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Verity Inc. has completed its acquisition of Cardiff Software Inc., and announced that Softlab has selected Verity K2 Enterprise. Cardiff, a privately-held developer of technology that enables the capture and automation of dynamic business information, was acquired for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $50 million in cash after adjusting for Cardiff's net cash balance as of the close of the transaction.
The blending of Verity and Cardiff's technologies is intended to result in software that spans the content lifecycle from its origin with content capture and eforms, its movement with business process automation, and its use via search, classification, and recommendation capabilities. Although the Cardiff corporate brand will be discontinued, Verity will retain the product<|fim_middle|>'s Parametric Selection, which searches repositories based on user-set definitions, will be effective for the firm's personnel. In addition, Softlab plans to implement Verity Data Discovery Program, a new Professional Services offering that is designed to help identify and eliminate outdated files in content repositories. Until recently Softlab operated several isolated intranets by country and practice area. The combination of a new content management system and Verity K2E software allowed the company to eliminate the different domains and operate one multi-faceted site. In addition, Softlab has extended the Verity K2E capabilities to the intranet of Nexolab, a Softlab Company specializing in e-consulting for the automotive industry. | names TeleForm, LiquidOffice, LiquidCapture, and TeleForm MediClaim. Support and maintenance services for existing Cardiff customers will remain in place. Work is underway to enhance existing Verity and Cardiff software as well as to identify new product opportunities. Verity expects to provide details on product portfolio changes and potential additions shortly.
Verity Inc. has also announced that Softlab, a German-based IT consulting and systems integrations company that is part of the BMW Group, has selected Verity K2 Enterprise (K2E) advanced search, classification, and personalization software to access, evaluate, and organize the content in its content repositories. Softlab focuses on business and technology areas critical to the future of the banking, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and IT services.
Softlab plans to roll out Verity K2E's taxonomy creation and management capabilities to other data areas that remain to be indexed and extend the use of the software's social networking functions to link project managers to documents and to the people who created them. Softlab also believes that Verity | 240 |
Record Highlight — Charlie Hunter
Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead, the renowned guitarist/composer Charlie Hunter's new duo recording with drummer Scott Amendola, is an album that's easy to get behind. A complete departure from last year's Public Domain—a true solo album—and the previous year's Gentlemen, I Neglected to Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid—which incorporated two trombones and trumpet into Hunter's instrumental arsenal—Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead (<|fim_middle|> are meant to evoke some of the things you might see in your travels through the USA these days. Scott and I wanted to think of each composition as a starting point for some kind of narrative."
Recorded with Hunter and Amendola playing in the same room simultaneously—an old-school recording method that has been virtually lost in today's cut-and-paste world—Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead was written by Hunter while at home, inspired by his touring. "I love the nooks and crannies of the U.S., and this album is for the people living in these places."
Order the record today, and be sure to check out the tour! | Release Date: October 2, 2012) is Hunter's first recording of original compositions in three years. It's also, perhaps, his most candid and forthright set of songs ever.
"Our intention in making this record was to tell a bunch of stories around the central theme of the album's title," says Hunter. "The new tunes | 72 |
The hand-over ceremony of the first new ATR 72-600 to Air Algerie comes along with another important milestone for ATR celebrating its 200th ATR -600 aircraft delivery.
The delivery marks the start of a new exciting chapter for Air Algerie, as it upgrades its fleet and expands operations. The ATR 72-6<|fim_middle|> flied ATRs in 2003 and is today one of the long-term ATR customers in Africa and Middle East. Today, the carrier is the latest operator to join a group of airline in the region to put confidence in the new generation ATR-600 aircraft. | 00, with its unique combination of flexibility on regional routes, safety and unbeatable fuel efficiency, will enable the airline to offer its passengers more destinations and at unique comfort standards.
The first of three ATR 72-600s ordered earlier this year will join an existing fleet of 12 ATR 72-500s currently operating at the airline. The deliveries will continue until June 2016.
"Air Algerie's fleet growth is consistent with the route expansion. It is part of the commitment to support the country's rapidly growing air transport whilst keeping in mind the development strategy of the airline," Mr Boultif, Chief Executive Officer of Air Algerie said. "The ATR 72-500 aircraft has proven to be extremely efficient in service with Air Algerie and is very much liked by our passengers. We look forward to developing our operations across the region, with the new generation ATR 72-600s".
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Capital allocation decisions are among the most important decisions made by company management. Through our own research and thought leadership and our observance of best practices at clients around the world, Guy Carpenter's Enterprise Risk Management Advisory practice has compiled a set of leading practices around capital allocation for (re)insurers.
Capital allocation is a discipline without consensus. Some believe in sticking strictly to allocating the cost of capital, while others believe in allocating capital itself. Meanwhile, the methods for allocating capital (and its attendant costs) vary, ranging from the simplest — standard deviation — through the increasingly complex covariance, co-xTVaR and shared assets approaches. The exercise becomes one of managing tradeoffs, as risk managers balance the simplicity of effort against the potential benefits of capital optimization.
In choosing a capital allocation method, firms must balance the sophistication of the method with calculation time and resource commitment. One approach, co-xTVaR, strikes a balance<|fim_middle|> to allocate the cost of capital can provide a clear competitive advantage. | between theoretical soundness and efficiency. In a capital-constrained environment, using co-xTVaR | 20 |
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Top 50 Moonshots (2000 - 2020)
We're living during the age of "Moonshots", a time where entrepreneurs and scientists are able to go 10x farther than ever before.
The combination of exponential technologies (Computation, AI, Sensors, Networks, Robotics, 3D printing, AR/VR and Blockchain, etc.) are enabling small teams to attempt and achieve crazy ideas.
This blog takes a look at the top 50 Moonshots achieved during the past 20 years, since the turn of the millennium. What might be possible in the next 20 years?
We've chosen 50 Moonshots in 8 different categories… (with apology, and without question, some key Moonshots will be missing). Within each of the 8 categories, the Moonshots are listed in date order. In some cases, we are identifying events, in other cases companies being founded or discoveries being made.
Let's dive in!
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Ansari XPRIZE Being Won (2004): The first privately built spaceship to carry humans into space (above 100 km).
Kepler Discovers Thousands of Exoplanets (2009): In the past decade, Kepler alone has identified over 2,600 confirmed exoplanets, more than half of the current total.
Curiosity Mars Rover Sky Crane Landing (2012): At the time, one of the most remarkable space landings ever, the Sky Crane safely landed the largest, most intelligent, and complicated Mars rover in history.
First Soft Landing on a Comet (2014): Rosetta's Philae lander successfully made the first soft landing on a comet nucleus when it touched down on Comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko.
First Man-made Object Created in Space (2014): "Made in Space" and NASA partnered to manufacture the first 3D-printed object in space.
FALCON-9 First Stage Fly-Back (Recovery) to Earth (2015): History's first-ever vertical landing (return to Earth) of a first stage being used on an orbital launch.
SpaceX Falcon Dragon Carries Astronauts to the ISS (2020): The successful launch marked the first time that a commercial spacecraft brought astronauts to the International Space Station for a long-duration stay.
Computation, AI & the Internet
Google (2000+): Organize the world's information. Google has revolutionized the way that people search for information online. There are more than 228 million Google searches every hour.
The First Personal Digital Assistant "SIRI" (2002): The first voice-activated digital assistant, and the predecessor of Apple's Siri, Amazon<|fim_middle|>60 Mastermind.
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My mission is to help A360 members identify their Massively Transformative Purpose, select their Moonshot, and hone an Abundance, Exponential, and Longevity Mindset. Together we will actively select and reinforce your preferred mindsets.
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IBM Watson Wins Jeopardy (2010): The pivotal point for Watson was when it beat Ken Jennings, the reigning world champion on Jeopardy! in 2010.
Zoom Founded (2011): Zoom turned the video-conferencing market on its head, and during the COVID-19 pandemic it has cemented itself as the pandemic's most popular place to connect remotely.
Global Launch of IPv6 (2012): The IPv6 networking standard replaced the previous decades-old standard for allocating IP addresses on the internet, making way for a new era of connectivity that spans an endless ecosystem of smart devices.
Neural Nets Beat Out the Competition at ImageNet, Giving Machine Learning Its Big Break (2012): Alex Krizhevsky and colleagues, under the mentorship of Geoff Hinton, devised an approach to image recognition using artificial neural networks, decimating competitors in the ImageNet computer vision annual contest and validating the neural net approach to AI.
Google DeepMind's AlphaGo Beats the Best Human Player (2015): DeepMind's first big impact on Google came when its AlphaGo AI beat Lee Sedol, the top-ranked Go player in the world.
Commercial Launch of Oculus Rift (2016): Oculus Rift focused on gaming at launch, but its success led to more competition and innovation in the fields of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
Google Announces Quantum Supremacy (2019): Google achieved a milestone by creating the first quantum computer that could perform a calculation that is impossible for a standard computer. Google's 54 qubit processor performed a calculation in 200 seconds that would have taken the world's most powerful supercomputer 10,000 years.
DeepMind's AlphaFold Solves Protein Folding Problem (2020): One of the hardest problems in computational molecular biology was recently solved by Google's AlphaGo AI. This has potential to lead to radical solutions in cancer, aging, therapies, and medicine.
Communications, Connectivity & the Internet
Skype (2003+): The internet brought the possibility of cheap international calls, but Skype's technology brought high-quality calls that were completely free.
Facebook (2004+): With 2.6 billion active users per month (a third of the world's population), Facebook sparked a social media revolution and has transformed the way billions of people share news and personal experiences with one another.
iPhone (2007+): The Apple iPhone was the first touchscreen smartphone with mass-market appeal and inspired other companies in the process. As a result, smartphones have become an integral part of day-to-day life for billions of people around the world.
Bitcoin (2009+): The launch of the new "electronic cash system" and its underlying blockchain technology has potential to transform everything from real estate to healthcare.
Launch of 5G (2019): 5G networks launched and began operations, ushering in a new wave of mobile connectivity at multi-gigabit speeds with low latency.
Satellite Broadband Deployment (2020+): Starlink deploys a global satellite broadband system and begins initial multi-hundred-megabit service to underserved areas worldwide.
EDUCATION & INFORMATION
Wikipedia (2001+): A free, open-source encyclopedia of the world's knowledge that for the first time in history was accessible to anyone.
YouTube (2005+): From Harvard University lectures on quantum mechanics and favorite T.V. episodes, to "how-to" tutorials and funny cat videos, billions of pieces of content can be streamed on YouTube for free.
Amazon Kindle (2007+): Amazon's release of the Kindle sparked an explosion of e-readers that have changed the way millions of people read, and disrupted the book publishing industry.
Khan Academy (2008+): With free online video-based tutorials on a range of subjects, Khan Academy has become "the largest school in the world," with nearly 50 million users across 190 countries.
DARPA Grand Challenge (2004): Offering a US$1 million prize to the winner among fifteen finalists, DARPA launched its first "Grand Challenge" in 2004, the first of several autonomous vehicle trials. While no vehicles were successful in even finishing the first course in 2004, deep learning enjoyed a great technical victory in the mid-2000s that would have remarkable ramifications for the later deployment of machine learning.
Google Maps (2005+): Google Maps changed the way many people travel, and has made getting lost virtually impossible.
eVTOL (2008+): Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles don't require runways and have the potential to create a new transportation ecosystem.
Uber (2011+): Uber leveraged 4G networks and the built-in GPS capabilities of smartphones to upend an entire industry, changing the way we hail rides and turning into one of the most infamous tech startup unicorns of the decade.
Tesla Model S Launch (2012): The Model S changed the game for electric cars in the US, setting a standard for a new, mass-production consumer electric car.
First Autonomous Car Without Safety Driver (2017): Waymo was the first company to put self-driving cars on US roads without a safety driver. By 2019, Waymo cars had driven over 10 million miles in the real world and more than 10 billion miles in simulation.
Energy & Physics
Large Hadron Collider (2000+): The HLC is the largest machine in the world, and has been at the forefront of verifying our most advanced theories in physics, including the discovery of the Higgs Boson.
GigaFactory (Nevada) Operational (2016+): Tesla launched the decades-long project to fulfill the company's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainability through affordable EVs and other energy products. By 2018, the GigaFactory was already the highest-volume battery plant in the world.
Higgs Boson Discovered (2012): Discovered by the Compact Muon Solenoid and ATLAS experiments at the Large Hadron Collider.
Gravitational Waves Discovered (2015): The US-based LIGO observatory detected the aftershock of two distant colliding black holes, unveiling a new capacity to "hear" the cosmos.
First Image of a Black Hole (2019): The Event Horizon Telescope project, a global collaboration of over 200 scientists using observatories located around the world captured the very first image of a supermassive black hole, an object containing the same mass as 6.5 billion suns.
Perovskite Solar Cell Achieves 30% Efficiency, a New World Record (2020): Scientists have paired perovskite with silicon in a hybrid solar cell that creates a "tandem" photovoltaic system and allows a larger portion of solar energy to be converted into electricity.
First Modern Vertical Farm Created (2009): Sky Green Farms launched the world's first modern, successful vertical farming facility in Singapore, ultimately growing to over 100 9-meter-tall towers of vegetable production.
First Lab-Grown Beef Patty Unveiled (2013): With a price tag of over $300,000, the first cultured beef burger patty was created by Dr. Mark Post at Maastricht University, who used over 20,000 thin strands of muscle tissue. The price is expected to fall to $10 by 2021.
Skywater/Skysource Alliance (2019+): Pulling 2,000 liters of water out of the air per day using renewable energy.
Stem Cell-Grown Chicken Approved in Singapore (2020): Singapore approves Josh Tetric's (Eat Just) Moonshot of creating and selling cell-cultured chicken, making the country the first in the world to allow the sale of meat that has been created in a lab.
Biotech & Health
Stem Cell Research (2000+): Stem cells are basic cells that can become almost any type of cell in the body, and are being used to grow brain, kidney, heart, and lung tissue. Stem cell research will likely save millions of lives in the coming decades as it continues to advance.
CAR-T Therapy (2002+): Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy is a cellular therapy that uses a patient's own immune system cells to attack cancer in their body. It's a way to "engineer patients' immune cells to treat their cancers."
Sequencing the Human Genome (2003): Successful completion of the international project to identify and map all of the genes of the human genome.
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Created (2006): Dr. Yamanaka demonstrates that pluripotent stem cell can be generated from adult somatic cells such (fibrobalsts) by genetic reprograming or the "forced" introduction of reprogramming genes (Oct4, Sox2, Klf4 and c-Myc).
CRISPR / Gene Editing (2012+): By cutting out pieces of harmful DNA, gene-editing technology will change the future of medicine and could eventually eradicate some major diseases. In 2019, for the first time doctors in the US used the gene-editing technique to treat a patient with a genetic disorder.
Gene Therapy (2012+): In 2012 Glybera, a treatment for a rare inherited disorder, lipoprotein lipase deficiency, became the first treatment to be approved for clinical use in either Europe or the United States.
Epigenetic Reprogramming, Scientists Restore Age-Related Vision Loss (2020): Harvard Medical School Professor Dr. David Sinclair successfully used epigenetic programming to reset optic nerve cells in mice, reversing eye damage. The work represents the first demonstration of the potential to safely reprogram complex tissues to an earlier age.
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Band, orchestra perform in spring concert
by MELODY YU
Band and orchestra members will present their annual Spring Concert May 27 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
Symphonic band, intermediate band and orchestra will showcase several pieces, in addition to a collaboration piece with Eastmont Intermediate School.
Symphonic band will play a total of five pieces: "Bugler's Holiday" by Leroy Anderson, "On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss" by David R. Holsinger, "Second Suite in F" by Gustav Holtz, "Sun Dance" by Frank Ticheli, and "October" by Eric Whitacre.
"I feel that we practiced enough and put enough work into the songs to do well on stage," said Alejandra Garibay, French horn section leader. "Although some parts were difficult, all the members put in extra time to learn their notes."
Additionally, orchestra members will be accompanied by several band members for each of their four pieces: "Pavane" by Gabriel Faure, "<|fim_middle|> Eastmont Intermediate, Melody Yu, Orchestra, Spring Concert | Emperor Waltz" by Johann Strauss, "Allegro" by Antonio Vivaldi and " 'Star Wars' Main Theme" by John Williams.
"It's very exciting because this year we will play more music than we have ever played for full orchestra," said Dr. Anne Rardin, orchestra instructor.
Intermediate band, composed entirely of freshmen, will perform "Korean Folk Song Medley" by James Ployhar and "Joy" by Frank Ticheli, both of which will be conducted by Jared Long, orchestra teaching assistant.
"This concert is a great opportunity for the freshmen to showcase all the musical skills they have learned from their first year of high school," said Long. "I hope that their performance will inspire the middle school band members to join the Schurr band when they enter high school."
Band members will also perform "The Great Locomotive Chase" by Robert W. Smith, in collaboration with Eastmont Intermediate School's band.
Admission will be free and all guests are welcome to attend.
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How do I isolate my layers in AutoCAD without screening all the others back?
I use Layer Isolate every now and then, but quite frankly find the screened background a bit annoying<|fim_middle|> the macro.
There maybe an easier way to do all this, but this is what I've always used and it works great.
SETING ISOLATE LAYER BACK TO "NORMAL"
Type in the command line "LAYISO"
Now when you isolate a layer all the others turn off instead of fading and locking. | .
Maybe it's because I'm old school where we would just set to the current layer and freeze the rest.
In fact I still do that in AutoCAD 2011.
I just click on the "Make Object's Layer Current" icon (or use he LAYMCUR command)to set the current layer by picking it on the screen.
Then I use a little simple macro to freeze all the other layers.
It evokes the layer command the old way, then freezes all the layers.
I made an icon for it using the custom user interface; type CUI at the command line.
Then under the "Search Command List" you'll see a star with a little sun above it. If you hover your mouse over it, it will show "Create a New Command".
Give the macro a name and create an icon for it above.
Then when you click on that icon it will freeze everything except your current layer.
I created another to Thaw All Layers too.
Just replace the "f" with "t" in | 210 |
Q: Short date format still has time I am having date troubles with a python script I am writing. Why is this false? I am not understanding why 00:00:00 is still present even though I have explicitly requested only the day, month, year?
date1 = datetime.strptime('22 Dec 2016', '%d %b %Y') <-- 2016-12-12 00:00:00
date2 = datetime.today<|fim_middle|>2016', '%d %b %Y') <-- 2016-12-12 00:00:00
date2 = datetime.today().date()
print(date1==date2)
False
print(date1.date()==date2)
True
| ().date()
print(date1==date2) # False
A: You are comparing a datetime object and a date object; datetime.strptime() always produces a datetime instance; even though the time is set to midnight, that's still a date and time combination.
To compare only dates, you need to do so explicitly.
Either:
date1.date() == date2 # extract the date, compare to the other date
or
from datetime import time
# compare the datetime to another datetime with midnight
date1 == datetime.combine(date2, time.min)
A: First thing you are checking it in wrong direction. Here comparison takes place between datetime and date. Compare date with date then it provide TRUE. 00:00:00 Still present as datetime always have time associated with it, so here it is keeping 00:00:00 as no time provided.
date1 = datetime.strptime('22 Dec | 194 |
Life & Pensions
October 18, 2007 / 8:44 AM / 12 years ago
Pensions Regulator to step into EMI pension talks
Laurence Fletcher
LONDON (Reuters) - The<|fim_middle|>, told Reuters.
"So far most situations have been agreed amicably with the regulator on the sidelines. At some point we will have a situation where the trustees and company cannot agree. We will then find out what power the Regulator has in practice to force an unwilling company to increase its contributions."
In June private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, buyer of Alliance Boots, reached an agreement with the trustees of the Boots pension scheme, which showed a surplus of 20 million pounds last year. The trustees had estimated the size of the scheme's deficit on a self-sufficiency basis — which assumes no further contributions — to be around 1 billion pounds. | Pensions Regulator said on Wednesday that the trustees of EMI's pension scheme had asked it to step in to adjudicate in talks with the music group's new private equity owner Terra Firma over scheme funding.
Pop star Lily Allen, signed to EMI, performs during a concert in Buenos Aires August 31, 2007. The Pensions Regulator said on Wednesday that the trustees of EMI's pension scheme had asked it to step in to adjudicate in talks with the music group's new private equity owner Terra Firma over scheme funding. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
The watchdog said the scheme's trustees wrote to it earlier this month after they were unable to reach agreement with Terra Firma, which agreed to buy the world's third-largest music company and home to artists such as Lily Allen and Norah Jones for 2.4 billion pounds in May.
"Despite its best efforts over a period of months, both preceding and immediately following the takeover, the Trustees Board of the EMI Group Pension Fund has not been able to reach agreement with the new owner regarding the funding of, and security available to, the Fund," the trustees said in a letter to members dated Oct 3.
"Accordingly the Trustee has referred the matter to The Pensions Regulator who will initiate proper process for resolution under UK legislation."
The Pensions Regulator, which was formed in April 2005 to ensure firms do not walk away from their pension obligations, has the power to determine levels of contributions into under-funded schemes and the timing of those payments.
A spokesman for Terra Firma said EMI's pension scheme was in surplus under accounting rule IAS 19 as at end-August.
"The scheme is in surplus to the tune of 95 million pounds ... Terra Firma doesn't believe an increase in contributions is needed in view of the surplus. We've set out our case to the regulator," a spokesman for Terra Firma said.
However, a spokeswoman for the Pensions Regulator said the level of funding required depended on the individual scheme.
"We're in discussions with the employer over its stance ... Although a scheme may say it has a surplus, the calculation under IAS 19 may be different to that required under scheme-specific funding."
The involvement of the regulator comes after a number of commentators have questioned how much power it wields in practice.
"It's still not clear what real power the Pensions Regulator has," John Ralfe, consultant to RBC Capital Markets | 511 |
Matt Belisle becomes the Rockies' 15th starting pitcher in unlikely loss to the Reds
By Nick Groke
Adam Ottavino, Boone Logan, Cincinnati Reds, Franklin Morales, Johnny Cueto, Jordan Lyles, Juan Nicasio, Matt Belisle, Nick Masset, Piggyback, Rex Brothers, Walt Weiss
Matt Belisle, with baseball, talks to Rockies manager Walt Weiss on the mound Friday against the Reds. (Doug Pensinger, Getty Images)
It stood to reason that a committee of Rockies relievers going against National League Cy Young candidate Johnny Cueto was a severe mismatch Friday at Coors Field. Colorado's bullpen carries a 4.91 ERA this season, second-worst in baseball. Cueto entered with a 2.05 ERA.
Only, that's not how the snappy, wacky and well-played game unfolded. The Rockies — behind a six-man rotation of Matt Belisle, Nick Masset, Juan Nicasio, Rex Brothers, Boone Logan and Adam Ottavino — allowed just three runs on 11 hits. They nearly propped the Rockies up enough to topple Cueto.
It was the best collective bullpen performance of the season for Colorado. With Franklin Morales (himself a spot starter filling in an injured rotation) out with a wife in labor, Walt Weiss started Belisle instead. It was his first start since 2008.
And Belisle became the Rockies' 15th starting pitcher this season — the most in baseball.
"Really, I was honored to take the ball to set the tone," Belisle said. "They had to choose somebody to go. And I love pitching. When you sign the contract, they don't tell you when you're going to pitch. So I looked at it as a great opportunity to get out there and really attack the zone."
The Reds wound up winning 3-2 behind Cueto's eight Cy Young-worthy innings and Kris Negron's two-out RBI single in the ninth off Ottavino (a golfed-hit of a good pitch).
"I'm really, really disappointed not to get a win, as a team, out of that," Belisle said. "Because I was really proud of the bullpen. That's the way it goes. Cueto was very tough tonight and they had some timely hitting."
If you'd guessed a 15-1 Reds win before the game, it wouldn't have been outlandish. But the Rockies bullpen piggyback pitched some of its best innings this season. And when Weiss came out to yank Belisle in the third, after he gave up a walk, Belisle talked his way back in the game.
"He said, 'Matty, I was hoping that was your last hitter.'<|fim_middle|> bunted into an out).
"I'm ticked I didn't get the bat head out on Cueto," Belisle said. "He jammed me a little bit. But those are fun opportunities and challenges that I take seriously. We need to set the tone for a good baseball game and try to get a win. I'm glad to do whatever they want me to. We're just trying to win ballgames."
Belisle, who struggled through a 7.84 ERA in July, has rebounded in August. In six games, over 8 1/3 innings, he has a 2.16 ERA this month.
"I just want to win a bunch of ball games," Belisle said of his future. "However that happens, it's good with me. I just to hold a trophy."
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Rockies, Rapids, Avs, Nuggets collecting sports equipment for kids who can use it | And I'm like, 'Well, let's make this one the last hitter. And if it's not, don't worry about it, I got this. I'll get out of the inning,'" Belisle said. "And he goes, 'OK.' And he turned around. I didn't want him to take that ball from me. He's done it before and it's tough. But not on a day like that. He have to go. You just have to go, go, go."
Weiss' plan was for Belisle to go 2-3 innings or about 40 pitches. He threw 16 (with 15 strikes) in the first inning alone (Cueto threw four pitches in the first).
"All he said was, 'Look, let's get you out there and get two or three and from there, we'll see what happens,'" Belisle said of his pre-game talk with Weiss. "That could have meant, if I had a lower pitch count, I would have gone more. Which I wish would have happened. The guys said it was gonna be a committee deal. And I told them I'm ready to run as far as you need me to. So let's go. And he knew that I meant that."
With a bunch of pitchers taking turns for the Rockies, it left their bench short. It led to Belisle taking an at-bat in the third after he threw he final pitch (he grounded out) and starter Jordan Lyles pinch-hitting in the fifth (he | 314 |
The ACRP Design Competition Awards Ceremony was held at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in July.
The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), a program of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, is sponsoring a national competition for universities that engages students in addressing issues relating to airports and the National Airspace System. The Competition builds upon the former FAA Design Competition for Universities which has now become an ACRP program funded by the FAA. The Competition is managed for the ACRP by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium of Hampton, Va.
This Competition challenges individuals and teams of undergraduate and/or graduate students working with faculty advisors at U.S. colleges and universities to consider innovative approaches related to airport issues. Students can win cash prizes for their winning innovative design solutions. First place winners present their work at a national award ceremony. Full details are provided in the competition guidelines.
This Competition focuses on design solutions in the following broad areas: Airport Operation and Maintenance<|fim_middle|> specific challenge areas are defined in the Technical Design Challenges section of the guidelines. Students are not limited to the suggested topical areas listed. They are free to propose design solutions based on other topics that fit the four broad challenge areas.
ACRP gratefully acknowledges the following partners who provide expert advisors, reviewers and publicity for the Competition: American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Airport Consultants Council (ACC), Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and University Aviation Association (UAA). | , Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/ Runway Excursions, Airport Environmental Interactions, and Airport Management and Planning. Some | 27 |
After buying the Mark Twain Hotel in 1995, Amos Harris moved in on the eighth floor.
The Mark Twain Hotel — despite its long and controversial history — is still gorgeous on the outside. Intricate, cream-colored<|fim_middle|> a stout 45-year-old woman named C.J., sits on a concrete bench across the street from the building. Using two weathered fingers, she drags on the minuscule remains of a bummed cigarette.
C.J. (all the residents are identified by first names or pseudonyms) says she's a former heroin addict, a habit she picked up after leaving the military. She's been living in the Mark Twain for the past three weeks.
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Some of the Service Worker Centers are small-town vacation communities along the coasts or near inland lakes that get a boost through tourism. Residents make their money working at cafés, restaurants and curio shops, while the local governments draw revenue from hotel taxes. Others are simply local commerce hubs for the scattered populations around them, places to buy necessities or do business with local government. These are not places you go to do high-end shopping. The Service Worker Centers generally holds places with one main street or main intersection that is more designed around needs than wants – diners more than four-star restaurants.
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Bowie State's Tate Selected to Participate in Falcons' Mini Camp
Demetrius Dillard May 11, 2019 0 0
BOWIE — Derrick 'Nico' Tate's hard work, heart, grit and determination has put him on track to creating perhaps one of the biggest success stories out of this year's NFL prospects and rookies.
The former Bowie State football defensive end has been invited to participate in an Atlanta Falcons mini camp, which may lead to the possibility of him signing as an undrafted free agent.
For the Baltimore native, what began as a small journey has blossomed into a near-dream come true.
Bowie State football defensive end Derrick "Nico" Tate has been invited to participate in an Atlanta Falcons mini camp, which may lead to the possibility of him signing as an undrafted free agent. (File photo<|fim_middle|> (Boys and Girls)
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"It was an exciting moment. I still try to tell my family every day, it still hasn't hit me yet. It still hasn't hit me. Like, I think it'll hit me once I get on the plane and I'm there," Tate said.
Tate said that a Falcons scout contacted him three weeks prior to the NFL Draft expressing interest and letting him know that he "was still on their radar." He said he was gathered with his family when he first received the official call from Atlanta a few minutes after they made their last pick, and was overcome with excitement.
In the immediate moments after notifying family, friends and the BSU campus community of his invite to the mini camp, Tate said he received overwhelming amounts of support and love.
"Everybody was motivated. My family, they're happy and I can't thank them enough for the love and the support through this whole journey because it wasn't easy but I stuck through it and they stuck through it with me," Tate said.
Furthermore, in a Facebook post from April 29, Tate wrote: "Want give thanks to the man above without him none of this is possible. To all my fans and supporters get ya guitars, ready baby we bringing the band to ATL Baby #11Reasons #unfinishedbusiness."
In 2014, Tate graduated from Edmondson-Westside High School, where he was a standout outside linebacker and defensive end and led the team to an appearance in the regional finals of the state playoffs in 2013.
Edmondson-Westside football Head Coach Corey Johnson, now is in his sixth year as the head of the program, began his coaching career at Edmondson when Tate was a senior in the 2013 season. Amazingly, it took only one season for Tate to leave a lasting impression on Johnson.
"I was ecstatic. He called me Saturday thanking me for everything," Johnson said of when he learned of Tate's accomplishment.
Johnson characterized Tate as a "true leader." Tate wasn't too outspoken, said Johnson, but one thing was for sure: he was "going to outwork everybody." Johnson said Tate's relentlessness was reminiscent of former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Michael McCrary.
"It was all business. It was never anything about fame, or playing around, or playing games, or going out there for fun. He was all business," Johnson said.
Following Tate's senior season, he wasn't highly recruited. Nor did he receive any collegiate offers, which impelled Johnson to drive Tate and a few of his teammates up to Troy, New York for a visit to Hudson Valley Community College, which later became the place Tate began his collegiate football career.
"It's just one of those arduous journeys you look at and after his senior year in high school, he wasn't a qualifier, so the thing was finding a JUCO for him to go to," said Johnson, adding how impressed he was with Tate's transformation throughout his college career and how he maintained a hard work ethic.
"I wouldn't be shocked if he gets into camp and he's in the conversation for August for making the [53-man roster] because that's how hard he works," Johnson said.
"It's tough to make it out of West Baltimore. And you think of the odds of a kid coming from West Baltimore and going the route that he did… It just speaks volumes."
After graduating from Edmondson-Westside, Tate went on to Hudson Valley Community College to play at the linebacker and defensive end positions in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Even after two stellar seasons at HVCC, Tate was still overlooked by a number of elite collegiate programs, ending up with only one offer after his sophomore season.
At the time of his departure from junior college, Bowie State football was not where it is today. But he saw that it was an emerging program, considered the school's proximity to his hometown, and saw it as an opportunity contribute to what he thought would become a top-tier Division II team.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder had to redshirt the 2016 season, then went on to make an immediate impact in the 2017 season. He amassed 58 tackles in 2018, 19 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks, distinguishing himself as one of the leaders of the defensive unit to help Bowie State to a historical season, including helping lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever conference title in program history.
There weren't any Falcons scouts in attendance at BSU's Pro Day on March 27, but Tate said that scouts game kept an eye on him throughout the season, giving him feedback and constructive criticisms after a coming to few of Bowie's games and practices.
"I obviously feel that I left a good impression but I think they saw that I have a motor," Tate said. "I'm a leader. I'm going to give it my all, no matter what, like every play… You're always going to get the best out of Derrick Tate no matter what."
The Bulldogs finished in the season 10-3 in 2018 after losing to Valdosta State in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. He graduated from BSU in December 2018 and will walk in the university's spring commencement on May 17.
Bowie State Football Coach Damon Wilson said he felt this momentous opportunity for Tate was well-deserved.
"I think the opportunity couldn't have happened to a better individual," Wilson said. "Derrick is a high-energy guy, a high-motor guy. He's a guy that continually pressured the quarterback, was very good against the run as well. He's a guy that displayed great leadership amongst the ball club and here on campus."
Wilson said Tate's natural ability to rush the passer, in addition to his high-motor style of play, was what likely caught the eye of Atlanta's personnel.
"One thing I always tell everybody that this journey and everything is bigger than me," Tate said. "I don't do this just for me, I do this for the kids in the inner city where I come from – Baltimore, Maryland, it's a rough city. I just want to be able to show the younger kids from my high school, from all the high schools in the inner city that it's a way out."
Tate will board a plane heading to Atlanta on May 9. As the mini camp approaches, he said he expects nothing to come easy and is all up for the challenge. He hopes that what he has accomplished has inspired other athletes from a similar background as himself.
"One message I always wanted to tell everybody, is you can do it. It's possible," he said. "No matter where you go, DI, DII, DIII, don't believe the hype of 'Oh, you gotta go DI.' No, you go where you can play football at and play at a high level no matter what. No matter the adversity that comes your way."
Tate, a second team All-CIAA selection, is embracing every step of his quest of making it to football's premier league. As he has throughout his football career, he plans to make the most out this forthcoming opportunity.
"This is only the beginning, this is not the end. This is definitely only the beginning."
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FANCY a cuppa? Make your cup of tea count this June by taking part in SSAFA's Big Brew Up.
Happening across the UK from 22-28 June, the Big Brew Up encourages friends, colleagues and family members to host tea parties to raise vital funds for the Armed Forces charity.
SSAFA supports<|fim_middle|>0,000 and SSAFA is hoping to do even better this year by calling on as many people as possible to take that all-important tea break.
This year's ambassadors are Beverley Mayall and Elizabeth Holmes-Daniels – the mother and sister of Corporal Harvey Holmes, who was killed by an explosion in a compound whilst on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Beverley said: "We are delighted to be acting as ambassadors for this year's Big Brew Up. SSAFA reached out and gave our family genuine care and support when we needed it the most.
"Although the war has ended, the effects of Afghanistan are not over for many of us, your Big Brew Up will help to ensure that SSAFA supports more Forces families like ours in their time of need."
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Q: Why do non-accelerating objects exert force on each other? The equation for force is $\vec{F} = m\vec{a}$, where $\vec{a}$ is acceleration. Acceleration is a change in velocity. However, if an object with constant velocity (i.e. 0 acceleration) hits another object, it still exerts a force on it.
Why is this? Is there something fundamental that I'm missing here?
A: $\vec{F} = m\vec{a}$ means that an object with a force $\vec{F}$ exerted upon it accelerates by an amount $\vec{a}$, not that an object accelerating with $\vec{a}$ exerts a force $\vec{F}$ on something else. Typically, the force exerted by an object has nothing to do with Newton's second law, but is given by other laws (like Coulomb's law in electrostatics).
But then, you have Newton's third law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This means that in a collision, the object that hits another also has an equal and opposite (instantaneous - or not, depending on the duration of collision) force exerted on it by the other. It does accelerate when it hits - it's velocity is only constant up to that point. And this acceleration is given by $\vec{a'} = -\frac{\vec{F'}}{m}$, where $\vec{F'}$ is the force exerted by the object on the other; and therefore the other exerts an equal and opposite force $-\vec{F'}$ on it, which we can use in Newton's second law.
A: Although an<|fim_middle|>There's a saying in finance that if you want to understand what's happening, "follow the money". In physics, you could say "follow the energy" (NOT the acceleration).
The momentum of a moving object is the product of its velocity times its mass. This, also, can be transferred from one object to another, unlike acceleration.
A: 2 points: first, $F=ma$ describes the acceleration of an object due to the sum of all forces acting on the object. If these forces are in different directions, they may partly or fully cancel each other out. In the case where the object is not accelerating (so it's moving with constant speed in a constant direction, or it's not moving at all), the sum of forces acting on it must be zero. ($F$ and $a$ should really be vectors $\vec{F}$ and $\vec{a}$).
Second, objects need not be moving to exert forces on each other. For example, a book on a table exerts a downward force on the table while the table exerts an upward force on the book. But if there are forces, why isn't the book accelerating? It's because each force on the book is balanced by an opposite force. For example, the upward force of the table pushing on the book is balanced by the force of gravity pulling the book down. However, these two forces don't have to be equal and opposite: they just happen to be so if the book isn't accelerating. For example, if you cause the table to accelerate upward, then the upward force of the table on the book exceeds the downward gravitational force on the book, and so the book accelerates up with the table.
By the way, the fact that the forces on a non-accelerating object cancel each other out has nothing to do with Newton's 3rd law. The 3rd law says every force is one of an "action-reaction pair" between two objects A and B. The force of the object A acting on object B is always equal and opposite to the force of object B acting on object A. Where it gets confusing is that often forces can be equal and opposite even though they are not "action-reaction pairs," for example gravity pulling the book down and the table pushing the book up. These are not paired forces because one is between book and earth while the other is between book and table. The "partner" to the force of gravity pulling the book down is actually an equal force of the book pulling the earth up! Of course this force doesn't produce a measurable acceleration because the earth's mass is so huge. But in fact, every force is one of an action-reaction pair.
| object that moves with constant velocity has no acceleration, it has kinetic energy and it has momentum.
Acceleration is not a conserved quantity. It is not passed from one object to another. Momentum and energy, however, are conserved quantities that pass from one object to another.
If a moving object hits a target, kinetic energy will be transferred to the target and may cause the target to gain its own acceleration. This would be an elastic collision. The results do not depend on the acceleration of the moving object, but only on its energy and its momentum at the instant of impact.
If the target absorbs all the kinetic energy of the collision and is deformed, turning kinetic into potential energy, this would be an inelastic collision, where kinetic energy is lost, and the target gains no acceleration.
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© 2022 Cairo Views | All Rights Reserved | The UAE Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, and Luxembourg's Minister of Economy, Franz Fayot, have discussed means to promote economic and investment relations between the UAE and Luxembourg to achieve the common interests of both countries.
In a meeting, attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, the two sides agreed to establish a joint economic committee and hold its first session on the sidelines of the Expo 2020 Dubai.
The committee aims to create new and diverse opportunities for the business communities in both countries, enhance the capabilities available to support non-oil trade exchange, diversify mutual investments for the post-COVID-19 economic recovery, and encourage companies to explore available opportunities and invest in new sectors in both sides markets.
Al Marri highlighted the depth of the UAE-Luxembourg ties, which are driven by the two leadership keenness to bolster coordination at both the governmental and private levels, in addition to expanding economic coordination activities at all levels.
He also re-affirmed the importance of broadening trade and investment ties during the coming period in conjunction with the increase in the economic recovery pace on both sides, as well as strengthening economic efforts and initiatives for the post-COVID-19 era.
"The UAE is the first Arab trading partner for Luxembourg, as it accounts for about 30 percent of Luxembourg's total trade with Arab countries, and there are broad prospects for developing partnerships between the two countries," the UAE minister said.
He added, "It was agreed to establish the joint economic committee to reinforce the cooperation map and explore new opportunities of common interest, such as bilateral trade, mutual investments, entrepreneurship and cooperation in the financial sector, as well as new economy sectors such as innovation, research and development, technology, space and others. "We will be keen to increase mutual visits and follow up on coordination with our partners in Luxembourg," he noted.
Al Falasi, in turn, shed light on the progress made in the cooperation between the UAE and Luxembourg, which comes as a result of many agreements signed during the previous years, the most important of which is the agreement on economic, commercial and technical cooperation, explaining that the establishment of a joint economic committee would "strengthen cooperation efforts in many vital areas."
He also affirmed the readiness of the UAE and Luxembourg during the next stage to develop tangible programs and joint projects to support innovation, entrepreneurship, exchange of experiences between small and medium-sized companies in both countries, and explore investment opportunities in this vital field.
Fayot assured his country's aspiration to strengthen economic ties with the UAE in sectors of common concern, especially the space sector, modern technologies, clean technology; and health technology, as well as supporting the entrepreneurship sector and small and medium enterprises.
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February 26, 2018 Nanyamka Farrelly Leave a comment
It was not too long ago on Sept. 6 that one of the most powerful hurricanes in modern history ravaged my hometown, the Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma was a category five hurricane – the highest category. It was the largest hurricane scientists had seen in the Caribbean – packing winds at 183 miles per hour, torrential rain and mini tornadoes. Homes, businesses, infrastructure on St. Thomas and St. John were totally destroyed. St. Croix, which didn't get a direct hit, fared a bit better. Then, as if the God's were angry, came another category five hurricane – Hurricane Maria. This hurricane took out what Irma didn't, making sure that St. Croix was equally as devastated as the other two islands. This hurricane two punch is unprecedented – two category five storms in less than two weeks!
My mom said that during hurricane Maria, when the windows in the living room started to blow out she, her husband and my younger brother ran to the den, then to my brother's bedroom – the safest room in the house. My brother threw his weight against a mattress that was holding up his bedroom door to keep it from blowing out and rendering the safe room unsafe. Mom said her prayer during the entire ordeal was "God please don't let us die." And thankfully her prayer was answered.
But we did lose some lives. I lost two classmates. Carlena was blown out of her home when her apartment walls blew out. Ishmel, the other, suffered a blow to his head that killed him.
Still despite everything, the people of the Virgin Islands are pressing on. Mother nature has restored her greenery, homes have been made livable – even if not comfortable, schools are in double session, cruise ships returned. And after about four months – electricity was restored to all homes and businesses.
The people of the Virgin Islands are resilient!
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The 49-foot Wind Walker, center blue, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a round-trip voyage from the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Fall of 2016.
Henry Smith doesn't have a boat captain's license. But when he was asked by a former co-worker to help sail a boat back from Spain to the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Smith said yes. "Since I'm retired I have the time," reasoned the self-taught sailor. The thought of spending days at sea crossing the world's second largest ocean didn't intimidate Smith. Instead his first thoughts were on the fitness of the vessel, the competence of the others who would be sailing and how he would fare in small, confined space with people he didn't know closely. Soon he told himself, "I want to have this experience. I'm going to have fun."
Smith's wife Peggy had no apprehensions about the trip. "I've seen him sail, so I know what he is capable of," she said. He has sailed before to Anguilla, St. Martin and Antigua.
"He's been sailing so long that I have confidence
Henry Smith in Cape Verde prior to sailing the Atlantic.
in him that he's not going to put himself in danger," she said. "I was not afraid." With Peggy's support and his experience, Smith was ready for the adventure.
"To sail across the Atlantic was new, but I wasn't at all a stranger to sailing," Smith said. He has been on, around and in the water most of his life. Smith was born in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI) to a father who was a carpenter and built boats. The younger Smith got his first boat when he was a child.
"We always lived close to the sea," Smith said. When the family moved to St. Thomas, USVI, he had access to a bay in Bovoni on the eastern end of the island. Smith observed that his parents never objected to him and his brothers spending time in the water. But the children needed express permission to romp through the neighborhood.
"I could go by the shore and spend all day and they didn't have a problem with it," Smith remembered with a laugh. He would take his row boat along the coastline. "I got to know the east (coast) of the island really good," Smith said. "I've always found a way to be around boats." Smith pursued a career in water resources management, earning a Ph.D. in civil engineering with specialties in water resources planning and management and hydrology, and Juris Doctorate with a concentration in environmental law.
Since retiring from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) in 2015 as director of the Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR), Smith adopted an even healthier lifestyle than he practiced before – walking four miles daily, eating better and getting regular medical check-us. He was physically and mentally prepared for the voyage.
Glenn Metts is owner of the 49-foot offshore cruising boat Wind Walker and had made the north Atlantic crossing months earlier. He asked Smith to help captain the boat back to the Virgin Islands because one of his crew members was not returning to the Caribbean. The two had also previously raced together in a Rolex Regatta competition. Metts, who has a master boat captain's license, said that preparation is the single most important aspect of an Atlantic crossing.
"Going off shore is extremely strategic," explained Metts, who had begun planning the trip since 2014.
"Strategically speaking, it was one of the most complicated things," the UVI professor of Management and Entrepreneurship said. "The preparation is so tough." It required multiple redundancy plans for mechanics, power, water, food and first aid. "If you get hurt, even for a simple thing, you can die," Metts noted.
Metts also has been sailing since he was a child growing up in Florida. Always up for a new adventure, he planned this trip because, "I wanted to go across the ocean on my boat," he said. He was on sabbatical when he set sail, and used the opportunity to collect data for his case studies.
Smith met the crew of Metts and his friend in Spain in November 2016. From there they sailed to the Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands then to Mindelo in the Cape Verde Islands before they began the south Atlantic voyage. The three each had different "watches" where each person would have full responsibility for sailing the boat safely and on course. Smith's watch was 2-7 p.m. and 2-6 a.m.
The morning watch was the hardest, Smith said. "At times it would be totally black." He made sure to get plenty rest prior to his watch and to plan activities. Often he would journal or read on his Nook to ensure he wouldn't fall asleep, ever aware that although it seemed they were alone in the wide ocean, they could come upon a tanker, meet drifting shipping containers or other debris, encounter bad weather or stray off course.
He soon fell into a routine. "Get up in the morning, there's ocean. Go to sleep, there's more ocean," Smith said. Each morning the crew planned for the day ahead and each member briefed the other before handing off shifts. "I didn't pay much attention to what the days were," Smith said. "That probably would have driven me crazy." His idyllic free-time at sea was a departure from his hectic schedule at UVI where he held several senior leadership roles – sometimes simultaneously – during his 26-year career at the institution where he also earned his undergraduate degree in marine and environmental science. At UVI Smith had secured the institution's largest grant – a $20 million National Science Foundation grant – to support VI-EPSCoR.
The sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean.
Across the Atlantic on Tortola, Smith's brother Bennett – also an avid sailor – tracked his coordinates and monitored the weather. Smith sent his wife and daughter regular e-mails, accessible via the satellite internet. There were a few weather squalls and gear failures. "We dealt with them like they were routine matters," Smith said. "Sailing for that length of time and in those conditions, the weather will change and equipment will break."
One of the highlights for Metts was experiencing a whale breach. The two men were on the deck one morning when Metts noticed something. "An eight-story whale comes straight up from the water and crashes down," Metts said. Smith's back was turned to the action but the expression on Metts' face alarmed him. "Glenn's eyes got big, wide, and his mouth dropped open," Smith recalled. By the time he turned around the only evidence was a huge splash. "It was unbelievable," Metts said of the sight. Other highpoints included seeing pods of dolphins.
Although there are challenges every day while sailing, Metts said that south Atlantic crossing back to the Virgin Islands was much smoother than the north Atlantic crossing to Portugal. On the first crossing, they came upon a storm with 30 foot waves and 40 knot winds with 4.6 seconds between waves. "They (the waves) were very close together," he said. The wind was behind the boat and there was a danger that the boat could broach, Metts said. They needed to change direction. "Doing this in that type of wind was very difficult," he said. The crew battled the waves for hours. "That was the most stressful time," Metts said. "I was very uncomfortable." Eventually they changed direction and sailed out of the storm. Nothing on the south Atlantic crossing could compare to that, Metts said.
When they reached halfway across the ocean, each made a note-in-a-bottle that they released to the waves. The notes<|fim_middle|> those passports. Renew them if you must, but make it a point to see and experience something new.
Having heard of hotels in France with no air conditioning, no irons or other amenities that we are accustomed to, I was a bit concerned about what to expect. We stayed at Marriott properties throughout our visit and each had met or exceeded our expectations. The Marriott London Arch was the best. Service was great – the concierge spent almost an hour helping us to get the best cab deal on our 4 am departure from London.
There were bakeries everywhere in Europe! I love sweets, and tried out quite a few desserts, but surprised myself with the restraint I used to not eat all desserts in sight. I didn't notice too many obese people, perhaps because portion sizes in Europe were smaller than those in the US. And in Amsterdam just about everyone rode bikes. I wasn't totally impressed with the food. Like anywhere else, there were good restaurants, and there were not-too-good restaurants. My best foods were a ravioli dish and the Josephine Baker drink in France, and the waffle and ice cream dessert in Amsterdam. I'm pretty easy to please and like learning about new cultures, so I had an easier time with food than some in the group.
• The Charles de Gaulle Airport in France had, by far, the most sophisticated public bathroom that I've ever seen.
• We traveled within Europe on Easy Jet. It was easy and economical.
• Plan for the money conversion. The Euro and Great Britain Pound are stronger than the US Dollar. Do the math early for good budgeting.
• Check the weather of your destination before you arrive. And be sure to pack more than a denim jacket – even though it's summer!
Now go get those passports and book some travel!
This island girl's firs European adventure was awesome! Love and blessings!
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Chronicles of an Island Girl's First European Adventure: Amsterdam
September 11, 2013 Nanyamka Farrelly Leave a comment
The "Red Light District" is Real
If I thought London was cold, I was in for a surprise – Amsterdam was colder! When we finally made our way out of Schiphol Airport I wanted so badly to get into a vehicle to escape the cold. My denim jacket wasn't helping me at all. But the group proceeded to spend the next 20 or so minutes in front of the IAMSTERDAM sign. Then we missed our first bus to the hotel. We decided to take public transportation because the bus took us right in front of the Amsterdam Marriott where we were staying. We were lucky this time to be joined by my boyfriend's sister who lives in Amsterdam. In addition to being such a warm and fun person, she also spoke the native language.
After checking-in and dropping off our luggage, we decided to head out for something to eat. For me the temperature was so cold that I considered staying in. To make matters worse it started to rain just as we left the hotel. We went to a nearby Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. The wait for a table was long and the food was expensive. But the food was good and we got so comfortable that we didn't want to leave. Our 3:45 am wakeup call earlier that day probably also had something to do with our sluggish mood.
We finally left to explore the area. A member of our group had been patiently waiting for this leg of our trip to experience the "cafes." From since we were in Paris he had been waiting for his "medicine." As we walked around I was startled by the electric trams which seemed to appear out of nowhere and drove through what I thought were pedestrian walkways. We walked in and out of stores in the drizzle. The day was wet, cold and dreary. Four of us headed back to the hotel, while two set out to find the cafes.
I crashed when I hit the bed. After about two hours I woke up and called around to see what the group was doing. They were asleep. Grateful, I went back to sleep again. We woke up a few hours later and headed out. It was night by then. And I wanted to see the Red Light District.
The hotel's surrounding area had blocks and blocks of stores, which were all closed. The city looked like it was asleep. The further away from the hotel we walked, the more the nightlife came alive. There were lots of bakeries and other eateries, which I had grown accustomed to seeing in Europe. Out of the blue our friend who had gotten his "medicine" earlier walked into this eatery. This move was new to us because he was not a fan of sweets like the rest of us were. He ordered a waffle with ice cream and began raving about how good it was. He offered everyone some and they all decided it was great. It was already cold, and the thought of ice cream made me feel even colder, so I passed. But when he went back and purchased a second one, I decided to try it. It was the best dessert I tasted in the whole of Europe! And I had been eating a whole lot of dessert since I landed in France. The waffle was nice and warm – slightly crunchy on the outside, nice and soft on the inside – lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. The ice cream had a smooth caramel, butter pecan, vanilla flavor. It also had a few candied nuts. It was awesome! It was one of those things that you just want to eat slowly, to savor each bite. And I'm not a foodie. But that dessert did it for me. I could have gone back to the hotel and called it a night.
I guess I wanted to see the Red Light District, because in my mind it couldn't be real – legal prostitution where women are displayed in window fronts selling their bodies! From afar we saw the red lights. We got closer, and I was still in disbelief. The women on display looked like Victoria Secrets' models. They were slim, beautiful, fully made up and wearing some of the sexiest lingerie. The fact that they were selling their bodies still didn't seem real to me. The guys in my group asked their price. It was €50.
Then we walked by a set of stairs and saw a man leaving a room zipping up his pants. Wow! It is real. How did these model-type ladies make it seem so easy? Was it easy to have a career as a sex worker? Continuing to walk around we saw more red lights on than off. I guessed that it was a slow night. But for each window where the lights were off and the curtain was drawn, I got this weird feeling.
Beside the sex for sale, the nearby area offered strip joints, live sex shows and the cafes. The night was beautiful. But watching groups of young men stroll the area deciding their pick of women had me thinking conflicting thoughts. First – this is true freedom, when a woman can choose the career that she wants. Second – this is truly sad when a woman must sell something so precious to make a living.
The further away we walked from the main area the women in the windows changed. They were no longer Victoria Secrets' models look alikes. They looked like the girl next door – panties and bras, cheap wigs and in some cases cellulite. We decided to head back to the hotel. The walk back was especially cold.
At the hotel I used my Magic Jack app to call home. My mom sound worried. One of her nieces had suffered a stroke a few days earlier. While the whole family was praying for her and her recovery seemed miraculous, my mom wasn't dealing with the situation too well. Mom herself had undergone surgery two weeks ago. I decided to fly back home the next day.
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Chronicles of an Island Girl's First European Adventure: London Part 2
September 2, 2013 Nanyamka Farrelly Leave a comment
Bolt, the Queen and the Marble Arch
Usain Bolt seems to be a really popular guy in London. As we made our way around the city he was featured in quite a few advertisements. Go Bolt! Equipped with our complimentary hotel umbrellas we headed to the famous London Bridge. Apparently the London Tower and the Tower Bridge have replaced the London Bridge in prestige. All this time we had been singing about the London Bridge falling down, I had expected the London Bridge to be a bright, shiny part of the city's history. Instead the Tower Bridge was the main attraction. We visited both, just for the fun of it.
Our next stop was Borough Market – an open air market that sells everything from fresh Parmesan cheese, to candied nuts. There I had the best honey, cinnamon roasted cashews. The vendor sold trays and trays of candied this, or yogurt covered that – and he allowed me to sample all that I wanted. I had to consciously make myself walk away from the table. We were told that we had seen only a fraction of what the market had to offer, because it came alive on the weekends, not on the Tuesday that we were there.
Catching the "tube" (metro/train) we made a second attempt at the Buckingham Palace. We had a nice stroll through Green Park on the way to the palace. I don't know what an average day is like at the palace, but to me, the place was packed. Does the Queen really live there? We hung around taking pictures at the palace and the Victoria Memorial.
On the way back to the hotel I was delighted to find a roadside fruit vendor. Back at the hotel we dropped off our day's purchases, then headed back out to wander around the Marble Arch area.
The group settled on Middle Eastern cuisine for dinner. My boyfriend, whose culinary taste had been hard to please, wanted something more familiar (hint, American franchise food) so we continued along.
It was a nice stroll in downtown Westminster. As we reached the end of one street – we saw it – the Marble Arch. What is it with the Europeans' fascination with arches? My companion decided to eat at a McDonalds. While he was ordering I noticed veggie burger on the menu. It was part of the deli menu. Veggie burgers at a McDonalds? I had to inquire more. I didn't feel like eating a sandwich. But I was encouraged to try it to see if I liked it. And I liked it. It was lettuce, cucumber and mayo on a wheat bun, with a chickpea burger. The burger tasted like falafel, which I had earlier at a Middle Eastern restaurant. The mango smoothie was pretty good also. That was my first time eating lunch at a McDonalds since I stopped eating fish at age 19 (I stopped eating meat at 15). I really enjoyed the stroll, as there was no pressure to make it to any particular destination.
Heading back to catch up, with our friends, we encountered a long line in Restaurant. We joined the group, who had finished their meal. All of us were in high spirits and decided to do a group toast. As we sat there sipping on champagne, we were getting mean looks from the people who were waiting in line. This was strange, as everyone we encountered in London was really nice. I asked the server if the restaurant was always so popular on a Tuesday night. He explained that it was Ramadan and the fasting ended at sunset so every evening was packed. We soon ended our celebration and headed back to the hotel.
At the hotel we made arrangements for transportation to the airport. We were leaving out from London Southend Airport, which was more than an hour from the hotel. We had an early flight to Amsterdam.
Stay tuned for more on my European adventure.
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Chronicles of an Island Girl's First European Adventure: London Part I
August 30, 2013 Nanyamka Farrelly Leave a comment
The Eye and the Rain
I never cared to visit London until the 2012 Olympics. Of course after the country was put it in an international spotlight, I wasn't the only one interested in going. (Now I can't wait to go to Brazil! But Brazil has always been on my travel wish list.) My first impression after landing in London was "why is it so cold." We traveled from France to London via Easy Jet to London Luton Airport. It felt like 60 degrees when we got off the plane. London Luton is like the airports in the Virgin Islands. We walked off the plane, down the stairs, unto apron, then into the airport. When the cold morning air hit my face, for a second I wondered if it was summer in this part of the world. Then I remembered that France was a hot 90 something degrees. Putting the chill aside, it felt good being in an English-speaking country. We were able to negotiate our cab fares! (The little things we usually take for granted.) After reaching to the hotel we set out to find something to eat.
On our first stroll through the Marble Arch area in Westminster, England we were startled by the loud horn blowing on a delivery truck as we crossed the road. The group hurried across the street but the horn blowing continued. We looked back to see a Dominica flag in the truck, driven by two men – one wearing a visible Gucci chain. For those who may not know, a gold puffed Gucci chain is a trademark piece of Caribbean people, specifically Virgin Islanders. It's a surefire way to identify a Caribbean person; it's right up there with the hibiscus earrings. We started waving and shouting "ehhhhyyy" at the guys. It turns out that we were not being run out of the London street, but instead given a real island-styled "hail up" – and it felt really good. The truck kept on its way, and we kept on ours – wondering if and how the drivers recognized us as island people.
The guys in our group wanted to go to Brixton in southern London, where we were told has a large Caribbean population, for some island food. But we were too hungry to venture all the way down there at the time. We ate at Giraffe's then headed out to sightsee.
While we had found many historical marvels in Paris, I found the Eye of London to be a modern marvel. It's described as a revolving observatory. In essence, it looks like a gigantic ferris wheel. A misunderstanding with my boyfriend had dampened my spirit a bit as I rode on the Eye. But the 360 degree views of London from aboard the eye were a must see. I had been looking forward to seeing Big Ben. But after I did, the Eye stole all of Ben's glory.
As we were leaving the Eye it started to rain. And I was unprepared. One couple in the group was equipped with a complimentary umbrella provided by the Marriott Marble Arch where we were staying. As she said, "If a hotel offers a complimentary umbrella, that mean it rains a lot." We waited out the rain a bit, then decided to go ahead with the rest of our sightseeing. Passing by several double decked sightseeing busses, we came across the iconic London phone booths, then headed for Buckingham Palace.
It started to rain on the way to the palace. Then it started to pour. The group had to decide if it made sense to continue or to head back to the hotel. Since we were nearly there we continued. The experience was pretty cool, as my boyfriend and I walked and talked – in the rain. The palace wasn't too much fun in the rain. We plotted our way back to the hotel.
Luckily for us, the wifi at the Marble Arch Marriott Hotel was pretty good. We used our extra time to check in with family and friends back home.
For the first time in days, I got a full night's rest!
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It was rainy as Smith took the boat through the waters near St. John on Dec. 20. 2016. The weather cleared up by the time they approached Mangrove Lagoon on St. Thomas. There they were met by a small welcoming party with one member blowing a conch shell to greet them. Among the crowd was Peggy's smiling face. "Everything just went perfectly," Smith said. "It felt really good."
Crossing the Atlantic was a big accomplishment for Smith, whose first significant solo sailing adventure was as a high schooler sailing his 12-foot boat with a 14-horse power engine from the eastern end of St. Thomas to West End, Tortola – and back.
Smith noted the irony of accumulating an additional 3,000 miles crossing the Atlantic. "If I were to go to a charter boat company, they would not rent me a boat," he said, because he doesn't have boat captain's license. So, about that license. Smith has no desire to obtain one right now. But he is looking forward to new sailing adventures.
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Vicious Cycle of Gun Violence Consumes the Virgin Islands; Psychologists say use Emotions to Activate Change
August 22, 2016 Nanyamka Farrelly 6 Comments
It was one gunshot. Lenora Rochester was in her Contant Knolls apartment on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands when she heard the sound on that Thursday evening of Dec. 10, 2015. She was not very alarmed, as gunshots are heard in the neighborhood from time to time. But a few moments later came knocks to her front door – and her life changed forever. The news was devastating. Her son Kadeem John Sr. was shot. Rochester woke her daughter and they hurried to find John.
"When I walked out (the apartment) I didn't have any emotions or feelings," Rochester says. Her only thought was "I can't believe he got shot."
When Rochester arrived at the scene and saw someone holding pressure to her son's bleeding chest it became real. "He looked lifeless," she remembers. "I started to cry." Between her uncontrollable tears while making calls to notify family members, a police officer put her in his patrol car. "I kept asking 'is he ok, is he ok,'" she recalls. The only response was "stay in the car," she says. She stayed put then the ambulance arrived. But instead of driving behind of the ambulance to the hospital as Rochester imagined, she heard something over the police scanner. "They (the EMTs) radioed for the medical examiner," Rochester says. "I realized that he was gone." She jumped out of the car to see her son. "I was trying to go to the body, they (police officers) were pulling me back. They said it was a crime scene."
In that moment Rochester says she felt a rush of emotions – the most dominant being anger. "I was angry," she recalls. "I was totally angry."
Rochester describes her third son as a "fun child" who was always smiling – so much so that his friends gave him the nickname "Smiley." He never got into trouble and had no apparent enemies, Rochester says, so she couldn't imagine why anyone would kill him. A mariner with the Merchant Marines, John lived mostly on a ship at sea. He had come back to St. Thomas for holiday break. The family spent Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico. John returned to St. Thomas on a Tuesday. He spent the next Thursday at his aunt's home and was returning to his mom's home the evening when he was killed.
With support from family and friends, Rochester made it through to Dec. 23, when she laid John to rest – just a day before he would have made 24 years old. "It was just sad," Rochester says of burring her son. "It was terrible. I was just crying a lot." On Dec. 24, members of John's 2009 graduating class of Ivanna Eudora Kean High School held a candlelight vigil at the spot where he was killed. It was then that Rochester began her fight for justice for John.
As homicides continue to rock the territory, Virgin Islands Police Department Commissioner Delroy Richards held a press briefing to address the issue following the July 30, killing of Bria Evans. At the Aug. 1, briefing Richards confirmed 36 homicides in the American territory. The number continues to grow: two police officers were discovered shot to death on Aug. 11 and a firefighter was shot to death on Aug. 19. The national murder rate is 4.5 killings per 100,000 people per year. At 39 homicides so far, the U.S. Virgin Islands – home to about 103,000 residents, is one of the most murderous places in the United States.
The homicide problem in the territory is multilayered. Many people point to the infiltration of guns into the territory along with the retaliatory nature of gun crimes.
Psychologist Anissa Moody says the problem in the Virgin Islands rests on two major issues: poverty and a distorted view of masculinity. Young men are not given a healthy understanding of masculinity, says Dr. Moody, a professor of psychology at the City University of New York.
Often Caribbean and West Indian masculinity don't allow men to experience and express a range of emotions, she explains. The males are "angry and aggressive or not," she says, and emotions are not largely communicated. The community has no rituals around the development of young men, where they are taught a sense of self and expectations are set, she continues. Toughness – and in extreme cases violence – is seen as the foundation of manhood. Many young men are ill equipped to handle conflict and manage their emotions. That, coupled with easy access to firearms, results in a vicious cycle of violence that cripples the entire community.
At the briefing Commissioner Richards confirmed the "retaliatory trend that exists in the territory" asserting that, "someone that the victim is close to will retaliate."
In the minds of many young men "death doesn't seem that bad. Your masculinity means that you fight to the end," says Dr. Moody, who is also columnist for Ebony magazine and BlackDoctor.com. "Adults glorify these deaths by how we respond," she says, noting that along with the rest in peace hashtags on social media victims are often remembered as "soldiers."
"The violence is not experienced as loss," Dr. Moody explains. "There is no ritual around it. The ritual becomes revenge," she says. "Each death triggers another death and reaffirms this feeling of helplessness. Because of how often it happens, the more likely it is to happen," she explains. "The worst part is that this is part of the community behavior. It's part of the ritual of development for many boys in our community. It's what we do. It's part of our life rituals. It's a cycle."
The more killings happen, the more the community becomes numb and less likely to take action, Dr. Moody says. "People think that repeated experiences (of violence) will sensitize you. It doesn't. It does the opposite. It desensitizes you," asserts Dr. Moody who was born on St. Thomas and raised on St. Croix.
The parents, children, spouses, siblings, and friends who are left to bury the victims of gun violence often deal with their pain by hiding their emotions. Trauma after trauma has created a collective "emotional grave yard" in the Virgin Islands, Dr. Moody says. Not to mention the cumulative loss of potential that dies each time someone is killed.
Psychologist Carla Hunter says that the grief response is individual – the stages and length of time are different for each person. The stages of grief are denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Studies show that the grief response to violent death has an added component. The study "Trauma and bereavement: examining the impact of sudden and violent deaths" by Stacy Kaltman and George A. Bonanno, reveals a correlation between violent death and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the study "violent death results in the development of PTSD symptoms over and above the normal grief response and thus may contribute to a more severe grief response."
According to the National Center for PTSD, symptoms of the disorder include reliving the event, avoiding situations that remind you of the event, negative changes in beliefs and feelings, and feeling keyed up (hyperarousal).
As Virgin Islanders deal with trauma at home, they are also confronted with trauma on the mainland. Recent killings of African-Americans by police officers, many of the scenes caught on camera and shared on social media, is dealing a double whammy on the psyche of many.
Watching these acts repeatedly on the television and social media "can take over you," and induce anger says Dr. Kia Fisher, a clinical therapist at Potter's House Treatment Center in Atlanta. "We have to take a break from it (watching traumatic videos)," Dr. Fisher adds. She points out that she is not suggesting that the community ignores the problem. Dr. Fisher suggests people who feel anger should redirect their emotions to empowerment by taking positive action. "Take baby steps toward change," she says.
Dr. Moody says too many people in the territory are stuck at the individual level when it comes to problem solving. "This is a community sickness, this type of development in our young men," she says, suggesting that the community unites to bring about healing. "You know what we can do about it," she asks. "Take action," she says. Do not accept things as how they are, she says. The shift in masculinity should start at home and extend into the schools. Children, especially boys, should be reaffirmed with a sense of identity and purpose.
"We tend to reaffirm overt talents," in sports, academics and music, Dr. Moody notes, but all children should be reaffirmed for their potential. While constantly being reaffirmed, children must be provided with positive opportunities for development and growth. Leaders must emerge for the community organizing necessary to connect resources.
Regarding poverty – the other main contributor to violence – elected officials must work to bring about economic prosperity in the territory. The correlation between poverty and crime is proven. The higher the poverty level, the more crime. Additionally, youth programs need to be funded, expanded and duplicated throughout the territory Dr. Moody says. Resources must be provided to parents, especially single parents. Parents should also be vocal about what the community needs, she adds.
Drs. Moody, Hunter and Fisher all suggest that people feeling overwhelmed by traumatic events should seek professional help.
"People don't have to be in crisis to seek help," says Dr. Hunter, a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. "When you realize that you're behaving in a way or thinking in a way that's not typical for you, you should seek help."
Dr. Moody takes it a step further, encouraging everyone to practice "good mental hygiene." Just like most people have a primary physician, "everyone should have a mental health provider," Dr. Moody says.
Rochester says her coping mechanisms have been prayer, support from family and friends, and "taking it one day at a time." While she's returning to a new normal, the loss of her son is still hard to process. "I'm still in disbelief," she says.
From the day of John's candlelight vigil, Rochester launched a personal campaign to bring "Justice for Kadeem." On the 10th and 23rd of each month – the day John was killed and buried, respectively – Rochester takes to social media. Some of her posts are in remembrance, but most have been asking witnesses of the crime to step forward.
In recent movement of the case, the Governor of the Virgin Islands signed documents to have the suspect in John's killing extradited from New York to stand trial. Part of the shock for Rochester was learning that the suspect knew her son. "It hurts. Everything was hurtful," she says.
Because extradition is just the first step, Rochester continues to "hold the faith" that justice will eventually be served. In the meanwhile, she tries her best to "keep it together" for her other children and John's son – Kadeem John Jr.
Rochester says she is no longer angry, but the pain of losing a child to senseless gun violence hasn't gone away. "I'm still sad," she says. "I don't know if I'll ever get over it."
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Dear Teachers: I Appreciate You
May 6, 2016 Nanyamka Farrelly 10 Comments
On April 21, while speaking to a cousin on my morning commute I mentioned frustration with one of my daughter's teachers. The teacher just appears aloof and disinterested. She isn't a bad teacher, per se. My daughter is learning well. But there is an emotional element simply missing from everything that she does. And I noticed it from the moment we met. But being new to the school and city, I betrayed my instincts that told me to to switch teachers and had my daughter remain in the class.
Our conversation took a turn when we both began praising a man, who had spent a year as our teacher but impacted our entire lives – Isborne Fredericks.
Isborne Fredericks is no ordinary teacher. He is a leader with the ability to touch students' souls, see in them value that they never knew existed and get them to recognize that value – all while imparting stellar education. He has taught hundreds of students and I consider myself fortunate to have been one of his students when I was in sixth grade at the Joseph Gomez Elementary School on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
He was my homeroom and history teacher, and a true visionary. Long before Virgin Islands history was a requirement of the VI Department of Education, Mr. Fredericks created his own VI History curriculum. Our 11 and 12-year-old selves had to learn the executive leadership of the three branches of the VI Government. I still remember searching and calling people to complete my list of commissioners. Yes, we had to find the names ourselves, then still memorize them all. We often protested that we had too much work, but Mr. Fredericks always made us feel that we had the capacity to learn and produce even beyond his expectations.
He also imparted morals and values. Students were to treat each other with same respect as we treated him. He showed no favorites – the respect, grace and mercy that was extended to the best of us, were also extended to the worst of us.
Mr. Fredericks began preparing us sixth graders to be competitive in a global world. Azerbaijan, for example, is an Asian country that we learned about when many had not even ventured outside of the U.S. We also had to know how to spell it. Points were deducted for misspelled words, T's left uncrossed, or I's left un-dotted. Taking pride in our work, all the time, is something else that he stressed. He expected, rather demanded, our best always.
And then there was African history. We had to learn the countries on the continent and be able to identify a certain number of them on the map. We even began learning an African language!
In the true essence of developing the whole child, Mr. Fredericks taught the African Bamboula dance as an extra-curricular activity. I can hear him all now beating his drum and singing, "Whe Joycie gone, Joycie gone down the river. Whe Joycie gone, Joycie gone down the river…."
My all-time favorite teacher, I always thought that Mr. Fredericks was special to me. Until I reached high school and realized that many of us in my graduating class claimed him as their favorite also. What was shocking was a time, as an adult, when I was out with a cousin who is about 10 years my senior and we saw Mr. Fredericks. My cousin remarked that Mr. Fredericks was HIS favorite teacher. Unbelievable, I thought to myself, this man has been impacting generations of students!
As we wrapped up our conversation my cousin asked the whereabouts of Mr. Fredericks. I told her where he was and to look him up on Facebook. I encouraged her to share with him directly his impact on her life. Life is too short not to, I explained.
A few hours later I found out that Prince died. And so during this 2016 Teacher Appreciation week, I hope to honor Mr. Fredericks and all the teachers who have made a difference. Gomez Elementary School really set an unshakable foundation in my education and my life. Ms. Wilkes, Ms. Dominique, Ms. DeWindt, Mr. John, Ms. Christian, Ms. Freeman, Ms. Donastorg – if they shaped at least one life, they shaped mine.
But everyone at Gomez contributed. How could I say that Cheryl Potter, Joan Dawson, Sylvia Woods (God bless her soul) were not my teachers? They never graded my papers or signed my report cards, but they taught me just as well. And l can't forget the special subject teachers like Mr. Robinson, Mr. Dallas, Mr. Shaw, Ms. Rhymer, Ms. Carson…. Or substitute teachers like Ms. Brooks (sleep in peace) and the two Ms. Benjamins. The support staff also kept us on the right track. I can hear Ms. Sadie saying, "manners will take you round the world and back!"
Throughout my years in the public education system I've had extraordinary teachers. Ms. Morton's seventh grade English class at Bertha C. Boschulte Junior High made me love writing. Mr. Monti's math class in high school taught me patience. Then it was Jack Beauvais whose class helped me to find what I now recognize as my purpose. I wasn't even supposed to be in that journalism class he taught at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School. I was in 10th grade and the class, I was told, was for 11th graders. But because I was in advanced English courses, I was admitted with ease. After producing a news broadcast for a project in Mr. Beauvais' class, I knew I wanted to be a journalist.
I always tell people that in the Virgin Islands we have learned to make do without much. But we still achieve. We achieve in spite of – largely because of our dedicated teachers.
To everyone who has taught me, I say thank you. To all of my family and friends who have made teaching their profession, I say thank you. To all of the teachers that have taught my daughters, I say thank you. And to all of the aspiring teachers who have hopes of molding future generations, I say: "go for it. The world needs more Isborne Frederickses. The world needs you."
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Don't Give Up!
January 15, 2015 Nanyamka Farrelly 1 Comment
Trials may come, they often do.
No matter what you may go through,
Each day is a new opportunity.
Work harder.
Try harder.
Love harder.
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From Donoe to Doctorate, "Beep" Returns to Home Court
October 20, 2014 Nanyamka Farrelly 21 Comments
"I just wanted to teach math."
Bertrum Foster, Jr. says, those words with such indifference that it belies his major accomplishment. Just wanting to teach math led Foster to a Ph.D. in mathematics.
The statistics for black males excelling in the sciences are dismal. They are even more grim on the doctoral level. His intent was never to bolster the statistics for black males, even though he did. Dr. Foster simply wanted to teach mathematics on the collegiate level. In order to accomplish that goal, he needed a Ph.D.
"I like math because it's a challenge," says Dr. Foster, also known to many as "Beep." His passion for math began with 9th grade algebra. But his first passion was for basketball.
Like many young boys, Dr. Foster imagined himself playing professional basketball. But by high school he was 5'9″ and realized that his dreams of playing professional basketball were slim. But his love for the game continued. In 1995 he lead "Jah Youths" the basketball team founded in his Donoe neighborhood on St. Thomas to the Thanksgiving Tournament championship.
During that same time period, in 1994-95, he lead his Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Devil Rays boys basketball team to consecutive inter scholastic basketball championships.
After graduating high school, Dr. Foster took a break. He held several jobs in Oklahoma for four years before returning home and enrolling at the University of the Virgin Islands to take a shot at the men's basketball team.
For him, getting a college degree was imperative. He remembers his first real job while in high school – stacking shelves at the Plaza Extra grocery store. "I would just watch the clock," he recalls, mindlessly working until his shift ended. He would also watch the boss and think to himself, "I need his job."
"The people who had the kinds of jobs I liked all had degrees," Dr. Foster says. At UVI he remained a boss on the courts and in the books. In 2003 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from UVI.
After undergrad Dr. Foster again took a break from academics, this time working in New York.
As time passed he got serious about his career, returning to grad school at Howard University. In 2013 he earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from Howard.
Being totally honest, Dr. Foster confesses that his carer choice first came about for the wrong reason: when as a university student he walked into the office of a mathematics professor who was playing solitaire on the computer. "I wanted to play solitaire at work too," Dr. Foster says with a laugh.
But Dr. Foster learned that being a professor is no game. In addition to lecturing he has to mentor and advise students, grade papers, conduct research, get his research published, make presentations to academic groups, serve on committees and be at the forefront of curriculum development. "It's definitely more work than meets the eye," Dr. Foster says.
After serving as a professor at Montgomery College in Maryland and a lecturer at Howard University, Dr. Foster was recruited as an assistant professor of mathematics at UVI. Although it was challenging readjusting to the facts of life in the islands – high electricity bills, high cost of living and high crime: "Corned beef is $12 a can," he notes as an example – Dr. Foster is happy for his circle of experiences.
His next goal is to become a tenured professor. And he still plays basketball – four days a week. Soon he will start coaching and training young men in the game. At 30-something years old, Dr. Foster is at the top of his game – a mentor in the classroom and on the courts. Sounds like a slam dunk!
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Island Life, Life
Chronicles of an Island Girl's First European Adventure: Conclusion
September 20, 2013 Nanyamka Farrelly 4 Comments
Getting Back Home
I was restless on my transatlantic flight back to the US. I had missed my family and was nervous about my cousin's health. I also felt bad about leaving the trip early, even though it was only one day early. Everyone was sleeping when I left and only my boyfriend had known of my last-minute decision to leave. On the airplane the remote control for my inflight entertainment was broken. I couldn't scroll through and the only thing I could watch was a children's channel or Life of Pi. I had spent an enormous amount of time trying to fix the control. I had even had a flight attendant reset my screen. Unable to settle my mind, I decided to watch Life of Pi. It was one of the best movies I have ever seen! Everything happens for a reason. There was a reason that was the only movie I could see. The most important theme I got from the movie is that no matter what we may face in life, once we have the insatiable desire to overcome, we will. Praise God. In that moment, I knew that my cousin would be fine – that she would fight for her healing.
Landing back on US soil felt so good. That was an unexpected emotion for me. Back in Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport around noon I was disappointed to find only two US Customs agents to receive US passport holders. Now this is the type of service that, unfortunately, I have come to expect in the Virgin Islands. But I was quite surprised to meet a long line of international travelers returning home and having to wait so long to go through customs because so few agents were available. Nevertheless it felt good to be in familiar territory.
When my cousin finally picked me up, she had some good news. Our cousin was recovering rapidly! I had a layover in Atlanta and cherished the opportunity to spend time with family. It just so happened that my uncle and his family from Chicago and other family from Bermuda were visiting Atlanta. It was a mini reunion of sorts. I was tired bad! But the night in Atlanta was filled with family and fun. I left out for St. Thomas the next day.
I hadn't even arranged for someone to pick me up from the airport. But hey, I was home. I should be able to find a ride one way or another. I was glad when my dependable cousin was able to pick me up. I can't explain how good it felt to see my children and mom, even though I had been gone for only eight days. My oldest had baked a welcome home cake for me! Home sweet home!
Travel, travel and travel some more! I like seeing and experiencing new places and cultures. Still, my fear of long flights and limited financial resources made traveling a challenge for me. But like anything else, we can come up with a million excuses of why we "can't," or we can simply do it. Now international travel won't happen instantaneously for most people. It will take planning and saving. But it's worth it. On my travels through Europe I saw older couples – some looked to be in their 80's, younger couples – some toting babies in their arms, entire families – with three generations traveling. There were travelers who were wheelchair bound. There is no excuse not to travel and expand your world view. Even though I live on an island, I promised to never limit myself to an island. So get | 6,117 |
This study looks at how students and staff experience asynchronous online discussion (AOD) within initial teacher education<|fim_middle|> through AOD (Salmon, 2002). | . The aim is to explore participant perspectives, including expectations of fellow participants, with a view to informing pedagogy, defined as the relationship between teaching and learning (Loughran, 2006).
The underpinning argument is essentially that learning and teaching can be enhanced by awareness of how participants experience the situation. Understanding the complexities of AOD entails a better understanding of participants' tacit reasoning, expectations, misunderstandings, and responses to tasks and behaviours (Brookfield & Preskill, 2005; Loughran, 2006). It is the situation as it is perceived which is central to the quality of teaching and learning, and this puts participants and their experiences at the centre of efforts to improve pedagogy and to enhance deep learning.
This study is framed by sociocultural theory and phenomenography to explore AOD through the eyes of teacher educators and teacher education students in a specific teacher education context. Participants engaged in focus groups (face-to-face and online) and a series of semi-structured interviews, generating data about experiences and perspectives of AOD.
Key findings show the need for participants in AOD to: establish expectations for purposeful communication; to maintain a presence for learning premised on formative interaction; and to work together in ways conducive to community and student leadership in pursuit of deep learning.
This thesis adds to the limited research literature on teacher perceptions about online teaching (Spector, 2007), and makes a contribution to addressing the neglect of student approaches to study in higher education using eLearning technologies for discussion (Ellis et al, 2008; Jackson et al, 2010; Sharpe et al, 2010). The results contribute to knowledge in the field of online learning in initial teacher education by giving rise to specific pedagogical strategies for teachers and students in given situations, and by providing conceptual tools for participants when thinking about teaching and learning through AOD.
Participant experiences function as footprints, picking out pathways as others make their way | 417 |
2016 is almost gone and it is beautiful! We're now open to new life, new ideas and best things in our lives!
This month we release new four digis which are very fun to use on your projects!
Hello there! This is another Crafty Monday in the blog!
We wish you all the best things! Be healthy, wealthy and wise!
Today our guest designer of the month Holley will share her holiday card with you!
Color the image with Copic markers and die cut it with Spellbinders Nestabilities. I matched a printed paper with the colors of the Eris stamp to a square card from DCWV to make a lovely color combination. I tore an edge across the printed paper to give a white edge. I used glue dots to adhere three matching blue buttons. I added the cutest Hot chocolate sentiment from Cosmo Cricket. My finishing touch was a lovely silver bow.
It is another Creative Wednesday in the blog!
which is perfect for fun cards and projects!
Hey there! So it is time to announce winners of Warm Birthday Wishes blog hop!
Yey! Congrats ladies! Please email me to lbbstamps@gmail.com to claim your prizes!
Hello guys and welcome to our Guest Designer corner!
I have been crafting all my life, but starting stamping back in 99 when I came across this adorable little scrapbook store and I bought my first brass stencil that I used to emboss my husband a card. I was hooked on cardmaking from that day on! I have been published in many magazines and I just love coloring with Copic markers. I started up my blog in the Summer of 2009 and this is what I said, "Here's my rubber stamping blog to share my creations. My goal is make everyone's day a little brighter by sharing one crafty project every day. Cheers Holley." That couldn't be more true to this day. Everyday I share one creation in hopes of inspiring other crafters and showing how much I enjoy my hobby.
diecut: Paper Smooches Dainty Flower Wise Dies; The happy birthday and tiny butterfly die came as a freebie with a magazine purchase from Papercraft.
Hello, friends! You are welcome to our fun Warm Birthday Wishes blog hop!
Today I celebrate my birthday and this is the reason to share some gifts with you all!
Our awesome design team prepared some amazing projects for your inspiration!
Please visit each blog listed down below, leave a comment there and come back here to leave your last summary comment under this post - I will include all of you who left a comment here to the list and then pick FOUR winners!
Come back tomorrow, December 14th to find out if you're one of the winners!
Also please do not forget that I share three coupon codes with you all. They are valid thru December 31st 2016. These coupons may be used individually, they are not applicable to another coupons or to each other, or to sale products.
Hey there!=) How are you? Is it snowing in your town? Are you ready for Christmas?
The first person who will leave a comment with word "lucky" will get this digi for free!
December 2016 New Release and Birthday month announcement!
These are digis which we release for December 2016.
This new release is not usual! This time I prepared something special for you!
Since December is my Birthday Month (first time I saw this crazy world on December 13th), I decided to celebrate it with my friends and supporters, who constantly help and inspire me to create new digi products!
+ The whole month of December, starting from December 1st I will be listing four digis per week for a big % sale!
+ Also each of our DT members will share their discount codes with you on their DT day in the blog and on Facebook and Instagram!
+ Then we prepared a hidden giveaways in our posts!
+ And last but not least we'll make a birthday themed blog hop on December 13th with great prizes!
Use coupon release40<|fim_middle|> light source before and I loved the challenge of trying to color this way! Her curly hair was also really fun to color and pushed me to try something I'd never done before!
My background scene is created using Distress Inks and a few dies from my collection. At heart, I am a scene builder! This type of card is my favorite and it was such a blast to put this together!
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We're here to share with you the second project from our Guest Designer of the month Michelle!
This time she chose our old stamp line Jessica.
Please feel free to visit Michelle's blog to see more of her beautiful creations!
Hello. It's Michelle from Laughing Ducks blog here, back to share my second card with you.
This beauty is called Walking Jessica and you can find her at the Little Blue Button Stamps store.
you all using Olga's beautiful Digi Stamps.
Hey there! Christmas is coming! Well, it is fall but Christmas is around the corner and we can smell it in the air!
You can make a wonderful stickers for your gift wrapping using this set (in case if you have printer and sticker paper )!
Hello! Today we have a special guest on our blog - guest designer Michelle and her beautiful handmade cards!
My name is Michelle Lancaster and my blog is Laughing Ducks. I made this card with Olga's gorgeous digi stamp called Mix Media Holiday Girl.
I have coloured her in with ProMarkers and the card base is a Crealies die (No. 6).
The flowers and leaves are a die set from Crafter's Companion.
Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! I can repeat this for hundred times! I love snow, I love decorated trees, I love warm dinners with my family!
Well, most of all I love Christmas in Europe and USA (I've never been there, but hey, I saw in the Internet) - decorated houses, streets, shops. All these sweaters, family Christmas pictures, fun with buying and wrapping presents! YEY!
Hey there! Today we play along with this year favorite character - Harley!
So I decided to showcase my vision of her!
This image isn't era;;y for cards, but anyways it looks so fun for mixed media and this fun sassy types of cards!
These are digis which we release for November 2016.
Good morning, guys! This Monday is going to be a easy and fun for you all: we share our inspiration today!
It is the second post of our fabulous Guest Designer Tara.
You can visit Tara's previous project here.
Happy Friday, dear friends! I hope you have had an amazing week! I am super excited to kick off the weekend with my second guest project for Little Blue Button Stamps. This Warrior Princess digi stole my heart from the moment I laid on eyes on her!
To me, this lovely little princess looks very whimsical and dreamy. I wanted to create a dream world for her on my card. To do that, I started by coloring her in very light, subtle colors using my Copic markers. I felt like this added to her ethereal feel.
Her abstract dream world was created by applying Distress Inks directly to a floral background stamp and then spritzing it with a little water. I stamped it onto some watercolor card stock and then did a little more spitting to spread the colors around a bit. I used my heat tool to try it and then splattered some black Distress Paint over the background.
I really wanted some gold for her crown and the hilt of her sword. To create the perfect shimmery gold I mixed some Gold Perfect Pearls with a little water and used a paintbrush to splatter some gold onto the background and color in her crown and sword hilt. I couldn't resist adding some to her hair, too! A little gold on the edges and a gold sentiment on the inside finished this card up!
I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared for the amazing Little Blue Button Stamps! Be sure to go get yourself a digi or two - I promise you won't regret it! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you again soon! Bye!
Hello everyone! This month we decided to come back to guest DT spots. From now we will be having guest designers sharing their projects from time to time!
Happy Sunday to you all! Today I am so excited to be sharing Day 2 of my Handmade Halloween video series for 2016 and I have the honor of being a guest designer for the fabulous Little Blue Button Stamps! I just adore the digital images available from this company and had the best time Copic coloring this sweet Witch Button! I think this is my favorite card I've made in a long time. I just loved everything about creating it!
I printed my Little Witch image on some Neenah 110 lb card stock. One of the great things about digital stamps is the ability to size them to fit the needs of your project. I wanted my image to be the focal point of my card so I printer her out a little larger but you could absolutely do a smaller image if you wanted to!
I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and attempt to create shadows in this scene to indicate that the moon is glowing from the upper left corner of the card. I have never really tried to be specific about my | 1,029 |
Ryan Blaney Family Foundation's Driving Fore Good Raises Over $200,000 at Topgolf Charlotte
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Ryan Blaney Family Foundation's Driving Fore Good Raises Over $200,000
Salisbury, North Carolina – The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation hosted their first in-person fundraiser, "Driving Fore Good", on Tuesday, May 24, at Topgolf Charlotte-University. Over $200,000 was successfully raised for the RBFF Fund-A-Fellow program.
The Fund-A-Fellow program was started by the RBFF to fund two (2) fellowships to receive training at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic under the direction of world-renowned concussion clinician, Dr. Mickey Collins. Dr. Collins has treated concussion patients Dave Blaney, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and more.
"We see about 20,000 cases per year in Pittsburg in our program," Dr. Collins stated. "The RBFF has allowed us to hire two new fellows. These guys will go off and see tens of thousands more patients in their careers. The reach<|fim_middle|> have given us in helping so many people is genuinely appreciated."
Ted Albrecht, Psy.D., and Bindal Mehmel, Ph.D., are the two fellows funded by the RBFF, and they began their training in the Fall of 2021 and will be in the program for two years. Albrecht and Mehmel were able to attend the "Driving Fore Good" event along with Dr. Collins.
"Driving Fore Good" featured tournament play which was won by Pinnacle Financial Partners, and the Freddie Fu Most Enthusiastic Team Award went to Advance Auto Parts. Some celebrity guests who attended the event included Christian and Dylan McCaffrey, Cole Swindell, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Bubba Wallace, Daniel Hemric and Marcus Smith.
RBFF would like to extend thanks to the following sponsors and venue:
Title Sponsor: DEX Imaging
Hole-In-One Contest: Flag & Anthem
Silent Auction Sponsor: Body Armor
Venue: Topgolf Charlotte-University
About the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation
Established in 2018, the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting causes that personally impacted the Blaney family with a focus on Alzheimer's disease and concussions. For more information on the Foundation or to make a donation to help fund this project, visit www.RyanBlaneyFamilyFoundation.org and follow us on social media:
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Diving In Day One - A Surprise Southern Africa Safari
"We're a gay couple that has traveled the world all on our own, from the Galapagos Islands to the Bosphorus Strait, but, given the vastness of<|fim_middle|> have the same experience twice.
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Post tagscape townhwangelivingstoneOkavango Delta | the African continent and the remote, seasonal safari areas, we benefitted greatly from Kili's expertise and thoroughness. We found the whole experience rewarding and truly, not one person missed a beat." — Rick S.
This was our very first trip to Africa, and the first thing we noticed was the vastness of the continent. Even though we conceptually understood the size, and Kili had certainly prepped us, we truly had no idea how big Africa was. I mean, as we were flying over Morocco, we still had 9 more hours before landing in Cape Town. We just didn't really get it.
Enjoying an open-vehicle game drive in the Okavango Delta
What was impressive was that immediately upon landing, we were in a jeep and transferring to the lodge while incredible wildlife was running all around us. We were instantly 'in the experience,' and we were giddy like two kids on Christmas Eve. There are so many stories from our trip that it's impossible to identify a single favorite story. It's interesting – we used to say that about the countries we'd traveled to (that we couldn't identify a favorite), but now we say that about Africa…that there really isn't one story that stands out. The entire trip stands out.
I still vividly remember the first night, falling asleep while listening to lion roars and hippo grunts. One day we woke up from our siesta to an elephant staring into our tent…maybe 15 feet away. We had another, similar experience where we woke up, and we heard rhythmic crunching. It turned out there was a hippo eating in the daytime, which was rare, right outside our tent. He was essentially mowing the grasses.
We watched a cheetah eating an Impala – it sounds gruesome, but it wasn't. They kill quickly and methodically. We were so close that we could hear the crunching of the bones. We watched the Cheetah lick the blood off its face. We were that close! It really sounds gruesome, but it honestly isn't. It's also odd because we cheered for the predators. It isn't like the TV programs you see where you hope the prey gets away. You simply understand the order, and see that there are millions of Impalas, and only a handful of lions. They have to eat, and they work incredibly hard for a meal.
Deepening Our Ecological Awareness
The other impression, too, is what a closed ecosystem it is. Every animal has a little niche to play. It's why you can get behind the predators. We thought there would be smells and bones everywhere, but there isn't. It was an ecological lesson; it really was. We try to do our bit in terms of reducing, reusing and recycling and our footprint – but this really helped us realize what a puzzle of a world we live in, and how each thing plays its part. You just kind of see how it all works. It was a very sensory experience – very visual. There were smells, but they weren't bad. The kills didn't last long, so there was no rotting meat. There is a sort of pecking order of everything and it all just goes away.
Happy Lion, Selinda, Botswana
The main predators kill, say, an Impala, and eat the main parts of the animal. Then, the Jackals and Hyenas take what they need, and then the vultures come…and nothing is left. I mean absolutely nothing. We did find some hippo skulls, which was fascinating…with the jaw…because we got a real sense of just how powerful they are. But, that was about it.
The guides were fantastic – every day was like one long school day in the best possible way. We watched a pack of wild dogs hunt, and try to spook a herd of Cape buffalo. There is a strategy to the hunt. The dogs were on the track, and we were following. Their strategy was that they worked as a group, and they tried to spook the group so they'd run, and in the panic, the dogs could single out their prey.
At one point, we also found some lionesses that had climbed into trees, which is rare. There were only a couple prides where this was happening. Our guide said that it was only the second generation of lionesses that were doing that – climbing into the trees. One was calling to her cubs, but they couldn't find her because it didn't occur to them to look up. It felt like we were watching an ecological shift in real time.
Emerging with a Thirst for More
In our planning phase, we gave Kili our wish list of animals to see – which didn't include birds (we aren't birders), so she designed our trip around our wish list. And unbelievably, we saw them all.
The food was excellent. We didn't really have expectations. We did a lot of research once we decided on places, but we weren't there for the food, if that makes sense. The camps were really luxe. We were really pleased with that. I mean one of the places was off the charts; just the presentation of their food alone was impressive. This was a surprise because it's so remote. They don't have access to a lot of stuff, food and otherwise, and they don't even have a cell signal, so they have to fly everything in. We were confused as to how would they begin to understand the levels of luxury that they did. It really was excellent.
We are very well traveled – we started out hesitant to take a trip that was all planned, and we don't do group tours. We're a gay couple that has traveled the world all on our own, from the Galapagos Islands to the Bosphorus Strait, but, given the vastness of the African continent and the remote, seasonal safari areas, we benefitted greatly from Kili's expertise and thoroughness. We found the whole experience rewarding and truly, not one person missed a beat. Kili had designed the itinerary for us to see a wide variety of species and surroundings. We usually saw elephants, but each time, it felt different. We never got bored. We were always a little sad to leave, but eager to see the next place. Kili had the camps build upon each other – the first one was nice, but unbeknownst to us, it was the least special. She was very thoughtful.
We are definitely going to go back to Africa, but we are going to go to different countries. We'll go back and to Kenya and Tanzania, and we might go to Namibia, and certainly Rwanda. Some places you travel to see the terrain, and others you go to see the buildings and the history. I see now that traveling to see history and architecture means having a more static experience. When we go back to Africa, it will probably be completely different. It's dynamic; always changing. You can never go and | 1,438 |
L'abbazia di San Bernardo, meglio nota come abbazia di Fontevivo, è un'abbazia cistercense situata in piazza Repubblica 1 a Fontevivo, in provincia e diocesi di Parma.
L'abbazia fa parte dell'Associazione dei Castelli del Ducato di Parma, Piacenza e Pontremoli.
Storia
Il complesso fu fondato quale dipendenza diretta della non lontana abbazia di Chiaravalle della Colomba il 5 maggio del 1142, da un gruppo di dodici monaci cistercensi; i frati, guidati dall'abate Viviano, promossero i lavori di costruzione di un insieme di edifici composto da una chiesa, una biblioteca, un refettorio, una cucina, una dispensa e i numerosi dormitori per i monaci, disposti, come consuetudine<|fim_middle|>ini, con relativo convento oggi non più esistente.
Nel 1614 la giurisdizione spirituale sul monastero fu trasferita all'abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista di Parma, mantenendo l'autonomia rispetto al vescovo cittadino.
Nel 1728 il duca Antonio Farnese, al fine di rientrare in possesso della rocca Sanvitale di Sala Baganza, decise di concedere il monastero in uso al collegio dei Nobili come residenza estiva; si impegnò quindi a ristrutturare a sue spese la struttura e avviò immediatamente i lavori, che tuttavia, benché in stato avanzato, si interruppero bruscamente nel 1731 in seguito alla sua morte. Nel 1733 il nuovo duca Carlo di Borbone riavviò il cantiere e offrì temporaneamente all'istituto il suo palazzo di Borgo San Donnino, di cui tuttavia l'anno seguente la duchessa Enrichetta d'Este, in qualità di vedova di Antonio Farnese, decise di prendere possesso; nell'agosto del 1734, quindi, i religiosi dovettero trasferirsi nell'abbazia di Fontevivo, nonostante i lavori ancora in corso, che furono conclusi solo nel 1737.
Nel 1780 il nuovo duca Ferdinando di Borbone, profondamente legato all'abbazia, incaricò il pittore Antonio Maria Ferrari della decorazione del salone delle Accademie; nel 1791, inoltre, fece costruire alcune sale affacciate sul chiostro e un teatro al piano terreno, al posto della cappella per i convittori, che fu spostata al primo piano. Negli anni seguenti il Duca finanziò nuove opere di ampliamento del collegio, ma il 9 ottobre del 1802 morì improvvisamente a Fontevivo dopo aver assistito a una rappresentazione nel teatro dell'abbazia e i cantieri, benché già avviati, furono bruscamente interrotti.
In seguito all'annessione del ducato di Parma e Piacenza all'impero di Francia, i gesuiti furono cacciati e, nel 1806, il collegio dei Nobili fu laicizzato; le famiglie ritirarono in segno di protesta i loro figli dalla scuola, che fu chiusa.
Con la Restaurazione, nel 1815 la duchessa Maria Luigia riaprì il collegio, affidandolo ai padri benedettini dell'abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista; tuttavia, gli anni seguenti furono segnati da una progressiva decadenza.
Nel 1831, in seguito alla fusione del collegio dei Nobili col collegio Lalatta nel collegio ducale Maria Luigia, il monastero continuò a essere utilizzato come residenza di villeggiatura estiva, fino al definitivo abbandono verso la fine del XIX secolo.
Nel 1849 fu sciolta la congregazione di San Giovanni e la chiesa divenne sede parrocchiale, ma il quadro si ribaltò cinque anni dopo; la situazione fu chiarita solo nel 1892, quando i benedettini dovettero abbandonare la giurisdizione spirituale sul luogo di culto, che fu in seguito trasformato definitivamente in parrocchia, alle dipendenze della diocesi di Parma.
Nel 1987 l'ex abbazia, all'epoca adibita a residenze popolari, laboratori e negozi, fu acquistata dal comune di Fontevivo, che ne avviò il restauro e il recupero quale sede di una struttura alberghiera, di un ristorante e, dal 2012, del piccolo Museo delle Fisarmoniche.
Descrizione
Il complesso è costituito dalla chiesa a nord del chiostro e dall'ex abbazia sviluppata sugli altri tre lati di quest'ultimo e su un'ulteriore ala a sud.
Chiesa di San Bernardo
La chiesa si sviluppa su un impianto basilicale a tre navate di sei campate, con un ampio transetto dotato di due cappelle laterali per parte e un coro quasi quadrato a est.
La simmetrica facciata a salienti, interamente rivestita in laterizio come il resto del luogo di culto, è scandita verticalmente da due semipilastri a pianta poligonale e, alle estremità, da due massicce lesene rettangolari; al centro, l'ampio portale d'accesso a edicola, profondamente strombato e decorato con colonnine in pietra con capitelli, è coperto da due piccole falde; la lunetta sopra all'ingresso ospita un affresco della fine del XVII secolo, raffigurante San Bernardo di Chiaravalle. Al di sopra si apre un grande rosone con raggiera di colonnine, delimitato da una cornice in mattoni modanata; più in alto una fascia orizzontale di archetti ogivali precede una piccola finestra a forma di croce e l'alto fregio di coronamento, composto da due serie di archetti a tutto sesto e a sesto acuto.
Il lato nord è scandito da contrafforti e lesene e coronato sulla navata sinistra da un fregio ad archetti a tutto sesto e sulla più alta navata centrale da una doppia fascia di archetti analoghi alla facciata. Il maestoso transetto, coronato da un profilo cuspidato, è caratterizzato dall'ampio rosone centrale, sormontato da tre monofore ad arco strombate. Oltre le due cappelle laterali, si innalza l'abside sul retro, similare al transetto, a eccezione delle bucature in testata: in sommità è presente un rosone centrale, mentre ai lati si aprono due ampie monofore ad arco strombate. Il lato sud risulta invece quasi interamente coperto dal loggiato del chiostro adiacente.
All'interno le navate con pareti in laterizio, coperte da volte a crociera intonacate con costoloni in mattoni, sono separate fra loro da una serie di arcate a tutto sesto; queste ultime sono sostenute da massicci pilastri quadrilobati, con semicolonne e pilastrini coronati da capitelli a cubo scantonato in pietra, decorati con bassorilievi raffiguranti motivi floreali.
Una nicchia a lato della navata destra ospita una statua in pietra risalente al XII secolo, raffigurante la Madonna col Bambino; la pregevole scultura, che mostra ancora numerose tracce delle pitture originarie, fu sottoposta nel 1987 a un intervento di restauro, in seguito al quale fu attribuita a Benedetto Antelami.
Il transetto, le sue quattro cappelle laterali e il coro sono coperti da volte analoghe alle navate, mentre la crociera è chiusa da un'insolita cupola con pennacchi, decorata con una stella centrale in mattoni da cui scendono 12 costoloni, 8 dei quali interrotti con peducci in pietra in corrispondenza del piano d'imposta della volta.
La parete in laterizio del ramo sinistro del transetto ospita murata la lastra sepolcrale del templare Guidone Pallavicino, scomparso nel 1301; la lapide, in marmo rosso di Verona, è decorata con un bassorilievo a grandezza naturale raffigurante il cavaliere con l'armatura e una spada; a lato è incisa l'epigrafe: MARCHIO SEPULTUS MERITIS EST MARMORE SCULPTUS DET DATOR IPSE BONI REQUIEM PACEMQUE GUIDONI PELLAVICINO PRAENOMINE DE PEREGRINO MCCCI QUI DEDIT ABBATI PARTEM DE CURTE REDALTI, ossia "Il marchese sta qui sepolto, raffigurato nel marmo per i suoi meriti: Colui che dona ogni bene, dia pace e riposo a Guidone Pallavicino della famiglia di Pellegrino, morto nel 1301, che donò all'Abate la proprietà della corte di Redalto".
Di fronte a essa, è posizionato il neoclassico monumento sepolcrale del duca Ferdinando di Borbone, scomparso a Fontevivo nel 1802; il mausoleo, in marmo bianco di Carrara con fondale in marmo verde, fu progettato dall'architetto Francesco Martin Lopez nel 1803; è costituito da un'ara tombale decorata con bassorilievi di gusto neorinascimentale, collocata in una nicchia ad arco a tutto sesto, sovrastata da due geni alati in bronzo, allegorici della Pace e della Giustizia; ai lati si innalzano due colonne di ordine tuscanico, a sostegno dell'architrave con triglifi e metope raffiguranti le virtù del sovrano; a coronamento si staglia il frontone triangolare.
Il presbiterio accoglie l'altare in pietra di Saltrio realizzato nel 2014 dallo scultore Paolo Borghi; il paliotto è costituito dall'antico ripiano dell'altare maggiore retrostante.
Abbazia
L'ex abbazia si sviluppa attorno al grande chiostro quadrato adiacente alla chiesa, allungandosi a sud con un'ulteriore ala un tempo destinata ai monaci.
L'asimmetrica facciata su via Roma, interamente rivestita in laterizio sopra all'alto basamento intonacato, si innalza su tre livelli fuori terra, con numerose finestre delimitate da cornici; il prospetto è coronato nel mezzo da un torrino intonacato, al cui centro si staglia un orologio. Sulla destra, un grande portale, sovrastato da due ampie bucature con coronamento ad arco ondulato, conduce direttamente al portico interno.
Il chiostro neoclassico, al cui centro è collocato l'antico pozzo, è contornato sui lati nord, est e sud da un porticato interamente intonacato ad arcate a tutto sesto, sostenute da pilastri a sezione quadrata con capitelli; l'ala orientale del capitolo a livello terreno mostra le eleganti colonne medievali con elaborati capitelli, murate nel XVIII secolo e parzialmente scoperte durante l'ultima ristrutturazione. Al primo piano si sviluppa un analogo loggiato, sovrastato al livello superiore da una serie regolare di finestre quadrate.
All'interno al piano terreno si apre direttamente sul porticato la sala del refettorio, adibita a ristorante; l'ampio ambiente si sviluppa su tre navate suddivise da colonne tuscaniche in pietra, a sostegno delle bianche volte a crociera di copertura.
Al primo piano si affacciano sul loggiato le due antiche camerate di San Luigi e San Filippo, con le celle dei monaci poi adibite a stanze dell'albergo; la sala comune dell'ala di San Filippo ospita il piccolo Museo delle Fisarmoniche, che raccoglie 28 strumenti risalenti al XIX e XX secolo, donati da Angiolino Vitelli; vi è esposta anche una fisarmonica appartenuta al musicista Gigi Stok, al quale il museo è intitolato. Accanto è collocata l'ex cappella neoclassica del duca Ferdinando, adibita a sala convegni.
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Ferdinando I di Parma
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Chiese dedicate a san Bernardo di Chiaravalle
Architetture romaniche della provincia di Parma
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Benedetto Antelami
Bernardo | delle abbazie cistercensi, attorno a un grande chiostro quadrato; il terreno di circa 8,5 biolche parmigiane, all'epoca disabitato e paludoso a causa dei numerosi fontanili presenti in zona, donde il nome di "Fons vivus" (Fontevivo), fu loro donato dal vescovo di Parma Lanfranco e dal marchese Delfino, figlio di Oberto I Pelavicino. I frati intrapresero inoltre un'importante opera di bonifica della zona, compresa tra il fiume Taro e il torrente Stirone e bagnata anche dalle acque del Taro morto.
Nel 1144 il papa Lucio II confermò all'abate Viviano le proprietà del convento, ponendolo sotto la protezione della Santa Sede.
Nel 1245 l'abbazia fu occupata e saccheggiata dall'esercito dell'imperatore Federico II di Svevia, poco prima dell'assedio di Parma, che si sarebbe concluso solo con la battaglia del 1248.
Verso la fine del XIII secolo la chiesa originaria, all'epoca dedicata a Maria Vergine, fu ricostruita sull'imponente impianto basilicale attuale.
Agli inizi del XV secolo il complesso iniziò un lento declino, a causa dell'istituto della commenda, che comportò una drastica riduzione delle rendite su cui si reggeva. Ciò non fermò tuttavia la costruzione della facciata della chiesa, che fu completata all'epoca.
Nel 1483, durante la guerra dei Rossi, il monastero fu occupato e danneggiato dalle truppe milanesi di Ludovico il Moro.
Nel 1497 l'abbazia fu aggregata alla Congregazione italiana di San Bernardo, con la conseguente reintitolazione della chiesa al santo cistercense. Nel 1518 il papa Leone X ne decretò l'unione alla Congregazione cassinese dell'abbazia benedettina di San Paolo fuori le mura, causando l'allontanamento degli ultimi monaci cistercensi nel 1546.
Nel 1605 il complesso fu acquistato dal duca Ranuccio I Farnese, che fece tracciare dall'ingegner Smeraldo Smeraldi un viale di fronte al tempio, al termine del quale fece edificare la chiesa dei Cappucc | 609 |
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Every home and office in Springwood need air conditioning. The heat and humidity in summer would be unbearable without it. When you are building a new home, or if you have an existing air<|fim_middle|> are still using those really old air conditioners. The problem is that those old models were built for an earlier time, and the world has changed so much, they're not really suitable to be used in the present day.
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Finally we must also consider the features. Old time air conditioners simply had nothing more than a thermostat to select the temperature with, but recent innovations have created air conditioners with many features.
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While most air conditioners look very similar, it does not mean they are all the same. There can be quite a bit of difference between various models, even when those models have the same manufacturer.
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It may be that the manufacturer uses lower quality components in making the product, or skimps on labour. They may not have good quality control, or it could be that their warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on.
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You should also be sure to not buy an air conditioner that is overpowered or underpowered for the space you want to cool.
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Göppingen è una città tedesca del Baden-Württemberg. Dista 42 chilometri dalla capitale Stoccarda.
Storia
Il toponimo con finale -ing (en) attesta l'origine germanica della colonia, il cui fondatore si dice fosse un capo alemanno di nome Geppo.
Il documento più antico che menziona Göppingen è datato 1154 ed è stato firmato dall'imperatore Federico Barbarossa. Il più antico riferimento a Göppingen è contenuto in una cronaca del sedicesimo secolo in cui viene detto che nel 1110 il conte Corrado di Württemberg fece donazione di Göppingen all'abbazia di Blaubeuren.
Presumibilmente nella seconda metà del XII secolo Göppingen si sviluppò in una città. I successivi signori di Staufeneck, allora governatori dello Staufer di Adelberg e del castello di Hohenstaufen, sembrano aver avuto un significato speciale. La fase di costruzione romanica della Oberhofenkirche può anche essere attribuita ad essa come una basilica a tre absidi. Dopo il declino dello Staufer successe nel 1273 o nel 1274 il Württembergern sotto il Conte Ulrico II per ottenere la città in loro possesso. Presto divenne la sede di un ufficio.
<|fim_middle|> la città fu colpita da epidemie e saccheggi: nell'anno 1634-1635 ci furono circa 1600 morti. Dal 1650, la fine di questo periodo buio viene celebrata ogni anno in occasione del Primo Maggio.
Il 25 agosto 1782 un nuovo incendio ridusse in cenere la città di Göppingen, che venne ricostruita secondo un classico schema a scacchiera progettato dall'architetto Johann Adam Gross il giovane. L'ultimo edificio ricostruito fu il municipio, nel 1785.
Economia
Nel 1859 in città Theodor Friedrich Wilhelm Märklin fondò la ditta di giocattoli e case per le bambole Märklin. Nel 1891 tale ditta produsse il suo primo treno giocattolo, iniziando un cammino che la porterà a diventare un'azienda di punta nel modellismo ferroviario.
Nel 1935, grazie alla collaborazione di Wolf Hirth, Martin Schempp fondò l'azienda che portava il suo cognome, la Sportflugzeugbau Göppingen Martin Schempp, diventata in seguito Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, una delle più importanti e conosciute aziende produttrici di alianti.
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Collegamenti esterni | Dal 1396 a Göppingen c'era una zecca del Württemberg. Nel 1404, il Sauerbrunnenbad fu menzionato per la prima volta (Swalbrunnen); i poteri curativi delle sue acque sulfuree erano apprezzati. Nel 1425 ci fu un incendio devastante che solo una casa avrebbe dovuto sopravvivere. Nel 1436, il conte Ulrico V diede l'ordine per la costruzione della Oberhofenkirche. Nel 1557 il duca Christoph fece espandere la Sauerbrunnenbad, che porta il suo nome di Christophsbad. Nel 1617, Heinrich Schickhardt costruì il primo ponte sui Fils. Un anno dopo iniziò la costruzione della chiesa della città.
Probabilmente durante il caratteristico sviluppo urbano della seconda metà del XII secolo Göppingen guadagnò lo status di città con l'approvazione dei Signori di Staufeneck, ufficiali giudiziari dei duchi di Hohenstaufen. La disposizione della chiesa di Oberhofenkirche come basilica romanica con tre absidi risale a questo periodo. Alla caduta della dinastia degli Hohenstaufen (1273 o 1274), la città cadde nelle mani dei conti di Württemberg . Ottenne da questi il diritto di battere moneta nel 1396. La prima miniera di sale (Swalbrunnen) risale al 1404; le acque sulfuree della sorgente erano apprezzate per le loro virtù terapeutiche.
Un disastroso incendio nel 1425 lasciò incolume solo una casa. Dieci anni dopo, il conte Ulrich V ordinò di ricostruire la Oberhofenkirche. Nel 1617, l'ingegnere Heinrich Schickhardt costruì il primo ponte di pietra che attraversava il Fils.
Durante la Guerra dei Trent'anni, | 500 |
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a mainstay of malaria prevention in Africa. More LLINs are available now than in any time previously due to increases in funding for malaria control. LLINs are expected to last three to five years before they need to be replaced. Reports of nets lasting less than three years are frequent in Zambia, which, if true, will increase the number of LLINs needed to maintain universal coverage.
This study collected nets distributed during mass distribution campaigns. One net was collected from each participating home in 12 districts in 2010 and all nets were examined for holes. One household member was surveyed about net use and care.
The study collected 713 polyester nets with a median age of 31 months (range 27–44 months, interquartile (IQR) range: 29–36 months), median number of holes was 17 (IQR: 5–33), and median total hole size was 88.3 sq cm (IQR: 14.5-360.4). The median total number of holes did differ by age of the net, from 27–44 months, but not in a linear fashion. The difference in the number of holes in the newest and oldest nets was not statistically significant. The mean deltamethrin level for all nets was 23 mg/sq m (≥8 mg/sq m is considered effective). There was a larger total hole area in the lower half of the nets (repeat measures ANOVA, F = 228.43, df = 2, p < 0.0001) compared to the upper half and roof of the net. Only 8.7 % of nets had evidence of repairs.
At 27 − 30 months, LLINs already had a large total hole surface area that was equivalent to the oldest nets observed. Nets were often tucked under reed mats which may explain the finding that the largest hole area was found in the lower half of the net. Studies need to be conducted prospectively to determine when physical deterioration occurs and why nets are discarded. Re-enforcing the lower half of the sides of LLINs may help decrease holes.
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are highly effective, essential components of worldwide efforts to control malaria [1–6]. The percentage of homes in sub-Saharan Africa owning at least one insecticide-treated net increased from 3 % in 2000 to 54 % in 2013 . An estimated 298 million LLINs were distributed in sub-Saharan Africa from 2011 to 2013 at a total cost exceeding $1.5 billion, which fell short of the projected need of at least 150 million per year to protect all populations at risk . In Zambia, the 2012 Malaria Indicator Survey found that 68 % of homes visited had at least one insecticide-treated net . LLINs are typically made of polyester or polyethylene fibres treated with pyrethroid-class insecticides. Manufacturers state that LLINs will last three to five years with normal use or 20 washes, as determined by World Health Organization (WHO) Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES). In many countries, including Zambia, there are anecdotal reports of nets lasting much shorter periods of time though replacements were planned per the net life suggested by the manufacturers. Given the large amount of money budgeted for LLINs, it is essential that the true life expectancy of LLINs in use by families in endemic countries is known in order to better quantify the optimal timing and quantities needed for LLIN replacement and to ensure that the population is protected by effective nets.
Many studies have looked at the physical integrity of nets and the persistence of insecticides after repeated washing [9–16]. WHO recently published guidelines for monitoring the durability of LLINs under field conditions [17, 18]. New hole-size measuring methods have been introduced to make field evaluations easier, including the use of common size standards [9, 17, 19, 20]. Much less is known about when an LLIN should be replaced because it is no longer effective. Rehman and colleagues noted that nets are less effective against malaria as holes become larger . Allan et al. used a mean total net hole size of ≥1000 sq cm as the definition of an unserviceable net .
Zambia has distributed LLINs through mass campaigns and through antenatal clinics and under five years old clinics. A large scale-up has taken place over the past eight years, initially in an effort to protect high-risk individuals, such as pregnant women and children under five years of age and more recently to cover every sleeping space with an LLIN. Over 24 million LLINs were distributed from 2006 to 2011 . The purpose of this study was to describe how physical integrity and level of insecticide varied with age among LLINs collected in four provinces in Zambia.
This study was conducted in 12 districts in Eastern, Southern, Northern, and Copperbelt Provinces from February to October 2010. In the 2012 Malaria Indicator Survey, Eastern and Northern Provinces had parasite prevalence rates of 24-25 % while Southern and Copperbelt Provinces had prevalence rates of 5-8 % . The primary vectors in these areas are Anopheles funestus, Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles arabiensis. The districts chosen within these Provinces were districts where the National Malaria Control Center (NMCC) or a partnering non-governmental organization (NGO) had distributed PermaNet® 2.0 LLINs between 2007 and 2008 via mass distribution campaigns.
This was a cross-sectional study in which LLINs of<|fim_middle|> log transformation of total hole area. Significant independent variables were included in a full model, then using a backward stepwise procedure, a final adjusted model was obtained. To see what part of the net was more prone to developing holes, the repeated measure ANOVA was used to examine the relationship between total hole area and location on the net (roof, upper half, or lower half of the same LLIN), controlling for LLIN net age group.
To analyse data on insecticide content, the proportion of LLINs with ineffective deltamethrin levels was determined for each net age group. Factors that might be associated with insecticide content, such as total area of holes, age of LLIN and number of washes were also examined using bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression. Data were analysed using SAS v9.3 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA).
Informed consent was obtained from all participants in their preferred language. The study was approved by both the Tropical Disease Research Center Ethics Committee and the CDC Institutional Review Board.
A total of 713 LLINs with ages confirmed by batch number and date of hanging were collected and included in the study. The median age of LLINs was 31 months (interquartile range (IQR) 29–36 months), most were used the night before (73.5 %), and the median number of washes was four (IQR 2–6). Almost all, 94 %, of the LLINs had holes. For all LLINs, the median total number of holes was 17 (IQR 5–33), and the median total hole area was 88.3 sq cm (min = 0, max = 19,241.9, IQR 14.5-360.4). Only 8.7 % of nets had evidence of repairs. A description of the LLINs by net age group can be found in Table 1.
Values for total hole area were not normally distributed. Using non-parametric methods to compare total hole area by net age group, significant differences were found among these net age groups (Kruskal-Wallis Chi-square 33.6785, p <0.0001). Pair-wise comparisons with Dunn post-hoc testing revealed that the total hole areas of the youngest LLINs (aged 25–30 months) were not significantly different than those of the oldest LLINs (aged 43–48 months) (Table 1). Interestingly, the second to oldest net age group, LLINs 37–42 months old, had a median total hole area significantly lower than that of the two youngest net age groups.
To further examine the association between total hole area and net age group, ANOVA models were performed. The total hole variable was not normally distributed, so a log transformation of the variable was used. Unadjusted results showed a significant effect of net age group and log total hole area (F = 15.63, df = 3, p <0.001). When examining factors that might affect the relationship between net age group and total hole area, the province of residence seemed to be a significant factor in development of holes (F = 9.33, df = 3, p <0.0001). On closer inspection, one particular province had a significantly larger (p <0.001) proportion of older LLINs versus the other provinces, and was also the province with LLINs that had the largest total hole area. The final model adjusted for province because care behaviours not asked about in the survey could differ by province. Furthermore, having any burns on the LLIN and having any repairs was associated with having a larger total hole size (F = 59.21, df = 1, p <0.0001 and F = 15.93, df = 1, p <0.001). Because of the small number of LLINs that had any repairs (Table 1), this variable could not be included in the final model. It was also found that the number of washes, while not significantly associated with development of holes in terms of total hole area, interacted with the LLIN net age group. The older the LLINs, the more times the LLIN was washed. After adjusting for province of residence, having any burns on the LLIN, the number of times an LLIN was washed, and the interaction between number of washes and LLIN age, the final model showed that the log of total hole area did vary significantly with net age group (F = 8.68, df = 11, p <0.0001, Table 2). On closer examination, the adjusted mean of the log total hole size for nets aged 25–30 months, 31–36 months, 37–42 months, and 43–48 months, were 4.69, 4.26, 2.97, and 4.2 respectively; LLINs aged 37–42 months had significantly lower log total hole size than other age groups. No significant associations were observed between the log of the total hole size and other factors such as having slept under the LLIN the night before, using a reed mat, having higher than elementary school education, cooking in the same room as the LLIN, drying the LLIN outside, or beating the net on rocks while washing it (a rare occurrence, less than 0.6 %).
The total hole area was also found to change depending on where on the net the holes were located: roof, upper half, or lower half of the LLIN (repeat measures ANOVA, F = 249.0, df = 2, p <0.0001). The median total hole area by location on the LLIN is shown in Table 3. There was a larger median total hole area in the lower half of the LLIN than the upper half and roof. The use of any particular sleeping surface was not associated with development of holes in the lower half of the LLIN.
The overall number of LLINs having less than the minimum threshold for insecticide activity, 8 mg/sq m deltamethrin, was 157 (22.0 %). The proportion of LLINs aged 25–30, 31–36, 37–42, and 43–48 months with deltamethrin content less than 8 mg/sq m were 22.6, 20.7, 15.6, and 38.9 %, respectively, and were significantly different (p = 0.01). LLINs washed more than four times were significantly more likely to have an insecticide content lower than the threshold (unadjusted OR 1.9, 95 % CI 1.2-2.9). When controlling for net age group, number of washes > four was significantly associated with a deltamethrin content of <8 mg/sq m. Other factors found to not be associated with insecticide content were total hole area, use of an LLIN the previous night, having any burns on the LLIN, having any repairs, the LLIN having been washed on rocks, the type of sleeping surface used, and cooking location.
This cross-sectional study of over 700 polyester nets age 27–44 months old did not find that total hole area increased with age, as was expected. There was no significant difference in the log of total hole area between the oldest and youngest LLINs. Rather, it was noted that LLINs 37–42 months old, had a median total hole area significantly lower than that of the two youngest aged nets. This is likely due to early attrition of nets that become severely damaged and are either discarded, given away or used for something other than preventing mosquito bites at night [14, 18, 23]. Because a net may be taken out of service by family members at any time during its lifetime, more information is needed on the reasons for net attrition over time. The 37-42-months old nets also had the lowest number of nets with <8 mg/sq m deltamethrin levels, which is more difficult to explain because they were washed as frequently as the other nets and a similar proportion of nets in each net age group were dried in the sun. It is also possible the 37-42-months old nets endured a particularly dry season and where not used as often as other nets in the study.
Not surprisingly, this study showed that the total hole area was significantly higher in the lower half of these rectangular nets compared to the upper half or the roof. There was no difference in the total size of holes when reed mats were compared to mattresses. Newer versions of Permanets® and Netprotect® nets have reinforced the lower portion of their nets with the intention of preventing development of holes in this area of the LLIN, but a field evaluation of these LLINs is needed to see if this is indeed the case.
The finding that washing nets more than the median of four times correlates with deltamethrin levels <8 mg/sq m is surprising given the WHOPES requirement that nets maintain adequate insecticide levels up to 20 washes over the life of each net . It is likely that net owners underestimated the number of times each net was washed which is typically two or more times per year [19, 24]. The method of washing or drying, or the location of cooking (inside or outside the house) did not appear to impact deltamethrin levels. Use of X-ray fluorescence in the field appears to be a useful and accurate tool for estimating deltamethrin levels .
This study did not attempt to define net failure, that is, when a net no longer protects its inhabitants. Others have suggested that a proportionate hole index of >276 allows mosquitoes access to persons sleeping under nets or that nets with a proportionate hole index of >300 (the equivalent of 1000 sq cm total hole area) may no longer be useful . Although scientists may ultimately agree on what constitutes a 'failed net' it is as important to learn when net users decide to stop using a net . Longitudinal studies will help shed light on this .
Other measurements of holes have been suggested, such as the finger, fist and head method which are field-friendly. Furthermore, a proportionate hole index (PHI) has also been suggested, which involves dividing hole surface area by the smallest hole to arrive at a unitless index. In order to make the results as comparable as possible and because the study was designed before the use of PHIs, total hole area in sq cms was chosen for the outcome of interest.
Limitations to this study include its cross-sectional design which does not allow conclusions to be made on the causes of holes, and the true association of LLIN age and hole development, as could be done in a longitudinal study. This approach also did not allow the assessment of net attrition as recommended by more recent WHO guidelines . The data do, however, help describe a snapshot of what is happening in the field to these LLINs, and can assist with hypothesis generation. LLIN repair was not common in the study nets, but may have the potential to affect LLIN longevity and should be studied further. Because there is no definition of LLIN failure, the sample size was calculated using an artificial threshold for total hole area that would constitute a failed LLIN. The number of nets with low deltamethrin levels associated with a relatively low number of reported washes likely reflects inaccurate recall about the number of times a net was washed over the years of use. Households chosen for enrollment were selected from a list using a fixed interval of two and substitution of households was allowed when a home did not have a net or no one was present during the visit of the research team, which could have introduced bias. Also, only one net was studied per household regardless of the number of nets present, in order to avoid households with more nets biasing the study by being over-represented.
This study showed a lack of increase in total hole area as nets aged. This is likely due to LLIN attrition that might occur between two and three-and-a-half years. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the attrition rate and understand reasons for LLIN loss. The lower half of these rectangular nets had the most physical deterioration compared to the other parts of the LLIN, making reinforcement of this portion of a net potentially useful. Studies of the durability of newer LLINs with the reinforced lower part of the net should be done.
Special thanks to L Chimwanya, M Chashala, K Chimuka, and A Chikondi who interviewed the homeowners, G Pumulo, S Mwanza and Justine Chileshe who supervised the field work, L N Phiri and B M Musonda who entered the data, D K Mwakazanga who supervised data entry and to Robert Perry for sharing his protocol. The authors would like to thank the homeowners for taking time to be interviewed and assist us with this study as well as Vestergaard-Fransden who donated the nets that replaced the nets that were taken down and studied.
ASC wrote the study protocol, oversaw study implementation, and drafted the manuscript. MM supervised directly the staff conducting the study. SCS conducted the X-ray fluorescence testing and data analysis. CK assisted with development of the study protocol. GC provided scientific oversight to the conduct of the study. BH assisted with drafting the study protocol. BW, MO and MT provided technical expertise on study design and supported the field work by the local partner organization which facilitated the study. RW provided technical expertise in protocol development. KT provided technical expertise in protocol development and study implementation, conducted statistical analyses, and assisted with drafting the manuscript. All authors read and approved he final manuscript.
WHO. World Malaria Report 2013, World Health Organization; 2013 [http://www.who.int/malaria/publications/world_malaria_report_2013/report/en/], Geneva, accessed 19.01.2015.
WHO: Guidelines for monitoring the durability of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets under operational conditions, World Health Organization; 2011 [http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2011/9789241501705_eng.pdf], Geneva, accessed 19.01.2015.
WHO: Guidance Note for Estimating the Longevity 0f Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Malaria Control, World Health Organization; 2013 [http://www.who.int/malaria/publications/atoz/who_guidance_longevity_llins.pdf] Geneva, accessed 19.01.2015. | various ages were collected and examined for physical integrity and persistence of insecticides. Any household that had received a PermaNet® 2.0 LLIN from the NMCC or its partnering NGO during mass distribution campaigns between 2007 and 2008 and was currently using the LLIN, was eligible to enrol. One LLIN was collected from each enrolled household, and replaced with a new PermaNet 2.0® donated by the manufacturer (Vestergaard-Frandsen). Upon enrolment, an interview was conducted with one adult age 18 years or older utilizing a brief questionnaire on care and use of the LLIN. LLINs were then examined for physical integrity by measuring holes and insecticide content with bromine x-ray fluorescence. LLINs of different net ages were then compared in terms of physical integrity and insecticide content.
The sample size was calculated taking into account a cross-sectional, two-stage, cluster sampling design (villages were randomly selected by the Ministry of Health or NGO staff and houses were selected randomly as detailed below). One of the outcomes of interest was the total area of holes in each net. There is no threshold total hole area that defines a failed net. So, an arbitrary surface area of 320 sq cm was chosen to reflect a hole with a diameter of 20 cm (approximately the size of a head) that would allow mosquitoes to enter a net. The formula used to calculate the diameter of rectangular holes was height x width = area. For this study to estimate differences in proportions of LLINs with a total hole area greater than 320 sq cm among LLINs of different net age groups, with a precision of 5 % and with a confidence level of 95 %, a sample size of 384 was needed. Since two-stage cluster sampling was done, this sample size was doubled (design effect = 2) to 768. A goal of 800 LLINs was established for this study.
From the list of the homes which received at least one LLIN, every other home (using a fixed interval of two) starting at the top of the list was offered enrolment until 50 were reached. Sixteen clusters were sampled. If a home was not willing to participate or was vacant at the time of the study team visit, the next home on the list was selected until 50 homes were enrolled. One LLIN was collected per study household. In all homes the LLIN that had been hanging the longest in the house was selected. In households with more than one LLIN hung at the same time, a random number was assigned to each LLIN and the LLIN with the highest number was selected, regardless of its physical condition.
One adult household member age 18 years old or older was interviewed with a short questionnaire. The questionnaire asked about household demographics, use and care of LLINs such as number of times washed during its lifetime, method of washing and drying of LLINs, and whether or not the LLIN was used the previous night. Questionnaires were translated from English into the local language by research assistants who were fluent in the language. If the research assistant did not speak the local language, the local volunteer accompanying the researcher was asked to interpret during the administration of the questionnaire.
Each LLIN used in the study was stored in a plastic bag. The batch number and dates of production and hanging were recorded for each LLIN. Each LLIN was then evaluated on a 180-cm square frame made of plastic pipe with black plastic spread tightly over it to provide contrast for examining holes and tears. The height and width of each hole or tear was measured in centimetres and documented as to location (lower half, upper half or roof; all LLINs were rectangular).
A bromine X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer was used to determine the bromine level as a surrogate for direct measurement of deltamethrin, the pesticide used in PermaNet 2.0® nets. An Innov-X Model XT-442 XRF (Innov-X Systems Inc, Woburn, MA, USA) was used to calculate bromine levels. It was calibrated using single-layer polyester net samples treated with known levels of deltamethrin. Its accuracy was further verified by analysing 150 samples of used LLINs, which were subsequently analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The XRF analysis was performed on each net folded to provide 24 net surfaces for each XRF examination.
To standardize this method, a 30 × 30 cm sample of 20 of the LLINs retrieved in the Zambia study had HPLC quantification of pesticide level conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Calibration solutions of deltamethrin (99.9 %, Chem Service, Inc, West Chester, PA, USA) in 95/5 isooctane/1,4-dioxane were prepared at the following concentrations: 560.2, 148.6, 56.02, 14.86, 5.602, 1.486, and 1.120 μg/ml. Each solution was analysed five times. The results (Fig. 1) indicate an extremely linear response (R2 = 0.99996) over this concentration range. It is expected that the extracts from the Zambia samples would contain 0–20 μg/ml of deltamethrin and the response curve is clearly linear within and beyond this range. The limit of detection, calculated as three times the standard deviation of the results for the most dilute sample, was 3 × 0.04475 = 0.134 μg/ml. This corresponds to a concentration on 0.01 sq m of net of 0.670 mg/sq m.
A deltamethrin level of approximately 8 mg/sq m has been shown to be the lower threshold of efficacy to achieve an 80 % mortality rate against susceptible anophelines; this was used as a cut-off point to dichotomize the deltamethrin levels into 'effective' (≥8 mg/sq m) and 'ineffective' (<8 mg/sq m) insecticide levels.
The main outcome of interest was the sum of the surface area of all holes in each LLIN, which was referred to as the 'total hole area'. The total hole area was determined for each net by summing the area of all individual holes calculated using the formula: area = πr2 (r = radius). The independent variables of interest were LLIN age (LLINs were grouped into six-month net age groups (25–30, 31–36, 37–42, and 43–48 months). LLINs without batch numbers or date of hanging were excluded because this information was used to determine the age of LLINs. Other variables of interest or potential confounders included province of residence, number of times a net was washed, and type of sleeping surface (reed mat or foam mattress).
Univariate analysis was done on continuous variables, and the median total hole area was calculated. The distribution of the values for total hole area was not normally distributed, and therefore, the Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance test, a non-parametric method using ranks to compare two independent samples, was implemented with Dunn post-hoc testing (a method to adjust for multiple comparisons which generalizes the Bonferroni adjustment, alpha = 0.05). The Kruskal-Willis analysis was used to compare total hole area by net age group.
To further examine the relationship between hole area and LLIN age, and to account for any factors that might confound this relationship or interact with the independent variable, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was done. The distribution of total hole area was examined, and deviances from normal distribution were corrected with a | 1,714 |
Renewable and reusable energies make up a small percentage of the nation's energy consumption but this market is growing and<|fim_middle|> the state is turning to programs like their bike-share initiative and offering energy friendly transportation with their massive bullet train investment, the overall economic and community well being is growing increasingly sustainable.
This upward thinking has also stimulated the residential and small business community who are also participating in taking steps to a better future, while saving money along the way.
Although previously associated with the big businesses behind fossil fuels, as the state continues to produce nearly one fifth of all its energy through renewable sources, it is now also earning a reputation as a leader in renewable energy integration.
This new age power production continues to grow in importance for the renewable marketplace and for creating energy efficient options to consumers and businesses. Although most areas in the country are not yet ready to implement and sustain the undertaking that comes with this alternative power source, they are in fact seeing the opportunities it presents and looking to start developing their own sustainable future in energy production. | attracting much more than conscious consumers.
Acting as an untapped resource across most industries, the opportunity presented with energy production sources such as wind, cold water and solar power have the potential to save businesses money and create new jobs. In an economy facing a changing commercial landscape that requires companies to continually produce for less and less; alternative and cost effective approaches like sustainable energy are gaining attention.
Even in today's marketplace that has just scratched the surface in utilizing energy alternatives, consumers nationwide are taking advantage of the benefits they have access to. This growing demand for energy saving options can be seen through the cars we drive, homes we live in and companies we work at.
As a new direction and generation that will require sustainability to have future success gains momentum, the early adapters are already catching on.
"Incorporating energy efficiency into all of our rental communities has helped our properties and residents save money and live better. As of 2017 all WRP properties include energy star rated appliances and solar powered technologies that help us do our part in maintaining a cleaner living environment and lifestyle for our residents and the surrounding communities." shares Marcus Hiles, DFW entrepreneur and CEO of Western Rim Properties.
With only a handful of states across the nation helping to build the capacity and ultimately future of the renewable energy industry, two of the top leaders are Texas and California.
Looking at the lone star state which generated 18% of its energy through sustainable sources in 2017; wind and solar power are the primary drivers in the area's alternative energy solutions.
Thanks to a $7 billion investment in 2007, Texas now owns nearly a quarter of the nation's installed generating capacity for wind energy and has become the national leader in this renewable power source.
Seen on a large scale where | 360 |
Double Bass Concerto – Opus 128 (2017)
Concertos, Programme Notes, Soloist & String Orchestra, Strings Concerto
The Double Bass Concerto was commissioned by Leon Bosch who gave the first performance at the Minehead Festival in July 2018 with the Festival Orchestra conducted by Richard Dickins. 1. Allegro deciso After a short, bustling, rhythmically complex and unison orchestral...
Spider's Web – Opus 113 (2013)
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I. The Dancing White Lady<|fim_middle|>ailthorpe, who premiered it with the...
Tu Rex Gloria – Opus 65b (1988)
Chamber Orchestra, Soloist & String Orchestra, Song/Solo Voice, String Orchestra
From the Te Deum Details Written 1988 String Orchestra + Solo Instrument Soprano and Strings Length 6 Commission: Docklands Sinfonia Publisher: Josef Weinberger First Performance Blackheath Concert Halls, London, 6th June 1992 Amanda Roocroft, soprano / Docklands...
Violin Concerto – Opus 72 (1992)
Commissioned by the Goldberg Ensemble and Malcolm Layfield, and first performed at the Cheltenham International Festival of Music in 1992. Patterson's Violin Concerto has become one of the most widely-travelled of all his works, with performances as far a field...
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Follow Paul on Facebook | ; II. The Red-backed Spider; III. The Black Widow; IV. Tarantula The "Spider's Web" takes the form of a mini concerto in 4 movements for solo harp and string orchestra. It is based on "Spiders" for solo harp...
Viola Concerto – Opus 101 (2009)
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Recitative Aria Intermezzo Tarantella Paul Patterson has had a long relationship with the world of the string instrument. Works like the Sinfonia for Strings, Tides of Mananan and the often performed Violin and Cello concertos are central to his instrumental output....
Phoenix Concerto – Opus 102 (2009)
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I. Allegro vivace; II. Tranquillo; III. Allegro molto The "Phoenix Concerto" is the latest in a string of concertos which has occupied Patterson in the last decade; it was commissioned by David Bowerman for Emily P | 252 |
(BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – March 6, 2017) — Baltimore City District Judge Nicole Pastore-Klein will preside over the first graduation ceremony to celebrate ex-offenders who have been connected with employment through the District Court Re-Entry Project (DCREP), on March 9, at 12:30 p.m., in the Hargrove District Courthouse, 700 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore. Super Bowl XXXV Most Valuable Player and future NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis will serve as the keynote speaker for the event.
While presiding over criminal court, judges see firsthand how ex-offenders in Baltimore can struggle to find employment. After conducting extensive research over the course<|fim_middle|> and if the defendant successfully completes the organization's requirements, the defendant receives an agreed-upon incentive. For example, a judge may convert a supervised probation to an unsupervised probation, or even end the defendant's probation early, according to the initial agreement. In addition, defendants who may have been sentenced to a minimal amount of jail time may have the chance to participate in this program in lieu of jail time.
"By providing ex-offenders with job training and placement, the DCREP reduces recidivism and helps these individuals become productive members of society," Judge Pastore-Klein said.
For more information, please contact Judge Nicole Pastore-Klein at 410-878-8923 or Nicole.pastore.klein@mdcourts.gov. | of several months, Judge Pastore-Klein began engaging existing programs in Baltimore, and in September 2016, Judge Pastore-Klein introduced the DCREP to the full Baltimore City District Court bench.
Judges refer defendants to one of the 13 organizations that currently participate in the DCREP program. All of these organizations focus on preparing ex-offenders for the workforce and include job placement assistance. The training periods range from two weeks to one year and prepare candidates for jobs in a variety of fields, including renewable energy installation, automotive repair, construction, catering, and maritime transportation.
The DCREP offers willing criminal case defendants a chance to participate in job training as a condition of probation. A judge refers the participating defendant to a suitable job training organization, | 157 |
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The City that Represents the Future of Brazil
Brazil is undoubtedly a land of superlatives. One may easily defend that it is<|fim_middle|> able to fill them. (note: being hired by a Brazilian company is another way to obtain residency…)
Retirees. Between the weather, the safety, the medical facilities, and the gorgeous surroundings, Florianopolis is a great place to live out the Golden Years. Even better, you won't ever have to get on a plane to visit the grandkids… they'll be beating down your door to come visit you!
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Singapore Startup Challenges and Solutions by Jeffrey Paine | the most beautiful country in the world, or claim that Brazilians are the friendliest people in the world. And yes, even the most attractive.
Economically, the story is the same; at $2.4 trillion, Brazil's economy is twice the size of its nearest regional rival (Mexico), and as a consumer market, it has twice the population with a far greater propensity to consume.
Moreover, foreign investment in Brazil is greater than every other country in Latin America. Combined. It's staggering. The opportunities here are truly immense.
One of the things that's so compelling about Brazil is that there are so many places to be; in a lot of countries, the vast majority of business and financial opportunities are concentrated in a single city.
Yet in Brazil, from Rio to Sao Paulo to Belo Horizonte to Brasilia to Salvador to Curitiba to Manaus to Porto Alegre to Recife, there are really a lot of options for major cities full of ripe opportunities.
One of these is Florianopolis, metro population 1.1 million. And in a country characterized by so many superlatives, Florianopolis may be the city of superlatives within Brazil.
It's a laid-back beach town. It's a vibrant university town. It's a rapidly-growing technology hub. It has the highest reported quality of life in Brazil, among the highest in the world. It was even named 'the best place to live in Brazil.'
And with good reason. Florianopolis is gorgeous. The weather is excellent. Cost of living is much lower than in nearby Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It's safe. It's connected, with nonstop flights to major cities in Brazil, as well as the region– Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo.
The biggest reason to come here, though, is that Florianopolis represents Brazil's future, probably more than any other city. This is saying a lot given that Brazil itself represents the future of the west.
It's a young, intensely energetic place. Smart, creative, productive people from around the world, and especially from Brazil, are flocking here to create the next big thing, from energy to nanotech. Plus, some of the region's best incubators are here to help advance new ideas.
The local culture is open to rapid change, growth, and diversity in a way that's unusually refreshing given Brazil's highly bureaucratic, populist leanings. I've also found English proficiency in Florianopolis to be much better than in many other parts of the country.
Bottom line: Florianopolis should be on your radar if…
You're an entrepreneur interested in a Brazilian-based business with exposure to world markets. (note: entrepreneurs can obtain residency, and eventual citizenship, by investing roughly $80,000 USD in a Brazilian startup…)
Young people with a lot of drive and energy who want to be part of the next boom, but don't necessarily have a precise idea of exactly what they want to be doing.
Technology professionals, including those with families, looking to relocate. There are a lot of tech jobs available here, and not a lot of locals | 640 |
Hastings United
Little Common boss praises 'massively' important win<|fim_middle|> it's a precarious scoreline and the third goal just took it away from them a little bit.
"We're disappointed to concede a goal, but other than that second half I think Matt (Cruttwell, Common's goalkeeper) had a relatively easy afternoon and didn't have to make too many saves, which is good from our point of view.
"I thought the back four defended very well. Ryan (Paul) and Lewis (Parsons) won their headers and did what was needed, and the two full-backs (Ollie Weeks and Paul Feakins) did their jobs as well.
"You could argue all round the pitch that we did our jobs. Lewis (Hole) and Jamie (Crone) did their graft again, and the work rate from Adam (Smith) in midfield and Wardy's (Liam Ward's) tenaciousness in there was fantastic."
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Little Common player-manager Russell Eldridge closes down a Pagham opponent. Picture by Simon Newstead
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Little Common player-manager Russell Eldridge praised a 'massively' important win in the football club's quest to avoid relegation.
The Commoners triumphed 4-1 at home to Pagham on Saturday to climb out of the Southern Combination League Premier Division drop zone.
Eldridge said: "It was massively important. It's the three points we've been after for a long time. Before the game it was highlighted as a real opportunity for us to get the three points. Their own form isn't particularly great and we had to do everything we could to get the three points.
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"I asked the boys to show more than we have done previously and to a man everyone has done that. There was so much more fight, there was more hard work, there was such good spirit about us and we earned the win.
"The hard work was done in the first half with the three goals. That set the tone and we were able to manage the game in the second half."
Common opened the scoring after just 34 seconds and went on to establish a decisive 3-0 half time lead.
"We've said we're a much better team if we can get our noses in front," continued Eldridge. "We were able to do that, which was massive, and it just gave everyone a bit of a boost.
"The first two goals weren't particularly pretty, but at this stage of the season it's not about getting pretty goals, it's about getting the goals and we did that.
"Yes it was direct, but we used the conditions to our favour. Two good finishes from Lewis (Hole) and then a good goal from Sam (Ellis) as well.
"I think the third goal was the most important one for me at the end of the first half. At 2-0 | 442 |
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Jason Hirata on the Art of Assisting Other Artists
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February 21, 2020 3:58pm
Portrait of Jason Hirata in his exhibition "Sometimes You're Both," 2019-20, at 80 Washington Square East. Photo Emily Watlington.
View of Jason Hirata's exhibition "Sometimes You're Both," 2019–20, at 80 Washington Square East. Photo Carter Seddon<|fim_middle|> February 2023 | .
Jason Hirata's solo show "Sometimes You're Both," on view at New York University's 80 Washington Square East gallery (80WSE) through February 23, comprises six video works loaned to Hirata by other artists and collectives—Hannah Black, Adjua Gargi Nzinga Greaves, Trajal Harrell, Carissa Rodriguez, Hito Steyerl, and New Red Order. All the loans are pieces that he once aided in realizing. Since 2008, Hirata has worked freelance for various artists and museums, most often as a video technician. The "Sometimes" pieces are presented using seating and equipment from previous exhibitions Hirata helped install at 80WSE, where he often serves as an art handler or technician. He compares his support of other artists to devices that make shows run, like projectors and cables. Below, the artist explains why he considers his installation of the videos.
I first showed a version of this project last year at Kunstverein Nürnberg. That exhibition, titled "25 October, 2015 — 12 May, 2019," featured objects, videos, and sound pieces that I made for twenty-four other artists over the course of a few years. This temporal framework was a way to bring an autobiographical sense of time into the story. For "Sometimes You're Both," I'm showing only videos that I helped make as work for hire. One student asked me if the show was like a demo reel, and I realized it totally is.
Things like demo reels or even credits are more common in film than in video art. Hito Steyerl's Unbroken Windows [2018] is more of a film than anything else I'm showing: that's partially why it's in its own room. Credits do roll at the end of Steyerl's piece, but not the others. For Unbroken Windows, I was the production manager; Steyerl hired a cast and crew. I shot and/or edited some of the other works. For Carissa Rodriguez's The Girls [1997–2018], I was the studio assistant: you could say that piece is the furthest from my own creative agency. I was responsible for tasks like editing as well as encoding the files to make sure the video could be played in different situations.
Hito Steyerl: Unbroken Windows, 2018, single-channel video, color, sound, 10 minutes; at 80 Washington Square East. Photo Carter Seddon.
Rodriguez's video, which you see when you first walk in, is synced with another piece that's shown in the last of five connected rooms: Adjua Gargi Nzinga Greaves's Poetry Reading at 222 Bowery [2017]. An intense musical score plays at the end of Rodriguez's video in the first room; that music is also the score for Greaves's video. These videos are then synced with a third channel that isn't visual: in the gallery's third room, a mix of the dialogue, sounds, and music from both videos [plays from] a Mac computer sitting on a cart, showing the default screensaver. Often, in video art exhibitions, people try to avoid installing works in a manner that makes the sound from one piece bleed into another, but I put the speakers for the audio channel in the middle rooms. The galleries are another platform for me to edit the videos spatially and temporally. This sort of installation is a very clear way to incorporate my own authorship.
Adjua Gargi Nzinga Greaves: Poetry Reading at 222 Bowery for Artists Space, 2017, video, 14 minutes; at 80 Washington Square East. Photo Carter Seddon.
The first time I did this type of multi-channel orchestration was while working for 80WSE last summer, synchronizing a two-channel piece for the collective Thirteen Black Cats (Vic Brooks, Lucy Raven, and Evan Calder Williams). Learning that technique while working with them was a form of inheritance: I learned a new skill and gained a new idea through the process of helping other artists solve a problem. I thought about how my personal practice unfolds within the context of a paid position, when I'm working for other authors.
The installation is meant to give prominent visual space to the exhibition's apparatuses. Things like the cables and the Wi-Fi router are very much on view: I'm accentuating the technical support structures. The installation shots emphasize components like the tables, the sound boards, the projectors . . . things that I, as an assistant, get the privilege of working with. I want people to look at the facilities without breaking their art gaze. The chairs I use were purchased for the Thirteen Black Cats exhibition, and the projectors were purchased for the Louise Lawler show at 80WSE in 2018. I consulted for Lawler's exhibition, and chose the projectors. In my Nuremburg show, I represented other artists' practices more faithfully, not wanting to subsume their work into my own. Here, I'm still thinking through the ethics of distributing authorship, showing my hand a bit more while still trying to avoid subsuming the work of others.
—As told to Emily Watlington
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Mantas, J., Hasman, A., Gallos, G., Househ, M.S.
Biomedical Informatics is now indispensible in modern healthcare, and the field covers a very broad spectrum of research and application outcomes, ranging from cell to population, and including a number of technologies such as imaging, sensors, and biomedical equipment, as<|fim_middle|> in Athens, Greece in July 2017. The papers are grouped in three chapters, and cover a wide range of topics, reflecting the current scope of Biomedical Informatics.
In essence, Biomedical Informatics empowers the transformation of healthcare, and the book will be of interest to researchers, providers and healthcare practitioners alike. | well as management and organizational subjects.
This book presents 65 full papers and two keynote speeches from the 2017 edition of the International Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare (ICIMTH 2017), held | 52 |
See Box Corporation Introduces at Interpack Its New Digital Printing Capability for Ingeo Food Serviceware
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The latest in Swiss digital printing technology applied to cold cups by See Box not only provides an entire new level of vibrant graphics, but also eliminates a minimum order quantity and offers the ability for mass customization – lot size of one. (See Box Hall 11 | Stand A07)
DÜSSELDORF — See Box, one of the world's leading environmentally committed food serviceware manufacturers, announces at Interpack, May 4-10, its new multi-million-dollar capability to digitally print stunningly vibrant and attractive graphics on its Riiqi Cup brand of Ingeo™ cold cups for sporting and music events, festivals and fairs, and public and private food courts. These cups are now in the process of being certified compostable. See Box invested in the latest Swiss digital printing technology to add a new dimension to food serviceware, an aspect that has the potential to increase the use of compostable cups globally and decrease plastic waste buried in landfills. (See Box Hall 11 | Stand A07)
One of the largest producers of Ingeo-based cups, bowls, and lids, with 40 Illig thermoforming machines, 10 extruders, and 10 printing machines, See Box believes this is the first application of digital printing on Ingeo bioplastic cold cup food serviceware. The company did extensive research into available technology and found in their Swiss supplier a digital printing technologist that shared its commitment to quality and the environment. See Box and its partner worked together to achieve the vibrancy desired.
"Food serviceware manufactured from Ingeo bioplastic is growing in usage, which is a very good thing environmentally and socially," said George Pan, See Box Deputy General Manager. "Entering a new era of mass customization and truly vibrant graphics makes these food service items even more attractive. We anticipate the added features offered by this process will stimulate demand." Pan explained that the high clarity and gloss inherent to Ingeo thermoformed articles are an excellent match to show-off the vibrancy and precision of the digital print work. To take full advantage of its new digital printing technology, See Box is also launching a new "V Cup" series of Ingeo cups designed to maximize the print area available on the cup. The V-Cup will be available in 10, 12, 16, 20, and 24 ounce sizes.
With typical printing technology, each design requires a large minimum order and this limits the number of different graphic presentations. With digital printing, See Box customers can order the same number of cups except now with a host of assorted designs, for example, every member of a sporting team or various celebrities. The same ability to customize, even down to a lot size of one, extends to special events such as playoff games. See Box is now engaged in the process of having cups certified compostable.
With this new technology, See Box customers will no longer be responsible for printing plate set up fees or required to make large minimum orders. Overall, the digital process produces less waste ink, an additional environmental benefit. There are no design or color limitations with the new process.
"We are proud to see this level of innovation in the production of Ingeo-based food serviceware," said Steve Davies, Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs for NatureWorks, the manufacturer of naturally advanced Ingeo bioplastic. "See Box has been a committed Ingeo partner for many years, always investing to stay on the leading edge with its product offer "
The results of this See Box initiative will be on display at Interpack. Attendees are urged to come to the See Box Stand A07 in Hall<|fim_middle|> strongly in sustainability and has earned various certificates in terms of increasing operating efficiency, complying with environmental protection requirements, and reducing raw materials and resources consumption. Its certifications include Green Mark, USDA organic certification mark, ISO 5001 energy management, HACCP food safety and health management, 14064 gas exhaust inspection, and relevant system verifications. See Box is located in Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan. www.see-box.com | 11 to "see" for themselves the power of digitally printed colorful graphics on crystal clear Ingeo cups to attract the eyes and interests of consumers.
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A braid is a quick and easy way to add some life to my hair while still looking polished and put together. It helps to hide my unclean hair and keeps fly-aways out of my face. It is such a versatile hair style that I can constantly mix it up, giving me a variety of different looks.
To start my look, I gave my roots a healthy dose of dry shampoo. This absorbed any oil and it gave my hair texture. For my braid, I parted my hair on the side and gathered a large chunk. I then proceeded to braid the chunk tightly and tie at the bottom. Once the braid was securely tied, I pulled on different sections to give a loose, messy vibe. After my braid looked the way that I wanted, I gathered all of my hair on the side of my head and pulled it into a messy, side bun. I pinned down any loose pieces with bobby pins and sprayed with hair spray to finish!
This is one of my favorite ways to wear my hair because it always looks different. It is fun and unexpected and it keeps my hair out of my face! As a busy Mom and a Kindergarten teacher the last thing I need is my hair hanging in my eyes, especially on days when I am already dragging.
Now for a little information on my outfit… But before I begin, I apologize for the quality of my pictures. Things have been just a little hectic lately and<|fim_middle|> similar pairs below! My tunic is from one of the cutest boutiques, Lucy and Lyla, that have the BEST price points! My sweater is from Target and is the perfect pumpkin spice color! Who can say no to pumpkin spice?! Finally I threw on leggings, a cute necklace and sunnies and I am set! This is an easy fall look that is quick, comfy and stylish!
Now if you remember from last weeks post, I have teamed up with a fabulous group of Blogger Babes to bring you a weekly link-up of some of our favorite fall trends! This week was braids so be sure to click their links and check out how they wear this trendy style!
You can also check us out on Instagram by searching the hashtag #bloggersFALLfor! Everyone has the cutest style so be sure to give them a follow and show them some love!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission. | iPhone pictures in my backyard was the best that I could manage. I promise that my next outfit post will be back to your regularly scheduled professional images!
It is finally cooler in Savannah so I have been making up for lost time with lots of layers and knee-high boots! My boots are very old. I got them from Aldo years ago but they are just so perfect I have not found a replacement that is good enough to completely get rid of them! I will link some | 95 |
One of my favorite things that I got to experience as a child growing up was being part of Cub, Scouts & Venturers. I was so fortunate to learn so many things, build great relationships and be mentored by such amazing leaders.
There were many practical things I learned such as how to tie knots, read a compass, build a fire and camp in the wilderness with a minimal amount of impact on the environment. There were also strategic things I learned, such as setting goals, working on a team, planning for camping trips and learning how to lead my peers. One key thing that I also learned in scouting was how preparation makes for better outcomes.
I was reminded of this when I read in the NY Times article on<|fim_middle|> for the role, remember it's often not always the best candidate gets the position, it's the candidate that creates the most compelling "pitch" through being prepared.
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He was able to not only address the question about why hire him but also share how being trained as an anthropologist brought something unique and fresh to the organization. Present Obama did end up selecting him for the role. He remarked a few years that the response was one of the smartest he'd ever heard in a job interview.
Preparation is key and should compose much of the time spent in your job search.
Whether you are being interviewed for the role of the President of the World Bank or you're attempting to get that new role as a manager, it's all about preparation. They say in real estate it's "location, location, location" but I think in interviewing its, "preparation, preparation, preparation". Preparation can come and all kinds of forms, and there's never been an easier time to find the information about the person who is interviewing you. Preparing by looking at the LinkedIn bio, following the company on Twitter and yes, maybe reading the CEO's PhD. thesis. Next time you are getting ready | 369 |
The stars come out to celebrate a new Lowry masterpiece!
Last night saw the stars arrive in MediaCityUK for the Gala Premiere of Mrs Lowry and Son at The Lowry Theatre.
"We know from reading the social history that Lowry was at his happiest when he was in the city of Salford" – Paul Dennett, The City Mayor of Salford said as he welcomed guests before the film screening in The Lowry galleries.
Mrs Lowry & Son depicts the relationship between L.S. Lowry, one of Britain's most iconic artists, and his mother Elizabeth, with whom he lived until her death. Spall plays Lowry and Redgrave his over-bearing mother. The film, which stars Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave and BAFTA® Nominee Timothy Spall in the title roles, depicts the complicated relationship between the two in 1930s Salford.
Radio Two's Mark Radcliffe hosted an on-stage 'In Conversation' with the film's director, former Royal Shakespeare Company director, Adrian Noble, and lead actors Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave.
Timothy Spall said: "I'm delighted to be bringing this film back to Lowry's hometown of Salford, and I am thrilled that the premiere is taking place in the building where his work is on display for all to enjoy."
Debbie Gray, producer of Mrs Lowry & Son, said:
"The gala was at The Lowry because It was the natural home for a film about LS Lowry. The film based on the screenplay of Salford born Martyn Hesford is a love letter to LS Lowry and Salford. We shot the film in and around Salford and Manchester to create authenticity. Lowry embraced the environment in which he found himself. He came to it without prejudice. He had a vision of how he wanted to represent an industrial landscape and it was important that we captured the essence of this in the film."
L.S. Lowry became internationally famous for his depictions of 20th century industrial life in the North West of England, and the legacy of his work remains a huge presence in the region, not least at The Lowry, a purpose-built art gallery in Salford Quays. Such was his eventual success that he was offered five honours over his lifetime, including a knighthood in 1968 – all of which he rejected – and his work was displayed in a retrospective, record-breaking exhibition at the Tate. His work now sells for millions.
Commenting on their hosting of the Gala Premiere, Julia Fawcett OBE, chief executive of The Lowry, said:
"We're absolutely thrilled to showcase this very powerful yet humorous insight into the relationship between Lowry and his mother to a home audience here in the heart of Salford. Lowry is a much-loved artist but there's so much more to him than many people know. I think cinemagoers will be surprised<|fim_middle|>Their permanent exhibition, LS Lowry: The Art & The Artist, features more than 160 paintings and drawings from a collection of over 300 works held in trust on behalf of the people of Salford.
Open daily and free of charge, it currently features a display dedicated to Mrs Lowry & Son, including behind the scenes photographs, props, film clips, mood boards, shooting schedules and the final screenplay signed by the cast
Mrs Lowry & Son opens in cinemas nationwide on Friday 30 August.
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Griff Rhys Jones joins X-Factor winner Matt Terry as cast is announced for Christmas season at The Lowry with Edward Baker-Duly to star as The Grinch. | to see some of the struggles he faced throughout his career, not least of all his mother's criticism of his work."
The film follows Lowry in the beginnings of his career, as he yearns for his work to be appreciated in London. However, his disdainful mother, Elizabeth actively tries to dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artistic ambitions. Elizabeth never fails to voice her opinion at what a disappointment he is to her. At the same time, the film explores how Elizabeth is the very reason Lowry paints anything at all, as he desperately seeks to create something, anything, which will make her happy, creating a clever layer of tragic irony. This powerful, yet humorous story imagines the impact this obsessive mother and son relationship had on the great artist. Love is at the very heart of this film.
The Lowry is home to the world's largest public collection of paintings and drawings by the Salford artist. It provides critical and curatorial analysis of his work and seeks to raise his profile as an artist of international stature.
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To friends and<|fim_middle|> the call, instead the receiver is charged. | family who gave me Christmas gifts, THANK YOU. By gifts, I mean both the tangible and the intangible kind. For every gift I opened, for every time you spent with me, and for every Christmas memory we shared, thank you!
Christmas REALLY is just around the corner. For the past few days, I've been victim to horrible traffic, specifically in areas near shopping malls. People seem to be in the rush to buy gifts and run errands for Christmas. You'll never guess the economy is that bad.
Every Christmas, most of us, albeit the meager salary, humongous tax, and invisible bonuses, still find a way to give. May the gift be worth 10 pesos or a thousand bucks, we never fail to remember the goodness of family, friends, and godchildren, and try to reciprocate that by the simple act of giving.
So, for people who plan to give, give me a gift, that is, here is my Twelve Days of Christmas Wish List. I want to spare you from having to think of what to buy for me. haha!
1. Starbucks Ceramic Coffee-To-Go Cup. Fits perfectly in my car cup holder.
2. Digital alarm clock. I'm always late!
3. Samsung Galaxy S II. Cheap version of the iPhone.
4. Converse Low-Cut Originals in Black. My blue one is begging to be replaced.
5. Twinings Herbal Infusion Peppermint 25-pc pack. Helps in digestion (no further explanation needed).
6. Plastic floor mat for Vios. Makes cleaning the car (not that I do the cleaning. haha!) easier. This one will make my Tatay happy. :) Thanks to Nanay and Tatay for giving me this! I got the gray kind. Haven't taken a picture though..
7. Universal car charger. Lagi ako nalolowbat! Asked for this in our BG Christmas/Year-end Get-Together. Thanks Veena! Wow, only now did I realize super sakto pala sa picture what you got for me. haha!
8. Nikkor AF-S 50mm 1.8G. Low-light shots wanted!
9. Webhosting + domain. Wanting to have my place in the Internet.
11. 16GB SDHC memory card. To store more pics!
12. Lastly, (sige na nga..) PEACE ON EARTH!
There goes everything I want to get this Christmas. Of course, I doubt anyone will even seriously consider giving me any of those mentioned. haha!
So, what is the point of listing them down? Well, nothing really. I just realized that most of the time, we do not know what we want in life, where we want to go, what we wish to achieve. We wander through life aimlessly: no direction, no goal. Lacking the knowledge of what will make us happy accounts for lack of passion and drive to go on.
When you aspire something, when you have a dream, you make it easier for God to bless you. He doesn't have to guess which blessings to shower on you when you already know what to ask for. Not that God is ever dumbfounded by anything, but if we know our heart's desires, we actually glorify Him who created us. Because, in knowing, we aspire. In aspiring, we strive. In striving, we reach our maximum potential; we live a full life. As St. Irenaeus said, "The Glory of God is a man fully alive."
So, strive to know your heart's desire, aspire to achieve your biggest dreams, and don't hesitate to ask from God. He will never deny His child.
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However, I am not sure what code to add to point to my custom deserializer and where to add it.
I am trying to call a method that essentially hijack's the response content, changes the string, and then sends the modified string back as the new response content to then be deserialized.
Where would i add the code to call my custom deserializer? What would the code snippet look like? And is it possible to even alter the response.content before the deserialization happens? And if so, how do i implement that?
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If you would like to see photos from 2015 and 2016, please click the button below. | Materials Handling Management Society Chicagoland Chapter hosted a tour of The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's first phase of the McCook Reservoir completed in late 2017. The MWRD has provided over a century of protection for the area's water supply. The tour included a complete overview of the TARP system and how it functions to improve local water quality and mitigate flooding throughout Cook County. The tour kicked off at the Mainstream Pumping Station, 6100 River Rd., in Hodgkins, IL.
Highlights included an interactive display and an amazing tour guide, Thomas Ryan, Chief Operating Engineer 1. The tour began with a video of construction of the system. The video gave us a better understanding of all the various energy saving initiatives and ongoing research. We learned that the number of species of fish in the local waterways has increased from 5 or 6 to numbers in the 60's. The equipment used during construction progressed from using a fully functional rail system to haul out the stone removed to high speed conveyers several years later thanks to technology.
During the Ordovician Period, about 460 million years ago, some straight cephalopods grew to be as long as 19 feet, although most were much shorter. Straight cephalopods were common in Ordovician and Silurian times; coiled ones became fairly common only by later Paleozoic times. Fossils of cephalopods (sef'-al-oh-pods) have been found in rocks of many ages, and numerous representatives are alive today. Squids, octopuses, cuttlefish, and the chambered nautilus are among the cephalopods living in modern seas.
Cephalopods are the most advanced of all animals without backbones. They have a highly developed nervous system and have eyes much like those of humans.
The cephalopod's mouth is surrounded by long tentacles commonly armed with suckers. Beneath the tentacles is a tube through which the animal can force a jet of water and thus move about by jet propulsion.
The interactive display showed the construction methods used to dig the deep tunnel, and all the various entry points into the system throughout the area, as well as a scale model of the underground systems.
We then took an elevator ride down over 300 feet to see the main pumping system used to begin the processing at the McCook site and then transfer the water at high speeds to the Stickney, Il processing plant. This pumping station is the largest in the world. It can pump over one BILLION gallons of sewage per day from a depth of over 350 feet below the surface. It's 17,500 horsepower motors are the largest that the MWRD has. Our group photo shows us standing under an arch that represents the size of the deep tunnel. All of us were fascinated by all the technology used to monitor and process the storm waters, while protecting the water environment of Greater Chicago. When TARP2 is finalized in 2029 they will be able to store over 200 Billion Gallons during high storms and process out of the system. Prior to MWRD and the Deep Tunnel, sewage went into our waterways and the lake approximately every 3 days. This has been drastically reduced and when TARP 2 is completed it may only happen 2-3 days per year.
Our tour guide answered a lot of questions from the group and showed us the updated technology now being used to monitor the system. The system itself has complete backups from pumps to power sources and management systems.
The tour was a great success and we are considering another tour within the next year or so.
Thank you to our guide and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for such an interesting and informative look at the area's underground systems that protect our water source and waterways!
The day finished up with a buffet lunch, awards and prizes.
We would also like to thank all the companies supporting our efforts, without you this golf outing and the programs and scholarships we provide to young students wanting to get into this industry would not be possible.
Our 3rd MHMS tour of 2017 was a huge success thanks to Ginny, Tim, Dan, Chris and Paul at Sackett Systems in Bensenville, IL.
The new extractor training facility was a very interactive and informational aspect of the tour. Each attendee had the chance to change batteries using the new Sackett Hydra Handler system. We are very thankful to the entire Sackett team for hosting this MHMS event!
We had another successful MHMS tour at Sony in Bolingbrook, IL. There were 25 attendees representing 8 companies across the Material Handling industry.
Rich, Tanya, and Chris educated the attendees on the tremendous success of the VLM and RadioShuttle projects at this Sony location. The tour definitely exceeded everyone"s expectation and lunch was a great networking event.
A huge thank you for Rich and Chris from Sony for hosting the tour.
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Jerry and Shannon did an unbelievable job of highlighting the history of the area and what sets Method apart from their competition. It truly was an amazing tour. People Against Dirty did not disappoint and definitely exceeded our tour expectation. After hearing the story and | 1,099 |
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Leah Thorvilson, an elite marathon runner, signs with the Canyon – SRAM team after winning an unconventional try-out competition on Zwift.
Canyon – SRAM announced its Zwift Academy winner after an 11-month search for new WorldTour talent through Zwift's virtual training platform. Leah Thorvilson — a former U.S. Olympic trials marathon runner from Little Rock, Arkansas — fought off 1,200 women from around the world to win a pro contract and the opportunity to race for the Canyon – SRAM professional women's team during the 2017 season.
"It's been an incredible journey and a totally surreal experience," said Thorvilson, 37, after spending the better part of the 2016 summer participating in group rides and completing structured workout programs on Zwift. "Prior to Zwift Academy, I never would have guessed this was possible. I can't wait to begin this next chapter with the Canyon – SRAM Racing team."
Thorvilson's training and race schedules will be determined by Canyon – SRAM management, including sports director Beth Duryea. "The immediate future is about further preparing Leah for bike racing at a professional level," Duryea said. "The learning curve is going to be incredibly steep, but we will provide a plan with some specific areas for her to work on over the rest of winter."
The Zwift Academy's competition took place over 11 months and was comprised of three rounds. A panel of judges narrowed riders down by carefully analyzing data gathered during online rides and workouts. Duryea, professional pursuit world champion Mike McCarthy, and TrainSharp founder Jon Sharples were part of the selection committee who chose 12 semi-finalists before narrowing it down to the final three.
"Finding talent in cycling is a numbers game, in terms of casting the net wide and drawing performance data back in," Sharples said. "That's what excited us about the Zwift Academy concept."
It's an unconventional way of searching out new and underdeveloped talent. But maybe that's what women's cycling needs right now; something unconventional, exciting, and approachable to the average woman who rides "We took a chance with the Zwift Academy and we're very pleased with the potential we saw not only in Leah, but in the other finalists as well," Ronny Lauke, Canyon – SRAM Racing team manager said. "Watching and seeing all these women dedicate themselves to the sport, it makes one wonder how many more are overlooked."
With the success and excitement of the new talent ID program, Zwift, Canyon – SRAM Racing, and Canyon have confirmed the Zwift Academy will return in 2017
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In upwards of 40% of cases of hemoptysis the underlying cause cannot be determined—even after extensive diagnostic tests, including a bronchoscopy. Generally this type of bleeding, known as cryptogenic hemoptysis, is mild with a good prognosis (final outcome) for most people.
It is important for a physician to diagnose the cause of hemoptysis. To determine a diagnosis, the physician will take a detailed medical history, and perform laboratory tests and a chest x-ray. The tests may also include a bronchoscopy, CT scan, or MRI depending on the nature of the hemoptysis and likelihood of cancer. If there is a possibility that the cause of the bleeding is related to a blood vessel disorder, a pulmonary angiography may also be done.
Treatment for hemoptysis is directed at the underlying cause—for example, antibiotics for pneumonia and other lung infections, surgery to treat trauma or remove a foreign body, and surgery and chemotherapy for lung cancer. If the cause cannot be determined (cryptogenic hemoptysis), the physician will likely monitor the condition and further testing may be recommended if there is no improvement.
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What is hemoptysis?
What causes hemoptysis?
How is hemoptysis diagnosed?
How is hemoptysis treated?
Hemoptysis means coughing up blood. It is a symptom of bleeding somewhere in the respiratory tract, including the nose, mouth, throat, trachea, or the lungs. The seriousness of the hemoptysis depends on the cause of the bleeding.
Coughing up blood can be a frightening experience—but it is not necessarily serious.
Blood-tinged mucus in a person who is healthy and does not smoke may be due to a mild infection and is generally no cause for concern. In fact, the most common cause of hemoptysis is the least serious – a broken small blood vessel caused by coughing associated with an upper respiratory infection (cold) and/or acute bronchitis. However, if you are a smoker or are otherwise at risk for lung disease, hemoptysis may be a sign of serious illness, including cancer.
You should notify their doctor immediately if you are coughing up blood. Your doctor will want to perform a thorough exam and review medications that you may be taking to determine the cause of the bleeding.
Coughing up blood from the lungs is sometimes confused with bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract. You may have vomiting with blood, which is known as hematemesis.
There are many disorders that can cause hemoptysis, including:
Coagulation problems in the blood
Congenital defects in blood vessels in the lungs
Drug Use—especially cocaine
Inhaling a foreign body
Medications—especially anticoagulants
Trauma to the chest
Sometimes hemoptysis happens accidentally as the result of a medical procedure. This is known as iatrogenic hemoptysis | 572 |
What are allergies and why do they develop?
Inhaled allergens like pollens or perfumes can cause a runny, itchy nose and itchy eyes.
Allergies are very common, with around 1 in 5 people in Australia experiencing an allergy during their lives.
What causes allergic reactions?
The things that people are allergic to, called allergens, are usually everyday substances that other people can tolerate just fine. Common allergens include peanuts and other nuts, animal hair, pollen, crustaceans and fish, mould, dust mites, insect stings and medications.
When a person is allergic to a substance, their immune system reacts to it when it touches their skin, they breathe it in, or they ingest it. Some allergic reactions are driven by antibodies. Antibodies attach themselves to cells in the body called mast cells. When the allergen comes into contact with the antibodies, the mast cells release substances like histamine, which cause the inflammation and swelling typical of an allergic reaction.
Allergic reactions can affect the nose, eyes, sinuses, throat, skin, stomach, bowel and lungs.
The<|fim_middle|> minimise your exposure and understand the appropriate medications available to help manage your condition if necessary.
Adverse reaction, sensitivity, intolerance or allergy?
Other conditions can have similar symptoms to allergies. Adverse reactions (when a person's body does not react to a product, like a medicine, in the way that is intended), intolerances and sensitivities might all cause similar symptoms.
You can find more information about allergies at the links below.
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Last updated: 2 May 2018 | nose, eyes, sinuses and throat are affected by allergens that are inhaled. During an allergic reaction, these areas can become swollen, inflamed or itchy, with extra mucus produced in the nose and fluid in the eyes.
The lungs are also affected by allergens that are inhaled. Some people with asthma find their condition is triggered by allergens; however, it is possible to have asthma that is not caused by allergens, too.
The stomach and bowel are affected by allergens that are in foods or liquids that we ingest. Symptoms of an allergic reaction triggered by food or drink can include abdominal upsets like nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Eczema and asthma can also be triggered by ingested allergens.
Hives on the skin can be caused by allergens that have been ingested or allergens that have come into contact with the skin.
Who develops allergies?
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Below are details on some local organisations and groups in the town:
Horncastle History and Heritage Society (formally known as the Civic Society)
The Society was founded in 1966 adopting the constitution suggested by the Civic Trust. The main object behind the society is to safeguard and preserve the rich heritage of our ancient market town alongside the inevitable demands for growth and development.
The society also attempts to promote the history, places of interest and activities in the town, in order to generate local pride and awareness, greater participation, an active community spirit and an expanding tourist trade.
More details can be found at: http://horncastlecivic.org.uk/
Horncastle Bridge Club
The Club runs Duplicate Bridge sessions at the Golf Hotel,<|fim_middle|>0
Stanhope Hall
The Hall was saved from demolition in 2010 and has become a community facility ran and led by the community through the Stanhope Hall group (which is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee)
More details on events and how to book the hall can be found at http://stanhopehall.org
Transition Town Horncastle
We recognise two crucial points:
• that we used immense amounts of creativity, ingenuity and adaptability on the way up the energy upslope, and that there's no reason for us not to do the same on the downslope
• if we collectively plan and act early enough there's every likelihood that we can create a way of living that's significantly more connected, more vibrant and more in touch with our environment than the oil-addicted treadmill that we find ourselves on today.
More details on the group can be found at: http://transitionhorncastle.org/
If you would like details on your organisation included here please email the details and your website link to using the form on the contact page.
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Bridge players who are seeking a friendly club to join are welcome to attend our club and play for free for a couple of evenings to gauge their interest in joining us. Partnerships are preferable, but single players are also welcome and if necessary we will arrange a partner for you.
If you play social bridge, why not come along on a Wednesday evening you may find you also enjoy playing club bridge. Visitors are also welcome to attend and play as guests, but prior notification of visits would be appreciated.
For more information call Doug Childs on 01526 35316 | 131 |
AS you would probably expect from a destination that attracts royalty, celebrity golfers and polo players there is a wide variety of exclusive speciality shops and boutiques in Sotogrande.
The only problem is you need the inside knowledge on how to find them.
Scattered around in a series of different locations – many in nearby Pueblo Nuevo – you have to explore by car.
That<|fim_middle|>, but on grass verge…NOT on the concrete pedestrian path).When we got back to the car, cars had 200EURO PARKING FINES!!!!!!We thought it was a scam!!! There are NO YELLOW LINES or SIGNS OF ANY KIND advising it is prohibited to park in that area!!!!!If you are going to organize a sunday market ,it should be done properly ,and liaise with Police for proper parking facilities!!!Absolutely disgraceful!!! The ORGANISZERS(??) ought to be held accountable for the fines, for failing in their duty as ORGANIZERS(??)!!!!!Security at the barrier knew nothing about this and had never heard of people having fines….what is going on ?? | said, the port itself has a surprising number of trendy boutiques and there are several interesting markets including the popular Sunday market at Blue Sotogrande Marina.
One of the most exciting boutiques is Tiger Lily at Mar y Sol centre which was opened last year by Gabriella Canepa.
Her aim is to provide quality classic clothing and a mix of vintage and modern designs with labels including Great Plains, Elizabeth Hurley and Anami&Janine, as well as some lovely handbags from German brand Abro You.
Also at Mar y Sol is Golfino where you can buy elegant high quality golfing and casual clothes. And for refreshments the lovely Courtyard restaurant is great both in the day or evening.
In the port you must visit the beautiful shop Agua which sells clothes and items for the home.
Everything in the shop is blue and white and made in pure cotton, linen and silk which is stitched by hand.
The business was started by Cristina Gaggero who buys the materials and designs the clothes which are then made by a foundation for women in India. Some of the items in the shop are also made by mentally and physically disabled children.
The prices in the shop are reasonable and the profits are reinvested in the foundation.
In Blue Sotogrande shopping centre look out for Benjamin Friman a designer offering stunning clothes and handbags. And if you feel like having a coffee and cake Jan Staels has an amazing selection at his French Patisserie next door.
Newly opened in Pueblo Nuevo next to Barclays is Soto-Cheval equestrian boutique selling a wide range of equipment for horses and riders. They also offer a range of natural products for horses.
A little further away in San Enrique is Cortijo Las Flores run by Linda Cockerell. Linda offers a personal one to one interior design service and can also provide single pieces of furniture and curtains.
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2) most OP readers… well you should know.
soto is irrelevent to our lives.
We love Sotogrande and send many visitors there BUT, i think the ORGANIZERS of the Sunday Market ought to be very aware they have NOT made adequate PARKING facilities available to those of us visiting the Market!!!! We visited Sunday August26th with family and friends,turned left at the barrier(rd running behind and parallel to the Market)Parked where there were 20+? also parked (off the rd | 515 |
New Report Shows Mounting Evidence of Millennials' Shift Away from Driving
Posted on October 16, 2014 by Rebecca Harris
Congestion forecasts and government ignore census data, demographics and surveys that suggest lasting change
Press Release from U.S. PIRG
A new report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) Education Fund and the Frontier Group shows mounting evidence that the Millennial generation's dramatic shift away from driving is more than temporary. While the 2000s saw a marked decrease in the average number of miles traveled by young Americans, the study explains that those trends appear likely to continue even as the economy improves – in light of the consistency of Millennials' surveyed preferences, a continued reduction of Millennials driving to work, and the continued decreases in per-capita driving among all Americans.
"Millennials are different from their parents, and those differences aren't going away," said Phineas Baxandall, Senior Analyst at U.S. PIRG and co-author of the report. "After five years of economic growth with stagnant driving, it's time for federal and state governments to wake up to growing evidence that Millennials don't want to drive as much as their parents did. This change has big implications and policy makers shouldn't be asleep at the wheel."
"Millennials are trying to send a message to policy-makers: We want convenient, walkable neighborhoods with many options for how to get around," said Tony Dutzik, Senior Analyst at the Frontier Group and co-author of the report. "Unfortunately, many of our nation's transportation policies work to ensure just the opposite result."
The report includes many findings that suggest that Millennials' shift away from driving last decade is continuing:
Census data shows that the share of 16 to 24 year-olds traveling to work by car declined by 1.5 percentage points between 2006 and 2013, while the share of young people getting to work by public transportation, on foot or by bicycle, or else working from home, had increased.
Young people aged 20 to 30 are less likely to move from central cities to suburbs than at any time since at least the late 1990s.
Millennials consistently report greater attraction to less driving-intensive lifestyles — urban living, residence in "walkable" communities, and openness to the use of non-driving modes of transport — than older generations.
Fewer young people are getting their driver's licenses than even a few years ago. The<|fim_middle|> the Frontier Group have been leaders in following and explaining the ongoing shift away from driving through a series of other reports on the trend, including a study last month of major highway expansion plans that do not make sense in light of these ongoing travel trends
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Want options? Now's the time to ask. → | percentage of high school seniors with driver's licenses declined from 85 percent to 73 percent between 1996 and 2010, according to the AAA Foundation for Highway Safety, with federal data suggesting that the decline has continued since then.
Millennials are the largest generation in number and they will be the chief users of the transportation investments that get made over the coming decade. Millennials are expected to drive more as they reach the peak-driving years of middle age, but if they drive less (or even no more) than their parents did in middle age, it will be a monumental shift in travel trends since the 1950s and the assumptions underpinning current transportation policy.
"The report confirms that attracting and keeping young residents and talented workers requires investment in a comprehensive transportation system that offers a wide range of options for walking, biking, transit and getting around by vehicle," said James Corless, Executive Director of Transportation for America. "We urge Congress to update our national transportation program to reflect changing needs in our economy and in local communities."
In reviewing a wide range of data from the last few years, the report finds that many of the reasons why Millennials are driving less are long-term trends that are likely to last.
While young adults "living on their parents' sofa" increased during the recession, the share living in their parents' homes had also been increasing even prior to the recession.
The recession may have caused some Millennials to delay forming separate families that would likely drive more, but Americans have been getting married and having children at a later age nearly continuously since the 1960s. These trends have continued during the recovery.
Graduated driver licensing requirements adopted in recent years by state governments have likely played a small but important role in causing young people to delay or forgo getting a driver's license, potentially encouraging Millennials to develop less car-dependent transportation habits that they may carry with them as they age.
Americans drive fewer total miles than we did in 2005, and fewer miles per capita than we did in the mid-1990s. People are riding public transportation more than at any time since the mid-1950s, the number of people working at home continues to surge, and bicycling has become the fastest-growing mode of commuting. Demand for housing and office space in walkable neighborhoods of many cities is outpacing the supply of new construction.
"With Millennials driving less, and showing signs they might continue to do so, it's no longer true that the amount of driving and traffic can go in only one direction," said Baxandall. "If Millennials are able to continue driving less than did previous generations at the same age, then America will have an opportunity for reduced traffic congestion, fewer deaths and injuries on the roads, lower expenditures for highway construction and less pollution of our air and climate."
The report calls on public leaders to rethink their transportation investments to accommodate and encourage the Millennial generation in its desire for less car-intensive lifestyles. This includes greater investment in public transit and biking infrastructure, and using highway funds to repair of existing roads rather than building new are wider highways. State and federal governments should also assist efforts currently being led by cities to encourage walkable communities and innovative uses of technology that connect travelers to more travel options and shared vehicles.
The new report can be found here.
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Olivia Culpo Breaks Up With Danny Amendola
The split comes shortly after the Miami Dolphins wide receiver was spotted on a Miami beach with another woman.
By Samantha Schnurr Oct 31, 2018<|fim_middle|> for what's next, the insider explained Olivia is trying to brush the situation under the rug and will most likely act like nothing happened. To sum it up, the source said she wants things to fizzle out quietly, but they are definitely broken up.
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As for Peters and Amendola, a source previously explained to E! News that they "met just a few nights before they were spotted on the beach. They were at a house party and then were both part of a group that decided to go to the beach over the weekend."
However, it sounds like this is where their short story ends.
The source added, "Danny is new to Miami and Bianca had no idea he had a girlfriend. She is not in that world. She was a CBS journalist who is just starting her own media company...Now that she understands the situation, she has no plans to see him again. She does not want to be dragged into this."
The new exes first went public with their romance back in 2016 and briefly broke up earlier this year. However, they reunited by the summer.
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It's over for Olivia Culpo and Danny Amendola.
Just days after photos emerged of the 32-year-old Miami Dolphins wide receiver on the beach with CBS reporter Bianca Peters in Miami, a source has confirmed he and Culpo are caput.
According to the insider, Olivia broke it off with Danny and they are split. Per the source, the 26-year-old former Miss Universe is really upset about the situation and still extremely embarrassed. Danny has been constantly trying to explain that it was a misunderstanding, the source said, but Olivia has expressed that she has lost all trust.
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Marian Street Theatre for Young People (MSTYP) is one of the oldest continually-running childrens theatre and drama schools in Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation creating quality theatre productions and drama classes for young people from 3-18 years old. We believe in the power of drama to develop strength, creativity, courage and joy. Based in northern sydney, we are now also offering interactive online classes, so you can join us from anywhere in Australia!
Our teaching artists are qualified industry professionals and experienced teachers. We run a range of weekly classes during term time, with various age groups and experience levels. These classes cover voice, movement, improvisation, character development and script analysis, ending the year with an open class or performance. During the holidays we have an exciting selection of workshops to keep the creative juices flowing, from comedy to script analysis, Shakespeare to creating YouTube videos. And we have options for one-on-one online tutorial classes with some of our teaching artists.
We want to give our students as many opportunities as possible - to perform in shows, have careers in the arts, be a part of the MSTYP community, develop a life-long love for theatre, and make friends for life. Students aged 12+ are invited to audition for our Children's Theatre productions. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for young people to experience working in a professional theatre environment led by experienced industry professionals. Often students who work on these productions go on to work in the theatre industry in a variety of roles, from acting to directing, to technical and backstage.
Business contacts: Marian Street Theatre for Young People
Australian Business Number (ABN) 89635211027
Your Registrations & Certifications BA or equivalent for all staff, First Aid Certificates
Business awards: Lions award, Gem of Ku-ring-gai, Glugs awards
Kids ages accepted: 3-5 years old, 5-8 years old, 8-10 years old, 10-12 years old, 12-15 years old, 15-18 years old
Parental supervision: Optional
Type of sessions: 1-on-1, Group
Service location: Our location, Online
Costs: Per session / class, Per term, Short term contract, Long term contract
Details of these costs: Courses range in price from $110 to $315 depending on type and length of course. NSW students can use their Creative Kids Vouchers to take $100 off the price.
Payment options: Direct Deposit, Credit Card, Creative Kids Vouchers
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Subscribe to the mailing list and receive a free downloadable drama pack, including up to 6 hours worth of drama exercises to do at home.
Available for primary and secondary students.
Drama Holiday Workshops
Dates: from 11 Jan 2021 to 22 Jan 2021
Event price: Under $20, $20 to $50, $50+
Price details: Our single day classes can be booked for as little as $10 all the way up to our week long workshops for $270. Creative Kids Vouchers - Accepted! Yes, we are a registered Creative Kids Provider. Just put the voucher number in while enrolling, and use the discount code provided to reduce the price by $100
Age group accepted: 5-8 year old, 8-10 year old, 10-12 year old, 12-15 year old, 15-18 year old
Parental supervision: Drop-off
Curious about drama? Want to see if it's right for you, but super busy in the term time? Holiday workshops are a great introduction, and many students come back each holidays for them! We are now offering our courses in an interactive online format, so you can beat the holiday blues from the safety of your home.
We have a fabulous range of courses for these holidays for young people 5-18. From our Absurd theatre workshop, to Shakespeare's Fight Scenes. Upload THIS teaches kids how to create content for YouTube, Voice and Confidence will strengthen your voice, and our Make a Play workshops...make plays! Check out our website for these workshops and more, to get young people's skills blossoming over the school break. Each holiday course runs from 1-2 hours a day, each day for one week.
OUR TEACHING ARTISTS are qualified industry professionals and experienced teachers.
OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND LESSONS: We want to give students as many opportunities as possible - to perform in shows, have careers in the arts, be a part of the MSTYP community, develop a life-long love for theatre, and make friends for life.
OUR GRADUATES can be found throughout theatre companies and creative industries in Australia and internationally. They include Jordan Hare (actress in TV and film, including The Secret Daughter), Ava Madon (High 5 and The Pack down on ABC ME), Ayesha Madon (Fangirls - ATYP and Belvoir), Claire Nasher (poet), Linden Wilkinson (performer and playwright), Jim Southwell (performer and writer), Keith Agius (Bell Shakespeare, Sport for Jove), Terry Ryan (actor, puppeteer, writer), Kylie Harris (creator of Midnight Feast), and many more!
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Christian Naujoks
Berlin-based musician Christian Naujoks (b.<|fim_middle|>atic and warm sound, located in pop and ambient. His sources of inspiration have been such diverse personalities and works as those of Arnold Schönberg, Ricardo Villalobos, George Michael, Erik Satie, Steve Reich and My Bloody Valentine. Also his latest album Wave (2016) is laced with an allusive, subtle kind of pop. Here Naujoks particularly focuses on electric guitar sounds, which, by using echo and delay, he turns into captivating, atmospheric variations. After numerous concerts, including at Berghain (Berlin), HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin) and the Golden Pudel Club (Hamburg), Christian Naujoks plays at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein and presents his latest pieces. | 1980 in Lübeck) is known for the striking minimalism of his rhythmic compositions, which combine influences of classical songwriting, folk music, club sounds and New Music. With the Hamburg electro label Dial, where with Peter M. Kersten (Lawrence) and Richard von der Schulenburg (RVDS) he also forms the group Skywalking, he has released three albums: his untitled debut and the follow-up True Life / In Flames (2012) were characterized by Naujok's engagement in piano and marimba; his style of playing as well as his singing became distinctive for a very own, emph | 134 |
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Disaster Mortuary
One thing I am very used to is a quiet mortuary. Generally there's only a few of us working about, either on our own work or in groups. It only ever gets loud if there is music playing or when we do training with the nurses, but we have control over the scenarios and what is happening. On Thursday, it felt very chaotic even though it was a very organised exercise being performed, it was just not being performed by our team. We had a big group<|fim_middle|> dvi, uk police
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The Importance of Talking About Death | of police staff and members of the UK DVI team descend on the mortuary for an exercise in disaster management. Let me explain further!
UK DVI are the UK Disaster Victims Identification team. As you might expect, they work to identify the victims of any incident considered a disaster, such recent examples in this country would be the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge terrorist attacks. Not only do they work on disasters in the UK, but they also work alongside or with teams from other countries around the world when disasters occur, particularly when UK nationals are involved.
An excerpt from the UK DVI website explaining themselves in their own words which can be found here
The police staff were divided into teams and worked in these groups to practice recording details and taking evidence from the deceased of a mock incident. This involved not only the staff wearing full protective equipment as in they had shoe covers, Tyvek suits, face masks and gloves taped to the sleeves, but they also set up our post-mortem room in the style that they would use with individual stations set up for each victim.
A glimpse of our post-mortem room where you can see three of our four stations and the observation gallery at the back of the room
From my perspective, which was observing the entire thing and giving assistance where it was needed, the most odd thing about the whole exercise was that the victims of the mock incident were alive actors who were fully dressed, placed in a body bag with a couple of blankets to lay on and were examined. It is very odd, noted by all the mortuary staff, to see someone lying on a post-mortem table and observe their chest rising and falling as they breathe. One even had a coughing fit at one point!
The teams practiced taking the evidence they needed, in this case taking photographs of the victims and removing their belongings and clothes to be placed in evidence bags. They also went through the paperwork they would need to fill out, the team split into 'clean' members who were completing the paperwork side of things and the 'dirty' members who were handling the tools and the victims themselves.
I feel very lucky to have been able to witness this exercise being completed and I hope I have taken away correct information to describe the above! In the event of a disaster near to our location, we would become the disaster mortuary for this purpose. Both the other trainee and myself agree that while it would be horrible and we don't want anyone to go through it, it would be fascinating to see an incident in progress from the mortuary side of things.
One very odd thing, in all honesty when all the police staff were dressed up in their protective gear it really reminded me of that scene at the beginning of Hot Fuzz where Simon Pegg's character is trying to find his SOCO (Scene of Crime Officer) girlfriend in a sea of people dressed the same. While laughing at this comparison in my head I recognised a pair of eyes peeking through below the hood of a Tyvek suit. Turns out it was a friend from a long time ago that I haven't seen for about a decade! We had a great catch up afterwards and it was brilliant to see them, it's so funny how life plays out sometimes.
Aforementioned scene from shot Fuzz, the girlfriend or ex-girlfriend actually played by Cate Blanchett in a little known cameo!
Still one very exciting thing to happen this week that I am also very nervous about. I will announce what is happening once it's complete and I'm happy to share. If you have any questions about the above, please do get in touch!
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PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS / ASH CROSSES symbolize the vulnerability and mortality of the human body as it was created by ashes. The humility that they symbolize takes on a particular significance during the Lenten season but is impotant to Catholics year round.
So Lent is over. For some this may be a relief, a freedom from<|fim_middle|> manageable long-term. | fasts and a return to normal life.
For others, those who do not merely go through the motions of the traditions, but rather find joy in the preparation for Christ's love, there can be a letdown.
Perhaps the anticipation of Easter gave you a fresh focus and purpose, and lifted you above the anxieties of everyday life.
Now we have to remember that every day should be filled with that purpose.
Lent provides us with a time of reflection and penitence.
The ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday symbolize the dust from which God made us.
We live an earthly existence, and the imperfections that come with it. The ashes that begin Lent help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.
Lent can be a beautiful time of discovery and challenge.
We find the strength to rid ourselves of spiritual distractions, and we sometimes discover a heightened awareness of the gift of the Resurrection.
But then it's over, and we often find ourselves with a case of the blues. We return to normal routines and stop holding ourselves accountable.
Well here is the thing: You do not need to stop.
We must continue to embrace our ashes.
We can remain unafraid to reflect on our imperfections, and acknowledge them as part of our earthly existence.
You have the opportunity to live out what you learned on a regular basis. And the wonderful part is there is less external motivation.
You guide yourself, and it becomes more meaningful.
You can relive the journey you made over those 40 days, see what challenged and fulfilled you the most, and maybe even figure out what is | 322 |
Retreat for the decline of my life | L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B.
There are several models of a small vacation community which have had their appeal to me. I reckon it is no accident that I prefer the bijou-size stopping places, just as my landing in Almonte forty years ago was not without both its internal and external influences and confluences. My introduction to the miniature getaway vernacular was the Town of Provincetown in Barnstable County on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I first visited the Town about 1978 on Labour Day Weekend, an event which became a subsequent annual trek. Like many of these peculiar resorts, Provincetown was at the remote end of the Cape but it thereby succeeded to embrace the unique natural geographic features of the area, notably its towering sand dunes and completely unspoiled and uninhabited beaches. Its history harkened back to the early Portuguese fishermen who populated the Town when whaling was popular. It was a mark of my absorption into this tiny community that I had the privilege to walk upon the floor boards of King Hiram's Masonic Lodge which was chartered December 12, 1795 by Paul Revere who was then the Grand Master from Boston.
In the winter months I discovered that the natural southern extension of Provincetown was Key West, Florida. It was not uncommon to encounter people in Key West in February who had worked in or visited Provincetown in the previous summer months. Once again Key West was a remote location being the southernmost point of the United States of America. Getting there represented a small challenge if one didn't care to take the time to motor for four hours across the very extensive bridge connection with the mainland. Flying there from Miami was assured to be a step back in time reminiscent of what I call Air Casablanca. The Key West airport, like the Provincetown airport, was tiny and one simply stepped off the plane into the terminal. Both venues were ornamented by the writings and anecdotes of Tennessee Williams in particular his "Letters to Donald Windham (1940 – 1965)". Earnest Hemingway played out his extraordinary private life in Key West as well. Even the early beginnings of Pan American Airlines has a notoriety for having used homing pigeons to fly from Key West to Miami with SOS reports of current weather conditions. The Key West site of the Pan American Airlines office once housed a restaurant called Pigeon House.
My imagination about maritime resorts was for years epitomized by my hopeful dream to have what I endearingly called a "salt box" on a rocky precipice overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Nova Scotia. I suspect this fabrication was the product of two recollections; namely, the small and strictly utilitarian structures which passed as cottages on the outskirts of Provincetown and the regular visits I had made on Saturday mornings to the sparsely populated Village of Lawrencetown outside Halifax, Nova Scotia while attending Dalhousie Law School.
While I have only recently abandoned the prospect of having a pied-à-terre on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, I continued for the longest time to fuel the goal when watching Two Fat Ladies (Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson) running about the charming fishing villages of England on a Triumph Thunderbird and coincidentally preparing delightfully rich meals for the local people whom they visited. The coastal villages of the United Kingdom are of course famous and many of them, aside from being quaint, are exceedingly posh.
This infatuation was magnified by E. F. Benson in his Mapp and Lucia series of novels featuring humorous incidents in the lives of (mainly) upper-middle-class British people in the 1920s and 1930s, vying for social prestige and one-upmanship in an atmosphere of extreme cultural snobbery. Several of the novels are set in the small seaside town of Tilling, closely based on Rye, East Sussex, where Benson lived for a number of years and (like Lucia) served as mayor.
My wishful thinking has now acquired a decidedly more substantive (though nonetheless perpetually whimsical) characteristic. Over five years ago during a casual luncheon engagement in Chelsea, Québec with family friends, we heard of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Every year since then we have visited the Island and have now adopted it as our winter residence from November to April.
Even the Islanders acknowledge that they are beyond the regular channels of communication and for years it was uncontested for example that wireless service and mail delivery was frequently sporadic. Our hibernation on Hilton Head Island is normally quiet and unhurried. The tourists don't begin to arrive until mid-March at the earliest and it is nothing for us to travel on our bicycles on the beach for miles and see no one.
Although I am by nature a confessed bore who is hopelessly committed to routine, with some gentle persuasion, the novelty of a new destination is not entirely abhorrent. Our current leaning is towards Tybee Island, Georgia.
Situated a mere 18 miles from Savannah, Georgia, Tybee Island can also be seen from Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. Tybee Island is another of the barrier islands on the Atlantic Ocean.
In the late 19th century, at the height of the Industrial Revolution, residents in large, polluted cities frequently sought out remote beaches for summertime getaways. Clear, saltwater breezes were believed to<|fim_middle|> every imaginable element of retreat one might desire. Our dedication is to cycling (which is apparently a common pastime on the Island) and the views of the Ocean and the beach (which is extolled in all that we have read). Naturally we are hunting down a place which is immediately adjacent the Ocean where I, for example, intend to indulge myself in the pleasures of my writing, photography and piano (I will bring my electronic keyboard). We expect there will be ample opportunity to practice the culinary arts (lots of seafood), bathe in the sunshine and doze whenever we care to. Our decision to downsize from this upcoming year's 5-bedroom house on Hilton Head Island is a deliberate move calculated to lend a degree of reasonableness to our adventure. It also signifies a philosophic departure from the unquestionable Republican flavour of Hilton Head Island to the more rustic and Bohemian character of Tybee Island.
This entry was posted in General on July 21, 2015 by lgwilliamchapman. | be remedies for various ailments, including asthma and certain allergies. Steamships began carrying patients and tourists to Tybee Island just after the Civil War. In 1887, the Central of Georgia Railway completed a line to Tybee Island, opening the island to a wave of summer tourists. The railroad built the Tybrisa Pavilion in 1891, and by the end of the decade, several hundred summer cottages dotted the island.
We are currently in the throes of communications with estate agents on Tybee Island with a view to the 2016 -17 season. Considering the Island is only about 3.2 square miles in total (an insignificant portion of which is under water), we acknowledge that wintering in this resort (which has a permanent population of less than 3,000) is guaranteed to provide | 174 |
It goes without saying, when a couple falls in love, set their wedding date and location - there is nothing that will stop them for going through with their plans.
In November, I witnessed three weddings in New York City in Central Park under a well-known location, the 'Ladies Pavilion'. There is nothing unusual about the three weddings except it was outdoors, patches of snow was on the ground and the temperature was between 32 to 35 degrees but a beautiful sunny day. Oh, by the way, it was a week after hurricane Sandy.
Each couple had one hour to celebrate their wedding. There were photographers, videographers, violins a minister and about 10 to 30 guests per couple.
Each bride made their grand entrance down the park's long walk<|fim_middle|> two white colonial style pillars and an arch that set the stage for the alter. Also a beautiful five foot, free standing, three-arm gold candelabra held the long tapered unity candles. While the couple's guests seat in rows of white pews, soft melodies of love announce the couple's grand entrance. The officiant stood waiting patiently with a welcome smile as the couple walked toward their destiny together.
The bride wore a beautiful white one-strap, sheer organza, A-line style gown and the groom wore a three piece pinstriped brown suit.
After the ceremony the couple shared best wishes and photos with their guests.
The Chapel of Love is a wedding chapel and bridal boutique where they offer a truly customized celebration in a beautiful garden chapel that will seat up to 70 guests, for a dream wedding or vow renewal.
The Chapel of Love will offer you a selection of wedding gowns, tuxedos, bouquets, custom music, Officiant, unity candles, garters, toasting glasses and a bottle of champagne. There is also a photographer and videographer package selection.
What a joy it was to see how these couples celebrated their wedding.
Another reminder that: Love has a Style of its own! | way while waiting under the pavilion was a very happy groom.
The first bride wore a three quarter-length sleeve, ivory taffeta sheath style gown, with a matching shawl. The second bride wore white cap sleeves and lace over a satin mermaid style gown and the third bride wore a white strapless, charmeuse A-line style gown.
After each bride and groom stated their "I DOs" close by the pavilion, a small meet n greet celebration was held near a beautiful lake where the couples and their guests enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies.
An extraordinary day for a personalized wedding.
During my Thanksgiving vacation I traveled to Bloomington, MN and on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, I meet a loving couple that got married on "Black Friday" in the largest shopping locations in America - the 'Mall of America' at the Chapel of Love.
June 21, 2012. However, love would not let them wait. Kimberly and Melvin stated; while June 21 remains for what is now called their "One Love" Celebration; they chose to unite their love before God, their children and two of their best friends on November 23, 2012, also known as "Black Friday. The couple chose the 'Chapel of Love', for their wedding venue because of the intimate environment, charming décor and most of all, package pricing. The Chapel is private, warm and inviting. The low lights set the mood and atmosphere for love. There was dramatic winding greenery and tropical flowers swirling around | 320 |
Artist 101: Jessica Mauboy
Lynn Macgillivray April 13, 2018, 6:56 pm
This guide contains everything you need to know about Australian singer-songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy.
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Born in Darwin, Northern Territory to parents Therese and Ferdy, Jessica showed a keen interest in music from an early age and often attended local church choir with her grandmother.
Jessica's big break came in 2006 when she auditioned for the fourth season of Australian Idol with Whitney Houston's hit "I Have Nothing". She impressed all the judges, making it through to the next round, and after weeks of competition made it to the grand final of the contest, finishing as runner-up to Damien Leith. As a result, Jessica signed a contract with Sony Music and in early 2007, released her debut live album titled The Journey which soared into the Australian charts at number four.
After this Jessica joined the girl group Young Divas, releasing an album and single with the band, however, she left the band a year later to focus on her solo career. November 2008 saw the release of Jessica's debut studio album Been Waiting, on which she co-wrote eleven of the tracks. The second single from the album "Burn" charted internationally and became the singers first to reach number one.
Jessica signed to Universal Music in early 2010, with her second studio album Get 'Em Girls being released later the same year. The album – on which Jessica co-wrote eight songs – debuted at number six and saw a string of singles follow including collaborations with Ludacris and Jay Sean. Jessica was then cast as Julie in the Australian film The Sapphires, for which she also recorded fifteen songs for the soundtrack. This debuted at number one after its release.
Jessica's third studio album Beautiful, released in 2013, debuted in the charts at number three. Her most successful single from the album "Pop A Bottle (Fill Me Up)" reached number two in Australia and also charted in New Zealand.
In 2014, we saw Jessica's first appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest, when she performed "Sea of Flags" in the interval show of the second semi-final in Denmark. In the same year, she performed at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to mark the official handover to the Gold Coast for the next games.
In 2016 Jessica starred in Australian TV drama The Secret Daughter as Billie Carter, where she performed throughout the series. From this, she released her first individual soundtrack album which became her first solo number one and also saw her make history as the first Indigenous artist to reach number one on the ARIA charts. The show was renewed for a second season in 2017 and once again Jessica released an album featuring songs from the season, which this time reached number two in the charts.
In December of last year, Jessica was announced as the Australian representative for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. The singer will perform "We Got Love" in the second semi-final in Lisbon.
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Finally, don't forget to let us know what you love about Jessica Mauboy. Also, we now have all our entries for this years Eurovision Song Contest so let us know who your favourites are by tweeting us @CelebMix.
Written by Lynn Macgillivray
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Caroline believes people should be able to love whoever their heart tells them to.
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I hope you enjoyed watching Jaime and<|fim_middle|> not to mention the constant texting of photos and updates kept them in the loop minute by minute. Jaime and Rich are two men that have committed themselves to each other over the past 13 years and have built a loving home and life together in spite of the fact that their relationship isn't recognized in the eyes of so many in today's society. Good for them, I applaud their courage and I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness. They deserve it.
My hope is that tonight's episode showed the world that love comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The heart feels what the heart feels, and no one should be denied the simple right to love who their heart tells them to.
I'd like to thank Bravo for putting both Jaime and Rosie's story out there. Sometimes it's easier to be politically correct and turn your head to hot button issues rather than address them head on. I respect them for showing their individual journeys with the heartfelt dignity and respect they deserve. Thank you, thank you, thank you. | Rich's wedding. I joke that Jaime and Rich have been together for nearly 14 years and they decided to throw a shotgun wedding, surprising us all. I'm amazed at how beautiful it was, considering it was planned and orchestrated within one month's time. From the horse-drawn carriage to the ceremony and party afterwards, it was pure perfection. It was an incredible event filled with lots of good food, love, and laughter.
My only regret is that the rest of my family couldn't attend. As I said earlier, this was an event pulled together in less than a month's time. Please don't read too much into why members were missing. The simple truth is that life gets in the way. Some were working, some were vacationing, some had babysitting issues, so on and so on. They were missed and there in spirit, | 173 |
"Thank you for making us feel nervous" says The Lumineers' leading man Wesley Keith Schultz halfway through their sold out set at London's Brixton Academy. Coming from a band who<|fim_middle|>, there are no barriers between stage and audience and the sing-along gets contagious. We finally get to hear Neyla's voice during a duet with Wesley of a brand new love song, "Drama Queen" and the moment she starts singing she is overwhelmed by the screaming crowd. Hopefully we will hear more from her in the next album and the same is for the breathtaking moments given by Mr. Schultz's voice during Bob Dylan's cover of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and another crowd's favorite, the emotional "Stubborn Love". Everyone on the balcony was on their feet, the hand clapping started spontaneously and we believed every word he sang, "It's better to feel pain, than nothing at all".
"Ho Hey" is performed again by the band this time, because you just can't get enough of it can you? The Lumineers trio is alone for "Charlie Boy" and later on Jeremiah opens with a xylophone intro the last song of the set, a story about those young western women of the Roaring 20's who wore short skirts, excessive make up, listened to jazz and couldn't be bothered by the norms of society, "Flapper Girl". The last solo moment of Wesley opens the encore, it took three years to have it finished he says, and "Morning Song" it's a story infused with that disappointment that only Hollywood or a broken heart can give. Guitars, bouzouki, mandolin, accordion, banjo and the last round of hand claps approach with the finale made of "Big Parade", with its inviting and colorful rhythm and a cover of Violent Femmes' "American Music" that brings the exhilarating party to an end together with Langhorne Slim. The big parade of The Lumineers told their story, shook the place up, bowed, and left us with their choruses stuck in our heads on the way out. Tales of love, freedom, and everyday life, something that even an overproduced show can't top. Ho! Hey! | within a year managed to peak on the Billboard chart with their debut album, released the most shared song in Manhattan according to Spotify, yes the hit single "Ho Hey", and performed at the Grammy Awards having two nominations, saying something like this really meant a lot. It was the last concert before a break in their tour itinerary waiting for Australia to clap their hands just like Brixton did during this night. There were five thousand people in the biggest venue The Lumineers performed so far and the storytellers from Denver, Colorado, put on a rapturous show who took the audience to a front row experience in a true Americana folk-rock festival.
Taking the stage after opening act Langhorne Slim, a fellow alternative country musician, The Lumineers opened the night with the ironic song "Classy Girls", the ones who according to them don't kiss in bars. Nevertheless the bars in the venue were busy in selling pints of beer as we saw Wesley playing the guitar and moving his hat all over the place, Jeremiah Caleb Fraites starting off the drums and hitting them with his tambourine dressed in what it's becoming an iconic white t-shirt and black braces outfit, and the lady of the trio Neyla Pekarek, taking her place on the cello with that aura of someone who is dreamy and just came out from the land of Oz. Thanks to the authentic simplicity of their music, "Anyone who can play an instrument can play a Lumineers song" they stated, and the powerful percussions, it was pretty clear within the first bunch of songs that the album had a whole new vibe when performed live. It sounds powerful in moments like "Flowers In Your Head" and more intimate and haunting during "Slow It Down", where Wesley's solo is illuminated by purple lights.
The cinematic aspect of their music comes to life on a stage that breathes a far away folkloristic air where band members Ben Wahamaki on the bass and barefoot StelthUlvang on the piano not only add up to the live renditions but also draw the audience into the show and the whole band works beautifully as one, just like old time friends. As soon as they manage to have silence in the house, "Hey Ho" is entirely performed without microphones | 465 |
Like it or not, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is only weeks away, and people are getting ready to witness the ultimate smackdown in cinemas around the world. While we all know that Superman and Batman are best friends in real life, and would never get in a fight, these confrontations have happened on occasion, in Elseworld stories such as The Dark Knight Returns and The New 52.
In preparation for the colossal clash, artist Steve Downer of The Difference creative studio has put together an infographic of previous super-brawls to see who has the upper hand heading into their biggest battle yet.
Downer's infographic offers an overview of five previous times The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight have clashed both in comics and on television, analyzing what they had at their disposal at the time, such as Superman's super-strength, or Batman's power of negotiation. It summarizes the fights concisely and entertainingly, and provides a winner for each one --- and with a tied result, it looks like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will be the war to settle the score.
The highlight of the infographic is how much character Downer packs into each example, infusing his<|fim_middle|> 25th. Meanwhile, our money's on Wonder Woman to sweep the whole thing. | own style with that of that story's artist. Batman: Hush and Justice League: Origin were both drawn by Jim Lee, but Downer captures the feel of those stories so well that they look different enough while still recognizable, even without the text telling you where they're from.
This infographic gives you everything you need to know to look cool in front of your friends while you wait in line for the midnight showing of Batman v Superman on March | 89 |
La paradoxa de Teseu,<|fim_middle|>"; alguns diuen que el vaixell "continuà sent el mateix", i alguns que "no era pas el mateix".
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Teseu | també coneguda com el vaixell de Teseu, és un experiment mental que planteja la qüestió que, si a un objecte se li han canviat tots els seus components, continua sent el mateix objecte. La paradoxa es troba documentada notablement per Plutarc en La vida de Teseu, de les darreries del . Plutarc es preguntava si un vaixell que era restaurat reemplaçant totes i cadascuna de les seves parts de fusta seguia sent el mateix vaixell.
La paradoxa ha estat debatuda per més filòsofs de l'antiguitat, tals com Heràclit, Sòcrates i Plató abans que Plutarc escrigués la seva obra; més recentment, Thomas Hobbes i John Locke també la discutiren. N'existeixen moltes variants, la més notable de les quals és "la destral de l'avi". Aquest experiment mental és "un model per als filòsofs | 244 |
James Cummings businessman, politician; born in 1815 in Ireland; married Anne Morrison, and they had three children; died 13 April 1894 at Hamilton, Ontario, buried at Hamilton Cemetery. He was mayor<|fim_middle|>.
James Cummings emigrated to Canada as a young man. He lived briefly in Montreal, Quebec before coming to Hamilton in the 1830s and 1840s where he established a successful wholesale crockery business. Cummings had other business interests. He was president of the Canadian Oil Company in 1870 and was in partnership with J.M. Williams.
Cummings was elected to city council as an alderman in 1854. Following a rather bizarre election in which all ten aldermen were successfully nominated and defeated, Cummings was chosen as mayor. The election was declared invalid, however, and he served for only three months. In 1875, he was appointed tax collector, a position he filled until his death.
A self-educated man with a fondness for literature, Cummings devoted himself to the public school system. He was a school trustee and acted as chairman of the Board of Education from 1863 to 1875. During his tenure the two-hour recess and the monthly fee system to purchase free school supplies were introduced. He also carefully supervised the construction and repair of school buildings. Cummings served on the Board of Education for over thirty years.
Cummings was a member of the Irish Protestant Benevolent Society and of Central Presbyterian Church. He died at his residence on Main Street E. and was survived by his wife, the first female principal of Central School, and by his three talented children; Samuel, a pioneer in surgery and x-ray techniques, Alice, an accomplished musician, and Louise, a brilliant mathematician who taught at Vassar College.
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Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791–1875); Thomas Melville Bailey; W.L. Griffin Ltd, (1981); Pg 57
Mayors of Hamilton, Ontario
1815 births
1894 deaths | of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada for three months in 1854 and in 1856 | 22 |
Ladies<|fim_middle|> it! (But please don't spoil it on here. I like to maintain a fragile air of mystery). | and gentlemen. Let me introduce the newest member of the Northern Rail family.
Incidentally, in 2014 I had a stab at what I thought the new bit of map would look like. Unfortunately I worked on the assumption that all the trains on that stretch of line would stop at the new stations, but otherwise, not bad.
So I've updated my spreadsheet. There are now 534 stations on the Northern Rail map, leaving me with 10 to collect (the 15 I had on January 1st, minus Woodlesford, Outwood, Clitheroe, Whalley, Langho and Rampsgreave & Wilpshire, but plus Apperley Bridge). And no, I won't tell you which ones they are.
P.S. There's one other tiny change - the Todmorden Curve is now on the map. However, I think that might have been there a while and I just forgot to mention it.
I think I can identify at least 6 of your missing stations... there is a strong urge in me to scour the map to work out the other 4!
Obviously I am staying anonymous.
If you've got the map, the inclination, and don't mind hours of mind numbing tedium, go for | 262 |
Photo submitted Songs, singing and movement were included in a summer camp program to help children improve speech and language skills.
The age old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" is demonstrated clearly in Delta when an investment of six weeks over a summer, nets each child participating in a six-week speech camp from six to 12 month advances in their cognitive skills and language skills.
Jason Cleckler, CEO of Delta County Memorial Hospital, and Paula Ravesky, rehabilitation manager, bought into the concept and took a chance on a dream of the Delta community coming together to help children with speech and language delays.
The children from ages two to 13 were invited, encouraged and nourished the team of Angela Fedler, coordinator of Delta County School District early childhood/family resources and executive director for Delta Family Center who provided a location and structure; Delta County Memorial Hospital's speech therapist Sandy York; and Bobbie Brewer, who works for the hospital as a rehabilitation technical aide and in a dual role for the school district as a speech language pathology assistant.
The speech professionals worked closely together to develop curriculum and work with the children in small groups four<|fim_middle|> six weeks.
Angela Fedler's daughter, Talyn, age 18 and a former speech camp participant, assisted as a role model and teen volunteer.
A Colorado research study determined that the best outcomes from working with children to progress their cognitive and language skills is to consistently work with them four days a week for six weeks.
The summer speech camp qualifies for insurance coverage through private insurance or Medicaid. Insurance usually covers 24 visits for a summer interim program. Over 50 parents expressed interest, but the summer speech camp had to be capped at 40 total as the speech professionals could simply not work with more than 40 children each day.
When a child is born, whether at hospitals in Delta, Montrose, Grand Junction's community, or placed into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St. Mary's, babies are immediately assessed for needs. Those children identified as high risk infants can enter into Part C with an Infant Family Service Plan (IFSP), which is home based. Infants from birth to age three begin to receive extra attention from groups such as Child Find, Community Options and Delta-Montrose Home Health. Children ages three and four may participate in Delta Backpack Early Learning Academy (BELA) at the Delta Family Center as a preschool through the Delta County school system. The summer speech camp has been in place for approximately eight years with the Delta hospital joining the team two years ago.
The theme for this year's summer speech camp was "The songs we sing and moves we make" featuring G-rated Disney movies. Songs, singing and movement are part of the curriculum featuring different countries and cultures. The movie "Coco" featured Mexico, songs, dance, food and festivals; "Tango" featured Germany, the polka and cultural aspects; "Princess and the Frog" featured Louisiana, the food and Mardi Gras; "Moulan" featured China and "Moana" featured Hawaii. Snippets of each movie were shown and then comprehensive questions were asked of the children which focused on fun, learning and developing social skills at each age level.
Sandy York and Bobbie Brewer led each of the classes, set goals and kept progress notes on each child, using the Colorado Department of Education standards for children in each age group and what skill sets they should be able to demonstrate by the completion of the speech classes.
As anyone can witness from the photos or sitting in on a class or two, the speech language instructors have as much fun as each child who is learning, laughing and growing in cognitive and language skills. The Delta village helping raise these children are clearly making a difference in the lives of area children with the summer speech camp. | times a week for | 4 |
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President Donald Trump yesterday met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and House Transportation and Infrastructure<|fim_middle|> and my congressional colleagues as we move into the new year to identify specific proposals and priorities."
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More News from 12/12/2017 | Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) to discuss the administration's potential infrastructure proposal, according to The Hill.
Both Chao and Shuster are expected to be key players in the president's plan to bolster the nation's infrastructure. The administration has proposed using $200 billion in federal "seed money," as well as permit and regulatory reform, to leverage $1 trillion worth of infrastructure.
Trump indicated last month that his administration would begin focusing on the infrastructure proposal after Congress addresses tax reform.
"Today's meeting with the president was a very positive step forward as we begin to work towards improving America's infrastructure," Shuster said in a statement, reported by The Hill. "We had a good, productive discussion, and I look forward to working with the president, the administration, | 159 |
Thanks to Paul R Stern for<|fim_middle|>igan Peak.
Hiked up from Weston Pass with Lori Fleury. Great views of the Sawatch Range! | adding this peak.
pass up the alpine grass and talus to the 13,200 foot ridge crest. Weston Peak is the isolated summit a half mile down the ridge to the SE. Turn left (North) and hike the ridge. There was still a large cornice clinging to the east side of the ridge up to the 13500 foot ridge point with some great exposure. You can bypass this by staying just off the ridge creat to the left (west). The summit of Ptarmigan is another half mile further North. The exposed south ridge still had snow all the way to the summit in the middle of July, or one could boulder hop to the summit up the sw face of the summit cone. The CMC register is right next to the USGS benchmark. Awesome views of the Sawatch Range to the west, and the rest of the Mosquito Range to the North. Pikes Peak was visable on the horizon to the SE with Weston Peak immediately to the SE. Combine Ptarmigan Peak with Weston Peak for a fun morning hike, or for a longer hike one could continue North along the ridge crest for 3 more miles to the summit of Horseshoe Mountain and Finnback Nob.
There are 3 trip reports for Ptarm | 262 |
A treatise on the pneumatics of Hero of Alexandria illustrates the working of various mechanical automata: a whistling bird whose voice is generated from the pressure of air in the pipes underneath its pedestal, a flagon that emits a tone upon being filled with liquid, and a trumpeter who plays a string of notes, his body concealing an array of water-filled pipes.
In 1645 John Evelyn made a journey through Italy, stopping frequently to enjoy the beauty of the Italian gardens. In his diary entries, he describes in detail the features of these ornate gardens, in particular the waterfalls and the fountains and how they were positioned in the garden, and what<|fim_middle|> Only when a viewer speaks into it does the system 'respond' by first throwing back the sentence uttered, and then reflecting some other utterance, an utterance made earlier in the day or the week by some other person, so that the present participant appears to be engaged in a strange and disjointed communication.
In the case of Alpha Blend, Shadow Box 7 (2008), the idea of feedback is a way of conflating past and present moments. A screen sectioned into four components and depicting, through its in-built surveillance camera, a part of the gallery space, is able to display persons that come within its camera range, as well as persons that have, at some point, passed through the space. And the image on the screen is such that it can place two or more moments in time together in a seamless way. One may inhabit the space alongside others who have inhabited the space, but who appear to be inhabiting the space alongside the image of yourself. Moreover, one's image may inhabit a space with an image of oneself at a former time. The only difference between present and past is that images rendered as present are animated, whereas those of the past are rendered as still moments. If the present images are discernible through motion, it is the capacity for motion that appears to make these images almost translucent: persons moving through the space will seem to melt into the furniture of the room, as if they are mere ghosts.
Lozano-Hemmer has created subtle interplays between present and past, viewer and art-work in ways that seem to go beyond the technology itself. | effect on the senses, especially those of vision and audition, they seemed to produce. Around these water features were mechanical singing birds, roaring monsters and hydraulic organs, all of which were said to be powered by the force of the water.
As described later by Evelyn: the Italian garden had a certain beauty brought about through the unification of the senses. But one could also say that the Italian garden championed the aesthetics of efficacy. That the water organ played its melody by virtue of the flow of water directly through it can be seen as an essential part of the beauty of the garden. The aesthetics of efficacy could also be said to apply to those 17th and 18th century gardens which through their features, such as the firing of a canon near to a cliff, exemplify the qualities of the landscape by the capacity to produce an echo effect.
Efficacy has been a subject for many artists, some of who use traditional mechanical means, others use the medium of technology to realise their objective. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is of the latter camp.
In an exhibition at the Haunch of Venison, Lozano-Hemmer explores the way the viewer is able to affect an art work through the use of electronic sensors and computerized surveillance systems. In Pulse Tank (2008) viewers are invited to place their hands, or their fingers, on sensors placed at five points around a shallow tank filled with water. The tank itself is illuminated in such a way as to produce a reflection on the ceiling. When a person makes contact with the sensors, a pump sets the water in the tank in motion, and this in turn creates reflected lines of moving light that coruscate across the ceiling. Moreover, the sensors with which the hands or fingers are in contact pick up that person's pulse, transforming it into a rhythm, a variable and unpredictable rhythm.
Pulse Tank is an embodiment of the sum total of causally related actions. And yet, each of these actions can be seen as an aesthetic element in its own right, so, for example, the rhythmic sound issuing from the mechanism of the water pump can be appreciated for its own sake, or, in relation to the wave motion of the water, or to the lines depicting the pulse rate that are projected on a section of the wall.
With 'Reporters With Borders' (2008) the viewers' participation in the piece can be seen as more of a two-way interface. The piece, consisting of an entire wall of video footage sectioned into squares and containing news reporters and politicians, is brought into life by the presence of the viewer or viewers. One can by the sweeping arch of an arm bring about the animation of a section in a manner that resembles the sweep of an arm. If one stands at a particular distance from the piece one can similarly activate a figure-like section, so that each person represented within the designated area starts to move, to speak, and to gesticulate. What is heard are not individual words or strings of meaningful sentences but a cacophony resembling the sonic texture created by a flock of migrating birds. Without the presence of viewer the piece falls silent, the only movement seen is by suggestion: that the action of the individuals depicted becomes frozen, their faces shaped in readiness for the next syllable.
Feedback is an integral element to Lozano-Hemmer's work, and it is exemplified particularly in Microphone (2008) and Alpha Blend, Shadow Box 7 (2008). The former work consists of a lone vintage microphone standing in the midst of a circular spotlight. | 731 |
The Phantom of the Black Hills has done a remix of the Heathen Apostles song The Reckoning for their new album Requiem For A Remix, out now on Ratchet Blade Records. The album also includes remixes by Chopper Franklin and Almighty Watching, click HERE to preview and purchase. Below is a sampler video for the album, the POTBH remix begins at 4:20 (yes that's right).
The 'Moonshine Bright' CD Is Out Now!
The fifth Phantom of the Black Hills release Moonshine Bright is out now, it is exclusively available HERE and at the Ratchet Blade Records webstore, it will be in stores worldwide on February 10th, 2015. You can also order on iTunes by clicking HERE, and at Amazon.mp3 HERE.
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<|fim_middle|> scorching, guaranteed barnburners and is a great way to bring in the New Year, preview on iTunes by clicking HERE.
The Phantom of the Black Hills are currently recording their follow-up to 2012's ENEMY!, a 3 song EP entitled Black Hearted Killer on Ratchet Blade Records. Chopper Franklin will again be producing, and it will be available digitally on Monday, December 30th. | The $6.66 Pre Sale for the new Phantom of the Black Hills CD Moonshine Bright ends this Friday, November 14th, click HERE to preview and order your copy.
The song video is up for 'Hellbetties Risin", the first single from the fourth Phantom of the Black Hills album Moonshine Bright on Ratchet BladeRecords, check it out, comment and pass it around. You can order the $6.66 Pre Sale for Moonshine Bright by clicking HERE, it ends Friday Nov. 14th.
The Pre Sale for the new Phantom of the Black Hills album Moonshine Bright has launched, and it will stream in it's entirety during Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (10/31 & 11/1), after which the player will play song samples. The $6.66 Pre Sale ends Friday November 14th, you can listen and order by clicking HERE.
Ratchet Blade Records has released the cover art for the upcoming Phantom of the Black Hills album Moonshine Bright. It is the 5th release for the band and will be out in November 2014. A presale will be announced shortly with some great items, check back for it.
Rockin' Therapy Radio out of Madrid, Spain recently featured the ENEMY! lp on it's show, and did this great looking review of the music. Here's to livin' La Vida Loca!
The new Phantom of the Black Hills EP is live on iTunes! This EP is produced & mixed by the Cramps bassist Chopper Franklin and follows 2012's ENEMY! album, and it contains 3 | 344 |
P.I. Works Joins the O-RAN ALLIANCE to Drive Open Radio Access Network Innovations
P.I. Works, the leading provider of AI driven and automated mobile network management solutions, announced today that it has joined the O-RAN ALLIANCE, a global, operator-led consortium aimed at driving the evolution of RAN towards open, intelligent and interoperable networks.
Since its inception two years ago, the O-RAN ALLIANCE has rapidly grown to more than 230 members, comprising top-tier operators and contributors, including vendors, start-ups and academic institutions. Open RAN technology (O-RAN), which serves as the premise of the consortium, is expected to introduce programmable intelligence into the radio network, to enable AI-based policy making and optimization for near real-time and non-real-time network automation. Such architecture will accelerate the introduction of new AI-based optimization use cases and applications, while enabling forward compatibility through its modular architecture. According to the Dell'Oro Group, O-RAN technology is forecasted to account for 10% of the global RAN market by 2025, indicating a gradual yet steady shift towards the adoption of white box RAN solutions.
As a vendor-agnostic, customer-centric vendor, P.I. Works understands that adoption of O-RAN technology will provide operators with a wider<|fim_middle|> impartial view of the network across different vendors, technologies and layers, diagnose anomalies, and establish vendor accountability. P.I. Works' scalable and automated management platform is globally field proven and can help mobile operators in delivering a seamless user experience."
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Andersen Global Strengthens African Platform with Kashadah & Co.21.1.2021 15:30:00 CET | Press release
Andersen Global continues to reinforce its competitive edge in the African region through a Collaboration Agreement with full-service tax firm Kashadah & Co. in Libya. Kashadah & Co., founded in 1974 by Office Managing Partner Abdussalam Kashadah, provides a wide range of services including tax planning, consultation and compliance, assurance and business advisory, social security arrangements, company registration, receivership and liquidation. The Tripoli-based firm's clients include oil companies, banks and government institutions. "We are delighted for this opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals who share our philosophies and vision of delivering best-in-class services with a client-focused approach," Abdussalam said. "We have a long-standing, working relationship with collaborating firm Jelil Bouraoui & Associates in Tunisia, and look forward to working with the member and collaborating firms in the region and globally." Andersen Global Chairman and Andersen CEO | selection of customizable network management solutions, reducing vendor lock-in and driving CapEx efficiency. The P.I. Works EVO Platform is well equipped to address these architectural requirements, offering cutting-edge AI- and automation-powered multi-vendor and multi-technology network management capabilities. Leveraging the platform, P.I. Works can utilize its standout expertise in network planning, optimization, performance management and configuration management to achieve new levels of service assurance.
Dr. Erol Hepsaydır, VP of Business Development & Strategy at P.I. Works, said: "As a leader in automated mobile network management, P.I. Works is ready to support mobile operators in their transition towards an O-RAN ecosystem, while addressing their requirements for uniform network quality. Leveraging transparent service monitoring and assurance capabilities, operators are able to achieve a clear and | 165 |
Lens: over 50 years old. Camera: over 70. Developer: over 10<|fim_middle|> favorite stores, http://www.freestylephoto.biz. | 0.
I went to a friend's bachelor party/dinner this weekend, and knowing everyone would have their iPhones and digicams handy, I decided to be a little different. I wasn't going to be bringing a bag (I ALWAYS seem to have a bag), so I brought the relatively petite Leica IIIa (my happy accidents camera), mounted with a 50mm collapsible Summicron and loaded with Tri-X. I'm terrible at metering-by-eye in low light, but I didn't want to bring my Voigtlander VCII shoe-mount light meter and make the camera any bigger.
Before hopping on the subway I found a discussion on flickr about pushing Tri-X to an astonishing 25600 ISO using Rodinal developer and a technique called stand development. That's over 4 stops more than I push Tri-X using Diafine. I read the discussion on the way to the restaurant and decided I would try an experiment: regardless of the lighting conditions, I would shoot the entire roll with the aperture wide open at f/2, and with a shutter speed of 1/60. I think the Summicron is lovely wide open like that, and 1/60 guarantees I won't get too much motion in the shot.
I find that when I shoot at slow shutter speeds, below about 1/30, I'm often unhappy with the results. Even if it allows me to get a shot in lower light, even if I have my elbows propped on a bar or a wall to lean against, I get too many blurry eyes and faces. So 1/60 it was.
Stand development is a technique in which you literally let the film "stand" in diluted developer for a long period of time with minimal agitation. In my case, I diluted Rodinal 1:70, poured it into the tank, and let it sit for 2 hours. Every half hour I inverted the tank (the minimal agitation). So the tank spent half the time upright, and half the time upside down. I then stopped it with water, fixed and rinsed.
How did I choose that dilution and length of development? Well, each film in your tank needs at least 10ml of Rodinal in order to develop properly. So I filled the tank with water, poured that into a graduated cylinder, poured in my 10ml of Rodinal, mixed it, then poured it back into the developing tank and checked the clock. The dilution just happened to work out to 1:70. And the two hours was the longest amount of time I could take before I had to be somewhere else.
See this bread? It's good bread.
I was happily astonished by the results. The only thing I did to them after scanning the negatives was bring the black levels to the film base level. I didn't adjust the levels or contrast any further.
These aren't great photographs, but they work. There's not much shadow detail, but I do like this look for these shots.
I'm going to have to remember that an unserviced (rangefinder not cleaned in 73 years) Leica III is not a good camera for night photography. It's nearly impossible to focus, especially given that I wear glasses (the viewfinders are tiny), and with such shallow depth of field when shooting wide open, I ended up with a lot of shots that were unforgivably out of focus.
Another happy accident? Or is this getting annoying?
Oh right, the overlapping exposures thing. Sometimes it's cool, but it's getting a little old. I have to put this camera in the "needs service" pile.
And another last thing: Arista Premium 400 is a fantastic deal. It looks, feels, develops, tastes, and smells just like Tri-X (because it is). You can buy it at one of my | 800 |
What motivates a creative thinker?
Is it a selfless desire to benefit mankind? A hunger for fame, fortune, and accolades? The need to prove superiority? Or is it a self-sufficient drive to pursue a creative vision, independent of others' needs or opinions?
Initially rejected by twelve publishers as "too intellectual," The Fountainhead became a best seller within two<|fim_middle|>'s unique insights is the idea that the pursuit of power is really just a different form of dependence on those one seeks to rule.
Because "Second-Hand Lives" emphasizes the novel's villains, not its hero, Rand changed the title to highlight that it is the firsthand thinking of history's great creative minds that is the fountainhead of human progress.
The Fountainhead offers a radical rethinking of basic moral concepts. In particular, it rejects the conventional notion that selfishness involves harming and exploiting others. What Roark embodies is Rand's new concept of selfishness, portrayed, not as a vice, but a virtue.
A core tenet of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, is the importance of a central, productive purpose in an individual's life.
In The Fountainhead this is concretized by Howard Roark's creative drive and his passion for his work. What motivates Roark is not a craving for wealth or social approval, but the intellectual challenge of solving architectural problems and the artistic drive to create structures of beauty.
This is in stark contrast to Peter Keating, who merely goes through the motions of productive work. Keating's focus is on achieving success in the eyes of others — on being regarded as a great architect — not on creating buildings he genuinely and personally values. | years purely through word of mouth, and earned Rand enduring commercial and artistic success.
The "living example" of egoism is Howard Roark, "an architect and innovator, who breaks with tradition, [and] recognizes no authority but that of his own independent judgment." Roark's individualism is contrasted with the spiritual collectivism of many of the other characters, who are variations on the theme of "second-handedness" — thinking, acting, and living second-hand.
Roark struggles to endure not merely professional rejection, but also the enmity of Ellsworth Toohey, beloved humanitarian and leading architectural critic; of Gail Wynand, powerful publisher; and of Dominique Francon, the beautiful columnist who loves him fervently yet is bent on destroying his career.
The Fountainhead earned Rand a lasting reputation as one of history's greatest champions of individualism.
"Have you thought of your potential clients?"
Expelled from a prestigious architectural school for his unconventional designs — denied work because of his refusal to compromise his creative principles — opposed by the architectural critics, his professional colleagues, his whole society — reduced, at one point, to laboring in a granite quarry — is Howard Roark a selfless martyr to an artistic ideal?
Or does he embody a new concept of self-interest — one that places nothing above the rational judgment of his independent mind? Will Roark's unbreachable integrity lead him to sacrifice his goals to his creative vision, or will it prove to be the means by which he ultimately achieves his goals in his career and life?
Peter Keating and Howard Roark room together in architecture school, and set off on their careers at the same time. But they couldn't be more different in their motives and choices.
Affable, yet desperate for social approval, Keating covets fame and wealth, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get them. Scheming and backstabbing, Keating manipulates his way to the top of his firm and the architectural profession, attaining everything he ever sought. But what has he achieved when he finally gets there?
By conventional standards, Keating is the archetype of selfishness. But what is the essence of his self? What is the real nature of his ambition? What does he actually want in life? What does he truly value, of his own accord? And is there something mistaken about our conventional notion of selfishness, if Peter Keating seems to be its paragon?
Ellsworth Toohey is an influential columnist and architectural critic, whose praise or censure can make or break an architect's career. He recognizes that Peter Keating is, at best, a mediocrity, while Howard Roark is an innovative genius. So why does Toohey do everything in his power to boost Keating's career while plotting and scheming to destroy Roark's?
An arch-exponent of the morality of altruism, Toohey preaches self-sacrifice and service to others at every opportunity. What does that have to do with architecture — or with literature, theater or other artistic fields with which Toohey also concerns himself?
Gail Wynand is publisher of the New York Banner, and the owner of a powerful media empire. Brilliant and tireless, he rose from the slums of Hell's Kitchen to wealth and influence. He has the discernment to appreciate artistic greatness but the success and influence of his newspapers were achieved by pandering to the public taste, feeding the public's hunger for vulgarity and sensationalism.
In Wynand's view, a man's only choice in life is to rule or be ruled, and he has dedicated himself to the pursuit of power over men by establishing his newspapers as the voice of public opinion.
What will happen when Wynand meets Roark and tries to fight for something he sincerely believes in? Who is the truly selfish man and what is the source of his actual motivation and power?
Dominique Francon is torn by a powerful internal conflict. She is a passionate idealist who worships human greatness, creative genius, the heroic in man — but she is also convinced that such greatness is doomed to defeat in a world ruled by the mediocre.
What she seeks most of all is to avoid any values that would tie her to the world, any objects of reverence whose destruction she would have to watch. Rather than witness the suffering and drawn-out failure of the ideal, she would prefer to destroy it herself, as a kind of mercy killing.
Thus, although she is desperately in love with Howard Roark, she allies with Ellsworth Toohey in a campaign against Roark, working to convince clients not to hire him and doing everything she can to end his career. How far will she go? And is she right about the world?
When readers first encounter Howard Roark, one of the qualities they find so striking is his utter independence. In every area of his work and life — from his views on architecture to his career plans to his choice of friends — he thinks for himself, judges for himself, and makes decisions based solely on his own thinking and judgment.
Roark does learn from others — such as the architect he most admires, Henry Cameron, and some of his teachers at school — but not by passively accepting their ideas on authority.
And Roark does work with others — the clients who hire him to design their buildings, and the employees and contractors he hires to build them — but only on terms he thinks are correct.
Before calling it The Fountainhead, Ayn Rand's working title was "Second-Hand Lives." Her idea for the book was to contrast the first-handed independence of her hero, Howard Roark, with other characters who are variations on the theme of second-handedness.
These "second-handers" all exhibit a basic dependence on others, whether in the form of seeking social approval as the measure of their own worth, or of following the opinions of others as authoritative, or of trying to dominate others in a quest for power. One of Rand | 1,212 |
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Smart Business is Business Redefined
N CHINA, near the turn of the century, Singles Day (11/11) was celebrated as a time for single people to meet. In 2009 it was reimagined as an online shopping festival. It is now the biggest shopping event in the world.
In 2016, Alibaba facilitated sales of $15 billion. In 2016, Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw less than 3.5 billion<|fim_middle|> sense, network coordination is the breaking down of complicated business activity so that groups of people or firms can get it done more effectively.
Impossible for humans, this level of interaction is the essence of network coordination: autonomous coordination with almost unlimited scale and a boundless number of partners over the internet.
Data intelligence is what I call this business capability of effectively iterating products and services according to consumer activity and response.
Under this approach, companies will use network coordination to achieve value, scope, and scale greater than that of their competitors and will deploy data intelligence to make their business smart enough to adjust nimbly to changes in the outside environment and the minds of consumers.
Smart business then, is when all participants involved in achieving a common goal are coordinated in an online network and use machine-learning technology to efficiently leverage data in real-time to generate relevant responses.
A case in point:
25-year-old Zhang Linchao is the head of China's online clothing brand, LIN Edition. Turning her clothing hobby into a business, she turned to Taobao, Alibaba's Chinese e-commerce platform.
In 2015, she prepared to sell a batch of 15 new clothing items at 3:00 p.m. Ten of thousands so of fans are waiting for the sale to begin having already seen previews of this sale on social media. She expects to sell several thousand items but has only had 1000 pieces in stock—total. At 3:00 p.m. 60,000 users are visiting the store. Within one minute, everyone one of the fifteen clothing items sells out. Now preorders are sold. By 3:45 p.m., she has sold more than 10,000 items with each customer spending an average of $150 per order.
Linchao has created an on-demand business—but at mass production price points. What is remarkable is that she finds her customers on social media, keeps almost no inventory, and owns no factories. Yet the customer has the product in 7 to 10 days. The business model is efficient and responsive. Smart businesses like LIN and many others rely heavily on machine-learning technology to achieve scale and manage complexity. Alibaba uses "technology to coordinate business activity across a nearly unlimited number of interconnected parties."
A business strategy is no longer based on competition, but coordination. Routine decisions are made automatically by machines driven by data. "Organizations are no longer static, hierarchical structures that need managing and controlling, but rather are dynamic, fluid networks of interconnected players that must be engaged by mission and opportunity."
Strategy Is About Learning, Not A Plan
Strategy in a smart business is not long-term or short-term planning. It's not planning at all. It's more like learning. Strategy is continually updated by continuous real-time experimentation and customer engagement, which "creates feedback, which leads to adjustment of the vision, which in turn guides new experiments." Can we run a business like an algorithm?
What Does this Mean for Organizations?
The Creativity Revolution is here. Organizations in the Creativity Age will focus on creativity and innovation. "An organization's goal is to improve the efficiency of innovation founded on human insight and creativity." This cannot be managed in the traditional way.
A smart business is "no longer a vessel for conveying orders from the top. It is a vacuum sucking up information about its environment and then generating and coordinating effective responses. The job of leadership is not to manage this experiment, but to make it possible and boost its success rate." Think enabling not managing.
Through enabling mechanisms, management provides the necessary conditions to tackle business problems through innovation as opposed to the execution of tried-and-true procedures. This means managers must now focus on things like articulating the mission and providing the environment that attracts the right collaborators, supplying the tools for them to experiment and scale successful ideas, and providing a market to assess the innovation's success. Instead of micromanaging the firm, management creates the organization's architecture to run itself.
To do this you need a strong culture and the people that fit that culture. "Hiring is the single most important thing a company can do to preserve culture." Culture "works to segregate as much as it does to bring people together." To that end, Alibaba has HR workers randomly assigned to interview employee candidates called, "chief olfactory officers. Their job is to sniff out the match between candidates and the strong corporate culture."
From Zeng's perspective, "the individual has more potential than maybe at any other time in history." New technologies can free individuals from static organizations. New technologies "need not swallow the individual, but instead can propel you forward toward greater heights."
Smart Business is one of the most fascinating books you'll read this year on strategy and the future of business. At the very least it will expand your perspective. Zeng details the principles and practices that companies need to become smart businesses and the implications to the organization of those implemented principles and practices.
Singles Day is an example of what is possible when networks and data are brought together at the same time. "Thousands of companies come together seamlessly and instantly to provide millions of customers with what they want. Unimaginable scale is possible when businesses are smart."
Permalink | Comments (0) | This post is about Artificial Intelligence , General Business | dollars. In 2017, three minutes after the day opened at midnight, $1.5 billion in sales had been transacted. At the peak, Alibaba's technology platforms processed 325,000 orders and 256,000 payments every second. It's amazing when you think that VISA's stated capacity as of August 2017 was 65,000 payments per second globally.
Logistics? "Just twelve minutes after the midnight start, the first package arrived at a customer's door in Shanghai. Three minutes later, a woman in Ningbo on China's Pacific coast received the first imported package. Before 9:30 a.m., a hundred million packages had already shipped."
Singles Day is a technological marvel. But it would be wrong to think of Alibaba as China's Amazon. To think of it this way "obscures Alibaba's breakthrough business model and the window it provides on how the economic scene is evolving." The technology and business model Ming Zeng, the chairman of the Academic Council of the Alibaba Group, describes in Smart Business: What Alibaba's Success Reveals About the Future of Strategy.
Unlike Amazon, Alibaba is not even a retailer in the traditional sense—we don't source or keep stock, and logistics services are carried out by third-party service providers. Instead, Alibaba is what you get if you take every function associated with retail and coordinate them online into a sprawling, data-driven network of sellers, marketers, service providers, logistics companies, and manufacturers.
Alibaba's mandate is to apply cutting-edge technologies—from machine learning to the mobile internet and cloud computing—to revolutionize how business is done.
Zeng summarizes the formula for smart business with this simple equation:
Network Coordination + Data Intelligence = Smart Business
"That simple equation reveals what is behind Alibaba's success and captures everything you need to know about business in the future. Success is strength in both networks and data."
In its broadest | 402 |
7 Deep Tech Startups in Singapore 🛰️
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Deep tech has been the new technology buzzword in 20<|fim_middle|> visual commerce at scale for retailers and publishers. The company delivers intelligent image recognition solutions that shorten the path to purchase as consumers search and discover on the visual web.
Retailers like Rakuten and Urban Outfitters use ViSenze to convert images into immediate product search opportunities, improving conversion rates. Media companies use ViSenze to turn any image or video into an engagement opportunity, driving more new and incremental dollars.
Venture-backed by Rakuten and WI Harper, ViSenze is built by web specialists and computer scientists with deep machine learning and computer vision experience. The company originally started as a part of NExT, a leading research centre jointly established between National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University of China. ViSenze now has offices in the US, UK, India, China and Singapore.
2. Biolidics
As a medical technology company, Biolidics has developed and commercialised the ClearCell® FX1 System, a fully automated CE-IVD medical device that relies on a novel patented technology to separate and enrich cancer cells from biofluids (e.g. blood).
The ClearCell® FX1 System allows users of the system to perform liquid biopsies to test for the presence of cancer cells (specifically circulating tumour cells, or CTCs) in blood samples or perform further analysis on cancer cells, offering potential for many applications throughout the various stages of a patient's cancer journey, from cancer screening and staging to personalised treatment, and post-cancer monitoring.
As a result, cancer patients can minimise invasive procedures, improve clinical outcomes, and optimise cost and efficiency with the laboratory developed tests that utilise Biolidics' technology.
3. Seventh Sense
Founded with the vision of making the world a safer and better place through the use of Computer Vision, Seventh Sense is a well-funded, deep-tech AI startup, with experienced founders and team.
Today 99% of all new raw data is pixels. Applying their cutting-edge technology in scenarios where human eyes are needed, Seventh Sense aims to move human capability to higher levels by enabling machines to see the world and with 99.80% accuracy (facial recognition as an example).
Funded by global top tier names such as 500 startups, Seventh Sense' secret sauce is the ability to run computer vision models, trained on millions of images and having very high computational complexity, on small, low power devices.
Running their technology on Embedded, CPU, GPU and in the Cloud — positions them as a unique tech company that can deliver unified technology on different platforms. According to the founders, the team understands the unique technology trade-offs required to make good products work.
4. Polybee
Meet the team behind Polybee (left to right): Teck Moh Phey (BD Advisor), Siddharth Jadhav (Founder and CEO), Vinitha Selvaraj (Computer Vision Engineer), Amir Nivy (Mentor and Venture Manager, NUS GRIP).
Polybee's mission is to build autonomous solutions and contribute to increasing productivity in agriculture. Pollination has immense repercussions on the global economy as nearly a third of it depends on the process. Polybee has noticed an anomaly; there are sectors in agriculture where either the only way to pollinate is by hand, or natural pollinators just do not make the cut.
With their core expertise in aerial robotics and computer vision, the team is building scalable autonomous solutions for industries like indoor vertical farms, seed companies and high-tech greenhouses. Polybee has partnered with Singapore Food Agency for initial trials, and has commercial trials lined up starting at the end of this year.
5. Hamlit
Hamlit's vision is to create a safer everyday ride for millions of two-wheeler riders around the world. The company offers a machine learning-powered hardware attachment, which senses blind spot areas around the vehicle and warns riders of any danger through intuitive light notification. This reduces situational unawareness, empowering the rider to avoid accidents proactively.
The idea came about when one of the founder's friends was involved in a road accident. According to him, in India alone, around 400 people die in road accidents every day, and the majority of deaths around the globe are people on two-wheelers.
Having recently raised pre-seed funding from NUS-GRIP program, and forging partnerships to help them manufacture their product on a scale, the future seems bright for this young company. They already have pre-orders, and are also looking for two-wheeler enthusiasts who can help test their prototype and businesses.
If you are interested and wish to find out more about Hamlit — the world's first smart danger notifier created specifically for two-wheeler riders — visit their website at www.hamlit.co.
6. TAIGER
Meet the TAIGER team!
TAIGER is the market leader and pioneer of Knowledge Process Optimization, with a mission to help organizations optimize operational efficiencies by automating complex cognitive tasks. With headquarters in Singapore, they have expanded their global offices to Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Mexico City, and New York.
Through their specialization in advanced AI-engineered information access and extraction solutions, they exploit the meaning of structured and unstructured information with unparalleled accuracy for industry leaders in financial services and the government — significantly reducing costs, human risks, and increasing efficiency and trimming processes for organizations.
They work with market leaders around the world like Banco Santander, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup. Their solutions are also fully accredited by IMDA Singapore, which expedites the procurement process for Singapore government agencies.
TAIGER is recognized as Gartner Cool Vendor in 2017 and has garnered awards and recognition from Citi, Red Herring, and many others for its achievements in redefining the future of artificial intelligence. TAIGER also holds some patents in information access and is a leading global education and training institution in artificial intelligence with its esteemed TAIGER Academy.
7. RWDC Industries
RWDC Industries is a biotech company that aims to harness nature for the production of everyday materials. With a mission to replace single-use plastics with safe, sustainable materials, RWDC's is currently working on its innovation, Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) — a sustainably sourced, biodegradable, commercially viable biopolymer, that acts as an alternative to single-use plastics. PHA has hundreds of possible applications for everyday life, including cutlery, straws, bottles, films and diapers.
Co-founded by Roland Wee (also founder of MEI Project Engineers) as well as Dr Daniel Carraway (one of the world's top natural chemistry innovators with over 20 years of experience in biopolymers), the company has since grown into a dynamic team, with members from very diverse backgrounds, including biopolymers, pulp & paper, academia, and finance.
Having achieved several notable milestones, including being the winner of Temasek Foundation's 2018 Liveability Challenge, which awarded them S$1million to manufacture truly biodegradable PHA drinking straws, as well as overcoming all the barriers to commercial-scale production of PHA, the future seems bright for the company as they move forward to pursue more of their goals.
If you are excited about this innovative venture, do visit rwdc-industries.com for more!
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Erlend T. Hovgaard in Hovgaard's notebook | 19, and will continue to spread its tech deeply (get it?) into the different industries. With more enterprises adopting solutions that embody artificial intelligence, machine learning or blockchain, deep tech is increasingly commonplace in corporations. To further accelerate deep tech commercialisation, the Singapore government has committed S$19 billion to the development of deep tech startups.
What is Deep Tech?
Buzzword aside, every organisation has its own definition of what deep tech means. On a broad spectrum, a deep tech startup is defined as a startup that builds its technology and/or incorporates elements of AI, machine learning or blockchain. By that virtue, most startups or e-commerce platforms will qualify as a deep tech startup as they make use of recommendation engines that suggest items (people who bought this product also bought this).
Given our access to technology has been developed by scientists, researchers, and academics, we like to define deep tech startups as those that are either 1) commercialising patented technology or 2) own highly defensible (read — difficult to replicate) tech.
Here's a list of deep tech start-ups to look out for, especially if you are a VC!
7 Singapore Deep Tech Start-ups
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Scores of platform and businesses have adopted the Uber model to disrupt verticals that relied on old models of stocking up commodities, employees or services. They are now looking to connect real-time, custom demand with custom solutions – essentially connecting people to people. Every imaginable service industry (with the possible exception of banking) is seeing a shake up of the way services are sought and delivered. The Uber model is popular enough to seed similar platforms across sectors. But what are we really after? Similar success or something more.
Uber, the on-demand 'driver for hire' mobile service (ODMS) has become the poster-child for digital disruption, delivering Google-subsidised better value (economic, functional, psychological value) to consumers than legacy taxis.
And so digital innovators are seeking to 'uberfy' the world with convenient on-demand mobile services (AKA 'convenience tech') that digitally match demand with supply. Tap your phone, get service. Some will flourish, others will fail – based on the degree they can add reliable and real value to currently inefficient markets.
Marsden has compiled a comprehensive list of startups aping the "Uber" model that match demand to supply and relies on populations, crowds and communities with resources to provide a service that was previously restricted to employees or chosen consultants. I see a broader mindset and trend that goes beyond "Uberfication"- the need to humanize our interactions and mindset while fulfilling needs through a community approach. I need a ride – you have a car, a drivers license, insurance, gone through a background check and the required resources to make the ride possible for me – great, you can drive me and I pay you for those services. That's Uber. Traditional models reveled in cookie cutter services, "quality control" and consistency. But who said a cab needs to painted in specific colors, have a red top or display a "for hire" light, when you could have a Prius one day and VW bug the next. Our cab drivers need not only drive taxis. They could be a student, paying for tuition or a stay at home mom earning cash while her kids are at school or even a startup entrepreneur. Our need to commute from point A to Point B is met through fellow community members and the resources that they have access to.
Businesses and consumers are seeing the value and efficiency of these systems and are moving towards them. The focus has shifted from formalities of the service providers to patronizing a more casual but efficient exchange within communities — what I would like to call Humanification.
I am very excited about the Humanification of services and experiences that has come out in the open due to the Uberfication (systems definition) of startups that adopt the same on-demand model. Crowdsourcing and tapping into your community for cooperation is as old as the human race, but the feeling of belonging was lost along the way as economies threw us into silos and created barriers of ownership and rights. Now we are getting back to doing what we do naturally with a bit of help from the Internet, technology and social networks.
We define the work we do – our work does not define us.
Humanification democratizes work and allows communities to come out of shallow bucket definitions that they were forced into. Through crowdsourced on demand platforms communities bring a piece of themselves to the jobs and services they sign up for and not let job titles of secretary, project manager or technician define or deter them. As human beings we take on different relationship roles and taking on one role does not exclude us from taking on another when in fact we are better off due to the varied roles and responsibilities. This is exactly why crowdsourcing and crowd cooperation is producing diverse, disruptive ideas and innovations that we so desperately need today. Humanification of work helps us all break stereotyping and expand our contribution to a better society. So why would we stifle that? It is also not hard to see that this humanization mindset has given rise to an entrepreneurial culture where individuals have come to realize and understand the impact of their individual and unique contributions to their networks and the micro economies around them.
Humanification extends beyond work and services. We are social animals and thrive in interactions. Brands and large corporations realize that a personal connection with their<|fim_middle|> green business blog into a notable social business resource as site director and managing editor. Working from the ground up, she has developed successful business and communications strategies for impact organizations that aim to create social, environment and economic wealth. Priti is a Professional Engineer and holds a Master's degree in Biological Resources Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.Priti lives in the Washington DC Metro area with her husband and sons, is a lover of the outdoors, traveling and from-scratch cooking! | stakeholders is the missing piece in their engagement. Entrepreneurs think their communities can help them raise cash for a venture if they are approached with a honest story and pitch. Travelers seeking accommodation want the warmth of a local's house rather than a room at a chain of hotels. This is the story of impactful startups in the crowd age.
Are you thinking about the next startup idea that will disrupt an industry? Think about humanification and its potential impact on that ecosystem of services.
Priti Ambani is the Global Media Director at Crowdsourcing Week, a thought leader and prominent writer on social enterprises, start-ups and web 2.0 businesses. Previously, Priti grew Ecopreneurist, a nascent | 147 |
Ayurveda is 5000 years old holistic body and mind medicine. Ayurveda is the oldest well-preserved treatment system in the world composed of unique system of nourishment, exercises, herb therapy, relaxation, meditation, cleaning of organism, aromatherapy, and colour therapy. From 1982, Ayurveda is approved by WHO as the effectice medicine.
Ayurveda is based on a principle well-tried for thousand years. It engages in detail not only cure, but even prevention of diseases, longevity and slowing down of ageing. The substance of disease is given by disequilibrium with our inborn constitution and disharmony between nature and us. The body expresses the disequilibrium by means of attending disease symptoms.
The purpose of Ayurveda is to find at each individual not only the harmony of three doshas, but also the equilibrium in the physical, psychic and spiritual spheres.
The main principle of Ayurveda is a life in compliance with personal constitution and with natural laws. Ayurveda is a holistic science; it engages the whole human being. It does not aim at symptom suppression, but it search for and treats the cause of disease. It is aimed at preservation of energy equilibrium in the body, the most important condition of health. According to constitution, race and climatic conditions Ayurveda recommends an individual composition of nourishment, herbs, procedures and general way of living.
The recognition of individual distinctness and individual approach to treatment is one of unique features of ayurveda medicine. According to Ayurveda the human being is composed of five elements, three life energy – principles (Doshas), seven tissues (Dhatus) and a number of canals (Shrotas). From these five elements – air, space, fire, water and earth – two elements always form the basis of three doshas. We name Doshas after the original words in Sanskrit, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Doshas, the three principles, pervade the whole nature.
Vata is the energy of movement, Pitta expresses the metabolism and Kapha corresponds to the principle of matter and structure. These energies are in each individual but merely in another proportion. Each of us has a unique structure of energy and that is why each human being is so unique. The combination of these three doshas forms our constitution.
In spite vata, pitta and kapha are the expression of universal natural principle their number is different in the body of each individual. It depends on the individual combination of the elements in every person, which is given in the moment of birth. This expression is called Prakruti or the constitution of human being. We distinguish between the physical and psychic constitution. Most of us have a combined constitution as for instance vata pitta or pitta kapha. That means the individual type of vata pitta has the largest representation of the principle vata along with the considerable second principle pitta. Kapha is represented in this person as well, though in much less degree in comparison to the previous two principles. Vikruti indicates the present, actual state.
In the ideal case, Prakruti is in the same proportion as Vikruti. However, the current Doshas proportion mostly differs from the inborn constitution. All of the three doshas occur in each cell of every person. Doshas continuously change depending on<|fim_middle|> suitable means (diet, manner of living, herbs).
The basic principle of treatment in Ayurveda is to renew the harmony or the equilibrium of three doshas. It is important to realise that Ayurveda of people is divided into three main groups Vata, Pitta, Kapha, however there is countless other combinations and variations based on the basis of those three energies. In Ayurveda therapy, only natural remedies are used (herbs, aromatherapy, therapy with therapeutic stones, colours, massage and detoxication). Therapy in Ayurveda is individually aimed. It includes aromatherapy, herbal therapy, exercises, breath exercises, diet, detoxication therapy, yoga, marma therapy, meditation, massage therapy, colour and stone therapy.
Ayurveda covers and cures a wide spectrum of diseases, beginning from common cold, chronic diseases, up to mental disorders. | season, life style and diet. Some individual have considerably expressed one dosha. However, most of people have combined constitution known as combination of two or three doshas. At double-doshas type, one dosha is represented significantly in individual and the other predominates over the last one, the third dosha. We may exceptionally find a triple-dosha type known as approximately the same proportion of all three energy.
How do we determine the constitution?
In the event you are interested in a test of orientation, try any written Dosha-Test. The exact constitution is oftener determined by our ayurveda practician by means of pulse diagnostics. The disequilibrium of organism and the ensuing disease arise at excessively increased or decreased doshas. We must recover the weakened doshas by | 159 |
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The Solaris Germanium Fuzz is an adaptation of the classic Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face circuit from 1966.
The Solaris is a "deluxe" version of the Fuzz Face that adds 3 new knobs and a switch for extra flexibility. Added controls include an Input attenuation control (similar to using the volume control on a guitar to control the gain), a Body control to filter the amount of bass that is fed into the circuit, and a Contour control to tweak the midrange emphasis. (If you just want a no-frills Fuzz Face without the extra mods, the Proteus project is a stripped-down version of the Solaris.) There is also a charge pump allowing for -9V operation from a normal +9V supply.
New in the 125B version of the Solaris is a switchable pickup simulator at the input. The Fuzz Face was originally designed to connect directly to an electric guitar, and as a result it is notoriously picky about where it's placed in the signal chain. If it's fed a low-impedance signal (e.g. if there's another pedal before it) then it loses much of its character.
The pickup simulator solves this problem by adding a transformer, resistor and capacitor to convert the source signal into the higher impedance that the circuit likes. It was invented by Jack Orman of AMZ and has been used in commercial versions of the Fuzz Face such as the Earthquaker Devices Erupter.
It won't provide the same interactivity with the guitar's tone & volume as if the pedal was connected directly to the guitar, but it will allow the circuit itself to retain the tonal character. You should only use it if you want to place the Solaris in a position other than first in | 397 |
Review: Beosound A1 2nd Gen
One of the best small Bluetooth speakers
The Beosound A1 from Bang & Olufsen is still one of the best small Bluetooth speakers. And now in an improved and more robust version.
Beosound A1 2nd Gen
It plays deeper and cleaner than it should be possible for such a small speaker! Now also in waterproof version.
Amazon Alex voice control is in English only. The analog minijack output has been dropped.
Elements: 3.5 "bass, 16 mm treble.
Amplifier power: 30 W (bass) / 30 W (treble), max. power 2 x 140 W
Frequency range: 55 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Density: IP67
Maximum sound pressure: 92 dB (1 m)
Connections: Bluetooth AptX Adaptive, USB-C
Microphones: 3
Battery life: up to 48 hours
App: iOS and Android
Dimensions: 13.3 x 4.6 cm (dia x h)
Web: bang-olufsen.com
Beosound A1 2. Gen is, as the name suggests, another version of the A1 Bluetooth portable speaker. However, it is the first with that name, as its predecessor was called Beoplay by first name, and was part of the defunct B&O Play brand. It also means that there are two Beosound products with the number 1 in the name. Beosound A1 and the many times more expensive indoor speaker Beosound 1.
When the name confusion is over, there is still talk of a round portable speaker that fits in a bag or in a large jacket pocket. As always when we deal with Bang & Olufsen, the design and finish are top class. The top with the laser-cut holes is made of strong matt black aluminum that cannot be pressed in, and the carrying strap is made of natural leather. Delicious. The six control buttons are located on both sides of the carrying strap so that they are easy to access.
Beosound A1 2nd Gen. similar to the confusion of the predecessor. The differences are in the interior. (Photo: Bang & Olufsen)
Under the perforated lid are two units: a 3.5 "bass / midrange with aluminum diaphragm (its predecessor had a 3" dome). A small 16 mm dome takes care of the treble range. The two built-in class D amplifiers are 30 W each.
One of the few things that the first A1 was criticized for was the lack of weather protection. A portable speaker invites you to be taken everywhere. This has been rectified now, and the Beosound A1 can now handle up to half an hour of immersion at a depth of one meter. Of course, it is also completely sand and dustproof. For the same reason, the analog minijack input has been sacrificed, but few people will probably notice it today.
Beosound A1 has now become waterproof and sandproof. That's a big improvement. (Photo: Bang & Olufsen)
Bluetooth pairing is exceptionally easy and smooth. When A1 is switched on for the first time, it automatically appears on the mobile screen, and a few seconds later the connection is in place. Incorporating the speaker into the Bang & Olufsen app is almost as painless. If you have two pieces, they can be set up as a stereo pair. However, there must be two A1 2. Gen., so a Beoplay A1 can not be used for stereo.
Beosound A1 has voice control, and is reportedly the first Bluetooth speaker with a fully integrated Amazon Alexa voice assistant. However, the news is most interesting for the export market, as Alexa unfortunately does not support the Scandinavian languages.
Another and more practical improvement is that there are now three built-in microphones for mobile calls, instead of the one that was previously located on the underside. On a table, one microphone was nice, but in the real world, the speaker can be placed in a soft sofa…
You could not do this with its predecessor. It had a microphone at the bottom, so it required a hard surface. (Photo: Bang & Olufsen)
Battery life has also been significantly improved. It is doubled, so that it should last up to 18 hours at 70 dB volume. Or for a full 48 hours of quiet background music at 55 dB.
The Bang & Olufsen app allows you to adapt the frequency response to your taste. Not via something as boring and convenient as an equalizer; that goes without saying. Instead, you can choose between the profiles Ambient, Party, Speech, Favorite and Optimal (which must mean that the first four are not optimal). Alternatively, you can navigate in a compass between the extremes warm (muted treble), bright (muted bass), excited (highlighted bass and treble) and relaxed (muted bass and treble).
The bass is and will be A1's brilliant number. The small round lunch box can play bass like no other in its weight class. Thanks to a well-programmed DSP (digital signal processor), a frequency range is achieved that can compete with compact tripod speakers. But of course not with the same maximum sound pressure. Beosound A1 plays with the laws of nature – but they still apply. If you want extra bottom, you can put A1 on the table, which cheerfully plays<|fim_middle|>osound A1's formidable bass reproduction. If there is room in the luggage, you can also get the JBL Boombox for the same price. However, none of them can compete on deep bass in terms of size.
The build quality is impeccable. (Photo: Bang & Olufsen)
When the original A1 came to light, it was one of the best we had heard in that size, and that shot still holds.
The improvements in the second generation do not blow our hats off. But they are there and the price is unchanged so the recommendation holds. Most important is the improved battery life and water resistance, which means that the Beosound A1 is now far more suitable to take on a trip. And then one can only hope that the export market appreciates the voice control. | with.
The treble is as good as we remember from the first generation. Harmonics, ambience and small details on cymbals and high-hat come with a degree that is not common on compact, portable speakers. And the good impression remains, even if it goes hot. The tiny dome tweeter does an excellent job in an area where most competitors use a single full-tone unit.
The midrange range is the most important, as both the song and most of the instruments' key notes are here. But that the midrange range works well on the A1 is almost the least surprising. However, we can assure that it is done both cleanly and clearly. Only the best portable speakers can be included here.
Bluetooth portable speakers are a product group where there is plenty to choose from. The Ultimate Ears Boom series is among those with the best sound, but does not have the Be | 181 |
I take an in-depth look at IoT network design in a new InformationWeek Report (available here, registration required), but the key takeaways in this summary column are that the Internet of Things demands reliable connectivity, yet standards are up in the air.
While consumers and Wall Street analysts tend to conflate "IoT" with "wearables tethered to smartphones," most enterprises don't consider mobile devices with 3G/LTE connectivity to be the most important<|fim_middle|>, both of which run on a battery for months or years between servicing.
IoT networks need to be more flexible than the typical hub-and-spoke or leaf-spine designs IT is familiar with. Options include using intelligent gateways and edge mesh networks. Download the full report for details. | — or most common — edge devices. There's a big difference between a fitness band tapping a health-tracking app and an industrial control system managing HVAC and building security cameras on a few dozen sites. While consumers eagerly await a svelte new iWatch or Android wearable, for organizations such as Union Pacific, FedEx, GE, and ConocoPhillips, the IoT is here.
As I point out, the first thing to keep in mind when mobilizing your IoT plan is the distinction between consumer and industrial. IoT consumer devices will likely either be tethered to a smartphone with a vast array of communications options and local storage and processing, or they will be used in controlled environments with access to WiFi and power, either a wall socket or easily replaceable or rechargeable batteries. The same can't be said for most industrial applications — like pollution monitors affixed to traffic signs or water sensors in hard-to-access pipes | 181 |
And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock. If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD. And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces. And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire: And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar: But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish. And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about upon the altar. And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar: But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons. And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar: And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes: And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire. And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the oven, it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, or unleavened wafers anointed with oil. And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in a pan, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil. Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour oil thereon: it is a meat offering. And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in the fryingpan, it shall be made of fine flour with oil. And thou shalt bring the meat offering that is made of these things unto the LORD: and when it is presented unto the priest, he shall bring it unto the altar. And the priest shall take from the meat offering a memorial thereof, and shall burn it upon the altar: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. And that which is left of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire. No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire. As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them unto the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour. And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt. And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the LORD, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears. And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it is a meat offering. And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD. And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about. And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD. And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering unto the LORD be of the flock; male or female, he shall offer it without blemish. If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the LORD. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar. And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat thereof, and the whole rump, it shall he take off hard by the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD. And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about. And he shall offer thereof his offering, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S. It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them: If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock's head, and kill the bullock before the LORD. And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation: And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the LORD, before the vail of the sanctuary. And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock for the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away, As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt offering. And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung, Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt. And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty; When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation. And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock before the LORD: and the bullock shall be killed before the LORD. And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation: And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD, even before the vail. And he shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar which is before the LORD, that is in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the altar. And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them. And he shall carry forth the bullock without the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bullock: it is a sin offering for the congregation. When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty; Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish: And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the goat, and kill it in the place where they kill the burnt offering before the LORD: it is a sin offering. And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering. And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him. And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering. And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar. And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him. And if he bring a lamb for a sin offering, he shall bring it a female without blemish. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the burnt offering. And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar: And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him. And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the carcase of unclean creeping things, and if it be hidden from him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty. Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty. Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these. And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing: And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin. And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide it asunder: And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it is a sin offering. And he shall offer the second for a burnt offering, according to the manner: and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his sin which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven him. But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering. Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it is a sin offering. And the priest shall make an atonement for him as touching his sin that he hath sinned in one of these, and it shall be forgiven him: and the remnant shall be the priest's, as a meat offering. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering: And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity. And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him. It is a trespass offering: he hath certainly trespassed against the LORD. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein: Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found, Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering. And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it. And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar. And he shall put off his garments, and put on other garments, and carry forth the ashes without the camp unto a clean place. And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out. And this is the law of the meat offering: the sons of Aaron shall offer it before the LORD, before the altar. And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meat offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, even the memorial of it, unto the LORD. And the remainder thereof shall Aaron and his sons eat: with unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it. It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it unto them for their portion of my offerings made by fire; it is most holy, as is the sin offering, and as the trespass offering. All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, This is the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto the LORD in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night. In a pan it shall be made with oil; and when it is baken, thou shalt bring it in: and the baken pieces of the meat offering shalt thou offer for a sweet savour unto the LORD. And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: it is a statute for ever unto the LORD; it shall be wholly burnt. For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, saying, This is the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is killed shall the sin offering be killed before the LORD: it is most holy. The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation. Whatsoever shall touch the flesh thereof shall be holy: and when there is sprinkled of the blood thereof upon any garment, thou shalt wash that whereon it was sprinkled in the holy place. But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water. All the males among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most holy. And no sin offering, whereof any of the blood is brought into the tabernacle of the congregation to reconcile withal in the holy place, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt in the fire.
Out of the years of my own ministry, this week has been the most difficult week of preparation that I've ever experienced in my life. The sermon at the eleven o'clock hour is on the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. And I never preached a sermon on the Trinity in my life and would not now. But in preparing for the next Sunday, I was going through the Book of Galatians which follows Second Corinthians. And I intended to finish Second Corinthians last Sunday night, but the last verse in Second Corinthians, the thirteenth chapter, the last verse is this: "And now may the love of God the Father and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the fellowship and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you now and always. Amen" [2 Corinthians 13:14].
And I got to lookin' at that verse – "the love of God" and "the grace of Christ" and "the fellowship of the Holy Spirit" – and I thought, "Out of all of my ministry, never one time to preach on the Trinity."
Well, the reason I haven't preached on the Trinity is I haven't known what to say. It's an inscrutable, unfathomable revelation, but the Bible has a lot to say about it. So I just committed myself to it, and the product of the prayer and effort of the week is in that sermon at eleven o'clock, and I hope you will listen to it on the radio.
Now, the same thing about the sermon for this hour: never in my life have I ever stopped other than to take a text from Leviticus. I've never spoken, I've never looked at, much less tried to understand, the sacrifices of the Lord. They were too complicated. Why worry about that? And yet, there are page and page and page and pages of it in the Bible. And then I'd read it – just go through it just like that – oh, move along, move along.
Well, this morning I have prepared a message on the sacrifices of the Lord, the offerings of the Lord, and it is encompassed in the first seven chapters of Leviticus. And you can follow me. This is another one of those messages where, on the flyleaf of your Bible or in a little notebook, you can write it down. You can follow it. Leviticus. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, the third book in the Bible, the third Book of Moses – and we are going, this morning, to look at the worship of the ancient Jewish religion, the Old Testament sacrificial system.
Now, to begin with – and it's very simple to envisage – to begin with, let us keep in our minds the arrangement of the tabernacle which later was placed in stone and gold – the temple. They were both made alike.
First, facing the east – where is east here? That? Is that east? South? East? Is this east?
All right, facing the east now. As you would face the east, the tabernacle always was set facing the east [Exodus 27:9-18; Numbers 2:17, 3:38]. Solomon's temple, which was the tabernacle placed in stone, faced the east [Ezekiel 8:16]. Facing the east now, there was a courtyard [Exodus 27:9-18]. The tabernacle itself had a court around it, a wall around it. In the tabernacle, all these things made out of tent cloth, out of badgers' skins [Exodus 26:14]; in the temple, of course, made out of great heavy white stone.
Now they had a courtyard all the way around – a wall all the way around – and you could enter in from the east side [Exodus 27:9-18].
Now, when you walked into the court, why, first was a tremendous brazen altar, the great altar of sacrifice [Exodus 27:1-7]. It was a big thing, a huge thing. Oh, it is half as big as this church. It was an enormous thing. It's not a little thing as you might imagine. It was a great big thing. And the priest walked up to it by a ramp, a large ramp: a great brazen altar, horns on each corner [Exodus 27:2].
Then beyond – now that was the first thing when you walked in was this tremendous altar – then the second thing was a tremendous molten sieve: a laver, a great washbasin in which the priest could bathe himself, an enormous round sieve – big basin [Exodus 30:18-21]. Then beyond that was the tabernacle itself, the temple itself – and the temple had a porch on it [John 10:23].
The tabernacle would be in two parts: the holy place when you went in, the seven-branch candlestick, the table of showbread, the golden altar of incense, the veil in between [Hebrews 9:2]; the Holy of Holies beyond with the Ark of the Covenant, the cherubim looking down upon the lid which was called the mercy seat on the inside of which was the two tables of stone and the rod of Aaron that budded [Hebrews 9:3-5].
Now, as we go through this, try to keep that in mind: the courtyard and the first thing – the great, great altar, the laver – then the tabernacle beyond [Exodus 30:17-21].
Now, if I could describe the ancient religions as being one thing above anything else, I'd call them slaughterhouses, butcher shops. They slew, oh, innumerable, innumerable animal sacrifices. It was the pouring out of blood and the burning of the sacrifice day after day – a vast, vast endeavor, a tremendous thing – no little thing, a vast thing.
Now, these sacrifices of the Lord were of five different kinds, five of them, and they're all here: one chapter, one; second chapter, the other; third chapter, the other; fourth chapter, the other; fifth chapter, the other. They're just right here in the Book of Leviticus. They're all plainly written. It's just that we don't ever take time to read it.
Now, there are five of those tremendous sacrifices made unto the Lord, five of them. Three of them were voluntary. You could do it if you please.
Now look there in your Bible in the first chapter of Leviticus and the third verse: "He shall offer it of his own voluntary will" [Leviticus 1:3].
Now, the first three kinds of sacrifices are voluntary. The man did it of his own accord, and they are called sweet-savor offerings [Leviticus 1:13, 2:2, 3:5]. The smoke of them, the incense of them, the fire of it as it came up to the Lord and the Lord looked upon it and smelled the sweet savor of it, it pleased the Lord. They are called sweet-savor offerings.
Now, the last two – I said the first three were voluntary. The man did it of his own heart, of his own will – but the last two were mandatory. They were compulsory. Those two kinds of sacrifices are sin offerings. One called a sin offering [Leviticus 4:1-35] and one called a trespass offering [Leviticus 5:1-19], but they were mandatory. You had to bring those sacrifices. The first three are optional. Now let's take these in order.
The first sacrifice, the sweet-savor offering before the Lord, is the whole burnt offering [Leviticus 1:1-17]. That's the first one. The second one is the meal offering [Leviticus 2:1-16]. The third one is the peace offering [Leviticus 3:1-17]. Those three are voluntary. The last two, I say mandatory, are the sin offering [Leviticus 4:1-35] and the trespass offering [Leviticus 5:1-19].
Now we'll take the first one, the whole burnt offering. In the third verse, the offering could be the sacrifice out of the herd [Leviticus 1:3]. In the tenth verse, the sacrifice could be of the flock [Leviticus 1:10]. In the fourteenth verse, the sacrifice could be of the fowl, turtledoves or young pigeons [Leviticus 1:14].
Now the reason God did that was so all of the people could share in it. If I were so poor I didn't have a bullock, or if I were so poor I didn't have a lamb, I could offer a little pigeon or a little turtledove. So if I were well-to-do, I would offer out of the herd, out of the cattle. If I were moderate in circumstances, I could offer out of the flock a goat or a lamb, a sheep; or if I were poor like Joseph and Mary [Luke 2:22-24] and had nothing at all, then I could offer a turtledove or a young pigeon.
Now, this is the way the offering was made. There came into the courtyard, say – I say it, both the tabernacle and the temple. Let's talk about the tabernacle. The temple is exactly like it, and back here where we are with Moses, we're in the tabernacle. The tabernacle, I say, had a wall around it [Exodus 26:15-30]. And so the offerer with his offering would come to that door, the gate of the courtyard, and the priest would meet him there. And he would lead the offerer and the offering in to the courtyard of the tabernacle, and he would lead the offerer and the offering to the north side of the altar [Leviticus 1:11]. That'd be this side, wouldn't it? This is east. This is north.
All right, on this side of the great altar, that enormous altar, on this side – the north side of the altar – the man who brought the offering would lay his hands upon the head of the animal [Leviticus 1:4]. It'd be a bullock [Leviticus 1:3]. It'd be a sheep [Leviticus 1:10]. It would be a little turtledove or a young pigeon [Leviticus 1:14]. And the man would lay his hand upon the offering [Leviticus 1:4]. That identified the man with the offering. They were both one. They're the same now. And then, the animal is slain there at the north side of the altar [Leviticus 1:11]. And the priest catches the blood in a basin, and the priest takes the blood and sprinkles it on the altar, and the rest of the blood he pours out at the bottom of the altar.
Could I parenthesize there to say that I have seen the holes in the rock at the base where the great altars were made in the ancient day and the blood would run down and out of the way? Oh, there'd be streams and streams of blood from the vast number of victims that were slain.
So the priest, I say, catches the blood in a basin and sprinkles the altar, poured the rest of it out at the foot of the altar [Leviticus 1:5, 11, 15]. Then he takes the sacrifice, and he disjoints it [Leviticus 1:6, 12, 16-17]. He takes it apart piece by piece at the joints. He washes the inward parts [Leviticus 1:9, 13]. Then on the altar, he places all of the washed inward parts. Then he places all of the pieces of the sacrifice in the arrangement and all of it is burned before the Lord [Leviticus 1:7-9, 12-13, 16-17].
There was only one burnt offering, whole burnt offering, and that was this – this one I'm talkin' about. The rest of them were not all burned, not like this – one exception a little later. That's the whole burnt offering.
And there I will meet with the children of Israel . . .
Every morning of the world, there was offered this lamb for all of the people – a whole burnt offering [Exodus 28:38-39]. Every evening of the world, there was offered this lamb. The smoke of that offering continually arose to God day after day. Now you will notice here in Leviticus that that offering had to be a male. Not only had it to be a male, but it had to be without blemish, without blemish [Leviticus 1:3].
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But all of this is made with unleavened bread. It doesn't have yeast in it, and consequently, when you bake it, it's flat. And you can break it, of course, easily like a cracker.
Now that unleavened bread is a type without sin. Leaven is a type of sin [Matthew 16:6-12]. So when the thing is brought and offered unto God, like the animal is to be without blemish, so the bread is to be without leaven [Leviticus 2:4]. It is to be pure and holy and consecrated unto God.
Now may I apply these two sacrifices – they go together – to our own selves? The whole burnt offering, as I said a moment ago – here the Book of Ephesians the fifth chapter and the [second] verse – it's of Christ, of course: "As Christ hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour" [Ephesians 5:2].
It's of Christ, but it also is a picture and a type of our whole consecration to God. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service" [Romans 12:1] – which is your spiritual devotion. "And be not conformed to the world: but be ye transformed" [Romans 12:2] – all of those, the whole consecration of ourselves to God.
Then this meal offering: olive oil and wheat are a product of the fruit and toil of a man's hands. So a man is to offer unto God the consecration of the fruit and toil of his hands. That belongs unto God, and it's to be consecrated to God, and it's to be used for the Lord. "Yeah, but Preacher, this is mine and I do with it what I please!" Not if you are a Christian. Not if you are given to God. A part of what you make you ought to bring to the sacrificial altar and the rest of it is consecrated too.
When a man foolishly squanders what God hath given him, he does wrong. He sins in the sight of the Lord [Luke 15:12-19]. What we have is to be wholly consecrated unto God [2 Corinthians 8:1-5]. And here, as we shall see in other places, it is to be used for the ministry, for the gospel, for the support of the priesthood. Oh, there's so much in these things!
Now, let's go to the third offering in the third chapter here of the Book of Leviticus – the third offering of the sweet savor offerings, of the voluntary offerings. The third one is the peace offering [Leviticus 3:1-17].
Now when you turn over here to the seventh chapter of the Book of Leviticus, and the eleventh following verses and the sixteenth and following verses, there were two reasons why a man would bring a peace offering to the house of the Lord.
One of the reasons is this. Look at the twelfth verse: "If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer" so and so . . . [Leviticus 7:12]. All right, look at the sixteenth verse: "But if the sacrifice of his offering be for a vow" [Leviticus 7:16] – the fulfillment of a vow.
Now, let me sum it up, then I'll have to quit. Did you know I've spoken about forty minutes? Does it seem that long to you? Oh, if you love this thing, the hours pass and it's just as nothing.
This peace offering: a man is thankful to God. He's thankful to God, and he brings an offering, or he has fulfilled a vow – a dedication to which he'd set himself – and it is done, and he's thankful and he brings it to God.
Did you know I never quite really got that thing in my soul until I came across a little something that I read? They were taking up a tremendous offering for our church, and a dear man got up and said, "We have saved this money for our boy. We've saved this money for our boy, but the war came and our boy went away and he was killed and he didn't come back. So we're going to give to God and the church this money that belonged – that we'd saved up for the education of our boy. He didn't come back. We give this to God."
And there was a mother there who said to her husband, quietly whispering in the church while they were making up the offering, she said, "Daddy, let's make a like offering for our boy."
And the father turned to her and whispered and said, "Why, mother, our boy wasn't killed. Our boy wasn't killed; he came back."
And the mother replied – now don't you know what she's going to say – "Daddy, that's the reason. Let's make it. Our boy did come back. Our boy did come back. Let's make it to God because our boy did come back!"
Why, when I read these things and see them, why I can just see the hand of God in that. God has been good. He has blessed us. Come, let us go up to the house of the Lord and bring an offering of thanksgiving. Why, that'd elevate the spiritual life of any people. That's what it is here this thanksgiving offering or in fulfillment of a vow.
Now, I have time just to say there's one other thing about it, and that is this. The thanksgiving offering or the fulfillment of vow offering, they're called in the Bible the peace offerings. They were eaten by the people in the court of the tabernacle.
You know, people are funny. I don't understand them. One of the finest families we ever had here in this church left our church because we eat in it. We eat in it.
Well, I went to the home. I went there twice. I wanted to keep them. They were such blessed people and loved God. And I took the Bible, and I said, "Dear people, precious family, if the religion of Jehovah was any one thing above anything else, it was this. It was an eating religion. That's about all they did. They ate all the time. They ate together. They ate."
Now, this offering, this peace offering – they brought it, a bullock or a lamb or a sheep, they would bring it. And there they would slay it, and there they would cook it, and there they would eat it [Leviticus 3:1-16], and God said it has to be eaten in the courtyard of the tabernacle – had to be eaten right there. And God said of one it had to be eaten on the thanksgiving offering, has to be eaten on the day that it's sacrificed [Leviticus 7:15]. The other one could be eaten on two days [Leviticus 7:16-17], but none of it could go beyond the third day.
Why, I can just see those families making their way up to the house of the Lord and that courtyard filled with people, and here's this group, there's this group, and there's this group. When a man, when he offered it, could invite the friends and could invite all the family and there they are all over the courtyard, eating the offering after it's baked – after it's barbecued we'd call it, after it was cooked – and they're there eating it everywhere.
Well, what's the matter with that? Is God not very – say, who invented eating anyway? Who did that? That's one of the things the Lord God invented.
I got to quit. We sing our song. Somebody this morning wants to give his heart to the Lord, wants to come into the fellowship of this church, while we make this appeal, while the pastor is here, you come. You come. Anywhere, somebody you, if God bid you here, by the Spirit of the Lord, you come and stand by me while we stand and while we sing. | you turn over here to Malachi, the first chapter and the eighth verse, this is what God says about the people and their sacrifices: "You offer polluted bread upon Mine altar. You offer the blind for sacrifice. Then you offer the lame and the sick" [Malachi 1:7-8].
Now, what does all of that mean? Well, the meaning is rather plain. As these ordinances of ours hold the truth, as a dipper holds water – tonight we're going to have the memorial of the breaking of bread and the drinking of the cup. As we go through this – we're not going to have time to take all five of these, and I regret it. I've worked and studied so hard and prepared it. We won't have time to hardly begin it – but as these ordinances of ours, as they hold the truth, the bread, the wine, the ordinance of baptism – great spiritual truths – so these sacrifices held in them great spiritual truths.
The people did it. They did not realize all that it meant, but God knew. And hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of years – when this was written, it is 1500 years before Christ, 1500 years before Jesus – when God gave these sacrifices to the people, and day after day they made them, when God did that, they had tremendous truths that they were holding by shadow, by harbinger. They held the great truths of God.
For example, it had to be a male. This whole burnt sacrifice, it had to be a male. It had to be without blemish [Leviticus 1:3]. It had to be wholly offered unto God. The blood had to be poured out [Leviticus 1:5]. The offerer had to place his hands on the head of the offering identifying himself with the offering [Leviticus 1:4]. That offering was a substitute, in other words, for this man. He deserved to die himself, but there is a substitute made for him. The animal, the victim, died in his stead. The man lived, but the animal – the victim, the offering, the substitute – perished.
I don't need to tell you the meaning of those things. When I just say them, you see it. You just see it. There is the Lamb of God. There is the identity of the sacrifice with us. He was made like unto His brethren [Hebrews 2:17]. There is His life poured out on the ground [Psalm 22:14; Matthew 26:28]. There is His whole body offered a sacrifice unto God [Luke 22:19].
Why I – I say to you, just the thinking of these thoughts brought self-condemnation to my heart. Here I pass by great sections of the Bible, and yet, when I pause and read them and study them, why there is the wonderful hand of God, beautifully wrought out – the whole message of the gospel of Jesus Christ back yonder, years and years and years ago.
Now, let's hurriedly go to the second one. The second sacrifice: now you have it translated – and we are taught and we are encouraged to bring our King James Version Bibles here. That's because I love it. I trust it. It has some places in it that are archaic, a few places where they've discovered more recent manuscripts, but, I say, there's not a one of them that I cannot explain just in a moment.
So when we come across any of those archaic expressions or any of those translations that are not quite like original, why we can just point it out and go right on. I love this King James Version, and here is an archaic expression. You have it, "the meat offering" [Leviticus 2:1]. Now in 1611, meat referred to food. The meat offering, it was for meat. Well, in 1611 that meant food – just food. Now today, we would call it the meal offering, the meal offering.
Now when the burnt offering was made, there was also made with it and never separate from it, there was made a meal offering [Numbers 29:6]. The two went together. Now, don't think you made a burnt sacrifice but you didn't offer a meal offering, and don't think you'd offer a meal offering and not the burnt sacrifice. No. They were offered together. They were together.
Now the meal offering, the food offering, was made of three kinds. In that first verse there, one, it could be made of fine flour [Leviticus 2:1]. The second there, it could be made of baked loaves or fried loaves [Leviticus 2:4]. And the third in the fourteenth verse, it could be made of green ears of corn [Leviticus 2:14]. I missed telling you the verse for the second one. In the fourth verse and following, it could be made of baked loaves.
Now there's something about this that let's look at. This is just another instance of the wonderful hand of God here in the meal offering, the food offering. It was made of fine flour or it was made of a baked loaf or it was made of green ears of wheat. Now there's another archaic expression. "Corn" to us is Indian corn. You know, you get roasting ears from it. That was never known until they discovered America.
So the word "corn" in the Bible always is wheat – a "corn" of wheat, a grain of wheat. Always in the Bible, remember it is wheat. Corn was never known until they found the Indians cultivating it here in America.
Now, look how this meal offering was made. In that first [verse], it shall be of fine flour, an oil – olive oil – poured on it and frankincense [Leviticus 2:1]. Now, look in the fourth verse: baked in the oven with oil, unleavened, unleavened [Leviticus 2:4]. Same thing about if it's in the pan. In that fifth verse: unleavened, mingled with oil [Leviticus 2:5]. Made of fine flour with oil in the seventh verse [Leviticus 2:7]. Now look at the eleventh verse: "No food offering, which ye shall bring unto the Lord, shall be made with leaven" [Leviticus 2:11] – none.
All right, look in the thirteenth verse: "And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy food offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt" [Leviticus 2:13]. And the same things about these green ears of corn that were dried by the fire: "Thou shalt put oil upon it and frankincense" [Leviticus 2:14-15]. In the last verse: "with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the Lord" [Leviticus 2:16].
Now, let me say all that in my own words. Whenever the food offering was brought, there he is leading his bullock and there the burnt offering is slain and offered. There was also offered with it this food offering, this meal offering, made out of flour – that is, the wheat was ground up real fine. Now he could bake it or not bake it, but whether he baked it or not, the ingredients were all brought there to the tabernacle [Leviticus 2:2, 8, 14].
Now, when it was offered, this is the way that they did it. The priest would take a handful, take his hand and take a handful of the fine flour and put it there on the altar, and then he would pour the olive oil upon it, and then he would take all the frankincense – frankincense is the resinous gum of one of those trees over there that exudes; and they gather it, dry it, beat it very fine; then when you burn it, it has a sweet fragrance – he'd take all of the fine flour, I mean he'd take all of the frankincense with a handful of flour, and he'd put it on the altar. And all of the frankincense would burn, and then the oil, and then the fine flour [Leviticus 2:2]; Then what was left there, outside the handful, was given to the priest and that was a part of their food, their support [Leviticus 2:3].
Now, what does that mean? Well, just to name it, just to name it, makes it clear what it means. Who is the corn of wheat that is to perish and die? Jesus said, "Except the corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but . . . if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit [John 12:24]. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me" [John 12:32]. That's in the twelfth chapter of John.
What is the oil? The Holy Spirit of God – oil in their lamps [Luke 4:18].
What is salt? That which preserves and keeps our world [Matthew 5:13].
And what is unleavened bread? It is a type of the loaf of Christ upon which we eat [John 6:35].
Now, I want to parenthesize to say something here. There's nothing wrong in what the children tell me, but I – I just wish they'd say it in a different way, that's all. When I talk to these children – and at this 8:30 service we have a multitude of little children, and to my amazement, mothers and fathers tell me, "Pastor, it is an astonishing thing how they listen and how much they get from those services." And yet, these are the deepest things of God that we talk about here.
I will say to a little child, "Ah, honey, you see us here have the Lord's Supper?"
"And we have a little tray and then another one, and we eat of one and drink of the other. What is that?"
And the child will almost invariably refer to the tray as "crackers."
Now, I have asked around here, "Are our teachers calling that crackers?"
So far as I can find, no one of our teachers is calling it crackers. So I made other inquiry.
Apparently what happens is the children seeing that, they are so accustomed to thinking of bread as being spongy and risen that anything that is flat and baked to a child is a cracker.
Now, I say to the child, "Little fellow, let's don't call it a cracker. That's all right, I know. But what it is is bread unleavened. It is broken bread."
And it is better for us to teach our children to call it bread. That's what it is in the Bible: unleavened bread.
Now leaven is a type of sin in the Scriptures; and always, wherever there is leaven, there's a type of sin. These sacrifices are made without leaven.
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Just Solving a Hit-and-Run in Sin City – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
Just Solving a Hit-and-Run in Sin City
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Posted on: August 12, 2022 Last updated on: August 17, 2022 Written by: Jaclynn McKay Categorized in: 2022 Case Studies: Part 1, Analytical Methods, Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Evidence, Discipline, Materials, Microscopy, Podcast, Recent, Scene Investigation, Trace Evidence Tagged as: Podcast
Original Release Date: August 12, 2022
In episode two of our Case Studies: Part 1 mini season, Just Science sat down with Stacey Chepren, member of a trial team for prosecuting federal criminal misconduct cases, to discuss a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run involving trace and digital evidence.
On a quiet morning in the city limits of Las Vegas, a pedestrian in a well-lit crosswalk was struck by an impaired driver who left the scene. There were no witnesses, but authorities quickly pieced together the case through a vehicle's aftermarket paint job and neighborhood video footage. Listen along as Stacey discusses the multi-agency cooperation and forensic analyses used to identify the suspect.
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Stacey Chepren's career in the forensic community began with her graduation from the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's School as a Paralegal. From there she has been a member of the trial team for the prosecution of federal criminal misconduct for over ten years. Her work includes case management, evidence evaluation and analysis for case disposition, conducting victim/witness interviews, crime scene site visits and photography, assisting law enforcement with suspect interviews, witness preparation, and trial strategy. She has also repatriated remains of service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, was in charge of the legal oversight for mortuary operations in a deployed environment and is currently a Medicolegal Investigator for the Florida Emergency Mortuary Operations Response System (FEMORS). Stacey specializes in death cases. She holds a Master of Forensic Sciences and a Master of Sciences in Forensic Medicine. Stacey was selected to speak in person to the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. as a representative from the field concerning the Air Force Special Victims' Program. Additionally, Stacey is a member of the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME) Advocacy Committee | 245 |
Feature obituary: John Stanhope Sr., 92, policeman, Marine, loved to square dance
Mr. Stanhope was a longtime longtime patrolman for the Portland Police Department who rose above many hardships.
By Melanie CreamerStaff Writer
PORTLAND – John Stan<|fim_middle|>6361 or at: | hope Sr., a longtime patrolman for the Portland Police Department who had a passion for square dancing and his family, died Saturday. He was 92.
Mr. Stanhope joined the Portland department in 1950 as a police officer. He was assigned to Portland's waterfront and the Old Port for about 20 years. He was doing parking enforcement and writing tickets on Congress Street when he finished his career around 1974.
John Stanhope Sr. and his wife of 53 years, Sarah Stanhope. Family photo
His son, Dr. John Stanhope Jr., a well-known family doctor in Portland, said his father enjoyed being a police officer and serving the community.
"He enjoyed it, but he was happy to retire," his son said.
Mr. Stanhope was remembered Monday by his family as a strong, stoic and hard-working guy who rose above many hardships and provided a great life for his family.
He was one of 16 children born to Irish immigrants, and only nine of his siblings survived into adulthood. They lived in Northern Ireland before settling in Maine. Mr. Stanhope grew up on Munjoy Hill.
The family struggled through the Great Depression in the 1930s. Mr. Stanhope's obituary notes how he would help gather driftwood from Portland's East End Beach and coal from the railroad tracks to help heat the family's home on Adams Street.
In his early years, Mr. Stanhope took odd jobs, such as delivering newspapers, loading freight cars for $3 a day, and baking bread for Army troops on Great Diamond Island. At the start of World War II, he joined the Marines.
He was a loving husband to Sarah Stanhope for 53 years. It was a second marriage for both. He is survived by his son and his wife's two children.
Dr. Stanhope talked openly Monday about his younger years growing up in Portland. He said his father had a steady and strong influence at home.
"It was a very loving and peaceful household," he said. "He was a very stoic and kind guy. He never laid a hand on me in my entire life, but he was tough when he had to be."
Mr. Stanhope had a love for Irish music and Broadway musicals. He would often sing or hum songs when doing chores or projects around his house.
He and his wife also had a passion for square dancing. The couple participated in dancing events throughout the state and New England. "They loved it," his son said.
In recent years, Mr. Stanhope's health had steadily declined. His son said his body just gave out.
"I'm happy for him that he is gone," his son said. "He was very much at peace. He was ready. My mother was ready. His main concern was that she was taken care of."
Staff Writer Melanie Creamer can be contacted at 791- | 597 |
LabTech announces official launch of Hawley Wharf Camden as new Camden Market destination
Property investment company, LabTech, has announced the official launch of Camden market, Hawley Wharf, London's latest mixed-use destination in the heart of North London. The 580,000 sq ft canal-side development has opened its doors to the public, offering an abundance of retail, dining, and leisure brands.
Set to become a major attraction in North London and across the capital, Hawley Wharf Camden has an estimated target to attract a footfall of 30 million visitors a year, and is home to an array of independent retailers, as well as consumer favourites, with more to come. Cult skatewear and lifestyle retailer Scum are selling their branded apparel, skateboards, and accessories. Joining them are SknFed, the 100% natural vegan and organic skincare brand, who are launching their first store after considerable online success. Israeli cosmetics brand, Wow London, is also due to launch their first UK store at Hawley Wharf Camden later this year.
Alongside retail, the destination will also bring some new flavours to Camden's already bustling food scene, with a variety of cuisines. There will be a host of Asian dining spots including: Ekachai, the Southeast Asian eatery; Bun House, a Chinatown London favourite; as well as a Mediterranean offering including Greek desert experts Stilvi; and A'do're Fritto, the Italian grab-and-go serving arancini, pizzas and more. Hawley Wharf Camden has also seen the signing of The Spread, the London-based Market operator, which will lie at the heart of the scheme covering up to 4,000 sq ft of the destination, providing an outdoor market for 40 independent traders.
The destination is truly mixed-use with ample leisure operators, for both local people and visitors. Camden Boxing Club, a North London exclusive gym from the Boxing House, and Curzon Cinema, which is set to open five separate cinema theatres each with 30 seats for a premium movie experience, will be part of Hawley Wharf's extensive leisure offering, with Butcher's Salon, the eco-friendly and ethical hair brand, also joining the mix.
Commenting on the opening, Maggie Milosavljevic, LabTech's Commercial Director, said: "We are so excited to be launching Camden market, Hawley Wharf, and to be supporting an array of independent and international brands within what is set to become a leading London destination. We have worked hard to develop an iconic canal-side space which provides a variety of retail, dining, and leisure options for visitors. There is even more to come<|fim_middle|> we attract more great brands as well as Camden's and London's dedicated consumers."
Colliers and CBRE represent Hawley Wharf Camden. | , highlighting the strength of the independent eco-system we are creating, to reflect the heritage and complement the atmosphere of Camden in a genuine and distinctive way.
"Hawley Wharf Camden has the making of a truly revered destination within London, and we are thrilled to watch it unfold, as | 57 |
<|fim_middle|>ě reflektivního učení.
Reference
Pedagogika | Reflexe (z lat. reflexio – obrácení zpět, odraz) je proces zpracování údajů s přihlédnutím k tomu, co už se událo. Cílem reflexe v pedagogice je zkvalitnit výuku.Jedná se o řízený proces sloužící k hodnocení různých situací a výstupů, který využívá zpětnovazebních informací, jehož cílem je hledání širších souvislostí a významů. Již Dewey představil reflexi jako "ohlédnutí se zpět přes to, co se stalo, tak aby byla extrahována síť významů, která je základním kapitálem inteligentního jednání pro další zkušenosti". Mezi další autory zabývající se reflektivním uvažováním patří jistě Kurt Lewin a David A. Kolb (můžete znát tzv. Lewinův model a Kolbův cyklus).
Konkrétnější představu o struktuře procesu reflexe lze získat z Gibbsova modelu reflexe, který zahrnuje:
Popis situace (Co se stalo?)
Obrat k pocitům (Jaké pocity a myšlenky jsem při konkrétní situaci prožíval?)
Hodnocení (Co dobrého nebo špatného si z této situace můžu vzít?)
Analýzu (Jaký smysl tato situace může mít?)
Závěr (Co dalšího mohu udělat?)
Akční plán (Co udělám jinak, pokud se dostanu znovu do této situace?)
Reflexe ve výuce
Reflexe (ohlédnutí za danou aktivitou) je proces, který pomáhá vytěžit a zpracovat zkušenosti získané během aktivity. Díky tomuto procesu je možné se z nabytých zkušeností efektivně učit.
Reflexe a Zpětná vazba se čím dál častěji stávají zásadní složkou výuky. Reflexe ve výuce je jedním z případů skupinové reflexe, kdy žáci nejenom pracují s vlastními myšlenkami a postřehy, ale dělí se o ně s ostatními, čím je mohou inspirovat, nebo jim pomoci si určité věci uvědomit z jiné perspektivy. Během výuky je třeba průběžně ověřovat, zda žáci látce skutečně porozuměli, a vést je k tomu, aby si uvědomili, jakými postupy se k poznání dostali. Náplní žákovské reflexe a sebereflexe by měl být nejen obsah výuky, metody, prostředky či konkrétní činnosti, ale také samotný proces učení. Učitel může reflexi podpořit kladením správných otázek zaměřených například na to, jaké nové informace a poznatky si žáci osvojili, jak souvisejí s tématem, nebo jaké aktivity byly součástí hodiny. Při reflexi je třeba zohlednit, jaké byly stanoveny cíle výuky. Reflexe se k nim vrací a pracuje s nimi.
Zkušenostně reflektivní učení (ZRU)
S pojmem reflexe také výrazně souvisí pojem Zkušenostně reflektivní učení. Jedná se o výchovně vzdělávací koncept, jenž má v pedagogické historii zapuštěny velmi hluboké a silné kořeny. Definic tohoto pojmu je velmi mnoho. Kolář jej definuje takto:
"… jde o takový proces učení, v němž se lidí individuálně nebo ve spolupráci s ostatními pokoušejí prostřednictvím cílené reflexe a ověřování či transformace zažitého objevit nové možnosti, které nemusejí být zřejmé z běžné zkušenosti. Takto nově získaným informacím přiřazují osobní význam s individuálním dopadem na jejich bezprostřední životní realitu a jejich fungování v ní."
Všichni lidé se ze zkušeností učí během celého života. ZRU pracuje se záměrným ovlivňováním zážitků a zkušeností a s jejich reflexí, která jim v budoucnosti otevírá další možnosti. Zkušenostně reflexivní učení se využívá u jednotlivců, ale i ve skupinách. Při využití ve skupinách je třeba mít na paměti, že samotné nezávisle probíhající skupinové procesy mohou ovlivnit a podpořit proces zkušenostn | 1,422 |
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Memorials were set up as survivors grieve long after Los Vegas shooting. Photo by Richard Brian/AP.
Government calls on MUSC to address mass violence
National resource center to address mass violence and victimization
With multiple mass casualty events in 2017 showing an increase in frequency, a team at MUSC's National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center have their hands full in the development of a Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center funded by an $18 million grant it received from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). Dean Kilpatrick, Ph.D., center director, says the goal will not be to parachute in to save the day, but to provide long-term help and improve the quality and infrastructure of resource support.
In Las Vegas, an estimated 75 to 80 percent of the people affected by the mass shooting didn't live there or even in Nevada. The problem becomes how to effectively provide services across jurisdictional lines.
"When you've seen one of these, you've seen one of them. How they each differ highlights the complexity of it, says Kilpatrick."
In addition to using resources of current faculty and staff at MUSC, the center will be partnering with 11 external groups, consulting with 26 subject matter experts and hiring 19 new staff members to manage various aspects of the grant.
MUSC will help build infrastructure and help the OVC figure out what areas need additional resources and training. "We may provide some direct services, but our main role is to identify<|fim_middle|> and his team encourage the public to put such violence into the proper perspective since they are at a greater risk from other dangers, such as motor vehicle accidents, for example. "Go on with your life, build good networks with your friends and neighbors. Social support is one of the most protective things we have," he says.
"What happens to people is depressing. They've gotten no appreciation for what they've gone through. We can't undo what happened, but we can do our parts to make things better, and we will make things better in many ways."
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These include technology and other kinds of channels and mechanisms to speed up the process of recovery and aid local states, cities, and towns where this is happening. One way that will happen is through the development of high-quality, online resources and apps. Over the next three years, the mass casualty center will develop a series of resources that can be used by everyone from survivors to first responders.
"The center also will be working to raise stress resiliency in the general public," says Kilpatrick. "It's a cumulative effect in terms of stress. It's not that you get immune to these things, but rather more sensitized."
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Mount Rushmore - High On/69' (1969 us, heavy raw bluesy garage psych, 2002 edition)
This third generation, late 60s San Francisco rock group comprised Glen "Smitty" Smith (vocals), Mike "Bull" Bolan (guitar), Terry Kimball (bass) and Travis Fullerton (drums). Although they failed to garner the same commercial or artistic plaudits of many contemporaries, the group's two albums revealed a competent, if unadventurous, act. Mount Rushmore disbanded in 1969 following the release of their second album, although Fullerton later found success as a member of Sylvester And The Hot Band.
Opening a debut LP with Jimi Hendrix's "Stone Free" is a bold move and a curious choice, establishing the territory that the band will mine and exactly how they measure up to the gold standard (in Mount Rushmore's case, nowhere near). However, High on Mount Rushmore contains some tracks of interest to the dedicated psych-rock historian. "I Don't Believe in Statues" closes out side one and functions as a manifesto of sorts, an indignant outsider cry set to charging riffs that sound like an Amboy Dukes record warped by the sun.
by Fred Beldin
1. It's Just The Way I Feel (Glenn Smith) - 4:33
2. 10:09 Blues (Glenn Smith) - 5:55
3. Toe Jam (Glenn Smith, Mike Bolan, Travis Fullerton, Terry Kimball) - 5:48
4. V-8 Ford Blues (Willie Lowe) - 2:36
5. Love Is The Reason (Dotzler, Phillips, Bolan, Levin, Esterlie) - 4:00
6. I'm Comin' Home (Glenn Smith, Mike Bolan) - 7:29
7. King Of Earrings (Warren B. Phillips) - 3:58
8. Somebody Else's Games (Glenn Smith) - 4:35
9. Stone Free (Warren B. Phillips) - 4:01
10.Without No Smog (Glenn Smith, Mike Bolan) - 5:29
11.Ocean (Glenn Smith, Mike Bolan) - 4:10
12.I<|fim_middle|>ball - Bass
Mount Rushmore - High On/69' (1969 us, heavy raw b... | Don't Believe In Statues (Warren B. Phillips) - 4:11
13.Looking Back (Glenn Smith, Mike Bolan, Travis Fullerton, Terry Kimball) - 9:37
14.('cause) - She's So Good To Me (Bobby Womack) - 3:40
15.Medley: Funny Mae (Buster Brown) / Dope Song (Glenn Smith) - 7:20
*Mike Bolan "Bull" - Guitar
*Glenn Smith "Smitty" - Vocals, Guitar
*Travis Fullerton - Drums, Percussion
*Terry Kim | 145 |
10:30 am - 10:00 pm | 06 March 2020
Panel Talks & Workshops
Women of the World Festival: London 2020
2020 marks the tenth anniversary of WOW – Women of the World festival, and to celebrate the WOW Foundation presents the biggest and bravest festival yet.
Over three days (6th – 8th March), WOW's line-up of world-class speakers, activists and performers are joined by thousands to explore the state of gender equality across the globe and tackle the subjects that matter most to women and girls across the world today.
Featured Highlights:
Friday 6th, 1:45 PM – Your Money or Your Life: Personal Finance – Royal Festival Hall, Green Bar, Level 4, £40
Our finance experts explain how women can make the most of their money in a talk with speakers including Daniella Jenkins, a researcher in pension inequalities. For centuries women have been locked out of financial decisions – it was only in 1975 where women in the UK could open a bank account in their own name, and there is no country in the world where men and women have official economic equality. Many of us don't feel confident dealing with or talking about money, but understanding money and personal finance brings opportunities and benefits – and could be a life saver. Hear about feminist pensions; how you can increase your financial health, happiness and independence; why knowing your stuff is so important; and where you can get financial information.
Friday 6th, 1:45 PM – Me and White Supremacy – Queen Elizabeth Hall, £40
Challenge your understanding of white supremacy and privilege in a thought-provoking session. What exactly is white supremacy? Are you able to recognise<|fim_middle|>istic Director and CEO of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Hannah Azieb Pool.
Saturday 7th, 9:00 PM – Climate Justice: A Man Made Problem with a Feminist Solution – Queen Elizabeth Hall, £25
Why should we be looking to feminist solutions to climate change? How are gender equality and the environmental crisis linked? Join a group of the world's leading climate change and social justice activists to discover how they are leading the charge, and how you can be a part of the solution. As these extraordinary women meet on stage, discover why the collective action of women is fundamental to addressing the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time, and how women are disproportionately affected. The first speaker to be announced is former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, one of the world's most influential climate change and social justice activists.
Following the birth of Robinson's first grandchild in 2003, the faceless, shadowy menace of climate change became, in an instant, deeply personal. Travelling the world from Mississippi to Malawi, Robinson has met women living on the front lines of the environmental crisis, discovering the resilience and ingenuity already unlocking extraordinary change. At this talk, explore how you can be a part of a powerful and humane manifesto for change, and why feminist solutions are key to tackling the most pressing issue of our time.
Sunday 8th, 2:00 PM – Toni Morrison: A Celebration – Queen Elizabeth hall, £25
Contemporary writers pay homage to the life and work of Toni Morrison, 50 years since the publication of The Bluest Eye. Featuring performances, readings and tributes from special guests, this evening is a joyful response to Morrison's legacy. In her debut, The Bluest Eye, published in 1970, Morrison depicted an 11-year-old black girl's mental disintegration. The novel asks vital questions about race, gender and class that are more relevant today than ever. Morrison received the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved in 1988, and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She died in August 2019.
Day Passes cost £40 for a day's event. More information here | your privilege, but unsure of how to challenge it? Do you wish that you could help speak up and take ownership of anti-racism work but feel you may not have the tools to do so? Come and join anti-racism educator and Instagram sensation Layla Saad to talk about her book Me and White Supremacy. Saad joins WOW in conversation to unpack misconceptions, understand how to utilise our privileges and take the actions necessary to dismantle the racist power structures and injustices that impact all of our lives. Women of all backgrounds are invited to join us for this frank and informative session.
Friday 6th, 3:30 PM – F**K Forgiveness – Purcell Room, £40
Our panel session examines who really benefits from forgiveness, the mental toll of shutting down anger and how to face rising hostility and misogynoir. Historically the Black community, particularly Black women, have been expected to forgive and forget injustices suffered. To avoid being stereotyped as 'angry Black women', they are required to quell the legitimate anger and questions that arise over cases of systemic racism.
Friday 6th, 3:30 PM – Art in the Age of Black Girl Magic – Royal Festival Hall, Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, £40
Delve into the genesis of black feminism in art at a talk with Bolanle Tajudeen, founder of Black Blossoms. Explore black women artists who make work addressing social, economical and political issues affecting their lives. With Tajudeen's guidance, uncover how these works can raise the conciseness of the black community. During the session, find out about the ways in which black women artists have resisted and organised to make sure they are not ignored and forgotten in art history.
Saturday 7th, 12:00 PM – Women of Colour and Mental Health – Royal Festival Hall, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side – £40
How do gender and race affect mental health care, why do women of colour often go unheard, and how can we challenge stigma and change the status quo? Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are experienced by women of colour at a higher rate than white women in the UK, according to NHS Digital's 2017 statistics. Women of colour face numerous barriers which mean they are affected disproportionately by mental health issues, worsened by the fact that professional services are not representative of the populations that are seeking help.
Consider how we can work to improve access to treatment and mental health policy with speakers including Sanah Ahsan, a trainee clinical psychologist, spoken word artist and poet, and more to be announced. Women of colour regularly face pressures linked to overt and covert racism, micro-aggressions and discrimination, and are often excluded from national conversations about issues linked to mental health. Join us to discuss how we can create inclusive conversations about mental health in the mainstream, the importance of community spaces to talk about mental health, and more.
Saturday 7th, 1:45 PM – Taking Up Space – Royal Festival Hall, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side – £40
The realities of being a black girl in a white institution are laid bare by Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi, authors of Taking Up Space: The Black Girl's Manifesto for Change. As a minority in a predominantly white institution, taking up space is an act of resistance, and the feeling that you constantly have to justify your existence within institutions that weren't made for you is an ongoing struggle for many people. Recent University of Cambridge graduates Kwakye and Ogunbiyi wrote Taking Up Space as a guide and manifesto for change. The book tackles issues of access, unrepresentative curricula, discrimination in the classroom, the problems of activism and life before and after university.
Saturday 7th, 6:00 PM – British Vogue's Forces for Change – Queen Elizabeth Hall, £25
What changes do you want to see in the world? That's the question Vogue posed to 15 women with 15 unique causes in its sell-out September 2019 issue. The issue, titled 'Forces for Change', celebrated a fundamental shift in perceptions worldwide. Join British Vogue, Edward Enninful OBE, WOW Founder Jude Kelly and guests to explore stories of female trailblazers who are working to set the agenda across the globe on the most pressing issues of our day.
Saturday 7th, 8.30 PM – Emma Dabiri: Don't Touch My Hair – Queen Elizabeth Hall, £22
Straightened. Stigmatised. 'Tamed'. Celebrated. Erased. Managed. Appropriated. Forever misunderstood. The acclaimed writer and broadcaster explores why black hair is never 'just hair'.
Emma Dabiri's groundbreaking book, Don't Touch My Hair, discusses subjects as wide-ranging as women's solidarity and friendship, forgotten African scholars and the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids.
Dabiri explores why far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.
All hair types are welcome on a journey from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance and Black Power into today's Natural Hair Movement, the Cultural Appropriation Wars and beyond, to discuss why black hair matters and how it can be viewed as a blueprint for decolonisation.
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Home Article Crime Rates and the Economy.
Crime Rates and the Economy.
Despite turmoil in the economy and high unemployment, crime rates fell significantly across the United States in 2009, according to a report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday.
Compared with 2008, violent crimes declined by 5.5 percent last year, and property crimes decreased 4.9 percent, according to the F.B.I.'s preliminary annual crime report. There was an overall decline in reported crimes for the third straight year; the last increase was in 2006.
UCLA professor Mark Kleiman grumbles that reporters continue to write as though "crime naturally rises and falls with the unemployment rate. It doesn't." Indeed, as OMB head Peter Orszag explained last year, sometimes crime rises with recessions. And other times it doesn't, particularly when it comes to homicide.
In his book, When Brute Force Fails, Kleiman explains that a number of historical and social factors combined to create the crime boom of the latter part of the 20th century, the biggest factor was demographics.
"People commit most of their crimes between the age of 15 and 30, and so periods of time when there are more people in that age range have more crimes<|fim_middle|>'s why the baby bombers brought us sex, drugs and rock and roll while the 1950s teenagers didn't. The 1950s teenagers were outnumbered by their elders, the '60s teenagers outnumbered their elders."
That's not to say that public policy is irrelevant. More sensible enforcement strategies and less draconian corrections policies would go a long way toward alleviating the economic and social costs of mass incarceration, and subsequently the predictable cycle of criminal recidivism. | ," Kleiman explains. "In addition, a particularly big birth cohort like the Boomers, and to some extent, the Echo Boomers, tend to have a higher individual per-person crime rate."
This, Kleiman says, also happens to explain some of the cultural upheaval of the 1960s. "That | 67 |
Men's basketball loses, can't weather Nebraska Wesleyan 3-Point barrage
by Brock Borgeson
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Simpson College men's basketball team almost made school history Saturday night, sinking 14 3-pointers, second all-time for Storm men's basketball.
50 percent from behind the arc wasn't enough for the Storm though.
The Nebraska<|fim_middle|> was named to the all-tournament team.
Simpson also got 17 points from Charles Swain and Ryan Skaar, as Austin Turner did a good job distributing, dishing out a team-high eight assists.
The Storm's slate of NAIA teams will continue as they head to Des Moines to take on AIB at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. | Wesleyan University Prairie Wolves were even hotter from downtown, draining 23 3-point field goals, obliterating their previous record of 16, as Simpson fell 110-97.
With the loss, Simpson (3-4) dropped both games at the 26th Annual Snyder Classic, and has now dropped three in a row.
After scoring the first basket of the game, Simpson trailed the entire ball-game reducing the Prairie Wolves lead to nine three different times, although they were unable to get any closer as Nebraska Wesleyan (2-3) held their lead to the final buzzer.
This was Nebraska Wesleyan's third game of over 100 points in a game as they shot 52.8 percent from the floor, knocking down eight more 3-pointers than 2-point field goals.
Trey Bardsley was named tournament MVP as he lead the Prarie Wolves with 26 points, 14 assists, and eight rebounds.
Despite Nebraska Wesleyan's high shooting percentage, Simpson was still outrebounded, 45-33, as the Storm continued to scuffle on the boards.
Dillon Gretzky wasn't far behind Bardsley, scoring 25 points on 10-17 from the floor, while reeling in a team-high seven rebounds.
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