havensand has important policy implications at both the domestic and the internationallevel.
AB - The use of tax havens by multinationals is a pervasive activity in internationalbusiness. However, we know little about the complementary relationship betweentax haven use and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the developing world. Drawing on internalization theory, we develop a conceptual framework that explores this relationship and allows us to contribute to the literature on the determinants of tax haven use by developed-country multinationals. Using a large, firm-level data set, we test the model and find a strong positive association between tax haven use and FDI into countries characterized by low economic development and extreme levels of capital flight. This paper contributes to the literature by adding an important dimension to our understanding of the motives for which MNEs invest in tax havensand has important policy implications at both the domestic and the internationallevel.
KW - capital flight, economic development, institutions, tax havens, wealth extraction
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Jones C, Temouri Y, Ahmed A. The relationship between MNE tax haven use and FDI into developing economies characterized by capital flight. Transnational Corporations. 2020 Aug 31;27(2):1-30. | by low economic development and extreme levels of capital flight. This paper contributes to the literature by adding an important dimension to our understanding of the motives for which MNEs invest in tax havens
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Posts tagged 'Marshall McLuhan'
What if Marshall McLuhan was right?
<|fim_middle|> from their hypnotic trance, to jolt them into seeing things in a new light. Emphasizing individual observation and analysis, he taught his students not to take anything for granted. In particular, he wanted them to try to understand how their environment was affecting them. That, of course, is not an easy task: we always have trouble perceiving the objective details of a situation in which we are completely immersed. "We don't know who discovered water," McLuhan would say, "but we know it wasn't the fish."
What is the most important message of Progressives? What medium represents our message?
What if……………..we are the medium?
About how to "be the change", Progressive Politics, What we believe... | Performance of Marshall McLuhan\'s Lecture: \"The medium is the message\"
If the medium is the message, what medium would not just show images of injustices (as television does), but would motivate people to act against injustices? In fact, has the medium of images so desensitized us that the pain of the faces displayed on television news becomes only a part of the story's setting and not its purpose?
McLuhan pointed out that the means of communication itself creates an impact, regardless of what is being said. He claimed, for example, that a story has different meanings depending upon whether it is related orally, written in a book, acted out on the stage, heard on radio, presented on film, viewed on television, or depicted in a comic book. Each of these media has its own inherent bias and language, or, to put that principle into its now popular form: "the medium is the message."
He first uttered this statement to students as a one-liner, seemingly in that instant realizing its legitimacy. McLuhan defended his style by saying that his statements were intended to be "probes" rather than truths. His role, as he saw it, was to awaken his audience | 245 |
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Gregg Lamping and Audrey Ambrosino inside the Puente Negro Bar. (Karl Kahler/The Tico Times)
OROSI, Cartago — You've found the perfect place to retire in Costa Rica, with a ramshackle neighborhood bar where you spend much of your time hanging out.
What to do? Buy the bar.
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Gregg Lamping and Audrey Ambrosino did just that in 2008, acquiring a fixer-upper bamboo bar called El Ranchito,<|fim_middle|> place was a panic because there was a lot of destruction, a lot of families without homes, so we just stayed closed for a week, cleaned up the place and then opened. We put some stilts underneath the corner. And we opened. People weren't too happy, they were kind of scared to come in here, because the building was looking precarious.
Was it always called El Puente Negro?
Gregg: No, it used to be called El Ranchito. We renamed it Puente Negro.
Audrey: It's because the area is called Puente Negro, named after the bridge, which used to be black.
(Another person at the table remarks that in 2007, people thought you could buy property in Costa Rica and double your money in a year.)
Gregg: We never considered it an investment. We want to have more live music. We do a Christmas party for the kids.
Audrey: We just want to be part of the community.
You don't consider it an investment?
Gregg: No.
Audrey: I hope not (laughs).
Gregg: If it is, it's a bad one.
Any advice for an expat who would consider buying a bar in Costa Rica?
Gregg: We're having a good time. We got a lot of headaches. I wouldn't recommend against it. You gotta have plenty of money and plenty of patience.
Audrey: And, especially in an area like this, you gotta be part of the community. You gotta support the locals.
Gregg: It's been five years since we've been here, and it's just now to the point where we see a pretty measurable increase in business.
Audrey: My only advice would be to be patient. Patient but persistent.
Getting there: The Bar Puente Negro is about an hour's drive from San José, located on the road between Paraíso and Orosi, just past the bridge over the Agua Caliente River, with a prominent sign and a large Costa Rican flag.
Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to midnight; open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 2 a.m.
More info: http://www.blackbridgebar.com; https://www.facebook.com/Bar-Puente-Negro-252431274945441/timeline/
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Alina Dieste / AFP and The Tico Times - Jan 17, 2020 | on the road between Paraíso and Orosi next to the bridge over the Río Agua Caliente.
After a major renovation, and some elaborate decoration, the Bar El Puente Negro was open for business — a U.S.-style roadhouse, walls covered with pictures of dead rock stars, gold records, license plates, bumper stickers, artwork, musical instruments and other kitsch.
Gregg Lamping, 68, from Illinois, spent most of his life in the recording studio business in the U.S. He also worked for Turner Broadcasting running a high-definition television truck for sporting events.
His wife, Audrey Ambrosino, 49, of Massachusetts, was a public information officer for the National Park Service and a teacher at a community college in Lowell, Mass.
The Tico Times sat with the couple and some friends on Saturday (over chicken wings, onion rings, french fries, jalapeño poppers, beers and scotch) and asked them to describe their experience buying and operating a bar in Costa Rica — after we got one important question out of the way.
TT: Who's the most famous rock star you ever met?
Gregg: Well, I've met Jagger.
You met Jagger?
Yeah, he came into the studio, Cheshire Sound in Atlanta, to do some overdubs.
What was Mick Jagger like?
It was very businesslike. They were in town on a tour, and he wanted to replace some vocals on the album, and I unfortunately don't recall the album. And he showed up very low-key, in a Lincoln Town Car, had a sweater tied around his neck. Very businesslike, he came in, they ran the tape, he replaced the vocals. He was probably there two hours at the most.
So what was the genesis of your interest in Costa Rica?
Gregg: It goes back to Turner Broadcasting. In 1996, I believe, was the last year that Turner had the NFL on TNT, and so we were out doing the Sunday night game for, I think, eight weeks. … But for some reason one week the NFL changed the programming, and we had 10 days until a Thursday night game in Kansas City. We were already in Miami, and [Turner Sports production manager] Stephanie Bradley, who was the niece of Phil Bradley, who owns Río Perlas, a big resort up the road here … said, "You know, we're in Miami, we've got 10 days, or eight days. Let's go down to Costa Rica and look at this property my uncle bought."
So we all flew down here. And in those days it was still a farm. His house was there and the old farmhouse was there, and we stayed in it, and I fell in love with the Orosi Valley.
So I came back every year after that, and Audrey's been coming back with me for 12 years now. This place was an old bamboo shack, you could see the sky through the ceiling.
Audrey: And the river through the floor.
Gregg: One rickety little toilet over in the corner. I mean, it was in rough shape. And we negotiated with the woman next door, whose family owned it, and managed to acquire it, and then we closed it for about a year and remodeled it.
Is there any way I could ask what you paid for it?
Gregg: It was under a hundred grand. And that included the liquor license, which in those days was a huge advantage.
So the purchase process was straightforward, no problems?
Gregg: It was actually very smooth. What happened was, again, Phil Bradley, he's a retired Braniff pilot, Braniff folded, he started an oil business, made some money and bought this property and started developing it into a resort.
Audrey: Río Perlas.
Gregg: And so he was down here a lot and (helped) with the purchasing and the remodeling and the permits and all that.… But the biggest problem that came out of that was he delegated a lot of responsibility, so when we took over the place the liquor license was in one person's name, the telephone was in another person's name, the utilities were in another person's.
Audrey: We spent a few years trying to straighten all that out.
Gregg: That was the most complicated part.
Audrey: As you can imagine. In Costa Rica.
So you bought it in 2008, and then closed it for a year while it was being rebuilt?
Audrey: Yeah, and then rented it out to a few people in between those times. So before we moved here in 2010, we rented it out to a few people, just to have it an active place.
Gregg: To hold onto the liquor license.
So you leased it to people who operated the bar?
Audrey: Not in our image (laughs).
Not in your image? It wasn't quite the American roadhouse-style like this?
Audrey: What's interesting is we get very few Americans here. Ninety-nine percent of our folks are Ticos.
How big is the property?
Gregg: It's just the property the bar is on. And there's more in the back. You want to step down on the balcony, I'll show you.
(In the back is a balcony overlooking the rushing Agua Caliente River, which joins other rivers downstream and becomes the Reventazón.)
Gregg: When we bought it, this was all land, and it came straight out and there was a steep embankment. So when we got it, in October of 2010, Hurricane Tomás was out in the Caribbean, and it stalled and we had two weeks of incredible rain. The river was actually up under the floorboards.
There was a huge concrete wall that belonged to the AyA [Acueductos y Alcantarillados water supply] that came down, and basically the boulders running down the river was like getting hit with a wrecking ball. It took all this land out, a lot of land under the bar.
Audrey: And a number of houses and a school. … We moved in August of 2010, and then the flood happened in late October, early November. So then we weren't sure if we were going to be able to reopen or what the situation was, because the Emergency Commission was involved at that point because there was so much destruction in this area….
So in order to get the restaurant license we had to show that we were safe, and the Emergency Commission had to sign off on it, so we had structural engineers, we had an evacuation plan.
Gregg: See the signs that point to the big wide hole? [Emergency exit signs point to the bar's obvious large exit in front.]
Audrey: Just in case you thought you were going to just run into the windows, not a good idea. Run that way.
Gregg: Yeah, we had to put in a "Salida de Emergencia" over every door. And then out there we used to have a point of reunion where you're supposed to go.
So what was the condition of the place after the flood?
Gregg: Well, the building was sound because we had just basically built it.
Audrey: If it hadn't been, if it had been in the old building…
Gregg: It would have been in the river. There's a school up the river, and there were about 10 dwellings, some of which went into the river, and the rest of which were destroyed by the water. But the building was pretty solid, except for all the land missing under the corner.
So we stayed closed for about a week, and the | 1,603 |
New Jersey Enforces Antidumping Laws with Crowdsourced App
Lawless litterers beware.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) created and hosts a GIS-based crowdsourcing app that lets New Jersey citizen volunteers report and map cases of illegal dumping of debris throughout the state.
The ArcGIS Online map shows the reported locations of illegal dumping, along with the date of the report, so that investigators can analyze relationships and patterns.
The app uses Esri ArcGIS technology, works on Apple or Android devices, and links to the web app hosted by DEP. The app lets people specify the type of debris dumped such as construction or hazardous materials and<|fim_middle|> DEP created a reporting app that members of the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program use to collect and report the stream data necessary for keeping waterways clean. Community volunteers use a DEP web application to verify the locations of public access to the New Jersey coastline. Their work contributes to a map that makes the shore open to everyone.
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About ArcUser | the size of the pile. They can take a picture of the debris with their smartphone and upload the photo. They can also then use their device's GPS to capture the location where they discover the debris and add the information to a map. DEP staff can then view the crowdsourced reports of dumping in ArcGIS Online.
"Because volunteers are using the GIS web app to report illegal dump sites, we can understand what's happening," said Arthur Zanfini, administrative analyst with Compliance and Enforcement for the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. "We can see the reports on a map, along with truck routes, transfer stations, or recycling centers. Then we can easily see correlations between dump site locations that clues us into what is happening."
Sprucing Up New Jersey
DEP has a long history of using innovative ideas to keep the state clean. Each spring, thousands of people gather to clean up litter during the Barnegat Bay Blitz in Barnegat Light on the Jersey shore. Since 2011, local volunteers have been turning out to participate in the one-day blitz sponsored by the DEP.
The community was truly engaged in this environmentally worthy cause, but unfortunately, their efforts were being undermined. Volunteers soon realized that they had been cleaning up the same sites year after year. The wanton waste disposers returned to these areas and dumped garbage onto the newly cleaned landscape. It was time to make a stand.
The department launched the Don't Waste Our Open Space initiative to reduce illegal dumping in state parks and wildlife management areas. GIS is a driving technology for this initiative. The Don't Waste Our Open Space campaign task force is composed of numerous DEP agencies including representatives from Compliance and Enforcement, Water Resource Management, the state parks service and police, conservation officers, New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, and DEP's Bureau of GIS (BGIS). The team's objectives are to incorporate strict enforcement of illegal dumping laws while raising awareness of the dumping problem.
"We had people from the department sit down at a table and figure out a strategic way to work with what we have to attack a problem in our state," said Zanfini. "We leveraged the Esri platform to aid in our effort."
For decades, DEP has been using Esri products. Its enterprise platform is essential for sharing responders' data about environmentally sensitive areas. With the platform already in place, it was natural and cost-effective for the task force to rely on it as a core technology for meeting the campaign's goals: encouraging public participation in the project, changing people's perceptions about illegal dumping enforcement, and catching offenders.
Engaging Citizens
Public lands throughout New Jersey have become dumping grounds for litter, garbage bags, tires, televisions, electronic waste, appliances, yard waste, and construction debris. Illegal dumping threatens the local environment, wildlife, and the public. Moreover, it detracts from the natural beauty of public land, decreases property values, and costs the citizens of New Jersey tax dollars for cleanups.
The banner on the DEP's Stop Illegal Dumping website is "Don't Walk by While Your Park is Trashed." Citizens can use the crowd-sourcing app that enables them to take action by taking geotagged photos at illicit dump locations. They can send this image to the DEP along with incident information that they enter on the app's form.
At each state park, DEP displays posters about dumping laws and enforcement. These posters include a QR Code that links to the informative "Don't Waste Our Open Space" landing page. The website tells visitors how to report illegal dumping to the DEP via the GIS web app on their smartphone browsers. App users can also use their cell phones to call a 24-hour hotline and make a report. GIS tracks the coordinates of reports and posts them to a map so that investigators know exactly where to find evidence.
Catching Offenders
Citizens use the crowdsourcing app to report incidents such as trash bag dumping, leaking tanks, or dumpsters that contain hazardous materials such as asbestos shingles. Having photos and GPS coordinates helps authorities respond quickly.
When a user hits the Submit button, an automated workflow begins. The app automatically writes the report and sends the photos to a feature service. At five-minute intervals, a Python script, run as a Windows task, checks the feature class to see if any new entries have been submitted. GIS processes categorize location reports to determine if they are within the state boundary, a state park, or a municipality and note if other illegal dump sites have been reported within 500 feet during the last two weeks, which may indicate this is a duplicate submittal.
The web app report triggers an alert that lets DEP staff know about an alleged case of illegal dumping. If the incident is on state property—within a state park or wildlife management area—the report goes to the DEP's communications center for investigation. Staff members send an email alert to the appropriate authorities for follow-up. If they send an email to the park police department, the incident is automatically logged into the department's dispatch system.
The ArcGIS Online map shows the reported locations of illegal dumping, along with the date of the report, so that investigators can analyze relationships and patterns. The image shows the magnitude of the incident so staff can prioritize responses. Photos show items at the dump site that may reveal whether the materials came from a nearby facility. Maps provide additional insight, such as the number of reports generated along a section of railroad track or a truck route.
In a preproject survey, DEP discovered that most people do not believe that New Jersey enforces its dumping laws. The task force knew that its mission would not be successful if it had to rely on its small number of enforcement officers to decrease dumping on more than 814,000 acres of state land. It had to be smart. To deter potential perpetrators, it had to change the community's perception by proving that laws are enforced and offenders are prosecuted.
To convey this message, the team published an Esri Story Map app that shows the pictures of offenders who have been caught and the maximum fines they could face for their offenses. The map template lets DEP staff easily update photos and information.
You can't tell if a program has succeeded or failed if you don't measure results. From the inception of the project, the DEP task force set up success indicators and established baselines for comparison. For example, the results of the initial public survey provided a baseline for measuring the program's ability to change the public perception that laws are not enforced. Perception can be measured over time. The number of reports submitted by the web app from recreational hikers and other park visitors is also a success indicator.
Mapping the number and location of arrests for illegal dumping over time makes it easier to understand data about law enforcement success. Furthermore, analysts can determine which arrests were related to citizen reporting. Mapping data from the Barnegat Bay Blitz cleanup day will show if volunteers find less trash in previously high-trash areas and will indicate if dumping activity has decreased. This is also a good way to advertise the effectiveness of the event.
Within the first few months of its trial launch, volunteers have already been using the app. It will take DEP a few years to gather the measurements that will show exactly how effective the Don't Waste Our Open Space program has been.
Locating More Opportunities
Zanfini is happy to spread the word about the GIS dumping solution and talk with other agencies interested in implementing similar projects. Crowdsourcing apps are also helping citizens participate in other action-oriented projects. For example, the | 1,538 |
WMK Architecture adopt innovative mixed-mode ventilation strategy at Sydney high school
1 Echunga Rd Terrey Hills NSW 2084 NSW
WMK Architecture and a team of consultants have met an ambitious challenge set by a school principal to reinvent the traditional education building design and, in the process, created a highly sophisticated mixed-mode building ventilation strategy.
Stephen Harris, principal of The Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) in Sydney, has led the vision for the school's new building works since day dot, requesting from the very beginning that the architect's concept for their new admin, science and student services building align with the school's collaborative and innovative learning paradigm.
WMK<|fim_middle|> an alternative ventilation strategy to mechanical or natural ventilation systems which can provide both high-levels of comfort for building occupants as well as a greener alternative to air conditioning.
Architect: WMK Architecture
Photography: Brett Boardman
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Words: Nathan Johnson
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Schneider MP2 Louvres | won the brief to deliver the new project as part of a design competition and have since completed the second stage of building works--a new state-of-the-art building with science rooms, student service facilities, a canteen and a new performance space, all serviced by a mixed-mode ventilation system.
The building is set out in a sequence of multi-level pavilion buildings which sit beneath a 3,000sqm canopy structure that generates energy, harvests rainwater and cools the spaces below. It is serviced by a sophisticated mixed-mode ventilation system which uses a variety of cutting edge building products and adopts the latest in building automation technology.
Photography by Brett Boardman
The Natural Ventilation System (NVS) at NBCS automatically controls the thermal comfort of the building occupants by monitoring both internal and external conditions and adjusting mechanical air conditioning and operable windows to suit.
The NVS provides natural ventilation to each of the building's 10 Natural Ventilation Zones (NVZ) during favourable conditions but will call for mechanical heating or cooling as required when internal temperatures are above or below the predetermined set points.
The operation of the system is determined by the external weather station in conjunction with the temperature sensors in each zone. Heating, cooling or natural ventilation modes are selected according to the external conditions and the conditions within each NVZ as referenced against identified set points.
Each NVZ will operate independently of any other zone based on the following parameters:
The entire ventilation strategy at NBCS is controlled by a central unit which can be tweaked by the building manager. Image: EBSA
An EBSA Ecobus NVS controls and incorporates all internal sensors, weather station, wall switches, touch screens and programming logic for the building. Other than the Ecobus, the major building products at play in NBCS's NVS include high-level Powerlouvres from Breezway, 170 automated thermally broken aluminium Capral Futureline awning and sash windows, and automated double glazed Schneider MP2 Louvres from EBSA Projects.
WMK chose to use a Variable Refrigerant Volume System from Aircool to provide relief when temperatures, humidity and wind levels are too extreme to have the windows open. Operated by the BMS, the system circulates the minimum amount of refrigerant needed at any one time and also enables individual climate control of each NVZ.
All of the components are plugged into the Building Management System (BMS) which controls the mechanical heating / cooling within the various zones.
ESD Diagram: WMK Architecture.
While mixed-mode ventilation systems are by no means new, the NBCS by WMK Architecture shows the system's compatibility with new building automation and BMS technology. Due to its infancy, the NBCS building is yet to have a thorough long-term test on its efficiency and energy savings, however since the students moved into their new building all reports are that it is incredibly comfortable to work in.
If nothing else WMK Architecture have provided a test bed for architects looking for | 612 |
Total score: 5 of 10.
Terrain – Flat to slight hills. Wetlands and woods.
Standouts: Branch of the Cooper River, deer, birds, slight hills.
Markings – Tail colors posted on metal posts. Many, many intersections, only one sign missing on the whole trail. Make sure to take the map with you (either by printing it or saving it your phone), the loops can get a bit confusing. Also, the map on the Cherry Hill website is not accurate, the one at the trailhead is.
UPDATE (1/23/16) – Red Trail has been devleoped since this write-up. I've also returned here three or four times, and enjoyed these trails thoroughly each time. My favorite section might be the Green Trial that runs alongside the creek. I've spotted deer here every visit. These also have developed into popular biking trails!
Description: I put together my own loop – orange to green to white to pink to yellow to blue to the trailhead. By staying on the outside of these loops, I put in exactly 2 miles on the trails.
So I'll be honest, I was not at all impressed at first. The trail head, with so many trails coming together, it kind<|fim_middle|> | of silly. It seems to loop back and forth within site of the rest of the trails for more or less no reason. The sounds of cars on nearby Kresson Road is also very offputting, especially as the orange trail I started on took me back toward the road instead of into the woods.
The trail soon descends into wetlands and meets up with the green trail. You descend down into a lower area and start moving away from the road and things improve. Soon you hit a tiny branch of the Cooper River.
If you hang left on each trail you encounter (not really a left, more of a straight), you'll end of following the creek back for a while, from the white trail, onto the pink trail. I saw not one, but two group of deer (widely seperated). Eventually you curve around to follow another stream and come within view of the fields of Springdale Farm.
Eventually you switch to the yellow trail, which brings you back toward traffic noises and Springdale Road. There are some tiny hills here, and the trail crosses them, then winds its way up a ridge.
To avoid paralleling right next to Springdale Road (as the yellow trail ends up doing), I switched the blue trail. The part of the trail eventually brings you back to the silly parts of the trail, where everything squishes together and the trail turns and loops for no real reason. This eventually brings you back to the parking lot.
If you are in the area, it's a nice two mile walk once you get past the silly parts. Wear boots, it got muddy! | 323 |
PASADENA – Tetra Tech has found its "gateway" into the oil sands market, according to<|fim_middle|>, Tetra Tech's vice president of corporate development.
Terms of the acquisition could not be disclosed for competitive reasons, but Beieber said he expects the deal to be finalized by the second quarter of this year.
Oil sands contain naturally occurring mixtures of sand, clay, water, and a dense form of petroleum. They are found in large quantities in Canada.
Fransen currently employs about 180 people and generated approximately $27 million in revenue over the past 12 months.
"We completed our geographic expansion into Canada, in October, but as we said then, we will continue to look for smaller opportunities to expand our business there," Beieber added.
Fransen will be a strong complement to the process engineering capability brought by BPR of Quebec, which Tetra Tech acquired in October 2010, Beieber noted. Tetra Tech now has about 3,300 employees and about 25 percent of its business in Canada.
The company had previously acquired Canadian firms EBA Engineering Consultants in August 2010 and Wardrop Engineering in January 2009.
According to Beieber, the acquisitions put Tetra Tech right where it wants to be in the engineering market.
"In our expertise we are extremely well positioned to move forward in the market," he said. | CEO Dan Batrack.
The Pasadena-based company announced Tuesday that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase Fransen Engineering, a Canadian water treatment company.
"Fransen's expertise is specially related to water and water treatment, which is environmentally the most important aspect of oil-sand production," noted Mike Beieber | 62 |
Gle Goh Rayeu är en kulle i Indonesien. Den ligger i provinsen Aceh, i den västra delen av landet, km nordväst om huvudstaden Jakarta. Toppen på Gle Goh Rayeu är meter över havet.
Terrängen runt Gle Goh Rayeu är kuperad åt nordväst, men åt sydost är den platt. Terrängen runt Gle Goh Rayeu sluttar österut. Den högsta punkten i närheten är<|fim_middle|> mm nederbörd.
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Die ersten Fossilien von Kimberella wurden 1959 in den Ediacara-Hügeln von Australien, der namensgebenden Lokalität des Ediacariums (635 bis 542 mya) gefunden. Eine genauere radiometrische Datierung des Stratum typicum für eine absolut-zeitliche Einordnung von Kimberella war nicht möglich. Doch 1997 wurden neuere und wesentlich besser erhaltene Fossilien in der Gegend des Weißen Meeres in Russland gefunden und 2007 gelang eine radiometrische Datierung der Fundschichten auf 558 bis 555 mya.
Ursprünglich wurde Kimberella als Medusenstadium (Qualle) eines Hohltiers klassifiziert. Als 1997 die Bilateralsymmetrie und Spuren einer möglichen Raspelzunge (Radula) entdeckt wurden, erfolgte eine Einordnung als basaler (stammesgeschichtlich ursprünglicher) Vertreter der Weichtiere. Allerdings ist die Interpretation der Reste als Raspelzunge und damit die Einordnung an die Basis der Weichtiere umstritten geblieben. Einig sind sich die Paläontologen aber weiterhin in der Klassifikation von Kimberella als Angehöriger der Bilateria (Zweiseitentiere).
Verbreitung
Kimberella ist bisher nur von zwei Fundstellen bekannt: von den australischen Ediacara-Hügeln und von der Ust' Pinega-Formation am Weißen Meer in der Nähe der Mündung der Onega.
Die Kimberella-Fossilien vom Weißen Meer werden häufig zusammen mit Algen und den Ediacara-Fossilien Tribrachidium und Dickinsonia gefunden – mäandrierende Spurenfossilien, die evtl. von Kimberella selbst erzeugt wurden. Eine Schicht vulkanischer Asche, die zwischen Schichten mit Kimberella-Fossilien liegt, konnte radiometrisch anhand des Zerfalls von Uran in Zirkonen auf ein Alter von 558 bis 555,3 Millionen Jahre datiert werden. Es sind Kimberella-Fossilien aus anderen Schichten bekannt, die jünger und älter als diese mithilfe der Ascheschicht sehr genau datierten Fossilien sind. Die Fossilien von den Ediacara-Hügeln in Australien konnten im Gegensatz zu den Funden aus Russland bisher nicht exakt datiert werden.
Beschreibung
Bisher wurden über 1000 Kimberella-Exemplare aus allen Alters- bzw. Größengruppen in den feinkörnigen Sandsteinschichten der Ust'-Pinega-Formation am Weißen Meer gefunden. Die große Anzahl der Fossilien und der gute Erhaltungszustand in dem feinkörnigen Sandstein ließen fundierte Rückschlüsse auf die äußere Morphologie, die interne Anatomie, den Bewegungsapparat und die Lebensweise dieser Gattung zu.
Alle Größenstadien von Kimberella haben eine ovale bis birnenförmige Grundform, wobei größere Individuen eher länglich-oval bzw. länglich-birnenförmig sind. Die kleinsten gefundenen Fossilien sind nur zwei bis drei Millimeter lang. Das größte Individuum ist unvollständig und dürfte rekonstruiert eine Länge von 13 bis 15 cm erreicht haben. In der statistischen Größenverteilung sind keine Maxima zu beobachten, die auf einen Geschlechtsdimorphismus oder eine genetisch fixierte Adultgröße hindeuten könnte. Auch sind keine ontogenetischen Änderungen in der Population zu beobachten; die kleinsten Exemplare sind einfach kleine Ausgaben der größten Exemplare. Lediglich der Wert für das Längen/Breiten-Verhältnis liegt bei größeren Exemplaren etwas höher.
Die Exemplare waren achsensymmetrisch (bilateral) und besaßen rückenseitig (dorsal) eine einzelne Schalenplatte, welche sich über die gesamte Körperlänge erstreckte. Bei größeren Exemplaren konnte diese rückenseitige Schalenplatte bis zu 15 Zentimeter lang, fünf bis sieben Zentimeter breit und drei bis vier Zentimeter dick werden.
Die Schalenplatte war zwar fest, aber trotzdem noch flexibel und scheint aus keinem mineralisierten Material bestanden zu haben. Da sie mit steigendem Alter vermutlich immer dicker wurde, wurde sie auch immer steifer. Am einen Ende der Schalenplatte hatte diese eine höckerförmige Struktur, die vermutlich das vordere Ende des Tieres kennzeichnete. Manche Exemplare zeigen feine, streifenförmige Vertiefungen über die gesamte Länge der Schalenplatte, die vertikal zur Körperachse stehen. Sie werden als Ansatzstellen für die Muskulatur interpretiert. Ähnliche streifenförmige Vertiefungen wurden auch an den Enden einiger Schalenplatten entdeckt. Hier könnten die Rückziehmuskeln (Retraktormuskeln) für das Einziehen des Fußes angesetzt haben.
Der Organismus hatte einen erhöhten "Grat" längs der Körperachse und seitlich (lateral) keine glatte, sondern eine leicht gewellte Oberfläche. Kimberella zeigt zwar keine sichtbare Segmentierung, aber trotzdem eine Art Modularisierung. Jedes Modul beinhaltete ein gut ausgebildetes Muskelband, die vertikal zur Körperachse von der höchsten Stelle (Schalenplatte) bis zum muskulösen Fuß angelegt waren. Ebenso kleinere im Fuß befindliche Muskeln, die ebenfalls vertikal zur Körperachse von vorne bis zum hinteren Teil des Körpers angelegt waren. Die Kombinierung der Bewegung der beiden Muskeltypen ermöglichte Kimberella zu kriechen, in dem es den Fuß wellenförmig bewegte.
Der Körper hatte einen gekräuselten Randsaum. Es wird vermutet, dass dieser ein Teil des Atmungsapparats gewesen sein könnte und ähnlich funktionierte wie heutige Kiemen. Die Tatsache, dass dieser Saum sehr stark ausgedehnt war, lässt vermuten, dass es sich entweder um ein nicht sehr effizientes Atmungssystem handelte oder dass er doch eine andere Funktion hatte.
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Die Fazies der Ust' Pinega-Formation und die Einbettung der Kimberella-Fossilien aus der Gegend des Weißen Meeres lassen schließen, dass die Tiere auf dem Meeresgrund lebten. Kimberella lebte in seichtem bis etwa zehn Meter tiefen Wasser, vor allem in seichten Rinnen auf schlammigen Untergrund und teilte den Lebensraum mit photosynthetisch aktiven Organismen. Kimberella wurde zusammen mit anderen Vertretern der Ediacara-Fauna wie Yorgia, Dickinsonia, Tribrachidium und Charniodiscus gefunden. Dies legt nahe, dass diese Formen im gleichen Lebensraum gelebt haben. Kimberella graste vermutlich mikrobakterielle Matten ab, ohne sich auf eine spezielle Nahrungsquelle spezialisiert zu haben. Während des Fressens kroch sie vermutlich rückwärts und graste die Mikrobenmatten flächig ab, wie die erhaltenen Weidespuren zeigen. Wie sich Kimberella fortpflanzte, ist nicht bekannt.
Die Sedimentoberfläche, auf der Kimberella lebte, wurde gelegentlich durch feinkörnigen Sand verschüttet, z. B. durch Sturmereignisse oder die Änderung der Strömung. Als Antwort auf diesen Stress zogen sich die Tiere ähnlich der Reaktion vieler Weichtiere unter ihre Schalenplatte zurück. Es ist eher unwahrscheinlich, dass sie schnell genug waren, um einem solchen Ereignis zu entkommen. Manche Exemplare überlebten die Verschüttung und konnten sich selbständig aus dem Sand ausgraben wie Fluchtspuren zeigen. Vor allem aber jüngere Tiere blieben trotz Fluchtversuchen im Sediment gefangen und wurden so am Ende eines wenige Zentimeter langen Tunnels fossilisiert.
Erhaltung
Die Erhaltung der Kimberella-Fossilien wurde einerseits durch die schnelle Sedimentation ermöglicht, welche die toten Körper rasch vom Kontakt mit dem Meerwasser und auch Aasfressern abschnitt, andererseits auch eine rasche Verfestigung (Lithifizierung) der darunter und darüber liegenden Sedimente. Die Lithifizierung der Sedimente wurde möglicherweise durch die Verwesungsprodukte anderer Organismen beschleunigt. Einige Wissenschaftler nehmen sogar an, dass auch der Schleim des Tieres seine eigene Fossilierung mitbeeinflusst haben könnte. Dagegen spricht, dass sich der Schleim wahrscheinlich sehr schnell verflüchtigte und so keine Rolle bei der Fossilisierung spielen konnte. Die rasche Verfestigung der Sedimente führte dazu, dass die dreidimensionale Form des Tieres bei der Fossilisierung erhalten geblieben ist.
Systematik
Das erste Kimberella-Fossil wurde 1959 in Australien entdeckt und 1966 von Martin Glaessner und Mary Wade als Kimberia erstmals wissenschaftlich beschrieben und benannt. Der Name ehrt John Kimber, einen Lehrer und Sammler, der 1964 bei einer Expedition ins Zentrum Australiens ums Leben kam. Ursprünglich wurde das Fossil als Medusenstadium eines Hohltiers klassifiziert. 1972 benannte Mary Wade die Gattung in Kimberella um, da der Name Kimberia bereits vergeben war. Kimberella wurde nun als Würfelqualle (Cubozoa) interpretiert. Diese systematische Einordnung blieb solange bestehen, bis die Fossilien in der Region des Weißen Meeres gefunden wurden. Mikhail A. Fedonkin und Benjamin M. Waggoner beschrieben 1997 Kimberella auf der Basis dieses umfangreichen Materials neu. Sie stellten zweifelsfrei fest, dass Kimberella bilateralsymmetrisch war. Die Systematisierung als Medusenstadium (Qualle) eines Nesseltiers oder Rippenqualle war damit widerlegt, da zum Grundplan dieser Gruppen ein radialsymmetrischer Bauplan gehört. Fedonkin und Waggoner beobachteten eine dorsale, nicht mineralisierte, flexible Schalenplatte, unter die sich das Tier möglicherweise zurückziehen konnte. Die Spur, die ein Exemplar von Kimberella auf der Sedimentoberfläche hinterlassen hat, kurz bevor es verschüttet wurde, weist Kratzspuren auf. Diese Kratzspuren wurden von diesen Autoren als Weidespuren interpretiert, die entstanden, als das Exemplar den mikrobakteriellen Rasen auf der Sedimentoberfläche mit einer Raspelzunge (Radula) abweidete. Kimberella wird deshalb von diesen Autoren als einschaliges Weichtier oder als ein sehr nahe verwandtes Tier betrachtet.
Bei den Fossilien von Kimberella wurde aber die typische Raspelzunge eines modernen Weichtiers bisher nicht nachgewiesen. Allerdings hat die Raspelzunge (Radula) der Weichtiere aufgrund ihres ausschließlich organischen Aufbaus ein sehr geringes Fossilisationspotenzial, und bisher sind nur sehr wenige fossilisierte Radulae überhaupt gefunden worden (z. B. Ammoniten, aber bisher noch keine Schneckenradulae!). Deshalb ist dieser negative Befund kein Argument, dass Kimberella keine Raspelzunge gehabt hat.
Die Interpretation von Kimberella als Weichtier ist nicht unwidersprochen geblieben. Kritiker halten dagegen, dass die wenigen verfügbaren Fakten über Kimberella es nicht erlauben, sie systematisch zu den Weichtieren oder mit diesen verwandten Tieren zu stellen. Die Kratzspuren könnten auch von anderen Körperstrukturen verursacht worden sein. Man müsse sogar die Einordnung als Zweiseitentier in Zweifel ziehen (vgl. Diskussion in Butterfield).
Heute gilt als nahezu gesichert, dass Kimberella, möglicherweise nach Vernanimalcula, das älteste je dokumentierte triploblastische Zweiseitentier ist. Die Interpretation als Weichtier ist dagegen weiter mit Zweifeln behaftet.
Bedeutung für die Stammesgeschichte der Tiere
Die systematische Stellung von Kimberella ist wichtig für das Verständnis der Kambrischen Radiation. Die Theorie der Kambrischen Explosion geht davon aus, dass die grundlegenden Baupläne der heutigen Arten zwischen 543 Mio. Jahre und 518 Mio. Jahre entstanden sind. Die Interpretation von Kimberella als ein Zweiseitentier würde damit die Diversifikation der Tierüberstämme bereits in das Präkambrium verschieben. Sollte es sich bei Kimberella tatsächlich um ein Weichtier und somit um ein Urmundtier handeln, dann hätten sich nicht nur die Tierüberstämme der Urmünder (Protostomia) und die Neumünder (Deuterostomia) bereits einige Zeit vor 555 Millionen Jahre und damit dem Beginn des Kambriums (Grenze Ediacarium/Kambrium: 542 Millionen Jahre) evolutionär auseinanderentwickelt, sondern auch die Tierstämme der Weichtiere und der Ringelwürmer/Gliederfüßer, die derzeit als Schwestergruppen interpretiert werden. Die Existenz des einen Tierstamms (Weichtiere) beweist damit auch die Existenz der anderen Schwestergruppe (Ringelwürmer/Gliederfüßer), auch wenn bisher noch keine sicheren Fossilien dieses anderen Tierstammes gefunden wurden (terminus post quem non).
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The following story is from the book, Icelandic Fairy Tales, Translated and Edited by Mrs. A. W. Hall, with original illustrations by E. A. Mason. Printed in London by Frederick Warne & Co. and New York 1897.
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As the princess grew older, she also grew fairer, till when she was sixteen years old there was no maiden in the land so beautiful and sweet and Isolde. All three brothers fell in love with her and wanted to marry her, each in turn asking his father for her hand in marriage.
Now the king was greatly puzzled what to do, for he loved his sons all equally well, so at length he decided that the princess should choose for herself, and select the one she liked best. He therefore sent for her, and told her that she was herself to choose as a husband whichever of his sons she liked best.
"It is my duty as well as my pleasure to obey you, dear father," said Isolde; but when you tell me to choose one of the princes as my husband, you give me a very difficult task, for they are all equally dear to me."
When the king heard these words, he saw that his troubles were by no means at an end, so he thought for a long time how he could best find a way that would satisfy all parties, and at last decided to send all three sons away for a year. At the end of that time they were to return, and whoever had succeeded in bringing back the most precious and valuable thing from his travels should receive the hand of Isolde as his reward.
The three princes were quite willing to accept these terms, and arranged among themselves that at the end of the year they would all meet at their hunting lodge and thence go together to the king's palace with their gifts; so, bidding farewell to their parents and Isolde, they started off on their different journeys.
Osric, the eldest son, traveled from city to city, and explored various foreign countries, without finding anything precious enough to take home. At last, when he had almost given up all hope, he heard that, not very farm from where he was, there lived a princess who possessed a wonderful telescope, which was so powerful that one could see all over the world with it. No country was too distant, and not only could one see every town, but also every house and tree, and even people and animals inside the houses.
"Surely," though Osric, "no one could find a more precious or valuable thing than this glass, for nothing is hidden from it." So, having arrived at the castle where the princess dwelt, he told her the object of his journey, and asked whether she would sell him her telescope.
At first the princess said she would not part with it, but when Osric told her how much depended on his taking back so valuable a gift, she consented to let him have it for a very large sum of money.
The prince did not mind this; he only thought the gold well spent, and hastened homewards, full of hope that he would secure the hand of Isolde.
Prince Edric fared much the same as his elder brother. He also traveled about in distant countries, seeking in vain for something rare and precious to bring home. At last, when the year was nearly at an end, he reached a large a populous town, and in the inn where he lodged he met a man who told him that in a cave outside the town there lived a curious little dwarf called Völund (The Norse Vulcan), who was famed for his rare skill in all kinds of metal-work.
"Perhaps," thought the prince, "he might be able to make me some rare and costly article worthy to take back." So he went to the dwarf, but when he told him what he wanted, the dwarf said he was very sorry, but he had quite given up working in metals.
"The last thing I made was a shield," he continued, "but that is many years ago now. I made it for myself, and am unwilling to part with it, for not only is it almost the finest bit of work I ever did, but it has also some very special properties."
"And what are these special properties?" asked the prince.
"Well," replied the dwarf, "it is not only a perfect safeguard in battle, as no ordinary sword or arrow can pierce it, but if you sit on it, it will carry you all over the world, through the air as well as across the water. But there are some old runes, or ancient letters, carved on the shield, which he who guides it must be able to read. But I will show it you."
So saying, he went to the back of the cave and brought forth a beautiful shield, worked in gold, silver, and copper, the runic letters being all formed of precious stones.
When Edric saw the shield and heard of its wonderful properties, he thought it would not be possible to find anything more rare or valuable. He therefore told the dwarf how much depended on his bringing back so precious a gift, and entreated him to let him purchase it; and he was so importunate and urged him so strongly that, although loth to part with it, when the dwarf heard how much depended on his securing so rare a gift, he agreed to sell it him for a large sum of money. He also taught him how to read the runes, and Edric, thanking him for consenting to part with his shield, started on his homeward journey, filled with hope and confidence that he must win the princess's hand.
Frithiof, the youngest son, was the last to start. He determined to travel through his own country first, so he wandered about from place to place, stopping in this town and that village, and wherever he met a merchant, or hoped to find anything rare or beautiful, however, proved fruitless. The greater part of the year had already passed, and he was still as far as ever from his goal, and he almost began to fear that no success would crown his efforts.
At length he arrived at a large and populous town, where a big market was being held, and numbers of people from all parts of the world came thronging in, some to buy and some to sell. So he followed the crowd, and then went on from stall to stall, and from one merchant to another, inspecting their wares and chatting and asking for news. But though there were many beautiful and many curious things, nothing specially struck his fancy.
At length, tired and thirsty, he sat down beside a large fruit stall. The merchant, seeing, as he thought, a likely customer, came forward asking if he would not buy something – offering him grapes, peaches, pineapples, and melons in turn.
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"I should like that apple," said the prince, "and do not mind what I pay for it. It is the only thing that I fancy, though all your fruit is splendid."
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And so it happened that, as they had arranged, the three brothers arrived at the hunting lodge, outside the capital, and after they had related their adventures, Osric, the eldest said, "Now let us hasten to the palace, but before starting I should like to see what the princess is doing."
He thereupon drew forth his telescope and looked in the direction of the palace, but no sooner had he done so, than an exclamation of terror escaped his lips, for there on her couch lay the princess, white and still as the driven snow, while beside her stood the king and queen and the chief of the courtiers in a sorrowful group, sadly awaiting the last breath of the fair Isolde.
When Osric beheld this grievous sight he was overwhelmed with grief, and when his brothers heard what he had seen, they too were overcome with sorrow. Gladly would each have given all they possessed to be back in time, at least to bid her farewell.
Then Prince Edric remembered his magic shield, which would at once carry them to the king's palace, and, bringing it forth, the three brothers seated themselves on it, and the shield rose up in the air and in a few seconds they had reached the palace, and hastened up to the princess's chamber, where they found all the court assembled, sadly awaiting the end.
Then Frithiof remembered his apple. Now was the time to test its power. Stepping softly up to the couch, he bent over the still white form of the princess and gently placed the apple in her right hand. Immediately a change was visible, it seemed as if a fresh stream of life passed through her body. The colour returned to her lips and cheeks, she opened her eyes, and after a few minutes she was able to sit up and speak.
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But as soon as she was quite well, the king, mindful of his promise, called together a great "Thing," or national assembly, at which the brothers were to exhibit the treasures they had brought back, when judgement would be pronounced.
First came the eldest brother Osric, with his telescope. This was handed round for the people to see, while he explained its strange and marvelous properties, stating how by means of this glass he had saved the princess, for he had been able to see how ill she was. He therefore considered that he had earned the right to claim the princess's hand.
Then Edric, the second brother, stepped forth and showed the beautiful shield he had got from the dwarf, and explained its peculiar power. "Of what use would have been my brother's glass," he asked, "without this shield, which carried us hither in time to save her life? I claim, therefore, that it was really due to the power of my shield that the princess in not dead, and that I ought therefore to possess her hand in marriage."
And now it was Frithiof's turn to come forward with the apple. He said, "I fear that neither the telescope which first showed us that the princess was ill, nor the shield which so quickly brought us hither, would have sufficed to restore the Princess Isolde to life and health, had it not been for the magic power of my apple. For what good could our mere presence have done her? Our seeing her thus and unable to help her, would only have added to our grief and pain. It is due to my apple that the princess has been restored to us, and I therefore think my claim to her hand is the greatest."
Then there arose much questioning and reasoning in the "Thing" as to which of the three articles were of the greatest value, but as they could come to no satisfactory agreement, the judges declared that all three articles were of equal value, for they had all equally contributed to restore the princess to life and health, for if one had been missing, the other two would have been valueless. So judgement was pronounced that, all three gifts being equally valuable, neither of the brothers could claim the princess's hand.
Then the king happily hit upon the idea of allowing his sons to shoot for the prize, and whoever was adjudged the best shot should wed the princess.
So a target was set up, and Osric, armed with bow and arrow, stepped forth first.
Taking careful aim, he drew his bow, and the arrow sped forth, but it fell some distance short of the mark. The Edric stepped forth. He too took careful aim, and his arrow fell nearer the mark. And now it was Frithiof's turn. He too took a very careful aim, and all the people said his arrow went beyond the mark, and that he was the best shot, but when they came to look for it, behold, it could nowhere be found. In vain search was made in all directions, no sign of the arrow could be found.
The king therefore decided that Edric had won the princess's hand. The wedding forthwith took place amid great splendour and rejoicing, and the princess and her husband then went to her own country, where they reigned long and happily. The eldest brother, Osric, greatly vexed that he had not been successful, started off on a long journey, and nothing more was heard of him. So only the youngest brother was left at home. But he was not at all satisfied with the way matters had turned out, for he had always been considered by far the best shot. He therefore searched every day in the field where the trial had taken place, looking for his arrow. At length, after many days, he found it lodged in an oak tree, far beyond the mark. He brought witnesses to attest the truth of this, and though there could be no question that his arrow had gone the furthest, the king said it was now too late to go into the matter, for the princess was married and gone away.
Then Frithiof grew very restless. He thought he had been unfairly treated, and at length decided to go away, so he packed up his belongings, and bidding his parents farewell, started off in search of adventures.
After passing along the wide plains that surrounded the capital, he climbed a high range of mountains, and from thence descended into a great forest. Here he wandered about for several days, but whichever way he turned, he could see nothing but trees all around him. The small store of food he had taken with him when he started was exhausted, and tired, hungry, and footsore, he sat down to rest on a large flat grey stone, unable to proceed any further. He thought the end of his days had surely come, when suddenly he heard the noise of horses' feet, and looking up he saw ten men mounted on horseback coming rapidly towards him. They were all richly dressed and well armed, the last one leading a finely caparisoned palfrey.
When they came to the prince, the leader dismounted, and bowing low before him, begged him to honour them by mounting the steed they had brought with them.
Frithiof gratefully accepted this offer, and mounting the horse, the party turned back the way they had come, riding rapidly on till they arrived at a large town. Before entering the gates they dismounted, the prince alone remaining on horseback, and then led the prince in state to the palace.
Now, it happened that a most beautiful young queen reigned over this province. She had been left an orphan at an early age, her father entrusting his chief ministers with the care and responsibility of looking after her and finding her a worthy husband. Queen Hildegard received the prince with much friendliness. She told him that he fairy godmother had bestowed on her the gift of seeing, whenever she wished, what happened in other countries.
"A wandering minstrel came here and told us of the wonderful journeys you and your brothers had made, and also of your sorrow at your failure in the shooting competition for the Princess Isolde's hand, though you were the best shot of the three. Then a great wish seized me to try and make you happy, so I followed your wanderings after you left your father's palace, and when I saw you, sad and tired, resting on the great stone in my forest, I sent forth some of my knights to meet you and bring you back, and now, with the consent of my ministers, I invite you to remain here as my husband. You shall rule over my kingdom, and I will try, as far as lies in my power, to make you forget all the trouble and anxiety you have gone through."
Frithiof was charmed with the beauty and kindness of the maiden, and gladly consented to share her throne, and very happy days followed for both of them. The wedding was on the most magnificent scale, and after they were married, Frithiof, according to the custom of the country, took the reins of government in his hands, amid the general rejoicing of the people.
And now we must return to the old king. Soon after his youngest son had gone away the queen died, and the king, well advanced in years, felt very lonely and dull. One day, while seated beside the great open hearth, in the big audience hall, a peddler woman entered and displayed her wares before him. She told him her name was Brunhilde – she had evidently traveled much – and amused the king with tales of where she had been and what she had seen.
When she was going away, the king told her she might come again, which she did, day after day, till the king got so interested in her talk, that he never was happy unless Brunhilde was with him, and at length asked her to marry him and to be his queen.
In vain the chief ministers and courtiers dissuaded him from taking this step. The king was determined and the wedding took place.
No sooner had Brunhilde gained her object, than she showed that she meant to be a real queen, not merely one in name. She always sat beside the king in council and interfered in all State matters. He would do nothing without consulting her, and no matter how wrong or unfair it might be, he always did whatever she wished.
One day she said to him, "It seems very strange to me, that you have never made any attempt to recall your son, who went away. Why, only the other day we heard that he had become king of a neighbouring country. You may depend upon it that, as soon as he has got a sufficiently large army, he will come back and attack you here, in order to revenge himself for the fancied wrong he imagines was done him, in the trial of skill for the princess's hand. Now, take my advice, call out your army, attack him first, and so ward off the danger that threatens your country."
At first the king would not listen to what the queen said, and declared she was only frightening herself for nothing. But Brunhilde brought forward fresh arguments each day, till at length the king thought she must be right, and asked her what he had better do, so that the prince should not suspect anything.
"You must first send messengers to him with presents," said the queen, "and invite him to come and see you, so that you may arrange with him about his succession to the throne after your death, and also to strengthen the friendship and neighbourly relations between your two countries. After that we will consult further."
The king thought her advice very good, and at once sent messengers laden with presents to his son.
When they arrived at Prince Frithiof's court, they told the young king how anxious his father was to see him, and hoped he would make no long tarrying in coming to visit him
Frithiof, greatly pleased with the handsome gifts his father had sent him, at once agreed to go, and hastened to make all preparations for his journey. But when Queen Hildegard heard of it she became very anxious, and entreated her husband not to leave her.
"I feel that some danger threatens you, and that you may even lose your life," she said.
But Frithiof laughed at her fears. "Surely you do not think my father would entreat me to come to him if he meant to deal wrongly with me? No, no, dear wife; set you heart at rest, and have no fears. I will make but a short stay;" and so saying he bade her a fond farewell and started off with the messengers, arriving after a short journey at his father's court.
But instead of the warm greeting promised him, to his surprise the king received him but coldly, and began to reproach him for being so undutiful as to go away.
"It was most unfilial behaviour," broke in the queen, "and caused such grief to your father that he was nearly at death's door; and had anything happened to him, your life would have been forfeited, according to the laws of the land. As, however, you haven given yourself up willingly, and have come here when he sent for you, he will not condemn you to death, but he gives you three tasks to perform, which you must accomplish within the year."
It was in vain that Frithiof declared he never meant to vex his father. The queen would not let the old king speak, and said the only way Frithiof could save his life was to carry out the tasks his father had set him, which were as follows:
"First you must bring back a tent large enough to seat a hundred knights, and yet so fine and thin that you can cover it with one hand; secondly, you must bring me some of the famous water which cures all sicknesses; and, thirdly, you must show me a man who is utterly unlike any other man in the whole world."
"And in what direction must I go to find these rarities?" asked Frithiof.
"Nay, that is your affair," said the king; when Brunhilde, taking his arm, led him away into his own chamber; and Frithiof, without other farewell, sorrowfully returned to his own kingdom.
On his arrival, Queen Hildegard hastened down to meet him, and seeing him looking sad and silent, asked him anxiously how he had fared at his father's court.
At first Frithiof, not liking to frighten her, tried to put her off, and made light of the scant courtesy shown him; but Hildegard, kneeling down beside him, and taking his hand in hers, entreated him to conceal nothing from her.
"I know you have had some difficult tasks given you, which will not be easy to perform. But do not lose heart, dear husband. Tell me all, and then we will see if some way cannot be found to carry them out. A thing bravely faced is half accomplished, and it is not at all impossible that with my kind godmother's help I may be able to aid you. Tell me, therefore, what makes you so anxious."
Then Frithiof, taking heart, told Hildegard of the difficult tasks that the queen had given him to do. "And if I fail to accomplish them within the year I must forfeit my life," he concluded.
"This is surely your stepmother's doing," said Hildegard. "She is a jealous and, I fear also, a wicked woman. Let us hope she is not planning any further mischief against you. She evidently thought these tasks she gave you would be more than you could accomplish; but, fortunately, I can help you in some of them. The tent your father wants I happen to have; it was given me by my godmother, so that difficulty is disposed of. Then the magic water which you are to bring is not far from here. Nevertheless, it is not easy to get, for it is in a deep well, inside a dark cave, which is guarded by seven lions and three huge snakes. Several persons have tried to get in and fetch some of the water, but no one has every yet come back alive. I might give you some poison to kill these monsters, but, unfortunately, the water loses all its healing power if it is taken after the animals are dead. But I think I may nevertheless be able to help you to get it."
Queen Hildegard then sent for her cowherd, and he and his two assistants drove seven oxen and three great boars to the mouth of the cave. Here the animals were killed, and the carcasses thrown down before the lions and snakes. Then, while the monsters were gorging themselves with the carcasses of the dead animals, the queen told Frithiof to lower her quickly down the well. She had provided herself with a large crystal jar; this she immediately filled with the water, and when Frithiof drew her up again, so exactly had she timed it, that they both reached the mouth of the cave just as the lions and snakes were finishing the last morsels of their meal. Thus the second task was safely accomplished, and Frithiof and Hildegard hastened back to the palace.
"The two first tasks are happily ended," said Hildegard; "but the third and most difficult one still remains to be done, and this you must carry out by yourself. All I can do is to tell you how best to set to work about it. You must know that I have a half-brother, called Randur. He lives on an island not very far from here. He is nine feet high, has one big eye in the middle of his forehead, and a black beard thirty yards long, and as hard and stiff as pigs' bristles. He also has a dog's snout instead of a mouth and nose, and a pair of green cat's eyes. In truth, it would be impossible to find another creature like him. When he wants to go from one place to another, he swings himself along by means of a great pole fifty yards long, and in this way he almost seems to fly through the air like a bird. The island on which he lives forms about one-third of my father's kingdom, and my brother thought he ought to have had a larger share. Then, also, my father had a wonderful ring which my brother wished to keep, but this also fell to my share, and since then my brother has shut himself up in his island. Now, however, I will write to him, enclosing the ring he always coveted.
Perhaps that may dispose him to be more friendly to us, and we may get him to go to the king's court; for I know no one else who could so well fulfill the third task given you. Now, therefore, you must go to him, accompanied by a large following of knights and squires, for that will please him. When you come near his castle, take off your crown, and approach his throne bareheaded. He will then stretch forth his hand, and you must bend your knee and kiss it, and then hand him my letter and the ring. If after reading it he tells you to rise and seat yourself beside him, we may hope that he will aid us. And now, good luck attend you!"
Frithiof followed the queen's instructions exactly. When he arrived at the three-eyed king's palace, both he and his attendants were greatly startled at the frightful ugliness of the three-eyed monarch; but quickly recovering himself, Frithiof handed him Hildegard's letter and the ring. When the giant saw the ring he seemed greatly pleased, and said, "I suppose my sister wants my help in some important matter, that she sends me so valuable a present?"
He then bade Frithiof sit down beside him, and, having read his sister's letter, he said he was quite ready to help and carry out her wishes.
He then stretched out his hand, grasped the long pole that always rested near him, and in an instant he had swung himself out of sight. The king feared at first that Randur had gone away altogether and left them, but a loud shout told them he had only gone in advance. And thus they went on, the giant waiting for them every now and then, and when they reached him scolding them well for being so slow and dilatory; in this way they at last arrived at the queen's palace, and Randur at once asked Hildegard what it was she wanted him to do.
The queen then told him what Frithiof's father had required of her husband, and begged her brother to accompany Frithiof back to his father's court. Randur, greatly pleased at having at last got the ring he so much coveted, declared himself quite ready to do as she desired. So they started off at once to the old king's palace, which they reached without any further adventures.
Frithiof announced his arrival to his father; but though he informed him that he had obtained the three things required of him a year ago, he carefully kept Randur in safe hiding till his presence should be required, and asked that a "Thing" might be called together, in order that he might show the people how he had succeeded in carrying out the tasks assigned him.
So the old king issued a proclamation all through the land, and on the appointed day so great was the interest and curiosity of everyone, from the king and his courtiers down to the very poorest labourer and herdboy, that there was hardly standing room in all the great "Thing" valley.
Queen Brunhilde was furious at the thought that Frithiof should have been successful, but she still hoped that, when the things were brought to light, it would be found that he had failed in something.
The tent was produced first. When it was fairly set up, it was so large and roomy that a hundred knights and squires easily found room inside, yet it was so finely wrought, that when closed any one could cover it with their hand. So all the people declared Prince Frithiof had fully acquitted himself of his first task.
Then the prince brought forth the crystal jar with the healing water, and handed it to his father. Oueen Brunhilde, who was getting quite yellow with anger, insisted upon tasting it to see whether it was the right water and taken at the right time, so as not to lose its healing qualities. But as she was quite well, no sooner had she tasted the healing water, than she felt very ill, and had to take a second taste ere she was well again. So the second task was pronounced to have also been successfully accomplished.
"Now," said the king, "there only remains the third and last task, and that was the most difficult one. See that you have not failed in that."
Then Frithiof sent for the three-eyed giant, whom he had kept in safe hiding till now.
When Randur appeared before the "Thing," springing into their midst by means of his long pole, everyone, but especially the old king, started back in fear; they could not imagine how he had got there, and thought he must have flown down from the skies. Never before had they seen so hideous a creature. But, not taking any notice of the crowd, Randur walked up to the queen, and placing the point of his long pole against her chest, he raised her up in the air, and then hurled her to the ground, when she fell down dead, and was immediately transformed into the hideous old giantess she really was. Having accomplished this, Randur made his way out of the "Thing," and returned to his island.
Frithiof devoted all his efforts to restore and nurse the old king, who, through anxiety and fright, had nearly been at death's door. But a few drops of the healing water sprinkled over him quickly restored him, and being freed by the queen's death from all her wicked enchantments, he speedily recovered his former good sense, and found that all the faults he had thought his son guilty of, were only the inventions of wicked Queen Brunhilde.
He therefore called Frithiof to his bedside, and begged him to forgive him all the injury he had tried to do him.
"I am only anxious now to make up to you, my dear son, for all you have suffered, and beg you never to leave me again. I will gladly hand over the kingdom to you, and live beside you in peace and quiet for the rest of my days."
So Frithiof was reconciled to his father, and at once sent messengers to Hildegard, telling her what had happened, and begging her to hasten to him. Queen Hildegard, when she received her husband's | 6,901 |
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Analysis of synchrony demonstrates 'pain networks' defined by rapidly switching, task-specific, functional connectivity between pain-related cortical structures
S. Ohara, N. E. Crone, N. Weiss, F. A. Lenz
Imaging studies indicate that experimental pain is processed in multiple cortical areas which are often characterized as a network. However, the functional connectivity within the network and the other properties of the network is poorly understood. Substantial evidence demonstrates that synchronous oscillations between two cortical areas may indicate functional connectivity between those areas. We test the hypothesis that cortical areas with pain-related activity are functionally connected during attention to a painful stimulus. We stimulated with a painful, cutaneous, laser stimulus and recorded the response directly from the cortical surface (electrocorticography - ECoG) over primary somatosensory (SI), parasylvian (PS), and medial frontal (MF) cortex through subdural electrodes implanted for treatment of epilepsy. The results demonstrate synchrony of ECoGs between cortical structures receiving input from nociceptors, as indicated by the occurrence of laser-evoked potentials (LEPs) and/or event-related desynchronization (ERD). Prior to the stimulus, directed attention to the painful stimulus consistently increased the degree of synchrony between SI and PS regions, as the subject anticipated the stimulus. After the laser stimulus, directed attention to the painful stimulus consistently increased the degree of synchrony between SI and MF cortex, as the subject responded by counting the stimulus. Therefore, attention to painful stimuli always enhanced synchrony between cortical pain-related structures. The pattern of this synchrony changed as the patient switched tasks from anticipation of the stimulus to counting the stimulus. These results are the first compelling evidence of pain networks characterized by rapidly switching, task-specific functional connectivity.
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Following on from the successful launch of his single "Not Without You" in March, Jonathan Armas McGlinn, aka. Johnny Rayge, will release his debut album "Vigil" in The Button Factory on Friday, June 13th under the new name Armas.
After years pursuing rock-and<|fim_middle|> the Music From Ireland project. | -roll grooves with his former band ITO, Johnny decided to take a more meditative approach in recording this album. The result is a collection of contemplative songs as complex as they are catchy, incorporating intricate harmonies and epic choruses to create songs that are "as dramatic as they are musical" (Independent Music Review Ireland). The new name, Armas, which is Finnish for "Beloved" and is also his given middle name, was chosen by Johnny to represent the shift in tone with this album from straight-forward rock'n'roll to something more poetic and personal.
Johnny says "it's just about being honest with myself, living everyday like it's the last and loving every moment of it. It sounds cheesy but it's not about arriving, it's all about getting there; the relationships you build, the songs you sing; there's a lot of love and loss, and we all go through it. This is just my way of dealing with it. I hope that this album, which is just honest, and these songs, will connect with some people and say to them what they say to me"
The album is being launched alongside a busy Summer for Johnny. As well as having several festival dates already lined up (including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic and Body & Soul) Johnny has recently been selected to be in the final 33 of the Hot Press "The Big Break" competition.
Johnny has been a mainstay of the Dublin music scene since his previous band ITO first broke into the Irish music charts in 2006 with "Higher Than The Sun" but this album marks Johnny's first major release in seven years. The first single from the album, "Not Without You", has already received airplay on a number of radio stations, including 103.2 Dublin City FM and NEAR FM.
On Friday, June 13th, Armas will play "Vigil" in its entirety alongside some of Dublin's finest musicians, including Jebediah Funkfield, Chris O'Sullivan, Abel Benito, Noemie Chivas Baron and Sascha Herndl.
Support on the night will be provided by The Glasshouse Boys.
What The Press Have Said About Johnny Rayge:
"Bleedin' Banging" - Eoin Murphy (The Sun)
"Slick" - Richard Hawley (The Star)
"A fine vocal from Johnny Rayge" - Jackie Headen (Hot Press)
Bob Dylan........., John Lennon, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Paul Mc Cartney, Pink Floyd, REM, The Cure
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Custom development to modernize an outmoded system enables the United States Bowling Congress to better support members, recruit new ones, and drive this national sport into the future
United States Bowling Congress (USBC)
Application Development, Sustaining Engineering
Data integrity issues prompted the need for tighter constraints
Off-the-shelf solution didn't support the business model and created<|fim_middle|> right team for lasting change
A collaborative working style was a core requirement for USBC, and they looked for a partner to work alongside and within their internal teams to bring technical expertise and thought leadership. Headspring had the right team in place to meet these business needs and integrate with USBC to introduce cutting edge technologies and methodologies. Their model of teaching the 'how' and 'why' of the solution to train USBC's development team combined with ongoing sustaining engineering was exactly what USBC wanted in a partner.
Build a custom web-based system
A web-based system was built from the ground up leveraging modern technologies and frameworks including ASP.NET WebAPI2, Entity Framework 6, ReactJS, and SQL Server. The new modern system was first implemented for tournament management, and would extend across two other business units. The web-based system streamlined all processes to handle tournament needs end-to-end, provided tighter controls and rules specific to bowling, and all bowler profiles were reconciled and imported to achieve data accuracy.
Keep users' needs top of mind
Headspring's UI/UX team conducted user research and analyzed workflow requirements to drill down to the exact features and functions critical to each role. Keeping performance and speed at the forefront of the engagement, intuitive dashboards and screens for critical actions would provide a fast and user-friendly experience. End users and stakeholders were involved every step of the way, and HTML/CSS/Javascript prototypes showcased functionality to users and helped accelerate the implementation of each solution.
Adapt to a mobile-first world
The solution included a mobile-friendly experience which allowed USBC to respond to evolving user needs and enabled their system to be accessible to bowlers whenever and wherever they needed. Simplicity was key to ensure end users could effortlessly complete any process.
Ensure seamless integrations
All new systems were built to seamlessly integrate with one another. Headspring implemented RabbitMQ between the systems, which allowed them to create decoupled applications that are easier to maintain, scale, and test. Continuous integration and automated deployment were the catalyst for a transparent delivery style, ensuring all deployments were seamless and delivering value to the end-users.
Enable Single Sign-On authentication
Identity Server 4 was the recommended solution to create a Single Sign-On platform and it satisfied both of USBC's requirements – it was the latest Microsoft technology and it allowed them to host the system on their own machines. It was critical to USBC that they had autonomy for their IT team to maintain control of the hosting. This organization-wide Single-Sign-On utilized OAuth2 as the authorization framework and OpenID Connect as the secure and verifiable identity protocol.
Propel adoption
Headspring's commitment to long-term results meant knowledge transfer, support, and coaching were happening continuously throughout the partnership to drive user adoption. They would continue to support new initiatives with future integrations, upcoming tournaments, team development, and feature enhancements.
Launched ahead of tournament schedule
With a big tournament on the horizon, speed to market was imperative and the new custom tournament management system launched a pilot program 10 weeks ahead of schedule. Winning with speed meant USBC could train team members with hands-on experience and provide feedback on the new system before the big national tournament. This helped drive familiarity with the tool, organizational buy-in, and confidence for the full release.
Increased revenue by improving registration
A new streamlined registration process reduced the time to buy by 10x. The previous challenges with logins, password, and payments were obsolete and bowlers could now easily navigate through the process and successfully pay for their tournament entries. Within 3 weeks of launch, the pilot program generated 75% of the previous year's revenue while incurring zero service costs.
Modernized youth programs
With tournament management and registration systems driving business value, USBC continued to modernize across their portfolio and were equipped with a new system to cater to youth tournaments. It not only replaced the legacy system, but provided new capabilities for this specific user group and tighter controls and rules to comply with regulations. With a portfolio of modern systems, the user experience was now seamless across all USBC products.
Empowered team members
USBC team members were equipped with a fast and user-friendly web application that was intuitive to use for the most critical tournament actions. The time needed to perform any action was greatly reduced, driving efficiency and providing a better customer experience. The focus on usability made it easy to scale with the business and they could rapidly get new users trained and up to speed.
Set up for long-term success
After the new systems were rolled out the partnership continued with sustaining engineering for post go-live support, training to propel adoption across the organization, and feature enhancements. Over 50 new enhancements were added to address evolving user and business needs. Single-Sign-On was built for ease of migration, opening the door for USBC to continue migrating pre-existing systems to the new secure authentication solution. | integration issues
Paper-based processes and legacy software with limited capabilities hindered the ability to effectively manage the business
Poor usability and disparate systems created pressure to optimize the customer experience
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Built custom web-based systems that provided functionality tailored to the sport of bowling
Modernized all applications, seamlessly integrated systems, and enabled Single Sign-On authentication
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Improved the registration process and reduced the time to buy by 10x
Delivered a fast, intuitive, and mobile-friendly user experience
Added new enhancements to support a growing membership base
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is the national governing body for bowling and a membership organization for adult and youth bowlers. As a non-profit, their mission is to provide the resources and programs to ensure the sport's continuous growth, and they currently have over 2 million members and over 3,000 associations. They provide standardized rules, regulations, and benefits for the sport as well as run a dozen national tournaments.
Restore data integrity
USBC faced challenges with data accuracy and integrity within their existing software solution. Data duplication, password and login issues, data re-entry, and the need to manually merge records were just a few of the problem areas. These challenges became more pronounced as more bowlers joined and USBC needed a solution with custom constraints to control data entry and aggregation for bowlers, captains, teams, and divisions. As it stood, they did not have a way to enforce rules or validate standards which prohibited them from maintaining the integrity of the registration process.
Build a custom application to meet specific needs
Off-the-shelf solutions were not truly optimized to the needs of USBC, and didn't provide the level of customization or unique features needed for the sport of bowling. Integration roadblocks exacerbated the challenge and IT was faced with system compatibility issues, technical challenges with logins and accessibility, and vendor inflexibility. This all prohibited systems from "talking" to one another and when USBC found their business was limited by their software they decided to pursue a new strategy and invest in custom application development.
Effectively manage tournaments end-to-end
After years of growth and gaining tournament traction, USBC needed a new system that provided a seamless way to manage the entire tournament start to finish, from initial setup and check-in to collecting payment and showcasing results. They managed tournaments with a combination of paper-based processes and legacy software with limited capabilities. This was no longer viable and the impact was felt by bowlers, in particular the check-in process took over 30 minutes. USBC envisioned scaling a new tournament management system to all 4 major national events.
Improve the customer experience
The current registration system did not meet user expectations and was taking a toll on the bowler experience. The excitement of registering for an event became overshadowed by poor usability, frustration with multiple logins and passwords to different systems, and transaction errors. On USBC's end, customer service calls were unreasonably high. This created pressure to build a registration system that provided bowlers the autonomy to manage their profiles, logins, teams, events, and payment.
Modernize to accelerate growth
USBC was focused on drumming up more interest in bowling to ensure the sport's continuous growth. The investment in modern technology was the foundation to accomplish this goal. They realized the necessity of modernizing their technology suite across their portfolio of applications, and an upcoming national tournament was the perfect time to embark on this journey. A big push to modernize could propel the sport forward.
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Why Headspring
When USBC realized off-the-shelf solutions were not meeting their needs, they looked to make the switch to a custom solution. Headspring had all the technical accolades to build a solution designed to suit their specific needs, with functionality tailored to the sport of bowling. Headspring's delivery and development approach ensured USBC would have a flexible software solution designed to the scale with their business and adapt to a changing business and bowler environment.
Delivery style
Headspring's agile delivery was critical to the partnership decision, providing the level of transparency the USBC team required. The ability to demo new features after every sprint enabled team members to see new changes in production and be hands-on early with new features which helped drive user adoption.
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A: backgroundColorResolver is a function object. You are using it as a object that has a value, without actually calling the function. So, instead of:
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Great World Texts in Wisconsin
Great World Texts in Wisconsin is a yearlong program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for the Humanities that brings contemporary and historical literature from around the world to life in Wisconsin high schools. Focusing on different texts each year, UW–Madison scholars produce an educators' guide and a series of on-campus programs for high school teachers and their classes.
Student shares a board game interpreting the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West at Great World Texts in Wisconsin's Annual Student Conference in 2016. Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Center for the Humanities.
A student discusses his creative interpretation of William Shakespeare's The Tempest at Great World Texts in Wisconsin's Annual Student Conference in 2017. Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Center for the Humanities.
Great World Texts in Wisconsin is diverse by design, both in terms of its participants and the texts on which it focuses. The program draws in classes from around the state.
"This is not a program that's only for Advanced Placement students or the most college-ready students," Humanities Center Director Sara Guyer notes in a video (below) introducing the program. "Great works of literature are for everybody and we believe, I believe, and the program demonstrates, that that diversity is precisely what literature is good for."
The choice of texts each year reflects this commitment to diversity. "We like to reflect geographic and historical range," Guyer says. "There are so many places and parts of the world that we want to think about and explore with these students." With these considerations in mind, the Center tends to select texts that are not usually taught but that offer opportunities for learning close reading, discussion, and analysis.
Short documentary introducing Great World Texts in Wisconsin. Video courtesy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for the Humanities.
The program begins with the educators' guide, which is produced through a collaboration between a graduate student and faculty advisor at UW–Madison. Available for free on the program website, the educators' guide contains all the materials that students will need to explore the year's text.
The 2017-2018 academic program centers on Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. This groundbreaking work of scientific writing for a general audience showcases the impact of pesticides on the environment and public health in the years after World War II, drawing attention to the roles humans play in a complex ecosystem. These questions are at least as pressing today as they were in 1962, especially in a state as agriculturally and ecologically rich as Wisconsin.
Keynote speaker and playwright, David Henry Hwang, interacts with participants during Great World Texts in Wisconsin's Annual Student Conference in 2016. Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Center for the Humanities.
A student discusses her poster interpreting William Shakespeare's The Tempest at Great World Texts in Wisconsin's Annual Student Conference in 2017. Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Center for the Humanities.
Students perform a creative interpretation of the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West at Great World Texts in Wisconsin's Annual Student Conference in 2016. Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Center<|fim_middle|> from each participating class the opportunity to interact personally with a well-known author—either the author of that year's text or an author otherwise connected with that year's text.
When the program focused on Nobel Laureate Orhan Pahmuk's Snow in 2013, UW–Madison brought Pahmuk to campus. Pahmuk was impressed with the students' responses to his work. Before fielding questions from representatives of each class, Pahmuk reflected that "there are prominent critics in Europe and in other countries who read the novel as you do and who don't get as much as you do."
Great World Texts' engagement with the broader Wisconsin public has deep roots in the UW System, as expressed in the "Wisconsin Idea." In 1905, University of Wisconsin President Charles Van Hise articulated the principle that forms the core of the concept: "I shall never be content until the beneficent influence of the University reaches every family of the state." One hundred years later, the UW-Madison Center for the Humanities' Great World Texts in Wisconsin has helped realize Van Hise's vision.
Banner image: Students ask author Margaret Atwood questions about William Shakespeare's *The Tempest* at Great World Texts in Wisconsin's Annual Student Conference in 2017. Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Center for the Humanities.
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Teachers are encouraged to adapt the guide's modules in any way that they wish, enabling them to meet the unique interests, needs, and concerns of their classes across the state. In introducing Silent Spring, the 2017-2018 educators' guide emphasizes this flexibility. Teachers are encouraged to tailor discussion points, assignments, and activities to their classes and their unique scheduling needs.
Other recent years have focused on equally compelling and relevant literature from further afield, including 16th century China, ancient Greece, and contemporary Turkey, Nigeria, and Colombia.
The program provides participating teachers with the books themselves and everything that they will need to tailor the educators' guide to their classes' needs. The UW–Madison Library assists with the acquisition of texts for participating teachers, minimizing financial barriers to participation.
Teachers come to campus three times throughout the year, twice for colloquia and once with their students for the annual conference.
The colloquia bring teachers together to UW–Madison, to learn about the year's great world text as a group. Run by the Center and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, these sessions offer teachers support in the preparation of Great World Texts course materials for their classrooms. As the semester continues, teachers stay in touch with the Center, engaging with a full-time staff member hired for this purpose.
The annual conference features a plenary session where students share creative interpretations of the year's text with each other and participate in workshops with UW–Madison faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates.
"Great works of literature are for everybody"
There are no limits placed on students, who are encouraged to present critical analyses though essays and visual, performing, and culinary arts.The conference culminates with a keynote address, structured as a town hall to offer representatives | 364 |
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ABOUT OUR WINTER BALL<|fim_middle|> was soon dancing with top tango companies such as Tanguera and Miguel Angel Zotto's Tango Por Dos.
However it was "tango salon" - the roots of tango - that stole his heart and he spent time studying with the legendary Osvaldo Zotto and was privileged to be his teaching assistant, gaining priceless insight into tango as taught by the great masters.
Kim Benitez
Kim Benitez also stumbled across tango but on the other side of the world - in an old church hall in Camden Town in the mid-1990's. The music and movements deeply touched her and changed the course of her life. She has since dedicated herself to studying tango as an art form.
In 2003, she moved to Buenos Aires to work full time on her tango - studying with world-renowned maestros and immersing herself in the culture.
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In 2005, in another twist of fate David and Kim's paths crossed on a busy Buenos Aires avenue.
Together they dreamed up Tango Movement - a Tango School that would bring their tango love to London.
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David & Kim Benitez are an award-winning tango team known for their ability to bring out the best in each and every student.
They are passionate about making their students feel welcomed, nurtured and inspired at every stage of their learning path - whether they're an absolute beginner or tango dancer with years of experience.
With over 10 years as a tango couple, David and Kim are finely in tune with each other as both dancers and teachers. But their backgrounds could not be more different.
David Benitez
David grew up in a small town in Argentina. His talent in dance was recognixed from an early age and he received a sought-after place in the highly selective "Taller de San Martin", Buenos Aires' most prestigious Schoool of Modern Dance.
On graduation, he performed in the renowned San Martin Company before touring internationally as a principal dancer with Argentine ballet star, Maximiliano Guerra.
A chance decision by his ballet company to create a ballet/tango fusion piece gave him his first taste of tango. He | 239 |
The High Priestess is one of the most esoteric and symbolic cards in the Major Arcana. That is because she represents the seat of symbology, the subconscious mind. She is a link between the seen and unseen worlds. In the Rider/Waite/Smith deck the scroll on her lap contains the secrets of the ages. She is a teacher with much wisdom to share. The symbols in this card include<|fim_middle|> all knowledge and wisdom. For Expanding Dimensions it was the obvious representation of this principle. But the wisdom still remains secret to those who do not seek to understand, which is why the cards remain face down. The reader has the knowledge to reveal the hidden meaning. | the pillars on each side of her, the moon and feminine principle and the cross on her robe. Today's Journey Tarot changed this card to simply Wisdom. Key 2 shows a Tarot reader consulting her cards. The Tarot is also a book, just like the scroll in The High Priestess card and it too contains | 66 |
'A Million Little Things' Season 4 – Romany Malco and Christina Moses Interview
Posted in Interviews, TV by Bonnie Laufer - September 20, 2021
The hit drama, A Million Little Things is back for a fourth season, but according to two of the show's beloved stars don't count on it being an easy ride for the main characters.
A Million Little Things has been keeping loyal fans on the edge of their seats for three seasons. The show follows a group of very tight knit friends from Boston who are loyal to a fault. The group bond under unexpected circumstances that changes their lives forever. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life.
You can see A Million Little Things on the W Network in Canada with a new supersized Season 4 – the biggest season ever!
Season three had the characters facing challenges on screen that mirrored our own in real life. The past two years shows the forces of a global pandemic and the seismic push for social change. Thus, this group of friends navigated new and challenging territory both on screen and off. The season ended with quite a cliffhanger involving Gary (James Roday) that might culminate in some major trouble for the character. In season four, we'll see the group come together again in aspirational and uplifting ways. They help each other through life's unpredictable curveballs. But in fine A Million Little Things fashion, nothing will go smoothly.
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This post was written by Bonnie Laufer
Bonnie is a 25-year broadcast entertainment reporter currently on CH Morning Live and on her YouTube channel. She's heard weekly on Sirius XM as on the Ward & Al Show. She's interviewed more than 20,000 celebs, including Angelina Jolie, Barbra Streisand, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and Oprah Winfrey, | Million Little Things stars David Giuntoli as Eddie Saville, Romany Malco as Rome Howard, Allison Miller as Maggie Bloom, Christina Moses as Regina Howard, Grace Park as Katherine Kim Saville, James Roday as Gary Mendez, Stephanie Szostak as Delilah Dixon, Tristan Byon as Theo Saville, Lizzy Greene as Sophie Dixon and Chance Hurstfield as Danny Dixon.
Ahead of the premiere, catch up on all three seasons of A Million Little Things. They're available on STACKTV and the Global TV App.
Our Bonnie Laufer caught up with on-screen married couple Regina and Rome. In real life, they're Christina Moses and Romany Malco and they discussed the closeness of the cast in real life. They also discussed what heartache is instore for season four.
The season four premiere airs on September 22nd at 10pm. See it on the W Network in Canada and on ABC in the U.S.
Rated: TV-14
Directed by: Chris Koch, Nicole Rubio, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Richard J. Lewis, Tessa Blake
Starring: Allison Miller, Chance Hurstfield, Christina Moses, David Giuntoli, Grace Park, James Roday, Lizzy Greene, Romany Malco, Stephanie Szostak, Tristan Byon
Produced by: Arielle Boisvert, Chris Smirnoff, Jonathan Caren, Kathy Gilroy, Shawn Williamson
Written by: Ashley Sims, Chris Erric Maddox, D.J. Nash, Dante Russo, Gabby Revilla Lugo, Michelle Leibel, Nikita T. Hamilton
Studio: ABC Signature, Fee-Fi-Fo Films, Next Thing You Know Productions. Kapital Entertainment
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Review: Bradley Walker releases 'Blessed: Hymns and Songs of Faith' album Special
Posted Oct 4, 2017 by Markos Papadatos
Bluegrass and country<|fim_middle|> Far From The Shore." He also covers the traditional gospel classic "I'll Fly Away." Jimmy Fortune is delightful with Walker on "The Old Rugged Cross," and producer Ben [Isaacs] joins him on "Because He Lives."
After "Victory in Jesus," the album closes with the slow-moving yet powerful ballad, "One Day at a Time," with harmony vocals from Rhonda Vincent, and the mid-tempo "Who Will Sing for Me," where he collaborates with multi-Grammy winner and multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs.
Overall, Bradley Walker has released an impressive new album of hymns and songs of faith. It is evident that he feels "blessed," and he is able to sing about those jubilant feelings in his music. His special guest collaborators on this project are all spot-on, and they help elevates these inspirational tunes to a higher level. It garners 4.5 out of 5 stars.
To learn more about Bradley Walker and his new album, Blessed: Hymns and Songs of Faith, check out his official homepage.
This collection is available on iTunes. | artist Bradley Walker will release his new album "Blessed: Hymns and Songs of Faith" on October 6.
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This studio effort was produced by Ben Isaacs of The Isaacs. It opens with a subtle version of "Amazing Grace," without being overdone, and it works well. It is followed by "Family Bible," where he is joined with Country Music Hall of Famers The Oak Ridge Boys, as well as "Angel Band," featuring the soothing harmonies of Alison Krauss.
The Isaacs compliment Walker on "I Will Someday," and Vince Gill lends his velvet voice on "Drifting Too | 134 |
Street Art: The Lost World Of Fort Bema
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The Insider enters the unknown to discover a secretive world of long lost street art…
BY ALEX WEBBER | PHOTOS BY ED WIGHT
As art initiatives go, it was wild and weird and crazier than most. An attempt to "reconcile the independence, spontaneity and anarchy of street art with the limitations enforced by an enclosed exhibition space," the inception of Galeria Forty/Forty inside Fort Bema was inspired by a visit to Bangkok, during which the collective behind it was awestruck by a 'street art exhibition' inside "an empty space the size of a cathedral".
"It was the first time we asked ourselves," recalls one of the core organizers, Marcin Rutkiewicz, "what could be done to make 'street art' inside a gallery space remain 'real'?" The answer, they concluded, was straight-forward – it could not, they deduced, be cut-off from the street.
"We realized that closing a door," he continues, "was tantamount to the symbolic cutting-off of the 'street' attribute." Thus Forty/Forty was born, a "gallery without doors, where anybody could enter at any time and do what they please."
With the permission of the city's conservator, as well as the blessing of numerous government figures, the abandoned Fort Bema was sanctioned for this use. From 2011 until 2015, approximately fifty street artists were invited to work on the walls either individually or by forming off-the-cuff alliances with others.
The only rule, was that there weren't any rules. A showcase of varying styles, artists such as NeSpoon, Szum, Chazme and Maniac were invited to contribute, with their patchwork of techniques forming a rich tapestry for the sight: installations competed against sticker art, posters, stencil graffiti and murals. All the time, the open door policy saw these works supplemented by impromptu additions from other outside sources. It was visionary.
As it transpired, Fort Bema was the ideal backdrop. Completed in 1890 as part of an internal ring of Tsarist fortifications, advances in military hardware and tactics made it largely redundant within a couple of decades.
Plans to demolish it, however, were interrupted by the outbreak of WWI, and it was to later serve as a Nazi weapons depot, a POW camp for German soldiers and a wing of the Legia sports club. By the time the new millennium arrived, it was a derelict, empty shell used by vagrants and ravers. Galeria Forty/Forty offered its corridors and chambers a second lease of life.
"It was transformed into a local tourist attraction," writes Rutkiewicz in a pamphlet available online at 40bema.blogspot.com. "It became a destination for walks and cycling trips, a place of romantic dates, a background for amateur and professional photography sessions and a set for video clips. But first and foremost, the Forty/Forty Gallery was a place where viewers interested in street art could get to know the works of a major part of the Polish street art community."
The project closed in 2015, but Bema remains open to this day with many of the works still somehow surviving amid the more recent defacements.
Reverting to its prior function as an ominous, dank labyrinth of pungent aromas, today visitors tread with trepidation among broken bottles and junky debris, past braindead squiggles and long emptied cans. In parts it feels lethal and in others just threatening, yet it remains a remarkable tribute to a Utopian ideal.
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The program features the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition for high school and middle school-aged youth, Cyber Camps and an Elementary School Education initiative. Now in its tenth season, the CyberPatriot competition is open to all high schools, middle schools, accredited home school programs, and youth organizations around the country such as JROTC units, scouting troops, Boys & Girls Clubs, and more.
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Turning sewage into fresh water: Eco-ponds at Ocer Campion Jesuit College, Uganda
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Students from Ocer Campion Jesuit College stock 2,000 Nile tilapia fingerlings, a freshwater fish, in school pond. Photo Credit: Ocer Campion Jesuit College
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A lot of our motivation at Ocer Campion Jesuit College (a Jesuit secondary school in Gulu, Uganda) for being environmentally friendly comes from living under the shadow, sometimes under the gaze, of the United Nations Environment<|fim_middle|> might deserve imitation not only in Africa.
Jim Strzok, SJ. Photo Credit: Ocer Campion Jesuit College
Jim Strzok, SJ is Retreat Director and Construction Manager and supervises the construction of Ocer Campion Jesuit College. Working in Africa since 1986, he is the chairman of the Eastern Africa Province's Building Committee and presently supervises the construction of several Jesuit buildings in Nairobi, while doing retreat work. He also taught chemistry, physics, and earth sciences before moving to Uganda and is Provincial Delegate for Kenya. He can be reached through his email strzokj (at) sjeafr.org and for more information, please visit the OCJC website .
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Four years ago, UNEP was forming regulations for the headwaters of the Nile River. In Gulu, we are located within the Nile River Basin, since the local stream Unyama River forms the eastern boundary of our 100-acre property. We are fortunate to have 18 perennial springs on our property. This spring water as well as surface water run into the Unyama River and then eventually into the Nile River about 100 kilometers away. What we kept in mind when we built our eco-ponds was to ensure the local headwaters of the Nile should not be contaminated by our sewage.
Moreover, since Ocer Campion Gulu will grow in student numbers within the upcoming years, the amount of sewerage will grow, too. The local method of dealing with wastewater is by dumping into latrines and deep toilet pits. However, as the population grows, such methods will lead to contaminating the shallow aquifers. What we sought in view of this problem was to model conservation by showing another way of dealing with black water.
School days at Ocer Campion Jesuit College. Photo Credit: Ocer Campion Jesuit College
In our eco-ponds, we collect and move all our black water through a long sewerage system into septic tanks and then into a set of three ponds. Currently, we have soak pits, but the long-range plan is to tie all black water and even grey water from each house, hostel, kitchen, dining room, and classroom into one system. Foul water first passes through a septic tank located at each building. It then moves down a slope to a set of holding ponds where bacteria, algae, and plants do their work purifying the sewerage and making it non-toxic.
The first pond is an open-air structure about ten meters long by two meters wide. Its bottom is stepped. The black water enters this pond on one end. Aerobic bacteria and algae digest the nutrients and break down the black water, which is still toxic to most plants and insects. This water then overflows into a second pond, which receives the digested water through an overflow outlet, adding oxygen in the process. In this pond, we already placed plants like bullrushes and lilies. The treated water flows afterwards through an overflow outlet to a third pond. Receiving somewhat clarified water, this third station offers a habitat to fresh water plants, even to fish. Insects like dragonflies and water skitters can live, showing that the water is no longer toxic. Thereby, the water can be used in irrigation of gardens or to flow into the local streams without causing bio-hazards.
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Positioning the spa as a top choice for locals seeking respite is a key objective of Terre Blanche's marketing strategy, and it's accomplished through multipronged efforts. The first is accessibility.
Even when the hotel is closed (December through February) the spa is open year-round, save for certain holidays. There's also a monthly membership program in which local residents can enjoy the facilities, treatment discounts, and access to gym and fitness classes like yoga, Pilates, Aquabiking and Aquaboxing. | the rustic Provençal landscape, but Terre Blanche takes its cues from the natural backdrop: Two championship golf courses undulate along the hilly terrain rather than carve through it; the 115 guest suites and villas, low-lying and terraced, harmoniously hide away; and the award-winning spa— one of the largest in the country—is postcard perfect in buttery, sunshine-hued ochre, crafted in the style of a charming traditional French bastide.
The Spa at Terre Blanche is officially palatial in terms of sheer size (a whopping 35,000 square feet), yet its interior is far from cavernous. Clever structural and architectural features like slanted ceilings, gently curving arches and natural stone accents make it feel intimate, as though you're inside a sea shell.
Upon entering, I immediately noticed the 65-foot heated pool sparkling in the sun, casting cool watery reflections over white backdrops. Extending into the spa's gardens, it becomes a Vitality Pool with mist showers, waterfalls and "bubble beds," or underwater bubbling platforms on which guests can recline.
The spa also boasts a sleek fitness center, tearoom, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, sensory shower and laconium (dry sweat room). There are 12 treatment rooms upstairs (overlooking the pool), and two additional private treatment suites are located in the garden area. These spaces feature warm amber lighting and a soothing soundtrack of meditative melodies and birdsong. The spa even diffuses a bespoke fragrance with notes of local rosemary, myrtle, lavender and a hint of lemon to encourage relaxation.
Of course, the locale itself has a long history of holistic wellness, as southern France's invigorating sunshine has been sought as a cure-all for centuries. At one point, it was even standard practice among English doctors to prescribe a health trip to the Riviera (roughly 35 minutes away from Terre Blanche). Provence boasts some of the region's warmest weather, and as such, the property takes advantage with plenty of windows to ensure it's thoroughly soaked in sun.
During services, all of this timeless Provençal beauty meets with modern smarts through the spa's recently debuted partnership with Swiss cosmetic brand Valmont. Terre Blanche selected the company because of its reputation for results, says assistant spa manager Maud Rousseau. "It's almost like surgery—after a facial, clients see immediate results because the products are very concentrated. They use collagen and RNA," she enthuses, referring to the brand's patented ingredients formulated to rebalance skin on an intercellular level.
Such a cutting-edge approach isn't necessarily what you'd expect from a cossetting country spa in rural France—and that's what makes it so impressive. Diving face-first (literally) into this results- driven mindset, I lay back for the Energy Ritual Facial (90 min./$300). The impressively lengthy duration of this "cell renewal booster" sets a serious tone: It's extra decadent with double cleansing, double massages and double masks.
The thorough treatment began with a milk cleanser and an illuminating foaming wash, both designed to soothe rather than strip the skin. Next, a rhythmic "butterfly motion" technique that stimulates microcirculation was used to massage in a gel-to-oil formula, followed by an effleurage with a rich and nourishing cream. The service concluded with a thick moisturizing mask, and then a skin-firming collagen one (applied to my hands as well). Afterward, my complexion was undeniably replenished and refreshed—it's no wonder that the service brings clients back for more.
Although such innovative treatments entice new guests and encourage repeat visits, the staff—selected for their personalities as much as their skill sets—are constantly praised as a draw. Their amicable approach is a point of differentiation from some of the formal and more reserved hotel spas in the area. According to Rousseau, that's thanks to | 831 |
"It Won't Even Be Close" Look Back At The 2020 SEC Championship
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It's Dec. 18, 2020. About 30 hours until No.1 Alabama kicks off the SEC Championship game against No. 7 Florida.
"First Take" is live on ESPN and show co-host Stephen A. Smith is debating the game with former Heisman trophy-winning Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.
Smith is high on Alabama and believes the Crimson Tide will stomp the Gators. Tebow also believes that Bama will defeat his alma mater, but it would be closer than most people thought.
Stephen A. laughed at the College Football Hall of Famer for thinking the Gators stood a chance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. "It won't even be close," Smith said.
For the next 29 hours, college football fans make their predictions just like the two ESPN personalities.
Both teams have a "big three", but all of Bama's three are Heisman Candidates: Mac Jones, Najee Harris and eventual winner DeVonta Smith.
Florida had a He<|fim_middle|>an is now unbeaten in season openers with Alabama. | isman candidate at quarterback named Kyle Trask. However, they had a generational talent at tight end named Kyle Pitts. On top of that, they had an elite all-purpose receiver named Kadarius Toney.
The big three on both teams made this game one for ages.
Najee Harris started the offensive shootout with an eight-yard score.
Kadarius Toney tied the game up a couple of minutes later after a 51-yard touchdown catch and run.
On Bama's next drive, wide receiver John Metchie had one of the best plays in the entire college football season. Mac Jones threw a pick to safety Trey Dean III, but Metchie hit him on the return so hard that it caused him to fumble and Bama recovered.
Later on that drive, DeVonta Smith had a big 31-yard touchdown to help increase his Heisman odds.
After a Gator field goal, the score was 14-10 in favor of Alabama at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter was all Najee Harris. Harris had three touchdown catches. Trask scored too, but Bama was up 35-17 at halftime.
Bama fans were ready to bring yet another SEC championship to Tuscaloosa. However, UF wasn't about to give up.
Florida locked down the Tide in the third quarter and scored two touchdowns as well. Going into the fourth quarter Alabama was now only up 35-31.
Bama started off the fourth quarter well as they scored 10 straight points.
A Florida touchdown would get them right back in the game to make it 45-38 with six minutes left in regulation.
Mac Jones led a clutch drive ending with a DeVonta Smith touchdown after just 90 seconds.
Trask was in a do-or-die drive, but hit Kyle Pitts for a 22-yard touchdown. They were down 52-46 with two minutes left.
Bama recovered the onside kick, but went three-and-out.
Trask and company received the ball with under with only 16 seconds left.
The Tide's defense didn't allow anything as they finished the game with a Christian Harris sack.
This game had it all, big plays, big hits and lots of touchdowns.
No. 1 Alabama will rematch No. 11 Florida on Saturday in Gainsville. Who knows if it will be as thrilling as the last time these two went head-to-head.
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Former Prime Video exec launches Trendio, a video shopping app aiming to reimagine beauty e-commerce
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Trendio, a<|fim_middle|> and recorded content. I think that is true to some extent in Asia, but it has to be even more the case in the U.S. People have just tried to just copy the Asian model and copy/paste it into the U.S. I don't that's going to work because the relationship to video in the U.S. and in Asia has alway been different. You have to be there for the customers the way they want to consume the content. We think we can give customers that quality and experience that they expect."
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"I had the privilege of running U.S. Prime Video and I saw a number of new technologies related to content creation," Perez-Tenessa told TechCrunch in an interview. "I saw changes in expectations and behaviors of audiences around the world and that made me see there was an opportunity to leverage all of those technologies to solve a problem I'd seen when I was running beauty at CVS, which was that beauty products are complex. They need to be demoed in order for customers to truly understand their value. And the way that the digital retail environment has evolved has not gone in the direction of making that easier, for both brands and consumers. So I saw an opportunity to leverage video technologies to create a much better way to discover and shop beauty products."
Trendio provides both live and pre-recorded content from creators to help users make informed decisions about products and brands. Among Trendio's growing roster of beauty brands are Merit, Philosophy, Ursa Major, Nudestix, Kjaer Weis, Joanna Vargas, Coola and Avene.
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The app features a TikTok-like feed where you can swipe through short previews of different products. If you come across a product that you're interested in, you can tap to watch the full video. You can also watch a live video where you can chat with a creator and other viewers about specific products. Users can browse Trendio's catalog of videos to see new items or featured brands, along with creator channels and brand stores. When you find a product that you like, you can check out directly in the app. Trendio then makes a commission on every product that is sold on the platform.
At launch, Trendio is available in the U.S. on iOS, Android and Roku. Perez-Tenessa says one of the insights that he took from his time at Amazon Prime Video was that consumers are moving toward connected TV, which is why it was so important for Trendio to be available on both mobile and Roku. Although Trendio is initially only available in the U.S., the company plans to launch the app in additional countries in the future.
All of the content on Trendio is currently manually edited, but in the future the company says the content will be automatically edited using AI. Trendio is currently training and building AI models that will be able to ensure the app surfaces content that is interesting for each specific user.
The idea of live video shopping has taken off in Asia, but it's still a fairly new and experimental concept in the U.S. Perez-Tenessa believes that in order for the concept to take off in the U.S., it needs to be different from the model in Asia.
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Elizabeth Sobieski interviews Debra Scacco on The Huffington Post 11.13.13
Much of Debra Scacco's work relates to geography in its portrayal of location, dislocation, topography, maps and dream worlds. The artist, born in New York City to an Italian-American mother and an Italian immigrant father, has now made the move to Los Angeles after 16 years in London. Her paintings and drawings, intriguing landscapes formed by repetitive text and splashes of color, along with a large suspended metal sculpture, are on display at Marine Contemporary in Venice, California.
Installation: "The Space Between"
Elizabeth Sobieski: Debra, your work is romantic and beautiful and emotive, linked to love and longing. So much of the art world today seems to reject emotion, unless irony can be construed as an emotion. Any thoughts on this?
Debra Scacco: I completely agree — so much of what is currently circulating in the art world steers clear of any kind of emotion. And because of this I often wonder if my work will find a place of its own in this context. However, my approach to making is not only about the direct expressions of these pieces, but also about having the bravery to broach these topics openly. Longing, vulnerability, insecurity — these are so often considered signs of weakness. And we are taught that, as adults, we should be stronger than this. But we are not; we all feel these things. Allowing this kind of emotion to leave the art world would be a grave mistake. Yes, art is about issues and critical debate; but it is also about life. I would hate to live in a cultural climate where our only representation of feeling is ironic, and I do worry that we are approaching that climate all too rapidly.
ES: There are other contemporary artists who seem drawn to words in their work. Of course Barbara Kruger, Christopher Wool, Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Robert Indiana, Mel Bochner, Doug Aitken and the late Cy Twombley all come to mind. Why do you think words have become an increasingly important subject for visual art?
DS: There's directness in language. You can debate the intention of a word or phrase, but cannot debate its presence. Many of the artists you mention of course use language in incredibly different ways. But we all use it as a tool for directness, whether or not its meaning is then subverted. In my work, I would say language is more the vehicle than the subject itself. However, the fact that the language comes from my diaries is incredibly important, as is the repetition of these particular phrases. There's an attempt at nullification through the process of repetition, which of course is easier said than done.
ES: During your years in London, I believe your artwork often reflected your history as a nine-year-old New Yorker displaced to the deep south, Georgia, and then as an American expatriate. As a new Angeleno, are you now nostalgic for London?
DS: Of course I sometimes feel nostalgic for London. I lived there longer than I have lived anywhere else. There are many things I miss, but Los Angeles so far has been very good to me.
ES: Claressinka Anderson, the director of Marine Contemporary, was formerly London based as well. How did you two meet?
DS: I was the curator at an east London gallery, and Claressinka was completing her BFA. A mutual friend introduced us, as she was interested in getting some work experience. So, ironically, she was my gallery assistant while she was a student (and a great one at that).
ES: From your first L.A. show, Birds of Passage, to the second, The Space Between, I notice that your minuscule handwriting, which acts as a stunning repetitive tool, seems a little less precise… sometimes the letters look Farsi, Hebrew or Arabic. Was this intentional?
DS: I wouldn't say the writing itself is intentionally less precise, but the more fluid nature of the work is certainly intentional. As the concepts evolved, so did the importance of allowing the paint to guide the physical direction of the language. Each piece still has its own set of rules; they are just much less obvious than they were on the radial cartographic works or the pattern based drawings.
ES: I also wanted to mention your sculpture. In both shows, they are large and beaded aggregated map-like forms that seemingly consist of precious metals. The 2012 piece is fabricated from gold beads that almost look like elegant bullets, in continental shapes under plexiglass. The new work maps a river in Los Angeles and consists of tiny metallic balls suspended from the ceiling. Is that merely held together with magnets? Why do you make only a single sculpture for each solo show?
DS: 'The Space Between' (in the current show) is held together purely by magnets. The piece is a representation of the present; therefore, the shape is derived from the Arroyo Seco which runs through Highland Park (where I currently live). I knew it had to be strong yet precarious, and made of multiple pieces that rely on each other. It is composed of only three elements: cold rolled steel, neodymium magnets, and soft carbon ball bearings. If you remove any one of these three materials, the piece would not function. There are over 8,000 bearings, each one connected to the steel via an individual magnet. Once the bearings are in contact with a magnet, they take on magnetic properties of their own — meaning the entire body of the river is fighting to both hold itself together in a central core, and to hold its place on the steel base. If you were to lift one central bearing, it would knock everything around it off its center, as well as pull other bearings with it due to the magnetic charge. It would be like trying to remove a vital organ: It needs the entire system to function for even a moment.
The single sculpture per show is interesting — I hadn't really thought of it in these terms before. A solo show for me is the opportunity to tell a story, and the sculptures each time have played a vital part in that. In both cases, the pieces address concepts with the intention of opening a wider debate; once on the relationship between reality and fiction, the other on the arbitrary nature of boundaries.
ES: Last year, you were selected as the first "Artist-in-Residence" at the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Museum. How did this come about? What did you do as the Artist-in-Residence?
DS: I saw an article on ArtInfo announcing the residency. All of my work centers around cultural conflict which is the immediate result of being first generation American. "Birds of passage" is a term derived from Ellis Island used to describe transient immigrants, so my tie to the institutions existed before even knowing about the residency. I applied online with the body of work from my show, and was lucky enough to be selected.
As the Artist-in-Residence, I had the chance to spend a month in the archives at the Ellis Island Museum. The focus of my research was the stories of Italian women immigrants in the<|fim_middle|>mann | 1920s. My great-grandmother arrived at Ellis Island in 1921, and I wanted to understand what her experience would have been like. I spent the month listening to interviews with women who made the journey, as well as exploring the physical archives and walking the building with historians to understand the movements of an arriving immigrant. My time there culminated in a project entitled Richiama (I call for you). The piece was a visual family tree presented in the museum, and used as an invitation for visitors to share stories of their own lineage, and what they were seeking from their visit to the island.
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At The Village Primary School, we aim to inspire, challenge and motivate children so that they can thrive and express themselves confidently in a wide range of sports.
Our vision for Physical Education is that every child should have the opportunity to develop the physical confidence and competence to enjoy being active through a wide range of activities. We hope this will lead to a life-long passion of being physically active and healthy.
We also strive to give as many children as possible the opportunity to participate in a variety of competitive sports during their school life, giving them the understanding of: what competition feels like, what it is like to be part of a team, and to be able to both win and lose with equal grace.
It is also important that our children 'learn to lead'. Therefore we offer all of our children the opportunity to lead activities during their school life. Leadership gives children the understanding of what it is like to have responsibility, to show respect for rules and brings the added challenge of organisation, communication and teamwork.
We believe that all of these opportunities will help our children to develop into well-rounded and balanced individuals all set for life's challenges. | activities we aim to cater for the different strengths, needs and | 12 |
Do you remember what you wore for your first professional job interview?
Mine was a black pencil skirt, a white peasant style blouse, billowy at the sleeves with a high collar, black pumps from Old Navy and my big yellow leather shoulder bag, that I affectionately dubbed my Big Bird bag. My boyfriend at the time teased me that I could fit everything I needed in it. And then some. The collective total for my outfit was probably well under $150 — a huge chunk of my then waitressing paycheck and man, I loved that "professional" outfit of mine. I was a junior in college and I was heading in for a reporter internship interview at a local newspaper, The Sparks Tribune.
I remember feeling terrified as to what my editor would be like. What questions would he ask me? Would he be really stern? Would he give me an AP style copy editing test, right there on the spot? Would he like me?
Thankfully, I didn't have to result to the latter (no offense,<|fim_middle|> Fair Lingerie. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!
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The blazer with the belt is such a nice touch to the whole outfit!
With this fantastic look you will definitely have the success you deserve!
oh man, I definitely wore a pant suit hahaha. So H. Clinton of me. Basically all black with a cream blouse and NO personality. I absolutely ADORE these colors and they styling here!
For my first interview, I wore a black pencil skirt, white button shirt, and black blazer and black heels. Kept it as neutral as possible yet still wanted to look feminine (by wearing a skirt). This outfit though, GORGEOUS! And thanks for sharing about this program!
Your look is impressive and love so much this combo. You'll have a great success!
The color green is in itself such a lovely color to put on because it has a unique appeal and imparts charm to the person wearing it.Green is a good color to experiment with irrespective of your age or physical structure.
I have been supporting the Auckland chapter of DFS for years. Only last week I dropped off several bags of gently-worn clothes and shoes, all washed and pressed and ready to go. One of my favourite causes.
Really amazed with this site. The perfect look that I have ever seen. Fall in love with your dress. | Dad) and I walked away that afternoon with an internship offer — something I chock up to a good mental pep talk to remind myself what I know I'm capable of and an outfit that didn't let me forget that fact. You all have undoubtedly heard me say this before, but I'm a firm believer in the idea that if you look and feel your best, you perform at your best. You command a room better, you hold attention longer, you FEEL stronger, when you have an outfit that makes you feel your most powerful.
It's that same sentiment that lead me to find the non-profit organization Dress for Success, whose MO is very much aligned. Dress for Success works to economically empower women through educational programming, mentorships and professional outfitting. I've been a longtime supporter of Dress for Success and their mission but when they invited me to join them for a day of filming a few promotional videos with their ambassadors, it was my first time getting to meet and interact with women who have actually gone through and benefited from their programming. Each woman came to Dress for Success with their own reasons and under vastly different circumstances, but they all walked away with the same belief and confidence in themselves that is quite truly, irreplaceable.
To learn more about each ambassador, hop over to the Vanity Fair Lingerie YouTube channel where you'll meet them and be sure to hit play on my intro video down below. I'd like to thank both Dress for Success for having me for the day and Vanity Fair Lingerie for their longstanding Buy One, Get One, Give One offer, in which for every Vanity Fair bra purchased, you'll receive one free bra with another bra being donated to Dress for Success on your behalf, the goal being to donate 50,000 bras in total. Because if an outfit will make you hold your shoulders back and your head high, a proper fitting bra is the first step in setting up that foundation.
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East Windsor High School and College Students Can Participate in Cyber Security Competition
Published on Sunday, 24 February 2019 19:26
Written by Gov Lamont
Innovative Program Girls Go CyberStart Provides Opportunities for Young Women in High School to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity
Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging young women in East Windsor high school to take advantage of an opportunity to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science by participating in the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program. An initiative of the cybersecurity company SANS Institute, Girls Go CyberStart is a nationwide competition designed to inspire young women to explore careers in the field of cybersecurity<|fim_middle|> To see the types of challenges the students will face in the games, visit go.joincyberstart.com. | .
Participating students – and their teachers – do not need prior knowledge or experience in information technology or cybersecurity to participate. It is free for all schools and students in grades 9 through 12, and participants only need a computer and an internet connection. In Connecticut, at least ten high school girls will receive $500 scholarships for participating.
"The fields of computer science and cybersecurity are growing in demand, and we do not want our next generation of young women to be left out of this conversation," Governor Lamont said. "Exposing students to technology from an early age is the best way to engage them in considering this field as a career."
"The reality is that there currently aren't enough women in STEM fields," Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. "This competition is a great opportunity to encourage girls and young women in Connecticut to pursue high-paying careers in cybersecurity and computer science. With more women working in STEM, we can begin to erase the gender pay gap."
Participants will use the CyberStart game an online series of challenges that allow students to act as cyber protection agents to solve cybersecurity-related puzzles and explore exciting, relevant topics such as cryptography and digital forensics. Connecticut high schools where at least five girls in the Girls Go CyberStart Program master six or more of the challenges will win access to the full CyberStart game for their entire school, extending the competition to both male and female students for the remainder of the school year. Students will also have the opportunity to win cash prizes for themselves and their schools.
Both male and female college students also have the opportunity to play CyberStart this year. The college program, called Cyber FastTrack, is a pipeline to $2.5 million in scholarships for advanced cybersecurity education, as well as internships and jobs in the field.
"In the digital age we live in, cybersecurity is essential in both the public and private sector," Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner James Rovella said. "This great program will help shape our future leaders in this growing field. DESPP looks forward to once again partnering with the SANS Institute on this important initiative and encourages all young women to take advantage of this opportunity."
"The study of computer science fosters the kind of creativity and innovative thinking that are key to learning to collaborate, answering complex questions and advancing solutions for real world problems," Education Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell said. "GirlsGoCyber is designed to equip young women with the skills and knowledge needed to compete in a diverse and globally-driven workforce for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers. Exposure now to foundational STEM skills, cybersecurity and computer science principles in the K-12 classroom will prepare our young women to succeed in college, careers and life."
Complete details may be found at girlsgocyberstart.org for Girls Go CyberStart and at cyber-fasttrack.org for Cyber FastTrack. High school girls may register for Girls Go CyberStart beginning now through March 25, when the games begin. College students may register for Cyber FastTrack beginning April 5, and they will be able to start playing immediately. | 629 |
First created in 1979, fleece fabric was meant to mimic or even to surpass wool by offering the same warmth but without the weight. In contrast to wool, which can<|fim_middle|> exclusive to Fabricville and Fabricland. | retain water in large quantities, fleece holds less than 1% of its weight in water and still retains some of its insulation qualities when wet.
This is an easy-care fabric that is machine washable and dries quickly. It is usually recommended to let it air-dry to avoid any possible pilling and should never be ironed. Usually as soft, if not softer than wool this fabric is comfortable and provides good insulation from cold air. It is also a good alternative for people who find their skin sensitive to wool fabrics. Available in various thicknesses, in double-sided and anti-pill varieties, it is commonly used for jackets, vests and throws.
Fleece fabric doesn't breathe well, therefore, prohibiting sweat from moving through the fabric and evaporating during strenuous activity. Nor is it windproof. So, although warm, it is best used with a wind and water resistant outer shell. It is also a fabric that tends to generate a lot of static electricity, thereby easily collecting lint, dust and pet hair.
• Commonly available in a multitude of solid colors and patterns, this material is used as often for craft projects as it is for clothing. Fabricville carries over a hundred printed options including Disney themes, animal prints, floral and children's prints.
• Fleece fabric is often used for beginner craft projects because once cut, the edges do not fray. A common craft project for beginners is the no-sew tie blanket where the edges are cut in strips and then tied in knots. This technique is continued along the entire border of the blanket until the blanket is completed. There are no sewing skills needed for this project, which makes it a great activity for both young and old.
Following washing instructions will ensure that the fabric maintains its smoothness and softness. It should be turned inside out before washing in cold water so as to minimize any pilling. Since fleece fabric easily picks up lint, avoid mixing towels or other fabrics in the wash. Because it's a synthetic fabric, it should never be ironed, steamed or dry-cleaned. Anything with a heat source should be avoided. Fleece dries quickly and may not need machine drying. If using a dryer, set to an air-dry cycle with no heat. The item should then be removed promptly from the dryer.
• Lambskin fleece is produced with a spun poly-yarn, which is of a finer quality than most standard fleece materials.
• Arctic fleece is a standard fabric sold in many outlets and is available at a lower cost than the lambskin fleece.
• Glacier fleece is made of the same materials as arctic fleece, but the prints and styles are | 536 |
Amy Schumer's 'Trainwreck' Trailer Hilariously Slays Rom-Com Stereotypes — VIDEO
<|fim_middle|> I'm invested. | I'm not going to pretend to be above romantic comedies. Give me a box of Snow Caps and a Kate Hudson/Matthew McConaughey vehicle to watch and I will happily suspend my disbelief for an hour and a half as two ridiculously hot people fall in love despite some sort of minimal, overblown conflict standing in the way of their happiness. But, while I'm far from a rom-com hater, I have to say that I found the trailer to Judd Apatow's new Amy Schumer-led comedy Trainwreck completely refreshing — and not only because it stars one of my very favorite comedians, Schumer. Rom-com Trainwreck is here to slay some of the tired tropes common within the genre, and it's about time.
In Trainwreck , Amy (played by Schumer) is a woman who doesn't believe monogamy is "realistic," something that her father ingrained in her head after he divorced her mother. 23 years later, Amy is unapologetically bouncing from hot guy's bed to hotter guy's bed, and has zero interest in dating (unless you count "drunken one-night-stands" dating). But, while Amy may love to party, she's also a fleshed-out character who has a lot of her stuff together. She has a killer job, great friends, and a beautiful, completely-unrealistic-to-rent-on-a-magazine-writer's-salary apartment. Is she a "trainwreck," as the title suggests? Maybe — or maybe she's her own person who doesn't really care if anyone else thinks getting trashed on a Tuesday is a terrible thing.
In other romantic comedies, Amy would be the hot mess best friend of the together, true-love-aspiring lead — a foil who encourages her friend to go out in her lowest-cut shirt and throw back tequila shots. Instead, here, she's the heroine — a heroine flabbergasted by a sports doctor (Bill Hader) who calls her after they sleep together, because that's just not how things are in her world. Nor is it necessarily how she wants this to be — she's not looking for a guy to save her from her cycle of no-commitment as much as she's shocked that she'd even consider "settling down," which, to her, means spending the night post-sex.
Romantic comedies aren't all cookie-cutter, but there are common threads. In most romantic comedies, it's the women who seek commitment and the men who are on the fence. Consider the male-driven That Awkward Moment — the central conflict of the story is that the guys want to avoid settling down with a woman for as long as possible. Then look at a film like the female-led The Ugly Truth — a woman wants to do all she can to appeal to a longterm partner, so much so that she'll take advice from a notorious womanizer.
Relationship roles in films are typically gendered — men want freedom and women want commitment. There's not much room in movies for people who don't fall into one of those boxes, which is why a film like Trainwreck is important — it shows that not all women or men have the same wants, desires, and views on relationships.
Whether Trainwreck will live up to the hype is yet to be seen, but I'm optimistic that this will break the mold of typical rom-coms while still telling the story of a budding relationship. It's Schumer, it's Apatow, and | 725 |
The new Caparison Christopher Amott Dellinger-CA model has<|fim_middle|>. | a distinctly vintage look but with all the attributes that you would expect from a modern boutique quality instrument. Dimarzio pickups mounted onto a solid Mahogany body helps bring out the full rich sonic qualities of the guitar. The Dellinger-CA VW has a single volume control, placed further away from the normal position, and no tone control to give you more bite, presence and drives your amp a little harder.
The beautiful Vintage White gloss finish is perfectly complimented by the Chrome hardware and bridge pickup mounting ring and the unique Art Deco inspired fingerboard inlays really sets this guitar apart.
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How to Get a Spot at the Yosemite High Sierra Camps
United States California
By Betsy Malloy
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In the High Sierras, most campers are backpackers, carrying minimal gear and exploring the high country on foot. It's<|fim_middle|> to ten miles apart and set up to be a day hike apart. They are open from late June through September, depending on the weather and snowfall.
What the High Sierra Camps Are Like
Lodging at the High Sierra Camps is in canvas tent cabins with dormitory-style steel-framed beds. They provide mattresses, pillows, woolen blankets or comforters but bring your own sheets or sleep sacks. It may not be the Ritz, but it's better than sleeping on a hard rock. Parties of less than 4 people may have to share a cabin with others.
The High Sierra Camps serve a full dinner and breakfast family-style. You can also order box lunches in the evening, to take on the trail the next day. If you take your own food, using the food storage lockers at the camp is mandatory, to keep the bears out.
Hot showers, soap, and restrooms are subject to water availability, but no matter what, you need to bring your own towels. Glen Aulin and Vogelsang camps have no showers.
To visit the camps, most people start at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, then hike to Glen Aulin Camp, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake and Vogelsang, then back to Tuolumne Meadows. You could also hike it in the opposite direction, or hike out to just one camp and back. If you hike the entire loop, you'll cover 49 miles (79km).
The Camp Lottery
High Sierra Camps' season is short and varies by year. Occasionally, snow lingers so late that they don't open at all. So many people want to stay in them that demand outstrips availability. To give everyone a chance at the experience, reservations are assigned by lottery.
To stay at the High Sierra Camps next year, fill out a lottery application online in September and October. Exact dates are posted on their website.
If you can't get in through the lottery, you can also sign up for a waitlist. The more flexible you can be with your dates, the better your chance of getting in.
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Other Ways to Visit
If you can't get a space through the lottery, consider a backcountry guided trip. Scheduled multi-day trips are available with a National Park Service Ranger Naturalist. Custom trips can be arranged through the Yosemite Mountaineering School.
Or if you'd like to see the sights but the hiking isn't for you, try a 4-day or 6-day saddle trip to the High Sierra Camps. Guests are limited to 225 pounds, which includes their body weight and everything they're carrying.
If you don't mind the hiking but don't want to carry the gear, the saddle trip folks will take it in on one of their regular supply trains for a few dollars per pound. Get the rates and schedule here.
High Sierra Camps require serious hiking skills and the elevation is very high. Get ready by walking or hiking with the pack and shoes you plan to use.
To help prevent altitude sickness, stay at Tuolumne Meadows or White Wolf a day or more before you start and increase water intake starting a week before your trip.
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Pack Up the Tent, Hook Up the Trailer: Places to Camp in Sequoia National Park | an appealing idea, but that kind of travel isn't for everyone. If you would love to see the mountains up close but think camping is what people did before God invented hotels, Yosemite's High Sierra Camps are a great way to see the Yosemite backcountry without having to sleep on the ground every night.
Yosemite's five High Sierra camps are arranged along a loop in Yosemite's High Country. They are six | 83 |
The last Duesenberg J automobile was completed and delivered to artist Rudolf Bauer. The straight eight model J motor was based on the company's successful racing engines of the 1920s and though designed by Duesenberg they were manufactured by Lycoming, another company owned by Cord. In normally aspirated form, it produced 265 horsepower (198 kW) from dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. It was capable of a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h), and 94 mph (151 km/h) in 2nd gear. Other cars featured a bigger engine but none of them surpassed its power. It was also both the fastest and most expensive American automobile on the market. As was common practice among the luxury car brands, only the chassis and engine were displayed, the body and interior trim of the car would be custom-made by a third-party coachbuilder to the owner's specifications. The chassis on most model Js were the same, as was the styling of such elements as fenders, headlamps, radiator, hood and instrument panel. Bodywork for these Duesenbergs came from both the US and Europe, and the finished cars were some of the largest, grandest, most beautiful, and most elegant cars ever created. About half the model Js built by Duesenberg had coachworks devised by the company's chief body designer, Gordon Buehrig, the rest were designed and made by independent coachbuilders from the US such as Derham, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Murphy, Rollston (later renamed Rollson), Walker, Weymann, and Willoughby, to name a few; and from Europe: Fernandez et Darrin, Franay, Gurney Nutting, Saoutchik, etc. However, other coachworks were made by Duesenberg branches in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Florida and Denver, as well as by smaller dealers. For the in-house bodies Duesenberg used the name of La Grande. The chassis cost $8,500 ($9,500 after 1932); the cost for most completed vehicles was between $13,000 and $19,000 (two of the American-bodied J's reached $25,000), at a time when the average U.S. physician earned less than $3,000 a year. Figures are not available as to the prices charged by deluxe coachbuilders in Europe, but it is reasonable to assume that the final selling price of the products mounted on the costly imported chassis were considerably higher than their all-American-built counterparts. The J was generally available with one of two wheelbases; the short chassis had a 142.5 in (3.62 m) wheelbase while the long chassis had a 153.5 in (3.90 m)) wheelbase. There were also other special sizes; including the two SSJs with a wheelbase shortened to 125 in (3.18 m) and a few cars with the wheelbase extended to 4 m (160 in) and over. The dash included lights that reminded the driver when the oil needed changing and the battery should be inspected; each triggered by a mechanical timing mechanism. A series of minor modifications were carried out during the production life, but most of the design remained the same up until the factory closed in 1937. First to go was the four-speed gearbox, which proved unable to handle the engine's power. It was replaced by an unsynchronised three-speed gearbox, which was fitted to all subsequent Duesenbergs. Unlike almost all American manufacturers, Duesenberg did not switch to a fully synchronised gearbox in the<|fim_middle|> the year the vehicle was first bodied, even though the chassis were made in 1929, 1930, etc. | mid-1930s, which made the Model J difficult to drive and outdated. By 1937 the chassis and gearbox were ancient compared to the competition. Regarding this model, it is necessary to emphasize that most of them (engine and chassis) were made in 1929 and 1930, but due to the Depression, high price, etc., were sold throughout subsequent years. The year for a given Model J is usually in reference to | 98 |
Bones of the thumb, visible at left.
Any of the four terminal members of the hand, especially those other than the thumb.
There is<|fim_middle|>gous carriers having an angle close to 90°. However this has been disputed, as the variation in thumb angle is continuous and shows little evidence of the bi-modality seen in recessive traits.
Malformations of the thumb include a triphalangeal thumb and polydactyly.
Thumb and index finger during pad-to-pad precision grasping.
It is possible, though, that a more likely scenario may be that the specialized precision gripping hand (equipped with opposable thumb) of Homo habilis preceded walking, with the specialized adaptation of the spine, pelvis, and lower extremities preceding a more advanced hand. And, it is logical that a conservative, highly functional adaptation be followed by a series of more complex ones that complement it. With Homo habilis, an advanced grasping-capable hand was accompanied by facultative bipedalism, possibly implying, assuming a co-opted evolutionary relationship exists, that the latter resulted from the former as obligate bipedalism was yet to follow. Walking may have been a by-product of busy hands and not vice versa.
The thumb is not opposable in all primates — some primates, such as the spider monkey and colobus, are virtually thumbless. The spider monkey compensates for this by using the hairless part of its long, prehensile tail for grabbing objects. In apes and Old World monkeys, the thumbs can be rotated around its axis, but the extensive area of contact between the pulps of the thumb and index finger is a human characteristic.
Darwinius masillae, an Eocene primate fossil often described as a missing link between prosimian and simian, had hands and feet with highly flexible digits featuring opposable thumbs and halluces.
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Moyà-Solà, Salvador; Köhler, Meike; Rook, Lorenzo (January 5, 1999). "Evidence of hominid-like precision grip capability in the hand of the Miocene ape Oreopithecus" (PDF). PNAS. 96 (1): 313–317. Bibcode:1999PNAS...96..313M. doi:10.1073/pnas.96.1.313. PMC 15136 . PMID 9874815.
Young, Richard W. (January 2003). "Evolution of the human hand: the role of throwing and clubbing". Journal of Anatomy. 202 (1): 165–174. doi:10.1046/j.1469-7580.2003.00144.x. PMC 1571064 . PMID 12587931. | a variation in the angle between the first, second phalanges of the thumb of humans, varying between 0° and almost 90° when the thumb is extended in a "thumbs-up". It has been suggested that the variation is an autosomal recessive trait, called a "Hitchhiker's thumb", with homozy | 69 |
Michael J. Fox Foundation Offering $2M to Develop PET Tracer to Visualize Alpha-Synuclein
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announced it has set aside a $2 million prize for the development of a PET tracer capable of visualizing the protein alpha-synuclein, the main therapeutic target and biomarker candidate in Parkinson's disease (PD) research.
Announced at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting, the Alpha–Synuclein Imaging Prize aims to motivate efforts into developing this tool, which would allow for earlier and more precise diagnoses, tracking of disease progression, and more effective and efficient intervention testing.
"The ability to image alpha-synuclein in the brain would be a game-changer for Parkinson's translational research and would rapidly accelerate testing of therapies to slow or stop disease progression," Jamie Eberling, PhD, director of Research Programs at<|fim_middle|>, Michael J. Fox Foundation, MJFF, PET tracer.
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The prize is open to all academic and industry researchers, MJFF funded or not. Applicants must provide preclinical and clinical data showing the selectivity and viability of an alpha-synuclein radiotracer, and agree to make their radiotracer available for use by the MJFF through a non-exclusive license or other mechanism. The award will be given to the first team showing compelling evidence, and has no deadline for applications.
Alpha-synuclein aggregation, or Lewy bodies, is a pathological hallmark of PD. Scientists believe such accumulation is a cause of the cell degeneration and death responsible for Parkinson's symptoms and disease progression.
In vivo imaging of alpha-synuclein pathology could be useful as a PD biomarker and as a pharmacodynamic tool for drug development.
"As a company with a clinical program targeting alpha-synuclein, we applaud The Michael J. Fox Foundation for its leadership in the pursuit of meaningful biomarkers for Parkinson's disease," said Tara Nickerson, PhD, chief business officer for Prothena Corp., which is developing protein immunotherapies for diseases such as Parkinson's. MJFF is collaborating with Prothena to support complementary work to measure alpha-nuclein in peripheral tissues and fluids.
MJFF first began advancing work on an alpha-synuclein PET tracer in 2011, when it created the public/private Alpha-synuclein Imaging Consortium, and it is separately funding a number of independent studies on such a radiotracer. In total, the foundation has awarded more than $600 million to support Parkinson's research.
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Respect & Discipline Policy
Ruislip Rangers fully supports the FA respect campaign.
All managers, players and spectators should read the Respect guide.
Every team should use a respect barrier to identify the area which spectators should stand. This barrier should be placed on the other side of the pitch from where the Managers, Coaches and players are located.
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated by the club. If any unacceptable behaviour is reported to the club it will be dealt with as a matter of importance.
Sanctions can range from a warning, a fine or being asked to leave the club.
When playing football, I will:
Always play my best for the benefit of the team
Play fairly and be friendly
Play by the rules and respect the Referee
Shake hands with the other team – win or lose
Listen carefully to what my coach tells me
Understand that a coach has to do what's best for the team
Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club
Encourage my team mates
Respect the facilities home & away
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:
Be asked to apologise to whoever I've upset
Receive a formal warning
Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training
Spectators and Parents/Carers
Have fun; it's what we're all here for!
Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage<|fim_middle|>here to the Laws of the Game
Display and promote high standards of behaviour
Always respect the match officials' decisions
Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission
Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying
Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players' ability level, experience, age and maturity
Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player's best interests
Discipline and Misconduct
All reported discipline or misconduct reports that result in a fine will be the responsibility of the team management/players.
When the report is received by the club the manager will be sent a letter which will highlight the offence which has been committed and what the sanction is.
The fine will then have to be paid to the club within 10 days of the letter.
If this fine is not received then the club reserves the right to suspend the player or teams registration until the money is received.
There is no profit made by the club, all money received is paid directly to the league or MCFA.
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Respect Code of Conduct
Our Internal Disciplinary Process | players to do the same
Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators' Area (where provided)
When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer
Obliged to undertake an FA education course
Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed
Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine
Managers and Coaches
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
This included both the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour by over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sidelines.
The FA's Respect programme is aimed at tackling unacceptable behaviour across the whole game.
Play your part and observe The FA's Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials at all times.
Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
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In this tutorial we are going to open a set of double doors using 4 puzzle pieces. First, place your doors and puzzle items. This<|fim_middle|>vers and switches, only instead of setting the trigger type to 'key' set it to 'switch'. You can use any number of puzzle holes up to 5 this way. The secret is the OCB settings buttons. If you use 2 puzzle holes instead of 4, the first OCB 1 button would be highlighted only, but in the second the remaining 4 buttons (2-5) would be highlighted etc.
Be careful when using levers and switches, however, as reusing a switch or lever will reset the puzzle for that particular switch. | would obviously work for a single door too.
Select one of the doors.
Now place a trigger for it on every floor tile where there is a puzzle hole.
Now select the second door.
And place a trigger for it on every floor tile where there is a puzzle hole, on top of the other door triggers.
Select the first puzzle hole object.
Bring up the trigger dialogue box, set the trigger type to 'key' and highlight ONLY the first OCB button. Click 'okay' and then place the trigger on the same floor tile as the puzzle hole.
Do the same with the second puzzle hole, but this time highlight ONLY the second OCB button.
Do the same with the third, highlighting ONLY the third OCB button.
With the fourth puzzle hole, set the trigger type to 'key' and highlight the REMAINING TWO OCB settings, the 4 and 5 boxes.
The doors and triggers are now set and when you place the four puzzle items in their receptors, in whichever order you like, the double doors will open.
This technique can be used with le | 219 |
Much of Oregon's municipal water originates in forested watersheds, including those managed for wood production. As rain or snowmelt soaks into healthy forest soils, it is naturally filtered and over time is released to nearby streams or groundwater aquifers. To protect fish and safeguard drinking water sources, Oregon's forest practices laws restrict timber harvesting, road building and the use of chemicals near streams and other water bodies. According to the Oregon Water Quality Index, among all land uses, the highest water quality occurs in forested watersheds, including those actively managed for timber production.
How are drinking water sources and fish protected in Oregon's forests?
Oregon law requires leaving buffers of trees and vegetation around streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands that are sources of drinking water or where fish live. Within these buffers, timber harvesting is either limited or restricted. These buffers, left on both sides of a stream, are between 50 and 100 feet wide, depending on the width of the stream. The use of forest herbicides is also restricted near water supplies.
Over the past few decades, logging practices have been revolutionized in ways that prevent disrupting, exposing or compacting forest soil. Skyline logging systems, for instance, suspend logs above the ground when they're moved from where they're cut to where they'll be loaded on trucks.
Forest roads can be a major source of muddy water in a forest. A properly designed, built and maintained forest road diverts rainwater from the road onto the forest floor, where it can be absorbed and filtered before flowing into a stream. Well-engineered and properly located forest roads and stream crossings reduce effects on water quality. Roads that do not meet current standards may not be used during heavy rain.
It is illegal to spray herbicides in or near streams, where they might impact vegetation or insects, which are food sources for fish. Aircraft must not spray within 60 feet of fish and domestic-use streams. Ground spraying requires staying at least 10 feet away. It is illegal to apply<|fim_middle|> the last 20 years. | herbicides when weather conditions would cause the product to drift off-target.
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they describe how forest operators are protecting the quality of Oregon's drinking water. Modern logging techniques, well-engineered roads and protective vegetative buffers around streams keep our forest streams cool and clear.
In response to the listings of salmon species under the federal Endangered Species Act, Oregon lawmakers joined landowners in 1997 to create the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. The Oregon Plan seeks to restore salmon runs, improve water quality and achieve healthy watersheds through the joint efforts of government, landowners and citizen volunteers.
The effort is unique among state protection plans for its emphasis on landowners voluntarily exceeding regulations, and for its engagement of communities in restoring their watersheds. It is part of a three-pronged effort to protect water and fish habitat in Oregon that includes the state's forest-practices and land-use laws, which work to keep forestland from being converted to other uses that are less compatible with quality fish habitat.
Forest landowners, together with the state of Oregon, have voluntarily restored fish habitat on almost 7,500 miles of streams in | 242 |
The art of<|fim_middle|>I got to go to work!" Off we go again.
14 Responses to "The art of the long-distance run."
September 21 at 11:02 pm, Sheila said:
My heart swells just reading this. Thank you for all your team has done and still does. I've travelled to the Dominican Republic on two occasions to help build houses for undocumented, displaced Haitians and it seems so small in comparison. Your comment of one change, one life at a time speaks volumes. THANK YOU!
September 22 at 2:22 am, Donna Adams said:
God bless all of you!
September 22 at 3:42 am, June Handrigan said:
God bless you and all who share this passion with you, Andrew
September 22 at 5:38 am, Pam Hawco said:
Your work is truly amazing as are
You and your team.
Congratulations on a job well done again.
September 22 at 11:00 am, Joan said:
We are so proud of you and that you are Newfoundlanders.
September 22 at 11:26 am, Renee Gibbons said:
I am in awe if the work that you guys do so selflessly. Your team is so dedicated to your cause.I have worked with some of the nurses that have been there from the start and all I can say is thank you .Thank you for the dedication to the people of Haiti.God Bless you all and keep safe❤
September 22 at 11:46 am, Eileen said:
You doctors and nurses are Angel's sent from heaven. I am so proud to be working for the Faculty of Medicine and walk the halls of the HSC knowing I am surrounded by some of the best our health care has to offer
September 22 at 11:48 am, Sonya Worner said:
A wonderful article! Thank you for your efforts and that of your team. I am due to arrive at Bernard Mevs on 10/12 for a weeks duty in the ED. Keep the light on for us.
September 22 at 12:35 pm, Rosemary Finn said:
You make us all realize how fortunate we are to live in this Country. Prayers for your safe return and God bless you all for doing what you do.
September 22 at 12:37 pm, Maureen Casey said:
Andrew every time I read your blog it makes me feel like I want to go there to help. God speed.
September 22 at 2:14 pm, kelly adams said:
thx so much f sharing this: the harsh realities, the fears and the hope! and…. you're an excellent writer to boot!
September 23 at 1:54 am, Israel A said:
It does feel great to be back in Port-au-Prince.
September 23 at 5:04 pm, Noeleen Gray said:
I look forward to reading your notes, Andrew. They really provide heartfelt insight into what each of you Earth Angels experience. The little children getting a chance at a new type of life brightens my day. These words about the world down there, even help heal the broken here at home. Thank you!
September 23 at 11:35 pm, Mary O' Brien said:
Proud of you and the team,such kindness continuing
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« Balance, the Environment and the Art of Fly-casting. | the long-distance run.
I needed a few minutes to myself. But that's an almost impossible ask in hospital as busy and as open as Bernard Mevs in Port au Prince. Funny how the conditioning kicks in. As soon as the team touched down here in Haiti this week it was like we heard a starter pistol and the sprint began. And it hasn't stopped yet.
On the plane ride here, I was going through the long list of things to do but felt unusually uneasy about what lies ahead. It's been a long six months. Probably the longest time I've spent away from Haiti since I first started coming here after the earthquake. The political situation here isn't helping. It's relatively calm now but can turn volatile at any given moment. I feel like any delay in coming here directly impedes the nine years of hard work we've all put in here. Momentum is all about moving forward. Stalling has consequences. Casualties even. Hope itself can be one of them.
The arrival in Port au Prince was different this time. There was tension in the air. Not the same kind of tension as in those trips after the quake. People just seemed edgy. It was quiet. It's never quiet there. And there's this feeling that something may happen. I notice even more police around than usual. As we load up our vehicle, I notice that there are no cars around. This time of day in Port au Prince is like the Friday before a long weekend on the 401. But there's nothing. No cars. No tap-taps (local transport). No vendors about their trade. No school children in uniforms. Nothing. No one. It feels abandoned. Nothing but the remnants of a tire fire and some barricades.
The empty streets are the direct result of a gas shortage here and the unrest that accompanied it. It almost derailed the trip, but we made all appropriate inquiries as to team safety and decided we should go. We're all glad we did.
The lack of traffic makes the quick trip to the hospital even quicker. Coming through the gate, we could see the smiles of our old friends waiting for us and it's such an uplifting vibe. There are long warm hugs and more than a few tears. God, it feels so good to be here.
The crew gets down to work straight away. The hospital is buzzing and there are already more cases than we can handle in the time we are here. The streets may be quiet, but the hospital didn't get the memo. The healthcare situation here still has a long way to go. There are patients with broken bones confined to hospital beds with nowhere to go. People with injuries that would have been treated in 24 hours at home are waiting for months at times for rudimentary care. This isn't a situation, it's a crisis.
The team answers as they always do. They operate all day while seeing a hundred patients in the clinic. It's a busy start and my heart sinks as I realize that there isn't enough time to care for all the people who need it. I get that feeling every time I'm here. We're making progress, yes. But when I see the length of line I sometimes falter. Watching the nurses working so hard gives us all a lift.
That was all just day one. Day two began with Dr. Rideout operating on a child with a cleft lip. He's done this type of surgery countless times in many different countries. Each operation directly helps someone who would struggle in life. Struggle to eat, struggle to grow. Be bullied and struggle to smile. With Art's careful hand, a life gets changed in as little as an hour. One life. One change at a time. A little reminder that this isn't a sprint. We pace ourselves for the long-distance ahead and know we'll get there eventually. It's good to be back. I've got this inside joke with my son, Mark. I ask him "what would Batman say?" He gives me that big smile of his and says, " | 824 |
St. Patrick's Day Restaurant Deals
March 17, 2019 By EatDrinkDeals Staff
St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, 2019, and many chain restaurants, bars and fast food places have specials to celebrate.
Spring for a green bagel, green draft beer or mint shake, or enjoy more traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage. Here are the latest St. Patrick's Day restaurant deals. Check back later as more deals are expected. Deals may vary by location so be sure to check with your local restaurant before making your plans.
Arby's is now serving their Mint Chocolate Shake to celebrate the season. "If you've had a long hard day of not drinking a mint chocolate shake topped with Andes candy pieces, then Arby's has a shake for you. The Mint Chocolate Shake is back!" the chain said.
Bar Louie plans a St. Patrick's Day party for three days on March 15-17, 2019 with Green Beer and Irish Whiskey plus live entertainment. To find out if your local Bar Louie's is participating see the Bar Louie's St. Patrick's Party page.
Beef 'O' Brady's typically has specials for St. Patrick's Day, for latest details see the Beef 'O' Brady's Facebook page.
Bennigan's has a $19.76 Irish themed special for the season. Get one appetizer, one dessert and two entrees for $19.76. (The chain was founded in 1976). For the complete menu see the Bennigan's Promotions page.
Bruegger's Bagels will be baking up their annual batches of green bagels March 15-17, 2019. You can pre-order starting March 7.
California Pizza Kitchen has Irish Mules made with Jameson Whiskey for just $5 on St. Patrick's Day. Good at select locations. Offer available on 3/17/19 only.
Carvel Ice Cream has green mint ice cream and mint chocolate shakes for the season.
Carrabba's has an all-day happy hour on St. Patrick's Day. Happy Hour deals at Carrabba's include:
Half Price Appetizers (Calamari, Shrimp Scampi, Calabrian Roast Wings,Tomato Caprese with Fresh Burrata Cheese, Mozzarella Marinara, Mussels in White Wine Lemon Butter, and Zucchini Fritte)
$5 Specialty Cocktails (Pomegranate Martini, Blackberry Bellini, Sicilian Prickly Pear Margarita and Sparkling Tuscan Lemonade)
$5 Premium Spirits (Absolut, Beefeater, Bacardi, Altos Plata, Jim Beam, Crown Royal and Dewar's)
$4 Well Spirits
$2 – $3 Draft Beers ($3: Stella Artois, Blue Moon and Peroni; $2: Bud Light).
9 oz glass of wine or sangria for the price of a 6 oz glass.
For details see the Carrabba's St. Patrick's Day page.
Champps Kitchen and Bar has food and drink specials all during March to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Get a Reuben Sandwich and Fries for $12.50, Corned Beef and Cabbage for $16, and these drink specials: $5 Jameson shots, a $6 Irish Car Bomb and $7 Lucky Maiden Cocktail. Champps announced the specials on their home page.
Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill is serving a special menu with corned beef and on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Charlie Browns announced their St. Patrick's Day plans on Facebook.
Chili's is marking St. Patrick's Day with their $5 Lucky Jameson Margarita special good every day now through March 31, 2019. Chili's announced the $5 Margarita special on the Chili's home<|fim_middle|> Whiskey event to celebrate St. Patrick's day. Now through March 17, 2019, get these specials:
The 30-Day Whiskey-Aged Bone-In NY Cut Sirloin – $68
Irish American Tasting Flight Classic Blend & 10 Year Old Single Malt – $18
Whiskey Smash Cocktail Classic Blend, mint, berries, bitters – $16
Whiskey Club Cocktail Classic Blend, apricot brandy, fresh lemon – $16
More details are on the Smith and Wollensky St. Patrick's Page.
Steak 'n Shake has an Oreo Mint Cookies 'n Cream Shake for the season.
Yard House is featuring a St. Patrick's menu March 4-17, 2019. More details are on the Yard House St. Patrick's Page.
Zinburger is featuring an O'Beefy burger for St. Patrick's. From March 11-17, 2019 get a CAB Patty, Irish Cheddar, Corned Beef, Stone Ground Mustard, Fried Onion Strings, and Sauerkraut. More details are on the Zinburger Specials Page.
St. Patrick's Day Dining Statistics
According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, 46% of adults plan on celebrating St. Patrick's Day, while 20% of adults plan on having a drink to celebrate.
About St. Patrick's Day (from Wikipedia)
Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick"), is a cultural and religious celebration occurring annually on 17 March, the death date of the most commonly-recognized patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461).
Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early seventeenth century and is observed by the Catholic Chu
rch, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians also attend church services, and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption.
Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador and in the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world; especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.
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Cracker Barrel is serving Corned Beef and Cabbage March 11-17, 2019. The dish features hand-sliced corned beef with boiled cabbage, sweet whole baby carrots, and red potatoes, served with Spicy Brown Mustard. Comes with homemade Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins. Visit the Cracker Barrel website for more details.
Culver's is now serving their Mint Shake and Mint Chip Shake, made with fresh vanilla frozen custard hand blended with milk and mint flavoring.
Dairy Queen is now serving their Mint Shake for the season. Also, now through St. Patrick's Day, buuy one Blizzard at regular price and get another for 99 cents. No coupon required; to get the deal ask your cashier for the Blizzard 99-cent BOGO, or display the Blizzard BOGO announcement on the Dairy Queen website.
Dunkin Donuts has Irish Creme coffees and a Mint Brownie donut for the season.
Freddy's Frozen Custard is now serving their Mint 'N Oreo Concrete shake. Made with Freddy's fresh and creamy frozen custard blended with cool mint and crunchy Oreo cookies. Topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with Oreo cookie crumbs. At participating locations only.
Fox & Hound Bar & Grill has food and drink specials to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Get a Reuben Sandwich and Fries for $11.50, Corned Beef and Cabbage for $15, and these drink specials: $5 Jameson shots, a $6 Irish Car Bomb and $7 Lucky Maiden Cocktail. Fox & Hound announced the specials on their home page.
Hickory Tavern has St. Patrick's Day food and drink specials on March 16-17, 2019. Get Corned Beef & Cabbage for $13.50. Also get $5 Jameson Green Tea Shots and other drink specials. See Hickory Tavern St. Patrick's Day Specials for more details.
Krispy Kreme will have green Original Glazed Doughnuts on March 15-17, 2019, an annual tradition for St. Patrick's Day. For participating locations and more details see the Krispy Kreme St. Patrick's Day Page.
Marie Callender's has a Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich now through St. Patrick's Day. Visit the Callender's Features website for more details.
Max & Erma's has "Irish-Inspired Burgers" now through March 17, 2019. Choose from an Irish Boss, Dubliner or O'Brien. Each is a 1/2-pound burger with endless fries, priced at $11. See Max & Erma's Irish Specials for more details
McCormick & Schmick's has a St. Patrick's Day bar menu with Irish food specials for just $5. Get Corned Beef & Cabbage, Guinness Fish & Chips, Guinness Mussels, or Corned Beef Sliders for just $5. Available in the bar area only. See McCormick & Schmick's St. Patrick's Day Specials for participating locations and more details.
McDonald's has their annual offering, a green Shamrock Shake. McDonald's says the Shamrock Shake is a "Creamy, dreamy vanilla soft serve blended with Shamrock Shake syrup and topped with a delicious whipped topping." More details are on the McDonald's Home Page.
Miller's Ale House is featuring food & drink specials March 4-17, 2019, including a Corned Beef Reuben ($8.49) and Irish Egg Rolls ($7.99). Also, on March 15-17, 2019, get Corned Beef & Cabbage for $12.99. For more details see the Miller's St. Patrick's Day Page.
Mimi's Cafe is featuring Corned Beef Brisket and Cabbage for $14.99 on St. Patrick's Day weekend. . For more details see the Mimi's Facebook Page.
99 Restaurants typically has a St. Patrick's Day menu for March 16-17, 2019 including Corned Beef & Cabbage ($13.49), an Irish Reuben Burger ($11.99), plus Green Beer, Guinness, a Jameson Irish Mule and an Irish Cream Martini. For more details see the 99 Restaurants St. Patrick's Day Menu.
O'Charley's has green beer for St. Patrick's Day. More details are on the O'Charley's Facebook Page.
Portillo's is serving their Mint Chocolate Shake now through March 31, 2019.
Smith & Wollensky has a Steak and | 1,003 |
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<|fim_middle|> long should it be"?
"As long as necessary" she says "to cover your subject."
The Oakland Athletics—also known as the Oakland A's—have some strong players this year. They will be batting, running, and catching. James's class schedule won't let him attend. He wants to go, but he has to attend his classes. However, this is a special opportunity.
"As long as necessary," she says, "to cover your subject."
The next week, he watched two training sessions. When, he returned home he began to write about his experience. He decided to write a narrative story, the players who were practicing batting were clocking the speeds of their balls. Hideki Matsui who is from Japan was hitting balls at speeds faster than anyone else.
The next week, he watched two training sessions. When he returned home, he began to write about his experience. He decided to write a narrative story. The players who were practicing batting were clocking the speeds of their balls. Hideki Matsui, who is from Japan, was hitting balls at speeds faster than anyone else.
The phrase who were practicing batting in the third sentence could have commas around it; however, this would indicate that all of the players were practicing. The punctuation of this sentence depends on what happened at spring training.
James began to write his paper, but he couldn't remember how to spell "phenomenal". Does that word have one m or two. He decided to look it up, so he could spell it correctly in his papers. He looked it up in Merriam-Webster's Online.
Watching the training camp was a phenomenal experience, which he'll never forget. James enjoyed being a rookie writer for a day.
James began to write his paper, but he couldn't remember how to spell phenomenal. Does that word have one m or two? He decided to look it up, so he could spell it correctly in his papers. He looked it up in Merriam-Webster's Online.
He couldn't remember how to spell "phenomenal." is also acceptable, but the period must be inside the quotation marks.
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James looks forward to the weekend; he likes to sit at home with his newspaper, The Mercury News. On Sunday's, the newspaper is extra large. His a big sports fan. This weeks' sport section is about baseball. Its a special twenty page issue about the different teams. The newspaper lists where each team will hold its spring training. James is noting the times while he is reading the article. The article is called, "Winding up for the Start". James likes to watch spring training. Because he plays baseball in high school.
James looks forward to the weekend; he likes to sit at home with his newspaper, The Mercury News. On Sundays, the newspaper is extra large. He's a big sports fan. This week's sport section is about baseball. It's a special twenty-page issue about the different teams. The newspaper lists where each team will hold its spring training. James is noting the times while he is reading the article. The article is called, "Winding up for the Start." James likes to watch spring training because he plays baseball in high school.
The Oakland Athletics—also known as the Oakland A's—have some strong players this year. They will be batting, running, and catching. Jame's class schedule won't let him attend. He wants to go; but he has to attend his classes. However this is a special opportunity
James has his parents' permission to go. His journalism teacher will allow him to miss class if he writes a paper about "spring training."
James asks her, "How | 342 |
GOOD cow fertility can be achieved through careful feeding, housing and stockmanship and without the use of expensive drugs.
That is the view of Dutch fertility consultant Dirk Zaaijer. He believes there is huge potential for producers with high yielding cows to reduce reliance on fertility drugs, use of which is increasing as the gap<|fim_middle|> poor reproductive tract and low fertility. | between cow genetic potential and management ability widens.
"Farm management is not keeping pace with genetic potential. The consequence is infertility and over-reliance on drugs." Breeding success, he says, is in the hands of the herdsman. "Fertility is not just about the ovaries and uterus, it is a total approach which involves studying the cows and their feed and environment."
He maintains that poor fertility is mainly due to inadequate nutrition. "It is all about the balance between energy and protein – and the make-up of each – then matching that feed to the genetic potential of the cow and the desired milk performance."
Dr Zaaijers back-to-basics, holistic approach is one that has attracted clients not just in his native Holland but also in Germany, and now in the UK, where he visits several dairy farmers each month, working if possible with the local vet. At each visit he checks the cows, their environment and the feed.
"You can achieve miracles in terms of improved fertility just by getting the feeding right and providing adequate drinking water."
Improve nutrition and stockmanship and you can have high yielding cows with good fertility without having to resort to prostaglandins such as Estrumate, he says. "Use of these drugs is a sign of bad management, and will not solve a fertility problem."
Dirk Zaaijer checks the ovaries of a cow between 14 days post-calving to first service – her poor rumen fill is likely to mean a | 302 |
<|fim_middle|> question whether Pfizer will turn to a major acquisition if its current plans don't pan out. | Washington: Pfizer Inc.'s long dependence on the cholesterol pill Lipitor to produce nearly one-fifth of the company's revenue begins eroding later on Wednesday when the drug's patent protection ends in the US.
"We're not going to be a one-product company," said Geno Germano, Pfizer's president of specialty care and oncology, interviewed at the company's New York headquarters. "We're poised to deliver significant new pipeline assets in the coming year, and in coming years."
Pfizer rose 2.5% to $19.88 at 9.51am New York time, and has gained 14% this year.
"The drug maker is depending on four products to generate $4 billion in new revenue by 2014," said Timothy Anderson, a Sanford C. Bernstein analyst in New York, in a note to clients.
The drugs are Prevnar, a bacterial infection vaccine gained in Pfizer's 2009 Wyeth purchase; the blood-thinner Eliquis, co-developed with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.; the rheumatoid arthritis drug tofacitinib; and the cancer drug Xalkori for non-small-cell lung tumors. Pfizer is awaiting US regulatory approval on Eliquis and tofacitinib.
"While it's too early to tell whether those products will reach their potential, they offer positive data points that should enhance confidence that this company might, just might, be turning a corner," said Jami Rubin, an analyst with Goldman Sachs in New York, in a telephone interview.
It's a significant corner. Lipitor, the world's top-selling medicine, last year had $10.7 billion in sales, a figure analysts have said may drop as much as 70% by 2012.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., which has an agreement with Pfizer to produce authorized copies of Lipitor, began shipping the pills to pharmacies on Wednesday, the company said in a statement.
Chief executive officer Ian Read is planning to sell or spin off Pfizer's animal health and nutritional businesses. Those units generated $5.44 billion in 2010 sales, or about 8% of revenue, all of which will vanish when they're divested.
It remains an open | 462 |
The condition results from overactive sebaceous glands located near the base of the tail. Sebaceous glands are specialized glands that produce waxy or oily secretions used by the hair follicles. In normal amounts, the<|fim_middle|> cats is the best solution to the problem, but it isn't appropriate in all cases. You should consult with your veterinarian.
Since this is a cosmetic condition, the prognosis for your cat's health is excellent. With appropriate treatment the condition can be controlled.
What is the dirty, oily area of hair and skin on my cat's tail? It doesn't seem to bother him but it looks disgusting.
Is there anything I can do to prevent my cat's stud tail from coming back? | oils keep the hair soft and flexible, but excessive sebum can result in waxy, oily accumulations. Affected cats show an accumulation of sebum that results in a buildup of hair, scales and resultant crusting.
The diagnosis of stud tail is subjectively made based on physical findings and after ruling out other causes such as bite wounds and pockets of fleas.
In severe cases, biopsies may be used to differentiate stud tail from other inflammations—including cancers.
The good news is that stud tail is primarily a cosmetic problem and unless the area becomes inflamed or infected as a result of the moisture accumulation, it causes affected cats no real problems.
Therefore, treatment is largely based on hygiene and removal of debris. It is important to keep the area clean and free of debris. Using an anti-seborrheal shampoo regularly will prevent the buildup of oily accumulations of sebum. It is also important to prevent the buildup of matted hair.
In cases where infection is a concern based on odor and discharge, antibiotics may be needed.
As always, it is recommended that you take your cat to your veterinarian for a thorough evaluation.
Since this condition occurs primarily in intact, adult males, it can be prevented by neutering male cats. Neutering or castration of male | 259 |
TRIO OREADE
YUKIKO ISHIBASHI, VL
URSULA SARNTHEIN, VA
CHRIST<|fim_middle|>21st Century. (…) The principle behind the programming is to present the "new" with the "old" and create a natural synthesis between the two."
Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 2014, May 13th
Here you can download the biography (pdf):
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The string trio "trio oreade" is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The ensemble received a lot of attention at the International String Trio Competition in Munich in 2012, where they were awarded the First Prize. (A Second Prize was not awarded). Since then, the trio performed in renowned Swiss and international chamber music series and played their widely recognised debut concert in the Tonhalle Zürich, Switzerland.
trio oreade could also be heard at different festivals, like the "klang"-music festival in Schloss Meggenhorn near Luzern or the summer concerts in Stift Melk, Austria. The ensemble has been invited to the Menuhin Festival in Gstaad in 2016.
During the 2014/15 season the trio received e.g. invitations to play at Holzhausen-castle, Frankfurt, in the theatre "La Marotte" in Affoltern am Albis and at the "Schlossmediale Werdenberg" where they premiered a work by German composer Helmut Oehring.
The three musicians play instruments by the famous master A. Stradiarius ("King George" 1710, "Gibson" 1734 and "De Kermadec-Bläss" 1698) a generous loan of the Stradivari foundation Habisreutinger.
After winning the August-Pickhard Foundation's Chamber Music Competition in January 2014, the ensemble was invited to give a concert in the "Basel Kammermusik-Gesellschaft" series in March 2015. The concert has been recorded on both CD and DVD and is available for sale.
The three successful musicians had played in various ensembles before they decided to concentrate their energies
on the String Trio, possibly the most transparent and soloistic of all string genres.
Yukiko Ishibashi (vl) and Ursula Sarnthein (va) were awarded a 1st prize in the Kiwanis chamber music competition in Zurich 2001 with a previous string trio.
Since 2012, trio oreade has been playing with cellist Christine Hu.
From 2013 to 2015 the ensemble works with Rainer Schmidt (Hagen Quartet) as part of the "Walter Levin Chair Graduate Course for String Ensembles" at the Hochschule für Musik Basel. Further artistic inspiration has been given by Heinrich Schiff, Giovanni Antonini & Ferenc Rados.
The three musicians describe their work together as "both enriching and enhancing".
Despite their differing cultural backgrounds, the group speak the same musical language.
It is important to the trio to present their audience exciting, well thought-out programs and to relate "old" to "new" music.
Beside the great master pieces from Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert until Schönberg, the trio performs lesser known music for string trio, with special interest in the music of the 20th century.
In this vein, they performed works by GK and the String Trio Op.45 of Arnold Schönberg in the Kammermusiktag of the Tonhalle Gesellschaft, Zürich in June 2014.
The trio has set themselves lofty goals: To interpret the musical expression and intention of each composer without compromise, in a way which hopefully lifts the listening audience to a new level of musical experience.
The Neue Zürcher Zeitung writes about trio oreade's debut concert in the Tonhalle Zürich:
"The three musicians enthralled their public with a fiery interpretation of Beethoven's String Trio in G-major Op. 9/1. Here too, in addition to perfect ensemble, an enjoyable combination of emotional commitment and understanding of form in all three movements. And the virtuosic, excitingly restless Finale was played with astonishing lightness."
"The prevailing opinion today is that the classical music business is dying, owing to its inability to adapt to the changes of time. The "trio oreade", in its chamber music soirée in the Tonhalle, Zürich, showed just how "alive" classical music can be in the | 873 |
Reinhard W. Gebhardt (1858 - May 28, 1920 in Greenville, Texas) was a German composer and teacher, most active in<|fim_middle|> three-country performance tour shortly after.
After an unknown period, Gebhardt moved to America where he began a career as a teacher, composer, and performer. However, as his health began to fail he moved to Paris, Texas where he continued his compositional career. According to the musical publication The Etude, he had won several prizes for his compositions. In 1916, he won the first prize for his piano work in the intermediate or advanced grade level. Around the mid-1910s, following his move to Paris, Texas he began the "Gebhardt College of Music."
Family
Gebhardt was married to Helena Barbara "Helen" Seibert and had three confirmed daughters, Theodora "Adelaide," Estelle Sophie, and Viola Gertrude.
Compositions
Ballad (piano)
Fantasie Impromptu (piano, Op. 45)
Nocturne
Theme and Finale
Viola Waltz (Op. 38, dedicated to his daughter Viola)
Nocturne Caprice (piano)
When Two Dear Hearts Must Sever (voice and piano)
Magic Spell
Polonaise in F Major (piano, Op.62)
Une Miniature (piano)
Notes
Resources
German composers | New York. He was born in Anholt, Germany on April 3, 1858, to an extremely musical family.
Upbringing and career
Gebhardt's father was a student of Felix Mendelssohn. He began his musical studies with his father and brother, both of whom were highly skilled musicians. Shortly after, he moved to Holland and began his formal education, and continuing his musical development. He became a student of Hendrik Arnoldus Meijroos (violinist), Rief (organ), and Hans von Biilow and Carl Heymann (piano). Following his study, returned to Holland whereupon he began a | 137 |
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DDB plans to expand Grovo's presence throughout the organization, from onboarding programs that "align hundreds of offices and make them feel part of the DDB universe," to developing educational content around DDB's rich history, vision, and values.
With Grovo, DDB is developing a sustainable, blended learning approach that reinforces traditional in-person learning experiences. | millennials already up to speed with basic digital skills, but anxious for broader learning resources. DDB needed to get useful content to the right people and rekindle excitement around learning throughout the company's 90 agencies.
DDB found a scalable, learner-first solution with full account support at Grovo. With Grovo's help, the company launched a decentralized learning program around career development. Content is a blend of Grovo's microlearning library and DDB's proprietary materials, both focused on trending topics in the industry, leadership development, as well as digital skills.
Employees responded to Grovo's 60-second microlearning videos and easy-to-use platform with a measurable lift in engagement. Moreover, the initiative created a significant burst of energy and enthusiasm among HR staff and key L&D players that continues today. For the first time, DDB's local talent and business leads have the autonomy to manage learning at their specific office. They can finally upload, assign and report on the content that's most valuable to their teams. By making learning real time, it is now more relevant, | 218 |
The Award is for all young people aged 14-25. It gives opportunities for personal achievement, community and social involvement, adventure and widening of interests. The award offers self- belief, self-confidence and independence and that's just for starters! It also looks good on your CV.
Is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award about long walks in the pouring rain with 25kg strapped to your back?
Only if you want to! You can choose to do outdoor expeditions, but the Award is based on a programme of activity adapted to suit individuals – it's about personal challenge.<|fim_middle|>nes.gov.uk. | It is true, though, to say you have to be committed, so it's about choosing things you're really going to enjoy.
How does the D of E work?
There are three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold – and four sections for each level plus a residential for Gold. For each section, young people choose exactly what to do, within set parameters.
Anyone aged 14-25. The openness of Duke of Edinburgh's Award is fantastic; it's not based on fitness or ability but just willingness to have a go. The only measure is what young people manage to achieve for themselves.
Where can young people do the D of E?
It's hoped that all young people in Bath and North East Somerset area will have access to a D of E Co-ordinator either through educational establishments or Open Award Centres. There is an Open Award Centre in Keynsham (please use the contact details below).
If you are part of an educational establishment please contact them directly to enquire about getting involved.
For further information contact the Youth Connect Office on 01225 396980 or email dofe@bath | 235 |
Pima County » Newsroom Archive » The Loop Archived News » Pantano/Harrison Loop dedication set for May 21
Pantano/Harrison Loop dedication set<|fim_middle|> side of the Pantano River. | for May 21
Pima County officials will celebrate the completion of one of the last sections of The Loop on Saturday, May 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., along the Pantano River north of Broadway Boulevard.
Several dignitaries will speak at the event, including District 2 Supervisor Ramón Valadez, District 4 Supervisor Ray Carroll, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, and Tucson City Councilmember Paul Cunningham, representing Ward 2.
The first 100 children to arrive will receive free BMX bicycle helmets. Bike bells, bike safety information, new Loop maps and the Pima County Public Library Bookbike also will be available at the event.
The event celebrates the completion of three projects along the shared-use path that stretches from Rita Road to Tanque Verde Road. The first project completed the section of the Pantano River Park between Kenyon Drive and Broadway Boulevard, including an underpass. A second project completed the Harrison Greenway portion by filling a 3.2-mile gap between Irvington Road and Mesquite Elementary. The third project, Speedway Boulevard to 5th Street, connected existing segments of the Pantano River Park with a pedestrian bridge that closed a critical gap along the Pantano Wash.
Pima County's Project Management Office served as project manager for completion of this section of The Loop. Other contributing partners are the Arizona Department of Military Affairs, Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Tucson, Regional Transportation Authority, PSOMAS, AECOM, KE&G Construction and Clear Contracting.
Directions: The dedication will be held along the Pantano River Park north of Broadway Boulevard, at Centrepark Drive, behind the Home Depot at Broadway/Pantano where Centrepark Drive ends at the east | 364 |
Bethany Brunner, a Huntington North senior, conducted a community wide Diaper Drive to benefit the Youth Services Bureau's On Your Way Up program. She chose this as part of her Gold Award project for Girl Scouts. The Gold Award is<|fim_middle|> Way Up program or the Youth Services Bureau contact the office at (260) 356-9681 or visit the website at www.ysbofhuntingtonco.org.
Shown in the photo is Bethany Marcum, left, from Girl Scout troop 20042, and Bethany Brunner, from Girl Scout troop 20279. | the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve.
"Bethany set up a competition among Girl Scout troops in Huntington County to see who could donate the most diapers and/or diaper wipes. She also challenged classes at Huntington North to donate diapers and wipes and sought community donations," stated Ira Bencun, program coordinator.
Thus far over 3,000 diapers have been donated, along with 35 packages of diaper wipes.
"Bethany not only sought out the donations, she, along with several other Girl Scouts and adults packaged the diapers into individual units to be utilized at the On Your Way Store," shared Jan Williams, executive director of the Youth Services Bureau.
On Your Way Up is an incentive program designed to provide parents with items they need for their families such as car seats, diapers, gently used clothing and safety items. The incentives are obtained through activities the parents and children participate in that promote healthy life choices. To learn more about the On Your | 193 |
<|fim_middle|> the pictures from inside. Maybe a new post <3? | Huge thanks to Remo Siemons for flagging up this stunning property for sale. Unfortunately, this four-bedroom 1960s modernist property in Waalre, near Eindhoven, Holland only offers half a tale online.
As far as we can see, there are no internal shots available of this place. Which is a shame, as the external shots show something really special here, a modernist house from 1960 with huge amounts of internal space.
Around 2,000 square metres of internal space on a plot said to be around 24,410 square metres in total. According to the agent, there are 11 rooms in total and we suspect a fairly modern finish inside. We're basing that on some of the technology mentioned within – alarm system, shutters, mechanical ventilation and 'solar shading' for example.
Outside looks incredibly contemporary too – we can't believe this is 50+ years old. Definitely ahead of it's time back then and even now, this looks like a futuristic build with large glazed sections, cantilevered areas and wide open living spaces.
Indeed, space-wise we're talking a ground floor with large hall and adjoining living area, plus an office space, kitchen with storage and laundry rooms and a bathroom with steam room. Upstairs is a living room and further kitchen, along with a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, bathroom and covered balcony, two further bedrooms with connecting bathroom and a bedroom suite with whirlpool. We think these are all in a separate wing of the house.
Finally, there's a basement with four rooms, with mention of a swimming pool, carport with covered walkway, forest pond, terraces and open space outside.
I'm guessing that's only half the story too, as we're working off a translation of the Dutch listing. Do check that out for yourself for more detail. One thing we are sure of is the price, which is €1,975,000.
Here are | 414 |
Jimmy Herring: Lifeboat
The first solo record from Guitar maestro Jimmy Herring considered by many musicians and fans to be one of the hottest guitarists on the planet. It is surprising that it took him this long to launch his debut record after founding or performing with outstanding bands and projects – Aquarium Rescue Unit, Project Z, Frogwings, Jazz is Dead with Billy Cobham, Alphonso Johnson, T Lavitz, Allman Brothers, The Dead, Phil Lesh, Justice League and currently fulfilling guitar duties for jam band phenomenon, Widespread Panic.
This outstanding effort which insiders and fellow musicians calling it an absolute musical masterpiece is full of surprises that elevates Jimmy's already fantastic reputation to be an outstanding guitarist The music on "Lifeboat" transcends all genre definitions. Jimmy Herring wrote most of the tunes along with Kofi Burbridge who wrote 2 tunes as well. They also do scintillating versions of Wayne Shorter's "Lost" as well the "Overture" from Walt Disney's Jungle Book. Get ready for one of most impressive musical masterpieces.
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Jimmy Herring (Guitar), Oteil Burbridge (Bass), Kofi Burbridge (Piano, Keyboards) and Jeff Sipe (Drums).
01. Scapegoat Blues
02. Only When It's Light
03. New Moon
04. Lifeboat Serenade
05. One Strut
06. Jungle Book Overture (Walt Disney Films)
07. Lost (Wayne Shorter)
08. Transients
09. Gray Day
10. Splash
Produced by Jimmy Herring.
Executive Producers Souvik and Shweta Dutta.
Recorded at Rush Hour Studio, Bakos Amp Works, Tree Sound Studio.
Engineered by Jeff Bakos and Rush Anderson
Mastered by Scott Kinsey
All About JazzReview by John Kelman
"No matter<|fim_middle|> are at finding the place where rock energy and jazz harmony meets, fusion guitarists almost invariably favor one side of the equation. As raw and visceral as John McLaughlin and John Scofield can be, jazz remains the core of who they are, just as Jeff Beck and Carlos Santana are rockers at heart, despite occasionally turning to more jazz-centric material. Which makes Jimmy Herring all the rarer— a guitarist sitting right in the middle, possessing all the unabashed power and edge of rock, but perfectly balanced with greater harmonic sophistication and rhythmic concepts. Well-known on the jamband scene for his work with The Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule and Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh, as well as his longstanding stint as lead guitarist for Widespread Panic, Lifeboat is Herring's long overdue debut as a leader, and was clearly worth the wait."
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"Successful improvisation is mostly a matter of taking your thoughts out of the equation, because thinking can keep the magic from happening. You have to be open enough to let the magic happen, instead of trying to make it happen because magic is never made." | how adept they | 3 |
Firstly, this new NC benefits from the renowned seaworthy qualities of a Jeanneau and an excellent hull design by Michael Peters, ensuring reliable and secure handling at sea. From a design standpoint, the interior layout meets all the demands of the NC concept without a single step on board. Life aboard is easy and enjoyable. Designed for living on the water, the NC 37 is open to the exterior. This model is faithful to the spirit of the line, designed for comfortable,<|fim_middle|>ley is also open to the exterior, with a central bar, a true connection between the interior and the exterior. | easy cruising. Designed as an apartment with a terrace directly on the water, the NC enables you to live life at sea in absolute comfort. With her modular, L-shaped aft cockpit, which can be adapted into a sundeck, the NC 37 lives up to this expectation. Life on board is comfortable and fun, perfect for families. This new model benefits from the latest innovation in the series: the immense sliding glass door opens fully onto the aft cockpit. The layout has been redesigned so that the gal | 103 |
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Based out of Minneapolis, the talented rock group Wood continues to dazzle audiences with their homegrown sound and enthralling lyrics. The band has released a new single titled Shelter that is an instant favorite. For the most part, Wood is the brainchild of American Conservatory Theater Alumni and veteran actor Brian Goff. Wood would later blossom to include Ryan Guanzon (vocals), Brian Goff (vocals), Alex Tonjes (percussion), Austin Perkarna (bass), and Ethan Elseth (lead guitar).
Shelter is a spirited Americana rock tune from Wood's self-titled debut album that holds its dexterity in the company of a charming melody. Wood reveals an edgy side and a guitar-heavy groove. Wood's veteranhood is remarkable. The tracks popping bassline and invigorating harmonies really demonstrate much of the sleek genius of Wood. Shelter possesses a deep timelessness that will keep you enchanted.
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Saturday saw the London Parks Bowling Association Finals day which was held at Romford BC and it turned out to be a successful day for Central as they went home with four trophies.
The morning session saw an all-Central final for the "Haven" Cup which is the Triples Championship. Unfortunately it turned out to be a one-sided affair as Daniel Hughes, Colin Foster<|fim_middle|> this group with Vice Captain Maureen Pedraza.
"One of the staff" Isabel trying to charm the wine waiter for an extra glass or two!
However, one of our guests – Ronnie Berry from Hainualt – seems to have beaten her to it!
Things were very close across the three rinks in the first few ends and both teams had a turn with the lead. But by the 9th end the combined scores were level at 25 apiece.
Then Central stepped up the pace with a burst of two 5s on Paul Whellam's rink then a 4 on Mitch Brenner's rink. About the same time Fords turned up the heat against Bob Druce's rink. This still left Central with a healthy 9 shot lead at the halfway point.
Over the next few ends Fords reduced the gap to 6 then a count of 6 on Mitch's streched the lead again.
In the last third of the match Paul and Mitch's rinks more than compensated for the troubles Fords were heaping on Bob's rink. Central's combined score pushed further and further out in front until the final score finshed 68 – 50 in their favour.
Central go on to play in the Final at Romford on 14th September. | and Kevin Fitzgerald totally overwhelmed the luckless Trevor Welton, Peter Norgate and Len Welton by 26 – 4 shots.
Playing at the same time was the "Clarke Bowl" Trophy final which is the Fours Championship. This was contested by a Central foursome of Colin Jones, Russell Hughes, Paul Woodford and Paul Whellams who were up against Neill Warren and his foursome from Phoenix BC. It was the Central boys who took control from the off and maintained their supremancy throughout to eventually run out 24 – 10 shot winners. The Central foursome have now won back to back finals having won the trophy last year. Maybe a hat-trick of wins next year !!
Central's only set-back on the day also came in the morning session when Dave Waters and Steve Welsh took on Perry Cook and John Burke from Poplar BC in the final of the "Prescott Bowl" trophy which is the Pairs Championship. In a fluctuating contest it was the Poplar boys who eventually edged home by 24 – 20 shots.
The afternoon session saw the final of the "Perfection" Cup which is the Club Secretaries Championship. Central's Steve Welsh took on Richard Foot from Bolingbroke BC who won the trophy last year. In another fluctuating contest where the match was level at 15 – 15 shots it was the Central man who gained the initiative to eventually win the trophy by 21 – 15 shots.
The climax to the day was the final of the "Jackson" Shield in which Central were up against old adversaries Ilford BC in what promised to be a mouth-watering contest.
And so it turned out to be as Central edged home by an overall 56 – 52 shots despite winning only one of the three rinks contested.
At the halfway stage Central seemed in complete control , comfortably leading on all three rinks and some 19 shots ahead overall. Ilford however came back strongly and Central's overall lead was gradually whittled away to only 2 shots at one stage.
At the end of the day Central were indebted to the rink of Colin Jones, Len Welton, Paul Woodford and Mitch Brenner who defeated Ilford's Ian McConachie, John Cook, Matt Frost and Bill Beney by 19 – 13 shots.
19 – 20 shots. This was after the Central boys dropped 7 shots on the last three ends.
The final rink saw Russell Hughes, Jim Reynolds, Kevin Fitzgerald and Paul Whellams eventually lose out by 18 – 19 shots against Lee Parnell, John Kennedy, Terry Hughes and Dave Betts after holding a commanding lead earlier in the contest.
A highly successful day for Central.
Sunday saw the Group V Finals Day and it was a very good day for the two Central teams contesting finals and also for Rod Hudson who won the "Dane Bowl" Champion of Champions trophy.
In the morning session Central's "A" team took on Aldersbrook BC in the final of the "Cordell" Cup which is a three rink "Fours" competition.
It was the Central boys who triumphed with an overall 79 – 50 shot victory after winning two of the three rinks contested.
Central's rink of Mick Bird, Kenny Ruston, Terry Lichkin and Russell Hughes were in fine form as they steam-rollered Ian Foote's foursome by 35 – 12 shots.
Keith Lloyd, Daniel Hughes, Len Welton and Bob Druce followed suit with a convincing 28 – 11 shot win over Joe Stagg's foursome to all but seal the match.
There was some consolation for Aldersbrook when Gary Gray's foursome defeated Colin Jones, Ken Spicer, Colin Foster and Paco Rodrigues by 27 – 16 shots.
In the afternoon session Rod Hudson took on Peter Barham from South Woodford BC in the final of the "Dane Bowl " trophy. In a rivetting match that went to the wire it was the Central man who eventually triumphed by 21 – 20 shots ,winning the vital end by a single shot after the match was level at 20 – 20 shots. An excellent match that was great entertainment for the large watching crowd and a credit to both players.
The last match of the afternoon to be completed was the final of the "Beckett" Trophy which is a two rink "Fours" competition. Central's "B" team took on Ford Sports BC and it was another match that went to the wire and kept the crowd on their toes as the Central team eventually squeezed home by a single shot 36 – 35 shots.
The first rink to finish saw Gerry Rose, George Coster, Steve Welsh and Mitch Brenner under the cosh as they went down by 14 – 24 shots against Steve Wilson's foursome.
It needed Central's other rink of Lou Jacobs, Jim Reynolds, Kevin Fitzgerald and Paul Whellams to redress the balance against Bill Parsons's foursome.
Going into the final end the Central rink were holding a 12 shot lead ( 2 shot advantage overall ) but the motormen then held a match winning three shots before skip Paul Whellams with his final wood drew second shot to give Central the match by a single shot.
A fitting end to a great days bowls.
The only disappointment on Sunday saw Central's Paul Woodford lose out in the final of the County "Benevolent" Cup.
In the final played at Braintree BC Paul went down by 11 – 21 shots against Adrian Papple from Silver End BC. It was a below par performance from the Central man as he failed to match the form of previous rounds in the competition.
Paul Whellams and Mitch Brenner played for Essex in the Middleton Cup semi-final against Berkshire at Worthing. Essex agonisingly lost by 98 – 99 shots and Berkshire went on to defeat Devon in the final.
On a gloriously sunny day 48 ladies took to the Green – a mixture of Wanstead Central ladies and their guests.
Here they are preparing to play 18 ends of "friendly" bowls!
Here we have the President's rink with guests from Silverthorne, Barley and Woodford, together with two of Central's newest lady bowlers – Chris McAndrews and Jacky Lee.
"Look out" says Jean Druce "you're on camera". More Silverthorne and Barley ladies in | 1,363 |
Hi. Have a 1999 Sea Ray Sundancer 270. Have had a lot of trouble with it since I bought. Had manifolds and risers replaced about 6-7 years ago. Recently, I noticed the bilge filled with oil. Put oil in and managed to run it to dealer. Now, in addition to the leaky oil pan, they have a lot of other parts they want me to replace. They took the engine out first, of course. I saw a lot of rust on the parts, and corrosion. After giving me the estimate, now they say I should have a compression test, and check the manifolds and risers. Shouldn't they have done the first? Boat ran well to the dealer.
Yes, the bill for the first set of parts and labor come to almost $4,000. But now it may cost me more if they replace the manifolds and risers. Is this really necessary?
I am sorry to hear you are having these problems with your Sea Ray Sundancer. I know that can be frustrating. Hopefully, we can get you back on the water quickly.
Your question was - After giving me the estimate, now they say I should have a compression test, and check the manifolds and risers. Shouldn't they have done the first? Boat ran well to the dealer.
I will be happy to help you with this. To answer your question directly, no, not necessarily. You didn't bring the boat in for an engine performance problem, you brought the boat in for an oil leak. If you brought the boat in for an engine performance problem, a compression test is one of the first things just about any dealer/marina would do. The reason why they want to do the compression test is just to give you an idea of how much life the engine has left in it, and if it's even worth replacing things like the oil pan and manifold. For results of the compression test, 180+ PSI would be a like new engine. As the engine wears and tears that number will come down. The lower cutoff limit is 100 PSI. Anything below that is a fail. All cylinders should be within <|fim_middle|> ray sundancer. | 15% of each other as well. A used but otherwise healthy engine will typically come in with results in the 130 PSI to 160 PSI ballpark, but you are hoping for the higher the better. Obviously if 4 of the cylinders come in at say 130 PSI and the other 4 come in at 95 PSI you would have bigger problems than an oil pan.
On your manifolds and risers, your life span on those really depends on saltwater exposure and how often you flush the engine with freshwater. I am in SW Florida, on the gulf side. Riser life is anywhere from 2 to 5 years, depending on how often the engine is flushed. Manifolds is about twice that. If you are in freshwater these parts will easily last 15 to 20 years unless they crack from improper winterization. Does that all make sense to you.
They want to replace the timing cover assembly, install new sender assembly, replace the engine mounts and base assembly, replace oil lines, install a new harmonic balancer, replace the circulation pump.All this without consideration of the manifolds and risers. Looks like a lot of money, when my main problem(I thought) was to fix the oil Leak. ThanksAre you still there?
If they feel those parts are bad then that's their call. If the parts are bad, it's certainly a lot less to change it all when the engine is out vs having them do it when the engine is in.
I asked them if the work they want to do will give me at least a couple of years service and they said they didn't know. Then they recommended a compression test and check the manifolds and risers. Sound plausible?
It's not just plausible, they are giving you good advice. It's best to check the compression first. If you have 7 cylinders with great compression and 1 dead cylinder, then there is no point in talking about the oil pan or any other parts.
Then what do I do? Can you replace a cylinder or do I need a new or remanufactured engine?
That all depends. If any engine fails a compression test, the next test is what is called a leak down test in order to determine where that missing compression is going. For example, a cylinder could have low compression because it simply needs a valve adjustment, which isn't a big deal. Or it could have low compression because it has bad valves, which, isn't the best of news but also isn't the end of the world either. Or, it could have low compression because it has a bad piston or bad cylinder, which would be the worst possible news. But you kind of cross that bridge when you get there. A compression test is fairly quick do to. It takes maybe an hours time with the engine still in the boat, less time if the engine is out. To recap, a compression test is first, if that comes back A-OK then you proceed with the rest of the work. If any cylinder comes back a fail, a leak down test is next to see why any particular cylinder might have low compression. Boats are very expensive to own and repair, but all of the advice that they are giving you so far all sounds more than reasonable to me, and I feel that they are giving you good advice and looking out for the bigger picture.
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Mark Zuckerberg was a Harvard freshman with a gift for computer programming. Less than a decade later, he is the baby-faced, multi-billionaire, power broker who rubbed shoulders with the President. He transformed a dorm-room project into the internet's biggest global village. The site now has over 900 million users. But for all that success, Zuckerberg has confronted bitter battles and lawsuits over Facebook's origin. He has waged an all out war on his biggest competitors.
Zuckerberg has come under fire for pushing the limits on user privacy. He is not dealing with just a piece of technology, he is dealing with people and their behavior and in many ways he is doing it on the fly. They have humongous database of information about us because we trusted them, so the question is should we still trust them? We think we know Mark because we have seen his life unfold in the Oscar winning movie, The Social Network. The portrait was unsparing. A super geek, intense, cut throat, brilliant and socially crippled. But was it accurate?
Mark's mission from the beginning was about connecting people and it was clearly based on this theory that if the world were more connected it would be a better place. But there are lots of surprises when you really dig deep into the story of Facebook. The biggest single surprise is the peculiar and tenacious personality of Mark Zuckerberg and the depth of his convictions and his consistency.
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Pysmythe - 08/09/2013 at 06:06
pics of exotic bottles of beer... pics of uneaten bowls of expensive soup... peoples dogs... bad puns... rednecks I went to skool with... I also gave it a year, and at the end of it told myself I was quitting mainly because of the privacy issues.
henrymart81 - 08/10/2013 at 03:30
can completely relate with "rednecks i went to school with" ..*shudder* | called The Facebook Effect. He comes from an unbelievably supportive family in which he is the only son and he has three sisters. This is a guy without any problem of self confidence.
Computer savvy from the start, Zuckerberg taught him the complicated computer language C++ and by ninth grade had created a digital version of the board game 'Risk'. He actually created a thing called Zucknet which is an internal instant messaging system for the family so the computers could talk to each other. That's kind of a kid he was. When he got sort of tired of his local high school, he decided to go to Exeter Prep School really because he just wanted more challenge. It was at the exclusive Exeter academy that Zuckerberg and his friend Adam D'Angelo created a music website called Synapse.
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What a nazi phaggot, he calls FB users stupid F-ers.
DigiWongaDude - 08/11/2013 at 02:32
Apart from all the obvious 'thinking with our mouths open' that we too often tend to do, there are a couple of really neat things that pop out here. Zuckerberg had the technical skills and belief to pursue an idea, a very very simple idea, that has made him a billionaire. As did Gates, as did the Google boys and to an extent as did Jobs and Wozniak (Apple). These guys have laid a path for others to follow (if they so wish), and with only a fraction of the effort, millions can be made if you too have the technical skills and belief in a simple idea (Instragram is a good example used here).
I have an original idea, and the belief in it. Get in touch with me if you want to help build something great (I only have one pair of hands).
...There are moments of genius in all of us, I believe, the difference with these folks mentioned is they grab hold of them and run with it.
Most, if not all of these guys, could hardly of dreamed where their ideas would take them. The trick, therefore, is to perhaps try to glimpse where things might be just a few years from now...not 20 or 30 years since so much can change in that time...just 5 or 10 years seems about right. Obviously I don't want to give my ideas away here on a public website, but I think I can safely show you something of the future right now...
Moore's Law, very loosely translated, states that computing power doubles every 18 months or so. Have you ever noticed how your personal storage space seems to do something similar? No matter how much space we have, we always fill it up and need more. When I was studying computer science at college (in 1990) we were given one floppy disk (1.44MB) and mine lasted all year. My 1TB hard disk is currently full and I'm needing another. One Terra Byte approaching a million floppy disks.
Run with it and in several years we will be using astronomical amounts of storage space each. No wonder cloud computing has commercial appeal. So the question becomes, what will we use that space for? In recent years, with the advent of videos, it's been quite easy to fill the space...what will our future space contain? Here's a possible clue...
Remember when the idea of having a 'personal' computer was a wacky dream? Only large corporations like IBM could store such behemoths. Nowadays only large corporations can store and hold our personal data...
What if the future space (that we each hold for personal storage), allows each of us to store and manipulate data on a massive scale - a scale that is currently only accessible to the few large corporations? What might we do with that? What might we build? The only certainty seems to be that we will fill it, and need more.
To think big, really big, is to glimpse new horizons without having any idea what's going to be there in reality (it's only an idea). I like to think of the connected world of information like a big dam of water (data). Facebook and Google etc, are like small outlets tapping in to the dam wall and trickling information in a usable way. The future will be like removing the dam wall altogether and a river of information will flow unheeded around the world, and all of us will have a stake in that. These are yet early days of the information age. I don't mean to suggest this is good or bad, I'm merely suggesting possible ideas emerging from trends.
Don't concern yourself too much with the privacy of your data, or lack of it or the secret motives of entrepreneur misfits. If you too can possibly glimpse where we're heading, you might agree on how futile such apprehensions are. For more insights on this accelerating 'movement' check out the BBC's "Storyville 2013 Google and the World Brain" currently viewable on Youtube!
Achems_Razor - 08/11/2013 at 02:53
"What might we build"? quantum computers, already in the making.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computer
A truly revolutionary and exciting watershed moment! We used to talk about these machines at college back in the 90's, with the idea of trapping an electron on 'steps' to decide probabilities instead of just the boolean logic of true or false. [edit: an almost archaic thought by today's standards!] Utterly fascinating!
dmxi - 08/11/2013 at 16:31
quite impressive...i wish you all the best & connections to realize your idea.thats how one can have an impact on history by turning a dream/idea into reality....impressive,like i said.
oQ - 08/12/2013 at 16:33
You are one of the most interesting person to follow on TDF. Your many great links, you smart comments, your bent humour ( i like rounded interpretation) makes me think, you very well may succeed.
Having a vision of a simple idea reminds me of lines and curves creating sacred geometry.
lol, many thanks :-) ...it's an interesting point you make - some ideas are so fragile that they need to be treated gently and talked about with a whisper, until they can gain a foothold. But those ideas are by no means any less worthy or less important that the ones worth grabbing and running away with. Thanks again ;-)
He got the idea from someone else. Don't lie.
Kateye70 - 08/08/2013 at 18:48
My concerns about Facebook's privacy policies are why I only had a profile there for about a year. I was happy to keep up with family and friends--until I realized that protecting my privacy from Zuckerberg's monster was turning into a full-time, unpaid job.
Often, updates get made, resetting profiles back to the default, 'open' settings (anyone can see anything, anywhere), and I got very tired of playing cleanup.
I miss the easy interaction with my preferred few, but my time is my own again.
Helping People - 08/08/2013 at 20:00
P.s. Google does the same thing, without you signing up and creating a profile :)
Bozman419 - 08/09/2013 at 05:57
Agreed. I also deleted my profile because of the numerous privacy invasions. Gladly I left before he | 1,723 |
Pair of twits rip off popular Redditors
Two popular Twitter accounts are lifted almost completely from Reddit's "firstworldproblems" and "skeptic" communities.
Fernando Alfonso III— 2011-08-08 01:24 pm | Last updated 2019-03-18 08:34 am
This really is a first-world problem.
Subscribers to the popular Reddit sections r/firstworldproblems (44,936 readers) and r/skeptic (30,652 readers) have gotten hot and bothered over two Twitter accounts that poach their posts almost word for word without giving them any credit. This injustice was uncovered by redditors armitageshanks and combuchan who looked through the timelines of @skepticviews and @firsworldpains, which has an impressive 141,690 followers.
For example, @skepticviews' tweet "Happy Birthday James Randi!!!" shares the same number of exclamation points seen in the original Reddit post and only links to a photo of Randi and not to the Reddit comments explaining who he actually is. The r/skeptics post was made about about 18 hours earlier.
@firstworldpain's tweet "I was texting in bed and accidentally dropped my phone on my face" was conspicuously posted on Reddit three hours earlier.
No credit is made to Reddit on either of the Twitter accounts.
"That kind of annoys me," wrote r/firstworldproblems moderator airmandan. "They're stealing content without attribution. Should I try to do something about it?"
"No, I'm sure it's making people laugh," responded flyera4cup. "That's like complaining someone is stealing one-liners off your joke<|fim_middle|>.
The "phone dropped on face" scenario has been reposted on Twitter, Yahoo and Facebook so many times that it's earned its own entry on Know Your Meme. According to them, searching for the origin of this phrase is unnecessary, impossible and dumbfounding because "it is a common experience that many sympathize with, having experienced it first-hand."
But leave it to Reddit to tackle this issue head-on. It's truly a first-world problem, being addressed by a first-world-problem subreddit about first-world problems.
In other words, this is serious.
Fernando Alfonso III
Fernando Alfonso III served as an early Reddit and 4chan reporter and the Daily Dot's first art director until 2016. He's gone on to report at Lexington's Herald-Leader and at the Houston Chronicle.
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Other folks, particularly in r/skeptic, took the news of the Twitter account in stride.
"Since this subreddit almost never deals with original content (mostly news links and the like), how is this account's 'reposting' of the material bad?" wrote IntensionallyRong. "If anything it brings skepticism to a wider audience via Twitter. Unless there is something sinister about this account, I will think it is just fine."
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The U.S. is weaker, too. After averaging 2.9% growth last year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's GDP Now Forecast calls for just 1.2% growth in Q1 2019. What's more, the spread, or difference, between the 3-month and 10-year U.S. Treasury yield turned negative last week. This phenomenon, known as "inversion", is worrisome because it was seen before each of the past seven recessions (Chart B, below). While there are instances where the curve temporarily inverted with no ensuing recession, it is not likely to go unnoticed.
Another area of potential concern is future earnings growth. While earnings have grown rapidly and companies remain very profitable, earnings growth is slower. According to FactSet Research, S&P 500 earnings are expected to decline 3.6% in the first quarter. Bloomberg is reporting that S&P 500 earnings forecast over the next 12-months is now $171.62 versus $174.92 back in December. While neither the growth slowdown or trimming of expectations is especially worrisome, especially following a period of strong increases, the lack of near-term growth makes the near-term bull case for stocks that much harder to make.
If this marks the end of the rate cycle, it would mark an exit from tightening at a point where real rates are still very low. If we subtract expected long-run inflation from the policy rate, for example, real rates are just 0.25%. By comparison the high water mark for real rates reached 2.75% and 4.00% at the end of the last two cycles in 2006 and 2000, respectively. This points to the possibility that the Federal Reserve will have less latitude to cut rates if a recession was to develop.
Normally, a dovish decision by the FOMC, such as last week's, would be met with a rally in stocks and a fall in bonds. That was not the case last week as the major stock indices lost ground, bond prices rose, and yields fell.
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It's the 11th hour and you're slowly, but surely getting those 2017 taxes done. As you enter those W-2s and W-9s into your favorite tax prep software, you see it out of the corner of your eye: Your once destined-for-vacation tax refund is now squarely in the dreaded "taxes due" column. Suddenly, with just hours to spare, you find yourself scrambling to come up with hundreds or thousands of dollars you weren't quite prepared to pay.
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File, file, file. Although you're probably tempted to slam your computer shut and forget about filing for a few more weeks, don't. Chatzky says "You have to file. Not filing just makes everything worse and there are consequences, like tax penalties." If you're in the middle of tax prep and you're not sure what to do next, call the IRS' tax help line. They'll walk you through the best course of action. But, remember: always file your taxes.
Find the cash to pay in full if you have it. Chatzky says that cash is the always the best way to pay for your taxes. Why? You'll only pay what you owe, no more. Rather than paying with plastic, which comes with additional fees if you don't pay it off right away, take a hard look at your monthly expenses<|fim_middle|>
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Pay part of your taxes now. If you have only part of your tax bill available in cash, pay as much as you can to reduce interest charges and a late payment penalty.
Consider the IRS' installment plan. If you owe less than $10,000 and can't come up with the cash, take the path of least resistance and go for the installment plan. "It's almost automatic and the fees are almost always less than a credit card," Chatzky says.
Do the math on credit cards and loans. If you need to tap into credit cards, a home equity line of credit or take out a loan to pay your taxes, the most important thing is to "compare the fees and look at the real numbers of what it's going to cost you" she advises. And if you're tempted to use a 0% interest credit card, she says "it's not so much the interest rate, but the cost of the transaction, which is usually a couple of percentage points" which can add up, too.
Get ahead of next year's tax bill. To avoid a tax bill in 2019, "the first thing you should do is look at your withholding on your W-4. And that's a good tip for everyone now that the tax code has changed. If you're income is relatively stable, it makes sense to increase your withholding to enough so you're not surprised again next year," Chatzky says. Or, you can create a Tax Day slush fund and funnel as much as you can into an automatic savings plan starting today.
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A worker pulls dry grapevines from a field in Fresno County on Oct 13, 2021. He labored regular shifts in thick smoke the week before, he said, but was not offered an N95 mask, moved indoors, or offered any of the protections required by the state.
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President Joe Biden's pick to lead the nation's worker health and safety efforts largely failed in his previous job to enforce protections for California outdoor workers exposed to toxic wildfire smoke. That's according to an investigation by KQED and The California Newsroom.
As the state faced its largest wildfire seasons on record, employers were required to take steps to prevent millions of outdoor workers from breathing harmful levels of smoke — such as by providing N95 masks or moving them indoors on days with unhealthy air.
But under the leadership of Douglas Parker, who joined the Biden administration last month, the California agency tasked with enforcing the smoke regulations rarely penalized employers for breaking the rules.
Nearly 4 million Californians labor in agriculture, construction, utilities and other industries with outdoor jobs, an analysis of state employment figures shows. Parker led the California Division of Occupational Health and Safety, known as Cal/OSHA, as it cited employers just 11 times in the more than two years between July 2019, when the smoke protections went into effect, and October 5, 2021, according to data provided by the agency.
Last month Parker joined the Biden administration to lead OSHA at the federal level, as assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor.
In interviews and advocate surveys, vulnerable workers in the state's $60 billion agricultural industry reported they labored in heavy smoke without any of the required safeguards, pointing to a potentially widespread problem of employers not following the first-in-the-nation requirements.
The smoke "affects me on my chest, and I get a very hoarse voice and a lot of cough," said Alejandra Beltran, 44, who harvested raisins in Fresno County during this year's wildfire season.
As she browsed boxes of groceries at a food bank in the small town of Biola, Beltran said she had never heard of the regulations that are meant to protect her, despite a provision mandating that employers educate workers about the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke "in a language and manner readily understandable by employees." Beltran said she also was never offered an N95 mask, or other protections required by the smoke regulations.
'We have to do a better job'
In an interview, state Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, called the state's enforcement to date "disappointing."
"Eleven violations is obviously a very low number, but it's certainly, in my opinion, not a true reflection of potential issues that are out there," he said. "We have to do a better job."
Rivas proposed a bill that would have stepped up enforcement by establishing dedicated Cal/OSHA "strike teams" of inspectors that would be deployed to agricultural worksites on days with unhealthy air. It was gutted in August after generating opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration, according to documents viewed by The California Newsroom and people close to the negotiations.
The documents show the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, which oversees Cal/OSHA, requesting amendments to the bill, including deleting the "strike teams" provision. Rivas ultimately agreed to take it out.
"Having a mechanism of enforcement is incredibly important," said Rivas, who grew up in a farmworker family. "My effort here was not trying to penalize growers in any way or the agricultural industry, but it was to achieve a level of accountability."
President Joe Biden recently appointed Douglas L. Parker, former chief of Cal/OSHA, as assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor. Parker was sworn in Nov. 3, 2021. Courtesy U.S. Department of Labor
Spokespeople for the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and Newsom's press office did not respond to multiple inquiries. In an email, Parker alluded to his new position in the Biden administration and declined to comment, saying he wanted "the chance to study more about what has been happening outside of California." He referred our inquiry back to Cal/OSHA.
The agency's acting chief, Danielle 'Dan' Lucido, defended Cal/OSHA's record.
"We are a leader in providing worker protection, including against smoke," she said. "We care very much about enforcement of this regulation."
It was Parker himself who petitioned Cal/OSHA to create the protections. In December 2018, prior to his tenure at the agency, Parker joined with labor advocates, writing that "an emergency standard needs to be put in place as soon as possible, since wildfires are now occurring during many months of the year."
Little outreach, few complaints, fewer inspections
Breathing dangerous particulate matter in wildfire smoke can cause eye and throat irritation, persistent coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Exposure to so-called PM 2.5 also can lead to more serious health problems, such as reduced lung function, heart failure and early death.
A September investigation by The California Newsroom linked the rise of wildfire smoke to sharp increases in hospitalizations for heart and lung conditions in the state. It also found a dramatic rise in prescriptions for the asthma medication albuterol as the number of "smoke days" increased.
Beltran and other farmworkers in Fresno County told KQED and The California Newsroom their employers never mentioned the required protections against smoke.
"Some things they just like to keep to themselves," said Beltran, the mother of six children. "And obviously we are the ones put at risk."
Farmworker Alejandra Beltran, 44, leans on her truck near vineyards in Biola, California, on Oct. 13, 2021. Beltran said she worked outdoors in heavy smoke conditions as recently as Oct. 4 and 5, but wasn't aware of the required worker protections.Farida Jhabvala Romero/KQED
The experience of Beltran and other farmworkers who labor outside expose a Catch-22 scenario on the enforcement of the wildfire smoke regulations.
Without strike teams of inspectors in the field, Cal/OSHA typically only shows up to worksites following a complaint. But the lack of awareness about required protections and workers opting to not report problems because they fear retaliation means Cal/OSHA has carried out very few inspections.
The agency received only 221 complaints related to wildfire smoke and visited worksites for just 26 employers between July 2019 and October 5, 2021, the data shows.
Lucido said the small number of inspections did not indicate a problem. "Whenever we are put on notice through a complaint, we do what we're supposed to do and roll out to investigate, if there's a serious complaint," she said.
The agency responded to most of the rest of those complaints by sending a letter to employers, asking them to respond to concerns in writing. Observ<|fim_middle|> not a priority for the agency.
"We are determined to enforce this regulation and educate workers about their rights," she said. "Having the pandemic in play for a year and a half of this new regulation impacted our ability to create materials and do other things that we would have wanted to do to engage in outreach."
In the last six months, the agency has posted videos and other training materials on its website about the regulations in Spanish and English and met with community-based organizations that can help workers file complaints, she added. But there has been no massive public outreach campaign.
One worker's story
California's wildfire smoke requirements for employers are activated only when outdoor workers may be exposed to wildfire smoke and the air quality index for PM 2.5 reaches 151 or above, which the federal Environmental Protection Agency deems "unhealthy." At that level, employers must offer workers N95 masks or make changes to reduce workers' exposure to the smoke. Wearing N95 masks is compulsory when the AQI hits 500 or more, a level rarely reached during even the worst wildfires and 200 points higher than the standard for "hazardous" set by the federal government.
Out of the top 10 agricultural counties in the state, most of which lie in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno has experienced the most wildfire season days with an AQI greater than 150, according to an analysis by KQED and The California Newsroom of EPA historical air quality data. Since the smoke rule went into effect, Fresno has seen a total of 45 "unhealthy" air days during peak wildfire season.
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On one of those days, Oct. 5, 2021, a 33-year-old immigrant from Mexico said he worked a regular shift pulling dry grapevines from the soil by a Fresno highway. The AQI hovered around 160 in the county, according to the EPA, while federal satellite images showed intense smoke blanketing the field where he worked.
"The smoke was really thick, you could really feel it," said the worker, who has labored in the U.S. for 15 years, in Spanish. "My throat hurt that day."
But his employer, a farm labor contractor that he identified as Can II Ag Mgt. Inc., has never offered training or N95 masks on smoky days, he said. A large banner for the company was tied to a portable toilet in the field where he toiled.
"At work they haven't given us masks at all," said the worker, who was surprised to learn about the safeguards. "They've never given us classes on what to do when there's a lot of pollution because of the smoke."
KQED is withholding the man's name because he fears retaliation from his employer and, like more than 40% of agricultural workers in the state, is undocumented. A second farmworker who said he also was employed by Can II Ag Mgt., which is based in Kerman, provided similar testimony.
A banner for Can II Ag Mgt. stands next to a portable toilet at a field in Fresno County where farmworkers said the company failed to offer them N95 masks or other required protections during heavy smoke daysFarida Jhabvala Romero/KQED
Several attempts to reach Guillermo Cantu, Can II Ag Mgt.'s chief executive officer according to California corporate filings, were unsuccessful. But his wife and co-worker, Angie Garcia, said they were aware of the wildfire smoke rule and referred questions to their attorney.
"We provide everything necessary to use while they are working," she said.
The company's attorney, Anthony Raimondo, denied the allegations made by farmworkers, but declined to provide evidence that Can II Ag Mgt. had taken any steps to reduce workers' exposure to wildfire smoke.
"The company is in compliance with all the rules of the state of California. We deny the allegations 100%," said Raimondo, president of Raimondo & Associates in the city of Fresno. "These are uncorroborated, unsubstantiated statements. And there'll be no further comment."
The data provided by Cal/OSHA show no workers filed a complaint against this company.
Farida Jhabvala Romero is a reporter for KQED in San Francisco. She produced this investigation for The California Newsroom. Aaron Glantz, senior investigations editor for the newsroom, edited this story with managing editor Adriene Hill. It was edited by David Marks and copy edited by Jenny Pritchett of KQED.
The California Newsroom is a collaboration of NPR, 17 public radio stations across the state, from San Diego to the Oregon border, and CalMatters. | ers say that rarely leads to fines.
I always find it very ironic when the agencies brag, 'Oh, we have more stringent rules [than] the entire nation.' Well, those rules are out there. But if you don't enforce them, then there's nothing good out of them.
– Nayamin Martinez, executive director of the Central California Environmental Justice Network
The California Farm Bureau Federation, the state's largest agricultural trade group, has been working tirelessly to ensure agricultural employers know about the rules and to help them comply, a representative said.
"Having workers who are not healthy is not a very good way to get the work done," said Bryan Little, who directs human resources policy for the federation. He has led many trainings on wildfire smoke regulations for the organization's 33,000 members, he said.
"The people that I've talked to certainly leave me with the impression that they're trying very hard to make sure that they get their compliance issues right," said Little.
But workers' statements to KQED and The California Newsroom coincide with the findings of a recent survey of more than 300 agricultural workers in the San Joaquin Valley conducted by the nonprofit Central California Environmental Justice Network.
"The rule is not working," said Nayamin Martinez, the network's executive director. "I always find it very ironic when the agencies brag, 'Oh, we have more stringent rules [than] the entire nation.' Well, those rules are out there. But if you don't enforce them, then there's nothing good out of them."
Nearly 60% of farmworkers surveyed in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties said that their employers did not provide N95 masks or that they did not know what N95s were. About 45% reported they were not aware of California's wildfire smoke protections, said Martinez, whose small nonprofit developed wallet cards in Spanish to educate workers about the rules.
Industries where workers labor outdoors — such as agriculture, construction and landscaping — depend on a significant proportion of undocumented workers who are especially fearful of retaliation if they report problems. These workers may also face language and other barriers that make it more difficult to alert Cal/OSHA about conditions at their worksites, said Anne Katten, who directs the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation's pesticide and work safety project.
"There needs to be much more outreach and it needs to be linguistically and culturally appropriate for workers," said Katten, who joined Parker in petitioning Cal/OSHA for the protections. "It needs to be more high-profile. There needs to be a real, proactive program of having public service announcements and information."
Martinez suspects many small employers, especially Spanish-speaking farm labor contractors, also are unaware of the regulations. Others have difficulty monitoring the air quality index, or AQI, as prominent air quality websites are in English only, she said.
Only two agricultural employers were issued fines by Cal/OSHA inspectors for failing to provide enough respirators or effective training to employees exposed to wildfire smoke, agency data shows.
Cal/OSHA's troubled history
The paltry enforcement of the state smoke standard is just the latest example of the agency being slow to act on regulations that respond to crises made worse by climate change.
In 2015, Cal/OSHA settled a lawsuit brought by five farmworkers and the United Farm Workers union that accused the agency of neglecting its duty to enforce a 2005 law that protects outdoor workers from excessive heat. Farmworkers had died from heat-related illnesses while on the job.
The agency agreed to increase its scrutiny of workplaces during high-heat months, and also waged a massive education campaign about the protections, which require employers to provide basics like access to fresh water and shade, said Kevin Riley, who directs UCLA's Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program.
The result said, Martinez, are radio announcements about the heat standard broadcast in multiple languages. "You can see billboards everywhere," she said. "Compared to that, I didn't see as much education, public education about the wildfire rule."
Meanwhile, Cal/OSHA also struggled with staffing shortages that worsened during the pandemic. The vacancy rate for inspectors statewide reached 26% in February, according to Cal/OSHA, but the agency was able to hire dozens of safety engineers and industrial hygienists. Its vacancy rate for those positions is now just 16%. Still, the agency has been overwhelmed by COVID-19 related complaints, say labor advocates, and cut down on in-person visits to worksites for months.
Lucido, the current head of Cal/OSHA, acknowledged that the pandemic undercut the agency's ability to increase awareness about the rule, but pushed back against the notion that enforcing the wildfire smoke protections is | 977 |
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There's been considerable growth in fixed wireless broadband and mention of some of the aggressive sales in this area.
Also of note is the rise of competing Internet of Things networks. New Zealand has five companies either offering or planning to offer nationwide IoT coverage. But with some service providers offering more than one network, there's a lot of activity. The Commission notes the value of these networks is still unknown and much of their target market is already covered by today's mobile networks.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Re-Watch: "The Defector"
Torie Atkinson
– March 7, 2013 9:00 amPosted in: TNG Re-Watch
Written by Ronald D. Moore
Directed by Robert Sheerer
Original air date: January 1, 1990
Star date: 43462.5
Mission summary
Picard is giving Data lessons in humanity by way of Henry V on the holodeck, but their epiphanies are interrupted by a Romulan scout ship asking for help. Suddenly a warbird decloaks, fires some shots at the scout ship, and turns away as the Enterprise extends its deflector shields around the scout ship to protect it. As life support there fails, Picard has the ship's only occupant beamed over: Romulan Sublieutenant Setal, bearing warnings that the Romulans are planning to start a war, beginning at Nelvana III.
Setal claims he's not a traitor, and set his ship to self-destruct so that the Federation can't get ahold of Romulan technology to prove it. Rather, he fears that the Romulans would never survive another war, and has risked everything to prevent the annihilation of his people and his way of life. But his allegations–that the Romulans have built a base within the Neutral Zone and the reactor will be online in just two days–can't be corroborated by any sensor readings or objective evidence. Hours of interrogation with Riker and Troi yield little information of value, and La Forge discovers something curious about the man's arrival: the warbird never meant to destroy him. It matched speed and ensured non-lethal hits, as if they wanted him to reach the Enterprise unscathed. Starfleet headquarters is similarly confused, telling Picard to sort out the truth of whether he's a traitor or a spy, and if war is truly imminent.
Setal, for his part, is not adjusting well to his time among enemies. The computer can't seem to understand his specifications, and any mention or reminder of the home or family that he'll never see again sends him into a tailspin of depression. When Data takes him to a holographic re-creation of the Valley of Chula, he finally breaks, and tells Data to let Picard know that it is not Sublieutenant Setal, but Admiral Jarok, that wishes to speak with him.
Picard gets confirmation from Starfleet that this man is indeed Admiral Jarok, the devious mind behind some massacres here or there, but Picard still (or perhaps especially now) doesn't believe this story about war. He asks to be persuaded.
JAROK: There comes a time in a man's life that you cannot know. When he looks down at the first smile of his baby girl and realizes he must change the world for her. For all children. It is for her that I am here. Not to destroy the Romulan Empire, but to save it. For months, I tried desperately to persuade the High Command that another war<|fim_middle|>odeck scene was going to be more Sherlock Holmes, but they had to ditch that thanks to rights issues. It was Patrick Stewart that suggested Henry V.
When Jarok is surprised that Dr. Crusher knows about Romulan anatomy and Crusher then gives a nasty look to Worf, they are of course referencing the events of "The Enemy."
Previous episode: Season 3, Episode 9 – "The Vengeance Factor."
Next episode: Season 3, Episode 11 – "The Hunted."
Tags: diplomacy, emotion, loyalty, mysteries, romulans, troi is useless, war
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1. Toryx
Now this is an episode that is a pleasure to return to. You're right, Torie, in all of the weaknesses (and man, Star Trek's obsession with Shakespeare gets old fast) but it was so nice to have a thoughtful, generally well-written episode centered on the differences of two cultures that actually works.
2. DemetriosX
This is a very good episode that gives us more than just a glimpse of what TNG could be. But I think I might knock it down to Warp 4 for its failure to live up to its true potential. Maybe that's not quite fair. I don't know.
I suppose we ought to be grateful that they had those rights issues with the Doyle estate. The constant Shakespeare references were bad enough, but imagine them being replaced with Holmes references. And really, why go with Holmes in a non-Data episode?
3. Lemnoc
A fine little episode. I like the fact that the Romulan plan is almost a toss-off: "We've got this traitor in our midst. Rather than just kill him, let's also snare a starship."
James Sloyan gives an effective performance, as Torie and others note. The way he needles Worf, and his grim amusement about it afterward, reveals a more dimensional Romulan than we're used to.
But I think Picard also shines here, with his goading and—at times—contempt for Jarok's attempt to split hairs and sit on the fence. Great delivery by Stewart. We're not really used to seeing the non-ambassadorial, tough-as-nails Picard, impatient and snappish, but—thinking about it—nearly all my most favorite episodes include this facet of the captain.
4. DeepThought
My favorite part of Jarok is the way the characterization makes him simultaneously so menacing–as Torie notes–but also so sympathetic. You can't help but feel with him the frustration of knowing that he's making a huge sacrifice that he never considered would fail to be believed.
But you do have to wonder why he didn't lead with his identity. A high-value defector is more likely to be believed, more likely to be verified, than a nobody, right? Was this just an effort to avoid having to share his knowledge of troop movements? (Not like those wouldn't be changed as soon as the Romulans realize that he's gone over…)
It would've been a side-track to the plot, but it also would've been interesting to see a bit more background about the "massacres" that Jarok oversaw. That word's strongly suggestive of war crimes, and Jarok's gesture towards cultural relativism doesn't really seem to be enough to take care of that issue. Either he killed a bunch of non-combatants, or he didn't, and that might change a bit how we feel about him. But you really can't get into that without a total derail, so it's probably best they didn't go there–we can only wish that it'd happened in a different episode.
5. lane arnold
—a good episode–warp 4—one has to take pity on jarok–the vanguard of changes to the romulan empire—picard's anguish carries the tension in this installment–the romulan uniforms look like quilts with spiked doggie collar straps—
@4 DeepThought
My sense of this is he thought he could be more easily repatriated if he was perceived as a low-level functionary and therefore of limited continuing use to the Feds. Arriving home, perhaps he thought he would be greeted as a liberator.
Not exactly a well thought out plan, but one imagines the Romulan feeders of disinformation were amping up the ginned up danger signals to Jarok in order to stampede him. Talk of "mushroom clouds," and whatnot.
7. sps49
I would've sent a cloaked Klingon warbird or two to scout the alleged fortifications. The Romulans wouldn't know the Feds knew of a plot, and Jarok might have an out. A tiny one. If he wanted to use it.
8. Ludon
On looking back, this episode reminds me of Cardassian fiction as discussed on Deep Space Nine. Dark, depressing and seemingly pointless. Here we have a man (Romulan/Cardassian – replace as needed) who has always thought of himself as a proper member of his society. A patriot willing to do his part. His pride in his patriotism is his weakness as he begins to suspect that his government is taking a misstep then resolves to take action to lead his beloved society back along the proper path. In doing so, he is unknowingly advancing his government's misstep. Then, as he becomes aware of his errors, he takes his life not knowing that he has achieved his original goal. Probably an easier read than The Neverending Sacrifice, but still a work of Cardassian fiction.
9. Eugene Myers
Posted March 14, 2013 at 6:55 AM
I've been having a tough time deciding on my rating for this one, because I think it succeeds so well in what is working that I'm pretty much willing to overlook many of the flaws that Torie pointed out. I have not yet overdosed on Shakespeare and rather liked that the teaser of the episode showed more of what the characters do in their free time, and reinforces the growing friendship between Picard and Data… which will be the focus of every TNG feature film. The captain's suggestion that Data not merely imitate the actors who have played the role is a significant one, which he seems to take to heart (so to speak) in his later artistic pursuits. I agree that the choice of this play is an odd one for this episode.
I love the Jarok scenes that show him as a person with a family who's just trying to do the right thing–mainly the holodeck scene and his final moment with Picard–but I do wish it had been more sharply contrasted with him as a military officer, particularly one responsible for atrocities. I also liked that moment where Dr. Crusher shoots Worf a nasty look, reinforcing series continuity as well as what little conflict exists between characters in this "perfect society." I'm surprised she didn't just say she was already familiar with Vulcan physiology, though, when Jarok asked about why she knows Romulan anatomy–they're pretty similar, I hear.
I'm surprised but I'm not surprised that Ron Moore recycled this plot in BSG. Writers do tend to do that, and Strasczynski has certainly been lifting themes and dialogue not only from other people's work, but his own. Not in a bad way, but in a noticeable one, which I'm not entirely sure is a conscious decision. When you write that many words over a short period of time, you can't help but repeat yourself from time to time. But I am interested in rewatching that BSG episode to see how it compares.
In the end, I'm going to settle on Warp 5, but it's really a 5.5 :)
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But Picard is still skeptical, until Jarok finally decides to provide strategic, tactical, and technological information about the Romulan fleet. In agreement, Picard sets course for Nelvana III to discover the alleged base meant to start a war.
But when they get there without resistance, they discover nothing.
PICARD: Nelvana Three, Admiral. No base, no weapons, no sign of any life at all.
JAROK: But I saw the tactical communiqués. The records. Timetables for completion. An entire legion was assigned to the section.
PICARD: Is it possible they could have been feeding you disinformation? You said that you had been censured. Reassigned, four months ago. They knew of your dissatisfaction. Could all this have been to test your loyalty?
JAROK: No. No. It's impossible.
PICARD: They let you escape with an arsenal of worthless secrets. What other explanation is there?
At that moment, a Romulan warbird commanded by Tomalak appears. He's pleased to see Picard again and delights in his little scheme. By feeding misinformation to Jarok, he has enticed the Federation to cross into the Neutral Zone and violate the treaty themselves. He prepares to destroy the Enterprise and display its broken hull on Romulus, but Picard reveals that with him are three cloaked Klingon ships.
PICARD: What shall it be, Tomalak?
TOMALAK: You will still not survive our assault.
PICARD: You will not survive ours. Shall we die together?
TOMALAK: I look forward to our next meeting, Captain.
With a war averted, all should be celebrating. All but Jarok, who, devastated by his unnecessary betrayal for an invisible threat, has committed suicide. He leaves in his quarters a letter to his wife and daughter, which cannot be delivered, of course. Picard hopes it may be delivered one day when there is peace thanks to other men like Jarok.
"The Defector" put the 1990s era of Trek off to a great start. This has always been one of my favorites, but some of the shine has rubbed off since I last saw it.
James Sloyan gives fantastic depth and nuance to the tortured Jarok. Even in the silly shoulderpads, face ridges, and jewelry, I absolutely buy this man's anguish. Jarok's ambivalence about his actions give meaning to the little faraway looks and painful reminders of his exile and his contempt for the Federation's delays. He makes this Romulan feel both very different–aggressive, irritable, arrogant–and so much the same, with his love for his family and country. I love his interaction with Worf (followed by his cop to Riker that he's just trying to light a fire under the Klingon), as well as his menacing implication to Data about being taken apart. He's complex and contradictory: a man of war who seeks peace, a warrior who puts his family first, a traitor and also a patriot. I wish that the story weren't so overwhelmed with Shakespeare references because Jarok is a perfect Shakespearean hero. He's one of my favorite characters in all of Star Trek.
I am less impressed with the way the entire crew articulates the mystery of his appearance, asking aloud if he's a traitor or a spy and wondering about his motives. We're all wondering! You don't have to tell us to wonder! And Riker and Troi don't so much as test his trustworthiness as constantly ask him if he's trustworthy. This… is not a good interrogation technique. Can't Troi tell if he's lying anyway? If she can't, what the hell is she doing there? I was also disappointed that some of the central unknowns are solved so quickly, as La Forge discovers very early on in the episode that the warbird's threats to Jarok weren't serious and it was all staged. So it's clear from the start that at least part of this is inauthentic, which deflates the balloon a little when you have such a sincere Jarok. The same is true for Picard, who says aloud at least twice that he's anxious about going to war, which doesn't at all convey anxiety the way the writers think it does. He says he worries about war, yet I never felt any real threat that it was a possibility.
There are also some other oddities: the computer can't seem to convert Romulan scales to Celsius and Ten Forward can't create Romulan ale, but the holodeck can recreate a valley from Romulus? How does Jarok know Klingon curses? And for the love of god, can someone please put down the Shakespeare mallet and stop hitting us with it? It's one thing to open with the holodeck piece, which I hate no matter what; it's another to then pepper the whole episode with lines and references. One or the other! And frankly, I don't feel Henry V is even appropriate for this episode. There is no question here that the war would be just or that the troops would follow their leader. It feels tacked on and misunderstood, like the script was accidentally stapled to a 10th grade book report. The letter at the end also felt like too much to me, too hokey.
Nevertheless, it all comes together in the end with the reappearance of the delightful Andreas Katsulas as Tomalak, Picard's ace up his sleeve, and the death of Jarok. I find it particularly interesting that Jarok ends the episode believing that it was all a waste–that his defection was for nothing, that he left his home and his family for a threat that didn't exist–and yet the events of the episode prove that all he feared was absolutely true. There really was a Romulan plan to bring about war with the Federation; it just wasn't the plan he thought it was. Perhaps if he hadn't defected the Romulans would not have been able to put the plan into motion, but I suspect they would have done it anyway, one way or another, and in that scenario Picard would not have had the vital warning. And now that this plan failed, Picard and the rest of the Federation are on notice, and future Romulan attempts to start a war would be ineffective. Further, I imagine that Jarok's actions were bold enough to persuade some on the High Council to recognize the seriousness of their weakness and delay (perhaps forever) the offensive (he wouldn't have done it if he didn't really believe it!). It seems clear with the introduction of the suicide tablet at the mid-way point that Jarok had no intention of settling among the Federation peoples, but it's much more tragic that he probably never realized how right he was and how much good he did.
Torie's Rating: Warp 5 (on a scale of 1-6)
Thread Alert: This wig is an abomination. Patrick Stewart had hair once, you don't have to guess.
Best Line: JAROK: You're the android. I know a host of Romulan cyberneticists that would love to be this close to you.
DATA: I do not find that concept particularly appealing.
JAROK: Nor should you.
Trivia/Other Notes: James Sloyan will return in "Firstborn" as a Klingon. He also appears in DS9's "The Alternate" and "The Begotten" as the scientist who first studied Odo, and in Voyager's "Jetel" as the title character.
The entire staff worked on the script together, but I like to think the parts that irritate me most are all Ron Moore.
In case you weren't sure Moore was a hack, he used this exact same plot on Battlestar Galactica.
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On Dec. 6, 1957, NASA launched a Vanguard rocket carrying Explorer. The launch was televised, and so was the explosion that engulfed the first attempt. The failure was the subject of intense inquiry, and NASA fixed the problems well enough to have a successful launch on Jan. 31, 1958. Explorer 1 was away.
Explorer I was twice the size of Sputnik and had as its basis a rocket designed by Wernher von Braun, who had worked for Nazi Germany, building rockets and missiles and other weaponry such as the dreaded V-2. Also helping design the first American satellite into space were two other prominent scientists, New Zealand native William Pickering, who later became the director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and American physicist James Van Allen.
Onboard Explorer 1 was a cosmic ray detector, whose designer, Van Allen, posited that Earth was surrounded by a number of magnetic belts that prevented cosmic rays from reaching the surface. The satellite also had temperature detectors and a sound system designed to broadcast the sounds of tiny meteorites that were expected to ping off the satellite in its orbits.
In all, Explorer sent back data for four months, until its batteries ran out. It remained in orbit until 1970 and disintegrated on re-entry. It was<|fim_middle|>NGER (first Mercury orbiter)
New Horizons (first Pluto orbiter). | the first of five satellites of the same name. Problems in rocketry scuttled the launches of Explorer 2 and Explorer 5. The other two reached orbit and did their scientific duty, the prime achievement of which was Explorer 3's proof of van Allen's magnetic belt theory. NASA named the belts after him.
The second American satellite in orbit was Vanguard 1, which launched on March 17, 1958. The solar-powered craft did some initial testing that NASA would later use in its Moon missions, including a three-stage launch vehicle. Vanguard 1 transmitted for seven years; it is still in orbit today.
Vanguard 2 followed, on Feb. 17, 1959, and was the first weather satellite. Later that year came Vanguard 3, going up on September 18 and achieving its primary objectives of measuring Earth's magnetic field and the effect of solar X-ray radiation on Earth's atmosphere.
The U.S. continued with its unmanned spacecraft program for many years after that. Primary among these was the Pioneer project, which early on were lunar orbiters that had varying degrees of success in reaching their targets and later on became known for interstellar launches.
Ranger was the name of another series of probes that involved the Moon. It took several attempts, but with the last four of the nine Ranger missions, NASA got its probe to land on the Moon and transmit various information back to Earth.
The Surveyor program sent seven probes to the Moon's surface, and five of them landed there–all designed to test the feasibility of what NASA hoped was a manned mission to the Moon and back.
The Mariner program sent probes to investigate Mercury, Venus, and Mars in the 1960s and early 1970s. A pair of Viking missions also went to Mars in the mid-1970s.
Mariner and Pioneer laid the groundwork for the very much well-known Voyager Project, which launched in the late 1970s and provided vast amounts of images and information about the outer solar system.
Other famous unmanned machines launched by NASA include these:
Magellan (orbit of Venus)
Galileo (flyby of Venus, orbit of Jupiter)
Mars Pathfinder (first successful planetary rover)
Cassini-Huygens (first Saturn orbiter)
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Any day of the year is ideal for listening to Jon Hassell's music, but seeing as today marks the vernal equinox, you might as well listen to his 1978 debut album marking this auspicious occasion. Vernal Equinox isn't Hassell's best full-length—that would be Dream Theory in Malaya—but it is another exquisitely wrought example of the trumpeter's unique expression of eerie and exotic ambience<|fim_middle|> also seemed located in the lineage of tonal minimalism. It was a music I felt I'd been waiting for."
In a 2009 review of Hassell's late-era masterpiece, Last Night the Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes, I wrote, "Hassell has carved out a unique tonal palette with an instrument that speaks sotto voce in alien tongues." Vernal Equinox is where that talent first punctured the public consciousness, and it remains a crucial part of this singular musician's canon. | that he termed Fourth World music.
The opening track "Toucan Ocean" is one of the most haunting and beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. Throughout Vernal Equinox, you can hear how Hassell's study of Indian Kirana vocal technique with Pandit Pran Nath led to his distinctively mellifluous and distortedly avian/animalistic trumpet sound. Shakers, rattles, mbira, tabla, dumbek, congas, and David Rosenboom's "Buchla Synthesizer alteration" form a humid, twitchy jungle bed of activity over which Hassell's itinerant trumpet emanations unpredictably waft. Ambient-music pioneer and Hassell collaborator Brian Eno spoke highly of the record in The Guardian: "This record fascinated me. It was a dreamy, strange, meditative music that was inflected by Indian, African and South American music, but | 187 |
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The biggest, most expensive physics machine in the world is riddled with thousands of bad electrical connections.
Many of the magnets meant to<|fim_middle|> magnets. Before the superconducting magnets are installed, engineers "train" each one by ramping up its electrical current until the magnet fails, or "quenches." Thus the magnet gradually grows comfortable with higher and higher current.
All of the magnets for the collider were trained to an energy above seven trillion electron volts before being installed, Dr. Myers said, but when engineers tried to take one of the ringsÂ' eight sectors to a higher energy last year, some magnets unexpectedly failed.
In an e-mail exchange, Lucio Rossi, head of magnets for CERN, said that 49 magnets had lost their training in the sectors tested and that it was impossible to estimate how many in the entire collider had gone bad. He said the magnets in question had all met specifications and that the problem might stem from having sat outside for a year before they could be installed.
For the immediate future, however, physicists are not even going to get that. Dr. Myers said he thought the splices as they are could handle 4 trillion electron volts.
"We could be doing physics at the end of November," he said in July, before new vacuum leaks pushed the schedule back a few additional weeks.
"It's not the design energy of the machine, but it's 4 times higher than the Tevatron," he said. | whiz high-energy subatomic particles around a 17-mile underground racetrack have mysteriously lost their ability to operate at high energies.
Some physicists are deserting the European project, at least temporarily, to work at a smaller, rival machine across the ocean.
After 15 years and $9 billion, and a showy "switch-on" ceremony last September, the Large Hadron Collider, the giant particle accelerator outside Geneva, has to yet collide any particles at all.
Scientists and engineers at the European Center for Nuclear Research, or CERN, are to announce how and when their machine will start running this winter.
That will be a Champagne moment. But scientists say it could be years, if ever, before the collider runs at full strength, stretching out the time it should take to achieve the colliderÂ's main goals, like producing a particle known as the Higgs boson thought to be responsible for imbuing other elementary particles with mass, or identifying the dark matter that astronomers say makes up 25 percent of the cosmos.
The energy shortfall could also limit the colliderÂ's ability to test more exotic ideas, like the existence of extra dimensions beyond the three of space and one of time that characterize life.
"The fact is, it's likely to take a while to get the results we really want," said Lisa Randall, a Harvard physicist who is an architect of the extra-dimension theory.
The collider was built to accelerate protons to energies of seven trillion electron volts and smash them together in search of particles and forces that reigned earlier than the first trillionth of a second of time, but the machine could run as low as four trillion electron volts for its first year. Upgrades would come a year or two later.
Physicists on both sides of the Atlantic say they are confident that the European machine will produce groundbreaking science — eventually — and quickly catch up to an American rival, even at the lower energy. All big accelerators have gone through painful beginnings.
"These are baby problems," said Peter Limon, a physicist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill., who helped build the collider.
The delays are hardest on younger scientists, who may need data to complete a thesis or work toward tenure. Slowing a recent physics brain drain from the United States to Europe, some have gone to work at Fermilab, where the rival Tevatron accelerator has been smashing together protons and antiprotons for the last decade.
Colliders get their oomph from EinsteinÂ's equivalence of mass and energy, both expressed in the currency of electron volts. The CERN collider was designed to investigate what happens at energies and distances where the reigning theory, known as the Standard Model, breaks down and gives nonsense answers.
The colliderÂ's own prodigious energies are in some way its worst enemy. At full strength, the energy stored in its superconducting magnets would equal that of an Airbus A380 flying at 450 miles an hour, and the proton beam itself could pierce 100 feet of solid copper.
In order to carry enough current, the colliderÂ's magnets are cooled by liquid helium to a temperature of 1.9 degrees above absolute zero, at which point the niobium-titanium cables in them lose all electrical resistance and become superconducting.
Any perturbation, however, such as a bad soldering job on a splice, can cause resistance and heat the cable and cause it to lose its superconductivity in what physicists call a "quench." Which is what happened on September 19, when the junction between two magnets vaporized in a shower of sparks, soot and liberated helium.
Technicians have spent most of the last year cleaning up and inspecting thousands of splices in the collider. About 5,000 will have to be redone, Steve Myers, head of CERNÂ's accelerator division, said in an interview.
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Serendipity is a "pleasant surprise" or "fortuitous happenstance." The word was first coined in 1754 by Horace Walpole whose Three Princes of Serendip were always making unintentional, surprising discoveries. More recent examples of serendipity include Alexander Fleming's 1925 discovery of penicillin, Percy Spencer's 1945 invention of the microwave oven…and my writing retreat at the Colorado Franciscan Center on May 2-<|fim_middle|> group was given an amazing hour-long experience and additional sessions of "singing bowls" by Ann Martin, MileHighHealingVibe.com (For basic information and history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_bowl ). I had never even heard of this incredibly creative, restorative and centering experience, so this was another gift of serendipity for me.
In future posts I'll be sharing some of the writing, drawing and painting prompts from the retreat, as well as words of wisdom I gleaned during meals, while walking the trails, and as we laughed and shared healthy doses of a writer's best medicine: chocolate.
Two days after the retreat ended, Jim and I drove from Colorado to Kansas. For an early Mother's Day, I took a glass bowl of budding tulips to my mother, along with stories of the retreat, music of the singing bowls, a fresh mango, and a bar of Dove chocolate. Mostly she just wanted bites of the mango, and of course, the writer's best medicine—chocolate—so I knew she was doing pretty well.
As for me—and I think I speak for my mother as well—we don't need any zembianity. We choose serendipity, especially if it includes a surprising amount of chocolate.
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But what if, on the same weekend and in the same lodge, the Colorado Celtic Harp Society was having its retreat, too, and—here comes true serendipity—on the final night of both retreats, what if the groups were so supportive of each other that the harpists read aloud writers' poems and children's stories, accompanied by harp music?
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Location Matters in Winemaking
Location is so important in winemaking that some wines are named after the region they are from, not the varietal of grape. A Burgundy red would be called Pinot Noir if it was made anywhere but in the east-central region of France. Where the grape is grown is just as influential to the final product as the grape varietal.
The French term "terroir" captures the importance of the growing environment. This includes the soil, topography, climate and much more. All of these characteristics shape the wine's aroma and flavor. These natural elements that affect agriculture are part of "terroir," as is the tradition of winemaking. This is particularly true<|fim_middle|> best selling and most awarded wine.
With wine, as in real estate, location matters. But, location isn't just an address. The sense of place you get from a wine is tied up in location, tradition and the people who make the wine.
The next time you sip Moon Tree Moscato D'Asti, imagine yourself in the hills of Piedmont. For centuries this place has grown these grapes. The very style of wine you're drinking was created here. Embrace the "terroir." Lean into the tradition. But most importantly, enjoy your wine!
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Humans have been making wine for thousands of years. Let's travel the wine world, discovering how history, tradition and human movement have influenced what we pour from a wine bottle today.
Old World vs. New World Wine
Anthropologists believe the first wine was made in Georgia, the country, not the state, more than 8,000 years ago. As western Europe's influence became global, their winemaking tradition followed. Today's famous wine regions in France, Italy and Spain, among others, are considered the Old World. In these places, tradition is essential to the "terroir."
The distinction between New World and Old World wines has been hammered out over hundreds of years of migration, colonialism and sociology. The history of winemaking in Europe has had lasting effects on the grapes and styles grown around the world. Winemakers in the Americas, Australia and South Africa used Old World grapes and techniques to build the New World.
Traditions and grapes traveled across oceans, giving us German Rieslings in upstate New York. The now-formidable wine industry in California can trace its lineage back to Spanish missionaries who brought their native grapes to the area for sacramental wine. Eventually, winemaking expanded as Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc vines from France were imported to the Americas.
Old World in modern times
There is a reason the Old World is still such a powerhouse in the wine industry: they make really good wines. When Moon Tree set out to add Moscato to its product line, Italy was the place to go.
Moscato Bianco, the grapes used in Moscato D'Asti, have grown in the Piedmont region since the 13th century. The name Moscato D'Asti translates to Moscato from Asti, a small town in Piedmont that still produces the wine today. The physical environment the grapes are grown in along with this deep connection to the place, both elevate the finished wine.
The gentle frizzante was developed in these northern Italian hills. Giovan Battista Croce, a wealthy jeweler who owned a winery near Turin, experimented with sweet wines in the 16th century. He created a technique known as the Asti Method, which is still used today.
Now, you can walk into a Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits store and purchase Moon Tree Moscato D'Asti. Pop the cork and bring the Old World into your modern life.
The New World that isn't all that new
The New World wineries in the United States are only new when compared to the thousands of years of winemaking history. Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New York produced its first commercial vintage in 1839. This Hudson Valley institution has the distinction of America's oldest winery.
In the same century that John Jaques started making wine in Washingtonville, German immigrants were planting Riesling grapes and adapting their winemaking to the climates of Washington, Michigan and New York.
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Mon, 24 June 2013
Taking the Call: Scott Hahn Reflects on the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 19:16-21
Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11
Galatians 5:1,13-18
In this week's First Reading, Elijah's disciple is allowed to kiss his parents goodbye before setting out to follow the prophet's call.
But we are called to follow a greater than Elijah, this week's Liturgy wants us to know.
In Baptism, we have put on the cloak of Christ, been called to the house of a new Father, been given a new family in the kingdom of God. We have been called to leave behind our past lives and never look back - to follow wherever He leads.
Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind and his disciple was given a double portion of his spirit (see 2 Kings 2:9-15).
Jesus too, the Gospel reminds us, was "taken up" (see Acts 1:2,11,22), and He gave us His Spirit to live by, to guide us in our journey in His kingdom.
As this week's Epistle tells us, the call of Jesus shatters the yoke of every servitude, sets us free from the rituals of the old Law, shows us the Law's fulfillment in the following of Jesus, in serving one another through love.
His call sets our hands to a new plow, a new task - to be His messengers, sent ahead to prepare all peoples to meet Him and enter into His Kingdom.
Elijah called down fire to consume those who wouldn't accept God (see 2 Kings 1:1-16). But we have a different Spirit with us.
To live by His Spirit is to face opposition and rejection, as the Apostles do in this week's Gospel. It is to feel like an exile, with no lasting city (see Hebrews 13:14), no place in this world to lay our head or call home.
But we hear the voice of the One we follow in this week's Psalm (see Acts 2:25-32; 13:35-37). He calls us to make His faith our own - to abide in confidence that He will not abandon us, that He will show us "the path to life," leading us to the fullness of joy in His presence forever.
Children of the Promise: Scott Hahn Reflects on the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Zech 12:10-11; 13:1
Ps 62:2-6. 8-9 r. 2
Gal 3:26-29
In this Sunday's readings we hear the voice of the Prophet Zechariah as he delivers difficult oracles from God. The people have returned from exile. Now back in Jerusalem, they face the arduous work of rebuilding the Temple. Zechariah acknowledges their hardships and foresees more obstacles.
But their grief has a purpose. It is a remedy, a penance to heal them -- "a fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness."
Thus purified, the people will be ready to receive the Messiah and usher in a new creation. God promises to "pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and petition." So that no one should mistake the identity of the Messiah when He comes, God says through Zechariah: "they shall look on him whom they have thrust through, and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for an only son … a first-born." That prophecy could be fulfilled in no other than Jesus, the Word made Flesh, the Only-Begotten Son of God, the Crucified.
The day of the Messiah indeed came, with an outpouring of the Spirit. Yet it was a saving event not only for Jerusalem, but for all people. Both Jews and Gentiles could become "children of God," in St. Paul's stunning phrase. Now, "There is neither Jew nor Greek … slave nor free … male and female … if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendant, heirs according to the promise."
In light of these readings, Sunday's Gospel is poignant. Jesus asks his closest friends, " who do you say that I am?" Peter replies, "The Messiah of God." Jesus then reveals to<|fim_middle|>–26) or as "many" as that woman's (see Luke 7:47).
But we often squander the great gift of salvation we've been given. Often we fail to live up to the great calling of being sons and daughters of God.
The good news of today's readings, the good news of Jesus Christ, is that we can return to God in the sacrament of confession. Each of us can repeat Paul's wondrous words in this week's Epistle: "The Son of God has loved me and given himself up for me."
Our faith will save us, as Jesus tells the woman today. Our faith that no matter how many our sins, or how serious, if we come to him in true sorrow and repentance we will hear his words of forgiveness. Like David. Like the woman in the Gospel this Sunday.
We hear David's heartfelt confession in the First Reading. The Psalmist, too, confesses his sins to God. And we hear our Lord's tender words of mercy and pardon in the Gospel.
By His word of healing and his promise of peace, He makes it possible for us to join Him at the banquet table of the Eucharist.
We can't be like the Pharisee in the Gospel. We should never disdain the sinner or doubt the Lord's power to convert even the worst of sinners.
Instead, we should pledge today to better imitate that sinful woman. In gratitude for the debt we've been forgiven, let us promise to live by faith and for God alone. Like her, let us devote our lives to serving Him with great love.
Wed, 5 June 2013
Restored to Life: Scott Hahn Reflects on the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17-17-24
Psalms 30: 2,4-6,11-13
Jesus in today's Gospel meets a funeral procession coming out of the gates of the town of Nain. Unlike when he raised Jairus' daughter (Mark 5) or Lazarus (John 11), no one requests his assistance. Moved by compassion for the widow who had lost her only son, Jesus steps forward and, laying his hand on the bier, commands him to arise.
The onlookers were reminded of the story of Elijah in the first reading who raised the dead child of the widow of Zarephath and "gave him [back] to his mother." They proclaimed that "a great prophet has arisen in our midst."
Jesus of course is more than a prophet; he is the ruler over life and death. In the Mosaic law, contact with a dead body renders an Israelite unclean for a week (Numbers 19:11-19). Jesus' touch and word reverses that; instead of being defiled by contact with death, he gave life.
Like the physical healings that he performed, Jesus' raising people from the dead is a sign of the Messiah's arrival (Luke 7:22). But it is more than that; these healings are visible signs of the awakening and liberating of men from the spiritual death caused by sin (see Mark 2:1-12).
The Church Fathers return to this theme again and again. St. Ambrose writes, "the widow signifies Mother Church, weeping for those who are dead in sin and carried beyond the safety of her gates. The multitudes looking on will praise the Lord when sinners rise again from death and are restored to their mother."
When we are dead in sin, it is the outstretched hand and the words of Christ spoken by his priest, that raise us from spiritual death and restore us to the arms of our mother, the Church. With the Psalmist, then, we can sing "I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. You brought me up from the nether world; you preserved me from those going down into the pit.
Direct download: 10th_Sunday_Year_C.mp3 | them, as Zechariah had foretold, that the Messiah must be "thrust through" and killed and mourned before the Spirit would come forth on Pentecost.
The day has indeed come. Yet still we long for its fullness, and so we pray to God in the Psalm: "for you I long! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, Like a land parched, lifeless, and without water."
Many Sins, Great Love: Scott Hahn Reflects on the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Samuel 12: 7–10, 13
Psalm 32: 1–2, 5,7,11
Galatians 2:16, 19–21
Luke 7:36–50
In this Sunday's readings we are like the fallen king, David, and the woman who weeps at Jesus' feet.
Like David, the Lord has rescued us from sin and death, anointed us with His Spirit in baptism and in confirmation. He has made us heirs of His promise to the children of Israel.
And like David, and like the woman in the Gospel, we fall into sin. Our crimes may not be as grave as David's (see 2 Samuel 11:1 | 280 |
Tennessee health officials gave coronavirus vaccines to family and friends instead of elderly people
Thursday, January 14, 2021 by: Virgilio Marin
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<a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-01-14-tennessee-officials-gave-vaccines-family-friends.html">Tennessee health officials gave coronavirus vaccines to family and friends instead of elderly people</a> | turning away elderly people who had been waiting in line for hours to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
On New Year's eve, the Hamilton County Health Department made the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available in Chattanooga for individuals aged 75 and above who are at a higher risk of COVID-19. People flocked to the vaccination site but hundreds were later told to go home because the remaining doses were about to run out.
But a few hours later, health officials were administering vaccines to close contacts after realizing that there were vials left. Local officials are now calling the unfortunate mix-up a "miscalculation." Though glad that the doses did not go to waste, the people who were turned away were frustrated by the management of the situation.
Staff miscalculated number of doses per vial
The vaccine administrators didn't think that the vials would be sufficient to vaccinate the last ones in line as they were administering the vaccines for the first time.
Health department administrator Becky Barnes said that nurses were able to draw six and occasionally seven doses from some vials instead of the projected five. Barnes explained in a press release: "This was our first day using the Pfizer vaccine and staff had no history to project the actual doses we would have."
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said that the late-evening vaccinations happened because of that "miscalculation," which was compounded by the sheer number of people who drove to the vaccination site.
"[When] trying to balance the available vaccines with the number of people in vehicles waiting in line, we made some miscalculations," explained Coppinger, adding that the officials had to cut off the vaccinations at some point.
The health department also said in a statement that they didn't want people to "continue sitting in their cars and not get the vaccine because supply was limited." The department then asked people to leave and return for future openings, which were promised to be announced soon.
After dark, however, local news outlet WRCB went back to the site after getting a tip and found that there were still cars in the area. The people in the vehicles said that family members or friends who were helping administer the vaccines told them to come to get immunized. (Related: 5 Questions about the coronavirus vaccine that should scare everyone.)
One driver said when asked how he got the vaccine: "We have got contacts." The driver added that all seven people with him in the vehicle also received a dose. It's not clear if these individuals met the health department's criteria of who should receive this round of available vaccines.
Vaccine's short shelf life forced officials to give vaccines to anyone
The people who were turned away were disappointed by the miscalculation, but health officials said that they needed to administer the vaccines no matter who gets them due to the short shelf life of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
"Because they had been thawed and prepared they had to be given by the end of the day. Our intent is to never waste any doses and we did not waste any Thursday," said Barnes.
Coppinger also clarified that the health department's main priority is to ensure that the vaccine supplies do not go to waste and so must be administered to willing recipients. As such, staff members called people who requested the vaccine or were unable to be vaccinated at a previously scheduled time. (Related: The media will HYPE the coronavirus the day a VACCINE is available.)
Though grateful that none of the doses went to waste, the people who were turned away were disappointed by how the situation was handled. Kelley McCahill, who waited four and a half hours before leaving the site when it was shut down, said that seeing other people get vaccinated instead of those in line was "a slap in the face."
"I'm glad those people got (the vaccine) … I'm just really, really frustrated that I waited all that time with the physical issues," said McCahill who has health problems. She hopes that administrators would learn from Thursday's mishap and figure out a way to make the process easier for everyone.
Coppinger said he is expecting a new vaccine supply this week. He added that | 842 |
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Advent<|fim_middle|> It does not change as one moves from north to south or south to west.
Most people become familiar with the angular measurement of a degree in a mathematics class when they are introduced to the protractor. The degree used in Geocaching is this very same measurement. Latitude measures the angle made by two lines which both originate at the very center of the Earth. The first line extends from the center of the Earth to the equator, and the second line extends from the center of the Earth to the position being described. Longitude is similar, measuring the angle formed by two lines - one extending from the center of the Earth to the equator directly south of Greenwich, England, and the other extending from the center of the Earth to a position on the equator directly north or south of the measured position.
A degree is not a very precise measurement of an angle when considering something as large as the planet Earth. If only degrees were used to specify a person's position, we could only get within about 100km
of the person's position. Therefore, a degree is divided into 60 finer measurements called minutes. Minutes in Geocaching has little to do with time.
Even with the finer angular resolution of minutes, we can still only get to within about 1670 meters
of a person's position, so the minute is divided into seconds. One second can get us to within about 28 meters
of a position, so they are typically specified to a couple of decimal places, as in "25.65 seconds".
Latitude and longitude are specified in degrees, minutes, and seconds, as in 43°22'54.31". Here the number preceding the ° symbol (43) is the number of degrees, the number preceding the ' (22) is the number of minutes, and the number before the " (54.31) is the number of seconds. When we go down to one hundredth of a second, we can specify a location to within about 28 cm
4. Complete two or more of the followingEdit
a. Establish and maintain a new geocache in your area for at least 6-months.Edit
Be sure to read these guidelines for hiding a geocache. In short:
Choose an area to hide your geocache
Make sure it's legal, and that you have permission.
Make sure that the added attention of geocachers will not damage a sensitive site (historic or natural)
Hide it out of sight of casual passersby.
Prepare your cache
Choose a container. Popular choices include plastic food-storing containers such as Tupperware, ammo boxes, and water-proof boxes used on boats. The container should be waterproof and be able to withstand the rigors of the weather.
Add a logbook and (optionally), a pencil. Ink freezes.
Write a note to the geocachers who find your cache.
Add a small gift (optional)
Add a Travel Bug (optional)
Get the GPS coordinates
Make sure they are accurate.
Take several readings and average them
Follow your GPS to the site from different directions
Write the coordinates on the container and in the logbook.
Register your cache
Find the form at http://geocaching.com
Write up a good description of the area, including notes of interest (history, etc.)
Double-check for accuracy
Check that the container is still water-tight and seals properly
Check that the logbook is still there
Assess the area for damage caused by cachers and make adjustments if necessary
b. Send out and follow a TB (travel bug) for 6 months.Edit
You can order travel bugs from geocaching.com and from other places as well. Think of some sort of goal for your TB, and plant it in a cache - maybe even one you have started yourself in requirement 6a above.
c. Find 2 travel bugs and follow for 6 monthsEdit
Though travel bugs are not expensive, it's even cheaper to find them and track them than it is to buy one and send it out. Watch the geocaches in your area and look for TB's to be dropped off in them. Then pick them up and help them meet their goals.
d. Participate in a geocache meeting or event in your area (attend).Edit
Check the geocaching calendar to find an event near you. If there is not one, you could always host one yourself. If you host it at your church you will raise your community's awareness of your church. However, do not try to make this an evangelistic meeting, as this would be frowned upon by the geocaching community and would give you and your church a bad name. It is enough that people learn where your church is.
5. What are the laws/rules/guidelines for placing caches in the following locations?Edit
a. State Parks National Park ServiceEdit
The U.S. National Park Service prohibits geocaches on land it manages.
b. Roads and Railroad Right-of-WaysEdit
It is a federal offense in the United States to trespass on an active railroad right-of-way. Geocaches should be located a minimum of 45 meters
from any active rail line.
c. Placing caches while travelingEdit
A person who places a cache is responsible for maintaining it. This means it must be physically visited on a regular basis. Unless the cache placer is able to pay frequent visits to the cache site, the cache should not be placed.
d. Wilderness Areas in National Forest AreasEdit
National Forests are managed by the U.S. Forest Service, which recognizes geocaching as a legitimate recreational activity. However, geocachers must be careful to observe the rules of using the National Forests. Trees, plants, and streams are not to be damaged.
Wilderness areas within National Forests are not to be used for geocaching. These areas are to remain undeveloped, and all traces of human activity are to be minimized.
e. USDA Forest ServiceEdit
Guidelines at Wayne National Forest - http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/recreation_sites/geocache.html
6. Find and record at least 18 geocaches; include: a. Traditional cache with 3-star difficulty b. One Multi-level c. One virtual d. One microEdit
You can record your finds on the geocaching website, so don't worry about setting up some sort of elaborate system. Getting each of these types of cache will most likely come naturally, so you don't really need to pay particular attention to that when you get started. As you near your 18th cache, check them over and see how many of these four types you already got "automatically" - then work on getting the rest. By the time you log your 18th, you will likely have found a new hobby, and more will come.
Global GPS Cache Hunt Site
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< Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book | Recreation
Geocaching - Advanced
Skill Level Unknown
Year of Introduction: 2005
1 1. Have Basic Geocaching Honor
2 2. Briefly describe the origin of the global positioning satellites? What is their history – when and how did they get there? By whom?
3 3. Define latitude, longitude. What is meant by degrees, minutes, seconds?
4 4. Complete two or more of the following
4.1 a. Establish and maintain a new geocache in your area for at least 6-months.
4.2 b. Send out and follow a TB (travel bug) for 6 months.
4.3 c. Find 2 travel bugs and follow for 6 months
4.4 d. Participate in a geocache meeting or event in your area (attend).
5 5. What are the laws/rules/guidelines for placing caches in the following locations?
5.1 a. State Parks National Park Service
5.2 b. Roads and Railroad Right-of-Ways
5.3 c. Placing caches while traveling
5.4 d. Wilderness Areas in National Forest Areas
5.5 e. USDA Forest Service
6 6. Find and record at least 18 geocaches; include: a. Traditional cache with 3-star difficulty b. One Multi-level c. One virtual d. One micro
1. Have Basic Geocaching HonorEdit
Instructions and tips for earning the Geocaching honor can be found in the Recreation chapter.
2. Briefly describe the origin of the global positioning satellites? What is their history – when and how did they get there? By whom?Edit
The design of GPS is based partly on the similar ground-based radio navigation systems, such as LORAN and the Decca Navigator developed in the early 1940s, and used during World War II. Additional inspiration for the GPS system came when the Soviet Union launched the first Sputnik in 1957. A team of U.S. scientists led by Dr. Richard B. Kershner were monitoring Sputnik's radio transmissions. They discovered that, because of the Doppler effect, the frequency of the signal being transmitted by Sputnik was higher as the satellite approached, and lower as it continued away from them. They realized that since they knew their exact location on the globe, they could pinpoint where the satellite was along its orbit by measuring the Doppler distortion.
The first satellite navigation system, Transit, used by the United States Navy, was first successfully tested in 1960. Using a constellation of five satellites, it could provide a navigational fix approximately once per hour. In 1967, the U.S. Navy developed the Timation satellite which proved the ability to place accurate clocks in space, a technology the GPS system relies upon. In the 1970s, the ground-based Omega Navigation System, based on signal phase comparison, became the first world-wide radio navigation system.
The first experimental Block-I GPS satellite was launched in February 1978. The GPS satellites were initially manufactured by Rockwell International and are now manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
TimelineEdit
In 1972, the US Air Force Central Inertial Guidance Test Facility (Holloman AFB) conducted developmental fight tests of two prototype GPS receivers over White Sands Missile Range, using ground-based pseudo-satellites.
In 1978 the first experimental Block-I GPS satellite was launched.
In 1983, after Soviet interceptor aircraft shot down the civilian airliner Korean Air Flight 007 in restricted Soviet airspace, killing all 269 people on board, U.S. President Ronald Reagan announced that the GPS system would be made available for civilian uses once it was completed.
By 1985, ten more experimental Block-I satellites had been launched to validate the concept.
On February 14, 1989, the first modern Block-II satellite was launched.
In 1992, the 2nd Space Wing, which originally managed the system, was de-activated and replaced by the 50th Space Wing.
By December 1993 the GPS system achieved initial operational capability.
By January 17, 1994 a complete constellation of 24 satellites was in orbit.
Full Operational Capability was declared by NAVSTAR in April 1995.
In 1996, recognizing the importance of GPS to civilian users as well as military users, U.S. President Bill Clinton issued a policy directive declaring GPS to be a dual-use system and establishing an Interagency GPS Executive Board to manage it as a national asset.
In 1998, U.S. Vice President Al Gore announced plans to upgrade GPS with two new civilian signals for enhanced user accuracy and reliability, particularly with respect to aviation safety.
On May 2, 2000 "Selective Availability" was discontinued as a result of the 1996 executive order, allowing users to receive a non-degraded signal globally.
In 2004, the United States Government signed a historic agreement with the European Community establishing cooperation related to GPS and Europe's planned Galileo system.
In 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush updated the national policy, replacing the executive board with the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Executive Committee.
November 2004, QUALCOMM announced successful tests of Assisted-GPS system for mobile phones.
In 2005, the first modernized GPS satellite was launched and began transmitting a second civilian signal (L2C) for enhanced user performance.
3. Define latitude, longitude. What is meant by degrees, minutes, seconds?Edit
Latitude describes the north-south position on the globe and is measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds. The 0° line is a circle around the Earth's equator. Latitude changes as one moves north to south, or south to north. It does not change as one moves from east to west or west to east.
Longitude describes the east-west position on the globe, and like latitude, is also measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds. All longitude lines begin and end at the North and South Poles. The 0° longitude line begins at the North Pole, passes through Greenwich, England, and then continues to the South Pole. Longitude changes as one moves east to west, or west to east. | 1,368 |
I was fiddling with a bunch of materials I'd collected—mostly recyclables—trying to come up with a craft my Sunday School classes could do in 25 minutes. Something connected to Rosh Hashanah,<|fim_middle|> whole dates and we licked date honey I'd made in the synagogue kitchen a few days before.
We said the first blessing and wondered if it was different from the ordinary blessing we say when we eat apples. (It wasn't.) We said the "sweet" blessing. We did not say the Shehechianu, and they had to tell me why ("because this is not the first time we have eaten apples and honey this Jewish year"). This lead to discussion about the Jewish year, about traditional notions of time and creation, about what time of day Jewish holidays start and why. We had to consult the Tanakh, we looked at the Jewish calendar on the wall. Hebrew vocab, meanings of "sweet," and so many other tasty tidbits presented themselves as topics.
We ate our way into the holiday and it was good. It was real.
At minimum, all this takes is a few apples, a jar or two of honey, and a blessings sheet. I'm giving you the sheet, which you can also print onto card stock and turn into a placemat or a Shana Tova card (see links below).
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Love the thought behind this exercise, Joanna. Thanks for explaining what and why – and how, in this case, simple is the most powerful approach. Shana Tova!
Thanks for reading, Ellen. Shana tova to you and yours! | something meaningful, useful, decent-looking and 100% fun to make. I spent hours fine-tuning a "cute" craft we've all seen on Pinterest, but I just couldn't make it kid-friendly enough so that even the Kindergarteners could do all the work themselves. And, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was doing something wrong.
I was. I was wasting time on a dumb craft that just converts trash into different trash. Not all scrap art is created equal. Not every repurposing project is worthy of your students' precious Jewish time in class. And bottom line, if the kids haven't explored the real object which they are trying to re-create, then why bother with the re-creation?
I didn't want my students to make fake apples. I wanted them to eat real ones.
So, we had a Rosh Hashanah apples and honey blessings practice and taste test.
This is nothing new, but it is basic, foundational, absolutely real and worth repeating each year.
Every student got to work a two-handled apple cutter and slice one apple. Every student twisted the segments out of the blades and put the core aside for composting. Every student tasted different kinds of apples, different kinds of honey. I cut slices off a chunk of honeycomb and we nibbled that, too. We marveled at honey bees (and a Carpenter bee for contrast) preserved in a jar.
I told them that the Torah mentions two kinds of honey: bee honey and honey made from date fruit (some say grape, as well). We tasted | 322 |
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