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Tracey Abbott
Former VP Strategic Planning, Footlocker
Experienced consumer goods and retail leader with P&L leadership experience in the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. 20-year career with top consumer goods companies managing teams up to 50 people. Tracey joined Footlocker as VP of Strategic Planning in December 2012, where her responsibilities included leading global strategy and financial planning for the $6 billion athletic sports and apparel retailer. Previously she has also worked for PepsiCo, A.T. Kearney, Adidas-Salomon A.G. and Eastman Kodak in different roles and countries. Currently, Tracey is Vice President Operations at Partners Group.
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Individualization – The Truly New Element of Personalized Learning
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Personalization defined
As we discussed in the recent NCEA webinar on Personalized Learning, one of the most useful definitions of the term comes from the U.S. Department of Education. It reads as follows:
Personalized learning refers to instruction in which the pace of learning and the instructional approach are optimized for the needs of each learner. Learning objectives, instructional approaches, and instructional content (and its sequencing) all may vary based on learner needs. In addition, learning activities are meaningful and relevant to learners, driven by their interests, and often self-initiated.
Personalized learning, then, is made up of three core elements:
Individualization (which involves competency or mastery-based learning)
Taking a new approach
Personalization is presented as a rather new approach, but is it truly? It is hailed as the antithesis to the "factory model" of education, but I assert that the factory model never truly existed for Catholic educators. Certainly, much of a typical school day—students assigned to age-based grades with a regimented schedule—is adapted from factories, but the moment a teacher responds to a student's unique need or question or reviews content in a different way, the factory model is shattered.
The machines at work in a factory neither respond to nor adapt for irregularities in their raw materials. On the other hand, Catholic educators have always been committed to engaging with students personally and responding to their individual needs; however, teachers could only go so far. Course requirements still had to be completed in the allotted days, and there was only so much adaption possible as the machines marched on<|fim_middle|> Catholic Schools Webpage.
Gene Kerns, EdD, is a third-generation educator with teaching experience from elementary through the university level, in addition to his K–12 administrative experience. As Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance, Dr. Kerns advises educators in both the US and the UK about academic trends and opportunities. Previously, he served as the Supervisor of Academic Services for the Milford School District in Milford, Delaware. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from Longwood College in Virginia and a doctor of education degree from the University of Delaware. His first publication, Informative Assessment: When It's Not About a Grade, focused on using routine, reflective, and rigorous informative assessments to inform and improve teaching practices and student learning.
Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education (2016). "Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education." National Education Technology Plan.
Culatta, R. (2016, March 21). What Are You Talking About?! The Need for Common Language Around Personalized Learning. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://er.educause.edu/articles/2016/3/what-are-you-talking-about-the-need-for-common-language-around-personalized-learning.
Khan, S. (2016, September 26). Let's teach for mastery – not test scores. [Video file] Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTRxRO5SRA.
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So, what is truly new about personalized learning? Differentiation? No, we've been dealing with those efforts for nearly two decades. Student agency? Well, the term is certainly new, but when you probe deeper you will find many connections to formative assessment, meta-cognitive strategies, and goal-setting, though that's a topic for a future blog post.
Changing the pace with Individualization
At the end of the day, I contend that the truly new element of personalized learning is individualization, which for our purposes here I will treat as synonymous with competency- or mastery-based learning.
Culatta (2016) describes individualization as "learning experiences in which the pace of learning is adjusted to meet the needs of individual students, focusing on the 'when' of personalized learning." He notes that "in individualized learning, all students go through the same experience, but they move on at their own pace."
All Catholic educators should take note because in individualization, we see something truly new. Prior to these discussions, course counts, Carnegie units, graduation requirements, hours of contact, and seat time have been at the center of our consideration. Now conversations are shifting to "mastery," "outcomes," and "competency-based learning."
In a widely viewed TED talk (shown below), Sal Khan elaborates on this significant shift, noting that "when you artificially constrain how long and when you have to do something," as we have with allotted days for any given class or course, you "pretty much ensure a variable outcome" that manifest as grades.Under these dynamics, a student can barely pass a course (master very little) and still receive full credit. There is far more emphasis on time than on mastery.
Individualization, then, makes tremendous sense—focusing on mastery rather than seat time. But if we accept this, much of the structure of school as we know it unravels. The bell schedules and course counts go out the window and are replaced with mastery models, clear outcomes, flexible schedules and resources, and redefined teacher roles.
Making a fundamental shift
Are you ready for the brave new world of individualization? What do you think about this fundamental shift to competency-based learning and mastery? If you've already started utilizing individualization at your school or diocese, please share what you have accomplished and the challenges you have faced.
You can learn more about individualization in the NCEA webinar, Competency-Based Learning: Changing the Pace and by visiting the Renaissance | 507 |
Learn how Baylor's leading programs - complemented by our stunning campus, talented teachers, and winning coaches - make Baylor School one of the leading independent schools in the U.S.
Because of Baylor, students like Gabby Gray '17 are thinking and reinventing the world through leading STEAM opportunities. Like advanced aquatic research on microplastics and Virtual Reality breakthroughs in our IdeaLab.
Follow two boarding students as they go through their day and hear in their own words what they like about life at Baylor.
A student and his parents reflect on how they made the decision for him to attend a boarding school and how he is thriving at Baylor.
Melissa Manuel '13 reflects on how her experiences as a boarding student prepared her for college and ultimately helped launch her career at Deloitte in Atlanta.
The Arts Flourish at Baylor!
In a word, Baylor's campus is stunning. Great care has been applied over the years to maintain and preserve 670 acres of land and turn-of-the century buildings that overlook the Tennessee River gorge.
Baylor has won more TSSAA state championships than any other school in Tennessee, not to mention titles in non-TSSAA sports crew, fencing, lacrosse, and swimming.
Experience a visual tour of an academic day at Baylor.
It takes an impressive history… to think this far forward. Baylor is a Coed, Day and Boarding College Prep School for Grades 6-12. One of the leading college prep schools in the nation.
The Liz Aplin trip, spanning approximately three weeks in length, offers itself up every year as a wonderful opportunity for student artists at Baylor.
Multimedia journalist Mary Helen Montgomery has captured the sentiments of coming home to Baylor, and how faculty member Jim Stover and others appreciate views of the Tennessee river.
Modeled after college honors programs, the Harris-Stanford teams with local, regional and national partners to provide extraordinary civic engagement, learning and leadership opportunities for motivated students.
Baylor senior Teddy Lepcio organized<|fim_middle|> and napping in hammocks.
Our boarding students have access to amazing facilities across campus. We have an Olympic size indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a rock climbing gym, a music performance room, a pottery studio, a theater, darkrooms, a dance studio, state-of-the-art athletics facilities and more! This video gives a sense of life in the dorms.
The international community at the Baylor School is rich and diverse and well-integrated into the entire school community. Hear from some of students from around the world.
Baylor Summer camps are awesome! Some of our student camp leaders reflect on their days as young campers.
Winter Sports Teams Gearing Up For a Winning Season.
Baylor Works leverages and engages the Baylor network to find internships and mentorships in various industries for graduating seniors and college-age alumni.
Baylor students find inspiration every day through theater, chorus, band, orchestra, dance, painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, digital design and photography.
Baylor School's Spring sports teams prepare for a great season of competition.
A fly-over of our state-of-the-art athletic facilities. This video was produced by Sims Pettway '17.
A video fly-over of our beautiful 690-acre campus which overlooks the Tennessee River gorge. This video was produced by Sims Pettway '17.
Baylor's campus is home to the Southeast's only freshwater research center: the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. For some Baylor students, it's a chance to dive even deeper into limnology – freshwater science – for their three-year scientific analysis and research program.
Baylor 6 Graders welcome the incoming students to our great campus overlooking the Tennessee River. Check out the aerial view! | a Veteran's Day panel that included four WWII and Cold War Veterans Ralph Painter, Don Gravink, Al Smith and Terry Johnson at Upper School Assembly.
Student farmers and Organic Garden Director Robin Fazio '92 show friends and family around the garden and sample prepared dishes during our annual "Farm to Table" event.
Our new academic center will lead to dramatic new ways of thinking and learning. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on the site on September 20, 2017.
The Baylor Fund (formerly known as the Annual Fund) represents Baylor's commitment to providing the resources needed for an outstanding educational experience.
Baylor students in many different sports prepare for the Fall season - We are Ready!
In the past six years, the Baylor Backers have contributed nearly $555,000 in additional support for arts and athletic programs.
Our Walkabout program are a great way to explore the world. The Panama trip starts with early morning kayaking and finish with lazy afternoons of studying, reading, | 206 |
Title: Solutions to Address Gang Crime: A Resource CD-ROM for Law Enforcement
Corporate<|fim_middle|> Crime Research Center. In addition, these more than 100 publication resources are indexed under the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, alphabetically and by subject, providing information on title, funding organization, subject, file format (PDF, TXT, and HTML), and abstract. Indexes
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Index Term(s): Crime in schools; Crime prevention measures; Crime Statistics; Gang member attitudes; Gang Prevention; Gang violence; Police crime-prevention; Publications lists; Reference materials; Violence prevention; Violent crime statistics | Author: Bureau of Justice Assistance
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Annotation: This CD-ROM provides a comprehensive resource of information produced as a toolkit for law enforcement in addressing the issue of gang crime.
Abstract: Divided into six specific areas on solutions and strategies in addressing gang crime: COPS Toolkit for Addressing Specific Gang Problems; Criminal Behavior of Gangs; Gang Activity in Specific Populations; Law Enforcement Responses to Addressing Gang Activity; Related Resources; and Statistics and Research on Gangs. This CD-ROM offers comprehensive resources in the context of publications (both full text, in various file formats, and abstracts) published for agencies and organizations seeking a "one-stop" shop in gang resource information. Examples of publication resources presented within the COPS Toolkit for Addressing Specific Gang Problems section include: Benefits and Consequences of Police Crackdowns, Addressing School-Related Crime and Disorder, Cruising, Drug Dealing in Open-Air Markets, Gang Reference Card for Parents, Juvenile Runaways, and Witness Intimidation. Examples within the Criminal Behavior of Gangs includes: Drive-By Shootings; Violence by Gang Members, 1993-2003; Youth Gang Drug Trafficking; and Alcohol and Violence in the Lives of Gang Members. Examples focusing on the Gang Activity in Specific Populations include: females, rural and urban communities, Vietnamese, and schools. Examples within the Statistics and Research on Gangs include: 2005 National Gang Threat Assessment; Gang Structures, Crime Patterns and Police Responses; Highlights of the 2004 National Youth Gang Survey; and National Gang | 400 |
Steel Magnolia Nominated For Vocal Duo Of The Year & Announces New Album Release For The New Year
Country music's hottest newcomers Steel Magnolia earned their 5th major music awards show nomination of 2010 yesterday morning.
The duo, who was surprised with their very first CMA Award nomination during the national press conference at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, were honored with a 2010 CMA "Vocal Duo of the Year" nomination.
Steel Magnolia was on-hand at the "Mother Church of Country Music" to announce the nominations for the Country Music Association's Radio Broadcast Awards and to perform their newest small single, "Just By Being You (Halo & Wings)," to the crowd of national media, industry VIPs and fans. The hit duo (comprised of Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones) was standing in the wings of the hallowed theater when their name was called.
"Any time we get to set foot in The Ryman it's an honor," said Joshua Scott Jones. "We came here honored just to be asked to read the nominations. Country music is such a timeless genre – it's iconic. And to be accepted as a part of it is the ultimate honor. It was a really good morning."
"It's Country Music's biggest night," said Meghan Linsey of the Awards. "I've watched my idols perform on the CMAs since I was a little girl. Walking alongside them on the red carpet is just like a dream. To see our names and pictures flashed up on the big screen with all the superstars truly was a dream come true."
Earlier this week Steel Magnolia's new smash single, "Just By Being You (Halo & Wings)" leapt into the Top 30 on both the Billboard Top Country Songs Chart and the USA Today/ Country Aircheck (powered by Mediabase) chart. The song is the follow-up to their history-making debut, "Keep On Lovin' You."
Additionally, Steel Magnolia announced to media yesterday that the rising stars' full-length, debut album will be released in correlation with the duo's lucky number 11. Steel Magnolia, produced by award-winning producer Dann Huff, will be in stores on January 11, 2011, making it one of Country Music's first releases of the new year.
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Album Review: Craig Campbell "Five Spot" | has been a whirlwind year for Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones, the duo that comprise Steel Magnolia. So far the rising stars have broken a decades-long Billboard record and earned a million downloads of their Top 5 breakout hit, "Keep On Lovin' You."
With national media performances and profiles ranging from Lopez Tonight to CBS Early Show to USA Weekend to People to the Associated Press, Steel Magnolia has earned acclaim from fans and critics alike for their unique vocal blend and passionate performances. In fact, Steel Magnolia, who are currently performing on Brad Paisley's "H20 World Tour," was also honored with two 2010 Academy of Country Music Nominations for both Vocal Duo of the Year and New Vocal Duo of the Year. Additionally, Steel Magnolia was nominated for two 2010 CMT Music Awards for their hit video, "Keep On Lovin' You."
Steel Magnolia's 5-song EP, featuring two exclusive live tracks, is currently available for purchase at iTunes.
To hear a taste of Steel Magnolia's upcoming album, visit: www.steelmagnoliamusic.com/music
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The hard red spring wheat line ND643 was used in crosses with CIMMYT germplasm to introgress the high protein content gene gpc-B1. Several lines derived from these crosses showed moderate seedling<|fim_middle|> field.
SrND463 is located on the distal end of long arm of chromosome 4A, flanked by SSR markers gwm350 (proximal) at 0.5 cM and wmc219 (distal) at 4.1 cM.
The wmc219 and gwm350 alleles linked to SrND643 amplify bands of 136 and 148 bp respectively. All CIMMYT lines postulated to contain SrND643. Other lines not carrying this gene amplify bands of other sizes or fail to amplify.
2. Molecular Mapping and Validation of SrND643: A New Wheat Gene for Resistance to the Stem Rust Pathogen Ug99 Race Group. Basnet BR, Singh S, Lopez-Vera EE, Huerta-Espino J, Bhavani S, Jin Y, Rouse MN, Singh RP. In: Phytopathology, 2015, 105:470-476]. DOI:10.1094/PHYTO-01-14-0016-R. | and adult plant resistance to race TTKSK (Ug99) of Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici. The gene responsible for this resistance was designated SrND643 (1).
Basnet et al. (2) determined that the chromosomal location of SrND643 is on the distal end of chromosome arm 4AL. These authors developed a mapping population of 123 F4:5 RILs by crossing ND643/2*Weebill with the susceptible line Cacuke and tested it in the KARI´s field facilities in Njoro, Kenya for two seasons. Based on the shape and size of uredinia on the stems, Cacuke showed infection responses between susceptible and moderately susceptible, and ND643/2*Weebill between moderately resistant, and moderately resistant to moderately susceptible. Regarding disease severity, the susceptible parent scored a disease severity of at least 80% and for the resistant parent ranged between 5 to 15%.
SrND643 is moderately effective against the races of the Ug99 group, including the newer TKTTF race. It is already present in several lines developed at CIMMYT (see Ref.2 for more information on available germplasm) and it must be combined with other resistance for effective deployment in the | 282 |
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The Smallest Constellations (Asterisms)
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Small constellations (asterisms) after dark the week of Oct. 3.
Unlike people, who the U.S. Constitution declares as "being created equal," constellations are most certainly not. In fact, constellations aren't even visible. They are simply regions of the sky that were important to the ancients' storytelling. What we see or create as patterns among the stars are known as "asterisms," and there are some tiny ones visible at this time of year.
Head outdoors after dark and look overhead. There you'll spot the grand asterism known as the Summer Triangle, outlined by the three bright stars Deneb, Vega and Altair. Nearby, however, you'll find a few smaller constellations that are often overshadowed by the fame of the Triangle. These include Delphinus, Equuleus, Lacerta, Sagitta and Vulpecula – most of which you've probably never heard of. So maybe it's time to check out these faint and often ignored celestial gems<|fim_middle|> Poseidon, the god of the sea, wanted to marry Amphitrite, she became so disgusted at the thought of living underwater that she fled to the distant Atlas Mountains. Poseidon sent several messengers after her in hopes that she might return to him; it was only the Delphinus who succeeded, and it was rewarded with a place in the heavens.
Just to the east of the dolphin lies another beloved animal: Equuleus, the little horse. These stars form an ancient group whose origins are lost in history. The first-century astronomer Claudius Ptolemy mentioned this constellation in his great book "Almagest," but since Ptolemy borrowed much of his material from earlier writers, one must wonder if Equuleus might have actually been created by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus three centuries earlier. The second tiniest constellation in the heavens – and one of the faintest – Equuleus is tough to see under even the darkest of conditions.
On the western side of Delphinus lies Sagitta, identified as a stray arrow shot by Apollo to kill the Cyclops or even as one of Cupid's arrows; interestingly, its name comes from ancient Hebrew, Armenian and Arabic, and in all these languages, means "arrow." This is the smallest of all the constellations in the sky and has no stars bright enough to see easily from under city or suburban lights.
The remaining two small constellations are relatively new, created by the seventeenth-century Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in his 1690 atlas titled "Firmamentum Sobieski."
One of these is Lacerta, the lizard. Hevelius created this star grouping to enclose the stars of such a tiny area of the sky where no other constellation would fit.
Another was Vulpecula, the fox. Hevelius originally introduced Vulpecula with a celestial companion and was named "Vulpecula cum Anser," meaning Fox with Goose. Oddly, however, the fox remains, but the goose no longer appears on modern star charts.
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Since many of these stars and star groupings are tough to find under even dark, rural skies, the best time to search was on the week of Oct. 4 before bright moonlight returns early the week of Oct. 11.
Let's begin with Delphinus, the dolphin, just to the east of the Triangle – perhaps the easiest of the bunch to spot. This group of five stars probably originated in ancient Greece and, amazingly, looks like a tiny dolphin leaping from the water.
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If you are like me and feel somewhat wrong eating an entire meal of solely vegetables and need a pork product to make you feel human, cook your favorite sausage on the side, slice, and add to the top of your zoodles. It'll still count as healthy.
Using a spiralizer, slice zucchini and<|fim_middle|> to as children. Watched Godspell Easter morning‹perfect‹glad I was raised to understand the message‹Presbyterian ministers forbearers to my parents who helped start two churches‹they and I sang in choir. Remember Dad singing solos. On mom¹s side of the family Aunt Mary graduated from Chicago Institute of Music. Glad you three have found happiness in music.
Mark came with Shane and Devon to wipe out list of chores I had sent him. I pay family $50 an hour to help including adults. So worth it because I get to see how they are doing not to mention hugs.
Matt¹s came by on Friday with new wife who is wonderful company. She wants our kayak. Must be sure she has a place to shelter it‹have resisted Selling it because wish to keep in family. Much fun to chase herons and egrets up the tributaries VA and Maryland afford. Markie took me over pulling me from basement , to my bedroom (treasures he remembers) to tree house which we cleaned. I¹d dash back to Jen and Matt and try to gather something for us to eat. Fortunately had done big shopping. Finally Max stopped barking at the guest dog and glommed onto the little boy. Free at last. I need to hire small boys. Matt gave us our first and last grandson. Matt, Jr used to take me around his neighborhood on bikes and he would knock on the doors of his friends and introduce me. I gave him the magic rock that enabled him (afraid of heights) to climb to the top of the play equipment in neighborhood park.
Isn¹t it fun to move around? Work but worth it, waking up to variety of place. I hope you are learning what kind of place you one day will make your own.
Love you —admire you so MUCH. | squash into noodle form. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a mandolin or super sharp knife to slice the squash thinly, and then cut into noodle-sized width from there.
In a small bowl or cup, combine corn starch and water. Stir until fully incorporated.
In a medium-sized frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add whatever veggies you'd like to the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes or until nearly cooked.
Add the zucchini noodles and lemon juice and sauté for another 5-10 minutes or until soft.
Add corn starch mixture to pan and stir everything constantly until the mixture starts to thicken.
Once the "sauce" has thickened, remove pan from the heat and serve.
Thanks, sweetie. Have ordered a doohickey to do the deed. So happy you females lived it up in New York. Your mom reminded me of musicals we took them | 195 |
Weather For Bills Home Opener on Monday Doesn't Look Great
Chris Owen Published: September 15, 2022
We're five days away from the Buffalo Bills home opener.
The Bills host the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium on Monday Night Football. It's the first game of a MNF double-header for ESPN, so the kickoff time will be an hour earlier than normally (7:15<|fim_middle|> just about here.
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It's always a fun time for the home opener but considering the fact the Bills destroyed the defending Super Bowl champions to open the NFL season, exceeding expectations, it's safe to say it will be crazy at Highmark Stadium. Add in the fact it's a September prime time game against a non-division rival and it may meet the excitement of January's Wild Card game against New England.
The Bills are 10-point favorites over the Titans, as the Bills defensive line has the edge over the Titans offensive line, and the Bills offense should have their way with thee Titans defense.
If you are going out to the stadium on Monday, the weather may not be ideal.
According to The Weather Channel, there's a 55 percent chance of rain on Monday with thunderstorms for most of the way. The silver lining is the storms should be gone for the night, but would mean tailgaters are dodging potentially heavy rain in the afternoon.
We won't know for sure what the weather will be until this Friday or Saturday, the early forecast isn't looking very promising.
I've never seen a bad weather season like last year. Almost every single home game at Highmark Stadium featured bad weather.
The home opener against the Steelers was overcast with spotty showers. The games against the Texans and Colts were all-day rain games, while it snowed against the Falcons and the Patriots night game was a windstorm. The only good weather game was the Washington Commanders in week 2 of last season.
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Progress towards BTOP Goals: Interim Report on PCC and SBA Case Studies
ASR Analytics, LLC
On September 20, 2010, the Department of Interior National Business Center's Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) on behalf of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a task order to ASR Analytics, LLC to obtain services to complete an Evaluation Study of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
ASR Analytics is providing all services necessary to develop a sampling method, assessment criteria, and method of analysis to conduct a thorough assessment of the impact that the BTOP grant awards are having on broadband availability and adoption and in achieving economic and social benefits in areas serviced by the grantees. This study will include two Interim Reports and a Final Report to be delivered approximately 48 months from award.
The results of the evaluation will help inform the government on the social and economic benefits that resulted from BTOP grant<|fim_middle|> be delivered in early 2014, which will analyze the results of the second PCC/SBA Case Studies, as well as the CCI Case Studies. Finally, in September of 2014, ASR will produce a Final Report which will measure the quantitative and qualitative economic and social impacts of the BTOP grants.
ASR Interim Report 1 | funding, as well as identify factors influencing performance and impact that can be used to inform future private and/or public sector investments.
Based on the ASR Analytics Study Design, case studies are being conducted "to supplement and, in some areas of inquiry, to support the quantitative analysis. The case studies will provide a window into the initial impacts of BTOP awards and provide ongoing snapshots of the Program's economic and social impacts, allowing for review and possible adjustments for the longer-term, in-depth longitudinal study that will be a centerpiece of the Final Report."
Progress Towards BTOP Goals: Interim Report 1 on PCC and SBA Case Studies
On October 15, 2012, ASR Analytics submitted the Interim Report 1, based on the first of two site visits to eight Public Computer Center (PCC) and seven Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SBA) grant recipients in the Case Study sample. The first visit to these BTOP recipients occurred in the fall of 2011. The second visit to each of these fifteen recipients will take place in early 2013. Interim Report 1 presents an initial analysis of the baseline data gathered during the site visits, assesses the BTOP recipients' progress towards the goals established by the program, and provides a framework of five key "focus areas" which ASR will use to measure the social and economic impact of the grants.
ASR Analytics determined that the PCC and SBA grants focused their program activities in five key areas which have been linked to broadband adoption and use: Workforce and Economic Development; Education and Training; Healthcare; Quality of Life/Civic Engagement; and Digital Literacy. For each of these five focus areas, ASR provided examples of activities performed by grantees, initial outputs and outcomes observed, social and economic benefits which may result from these activities, and a "roadmap" of the methods they will use to look for relevant data and indicators in the second site visits in 2013 to measure the results and impacts of the BTOP grants.
Initial findings taken from Interim Report 1: (pages 1-2)
The Interim report concluded that BTOP investments had already begun to demonstrate progress by December 2011, as described below:
The areas served by the grants in the study sample included populations with historically low levels of broadband adoption. All but one of the selected PCC grants targeted locations with historically high poverty rates. Nearly all of the grants targeted minority populations.
Grantees had provided more than 5.9 million hours of training in workforce development, education, digital literacy, healthcare, and other topics, in addition to almost 900,000 hours of open lab access for those who might otherwise not have access to broadband.
Through the continuing efforts of all 65 BTOP PCC projects, new or upgraded PCCs were established at 2,635 locations. In addition, 20 of 43 total BTOP SBA grants had offered subsidized broadband equipment or connections to participants in 2,265 locations.
The grants in the sample had employed more than 200 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. The eight PCC grants in our sample accounted for more than 90 FTEs, and the seven SBA grants for more than 110.
ASR Analytics will return to each of the fifteen PCC and SBA grant recipients in early 2013 to conduct the second site visit and to assess the progress of the grant. Most of the grants will be at or near completion. In fall 2013, ASR will conduct site visits to the Comprehensive Community Infrastructure (CCI) sample. Interim Report 2 will | 770 |
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #420-#411
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Post #68 is here, and #69 is on the way.
Classic Country Singles: Trisha Yearwood, "The Song Remembers When"
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A perfect song about a song.
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This beautiful mess of a list continues.
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Single Review: Cody Johnson & Reba McEntire, "Dear Rodeo"
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Single Review: Gretchen Peters, "The Cruel Mother"
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Classic Country Singles: Pam Tillis, "Maybe It Was Memphis"
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It sure felt right to write about this classic country love song. | about Trisha Yearwood as an all-time | 9 |
Agri-Pulse recently published an op-ed titled "The Biotechnology Riddle" by Marshall Matz which outlined how ag biotech was "front and center" in both executive and congressional affairs this past July. He guides readers through the actions taken by legislative officials to promote the benefits of<|fim_middle|> public, is nervous and seeking greater information. | biotechnology and scientific literacy.
Next on July 23rd, the House of Representatives in a bi-partisan fashion passed the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 to preempt all state legislation that requires labeling of GMOs, and codify in federal law FDA's current voluntary program for labeling of GE foods.
Supporters of the legislation, however, say the issue is not about a consumer's right to know, but whether a state, or all of the states, should be allowed to enact their own labeling requirements, resulting in a patchwork of different labeling schemes around the country. They also argue that the label is the wrong place to communicate such information.
Last, towards the end of July as President Obama traveled to Africa, the White House posted a fact sheet about partnerships with African countries to elevate food security and inhibit climate change.
The bottom line is that when it comes to the public acceptance of agriculture biotechnology, there is still a major disconnect between the scientific community's support of biotechnology and the public's skepticism; therein lies the riddle. Biotechnology, and all agriculture technology, is needed to produce enough food to feed an exploding world population, but the public, or a vocal minority of the | 249 |
According to DSM, hydrogen tanks are the next step in fuel storage.
According to DSM, hydrogen tanks are the next step in fuel storage. Hydrogen's low ambient temperature density results in a low energy<|fim_middle|> article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.
Faurecia has acquired exclusive access to intellectual property to make composite hydrogen tanks from Stelia Aerospace Composites. | per unit volume, which requires the development of advanced storage methods that have the potential for higher energy density.
'We had already developed this technology for compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks, and now we are testing the same material and design principles for hydrogen tanks to meet the needs of the automotive industry,' said Bert Keestra, application development engineer at DSM.
The two-part tank design features a blow molded liner made of Akulon Fuel Lock, a polyamide 6-based engineering plastic with a high barrier to hydrocarbons. The tank can then potentially be further reinforced by wrapping it in unidirectional (UD) continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes made of EcoPaXX polyamide 410. The result could be the lightest-weight plastic tank available for hydrogen storage applications, according to the company. Reducing weight is key, since every 10 kg removed from a vehicle roughly translates into a reduction in CO2 emissions from the vehicle on the road of one gram per km.
This story is reprinted from material from DSM, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this | 227 |
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Do you know what we call a whole lot of green beans?
We call it a "mess of beans" around here, as in "I just picked a mess of green beans, nearly five pounds worth".
I also picked green beans last Sunday, and though I didn't weigh them, I would guess I<|fim_middle|> are getting very poor pollination because of the daily rains. The majority of our fresh tomatoes are still being shipped in...a crime for July!
I love green beans, but at our current home,, I don't have the room to grow a lot of veggies. sigh!
Love beans, do you ever pickle them? As for tomatoes, mine are a total disaster this year. I've pretty much given up on them and turning my attention to the beans, carrots and beets.
It's a good green bean year here too. And no bugs either; the one I can't figure out is I've got no squash bugs on the zucchini either. Armageddon must be near.
I just planted some for a new trellis--I hope mine are 1/10th as good as yours--that will be good enough! | picked maybe three pounds worth.
These are the very best green beans I have ever grown in all the years - and there are many years - that I have had a vegetable garden.
There is not a single bug spot on any of them. I didn't even see any bugs in the garden when I was picking the beans except for a few bees busy around some nearby squash. Bees, as we all know, are good bugs.
I sure am blessed to have this mess of green beans. I think I have enough to give away and also to freeze for winter time eating. Oh, and I'll fix some to eat this week.
It's good to have a mess of fresh green beans in the summertime, along with zucchini squash and sweet peppers, which are under the mess of green beans in my harvest trug, and a bowl full of hot peppers.
Now, if a tomato or two would please turn red and some of the sweet corn would please plump up a bit, and some of the eggplant would please get bigger, I'd have the fixin's for a very fine summer supper.
I wish I lived closer so I could show up on your doorstep begging for must a small portion of a mess o' beans (perhaps a "messlette?). How many plants of each kind do you have? I never plant enough and have given up because I only harvest a handful at a time.
In my very small garden I planted Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans, and I have been very pleased with them. I have been picking about one pound at a time. It is just right for the two of us, cooked with a sweet Vidalia onion and new potatoes (store-bought) - Throw in a chuck of ham for flavoring - delicious!
My mother-in-law always called it a "mess of beans." the first time I heard her say that I thought she was being sarcastic. Not so! That was 40 years ago and she always fixed them with a piece of salt pork - bet nobody does that nowadays! Anyway that's a fine mess you've got.
Good thing your "mess" set before the rains started in earnest. Veg growers here | 439 |
Hannes Leo is part of a team of independent European R&I policy experts that provides advise on specific issues in the Tunisian R&I system.
The goal of the PSF Specific Support to Tunisia is to support Tunisian authorities on possible reforms to undertake in the context of the ongoing restructuring of the national R&I system. The experts will focus on (i) Policy mechanisms to promote private participation in R&D and strengthen public-private cooperation in research, and (ii) development of a methodology<|fim_middle|> is managed by Technolpolis Belgium. The study group is chaired by Philippe Busquin – former Commissioner for Research.
Alessandro Muscio is the rapporteur. Katrin Milzow and Florent Olivier are contributing expter. Here you can find more information about the team.
It is definitely too early to talk about the main insights but you may be interested in the background report on the Tunisian innovation system.
Technopolis Belgium is the main contractor.
The dissemination event will take place in June in Tunis. Updates will follow and the report will be made available here as soon as it is out. | for defining research priorities by combining bottom-up consultation processes with top-down defined priorities .
The project in ongoing with the final report due at the end of the first half of 2019.
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By admin on January 23, 2015 in Iron & Honor
In Iron & Honor, traits help refine the character's role on the battlefield. They can be advantages (or disadvantages), descriptive qualities, or special abilities. Sometimes, this is simply a matter of reflecting aspects of the physical miniature. For example, a particularly bulky model may be given the large trait; a dragon may be given flight. In other cases, the traits are used to add uniqueness and flavor to a character or emphasize the skirmish party concept. Perhaps a band of witch hunters? Or a horde of undead?
It is the combination of traits that defines a character and the party. And, it is left to the creativity of the player to combine these traits in ways that best represent the models on the table. Of course, not every model is required to have traits. Sometimes, a character may be best represented without any traits at all!
Here are some sample traits to give you a feel for the game system:
Assassin: The assassin is a master of maneuver and finding an enemy's weakness. A model with the Assassin trait has a +4 bonus to close combat attacks made against a model's back arc, rather than just a +2 bonus.
Giant Slayer: There are those who hunt the large beasts of the world. They are known as Giant Slayers. A hero with the Giant Slayer trait is especially effective at hunting large models; thus, the hero receives a +3 to attack resolution rolls made against a model with the Large trait; and a +2 to attack resolution rolls against models with the Gargantuan trait. In addition, every friend model within 6" receives a +1 to close combat attack rolls made against a model with the Large trait.
Pet: The Pet trait is used for creatures that accompany a hero<|fim_middle|> (activation and resolution) for the remainder of the game. The Pet trait can only be given to followers.
Spray: Some models have weapons and attacks that cover a broad area rather than striking a single foe. This could represent the flaming breath of a dragon or an arcane flamethrower. A model must be armed with a ranged weapon to be given the Spray trait. When attacking at short range with a Spray weapon, the attacker may make additional attacks against enemy models that are within 1" of the first target of the attack. In other words, after resolving the initial attack, the player makes an additional standard ranged attacks against enemy models within 1" of the target model and within short range of the attacker. Each additional attack has a -3 penalty to the attack resolution dice roll and is resolved separately. A model with Spray ignores cover when attacking at short range. In other words, a defender does not receive the bonus for cover.
Tough: Models that are Tough are hard to kill. The Tough trait can be used to represent a character with natural resilience to harm or one who has equipment that adds to its resilience, such heavy armor. When a Tough model would take a wound, the model rolls 1d6. On a roll of 6, the model ignores the wound. Instead, the model is Stunned. If a model with Tough suffers a brutal attack, a roll is made separately for each wound. The model may spend one Fate to increase the chance of avoiding a wound. If the player spends one Fate, the wound is avoided on a roll of a 5 or 6.
The Santár Peninsula | or companion – a loyal guard dog, a trained hunting falcon, or a spell caster's summoned familiar. Of course, it can also be used to represent an overly close follower. For example, in the Northmen Raiding Party, the warrior, Sigrun is given the pet trait to reflect her close bond to the hero. She fights much better when at his side. A model with the Pet trait is attached to the hero or a companion at the beginning of the game when the models are deployed. The pet must remain close to the attached character. If the model is not within 6" of the attached character when activated, the pet suffers a -2 to its activation die roll until it is again within 6". Pets, however, also benefit from staying close to their master. When the pet is within 3" of its hero or companion, the pet receives a +1 to its MA. If the hero or companion is killed, the pet model suffers a -2 to all dice rolls | 204 |
Bee-bim Bop, means mixed-up rice in Korean, and is a top-favorite dish in our house!! The first time we were planning to make it, ironically Between the Lions featured a book by Ho Baek Lee, called Bee-Bim Bop! The show was recorded on our DVR and O wanted to keep re-watching the clip. It provided lots of anticipation and he was very interested in trying it out when we sat down for dinner that night!
The dish consists of a portion of rice, topped with meat, stir-fried vegetables, an egg (sunny-side up) and if you like, kimchi (pickled cabbage). The kids favorite part of the meal is to stir, stir, stir everything together!! The egg on top sounds very different than food we typically eat in the States, but it binds together the many layers of flavors in this delicious Korean Dish!
This summer we<|fim_middle|> eggs are frying, add rice to bowl and fan the remaining ingredients on top of the rice. When the eggs are done, add to each bowl. Stir, stir, stir. Time for Bee-bim Bop! | also made kimchee using cabbage from our garden. O and his dad found a couple videos describing how to make it on YouTube. Now both kids occasionally ask to watch the grandma kimchi video. Our kimchee recipe is based more on this How to Make Kimchi video.
Heat 1 T oil in wok or frying pan and stir fry the above ingredients with 1 cup bean sprouts. Pour into bowl and set in warm oven. We do each vegetable separately, but you could combine them.
Tent with foil when done preparing meat.
Fry eggs for the number of people serving. While the | 124 |
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A series of images shows the collision and merger of the Milky Way and its nearest large galactic companion, M31, the Andromeda galaxy. Top left shows the galaxies still far apart, with M31 a tiny disk at upper left and the starry band of the Milky Way forming the bright streak across the night sky. M31 grows bigger in the next two images, then slams into the Milky Way, stirring up the stars of both galaxies and triggering a violent burst of starbirth. In the bottom row, the newly merged galaxies settle into life as a giant elliptical, with a bright haze of starlight filling Earth's night sky. The collision won't happen for several billion years, though. [NASA/ESA/Z. Levay and R. van der Marel (STScI)/T. Hallas/A. Mellinger]
The Milky Way is doomed. Our home galaxy will collide with the Andromeda galaxy. The collision will scramble both of them, ejecting many of their stars. The two galaxies will then merge — and the Milky Way as an individual galaxy will be no more.
Andromeda and the Milky Way are the biggest members of the Local Group, a small family of galaxies. Both are giant spiral galaxies that contain hundreds of billions of stars.
Right now, they're about two and a half million light-years apart. But they're caught in each other's gravitational grip. So every hour, they move about a quarter of a million miles closer — the<|fim_middle|> west as night falls — a glimpse at our galactic future.
Andromeda Galaxy, M31
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As they get closer, their approach will accelerate. In about four billion years, the galaxies will ram together. Individual stars are so widely spaced that collisions between stars are unlikely. But the gravity of all the stars and gas clouds will stir things up. It'll eject big streamers of stars from the galaxies, and cause clouds of gas and dust to slam together, giving birth to millions of new stars.
Over the following billion years or so, Andromeda and the Milky Way will merge to form a single galaxy — one of the most impressive in all the cosmos.
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Russia in 2020: Where Are All the Foreign Banks?
Foreign banks in Russia generate huge profits, so why are there not more of them?
A number of foreign banks, such as Barclays and HSBC, have tried to crack the Russian market and failed. Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Russian bankers ended 2019 as the most pessimistic executives in the Russian corporate world, a recent survey of Russia's top firms, found.
With inflation and interest rates coming down, Russia's businesses in little need of corporate loans, and new regulations to tighten the consumer loan market coming into force — more than one in every three financial institutions<|fim_middle|> to correct their own policy," said Khrustaleva.
Many Russians keep Sberbank accounts even if they also bank elsewhere to make use of services such as the ability to transfer money to other Sberbank accounts using just a mobile phone number.
That service — used widely for small payments like settling a dinner bill among friends or making a payment at a retailer without a card machine — strikes at the second major hurdle newbies have to overcome: technology.
"In terms of technology, the banking sector is one step ahead of the Western market," Khrustaleva added.
"Russia is one of the leaders in the speed of development of digital channels in the banking sector," Alexander Ovchinnikov, chief financial officer of Societe Generale subsidiary Rosbank told The Moscow Times.
The technological sophistication of the market was one reason Barclays and HSBC failed to crack Russia, says Deloitte's Nalyutin. "The quality of services is much more interesting and developed in Russia. In that sense, the British banks didn't have anything to bring or to offer … Russian clients didn't understand what the proposition of these banks was. If a bank has similar products, there is no value in moving from a well-known local bank to a new foreign one."
No new entrants
Despite the profitability of the foreign banks in Russia, these cultural barriers and the technological sophistication of the market, combined with the wider economic and political climate, leads consultants to say they are not holding their breath for the next bank to knock on their door asking for advice on how to enter Russia.
"If you were lucky enough to be a foreign bank in Russia 10 years ago, and haven't left by now, you are in a good position," said Max Hauser, managing director at the Boston Consulting Group in Moscow.
"But if you are right now considering entering Russia, your considerations will be very short. It would not be an easy business case for a standardized universal bank from the West to enter Russia, given the level of competition and the level of advantage that the local players have."
Deloitte's Nalyutin agreed. The foreign banks that are thriving in Moscow "came at a good time, when there was lots of space for development and when, culturally, Russia was more open to international companies and businesses."
Now, however, as the culmination of new tighter loan regulations is set to knock the sector in 2020, and Russia remains firmly out of favor with international investors, Hauser says: "From both a political standpoint and a market perspective, I can't see anybody spending money to enter Russia right now."
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Banks booked 1.3 trillion rubles of earnings last year (more than $15 billion at the time), data from the Central Bank shows. That was 70% higher than in 2017. This year, earnings are set to grow by another 50%, on course to hit two trillion rubles ($31 billion).
"In Russia, banks can generate a lot of profits," said Yaroslav Sovgyra, an associate managing director at ratings agency Moody's. "If you have proper management, if you don't do silly things, you can be really profitable."
For the few foreign retail banks still operating in Russia, such profitability can be an important source of relief from weaker performance in their home countries.
"The main difference between the Russian banking sector and the whole of the developed world is interest rates," said Madina Khrustaleva, an analyst at T.S. Lombard.
Low interest rates are generally bad for banks, since they squeeze their ability to charge a premium on their own loans — the so-called net interest margin. In the Eurozone, central bank rates are at their lowest ever level of minus 0.5%, while in the U.S. they have spent a decade below 2%. Whereas in Russia, interest rates have been at least 6% for the last five years.
"The net interest margins on the Russian market are much higher, and the returns are super in comparison. In Russia, many businesses have double-digit returns, but returns in the banking sector are remarkably high." Krustaleva added.
High profits
Raiffeisen Bank is a prime example. The Russian arm of the Austrian-headquartered lender accounts for only around 10% of the entire bank's assets, but contributes 40% of net profits, Ekaterina Ovchinnikova, head of investor relations told the Moscow Times.
"We deliver the highest profitability, we have the best non-performing loan ratio and the best cost-to-income ratios. Compared with other groups, we are one of the best performing subsidiaries."
Combined, the Russian subsidiaries of foreign banks have earned more than $3 billion in profits since the start of 2018, data from ratings agency Fitch shows. Raiffeisen's return on equity — a measure of profitability in the banking sector — in Russia is almost 25%. U.S. lender Citibank's Russian division returns 34%. That compares to an average of 6% for banks in Europe.
Low market share
Despite those numbers, the share of foreign banks with operations in Russia is low. In total, they account for around 6% of the banking sector by assets. Russian subsidiaries of just four banks — Italy's UniCredit, French bank Societe Generale's subsidiary Rosbank, Austria's Raiffeisen Bank and U.S. Citibank — make-up over three-quarters of that.
A number of others have been bruised by failed entries and high-profile retreats. British bank Barclays wrote off almost $400 million in losses from Russia when the global financial crisis hit weeks after it bought a local bank in an attempted Eastern expansion. HSBC also shuttered its Russian retail operations in 2011 as part of a global downsizing, leaving behind only a small team to service its international corporate clients.
So, with profits so high for those that are here, why are there still so few foreign banks in the Russian market? Experts point to a mix of culture, competition and politics.
"All over the world, the top market positions are occupied by local banks," said Maxim Nalyutin, director of financial services at Deloitte Russia. "It's the same in Russia as in the U.K., Europe and the U.S. Psychologically, people need to trust banks, and culturally it's much easier to trust a brand that has existed on the market for a long time, rather than a new player."
In the 1990s, with a new country and new companies — Russian and foreign — popping up all over the place, "Russians favored foreign banks because of the brand," Sovgyra of Moody's told the Moscow Times. "But now, I don't know if we can say it's a clear competitive advantage. People seem to be more indifferent."
Nalyutin added: "In Russia, given that people remember many banking crises — at the end of the U.S.S.R., 1998 and 2008 — they are looking for more conservative strategies. They are more interested in a bank with a good reputation and with government support. That's why in Russia, the most successful are big, state-owned banks."
Tech advantage
The Russian banking market also combines aspects of both a monopoly and a highly-competitive environment, which shuts out new entrants, particularly foreign ones.
On one side, "state banks have significantly strengthened their positions, with more than 70% of the assets of the entire banking sector," said Tania Aleshkina, chief editor of Russian financial news site Frank Media. On the other, competition between the banks remains fierce, promoting innovation and customer-friendly products.
Sberbank alone controls 56% of mortgages and 44% of all deposits. "It's kind of an elephant, and when Sberbank does something like reducing mortgage rates, everybody has | 1,185 |
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She<|fim_middle|> I had such a hard time narrowing down the photos! So enjoy all this eye candy :). | just stared in amazement like she didn't recognize the person in the mirror. This beautiful bride in a gorgeous white gown with a flowing veil covering a head full of long blonde curls. It seemed to take her a few moments to accept that it was her and the day she had been waiting for had finally arrived! It was her Early Mountain Vineyard wedding day! Out of all the weddings I've photographed over the years I can honestly say I've never met a bride more excited to finally be getting married than Amanda. But as excited as she was she also couldn't seem to believe the day was really here! During those moments when she just seemed in awe I noticed Jeremy pulling her a little closer and giving her a kiss on the forehead, it seemed like he was reassuring her that it was all very real and they were husband and wife.
I thought the saying was April showers bring May flowers not June showers! The forecast leading up to Saturday was rain, rain, rain. I prayed for at least a break in the rain for Amanda and Jeremy so we could take advantage of their beautiful location for some portraits. When we arrived at the venue it was cloudy but the rain seemed to be holding off, it didn't stay that way for long and the decision was made to move the ceremony indoors. I have to say the indoor location at Early Mountain Vineyards is spectacular. Typically rain backups are not the prettiest but with the high ceilings, exposed beams and beautiful brick fireplaces flanking the room this backup plan was spectacular! Luckily we did a first look and were able to take photos of Amanda and Jeremy while the weather was still cooperating. We even were able to sneak out during dinner for a few more sunset portraits as the clouds parted and the sun started shining!
Amanda and Jeremy your wedding was beautiful and it was made all the more special by the obvious love you two have for each other. Jeremy I cannot even express to you how excited she was to become your wife, you are a very lucky man! Amanda you are blessed to have such a great guy, I saw so many moments on your wedding day where he was your strength and your protector. It was truly beautiful! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter!
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Gadabout: TELFORD
Telford is a new town in Shropshire, and a very large one at that, located roughly midway between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. It grew up in the '60s and '70s to house families relocated from Birmingham and swiftly enveloped the existing towns of Wellington, Oakengates, Dawley and Madeley. The industrial crucible of Ironbridge lies on its southern edge, which is where I was heading a year ago today. And although I blogged at length about how excellent Ironbridge was I never blogged about Telford, so today I'm planning to put that right...
...assuming I can remember much about the place, that is. Problem one is that I was only passing through, crossing between the railway station and the bus station (and later back again). Problem two is that I gave the place short shrift in my diary, focusing instead on the attractions in the gorge. And problem three is that, looking back, I see I only took nine photographs. I'll do my best.
Telford's town centre is a soulless place, having been nowhere of significance before the new town arrived. Let's build a huge shopping centre here, they said, then surround it with car parks and maybe the odd office block. It has a very open feel as a result, at least until you venture inside the shopping centre at which point you could be absolutely anywhere. And because Telford was built with the motor car in mind it turns out that the bus station is on one side and the railway station further away on the other, which isn't ideal for anyone with interchange in mind.
The railway station was added late, in 1986,<|fim_middle|> an 11-screen IMAX cinema, an ice rink, tenpin bowling and a dozen restaurants. But I'd been disoriented by the mall so failed to find it, indeed I spent much of my time in Telford bemoaning the lack of decent pedestrian signage. As a result I missed seeing the "Zen-like" water fountain recently installed in Southwater Square, not to mention the recreational glories of Town Park beyond.
But what I did do, on my way to and from Ironbridge, was ride a couple of single deckers between the town centre and the outskirts. We followed tree-lined arterials to carefully-segregated industrial estates. We looped round a seemingly endless chain of spacious but nondescript housing estates. We weaved between open greenspace and patches of preserved woodland. And we stopped off amid the remnants of a Victorian town centre as confirmation that this urban maze is nothing but an imposed modern construct. The fine detail may have faded, one year on, but I'm pleased to have experienced the real Telford. | so the path across to the town centre feels very much like an afterthought. A very new footbridge carries you high above two dual carriageways, one of which is nominally the A5, before dumping you amidst an administrative backlot. The path then wends in a minor manner via an inconvenient set of steps towards a separate footbridge above the innermost ring road, after which it trails between a car park and the edge of Aldi. At least at this time of year the trees are stunning.
The shopping centre is a giant grey box, highly irregular in shape, and almost all at ground floor level because there was never any need to save space. It covers 25 acres and runs to well over 150 shops in total, which means a lengthy trek from Debenhams on one side to House of Fraser on the other. M&S and Primark have the other two flagship stores, which is all bases covered, but you'll also find a Zara, a Krispy Kreme and a Betfred. The Queen came to open the mall in 1981, and has only been back to Telford once since.
The best reason to visit the shopping centre, assuming you have no intention of buying anything, is to view the Frog Clock. Officially it's called the Telford Time Machine, but the big green frog is what strikes any shopper who pauses awhile in Sherwood Square. It sits atop a starry clockface looking out across a long metal track strung high above HSBC. Every half hour the contraption springs to life as a gold ball is wheeled from one end of the track to the other where it passes through the frog and drops gently down a set of metal prongs. I only caught the denouement, alas, as the red wheel headed back towards Boots.
The clock's creator was none other than famous Masquerade hare-hider Kit Williams, who also produced a very similar timepiece for Milton Keynes Shopping Centre and a Wishing Fish for Cheltenham's Regent Arcade. Telford's version was installed in 1995. Originally the frog blew a stream of bubbles and a burst of jolly music played, which must have been impressive, but sadly these features were switched off some years ago.
A town centre that's mostly shopping mall is a rotten place for nightlife, so in 2014 councillors opened the Southwater retail park nextdoor. They got a new civic library out of it, and residents of Telford got | 519 |
A polar bear stares out of the screen of "The Polar Bear Story" during the wold premiere of "Frozen Planet in Concert" at the Hollywood Bowl on July 6.
The extraordinary advances in film technology over the past few decades have given us elves and hobbits, dinosaurs and Na'vi, thrust us into Quidditch matches and the streets of Dickens' London. But nothing that has been done with hand-helds or a green screen can hold a digital candle to the extraordinary rise of nature cinematography.
For the past decade, nature documentaries have been capturing life in a raindrop and death in a butterfly's wing, reminding us that fact usually trumps fiction, that beauty and meaning surround us and that high-definition television really was a great idea.
Nowhere was that more apparent than in "Frozen Planet in Concert," which had its world premiere at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night.
Not too long ago, the idea of showing footage from a TV nature documentary at a venue like the Bowl, whether<|fim_middle|> where light shatters and fluted walls crumble conjuring shining mountains from the bottom of the sea. As "Frozen Planet the Concert" proves, nature film has become poetry in motion, buoyed and transported not so much by words as music. | backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic or not, would have sounded like a science-class field trip or something endured for extra credit.
Instead, it was a dizzying immersion into a glorious twist-up of nature, cinematography and music composed and conducted by George Fenton. Stripped of narration, save Fenton's brief introductions, scenes from "Frozen Planet," which aired on Discovery Channel this year, filled the Bowl's big screens, held aloft, it seemed, as much by Fenton's music as steel and wire.
Without the distraction of running commentary, fascinating though it might be, the audience was free to experience the film as pure visual and audio art, to hear how the airy arc of melody swooped with as much wild grandeur as the swirling ice of the Arctic. The curious plaint of a clarinet perfectly matched the nod of a young polar bear's head, the playful pluck of strings synchronized to his attempt to navigate a bit of ice. A swell of horns limned the back of a sounding whale or needled the tense race between wolf and bison.
Beyond the dazzling pleasure of the experience itself, "Frozen Planet in Concert" unstrung not just the nature documentary but its medium as well, showcasing each separate piece of the whole and offering a completely different way of "watching" television.
It wasn't so much the size of the screen as it was the venue. Try as the film industry might to convince us that certain stories cannot be told properly outside the cineplex, we all know that's not true. There is nothing quite like the shared experience, and all the tweets in the world can't compete with being part of a big open-air audience that laughs and sighs and catches its collective breath. Distracting, perhaps, for a critic, but nourishing for a fellow viewer.
"Frozen Planet" is the last of a trio of astonishing television productions that include "Blue Planet" and "Planet Earth" and have set a standard in both the scope and detail of nature documentaries. Fenton, who scored the series, has given concert performances of all three, although "Blue Planet in Concert" toured only in the United Kingdom. It is worth seeing all of the series in any of its incarnations, but "Frozen Planet" may be the most breathtaking and revelatory, filled with unparalleled imagery from the ends of the Earth as well as many wonderful scenes of penguins.
Seriously, has there ever been an animal as camera- and soundtrack friendly as the penguin?
To the audible wonderment and hilarity of the many children at the Bowl on Friday night (more than a few clutching plush versions wisely made available at the gift shops), "Frozen Planet" was chock-full of every variety of penguin, mainly because, as Fenton dryly remarked, the naturalists and filmmakers visiting Antarctica "had nothing for companions but penguins and appalling weather."
Adélie penguins, Gentoo penguins and, of course, emperor penguins waddled, surfed, and belly-flopped, their sleek missile shapes and color scheme mirrored by their own predators, killer whales who also made several grimly gorgeous appearances.
It really is a world like no other, with shifting snow fields and ice castles shot through with sapphire and emerald, a place | 671 |
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Students will be exposed to relevant areas of One Health with special emphasis on Ecosystem issues. Diseases of global health importance will be covered as well as their linkages to environmental determinants. The course is a 16 contact hour experience in which students are required to attend, participate in presented topics via online sessions as well as develop a presentation on a relevant topic on One Health Ecosystem Health. The course is divided into eight (8) modules delivered over four (4) weeks, with a fifth week for an optional comprehensive exam. Each of the first four weeks deliver two modules focused on particular One Health Ecosystem Health areas. Each week will include recorded lectures, live seminars, reading materials, quiz and a blog for posting submissions to a discussion question. This course will contribute to the development of healthcare professionals, who will demonstrate multidisciplinary knowledge and competence in dealing<|fim_middle|> that captures the unique characteristics of how humans, animals and the ecosystem interact to adversely affect each other.
To acquire broad global health tools needed to solve health problems with an environmental emphasis.
To demonstrate effective oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of human, animal and environmental health.
To describe a health issue of global significance in terms of determinants, magnitude, prevention and control.
To communicate One Health Ecosystem Health information to lay and professional audiences. | with global health issues, desire for lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary team work, and professional and ethical behavior in practice in order to improve and sustain the health of the humans, animals and the environment.
To embrace a definition of One Health | 49 |
Dennis DeMello ©WCS
Dennis DeMello: An Eye to the Artistic Side of WCS Photography
Julie Larsen Maher
Dennis DeMello was the fifth staff photographer for the Wildlife Conservation Society in the last 125 years. He spent nearly three decades chronicling animals and events for the Society. His outstanding camera work spanned across black and white prints, 35mm color slides, and digital images.
DeMello began his career in the US Army where he served as a motion picture and still photographer covering weapons tests, combat, and pacification programs in Vietnam.
In 1977, DeMello brought his photographic skills to WCS. In the years that followed, DeMello, together with William Meng, the fourth WCS staff photographer, took pictures of nearly every animal at the Society's zoos and aquarium. They also captured exhibit construction, the opening of the Bronx Zoo's new Children's Zoo, newborn animals, and other noteworthy occasions.
With an eye to the artistic side of photography, DeMello made images that were<|fim_middle|> legs."
DeMello shared his photography insights through mentorship and teaching. One of his favorite assignments was with The Point, a youth development organization in the South Bronx. He brought his class to the Bronx Zoo, and it became their studio. The outcome was a photo show of their work. Some of those images still hang on the walls of the Society's buildings.
Dennis and I worked closely for the last 14 of his nearly 30-year WCS career. I was the art director and his willing student in photography. His patience and his notion to add something special to each scene made his photos worth remembering. I recall a photo shoot with a small, white pony. The scene looked pretty mundane. Then, Dennis pulled a shiny red apple from his pocket for the little horse, and instantly, it became an exceptional photo. His photos are his legacy. We continue to use them at WCS today.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Wildlife Conservation Society is celebrating 125 years of saving wildlife and wild places in 2020. WCS was founded as the New York Zoological Society in 1895, and the flagship Bronx Zoo opened in 1899. Wild View will feature regular posts on the history of the Society's photography and other events throughout the year.
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Elwin Sanborn, WCS's 1st Photographer
Edward Osterndorff, WCS's 2nd Photographer
Sam Dunton, WCS's 3rd Photographer
Tags: Baby Animal, Bronx Zoo, Mammal, Photographer, Polar Bear, Staff Photographer, TBT, Throwback Thursday, WCS 125th Anniversary
Elwin R. Sanborn: Photography is an Exact and Exacting Science
Sam C. Dunton: Proponent of Animal Photography
Edward R. Osterndorff: Outstanding Achievement in Bird Photography | exhibited in galleries and regularly published in national and international magazines and newspapers. In 1992, one of his photos, an endearing shot of a polar bear mother and cub (above), made it onto the cover of Life magazine, known for the quality of its photos. A 2005 New York Times profile on DeMello's work used his gift for storytelling to transport the audience to the moment he got the shot.
"We call. Nothing. We call again. The mother stands at the entrance of the den. Moments later, the baby appears, secure between her mammoth | 121 |
Valentine's Day is a mere six-ish weeks away.
about hearts, and Cupid, and sparkly pink things.
Ok, chocolate too. You got me.
Now I just need to find the boxes for the ornaments.
and pack them away for next year.
regain a little control and<|fim_middle|> to your party. I had to stop back by to tell you that I am CRAZY in love with this wreath. I love wood slices and adore your use of them for this project! Pinning now!
Very cute – I've never done anything with wood slices – I think I need to make a run to the craft store. Thanks for the great idea.
I am not sure if my comment went through…so I want to make sure : ) This adorable wreath is so adorable! The power of the wood slice is amazing and they look picture perfect creating this precious heart wreath!!!
Thanks for sharing and here's wishing you and yours the HAPPIEST of NEW YEARS!!!
Wow, that is adorable! I just happened upon your blog via a Facebook link and it's fantastic! | kind of feel like I have my house back too.
so our New Years will probably be pretty low key.
that I would be gluing them in.
hides where they are connected.
that you do every year?
Hi Tanya! I saw your amazing post earlier when I linked up | 58 |
Julliard-trained pianist Elyane Laussade - Concert Pianist has embarked on a project of playing every Mozart piano concerto. This is the second of three she will play with The Melbourne Musicians in 2019.
- Haydn Symphony No.49 in F minor (La Passione).
After two exhilarating performances in 2010 and 2012, Zelman had to invite soloist David Griffiths for a repeat performance of the<|fim_middle|>'s Fifth Symphony. Despite Tchaikovsky initially concluding it was a failure, the symphony has become a staple of the repertoire and a favourite amongst audiences.
Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine expresses its special thanks to event organisers and managers (and personally to Frank Pam) for the invite and opportunity to cover the program as well as to Sylvester and Rachel for their astonishing observation and music analysis.
Selby & Friends' 2019 season-opener presents works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Smetana whose keys outline a basic musical chord in root position – in this case the chord outlining C,E flat,G. Joining Artistic Director/Pianist Kathryn Selby for this stirring program are favourite guests, brilliant violinist and AWO leader Natalie Chee and SSO Co-Principal Cellist Umberto Clerici. | Mozart Clarinet Concerto - Mozart at his quintessential best. Harry Sdraulig's Sinfonietta will be reprise, a work he composed in 2015 for our orchestra as the Zelman Symphony - The University of Melbourne Emerging Composer in 2015.
The concert will close with Tchaikovsky | 69 |
Q: Interpretation of Feynman diagrams I'm currently taking the second part of a two semester course in quantum mechanics and while discussing the interaction of matter and radiation some Feynman diagrams came up.
The context is "lightscattering", meaning that we look at processes where a photon described by $\vec k, \lambda$ gets scattered into a photon $\vec k', \lambda'$, where $\vec k$ is the wave vector and $\lambda<|fim_middle|>$.
| $ the polarization. The states $a$
and $b$ are one-particle states.
In the end we are interested in figuring out transition-amplitudes of the form
$$\langle b; \vec k',\lambda'\vert e^{-iH(t-t_0)/\hbar}\vert a;\vec k,\lambda\rangle,$$
where the Hamiltonian is given by
$$H=\frac{1}{2 m} \sum_{i}\left[\vec{p}_{i}-\frac{q_{i}}{c} \vec{A}\left(\vec{r}_{i}, t\right)\right]^{2}+\frac{1}{2} \sum_{i \neq j} \frac{q_{i} q_{j}}{\left|\vec{r}_{i}-\vec{r}_{j}\right|}+\int d^{3} r \frac{E_{\perp}^{2}+B^{2}}{8 \pi}$$
Now to the actual question: Can someone explain to me what is going on in (C)? I think I have an idea what is happening in (A) and (B), but when it comes to (C) I'm completely lost...
A: B and C simply differ in whether the charged particle absorbs the photon with momentum $k$ before or after it emits the photon with momentum $k' | 294 |
The future site of the Zocalo Food Park is located at 636 S. 6th St.
Over the last<|fim_middle|> halls, provide diverse food and beverage offerings in a social setting. Tentative plans for Zocalo (a Mexican term for public square) include up to six food trucks, outdoor seating and a bar. More details will be released once the sale of the Sixth Street property from Eitel to Gonzalez and Phelan is finalized. "We will have more to share in the coming months," Phelan wrote in a Feb. 26 email. | couple of decades, food trucks have proven to be a win-win business model, providing restaurateurs with an economical way to build a following in the local restaurant scene while also providing consumers with convenient yet quality food. Jesus O. Gonzalez, founder of the Mazorca Taco truck, and Sean Phelan, president of Phelan Development, wants to take the food truck experience to the next level with Zocalo Food Park, a food truck park planned for a vacant lot near South Sixth and West Pierce streets. The property is currently owned by Mike Eitel of Caravan Hospitality Group and located near the former Nomad Nacional, a pop-up bar operated by Eitel during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Food truck parks, like food | 149 |
Reuters: Fisker Acquisition Offer From Wanxiang and Ex-GM Exec Bob Lutz
How about a a de-electrified Karma with a Corvette ZR-1 drive train?
Eric Wesoff, Jeff St. John May 22, 2013
Eric Wesoff
Editor-at-Large
Eric Wesoff is Editor-at-Large at Greentech Media. Prior to joining GTM, Eric Wesoff founded Sage Marketing Partners in 2<|fim_middle|> to the Fisker's $110,000 price tag, although Fisker's models are now reportedly selling for half that.
Green Car Reports notes that the Destino might not be significantly less fuel-efficient than the 20-mile-per-gallon Fisker.
Fisker's position remains shaky, and sources warned that efforts to revive Fisker are ongoing. | 000 to provide sales and marketing-consulting services to venture-capital firms and their portfolio companies in the alternative energy and telecommunications sectors. Mr. Wesoff has become a well-known, respected authority and speaker in these fields.
His expertise covers solar power, fuel cells, biofuels and advanced batteries. His strengths are in market research and analysis, business development and due diligence for investors. He frequently consults for energy startups and Silicon Valley's premier venture capitalists.
We've observed the slow-motion luxury hybrid car crash that has been Fisker's path to market for the past few years.
Reuters is now reporting that Wanxiang Group, China's largest auto parts supplier, has joined with former vice-chairman of GM Robert Lutz to make an offer for venture-backed electric hybrid car builder Fisker.
Lutz led the development of the extended-range plug-in Volt at Chevrolet.
Wanxiang recently purchased A123 Systems, the bankrupt lithium-ion battery maker that supplies batteries for the Fisker Karma. Wanxiang intends to keep A123's grid battery business alive in the form of A123 Energy Solutions, a division which has already deployed in excess of 100 megawatts in grid projects from Hawaii to Chile.
Wanxiang could restart production to fill Fisker's needs. Fisker said in late January that it was awaiting the opening of A123's Livonia, Mich. battery plant to restart Karma production.
Fisker has been struggling amidst a very public set of troubles, including production delays, storm-related losses, bad reviews and recalls of its $100,000-plus Karma plug-in sports car. It's also been denied ongoing access to a $539 million Department of Energy loan meant to build a factory for the startup's promised $55,000 plug-in sedan, the Atlantic. Fisker has drawn down about $192 million of that loan, but it has stopped work at the Delaware site and laid off about half its workforce.
Founder and namesake Henrik Fisker left in March, amidst reports that China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group was leading in bidding to take a majority stake in Fisker.
Most recently, we've seen the pain of layoffs and restructuring and the descent of bankruptcy lawyers.
Fisker raised nearly $1.2 billion in private investment since its 2007 founding. Much of that has come in the last year and a half, including $380 million from KPCB and NEA in the first half of 2012, as well as now-defunct investment firm Advanced Equities (Fisker raised $103 million of a $150 million round from Advanced Equities in the third quarter, according to this SEC filing). Fisker's $1.2 billion in private investment makes it one of the largest VC-funded implosions in history.
About 1,500 Karma models have been sold to date, but Fisker has not built a car since last July.
Jalopnik wrote that the Fisker has "an interior the size of a Geo Metro, build quality that has a real Pyongyang sort of charm, and, of course, a crippling lack of money. But holy crap, is that a pretty car." Jalopnik suggests that Fisker abandon any pretense of battery power and just put an internal combustion engine in the beautiful body of the Fisker.
Jalopnik's hopes have been answered.
Lutz and partner Gilbert Villarreal launched the VL Destino at the Detroit Car Show earlier this year. The Destino mates the Fisker shell with the drivetrain of a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. It reportedly sells for $180,000 compared | 786 |
De Dominicanenkerk en -klooster vormen een neogotisch complex in Zwolle aan de Assendorperstraat in de wijk Assendor<|fim_middle|> kloostergemeenschap vergrijsde. Een deel der ruimte werd aan de Rijksgebouwendienst verhuurd. In 1977 werd het besluit genomen om de kloostergemeenschap nieuw leven in te blazen.
In 2015 woonden er nog zeven dominicanen in het klooster..
Fotogalerij
Referenties
Zwolle, Mijn stad, nr. 4 Co-Du, Uitgeverij Waanders b.v., Zwolle ISBN 90 400 1318 7
Dominicanenklooster Zwolle
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Dominicanenklooster Zwolle
Kerkgebouw in Zwolle
Bouwwerk van Johannes Kayser
Neogotisch bouwwerk
Rijksmonument in Zwolle
Klooster in Overijssel
Kerkgebouw in het aartsbisdom Utrecht (rooms-katholiek)
Zwolle | p. De kerk staat onder de Zwollenaren ook wel bekend als de Paterskerk of Thomaskerk. Het aangrenzende Dominicanenklooster huisvest de Dominicanen.
De bouw van de kerk en het klooster, ontworpen door de architect Johannes Kayser, begon op 3 mei 1900. De eerste steen werd op deze dag gelegd door algemeen overste Ludovicus Theissling. De inwijding had plaats op 12 december 1901. Sinds 1580 waren de Dominicanen niet meer in Zwolle geweest. Tot 1965 was het een open kloosterkerk, daarna werd het het rectoraat (parochie) St. Thomas van Aquino.
De kerk en het klooster zijn gebouwd op grond waar eerst de boerderij van het echtpaar Van de Vegte-Beumer stond. Zij stelden de grond beschikbaar voor de bouw op voorwaarde dat ze er mochten blijven wonen tot hun dood. In totaal heeft de bouw van het complex 339.180 gulden gekost.
De kerk is een kruisbasiliek in neogotische stijl. Het interieur heeft zwart-granieten gepolijste zuilen met rijk gehouwen bladkapitelen, en een altaarciborie van de hand van Jan Eloy Brom en Jan Stuyt. Een binnentuin wordt omsloten door de kerk en het klooster. Ondanks dat er om de kerk en het klooster twee drukke wegen liggen, heerst er in de binnentuin een absolute stilte.
Het zeer grote kloostercomplex is in carrévorm gebouwd met de kerk aan een van de vier zijden. Oorspronkelijk was het in gebruik als opleidingsinstituut voor novicen. In de hoogtijdagen woonden hier tachtig Dominicanen. De opleiding werd in 1966 beëindigd en de | 475 |
Can a Conservative Be Progressive?
By Emina Melonic|2019-04-04T12:30:41-05:00November 6th, 2017|Categories: Conservatism, Culture, Liberalism, Tradition|
By affirming our human limitations, conservatism actually opens our minds to learning and discovering…
Conservatives have always been portrayed as backward and unenlightened simpletons. This is true especially today because intellectual conservatives are being sidelined by identitarian and populist conservatism. This is not to excuse the Left. On the contrary, the Left's insistence on presenting conservatives as uneducated, uncultured, and provinicial is a deliberate and targeted act.
One of the Left's biggest mischaracterizations is that conservatives are against progress. True, conservatives rarely speak about progress as one of the tenets of conservative philosophy. It would appear that they always and only look to the past and try to stop people from any kind of development. William F. Buckley, Jr. famously said that the mission of National Review was to "stand athwart history yelling 'Stop!'" And what is more anti-progressive than trying to stop time? Of course, that would be a rather simplistic understanding of what Buckley meant. For Buckley, his statement meant that a conservative makes a distinction<|fim_middle|> does it have a manifesto. At its the center is the idea of liberty and the idea that an individual ought not be coerced to execute the directives of the group.
For a conservative, progress is first and foremost rooted in the fact that we must recognize our own finitude. This sounds like a paradox. Aren't progress and finitude opposites? On the surface, it would appear so. But if we delve deeper into this relation, we shall see that by affirming our limitations, we are actually opening our minds to learning and discovering. To innovate and discover are two actions that undoubtedly point to progress. As William F. Buckley, Jr. stated in his work, Up From Liberalism, "Conservatism must insist that while the will of man is limited in what it can do, it can do enough to make over the face of the world; and that the question that must always be before us is, What shape should the world take given modern realities?"
Creating a utopia, as a leftist would, creates a static place and existence. Whatever ideological form it takes, utopian society imposes a halting of time without ever taking into account human finitude. This is why any utopia becomes a dystopia.
The second and third aspect of why a conservative is progressive is his favoring of an individual over a group, or a community over a collective. These two aspects are relational to each other. A human being is not just some awkward sum of haphazard parts that are, by implication, meaningless.
An ideology relies on the tyranny of the group, and as such any individual human flourishment is not allowed. When an individual human being flourishes, he is continuously participating in his own individuation. He is connected to the community at large. He is humanized through this process of individuation, and he humanizes others as well. By flourishing individually (whether in spiritual, intellectual, familial, or public life), the human being is contributing to the order of the society as a whole.
Asking the question of where we are going is necessary for anyone who seriously wishes to engage in any kind of intellectual thought. It is equally necessary to ask where we have been. If we remove the notion of precedent, we are also removing our deep connection to the past. We are removing the possibility that a figure of the past, say Plato, may have something significant and beautiful and true to tell us today. This is a kind of false progress, which includes a removal of history and leads to a forgetfulness that man is capable of destruction and evil. More importantly, it forgets that man is capable of acts of wonder, innovation, beauty, and goodness.
About the Author: Emina Melonic
Emina Melonic is completing her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the University at Buffalo. Ms. Melonic holds a B.A. in English, German, and Art History from Canisius College; an M.A. in Humanities from the University of Chicago; an M.A. in Philosophy from University at Buffalo; and an M.A. in Theology from Christ the King Seminary. Her work has been published in The Catholic Thing and National Review. | between what may be called "trends" in thought and politics and perennial ideas and questions that still hold true. Once the distinction is made, then it is the responsibility of a conservative to point to and emphasize the question of what it means to be a human being and come to the defense of order.
Here, I make the claim that indeed a conservative can be and is progressive, and we see this in the conservative disposition as well as the mind. A conservative is progressive because of his of 1) acceptance of human finitude, 2) favoring an individual over a collective, and 3) emphasizing the idea of human flourishment.
Part of my claim involves the comparison between leftist ideology and conservative thought, in which I assert that although leftists have always carried the banner of progress, they are in fact are promising false progress. By contrast, conservatives are involved in true progress. (I should clarify that the reason I am using nomenclature "leftist" or the "Left" as opposed to liberal or liberalism is that I do not consider the leftist ideology to be "liberal." In fact, the inherent totalitarianism in the leftist mindset is not liberty-oriented at all).
Much of the question that is asked in the title of this essay depends on the concept of time held by conservatives and leftists. A leftist is perpetually interested in achieving a revolution. The problem with this is that revolution (at least for today's leftist) is without a solid object or a plan. The primary reason why a leftist is actually not a progressive is because leftism is an ideology, and an ideology is a coercion of truth. An ideology does not allow room for freedom of mind; therefore how do we expect any development if the reality according to the leftist only consists of ideological directives? A leftist is stuck in a time loop of revolution as a concept because his reason for being is to speak against tradition and the order of things. At his core, he is a nihilist who seeks to destroy the individual for the sake of the collective. He is unable to be alone (intellectually and spiritually) and gains his power and metaphysical status from a group.
The revolution a leftist seeks rarely has anything to do with a reaction against tyranny. Rather, his idea of progress is about the destruction of order, the annihilating of the difference between sacred and profane, or even worse, claiming that the profane is sacred. This type of progress seeps into every aspect of life—both the private and public sphere.
Time is continuously unfolding, and there is nothing we can do about that. But we must ask how is time changing… and why? French thinker Alexis de Tocqueville was very much concerned with the notion of societal advancement. Consider this passage in his work, Democracy in America:
It is believed by some that modern society will be always changing its aspect; for myself, I fear that it will ultimately be too invariably fixed in the same institutions, the same prejudices, the same manners, so that mankind will be stopped and circumscribed; that the mind will swing backwards and forwards without begetting fresh ideas; that man will waste his strength in bootless and solitary trifling, and, though in continual motion, that humanity will cease to advance.
Tocqueville points to a very significant aspect of history and time: Are we simply moving back and forth from one same idea to the next? In other words, is time (and by implication, life) just a series of pendulum swings? He is right to be fearful, and I most certainly hope that life is more than accidental happenings over which we have no control or impact. What's more, to say that life is only about a swinging pendulum means to present conservatism as a movement and simply another ideological option standing besides leftism. This couldn't be further from the truth. Conservatism is not a movement nor | 788 |
Big city Buffalo is second in size state-wide only to New York City, but holds its own in terms of cultural attractions, proximity to national landmarks like Niagara Falls and the easy access it proffers to grand parks.
• New York • Albany/Troy/Schenectady • Scenic Drives
Mohawk Towpath Byway
The Byway runs along the Mohawk valley from Watertown to Schenectady
27.7 miles (44 km)
40 minutes to drive the Byway, or a day or two to experience the history
Following along the old Erie Canal where barges used to run in the mid-19th Century, Mohawk Towpath Byway scoots past Cohoes and Schenectady, the worn out remnants of towns that were once<|fim_middle|>awk Towpath Byway (intersection of State Routes 4 and 32) go east on Broadway one block and turn right (south) on Second Street and follow it south across the bridge.
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve (NY)
This 600 acre preserve includes the area between Riverview Road and the Mohawk River in the Town of Clifton Park. A segment of the original 1825 Erie Canal and Towpath; a segment and a number of structures of the 1842 Enlarged Erie Canal; and the current N Y State Barge Canal are accessible within the preserve. The entrance to the preserve includes a restored 1862 Whipple Truss Bridge, a design used widely to bridge the canal during the later half of the 19th century.
Main Roads:
Riverview Rd | industrial giants. Harmony Mills in Cohoes, once the biggest cotton factory on the planet, offers self-guided tours through its venerable brick buildings at the head of the Mohawk River.
The town of Waterford makes an interesting stop on the way. Here, at the head of the Erie Canal, tours are given of the working locks. Cohoes Falls, Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park, and the Squire Ripple Bridge at the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve add to the flavor of the surroundings.
Schenectady, too, sits along the pathway with its Historic Stockade, the oldest residential area in the United States, poised for visitors to examine. Homes dating back to the pre-1690 era still stand, having survived both the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolution. Self-guided tours are offered . Informative signs are posted along the way, giving excellent instruction in what this early Dutch settlement was like back when.
In its hey day, the canal was filled with barges pulled by horses and mules along the tow path. Today, little pleasure boats swim downstream enjoying the gentle waters of the canal and the rustic scenery en route while bikers and hikers take to the towpath for a day out in the sun. In the winter, cross country skiing on the path is an all-time favorite.
The Byway follows a somewhat tattered path beginning at the intersection of Routes 4 and 32 in Waterford. Entering onto Route 32, it travels south to Route 787, then left onto Van Cortland Street. Shortly after taking Route 9 from Van Cortland, it meanders onto Crescent/Vischer Ferry Road, then to Canal Road, Klamstead Road, and Riverview Road (which becomes Route 91). It follows Route 91 before turning onto Aqueduct Road (which turns into Van Vranken Avenue). Veering right at the intersection with Maxon Road, the Byway continue onward to Erie Boulevard, Union Street, Church Street and ends at the intersection of Route 5 and State Street in Schenectady.
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Points of Interest Along The Way
Church Hill Historic Overlay District (NY)
The Town of Halfmoon designated this "historic overlay district" just east of Route 9. This district includes collection of canal era structures, a couple with widow walks or cupola on a hill overlooking the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. These are a part of the Hamlet of Crescent, a busy stopping place for canallers, barges and travelers. A state dock is currently located along the river frontage.
Cohoes Music Hall and Visitor Center (NY)
Built in 1874, this is the fourth oldest functioning music hall in the country. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also houses the Riverspark Visitor's Center, which has labor and industry period displays from the mid to late nineteenth century, particularly as seen from the working person's perspective.
From New Courtland Street turn south on Mohawk Street; then right on Cayuga Street; and left on Remsen Street. The Visitor Center is on the left.
Erie Canal Flight of Locks (NY)
This is a series of sixteen locks brought the original Erie Canal up around the Cohoes Falls on the south side of the Mohawk River. It was a day-long trip through these multiple locks that became known as the "Terrible Sixteens".
Grooms Tavern (NY)
Built about 1825, this Tavern catered to Erie Canal traffic and was the site of Clifton Park's first Town Board meeting in 1828. Successive meetings were held here through the 1860s. The building served as a tavern, hotel, and later a general store and post office for the hamlet of Grooms Corners. It is currently being restored, as funds become available, as a historical and cultural center for the Town of Clifton Park.
To reach Grooms Tavern from the Byway turn north from Riverview Road on Sugar Hill Road 1.7 miles. The Tavern is located on the left at the intersection with County Route 91 (Grooms Road).
Harmony Mills Historic District (NY)
The first mill was erected in 1837 between the Erie Canal and the Mohawk River. Construction of other mill buildings followed. When completed in 1872, Harmony Mill #3 was the largest individual cotton factory in the world. Locals know the mill as "Mastodon Mill" because of the complete skeleton of a prehistoric mastodon discovered during construction of the building.
Historic Schenectady Stockade District (NY)
A 17th century Dutch settlement located at the junction of the Binnekill and Mohawk River. Burned in 1690 by the French and allied Native Americans, the area was rebuilt with help from Albany settlers and Mohawks. The Erie Canal made this area an island between the canal (now Erie Blvd.) and the Mohawk River. The Stockade became New York State's first National Register Historic District in 1965 and retains the ambiance of an early colonial village.
Lock 2 Park (NY)
From Route 32 in Waterford take Fourth Street south over the bridge and park in the gravel lot on the left on the south side of the bridge.
Lower Aqueduct (NY)
The Town of Colonie maintains a pocket park, locally called "Freddie's Park", on the south side of the Mohawk River just east of the abutment for the Route 9 bridge. Part of this park includes an information kiosk describing the original Erie Canal aqueduct (1825), the enlarged Erie Canal aqueduct (1842), and a sequence of three bridges at the site.
Peeble's Island State Park (NY)
This is one of the five named islands in the delta-like configuration at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. The island was the site of a Revolutionary War battle and an industrial site during the 18th and entire 19th centuries. An extensive nature trail network is open yearround; the NY State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, with its collection of historic materials; and Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor Visitors Center are located here.
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https://www.theheraldreview.com/sports/article/Wright-enjoys-solid-start-for-Reed-City-14359169.php
Wright enjoys solid start for Reed City
Published 7:24 pm EST, Tuesday, December 17, 2013
REED CITY — Kyle Wright has gotten off to a flying start for the Reed City Coyotes but it's of little surprise to his coach.
Wright had nine points and 11 rebounds on Dec. 10 in the season opener over Cadillac. Three days later at Morley Stanwood, he had 21 points and 19 rebounds.
The Coyotes showed from the opening tip against Cadillac that they would be an active run-up-and-down the court type of team.
"We're going to try to be fast paced," Wright said, while adding "moving our feet" is the key to avoiding too many fouls which nearly cost the Coyotes the game against Cadillac.
The Coyotes had 12 3-pointers against Cadillac and seven against Morley Stanwood.
Driving to the basket and rebounding is his main role, Wright said.
"Finishing the play" and free throws is what Wright hopes to work on as the season progresses.
"Kyle Wright caused<|fim_middle|> season.
"It's a big win. It's always a tough game to start the year," Wright said. "We knew coming in they're a good team. They still are."
Hustling and exercising more discipline will be the key to winning more games, Wright said.
The Coyotes were home Tuesday night against Holton and are at Newaygo this Friday in their final game prior to the holiday break. | so many problems for them being on top," Reed City coach Dean McGuire said after the Cadillac game. "He can get in the lane anytime he wanted. Once he got in the lane, he made good decisions with it."
The Coyotes opened the season with a win over a team that went to the Class B state semifinals last | 68 |
Pellet stoves are a reliable additional heating for the late autumn and winter. Those who would like to make themselves comfortable in the evening in front of a warm heat source, appreciate these stoves very much because of the space-saving fuel. While logs take up a lot of space, you can keep the pellets much more compact for your stove. Say goodbye to heavy firewood in the future and choose a comfortable warming pellet stove to match your room size.
What is better – pellet stove or wood stove?
What does "pellet stove water-bearing" mean?
Pellet stove – what does room air independent mean?
What does "air-guided pellet stove" mean?
How much is a pellet stove?
When is a pellet stove worthwhile?
Purchase advise for your new pellet stove – what should be considered?
Pellet stove – which brand is good?
Always by consumer make a very clear judgment. You opt for a pellet and a wood stove. Because although a stove radiates a certain romantic charm, the benefits of a pellet stove are simply not to be dismissed out of hand. Log takes up much more space than pellets. In addition, the operation of a fireplace is more labor intensive and causes more dirt: While the pellets are automatically refilled in the combustion chamber, this is not the case with firewood.
It is also sufficient if the pellets<|fim_middle|> air-driven pellet stove, however, no water is heated. Rather, the oven emits not only radiant heat but also gives off warm air to the room, which leads to the desired comfort temperature. The warm air is distributed according to the principle of gravity in the room. It is also possible that an additional fan is used so that the air can spread even better and can also heat large rooms. How well this works, the efficiency of each pellet stove expresses.
Also, the pellet stove prices will certainly play a role for you in deciding for or against such an oven. Here, the pellet stove prices are to be seen in relation to the costs that you may receive by a subsidy from the state. At the same time, the pellet heating prices for a water-fed pellet stove are significantly more expensive than for an air-driven model. A water-led pellet stove will cost you including the installation from 4,000 euros upwards. Therefore, before you buy such a pellet heating, it makes sense to be sure of the promotion first.
Cheap pellet stoves that are not eligible, you can already significantly cheaper, in some cases even under € 1,000 grow. In addition, you expect the installation costs for these models. However, if you do not want to connect a pellet stove with no electricity or an air-fed pellet stove with electricity to your heating system, you will have to reckon with lower pellet stove costs for the installation. Incidentally, the costs of chimney pellets are not different, since the same type of wood pellets are used in both water-based and air-driven pellet stoves.
Although pellets are relatively cheap in the specialized trade, you should not save at the wrong end. Because who uses bad pellets, not only ensures that your own pellet stove roars. Rather, the environmental impact of the oven then deteriorates significantly. Unfortunately, pellets from exploitation are also offered. Pellets only strengthen the domestic economy if they are wood pellets that were produced in Germany and still have the DinPlus mark as an express quality feature.
Although the cost of wood pellets is very limited, especially compared to the cost of gas, you are well advised to opt for a pellet stove that uses as little fuel as possible. After all, that protects the environment. A consumption of 600 to 900-gram pellets per hour is, therefore, to be regarded as desirable. | are refilled in the tank every one to two days. Moreover, the stove needs to be thoroughly cleaned only once a week, while the cleaning effort of a stove is much higher. The temperature and time control of a pellet stove speak for themselves. Thus, it can be used in practice almost as a central heating. These are all arguments that speak clearly for a pellet and a wood stove.
Are you interested in a water-bearing pellet stove? If you buy such a pellet stove, you can benefit from a tangible advantage, which also offers water-bearing stoves. Finally, a water-bearing pellet stove can be connected to your heating system using the appropriate pipes. The functional principle is extremely simple: the pellet stove is responsible for heating the water. This water is routed through the respective pipes through your heating system including the radiators in each room.
A pellet stove with a water bag can, therefore, be used as a pellet central heating. If you want to use a pellet stove as central heating, there may be the possibility of pellet stove promotion by the state. When heating with pellets, you can thus secure a financial bonus. This bonus relativizes the costs of a pellet heating accordingly. If it is a water-based pellet stove for you or you are interested in water-based pellet stoves, but you should ensure before ordering at the pellet stove shop that all support requirements are met by your favorite pellet stove.
If you want to reduce the pellet heating costs that you have to pay yourself, you may be interested in the possibility of federal funding with burning safety. You should know that this subsidy is issued by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). Heating with a pellet stove is only subsidized if it is a certain type of pellet stove. Which pellet stoves are being promoted? The following list tells you.
While a pellet stove in the aquifer can promise you a cash bonus, hot air devices and pellet stoves with an air duct are generally not supported. How high the subsidy amount will depend, among other things, on which type of pellet stove you ultimately decide. The minimum subsidy amount for kilns with a heat output of 5 to 25 kilowatts is around 2,000 euros. With a significantly higher nominal heat output, ie an output of 25.1 to at most 100 kilowatts, the subsidy amount is calculated differently. It is at least 2,000 euros per system. For each kilowatt of power, you can apply for a subsidy of 80 euros.
Most fireplace and pellet stoves are a room air dependent model. This term means that the air needed to burn the pellets or the wood sheath is drawn out of the room. In a room air independent pellet stove, this is not the case. The supply air is not drawn from the room. Rather, there are special pipes and shafts through which the furnace gains the necessary air for the combustion process. However, this also means that a chimney must be present so that a pellet stove can be operated independently of the room air. Even a room air independent stove works according to this chimney supply air principle.
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DFINITY Stiftung (DFINITY) of Zug (Switzerland) and Palo Alto (California) has announced its formal intent to create an open network that serves as a massive virtual mainframe computer in cyberspace and<|fim_middle|> do this it is building a new blockchain computer. This is similar in concept to Ethereum but has (according to DFINITY) vastly improved performance and ultimately, unlimited capacity.
Part of DFINITY's claim to significance arises because its computation platform creates a permanent record for a more sophisticated cloud-enabled approach to commerce. This opens possibilities. It could upend the limited, insecure and costly financial transaction platforms in use today. But that will not be tomorrow.
The claims are hyperbolic, yet the concept is not. If DFINITY's aspirations are achievable, the carefully crafted plans of the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM and others will all be threatened. But not imminently. | act as a new kind of decentralized cloud. DFINITY will launch a ten thousand node demonstration network later in 2017 to showcase some of its new technology in action. The company's main fund raising round will coincide with this. This will enable independent developers and investors to monetize the growth of the blockchain and DFINITY to continue development of the infinite decentralized cloud.
DFINITY's network seeks to provide greater scale, speed, security and throughput. If achieved, this will allow the business world (for example) to solve currently unsolvable problems. It will accelerate the move by businesses and all their transactions to the blockchain. On the DFINITY blockchain, all transactions are more transparent and secure.
As an open network this will enable the fabric of the Internet to play the role of cloud provider. The key to this is using novel blockchain computer technology to make disruptive applications possible.
power enterprise applications in a way which will lower enterprise costs by reducing the human capital currently involved in R&D and system maintenance.
The DFINITY system depends upon human-controlled 'neurons' operated by client software. These follow each other and cascade to decisions. Neurons are created by depositing 'dfinities'. They earn 'rewards' for the performance of voting services.
In DFINITY the 'Code is Law'. This is contingent upon the decisions of the nervous system. The recent Bitfinex theft and hack of the DAO showed that hackers can steal keys and can sometimes break smart contract systems if there are design flaws.
A key purpose of the DFINITY's'Blockchain Nervous System' (BNS) is to return funds where possible, in effect to reverse the damage of hacks. The BNS should be able to fix systems that have simply failed due to engineering errors, such as a complex autonomous system that has deadlocked. This increases comfort for consumers and businesses alike, many of whom will be unable to adopt decentralized systems without such protection and recourse.
DFINITY Stiftung is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the research and development of "DFINITY" blockchain technologies. With its decentralized, unbounded cloud platform, DFINITY aspires to power the third-generation of the blockchain. To | 442 |
The Monarch Select is designed from the ground up to be your go-to 4-string bass. An instrument that allows effortless playability, comfort and ergonomics, and the ability to dial in the right sound for every gig. To achieve this every element and component of the Monarch Select was carefully chosen by our team and selected using real world feedback from our players and artists. Combined with its striking satin Sunrise Burst finish and Buck<|fim_middle|> contours the Selects are one of our most comfortable basses to date. Additionally, the Selects use our Dovetail neck joint providing the punchy tone of a bolt-on with the comfort and upper fret access of a neck-through.
Finish Options: Both the Monarch and Emperor Selects are available in a variety of Satin finish options including: Natural, Amber, Vintage Tint, Cherry, Trans Black, Sunrise Burst. | eye Burl and Aluminum "F" logo, the Monarch Select delivers on tone and looks.
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Pickups and Electronics: Our proprietary Fodera / Seymour Duncan Dual Coils have been widely revered for their vintage correct single coil tone and for providing a punchy and focused tone with a natural and smooth upper midrange in dual coil mode. With its unique pickup placement, the Select series can capture 60's style growly bridge pickup tones while also having the full bodied sound and attack for slap style playing. Matched with a specially tuned version of our Standard preamp, the Select's EQ centers have been chosen to compliment the natural tone of the bass while still allowing needed tonal flexibility.
Comfort and Ergonomics: The Selects feature a slimmer body profile allowing the instrument to be both lighter and provides greater comfort whether on a strap or while siting. With its extensive body | 269 |
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Holly Kresiak joins Berkshire Bank Wealth Management as a Wealth Advisor. Prior to joining Berkshire Bank, Holly was a Vice President, Trust Advisor at TD Wealth. Holly holds a bachelors degree from Bay Path College, she's a Graduate of Cannon Financial Institute's Trust School, and holds a Certificate from the American Banking Institute of Southern New England.
Janice Ward serves as SVP, Wealth Advisor & Senior Fiduciary Officer Berkshire Bank Wealth Management. As she is an attorney, licensed in both Massachusetts and New York, she will be working primarily with Trust and Estate clients and assisting with fiduciary activities, and will also focus on financial planning. She has over 14 years' experience with Trust and Estate planning and administration, with the last 10 years focused on wealth management. She recently obtained her designation as a Certified Financial Planner. She received her Juris Doctor from Western New | 1,116 |
1854 Report of School Committee of Turner, Maine
Report of the Superintending School Committee of the Town of Turner, Maine, for the School Year Ending April 1, 1854. Printed at Lewiston, Maine, by Farmer and Mechanic Press, 1854
The title page, above, has the same text as the cover.
Town officers, of Turner, for 1854
Job Prince, Moderator
Hera Bradford, Town Clerk
George Turner; Archibald Leavitt; B. A. Bradford; Selectmen and Assessors
William B. Bray, Treasurer
Job Prince, Town Agent
Daniel Lara; Daniel H. Teague; Rufus Prince; School Committee
School Money Raised, $1500
Note: A table at the end gives the residences of the teachers named below.
District No. I - Jairus Phillips<|fim_middle|> more thoroughly than here. The winter term was taught by Mr. Horace True. This school was short; and, considering the fact that it was stopped a number of weeks, from fear of the small-pox, the progress was good. Teachers are more apt, after having taught some length of time, to grow rusty and unprofitable; but it is not so with Mr. True, for the longer he teachers the brighter he shines.
No. 8 - Daniel C. Dresser, Agent
There was no summer school here. In winter, Mr. Ezra M. Prince was teacher. We have no fears of awarding too much credit to either teacher, parents or scholars, in this district; for to each much is deserving. By their hearty co-operation, this school, though small and short, surpassed anything we have ever witnessed, for general improvement, in any school. The teacher's great causality, united with a natural aptness to each, rendered it almost impossible for his pupils to pass over anything without thoroughly understanding it. In consideration of the new and beautiful school-house, built here the past year, and the great improvement, above mentioned, we must give this school the credit of standing second to none in town.
No. 9 - Salmon Rickards, Agent
The teacher of the summer school, Miss Elizabeth T. Ellis, labored hard to make this school a profitable one; and with more stringent government, towards its close,
would have succeeded admirably. The girls did well; and if about half-a-dozen of the largest boys had been thoroughly whipped into their places, a more healthy actions would have been given to the whole school. The winter school was under the care of Mr. Horace C. Haskell, who, although one of our youngest teachers, has won a reputation that might well be envied by many of more experience. The school was under much better discipline at our second visit, than the first. The progress in the different branches was very good. We here saw the most writing books that we ever saw in a school, and they were all a credit to both teacher and pupils.
No. 10 - Merritt Bates, Agent
The summer school, in charge of Miss Flora A. Bradford, made good improvement; and for good order, was not surpassed by any school in town. The winter school was in care of Miss Arcy Carey. We believe that there are few female teachers better adapted to teach a winter school than Miss Carey. Her qualification are of the first order; and she seems to possess a faculty to communicate her ideas, in a way that few can fail to understand. We consider this one of the most essential traits of a teacher - one in which too many fail; and we think that scholars who would not improve under this lady's tuition, had rather limited prospects for improvement.
No. 11 - Edward Packard, Agent
Miss Arcy Carey, teacher. We have seldom witnessed such systemic arrangement, and so familiar and thorough instruction, as we found here during the summer term. Indeed it seemed like a domestic scene; the teacher acting the part of a mother, imparting instruction to a family of eager, confiding children. It was truly a pleasant and profitable school to all concerned. Excelled in reading and grammar. The winter term was taught by Mr. O. G. Woodman, with a good degree of success.
No. 12 - Albert Winship, Agent
This school, in summer, was taught by Miss Vose. At our first visit, the school was not, to our mind, what it should be; and such suggestions were made to the teacher, as was
thought might improve it, with a promise to call again soon, which we did. At this visit we found it somewhat improved; but still it fails to be all we could wish. The teacher did not bring to the work either the tact to govern, or to teach, which this school requires. The winter school was taught by Mr. Charles F. Cushing. At our first visit we found the "old house" literally jammed with scholars; and we feared that the school could be of little benefit, for the want of proper accommodations; but, at our last visit, we found this difficulty entirely obviated by the absence of about one-half of the scholars. What were present were under the most perfect discipline, and show an advancement that would do credit to any school.
No. 13 - William Staples, Jr., Agent
We have understood, that there was a summer school in this district; but we received no application for certificate, and, of course, granted none; neither were we notified by the agent, that there was a school; consequently, if there was any, it did not come under our supervision. Teachers, who manage in this way, will be very likely to cause themselves more trouble than it would cost to obtain a certificate, provided they possess the necessary qualifications. The winter school was taught by Mr. Leander F. Teague. This school closed sooner than was expected; consequently was visited but once. It then appeared well.
No. 14 - Azel Alden, Agent
The summer school was taught by Miss Emma J. Cushing, being her first attempt. Unfortunately there seemed to have been a slight pre-existing prejudice here, on the part of some, which rendered the teacher's task more difficult to her, and less profitable than it ought to have been to the school. As a beginner, she performed her part well. We would suggest the necessity of employing not only an experienced teacher, but a thorough disciplinarian for the coming summer, in this school. The winter term was under the care of Mr. W. W. Lowe. The progress of the large scholars was very good, particularly in arithmetic; and, from what we saw, we should judge that they were attended to, to the neglect of the smaller ones. The school was poorly governed. It was with difficulty that we could judge of the progress of this
school, as the house was so cold, that neither teacher, scholars, nor committee, were able to keep from the fire more than fifteen minutes at any one time; and we thought that one reason why the larger scholars made better progress than the smaller ones, was because they could stand the cold better.
No. 15 - Albion Ricker, Agent
This school was taught in summer by Miss Julia A. Barrett, who, though she has long borne the reputation of a good teacher, did not here meet the views of your committee; she lacked, essentially, that vivacity, and energy, so necessary to impart life and healthy action to a school. The result was, a lax discipline, a want of interest, - and, on the whole, an unprofitable school. The winter school was taught by one member of our committee, (Mr. Teague) and is reported by another. We must say, that we visited no school this winter, where we were better pleased with the improvement than here. The scholars and teacher, both seemed to show a willingness to work; and, when this is the case, with the qualifications of this teacher, a school cannot fail to be a good one.
No. 16 - Isaac Teague, Agent
The summer term was under the care of Miss Mary C. Barrell. The progress in this school was not so great as we could have wished. There seemed to be a lack of energy, on the part of both teacher and scholars, which necessarily resulted in but little proficiency in the school. Mr. Horace True, teacher in winter. We visited this school near its commencement, and found it well-classed, and in good order; and a prospect of doing well; but, as it closed when the roads were blockaded, we are unable to tell of the proficiency made.
No. 17 - Benjamin Beals, Agent
The summer term was taught by Miss Conduce C. Read. This school was visited but once. At that time, there appeared to be a good degree of interest on the part of both teacher and scholars; and from what we saw, we have no doubt of the good success of the school. The winter term
was taught by Mr. S. G. Hilborn, who, although a beginner, brought to this school all the necessary qualifications of a good teacher. At our visit, at the commencement of the school, it promised well; and we very much regret that we were not informed of the time of its closing, that we could judge of its progress.
No. 18 - Church P. Leavitt, Agent
The summer school was taught by Miss Elizabeth Cobb. This school was managed quite successfully, it being her first effort. She appears to be a lady of good attainments; and, with a little experience, bids fair to become a profitable teacher. The winter term was taught by Mr. J. S. Lyford. This school, being only four weeks in length, was visited but once. It then appeared well.
No. 19 - James B. Walker, Agent
The summer school was taught by Miss Erexine H. Chase. Miss Chase has superior qualifications for a teacher. There was not so much system here as in some schools; but we seldom find one that made greater progress, and none better governed; and to those agents that want their schools governed, as well as taught, we would say, give her a call. The winter school was under the tuition of Mr. James L. Hatch. Mr. Hatch keeps order in his school, and his scholars attend to their books; and by so doing a school cannot well get along without making improvement. A great trouble in this school has been, the falling off in attendance toward the close. We were in hopes that Mr. Hatch's discipline and effort to keep his scholars in school, would have remedied this difficulty; but it closed about as usual.
The remarks above were signed by the Committee, which consisted of Rufus Prince; Daniel Lara; and Daniel H. Teague
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The summer school was taught by Miss Roxy Phillips, with good success as a beginner. The winter school was taught by Mr. J. L. Woodman. This school was small and short, being only seven weeks. The scholars made some advancement; but not rapid. It was the teacher's first school; and we thought a little more nearness of thought and feeling, toward his scholars, would improve his school.
No. 2. -- Alden Rose, Agent
The summer school was taught by Miss Maria E. Sawtelle, for the second time, which speaks well for her in the estimation of the parents. One great difficulty in this school has been, in times past, that the scholars read and answered their questions in so low a tone of voice, that they were with difficulty understood. This was very much improved in this school. Improvement in other things was quite good. The winter school was commenced by Mr. Kyes, who was obliged to suspend his labors at the commencement of the second week, on account of ill health. This school was visited once; and then there was a great lack of discipline. This school was afterwards taught by Mr. Henry F. Woodman, under whose tuition it was well disciplined; and the advancement in some of the classes good; particularly in reading.
No. 3 - Benjamin Briggs, Agent
The summer school was taught by Miss Flora A. Copeland, and was in every respect a first-class school. The progress in the several branches pursued was excelled by few, if any, of our summer schools. Discipline good; and there seemed to be an affection on the part of the scholars, for their teachers, seldom seen in our schools. This school, taught in winter by Mr. Z. A. Gilbert, prospered well, and was one of our best schools. It would be fortunate for this school to have his services for another term.
No. 4. - Lee Leavitt, Agent
The summer school was in care of Mrs. Mercy M. Berry. Judging from her former success, we expected that the school would be profitable, and in this we were not disappointed. We believe that this lady's faculties have not become greatly impaired, (as some might suppose,) by the change she has recently undergone. The examination, at the close of the winter term, was one of the most interesting that we ever witnessed. The performances on that occasion spoke volumes in praise of both teacher and scholars. We here found a class, numbering 13, that were masters of Greenlief's Arithmetic; and among them boys of only 13 years of age. It is usually the case that schools excel in some particular branch; but it was not so here; for all classes show an advancement seldom excelled. The chairman of your committee has no hesitation in saying that this school was No. 1 of those under his immediate supervision. The winter term was under the charge of Mr. Levi Ludden. The primary department was taught by Miss Ellen Phillips. - There seemed to be a lack of discipline here, as has generally been the case for a number of years past. There seems to be an impression among teachers that these scholars are too young to be governed; but your committee think that if this school was put under better discipline, it would add to its welfare.
No. 5. - Isaac Jones, Jr., Agent
The summer school, by Miss Helen M. Bradford, was managed with good success for a beginner. The discipline and improvement were of no ordinary kind; but such as well pleased your committee. For teaching small scholars she has few superiors. We think we are safe in recommending her to the consideration of those who are looking for teachers. The classification of this school, in winter, was necessarily bad. Considering this obstacle, good improvement was made, especially in reading. Teacher, Mr. Justus C. Bailey, who, considering that this was his first school, performed his part well.
No. 6. - Wesley Thorp, Agent
The summer school was taught by Miss Hannah L. Bonney, a teacher of much experience. The school was not so still as we could have wished; which should, perhaps, be
mainly attributable to there being a large number of very small scholars. The advancement in some of the branches was good; particularly reading and geography. We think that the teacher's method of teaching is not so well calculated to create so great an interest among scholars, as some of less experience. In winter, Andrew A. Child, teacher - This school closed, after keeping eight weeks, for fear of the small-pox. As it was visited by once, we cannot speak of its progress.
No. 7 - Hiram Phillips, Agent
The summer school, taught by Miss Clara M. Jones, was one of the best disciplined of our summer schools. The advancement was not so rapid as in many others; but it did not fall to our lot to find one in which, what was done, was done | 1,029 |
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This chapter offered a panoramic view that encompassed several intertwined strands of digital analysis. While the chapter carefully examined various methods, particularly network analysis and data visualization tools, perhaps it would be useful to provide examples of the methods as applied to analyze or produce specific digital texts. Juxtaposing local and global methods, the affordances of one become the limitations of the other; while local methods offer close interpretations that may not reveal larger patterns, global methods expose trends yet may hide individual differences. Network and data analysis methods could have a transformative effect on the humanities: for instance, the progression from close to distant reading could foretell a larger movement in humanistic studies from micro-level to macro-level analyses; in addition to close literary or rhetorical interpretations of a single textual artifact such as a poem or speech, our increasingly digital discourses could lead to rhetorical analyses that employ data analytics on a broader scale.
To critique<|fim_middle|>, the emphasis on the visual as a mode of representation and analysis begs the question of whether alternative modalities or sensory capacities could generate methodologies for digital rhetoric: network, ecology, and circulation theories could invite sonic, spatial, tactile, or kinesthetic expression as connections reverberate across multiple dimensions. In this sense, Douglas Eyman's foundational work opens up territories in which we might further expand our ways of knowing and perceiving rhetoric as enacted in digital spaces, broadening methodologies beyond the visual domain.
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Taking part in a ribbon cutting for the new Boone Central facilities Tuesday were, l.-r., Middle School Principal Tanner Schutt, Education Commissioner Matt Blomstedt, Elementary Principal Jimmy Feeney, Superintendent Nicole Hardwick, Board President Patti Meyer, Board Members Darren Wright, Tim Stopak and Ed Knott, and High School Principal Erik Kravig.
At a dedication ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 22, for the Boone Central Schools construction/<|fim_middle|> to Sampson Construction, the general contractor, subcontractors, architects Bahr, Vermeer & Haecker, and financial consultants D. A. Davidson & Co. She commended the work of former Superintendent Dr. Cory Worrell and former school board members on the project.
Meyer also called attention to several items inside the 47,000 square foot addition, including the new digital scoreboard in the gym, that were made possible through the sponsorship and support of area businesses and industries.
Dr. Matt Blomstedt, Nebraska Commissioner of Education, congratulated the school and community for a dedication to education that he said is evident in the new facilities.
Blomstedt said he believes Nebraska feels a responsibility to the children of the state, which shows in education. "They (the children) are our future," he said.
In the keynote address, Arnie Johnson, former Boone Central teacher and coach, said he asked about the characteristics of the school's students when he came to Albion Public Schools in 1987. He was told they are hard workers, have a positive attitude, and take pride in their school and community.
Johnson said he found those assessments to be true, and the school became even better and stronger when Albion and Petersburg merged into Boone Central in 2001.
Jimmy Feeney, elemtentary principal, served as master of ceremonies. Supertintendent Nicole Hardwick, High School Prinicpal Erik Kravig and Middle School Principal participated in the ribbon cutting.
School board members Darren Wright, Tim Stopak and Ed Knott also participated in the ribbon cutting. Board members Justin Frey and Dr. Sean Kohl were unable to attend.
Boone Central drum line and cheerleaders performed to close the program. Tours were provided for the public throughout the morning, and the school's one-act play team performed its play, "By Zeus, Olympus' Got Talent," in the performing arts gym.
Details in the Nov. 29 Albion News & Petersburg Press, Print and E-editions. | renovation project, speakers saluted many for being dedicated to making the improvements a reality.
School Board President Patti Meyer recalled the earliest efforts in 2010-11 to plan for a school construction project.
Many hours were spent by the board, administration, staff and project supporters in developing the bond issue proposal that eventually was passed in 2015.
Meyer also saluted the custodial staff, faculty and students who helped move all classroom materials and furniture out of the elementary in May of 2017, and then move everything back in for the start of school last fall.
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Clients will learn about natural navigation as they place a shadow stick on the path at the start of the tour. Our knowledgable guide will explain the difference between modern snowshoes and traditional first nations snowshoes. We then take you on a historical journey and talk about the Metis and first nations way of life, how snowshoes where an important part of winter travel.
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Scotland's slender Euro 2020 automatic qualification hopes ended by Russia
Scotland's Robert Snodgrass after the defeat in Moscow. They can now only qualify for Euro 2020 via the Nations League play-offs. Photograph: Steven Paston/PA
Thu 10 Oct 2019 18.03 EDT
First published on Thu 10 Oct 2019 17.24 EDT
Scotland's miserable Euro 2020 qualifying campaign continued after a second-half capitulation resulted in a heavy defeat by Russia in Moscow.
David Marshall had rarely been troubled before three goals in 13 second-half minutes made it five defeats in seven qualifiers for the visitors. Artem Dzyuba scored twice from corners and Magomed Ozdoev thumped home from long range. Aleksandr Golovin then scored from 10 yards in the 84th minute to make it a second consecutive four-goal defeat for Steve Clarke's side.
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Clarke felt Scotland's "fragile confidence" was apparent as they crumbled following the opener.
"We conceded a soft goal," he said. "The first goal is soft, from a corner. Man on man we have to do better. From there we quickly found our way out the game. We allowed the game to run away from us. I have to put it down to fragile confidence. The players seemed to lose heart very quickly."
The manager urged his squad to make sure that they had hit a low point and start on an upward progression with three games left before the play‑offs in March.
When asked what was needed, he said: "Hard work, maybe one or two different selections in terms of squad as well as starting 11. We can't keep conceding goals. For us it's trying to make sure this is the very, very bottom of the lowest and then build from here and make sure come March we are able to be very competitive and get through the play-offs and give ourselves the chance to be in the same championships."
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Clarke had handed debuts to Michael Devlin, John Fleck and Lawrence Shankland, the latter from the bench, but he is still left seeking a way to turn around Scotland's form after conceding 13 goals in four successive defeats. The latest ended Scotland's remote hopes of a top-two finish and left them fifth in Group I, four points behind the third-placed Cyprus.
They can still qualify for their first major tournament since 1998 via the Euro 2020 play-offs, which begin in March, having earned the chance to progress by winning | 121 |
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Sitemap | Privacy | Copyright | Contact | -out, which enables building-to-grid integration. She is also the founder of Yield Positive, a blog about sustainable investing for the everyday investor. Courtney has worked around the globe in climate and sustainable finance for more than 15 years. Her experience includes helping to design the rules of the carbon market and leading the impact investing team of Paul Allen, Microsoft's co-founder. Courtney has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Rhode Island and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Amsterdam Business School and École des Mines. Courtney is an avid rock climber, hiker, dancer, home chef, explorer, and reader. She | 132 |
Stability, complications, implant survival, and patient satisfaction after Le Fort I osteotomy and interposed bone grafts: follow-up of 5–18 years
The results of a retrospective study on 24 patients who underwent a Le Fort I osteotomy to improve the condition for implant insertion are presented. They all had an edentulous maxilla, Cawood and Howell class VI. Bone grafts were taken from the anterior or posterior iliac crest and implants were placed between 3 and 6 months after the osteotomy. The follow-up period ranged from 5 to 18 years. Initial complications occurred in seven patients in whom small bony defects were present at the time of the implant insertion procedure. The position of the advanced and downward grafted maxilla remained stable over the years. A total of 135 implants were initially inserted, of which 34 failed over the years. Ten implants were inserted to compensate for lost ones, of which only one failed. The screw implants tended to do better than the cylindrical implants. Two patients lost all implants; they had undergone previous surgery affecting the sinus and were also heavy smokers. The remaining 22 patients were satisfied with their treatment as shown by visual analogue scale scores. The results presented are in keeping with those of other reports and underscore the viability of the procedure.
Le Fort I osteotomies for the simultaneous improvement of the intermaxillary relationship and provision of bone volume for implant insertion, have been carried out for almost 2<|fim_middle|> position, the sinuses and the nasal cavity were sealed off with cortical bone plates. These plates were shaped to fit the contour of these cavities and were subsequently fixed with 1.5-mm microplates and screws ( Fig. 2 ). The floor of the sinus and the nasal cavities was then packed with a mixture of autogenous particulate bone and hydroxyapatite (HA) granules in a volume ratio of approximately 4–1 ( Fig. 3 ). The presence of the bony roofs allowed adequate condensation of the bone–HA graft, whereas spilling in the nose or sinus was prevented. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) was used in three patients to promote bone healing. The mucosa was sutured with 3-0 Vicryl and the bone grafts were allowed to heal for a period of 3–6 months. The patients were advised not to wear their dentures for a period of 3 weeks after the operation. After this period they were permitted to wear a denture only for cosmetic reasons.
Le Fort I osteotomy.
Cortical bone with microplates.
(a) Fixation of the cortical bone plate to the sinus wall. (b) A mixture of the particulate bone graft and hydroxyapatite (HA) was placed in between the downward-positioned maxilla, the sinus, and the floor of the nose.
The second step included implant insertion. In almost all cases this was carried out under local anaesthesia in an outpatient setting. The patients were given 4 mg × 500 mg phenoxymethyl penicillin orally for 3 days, commencing 1 h before implant insertion. Prefabricated guidance plates were used for all patients, ensuring optimal implant positioning and maximum parallelism. Each patient received four to eight endosseous implants depending on their prosthetic treatment plan.
A total of 141 implants were initially placed ( Fig. 4 a). Suprastructures were fabricated and implant-borne dentures were placed between 4 and 6 months after implant insertion. Removable overdentures using a 'bar-clip' device ( Fig. 4 b) were made for 21 patients with IMZ, Brånemark, ITI-Bonefit, or Frialit implants. Two patients with Screw-Vent implants and one patient with IMZ implants received dentures that were fixed with screws to the suprastructure.
(a) Orthopantomogram showing six implants in the maxilla. (b) Intraoral view showing the suprastructure.
All patients were seen at regular intervals. At the last follow-up they were interviewed with regard to denture function and also asked to assess the function of their dentures before and after reconstruction retrospectively, using a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 1 to 10, with 1 being extremely poor and 10 excellent. The peri-implant condition was registered, and late complications such as small bone defects or sequestration of bone fragments were also recorded. The patients were also questioned about their smoking habits and other confounding factors present during the follow-up period, such as the use of medication, irradiation, or the onset of diabetes. The last follow-up visit took place between 5 and 18 years after the Le Fort I osteotomy.
Standardized cephalometric radiographs and orthopantomograms were taken for all patients preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, 1 year postoperatively, and at last follow-up. Marginal bone levels and the presence of bone loss were assessed both mesial and distal to each implant on the orthopantomograms ( Table 1 ). Implants were assessed clinically using the plaque index and bleeding index at four locations for each implant ( Table 1 ).
Description of the marginal bone level, plaque accumulation, and bleeding tendency.
Description of the marginal bone level on a 4-point scale (0–3)
0 No apparent bone loss or bone level exceeding ¾ of the implant length
1 Bone level not exceeding ¾, but exceeding ½ of the implant length
2 Bone level not exceeding ½, but exceeding ¼ of the implant length
3 Bone level not exceeding ¼ of the implant length
Assessment of plaque accumulation
Score 0 No detection of plaque
Score 1 Plaque only identified by running a probe across the smooth marginal surface of the implant
Score 2 Plaque can be seen with the naked eye
Score 3 Abundance of soft matter
Assessment of bleeding tendency
Score 0 No bleeding when a periodontal probe is passed along the gingival margin adjacent to the implant
Score 1 Isolated bleeding spots visible
Score 2 Blood forms a confluent red line on the margin
Score 3 Heavy or profuse bleeding
Maxillary advancement was registered by measuring the angle between the sella–nasion line and the line between nasion and the most anterior part of the maxilla, defined as point A.
Healing after the Le Fort I osteotomy was uneventful in all 25 patients. At implant insertion, however, sinus bony defects with a diameter varying from 5 to 10 mm were observed in seven patients, of whom two had received PRP. In all seven of these patients, the exploration had to be done under local anaesthesia. The defects were enucleated and subsequently grafted with bone harvested from the immediate neighbouring area or distant oral sites. As a result, implant insertion in these patients had to be postponed for another 3 months. No further problems arose, either at the initial implant insertion for the patients without bony defects, or for those who had undergone secondary bone graft procedures.
Implant length varied from 10 to 15 mm in all cases. In all cases, implants were inserted in areas covered by fixed, keratinized mucosa ( Fig. 4 b). No patient required secondary surgery to provide for a fixed mucosa around the implants.
Initially, a total of 141 implants were inserted in 25 patients. One patient, however, experienced pain after the two surgical procedures, which could not be related to the firmly integrated implants. Despite psychological support, she insisted on removal of the six implants before a denture was made. This patient was excluded from the present study. Thus, the study included the follow-up of 24 patients with 135 initially inserted implants. Initial integration in the bone did not occur in three cases. Three new implants were placed within 6 months in these three patients. During the follow-up period, seven more implants were placed because of lost implants. Over the years of follow-up, a total of 34 implants failed after initial integration and one after secondary insertion ( Table 2 ); 101 of 135 implants from first implant placement survived (74.8%) and 9 of 10 from second implant placement survived (90%).
Implant survival in 24 patients.
Number of implants placed
Remaining implants
Survival rate (%)
First implant placement 135 101 74.8
Second implant placement 10 9 90.0
Total 145 110 75.9
Two patients lost all implants, one after 1 year and the other after 10 years. They had both undergone previous surgery involving the maxillary sinuses. One patient had undergone a sinus floor augmentation with cortical block grafts from the skull, which had failed. The other patient had undergone a Le Fort I procedure for which corticocancellous block grafts from the iliac crest had been used, which had also failed. Both patients were also heavy smokers.
Fig. 5 shows the exact data for implant survival over time, as calculated by Kaplan–Meier method. The types of implants used are summarized in Table 3 .
Lower border bone onlays to augment the severely atrophic (class VI) mandible in preparation for implants: a preliminary report
Presentation of a cone-beam CT scanning protocol for preprosthetic cranial bone grafting of the atrophic maxilla
Implant-assisted rehabilitation in reconstructed atrophic maxillas
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Prevalence of infection with the use of β-tricalcium phosphate as a bone graft substitute during Le Fort I osteotomy
Maxillary quadrangular Le Fort I osteotomy: long-term skeletal stability and clinical outcome
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Jan 17, 2018 | Posted by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Comments Off on Stability, complications, implant survival, and patient satisfaction after Le Fort I osteotomy and interposed bone grafts: follow-up of 5–18 years | 0 years. The original idea was put forward by Sailer. He proposed the simultaneous osteotomy and grafting of the gaps with corticocancellous block grafts and insertion of implants. Cawood et al. suggested performing the implant surgery at a later stage in order to allow for bone healing first, whilst it was also claimed that implant insertion would be more accurate, accommodating the preferences of the prosthodontists. This strategy was also followed by Krekmanov, Stoelinga, Isaksson et al., and Nyström et al.
In a study by Stoelinga et al., follow-up of a group of 15 patients for 1–8 years revealed a high implant survival rate and stable advancement of the maxillary fragment without discernible relapse. This was confirmed by other studies.
The purpose of this study was to present the data of a group of 24 patients with a follow-up of 5–18 years, with an emphasis on stability of the reconstructed maxilla, implant survival, complications that occurred over the years, and patient satisfaction. This was a retrospective study on a series of consecutive patients that included the data of the 15 patients reported in the previous article.
During the period 1991–2004, 25 consecutive patients, seven males and 18 females, aged between 48 and 81 years, were treated in the two participating hospitals. These patients were included in this retrospective study. The early data of 15 patients were reported in a previous study. All patients had an extremely resorbed edentulous maxilla, categorized as class VI according to the Cawood and Howell classification. All patients underwent a two-step procedure: the maxilla was reconstructed first, after which the implants were placed in a second procedure. Eleven out of the 25 patients had a dentate mandible, which was obviously also responsible for the extreme resorption in the maxilla.
All patients received 2,000,000 units of benzyl penicillin intravenously preoperatively and at 2 h after the onset of the operation. Bone grafts were taken from the anterior or posterior iliac crest. A corticocancellous piece was removed from the inner table of the anterior iliac crest measuring approximately 5 cm × 6 cm, after which additional cancellous bone was harvested, as required. When a large forward and downward movement of the down-fractured maxilla was planned and, thus, a larger volume of bone graft was required, a posterior iliac crest graft was taken. The corticocancellous bone was then harvested from the outer surface and the fragment was often larger than 5 cm × 6 cm. At both sites, the wound was closed in layers using 3-0 Vicryl and 5-0 Prolene sutures.
A Le Fort I osteotomy was subsequently carried out to advance and to bring the maxilla down in order to restore the intermaxillary relationship, so as to reduce the vertical intermaxillary distance ( Fig. 1 ). The osteotomies were carried out using a thin reciprocal saw. After down-fracturing, the Schneiderian membrane was carefully removed from the floor of the sinus. Before fixing the fragment in the desired forward and downward | 683 |
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The PDP in Edo State says it is not desperate to win the local government elections scheduled for April 20.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said on Monday in Benin, the Edo State capital that it is not desperate to take over political power in Edo.
The State Party Chairman, Dan Orbih, said what it is more important to the party is that a level playing field be provided at the local government council elections scheduled for April 20.
"Contrary to people's belief that political parties are desperate for power control, I want to say that PDP in Edo in this Local government election is not desperate at all.
"We are not saying that we should win at all cost. But we are asking the Governor and the ACN in Edo state to be transparent in the conduct of the election.
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Mr. Orbih condemned the spate of violence in parts of the state and said that it would not augur well for democracy.
"People should be allowed to freely express their rights of choices. We have counseled our members to be tolerant and to remain calm in the face of any provocation during the Saturday's poll," he said.
He solicited the support of the security personnel, including the police to ensure that the election was free of violence.
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As someone who is interested in film soundtracks, but comes from an alternative rock music background, it was only a matter of time before I would come to have a renewed appreciation for the post rock genre. And having discovered outfits such as Jakob, If These Trees Could Talk, Rosetta, Baulta etc, one artist that recently caught my attention was the Liverpool based guitarist Dan C<|fim_middle|> solo songs as part of the setlist?
Playing live shows is definitely something we have in mind, and we plan on developing that aspect of our project soon. I imagine we'll work on some acoustic versions of our songs initially and develop it from there. It's quite possible that I'll play some of my songs if I can figure out a way of conveying the vibe of my music effectively.
Lastly, do you prefer vinyls or CDs? Why?
There are positives and negatives of each but I support vinyl for its lossless audio quality. | aine.
Describing himself as someone "who creates atmospheric, soulful and emotive ambient music", Dan Caine has been busy creating music since the age of 15 and only recently released his career best magnum opus – Solace. With the album generating a nice buzz for itself online, I was pleasantly surprised of the digital download not costing much – although I would have gladly paid more for the privilege of owning the album in physical format. Still, it's early days yet, and I hope that the album does get reissued as part of a limited edition vinyl / CD.
You can listen to Solace below… and if you like the album (as you should), then go and support Dan Caine by buying it from his Bandcamp page. In the meantime however, and what follows, is my interview with the hugely-talented guitarist. Enjoy!
Can you describe your musical background prior to embarking on your recording career? What got you into music, how did you come to choose guitar as your primary instrument, and what factors determined your choice in wanting to make "atmospheric, soulful and emotive ambient music"?
I first picked up the guitar at the age of 15. My Dad, who was also a guitar player, bought me an acoustic guitar and taught me a few basic chords, and from there I taught myself, which I think helped me to develop my own playing style. I've never received any formal training. I started recording my guitar as a hobby from early on, though back then my recording process and gear was quite unsophisticated. I discovered after a while that I really enjoyed the recording and mixing process, and began experimenting with layered, ambient guitar soundscapes. I found this approach to be a great way of expressing myself and I was able to capture my emotion and feelings in quite a profound way.
You describe yourself as a guitarist from Liverpool. Given the city's musical heritage and talent, why have you opted to remain largely solo as opposed to forming a band? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach?
I'm quite an introverted person, and have always tended to work better alone in pretty much everything. I've played briefly with other people and bands over the years but have found that I can express myself better when I work alone and can make the music that I want to make. The downside to that is there is nobody else to contribute ideas, to help motivate you, and to give you feedback on the music while you're creating it. So I've had to be self-driven.
Liverpool is famously known for producing The Beatles during the 1960s. What is the city's band and music scene like today, and how has it influenced your own musical development?
The Liverpool music scene has evolved over the years and for such a small city, there is a diverse array of live acts and interesting venues. There's definitely a strong creative buzz about the city which has encouraged my own creativity and musical endeavours.
You've managed to release five albums since 2013 (with Solace only coming out in April this year). How do you maintain such a strong work ethic without burning out or running out of ideas? How do you stay motivated and consistent in your efforts?
I normally only make music when I get a strong urge to do so. I can step away from it for a while if I need to recharge. Sometimes I can go fairly long periods without making any music, other times I'll record steadily over a long period of time, and sometimes I'll have quite a short, intense burst of creativity. For example, I recorded the entire Transience album in about four days, but my following album, Cascades, was recorded gradually over a few months. I also tend to avoid putting too much thought into the music making process. For me, the creative process is unconscious and begins with a vibe or feeling, which I then try to capture, undisturbed by thoughts, "ideas" and concepts. The concepts then begin to form naturally and the music will tell its own story. I guess I stay motivated because I've always got a desire to express myself and I think music is the best way I can do it.
Your albums don't normally consist of you playing instrumental guitar, as they feature a wide variety of effects and instruments. What is the recording process like for a typical album and what difficulties do you encounter in the process – especially in the context of melding all of the divergent sounds as part of a seamless whole, and as a solo artist?
When I record music, I don't typically set out with the intent of making an album, or even with an idea of the direction the music will end up going. Sometimes I will have ideas as to how I want it to sound, but usually it could go in pretty much any direction. I normally begin by creating a fairly simple chord progression on my guitar, and gradually build the sound and add effects through my digital audio workstation. I liken it to an expressive, abstract painting, where I intuitively add layers of colour and texture. I prefer to record each guitar line continuously, as that way it helps the song to flow and to build naturally, and is more meditative and intuitive. Other times I will record different guitar themes separately and patch them all together. I primarily use my electric guitar, sometimes with synth instruments. It can be difficult to blend everything seamlessly, but usually it happens pretty naturally. Sometimes, however, it just doesn't work, and so I step away from it and move onto something else.
For newcomers and fellow fans alike, which album would you say is your personal favourite and why?
I'd have to say Solace would be my personal favourite. For me, it's the deepest and most emotive one I've created, and it contains some of my favourite pieces that I've ever written. For example, 'Remnants', 'The Last Tide', 'Lost'.
Since the release of Solace, you've been busy working with singer / songwriter Hailey Rose on the Lunar Sol two-piece project and recently released an EP in June. Can you tell us a little bit more about Lunar Sol – such as how you met Hailey Rose, how the band formed, how it differs from your own output, how you come up with ideas for the band (whilst still maintaining an individual identity in terms of having material for your own solo project), when is the album out, is Lunar Sol a one-time project or a long-term concern?
I was contacted earlier this year by Hailey, who is a singer/songwriter from the US, and now my partner. She expressed interest in collaborating with me, and we made our first song together, called 'Wandering Star', which you can find on our recent EP. Her vocals on the track blew me away and we both felt we had a very synergistic vibe together. She was able to produce very beautiful, ethereal vocals which complimented my style very nicely. We decided we wanted to continue working together and so the Lunar Sol project was born. I'm now in LA, working with her on an album, and we'll return to the UK in September. We'll hopefully release the album within the next few months. Working with a vocalist is a very different experience for me as I now have to write music with vocals in mind and structure it accordingly, whereas my individual style as a solo artist tends to be more free-flowing and less structured. We both compose songs and are able to bounce ideas off each other, which I find very rewarding and it is helping me to develop as an artist. The Lunar Sol project is definitely something I want to pursue long term.
Given your previous track record and form, it's probably safe to say that a new solo record is imminent. Any idea as to when it will be out, and thematically speaking, what will you be looking to explore? What can fans expect?
I've written a few tracks that will likely end up on an EP or an album, but I don't know when that will be released at this point. For the last few months, my creative focus has primarily been on the Lunar Sol project while we work on our album. I've also finished a collaborative album with musicformessier, entitled Timelessness, which should be out pretty soon – hopefully September.
You've stated that you're unsure as to whether you'll ever play your solo material in a live setting because you're unsure as to whether it would translate across well. Now that you're part of Lunar Sol however, what are the chances of the band touring – with you playing improvised renditions of your | 1,757 |
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By Jeff Milo. October 1, 2013.
The Violin Monster is a tall, gaunt werewolf roaming the corners and shop-fronts of Ann Arbor. His sharp teeth, crude mane and intimidating eyes are softened, and appear more stately by the bow and violin he grasps, ever ready to conjure the melodious works of classical composers and old Irish fiddle<|fim_middle|> mastering the works of Renaissance composers over the centuries. The hardest and most formative decision of the Monster's musical life was to commit himself, day and night, to Street Performance as a career. "I had no idea what I was doing, but I believed in myself. It was scary at first, but it's been a wonderful adventure." But Ann Arbor winters can be brutal. The Monster had to kick into tour-mode, marauding southwards and eventually acclimating to a road routine that took him as far as San Francisco and Los Angeles while hitting Austin, New Orleans, Charlotte, New York and Boston on the way back.
If you haven't encountered him yet, you could soon see the Monster on the label of your next beer bottle. The Monster said ABC Beer unveiled a "Violin Monster Autumn Ale" to replace "Octoberfest" as their featured seasonal brew. He'll start touring again in November with ambitions aimed toward South America.
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The Monster wouldn't give a name. He says he's thrilled to continue a tradition "as old as civilization itself—of people sharing their talents in public spaces." Street performances have helped him attain a special connection to and deep appreciation for the community of Ann Arbor. That hit a snag recently, though, when he was denied performance space by the State Street Association for the Ann Arbor Art Fair, claiming it was not fair for a street performer to compete with those in tents with city vending permits. The police, said the Monster, seemed to side with him, though.
Anyway, you may have already caught this creature out in the daylight or messed with him, maybe, coming out of the bars at night. But likely, his music, his crazy method of delivering his art, wins you over. The whole thing, traditional Irish and fiddle tunes passionately churned out by a beast-headed violinist, certainly has a charm to it. It's an ideal local quirk to happen-upon for Halloween, so keep your eyes peeled.
The Monster's been playing since he was seven years old, which, if we believe this bitten maestro, was way back in the 1500's, having grown up between Ireland and Italy, he claims, | 255 |
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USITT's Conferences have always included many different international components, such as the OISTAT Technology Commission meeting, shown at left, held as part of the 2009 Conference & Stage Expo in Houston, Texas. This year, a special group connected with the Kennedy Center will be participating in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Several special international visitors will be on hand when the USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo opens in Cincinnati, Ohio in March. For the second year, technical theatre specialists from countries ranging from Ghana to Cambodia will be able to participate in conference sessions, special events, and Stage Expo.
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United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc.: © 2009 Volume XLIX, Number 2 | to serve as mentors for these international guests, to help them gain the most out of their visit. Most speak English fluently. To meet, greet, and help guide one of the visiting technicians, contact Sandy Bonds, Vice President for International Activities, at abonds@uoregon.edu.
These seven special guests are part of the Cultural Visitors Program, the purpose of which is to offer professional development opportunities to emerging artists in the field of performing arts. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, created the Cultural Visitors Program.
The Kennedy Center and Department of State hope to energize the work of these emerging international artists in their own countries by bringing them to the United States and providing them with instructive and informative experiences in their arts disciplines, exposure to the creation and performance of world-class art, and opportunities to begin to develop relationships with U.S. arts professionals.
In addition to attending the Conference, the principals and their interpreters will spend a week in Washington, D.C. working with well-known lighting and sound designers and visiting theatre spaces.
The visitors and their affiliations are:
Louis Archer (Ghana), acting principal sound technician for the National Theatre of Ghana.
Jose Casis (Panama), an artistic director who has worked extensively in musical theatre.
Sarin Chhuon (Cambodia), the managing engineer of Studio Cambodian Living Arts, a project of World Education.
Joseph Gueu (Cote D'Ivoire), currently a manager of theatre workshops at a private theatre training center.
Tarek Mourad (Lebanon), a lighting designer who has worked throughout Lebanon and in several international venues.
Cesar Robles (Panama), a freelance artistic director, technical director and stage manager who also teaches lighting technicians and stage managers in Panama.
Bunsim Van (Cambodia), who has studied in a masters program in | 391 |
Home<|fim_middle|> to her anytime via email or Twitter. Questions are edited and condensed. | Fashion & Style Does a Blazer for Everywhere Exist?
Does a Blazer for Everywhere Exist?
I love blazers, all fabrics and textures, especially structured with strong shoulders and slim sleeves. But they feel fancy for my daily uniform of denim and sneakers, especially if I am not going to an office and running after my kids. Any suggestions for a compromise? Is there such a thing as a blazer for everywhere? — Meghan, Redwood City, Calif.
The origin of the blazer is somewhat shrouded in mystery: Some stories claim it was invented by the rowers of St. John's College, Cambridge, who wore bright red jackets in the 1920s; others suggest that it was popularized by the crew of the H.M.S. Blazer in 1837 when Queen Victoria came aboard. What is indubitable is that since its debut in Vogue in 1893, the blazer has been a key part of pretty much every wardrobe.
Blazers are simply the perfect bridge garment: redolent of adulting but not as uptight as a suit; gender neutral; warm enough to don when there is a chill in the air but not so hot they become stifling; good as a partner for dresses, T-shirts, sweaters, jeans; and always appropriate.
Blazers experienced something of an identity crisis during the working-from-home months (what is the point of a jacket when you are at your kitchen table?), but since we've begun to venture into the world again, this particular item of clothing has come into its own as the go-to solution for any number of wardrobe scenarios — including running after kids.
This is because it has turned out to be the perfect garment to throw on top of your former WFH uniform to transform it (and hence you) into a more polished version of whomever you have become. As a result, the question is no longer: to blazer or not to blazer? Duh. Of course you blazer.
The question is: Which blazer? Given that they are available in pretty much every material and print under the sun, it can be a daunting choice. (My go-to is a Dries Van Noten number from years ago in a silvery sari silk.)
But if you are going to focus on just one go-anywhere blazer, consider the collarless jacket (or collarless blazer). That was the suggestion of Nikki Ogunnaike, the senior digital director of Harper's Bazaar, when I asked. Trading the raised collar and lapels of the classic blazer takes the look a step away from the suit and a step closer to the T-shirt, and in those steps is all the difference.
Look for fabric with a more tactile weft, like bouclé or tweed rather than wool, perhaps with a slightly cropped cut, like this version from IRO. It's pricey, but less expensive versions from previous seasons can be found on sites like Poshmark. For more affordable alternatives, check out J. Crew and this tweedy Chanel-ish version from Aqua.
Another option Nikki suggested is exploring is the sweater blazer, which is essentially a cardigan with slightly more substance. They are, she said, "infinitely more relaxed than wool workwear blazers but still polished." Look at J. Crew Factory, Anthropologie and Summersalt for options. Then go out in a (yes, I'm going to say it) blaze of glory.
Your Style Questions, Answered
Every week on Open Thread, Vanessa will answer a reader's fashion-related question, which you can send | 737 |
The best Twitter bios have one thing in common: They're original. That being said, writing a creative Twitter bio is easier said than done.
Twitter bios are where your brand gets to introduce itself, offer an elevator pitch, and set the mood—all in 160 characters or less.
<|fim_middle|>'s followers know both what to do, and what they'll see: Frank's Red Hot being put on everything.
Etsy's crafty and creative Twitter bio is informative, inclusive, and helpful. To keep things tidy, Etsy uses an on-brand link shrinker to direct people to a list of its other accounts called Etsy Elsewhere. The main Etsy account, on the otherhand, is located Everywhere.
Twitter accounts need little introduction, but its fashion-focused account makes a pretty grand entrance with a meme straight off the runway. This Twitter bio knows how to work it.
Postmates may be the Postest with the Mostest when it comes to Twitter bios. If one of your customers puts it better than you ever could, why not give them a shout out? In doing so, Postmates turns a testimonial into a bio line, and shows its followers that it listens.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook had a little fun with his Twitter display name after Donald Trump mistakenly called him Tim Apple. Cook reminds us that Twitter names can be a space to play, too. In this instance, Cook earned social cred and scored additional kudos for using a logo that only renders on Apple devices.
Locations may not technically be a part of a bio, but they can be used to help tell a brand story. Popsicle offers a tongue-in-cheek play on location. If place is core to your brand identity, definitely include it. Or if you have a single storefront, add the address so people know where to find you IRL.
Because sometimes the emojis say it all.
And sometimes only one emoji says it all.
We stan cute content disclaimers.
When you have the brand recognition Nike does, you only need three words. A brand slogan, call-to-action, and bold stance, in one fell swoop.
Only @Buzzfeed can pull of this feat of Internet inception.
Shaw Fire Log's bio sparks joy, one smoking pun at a time.
NHL GIFs, just using the Twitter bio space to tell it like it is.
Nothing fishy here. Just some under-the-sea humour from Toronto's giant aquarium.
No dekes in NBA's Twitter bio. Just straight-up links to NBA's full Twitter roster.
You tell us, Twitter. Okay, we'll tell you.
Even you can appreciate MoonPie's cheeky Twitter bio.
An A+ Twitter bio from everyone's favourite dysfunctional department. Their, they're, grammar sticklers.
Come for the coupons, stay for the lazers.
Because haters gonna hate, and gloaters gonna gloat.
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Having a good Twitter bio matters. The words (or emojis) you choose, and the order you put them in, communicates volumes about your brand. Just ask Hillary Clinton who made headlines for starting hers with the word "wife." She's since switched it up a little.
To make sure you use the best words in the best order, we've rounded up tips, tricks, and examples, to fill you with enough Twitter bio ideas to inspire your own.
Follow these tips to write clever and creative Twitter bios for yourself and for your brand.
Say hello to prospective followers by telling them what you do. You may choose to add a brief description of your products or services, share important qualities about your brand, or tell people what to expect when they follow you.
With a maximum of 160 characters, Twitter bios are brief. So, take all the space you need to convey essential information. Plus, a recent study found more characters in your bio equals more followers.
If you must include legalese or disclaimers like "Retweets ≠ endorsements," don't start with them. Use a catchy phrase, humour, or even an emoji to reel people in: hook, line, and follower.
Be funny, be serious, be kind. Whatever your brand personality is, be sure to show it in your Twitter bio. Give people a taste of the flavor of your content.
Twitter bios are searchable. In other words, Twitter bios are indexed by search engines such as Google and Bing. So put your SEO skills to work and optimize by including relevant keywords.
Twitter bios are a space for mastering the humble brag. Awards, rankings, or recognition can act as important social proof, especially if you're brand isn't well known. Just don't overdo it. Take it from "award-winning & -losing freelance journalist" Lauren Duca, who humble flexes among the best.
Want followers to tweet with a certain hashtag, visit a specific website, or sign up for a particular newsletter? Then be sure to include a call-to-action in your Twitter bio.
If your brand has multiple Twitter accounts, it may be worthwhile to include something like a directory so they know where to find them. That may be especially true if customer service is a core pillar of your brand's presence on Twitter. But this strategy is also useful for companies who run accounts in multiple languages.
How does the saying go? An emoji is worth a thousand words? Okay, not exactly. But emojis can help convey more within the bio's limited character space. And they can add a splash of colour and character to your bio.
A recent study found that when it comes to Twitter bios, the number of followers decreases as the number of hashtags increase. Hashtagging keywords tends to look spammy, so stick with a brand or campaign hashtag. Bonus points if you can use it in a sentence. Honey, look how seamlessly the Fab Five does it: "#QueerEye is back & looking better than ever." Can you believe?
When all else fails, there's always the Twitter Bio Generator. While it's always better that you write your bio, this bot may help get started with fresh ideas.
Funny Twitter bios tend to curry the most favor, but these brand accounts get creative in more ways than one.
Take these Twitter bio ideas and run with them.
This London-based juice maker doesn't skip the introductions. In less than 15 words, the brand offers greeting, explains what they do, and shares that they give back. While short and to the point, this Twitter bio speaks volumes.
With a plant emoji to reinforce its plant-based ethos, a breakdown of product ingredients, and a real-talk description of who makes it for who, Honey Pot leaves few questions unanswered. Also note the subtle humble brag.
With little need for introductions, the header image says it all. Red Lobster is able to keep its Twitter bio short and sweet. Some fresh wordplay allows the food chain to tell you what to expect from their food and Twitter content all at once. And the hashtag squared away at the end of the copy seals the deal.
Calm hooks people into their Zen vibe with its calming "Take a deep breath" reminder. A descriptive introduction, aided by some #1 swagger, deftly delivers the details followers may need to know. And the bio doubles down with two emojis that help set a positive and relaxed tone.
Android's Twitter bio succinctly tells visitors what to expect, and who to expect it from. It's can be helpful to let followers know who the tweets are coming from, especially when you're backed by a brand as big as Google.
Merriam-Webster's Twitter bio is another good example of how to share an overview of themes and introduce the people behind the tweets. Logophiles who choose to follow the account know what's on the docket, and that its being served by a team of experts.
Not to toot our own horn, but Hootsuite's Twitter bio checks a lot of boxes. An informative introduction, good keyword density, subtle social proof, a call-to-action, and a link to the support account are neatly packed into 152 characters.
Pro tip: If you plan to include a link in your bio, make sure to save space with a URL shortener.
RuPaul's Drag Race offers a master class on Twitter bios, with a greeting, preening, handle linkage, and hashtag all in the first sentence. The second sentence, "Everybody say love!" ties in one of the show's catchphrases while also setting tone and informal community guidelines.
A little double-entendre goes a long way on Twitter. In this case, JetBlue hooks people in with a friendly greeting. Airlines are known to take heat on Twitter, and JetBlue anticipates this by directing tweeters to call or email. The airline offers further assistance by putting their help line number in the address field.
This hot sauce account heats things up with a spicy grawlix and a dash of humour. The call to action let | 1,253 |
What Does the Best Interest Standard of Care Require?
This is my 64th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL's FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws.
The best interest standard of care is found, among other places, in the Best Interest Contract Exemption (BICE). The standard is a combination of ERISA's prudent man rule and duty of loyalty. In fact, in the prudence portion of the definition, the only change is that the words "prudent man" are changed to "prudent person." But, that begs the question, what does the prudent person rule require?
A prudent process by a hypothetical knowledgeable person who obtains and evaluates the information needed to make a careful and skillful decision.
"After careful consideration of all the comments on the issue, the Department does not believe it has a sufficient basis for determining appropriate changes to the generally accepted investment theory standard. While several commenters described theories and practices they<|fim_middle|> advisors, and their supervisory entities, should focus on the fiduciary requirements for a prudent process and for the application of general accepted investment theories. | believe to be generally accepted, there did not appear to be any consensus among them, with the exception of modern portfolio theory,22 which the Department believes is already reflected in the rule's reference to investment theories that take into account the historic returns of different asset classes over defined periods of time.
It is hard to imagine that broader concepts of diversification would not also be considered to be generally accepted investment theories. For example, even though portfolios may be diversified among asset classes, there is an argument that the investments in each asset class should also be diversified. While this is an issue for investment experts, and not for lawyers, it seems fairly obvious that diversification by asset class and within asset classes would be, at the least, good risk management. Keep in mind that IRAs are retirement vehicles. As a result, IRAs should be invested in a manner consistent with retirement investing, which suggests, among other things, the avoidance of large losses. That is particularly true for older IRA investors.
However, in the final analysis, the retirement investor gets to decide how his money will be invested. While advisors may be obligated to recommend investment strategies that are consistent with generally accepted investment theories, a retirement investor can override those recommendations and direct that the account be invested differently. In that case, a fiduciary advisor is well-advised to obtain written directions from the retirement investor about how the investor wants the account to be invested. Armed with that direction the fiduciary advisor's duty is to provide advice within the limits imposed by the retirement investor.
The application of fiduciary, or best interest, concepts to individual retirement investors will be new for many advisors. As a result, | 336 |
Tim Thomas Signed & Inscribed Playoff Run Panoramic Limited Edition Collage 36 x 18
This spectacularly designed image of Tim Thomas highlights the four playoff series the Boston Bruins won in order to win their sixth Stanley Cup Championship, and the first in the last 39 years.<|fim_middle|>66-year old record of fewest goals allowed in a 7-game Stanley Cup Finals, allowing only eight goals total. His autograph has been authenticated by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated's Five-Step Authentication Process.
Tim Thomas Signed & Inscribed Playoff Run Panoramic Limited Edition Collage | The quest begins in the top left corner with the Montreal Canadians, which the Bruins won in a seven game series. Moving clockwise, the Philadelphia Flyers were next up for the Bruins, who they quickly disposed of in four games. The quest continued in the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. After a long drawn out series, Tim Thomas posted a brilliant 1-0 shutout in game seven, sending the Bruins to the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1990. After falling behind 2-0 to the Vancouver Canucks in the finals, the Boston Bruins fought back and captured four of the next five games to win the 2011 Stanley Cup. During the Bruins' playoff run, he set the record for most saves in a single postseason with 798 and the most saves in a Stanley Cup series with 238, and broke Frank McCool's | 184 |
Atlet<|fim_middle|>20 minutes-plus on Saturday, however, the 2-0 scoreline held for the home side and Diego Simeone's men sit within six points of league leaders Barcelona.
Atleti will return to La Liga action next weekend with a visit to Eibar, however Simeone and Co. will take the pitch on Tuesday in their Copa del Rey second leg against Lleida.
Follow @MattReedFutbol | ico's Diego Costa sent off after scoring in La Liga debut
By Matt ReedJan 6, 2018, 10:00 AM EST
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Diego Costa has scored in back-to-back matches since returning to Atletico Madrid, but his celebrations sent him to the showers early on Saturday.
The Spanish striker scored in the 68th minute against Getafe today to give Atleti a 2-0 advantage, however, the former Chelsea player's actions after the goal earned him a second yellow card and an early exit from the match.
[ MORE: Coutinho set to join Barcelona for whopping $192 million fee ]
Costa, who rejoined Atletico in January after spending three seasons with Chelsea, left Atleti to fend with 10 men for the final | 179 |
FC Basel looked threatening in the first half but Chelsea reached the Europa League football final for the first time in their history after eventually prevailing over the Swiss champions 3-1 in the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday night.
Leading 2-1 from last week's first leg in Switzerland, Chelsea risked elimination after Mohamed Salah's well-taken goal in first-half injury time put the visitors 1-0 up.
But goals from Fernando Torres and Victor Moses and a David Luiz stunner early in the second half gave last season's Champions League winners a 5-2 aggregate victory that sets up a meeting with Benfica in the final in Amsterdam on May 15.
It was a case of third time lucky for Chelsea, who lost in the semi-finals in both the League Cup and the FA Cup this season, while Basel fell short in their attempt to become the first Swiss team to reach a major European final.
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez will now look to end a testing season by claiming the second Europa League title of his career after his 2004 success with Valencia, although his immediate priority is<|fim_middle|> fast — we made too many mistakes and were caught out cold," said Basel coach Murat Yakin.
"But I give full credit to my players."
Benfica emerged victorious from a dramatic last-four tie against Fenerbahce, with a 3-1 win at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon giving them a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Paraguayan striker Oscar Cardozo was the hero with two expert finishes either side of the interval after a Dirk Kuyt penalty had cancelled out Nicolas Gaitan's opener for the Portuguese club.
Benfica are through to their first continental final since 1990, when they were beaten 1-0 by AC Milan in the European Cup final. | to secure a return to the Champions League via the league.
"I came to do a professional job with the commitment of the players. I am pleased for them and everyone here," said Benitez, who has struggled to win over the club's fans since arriving in November.
"We have had a very good atmosphere, the players have always worked hard, and they have always done their job."
Basel captain Marco Streller passed a late fitness to start at Stamford Bridge and he almost made an immediate impression, shooting wide from a good position in the first minute.
Chelsea's fans had just taken to serenading former coach Jose Mourinho, who has been linked with a return to the club this week, when the hosts' first chance arrived in the ninth minute.
Torres' clipped pass freed Frank Lampard, but his shot came back off the post, leaving the England midfielder one goal behind Bobby Tambling in the club's all-time scoring chart on 201 goals.
Basel continued to attack gamely, however, and after being thwarted once by Petr Cech, Salah broke the deadlock in stoppage time when he calmly swept home from Valentin Stocker's cleverly disguised through ball.
The Egyptian's strike left Basel one goal from the final, but Chelsea reasserted their grip on the tie with a rapid three-goal salvo in the first 14 minutes of the second half.
Torres claimed the first, in the 49th minute. After a driving run from the excellent Eden Hazard, Lampard's low shot was pushed out by goalkeeper Yann Sommer and Torres slid in to slam the loose ball into the roof of the goal.
Moses put Chelsea ahead three minutes later with another finish from close range, this time after Torres' low shot ricocheted into his path.
Luiz saved the best for last just before the hour, stepping up to Lampard's lay-off and curling a majestic left-foot shot right into the top-left corner from 25 yards.
Basel's response saw Fabian Frei hit the bar with a deflected shot, while Marcelo Diaz also tested Cech with an effort from distance, but for Chelsea, the worst had already passed.
The hosts might even have amplified their lead further in the dying stages, but Sommer saved well from substitute Juan Mata and Torres.
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MSU drops heartbreaker to Arizona State 3-2
MSU forward Brody Stevens (16) dives for the puck amidst a sea of Arizona State players/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications
Kyle Hatty, Hockey Beat Reporter
EAST LANSING – Arizona State traveled to East Lansing to take on Michigan State for a Valentine's Day matinee. The Sun Devils defeated the Spartans 3-2 to take game one of a two-game series in a thriller that came down to the very end.
"We did some things well tonight," Spartan head coach Danton Cole said. "We'll have to do those well tomorrow and maybe pick up in some other areas. Tough one, but we'll see."
With the loss, the Spartans dropped to 6-11-2 on the season, while the Sun Devils improved to 6-13-2.
The game saw action right out of the gate. Arizona State won the opening faceoff and scored on Spartan goalie Drew DeRidder 13<|fim_middle|>, the dramatic goal didn't end up mattering because Arizona State defenseman Jacob Semik backhanded a goal past DeRidder with 40 seconds left, which sealed the 3-2 win.
"Sucks, there's no other way to put it, especially being out there on the ice," grad transfer Charlie Combs said. "Just sucks, we just got to forget it and use it as energy tomorrow."
Michigan State logged 38 shots in this contest—one more than both of their games against Wisconsin combined.
Arizona State and Michigan State will close out their season series Monday night in East Lansing with puck drop at 5 p.m
Kyle is a senior journalism major who covers hockey for Impact 89FM. As Impact's hockey beat reporter, Kyle serves as the co-host of the Behind the Mask podcast. He has also previously covered football, women's basketball, and baseball and appeared on the Warning Track podcast. | seconds into the game thanks to forward Dominic Garcia's first goal of the season. Starting slow in the first game of a series is nothing new this season for MSU. With today's loss, the Spartans are 1-7-2 in opening series games on the year.
The Spartans evened the playing field in the latter half of the first period by settling down and generating high-percentage scoring chances in the Sun Devils' zone; MSU finished the opening period with 15 shots—relatively high for the Spartans in a period this season. The Sun Devils finished the first with 11 shots on goal.
The middle period saw quick action as well. Just 36 seconds into the second period, the Spartans tied it up after defenseman Dennis Cesana shot the puck off the draw, and senior captain Tommy Apap deflected it in to make it 1-1. The rest of the period saw a plethora of scoring chances for both sides, including a game misconduct by Spartan defenseman Christian Krygier. With just under two minutes to play in the period, Krygier was called for an elbow to the head on Sun Devil forward Matthew Kopperud. Krygier was given a game misconduct and the Spartans were assessed a five-minute major that was served by Kristof Papp.
The third period began with 3:04 of power play time that carried over from the second due to the Krygier major penalty.
The Spartans successfully killed off the major penalty, and both teams generated numerous scoring chances, but nobody broke through until the period began winding down. Arizona State took the 2-1 lead with 5:26 to go after forward Chris Grando got the puck out front and put the Sun Devils ahead.
All that goal did was set up the crazy ending that would follow it.
Down one with 1:38 to go in regulation, the Spartans headed to the power play. MSU s threatened, and forward Mitchell Lewandowski scored on a one-timer, but it was so fast that the referees didn't see the puck go in and both teams played until the clock hit zeroes and the teams started skating off the ice. After that, MSU challenged and won the challenge (if you missed the goal you can see it here). Fifty additional seconds were added on the clock and the teams were back even at 2-2.
MSU forward Mitchell Lewandowski/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications
"I had no idea [it went in], even when I got back to the bench." Lewandowski said. "When the game ended obviously I wanted it reviewed to give us a chance like everyone else, I just thought it hit the post to be honest."
However | 565 |
At The Nexus Of Rap And Wrestling, Westside Gunn Reigns Supreme
Gary Suarez Contributor
(Photo of Westside Gunn courtesy of the artist)
Last June, Westside Gunn experienced one of the rarest and most coveted coronations in hip-hop.
Mere months after the announcement that his independent Griselda imprint had signed a record release deal with Eminem's Shady Records, the Buffalo, New York rapper born Alvin Lamar Worthy stood onstage with labelmate and brother Conway The Machine at a sold-out show at Manhattan's now-shuttered Studio at Webster Hall. Throughout the night, they were joined by a slew of rap icons including Jadakiss and Prodigy, the latter of which would tragically pass away<|fim_middle|>iselda regulars Benny and Conway.
Working with a veritable who's-who of hip-hop, 2018 could be a pivotal year for Westside Gunn. Since partnering with Eminem, Worthy has gone on to play many of the same festivals as the Shady Records boss, including Coachella, Firefly and Governors Ball. Performing for audiences of this size and FaceTiming with the legendary likes of DJ Premier may have seemed but a dream only a couple years back, but he nonetheless remains modest in his ambitions.
"I do it for the culture," he says.
Gary Suarez
I am a freelance writer, music critic, content creator, and marketing professional born and raised in New York City. In addition to Forbes, my work on music, entertainm | only days later. Yet it was an impassioned speech from one of the Wu-Tang Clan's finest emcees that truly struck Worthy, both as an artist and as a fan since childhood.
"Raekwon passed me the torch at Webster Hall," he says now, clearly still humbled by the experience. "He never passed anyone the torch."
Considering that evident reverence for the classic Shaolin sound of records like Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, it comes as no surprise that his new album as Westside Gunn features a marquee nod to Raekwon's partner in rhyme Ghostface Killah. Where the Staten Island wordsmith's RIAA gold-certified rap classic Supreme Clientele came teeming with samples from old Iron Man cartoons, Worthy's Supreme Blientele arrives today replete with wrestling clips galore.
"I go to Wrestlemania and Summer Slam every year," he boasts while citing fellow WWE devotees from the hip-hop community Action Bronson, Desiigner, Smoke DZA and Wale. A brotherhood of sorts exists in the Venn diagrammed center of rap and wrestling, something reinforced in Supreme Blientele song titles like "Dean Malenko" and "The Steiners." Worthy chalks up the common ground simply to "characters" in both scenes, a strident position that made headlines on the hip-hop blogs recently when a since-deleted Instagram post called out Drake and others for appropriating both from WWE and his own aesthetic.
"People say wrestling is fake," he scoffs. "But you know Joe Schmo is fake and you still listen to him on the radio every day!"
Curiously, Supreme Blientele is but one of three names bestowed on the record. The other two--Chris Benoit and God Is The Greatest--capture what he describes as the distinct moods of the record, and to that point, he even commissioned a trio of album covers. "I wanted to do something innovative," Worthy explains of the unorthodox naming convention around his project, which features beats by some of hip-hop's most sought-after producers including Alchemist, Harry Fraud, 9th Wonder and the venerable Pete Rock.
Whatever you care to call it, the album is a welcome dark horse in a summer overcrowded with hastily dropped mini-LPs and high-profile surprises from rappers on the wrong side of 40. While most of the verses belong to him and him alone, Worthy shares the mic on multiple occasions with an intergenerational set of artists including Anderson Paak, Busta Rhymes and the aforementioned Jadakiss as well as Gr | 532 |
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We believe in people, and we believe in trying to perfect the work-life balance. Being based in Cornwall enables our team of developers to work hard and play hard in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Cornwall is famous for its dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and its creative cuisine; however, there is another side to Cornwall that is starting to emerge. Cornwall is fast becoming known as the new Silicon Valley.
The Software industry in Cornwall is growing rapidly, and according to Invest in Cornwall it is twice as productive as the UK sectors average.
Software Cornwall was also formed as a collaboration between different software companies who are dedicated to promoting and supporting growth, learning and collaboration of the software community in Cornwall.
Cornwall is also home to Agile on The Beach which is rated the third best Agile conference in the world.
These are just a few of the reasons why Cornwall is the perfect place for us to be, if you would like to know more about Cornwall or why we decided to be based here please contact us.
The following video by Aerial Cornwall showcases some of the beautiful locations Cornwall has on offer. | are based in a highly desirable location in Cornwall, the South West part of the UK.
Currently, we work from the Pool Innovation Centre which has fibre connectivity to ensure high productivity combined with a high-quality working environment.
Being close to the sea is a privilege that gives us inspiration to think faster and wider than other closed space situations. It allows our staff a quality of life that is | 76 |
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The event spans 5 days so August 1-5. I am open to multiple aerialist's that interchange throughout the event.
These amazing performers give you and your a guests a show that is high above you. These folks will take your breath away as they perform acrobatic acts while dangling from silks<|fim_middle|> above.
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Seniors Shine in Sweep Over Mavericks
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Four years ago a quartet of freshman were still getting acclimated to collegiate swimming. Saturday, seniors Laura Bilsborrow, Bryce Hinde, Chelsie Miller and Haley Molden helped cap an impressive reign inside Robinson Natatorium running a streak to 40 consecutive event wins at home, including a sweep of Nebraska-Omaha, 187-88.
Over the course of their career as Jayhawks, the veterans have contributed to one of Kansas' most successful four-years stints, including the team's highest finish (second) at the 2014 Big 12 Championship – a feat the team hopes to repeat in less than a month. Today's victory was only a small taste of the strides Kansas has made over the years. This season, Kansas has not tallied a home loss since the first weekend of November. KU finished its home slate with an overall record of 6-1, running its tally over the last four years to 30 wins in its own pool.
"We have had a lot of success at home, but that doesn't come without a lot of hard work," Hinde said. "This team is really good this year, it's slowly every year gotten a lot better and so it's been amazing to end this way as a senior. It's definitely bittersweet, I can't believe it's here and gone already. I just love KU."
The seniors' dedication to the team has been evident in more than just finding success in the pool.Graylyn Jones
"All four have been such an influence to our team," head coach Clark Campbell said. "They have not only helped competitively and in the classroom, but also the culture of our program. They were part of the start of us turning around our team culture and the team is in such a different place now than it was four years ago. A big part of that is how hard they've worked to improve the competitiveness and the team dynamic that we have now. We're in a really good spot."
Hinde wrapped up her final home meet with three victories, including two individual wins. She claimed the top spot in a highly contested 50-yard breaststroke (30.32), with teammates – and sisters – Lydia Pocisk (31.11) and Gretchen Pocisk (31.22) following close behind. Six events later she won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:06.40, outlasting G. Pocisk (1:07.09) and Miller (1:09.17).
The seniors also saw contributions in the 200-yard freestyle with a victory from Molden (1:53.42) and a third place finish from Bilsborrow (1:58.60). Miller placed second in the 100-yard butterfly (58.14).
The sprint-formatted meet made for a quick contest that included only 50- and 100-yard distances with the exception of the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard relays. KU picked up its first win in the 200-yard medley relay with a squad made up of Yulya Kuchkarova, Bryce Hinde, Pia Pavlic and Haley Bishop (1:44.70).
While the seniors were soaking in their final races, freshman Haley Bishop was showing the promise of what's to come for Kansas swimming and diving, winning all four of her events. After assisting in the 200 medley relay, Bishop tallied two individual wins in the 50-yard butterfly (25.81) and the 100-yard butterfly (56.73). The Apex, North Carolina product helped complete the sweep, swimming leadoff in the 200-yard freestyle relay, she was joined by Breonna Barker, Leah Pfitzer and Yulya Kuchkarova (1:37.06).
"Honestly, I have had the greatest home season and I owe a lot of that to the seniors," Bishop said. "They're always so energetic and uplifting. They have made my first season at KU so fun. I think that's part of the reason I have swam so well, because they have made swimming fun again."
The Jayhawks will head to Ames, Iowa for their final dual of the 2015-16 season. Kansas will face Iowa State in a two-day meet at Beyer Pool. The first day of competition is schedule to start at 6 p.m. and Feb. 5 and resume on Feb. 6 and 1 | 1,006 |
Harry Potter: Continuation of a Favorite
Piper Sato, Igaramkin Editor<|fim_middle|> " I need to see that play, I need that joy in my life"
Drury explained, "plays always enhance the experience of anything"
Despite any negative opinions readers may hold of the book, it is quite obvious that it has created much excitement among fans. Needless to say, Harry Potter continues to remain a timeless series.
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Harry Potter fans all over the world rejoiced this summer with the release of the new Harry Potter Book: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
The story originally premiered as a play in London at the Palace Theatre.
The script from the play was published as a book on July 31. It was written by Jack Thorne, John Tiffany and J.K. Rowling.
It takes place 19 years in the future and focuses on Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter.
Many emotions accumulated among readers, from the time of the announcement, to the release date.
Dru Keizer, a junior at Dimond, said, "I kind of lost my mind a little bit and got really excited trying to figure out what it would be about, and when I found out it was about Harry's kids I was excited because you get to see the next generation."
Naomi Oakley, a Dimond junior, mirrored this opinion. "I was really excited that J.K. Rowling would be releasing another book, especially with this new generation that we basically knew nothing about," she said.
However, some fans held a much more pessimistic view.
Dolan Drury a junior at Dimond, shared that he, "thought the book might be stupid because every series that continues with the main characters child can be redundant. They're trying to continue even though the story is dead."
Many fans were hit with a wave of emotions when experiencing the continuation of their favorite childhood series.
Ripple Sato, a Dimond graduate, current student at Harvard and long time Harry Potter fan, said, "After reading the book I got very nostalgic. It reminded me of growing up with Harry Potter."
In the book, much of the plot centered around the concept of time travel. This invoked a spectrum of reactions among readers.
Oakley said, "I liked how they played with time travel and tried to rethink the original series plots, but I felt like it was excessive."
This opinion was not an uncommon one to hold.
Keizer agreed, "My only concern about the book was that it didn't actually take place 19 years later, they kept going back in time."
Although many people loved the original series, finding time to read the new book was difficult for some.
Drury said that he is a "busy person," and has not actually found time to read the book yet.
Keizer also had difficulty finding time to read the book.
She said she, "expected to be at the bookstore opening day, but then procrastinated and didn't get the book until recently"
However, Oakley finished the book within hours of getting her hands on it.
The release of the book fulfilled many people's curiosity of what happened 19 years in the future.
Yet, the inability to see the play in person created a sense of longing.
Sato said, | 590 |
Erika and Ethan tied the knot in their beautiful backyard in Clearwater, FL. Now, I don't want you to get the wrong idea when I say "backyard wedding". Their backyard wedding was something you would see in a movie. Their gorgeous home hosted their guests and their backyard was decorated with antique chairs and furniture. Gorgeous flower filled chandeliers hung from the trees. This wedding (and their house) was STUNNING! Just when I thought the wedding couldn't be anymore beautiful, I saw the bride! Erika looked exquisite! It's a strong possibility that this couple could be models ;) The ceremony was a combination of new and old traditions. Jewish customs were included and the ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Gary Kline. I'm so thankful that I was included in this fairy-tale wedding! Congratulations Erika and Ethan! Mazel Tov! Click on the photo below to start the slideshow.
Barbara and Bobby tied the knot at the beautiful Bayou Club in Largo, Florida. The weather was absolutely perfect, sunny with beautiful white clouds! The ceremony site was surrounded by lavish scenery- the golf course, the lake, a pool, and the club house! I was so happy to see that the couple decided to have an unplugged wedding. So often I see so many guests taking photos or videos that they really aren't paying attention to the actual ceremony. I have also seen many times where the cell phones ruin the couple's professional photographer's pictures. Couples spend a lot of money to hire professional photographers to take their pictures and it was nice to see them being valued. Darryl Wilson Photography did an excellent job capturing their special day. He even spent a few minutes taking several pictures of me prior to the ceremony which I am very thankful for. A few of their wedding guests created a barricade so that no one could sneak past and see the couple before the ceremony began. I was fortunate enough to meet the couple prior to the ceremony when they were doing their "first look" pictures. They were so kind and seemed so happy I was there (this always means so much to me!). The ceremony was very simple and sweet. They also included a sand ceremony. It was so apparent how excited and happy the couple was to be tying the knot! The wedding ceremony caught the eye of a few golfers and drew a small crowd. They got some cheers and congratulatory shouts from the golfers nearby. The couple had the coolest (and very thoughtful) gift for me after the ceremony. Their own personalized bottle of wine! This was the first I have ever seen this done and I was amazed! I am so thankful for this sweet couple including me in their memorable day. Congratulations Barbara and Bobby! Click on the photo below to start the slide show!
I was so excited to play at the Citrus Hills Health and Rehabilitation Facility<|fim_middle|> is to another amazing 10 years! Click on the picture below for the slideshow! | . The facility is located in beautiful Hernando, Florida. The drive there was long (about two hours) but it was SO beautiful! I drove on winding back roads even up and down hills. Which is really exciting since the land is flat for most of Florida! The drive was very scenic and definitely enjoyable. Playing for the rehabilitation center was even more enjoyable than the trip! I really loved talking to the residents and patients of the facility. Everyone was so kind and grateful to have the harp there for the open house. I had a few "fans" that hung out right near the harp to watch the performance. I love when people engage in the music and ask questions about the harp. It's so nice to hear comments after each piece such as "Oh I really liked that one" or "That was so nice!". It makes my "job" even more gratifying. Thank you Graystone Health Network and the Citrus Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility for including me in such a great and memorable night! Click on the photo below to start the slideshow.
There were so many things that I loved about this wedding. Where do I begin? Let's start with the most important- the bride! Rebekah looked absolutely beautiful in her stunning gown. She was truly glowing. Her excitement for marrying Russ was radiating from her as she walked down the aisle. Some brides often look slightly nervous or overwhelmed, not Rebekah! She was so happy to be marrying the man of her dreams. My second favorite thing? The actual ceremony! The bride is Jewish and incorporated many traditional Jewish customs in the ceremony. Before the ceremony, the Rabbi took the time to explain the meaning behind the traditions. I was able to learn more from his explanations. I really thought that it was a nice addition to the ceremony. The ceremony also included traditions from the groom's faith. The Rabbi even read excerpts from the Bible. This blended ceremony was so beautiful! Now I can not forget to mention the view and the weather! If you would have told me that I was going to be a little chilly that night (begining of October is still HOT here in Tampa), I would have laughed at you. The weather was just as gorgeous as the view of the Bay. Since we were on the water, it was windy and cool. The sunset view from The Rusty Pelican was the perfect backdrop for this wedding. I was originally supposed to play this wedding as a harp/flute duo. Unfortunately, my flautist was hospitalized shortly prior to the wedding. Thankfully he is in recovery and was able to attend the ceremony briefly as a guest. I'm so thankful that I was able to witness such a beautiful ceremony of the happy couple. Thank you for allowing me the honor to be a part of your special day! Mazel Tov!! Click on the photo below to start the slideshow!
Nisha and Dave travelled all the way across the pond (from the United Kingdom) to celebrate their ten year anniversary. They had an intimate vow renewal ceremony surrounded by 14 of their closest friends and family. The beautiful couple were hoping for a sunset ceremony on the gorgeous sands of Clearwater beach. Unfortunately, the forecast called for 70% rain and the wedding was moved indoors to the beautiful Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key. Even though the ceremony wasn't exactly how they had planned, the ceremony was decorated beautifully by A Tailored Event! The ceremony was so personal and fun. There was a lot of laughter and giggles during the ceremony. One of my favorite things about this intimate ceremony was that all the guests were dressed in coordinating outfits, as if they were part of the bridal party not actually guests. The harp was the perfect addition to the evening. Stephanie Hayes from Stephaniellen Photography did an excellent job capturing the intimacy of the ceremony. I'm so honored to be a part of such a special landmark in the lovely couple's marriage. Here | 800 |
Plunging water jets are used for oxygenation purposes due to their inherent advantages such as simplicity, energy efficiency, and low operational cost. Specifically, these provide an efficient gas-liquid inter<|fim_middle|> are proposed for estimating the oxygen transfer rate for a single plunging jet in a turbulent cross-flow. Moreover, the dynamic behavior of the resulting two-phase air-water flow is investigated with the aid of flow visualization. | facial area for dissolving oxygen in water. Oxygen transfer by plunging jets into stagnant water has received considerable attention; however, the oxygenation capacity of plunging water jets discharging into turbulent cross-flow has received limited attention. The flow characteristics such as volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient and standard oxygen transfer efficiency are evaluated considering water jet to cross-flow velocity ratio, jet fall height, cross-flow depth, and jet impact angle. Two equations | 87 |
Cancha Abierta (Yellow Series) is set of six drawings made during a residency at Abubuya in which Jesús 'Bubu' Negrón was invited to participate in a new project exploring the Mamoré river and its communities, in the Department of Beni, Bolivia. On half of its territory, Bolivia maintains forest ecosystems and preserves river basins and wetlands of international importance — the Mamoré River is part of the upper Amazon River Basin, which covers some 7 million square kilometers, corresponding to approximately 40% of the total area of the South American continent. In the Department of Beni, in Bolivia, the central part of the Mamoré River, where his project took place, includes an immense floodplain. Due to a severe flood that affected the region in 2015, hundreds of families were affected with severe damage to or<|fim_middle|> the help of the community, they were able to remove most of the mud and restore the basketball court. And when the project was finished, they organized their first basketball game. Valued for their cartooning sensibility and storytelling, the set of images depict the process of excavation and rebuilding. For Bubu, the drawings are not only a means to record the process, but a unique aesthetic approach to address the preservation and support of communities in need.
Jesús Cruz Negrón, or also known as 'Bubu' is an artist whose work is characterized by site-specific gestures and interventions that make no separation between art and life. His work consisting of photography, sculpture, drawing, writing, performance and video has in common the tribute to daily survival in Latin America, revealing the experiences of ordinary people and the world of injustice that surrounds them by presenting it in what is considered some of the most elite spaces such as art fairs and biennials. His practice is a relational approximation to artistic production, a revealing act of historical, social and economic critique. | complete destruction of their homes and public spaces; Beni was one of the most distressed areas. Working directly with the community of El Rosario located in the region of Beni and taking into account the local context, Jesús 'Bubu' Negrón unearthed a community basketball court buried underneath three feet of mud. For the project, he organized an "archeological" excavation to dig out half of the court. After working for several days with | 92 |
Kogi, Bilvisco seal pact to build N20 billion metered water project
By Victor Uzoho
Kogi State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with consultancy firm, Bilvisco Investments Ltd, to build the first metered water project in Nigeria.
Principal Consultant, Bilvisco, Williams Omojasola, who led his team of investors, said the project, Osara Water Distribution Project, which would be sited at the Kogi Central Senatorial District would generate over 1000 direct employment for Nigerians.
Speaking to newsmen in a media parley, Omojasola stated that the project would cost about N20 billion and the partnership with the state government would eradicate the critical water crises in the district, and provide cheap portable water to the people. "This project would solve the problem of acute water shortage being faced by the people of Kogi Central, where you see women wake up as early as 4 A.M to search for water and trekking several kilometers."
However, he noted that water would be channeled from Osara Dam located at Itakpe area of the district, with a pipeline of about 55 to 60 kilometers and 45 kilometers of distribution network. He said the project would take about two years to complete before they would start applying charges. He also noted that the firm would bring in a team of civil and water engineers from Germany to carry out further assessment in preparation for the project commencement.
Speaking on how to recuperate<|fim_middle|> cent of the work force would be sourced locally and only 30 per cent would be expatriates.
Speaking on other Bilvisco plans, he noted that the firm would also move to Kebbi State, to develop fishponds in the state.
BilviscoOsara DamWilliams Omojasola | their funds, Omojasola said, "We are to build, finance, operate, and then transfer it back to the state government. We are to recoup our funds through a programme we call the User Charge Mode (UCM), where we charge beneficiaries through the use of meters as they use the water."
In his remarks, Director, Logistics Operations, Bilvisco, Tajudeen Bello, said the technology to be used for the project is topnotch and would still be in good condition after 25 years when they would hand the project over to the government. He reiterated that the project would generate employment opportunities for locals, as 70 per | 136 |
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During our work, parents, children and teachers were telling us about the problem of young people carrying weapons. There was a clear need to raise awareness and look at the root causes of this and other related behaviours. Children and young people don't always understand or stop to consider, what could happen if they use a weapon or if a weapon is used against them, sometimes simply in retaliation for carrying one they never use. It's important for them to understand how their actions could affect the rest of their lives and the lives of others.
A programme team of a project management experienced senior leader, advanced restorative practitioners, trainers and volunteers, designed a programme to support the community and authorities to meet these needs. Working in a school not just with potential weapon carriers but with the friends of those who may have committed an offence with a weapon can prevent retaliation and revenge crime. It can protect children, young people and education professionals.
We were told by the police that there was no problem in particular with the issue we were trying to address, so community groups and schools led the way and we delivered sessions in schools and community centres.
Young people participated in really interactive sessions where they enjoyed activities with relevance and thought provoking impact and they heard from volunteer former offenders about how weapon crime had impacted their lives and the lives of their families. They heard from recovered weapon crime victims and considered the effect on those who might be harmed and their families.
The participation and feedback was incredible. There were many disclosures which we were able to deal with to improve safety. Feedback showed a new awareness on the part of young people and those who live and work with them. It also showed a resulting preference for not carrying weapons and using other methods of conflict resolution instead.
We are seeking funding to continue our weapon crime awareness programme beyond the two schools and two community groups in Cardiff that we've worked with so far.
Wales Restorative Approaches Partnership delivers training on and offers services for conflict | 423 |
HARRIS, Jonas Rude, a much respected and retired farmer, living in Section 1, Eldorado Township, McDonough County, Ill., was born in Syracuse, N. Y., April 8, 1831, a son of James and Prudence Harris, who were cousins, the former born in Plainfield, Mass., July 22, <|fim_middle|> N. Y. He was opposed to slavery, although favoring a compromise law to free the slaves.
Jonas R. Harris is the fifth son (and youngest child) of a family of twelve children, seven of whom were girls, all but himself being deceased. His earliest recollection pertains to the family journey by wagon from New York State. He remembers their arrival in a very wild region, where deer, wolves and prairie chickens abounded, as well as wild pigeons and wild turkeys. On the death of his parents Mr. Harris inherited the home farm, besides another of 160 acres in New Salem Township. One of his sisters kept house for him until his marriage. On the northeast corner of the farm two acres were reserved for the family cemetery. Here one of his sisters was first laid to rest, and now he has three brothers and five sisters buried on this spot, besides his father and mother. In early youth Mr. Harris received the benefits of the primitive subscription schools in the vicinity of his home, and helped his father and mother as best he could. On reaching maturity he applied himself to farming and handling stock on the property, and continued thus until his retirement from active labor.
On May 22, 1859, Mr. Harris was married to Mary M. Warner, who was born in Onondaga County. N. Y., and attended the common schools of New York and Ohio. Mrs. Harris' parents, James and Dency (Rust) Warner, were born respectively in Chenango County, N. Y., and Connecticut, were married in the Empire State and, coming west in 1854, settled near Blandinsville, where the mother died. The father died in Iowa. Mrs. Harris was the seventh of eleven children. In politics, Mr. Harris upholds the principles of the Republican party. He voted for Abraham Lincoln twice for President, and also favored his election as United States Senator. The subject of this sketch is among the few survivors of the group of men whose toils, privations and hardships made possible the present prosperity of the community in which he has lived for more than seventy years. He can look back over the eventful past without self-reproach, and toward the future with serene expectation.
Source: The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of McDonough County, compiled by Dr. Newton Bateman, and Paul Shelby, 1907, volume 2, pages 899-900, extracted 04 Jan 2019 by Norma Hass. | 1782, and the latter in Berkshire County, Mass., April 6, 1785, and being married December 15, 1802. The paternal and maternal grandfathers, Daniel Harris and Nathan Harris, were brothers, born in Plainfield, Conn. The grandmothers on both sides, Lucy Fox and Prudence Park, were also natives of Plainfield, and the great-grandfather, Isaac Harris, who was the father of both grandfathers, came to the United States from England in the seventeenth century. Both of the grandfathers served in the Revolutionary War. All of the Harris ancestry in this county were located in Plainfield, Conn. James Harris, the father of Jonas, lived with his grandfather in Connecticut after the death of his mother, who had been left a widow. He afterward went to Niagara Falls, N. Y., where he staid about three years, then spent eight years in Cayuga County, N. Y., removing thence to Syracuse, where the family lived twenty-four years. In 1834 he came to Illinois, and settling in Eldorado Township, McDonough County, assisted in developing that region. He carried on dairying, milking from thirty to forty cows and supplied cheese to neighboring towns. He located on and cleared the tract on which his son Jonas afterwards engaged in farming, and to which the father had secured a title before leaving New York State. The log cabin which he there built was erected seventy-one years ago upon the premises now occupied by Mr. Harris. The farm contained 160 acres on the edge of the prairie and the remainder was covered with hazel brush. On this land James Harris devoted his attention to farming, and raised a large number of cattle. He died July 11, 1850, his widow surviving him until September 7, 1853, when she, too, passed away. The father was a pioneer of the Universalist faith, the first sermon of that denomination ever preached in the county being delivered in his yard. His son, Jonas R., who is also of that faith, has still the Bible owned by his father and used on that occasion. The elder Harris, before coming to McDonough County, was Overseer of the Poor of Onondaga County, | 480 |
Street art has become one of the most vibrant and progressive arts scenes in Belfast. We have seen our grey walls transformed from boring backdrops we didn't choose, into colourful canvases for large scale pieces varying in style and subject matter, so much so we are now akin to cities like Berlin and Bethlehem. Cities once restricted by conflict, now reinvigorated by artists. To get a great perspective and background on the walls, The Street Art Walking Tour is an<|fim_middle|> writing on the wall. | absolute must.
Running for around 9-10 months of the year, it is a project generated by local artists, many of whose work graces the walls you will see. And the work is not just local. With initiatives like Culture Night, Belfast is attracting internationally known artists and the results have been frankly incredible. Check out local talent such as Visual Waste, Kevlar and Friz, look out for their work as you take in the city.
Bullitt has a couple of personal favourites. One adorns the side of the Black Box, just facing one of our sister bars, The Dirty Onion. Painted by rising Irish art star Conor Harrington, it is a breathtaking reimagining of classical art, abstracted and modernised without losing any sense of drama. The other, by Visual Waste, is in Bullitt itself and if you're staying in one of our bedrooms overlooking our courtyard you'll be lucky enough to spot it – it's truly out of this world!
Of course there are other tours in Belfast that have proved popular with tourists, nicknamed The Terror Tours. They're more concerned with the political murals here and they are very interesting in themselves. They are an important document of, essentially, what the city used to be. The history of the murals and the artists that painted them is a great story, to the point of being a valid form of folk art, but we prefer the modern pieces in Belfast. The work of a new, young generation more tuned into what the city has become and what it can be, rather than what it was. Really, both give you what Belfast and its people are about.
The Street Art Walking Tours are informal with knowledgeable,passionate guides who are willing to answer any questions and know the streets well. Check the link below for booking details. Enjoy. Our future is the | 374 |
Now that I've finally finished my article for the American Diabetes Association, I'd like to start by expressing my sincere appreciation for those who write scholarly articles and books. The time and effort it takes to produce accurate, substantive work is much more than many would expect. So to all the authors of my favorite nutrition books of 2011, thank you so much for the time you put in! My article was only a few pages long and took more hours than I care to admit. Fortunately, doing the research for it provided me with some good ideas for future blogs posts.
I was asked to write the article on a low-carbohydrate diet pattern for blood sugar and weight management in people with diabetes. The amount and type of carbohydrates to prescribe was at my own discretion, and I gave it very careful consideration after reviewing all of the available evidence. Although I've never personally cut carbs to the point necessary to induce ketosis, I was open to the possibility that there was evidence to warrant its use in diabetes and weight management. There has been a lot of research in this area within the past ten years, both short- and long-term studies, and I ended up citing 27 of them in the article.
Traditional ketogenic diets are extremely low in carbohydrates (usually 10-15 grams per day) and have been used since the 1920s for the treatment of childhood epilepsy with very impressive results. There is also emerging evidence regarding their use in therapy for certain types of cancer and neurological disorders such as ALS and Parkinson's disease. Ketosis occurs when the body shifts from using glucose to ketone bodies and fatty acids as its primary fuel. The level at which this occurs varies somewhat among different people, but it's generally less than 50 grams per day. The most famous low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (LCKD) is the Atkins Diet created by cardiologist Dr. Robert Atkins in the early 1970s. It is mainly used for weight loss but occasionally for blood sugar control as well. The plan involves starting off at an "induction phase" of 20 grams of carbohydrates and adding back carbs until reaching a "maintenance" level which is also individualized. Dr. Richard Bernstein, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for more than 60 years, recommends strictly limiting carbohydates with the goal of achieving normal blood sugar levels. By keeping carbs within 30-35 grams per day and 6-12 grams meal, smaller insulin dosages are needed, resulting in less error in matching carbohydrate intake to insulin and more predictable blood sugars. For people with Type 2 diabetes not taking insulin, very-low-carbohydrate intake prevents post-meal blood glucose spikes.
Is there any advantage to a VLCKD vs. a diet that is low in carbs but not low enough to promote ketosis? From the research I've seen, the answer is no with respect to the ketogenic aspect of the diet. The carbohydrate restriction itself is another matter, however. Do Dr. Bernstein and many other people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes experience better blood sugar control with carb intake at ketogenic levels? Definitely a very large portion do, but this is due to the diet's effect on blood sugar regulation. For these individuals, the benefits of VLCKDs may very well warrant its use. But for weight management, I just don't think that's the case. Millions of people have lost weight on Atkins or other low-carbohydrate plans, but many have never achieved their personal weight goals, and most have regained at least a portion of the weight back.
Although it doesn't work for everyone, I do believe a low-carbohydate diet can help people lose and maintain weight. Starting off at ketogenic levels may provide a psychological benefit due to early rapid weight loss that usually occurs, but there is certainly no indication to remain in perpetual ketosis for weight management purposes. While many low-carb proponents speak of a "metabolic advantage" that occurs with ketosis, characterized as turning your body into a fat-burning machine, I have found no convincing research to support this. It appears that the mechanism responsible for weight loss is a spontaneous reduction in calories due to reduced hunger and greater satiety on both low-carb diets and VLCKDs. And once a person reaches a certain weight, if the caloric intake is too high to promote further loss at this new weight, then weight loss will stall regardless of whether carb intake remains at ketogenic levels or not.
There may be another reason for slowed weight loss on a VLCKD. Recently, there have been several posts on various paleo/ancestral blogs regarding problems people have encountered on low-carb diets. I hadn't really been following this issue that closely since I was doing a lot of lit review for the article. But it seems the main issues people have encountered are failing to sustain continued weight loss despite keeping carbs low, an inability to stay warm, and fatigue. These are symptoms of potential thyroid dysfunction (among other things). There is a good amount of research indicating that people may develop problems converting the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) to the active hormone triiodothyronine (T3) and instead convert a greater than normal portion to the inactive form, reverse T3 (RT3) at lower carbohydrate intakes, with the effect being more pronounced at ketogenic levels. In certain individuals this may result in lower resting metabolic rate. It's important to note that this does not happen to everyone on VLCKDs, however, and thyroid function is very complex and affected by many factors in addition to carbohydrate and caloric intake.
I'm sure I'll probably lose several followers after this post, but I have to be honest and state my true beliefs as a dietitian and fellow low-carber. I've never advocated a ketogenic approach for weight management, and I received some very unpleasant e-mails and comments on another member's Facebook page when I recommended staying above 20 grams of carbs per day. (In that post, I neglected to mention the exceptions of treating epilepsy and possibly cancer and neurological disorders). As an outpatient dietitian in a large hospital, I counsel many people who are not even remotely interested in following a low carbohydrate diet, and that's fine. People can certainly lose weight and even control blood sugar (albeit with larger doses of medication) on a higher carb, lower fat diet. I'll be the first to admit that if I didn't have blood glucose issues I'd be eating more carbs.
I truly feel that<|fim_middle|> available to the public, so most people won't be able to view it until late 2012 or early 2013. If you're a professional ADA member you can probably access it as soon as it is published.
I'm in 100% agreement with all of your comments and express many similar ideas in the article. I've already planned a future post about the benefits of consuming lots of fruits and vegetables.
By the way, I still think your Diabetic Mediterranean Diet and Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet are two of the best, if not THE best, low-carb diets out there.
I wonder how many people are doing The Rosedale Diet. I wonder if he would consider that number infinitesimally small. If my understanding of it is correct its VLCKD.
Size is relative. What do you think of The Rosedale diet? Did I miss-characterize it?
I haven't read his book yet, but my understanding is that while Rosedale does not recommend a specific amount of carbs in grams or as a percentage of intake, he believes carbs are unnecessary and should be minimized as much as possible. I'm interested to read his book to learn more about leptin's influence on appetite and weight gain.
Much of what you write is conjecture and needs proper study. One issue you haven't touched on is sodium. LCHFers tend to be sodium deficient and need supplimentation, yet this goes against popular health culture. Is it a wonder fatigue and cravings set in?
I agree the evidence does not exist yet to support the "fat burner" enzymatic profile many tout, yet evidence does exist to promote it from a hormonal position. There is no direct evidence against ketosis itself, if you discount bad breath. And constipation, which I don't believe you write about, is a theoretical problem people who eat a true higher veggie paleo style diet rarely experience.
We need studies and science aimed at disproving LCHF almost as much as we need them disproving HCLF.
Thanks for your comments. Agree that more studies would be helpful, but I stand by my remarks. I said that ketosis is appropriate treatment for certain conditions and that restricting carbohydrates to ketogenic levels is beneficial for some people with diabetes. I didn't discuss salt, constipation, or bad breath because side effects of VLCKDs was not the focus of this post. I am a proponent of LCHF in that I recommed carbs make up ~20% of intake and fat 50-60%. I just don't believe that ketosis is necessary for weight management. The majority of research on VLCKDs has been conducted by researchers who favor them, and I'm sure they will continue to explore their short- and long-term effects.
What is necessary for weight management is a lowering of insulin levels. If that means hitting a ketogenic state, so be it. Ketosis itself only means fat is being oxydized. It doesn't indicate what the source is, and it triggers no further benefits except for may better functioning brain and heart. Ketosis is merely a footprint in the sand.
Love the post, Franziska! I'm a big advocate of the ketogenic diet. Most people look at all of the foods you can't eat on the diet because they contain carbohydrates and think it is incredibly restrictive and hard to follow, but I have found that what the ketogenic diet does to my appetite alone makes it the easiest-to-follow diet I've ever tried!
I really appreciated both your thoughts and your citations. I'm preparing to do a short video on my new video blog regarding "miraculous" diets (I saw a magazine blaring, "Lose 10 Pounds Each Week - Better Than Liposuction".) Your informtion, insights, and references are of great value, as well as interest. Thanks for helping point me in the right direction.
Thanks for the encouragement. I hope I can keep your interest!
As to my work situation, I am working in an outpatient IV pharmacy. So, our patients are basically in the twilight zone between inpatient and outpatient. Sadly, the work is not really focused on education... More emphasis on assessment to determine readiness and safety for D/C. It's a bit weird at times as an RN working for a PharmD management team - they tend to be very ignorant of both my scope of practice, as well as what I and my RN colleagues are actually capable of doing... So it goes.
Sorry to hear that. It can be tricky working under a different service. Glad you'll be able to educate via your blog. Look forward to seeing future video posts!
I hope you will share the responses and comments you get as the article is published, especially since we won't be able to access the article itself for sometime.
I do much better on a predominantly ketogenic diet; a lifetime of migraines radically reduced as one benefit, and finally cured my insulin resistance. PhD nutritionist candidate Lucas Tafur lucastafur.com has some excellent posts on this subject.
It takes several days, up to a month, for some people to begin to really benefit from a ketogenic diet, so most people won't unless all other options fail.
I'm happy to hear that you've had success with a ketogenic diet. I do think ketosis can be helpful for many conditions, including migraines. However, I don't think it is necessary nor advisable for most people seeking sustainable weight loss.
Great post Franziska! Your right, it definitely varies form person to person and depends on how their own body reacts to various amounts of carbohydrates. However, i am a bodybuilder and i am a huge proponent of keto diets. It may be a little extreme and not appropriate for everyone. I personally only use it for short periods of time near the end of my cutting cycle. But, from my personal experience it has proven to be extremely effective at only targeting fat loss while allowing me to retain muscle mass.
I've been looking at your blog with interest, especially as I'm a low-carb diabetic myself.
I've actually been in nutritional ketosis about 20 months now, controlling my blood glucose well that way.
When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had an HbA1c of 12.1%, so my diabetes was quite severe and uncontrolled. My doctor was ready to put me on insulin immediately, in fact. I was referred to a dietician who advised I eat ... are you ready... a MINIMUM of 300g of carbohydrate daily. Wow.
I do have one comment, you state: "as a general guideline I advised a starting point of about 85-110 grams of total carbohydrates (60-80 grams net carbs) per day using whole, unprocessed foods."
I recommend this not for the ketogenic state itself, but for the glycemic control that comes with it.
A diabetic person can quite easily find their optimum carbohydrate intake by "eating to their meter" and understanding healthy targets.
We know that at a blood glucose level of 140mg/dl (7.8mmol/L) damage starts happening in the body, and as-such both the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the International Diabetes Federation recommend post-prandial levels always be kept below that level, which unless using large amounts of bolus insulin (which often results in weight-gain for diabetics), means eating low-carb.
... and thanks for not following the status quo... most dieticians offer horrible advice for diabetics.
Thanks so much for your comments and for sharing your own experiences and observations. You have probably already read my follow-up to this piece (My Thoughts on Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets, Part 2), in which I agree with your assertion that some people need far fewer than 85-110 total grams of carbs per day and may in fact benefit from ketosis-inducing levels of carb intake. I've found that I personally need to stay below 15 grams of carbs per meal to achieve truly normal (<140) blood sugar levels. Eating to your meter is definitely the best strategy.
Wow, the RD recommended a minimum of 300 grams of carbs a day for you? That's ridiculous. Very glad you discovered low carb eating and are doing so well. Thanks again for sharing.
<140, is NOT NORMAL. Examine the works of Dr Bernstein who has worked to give us all a plan of having NORMAL Blood Sugars of <90.
The damage from high blood sugars can be managed if not avoided by managing what we eat.
I realize Dr. Bernstein advocates normal BG in the 80s, but this is often not possible for people with T1, even those who strictly follow his program. I did say <140, and my own BG has not been >120 (at least whenever I measure) since September of last year. I'm happy with that and do not believe damage occurs with BG <120 from reading many studies and also observing patients in real life.
Having been diag w T2 Diabetes about 18 months ago, I have joined the legions of Dr Bernstein's followers and am on a VLCHF diet. Having first started on Metformin, I managed my diet according to DR B and others and have managed to maintain an A1C of 5.4 for the past 9 months with NO MEDICATIONS.
My blood works tells me that I have not been this healthy in years if not decades (I'm 67).
Keep up the good work. (My ideal diet, not considering calories, is 70% Fat, 25% Protein and 5% carbs (30 grams or less/day).) My weight has stabilized at 40 pounds less than when I stated and has been that way since giving up the medications in August last year.
thanks for your comments and congratulations on your success with VLC! So glad you found Dr. Bernstein and have been able to discontinue metformin and maintain great BG control. Losing 40 lbs is terrific too. Glad you're enjoying the diet and it continues working so well for you.
I know this is an old thread but just wanted to share that after decades of feeling unwell, putting on weight steadily, feeling really drop-dead tired, I've found my personal sweet-spot (pardon the pun) is about 80 carbs a day. Not ketosis, but long-term sustainable, happy and energetic lowish carb. I found ketosis hard and nearly as fatique-inducing as sugar. Maybe I didn't adjust well but after one month, I listened to my body rather thsn experts and now I feel amazing on low GI vegetables, and white meats, nuts, and occasional low GI fruit/berries. Too much fat makes me queasy though still, so it seems that high protein works for me. I'm losing weight steadily, and actually have the energy to exercise and the mental clarity to enjoy it.
Thanks for your comments and for sharing your experience, GG! I'm so glad you've found a carb level that works for you. I'm rarely in ketosis these days and eat very similarly to the way you do, and my total carb intake is around 70-80 grams as well, although digestible carbs below 50 grams. And like you, I feel great as well :) Best of luck, and keep up the fantastic work! | people should listen to their bodies and eat in a way that works best for them. From a personal standpoint, I tried introducing safe starches to my diet for several weeks after reading about the brilliant Paul Jaminet's Perfect Health Diet and found that I could only tolerate just under 1/2 cup of potato or rice; any more and my blood sugar was well above 140 at the one-hour mark. To me such a small amount just isn't worth the prep time! So these days the majority of my carbs are coming from all kinds of fruit as well as yogurt. My total carb intake for the day is about 90-100 grams (65-75 grams digestible or net carbs), and this works well for me. I'd like you to do what works best for you. If you feel great on a VLCKD and are able to achieve and maintain your goal weight by following this plan, that's wonderful. But please be aware that ketosis isn't necessary to achieve weight loss. As with any diet, it is calories in vs. calories out that determines the ultimate outcome on the scale.
If you're wondering what my carbohydrate recommendations were for the article, as a general guideline I advised a starting point of about 85-110 grams of total carbohydrates (60-80 grams net carbs) per day using whole, unprocessed foods. (Interestingly, the Atkins website recommends 75+ net carbs daily, including grains, for lifetime maintenance). I know there will be many very-low-carb enthusiasts who think this is far too high, and I'm also expecting a backlash from other dietitians saying it's way too low, unsafe, unsustainable, lacking in nutrients, and, of course, too high in fat and protein. But I feel good about these recommendations given the research I've reviewed along with my own experience and that of others. You know the lyrics from that old song: You can't please everyone, so you better please yourself.
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Weight is a result, not a cause. Systemic inflammation is more important to consider for everyone and should be the primary focus if you are talking about a healthy diet. Are the extra carbs you are recommending promoting inflammation? If you are talking about grains, the answer is yes. If you are talking about starches, maybe not. So, eat the starch if you want to gain weight. Eat the grains if you want to age faster and develop heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
I'm not recommending "extra" carbs; I'm recommending enough carbs to prevent long-term ketosis. I don't eat grains, but in terms of their consumption promoting inflammation, this doesn't appear to happen in all cases. I know many people in their 80s who are extremely healthy and active and have eaten grains on a daily basis all their lives. We are all unique individuals with very different responses to food, environment, stress, etc. However, I do believe processed foods, chiefly trans fats and high fructose corn syrup, are dangerous to all.
No doubt, we agree on a lot and talking about finer points here.
I agree that we are all unique in our intolerance of grains. However, when you consider gliadin stimulates appetite and that's why food companies like to put it in things, why put it in your body? I recommend William Davis's "Wheat Belly" and or the book and/or podcasts by Robb Wolf. William Davis's book might say a bunch of things that are hard to believe or except. Therefore, there is the need to dive deep into the Robb Wolf biochemistry side of things. Just my opinion, but wheat is not human food.
Obviously we are both on the anecdotal side of things but I will talk about the healthy people I know living into their 80's as well... All five of them, ate pretty much whatever they wanted (including lard) and not one of them was fat. However, they all showed diminished mental function as the years went by. See systemic inflammation causes diabetes of the brain. Now all the other normal people developed heart disease, cancer, or diabetes and were everything but healthy if they made it to 80. I want to age like Dr. Art De Vany.
Anyway, I love your work, and like I said, we are just talking about finer points here. Thanks for what you do.
Good for you for basing your recommendations on evidence, not ideology.
"It's a wise (woman)", as Emerson once said, "that prefers results."
One thing, though: I'm not sure we can conclude that ketogenic diets have no advantage over non-ketogenic low-carb diets for weight loss based on the results of the Johnson study. Both diets were restricted to ~1500 calories.
I'd be more interested in the effect on food intake in free-living humans.
I agree, although for many sedentary women 1500 calories per day is a reasonable amount. I'd like to see longer-term studies as well.
I am really glad that the ADA is recognizing low carb! I do about 60 grams a day that seems to work fine for me. I have talked to a few people that think just because they eat low carb, they can eat all the calories they wanted - then they didn't understand why they were gaining instead of losing weight.
I'm very happy about it too! The ADA has arranged for articles to be written about several different diets for diabetes: Mediterranean, vegan, and now low carb!
Yes, it's certainly possible to gain weight on a low-carb diet if you end up eating more calories. Eat too much bacon, cheese, butter, and cream --- it can definitely happen!
Great post! I am a dietitian too and agree with most of what to say, especially that there is NO one-size-fits-all approach and that everything needs to be individualized. I personally aim for 20-40 g of net carbs a day because I have PCOS and am very prone to weight gain and because of digestive issues that prevent me from tolerating starches and sugars. Thanks for your work!
Looking forward to your article. Hmmm, I may have to tone down my criticism of the ADA a bit. Perhaps the alternatives have become too well-known to be dismissed.
Thank you for consistently presenting researched & balanced posts.
Thank you, Gerri! Yes, the ADA is definitely recognizing that there are many different approaches to diabetes management, which is very encouraging.
Hi, Franziska. Well done post!
Please let us know when and where your article is published by the ADA.
I lived on a 20-25 gram very-low-carb ketogenic diet for about four months. I generally felt fine and functioned well. But that's just me, and I don't have diabetes.
Anyone who scans the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, as I'm sure you do, sees lots of articles on the apparent protection from some chronic degenerative diseases by adequate consumption of vegetables and fruits. Especially the colorful choices. People can debate for hours "what is adequate consumption." It may be difficult to achieve that "adequate consumption" on a chronic very-low-carb ketogenic diet. My opinion is that it's quite possible to hit that indefinite magical level if you eat 50-100 grams daily of digestible carb. I don't see any necessity for the 250-300 g of carbs in the standard American diet.
My comments above are for a general nondiabetic population. People with diabetes have different risk/benefit calculations to make, including the unknown long term effects of many diabetes drugs. Even if 30 grams of carb a day are optimal for health and longevity, only an infinitesimally small number of people can do that. Compared to a 275-carb-gram/day diet, even a 100-gram-carb diet should substantially reduce a diabetic's drug risk.
Disclaimer: All matters regarding your health require supervision by a personal physician or other appropriate health professional familiar with your current health status.
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Die 152 km lange Mera () ist ein linker Nebenfluss der Wolga<|fim_middle|>t rund 3 km westlich des Ortes Perwuschino. Von dort fließt sie zunächst in Richtung Süden durch den waldreichen Südwesten der Oblast Kostroma. Nach rund einem Kilometer wird sie von der Bahnstrecke Jaroslawl–Kostroma–Galitsch überquert. In Perwuschino zweigt von dieser eine 32 Nebenstrecke nach Sawolschsk ab, auf der ausschließlich Güter transportiert werden, und die dem Lauf der Mera nun bis zur Grenze zur Oblast Iwanowo weitestgehend folgt.
Der Fluss fließt weiter sehr kurvenreich in überwiegend südlicher Richtung und passiert zahlreiche kleinere Ortschaften. Etwa 10 km südlich von Ostrowskoje mündet sein größter Nebenfluss, die Medosa ein. Kurz nach der Einmündung der Sendega überquert die Mera rund 5 km nördlich von Sawolschsk die Grenze zur Oblast Iwanowo, wo bereits nach wenigen Kilometern der Rückstau des Gorkier Stausees spürbar wird, zu dem die Wolga aufgestaut ist. Die Mera weitet sich in diesem Bereich und ist auf den untersten 10 km schiffbar. Bei Saretschny erreicht die Mera schließlich die Wolga.
Die Mera wird aus unterschiedlichen Quellen gespeist, es überwiegt jedoch Schmelzwasser. Zwischen November und April ist der Fluss gefroren.
Einzelnachweise | in der Oblast Kostroma und der Oblast Iwanowo im europäischen Teil Russlands.
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The savings from your Ramen noodle diet and windowless apartment living has amassed into a small fortune. And now, after riding the pretenders, graduating in displacement and quality with each pre-owned cruiser purchase, it's time for reaping the reward for which you've<|fim_middle|>out does not come in a special 110th anniversary edition.
Akin to the Deuce and Springer CVO Softails before it, the Breakout continues the tradition of exclusivity, performance and style customers have come to expect from Harley-Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations. If you're drooling but can't afford admission into the CVO club, start eating Ramen now and saving for the 2014 models. | struggled. The 2013 Breakout from Harley-Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations constitutes a dream bike and its launch, coinciding with your newfound disposable income, could be interpreted as fate.
If ever it was appropriate to plagiarize a cliché, and before I do let me apologize to Tom Riles and Brian J. Nelson (the renowned photographers of motorcycling ilk responsible for the images here): Pictures do not convey the beauty of this new model. Harley's CVO group prides itself on creating "artistry you want to ride," and the Breakout embodies this philosophy.
Hard Candy Gold Dust and Liquid Sun with Pagan Gold is a mouthful of a color scheme, but it's deserved. The process begins with hand-sanding the fuel tank and fenders, then hand-polishing the finish and intentionally leaving subtle swirl marks ghostly visible in tribute to the imperfection of the non-mechanized procedure. The Pagan Gold color is applied followed by a tinted clear coat. The Gold Dust portion is created by sprinkling large metal flakes across a black background then covering with the same tinted clear. The finished product salivates the mouth of a bike enthusiast more than an ice-cream mirage does a desiccated man in the desert.
The Breakout is also available in a similar Black Diamond and Molten Silver with Crushed Slate color scheme and a third configuration, Crimson Red Sunglo and Scarlet Lace with Hammered Sterling graphics. To create the old school effect on the Crimson Red model, Black Candy paint is sprayed through lace fabric placed onto a Silver base, then topped with a finishing layer of Scarlet Candy. Because the lace is applied by hand, no two painted parts will have duplicate patterns.
At $26,499, the Breakout is more than just striking colors and hand-worked metal driving its lofty MSRP. New, polished and chromed, 21-spoke cast aluminum Turbine wheels are accompanied by matching sprocket and brake rotors. The 21-inch front wears 130mm rubber and rolls between fork tubes spaced 1.75 inches further apart than other Softail models. A 240mm tire is fitted to an 18-inch wheel beneath the chopped rear fender.
"To create a compact, muscular profile we've chopped the fenders to the legal limit so more tire rubber is revealed at both ends of the bike," says H-D styling manager, Kirk Rasmussen. "We gave the Turbine wheel a good deal of drama by pulling the spoke ridges all the way through to the rim, I think the ridges on the rear wheel look a little scary.
Powering the CVO Softail is a Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110B engine with a Heavy Breather intake. The Electronic Sequential Port Fuel-Injected (ESPFI) motor is manipulated via Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) and produces a claimed 112 ft. lbs. of torque at 3500 rpm. Power is delivered to the rear wheel by way of hydraulic clutch operation, an Assist & Slip Clutch Pack said to reduce driveline load, and a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission. Weighing in wet at 724 pounds, the Breakout boasts the best power-to-weight ratio of any 2013 H-D model.
Riding the Breakout requires a mental reevaluation. The act of throwing a leg over the machine elevates your level of cool by a factor of four, and once underway, trolling the local scene becomes a heightened experience of recognized envy.
CVO engineers managed to reduce the leveraging effect often produced by wide rear tires and keep the Breakout feeling balanced when navigating corners. Cornering performance is restricted by its minimal ground clearance (4.3 in) and suspension travel (4.6 in and 3.1 in, front and rear, respectively), but power delivery and the sound accompanying it is intoxicating as the Breakout demonstrates competence from idle and through the rev range in each of its six gears.
Like all CVO models the Breakout is equipped with ABS and a keyless ignition but is the only Softail to feature cruise control (positionable in half-mile-per-hour increments). Unlike the other 2013 CVOs, the Break | 883 |
Students from the Instituto Tecnológico Autonomo de México: Adam Martin, Diego Ruiz de Chavez Velez, Maria Castaneda Laris, and Maelym Medina Castillo prepare their case.
Twelve teams, nine countries and four days of one unique international learning experience.
Sponsored by Scotiabank for the past 16 years, Ivey hosted the Scotiabank International Case Competition (SICC), welcoming students from all over the world to come and tackle a real-life business case and indulge in new cultures.
Students had the opportunity to tour the Stratford Festival where they received their case from Executive Director Anita Gaffney. The case looked at the Festival's current strategic efforts and the ongoing challenges it faces in ensuring a long-term sustainable operation.
For student Co-chair David Zhang, the Stratford Festival held a special significance. Zhang grew up going to the Stratford Festival with his family, and having the opportunity to give the students a behind-the-scenes look into the Festival served as a real highlight.
"Anita and the volunteers were so passionate about conveying the impact the Festival has on not just local jobs, but how it ties into what it means to be Canadian and all the diversity that we have," said Zhang.
He pointed out that a lot of the competitors who visited Stratford didn't realize how much international significance the Festival has, and the case helped change their perspective that arts drive business, too.
Teams were given time to prepare their case and then present to a panel of 12 judges comprised of Ivey alumni. After a round of preliminary presentations, four teams had the opportunity to give a final presentation to all the judges and their fellow peers. The<|fim_middle|> they thought demonstrated the most spirit and deserved special recognition for their contributions to the overall experience. The team from the University of Otago, New Zealand, came away with this special recognition.
For Tansowny, the Spirit Cup was one of her favourite parts of the whole competition.
Both Tansowny and Zhang expressed a high level of passion and appreciation for the emphasis that SICC places on diversity.
Zhang added that not only was it great to see the diversity among the competitors, but through working with the SICC exec team he realized just how diverse Ivey is itself.
What's it like to be in your first case competition? | Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Netherlands, took first place, with the University of Florida's Heavener Business School as runner up.
It wasn't just all work and no play for the teams.
Students participated in a variety of activities from Laser Quest and mini-sticks hockey, to a campus-wide photo challenge, all the way to trying traditional Canadian cuisine – poutine.
Points from the activities were allocated to teams in hopes of winning the Spirit Cup, which was introduced to the event last year. In addition to the points, all participants voted for the team | 117 |
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How do you address a Christmas card? Plus, holiday greetings explained
Evelyn BlackwellDecember 4, 2021
The holiday season brings long-held traditions such as decorating the Christmas tree, gathering with friends and more.
And your family might be preparing to send out holiday cards to friends and loved ones. But some find addressing holiday cards daunting, risking making a grammatical mistake or other faux pas.
Plus, the U.S. Postal Service and other experts are urging shoppers to get their holiday gifts in the mail as soon as possible.
Daniel Post Senning, author and spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute, told USA TODAY that, however you send your holiday greetings, "never underestimate the value that a personal touch can put on your communication."
Here's what you need to know before mailing your best wishes.
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How do I write addresses on holiday cards?
USPS recommends that people sending letters "print addresses neatly in capital letters." If you are handwriting the addresses on your holiday cards, use a pen or permanent marker.
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Senning explained it's also important to use a person's full name when addressing an envelope.
"The most important thing is that it gets to the right person. And it seems like obvious advice, but oftentimes that's the biggest trick," he said. "You want to use people's full names on external envelopes, even if inside it's to 'Dear Sally' or 'Dear Smith family.'"
You can add the addresses of your friends and family online with some holiday card creators. Jim Hilt, Shutterfly president, told USA TODAY that you can also personalize your holiday cards while addressing them. .
"When you're addressing cards, the font you choose can really help set the tone. I like to keep it simple by addressing cards to the individual's name or the household family name," he said. "You can get creative and make custom designed envelopes and get free address printing or even have Shutterfly mail your cards for you."
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Is it Miss, Ms. or Mrs.?
If you want to use formal titles when addressing your holiday card, "Miss" refers to an unmarried woman or a girl. Mrs. refers to a married woman. Ms. can be used for all women. Mr. is used for men.
In business, Ms. is usually the appropriate option for women. The plural of two women is Mesdames and the plural of Mr. is Messrs.
Senning advised that "the standard for how you address people is how they would like to be addressed."
"In terms of the ways that you structure and organize titles, it's really more about the preferences of the recipient," he said.
How do I know what titles to use for all of my friends and loved ones?
For a couple that consists of a man and woman, one of the most traditional ways to address them is by formal titles and the man's first and last name: Mr. And Mrs. John Kelly.
But it's 2021, so experts say you can take a different approach without offending your loved ones.
"You've got the very traditional form for a married couple that are addressed using the husband's name, essentially, so it becomes the Mr. And Mrs. John Smith. It can be just as formal to address Dr. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith," Senning said.
But he added that "it's always good etiquette to ask if you don't know."
"It's OK to ask the person who you're sending it to, 'I'm sending something. I want to be sure I get the address right. How do you like to be addressed?' is never an impolite question to ask. It's not revealing the surprise too early, or sort of stealing your own thunder to do it," he said.
Hilt told USA TODAY there are also details that can make your card more personal.
"Sometimes adding in their nickname in parentheses is a way to make them smile. Or adding in their pets (even the goldfish!) is a nice nod to make your card stand out," he said.
You may also want to ask if a person prefers a gender-neutral title such as Mx., according to Senning.
Is it Happy New Year, Happy New Year's or Happy New Years?
If you want to send a card to mark the new year, you should wish friends and family a "Happy New Year."
You don't need to capitalize the name of the holiday if you're discussing events in the new year. For example, you might share with your loved ones that your spouse is starting a new job in the new year.
And another quick tip — it's season's greetings, not seasons greetings.
Merry Christmas to the Smiths'? Smith's? Smiths?
We know you might need a refresher on where and when to use an apostrophe when addressing holiday greetings. Here's a quick reference:
The Smith Family:
Do: Merry Christmas from the Smiths. The Smiths' Christmas Eve party is coming up soon. This present is from the Smith family.
Don't: The Smith's are traveling for the holidays.
The Jones Family:
Do: Merry Christmas from the Joneses. The Jones' Christmas Eve party is coming up.
Don't: The Jones' are traveling for the holidays.
The May Family:
Do: Merry Christmas from the Mays. The Mays' Christmas Eve party is coming up.
Don't: The Maies are traveling for the holidays.
Here's a general rule: Names that end in "ch," other than those that are pronounced with a hard k like "monarch;" s; sh; x; and z; need an es to make them plural.
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President Jeff called the meeting to order and Secretary Hillary read the minutes from our last meeting and they were approved.
Treasurer Gail gave the results of our steak/shrimp raffle which once again was successful due to the efforts of a lot of club members selling tickets and working at the event. Thanks to everyone who participated in some way. We already have the date for next year and it will be held on September 12th at the same place.
Trail work has been going on with some bridge work done already and more to come. Rich McDermott can use some help in the Warsaw area and his number is 585-786-3304. As we get into the season a number of people will call wondering if they can help and where.
Ron Kaczmarek in the Dale area can also use some trail help and his number is 585-786-2865. We will switch to double staking our trails this year instead of just using the single stake in the middle of the trail. This is a mandate from the State so we must follow to be in compliance. We won't use any more stakes than in the past as we move them a little further apart in the fields. This is a move towards all clubs marking in the same way. There will also be a bridge replacement at the Dick Road location outside of Warsaw. Contact Trail Coordinator Steve Cox if you would like to help with that one.
Our annual safety class is being headed up once again by Glenn and Dennis at RNE Precision in Gainesville on Saturday November 1st 8-4pm. Class size is limited to 40 and please call Dennis at 585-329-9923 to register. Minimum age is 10 years old and if you would like to come by and read a chapter out of the teaching manual stop in. It's a fun and educational event very necessary to our sport. Dennis also wanted to let club members know that if they need any work on their sled or ATV he gives a discount at RNE Precision to all members.
Discussion on our 2015 Vintage Show has started and Tim and Dennis will be working on getting a date in May from Rick at the Charcoal Corral.
We also spent some time discussing the involvement of more young people in our sport. We have plenty of them that are members and love to ride and we need them to help with our trail work, fundraisers and attending our monthly meetings. If you know of a younger person who likes to sled encourage them to become involved as the future of our club and sport depends on them continuing what OVSA has built over the years. Younger members are a big key to attracting others in their generation. If you are a member of any other organization you know how important it is to train up a new generation to take on the leadership and continue it's success.
Brian Bartron also reported on our February Daily Drawing tickets which will be out at the November meeting. Brian did a lot of work on this for us last year and we were very successful. Tickets are affordable and there are lots of interesting prizes.
Sergeant of Arms Jack Rase will have a slate of officers to vote on at the November 2nd meeting.
Lets all work together for another exciting sled season, my favorite time of year. See you soon and thanks for your help.
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Gerhard Fieldhouse serves as Bucknell's indoor track and field facility. Entirely renovated in 1995, the Bison boast one of the finest indoor tracks in the East. The facility has attracted several outstanding teams to Lewisburg, and has played host to the Patriot League Championships numerous times.
The main floor of the fieldhouse includes a 200-meter track; courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball; and facilities for field events. The two-and-one-half acre<|fim_middle|> no permanent seating. As such, accessible seating is available on the event level or on the balconies overlooking the event floor.
Davis Gym has accessible seating located on the event floor. | building also includes six racquetball/handball courts, three newly renovated squash courts, a climbing wall, a dance studio and aerobics room, locker rooms, saunas, a classroom, offices, two lounges and the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame.
Other: Designed and constructed by the Bucknell Outing Club, the Climbing Wall features over 1,200 square feet of indoor climbing. Located in the southwest corner of the fieldhouse, the wall measures 22 feet tall and 32 feet wide and features a wide array of boulder and lead routes.
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For access to the second floor, enter through the main entrance of the Ken Langone Athletics and Recreation Center, head straight toward the Bison Athletics Leadership Wall then turn right to reach the elevator.
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Everything You Need to Know About Whale Watching in Panama
Whale watching in Panama allows you to connect with marine life in a unique and unforgettable way. By witnessing these majestic creatures in their wild habitat, you can get an intimate look at their natural behavior that is unlike any other. If you're interested in this remarkable experience, this is everything you need to know about whale watching in Panama.
Why you should go whale watching in Panama
Panama is an incredible yet underrated whale watching destination. Part of what makes a whale watching experience in Panama so unique is that it's one of two areas in the world where humpback whales from the north and south hemispheres migrate to give birth. The whale's migration from Antarctica is one of the longest in the world as they travel an annual distance of 4,000 miles from their icy homes. It's also the only migration that involves crossing the equator.
Despite this incredible phenomenon, few people are aware of Panama as a<|fim_middle|>. If this occurs, the captain should turn off the motor of the boat or put the engine in neutral to prevent accidentally hurting the whales. As the name suggests, whale watching is about observing the creatures, not interacting with them or causing any disturbance to their natural habitat.
At Cala Mia Island Resorts, we offer responsible and exhilarating whale watching tours on the Gulf of Chiriquí—one of the best locations for whale watching on the Pacific Coast of both North and South America. We offer daily guided whale watching tours which include a beach stop over and refreshments to make for a day you'll never forget. | premier whale watching destination. Fortunately for visitors, this makes for an ideal and intimate whale watching experience. Viewers may even find themselves to be the only boat out on the water, which means they won't have to worry about crowds spoiling the experience or blocking their view. Plus, fewer viewing boats are also safer for whales.
Best places to whale watch in Panama
There are many amazing whale watching locations all over Panama. Some of the most popular destinations include Pedasi, the Taboga Islands, Coiba, and Archipiélago de las Perlas. One of the best places to whale watch, however, is the Gulf of Chiriquí. This ocean oasis is located in Coiba Island's marine protected area. As a result, the whales view the area as a safe and secure place to give birth and raise their young. Because of this security, the whales feel relaxed and comfortable enough to get close to the whale watching boats rather than shying away.
The best time to go whale watching in Panama
Peak whale watching season in Panama is between July and October, with the ideal time being throughout the month of September. It is during these months that over 2,000 humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the country's warm waters to give birth and raise their young. Due to a large number of whales that migrate to Panama during this time, viewers often experience a 95 percent success rate of seeing a whale on their excursion. Visitors also have a good chance of having a successful whale watching experience if they visit Panama between January and March. During this time, hundreds of humpback whales from the other side of the equator journey toward the warm water.
What you'll see while whale watching in Panama
Humpback whales are undeniably the main attraction when it comes to whale watching in Panama. Fortunately, these whales know how to put on a good show. Humpback whales are the fourth-largest whale on earth and are known for their acrobatics which involves breaching or jumping completely out of the water. This is very common behavior and is incredible to witness due to the sheer size of the whales which can reach 50 feet (15 meters) long and weigh around 50 tons. Additional entertaining behaviors of the humpback whale include spouting or blowing, slapping their enormous pectoral and tail fins on the water's surface, and spy hopping—this is when the whales curiously peak their heads out of the water to see what is going on above the surface.
In addition to your eyes, you should also keep your ears open while on a whale watching excursion in Panama. In breeding areas, humpback whales are known for singing their mysterious songs. These songs often last for roughly 20 minutes and guests can hear them from up to 20 miles away. Male humpback whales are the only ones who sing these songs; all the whales in a region will sing the exact same song. At times, passengers can hear the magical tunes echoing through the hull of their tour boat, however, if the whales are too far away, a hydrophone may be necessary.
Aside from humpback whales, individuals may spot other species of whales on Panama whale watching tours. These include blue whales, minke whales, whale sharks, sperm whales, and even orca whales. Dolphins also make frequent appearances. The tropical waters of Panama are home to twelve species of dolphins, seven of which reside on the Pacific side of the country. Common dolphins to spot on Panama whale watching tours include the pantropical spotted dolphin, the Pacific bottlenose dolphin, the spinner dolphin, and the short-beaked common dolphin. Additional marine life that you might spot along the turquoise coastline includes manta rays, sea turtles, and a wide range of exotic fish.
How to whale watch responsibly
While observing these majestic creatures of the deep, it's extremely important to do so responsibly to prevent causing any damage to the whales or their habitat. While getting a great view of the whales is the goal of many whale watchers, their main priority should be to respect and protect marine life. It may be entertaining and exciting to get as close to the whales as possible but doing so can threaten the safety of both the passengers and the marine life.
As a general rule, boats shouldn't get closer than 328 feet (100 meters) to an adult whale. If a mother whale is with her calf, this distance expands to 984 feet (300 meters). At times, curious whales will approach the boat on their own | 929 |
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At 64 years old, Mr. Logan had been carrying 60 extra pounds of weight for over 20 years, and even though he exercised regularly, he had become used to the idea that the weight would always be on his body.
Then Mr. Logan began to notice posts in his Facebook stream from a friend who was reporting over 100 pounds of weight loss as a result of using a meal replacement shake, which turned out to be the Sisel Meal Replacement Shake, which Mr. Logan decided to try.
Mr. Logan is now 47 pounds lighter, and within 13 pounds of his target weight of 180 pounds, a weight he has not seen since he was in college, several decades ago.
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Thomas Jefferson was a master writer who contributed to the Revolution through his writings and ideas. He was from the Virginia House of Burgess and delegate to the Second Continental Congress. He wrote A Summary View of the Rights of British America in 1774, which opposed the Coercive Acts on the notion that they breached the rights colonial Americans. In addition, he wrote the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms which acted as a reason to fight the British. Lastly, he wrote the 'Declaration of Independence'. He was a great figure of the Enlightenment capturing various enlightenment and revolutionary ideas and using them in his writings and documents. In 1785, Jefferson was asked by the American Congress to act as minister in France. He also became America's third president after John Adams in 1800.
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The other day, we were out having a very late lunch. On our way home, we happened to notice a promising bright yellow glow in the southwestern sky. It made us rush to the sea hoping for another sundown spectacle.
We arrived at the park on the Ruissalo island just on time to see the last rays of sunshine glittering on the windows of the seafront houses on the Hirvensalo island across the strait.
At first, it was the yellow sunset that kept our attention. Soon we couldn't but turn our heads to the other direction as we realised everything else was starting to turn light purple and pink.
We were mesmerised watching the magnificent show for half an hour or so.
On that day, the sunset had been unusually spectacular throughout the southern parts of the country. One of the TV channels later published a<|fim_middle|> job does have its advantages.
i'm so glad i came upon your blog! i love your photos and the simple beauty that's captured in every day life! :) looking forward to living vicariously thru you, kinda!
Welcome, Dorothy! I'm happy you found your way here.
I am most pleased my little post was somehow helpful. | meteorologist's explanation. The reason was that the area was covered with thin high clouds. Those let red colour through but filter all the other colours. The cloud layer had been so thin that before sunset the sky may have even appeared all clear at some places.
So you never know what you'll get at sunset by simply looking at the sky. There might be some invisible thin high clouds ready to bowl you over. Weren't we lucky to be on the spot of this spectacle, once again out of a happy coincidence.
When driving away from the seaside we had to stop one more time by a field to capture the last shot.
We certainly got more than we were hoping for.
Extraordinary photos - I love the contrast between the orange glow and the pinkie purple both exhibiting together.
Finally the pink and purple shades reached the orange ones and we were amazed.
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Play Gage's music to an unprepared audience and be ready for some baffled looks.
Despite – or perhaps because of – the shock factor, the Bristol-based producer has found fans among adventurous music lovers of all stripes. His debut single 'Telo' landed just as the buzz around instrumental grime hit a peak in 2014, becoming an anthem for the Boxed set despite being slower than almost anything else orbiting that scene. 'Bad Bitch', his transatlantic collaboration with ballroom commentator Kevin Jz Prodigy, went even further, blending two markedly different aesthetics while not catering to either club culture's orthodoxies. This chameleonic approach could lead to compromise in the hands of lesser producers, but it's allowed Gage to reach a far wider range of ears.
His latest statement Mercury, out this month on Crazylegs, poses a different challenge, bringing his collision of percussion and texture into a grittier context mostly removed from the club. The six-track set finds him exploring heavily distorted industrial sounds and even contains a deranged take on big room bass music – one that will no doubt trigger a few fight-or-flight responses.
Gage spoke to FACT about removing himself from the club setting, pushing listeners to the edge and the personal history behind the sleeve. Check out the first stream of 'Talons' Reach' below and pre-order ahead of its release on April 22.
"I like the idea of challenging people, pushing people to the edge"
When did you start putting Mercury together in earnest?
We've taken our time with it. Last year I carried on making dubs but these tracks didn't happen in a week or two of each other or anything like that. It came together within five or six months of writing 'Gruelin''. I felt when I did 'Gruelin'' that it was something I could build a release around, and after that I started making tracks that felt more honest than the dubs I'd been cranking out.
The project definitely feels like the result of unifying vision.
I think it developed through personal taste. I spent quite a long time going through sample packs and just slowly finding the ones that I liked, and developed techniques to go with them. I ended up creating a full body image for the project, I suppose. In hindsight, I see it as highlighting the same world from different angles, showing different sides of the same area.
Before going deeper into the music, that's some of the most bracing cover art I've seen in a minute. Where was that shot<|fim_middle|>ule. So with music, I didn't want to shift the focus or where my mind was while making these tracks, so I avoided listening to music.
You made this record in Bristol, but you've since moved to Manchester. How are you finding that move in terms of creative space?
The city is ace. It's really good. I've only been here for just over two months but I've been out a bunch of times. Swing Ting is the best club in the UK. The reason I'd moved to Bristol was that I needed to clear my head due to things happening in London and I knew I'd get things done there. I needed to finish this EP, but now that it's done, Manchester is great.
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The front cover is my nan's yard, the back cover is on Shooter's Hill [south-east London]. I met with Lydia Clifford, who I've known for years, for the photography. A few years ago she uploaded these photos to her personal Facebook, they were old negatives that her dad had done that she'd distorted, burnt up and scratched up. When I was thinking about cover art I thought it'd be really cool if I could go back to old places I'd spent time around as a young kid or as a teenager. We went to eight or nine different spots around south-east London and then she did the burning stuff and smashed that, 100%. I spent every summer at my nan's yard as a kid, and as a teenager every day after school or college, a group of us would just hang around Shooter's Hill. Nice view of London as well.
It really emphasizes that this record is a clean break. That "burning the past" idea creates a bit of a line in the sand.
A lot of Mercury's tracks were born out of frustration I suppose. You don't really realise it at the time, but then you listen back and pick out the signal from the noise and start to develop your own story of why you've done something. I've been slowly trying to stop trying to make things for other people. That's what makes it feel quite honest to me, but I still have no idea how other people are going to react to it, which is exciting to me, I like that a lot. You grow up as a person and start exploring different stuff. What you create will change and develop as you do.
"It's not about a bigger picture, it's all inside my head"
In terms of not making stuff for other people, were there any musical ideas where you thought, right, I'm not doing that this time?
I still make club tracks and functional music. Some of my favourite records over the past couple of years have been unabashed dancefloor music. It just didn't feel right when I was creating this record though. See, I made the record in Bristol. I'd saved up a bit of money living in London and moved back to Bristol to focus on it, but for four or five months I didn't have a job, so I was skint the whole time. I was physically removed from club settings, as opposed to when I made 'Telo' and 'Bad Bitch' when I was a resident at a club in Bristol and playing out quite a lot.
The bedroom's just a whole different context. It started to create itself because of that, I think – that physical separation from club spaces. It wasn't a permanent thing though. I still go to the club and have a mad time at the club, but that's probably the reason that this EP isn't 100% geared towards it. I haven't tested any of it yet except 'Gruelin'', I played that at Dance Tunnel and it was the reaction I was looking for – a bit of confusion I suppose!
You said you were avoiding making music for other people, but are you concerned about the context it gets placed in? 'Telo' was sped up quite a lot by grime DJs.
Yes and no. I think that record was part of something where I was experimenting with what I knew. At the time I was playing predominantly house and techno but grime was what I grew up on, which is why you still hear quite overt grime references in the tracks that I make. I don't mind what my music gets labelled as since I'm not labelling it myself. It used to frustrate me a little bit but honestly, you can call it whatever you want. I have no problem with that.
You mentioned dealing with personal frustrations, how has that played into the record's direction?
It's really easy to get caught up in a hype with social media. You're living through a proxy, a lot of people are. Then on the other hand there's things happen in real life that make you a bit disillusioned, and make you question what's important. In a way, music is a release and the whole process is really internal. It's not about a bigger picture, it's all inside my head.
"Everything you take in, positive or negative, will have an influence"
How did the sense of grit and texture on the record come together? You mentioned going through sample packs – I can't imagine any of the finished sounds on the record sound like the original sources.
There's a few different FX chain processes that I learned over time just messing around in Logic. There's some you'll try and it'll sound dead but eventually you start working them in and it'll create an interesting sounding project. I know it sounds quite gritty and dirty. I like distorted and abrasive stuff.
It brings out a different quality to it. I've seen your music described as "oddball" or "off-kilter" but this is too intense for that.
I like the idea of challenging people. That hasn't changed, the idea of pushing people to the edge. Except now I'm trying to explore my own ideas to the extreme, so it might be way past the edge for a lot of people, and I have no qualms with that. I've always tried to make music like this. I just didn't have the technical abilities, it didn't sound convincing when I tried. Whenever I start a track, depending on how I feel, it'll be on a gradient in between purely weird and purely club. This EP is different gradients along that spectrum.
One thing I should probably state is that I didn't listen to much incoming music while recording this. Everything you take in, positive or negative, will have an influence. If a bird hit my window and I tried to make a track, it'd have an influence, no matter how minisc | 1,203 |
Begin the work week with a look at where imagination, creativity, and sheer hard work can take a person. My mother, Mary Hourihan Lynch (mhlynch.com), is an accomplished artist,<|fim_middle|> mother has made it into something beautiful by playing with form and material. Here, she manipulates with a mastery that I still find marvelous and extraordinary.
If only she had a 100-foot wall in a public space–Got one? Below are a few images to pique your love of the beautiful and unusual…these are all canvas stretched over wood forms that my mother builds. What an imagination! | with a studio at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA. Every so often, I spend a Sunday there, keeping the place open, talking to visitors, and hoping to make a sale. I meet many interesting people, from Mom's artist friends to art lovers from the world over, to tourists taking in the Washington, DC, area.
Last Sunday's delight was a young woman who admired this piece (see below)–Coral Reef--of a dead coral reef. A bleached coral reef can be a horror: my | 107 |
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Stefanie Carol Silvey and Erik Kenneth Jamison were married on June 3, 2000, at six o'clock in the evening at The Methodist Temple in Evansville, Ind. The Reverend Patrick Jackson officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Gary and Bobby Sue Silvey of Williamsburg. She is a 1988 graduate of Tabb High School and Western Kentucky University and is a news anchor at WFIE-TV in Evansville.
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Philip and Suzanne Jamison hosted the rehearsal dinner on June 2 at the historic Log Inn in McCutchanville, Ind. A reception was held at the Oak Meadow Golf and Country Club in Evansville immediately following the ceremony, and Mark and Cory Jamison hosted a breakfast at Oak Meadow the morning of June 4.
The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and reside in Evansville. | groom is the son of Philip and Suzanne Jamison of Evansville. He is a 1988 graduate of Bosse High School and Indiana University. He is an Evansville firefighter.
The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.
Jody Myers, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Jennifer Jamison, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Casey Embry and Chase Williamson, nephews of the bride, were ring bearers.
Mark Jamison, brother of the groom, served as best man. Brian Silvey, brother of the bride, and Daren Mitchner, brother-in-law of the groom, were ushers.
Cory Jamison, sister-in-law of the groom, who was accompanied on piano by Mark Jamison, provided vocals. Shannon Samson, friend of the bride, gave a special reading.
Sandra Silvey, aunt of the bride, was program attendant, and Shannon Williamson, cousin of the bride, kept the guest | 206 |
Happy Thursday everyone! I have lots to share today! First off I have a kit unboxing video of the new Noel Mignon Falloween Daily Diary Kit. After that I have a process video documenting Week 40 of my project life, so grab a coffee and sit back and enjoy!
Here is a kit unboxing video of the new Falloween Kit!
and here is my first process video documenting Week 40 using it.
This weeks Design Team Challenge is Pumpkin Pie - Use orange triangles on your project. I used my Crate Paper Cute Girl Stamp that was in last months Daily Diary Kit. It had a row of triangles. I used this stamp with my Prima Chalk Ink in Rusty Keys, then outlined them with my black Sharpie Pen.
This week my son went on a field trip, so I included a cut out piece from the brochure<|fim_middle|> January - July 2017 Kits! Spots fill up quickly, so secure your sub early! | .
I did lots of machine stitching with orange thread, then added aqua enamel dots from my stash.
Here is a close up of the orange triangle stamping I did for the challenge. Also, how cute is that Bella Blvd washi strip?!
For this card I layered the stamping, washi tape from the Bella Blvd pack included in the kit, a branding strip and then that fabulous ribbon!
I used my Dylusions Squeezed Orange & Lemon Zest to splatter drops of ink across my page.
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Keeping HIV screening on the radar during COVID crisis
By Metro Philadelphia
Dr. Kimberly Stanford is an emergency medicine specialist at the University of Chicago and one of the investigators in a study of screening patients visiting emergency rooms during the COVID crisis for HIV.
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With COVID-19 cases surging to staggeringly unprecedented levels nationwide, a study of the HIV testing protocols in a hospital emergency room at the University of Chicago demonstrates the feasibility and the value of encouraging such testing even in the face of a crushing pandemic.
The university's emergency room has prioritized routine HIV testing since 2011 because it represents an ideal location for identifying HIV diagnoses separate from those discovered in more targeted outreach efforts.
Efforts to end HIV/ AIDS as an epidemic rely, in part, on early diagnoses of the virus so that those infected can quickly begin treatment to reduce their viral load to the point where they cannot infect others even through condom-less anal sex contacts.
The study, published by the peer-reviewed journal AIDS and Behavior and covering the early weeks of the COVID outbreak in Chicago, noted that identifying individuals newly-infected with HIV, during which time they experience an initial acute infection stage where their virus is highly transmissible, is particularly important.
Patients in emergency rooms — arriving with serious symptoms they've never experienced before — are an important population to reach with HIV testing since the symptoms could indicate infection and, separate from such an ER visit, they might be unlikely to seek out regular medical care.
The onset of the COVID pandemic makes the emergency room all the more appropriate as a venue for HIV testing, the university ER leadership immediately recognized. Fears in the general public about COVID was driving up the number of people with influenza-like illness (ILI) to seek out emergency room care while those symptoms could instead indicate the acute infection state of someone newly infected with HIV.
Results reported in the AIDS and Behavior study covered the period from March 5 to April 18. A follow-up presentation by two of the study's investigators at September's Fast Track Cities Conference of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care pointed to the success the university ER had in identifying a higher than typical number of acute HIV infections as it simultaneously tackled the COVID crisis.
In preparing for the expected arrived of COVID in Chicago, the ER set aside a large temporary space for patients presenting ILI symptoms but unlikely to require full hospitalization. Part of that planning involved incorporating HIV testing into the diagnostic work performed, which initially sparked some resistance from ER staff who felt that COVID needed to be the sole focus of their efforts given the enormity of that challenge.
Leaders in the ER, however, emphasized the similarities in symptoms between potential COVID cases and possible acute HIV infections, a message received well by those initially unconvinced, accord to the AIDS and Behavior study.
Outside of the temporary ILI evaluation space, the ER's normal HIV screening efforts also continued.
In a virtual session at the Fast Track Cities Conference in September, two of the investigators — emergency medicine specialist Dr. Kimberly A. Stanford and infectious disease specialist Dr. David Pitrak — reported that the emergency room in the first eight months of 2020 identified nine cases of acute HIV infection. That compared to full-year results for 2016 through 2019 of seven, seven, four, and seven, respectively.
Asked during the virtual presentation to explain the ER's increased identification of acute HIV infections, Stanford said, "I think one of the interesting things about COVID is that it is bringing people to the hospital seeking care who might otherwise not have come, so people who might otherwise have thought, 'Oh, I have the flu, I have a cold,' and stayed home, now they're so scared that they might have COVID they are actually coming to the hospital to seek care and as a result this is our opportunity to screen them for HIV and oftentimes now we're finding a few HIV cases in these suspected COVID cases.
She added, "This is, I think, highlighting why it is even more important than ever to continue our [HIV] screening efforts."
The written study, published in May and covering the university ER experience in the earliest COVID phase through April 18, reported six HIV infections identified in the COVID testing area — including two acute cases. Most of those infected were young African Americans, three of them men who have sex with men, two cisgender heterosexual women, and<|fim_middle|> the sixth had not reported back to the ER, as of the time of publication, for their follow-up visit.
According to the university investigators, "There should be no reduction in this important effort, even with the obstacles posed by COVID-19. While there are many obvious challenges to [emergency rooms] during the pandemic, there are also possible opportunities to reach patients who otherwise would not have sought care."
The study also noted the fact that many other HIV testing venues were shuttered during the pandemic making the university ER all the more important as a location for identifying new HIV infections.
The conclusion from the University of Chicago investigators is that the ER's model should be adopted around the nation — and with the tragic resurgence of COVID in recent weeks, that message couldn't be timelier.
Last month, Amida Care, in partnership with Gay City News, hosted a webinar about the impact of the COVID pandemic on New York's Plan to End AIDS. At the same time, Amida Care — whose Medicaid managed care plans deliver customized solutions for people living with HIV/AIDS as well as specific populations placed at higher risk for acquiring HIV, including people of transgender experience and those who are homeless — published a briefing paper on that subject.
The briefing paper drew particular attention to the lessons from the emergency room efforts at the University of Chicago, and Doug Wirth, the agency's president and CEO, found the Chicago example critically important.
"Integrating routine HIV screening into emergency departments and other health care settings is critical to diagnosing newly transmitted HIV," Wirth said in a written statement. "This is especially important given the heightened risk of transmission of acute HIV."
This story first appeared on gaycitynews.com
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Grilled pork belly (Samgyeopsal-gui) is an extremely popular Korean BBQ dish. Because the cooking and eating is done at the table, it's really social and a great party food. It's also pretty simple to make, and because everyone pretty much helps themselves it's easy to serve, too.
Nobody can resist the taste of samgyeopsal gui! When your guest eats the pork belly with garlic, green onion salad and ssamjang in a fresh lettuce leaf, they'll be instantly hooked! And if you, or one of your guests, is a vegetarian, you can grill king oyster mushrooms instead of meat. Samgye<|fim_middle|> and turn them over when the bottoms get a little crispy. Keep cooking and turning them over until both sides are crispy.
As the pieces get ready to eat, take them off the grill and put them on a small side plate. People can take the pieces from this plate, or if they're too hungry they can take them right off the grill!
Put a piece of lettuce on a plate or in your hand. Add a piece of perilla leaf and a piece of cooked pork.
Add ssamjang, cooked onion or garlic, and some green onion salad on top.
Fold the lettuce leaf over so you have a little package.
Pop it into your mouth in one shot. Don't bite it in half, it will break open! One-shot!
Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 at 11:40 am. Last updated on August 5, 2015.
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Maangchi! This recipe is great!! I cook this and jijyangmyun for lunch and dinner. They're a great treat for me and my sister. Thank you very much!
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for lunch and dinner? : ) I'm so happy to hear that.
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Omg! Watching this video makes me drool! My sister keeps asking me why did are you watching this video 10x!?
I've been craving samgyeopsal so I actually went outside and ate some today >:). Samgyeopsal with some baked kimchi = yum yum.
I will definitely have to try this recipe at home some day, when I find a grill plate!
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You could use any frying pan. When you cook it with a frying pan, mop up the fat with paper towel.
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thank you for doing this recipe.
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I loooove your recipes!! Your website is one of the first sites I check everytime I get on the internet, looking to see what your next recipe is.
Thanks for taking the time to teach us all how to cook!!
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I'm from Vietnam but I really like samgyeopsal, I ate this recipe only one time but I like it very much. I will do it for my family. Thanks a lot Ms. Maangchi.
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Good luck with your samgyeopsal party with your family!
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I have many favorite korean dishes but this is my absolutely favorite. I can really eat this all day if I could. I'm trying this tonight! Thank you!
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the best samgyobsal i ever had was in korea at a countryside with some of my friends. it was winter and freezing, but we stepped outisde, made a fire and huddled around. we constructed a grill made from empty beercans and a small piece of a metal fence and threw big manly chunks of meat on it. as a sidedish, we had the hot peppers (the small green ones… never underestimate the small green ones), ssamjang and garlic.
so there we were, freezing, sitting on icy stones around a fire, but the combination of freezing air, clear sunshine, hot pepepper, garlic, hot meat, followed by icy soju and beer made it one of the best culinary experiences i had in my life!!!
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: ) yes, it's just simple sauce. Mix 2 tbs sesame oil,1/2 ts salt, and a pinch of black ground pepper in a bowl.
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This looks really fun to eat! (plus very tasty) My friend has a grill plate… i foresee a samgyeopsal gui party in the future!!
Is it usual to have a plate of pork belly only? or do people usually have a selection (like some thin beef as well)?
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yes, you could make grilled beef, grilled duck or cook bulgogi with it.
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Ive been waiting for this recipe for so long!!!
Omg im so excited im gonna cook this reallyyyyy soon!!
Im so happy lol you made my day!
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I'm so happy to hear that you were looking forward to this recipe. Now you can have samgyeopsal party with your friends!
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Thanks for the new recipy! When i do this in my kitchen i usually switch off the smoke-alarm, because it will be shrieking!
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yum! I love eating samgyeopsal in sangchu w/ pajori!
Thank you so much for this recipe Maangchi!
This recipe was originally posted on September 23, 2009 at 11:40 am by Maangchi. It was last updated on August 5, 2015.
The video was watched 1,454,532 times on YouTube & has 15,887 likes! This video is a remade version of an earlier recipe. The original video was posted on 2009-09-23 and has 512,565 views. | opsal-gui is usually served with a lot of vegetables, so in general it's a well-rounded meal.
I filmed this video in LA with my friend Jimmy Wong. I hope you enjoy it a lot and plan a grilled pork belly party with your family and friends.
Slice pork belly into bite sized pieces. Put it on a large plate and keep it in the refrigerator.
Soak shredded green onion in cold water for 5 minutes. Rinse and drain.
Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and hot pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Portion the green onion into small serving bowls, and put some sauce on top of each. Set aside.
Combine soybean paste, hot pepper paste, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, and sesame oil in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
Heat up your grill plate or pan. Put a little sesame oil on the hot plate for flavor.
Cover the grill plate with pork belly. Grill them | 205 |
Sometimes the stars just line up. Whether it's fate, destiny, luck, or your own ingenuity, once in a while you find yourself in the right place at the right time and you have one of those "Aha" moments.
Turning that aha moment into a successful business is a whole other matter. That's what Peter's two lunch guests today are hard at work doing.
Boyce Clark was a geophysicist and a single dad who came up with a chemical solution to tame his daughter's frizzy hair. Now he has a nationwide, chemistry-driven beauty products business called Lubricity Labs.
Arpit Bhopalkar came<|fim_middle|> in Louisiana.
Opportunity knocks but once. You get one shot at turning a moment into a mountain (of money). | to New Orleans and was amazed to find athletes drinking coconut water rather than the sugarcane water he was used to drinking in South East Asia. So Arpit started up Bhoomi Cane Water, a company that makes cane juice from the massive amount of sugar cane grown | 55 |
The Best General Contractors in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way is a midsize city in Washington, located in King County. Natural beauty and big-city entertainment are within easy reach with its pristine location along the Puget Sound Inlet and its proximity to Seattle and Tacoma. The city has a lot to offer for its residents and visitors. Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, Washington's largest theme park, Pacific Bonsai Museum, and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden are some of the city's main attractions.
New families, young professionals, and retirees will enjoy living in Federal Way. The article below lists six of the best general contractors in Federal Way, Washington. They were selected based on their knowledge, experience, accolades, portfolios, and solid track records.
Sockeye Homes
14638 SE 229th Pl., Kent, WA 98042
Founded in 2007, Sockeye Homes has cemented its reputation as a leading custom construction company that serves the Kent, Gig Harbor, Bellevue, Federal Way, Auburn, and Seattle clients with exceptional projects. With over fifteen years in the business, the firm is dedicated to delivering award-winning, high-quality projects at competitive pricing.
Sockeye Homes has developed an impressive portfolio of custom homes, design-build, remodeling, restoration, and addition projects. The firm combines a seasoned in-house construction staff with cutting-edge technologies to provide better involvement and transparency throughout each project's progress. With its dedication to high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, the firm has a long list of satisfied clients who serve as a testament to its superior quality and professionalism.
One of the firm's notable projects is the Renton Small Home Addition. The renovation includes a 112-square-foot extension to the home's left side, transforming the whole main floor into a great space. The original concept had an entry coat closet that separated the sunken living room from the rest of<|fim_middle|>3631 140TH Ave., SE Kent, WA 98042
Weaver Construction was founded by the father-and-son team Bill and Cam Weaver, who possess fifty years of combined construction experience. Founded in 1998, the firm has earned an impressive portfolio of residential renovations, custom homes, light commercial and tenant improvement projects across the Kent, Federal Way, Maple Valley, Renton, Mercer Island, and East Seattle areas. The firm is backed by a small, expert crew that provides a hands-on, personalized approach to each job and a handpicked group of reliable subcontractors used as needed. Over the years, it has continuously strived to create a strong working relationship with clients from project conceptualization to project completion. With a focus on constant communication and close collaboration, the firm has consistently delivered high-quality projects on schedule and budget.
The Federal Way – Adelaide project is a perfect example of the firm's notable works. The firm provided entire interior and exterior remodeling services by redesigning the floorplan while maintaining the home's original character. This home was upgraded into a high-tech home, with a separate tech room in the basement for controlling all of the house's functions, such as lighting, video, music, security, and window blinds. The firm scraped the backyard and developed new entertaining rooms that emphasized the spectacular views. | the area, with walls dividing the dining room, kitchen, and family room. The jumbled, disorganized floorplan was turned into a functioning open concept layout with the new kitchen, dining, and bar areas.
Rainier Custom Homes
451 SW 10th St. Suite 105, Renton WA 98057
Rainier Custom Homes was founded in 1994 by Jason G. Jarman as a general contractor specializing in custom homes, renovations, and remodels. Over the years, the firm has focused on building long-lasting relationships by consistently delivering high-quality projects with clear communication and integrity. Its integrated team approach and client-centered processes permit the firm to offer flexibility to accommodate the customer's needs, resulting in spaces that reflect their unique demands. The firm has garnered immense positive feedback from clients who have experienced a smooth and stress-free project delivery, earning a high percentage of repeat and referral clients.
The kitchen renovation of a ninety-year-old classic craftsman in a Seattle neighborhood is one of the firm's outstanding projects. The commanding butcher block island, topped with dark-stained and roughly hewn timber, serves as the focal point of this kitchen. The stove, sink, and dishwasher positions were reversed from the old layout in the new design, easing congestion between all three appliances. An island was built to the center of the u-shaped plan to offer a more practical workflow and additional workspace.
Better Builders
4800 California Ave., SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Since its inception in 2008, Better Builders has believed that the foundation of its success is understanding the dreams and goals of its clients. Over the years, the firm has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional projects that reflect clients' ideas and visions with the best possible materials and high-quality craftsmanship. Aside from its impressive portfolio of remodels, additions, and custom homes, the firm also offers green building techniques, sustainable products, and cost-efficient methods to promote environmentally friendly homes and enhance communities. The firm has received massive recognition, accolades, and good testimonials for its superior quality, unparalleled professionalism, and outstanding customer service.
One of the firm's notable projects is the Maple Leaf Kitchen, which features a traditional design with a rustic twist. The light walls complement the wooden cabinetry and flooring, creating a timeless and elegant look to the space. It features a U-shaped layout with the kitchen island strategically placed at the center, resulting in a more efficient and functional layout with an additional workspace.
Tubro Construction
24602 SE Summit Landsburg Rd, Ravensdale, WA 98051
Tubro Construction has provided exceptional services to homeowners in King County and Pierce County since its inception in 2010. The firm's comprehensive services include remodels, handyman services, custom homes, and general contracting services. From plumbing leaks and full-scale bathroom remodels, the full-service construction company assists clients in achieving their goals for the space while always remaining budget-conscious. With a team of expert designers and builders, the firm delivers meticulous management, cutting-edge technology, cost-efficient solutions, and creative building techniques in every project. With over a decade in the industry, the firm has solidified its reputation through its impressive portfolio and long-lasting relationships with clients and trade partners.
The firm delivered a stunning kitchen remodel with a traditional rustic design in this featured project. The kitchen features an earth-toned color scheme, natural design elements, and large windows, which bring in ample sunlight and a breeze, creating a warm and bright atmosphere. The green cabinetry adds a pop of color to the space, complementing the gray tile backsplash and silver appliances.
Weaver Construction
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Audi shows off Travolution vehicle-to-infrastructure communication system (update: video!)
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We've already seen Audi show off a car-to-traffic light communication system, but the automaker has stepped things up considerably with a recent demonstration of its new Travolution system, which not only lets cars communicate with traffic lights, but other cars as well. The basic idea is the same as before: to cut down on pollution and fuel-consumption by reducing idling at stop lights and, in some cases, the need to stop at all. To do that, the system relies on a combination of WiFi and 3G, which currently lets Audi's 15 test cars communicate with some 150 traffic lights in Ingolstadt, Germany -- and with each other to further avoid accidents. What's more, the system can now also even take control of the vehicles in some instances to prevent them from running a red light, and it will give drivers a heads up about the status of upcoming traffic lights -- saying, for instance, if the next light will be red or green if you continue at your current speed. As if that wasn't enough, the system also helps keep track of traffic<|fim_middle|> report traffic jams and can generate an overall picture of the traffic situation in a city. This is achieved in the travolution project using empirical data, taxi floating car data (Taxi FCD) and information from the ADAC, which the vehicle can actively retrieve from the server via UMTS.
The travolution project also includes two additional convenience services – online payment at filling stations and parking garages. In both cases, the individual steps are visualized on the MMI on-board monitor, where the driver can also see how many parking spots are still available.
The car logs in to the fuel pump or the parking garage gate. The driver's credit or charge card is stored in the system. The driver confirms payment via the MMI, and the amount is deducted after refueling or parking.
This scope makes travolution the leading project in Europe and throughout the world in its field. Audi is very well informed about this topic for the future because Audi has been working on Car-to-X communication – the networking of the automobile with its surroundings - for ten years. Audi is a founding member of a European consortium in this field.
Car-to-X communication: Audi in the simTD project
As a complement to travolution, Audi is also involved in the nationwide simTD project, which stands for "Safe and Intelligent Mobility Test Bed Germany." This project is being funded by three German federal ministries. Five other German carmakers, two major suppliers, Deutsche Telekom and a number of scientific and public institutions have been collaborating on this project since 2008.
The large-scale trial, scheduled for four years, comprises five sub-projects, one of which is managed by Audi. 20 traffic light systems and 400 vehicles in the Frankfurt am Main metropolitan area, where the simTD trial is being conducted, are being retrofitted with the same technology as in Ingolstadt. The Ingolstadt specialists are also involved in the area of traffic information with road preview and extended navigation.
Audi is also involved in the field of driving and safety, where it is working on the intersection assistant. Here the cars exchange information with one another, and this communication is used to provide active warnings of collisions for a greater level of safety.
Networked knowledge: more safety, better economy
Car-to-X communication harbors significant potential for enhancing safety and reducing fuel consumption.
Cars can warn each other of breakdowns and weather-related events such as snowy roads detected by the ESP sensors. The owners can communicate with the vehicles from the comfort of their home or office to load a route into the navigation system, for example.
The City of Frankfurt am Main is very pleased by the current state of the project, according to Cornelius Menig, who heads the Audi simTD subproject. Audi is willing to serve as a consultant to interested communities and regions. Menig says, "Our objective is a strategic alliance between carmakers, suppliers, the telecommunications industry and the public sector. As for us: we're ready to go today."
The equipment and data specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.
In this article: audi, pollution, traffic, traffic light, traffic lights, TrafficLight, TrafficLights, travolution, video | jams, and Audi has even thrown in online payment at gas stations and parking garages for good measure. Head on past the break for the complete press release.
Update: Video after the break!
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New ideas for urban mobility – Audi improves efficiency and safety in road traffic
INGOLSTADT, Germany - Efficiency is a central theme for Audi. The company has therefore gone beyond optimizing vehicle technologies and is conducting research into the idea of intelligently controlled traffic. In the travolution project being conducted by the brand with the four rings in Ingolstadt, cars can communicate with traffic lights. This networking makes the flow of traffic smoother and thus reduces CO2 emissions. Audi is assuming a leading role in this field of technology, which is known as Car-to-X communication.
Today's technology: communicating traffic light systems
Road traffic today is still controlled largely with yesterday's technology – at the expense of the environment. When a car stops at a red light, it uses approximately 0.02 liters (0.01 US gallons) of fuel when it pulls away. This corresponds to roughly 5 grams of CO2. In urban traffic, which in Germany is regulated by roughly 60,000 traffic signal systems, the 50 million cars in Germany emit roughly 15 million tons of CO2 or approximately 20 percent of their total emissions.
These emissions can be reduced if the traffic lights initiate contact with the vehicles. This is precisely what Audi is targeting with the travolution project. Launched in 2006 at AUDI AG headquarters in Ingolstadt, the project has already produced many promising results. As the project stands now, the Audi experts expect CO2 emissions at traffic lights to decrease by roughly 15 percent. This corresponds to an equivalent of approximately 900 million liters (237,754,846.12 US gallons) of gasoline per year if this new technology were to be deployed throughout Germany.
Audi is collaborating with a number of partners in the travolution project, including the City of Ingolstadt, Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH, TaxiFunk Ingolstadt, ADAC (General German Automobile Association), GEVAS software GmbH, the Technical University of Munich, Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
For the first step, the Audi engineers and its partners researched a new traffic light algorithm that is designed to be self-learning. It controls 46 of the roughly traffic light systems in Ingolstadt. The results: Prior to the optimization, the vehicles had to stop at every fourth light on average; now it is only every fifth light. This saves 17 percent fuel per year. Given the volume of traffic in Ingolstadt, this amounts to roughly 700,000 liters (184,920.44 US gallons) – an amount with which 1,000 Audi A4 2.0 TDI cars could drive for a year, assuming annual mileage of 14,000 kilometers (8,699.20 miles) per vehicle.
This first stage of the travolution project, which was subsidized by the Bavarian State Ministry of the Economy, Infrastructure, Transportation and Technology, was concluded in 2008. Last year, the initiative "Germany – Land of Ideas" awarded its "Selected Landmark 2009" prize to the City of Ingolstadt for this project.
At the same time, Audi engineers began equipping the first Ingolstadt traffic light systems with a completely new, active communication technology in 2006. They have continuously expanded and improved this aspect of travolution to this day.
Current status: over 150 traffic lights
As of June 2010, 25 traffic light systems have been included in the trial, with preparations underway for an additional 27. The systems already active are primarily located on the Ringstrasse, which encircles the city, and Ettinger Strasse, which runs northward past Audi's Ingolstadt plant. Because each system comprises multiple lights, the project covers a total of more than 150 traffic lights.
Audi is developing two technologies for the communication between the traffic lights and the cars. Ten traffic lights use WLAN to broadcast its signals to the immediate surroundings; the other 15 send their signals to a server located in the Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall) downtown. The existing underground cables are used to transmit the data to the server; the vehicles retrieve the information via UMTS.
The 15 test vehicles from Audi – 13 Audi A4 allroad quattro and two Audi Q5 models – receive these data via a module equipped with a WLAN antenna and via a UMTS data interface. Each traffic light system continuously transmits a package of standard information that includes a description of the system's structure, a status report on the color of the individual traffic lights for the respective directions of travel and a preview of how the lights will most likely change in the new future.
The controller in the test vehicle uses this information to compute fuel-saving driving behavior for the driver. "Imagine that you are currently 150 meters (492.13 ft) away from a traffic light in your A4 allroad quattro," says Audi pre-development engineer Cornelius Menig, who heads the project. The light is red, but will change to green in 15 seconds. If you now continue driving at 50 km/h (30.17 mph), you will arrive at the light during the last few seconds of the red phase and have to stop, only to immediately start off again. If you reduce your speed to 35 km/h (21.75 mph), however, the light will be green when you get there."
The vehicles in the test fleet show the information on the display of the driver information system using a concept developed by Audi in field trials. The display has been expanded to include a popup line that shows the recommended speed. The driver receives the information for that traffic light for the line currently occupied, and the system also considers active turn signals. Alternately, the vehicle can also be located using predictive route data, such as that provided by the new Audi A8.
Even more efficient: smartACC
Two of the Audi test cars are equipped with Audi's adaptive cruise control (ACC). The travolution project turns the radar-assisted cruise control into a smartACC system. The traffic light system transmits the time of the next light change to the vehicle. The on-board computer uses this to then compute the optimal speed. If the driver then briefly pulls on the steering column stalk, this assistant brings the car to precisely this speed, and the driver is spared having to wait at the light.
The assistant to avoid red light violations integrates an additional function. It warns a driver who attempts to enter an intersection when the light is yellow or red or is changing to red while the driver crosses the stop line. Audi developed this feature in light of the fact that the authorities register nearly 300,000 red light violations in Germany each year. These violations result in roughly 7,500 accidents resulting in injuries and around 100 fatal accidents, in most of which the victims are pedestrians.
As with the audi braking guard from which this function has been derived, there are two stages to the red light warning depending on the situation. Stage 1 is a red light in the driver information system combined with a warning tone. In Stage 2, these are followed by brief activation of the brakes. The system slows the car slightly to encourage the driver to step on the brakes.
Despite all of the networked intelligence of the travolution project, it will still not be possible to ride the dynamic green wave at all times, such as during rush hour. When the test car is waiting at the light, the driver information system display shows the time remaining of the red phase. That calms the driver, makes modern start-stop systems more efficient and simultaneously increases awareness for starting off smartly when the light turns green. This does not happen in many cases today. A driver who remains stopped at a green light frequently results in massive delays in tightly timed stop-and-go traffic, much to the annoyance of other drivers.
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NEW BRAKING TECH OPTION PREMIERES ON DAIMLER EURO CITY BUSES
By: Fabian Cotter
STANDEES' SAFETY during any emergency bus situation is at the forefront of the thinking behind Daimler's new optional Preventative Brake Assist feature for all Euro Citaro and Conecto Mercedes-Benz city buses, the company announced recently.
Daimler's Preventative Brake Assist feature is designed to minimise impact on passengers.
Preventative Brake Assist cleverly applies a warning system and only partial braking automatically in the event a vehicle needs to rapidly reduce speed before coming to a halt – the latter still at the directive of the driver.
In doing so, the impact of the kinetic energy and momentum on passengers standing on packed buses is lessened, no doubt reducing the chance of them being 'thrown around' and incurring unforeseen injury.
The overall product safety roll-out will see the new Active Brake Assist 4 - 10 years in development and now also automatically initiating a braking manoeuvre for pedestrians in the form of partial braking - as standard from 2019 on all touring coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra, with the new Preventive Brake Assist now optional for city buses.
Additionally, on both buses and coaches, Sideguard Assist – the first turning assistance system for city buses and touring coaches, it's claimed – is optional.
According to Daimler, "preventing accidents and protecting more vulnerable road users … is the utmost priority in the safety concept of the premium bus and coach brands Mercedes-Benz and Setra."
EVOLUTION OF TECH
Active Brake Assist was the first emergency braking assistance system for buses and coaches when it was introduced 10 years ago as an option, and in its fourth generation is now being transferred to all touring coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra, says Daimler.
Active Brake Assist was enhanced with each generation. Whilst it at first initiated emergency braking only for moving vehicles ahead, Active Brake Assist 3 initiated automatic emergency braking for stationary obstacles in addition, and was thereby capable of actively preventing even more accidents, it's stated. Active Brake<|fim_middle|> up at the driver's eye level in the side mirror on the co-driver's side and in the instrument cluster. On the Citaro, it is integrated into the A-pillar on the door side. The lamp draws the driver's attention intuitively towards the situation alongside the vehicle, it's claimed.
If the sensors detect the risk of a collision, there is an additional visual warning in the form of a red triangular LED, as well as a vibration warning in the driver's seat. The centrepiece of Sideguard Assist is a radar sensor system with two short-range radar sensors on the co-driver side. They are located in the trim immediately aft of the right front wheel. The side monitoring zone has a width of 3.75m.
On the city bus, the system covers the entire length of the bus, complemented by two strips to the front and rear of about two metres each. On the touring coach, in addition to the entire length of the vehicle, an area of five metres in front of and up to 15 metres behind the bus is always covered, Daimler says.
Both Active Brake Assist 4 and Sideguard Assist were presented by Daimler Buses as a world première in 2017 at the launch of the new Setra S 531 DT double-decker bus (as featured on the cover of Australasian Bus & Coach magazine Issue 369).
The two assistance systems are now transferred to other model series of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands.
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The new Active Brake Assist 4 is the first emergency braking assistant for buses and coaches to automatically initiate a braking manoeuvre for pedestrians, too. As explained by the company, "in this case all options are open to the driver: warn the pedestrian using the horn, evade them with the bus or carry out an emergency stop. The basis for ABA 4 is the multi-mode radar system with a combination of long-range and short-range radar."
Till Oberwörder, head of Daimler Buses, said: "By taking this step, we are making our already safe buses and coaches even safer. We are certain that Active Brake Assist 4 will not only prevent accidents, it will save lives."
CITY BUS SAFETY
Preventive Brake Assist applies to city buses and is the first active emergency braking assist system ever for city buses as a world première, says Daimler.
The new assistance system warns of a potential collision with moving pedestrians, as well as with stationary or moving objects, and automatically initiates partial braking if there is a critical risk of collision, it explains.
The 'warning cascade' and the braking intervention are designed for operations in city traffic; hence why Preventive Brake Assist intentionally does not perform automatic emergency stops. This reduces the risk of injury for passengers in the bus, in particular for standing passengers. The driver still has the option of an emergency stop at any time, says Daimler.
Preventive Brake Assist is available as an option for the entire model family of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro, including the CapaCity large-capacity bus. Preventive Brake Assist is also optionally available for the range of the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city buses.
SIDE SECURITY
Sideguard Assist is the first turning assistance system for city buses and touring coaches, says Daimler.
As explained, "turning … in city traffic is among the least unpleasant [sic] tasks for drivers, as they are required to heed traffic lights and signs ahead while simultaneously observing oncoming and crossing traffic and keeping an eye on pedestrians and bicyclists to the side. In addition, the traffic situation can change in a matter of seconds, and cyclists and pedestrians are not always aware that a bus driver may possibly not be able to see them."
"With this in mind, Mercedes-Benz and Setra are now the first bus and coach brands to offer the optional turning assistance system Sideguard Assist with pedestrian detection. Mercedes-Benz offers it for the city bus Citaro in all versions including the large-capacity bus CapaCity and for the high-deck touring coach Tourismo. Setra offers it for its touring coaches of the ComfortClass 500 and TopClass 500 including the Setra S 531 DT double-decker bus."
Sideguard Assist operates in several stages: If there is a moving object in the side monitoring zone, the driver is given a visual warning. On the touring coaches, an LED in the shape of a yellow triangle lights | 639 |
ESA SET TO EXPLORE 'THE MOST MYSTERIOUS PLANET' IN THE SOLAR<|fim_middle|> surface governed by extreme temperatures that range from a drastically 450 to -180 degrees Celsius.
However, Mercury is also the ONLY planet in the solar system that has a magnetic field beside Earth. And while Earth's magnetic field protects us from harmful solar radiation, Mercury's magnetic field is so weak that it doesn't provide much protection against solar radiation. The planet orbits the sun just 58 million kilometers away, meaning that it's bombarded by radiation levels that would destroy life as we know it in an instant.
Mercury is also a planet that is difficult to study from Earth due to its proximity to the sun, as the brightness tends to impede the view.
Furthermore, due to the extreme gravity, the sun has on the planet, it's very hard to place a spacecraft into stable orbit around the planet.
"We are flying into a pizza oven which is why we had to test materials at a very high and different temperature rates. Sometimes with very unwanted results," said Ulrich Reininghaus, the ESA BepiColombo project manager.
Mercury has truly been a challenge for space agencies around the globe. So far, only two NASA missions have managed to visit the planet before—the Mariner 10 and the Messenger missions who studied the planet in the 1970's and 2011 respectively.
The Mercury mission is Europe's "most complicated ever," said Gimenez.
"It's difficult to get there, it's difficult to work there."
Mission scientists want to get as close as possible to the surface of the planet, which is blasted by EXTREME radiation levels around ten times higher than on the sun, and by temperatures that literally melt metal.
Both spacecraft are expected to study the planet between one to two years, but experts say the orbiters could last a bit longer before crashing into the surface of the planet.
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July 8, 2017 mystery
A double decker spacecraft—which can carry TWO orbiters, one belonging to the Japanese Space Agency and another one from the European counterpart is set to explore one of the most mysterious planets in the solar system, on a mission that will launch in 2018. Scientists want to get as close as possible to the surface of the planet, which is blasted by EXTREME radiation levels around ten times higher than on the sun, and by temperatures that literally melt metal.
The Mission is set to launch on October 5, 2018, from Kourou in French Guinea and will arrive at Mercury, the closest planet in our solar system on December 5, 2025.
Mercury is considered as one of the most intriguing planets in our solar system, and very little is known about it. BepiColombo would be the European Space Agency's FIRST mission to the closest planet in our solar system.
The ESA has said that BepiColombo aims to "follow up on many of the intriguing results of NASA's Messenger mission, probing deeper into Mercury's mysteries than ever before."
The mission's main goal is to research the strange characteristics of Mercury's internal structure and magnetic field generation, and specifically how it interacts with the Sun and the Solar Wind.
The entire mission cost around 1.3 billion Euros and involves around 33 companies from a total of twelve countries in Europe, as well as companies from the United States and Japan.
The spacecraft has an extremely unusual design carrying two orbiters, one from the ESA and one from JAXA, which will separate upon arrival in order to enter two different but complementary orbits around the closest planet to the sun.
According to the European Space Agency, "BepiColombo is Europe's first mission to Mercury. It will set off in 2018 on a journey to the smallest and least explored terrestrial planet in our Solar System. When it arrives at Mercury in late 2025, it will endure temperatures in excess of 350 °C and gather data during its 1-year nominal mission, with a possible 1-year extension. The mission comprises two spacecraft: the Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO). BepiColombo is a joint mission between ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), executed under ESA leadership."
The mission has already been delayed several times in the past but mission specialists are confident that the launch will definitely take place in Octobre of 2018.
Alvaro Gimenez, ESA's director of science told reporters at the agency's center in the Dutch coastal town of Noordwij: Mercury is the 'most peculiar of all rocky planets.' And Mercury rightfully is the most mysterious of them all, having a | 589 |
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