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Il riflettore radar (anche noto con il termine inglese corner reflector) è uno strumento passivo costituito da lastre metal<|fim_middle|>Le sue dimensioni sono ridotte e l'installazione molto facile il che, unito alla bassa tecnologia necessaria alla sua creazione e messa in opera, ne fa un perfetto strumento a basso costo in uno scenario di guerra elettronica.
Questi riflettori vengono anche adoperati per calibrare alcuni satelliti per telerilevamento, specie i satelliti radar ad apertura sintetica.
Voci correlate
Decoy (guerra elettronica)
Chaff
Corner Cube Retroreflector
Altri progetti
Guerra elettronica
Radar
Specchi | liche che, tramite il particolare orientamento dato alle pareti che lo compongono, riesce a riflettere con eccezionale efficacia le onde radar. Questo fa risultare sullo schermo una eco ben visibile, che può essere associata ad un oggetto esistente, per meglio evidenziare la sua presenza in area, oppure può simulare la presenza di un oggetto inesistente, diventando uno strumento di disturbo ed inganno.
Il suo uso è prezioso per le imbarcazioni da diporto per evitare collisioni con altre unità, in quanto la loro piccola dimensione e la loro scarsa riflettenza radar le rendono poco visibili; i materiali delle quali sono costituite, come vetroresina o legno, infatti, hanno una elevata assorbenza delle onde radio, conferendo in questo caso delle indesiderate capacità stealth.
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Shopping in Brussels is all about fashion and design. From the lower part of Brussels city centre where you will find exclusive Brussels designers and boutiques to the heights of the capital in the Louise district<|fim_middle|> and budgets. Brussels is the meeting-place for dedicated followers of fashion.
A stylist with a passion for fashion and shopping, the Personal Shopper uses their talent and local contacts to provide a "tailor-made" service and guarantee purchases to suit the customer's style and budget. After a consultation with the customer about their tastes and budget, the Personal Shopper designs an individually-tailored shopping tour especially for him or her. This expert will be able to pick out the perfect item, colour and cut for the customer, guaranteeing a very special time in Brussels. | where the emphasis is on global luxury brands and not forgetting the districts that are home to the big chains, there's something to suit all tastes | 28 |
Q: create nested object from array dynamically? I'm trying to create a list of link on a website using puppeteer. If the webpage has links, go to<|fim_middle|> this:
myArr = [['a', 'b' , 'c'], ['d', 'e', 'f'], ['g'],['h', 'i', 'j'],['k', 'l'],['m']...]
But not sure how to format this array to create link tree?
A: You can use a recursive function transform like below.
Each time you call the recursive function you need to calculate the number of previous items and pass it to the recursive again to get the relevant position of the next child array.
data = [
["a", "b", "c"],
["d", "e", "f"],
["g"],
["h", "i", "j"],
["k", "l"],
["m"],
];
const transform = (arr, index) => {
const store = [];
if (index < arr.length) {
let prevItems = 0;
//get number of previous items
if (index > 0) {
for (let j = 0; j < index; j++) {
for (let k = 0; k < arr[j].length; k++) {
prevItems += 1;
}
}
}
for (let i = 0; i < arr[index].length; i++) {
const obj = transform(arr, i + prevItems + 1);
if (obj.length) {
store.push({ keyword: arr[index][i], children: obj });
} else {
store.push({ keyword: arr[index][i] });
}
}
}
return store;
};
const o = transform(data, 0);
console.log(o);
| that link and get a link.
I could get the links as an array like myArr, and now I want to format them to the object.
I have problem creating nested object from array. Can I create nested object from array like this?
Or maybe is there any other good approach?
Expected output:
myObjFromArr = [
{
"keyword":"a",
"children":[
{
"keyword":"d",
"children":[
{
"keyword":"k"
},
{
"keyword":"l"
}
]
},
{
"keyword":"e",
"children":[
{
"keyword":"m"
}
]
},
{
"keyword":"f"
}
]
},
{
"keyword":"b",
"children":[
{
"keyword":"g"
}
]
},
{
"keyword":"c",
"children":[
{
"keyword":"h"
},
{
"keyword":"i"
},
{
"keyword":"j"
}
]
}
...
]
What I did:
*
*get link list array using puppeteer.
let count = 0;
let childrenArray = [];
for (let i = 0; i < keywords.length; i++) {
const keyword = keywords[i];
if (count < 20) {
await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1000));
await page.goto(`someurl/${keyword}`);
count++;
childArray = await page.$$eval(selector, (list) => {
return list.map((data) =>
data.href
);
});
childrenArray[i] = childArray;
}
let allKeywords = keywords;
childrenArray[i] = childrenArray[i].map((item) => {
allKeywords.push(item);
});
}
await browser.close();
*I've got an array like | 407 |
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EDMONTON — Catholic Social Services board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Troy Davies, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the agency, effective April 3, 2018. The extensive executive search was led by Optimum Talent—Conroy Ross Partners.
Dr. Davies has dedicated his professional life to Christian education throughout Edmonton and Central Alberta, culminating in his appointment as Superintendent of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools (STAR Catholic). His academic credentials include a Master of Education from the University of Calgary, as well as a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Alberta.
Dr. Davies possesses years of experience in administration, board governance, and strategic planning. He has expertise in leading teams and delivering on organizational goals in faith-based organizations.
"I am incredibly excited to be joining the team at Catholic Social Services. There is such important work being done by CSS, and I feel blessed and honored to have been selected to serve as its next CEO. I look forward to working with the board, staff, and stakeholders as we move forward with the organization's inspiring mission of service," says Davies.
An Albertan since 1999, Dr. Davies is past president of the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta and is provincially registered as a Certified Professional of Human Resources (CPHR). He serves as an adult acolyte at his home parish, and has past involvement with L'Arche, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and at present, the Hope Mission.
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As an agency guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion, and respect, Catholic Social Services is a charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. With over 1800 employees and hundreds of volunteers, Catholic Social Services serves Edmonton and communities from across central Alberta, with offices in Red Deer, Wainwright, Wetaskiwin, and Lloydminster. It is one of Canada's largest multi-function social services agencies, operating 65 ministries in areas | 628 |
Monsoon. The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power – Robert D. Kaplan
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1) Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power – Robert D. Kaplan
Random House | 2011 | EPUB
On the world maps common in America, the Western Hemisphere lies front and center, while the Indian Ocean region all but disappears. This convention reveals the geopolitical focus of the now-departed twentieth century, but in the twenty-first century that focus will fundamentally change. In this pivotal examination of the countries known as "Monsoon Asia"—which include India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Burma, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Tanzania—bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan shows how crucial this dynamic area has become to American power. It is here that the fight for democracy, energy independence, and religious freedom will be lost or won, and it is here that American foreign policy must concentrate if the United States is to remain relevant in an ever-changing world. From the Horn of Africa to the Indonesian archipelago and beyond, Kaplan exposes the effects of population growth, climate change, and extremist politics on this unstable region, demonstrating why Americans can no longer afford to ignore this important area<|fim_middle|> South China Sea, Asia's Cauldron is an indispensable guide to a corner of the globe that will affect all of our lives for years to come.
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2) Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific – Robert D. Kaplan
Over the last decade, the center of world power has been quietly shifting from Europe to Asia. With oil reserves of several billion barrels, an estimated nine hundred trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and several centuries' worth of competing territorial claims, the South China Sea in particular is a simmering pot of potential conflict. The underreported military buildup in the area where the Western Pacific meets the Indian Ocean means that it will likely be a hinge point for global war and peace for the foreseeable future.
In Asia's Cauldron, Robert D. Kaplan offers up a vivid snapshot of the nations surrounding the South China Sea, the conflicts brewing in the region at the dawn of the twenty-first century, and their implications for global peace and stability. One of the world's most perceptive foreign policy experts, Kaplan interprets America's interests in Asia in the context of an increasingly assertive China. He explains how the region's unique geography fosters the growth of navies but also impedes aggression. And he draws a striking parallel between China's quest for hegemony in the South China Sea and the United States' imperial adventure in the Caribbean more than a century ago.
To understand the future of conflict in East Asia, Kaplan argues, one must understand the goals and motivations of its leaders and its people. Part travelogue, part geopolitical primer, Asia's Cauldron takes us on a journey through the region's boom cities and ramshackle slums: from Vietnam, where the superfueled capitalism of the erstwhile colonial capital, Saigon, inspires the geostrategic pretensions of the official seat of government in Hanoi, to Malaysia, where a unique mix of authoritarian Islam and Western-style consumerism creates quite possibly the ultimate postmodern society; and from Singapore, whose "benevolent autocracy" helped foster an economic miracle, to the Philippines, where a different brand of authoritarianism under Ferdinand Marcos led not to economic growth but to decades of corruption and crime.
At a time when every day's news seems to contain some new story—large or small—that directly relates to conflicts over the | 449 |
Palma de Mallorca is located about 58 km. from Pollensa (Puerto Pollensa). A daily excursion to the capital city of Palma de Mallorca can be one of the best sight<|fim_middle|>ress/residence) of the Moorish Walis' Caliphate (11th-13th centuries) before being converted into a palace by James II (14th century). | seeing opportunities from Pollensa.
There are many great places to visit and see for the holidaymakers in Palma such as Bellver Castle, sa Llotja (old commercial exchange), the La Almudaina Royal Palace (the old Citadel) and the La Seu Cathedra.
The La Seu Cathedral is a gothic style cathedral and one of the best sights and landmarks in Palma de Mallorca.
There is also a fine Baroque cloister and an interesting Cathedral Museum in the La Seu Cathedral, displaying excellent Gothic paintings and sculptures. Opposite the Cathedral, just across the Plaza de l'Almoina, is the Almudaina. Nowadays the H.Q. for the Balearics Military High Command, it began life as an alcázar (fort | 161 |
The genus Arbutus contains some of the most ornamental and prized of all small, evergreen trees. Native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe, it was first described and named by Carl Linnaeus 'Father of modern taxonomy' in Volume One of his landmark 1753 work Species Plantarum. Its common name of 'Killarney strawberry tree', is due to its presence in southwest and northwest Ireland.
Arbutus unedo is a small tree of bushy habit, often with a gnarled appearance once mature, with a characteristic dark-brown, shredding bark. Under favourable conditions you can expect it to<|fim_middle|> compost in the spring (avoid touching the trunk) and water during periods of extended drought. | achieve a height and spread of between 5–10 m tall, though occasionally taller, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm. The glossy, dark-green leaves are 5–10 cm long and 2–3 cm broad, with a serrated margin.
Attractive white, bell-shaped, 4–6 mm diameter, appear in the autumn and are produced panicles of 10–30. Pale pink blooms are sometimes produced. The ornamental red fruits also appear in the autumn at the same time as the blooms, although these would have first emerged green after the previous year's blooms.
Arbutus unedo also grows well in the cool, wet summers of western Ireland and England, and temperate regions of Europe and Asia. However, be aware that young plants are more frost-tender than mature plants and in cooler, more northern regions will require winter protection. It is best planted in October or from March to May in a sunny position protected from cold north or east winds. Plant in a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and although classified within the ericaceous family, Arbutus unedo is surprisingly lime tolerant. Provide a mulch of well-rotted farm manure or garden | 256 |
Childhood obesity has become the top health concern among U.S. parents (AHA).
The lack of activity and exercise is "troubling and calls for some parental intervention," the AAP says.
The CDC says the lack of safe, appealing places for kids to play is a big problem nationwide. The challenge is made<|fim_middle|> if you are looking for something to encourage movement, contact us. We have so many options for you! | worse in the winter months when much of the country suffers rain, snow, sleet and cold temperatures.
One response by communities, cities and schools alike has been to install synthetic grass like NewGrass®. It helps children be active year-round, regardless of the weather. Remember, a play area covered with NewGrass® is usable even after a snowfall. Why? Because it's installed in a way that lets water simply drain through. This is how synthetic grass encourages exercise among children.
Sand and wood chips as play area ground cover may create cushioned surfaces. Yet, they're unusable after a snowfall or heavy rain. Turf grass meanwhile dies in the winter, leaving play areas hard at best, and muddy or frozen at worst.
"We've seen parks and playgrounds that have NewGrass® installed provide safe and accessible surfaces for kids to play on day after day, all year round," says NewGrass president. "We are proud to play at least a small part in increasing the level of physical activity among our youth." the bottom line? Artificial grass encourages exercise among kids.
Seems like synthetic grass is full of surprises. So | 234 |
It's Friday, yay! I've got some lovely links for y'all as usual this week. I've been really inspired by the things I've found, and I hope you are<|fim_middle|> to Go Haus Go.
3 | Fun, gorgeous carnation chair decor from The Proper Pinwheel.
4 | These sugar scrubs look awesome, but what I really love are the labels!
5 | This is such a gorgeous (sorta) DIY chandelier from Emily A. Clark.
6 | Speaking of light fixtures, would you believe this lamp is a DIY?
7 | I'd really like to make one of these this summer!
8 | This simple foyer is so pretty and functional.
Thank you for the mention Chaney!! Great roundup of inspirational posts and ideas! | too!
1 | Thanks to Honey & Fitz for sharing a super cool source for NEW custom campaign furniture. That style has been so "in" recently, so it's cool to see that you don't have to scour craigslist for a vintage one to makeover since they'll make one to your specs. Though the pieces aren't cheap, they're beautiful (and new!).
2 | Love this 900 square foot home tour that Cassie featured this week. It's giving me so many ideas for our future place in Philly, which I'm thinking might be about that size? For more photos, head | 124 |
Saw Langhorne Slim for the second time at Bottletree last monday. The first time I had never heard of him, but he blew me away. Such a great show. You can really tell how much he cares about his music.
I'm not sure if the title is more of a reference of the campaign by Nike promoting the new USA Third Jersey or a reference to how I felt trying to shoot the match from the pitch next to photographers with lenses as long as my arm. Either way, after a little getting used to, this was quite the experience. Our company happens to have a news site that enabled me to get a media pass to the USA v Paraguay match in Nashville on Tuesday. I felt a little out of place, but I just tried to fit in and make the best out of my lack of equipment. It was a ton of fun and quite a learning experience.
Great show at Bottletree. Took me a while<|fim_middle|> the park. | to post these. Sorry.
Charming, really. I think that may be the best was to describe The Civil Wars. You can't help but fall for them. Beautiful music from old friends (or at least that's how it seems).
Girl Talk at WorkPlay. Incredible show. Intensity. I don't think anyone stopped moving the entire show.
Just some fun with oncoming traffic on the way to Tunica about a year-ish ago. Slow shutter speeds, moving lights, you get the idea.
One of the many great things about my job is that business trips usually involve something really cool. This time I had the privilege of traveling to the very cool Toronto for MLS Cup 2010. First trip to Toronto, and it hopefully won't be the last. I did have to work (read: go to exclusive parties and sit in on meetings), so I didn't really get to explore the city as much as I would like to. But I did notice that it was extremely clean and cold.
Some friends and I took a trip to the highest point in Alabama (not saying a ton) for a camping trip this weekend and I decided it would be a good time to bust out the old Canon AE-1 for some fun. I really love film. It feels so intentional. There is actually thought that goes into every shot. No test shot and readjust, no live-view, no tips from the gadgets. Just a lens and a box with film.
Pictures from a fantastic Local Natives show at Workplay last Wednesday night.
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So, go out there and invest in a conference room automation system to create an impact on your clients and see it pay you back in no time with interest! | for your business today, and you are hoping to make the best impression possible on the potential clients and investors of your company in the audience. You have laboured for weeks getting the presentation and speech pitch-perfect, and you know you can nail it. Now all that is required is getting the show started.
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WHO'S WHO www.foodtechnology.co.nz 43 JACQUELINE ROWARTH (Environmental Protection Authority) Formerly Waikato University's professor of agribusiness, Rowarth was appointed EPA's chief scientist in October 2016. Her depth and breadth of experience covering agricultural science and environment has made her a trusted voice for not only science but New Zealanders wanting to understand the science behind EPA decisions. Rowarth has a degree in Agricultural Science with Honours in Environmental Agriculture, a PhD in Soil Science (nutrient cycling) and research in carbon, nitrogen, food and economics. She has also been dedicated to promoting awareness of science and the importance of research to schools, interest groups and society in general. Rowarth has received many awards, including being appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work in Agricultural Science, Companion of the RSNZ (recognising 'pre-eminence in the promotion of science and technology') in 2001, a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science in 2003, New Zealand Science and Technology Medal in 1997, and inaugural Federated Farmers Personality of the Year in 2009. ALEXANDRA ALLAN (The Foodbowl) As chief executive Allan is deeply passionate about the New Zealand food and beverage industry. She has worked in both technical and commercial roles in the food industry for the past 15 years across product categories as diverse as sports nutrition to confectionery. Allan holds degrees in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the<|fim_middle|> Zealand food and beverage sector by developing and utilising links in the food and beverage eco-system (in particular Callaghan Innovation, NZTE, Tertiary Education Partners and Ministry of Primary Industries) to strengthen and intensify the development, validation and commercialisation of high value products for both domestic and international markets. DR JONNI KOIA (Tainui, Ngati Whakakia – University of Waikato) Koia, who was recently awarded a Health Research Council of New Zealand Maori heath research postdoctoral fellowship valued at more than $425,000, is a plant and food biologist centred at the University of Waikato. Her research will investigate the potential of traditional Maori herbal medicine to combat Type-2 Diabetes. Previously based at the University of Queensland, Koia has more than 15 years' experience in molecular biology and biotechnology related to plant and food research. She led the first largescale gene expression study to identify numerous genes involved in pineapple ripening and other important processes, such as those involved in anti oxidant and vitamin C production. | University of Otago, and studied at the University of Auckland Business School to complete a post graduate certificate in Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship. As the chief executive of The FoodBowl, Allan relishes the opportunity to facilitate innovation within the New | 49 |
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Direct Energy's Twelve-Hour Power 12's most free hours electricity claim is as of January 21, 2019, when compared to other retail electricity providers' offers listed on the powertochoose.org website. Offer valid for new residential customers in Texas only, with a provisioned smart meter required. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, go to www.direct | 183 |
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I'm passionate about... "Connecting people. It's beautiful! I make everyone feel comfortable even when they are outside their comfort zone. People = Happiness."
I'm curious to learn... "What it is like to raise a pet for the first time! How you rescue from reliable sources, training, care, and more. =^..^="
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I'm passionate about... "Meditation. The main drive of my life has always been knowing the truth about existence. "
I'm curious to learn... "How a group of entrepreneurs can work together to create new products and services that society needs."
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I'm curious to learn... "Playing guitar like a pro. Because there's so much joy and power in the art of making music. 💫"
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I'm passionate about... "Cooking. Sharing a meal is one of the best ways to connect with people. I love cooking for people and listening to their stories."
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I'm passionate about... "Music. I'm currently learning to play the drums, and I'm a firm believer that life needs a soundtrack - I've always got music playing!"
I'm curious to learn... "Hiking - it seems like everyone in the<|fim_middle|>. Travel exposes me to some of the different ways humans communicate and its nuances always fascinate me."
I'm curious to learn... "A new instrument and maybe some better dance moves."
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I'm passionate about... "Learning - always learning something new and sharing experiences with my people."
I'm curious to learn... "I'd love to learn how to make yummy gluten free scones! One thing I have truly missed since going gluten free ten years ago."
My life story snapshot is... "Originally from North Carolina, my dog and I found our second home here in Seattle."
I'm passionate about... "Creating has always been my number one passion. Whether it be through design, art, music, or food; I always have a project going."
I'm curious to learn... "Everything plants! Identification, care, propagation, I want to learn it all!"
My life story snapshot is... "Energetically social but downtempo, SF born-and-raised, Palestinian-American who moved to Seattle two years ago after 6 years in Abu Dhabi."
I'm passionate about... "Figuring out what makes people tick in order to understand them better, help them grow, and use those insights to grow myself."
I'm curious to learn... "Recent developments in space exploration and research while sitting under the stars! Do I really need a reason??"
My life story snapshot is... "Conceived in Cabo, 3rd-generation Tacoman. A SLO Mustang, then a Husky. A gumbo-maker, brewer, burner, goofy dancer, and questionable gentleman."
I'm passionate about... "Food. Fond memories in the kitchen with my mother. A cooking show on the tv, learning her secrets, tasting everything, experimenting always."
I'm curious to learn... "Your story. I am fascinated by people, always having been naturally curious and drawn to understanding why people are the way they are." | PNW enjoys it, but I've never been on a real one!"
My life story snapshot is... "CA native, CO is home. Came to Seattle 4 years ago to try something new. 98% extroverted, musically motivated, loyal dogfather, bad dancer."
I'm passionate about... "Language & all its different forms | 72 |
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"Master Class" coming to Garry Marshall Theatre
The Garry Marshall Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award-winning Master Class, the first production of its Inaugural Season. Written by Terrence McNally, directed by Artistic Director Dimitri Toscas, and starring the Emmy-winning Carolyn Hennesy, this rich and vivid comedic play the New York Times calls "zestfully entertaining" will play a limited run September 22 through October 22.
Tickets, starting at $45, are available now by calling (818) 955-8101 or visiting garrymarshalltheatre.org.
"When we first discussed Master Class opening our inaugural season celebrating the power of ART, I had no idea it was one of Garry's favorite plays. Knowing that now makes it more extraordinary that we're opening the new Garry Marshall Theatre with a play that meant so much to him, and written by his good friend Terrence McNally," says Toscas. "Garry was a fan of opera. He snuck opera into his films, like the now famous La Traviata scene in Pretty Woman; he even directed an opera or two, making his debut at LA Opera, where he directed The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein. So, it seems a perfect fit to open our first season by celebrating the thrilling life of Maria Callas with this hysterically acerbic and profoundly moving play."
"Garry loved theater with the passion of a very, very young man," says playwright Terrence McNally. "He reminded me of all of us when we first fall in love with a life in the theater and he put his passion and his money where his mouth was. He will always be a role model, an artist I admire and a friend who left a very large void in our lives when he left us."
Inspired by world-renowned Opera diva Maria Callas' magnificent Juilliard master class series, Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play spotlights the tour-de-force artist and vulnerable woman known as La Divina. Played by Emmy-winning actress Carolyn Hennesy, Maria Callas relentlessly coaxes, prods, and edifies her young students, motivating them to give the performances of their lives, while revealing her humor, her demons, and her genius. Starring alongside Hennesy as Callas' students and assistants are Roy Abramsohn, Jeff Campanella, Maegan McConnell, Landon Shaw II, and Aubrey Trujillo-Scarr.
By Terrence McNally
Directed by Dimitri Toscas
Starring Carolyn Hennessy with Roy Abramsohn, Jeff Campanella, Maegan McConnell, Landon Shaw II, Aubrey Trujillo-Scarr
Previews: September 20 and 21, 2017
Press Openings: September 22, 2017 at 8pm and September 23 at 2pm
Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm; Sundays at 3pm
Garry Marshall Theatre
4252 W Riverside Drive,
Tickets: $45-$65.00
Available now by calling (818) 955-8101 or visiting garrymarshalltheatre.org.
About the artists:
Terrence McNally is a recipient of the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award. He has won four Tony Awards for his plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and his musical books for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime. The Kennedy Center recently produced three of his plays under the title Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera: Master Class, The Lisbon Traviata, and the world premiere of Golden Age. He has written a number of TV scripts, including Andre's Mother for which he won an Emmy Award. He has received two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Rockefeller Grant, and a citation from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In 1996 he was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. He recently wrote the book for the Tony-nominated musical, The Visit, which opened on Broadway in the spring of 2015 with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb. He wrote<|fim_middle|>arry Marshall. Reestablished as the Garry Marshall Theatre in 2017, the theatre continues to cultivate new artists and experiences that spark ideas and build community.
Website: GarryMarshallTheatre.org
Facebook: facebook.com/GarryMarshallTheatre
Twitter: @GMTheatre_org
Instagram: @garrymarshalltheatre
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Thelma Houston at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center | the libretto for the opera Great Scott as well as Dead Man Walking, both with music by Jake Heggie. His play It's Only A Play opened on Broadway in the fall of 2014. He is the writer of the book for the musical Anastasia, which is currently playing on Broadway. His newest play, Fire and Air, will open at Classic Stage Company in the winter of 2018. Other plays include Tony-nominated Best Play Mothers and Sons; And Away We Go; Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Corpus Christi; The Ritz; Some Men; A Perfect Ganesh; and Deuce.
Director Dimitri Toscas garnered critical acclaim for writing and directing two new contemporary productions of Verdi's La Traviata and Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte in English, both commissioned by Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (where he also worked with celebrated opera director Dorothy "Dottie" Danner on a new production of Man of La Mancha). He has worked in theater and opera companies across the country, directing a wide range of shows, from opera and musical theater to theme park and university productions. Toscas served on an Entertainment Task Force at Walt Disney World in Orlando, developing new immersive show concepts for musicians and actors at EPCOT, as well as developed and directed shows for Universal Studios, Hollywood and creating Voices of Liberty, which performed daily on the stage at the Opera House on Main Street, USA in Disneyland. Toscas, with his most recent Ovation Recommended Buyer & Cellar, has directed numerous standout productions at the former Falcon Theatre, including Scott and Hem, the West Coast premiere of Class, Bunny Bunny, Laurel and Hardy, and three original family shows, which he also wrote, commissioned and produced by Garry Marshall.
Garry Marshall (November 13, 1934 – July 19 2016) was one of Hollywood's most respected producers, directors and writers of film, television and theatre creating some of television's most beloved situation comedies, including Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, and The Odd Couple. He was celebrated for his trademark movies including Pretty Woman, Beaches, Overboard and The Princess Diaries franchise. His plays include: Wrong Turn at Lungfish, Shelves and The Roast, which ran at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City. He was a fan of opera and directed his version of Offenbach's The Grand Duchess to open LA Opera's 20th season. With JF Lawton, he penned the book for the 2018 Broadway-bound Pretty Woman the Musical. His excitement and passion for live theatre is what prompted him to establish a theatre of his own in Burbank, CA. He and his wife Barbara Marshall were married for 53 years and she currently serves as the Garry Marshall Theatre's Board president.
Garry Marshall Theatre provides innovative performances, education opportunities, and storytelling activities for over 20,000 people a year. Located in the heart of Burbank and Toluca Lake's entertainment industries, the critically acclaimed and Ovation Award-winning 130-seat theatre was founded in 1997 as the Falcon Theatre by Hollywood legend G | 681 |
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Reel Hope Boulder Guests Get Inside Look Into Hollywood
Alaina Green November 4, 2014 Events Comments Off on Reel Hope Boulder Guests Get Inside Look Into Hollywood
Reel Hope Boulder audience
250 guests packed the Dairy Center for the Arts for Boulder Jewish Family Service's (JFS) second annual fundraiser, Reel Hope Boulder, on October 26. Attendees socialized in the lobby while enjoying a Mediterranean spread before moving into the auditorium for the program featuring Hollywood composer Rob Simonsen. The event raised more than $36,000, which exceeded fundraising goals!
Yana Vishnitsky, president and CEO of Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Meg Quiat, chair of the Boulder JFS Advisory Committee, and Cathy Summer, Boulder JFS coordinator spoke eloquently of the work that Boulder JFS is doing and thanked sponsors, event chair Deb Grojean, committee members, and staff.
Sy Youngleman, a local senior and Boulder JFS client, also shared his story of how JFS helped him after his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and faced other health challenges. JFS has provided a Friendly Visitor volunteer, connected the couple with resources, helped them find a new place to live, and is available to help with other needs that may arise.
After kicking off her painful shoes, Rebecca Cohen, Rob Simonsen's mother and Lafayette resident, introduced the interviewer, Ron Bostwick of the Boulder International Film Festival, and her son. She gave a little insight into Rob's childhood and some of his activities that started his journey to become a Hollywood composer.
Ron Bostwick interviews Rob Simonsen about his music career.
Rob and Ron came on stage, sat in the "living room" set, and made themselves comfortable by following Rebecca's lead and taking off their shoes. Rob shared that music shaped his life from an early age; there was always music on in his house and his grandma's house. His grandma was a voice teacher and insisted that all her grandchildren learn a musical instrument. "Becoming a musician was natural for me, especially since I wasn't an athlete," Rob joked. He admitted that it was an effort to learn to read music and study formally, and he wanted to play music his own way.
After attending Boulder's September School, Rob moved to Oregon. His friends created a film called "Westender," in which he had a small role and scored the music. It went to the Seattle Film Festival and he met Mychael Danna, a Canadian composer, who became his mentor. He shared a funny story of how he moved to LA to become Mychael's assistant. While his first few work assignments involved buying office supplies and furniture, they went on to score "Life of Pi" and other movies together.
In addition to composing the score for films including "(500) Days of Summer," "Moneyball," "The Spectacular Now," and "The Way, Way Back," Rob scored the global ad launch for Apple's iPhone 5 and provided the iconic piano melody for their "Everyday" campaign. Rob said that years ago when the first iPod commercials were on, he dreamt of doing work for Apple because he thought their ads were so cool. Not only did that dream come true, but the job led to more work. Actor and director Zach Braff saw the ads, Googled to see who the composer was, and contacted Rob about scoring his movie, "Wish I Was Here," which was released last summer.
Rob Simonsen shows the audience how he composes movie scores.
Rob gave the audience a taste of his work environment and schedule. He works out of his garage, but before you feel sorry for him, he has a high-end piano, mini keyboard built into his desk, a large computer monitor, 65-inch TV screen, and surround-sound speakers. He also has a hot tub and swimming pool to relax in,<|fim_middle|> Hosting a Shmita-Inspired Shabbaton
Presentation, Talk and Film on "Ritual and Grief"
Temple Aaron Holding Happy Hour Fundraiser
Jewish Broadway Returns To Boulder Sunday May 5
Bluegrass and Beer at Harmony+Hops
Whether you moved to Boulder a few weeks ago or a few years ago, the Boulder JCC Welcoming Committee invites you to their Shalom Boulder event tonight, July 17, at 5:30.
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado (JGSCO) will present its Annual Full-Day Genealogy Seminar, "Basics & Beyond" on Sunday September 22, 2019. | when his schedule allows. "I wake up between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m., exercise, and have a green drink to start the day," Rob explains and then Ron jokes that he would fit right in living in Boulder. He often works until 10:00 p.m. or later, between composing, attending meetings, and answering emails.
Reel Hope guests then got a real treat; Rob brought his keyboard and laptop to give a demonstration of how he works. He played a scene from "Wish I Was Here" without music (the way he gets it from the studio) so the audience could see how it feels without music. Then he played the clip with his music in it. He showed us how he scores music on his laptop and then experimented with different kinds of music to show how it changes the scene and brings up different emotions.
After taking a few questions from the audience, he ended with a story that sums up his personality and attitude. When he was living in Eugene, Oregon, Rob wanted to be a waiter at a high-end restaurant where he thought he could walk in with no experience, work weekend shifts, and make great tips. However, the only way he could get a job there was to be a janitor on the night shift, so he took it. On one of his first shifts, the vacuum was broken and he had to clean the kitchen on his hands and knees. His stepdad's words of wisdom to do the best he could no matter what the situation stuck with him and rang in his ears. He decided to be the best janitor he could and worked his way up to dishwasher, waiter on the patio, and eventually waiter on Friday and Saturday nights making good tips. He reminded the audience that "the cream rises to the top" and he used that attitude and perseverance to get where his is in his music career.
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Singapore presents a thriving art hub for many artists to show off their talent and expression to an engaged local and expat community. The art buyers in the city span from the serious and seasoned 'Art Collector' to the 'New Home Owner'. Regardless of the reason for our purchase, we all love a piece of art on<|fim_middle|> In addition, we will also conduct various art workshops by five artists, prominent in their fields.
ONE reason to visit the show?
Be part of a beautiful opportunity to own an art piece and help grow and support, not only an emerging artist but also, a local and international charity for a worthy cause.
Art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts can look forward to discovering and viewing artworks with a fresh feel to them as the upcoming artists have their own oeuvres developed over years of training, experimenting and creating. The art to be show-cased spans across varied mediums and genres. The members have their own unique style which comes together seamlessly to bring you this experience, thus putting merit in their name: Symphony In Colours.
The passion behind the people?
We shared a passion for making art more accessible to all. This passion brought us together to support, promote, and provide a common platform for aspiring artists based in Singapore. Symphony in Colours-2017 is a not-for-profit event. It is a group art exhibition, self-funded by the participants, for the participants.
We aim to adopt 2 charities. HOME Singapore and I-India. We are also working with UWCSEA in this connection. Support will be extended through our sales proceeds and 'Silent Auctions' of selected artworks from the exhibition.
What do you hope to achieve with Symphony in Colours-2017?
We are both proud and excited to announce that artwork and talent that has not been previously viewed on a largely public stage, will be on show at Symphony in Colours-2017. The 'Auction' and 'Artist Workshops', along with the 'Exhibition' itself, will all combine to offer the art enthusiast a memorable and interactive look at some largely undiscovered talent in Singapore.
With the Singapore Art community's support, we hope to gather the artistic community (established and emerging artists) in this city under one roof. Since the artists showing at our exhibition are a mix of established and emerging talent, we expect to stage a fresh and dynamic show.
'Art Pieces' that have not been viewed yet or have not received the lime light so far, will be on show. This exposure will provide a platform for upcoming artists to meet and interact with art buyers and enthusiasts. We aim to exhibit and sell the artists' work, thereby promoting the cause of Art itself in a more holistic term.
Nidhi Samani: A British-Indian artist based in Singapore. She explores Oils, Charcoals and Chinese Brush painting. Much of her art is housed in private collections in Australia, India, Kenya and the UK.
Sonal Mathur: Sonal grew up in vibrant and colourful Rajasthan. She combines Oils, Palette Knife and Brush strokes to create Landscapes, Folk Art, Portraits, Abstracts and Miniatures.
Megha Mathur: Megha works best with Acrylic. Her art creations feature Indian Folk Art, Abstract, Figurative and Mixed Media.
Aparna Patil: Aparna was born in India and has lived in Singapore for over 11 years. She works with Oil and Chinese ink. She has just created a banner for display at this year's 'Chingay Parade'. She accepts customized commissions and her artwork can be found in the UK, USA, India and Singapore.
Please click here for a complete list of featured artists and their work.
Symphony in Colours will be inaugurated by Ms. Meira Chand, author and member of The National Arts Council. It is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2017, from 5-7pm. Guests of Honour include Ms.Renuka Bhagat of Radio Masti 24X7. | our walls. But when we step out to buy that piece, we often seek high and low; in art galleries, exhibitions and the meandering rows of shophouses that line old Singapore and where we hope that the decades old history can breathe stories into the artwork as well. To cut a long story short, to find an art creation that's just right for our homes, a simple task is not. To top it all, art collection is an expensive hobby. This is where Symphony in Colours steps in, to give the art lover in you a chance to buy a piece of art at affordable prices. The cherry on top is that, a part of the sale proceedings will fund a charitable cause at I-India and HOME Singapore.
FUCSHIA sat down to speak to the organizers; Nidhi Samani, Megha Mathur, Aparna Patil and Sonal Mathur to find out more about what's on show this February.
We wanted to bridge the gap between emerging and established artists in Singapore. This idea inspired us to conceive Symphony in Colours-2017, an Art Exhibition which is a not-for-profit event.
How is it different from other Art Exhibitions?
You not only buy Art, you also support a cause in the process. | 260 |
Jimmie W. Lambeth
Published 11:24 am Wednesday, November 22, 2000
Mr. Jimmie W. Lambeth, 51, died Sunday, November 19, 2000, at a local hospital.
Mr. Lambeth had been a lifelong resident of Flomaton and<|fim_middle|> son, Daniel W. Lambeth and his wife, Amy Jo, of Flomaton; a brother, Teddy Lambeth of Flomaton and numerous friends and relatives.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 23 between 5 and 9 p.m. at Eastside Chapel Funeral Hone.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24 at 2 p.m. at Eastside Chapel Funeral home with the Rev. Mike Henderson and the Rev. Frankie Enzor officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler's Rest Cemetery.
Elizabeth Nolan Arnold
By Staff Mrs. Elizabeth Nolan Arnold of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Atmore, died Sunday, November 19, 2000, in Detroit. Funeral... read more | a member of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia Lambeth of Flomaton; his | 24 |
Rewild Scotland - Wild Thoughts
Guest Blog - by Dr Jason Gilchrist. The Future of Scotland's Landscape: Geology and Biodiversity
Dr Jason Gilchrist is an ecologist and lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University.
www.jasongilchrist.co.uk
In October 2017 I attended a biodiversity conference (Spotlight on Scotland's Biodiversity at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, tweet) and the launch of the 51 Best Places to see Scotland's Geology (via the Scottish Geodiversity Forum, at Our Dynamic Earth, tweet). Whilst they were independent events, they are united by a common theme. The landscape.
Our landscape is created by the combination of geology and biology. Changing either geology or biology changes our landscape, and what we value, as residents or visitors. Ultimately, biodiversity is dependent upon geodiversity. As we (society via industry, business, political entities, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and individuals) influence land management and biodiversity management we affect our natural heritage. Landscape conservation is acknowledged as increasingly important and is growing in prevalence (in policy and support) alongside traditional species conservation. The 2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity - A Strategy for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in Scotland, building on the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, recognises this with growing emphasis on ecosystem processes and ecosystem restoration. Conservation and restoration of habitats are priorities – in terms of both research and action. The two major terrestrial habitat types where emphasis is currently placed are peatlands and native forest. Scotland has the potential to make major contributions to both habitats within a wider international context. Peatland and woodland are both key to global environmental targets: via their contribution to mitigating climate change, by absorbing and storing carbon. Great progress has also been made recently with Scotland's Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Healthy marine ecosystems provide food, jobs, and have major implications for terrestrial biodiversity via oxygen production, carbon dioxide absorption, and therefore the planet's climate.
The 51 Best Places to see Scotland's Geology, is a fantastic project that recognises our geological heritage. The geosites were selected to recognise the diversity and value of our geology, our landscape, to facilitate their appreciation, and to provide a motive to attract visitors. Whether resident or visitor, nobody is far from one of Scotland's 51 Best Places.
Whilst these sites celebrate Scotland's geology, all of the sites, alongside interest and scenic value, also support wildlife. Wildlife, via the plants, animals, micro-organisms, and fungi that occupy the habitats that the geology ultimately underpins. Many of the UK's protected areas, whether Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), National Nature Reserves (NNRs), Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) or National Parks, are recognised and protected due to a combination of their biodiversity and geological value. As such, one of the purposes of our Protected Areas (PAs) is to safeguard that value via nature conservation and geoconservation.
Geodiversity and geoconservation have traditionally been viewed as the poor cousin of biodiversity and wildlife conservation. Sometimes people forget the importance of the abiotic environment to biodiversity. That is changing. Ecologists increasingly approach conservation at a landscape scale (landscape ecology) and acknowledge the interaction and interdependence of geology and biology, geodiversity and biodiversity. October/November 2017 sees the renewal and update of the Scottish Geodiversity Charter, that recognises and encourages further appreciation of our national geology.
Scotland is not alone amongst nations in the world in having to face challenges to its nature landscapes (I hesitate to use the phrase natural landscape or wild land, as arguably there is little if any parcel of land that has and is not influenced by the human species). Amidst growing demand for cheap and sustainable energy, and greater self-sufficiency of food production,<|fim_middle|> can be maximised by our geosites and nature reserves. Too often the invisible value of our wild land is overlooked or under-appreciated, and ultimately degraded. Scotland's existing nature areas and geoparks represent excellent value for money. They provide natural capital. In addition, wild places contribute to the physical and mental wellbeing of people, providing a Natural Health Service. With increased support (via policy, in kind, and with financial backing) the potential and value of our nature and geo-sites can be maintained. With ambition and commitment, they can be improved.
It's the Environment, stupid.
For more rewilding news you can also follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Alan Hepburn 2019
Twitter - twitter.com/RewildScotland | pressures on land-use are changing. Our landscape, terrestrial and marine needs to meet the challenges of accommodating green energy whilst managing environmental and scenic impact (e.g. from windfarms). Large parts of Scotland, as for other parts of the UK, also have to consider the impacts (and motives) of major private landowners, in particular for agriculture and sporting use. These industries can have major implications for the appearance of our landscapes and health of our ecosystems (e.g. via sheep wrecking and the not so glorious 12th). Additionally, there is debate (and disagreement) on whether, how much, where and what our reforestation strategy should be.
There is a lot of positive work going on in Scotland and the wider UK via government policy, EU policy (we need to hold on to the motives and practise of the environmentally beneficial laws post-Brexit), NGOs and passionate individuals, including volunteers.
The rewilding movement, conservation biology with an emphasis on returning ecosystems to as near to natural and self-managing as practical, is an optimistic paradigm that, if encouraged and supported, can deliver landscapes that maximise their geological and biological value. Degraded ecological deserts can be restored. Their biodiversity and ecosystem value can be reinvigorated. Scotland's tourism industry is a major contributor to both national and local economies, with nature based tourism bringing in an estimated £1.4 billion per year, and the contribution to rural populations (in particular) | 297 |
Though we have a strong reputation now, there was an unfortunate incident years ago that made us strive to better accommodate international guests.
Years ago, when international visitors were still very rare here, there was a couple from Northern Europe who arrived at Kashiwaya Ryokan before their scheduled check-in time. I wasn't there to help when they arrived, but I heard later from the staff that the couple ended up leaving immediately without staying at the inn.
I realized what had happened then. Because there were no English-speaking staff on site when the couple arrived, the<|fim_middle|> Japanese or not, we'll be waiting with warm smiles and the highest quality service. | available staff simply froze up and were unable to speak at all.
Over time, even some of our originally rigid and unfriendly staff started to loosen up when interacting with customers. Little by little, with "practice makes perfect" as their motto, the staff became warmer and more welcoming to guests. Now not only our hospitality staff, but even the cleaning and kitchen crew can be seen offering warm greetings to guests.
The Kashiwaya staff are still working on their English, but we are determined to make our customers from all over the world feel welcome and happy when they visit, just as any quality ryokan should!
So if you have a chance, please come and visit our rural onsen inn. Whether you speak | 145 |
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Sandvik launches microsite for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2021
You are here: Home News & Media News archive Sandvik launches microsite for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2021
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has launched a microsite for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2021, designed to provide a rich digital experience for customers who are not able to attend mining's largest tradeshow.
Drawing on Sandvik's successful "Innovation in Mining Virtual Event" last September, the https://rocktechnology.sandvik/minexpo microsite will enable those who will not be in Las Vegas to share the MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2021 experience. During the countdown to MINExpo, the first iteration of the microsite features a welcome video from Henrik Ager, President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, and a content library containing videos, photos and information about many of the products, parts and services that Sandvik will display at the show. The microsite also features a preliminary schedule of interviews that will be livestreamed from the show floor to the Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube channels and collected on the microsite throughout MINExpo.
As soon as the show opens in Las Vegas at 9 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on September 13, additional exciting microsite features will go live, including an interactive virtual booth. Visitors will be able to explore a 3D version of Sandvik's 20,200-square-foot (1,876-square-meter) Las Vegas exhibit. Clickable hotspots in the 360-degree rotatable virtual booth will include introductory videos for each product division and other related content.
During the show (September 13-15), visitors to the microsite will be able to demonstrate their aftermarket knowledge by playing an online version of the Service Hero game that Sandvik has developed to introduce its new digital offering to tradeshow attendees. The microsite will also feature live chat functionality throughout MINExpo, with local resources in several major mining markets on hand to answer questions.
First-time visitors will complete a simple form registration to access the microsite and their information will be remembered for future visits from the same browser. The microsite is available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Stockholm, Sweden, August 17, 2021
For more information, please contact:
Eric Gourley
Email: eric.gourley@sandvik.com
Sandvik Group
Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry and rock excavation within the construction industry; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2020 the Group had approximately 37,000 employees and revenues of about 86 billion SEK in more than 160 countries within continuing operations.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2020 | 731 |
As an Intervention Specialist, I understand the importance of assessing my students on an ongoing basis. It can be overwhelming at the beginning of a school year to assess all of my students. I have their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), but they are often not at that level due to the dreaded summer slide. I believe the best way to teach ALL students is to begin at the level they are at currently and take them as far as possible. In order to do this, however, I need to know what their current skill levels are. That's where my Assessment Binder comes in handy!
The Sight Word Spelling Test I give is from a list of words included in our phonics program, Phonics First, which is based on the Orton-Gillingham multisensory instructional techniques. If a student can correctly spell a word, it is a good indication that they know that word. I use Fry's word list to check their sight word identification. This is time-consuming, so I only assess this 2 or 3 times a year.
I also do running records and check comprehension using ReadingA-Z's benchmark books. I do this so that I can assign them a level on Raz-Kids, which drives my instruction tremendously while simultaneously giving me great data for progress reports. The ReadingA-Z site provides a correlation chart, so I am easily able to inform team members what DRA, Fountas & Pinnell, Reading Recovery, or grade level the student is, as well as their A-Z level. I prefer to use the A-Z leveling system, because there are more than 26 levels that range from kindergarten to fifth grade…and my students need to be able to show growth, no matter how small.
I create a cloze reading assessment (a paragraph or two with fill in the blanks and a word box) by copying from grade level trade books. I try to use high-interest passages, to entice them to want to continue reading.
For a writing assessment, I created a checklist that I can use with any writing sample. I am able to give them a writing prompt or use a journal entry to check their writing skills. Writing is the most difficult subject for all of them, so the checklist works well.
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For math, I use spiral math assessments. Each assessment covers the same skills, allowing me to truly track students' progress throughout the year! They cover ordering numbers, place value, rounding<|fim_middle|> are not willing to let the frenzy eek into you…yet. It means you aren't giving any of your hard-earned time off back to your job – for free.
And to those of you who say you will feel behind if you don't start now: Does that actually work? From the first day I step back into the school building I feel at least six months behind. Every. Single. Year. Even the years I prepared ALL summer. No more! I am taking back my whole summer and I am not accepting any guilt for not wanting to go back to school. Not any more. I have Back-to-School blues and I refuse to feel guilty about it!
Now I am off to curl up on the couch beside one of my boys to watch Battlebots and listen to him talk endlessly about his plans to build fighting robots when he grows up. We'll stay up late talking into the night until my eyes start to burn from exhaustion. And when I am awakened tomorrow morning at 7AM by my other little boy and forced to play Legos while feeling groggy, all I will be able to think is how much my life is blessed during the summer.
You know, when I was an undergrad dreaming of making a difference in the classroom, I had no idea that a simple school supply could make such an impact in the classroom. Seriously. No idea. Now I know better.
Let's just talk about pencils for a bit. WHERE DO THEY ALL GO? How can a student start the day with 20 pencils and have NONE by 1:00? HOW? Are they being used as emergency snacks? Are they planting them in the grass during recess?
And the kids who manage to hang onto their pencils NEVER have them sharpened! The constant noise of the sharpener drowning out the math lesson is a major annoyance to teachers everywhere! I finally started providing a "community" supply of pencils that are not to be taken out of my room. I sharpen them with my trusty little electric sharpener a couple times a week after the kids go home. It takes FOREVER. I has to take a break and cool down after sharpening two to three pencils. Truly.Annoying.
Then a few weeks ago, I received a new pencil sharpener to try out and review. Now, I'm not going to lie to you, I was none too excited to try out a crank sharpener. (Oh, the blisters!) But, this was not like those old sharpeners bolted to the walls. It grips the pencil and lets you know when the pencil is sharpened (the crank spins with no resistance). It is definitely quieter than traditional or electric sharpeners. AND it does the absolute BEST job sharpening of any sharpener I have ever used! These points are wicked, people. I may have had to go over expected classroom behaviors after sharpening pencils. The students immediately wanted to use them as swords. The kids love it so much that they will bring me hoards of pencils to sharpen for them (I am not yet ready to let them use it!). | , addition (with and without regrouping), subtraction (with and without regrouping), telling time, elapsed time, fractions, and word problems (both single-step and multi-step). I also like to test their basic fact knowledge, which I do with the help of an iPad app. I have to rotate them through the iPads (I have 3 to use at school), but it is worth it for me to NOT have to grade those things!
Whew, is it ever a scorcher in Ohio today. I've been keeping cool staying in the A/C working on my British literature homework (Beowulf, anyone?) and browsing Facebook. My last foray into Facebook land left me feeling deflated and anxious. I have "liked" several teaching pages over the years and they have taken over my feed lately. Since it is nearing the end of July, most (if not all) are posting about Back-to-School. School supply bargains. Dollar store ideas for the classroom. Flexible seating ideas. Classroom painting, decor, and basic sprucing up. More ways to spend your own money for your classroom. First week of school activities. Big teaching ideas and plans for the upcoming year. So many teachers are simply oozing with their excitement for going back to school.
Not me. I don't want to go back! And you know something? That's okay! It doesn't make me less of a teacher. It doesn't mean I don't care for and genuinely love my students. I do. It doesn't mean I don't want to be the very best teacher I can be. I do. It doesn't mean I will be less prepared for the start of the year. Trust me, I will be. All it means is that I realize that I have just a few weeks left before I am required to go back to school. I am about halfway through my teaching career. I teach students with special needs. It is exhausting. I need this downtime in order to continue to give my students what they need during the year. I'm refueling.
I also have two incredible kids of my own. Summer is for them. For US. Summer is when we take long walks, spend days at the library, or go visiting every single playground in the area. We have water balloon fights and build forts. We read books and take naps in the middle of the day when it is too hot to be outside. We watch movies and complete 4-H projects. We laze around just chatting with glasses of lemonade. We go to the drive-in every chance we get. Our county fair is next week and we will have a blast. This is my favorite time of the year because of them. I am so very lucky to get to spend these days with a four-year-old who never fails to make me laugh and a ten-year-old who always makes me think a bit deeper. They will never be this age again and I wouldn't miss it for the world!
So to all of you teachers who are feeling guilty for not being ready to embrace the Back-to-School frenzy: IT'S OKAY. Your classroom and students will still be there. Maybe you are enjoying little ones, too. Or maybe you don't like your current teaching position (or principal or coworker) and dread going back. Or maybe you, too, are still recuperating from the last group of kids who you gave your all to. Your reason doesn't matter. It doesn't make you a bad teacher who should find a new career. It just means you | 724 |
The School District of Philadelphia is hosting an all Alumni Weekend. The Philadelphia High School for Girls would like to welcome all Alumnae to the school from 9 AM to 12 PM on Friday, November 8. We will be offering tours of the school, light refreshments, a meet and greet with the Principal, and selling Alumnae Gear. Our own<|fim_middle|>. Honorable Shirley Clarke […]
To accomplish the goals of our strategic plan, we've updated our membership infrastructure to take advantage of new technology. In a phased implementation, the Alumnae Association is updating our website and membership portal. The new platform gives us a centralized dashboard for 90% of our activities, improving communication, transparency, and engagement. Here are a few of the benefits you'll see: Manage your own member profile and contact information Manage dues payments and donations with just a few clicks from your phone Search for members and send secure emails through the membership directory Manage your privacy levels individually and independently Organize every aspect of your class reunions from a single dashboard Communicate through email and text blasts without third party advertising or cost Share photos and event announcements with greater ease With our new platform, we'll modernize fundraising drives and share accurate progress transparently. In later phases, we'll enable a mobile app, […] | Jill Scott (234) is being honored by the District in a celebration on November 7 at the Fillmore Hotel. Register for it here. https://phillyalumni.nationbuilder.com/homecoming There is a tailgate party at Navy Yard on the 9th. Learn more at the link below. https://phillyalumni.com/homecoming-2019 There is a prize for the school with the most spirit. Please fill out the brief form below, if you plan to attend on the 8th. Alumnae Survey We will be giving free shirts to anyone registered to attend the event on the 9th. If you can't attend, we'll […]
To our Alumnae Sisters and Customers: Response to our Annual Luncheon & Meeting Pop-up Shop was greater than anticipated by the small band of alumnae who volunteered to sort, package, label and ship orders. What we thought would be 25 – 30 orders turned out to be over 150 orders. Our wildest dream was to exhaust product on hand. But when product on hand was insufficient to meet the weekend's demand, we had to place new merchant orders to get product in house, which put us a couple of weeks behind immediately. Please accept our apologies for the delay in shipping your goods. Rest assured, you will receive your order. All product is now in house. And while packing and shipping has been slowed by the demands of family, jobs, and holidays, we will not disappoint the good faith you entrusted to us when you placed your order! We don't […]
As members of the Board of the Alumnae Association of the Philadelphia High School for Girls, we have more precious memories of Merrill than we can list here. Merrill was an active, contributing member of our Board for multiple terms, eventually serving as President and remaining active as First Vice President. Our leadership skills were sharpened by her mentorship and friendship as Merrill contributed to our most important initiatives. She remained active through health challenges in an heroic battle with cancer. Richly inspired by her courage, we mourn her loss. On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Merrill Hakim passed away at the age of 73, after a courageous 6 year battle with lung cancer. She was a loving wife of 39 years to Nial McInerney; mother to Liora Hakim Kirby (Steve Katona), and doting grandmother to Dylan, Ashlyn, Joshua and Samantha. She also leaves sister Susan Sommovilla (John Fisher) and a […]
Howardena Pindell (January 1961), Groundbreaking, Multidisciplinary Artist and Distinguished Daughter Her work will be on exhibit at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago IL for just a few more days, May 20th. However, her art works are in the permanent collections of major museums such as the Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Modern Art,and the Brooklyn Museum in NY; the Philadelphia Art Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in PA; the National Gallery of Art in Washington; and many others. Trained as a painter, Pindell has challenged the staid traditions of the art world and asserted her place in its history as a woman and one of African descent. She is an internationally recognized painter, university level educator, and museum official. Since the 1960s, she has used materials such as glitter, talcum powder, and perfume to stretch the boundaries of the rigid tradition of rectangular, canvas painting. She has also […]
Evelyn Denenberg Richman passed away peacefully from complications of a stroke on January 17, 2018, at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Rose Denenberg; her brother, Simon Denenberg; and her beloved husband, Sandy Richman. She is survived by her son, Barry (Deborah) and daughter, Jeanne (Carol-Ann). She was Bubbie Bubbles to Sarah and Jacob. Evelyn's passions were her family, the Phillies (she threw out a first pitch on Susan Komen Day), The Walk for the Cure (to which she gave countless volunteer hours), and her Philadelphia High School for Girls June 1948 class (she was one of the stars in the1998 GHS Sesquicentennial video). She asked that her remains be donated to medical science, which was done through the Humanity Gifts Registry of Philadelphia. In memory of Evelyn's life, please consider a donation to the Alumnae Association of the Philadelphia High School for Girls, […]
On Oct. 21, 2017, beloved wife of the late Martin Brill; loving mother of Joni (Todd) Brill Dashoff, Ilene (Martin Klinger) Brill and David Brill; adored grandmother of Jared and Alan Dashoff passed. Services were held on Wednesday, October 25th at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks, where we united to share appreciation of an unforgettable presence on our Alumnae Association Board. A Life Well Lived Lorraine worked as a children's librarian for the Free Library of Philadelphia and was thus a lifelong proponent of libraries and their importance in the lives of children. She had a keen understanding of the importance of civic activism in a democratic society and could be counted on as a regular presence and speaker at community meetings in her neighborhood and at City Council meetings at City Hall. As a loyal Girls' High alumna and parent of two alumnae, Lorraine provided many eloquent tributes and hours of work on […]
Alumnae and invited guests attended the 128th Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon held April 22nd at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. The theme, "Educate a Girl: Change the World," promoted and celebrated the investment in girls' education. We gathered and the fellowship was rich This year, attendees were greeted by a new addition, a spectacular new backdrop giving the luncheon a red-carpet ambiance. Opening the luncheon were words of praise for our Alma Mater from the Honorable Jim Kenny, Mayor of Philadelphia; Dr. William Hite, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia and Joyce Wilkerson, Chair of the School Reform Commission. After our special guests' greetings, the business portion of the annual meeting was officially opened. The top order of business was a vote to update our articles of incorporation to comport with current IRS codes. Our sisters overwhelmingly approved the amendment to the articles of incorporation | 1,351 |
Ja Morant praised by NBA All-Stars, Barack Obama before resuming Grizzlies' playoff chase
Evan Barnes
CHICAGO – Trae Young came down on a fastbreak Friday during the Rising Stars Challenge. Ja Morant was ahead of him looking for an alley-oop.
It seemed like the perfect highlight. Two of the NBA's best young point guards linking up in spectacular fashion, except they didn't. Young's pass was too high and off target even for Morant as a great leaper.
The Hawks guard threw a better assist to Morant during Saturday's All-Star media day when he praised his success with the Grizzlies.
"Ja is having a hell of a season. He's playing really well not playing like a regular rookie," Young said.<|fim_middle|> he vowed to return to soak in the full All-Star weekend on one condition.
"I'll be here (for the weekend) when I'm playing. I'll finish the All-Star weekend when I'm playing in the All-Star game," he said.
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Although Morant left All-Star weekend on Saturday, he was still involved from afar. Like most viewers, he tweeted his disapproval during the end of the Slam Dunk Contest but hinted he might do something about it next year or beyond.
"Judges are wilding," Morant tweeted before offering a cryptic followup. "Y'all just made my decision easier."
Whether or not Morant follows through, it was another sign of his confidence that earned the respect of several All-Stars and even former President Barack Obama.
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who faced Morant for the first time on Wednesday, was impressed with the 20-year-old's feel for the game.
"He's got the star energy. He got a good swagger about him, he's young, he's leading a young team that nobody expected much (from)," Lillard said Saturday. "Right now, they're in the eighth spot. I really like his game. I like what he's doing. I look forward to seeing how he continues to develop."
Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, one of several players that Morant grew up admiring, saw a lot of himself in the Grizzlies rookie from his fearlessness to how he attacks the rim.
While Westbrook has yet to face the Grizzlies after sitting the team's first two meetings, he's had a front row seat on the sidelines and he looked forward to when the Rockets host Memphis on Feb. 26.
"He's very poised, playing at a very, very high rate," Westbrook said. "The way he plays the game, his athleticism, his speed and pace, it's definitely similar."
Obama surprised Morant and his Rising Stars peers by appearing at the NBA Cares Day of Service private event before the teams practiced Friday. When he saw Morant, Obama greeted him warmly but added advice for how aggressive he gets in the paint.
"You're doing great. You be careful when you go up for those dunks," Obama said.
It was validation that Morant is on his way to being an even bigger star as the Grizzlies' season resumes Thursday at Sacramento. But as Lakers coach Frank Vogel reminded, his star turn is even brighter because of how the Grizzlies have fought their way into the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference.
There's a chance The Grizzlies' four-game road trip might not be their last to Los Angeles. The Lakers currently lead the West with the Grizzlies facing them Friday and on Feb. 29 at FedExForum.
Of course, any talk of a Lakers-Grizzlies series is premature, and plenty can happen over the next two months. That said, Vogel liked what he saw in the NBA's youngest team.
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"It's very rare to see a team that young get at the level that they're winning so I credit the coaching staff there," said Vogel, whose Lakers are 2-0 against the Grizzlies this season. "But I also credit Ja for performing on the court to deliver wins, not just individual stats."
Overall, it was a successful first All-Star weekend for Morant. He didn't win MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge but Morant and teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. helped Team USA win over Team World and Brandon Clarke.
He debuted Nike's new Adapt BB 2.0 shoe during Friday's game — the same shoe he was featured for in an Instagram ad last month. He showed off his skills playing Madden in a private VIP event Saturday before he left.
But as he did, | 786 |
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The rescue mission chief said in a press conference he is pleased the teams were able to rescue four boys today, and he is optimistic about the prospects for tomorrow.
Narongsak Osotanakorn, however, was unable to confirm that all of the remaining five — four boys and their coach — will come out tomorrow, saying "the best number is four".
The operation was reviewed overnight to make it sharper, allowing the rescue team to shave two hours off the total time compared with the day before. More than 100 divers took part in today's operation, including 18 international cave divers.
Mr Osotanakorn said that like yesterday, they will have to resupply oxygen levels and will launch a third rescue mission within 20 hours.
The press conference came shortly after the Thai prime minister visited the cave site to thank the rescue divers. Mr Chan-o-cha immediately went to Chiang Rai hospital where all of the rescued boys are in quarantine.
The boys are not yet able to meet their relatives due to fear of infection.
Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha posted pictures on his Facebook page of his visit.
The pictures show Mr Chan-o-cha shaking hands with Thai divers and international rescue teams.
Reporters had a special dinner at the media centre this evening.
Khao pad kraprow, the tasty basil chicken dish the first boys who were rescued from the cave requested, was served.
The Thai navy Seals confirmed they have rescued eight of the Wild Boar football team.
An aide to the Thai navy Seal commander told Associated Press they had rescued eight of the team.
The Seals posted the news on their Facebook page counting each child and finishing with "2 days, 8 people. Hooyah."
Only four boys and their coach, plus the rescue teams remain in the cave.
Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has arrived at the Tham Luang cave complex.
Thai soldiers saluted the prime minister's convoy as it went past.
Mr Chan-o-cha posted on his Facebook page a picture from a plane window saying he is going to Chiang Rai, the nearest city to the Tham Luang cave.
Reports from the ground describe the prime minister speaking to families at the cave.
An eighth person has been carried out of the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand, according to Reuters.
It is unconfirmed whether the last three people to emerge on stretchers are boys from the "Moo Pa" (Wild Boars) academy team or others involved in the rescue.
CNN International is reporting that eight boys have been pulled out of the cave alive.
If this is confirmed, only four boys and their coach will remain inside the cave, plus the rescue workers.
The global media is waiting for confirmation from Thai authorities on how many boys have now been rescued.
A seventh person has emerged from the cave, where the daring rescue operation continues, says Reuters.
Two people, thought to be members of the "Moo Pa" (Wild Boars) academy team, emerged at the same time.
A field hospital is assessing the needs of the boys at the mouth of the cave before they are taken to a local hospital where they are quarantined and monitored.
The first boys who left the cave asked for pad grapow, a Thai dish with basil chicken, rice and egg, as their first meal.
A sixth boy has been rescued from the Tham Laung cave in northern Thailand, according to reporters on the ground.
Rescued boys are being assessed at a field hospital towards the mouth of the cave before being transferred to Chiang Rai hospital for supervision.
Half of the team have now left the cave, according to reports, leaving only six boys and their coach remaining.
Day two of the operation appears to be moving faster than day one.
On Sunday July 8, the first boy emerged from the cave after seven-and-a-half hours of the rescue operation. On day two, however, the first boy emerged after five-and-a-half hours.
A fifth boy has been rescued from the cave, the first on day two of the rescue operation, Royal Thai Navy officials confirm.
Eyewitnesses saw rescuers carry a person on a stretcher to an ambulance, later confirmed to be the fifth boy.
An ambulance with flashing lights was seen leaving the cave complex hours after the operation started, and a helicopter flew past shortly after.
Messages of good luck have poured in from around the world as interest in the safe return of all those trapped in the cave grows.
In North London, Angel tube station wrote a message of good luck as the thought of the day.
Andrew Janz, an American politician running for Congress in the midterm elections also sent his best wishes.
Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, will visit the rescue site at 13:00 July 9, 16:00 local time.
The four boys rescued from the cave yesterday are "hungry" but in good health, officials say.
A quarantine has been placed around the boys in the Chiang Rai hospital, and families are being kept from physical contact.
Thai authorities also said the rains overnight had not changed water levels in the cave where the remaining boys are trapped.
The second day of the rescue operation began at 08:00 Monday morning.
Divers have re-entered the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand where eight youth footballers and their coach remain trapped.
Rescue teams replenished oxygen tanks in the cave overnight, before the second stage began.
Yesterday, July 8, the four healthiest boys were rescued from the cave.
A heavy downpour on the morning of July 9 raised fears of raising water levels, but it remained brief.
Day two of the mission to rescue the boys will continue with the same divers as day one, local media reports.
The divers from the first day are familiar with the conditions inside the cave and understand the dangers it poses.
Each diver will be assessed for fitness before they are allowed to return to the cave.
Entrepreneur Elon Musk showed off his underwater escape pod with videos of testing on Twitter.
The Silicon Valley tech visionary had earlier sent teams from his space exploration company SpaceX and The Boring Company, which specialises in underground digging.
Videos on Twitter show a tiny pod guided by two divers being tested underwater. The pod is pulled out of the water and a passenger in the pod is released.
Although some have raised fears that a turgid pod would not be flexible enough to manoeuvre the tightest parts of the cave, Mr Musk says divers who have made the journey said it would fit.
Teachers at the multilingual school where the "Wild Boar" academy team study have said they will follow the advice of mental health professionals on the boys' return.
The four rescued "Wild Boars" are in good condition, Thailand's interior minister confirmed to local media.
The boys are "strong and safe", Anupong Paojinda told the Bangkok Post. They are being treated in at Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital in Chiang Rai's Muang district, and will undergo more medical tests.
Helicopters airlifted the first three boys to hospital on the evening of July 8, while the fourth boy was driven there by ambulance.
Doctors liaised with diving teams yesterday to assess the health of the boys in the cave. They chose the healthiest of the 12 to bring out first.
The mission to free a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand entered its second day, with eight boys and their coach still inside after elite divers guided four out on Sunday.
Rain threatened to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand, although diminishing oxygen levels, the cold and potential stress leading to panic, also threatens the operation.
Thailand has waited anxiously for news of the boys and their 25-year-old coach since they became trapped in the Tham Luang cave complex on June 23, in a saga dominating global headlines.
They spent nine days unaccounted for inside the cave, before British divers found the group of emaciated and dishevelled youngsters huddling on a muddy bank.
On Sunday, four members<|fim_middle|>, parents continued their agonising wait to be reunited with their sons.
"I am still waiting here at the cave, keeping my fingers crossed to see whether my son will be one of those to come out today," Akkarat Wongsukjan, a mother of Pheerapat – known by his nickname Night – said.
But she added she was "happy" at the prospect of seeing her son again.
To get the boys out, divers will be forced by the narrow passages to accompany them one at a time.
None of the boys have scuba diving experience, and experts have warned they could easily panic while swimming underwater in darkness.
The lack of space has added complexity to storing enough canisters of oxygen along the route out.
The death of Saman Gunan, a former Thai Navy Seal diver who ran out of oxygen in the cave on Friday, underscored the danger of the journey, even for professionals.
Ambulances arrived early on Monday at the cave entrance.
The hordes of global and local media have been kept back from the cave and the hospital in Chiang Rai, where the boys are believed to be under observation.
Night's relatives have said they believe the group went to the cave to celebrate his 16th birthday after a Saturday football practice and got caught as heavy rains caused the water inside the cave to suddenly rise. | were brought out of the cave after impending monsoon rains pushed a rescue operation.
The boys were guided by expert divers who plotted the escape through more than four kilometres of twisting passageways and flooded chambers.
Rescue chief Narongsak Osottanakorn on Sunday said four of the team - affectionately dubbed by Thai social media "Wild Boars 1,2,3,4" - were "safe" but released few details about their condition or identities.
He said the extraction effort would be likely resume early on Monday.
"We've been working continuously overnight," a Chiang Rai government source said Monday morning, confirming that there had been a pause of the actual extraction operations.
With authorities releasing few details of the rescue effort | 147 |
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The North American region will lead the global satellite manufacturing and launch market over the forecasted era. The regional market's growth is attributed to the increased demand for satellites from the military, commercial, and civil/government sectors. The markets in the region have been launching satellites for years owing to the advanced infrastructures, and the growing number of space programs is projected to accelerate the regional market's growth. Furthermore, leading organizations such as SpaceX and NASA across the region are likely to catalyze the regional market's growth.
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February 2022- A leading aerospace firm traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEx), Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group, Ltd., has announced its fully owned subsidiary Gang Hang Ke (Shenzhen) Space Technology has signed an agreement with China Great Wall Industry Corporation, a state-owned enterprise in Mainland China for the second time for its satellite launch service confirmation.
February 2022 – a Space-as-a-Service satellite company centered on commercial satellite design, production, launch, and data collection, Sidus Space, Inc., happily announced that it had bagged over USD1.5 million in purchase orders for space hardware and services supporting four customers. The deal orders received include both new orders and | 736 |
Pete would have been 85 on 17th January 2021.
It was undoubtedly destiny that Pete should have been a Surbitonian, after all, in his youth, he lived only a few yards from the Braemar building entrance into Surbiton County Grammar School. He was always a tall, lanky lad so how, as a growing teenager, he fitted into the small desks at SCGS only his classmates can tell.
All through his school life, Pete was a popular boy. He excelled in sports being a natural ball player – rugby, cricket, athletics (champion javelin thrower) and even boxing when required annually to step into the ring for his house, Coutts.
Always known as Pete, rather than Peter, showed how popular he was at school.
He was a natural leader even if not the actual captain of the team. This was appreciated perhaps even more within the schools<|fim_middle|> lots of stories to share; he was a wonderful husband and father; he made other people's lives richer and more enjoyable.
His friends will say that no-one could have had a better friend. He was great fun to be with, enjoyable to chat with. Her never complained – even when he was very unwell.
Pete was an example to us all and he will be very much missed.
Rest in peace now, dear friend.
Stuart Davies – Joint Chairman | The Braemar Allstars Club
Surrey Rugby Newsletter - December 2020 | Army Cadet Force where he easily rose through the ranks.
After school, Pete joined the Old Surbitonians' Association, playing rugby and cricket, even though his standard of rugby could have led him to join a more senior club. In his heart he was a Surb through and through.
In the cricket club, he captained the Saturday team and was as popular with oppositions as he was with his own team. With his long reach as a batsman, he was able to turn a good length delivery into an overpitched ball which confused bowlers, and he was particularly strong on the off-side.
For both training and enjoyment, Pete also played badminton to a high standard. However, most of us will remember Pete as a rugby player. He was tall, but not overly so. His strength was in his long powerful legs. In the lineout, he could outjump practically everybody (well before the day of lifting!) and his speed about the pitch was remarkable. He varied his position from second row to No 8 according to the needs of the team and in the latter role his speed in corner-flagging was a mainstay of the defence appreciated by fly half and full back alike.
Pete played a major part in off-the-pitch activities at Cobham. He was a leader of social activities in the clubhouse after matches, able to make any evening go with a swing, often leading the "choir" in traditional choruses with brother Derry.
Yet he always had time for the younger members of the club in any of the four teams, especially those who had recently joined straight from school. Practically, everything he did, he did with a smile on his face.
Pete was one of the first people at the club to own a car. When he drove on to the ground, we all thought that Maigret had come to visit. More than the allowed number would often pile in going to away matches!
When Pete married Iris, and then moved to Bracknell, we all thought that the club would see less of Pete........but no, he still gave maximum support for all activities (and organised a few with Iris).
Subsequently, they moved to Beaconsfield and again on to Charndon near Bicester. Pete's involvement and enthusiasm for all Cobham activities never waned. There were tours, England matches abroad (less said the better!), race nights, dances, dinners, work parties (in the 60s and 80/90s) pavilion maintenance, where his surveying/QS skills were appreciated. Wherever there was a need, Pete was there.
Along with Dick Blackman and Ken Higgins, Pete attended the funeral of Terry Price, a former hooker in the 1st XV. The tragic circumstances of Terry's death led Pete and Dick to start a group to maintain a link with former players especially if and when they visited the ground. This group was aptly named The Braemar Club after the gateway building for all new young pupils at SCGS. Pete became the treasurer – and some would say he was the perfect treasurer in that he was loath to make payments, donations gratefully received, no refunds! Subsequently, he became joint chairman with Stuart Davies of the club which then became Braemar Allstars who will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2021.
Another joint venture with Stuart, and later also with Roger King, was acting as executor and trustee for Peter Marsh's estate – a complicated affair –transferring large sums of money to Cobham Sports Association according to Peter Marsh's wishes.
Pete loved all things Old Surbs/Cobham.He loved the ground, the building and the way the club had developed over the years. He had strong opinions about how things should be done and money spent but was in praise of the skills and commitment of those who had taken the reins to make it into a really outstanding club, both on and off the pitch.
Over the years, Pete had put himself out for the club he loved and believed in. He loved seeing good open rugby and the youngsters coming forward. The old adage says "those who put in, get the most out". Well, that really does apply to Pete Newland and he did enjoy life to the full. He loved gardening and his garden looked immaculate; he enjoyed holidays in warmer climes where his arthritis was less painful; he enjoyed driving; he enjoyed having a few beers or a glass of red with friends; he had | 920 |
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For more than a decade Learned tackled a variety of jobs as she migrated across the country, starting out in Washington, D.C. and winding up in Washington state. When she relocated from the Pacific Northwest to Vermont late last year, the timing seemed perfect. She was coauthoring the 224-page Don't Think Pink, which came out this summer. Harvard Business Review deemed it "rich in practical suggestions and interesting stories, with an easy-to-read style." An anonymous consumer commenting on Amazon.com, where the Pink sales ranking is noteworthy, delivered even more effusive praise: "I've read a lot of business-related books and rarely do I find one that I can't put down."
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SEVEN DAYS: First of all, what the heck is Pilates?
ANDREA LEARNED: During World War I<|fim_middle|>a platform rigged with springs, straps and pulleys] I use is called The Reformer. Later, in New York, his business was near a ballet studio and Pilates became inextricably linked with dance.
SD: That influence is obvious. Some of the movements are very graceful.
AL: You have to focus on breathing and use the core muscles of the body, lengthening and strengthening them from the inside out for no more than an hour at a time. It's not about cranking up the volume and getting really sweaty. Gym rats aren't usually interested.
AL: One of my sisters was doing it in 2002. She looked leaner and fitter. So I was addicted by the time I started training in Seattle four times a week, from September to November 2003. I was already planning a move to Vermont and thought this was a trade I could practice anywhere. I love it so much, I wanted to evangelize. I moved here in December and began teaching Pilates at the end of January. But I plan to close my studio soon to concentrate on writing.
SD: Was that something you studied in college?
AL: I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1986 as a political science major. Then, I did PR work at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. From there, I went to Portland, Oregon. That was 1989.
SD: After trying out a range of occupations in several states, in 1999 you resettled in Bellingham, Washington. What sort of work awaited you?
AL: I did PR at a museum for six months. Then I launched a virtual company, ReachWomen, with a friend from Oregon. We discovered there weren't many other online consulting firms for marketing to women. I also began to write for ClickZ.com. There was no pay, but I contributed an article every two weeks and got my name out there. That exposure helped me [and coauthor Lisa Johnson] get a book contract in 2002.
SD: And Don't Think Pink was born. What is the premise?
AL: A lot of traditionally male-dominated industries really don't understand marketing to females. Many companies still believe women want a hero that rides in on a white horse. But women aren't looking for that anymore. We fix things ourselves. Lisa and I urge businesses to try transparent marketing rather than "pink" superficiality. One of the six keys to transparency we suggest is authenticity. Honestly reveal both your strengths and weaknesses. That will help customers gain trust in the people behind the brand.
SD: What other projects do you have on tap now?
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SD: How will things change when you close the studio in December?
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Frye Gaillard, writer in residence at the University of South Alabama, has written extensively on southern race relations, politics and culture. He is former Southern Editor at The Charlotte Observer, where he covered Charlotte's landmark school desegregation controversy, the ill-fated ministry of televangelist Jim Bakker, the funeral of Elvis Presley, and the presidency of Jimmy Carter<|fim_middle|> Gaillard. As Gaillard recounts the extraordinary life of his wife, Nancy, he honors her in revealing her heroism as a teacher, chronicling her resilience, and portraying the courage of her everyday choices and actions. In spirited and generous prose, Gaillard offers us a peek into a life so well-lived, a life so full of courage and generosity, that it changes us just by reading about her."
Lawrence Specker, writing for Al.com, added: "You'll be glad you knew Nancy Gaillard, after you read 'Live As If …,' a tribute written by the late educator's husband. Partly that's a tribute to Frye Gaillard's success in making the book about her, and about the spirit she carried through to the end despite the leukemia, rather than about the disease or about his grief. Gaillard has been adept at turning his viewpoints and insights into books such as his 2018 magnum opus 'A Hard Rain: America in the 1960s, Our Decade of Hope, Possibility and Innocence Lost.' In this case, though, the measure of his skill is the extent to which he keeps himself out of it."
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The book can be ordered through Amazon.com. All royalties go to support the Nancy Gaillard Love of Teaching Scholarship and the Stokes Center for Creative Writing at the University of South Alabama, where Nancy retired in 2018.
The Broken Road of Peggy Wallace Kennedy
All white Southerners live with the sins of their fathers. But what if your dad was one of the most famous segregationists in history? Veteran Alabama journalist Frye Gaillard visits the daughter of George Wallace.
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THE SLAVE WHO WENT TO CONGRESS
By Marti Rosner and Frye Gaillard, Illustrations by Jordana Haggard
"Striking artwork adds a beautiful touch to this inspirational true story about perseverance, high ideals, and forging history. The Slave Who Went to Congress is a choice pick for personal, school, and public library picturebook collections, highly recommended."
— Children's Bookwatch
"Here is a book that tells a lesser-known story as powerful as that of Frederick Douglass. The Slave Who Went to Congressis the inspiring true account of Benjamin Sterling Turner of Alabama, who after living enslaved for forty years became the the second African American to serve in the U.S. Congress. And it was learning to read that altered Turner's life! Beautifully written and illustrated."
— Maryann Macdonald, coauthor of The Little Piano Girl
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"Masterful… Gaillard writes with determination to make the events of the 1960s relevant. He is a gifted storyteller, and I'm giving copies of this book to my sons and daughter to help them understand how we got to now."
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"A totally absorbing read! Frye Gaillard takes us there and makes it all so real that we forget we're reading. Older readers will feel young, uncertain, and idealistic again. Younger readers will hope to find the courage of the 1960's--in politics, in artistic expression, in science--to improve the lot of all humankind on this precious earth. Gaillard's A Hard Rain is worthy of the best literary prizes our country can bestow."
– Sena Jeter Naslund, author of Ahab's Wife, Four Spirits, and Abundance
"A child of the Sixties and one of the leading civil-rights reporters of his generation, Frye Gaillard has given us a riveting tour along what he calls the fine line between history and journalism. As a reporter he has witnessed a great deal and interviewed many of the key figures of the decade that shaped America's future while breaking its heart. As a scholar he has read widely and thought deeply about our nation's halting pursuit of justice and mercy for all. A Hard Rain is essential reading for a time when an American president has willfully ignored the hard-earned lessons from our passage through the most tumultuous decade of social change since the Civil War."
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He is the author of more than twenty-five works of nonfiction and winner of multiple literary prizes, including the Lillian Smith Book Award, the Fitzgerald Museum Literary Prize, the Clarence Cason Award, the Alabama Governor's Award for the Arts, the Jefferson Cup Honor Book, the Gustavus Myers Award, and NPR Great Read of 2018.
The Rabbi and Dr. King
In the cover story of the Spring edition of Alabama Heritage, the state's award-winning historical quarterly, Frye Gaillard writes about the friendship – philosophical and personal – between Rabbi Abraham Heschel and Martin Luther King, Jr. "Heschel, remarkably, was as eloquent as Dr. King," says Gaillard, "a seventh generation rabbi who understood God not as the omnipotent puppeteer pulling the strings of human history, but as a loving presence in a world full of hurt who needed the help of human beings to heal it. We miss the gentleness and strength of leaders like these." www.alabamaheritage.com.
Live as if... A teacher's love story
In the most deeply personal writing of his long career, Frye Gaillard reflects on the life and work of his wife Nancy, who died of leukemia in 2018. Partly the memoir of a vibrant marriage, Live As If… tells the story of Nancy's work as a public school teacher, principal, and professor during a time of education under siege. "It's a story of what can go right," Gaillard says.
Patti Callahan Henry, best-selling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis, and winner of the Harper Lee Award, offers this assessment: "If a love had a voice and could tell us its story, it would be this one by Frye | 363 |
"I don't know if this is something this board wants to fall on its sword over," said Keystone Academy attorney LaRae G. Munk at the Nov. 14 meeting of the school board as board members discussed their apprehensions over the Core Curriculum.
"If we don't adopt this, we can be looking for a charter," Munk said.
Munk said every ten years educators look at education and decide changes are needed, so she is sure the Core Curriculum they don't like will go away.
The board was told if they didn't pass the motion required by Bay Mills Community College which issued the Keystone charter, the college could pull the charter. Then, Keystone would have to shut down for a year before getting a charter from some other entity.
In September, when the board first considered the request by Bay Mills to adopt the Core Curriculum resolution, it balked and decided to ask for a representative of National Heritage Academies to come out and talk to them about it.
She said there is a fear that the government or the state will tell schools what to do.
She said as far as informational text, it is supposed to be 55% in the eighth<|fim_middle|> who was vetting the textbooks.
Perkins said NHA had an entire team and other professionals studying the texts produced by Pearson and McGraw Hill.
Losen said Pearson has the most Common Core texts. She asked if they actually read the textbooks and Perkins said they had.
Losen said she was not concerned about how lessons were taught, but what the children are going to learn. She said she had concerns. She noted Common Core was a product of Race to the Top, a product of No Child Left Behind, which are all failures.
Munk said Keystone was not the only school that hasn't signed the amendment.
The Bay Mills representative said Keystone is #8 of its 42 schools academically.
He said Keystone's fall test scores are as good as at the end of the last school year, so everything he sees is above the school's trajectory.
• Heard Losen say the $2,000 that Keystone got for its Eagle Award from NHA for being in the top 5% of the schools academically has been deposited, but she would like to see it used as a college scholarship of some kind for former Keystone students. She suggested awarding it to a student who grew in moral focus and was outstanding in moral focus in the community, since the top academic students get bombarded with scholarships. She said they could add next year's Eagle Award to the scholarship money. She asked board members to think about it. | grade and 70% in the 12th grade. But great literature and poetry still will be taught, Perkins said. She said the percentages are for the whole day, including science.
She stressed the control is still left to the teachers, to the boards.
She said 80% of NHA is already fitting into Common Core and they only have to change 20%.
Perkins said schools and teachers will decide what to read. She stressed that the Common Core standards are not a curriculum, but shows how to teach it.
Board President Vesta Losen asked | 119 |
We are FINALLY back from our trip, and I am so happy to be home. We were supposed to get home Monday night, but because United Airlines is awful due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to spend the night in Denver and didn't get home until late last night. Not the best way to end our vacation, but oh well. I'll be sharing all the photos from our trip ASAP!
As far as Easter candy goes, Cadbury Creme Eggs are hands down my favorite (closely followed by Peeps, Easter M&Ms, and jelly beans<|fim_middle|> think would be so much fun to try out for an Easter celebration!
You can find the links to all these delicious Cadbury recipes and all the Easter ideas above here.
Oh my gosh, you were busy! What a great collection of Easter pins. I love all the different ideas for Easter eggs!
Love all of these ideas! And welcome back! We had a similar experience with United. So annoying!
Lots of ideas! I like the eggs with the tape. Brownies look awesome. How cute is that lunch?
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Benzer Pharmacy has made the 2016 Florida Fast 50 list, which ranks the fastest-growing companies in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Benzer Pharmacy, America's leading independent retail pharmacy chain has been ranked 22 out of 50.
"Benzer Pharmacy is delighted to be recognized and mentioned among the thriving and influential companies represented in<|fim_middle|>. The first Benzer Pharmacy was opened in year 2009. There are currently over 55 locations throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Nevada and Louisiana. The pharmacy is projected to grow rapidly in-order to reach more customers and to make sure their experiences match their expectations. | this years Florida Fast 50," says Alpesh Patel, President of Benzer Pharmacies.
"Our team is extremely proud of what we have accomplished year-after-year. Without the team's technical knowledge and expertise, we would not see such exponential growth," adds Alpesh.
In May 2016, Benzer Pharmacy was awarded Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy as well as continuing to maintain PCAB compounding accreditation with ACHC-Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
The fastest-growing companies in Tampa Bay this year represent a variety of industries, from fitness to pharmaceuticals to marketing to distribution.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal ranks the 50 fastest-growing companies in two ways: by percent of revenue growth and by dollar revenue growth.
Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail pharmacies specializing in compounding and specialty medication | 178 |
Implementation of GDPR seems like a lifetime ago. What's happened since May 2018 and is there anything else that businesses should look out for?
Every year since 2007, 28th January has been marked in the calendar as Data Privacy Day. This was done to increase the awareness and improve the information surrounding how personal data is being used in our quickly evolving digital lives, empowering people to take action.
Since the Data Privacy Day in 2018, there have been vast changes to the data protection landscape in Europe. In short, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been brought into effect.
What has happened since the implementation of GDPR?
According to research from DLA Piper, the global law firm, there have been over 59,000 notifications of data breaches across the EU since May 25th 2018 - 10,600 of those have occurred in the UK. Of all these notifications, only 91 fines (reportedly) have been dished out.
This is a large fine, but it's barely a drop in the ocean for Google and it is unlikely to impact their functions at all. This said, what it will do is act as a warning shot to other technology firms that work off a similar business model of the non-compliant processing of personal data for targeted advertising.
Other fines have been less high profile, including one against an 'unlawful CCTV system' in Austria and a failure by a German company to effectively hash its employees' passwords.
You might have only just stopped receiving emails asking you to 'opt in' to marketing communications and think that you're free of hearing about privacy regulations, but beware - there's a sequel. Expected to be finalised at some point in 2019, the ePrivacy regulation will put more of a focus on communications data in the digital world. Despite the collective groans from individuals and businesses across the European Union, it is important that rules are updated to align with the data-driven world we live in.
Communications data contains an enormous amount of information regarding our habits, interests, and relationships. With this in mind, businesses need clear rules to follow. But what about Brexit? Regardless of the UK leaving the European Union, any company wanting to trade with the EU will need to get on board with ePrivacy.
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Dry Farming
Crafting our wines is very much a partnership
Meet the team that share the same connection and love affair with growing and making distinctive wines from our region.
Kirsten Searle
OWNER AND PASSIONATE VINTNER
Kirsten's background has given her a solid foundation to be at the helm at Matawhero. Her previous life was at Villa Maria Estate, where her passion for wines was ignited. Upon moving to Gisborne in 2002 to marry Richard (and mid-way through starting their family) her winery roots were re-activated when Matawhero became available for sale. Kirsten and Richard's "dependents" suddenly became three children under four, a dog, a cat, a vineyard and an old winery. As with managing a family, considerable time, focus and patience is required to reintroduce a dormant, yet legendary, wine label back to the market.
Richard Searle
OWNER AND THE NUMBERS GUY
Richard always knew he wanted to move back to his birthplace Gisborne for family, lifestyle and his passion for the surf. He managed his family vineyard after returning from London as part of a long OE where his accounting background was put to use.
THE WINE GURU
Our relationship with Kim all started with growing fruit for him in the late 1990s under the KC brand. Many years later, casually, over a glass of<|fim_middle|>ero!
Paul Tietjen
AN ICONIC CHARDONNAY GROWER
PT as he is affectionately known to all around the Gisborne district, planted his first grapes in 1983 and it was Chardonnay! The famous Tietjen vineyard has grown many Gold medal Chardonnays over these years and most of our Chardonnay fruit at Matawhero is harvested from this block on the Golden Slopes sub region of Gisborne.
The Briant family
THREE GENERATIONS OF GROWERS
Pete, Fraser and Blake Briant have been farming in the Gisborne region for three generations. During this time they have been involved in not just grape growing but dairy, citrus, mixed cropping of maize, sweetcorn and tomatoes to name a few, apples, kiwifruit and sheep and beef – a testament to Gisborne's fertile soils and the ability to grow an abundance of produce.
Pete planted his first vineyard in 1996, and was one of Kim's original growers from Gisborne. 20 years on, it is lovely to see this relationship continue into Matawhero. | wine (as many good business relationships are formed), he offered to come and lend a hand with crafting our Matawhero wines.
Kim has always had a soft spot for Gisborne, and after working with fruit from our region for over 30 years, we think he is pretty well placed to guide us through making the best wine we can. Kim comments, "whilst Gisborne can be a difficult region from both a viticulture and winemaking perspective, when you get it right the flavours and fruit weight are unmatched".
Lauren McInteer
Our organised office queen, Lauren spent her former life working in the Cayman Islands. Moving back to her home town to raise her family, she ensures that the Matawhero "back-end" runs smoothly (if only it was as easy as turning beautiful grapes into wine and that was it!). In her spare time she loves gardening and our beautiful Gisborne Tairawhiti beaches.
Hunter Witters
CELLAR DOOR & ACCOMMODATION
Hunter hails originally from Gisborne and has just completed his university degree. Very passionate about all things wine he jumped at the chance to move home to run the Matawhero Cellar Door after spending the last few years conducting wine tastings for us around the Auckland region. When asked what his favourite varietal was he replied "The gorgeous French varietal Chenin Blanc" and luckily we make one of those at Matawh | 295 |
The rest of the field is not seeded. They are organized regionally in the areas of the seeded teams and the first round games are usually at the school who gets the higher attendance. After that the home team is the seeded team.
Note: Princeton was ranked 10th, North Carolina A&T 11th, Dartmouth ranked 18th and Indiana State ranked 25th but did not play in the tournament. Ivy league teams don't participate. NC A&T beat Alcorn State in the Celebration Bowl, a bowl for historically black colleges. Indiana State, (7-4) just didn't get selected. FCS teams tend to have records that are worse than their teams actually are because they play "guarantee" games against FBS teams, (sometimes more than one) to get money for their athletic budgets, then settle down to play their fellow FCS teams. A 7-4 team might be 7-1 in the division.
"MSU finished with 339 yards rushing on 66 carries and held a 41:22 to 18:38 time of possession advantage…"We just keep coming and keep hitting them in the mouth," (QB Troy) Andersen said of the MSU run game. "Our offensive line kept wearing on them." Anderson scored one TD and passed for another.
"JMU never trailed, outgained Delaware 316-185, and held the Blue Hens to<|fim_middle|>4 victory. " Three takeaways set up three second half TDs.
"Both defenses were in for a challenge, with Kennesaw State entering the game as the No. 2-ranked rushing offense in FCS, averaging 373.9 yards per game, and Wofford (9-4) the fourth-ranked at 331.5.
"Jake Maier threw for 310 yards and a touchdown. Tehran Thomas had 87 yards rushing on 13 carries, and Ulonzo Gilliam added 48 yards and a touchdown run for UC Davis. Max O'Rourke made three of his four field goal attempts." Davis built up a 23-6 lead and held on to win.
The Owls narrowed a 3-20 deficit to 17-20 but succumbed to a scrambling 33 yard gain by the jackrabbits on third and 12 that set up the clinching touchdown. It rained throughout the game after snowing the week before.
Davis had lost to EW 20-59 during the season but gave them all they could handle in this one. The Eagles had to score 20 fourth quarter points to win.
"Easton Stick rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns and No. 1-ranked North Dakota State scored 30 second-half points to beat fifth-ranked South Dakota State." The Bison ran for 439 yards as North outgained South 608-357.
The following small colleges have won 20 or most post season games. This includes: playoff games in the NAIA, NCAA Divisions II and III, FCS, bowl games, "special post season games" as listed in the NCAA Record Book, and the championship games of the Pennsylvania Conference, the only small college conference that has them. The championships, (in parenthesis), are NAIA, NCAA Division II and III, FCS, poll championships before the playoffs and Black college national championships. | a 2-of-14 success rate on third downs." Quarterback Ben DiNucci completed 23 of 31 for 223 yards and a touchdown. "I had all day to throw," said DiNucci.
Wofford rushed for 334 yards and gave up only 54 on the ground, a recipe for success. Still they scored only one touchdown as Luke carter saved the day with four field goals. They were down 6-7 at halftime.
"Quarterback Chase Fourchade … was 21 of 31 passing for 337 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran the ball for 95 yards and two touchdowns." Nicholls led 35-10 at halftime.
"Southeast Missouri erased a 14-point deficit by scoring 28 third-quarter points en route to a 28-1 | 185 |
Singing along in NEW ORLEANS
December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
Music all over N'Awlins
On our first morning in the French Quarter, we happened on this curious quartet: a soulful African-American woman singing and playing clarinet, what looked like her daughter, aged about eight, on a pink drum set, a fabulous guy on rhythm tuba behind, and this odd little white kid hanging around with a trumpet. He didn't play while we were there, but once did a sort of shuffle towards the spectators. She sang and then went into what seemed like effortlessly soaring clarinet – listen to it here. And that was just Day One!
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Later, at DBA, a club on Frenchman's with free or very cheap entry, we heard Glenn David Andrews. Glenn had a colourful past, we were told, had been in prison and stuff, but was getting back in touch with the community and had appeared in Treme, the HBO series we loved, along with his cousin, the fabulous Trombone Shorty. Wearing a t-shirt and boardshorts, Glenn didn't look as cool as his backing musicians – but once he started playing that trombone, we were gone. He came down on the floor to sing Happy Birthday to a friend, brandishing and working the instrument and sounding like a young bull elephant about to charge. And funny too – ' I want y'all<|fim_middle|> and African-American communities, curator Sady Sullivan was developing the Crossing Borders, Bridging Generations project, which explores 'mixed-heritage families, race, ethnicity, culture, and identity'. […]
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PEOPLE matter in Oral History – more than Process » | to dance – even you white folks'. For energy, soul and pzazz, he was the best live act we'd ever seen – until the next night, when the Treme Brass Band played the CandleLit Lounge.
Glen David Andrews at DBA club Sept 2011
Beneath all the partying was the ever-present pall of Katrina. Vacant blocks among the colourful housing in the Treme area looked innocuous, but each one had once been a home. Other houses were boarded up, or showed obvious damage. What enrages residents even now is that
a) it could have been avoided: the hurricane was a natural disaster, but the impact was manmade – the levees were not built deep enough and using properly constituted soil, so they could withstand the floods
b) emergency relief was slow and inadequate, because New Orleans folk were largely black and poor. Can't imagine the same pathetic response happening in Boston or New York, eh.
We stayed with a lovely couple in Treme, Michael, a native New Orleanser, and David, a 'convert' from New England. They were lucky – they 'only' had about four foot of water in their home, a converted corner pub. David cried when I asked him about the casualties. The numbers didn't even depict the reality, he said. So many folk died later, due to fractured families and broken hearts. The effects were felt in little ways for so long – like the fact that two years after Katrina, inner city residents like David still did not get mail delivered to their home. I found that astonishing in a country as rich as the US – but here's David, telling it like it was.
David from Treme
Homes damaged by Katrina - and vacant lots where homes razed.
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Santikhiri is unique in it's safe and legal ownership that allows the owners to have control over their property and estate management issues.
We are pleased to offer a few beautiful and attractively priced building plots for sale. Of Santikhiri's 31 plots, 19 have already been built upon.
The available plots (listed below) have great potential to fulfill you creative expression in designing your tropical dream house in this<|fim_middle|>0 meters. Chanote Land Title Deed. Gently sloping & hilly plot, facing northeast. Sea views of Hua Thanon and Lamai. Lots of mature trees, coconut palms and thick tropical landscape. Five minute walk to community swimming pool area. Many beautiful large rock formations. Easy access from road. Utilities at border of plot.
3,200 meters. Chanote Land Title Deed applied for. Gently sloping & hilly plot, facing northeast. Sea views of Hua Thanon and Lamai. Lots of mature trees, coconut palms and thick tropical landscape. Five minute walk to community swiming pool area. Many beautiful large rock formations. Easy access from road. Utilities at border of plot.
Santikhiri, 102/7 Moo-3, Laem Set Road.
for any information: office@santikhirisamui.com Santikhiri, 102/7 Moo-3, Laem Set Road. | piece of paradise.
The plots range in size from 1,500 to 3,500 square meters and they all have road access and utilities installed. All have sea views, lush and mature tropical landscape and large rock formations.
Santikhiri and a few similar communities in the area have lead the way in finding the balance of retaining sound and sustainable development, beautifully designed buildings integrated in the natural setting while also adapting to the Thai legal system in a way that guarantees a safe and lasting investment.
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For information about Villas for sale please contact our Management Team who will put you in touch with the owners.
1,545 square meters. Chanote Land Title Deed. Sloping plot facing south with excellent sea, island and mainland views, one of the best views from Santikhiri. Many beautiful large rock formations, coconut palms and lots of other mature trees and tropical plants.
3,316 square meters. Chanote Land Title Deed. Gently sloping plot, facing northeast. Sea views of Hua Thanon and Lamai. Lots of mature trees, coconut palms and thick tropical landscape. Many beautiful large rock formations. Very close to community swiming pool area. Easy access from road. Utilities at border of plot.
Thes plots are 3,069, 4,356 and 2,400 sqaure meters respectively. They are located aside of each other at the western end of Santikhiri. They all have great views to both sunrise and sunset. The plots have both sloping and flat terain, many stone formations, a wide assortment of tropical trees and plants, road access and utilities.
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 RHD
1971 Mercedes-Benz W111 280 3.5 coupe RHD 1 of 245, "Christine" - Formerly owned by Laura Ashley. This rare and stunning coupe comes from long term ownership of over 17 years, of which over £50,000 has been recently spent with Hilton and Moss visually and technically restoring the vehicle back to her former glory. Our client has looked after 'Christine' with a no expense spared attitude and a most fastidious attention to detail has been thus lavished upon the car. With clinical levels of accuracy to component overhauls, and every single procedure being carried out to the most exacting standards, down to every last nut, bolt and screw this surely has to be one of the very best W111 3.5 coupes available on the market today. The list of works completed on the car in the last few years - undertaken by ourselves - is extensive. Other previously completed works by marque specialists whilst in our clients care are also fully documented within the history file of this much pampered car. The engine has been fully overhauled, as have all other technical / mechanical components like the gearbox, rear axle, braking and steering systems plus nearly all ancillary mechanical components. The front end wiring harness has been completely restored and the car comes fresh from our paint shop, gleaming in two tone 050 cremeweiss / 040 schwartz. All data card correct of course. Complimenting the arrow straight bodyshell is an acre of gleaming restored chromework, in addition to a full retrim by a marque<|fim_middle|> the car excellent value for the new owner with all major expenses taken care of. Excellent investment opportunity of a very rare machine which is fast appreciating in value and has been restored correctly…
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Colour WHITE/BLACK | specialist, with fresh macasa wood overhaul just to finish it all off inside this beautifully spacious and palatial cabin. The details on this one must be seen to be appreciated, from small but important things such as the original spec restored Becker radio and rear shelf speakers (head unit still under warranty), down to the tool kit in the boot, this is a rare car that is even rarer to find restored this well. The shell is believed to be all on factory welds and panels with just localised repairs as opposed to panel replacement being needed over its life. The net result is visible original spot welds and details often lost during restoration of these rare coupes and this shell's originality thus really is in another league compared to most W111's you would ever encounter. All details of this car have been put back to be as datacard correct as possible, to aid future values and preserve this piece of MB history how she left the factory nearly half a century ago. A seriously comprehensive history file comes with the car, detailing every expenditure over the last 2 decades, every mot, everything you could ask for with the car down to handbooks - the lot. This wonderful insight into the cars past and present comes in a 3 inch thick stack, catalogued chronologically to compliment the wonderfully presented car with as comprehensive a history as you could wish for. This also documents the prior ownership from day 1, to when the car was once famously owned by Laura Ashley, and then latterly her son Nick Ashley. The car also underwent a colour change to grey when 10 years old, which was put back to original black over crème during the recent restoration with our client. The car is priced sensibly and priced to sell, and with the recent £50,000 expenditure it makes | 367 |
After being off in Week 12, a possible run to the NFL's most valuable award resumes Sunday for Rams running back Todd Gurley.
And now Gur<|fim_middle|> affect his performance, Gurley said, and he is "feeling good" heading into a game that offers the Rams a chance to clinch a second consecutive NFC West title. A Rams victory or Seattle loss or tie would clinch the top spot.
Gurley, the reigning NFL offensive player of the year, has rushed for 1,043 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has 43 receptions, four for touchdowns.
Elliott has rushed for 1,150 yards. Lutz has scored 113 points, Gurley 108.
Gurley was among Rams players who left Southern California during the off week. He spent part of it in North Carolina, where he grew up.
"Home is where the love is," he said. "Get to see all your friends, see your family and just not even think about football.
The Rams moved to restore their defense to full strength by activating veteran cornerback Aqib Talib.
"It's a big boost to our team," McVay said after practice.
During Wednesday's practice, Talib's ankle was heavily taped. On Friday, he worked without the wrap.
The Rams waived receiver Nick Williams to make room on the roster for Talib.
With productive performances against the Lions, receivers Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods both could eclipse 1,000 yards receiving.
Cooks has 59 catches for 964 yards and three touchdowns. Woods has 59 catches for 904 yards and four touchdowns.
Cooks is on track for his fourth 1,000-yard season. He achieved the feat twice with the New Orleans Saints and once with the New England Patriots.
"When you come into the league as a young man … it can be something great," Cooks said. "So when it happened I was definitely joyful about it.
Woods has never amassed 1,000 yards receiving in five previous NFL seasons, four with the Buffalo Bills and one with the Rams.
Woods said it would be "a huge accomplishment" though one outweighed by others.
"The biggest stat of all right now is just winning games," he said. "There's been a lot of 1,000-yard receivers who didn't make the playoffs, who couldn't finish off the season right. | ley might be playing from behind.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott supplanted Gurley as the NFL rushing leader, and Saints kicker Wil Lutz moved past him for the scoring lead.
But Gurley, who suffered a minor ankle injury during the Rams' 54-51 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 19, is expected to be at full strength against the Lions.
Gurley was injured during the first quarter against the Chiefs. He rushed for just 55 yards in 12 carries, and caught three passes for 39 yards. His 15 touches were nine fewer than his season average. And for the first time in 14 games dating to last season, he did not score a touchdown.
Coach Sean McVay said after the game that Gurley played through the injury.
"I never said nothing about it," Gurley said this week.
The injury did not | 188 |
Ironically, Steve McClure doesn't consider himself very good at bouldering – we're sure this isn't true, as McClure's climbing record is impressive to say the least.<|fim_middle|>.
What the media portrays as danger is often rubbish. The stuff that I do with my kids, and do by myself as well, has got very, very little danger around it – it might look dangerous but that just depends on your perception of danger. I mean, crossing the road is dangerous. Me top-roping my kids at Stanage Edge is not dangerous at all, and us going to the local bouldering wall is not dangerous at all. I don't see it as danger – I see it as exposing them to fun things that are going to benefit them in later life. | Having conquered routes across the world, he tackled the UK's hardest sport route last year as part of a project titled Rainman, which as yet remains a traverse climbed only by McClure. All of which meant that when we were spitballing ideas for our inaugural Boulduary, his name kept popping up as the guy to speak to. So, as we lace up our climbing shoes and clip on our chalk bags, McClure chats through all things bouldering, climbing and living a life more adventurous.
I went bouldering on Sunday at a place called Anston Stones. It's a limestone place with craggy buttresses – I found myself drawn to this awesome long traverse of the crag, so went and tackled that before taking on an even longer one in reverse. The bouldering routes were made of about six moves while the longer one was 40 moves or more, which is what I'm drawn to. So I'm definitely a route climber at heart, but I do a fair bit of indoor bouldering these days, mainly thanks to the weather.
The difference between bouldering and climbing, in a nutshell, is a basically that bouldering is climbing without the use of equipment other than a chalk bag and a pair of shoes. It's super simple, time-friendly and very social, though you don't need anyone else to climb with if you don't want to. The amount of times I've been bouldering out in the Peak District on a Saturday morning just because it's so easy to do is incredible.
Very little of my climbing is focused on being a better climber. It's just about me going climbing – when I'm bouldering, it's not because I think it's going to aid my wall climbing, it's just because it's my hobby. I'm going back out to Anston Stones today to try this long traverse that I spotted the other day and it's not because I think it'll make me a better sport climber, it's because I thought, "oh, that looks cool". Most of my climbing is done on the basis of just having fun.
Rainman was the longest time I've spent on one route by quite a long way. It was a huge investment and a really interesting journey that I went on. Basically, I'd climbed most of the hard routes in the UK and we've almost run out of virgin rock in this country, but I found this brilliant line that I knew straight away was going to push me and potentially would be too difficult. It's at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales – what made it really special was that I'd found something right at my limits because if it had been much harder then I wouldn't have been able to do it.
I spent 128 days trying to climb this one route, which is far, far in excess of any route I'd ever tried before. I spent a long time working out the sequences and there were times where I'd break a handhold so I'd need to find a way round, then change my route. I learnt a lot about the process of climbing and how important the technical side of it is – you can't just pull yourself up. I did have to get stronger though!
Everybody should be exposed to adventure. I think it's important to put yourself in situations that you're not familiar with, to test yourself physically and mentally. If you always stay within your comfort zone then you never expand as a human being. It doesn't necessarily have to be adventure sports – you just need to push yourself. It could be delivering a talk to 100 people or writing an article, so long as it challenges you. It's all about challenge | 756 |
Whether its high notes or high end, fashion and music have always complemented each other and New York City Opera's DIVAS Shop for Opera event celebrates their unique partnership. We hope you will join us for this special evening and shop from a diverse selection of deeply discounted, alluring merchandise–<|fim_middle|>, and many more. While shopping, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, and will leave with a fantastic gift bag.
All proceeds from the evening fund the design and creation of costumes for productions at New York City Opera.
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Swiss Vegan Who Refused to Wear Leather Boots Is Allowed to Join the Army
A Swiss vegan who was initially turned down for military service because he refused to wear leather boots has now won the right to serve his country.
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Antoni refused to eat or wear any animal products, as well as offering to pay for his own synthetic boots.
Not completing military conscription in Switzerland is punished by an extra income tax until the age of 30.
Da Campo took his case to a Lausanne appeal court in March and lost, but tried again with the Federal Administrative Court this month. He claimed there was 'no legal basis' for declaring a person unfit for military service because they are a vegan, according to the Local.
The Court ordered the army to discuss the situation with Da Camp and the officials have no changed their minds and declared him fit for service.
Da Campo said: "There are more and more vegans in our society and I am happy to see that the army, like all public institutions, chooses to adapt itself to this reality.
"Vegans should enjoy the same rights and duties as other citizens and not to be forced to pay a tax just because they refuse to put [on] boots that involved the killing of animals".
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Durban to Host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but there are problems already
Durban is the first African city to ever host the Commonwealth Games on the continent of Africa. A proud achievement and one for the history books. Durban's bid video leaves a viewer inspired and excited about the host city. Durban and Edmonton in Canada were the only cities that bid to host the Commonwealth Games […]
by John Cole-Morgan
Durban is the first African city to ever host the Commonwealth Games on the continent of Africa. A proud achievement and one for the history books. Durban's bid video leaves a viewer inspired and excited about the host city.
Durban and Edmonton in Canada were the only cities that bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022, but Canada withdrew Edmonton as their bid city in February 2015, naming financial reasons for this choice. No other cities around the Commonwealth made applications to host the Commonwealth Games 2022 which meant Durban was the only choice.
Not even a few hours after the bid was announced as successful, as celebration champagne corks were still popping, the doom and gloom of the world's media started complaining about the selection of Durban as the host city.
The Guardian in the UK, with countless others, printed articles stating that Durban would prejudice athletes from the UK, Australia and New Zealand, because indoor cycling was likely to be left out of the Commonwealth Games in 2022. An optional sport in the Commonwealth Games and one that is possible to be excluded under the rules of the Games.
Durban made it's application to host the Commonwealth Games 2022 stating a velodrome was not likely to be built for the event, unless funding for such was made available.
The Guardian reported that South African officials want the International Cycling Union (UCI) to contribute to the cost of building one. The new velodrome would be built in Pietermaritzburg
"I don't think there was a single African competitor in track cycling in Glasgow," the New Zealand Olympic Committee chief executive Kereyn Smith said. "So I don't think there is a groundswell of support for track cycling in South Africa.
"Having said that it is an important sport for leading Commonwealth nations and is very appealing in terms of broadcasting rights so it does have an important part to play.
"Track cycling has been an optional sport for some time but it has been on every programme since 1934 … so I have a sense there will be a lot of discussion as to the inclusion of that sport."
In an interview in August, Durban bid committee chief executive Tubby Reddy told The Associated Press that Durban may have to sign a "conditional" agreement with the Commonwealth Games Federation next month if, as expected, it is awarded the games.
Reddy, who is also chief executive of South Africa's Olympic committee, said in an interview that Durban would have 90 days from the hosting decision to acquire the financial guarantees for the Commonwealth Games.
"We still need that guarantee from treasury … just to tie up a few of the clauses as such to ensure that we are not exposing ourselves as a country too much," Teddy said. "But by the same token, giving the CGF confidence that this country can actually do what we're saying we can do."
South Africa's first foray into<|fim_middle|> and gloom before the Soccer World Cup. South Africa has this wonderful way of being able to "make it work" in the face of adversity.
Tags: Commonwealth CitizensSport | major international multi-sports events would cost around $670 million, Reddy said, with $470 million of that coming from government. The rest would be raised by commercial agreements around the games.
It will be interesting to see the outcome of these discussions. Also important to remember all those voices of doom | 64 |
<|fim_middle|> every day. | Art for me was always a hobby, my escape from the pressures of school, from other people, a cathartic exercise I'd do when I needed to get away. It wasn't something I even considered when it came to picking a college major or a career. Instead, I studied for law school, fell in love with sociology, and painted when I needed a reprieve.
In truth, it wasn't until I watched The Art of Getting By that I realized I was an artist not using my talent. The realization hit me hard—I felt like I'd wasted 23 years of my life and that I had to hurry up and get to artist status fast. I started painting every day, modeling my work after some of my favorite realist painters, Van Gogh, Picasso and Impressionist painters.
And though I was fairly good at realism, I couldn't get it to the expressive qualities I wanted. I was too tight, or technically good, as they say.
Fortunately, I took some advice and gave abstract art—i.e. painting my emotions—a try. I took an old beach scene I'd done and added crazy colors to it. I called it Heat Wave, and almost as soon as I shared it, four people asked to buy it—it was the start of my career.
Since then, I've learned to trust the process. I've slowed down. I've taken breaks. And what keeps me coming back is this human desire to be seen, to expose my innermost self and share her with others. Painting is my way of honoring my time on earth. It's my way of paying homage to the human experience. And it's a process that moves me | 340 |
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Titus Zeman
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Memories of Uršula Pilná, née Lešková, a native to Vajnory
It happened on 3 August 1940, Matej tried to help with corn harvesting despite his not feeling very well. They put him onto a wagon for sheaves of straw on their way back. When he returned home he was sad and told: "I do not feel well, I do not want any dinner, I am going to the bed so that in the morning I can go to the great ceremony tomorrow – to a first Mass celebrated by a newly-ordained priest Titus Zeman." He could not stand up from the bed in the morning; however, he made the effort to do it and put on a folk costume. I was very morose and told him: "How is it possible for you to go if you spit blood?" But we went there. I stayed in the back and Matej went to an altar. I saw that after a while Matej went aside and sat on a rock under a pear tree, where he stayed until the end of his first Mass. When we came home he could not eat a lunch, he had to go to his bed. We agreed that he would go to see the doctor on the next day. In the afternoon, after the Litany, the first blessing of a newly-ordained priest was supposed to be. Matej said to me again: "I will go there." I replied to him: "How can you go there if you have no strength?" "I have to go there!" he answered me. Well, we went there. After this blessing by Titus Zeman, he was miraculously healed. He came home in a good mood, went to a stable and worked as usually. It was not possible to see on him that he was so ill a day ago. It is a holly truth.
Memories of an actor Anton Baláž
I categorize Fr Titus among the most important persons of Slovakia. I was personally meeting him on the street Miletičova in Bratislava during the years 1940-1944. I have such a beautiful memories concerning these meetings. He treated me as a second dad. He was my spiritual father. I usually went to assist him in the Church in the morning. And then singing or theatre extra-curricular activities usually took place. Fr Titus was a good organizer and when talking about the theatre plays he was in charge of the technical stuff.
Memories of a Salesian priest Bernardín Šipkovský
I knew Titus Zeman very well. We were meeting in Trnava maybe for six years – I was a student (he was teaching me Chemistry) and later on I was his confrère and a Salesian. I remember one history from that period. It happened during the Second World War. I went to a theatre for some reason in the evening. I saw a man standing on the balcony and smoking a cigarette. When he saw me he immediately hid behind a door of the balcony. I worked in the theatre as an assistant; however, I have never been behind the door. Nobody lived in that wing of a building which was relating to a secondary grammar school. I confessed to my confrères what I had seen. Then told me it was a young Jew. Fr Titus was hiding him and taking care of him. Simultaneously they warned me not to tell anybody about it. (…) He was an exemplary priest-Salesian and a martyr.
Memories of a Salesian priest Andrej Pauliny
I knew Professor Titus as a student at the bishop secondary grammar school in Trnava. He was simple-hearted and very funny, young, and a great sportsman. I remember times when the Red Army was crossing our country and we were hiding some religious stuff and nuns so the Russians could not find women. I admired Fr Zeman a lot, because he was able toeffectively solve everything with prudence. We had to clear out the Institute on the street Hollého after the war for twenty-four hours. It was a time of Easter and Holy week what brought joy to us. Fr Zeman sang before the Mass during the procession the Gregorian melody of the Gospel in such a beautiful and exceptional way that he created beautiful Easter atmosphere. We admired his beautiful singing. I got to know him better when the Russians went away from the Institute and we had to clean it all up. Three or four of us had to do it under the supervision of Fr Zeman. Everything stank there as a big toilette. Each toilette was clogged and water with excrements was running on the corridors. Fr Zeman as a professor of chemistry tried to fix it. There was a big hole on the yard. We filled it up with some sand. I saw there his great love and tenaciousness for this work. He told us: "We cannot accept the applications of students of theology for now. It needs clean air. Otherwise they would think they came to live in a toilette." He was a true Salesian who did everything in a humble way. It was clear that he liked us, the young students of theology, a lot. He saw us as the hope for the Salesian congregation on Slovakia.
Memories of a student of a Burgher´s School in Šenkvice Anna Strašiftáková
I was a student of the 4thYear of a Burgher´s Primary School in Šenkvice and Professor Titus Zeman was teaching us the Religious education. We were looking forward to every lesson. He was a very pleasant person, he won our hearts and caught our attention thanks to his way of teaching. We taught us many priers and religious songs in Latin, e.g. Ave Maria. His approach towards us was very human. He could also attire the attention of fifteen-years-old boys who have many interests in that age and they had respected him. We had a photo shoots at school at the end of May or at the beginning of June. Fr Zeman is there with us in the photography. It is very special for me.
Memories of a student of Secondary Grammar School in Trnava Ing. Kar<|fim_middle|> again. I know that you would rather ordain a priest than burry a priest…" When we put the body of Titus into the tomb the words of Gospel came on my mind: "Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed." Yes, we entombed him like a kernel of wheat; however, more than fifty monks and priests have aroused from him. He saved them for the Church in Slovakia. If each priest that die in Slovakia left such a religious descendants, the funerals of Slovak priests would not mean the decrease but the increase of priest ranks. Shall God reward his heroic sacrifice and that what he did for the Church and the nation.
Memories of a Salesian priest and a university classmate František Teplan
We studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He was very outgoing and had a lot of friends among Salesians. I was cold and he was a hardy fellow, so that he gave me his warm underwear. Then we were together in Trnava, he worked there as a professor. He worked as a catechist and I worked as a school counsellor. I assigned a severepunishment to the students of theology once because they broke discipline. His diplomacy helped me so I could forgive the punishment. Later on, I admired him because of his courage. He was one of the most courageous Salesians. I bend down to his memory. He was always kind and willing to help. Lord has surely given him reward for his devoted life.
Memories from the day of his burial
It is 11 January 1969 and the cold is freezing. The snow covers everything. The Salesian inspector Andrej Dermek is standing below the tomb which was dug out at the cemetery in Vajnory. He speaks to those who are present: "We are meeting at the cemetery. It reminds me of times of the first Christians, at least when speaking about us friars. The life has dissipated us, the death gathers us. And yet I could not say that it is the death´s victory over life.
The death is a secret even if we encounter with it on daily basis. It is not a tragedy, it is a natural law. It is not an exception, but a rule. It is here – simple and clear as a lightning. We just can accept it with despair or with faith, in hope, and in peace. And we accept the secret of the death of our dear confrère – which concerns us so directly – with faith, in hope, and in humility!
A warrior rests today at this place. He finished his battle. A priest who finished celebrating his lifelong Mass. This is a departure. This is a return to out Heavenly Father bus also to his earthly dad and mum who preceded him. Nobody of us andnobody of you, even he himself did not suppose what the life would bring to him. Just one thing is for sure that there would be not only the joyful mysteries in this life Rosary but also the sorrowful ones. And there will be as much of the sorrowful ones as the joyful mysteries, but all of them would end with his resurrection! We can say that everything between his first Mass of a newly-ordained priest and his funeral was a full priestly, monastic and Salesian life despite the fact that he lived eighteen years out of twenty-five years in total of his priesthood out of his vocation. Moreover, he spent thirteen years from those twenty-five in a prison. However, it was always a priest-like life; the place did not matter.
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I met Fr Zeman when I was a student at the Secondary Episcopal Grammar School in Trnava in 1943. He was teaching me a Chemistry and we also met when playing social games. We had a nice friendship and I think he liked me a lot. I got to like him because of his human approach – so typical for the Salesians – to us, the students. When doing some experiments for lessons at a laboratory, he often called me to assist him. I moved to a Chemical school after two years. When I accidentally met Fr Titus at the beginning of August 1950 I was surprised he was at a presbytery. We considered those priests who were not arrested in camps but were at presbyteries for "patriot priests, minions of the Communist regime". When I expressed my astonishment he explained nothing but asked me for a help. I agreed. At our next meeting he asked me to deliver a thick sealed envelope to Ft František Reves. I knew him since my studies in Trnava. Fr Zeman told me the date and time of the delivery. He completely trusted me. At the agreed date and time I went to the park at Avion Shopping Park. Far away, I could see Fr Reves sitting on a bench. When I approached he stood up. I came to him, handed him the envelope and went away without a word pretending that nothing happened. I realised what was possibly in the envelope only after a few months after Fr Titus´s sentence.
Memories of a Salesian priest Štefan Šilhár
I am very thankful to Fr Titus that he preached us the spiritual exercises and so he prepared as for a vocation of a priest in Svätý Beňadik. When I was seventeen-years-old I was interned in Šaštín, in Podolínec and in Kostolná. We, the students of theology too young for military service, were sent home. They told us: "We will re-educate you and make you communists." We incognito entered various secondary grammar schools and continued our studies. I was helping during the liturgy outside of Pezinok on the Good Friday (in 1951; the editor´s note). I had a phone call to return home immediately. When I came I found completely exhausted Fr Titus having a rest at our place. He asked me to contact him with a parish priest Paulen in Šenkvice; I did so. So far my mother took care of him to heal him. I got him Sacramental bread and wine. Fr Titus celebrated Mass at our place with a little glass. My mother cherished it with awe. I asked him to take me with him through the frontiers. He replied to me: "Other Salesians are hiding because of the Police. They are priority. You are young. You will go later." It was good that I obeyed Fr Titus. Otherwise my life would take another direction.
Memories of a Salesian priest Professor Klement Poláček
I was saved because I decided to follow Fr Titus Zeman with a student of theology Alojz Pestún (during the retreat of the third crusade on 8 April 1951; the editor´s note). It was almost 5.00 a.m. when we escaped from the frontier area. We could see the towers of the Basilica of Šaštín from forest. After having a short rest, Fr Titus told me and Alojz: "Go to the station in Leváre, return to Bratislava and then go home. The rest of us (three persons) do not have an ID card. We will wait here during the night and we will try to hide somewhere here." The two of us got on a train and we arrived in Bratislava at 7.00 a.m. We went to visit Fr Sandtner in a hospital. The doctor´s round just began. We waited at Fr Viliam Vagač and when the doctor´s roundwas finished, we told Fr Sandtner what had happened. We said to him: "The escape was not successful. It seems that the majority of us was arrested. Just Fr Titus, Fr Dermek, and Fr Pobiecky managed to escape." We did not know that they were caught, too. I am personally thankful to Fr Titus for saving me. I illegally left the republic with a small group in December.
Memories of a Salesian priest and a fellow-prisoner Andrej Dermek
During the interrogation I did not want to confess what they claimed being the truth even after they had bet me. So they took me in a different room. Suddenly I saw Titus. He was thinned and his face was bloodied. They wanted to force us to confess to the thought-out facts by the means of personal confrontation. They wanted us to see what we are beaten like as a proof they would stop at nothing.
Memories of a Salesian priest and a fellow-prisoner Štefan Sandtner
We were taken back to our cells after the interruption of the interrogation (which took place in the Palace of Justice in Bratislava on 21 February 1952). Each of us had two "guards", one on one´s left side, the other on one´s right side. It reminded me of Jesus Christ when he was hanging on his cross between the two thieves. Were they penitents or not? Prisoners were saying that there is a rope waiting for Titus or at least a life imprisonment. After three months of torturing inquiry Fr Titus had to cope with killing before the delivery of the judgement. It lasted for seven months. I do not know how it happened but when we were taken out of the courtroom after the first hearing, I suddenly found myself next to Tituswithin this armed escort. We had to wait for the door to the prison to be opened and we will be free from the hands of "justice". Titus told me at that moment: "I want to confess." I did so in a flash. It could or should be his last confession in a life. Fr Bosco taught us to do the confession each month as the last one in our lives and to treat the Communion as a viaticum – the provision for the eternal life. I eventually could tell him that I would bring him a Communion the next day.
Memories of a Salesian priest Ľudovít Suchán
His funeral was exceptionally touching. I do not exaggerate. It was exceptionally moving not only because of its outer aspects (it was a true triumph of sympathy, astonishment, and gratefulness) but mainly because such unity of emotion expressed by words or by tears is truly rare. There was not only a homily at the Mass but also several speeches and funeral oration. All of the speakers emphasized great qualities of the deceased: conscientiousness, strength of his spirit, profound faith, strong will, transcendental devotion into God´s will but mainly absolute self-sacrifice for the priestly ideal and effort to save young priest vocations for the Church and the Salesian association. The most touching sentence for me was the one by the Salesian inspector which was very pertinent: "Father Bishop, we stood in front of the opened tomb of a priest | 1,536 |
True Compass: A Memoir
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In this landmark autobiography, five years in the making, Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells his<|fim_middle|> Through it all, he describes his work in the Senate on the major issues of our time--civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate, the quest for peace in Northern Ireland--and the cause of his life: improved health care for all Americans, a fight influenced by his own experiences in hospitals.
His life has been marked by tragedy and perseverance, a love of family, and an abiding faith. There have been controversies, too, and Kennedy addresses them with unprecedented candor. At midlife, embattled and uncertain if he would ever fall in love again, he met the woman who changed his life, Victoria Reggie Kennedy. Facing a tough reelection campaign against an aggressive challenger named Mitt Romney, Kennedy found a new voice and began one of the great third acts in American politics, sponsoring major legislation, standing up for liberal principles, and making the pivotal endorsement of Barack Obama for president.
Hundreds of books have been written about the Kennedys. true COMPASS will endure as the definitive account from a member of America's most heralded family, an inspiring legacy to readers and to history, and a deeply moving story of a life like no other.
Tags: 22Biography/Memoir | extraordinary personal story--of his legendary family, politics, and fifty years at the center of national events.
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The youngest of nine children born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, he came of age among siblings from whom much was expected. As a young man, he played a key role in the presidential campaign of his brother John F. Kennedy, recounted here in loving detail. In 1962 he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he began a fascinating political education and became a legislator.
In this historic memoir,Ted Kennedy takes us inside his family, re-creating life with his parents and brothers and explaining their profound impact on him. or the first time, he describes his heartbreak and years of struggle in the wake of their deaths. | 161 |
Anthony Simone and Rodrigo Pflucker will continue with Forty7 Motorsports in the next IMSA Prototype Challenge presented by Mazda round at<|fim_middle|>ijan.
"It is most important now to maintain these drivers pairing as I believe they are the strongest in the field.
Alianza co-founder Lorne Kelly added: "I couldn't have written this script when it came to these drivers. Their energy and collaboration together was great to see at Sebring and I can't wait to see what they produce in Birmingham in April together. | Barber Motorsports Park, the team has confirmed.
The pairing will return to the wheel of the team's No. 74 Norma M30 LMP3 car for the April 20-22 event, following a promising debut earlier this month at Sebring, which saw the car qualify on the front row.
A mechanical failure ended Simone and Pflucker's race early, although the team's sister No. 47 Norma LMP3 car went onto finish second overall and in the LMP3 class.
The No. 74 car will again be run in association with Alianza Motorsports at Barber.
"With the points lead in both drivers and team championship, Forty7 Motorsports has showcased its cars, crew and drivers as a team to contend with at every event," said team principal Garrett Klet | 169 |
Third annual STEM Day brings middle-schoolers to campus for STEM introduction
STEM Day, a PEER and WISE<|fim_middle|> program for three national awards
Clemson's Project WISE summer camp gets 7th and 8th-graders excited about STEM careers
Programs for Educational Enrichment and Retention (PEER)Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) | outreach program brings together underrepresented middle school students from the Upstate to Clemson University for an introduction to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Hands-on activities and demonstrations, led by Clemson faculty and students, let these young people know about careers and related opportunities available in science and technical fields.
Underrepresented students from across the Upstate came to Clemson in February to learn what opportunities a STEM career can offer.
This year's STEM Day was held Feb. 9 and drew about 50 students.
In the chemical engineering workshop, students built cars powered by solar energy and salt water. The electrical engineering session showed them how to use brainpower to control a Lego robot. Students in the civil engineering class learned how engineers design safe sustainable buildings, and how they design safe ways for controlled demolition of old buildings.
Attendees also were able to take advantage of a lunch that brought them together with PEER mentors and WISE Big Sisters. This session provided information on campus life and what the Clemson Experience is all about.
"Reaching young people about STEM careers is critical," said Serita Acker, program director for PEER and WISE. "Our ability to recruit and retain underrepresented groups in engineering and science is vital to creating a diverse workforce."
Clemson University's COSMIC and PEER & WISE Programs Receive INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine's 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
WISE choice: Organization for women engineers selects Clemson University | 297 |
Worm gears are highly useful gear types that allow for enormous control over the speed and movement of a gear system. These gears can provide a large amount<|fim_middle|> or goods. You may also find a worm gear system used in the very unique Torsen differential system, which some high-performance vehicles use for extra control and safety in the system under extreme conditions. | of gear reductions in a system, from about 20 to 1 to over 300 to 1, which is highly useful in delicate systems that require precise control. Worm gears are designed so that the worm part of the system can turn the gear, but the gear cannot turn the worm part on its own. This makes the gear safer, and will prevent forcible breaks and turns in the gear system if the gear tries to shift or move on its own.
A worm gear has a typical gear on the bottom half of the gear, but on top, instead of the top gear looking like another traditional cog gear, the top gear is a spiral shape that looks somewhat like a mix between a corkscrew and a wall screw. The ridges on the worm gear are designed to fit perfectly between the bottom gear cogs, turning the gear at a precise rate that moves the gear at a precise, predetermined speed.
Worm gear systems are used in a variety of places, but the most common place to see the gears used is as a safety feature in conveyor systems. When the motor is turned off, the braking power of the top worm gear prevents the conveyor from moving at all until the motor is turned back on. This prevents safety risks and other potential problems that could injure humans or cause damage to products | 266 |
Dharma never tires of explaining itself through those committed to teaching – and to everyone who has questions or incomprehension; Dharma re-clothes itself in fresh terms. No book of truth can contain Dharma – because Dharma speaks to every style of confusion; and the styles of confusion are as variegated as the cultures, societies, and epochs in which we live. The Seven Line Song of Padmasambhava is a stirring anthem to freedom and to the sheer glee evoked by direct insight into the nature of reality.
Mipham Rinpoche wrote: "This prayer in seven vajra lines is the most majestic of all prayers to the great and glorious one of Oddiyana, the essence of all the victorious ones of the three times. Arising as the inherent vibration of naturally occurring v<|fim_middle|>, of a vast and profound subject will be a small taste only.
Dharma wird niemals müde sich durch jene, die sich zu lehren verpflichtet haben, zu erklären - und für all jene, die Fragen haben oder nicht verstehen; Dharma erklärt sich ständig im "neuen Gewand" durch frische Ausdrucksweisen. Kein Buch der Wahrheit kann Dharma enthalten - weil Dharma zu jedem Stil der Verwirrung spricht; und diese Stile der Verwirrung sind so verschieden wie die Kulturen, Gesellschaften und Epochen in denen wir leben. Das Siebenzeilige Lied von Padmasambhava ist eine bewegende Hymne der Freiheit und dem schieren Entzücken, hervorgerufen durch die direkte Einsicht in die Natur der Realität.
Dorje Tsigdun ist ein immenses Thema, das jede Schicht buddhistischer Praxis berührt. Man könnte über dieses Thema monatelang sprechen. Dieses Wochenende mit Ngak'chang Rinpoche zu einem weiten und profunden Thema wird nur ein kleiner Vorgeschmack sein.
150.- EUR for the whole weekend. Reduced fees available on request. | ajra sound, it constitutes a great treasure trove of blessings and spiritual attainments."
Dorje Tsigdun is an immense subject that touches every layer of Buddhist practice. One could speak on the subject for months. This talk, by Ngak'chang Rinpoche | 57 |
Kick off your holiday shopping at our 11th Annual Holiday Craft Faire and Oobear's French Café, Saturday, Nov 17th at Friends House 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Friends House invites members of the community to start their Holiday Shopping during our 11th annual Holiday Faire to be held Saturday, November 17th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friends House is a Quaker-inspired elder community which next year will celebrate our 35th anniversary.
The Holiday Craft Faire is designed for delight and is a fundraiser for our residents. There will be ample handcrafted gift-type wares such as jewelry, children's books, art, international clothes; plus gifts that are: knitted, quilted, baked, sewn, fired, turned, carved, planted, blown and more.
You can find a resident created Bake Shoppe table for homemade delicacies to purchase and carry away, such as brownies, cookies, chocolates, apple or persimmon confections made from the organic fruit from our own Friends House trees. There will be a French Café where you linger to order espresso, home baked goods and listen to guitar and French songs. Another attraction will be tables of colorful Guatemalan handicrafts such as blouses, belts, backpacks and handbags. This is a fundraiser for the Mayan Scholarship fund and has been helping Mayan youth in Guatemala obtain college education for 45 year. In the same room you'll find craftspeople showing off their original items for sale, like carved walking sticks.
Another ever-popular area will be a large room devoted to White-Elephant offerings, which we whimsically call the Albino Pach<|fim_middle|> a 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community that is located at 684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa, in Rincon Valley by Oliver's Market off Montecito. | yderm Sale. This is a great place to find furniture, books and home wares for a great bargain.
Friends House is | 27 |
This week we learned about all kinds of different transportation that we use every day! Cars, buses, planes and more! We did many activities such as creating our very own license plate, creating a train out of cardboard boxes (above picture) and working on many of our gross motor skills out in the hallway! Join us and take a look at this exciting week we had!
During our group activities this week we went over the alphabet with our friends! Each group member received 5 or so alphabet cards at random, and had to work with their group to put the entire alphabet together in the correct order! We have finished our alphabet daily sign in's and so this was a great review of our letters. At warm ups we are now practicing to write our names (in pencil!). This will help prepare us for Kindergarten!
This week's table activities involved lots of arts and crafts! The art activities included creating an image of a plane, decorating our very own car, and more! The table activities also included some cognitive development areas such as counting using block pieces, race car puzzles and and spelling out words that relate to transportation!
Lots of fun during free play playing house, dress up, kitchen, painting at the easel and checking out the sensory table!
This weeks hallway activities were a big hit as you can see! Since we were finishing some of our assessments, we included many gross motor activities such as hopscotch, running, skipping, and also riding the tricycles! Another one of our main hallway activities was the train we created out of cardboard boxes, we all worked together to design each of the boxes with markers, colorful tape, wheels and more!
A few more photos from the week!
Thank you everyone for a successful week! We learned lots about how we get around places and how cool traveling can be! We hope to keep learning more about transportation as we see it everyday in our lives! Have a wonderful week!
Make a few paper airplanes with your kids. Get three wire hangers and bend them open wide. Hang them on each other and then hang the top one on a door ledge. Assign points to each one and let the kids compete to earn the most points!
These past two weeks we have been learning about outer space! We did many activities learning about planets in our group activities, exploring the stars and constellations using marshmallows and toothpicks (fun!) and lots of vocabulary that have to do with outer space! Take a look at all the new things we learned over the past few days and also a few pictures from our Winter Party! Yes, after 2 cancellations due to weather, it finally happened!
For our group activities we focused on creating patterns with blocks, and continued that learning at the tables where we made patterns with planets!
At our table activities this week we created all sorts of different constell<|fim_middle|> previous snow days!
The tables activities this week included making art with frozen paint! (yes it works!!), using the scale to weigh objects, sink or float experiments, creating winter in a bag (so fun!), and much more! With all of the missed activities from our snow day before the break, we had extra activities this week. It was VERY busy!
Just a few more fun photos!
Thank you everyone for a very busy yet super fun super science week! We hope everyone learned a lot from these activities and continue to use these skills as they grow - join us next week as we start the topic of Outer space! Have a great week!
1. First fill the jar with warm water.
2. Then dump most of the water out, light a match and throw it into the water.
3. Place the bag of ice over the jar and watch the clouds form!
This is another at home science activity where the kids can create a cloud inside their house! There can also be a disscusion afterwards of how clouds are formed and so on! | ations using marshmallows and toothpicks to outline the shapes. At the language table we learned several words that involve the theme of outer space, some of those words included rocket, moon, sun, flag and many more! We made finger "smooshed" suns using saran wrap and decorated a space background by using a tooth brush and white paint to splatter the paint on the paper! We later made moons with a pasty flour and paint mixture that we painted onto out surface and then used corks to imprint craters. So cool! We also felt the challenge that astronauts must feel when trying to work with their over sized gloves! The kids put on fuzzy gloves and tried to pick up as many small items as they could. It was not easy! The most popular activity seemed to be the straw rockets! These were made out of straws and paper and they blow into the straw to shoot their rockets high into the sky!
This was a hallway activity we did a couple of times since it was so fun! It is a competition game using "moon rocks" where the preschoolers split into two teams and try to clear their side of the "moon" of all the moon rocks by throwing them on their opponents side. It was a great way to work on gross motor skills by quickly picking up and tossing paper back and forth!
During free play we got to paint and design our very own planet, play in the house and kitchen and sensory table with our friends and try out the rockets we made! This is the perfect time to explore around the classroom and try new activities with all of ours friends!
Here are several pictures from our very belated yet successful winter party! Although it was pushed back many times due to our big snow fall we finally were able to have our party and it was lots of fun! We sang our songs perfectly and enjoyed lots of goodies and activities with our families! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend!
Few more pictures from the week!
Happy Birthday to A. and M. !
Thank you everyone for helping to make this week so successful! We hope everyone learned lots about outer space and the all the cool planets that surround our world! We hope everyone has a great week!
Have them create their very own planet! Using paint and other materials to decorate, hang when dry!
We have certainly had a record number of snow days, and these last ones have really topped the charts! I thought it would be really fun to see what everyone was up to and share with each other the awesome experiences that weather can bring. We may be missing preschool days, but I am certain your preschoolers are gaining many memorable and educational experiences out there in the snow. I will post these around our classroom as well to help start conversations and give kids a reference to either share about their day or ask a friend about theirs! Enjoy!!
My kiddos playing in the snow, my cat crossing the road, and our big sledding hill that has provided hours of sledding fun this year!
Some beautiful scenery pics at Mrs. Anne's house before she hit the road to escape the snow in Seattle, where she visited with family and attended her daughter's swim meet!
See you at school next week. Fingers crossed for a quick thaw!!
During our group activities we made crystals! These were made out of pipe cleaners, hot water and borax! The preschoolers were encouraged to think of a shape to make with their pipe cleaner, and then make it with their teacher's help or on their own. They helped pour and mix the ingredients, hung their pipe cleaner shape in the mixture, and then waited a day or so to see the results! By the end of day one, we could see crystals forming! Our second group activity for the week was a science carnival with 3 different stations that included playing with balloons and seeing how the static can make our hair stand up, and attract other items as well! We also played with magnets and conducted a water experiment.
During free play we got to keep an eye on our "will it dissolve" experiments. We also checked out the sensory table, built with legos, and also were able to do some winter activities that we missed from some | 852 |
WDT and Foreflight Bring Ultra-High Quality Radar to Pilots in Canada
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Norman, OK. and Houston, TX - July 27, 2010 - Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. (WDT) and ForeFlight are announcing today the immediate availability of Canadian radar to ForeFlight Mobile 3 HD, a leading preflight intelligence and flight support app for student, private, commercial, business aviation, and military pilots.
ForeFlight Mobile 3 delivers zoomable, animated HD NEXRAD radar and satellite for the continental United States, Alasaka, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico – and now Canada. Beautiful, animated radar graphics with indicators for lightning, hail, mesocyclones, echo top height, and storm motion vectors offer pilots a sophisticated view of the weather in the U.S and in Canada.
"ForeFlight is delighted to offer our users in Canada the same, high quality radar data enjoyed by pilots south of the Canadian border," said Tyson Weihs, Co-Founder of ForeFlight. "Canadian pilots have long desired the same high quality radar and satellite Slip Map capability available to pilots in the US and we're excited to be the first company to bring airport level situational awareness to them," said Weihs.
"WDT is very proud of our new Canada radar mosaic, and very happy to be collaborating with ForeFlight as the first application developer to make use of our Canadian radar for mobile," said Mike Eilts, President and CEO of WDT. "We invite any mobile, broadcasting, newspaper or media company serving Canada to test drive our superior Canada radar solution," said Eilts.
WDT receives a raw radar data feed directly from Environment Canada, utilizes all 24 elevation angles from the thirty C-band Doppler radars and then blends the data with seventeen adjacent US radar sites immediately south of the Canadian border using its advanced radar processing system. The result is an ultra-high resolution, 1-kilometer seamless 3-dimensional mosaic display of radar over Canada, updated every ten minutes. Notably, the company has created 3D radar imagery providing complete coverage of the atmosphere from the ground up to 20 km MSL and has tailored the radar data to remove beam blockage, ensuring superior, highest quality radar for the entire country. The customized quality control package is not available from any other weather data provider, and has been developed to remove spurious echoes and mitigate significant terrain blockage issues that exist throughout the Canadian Rockies.
Specifically, WDT's radar mosaic has the following characteristics:
5-minute update frequency (10 minutes for Canada)
1-km horizontal spatial resolution
20-km vertical resolution of 3D mosaic
Provides composite and base reflectivity products
In addition to radar, ForeFlight Weather for Canada gives pilots smooth and efficient access to raw METARs and TAFs, translations, winds aloft, and satellite imagery. Pilots may search by airport identifier and view weather information for thousands of airports. Users can also add "Favorites" for frequent airports or view "Recents" to see their last searched airports. The application includes color coded indicators for current flight rules.
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Waking up with the feeling of dread is never a good thing. Upon opening my eyes, I immediately knew something was wrong. It all came crashing back. I remember the conversation I had with Smiles the night before in my bed. It didn't go as well as I would have liked it.
I needed to reassess the situation and make a decision before proceeding. One thing was for sure; I was going to proceed with caution. No longer was I going to invest so much of myself into a one-sided relationship. Smiles was still interested, and I had optimism the relationship could still progress towards something good. However, I could no longer devote so much of myself to someone who wasn't doing the same for me.
I had that day off, but I had to wake very early. I needed to get my friend's car keys before he went to work so I could take Smiles to the airport. When I volunteered to take the day off from work, I thought it would be a perfect way to see him off. I wanted to be both helpful and selfish. I wasn't going to get to see him for a week, let alone on Christmas. The next best thing I could get was sending him off at the airport.
I climbed out of bed, put on clothes and rode my motorcycle over to my friend's place. I swapped the bike for his car and drove back to my apartment. When I got back to my room, there were a few minutes left before Smiles was supposed to wake to get ready for his flight. I undressed and climbed back into bed.
Since we went to see the stage-show the night before, and he was working through the day before, he wasn't able to pack yet. When my alarm went off, we woke and got ready to make our way into the city so he could pack.
I drove him through the Holland Tunnel and stopped in front of his apartment. There were no legal spots available, so I had to sit in the car while he got ready. When he got out of the car, Smiles checked out another street and texted me from his apartment: "If you wait another five minutes, you can park on the other street at the meters." It was nice of him to check that out so I wouldn't have to sit in the car alone the whole time.
I joined him upstairs and tried my best to assist. When he was ready, we got back into the car and set off for the airport.
My question from the night before was still in the back of my head. The car ride was rather quiet. It was as if we were both searching for something to talk about. I had yet another question burning a hole in the back of my mind. I had no New Year's Eve plans, and all my friends did. I didn't want to spend it alone, but Smiles hadn't mentioned it to me. I had no idea what his plans were, but I wanted to spend it with him. The conversation from the night before didn't change that. I was about to ask him if we could spend it together, but as we neared the airport, things got hectic because he wasn't sure which terminal he was flying out of. That question would have to wait until later.
Once we had that settled, I found a space at curbside and helped him unload. We exchanged a very quick hug and kiss as he set off for home for the holidays. It was very unceremonious. I don't know if he was self-conscious because we were in public or if it was because he still felt awkward, but I was very disappointed. That was not the way I wanted to be kissed by the man I was dating but not seeing on Christmas. That was not a proper goodbye.
Since I had my friend's car and the rest of the day off, I decided to run an errand I'd been neglecting. I took<|fim_middle|> NOT good for me. It's a sure to produce over-thinking and slight depression. I really didn't know how to proceed. There was a fork in the road, and I wasn't sure which road to take.
I decided to make a stronger effort to engulf myself with my friends. I wasn't going to give so much of myself to Smiles, and in turn, I would fill that void with friendship. After I ran my errand, I went home and watched TV on the couch. I needed to distract myself with some form of entertainment, but it wasn't working. I was still thinking about what I was going to do. I hopped on Facebook while watching TV and got a message from N: "I miss you buddy." I hadn't hung out with him since we broke up with the exception of my holiday party. Maybe it was time to give friendship with him another chance. I hit him up to see what he was up to. He was going out that night and told me he would keep me in the loop regarding his plans so we could hang out. | a route home that allowed me to stop by Michael's to pick up a large panoramic photo I had framed. All that alone time is | 27 |
Solheim players' advice for Ryder members: play better
Dave Kempton
The LPGA Solheim Cup players have some very simple advice to their American Ryder Cup counterparts who lost again to the Europeans in September.
"Play better."
Those words were a common thread from the women playing here in the CME Group Tour Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples.
The Ryder Cup failure has been a popular topic in golf ever since the decisive loss followed by Phil Mickelson's comments in the post-blowout news conference in Scotland. Captain Tom Watson was on the receiving end.
Two weeks later, the PGA of American, the owner and organizer of the Ryder Cup on the U.S. side of the pond, established a "task force" to examine how to improve the performance. Former captains and present players are members of the task force.
Hall of Famers Jack Nicklaus and potential future Ryder Cup captain Fred Couples said the task force was "an overeaction."
As might be expected, comments from the experienced Solheim Cup players were diverse. The short version of the comments ranged from "task force?" …. "we're overthinking everything" …. "no need to panic" ….. "unfortunate" ….. "it sucked" ….. "I'm European — I don't care."
The longer version started with a thoughtful comment from three-time Solheim Cup player Angela Stanford.
"The ups and downs of team competitions come in waves both ways, just like we've lost the last two times, but actually there is nothing wrong," Stanford said. "You just get outplayed.
"Task force? I don't get that….not needed," Brittany Lang said. "Europe is good."
Top-ranked Stacy Lewis was short and direct.
"They need to look at how they select the captain and maybe change the selection process,"<|fim_middle|>."
Norman returns to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Dec. 9-13 for the Franklin Templeton Shootout. He'll only play in the pro-am and then join Joe Buck on Fox TV for the Saturday broadcast of the final round.
Charity event Monday
The third ISPS Handa Heroes, a nine-hole, made for TV charity event honoring philanthropist Dr. Haruhisa Handa, will be played Monday at Tiburon. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and admission is free.
The nine-hole scramble will feature three teams of three consisting of one current LPGA player, one LPGA Legend and a recent Symetra Tour graduate.
Lexi Thompson, Beth Daniel and Sadena Parks form one team while Jessica Korda, Sherri Steinhauer and Jackie Stoelting make up a second team. Sandra Gal, Meg Mallon and Marissa Steen complete the field. | Lewis said. "The media should not be involved in talking about dirty laundry, those issues can stay behind closed doors in the team room."
"The Europeans are strong, both the men and women, and we all need to step up our game," Michelle Wie said. "If we made more birdies it would have changed the outcome.
Jessica Korda, 21, played in her first Solheim Cup a year ago in Colorado.
"It sucked, but I hope they're fueled by the loss," Korda said. "They do have a lot of pressure on them, and you can't force the ball into the hole, sometimes that's how the cards are drawn."
Morgan Pressel targets the pressure and overthinking everything.
"Maybe you can tweak some things but not a task force," Pressel said.
"We've lost two in a row ourselves, but nothing needs to change. Remember both teams are good."
Spain's Azahara Munoz, a European team member, was blunt.
"I'm European and I don't know what they're doing over here, and I don't care," Munoz said.
Norman in for a look
Hall of Famer Greg Norman, the designer of both Tiburon courses, visited Thursday, chatting on the practice range with defending champion Shanshan Feng of China.
"I met her many years ago, through the Chinese Golf Federation, and I wanted to see how she was doing," Norman said. "I also spent some time with her coach | 302 |
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Urban Landscape: Ambitious Plans for Hutzler's; Hampden Project One Step Closer to Approval; Red Emma's Expands
Ed Gunts
Hundreds showed up at the Contemporary museums exhibit at the historic Hutzler Palace Building.
Will Hutzler's become Baltimore's new hipster haven?
The first floor of the historic Hutzler Brothers Palace Building has been transformed into a temporary museum with Saturday's opening of "The Ground," a three-month exhibit of work by artist<|fim_middle|> million plan to convert the Fox Industries Building in Hampden to a mixed-use development containing about 90 apartments and lower level commercial space cleared a key hurdle this month when Baltimore's Planning Commission approved a City Council bill that would rezone the property so the project can move ahead.
The property at 3100-3200 Falls Cliff Road, the first major manufacturing center of the Noxzema skin care conglomerate, has historically been zoned for industrial use. The developers, including Michael Fox and Edye Fox Abrams and the Time Group, want to have the property designated an Industrial Planned Unit Development, which would allow a mix of uses. If the bill receives Council approval as expected, construction could begin later this year.
Red Emma's expands on Greenmount Avenue
Red Emma's, a worker-owned bookstore and café at 30 W. North Avenue, has opened an offshoot called the Greenmount Coffee Lab, serving "fine coffee and light fare." It's in the lobby of the Open Works maker space at 1400 Greenmount Avenue, next door to the Thread Coffee roastery. As part of the Red Emma's family, Greenmount Coffee Lab is a cooperative, that is, it is 100 percent worker operated. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
Anne Raines named Deputy Director of Maryland Historical Trust
Anne Raines has been named the new Deputy Director of the Maryland Historical Trust, the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the best of Maryland's past. She previously was the agency's Capital Grants and Loans Administrator.
Cross Street Partners of Baltimore selected to develop an "innovation district" in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Cross Street Partners of Baltimore, headed by Bill Struever, has been selected to purchase and redevelop the GE Broadway Campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its vision is to reposition the campus as a mixed-use innovation district, including commercial, retail, institutional, residential, hotel and community space. Construction could begin as early as this fall and be complete in three to four years.
D Center to discuss Complete Streets
An urban planning approach called Complete Streets, which strives to create public streets that prioritize the safety of people over the movement of cars, will be discussed during a forum presented by D Center at the Windup Space, 12 West North Avenue, on March 7 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Speakers will include Bikemore executive director Liz Cornish, architect and planner Klaus Philipsen, and City Council member Ryan Dorsey, who plans to introduce a bill to make the Complete Streets planning approach mandatory in Baltimore.
Ed Gunts is a local freelance writer and the former architecture critic for The Baltimore Sun.
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.boxshadow{ box-shadow: 0px 5px 8px #999; } | Michael Jones McKean. So many people came to the opening reception that the organizers ran out of wine glasses.
Michael Jones McKean.
But that's just the beginning of an ambitious plan to "reintroduce" the 1888 building to the public, nearly 30 years after it closed as a department store and 20 years since it was last in use at all.
Once the museum exhibit is over, the owner, a company called AiNET, plans to renovate the Palace building at 210-218 North Howard Street for a mix of uses that will bring life back to it and the surrounding Bromo Tower arts district.
The Hutzler Brothers Palace Building on Howard Street
AiNET representatives say they are considering a variety of ideas for the building, including big data research labs, a technology incubator, a school, offices for high-tech companies, "Tokyo style" micro-apartments, or a combination of the above. They're also open to the idea of letting the first floor remain available for cultural uses such as the current museum exhibit, a collaboration between AiNET and The Contemporary museum of Baltimore.
AiNET and The Contemporary will hold a community forum to discuss ideas for the building and the arts district on March 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the street-level exhibit space.
Brian Checco, the marketing supervisor for AiNET, said his company was pleased to provide space for the Contemporary exhibit because it can help show off the building and demonstrate its potential. He said the building has been dormant for so long that AiNET thought opening it up for a temporary exhibit would be a good way to reintroduce it to the community at large and signal that it is available for new uses.
As part of its planning process, he said, the company wants to know what the community would like and can support. He said the panel discussion is part of the process of formulating a vision for what the building can be.
Participants will include Richard Barth, Dean of the University of Maryland's School of Social Work; Anita Kassoff, executive director of the Baltimore Museum of Industry; Will Holman, the general manager of Open Works, a maker space on Greenmount Avenue; Deepak Jain, AiNET's founder and president; and representatives from The Contemporary and the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
"We're thinking about high-tech residential, high-tech office and high-tech higher education," Checco said. But instead of imposing a plan on the city, "we want to ask what the community needs…We really want to get community buy-in."
AiNET is working with Chuck Breitenother of NAI KLNB to market the property, and it has hired Ashutosh Belgi of ATI in Columbia to be its architect.
Checco said AiNET expects to invest $5 million in the building, depending on what projects it ultimately undertakes. He said the company is working with city officials to make sure zoning for the building will permit whatever they eventually decide to do and that the building's name most likely will continue to be the Palace.
Pamela Sweeney, the AiNet senior vice president in charge of capital projects, said the company is committed to preserving its Romanesque front façade, which was designed by Baldwin and Pennington, and other details such as a large skylight on the top level. "We are very excited to bring life back to this unique building utilizing as much of the building's history as possible," she said.
Founded in 1993 and based in Beltsville, AiNET operates data centers and cloud environments. It has four locations in Maryland plus a development parcel in Leesburg, Virginia. Checco and Jain explained that AiNET bought the Palace building in 2014 as part of a multi-building transaction that also included the One Market Center building next door at Howard and Lexington streets. One Market Center contains the sort of data center that AiNet operates, and the Palace building is connected to it.
Jain said the purchase price, about $20 million, wouldn't have been much less without the Palace building, so AiNET bought it. He said he remembers that his mother shopped there and he understands the building's historical significance. He also appreciates that it is close to the city's subway and light rail systems and that plans are in the works to rebuild Lexington Market.
"This building has a rich history that lends itself to some magic," he said. "It's one of a kind. And on a walkability scale, it scores 98 out of 100. The question is, how can we address 21st-century challenges without losing who we are to get there?"
Another key attribute of the Palace building, Checco said, is that it "sits astride some of the most powerful connectivity networks in the world," channeling an estimated 25 percent of the earth's data flow, and is connected to AiNet's sophisticated data center next door. He said that could be especially attractive for companies that need first-rate data access, such as genetics testing labs, and that is why one of the ideas for the Palace building is to create high-tech workspaces.
"We're hoping to leverage the high-tech infrastructure that underpins the building, to create a forward-looking space unlike anything Baltimore has yet seen," he said.
As long as it is providing work space, Checco said, AiNET thought it also would make sense to provide living quarters for people working on the AiNET "campus" or nearby. He said Baltimore doesn't have any micro apartments comparable to what Tokyo has and that the Palace building could contain 40 to 60 apartments per floor if they each contained 200 to 400 square feet of space. He said the apartments could be rented monthly or yearly, and residents would have access to common areas as well as their own living quarters.
Checco said AiNET has been exploring the idea of working with an institution of higher education to create a learning center or incubator within the building. He declined to name the institutions that AiNET has been talking to.
The Contemporary's exhibit is free and open to the public until May 19. Organizers say they were pleased with the turnout for the first-night reception, estimated at 500 to 1000 people over the course of the event. "This kind of turnout motivates us to do more to engage the community," Jain said.
Hipsters @ Hutzler's
Besides drawing the sort of young artist-hipster crowd that shows up for local museum openings, it attracted older people who either worked at Hutzler's or shopped there and were curious to see the building again. Also present was at least one member of the Hutzler department store family.
The Contemporary and AiNET reopened one of the original revolving doors for people to enter, and AiNET painted the space so it worked as a gallery. The exhibit was designed so people standing outside on Howard Street can look in the store windows and view the artwork inside. The exhibit is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
While McKean's exhibit is on view, Checco and Sweeney said, AiNET will continue to refine its vision for the Palace building and coordinate its plans with the city. They said the company is aiming to start construction in 2018.
Fox Building project gets Planning Commission approval
A developer's $22 million to $23 | 1,544 |
Now is the Time to Sell Customers on Digital Alarm Radio Transition
By Russ Gager
With analog cellular telephone service on the AMPS network allowed to phase out beginning in February 2008, security dealers and systems integrators need to prepare their customers for the transition now.
"It's just a matter of educating the market, getting out in front of it and positioning it in a world where networks are changing ever so frequently," advised Gordon Hope, vice president of marketing, business development, Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, Syosset, N.Y.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set Feb. 18, 2008, for ending the requirement that cellular telephone carriers provide analog mobile phone service (AMPS). These carriers have been converting their networks to digital for years and will be allowed after that "sunset date" to use the frequencies previously occupied for AMPS transmissions for digital cell phones.
Alarm customers whose systems use the AMPS network will need to have those systems converted to digital transmission, although other alternatives are being explored by the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC).
Among these are convincing the cellular telephone industry and/or the FCC to extend<|fim_middle|>"The economic differences between analog and digital are huge for a carrier," McPherson emphasized. "For every frequency they're using to support one analog voice customer, they can get eight to 10 digital customers on the same frequency.
"Given that carriers spent billions for that spectrum, if they can get eight to 10 new customers on the same piece of real estate they've already purchased, that translates into huge economics for them," he pointed out. "This is a big train that's coming, and there's nothing that's going to stop it. The economics for it are absolutely overwhelming."
Russ Gager is Senior Editor for SDM magazine.
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Expert Tips On Digital Video Storage | the deadline and developing new digital equipment to replace the AMPS system.
Others using the system include the OnStar automobile communication system, services for the hearing-impaired, some governmental departments and public utilities. However, OnStar has announced it will convert to digital by the sunset date.
The FCC will comment in February 2006 and February 2007 on how the AMPS phase-out would affect hearing-impaired customers. It already has rejected a public safety argument advanced by OnStar to delay the transition.
One strategy being advanced by the AICC is to use an FCC extension of the sunset date to obtain less onerous financial terms from the cellular carriers to continue the AMPS service for a period.
"It's certainly painful, especially for the smaller companies," said Lou Fiore, AICC chairman. "This requirement is for installation of new equipment, and whether or not the customer will cooperate with the transition is up in the air."
Fiore is awaiting additional information from the FCC about whether a delay of the sunset date is possible.
"If digital equipment was available for years, that would have been a different story, but this is all happening in a compressed time frame," he declared.
He estimates Honeywell's digital radio products for AlarmNet-C, which use the AMPS network, will be out for testing during the first quarter of 2006 and available in higher quantities by the second quarter of 2006.
Simply because cellular carriers will be allowed by the FCC to stop transmitting the AMPS network after Feb. 18, 2008, does not mean that all of them necessarily will do so immediately, maintained Scott McPherson, director of marketing for Telguard Security Products, Lithia Springs, Ga.
"When I say they will turn off like a light switch in congested urban areas where they're spectrum-challenged, in the square states analog can stay operational for decades," he asserted. The advantage to keeping AMPS in sparsely populated rural areas is that the FCC allows analog cellular radios to operate at higher power, which can provide greater coverage.
Telguard has a UL-approved digital cellular alarm communicator available now. The AICC is gathering information to present to the FCC to request that the sunset deadline be extended.
They are asking members of the security industry to complete and send to the CSAA's offices by Jan. 20 the survey available at www.csaaul.org/2005AICCAMPSTransitionSurvey.doc.
One solution the AICC also recommends on the assumption that the AMPS network will be phased out eventually if not in February 2008 is that security dealers and systems integrators stop installing AMPS systems now.
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If you crave space, peace and privacy then indulge yourself at Villa Samadhana, located in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel, along Bali's south-east coast<|fim_middle|> a beautiful tropical setting.
A creation of renowned Malaysian architect, Cheong Yew Kuan, this unique property draws on contemporary and traditional influences to deliver a comfortable and stylish home respectful of its natural and cultural surrounds. Resting on an impressive 7,400 square meters, guests are privileged to an enormous amount of space. Vast rolling lawns encircle the villa with lavish gardens and water features adding to the sense of grandeur. A stunning 25-metre infinity pool with adjoining entertainment pavilion offers ocean views.
A standout feature of this home is the spacious restaurant-grade kitchen with its gleaming black granite worktops where the experienced chef will happily prepare meals to tantalize your taste-buds. With a team of dedicated staff, including a private butler, the villa consistently delivers five-star service, whether providing cocktails by the pool or arranging deluxe in-house spa treatments.
If you are interested in staying at this peaceful and tranquil retreat, rates range from $760 – $1,120 per night, from here. | . Hidden behind coral-limestone walls a few hundred meters from the glistening black shores of Pabean Beach, the villa offers ocean views from the pool area and master bedroom, as well as glimpses of Mount Agung in the distance. Named after the ancient Sanskrit word for 'inner peace', this five-bedroom villa has been designed to encourage guests to relax, unwind and dissolve the stresses of everyday life in | 83 |
Happy (Fashion) Victims: "I May Be Addicted to Nanette Lepore, But I Can Stop Anytime I Want."
By Bonnie Datt Mar 31, 2010, 3:32pm EDT
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A few years ago, we came across Kyoichi Tsuzuki's photographic series, "Happy Victims," which visually details the lives, wardrobes, and homes of men and women obsessed with particular fashion designers. Something about the tiny Japanese apartments filled—crammed and decorated—with Anna Sui, Tsumori Chisato, Gucci, and Hermes spoke to the deepest, darkest, packrattiest fashion-hoarders in our souls. We especially loved the Margiela enthusiast who doesn't eat or drink in his home for fear of disturbing its minimalism.
Here at Racked National, we love fashion addicts. So we're looking for Happy Victims of our very own. Do you live and die for one designer? Are you on a first-name basis with the Dior/Raf/Alexander Wang/Rodarte/BCBG/Marc Jacobs sales associate in your home town? If you're an addict, we want to hear your story.
Our first victim: Racked contributor Bonnie Datt, Nanette Lepore junkie.
Racked contributor Bonnie Datt in front of a few of her favorite Nanette Lepore garments
Hi, my name is Bonnie, and I'm a Nanette Lepore-aholic. It's been twenty days since my last purchase...
For much of my life, I didn't understand those women who had signature designers, like Jackie Kennedy in her Oleg Cassini years, Liza and Halston, or Lady GaGa with Jim Henson. No one designer's sensibility defined my closet. I just wore a myriad of black pieces—usually mixing and matching them like a form of Manhattan Garanimals. Then one day<|fim_middle|> and black, with a sweetheart neckline, it made me feel more stylish and attractive when I wore it. Whoever says fashion can't be empowering, isn't wearing the right clothing. And even though the raincoat wasn't particularly useful against inclement weather, that didn't seem all that important anymore. I was hooked on Nanette. That coat purchase begat an embroidered blazer, and the blazer begat a brocade cocktail dress, and then a silk dress and then a beaded dress, and then a silk corset top, and then a lace corset top, and then a velvet skirt, and then a tartan dress, and then a beaded sweater, and then two embroidered dresses.
Not all of Nanette Lepore's clothing worked on me. I'm high waisted, so certain hourglass-shaped silk dresses made me feel a bit like a flamboyant linebacker, but I found enough garments which were both beautifully made and magically slimming, that soon some of my pieces of Nanette's signature laces, beading and ruffles, began expanding into my husband Chris's suit filled side of the closet.
Thankfully, I quickly discovered her sample sales. Usually occurring twice a year, and held in the Nanette showroom, they've become my version of The High Holy Days—a must to attend, no food allowed and lots of guilt. Nothing will keep me away. I've braved those sales with a dislocated shoulder, a virus, a cold and a broken toe. I usually arrived before they opened on the first day, so that I could get my pick of the sample racks. Then I'd spend the next three hours trying on clothing, with the dressing room attendants periodically saying, "Oh, you're STILL here?"
Even with the sales, I was spending more than I ever had on clothing, but I was sure I could keep it under control. It wasn't easy. My Nanette Lepore cravings kept intensifying... As a comedy writer, I was used to attending a fair number of entertainment industry events. And as a comedy writer, I was used to fading into the background unnoticed at these events. But that didn't happen when I was wearing Nanette Lepore. I got attention. Positive attention. Confidence boosting attention. When my former teen crush, Matt Dillon complimented my cocktail dress at a movie premiere, it fanned the flames of my addiction—and gave me flashbacks to Little Darlings. So I bought more...
And to this day, I keep buying more. The usually patient Chris, now dreads walking within ten blocks of the designer's Broome Street store, because he knows he'll end up sitting awkwardly in the middle of that pink painted Mecca, while I swirl around him, examining every garment like a jeweler with a glass. He hates being asked to give his opinion on the more embellished items, only to be told he is "wrong" if he doesn't like something. But I know that once he sees the garment at home, away from all that pink, he'll love it! Well, maybe tolerate it.
My friends and family sometimes worry that I'm jonesing too much for Nanette Lepore clothing. So I tell them not to worry, it's not just an addiction, it's also a form of political activism. You see, Nanette Lepore is spearheading the Save the Garment Center campaign, an attempt to keep fashion production in New York. As someone who walked the Writers Guild picket lines frequently, myself, I'm a strong believer in supporting righteous causes. Thus, I believe it's my civic duty to buy Nanette Lepore's cocktail dresses.
Besides, I can stop buying Nanette Lepore clothing anytime I want. Just as long as it's not before the next sample sale. In June.
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· Designer Rally to Save the Garment Center [Racked] | , about six years ago, I saw the most fabulous blazer at Saks. With its bold green and blue 1970's pattern, it looked like something Marcia Brady might have worn—if she were a flight attendant for Pan Am. I loved it, but assumed it would look horrible on anyone who wasn't a size zero. But, I tried it on anyway, and surprisingly, it was flattering. I didn't buy the jacket, but I did go home and Google the designer, Nanette Lepore. I learned she was a Northeastern Ohio escapee like myself, which further intrigued me. So I started checking out her designs. Girly, but with an urban edge. Beading, velvets, lace, embroidery, knits leathers...it was all so enticing.
To get potential clients addicted, they say that dealers sometimes offer the first hit of a drug for free. Unfortunately, with designer fashions, nothing is free. Soon after my trip to Saks, I splurged and bought my first Nanette Lepore garment. It cost, well, more than I would normally spend, and more than I'd want my friends and family to know... Shiny | 248 |
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At York Excavating Company, we are devoted to a "Zero Accident" philosophy. Our employees are our most valuable assets, and their safety and health is our first priority. Safety is essential to all business functions and is never compromised under any circumstance. Every employee has a responsibility to maintain our work environment including reporting hazards and working toward eliminating accidents and injuries. We will provide training, review our procedures, review accidents and maintain the equipment. In the event of an injury, we will determine the root cause in order<|fim_middle|> certified safety committee that ensures that our safety program is current and relevant to all areas of our operations.
Our safety policy is designed to promote the health and safety of our employees, our professional partners and the public.
Our leaders and employees are trained and certified in many areas that pertain to their day-to-day responsibilities such as: OSHA Outreach Construction Training, CPR and First Aid certifications, Forklift certifications, Confined space trained and certified and Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Training.
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© 2023 York Excavating. All Rights Reserved. | to eliminate similar incidents in the future and we will actively work to return the employee back to work when medically possible. We will provide support to our Safety Committee by providing them the time, employees and management commitment needed to reach our common goal of an injury free workplace. We stand behind this commitment and promote a safety-conscious workforce in many ways:
One-on-one targeted safety orientation for every new hire.
Documented weekly safety meetings on each and every job.
Strict PPE requirements for all employees.
Daily excavation inspections completed by a competent person.
Jobsite safety inspections completed by superintendents and randomly by our full time Safety Director.
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Last week an acquaintance of mine was trying to fly from New York City to Houston. Unfortunately, New York had heavy snows and his flight was canceled. Of course, that's unavoidable when the weather is bad. My friend understood that. However, the way his airline handled the situation was harder for him to stomach.
First, the airline canceled his flight and then rebooked him without notifying him; typically passengers receive an email or phone call about any major flight change<|fim_middle|>—and not getting notifications about his flights made the situation so much worse.
Is your company's customer service up to par? Are you available to your customers or clients, either by having a call waiting or voicemail function that is constantly checked? Are the people who answer the phones in your office well-informed and trained to handle complaints? If not, you could be hurting your image and frustrating valuable clients! | . The new flight gave him very little time to make his connection, so my friend tried to call the airline and speak to a customer service representative to get more information about available flights.
Shockingly, the airline's phone number simply gave him a busy signal—no message or option to hold. He wound up having to call over and over again for several hours.
Determined to speak to someone, my friend also tried the airline's web customer service option. He finally found the contact information buried under an inappropriate section on the airline's website. When he started online chatting with the customer service rep, the rep told him his flight had been canceled. They chatted for several minutes, at which point the rep said, "Oh, I meant the flight had not been canceled." He then told my frustrated friend he could not help and that he should keep calling the (busy) number.
This story illustrates how bad customer service can really hurt a company. My friend understood that he would have flight delays or cancelations because of the bad weather. But not having the option to speak to someone—or even leave a message | 223 |
Ethics at PTC 2014
BY TOM COOPER
On January 18-22, 2014, more than 1,650 professional communicators, regulators, academics, and others from more than 35 countries gathered for PTC 2014, the 36th annual conference of the Pacific Telecommunication Council, held in Honolulu, to consider the conference theme, "New World; New Strategies."
As at all PTC conferences, important current issues and trends regarding information technologies in the Pacific were considered—including ethics. Significant ethical themes considered were security, privacy (including what is sometimes called "the security/privacy trade-off"), spectrum allocation, net neutrality, censorship disguised as regulation, intellectual property, and comparative national ethical protocols.
Hossein Eslambolchi, CEO of 2020 Venture Partners, predicted that privacy applications/technologies will be among the top ten "cloud" services of the future. He demonstrated how hacking strategy has become so sophisticated that security systems must increase within informational systems and not—as with firewalls—just at their boundaries.
Some interesting new ethical territory<|fim_middle|> information about PTC may be obtained at www.ptc.org, via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by writing Pacific Telecommunications Council, 914 Coolidge Street, Honolulu, HI 96826-3085. | was revealed in papers such as:
"Cybersex as Affective Labor: An Exploratory Study of Cybersex in One Study Site in the Phillippines" by Elinor May Cruz, Research Associate at the University of the Philippines.
"The Smartphone Divide and Information Gaps: Multidimensionality of the Future Divide" by Eun A. Park, Professor at the University of New Haven.
"Policy Instruments for Green Telecommunications" by Rishabh Dara, Doctoral Student at the Indian Institute of Management.
"The Centrality of Electricity for Internet Uptake in Low-Income Countries" by Laura Hosman, Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Papers such as the above considered issues less frequently discussed at PTC. Elinor May Cruz' paper considered ethics in a double sense—the ethics of illegal sexual content and also the ethics of economic exploitation of sex workers. Professor Hosman rightly observed that when considering digital divide issues, one must first consider which countries have access to electricity. Fairness and equity were over-arching concerns within these questions about access to electricity, the spectrum, bandwidth, and other technology.
Important ethical issues also surfaced within the field of emergency communications. Pacific (and other) media professionals must sometimes make rapid decisions about which emergency areas and messages to prioritize. Their choices may strongly impact life and death outcomes. Again, questions of fairness and discrimination were central to the discussion.
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Hunters know: Everything is different when you're on a hunt. Surrounded by nature, with not a sign of civilization in sight, you finally notice the things that others overlook. You notice the squirrels bickering in the trees. You're alert to every snap of a twig or rustling of a leaf. And if you're lucky, you can pick out that faint outline of a deer hidden amongst the woods.
For you, hunting is not just about the kill. It's about the adventure of the chase and the connection you feel to the land. It's about being surrounded by the beautiful outdoors and appreciating all that nature has to offer. It's about<|fim_middle|> hunting ground to suit your needs.
Whether you are looking to sell or buy hunting ground, contact real estate agent Brad Belser. He'll connect you to the right people and properties so you walk away satisfied from your hunting ground transaction. Call Brad today at 309-231-1449. If you are interested in buying or selling other land, learn more about farmland and lakefront properties. | camaraderie, whether you decide to pass the time with an old hunting pal or your trusty dog. It's about staying healthy physically and mentally, by getting away from the hustle and bustle of the every day life.
It's a real way of life.
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If hunting life appeals to you, purchasing hunting ground may be an ideal choice for you. Think about how nice it is to be able to get away from the busy pace of life with a weekend in the woods. Whether you are looking for adventure or whether you genuinely hope to bring home deer, fowl or other game for your table, having your own hunting ground can enrich your life in many ways.
And just like a hunt in the forest, it's important to be properly equipped in your search for quality hunting ground. That's where real estate agent Brad Belser comes in. As an avid hunter, fisherman and all around outdoorsman, you can trust him to find the perfect | 198 |
*WVDOH is proposing to conduct Statewide Traffic Control Device Maintenance Program using ID/IQ.
The State of West Virginia has had a long history providing preventative and emergency<|fim_middle|> maintenance through a general contract with an approved Contractor. The WVDOH intends to provide for this maintenance through a general contract with an approved Contractor. Preventative maintenance and inspections will be performed on a pre-set schedule as to increase the life cycle of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), as well as traffic control devices and appurtenances. This proactive routine maintenance will directly enhance safety measures by effectively minimizing the incidence of malfunctions/failures of these traffic devices. Emergency maintenance relates directly to damages caused from traffic collision events, natural disasters (i.e. storms, high winds, floods, electrical spikes, etc.), vandalism, equipment failure, power blackouts, roadway construction/maintenance programs, etc., and is crucial part of this overall contract.
It is the intent of this contract to provide preventative and emergency maintenance and related traffic engineering operation inspections as a primary support of these functions to the WVDOH and other governmental jurisdictions within the State of West Virginia. This contract will allow the WVDOH to dedicate federal aid to provide resources to perform various preventative and emergency maintenance, and related services to repair and maintain the State's traffic control devices/systems (traffic signal/roadway lighting systems etc., ITS devices, as well as other applicable appurtenances that are owned and maintained by the WVDOH.
The selected Contractor selected shall be readily available to perform such tasks when requested by the WVDOH. The ability to mobilize quickly and complete maintenance assignments in short timeframes will be seriously evaluated. Response time and overall maintenance capabilities as it relates to preventative and emergency maintenance are critical elements within this contract.
*WVDOH is also proposing and in the early stages of planning of using this method for asphalt resurfacing. | maintenance efforts for the 1400+ traffic signals (including 95 traffic signal systems), 60,000+ roadway luminaires, 80+ Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), 100+ Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV), 50+ Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS), as well as 900+ Guide Sign Structures statewide. Additionally the WVDOH Traffic Engineering Division provides crucial maintenance and traffic engineering operations/design activities for many municipalities statewide that lack the staffing or expertise to perform these services. To this end, the WVDOH has a continuous need for support in preventative and emergency maintenance operations with regard to Intelligent Transportation System's (ITS) field devices, traffic control devices/systems and appurtenances (traffic signals/roadway lighting stations/systems, sign structures) statewide. The tasks to be performed will include maintenance and or minor modifications to sophisticated traffic control devices including the electrical/software components as well as structure inspection activities.
West Virginia Division of Highways' (WVDOH) traffic control devices and associated systems must be maintained in a reliable and proper manner to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the State's damages caused from traffic collusion events, natural transportation system. The WVDOH intends to provide for this | 263 |
The IDeACOM Network Selects TBI To Deliver Carrier-based Technology Solutions to Its Nationwide Membership of Independently Owned IT Companies
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CAVE CREEK, AZ — NOVEMBER 29, 2017 –The IDeACOM Network today announced a strategic partnership with TBI, one of the nation's largest distributors of technology services. Over 100 of IDeACOM's independently owned IT member companies now have access to TBI's comprehensive portfolio of more than 90 highly vetted, top service provider offerings, solution engineers, training programs, back-office support and marketing. The alliance opens up opportunities for IDeACOM members to give their business customers more comprehensive, cost-efficient offerings surrounding Internet, voice, data, mobility and cloud solutions. TBI will be exhibiting at IDeACOM's annual conference Communication Solutions for Business, April 8-<|fim_middle|>, TBI empowers its partners to be the foremost authority to advise and source clients' technology needs. With the largest back-office in the industry, TBI partners are fully supported by pre- and post-sales operations, project managers, and solutions engineers certified in the latest industry-leading technologies. Visit www.tbicom.com.
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With member organizations located across the U.S., The IDeACOM Network chose TBI to deliver carrier sales based on several factors including TBI's operational support team, new partner onboarding process, pre-and post-sales support systems, documentation and carrier relationships.
"TBI's proactive approach, especially with operations, project management and organizational transparency, exceeds the criteria we outlined for a technology services distributor and upholds The IDeACOM Network quality standards."
"TBI's proactive approach, especially with operations, project management and organizational transparency, exceeds the criteria we outlined for a technology services distributor and upholds The IDeACOM Network quality standards," said Rich Gralto, President and CEO of The IDeACOM Network. He added, "We're impressed with their in-house systems, tools and back-office sales and support to effectively manage our organizational members' opportunities. TBI will bring undeniable value while enabling IDeACOM members to conduct more strategic sales engagements with their customers."
"We're excited for the opportunity to work with The IDeACOM Network," said Ryan Schenkel, Senior Director of National Sales at TBI. He added, "We have dedicated people and systems in place to support IDeACOM and its collective business customers. We look forward to our mutual success."
TBI has over 3,000 partners, selling strategic business solutions to end-users within small, mid-market and enterprise businesses. Relationships with top industry carriers allows for competitive pricing and trouble-free provisioning of solutions across verticals: retail/eCommerce, industrial, entertainment, insurance and finance, healthcare, manufacturing, government and educational sectors.
ABOUT IDeACOM Network
The IDeACOM Network is a member service organization made up of independently owned Information Technology companies. IDeACOM serves the communication solutions needs of U.S. businesses by providing its highly qualified network of voice and data reseller products and services recognized as the best in the industry. The IDeACOM Network was founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated business leaders with individual companies, who realized the benefit of working together in an increasingly competitive marketplace. By uniting around their common interests, these successful entrepreneurs created an organization whose members enjoy the benefits of being part of a $300 million national organization, while retaining complete control over their own businesses. Visit www.ideacom.org for more information.
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TBI is the nation's leading third-party technology distributor. Since 1991, it has assisted Systems Integrators, VARs, MSPs, IT consultants, developers, software distributors and more in advising and sourcing the right technology solutions. TBI serves as a partner's advocate, ensuring the proper provisioning of cloud, Internet, data, mobility, voice, and managed services from best-in-class service providers to achieve clients' desired business outcomes. Through training and marketing programs focused on the benefits of technology to the business | 601 |
Man makes 'billion-euro home' of shredded notes
Artist Frank Buckley sits on the toilet of the house he has built out of 1.4 billion decommissioned euro notes from the Central Bank's mint. (REUTERS)
An unemployed Irish artist has built a home from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion euros ($1.82 billion), a monument to the "madness" he says has been wrought on Ireland by the single currency, from a spectacular construction boom to a wrenching bust.
Frank Buckley built the apartment in the lobby of a Dublin office building that has lain vacant since its completion four<|fim_middle|>He has separated from his wife who lives in the home, which has since lost at least one-third of its value.
Living in his "billion euro home" since the start of December, Buckley is working on adding a kitchen to the living room and hall.
The walls and floor are covered in euro shreddings and the house is so warm Buckley sleeps without a blanket.
Pictures made from notes and coins decorate the walls, including one of a house, made from Irish 5 pence pieces.
"There are houses in Ireland worth less than that," Buckley quips.
Buckley said he wants Europe's politicians to solve the eurozone debt crisis without destroying its currency. But if the currency ultimately fails, he will happily use the euro zone's defunct notes as fodder for future projects.
"Whatever you say about the euro, it's a great insulator." | years ago at the peak of an ill-fated construction boom, using bricks of shredded euro notes he borrowed from Ireland's national mint.
"It's a reflection of the whole madness that gripped us," Buckley said of what he calls his "billion-euro home."
"People were pouring billions into buildings now worth nothing," he said. "I wanted to create something from nothing."
A wave of cheap credit flowed into Ireland in the early 2000s after Ireland joined the currency zone fuelling a huge property bubble that transformed the country.
The bubble's collapse since 2007 plunged Ireland into the deepest recession in the industrialized world, forcing the former "Celtic Tiger" to accept a humiliating bailout from the EU and the IMF.
Buckley was given a 100 percent mortgage at the peak of the boom to buy a 365,000 euro home on the far reaches of Dublin's commuter belt, despite the fact he had no steady income.
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Kevin Love Expected Back For Training Camp, Could Be Used Differently
When the Cavs came into this offseason, one of their major goals was to secure Kevin Love's services long-term in the pursuit of a long-awaited championship. That didn't take as long as some people thought as Love immediately announced his return when the NBA's moratorium period began where players could begin contract talks and commit to teams verbally.
The next step, now, is the health of Love. The oft-injured Kevin Love had a relatively healthy season, and despite a couple minor back issues, it was never considered serious enough to keep him on the sidelines. Unfortunately, his season would end at the hands of another player. Love was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder that also had the labrum torn from the bone itself. Love has been out since late April and his recovery time was said to be 4-6 months.
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The Cavs General manager David Griffin talked about the status of his team and answered a lot of questions that people wanted to hear answers to. When asked if he had any fear about Love not being ready for training camp, Griffin responded, "None. We think we'll have everybody healthy for camp."
Aside from the major injury Love is coming off of, Griffin also talked about possibly using Love a different way<|fim_middle|>: 5 Best Trade Options For Brendan Haywood And His Valuable Contract
Love could really use the time to get reacquainted with his older teammates and a new offense, especially coming off of a major injury. Love averaged just 16.4 points 9.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists this year with the Cavs after averaging 26.1 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists.
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"So I think we have the ability to put him at the elbow and run offense through him more than we did and do some of the things he did very well in Minnesota.
"And coach, and Ty Lue and those guys have already been looking at the things he did do well there and will focus on a lot of that because it does, it takes a big part of the burden off of LeBron and off of Kyrie and obviously as we head towards the end of the season, that's important."
Teams usually being their training camps at the end of September, so it is very possible that Love could miss some of that time as well if his recovery is a little slower than expected.
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#1. One-hit Wonders: "Sleeping Satellite" - Tasmin Archer (1992)
More than just my top one-hit wonder, this is easily one of my favourite songs period.
It can be easy to overlook a somewhat low-key pop song from the early 90s, a key high-water mark in music history as multiple genres (grunge, dance, rave, hip hop, Garth Brooks) were all producing memorable tracks.
But Tasmin Archer's debut single "Sleeping Satellite", from the ironic album title Great Expectations, is nothing short of a pop masterpiece, a special song full of wonder that only comes around every blue moon.
Everything is beautiful about this song: the synth intro, the dreamy melody, Tasmin's inspiring vocals, the subtle guitar, the soaring bridge once the organ kicks in and a great vocal outro.
"Sleeping Satellite" has both soul and groove, an exquisite slice of hypnotic pop.
And how about the depth of those lyrics.
Archer talks about relationships using the moon landings as a metaphor. She asks her lover "Did we fly to the moon too soon? and "Have we peaked too soon?" now that both of them are clueless about what to do with their relationship after a great start.
The tune hit #1 on the UK charts, while only peaking at #32 in the US, more evidence that my musical taste is more aligned with the Brits. In fact, the first time I ever heard the single was when I lived in Vancouver enjoying a "UK Chart Attack", a Top 40 program broadcast on a local radio station.
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#2. One-hit Wonders: "You Get What You Give" - New Radicals (1998)
Nostalgic. Fun. Satirical.
Sometimes a band comes out of left field and whacks us over the head with an irresistible pop song. "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals is one such shining example.
The song is more than just another hit single. It's a really, really, really catchy tune.
And a juggernaut.
The frenetic rhythm of the piano melody and frontman Gregg Alexander's soaring falsetto drive the relentless pace.
Despite some cynical lyrics tearing up the world of celebrity, "You Get What You Give" is also one of the most feel good tunes ever produced. The uplifting "You've got the music in you" lyric is downright spiritual.
My only beef: the low blow against Beck near the end.
Why no encore you may ask. Well, the New Radicals didn't break<|fim_middle|> simple bass line and falsetto tones from frontman Royston Langdon. Easily among my favourite top 20 intros of all-time.
The chorus is memorable, and the track concludes with a nice piano solo. I'll always remember cranking it from the company van during my map sales gig Vancouver in spring 1996.
Although the music gets a bit repetitive, "In the Meantime" nonetheless remains a powerful and iconic mid-90s track that left me begging for a follow-up that never happened.
#8. One-hit Wonders: "Your Woman" - White Town (1997)
If you prefer your bass lines on the fat side then you'll love "Your Woman" by White Town.
The tune sounds simultaneously retro and futuristic. A vocal sample from the 1930s along with the black and white video are fused with a hip hop beat and electro.
The song instantly brings me back to JJ's in Halifax while the song itself could be a prototype of the Gorillaz sound a few years later.
While only peaking at #23 in the US, the single reached #1 in the UK and #4 in Canada.
#9. One-hit Wonders: "Magic" - Pilot (1975)
Scottish pop rock band Pilot churned out the instantly catchy and melodic single "Magic" that peaked at #16 in Canada back in 1975.
The "oh-oh-oh" vocal hook adds some extra shine to this snappy and giddy tune.
During the 90s, the infectious track attracted a new generation of fans thanks to its inclusion on the 1996 Happy Gilmour film soundtrack.
#10. One-hit Wonders: "I Know" - Dionne Farris (1995)
Was there a decade that produced more high-end one-hit wonders? My vote goes to the 90s. Easily...
"I Know" by Dionne Farris is an irresistible feel-good groove. The highlight is the epic bridge, taking an already solid tune into the stratosphere. Lightning in a bottle.
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#2. One-hit Wonders: "You Get What You Give" - New...
#3. One-hit Wonders: "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" - Mo...
#4. One-hit Wonders: "Rapper's Delight" - The Suga...
#5. One-hit Wonders: "Bound for the Floor" - Local...
#7. One-hit Wonders: "In the Meantime" - Spacehog ... | up for any complex reasons; Alexander just really didn't like fame or success.
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#3. One-hit Wonders: "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" - Modjo (2000)
The disco-influenced house hit single "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" by French duo Modjo is a major throwback. Now almost twenty years old, I would consider this track in the timeless category.
That catchy guitar riff is a Chic sample that impeccably accompanies the bass-fueled groove.
The nostalgic video featuring various shenanigans of three teenagers perfectly captures the spirit of youth.
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#4. One-hit Wonders: "Rapper's Delight" - The Sugarhill Gang (1979)
How lucky were the teens growing up in NYC during the late 1970s? You would have lived first-hand and up close the birth of punk, new wave and rap...at the same time!
The rhythm and rhyme anthem "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang skyrocketed rap into the mainstream. A strong bass line and snappy guitar riffs add a funky vibe to the mix.
Hard to believe the seminal rap track is 40 years old this year. Perhaps a 40 minute freestyle tribute is in order?
Even more hard to believe: the Sugarhill Gang never had another U.S. hit single, though it had multiple European hits.
Fave lyric: "hip-hop-to the hippitty-hop and you don't stop"
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#5. One-hit Wonders: "Bound for the Floor" - Local H (1996)
Detractors of "Bound for the Floor" by Local H will argue this post-grunge tune aka the copacetic song, is both repetitive and derivative.
But I think the repetition is deliberate -- it is an anthem celebrating apathy after all.
The almost robotic and stoic delivery of the chorus creates a hypnotic vibe.
"And you just don't get it. You keep it copacetic. You learn to accept it. You know you're so pathetic."
The intensity builds as the droning vocals become squeals as the guitars crash. Ultimately, it's the sort of tune best enjoyed cranked up.
The single reached #5 on US Billboard in 1996.
#6. One-hit Wonders: "Cars" - Gary Numan (1979)
Another iconic intro only bested by an even more mesmerizing outro.
The track is among the most popular new wave anthems that paved the way for the 80s.
Numan's metaphorical lyrics of a car as a personal tank is pop genius.
Influenced by Kraftwerk and David Bowie, the shiny synth classic "Cars" by Gary Numan sounded like the future in 1979.
And in 2019 it still sounds like it could have been released last year.
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#7. One-hit Wonders: "In the Meantime" - Spacehog (1996)
It's not hard to see the Bowie and Queen influences on the glam-grunge anthem "In the Meantime" by Spacehog.
And what an amazing intro! The instantly likable tune opens with an engaging sixty second instrumental intro, complete with synths, | 725 |
One minute former U.S. Marine Jackson McGuigan is doing his job as a government engineer, the next he is running for his life. In the heart of New York City, Jackson stumbles on a century-old conspiracy of global proportions - and the people pulling the strings are not happy! As Jackson tries to wrap his head around<|fim_middle|> are included in this representative selection of Hubbard's works. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper. | what is going on, he learns that some of those closest to him are involved. Omar Cribb, sadistic strongman and twisted henchman of the conspirators, is determined to pursue him to the death to protect the secret. But who are these people? How far does their power extend? Who can he trust? Before Jackson can figure this out, he must stop Cribb from mounting a ruthless attack on New York City that will kill thousands of people and leave major portions of the City unusable for years - and in the process keep himself alive.
Elbert Hubbard's 1899 essay (based on a true story), the message of which is that the real hero is the man who does his work well and without question - the man who carries the message to Garcia.
History's Greatest Motivational Lesson is Now in a Definitive Edition with Gems of Wisdom from Elbert Hubbard This remarkably concise, powerful statement on what makes a person successful remains as relevant today as when it was written more than a century ago. If you take seriously the principle of Elbert Hubbard's A Message to Garcia, you will become the indispensible, productive, successful, and respected person you have always wished to be. All that is required is for you to "carry a message to Garcia"—which means to do a job simply as it should be done. Discover for yourself the incredible power hidden in this simple step. This edition of A Message to Garcia surpasses other volumes because it includes short passages of life-advice from Hubbard, which elucidate his message and demonstrate how to put it into action. Selected and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this slender volume offers a life-changing journey into a single idea that can make all the difference in your earning power, effectiveness, and success.
At the outset of the Spanish-American War, a young lieutenant delivers a vital communication from President McKinley to a commander of Cuban rebels. Inspirational legend remains essential reading for motivational speakers. Includes 14 additional essays, 32 contemplations, and Helpful Hints for Business Helpers.
American writer, philosopher, publisher, and artist, Elbert Hubbard, founded the Roycroft Arts and Crafts community in East Aurora, New York. Hubbard set up a small printing shop next to his family home, where he began printing "The Philistine" magazine. The publication, quite popular in its time, was filled with Hubbard's sardonic wit, satire and often controversial commentary. An 1899 edition of the magazine included "A Message to Garcia," an inspirational essay celebrating the initiative of Major Andrew Rowan during the Spanish-American War. Hubbard remarked that the essay was written after a discussion with his son Bert about the heroism of Officer Rowan, and what was originally intended as a filler piece for the magazine quickly became an iconic piece of American literature. The essay has been reprinted and translated many times, has inspired screen adaptations, and was given to every U.S. Navy enlistee and U.S. Marine in both world wars. A self described anarchist and socialist, Hubbard believed passionately in freedom in every avenue of life. Along with "A Message to Garcia" fourteen additional essays | 647 |
It is most likely that the 316 code area will have its headquarters in south Kansas . Therefore, they will be located in southern Kansas . 316 is one among the clear 86 number spots that were created.
Kansas has 316 functions.
Code 316 blocks the evident Partnership of Burlington Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Kansas City Keokuk Marion. The 316 zone code is much more than a simple correlative. The THEFIELD partitions association signifies that the company lowers an adjustable code benchmark.
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318 area code it's an area code telephone number of United States Country. District code 316 is planned for eastern Kansas . It joins Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and various districts. It serves the entire locale.
316 was one of the 86 initial area codes that AT&T/Bell System made in 1947. It was at first used to help the eastern third of Kansas . However, in 2001, 316 was separated case, achieving the need to reactivate a piece of the area code 563 phone numbers.
Two-digit digits: Kansas 's 316 and 515 region codes will be changed over adjacent options.
Kansas is getting 10-digit dialing.
Another Federal Communications Commission essential is that the people who live in the 515 and (316 (Des Moines, Kansas City Burlington Cedar Rapids and Waterloo) area codes dial both the district and the phone numbers to pick any number inside a comparable region code. | Similarly 317 | 5 |
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Finally Gets Off the Ground | a 209-foot Zenit-3SL unmanned rocket sat on a floating platform awaiting launch. On board that rocket was an NSS 8, a 96-transponder satellite that was to be the sixth in satellite operator SES New Skies' constellation. Sea Launch, the company that owned the platform and was managing the liftoff, was streaming the event as a live Webcast from its mission-control perch several miles away, so that anyone from the general public to interested investors—Boeing included—could watch the proceedings.
Video of the launch attempt shows that when the countdown hit zero, the rocket sagged momentarily, then erupted into a massive fireball fed by almost 1,000,000 lbs. of fuel. The explosion, which Sea Launch is officially referring to as "an anomaly," completely destroyed the launcher and its payload. The company's streaming webcast of the blast iscurrently making the rounds on YouTube—and right here:
A helicopter made a pass over the launch pad, known as Odyssey, within minutes of the explosion; a "red team," consisting of fire-fighting and hazardous materials crews were on board shortly thereafter. Within hours, the marine operations crew was back on Odyssey, surveying the damage.
"Everyone is working 14-hours days," sighs Sea Launch spokesperson Paula Korn. "They were totally focused on the launch; now they're totally focused on finding out what happened."
Fortunately, because the Odyssey platform remains unmanned during a launch, the only casualty from the explosion may be the platform itself. While Sea Launch has yet to determine the cause of the failure, initial inspection of the Odyssey showed it to be surprisingly intact—despite having been in the middle of 930,000 lbs. of fuel. A full crew of both marine operators and "rocket people" had assembled on the retrofitted oil rig the day after the explosion to assess its sea-worthiness; promisingly, the Odyssey continued to operate on its own power.
Tuesday's launch was to be the 24th from Odyssey since Sea Launch—a multi-national confederation between Boeing, Norwegian ship-builder Kvaerner ASA and Ukrainian and Russian rocket builders—put its first rocket in the sky in March 1999. Since then, companies like EchoStar, Immarsat and DirecTV have used the Sea Launch facilities—including both the Odyssey launch platform and the Assembly and Command Ship (ACS), capable of monitoring and controlling the launch from a distance—to put communications satellites into orbit. The ocean-based operations afford Sea Launch and its customers prime equatorial launch locations without the need for a permanent facility.
The loss of NSS 8 will force SES New Skies to re-jigger its plans, keeping some older satellites in place longer than they had hoped, until NSS 9—already under construction—is completed and launched.
Initial reports after Tuesday's failure indicated that satellite television provider DirecTV's HD rollout plans would be affected by the explosion. While this is broadly true—the company has planned two additional satellite launches to support more HD channels this year—the NSS 8 was not a DirecTV satellite. The next DirecTV bird will launch from a ground-based platform, while the second, originally scheduled for Sea Launch, could be cancelled, delayed, or moved to a new location, according to a statement by DirecTV Director Robert Mercer. DirecTV did not immediately respond to a request seeking clarification.
NSS 8 was to provide coverage "of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent and Asia," according to SES New Skies' web site. DirecTV serves North and South America along with its subsidiary, DirecTV Latin America.
The explosion was Sea Launch's second failed mission. In March of 2000, the ICO-F1 satellite inside a standard Zenit-3SL rocket failed to reach orbit.
"Let me tell you what it's been like," Korn said. "Today, I had a dentist appointment for an hour and a half. When it was done, I said, 'Oh, it's over? I had finally just gotten relaxed.'"
Even the receptionist at Boeing's Launch Services division—a 40-percent equity holder in Sea
Launch—seemed worn down by the loss of the multi-million dollar rocket and its payload.
"It's sad, isn't it?" —Joel Johnson
With the Launch Platform ballasted to launch depth, the Zenit-3SL vehicle erect on the launch pad, and the countdown underway, the Sea Launch system was ready for liftoff, until... PHOTOGRAPH BY LARRY TROTTER (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
...the platform exploded. VIDEO STILL FROM SEA LAUNCH WEBC | 967 |
Despite a decade of predictions that infographics, video bios and slideshares would revolutionize the job application process, resumes and cover letters are still very central in getting invited to an interview. However, these documents have changed drastically, so if you're using versions from even just a few years ago, you'll want to read this post.
Continuing in the "Ready, Set, Switch!" series, which focuses on indispensable tips to land your new job (see posts one and two), this article focuses on ensuring your application materials don't get tossed.
While there's a lot of bad career advice out there, many of the resume tips that fall into this category are simply outdated. They may have worked well at one time, but newer strategies have replaced them. Unfortunately, hirers notice if you've neglected to make an effort to remain current and it can hurt your chances of advancing to the next round, even if you're qualified.
• Out: Including every little thing you've done for as far back as you've been employed.
• In: Including your most relevant accomplishments for the job that you're applying to, which may not necessarily be paid roles (volunteer experience counts too, if it supports your candidacy!). The resume is no longer a repository for every detail of your work history. In fact, you may choose to remove skills or achievements if they detract from the brand you're attempting to convey. Tip: Including work history beyond 15 - 20 years or adding your graduation year can open you to potential age bias. It's unfair, but it's reality.
• Out: An "Objective" that states what you want from an employer.
• In: A results-laden "Profile" statement that brings your best achievements to the top of the page. This will become the lens through which the reader views the remainder of your resume and will allow you to succinctly and specifically demonstrate how your strengths can solve the hiring manager's challenges. Tip: Hirers spend 8 - 10 seconds reading your resume - make it count!
• Out: Overused buzzwords that aren't backed by accomplishments or can essentially describe any applicant for any role (e.g., team-player, results-oriented, excellent communicator, responsible for, motivated, etc.). Since I've yet to see a job ad requesting a lazy loner who doesn't follow through, these words offer little value and communicate to an employer that you're unoriginal.
• In: Show (don't tell) your achievements so they have credibility with the reader. For example, "Led the global implementation of a new operating system for 750 employees across 4 locations in California, resulting in greater data processing speeds and less than .01% downtime." Tip: Find tips on creating a results-based resume here. Invest in yourself so an employer invests in you.
• Out: Functional resumes (a format that lumps competencies together and minimizes the places/dates of employment). Hirer's have caught onto this method of hiding gaps in work history, job hopping and career changes, so it's not working any longer.
• In: Reverse chronological resumes (research shows these are the preferred format). If you're switching careers, rebrand your<|fim_middle|> points for each role can leave them wanting more, whereas 12 may leave them bleary-eyed and ready to move to the next resume. If your hobbies are "Won Two Olympic Medals" or "Summited Everest," then include them. If they're "Love to cook, play piano and travel," drop them. Tip: Use LinkedIn for relevant content that doesn't fit on your resume. Include your custom LinkedIn URL on the resume so hirers can easily find you online.
• Out: Including "References Upon Request" - no need to state the obvious.
• In: Three awesome references who will sing your praises. References will definitely be checked, along with social media. Be prepared. Tip: If you have "MS Office Skills" or "Word, Excel, PowerPoint" on your resume, drop 'em. Those programs are needed to simply apply to jobs, so it makes you look tech un-savvy.
Despite a well-circulated statistic that only 17% are read, it's worth spending time on a solid cover letter. The truth is, cover letters are read after the resume, once the hirer has some interest in the applicant. And considering that surveyed employers reported they only consider about 25% of applicants to be qualified for their open roles, it makes sense why so few cover letters are read.
Don't skimp on this simple step that lets an employer know you're a serious contender willing to put effort into the application process. Cover letters are now tailored to the company and job, as well as more concise, communicating your value and personality in three to four targeted paragraphs.
Final Tip: If you approach your cover letter like an afterthought, it's going to sound exactly like that to the reader. Start here The Dreaded Cover Letter Made Easy to create a document that lands you an interview. | resume by highlighting transferable skills from previous roles and removing experiences that are misaligned with your new career direction. If you have a gap, either own it and explain the reason briefly in the cover letter (see below), or lump together part-time roles, gigs and volunteer experience to show you've spent your time productively. If you hopped around significantly, it may not make sense to include every job. Tip: Months are no longer expected on your job history; using years only (e.g., 2011 - 2014) can help gloss over gaps.
• Out: Long strings of bullets, skill lists, and hobbies.
• In: Every word must count. In our one-click Twitter world, everything has become more succinct. On a resume, don't let the great stuff be overshadowed by the good or okay stuff. Four to five stellar bullet | 179 |
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Super Soco TS 1200R
Desctiption Specifications
The Super Soco TS 1200R electric motorcycle has a harmonious design. Every element of the design is well thought out and manufactured to a high technical level. The appearance of the electric bike corresponds to the lightweight classic road bike. This type of motorcycle is used for everyday riding in and around town and is the most common in the world.
Super Soco TS 1200R http://www.supersoco.com/
The Super Soco has a comfortable upright riding position, a handlebar with a slight bend, and a minimal amount of plastic trim. The possibility of regulating the angle of tilt of the handlebar and the three positions of the footrests allow people of different heights to sit comfortably in the saddle, from 160 cm up to 195 cm. The maximum payload of 140 kg is more than enough for any rider.
The electric motorcycle is built on a solid steel frame with an aluminum rear swingarm. The front fork and rear shock absorbers have plenty of travel for a comfortable ride. The rigidity of the shock absorbers in the front and rear is adjustable. Running gear is supplemented by light-alloy rims with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheels are equipped with disc brakes with hydraulic drive.
The Super Soco electric drive consists of a simple and reliable Bosch direct-drive motor wheel with a maximum power output of 1,950 watts, which is controlled by a high-performance vector controller. The power source is a 60v26Ah lithium-ion battery made up of LG cells.
The electric motorcycle accelerates up to 60 km/hour, which, according to the manufacturers, is enough for the city. High torque (up to 120 Nm) allows driving up to 20% of inclines. This is enough to drive on roads with significant differences in elevation.
The maximum distance in economy mode (at low speed) with one battery, reaches 80–100 km. A considerable range is provided by the Bosch motor wheel with high efficiency and the original Soco vector controller, which provides high efficiency of the drive in different operating modes. The system of electronic braking (EBS), which in the urban driving cycle with the help of recuperation, returns up to 10% of energy to the battery, helping to save energy.
The battery can be easily removed and installed in the same place as a conventional motorcycle's gas tank. If you set the electric bike to the extra battery (for it provides space in the false gas tank), the distance covered by one charge can be doubled – that is to travel up to 160 – 200 km. Battery charging time, depending on the degree of discharge is from 1 to 6.5 hours.
Battery life is approximately 5–6 years or approximately 1500 charge-discharge cycles. After the life of the lithium-ion battery has been used up you can, at a discounted price, replace the lithium-ion cells, and you will obtain in fact a new battery.
The electric motorcycle is equipped with full lighting technology, allowing you to ride safely at any time of day. There is a high-tech LED headlight with lenses in the reflector for the formation of the correct light spot, which has a mode for the low and high beam; daytime running lights; LED turns indicators; and a clearance light, visible not only from behind but also from the sides. Its visibility reaches 270 degrees!
Controls are concentrated on the steering wheel. The motorcycle is activated and deactivated by a start/stop button, which works when a key fob with an integrated immobilizer and remote control is nearby.
The Super Soco electric motorcycle has a bright LCD display with large characters, showing the ride parameters: speed, mileage, battery level, gear number (the electric motorcycle has 3 virtual gears), current consumption, clock, ambient temperature, and much other useful information.
But that's not all. You can download the Android or IOS App for free on your smartphone and then connect it to the Super Soco, by Bluetooth, in order to view and analyze the data and manage the anti-theft system built into the bike. It should be noted that in addition to the electronic anti-theft system, the motorcycle has a locked steering column, which further increases the level of protection of the Super Soco against theft.
The Super Soco is a beautiful, modern, lightweight motorcycle for city and suburban travel, with a high level of performance and reliability. For every 100 km of travel, the Super Soco uses only 1.6–2.5 kWh of power. During operation, it does not require any consumables (oil, filters, etc., except for brake pads.
Number of seats one (driver)
Maximal speed 60 km/h
Maximum wheel motor power 1,950 watts
Mileage distance with batteries (from one charge) 60 – 100 km (depending on operating conditions)
Electricity consumption 1.6 – 2.5 kWh per 100 km
Maximum angle of elevation gained by the motorwheel up to 20% (depending on load)
Maximum payload 140 kg
Maximum motor-wheel power 1,950 watt
Maximum torque 120 n.m.
Motorwheel (Bosch
rated voltage 60v; rated power 1200w, direct drive, brushless (BLDC), on permanent neodymium magnets, with Hall sensors;
Speed control with "throttle" knob
Keyless access start/stop button (a key fob with integrated immobilizer and remote control should be nearby)
60v26Ah (1560Wh): lithium ion, consisting of LG cells, installed in the false gas tank. The battery is easily removed from the electric motorcycle for charging, or storage.
LG Lithium-ion battery life Is 5 – 6 years.
Battery charging time 1 – 6.5 hours. (depending on degree of discharge)
Dimensions: 1889 mm (length); 702 mm (width); 1300 mm (height)
Base (distance between wheel centers): 1320 mm
Weight 78 kg (with two batteries)
Bodywork ABS shockproof plastic
Diameter of aluminum alloy wheels 17 inch
Tires front and rear 100/70-17
Brakes front discs, hydraulic, disc diameter 220mm
Rear brakes 180 mm disc diameter, hydraulic
LED headlight low beam / high beam
Electric horn
Rear aluminum alloy swingarm (120mm travel)
Rear suspension with pendulum and central shock absorber (stroke 30mm, rigidity adjustment)
Telescopic shock-absorbing front fork (stroke 110mm, stiffness adjustment)
LED daytime running light
rear marker light
stop light
direction indicators
Backlit LCD display shows
driving distance
battery charge level
current drain
gear number
light on indication
turn signal
anti-theft alarm system with electric motorcycle position sensor
steering wheel lock
a compartment under the driver's seat with an integrated lock
Brand Super Soco
Model TS 1200R
Motor power Electric
Maximum power, kW 1.8
Maximum power, kW/h 1.2
Maximum torque, Nm 120
Charging time, hours 3.0
Top Speed, km/h 60
Weight, kg 78 kg (with two batteries)
Power reserve, km 100 | 1,607 |
We also revived a "western" song that we sang in our early meetings:<|fim_middle|> on Sunday, April 28 that will be a good opportunity to thank Memorial Methodist Church for letting us use their building for our meetings. They're having a celebratory lunch to honor those in their congregation who are over 90 years old. We've been asked to be the entertainment. If you're interested in being part of this group, send an email to austinukes@gmail.com.
Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 11 from 7 – 8:30 p.m., at the Memorial Methodist Church, of course. Hope to see you there.
This entry was posted in AUS activities on March 20, 2013 by Austin Ukulele Society. | Don't Fence Me In in Presentation Format. With the new stylings we learned for this classic, we appeared to have a great time performing these new and old songs. Bob said it sounded great from up at the front.
There was also a good bunch of folks who performed in our "open [non-] mike" section. Thanks to Kendra and Layci, Roxanne and Chris, Woody, Steve, Bob (and yours truly, Walter). Everyone finds a great, accepting audience at our meetings.
There will be a chance for AUS coming up | 113 |
As Hippocrates wisely stated thousands of years ago, "all disease begins in the gut," and this long-held medical wisdom rings especially true in the wellness world right now, particularly when it comes to inflammation. Bloating as a result of gastritis (irritation of the stomach lining) is among the most common health issues that can lead to everyday discomfort, which is why we tapped holistic nutritionist and health coach Carly Brawner for her top advice on the topic, including her best home remedies for stomach inflammation.
"The most common causes of stomach inflammation are bacterial infections, viruses, leaky gut, and chronic stress," Brawner tells MyDomaine. "Too much or too little stomach bile, inflammation from food allergies, anti-inflammatory drugs [like over-the-counter pain medications], and poor diet are other common culprits of gastritis."
If those jeans are starting to feel a little tighter after meals, you're experiencing tummy troubles more frequently, or you're gaining a few extra pounds as a result of gastritis, fear not. Keep reading for the top symptoms and the best home remedies of stomach inflammation, along with when it's an ideal time to seek out professional care from your doctor.
"Gastritis symptoms vastly vary from person to person," Braw<|fim_middle|>ivities, or even experience anxiety, skin rashes, or loss of energy, you may want to consider getting treatment for stomach inflammation," she adds.
Brawner also explains that gastritis may also be connected to overgrowth of h. pylori, a common bacterial infection. "By the time people reach their fifties, one in two people have an overgrowth of this bacteria," she says. "It can cause a host of problems, including suppressing stomach acid (which is necessary for proper digestion), ulcers, pain, and bloating."
"For gastritis relief, I recommend that my clients do an elimination diet to figure out if any specific foods are causing indigestion or inflammation," Brawner recommends. "Many times we find that something in the diet is inflammatory and problematic, [including] common culprits [like] gluten, dairy, sugar, legumes, and grains. Eliminating problematic foods, temporarily or permanently, brings improvement. If diet isn't the issue or a pattern of better and then worse persists, I usually ask that my client tests for bacterial overgrowths and parasites."
Drink water with lemon and one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for every two cups of water throughout the day. "I don't recommend drinking lots of water with meals, [which] dilutes the stomach acid needed for digestion," she says.
Drink ginger, peppermint, or chamomile tea one hour before or after meals to help soothe your stomach.
"Many of my clients find that digestive enzyme and HCL supplements with meals are extremely beneficial for digestive and pain relief around eating," Brawner says.
Eat more slow-cooked meals [like crockpot-made dishes], soups, and bone broth, which are all easy on the digestive system and can help reduce bloat and inflammation, she suggests. "Foods without preservatives, sugars, and chemicals are also best for gastritis prevention," she adds.
If you notice that your symptoms are becoming increasingly chronic and constant, that's a sign that you should address the issue with your physician, Brawner says. "Severe pain is also a good indicator to see a medical provider. Gastritis, indigestion, and stomach pain are all signs from your body that something is off. Without addressing the root cause of the problem, symptoms will persist and possibly get worse."
Do you suffer from gastritis? What are your favorite home remedies for stomach inflammation? Share your own tips in the comments. | ner says. A few signs to look out for include "indigestion, constipation, bloating, vomiting, and stomach pain before, after, or during meals. If you notice a burning sensation in your abdomen or find that you burp often, have multiple food sensit | 56 |
Today New Age Caravans and Walkinshaw Automotive announced a partnership bringing together two companies known for cutting edge design, innovation and manufacturing excellence.
New Age Caravans is recognised around Australia for moving away from traditional caravan designs to designing and building high quality modern caravans that are a benchmark in the industry. Innovation, quality and high levels of customer service have led to New Age Caravans' significant growth in recent years, generating a "new age" of caravan and camping lifestyle customers.
Walkinshaw Automotive is a recognised leader in the design, engineering, development and marketing of niche automotive vehicles, and this agreement sees Walkinshaw purchasing a stake in New Age Caravans which is expected to be completed in the next month.
The new partnership has evolved over 12 months of discussions, and is built on the existing strengths of New Age Caravans, and a shared vision of innovation in products, materials, and technologies for the caravan and RV sector.
New Age Caravans will continue to be led by Gabby Montagnese as Managing Director and Chair, and caravans will continue to be manufactured in Epping Victoria.
Gabby Montagnese, founder and owner of New Age Caravans explains, "Our partnership with Walkinshaw strengthens our ability to grow and bring new and exciting product lines to our customers. Walkinshaw's experience will help us to accelerate our focus on growth and innovation in caravans - including new materials, engineering and processes."
"We looked at different structures to bring a partnership approach to life, and decided that Walkinshaw taking a significant stake in New Age Caravans made a lot of sense because of the position we have been able to establish in the market, and the unique skills and capabilities they can bring to the table," added Montagnese.
"Passion and creativity<|fim_middle|> located in Epping, Victoria, producing over 2,000 caravans per year, comprising 11 models with 36 possible layouts. The company employs over 180+ full time staff and over 40 dedicated contractors, with a dealer network covering all states of Australia and New Zealand.
Walkinshaw Automotive Group is a global leader in the design, engineering, development and marketing of performance vehicles, and has significant motor sport interests in Australia and the UK. Walkinshaw also provides consulting engineering and design services to a diverse range of industry participants. Walkinshaw Automotive Group is located in Clayton, Victoria, producing over 3,000 vehicles per year and employing over 200 people. | are at the heart of every caravan New Age builds - just as it is for every vehicle Walkinshaw creates for our loyal customer base. With our niche automotive experience and a shared focus on R&D from both companies, customers can expect to see some exciting innovations to their caravan and camping lifestyle," said Ryan Walkinshaw, owner of Walkinshaw Automotive.
"We are great admirers of what Gabby has been able to achieve, and taking a stake in New Age is a clear signal of our desire to build on what has already been achieved, and a belief in our ability to assist in the next phase of growth for New Age Caravans." added Walkinshaw.
New Age Caravans is | 142 |
Johnny's founder getting reward for growing great seeds
From the Kennebec Journal editorial pages, 6/09/2008.
We're all thrilled for Rob to receive this well-deserved reward!
On Thursday afternoon, Rob Johnston Jr., will shed his work clothes, pull on what passes for a set of fancy duds and head south from Albion to Wellesley, Mass., where the veteran seedsman will receive a coveted award in the world of horticulture, the Jackson Dawson Memorial Award from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
Johnston is the founder and chairman of Johnny's Selected Seeds, which he started in 1973 and led from $7,000 in sales in those early days to its current sales volume of $17 million.
He has done this almost as an accidental businessman -- "I've never<|fim_middle|> to is real delight for the rest of us.
From a wildly popular new kind of colorful swiss chard he developed (think sherbet colors) to the Bon Bon buttercup squash he bred (which merits eating for its name alone, but the taste is great, too), Johnston's perseverence has meant a richer world for gardeners, farmers and those of us who sit down to dinner every night.
And with his work -- now carried on by the employees who own Johnny's -- he has proven that good taste and beauty can be good business, too, especially if it begins in good Maine dirt.
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/view/columns/5130217.html
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Johnny's is a great company. I'm a native Oregonian myself temporaialy stranded in the midwest. Maine has become an adopted home to me. We love to travel downeast every chance we get. Johnny's seeds will make it to my garden this spring and will follow me when I retire back home to Oregon!
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Corn and cucumbers, so far
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Johnny's founder getting reward for growing great ... | been motivated by money," he says. Rather, his interest is in the rarified world of plant breeding, what he calls "a big test in delayed gratification, a very disciplined and mostly tedious affair."
Well, it may be tedious for Johnston, or at least a tedious process, but what his own personal interest has led | 66 |
This morning I read these verses aloud in a prayer meeting and wept.
Where does God lovingly tell His people to renew their strength? In WAITING for the Lord. After all, He is the everlasting God, and He understands your burdens in ways that are beyond your comprehension. He is able to do IMMEASURABLY more than all we could ask or think (Ephesians 3). He carried the greatest burden of our sin on the cross, and He will carry our daily burdens too. He will renew your strength, no matter how defeated and weak you may feel. And by God's strength you WILL have victory. Victory over hopelessness. Victory over sin.
Where else are you looking to renew your strength? Self love? Me time? Netflix binging? Venting? Wine? Friendships? Tears? Cleaning? Eating? A different hair style?
My brothers and sisters, do you not know?? Have you not heard?? The LORD, the Creator of the<|fim_middle|> might of the Creator of the Universe. Do not be coerced by the fleeting promises of the world. Turn from your weariness and renew your strength in the Lord alone. He will never fail you. | ends of the Earth is YOUR God. HE alone can give you power and increase your strength. He alone is able to deliver you from the darkness of your sadness and heavy burdens you bear. And not only that, but He knows what it is like to suffer, for He ultimately suffered for YOU. Anything else that you attempt to use to renew your strength, will always fail you!
Have strength today, by the power and | 85 |
"Omen" is a single released by Orbital. This single was released in the UK on 11 September 1990. This is the follow up to their debut single "Chime".
Other tracks on the single are the Deeper remix "2 Deep" and "Open Mind".
Early printings of<|fim_middle|> was designed by the usual Orbital collaborator Gavin Fultano (Fultano 90) with photography by Sally Harding and computerised by Chris Smith. The sleeve features a clasping hand in what looks like a heat map.
References
1990 songs
Orbital (band) songs
Songs written by Paul Hartnoll | the album had "Omen 7" mix" as track 2, mislabeled "2 Deep" on the tracklist. Later printings actually include 2 Deep.
Remixes
All 4 singles off the first Orbital album had remix singles as well. "Omen Remixes" had 4 remixes of the title song, labeled "Omen (The Chariot)", "Omen (The Tower)", "Omen (Wheel of Fortune)", and "Omen (The Fall)".
Samples
Omen samples "Song to the Siren" from This Mortal Coil and "(How to Be A) Millionaire" by ABC.
Artwork
The record sleeve | 143 |
The first keno style game has been traced back to the ancient Han Dynasty in China. Somehow, the ancient Chinese will be forgiven if they don't recognize the game that keno has turned into, especially with the introduction of mobile keno to<|fim_middle|> to wait around to see if you've won, and you can go on playing other casino games and check back afterwards. There are plenty of incentives to play mobile keno – check them out for yourself. | the world of gambling entertainment.
Keno has definitely come a long way since the period called the Seven Year War which took place so many thousands of years ago. Legend has it that Cheung Leung wanted to help finance the Han army and devised a method to bring much needed money into the region's coffers which had become severely depleted due to the lack of basic provisions and war. As such, a lottery system was developed and in this way, Leung managed to raise money from the local Chinese and fund the war. Another legend has it that a keno system was used the fund part of the Great Wall of China.
Naturally, lottery games in all shapes and sizes have been present throughout history, and keno has an obvious presence at online casinos due to its popularity and the ease at which players can learn the game. It was only natural then, that when mobile technology expanded to include mobile casinos on hand held devices, mobile keno became a reality for players seeking instant entertainment in the palm of their hands.
Mobile keno is practically identical to the game played in casinos across the world, and at online casinos in recent years. Players essentially need to pick 15 - 20 numbers and predict that they will be selected out of 80 in the next round. The main difference between mobile keno and regular keno, of course, is that you get to play the game using your mobile phone, such as your Android, Blackberry or iPhone. This is the last word in convenience and has changed the way that keno is played.
With your mobile phone, you can buy tickets and play the next lottery 24/7 from wherever you are. You can choose how much you want to wager and then sit back and enjoy the winnings if Lady Luck decides to smile down on you. Remember that mobile keno is a game of chance, which means that there are no complicated strategies to learn and no skills to perfect. All you need to do is select your numbers and sit back and wait for the results – it's as simple as that!
Mobile keno looks and feels the same as regular online keno. You'll see that the payout table is displayed on the game screen so that you know exactly how much you stand in line to win or have won. All you need to do is choose your numbers, make your bets and purchase your tickets. You don't even have | 485 |
A support group for people living with a lung condition has released a music single<|fim_middle|> interventions to improve outcomes for people with respiratory disease. | .
Breathe Easy Mansfield and Ashfield is aiming to raise money for research into lung disease at the British Lung Foundation.
The group, which has been running for more than 16 years, meets every second Tuesday in the month at The Towers, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
A spokesman for the foundation said there was increasing evidence that singing regularly as part of a group was good for general health and wellbeing.
"Singing helps with deeper and more controlled breathing and is especially beneficial for improving quality of life if you are living with a lung condition," she said.
The song was written by Shelley James, who has worked with Joe Longthorne.
Pete Burrows, chairperson of the Breathe Easy group, said: "We have put a lot of work into this and are looking forward to raising money and awareness for the British Lung Foundation.
"As a group we really enjoy singing because it's not only fun but makes a positive difference to our health.
"It's great for our group to be able to get out of the house and socialise. The support is so important.
Mike McKevitt, director of patient services at the British Lung Foundation, said: "We are thrilled to see the fantastic effort Breathe Easy Mansfield and Ashfield are doing to raise money for the British Lung Foundation.
"This will be vital in advancing our research work, which is at the heart of what we do.
"Research is crucial to the future of patient care. With advances in medical research and technologies our hope is strengthening for people who are diagnosed with lung disease.
"We want to see game-changing research that will pioneer new | 344 |
Where Your Children Can Soar!
ECS welcomes back the PTO beginning in the 2015-16 school<|fim_middle|> projects and community outreach.
© 2019 Elfers Christian School All Rights Reserved. Marketing by Digital Lightbridge. | year! PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is ECS's parent organization which organizes and runs the various activities and school fundraisers throughout the school year. Our primary goal is to "serve" our school, students and school leaders in making ECS a great place.
PTO aids teachers with classroom parties and school-wide activities such as School Concert Programs, Grandparents Day, Teacher In-Service Days and Appreciation Staff Breakfasts & Lunches. PTO also assists in honoring the teachers throughout the year as well as during Teacher Appreciation Week. Additionally, PTO plans and implements Rewards Parties and welcomes new students and families to ECS. The profits from some fundraisers go into the PTO's general fund and helps with special campus needs or projects at ECS.
PTO meets at the beginning of the school year and then once a quarter during the school year under the direction of the current PTO President. Everyone is invited to join the group which reviews upcoming plans and where volunteers undertake various duties. Whether you are brand new to ECS or you're an old hand, we would love to see all of you there. If you have any questions regarding PTO, contact our school office for the PTO President's name, phone number and e-mail address.
PTO of Elfers Christian School views its role as a support ministry of Elfers Christian School in the areas of prayer, support to administration, teachers and staff, special | 285 |
This Victoria Day Weekend, some of the Napa Ultimate Showdown Drag Racing Series Directors,<|fim_middle|>.com or visit the Ultimate Showdown Facebook page.
Registration forms and info are available online in our Race section.
See you at the Drags! | as well as racers, and teams, will be at the Cayuga Dragway for the initial shooting of a Promotional Video.
Videographers will be capturing footage of Ultimate Showdown Series Teams in action, in preparation for the upcoming inaugural USDRS event at Cayuga Dragway on July 10 – 12, 2015. The Ultimate Showdown Drag Racing Series will be featured along with Nitro Cars and other showcars, as part of the Canadian Nitro Nationals.
Prizes and promotional material will be handed out this weekend, related the the USDRS. Directors will be on hand to discuss the racing schedule, and answer questions regarding the Series.
Racers can visit the website at NAPAShowdowns | 153 |
In the same modern apartment building that Autoban designed for Istanbul's Nisantasi district, the firm has also completed a richly textured 22<|fim_middle|> All of the lighting and furniture pieces – including the luxe leather sofas with wooden shells, and the brass pendant lamps that pay homage to mid-century classics – are bespoke.
The opulence of the interior continues in the outdoor space, with the "natural" theme becoming quite literal. A lush green garden, created with Patrick Blanc, the famed French designer of living walls, wraps the walls. A waterfall feature further emphasizes the feeling of a tranquil escape from the restaurant's urban surroundings. Glass panelled lighting (also used inside) lines the lower walls, helping the space transition seamlessly from day to night. The best part about the terrace: it can be enjoyed in any weather, thanks to an impressive retractable glass roof. | 0-square-metre restaurant. Its interior palette features wood and stone in soothing, natural tones – browns, greys and black – while the large open-air terrace is bursting with nature, in the form of a wraparound plant wall.
Nopa's mood and aesthetic recalls Art Deco – which ties in with the building's exterior and its overlapping geometric layers. The natural stone floors, for example, are in in various earthy tones, arranged to complement the facade. Black book-matched marble, characterized by a strikingly unusual vein structure, clads the feature walls and tops the bar to create a signature element. Running through the length of the interior, the bar spills on onto the terrace, looping back around on itself. | 147 |
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2. Extended warranties are purchased separately from the product itself.
Unlike the manufacturer's warranty, an extended warranty does not come included in the price of the product.
3. Extended warranties offer a greater level of product coverage.
Extended warranties not only increase the coverage period but they also typically protect products from a greater number of defects resulting from a wider variety of causes, such as accidental handling. Perhaps the greatest reason consumers should consider investing in an extended warranty is that accidents are a part of life.
If a product does get damaged, the owner can file a claim with either the administrator or the underwriter of the coverage plan. Typically the administrator or underwriter will require some sort of proof that the product has been damaged and then they will compensate the owner of the product for their damages.
5. Extended warranties are not the same as insurance policies.
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May 1, 2019 By CHRIS<|fim_middle|>] The Minstrel Show was the end. I just wish that somebody told me it was only the beginning.
THE LARGER CONVERSATION: CREATIVE RESILIENCE W/ PHONTE COLEMAN, ROB "PROBLAK" GIBBS, AND CHEF ELLE SIMONE. THU 5.2 @ 7PM AT CALDERWOOD HALL AT THE GARDNER MUSEUM. MORE INFO AND TICKETS AT GARDNERMUSEUM.ORG/CALENDAR.
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From Foreign Exchange student to teacher and Little Brother to big sibling
I was taken aback to see that the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is hosting a discussion in which Phonte Coleman, along with chef Elle Simone of America's Test Kitchen and Artists for Humanity co-founder Rob "Problak" Gibbs, will discuss pivotal moments in their lives. Not just because the event, moderated by former Dig contributor and current WBUR Engagement Producer Arielle Gray, promises to be a powerful session, but also because I happened to be there for a pivotal moment in Coleman's life, the very day in 2004 that he met Dutch producer Nicolay, with whom the rapper and singer has since cut countless classic projects and even been nominated for a Grammy award as the Foreign Exchange.
I have followed Coleman closely, and so ahead of this week's conversation about how the Gardner's guests "broke through fears and challenges to invent new opportunities and change the scope of being artists in their fields," I reached out to ask about his career arc and trajectory, from his start with the group Little Brother on through what's up next.
Do you do many events like this? Speaking engagements, panel discussions, things of that sort? You can rhyme forever, but have you also considered teaching? Or is the microphone your foremost pulpit forever?
I don't do a lot of them. I'll get calls, but not really. I think as I get older I'll have to start doing them. … Teaching isn't really something I have an interest in. … I enjoy making music and I'm going to keep doing it until I'm out of here.
You've done quite a bit—the Foreign Exchange, Little Brother, appearances on countless records. At this point do you have the next couple of years kind of planned out? Or do you just kind of play it by ear?
The Foreign Exchange is definitely my 401k plan. You can sing and write songs until you're 70. I don't know if it's the same for hip-hop. If you still have to rap at 70, that's kind of sad. It's one thing if you're doing it for the love, but if your livelihood depends on it, that's depressing. For me, doing the Foreign Exchange albums and doing voiceover work and my various income streams are the closest thing I have to a Foreman Grill.
When and how did you start to conceive longer-term career plans?
I don't know if it was a plan as much as it was just taking a chance. Everything I'm doing now is something that I just have a curiosity about. Like singing songs—what is that like? And it's the same with the voiceover work. I tell young artists all the time, Don't be afraid to use everything in your toolbox. You never know which one could be the one that will lead to a breakthrough for you. [Questlove of the Roots] is a great example. As much as I love him as a drummer, the Questlove brand as a DJ is worth more now. He'll tell you himself. You never know. I've always tried to take every opportunity that comes to me.
Do you often find yourself in a position in which you can school young artists?
I'm not the kind of person who's like, Come to me. But when there are people who have questions, I tell them to use me as a resource. It was tough when we were coming up out of North Carolina. There was no one to follow, there was no manual to look at. We were just flying by the seat of our pants. So I tell young artists, You're gonna make mistakes. Don't make the same mistakes that we made.
What was it like to come up doing your own thing at a time in which the rap music on the radio was significantly different from what you were making?
It was tough, but it kind of whipped us into shape. Nothing on the radio sounded like [Little Brother]. Now you have popular artists you could point to that sound like that—you have Wale, you have Drake. You have all these groups that are fruit from our tree in a lot of ways. But not back then.
The lesson I learned was to just keep going. … I really thought [the second Little Brother album | 880 |
It's been a fun-filled year, with the promise of an exciting encore in 2016.
Well into the economic upcycle, it's been a fun-filled year, with the promise of an exciting encore in 2016. The decade's midpoint brought us mega-<|fim_middle|>orian, Fred Sands and Phillip Nicholson. Though they will be missed, their contributions will be felt for years to come. | mergers, Millennial-inspired maneuvers, market shifts and musings about multifamily's prospects. It also brought wild swings in the energy sector, e-commerce advancement and expanded equity availability—in the form of crowdfunding, foreign capital and institutional investment. Then there were debt capital, development deals and drones. And the endless suspense over interest rates.
Most of these trends are now familiar, a hint that relatively few surprises may be in store for 2016. For years, the aging of the Baby Boomers and the rise of the Millennials have influenced business strategies, but developers and investors continue to finesse their response, and demographic forces topped the Counselors of Real Estate's 2015 list of major industry trends. Debates continue about e-commerce's impact on brick-and-mortar retail, which landed among both the Counselors' top 2015 trends and the seven key takeaways from its recent convention in Charlotte, N.C., as retailers become more adept at addressing consumers' needs and preferences. The search for yield, one of the Top 8 trends named in JLL's third-quarter investment outlook, has pushed investors to secondary and tertiary locations and value-add opportunities in top-tier markets.
This year has also offered surprises, such as a sustained drop in oil prices after last year's shale market boom raised expectations of a new growth industry. And REIT performance finally turned downward in the third quarter, breaking a streak dating to 2013, noted JLL. Counting this shift among its Top 8 trends, the global service provider foresees a stream of mergers and privatizations.
Indeed, so far this year's mega-mergers include the $2.5 billion sale of Associated Estates Realty Corp. to a Brookfield Asset Management affiliate and The Blackstone Group's $8 billion proposal to purchase BioMed Realty Trust. Marriott International Inc. topped them all in mid-November, announcing its intention to snap up Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. for $12.2 billion. Beyond the REIT realm, Cassidy Turley bookended 2015 by closing its sale to DTZ for $1.1 billion on Jan. 1 and its $2 billion acquisition of Cushman & Wakefield Inc. on Sept. 1. Other trades include Blackstone and Wells Fargo's purchase of $23 billion worth of assets from GE Capital in April and, most recently, Equity Residential's $5.4 billion sale of 72 multifamily communities to Starwood Capital Group.
What will 2016 bring? Some more of the same, to be sure. But as any industry veteran knows, it is always wise to expect a few surprises, as well.
As the sun sets on 2015, let us also pay tribute to industry icons lost this year, among them John Zuccotti, Julien Studley, Patricia Goldstein, Kirk Kerk | 595 |
Does legal weed make police more effective?
Marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington state has "produced some demonstrable and persistent benefit" to police departments' ability to solve other types of crime, according to researchers at Washington State University.
"Our models show no negative effects of legalization and, instead, indicate that crime clearance rates for at least some types of crime are increasing faster in states that legalized than in those that did not," the authors write in a study published in the journal Police Quarterly.
A crime is typically considered "cleared" if authorities have identified and arrested a suspect and referred him to the judicial system for prosecution. The Washington State study examined clearance rates for crimes in Colorado and Washington from 2010 through 2015, using monthly FBI data.
To isolate the effects of legalization, the researchers looked at how the trends in clearance changed after the implementation of marijuana legalization in November 2012 in Colorado and December 2012<|fim_middle|> in those states that would affect clearance rates in the way they observed. "We think the argument that legalization did, in fact, produce a measurable impact on clearance rates is plausible," they conclude.
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Victor Madril July 4, 2018 | for Washington. While recreational markets in these states didn't open until 2014, provisions allowing for personal possession and use took effect shortly after the votes were certified.
The chart above shows violent crime clearance rates before and after legalization in Colorado in Washington. Clearance rates were falling in both states before legalization. Afterward the decline stabilized in Colorado and began to reverse itself in Washington. The authors note that no similar shift happened in the country as a whole.
The researchers stress, however, that the data can't prove conclusively that legalization directly caused the changes in clearance rates. There could have been other changes to policing in those states during that time period, such as increased use of overtime hours, the implementation of new policing strategies or a more aggressive focus on certain types of crime.
They note, however, that no other major changes to public policy happened | 171 |
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The 'retail-as-a-service' platform offers nascent brands a foot in the door while bringing new experiences to legacy merchants, like interactive play spaces in Toys 'R' Us'<|fim_middle|>'s platform helped Macy's expand its popup concept called The Market @ Macy's, whose 12 locations showcase a rotating mix of new and established brands. In 2018, Macy's acquired a minority equity stake in the b8ta.
This coming holiday season, the platform will power the second coming of Toys 'R' Us, which in 2018 liquidated its 800 stores. Twonew Toys 'R' Us stores will open in New Jersey using b8ta's experiential retail model, whereby brands will showcase their merchandise in an interactive, playground-like environment.
Today there are 17 b8ta-owned flagship stores with more to come, Kennelly said. "By the end of this year, we will have every major market in the U.S. covered," he added. "There is definitely demand and we are opening locations as fast as we can."
B8ta's experiential retail model offers the opportunity for other brands to showcase their merchandise to consumers in an interactive environment. — b8ta
Built by b8ta, a retail-as-a-service platform b8ta unveiled last year, is key to that momentum. The service covers staffing, point-of-sale, fixturing, merchandising and logistics for a store-in-store format or flagship location, Kennelly said. Brands determine how their products are presented, receive performance metrics and keep 100% of the sales revenue, a departure from the traditional retailer-wholesaler model in which the host retailer dictates pricing, margins and merchandising along with the customer experience — all while withholding crucial data about product performance a brand needs, Kennelly explained.
"You really are giving away all the control you are used to having on a website once you are selling inside a third-party retailer," he added.
By contrast, the Built by b8ta model is based on a flat monthly fee paid by a product manufacturer to a retailer, much as a tenant pays rent to a landlord, Kennelly said. Both parties benefit: The brand controls the experience surrounding their product; the retailer monetizes excess space through a guaranteed revenue stream while taking no inventory risk.
A key component for brands, Kennelly said, is access to qualitative and quantitative data about product performance, something third-party retailers rarely provide. In-store cameras equipped with machine learning technology track metrics around foot traffic and dwell time while in-store associates called "b8ta testers" collect information from shoppers.
"The custom hardware and software that we developed to run this business model allows brands to have a dashboard they might be used to seeing in a digital ad or media setting — for the physical world." For instance, Kennelly said, a brand receives data about whether a product demo led to a sale — or a reason a purchase was not made.
B8ta is not the only company tapping turkey solutions to reduce barriers to entry for products and brands, Mortimer Singer, CEO of Traub Capital, told CO—. "There are many players from macro to micro offering these services," he said. "On the larger side, Backing Brands Solutions, a division of [Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant parent] Ascena Retail, is helping power third party brands' retail, and then b8ta and even Orchard Mile, which is powering a cooperative opportunity in Martha's Vineyard, are allowing smaller players to leverage opportunities that otherwise might not be available to them."
"The typical brick-and-mortar retailer needs to change," Kennelly said. "We are looking at retail from a brand's perspective. We are aligning incentives. We are not taking a margin on sales," he added. "It's the way we're encouraging other retailers to run their brick-and-mortar businesses."
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Planned for the 2019 holiday season, two new Toys 'R' Us stores will be opening in New Jersey using b8ta's experiential retail model. — b8ta
When the defunct Toys 'R' Us opens two new retail stores for the holiday season, it will mark the imprint of San Francisco-based company b8ta, which seeks to democratize the process of how new product innovation gets into the hands of consumers.
Through its "retail-as-a-service" business model, b8ta offers a speedy on-ramp to retailing, putting new products where consumers can discover, touch and test them — without all the requirements, costs and prolonged time frames associated with opening a store or securing shelf space inside an established retailer.
"The vision is to make retail accessible for all," said John Kennelly, head of partnerships for b8ta. "Whether that is small, up-and-coming brands looking to get their product into stores — or brands looking for scale in hundreds of stores — we want to make physical retailing as easy as setting up a Shopify site."
Kennelly, who spoke last month at the IRCE@RetailX conference in Chicago attended by CO—, drew the comparison because both Shopify and b8ta offer turnkey platforms for setting up retail — Shopify for e-commerce and b8ta in brick-and-mortar. The b8ta software-powered platform uses in-store cameras, machine learning and data analytics to give brands near real-time visibility into how consumers are interacting with their products.
Retailers rarely share such data with product manufacturers, Kennelly said. "If you get a spreadsheet, you are lucky. Most of the time you are not getting any clue about how that physical presence is performing."
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A new way to showcase product innovation
B8ta's founders, former co-workers at smart home brand Nest Labs, opened their first b8ta store in 2015. The Palo Alto, Calif., store showcased internet-of-things-based consumer electronics such as a neuroscience wearable that eases anxiety, a solar-powered bikelock and a self-flying camera drone. Manufacturers paid b8ta a flat fee for space inside the b8ta store, where their products were removed from protective packaging to encourage shoppers to "try before you buy," an experiential retail concept pioneered by direct-to-consumer brands like Warby Parker.
Kennelly said early response to the model was mixed. "It was not popular in 2015 to open a new brick-and-mortar retailer," he said. Indeed, Credit Suisse reported more than 5,000 U.S. stores closed that year. "Most people assumed we were an e-commerce site so we had to work to explain we were building a physical store."
The model evolved and spread to big retail: b8ta brought its experiential shop featuring smart home products to 70 Lowe's stores. Next, b8ta | 678 |
One of the more tranquil spots in the city is the Botanic Gardens, a 74 hectare treasure trove of unique trees and flowers which is also Singapore<|fim_middle|> while the celery soup was not too creamy and tasty.
We tried three mains: the beef rendang, the mushroom tagliatelle with a 62 degree egg and the chilli crab spaghetti. The beef rendang was not the most authentic I have tasted, but all of us were satisfied and it was an enjoyable meal in a very pretty setting.
The stand-out dish of the day was the frozen ginger nougat parfait with spiced pineapple sauce and ginger crumble. The ginger flavour was highlighted yet not overbearing, the texture of the parfait was perfection and all of it complemented by the pineapple sauce and crunch of the crumble.
Overall, the Botanic Gardens is a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon and is definitely worth checking out (and not just because its on the tourist trail). I'm making a return trip for that frozen ginger parfait! | 's first UNESCO World Heritage Site Nomination.
We entered from the Tanglin Gate on Cluny Road (closest to Orchard MRT) and meandered our way through the pristine grounds towards Bukit Timah (closest to Botanic Gardens MRT). There are swans and turtles in the lake, and we spotted several beautiful and unique-looking flowers (pictured below). I especially enjoyed the Ginger Garden display.
It is free to enter the Botanic Gardens, but if you want to explore the National Orchid Garden, there is an entrance fee (SGD 5.00 for Adults). As we could see quite a number of orchids in the gardens themselves, we opted not to enter.
Of course all this walking meant a well deserved lunch, and we decided to dine at the Halia Restaurant, opposite the Orchid Garden.
I do not say this often (nor do I say it lightly), but the service we experienced at lunch was exceptionally good. Despite not having a reservation, we were seated promptly, and the staff were friendly and attentive. There were five of us, but we wanted to share three mains. The wait staff didn't raise an eyebrow and even brought out extra small plates on her own accord for us to share the dishes.
When the food arrived, we were very pleased with the quality and portion. The prawn satay was beautifully presented and fresh (with mango and glass noodles), | 286 |
Hey guys, it's Lieutenant Skip here with "Earn My Badge." Today I want to write about your employment history; how departments look at that. Understand they want to look for stability in an applicant. They want to see someone who will be at an employer for a number of years, that three, five, ten year period.
However, they understand that that's not always going to be the case. Life comes into play, right? When you're in college, when you're in high school, you're probably going to have a lot of jobs in a short amount of time. You're working<|fim_middle|> time, money, or resources on someone who will likely leave within a year or two.
What does your work history say about you? Do you show a pattern of job stability? | seasonal jobs; you're working through college; you're working through summer vacations; they understand that. But you need to let them know that a specific job was seasonal and that you would use that experience to level up in your next job application.
However, as you get closer to trying to apply (3-5 years out), you need to start looking at longer-term employment. So if you're a contract employee, make sure you highlight the contract term and try to avoid a change. I get it; there's never a guarantee, but do what you can.
Also, you might be in a situation where you're unhappy with your employer. If you truly cannot stand to work there any longer, then do what you need to do. However, if it's something you can tolerate, then try to stick it out until you get hired by an agency.
Departments are concerned with an applicant who has a history of jumping from one job to another. They do not want to spend the | 199 |
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Nice to see all the other Fixxture faces here too. | I still haven't learned yet!
Hell, i get sunburned when the moon is out!
still not as cool as the burner shirt w/ the huge fingers/rolled herb...LOL!
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3 Fixxtures meet in Amsterdam!
Jen & I just came back from Amsterdam & had the greatest pleasure of meeting up w/Guido! It is always a joy & pleasure to meet other Fixxtures!!! Guido was simply charming. We got to spend a delightful afternoon chatting about our favorite band & getting to know one another. I truly think that Fixxtures are the most pleasant people to meet on this planet! Thank you Guido for traveling to meet us!! Like we have mentioned, it was like meeting up w/a long lost friend. Thank you again. So, here are 2 out of the 3 STL girls w/the famous Guido! Enjoy!
What a nice comment... and what a jolly good time we had. The pleasure was all mine!
I've actually been on the list for quite some time (since '97 or '98), but had been inactive for a while, so I had to re-register recently. I guess I haven't had much to talk about recently, Fixx-wise. So here's my mug shot.
Here I am fulfilling somewhat of a dream; opening for the FIXX!
Re: Welcome | 332 |
Being around people drinking is getting more difficult. I am aware of how little most people actually drink, and how much I would have been drinking if I was on the wine. Either that or I would have been trying to pace myself or moderate or whatever, and that would have been driving me crazy.
Its good to come home at the end of the evening sober, and I am proud of myself for joining in…but it feels like a struggle at the moment to be around the drinking. In fact, its pretty exhausting. When does it start to get easier?
Well, as it turned out, I needn't have been so anxious about going to the meal I mentioned in my last post. And isn't that so often the case! I really enjoyed seeing my friends, and the evening went well – although the guy I'd never met asked me straight out if I was a recovering alcoholic!!! I think I need to be permanently prepared for that kind of remark ;-).
The next night we went for drinks with other friends and their children, late afternoon/early evening. Again, I had a better time than I anticipated, actually enjoying myself instead of just getting through it.
I've reached a point where I'm OK with not having anything to say sometimes. When drinking, I would have been sipping away compulsively at my wine, willing some scintillating topic of conversation to come to mind. And in the middle to later stages of the evening, I'd be willing someone else to come up with things to talk about because I'd have had a couple of glasses, maybe even more, and wouldn't trust myself to start a conversation, in case I'd look like an idiot for saying the wrong thing/looking too drunk/etc etc.
Christmas day was great, we all had a lovely day eating yummy food, giving presents, and we also played a board game – although we stopped part way through because the instructions were a bit complicated. I did get very tired at around 8pm, I guess I had none of that false energy that alcohol gives you. But I must be honest and say that I did miss drinking occasionally throughout the day. And I felt I wasn't quite as much fun as I would have been had I had a few glasses of wine. But I just ignored the feeling, and got on with it. And of course, afterwards I was glad I hadn't had a drink.
Today Mr W and I went for a walk along the canal, down to the next village and up a hill and back down again to home. Love boxing day walks!
We're out for a friend's birthday meal tomorrow night, then drinks afterwards. I started to worry about whether we will be invited over to theirs on new years eve. I think I might like to just stay home for new years eve actually, and I didn't want my husband just to say 'oh yes we'll definitely come over". But really, there's no need to worry. I can always put off giving an answer until nearer the time when I've properly made up my mind. It isn't that I'm being rude, I can just say honestly that I haven't made my mind up yet. I think people probably realise at this point that I might not be up for whole evenings of drinking – well being with other people drinking – anymore. It will be fine.
I especially need to think twice about being around people drinking on new years eve if I think I might be thinking about drinking. I mean, I don't know if I will be missing the booze as I did a little bit on Christmas day, but if I do feel and myself feeling that way, that's a big reason to stay at home. No point walking right up to the edge of the cliff to see how comfortable I feel when I get there. If you get my meaning!
Finally, I just want to say a huge well done to everyone who has stuck to sobriety over the last few days!! I'm finding that although it doesn't prevent enjoyment of Christmas by any means (quite the reverse – I'm probably enjoying it more!) , it's not always easy. We are doing a hard thing and all deserve plenty of praise :-). And for those who aren't quite there yet, don't lose hope – you will get there!
Last week I was invited to a Christmas meal with some friends from sixth form and their partners. It's tomorrow night, and my husband can't make it because he's at drill (firefighter training), so I was going to go alone. Last year, one of the other girls was on her own, so I kind of assumed she would be this time, too. But I realised that's not the case, and I will be the only odd one….
So. I only see these friends once a year, if that, and I don't really know their partners – never met one of them – plus I'll be on my own, and I'll need to explain my not drinking! The restaurant is in walking distance from my house, and so I will need to give a reason.
I've sort of been thinking of not going, to be honest. Not really sure. I mean, I really like these friends, its just that I don't know the partners that well, plus I won't have Mr W with me for moral support. I feel like a bit of a fraud for saying what I said yesterday about social gatherings.
Being upfront about sobriety is easier or more difficult depending on the situation, then. And also on whether or not I want to reveal my reasons for it. I do prefer to be honest about it, and have trouble telling half a story sometimes, or trying to avoid giving a reason. But I see now that there are always going to be new people to tell that I don't drink, so it might be worth my while practising some different responses to the 'why not?' question.
I've just got home after going to a carol service at the church my parents go to. It was my husband's idea to go, and I'm glad we did. There's a new minister there, and it felt like a fresh approach, in a subtle way, to a carol service. They also missed a verse or two out of some of the carols, so that there was time to cram in as many as possible 🙂 I'm sure it did me the world of good, all that breathing – hymns seem to always be in a high key and require great lungfuls of air to reach all the notes!
But I am expecting a few cravings. Not necessarily for wine, more like the odd sherry. We decorated the tree earlier, listening to Christmas songs. It would have been nice to have a glass of something christmassy in my hand as well. A Christmas don't! My plan is to find some good recipes for non alcoholic seasonal drinks, so that I don't feel I'm completely missing out. So if anyone has any ideas to get me started, please let me know!
I have been reading more of the book, Healing the Shame that Binds You, by John Bradshaw, since writing my last post. I felt as though it was taking me forever to get past the first part, so I skipped to part two. Not sure if I should done that but I'm already getting a lot more out of it.
...Embracing our shame involves<|fim_middle|>, even if I don't get things right sometimes (most of the time?!).
waking up, being sober Blog at WordPress.com. | pain. Pain is what we try to avoid. In fact, most of our neurotic behavior is due to the avoidance of legitimate pain. We try to find an easier way. This is perfectly reasonable.
'In order to be healed we must come out of isolation and hiding. This means finding a person, or ideally a group of significant others, whom we are willing to trust'.
So I think I am at the point of realising I have these issues with shame, and feelings of depression for various reasons, but I want to overcome them. And I'm craving connection. I've started to push away from people who I know I don't connect with on that deeper level. What I do need, is to find my 'person (or people) to trust'.
' The best way to come out of hiding is to find a non-shaming intimate person or social network. The operative word here is intimate. We have to get on a core, gut level, because shame is core, gut level stuff'.
I want to share my innermost fears and secrets, and feel the acceptance that will enable me to neutralise the toxic shame.
'Toxic shame masks our deepest secrets about ourselves; it embodies our belief that we are essentially defective. We feel so awful, we dare not look at it ourselves, must less tell anyone. The only way we can find out we were wrong about ourselves is to risk exposing ourselves to someone else's scrutiny'.
Dear Universe, I am ready to trust, and be exposed to someone else's scrutiny.
By not drinking for the last 132 days, I don't seem to have achieved much. How is my life better? I would really struggle to be able to come up with something other than 'no hangovers' at this point.
What I have done, though, is revealed a lot about myself that I don't like. More often than I like to admit, I am filled with fear. Fear that I don't fit in, have no friends, no one understands me. I feel hurt a lot of the time. I can't seem to let any of it go because I'm too afraid. I worry that I will never make a success of my life, that no-one cares about anything that I do.
I try to make our home a lovely place to be, do all the things a wife does, but it all seems pointless because no-one but the two of us enjoy it, and even then, my husband seems to take it all for granted. And tells me I don't take good enough care of the car! More jobs to put on the list!!
Is this low-level depression why I drank? I seem to remember that the odd glass (or bottle!) did provide a kind of relief – dragging my thought processes to a standstill so that I could just 'zone out' and have a normal conversation with my husband and forget any neurotic ideas I had about not being good enough/popular enough etc.
I used to think it was a good thing to have a mind that works like mine. I thought it made me better able to empathise with others, and to understand people's pain, maybe even help. But the way all the bits of my life seem to be configured at the moment, how it all works right now, having a mind like mine doesn't get me anywhere but depressed.
People don't care if you are sensitive – it's only ever a negative thing to the vast majority of people. If you need support, no-one notices, or even knows how to provide it. Hardly anyone knows what depression is, how it feels, and certainly no-one talks about it.
I haven't had chance to write here for a while, and I've really missed it. A lot of things have happened.
Last Saturday, my Father-in-Law died. It was very sudden. My Husband and I managed to get there when the paramedics were trying to resuscitate him, and Mr W got involved as much as he could, trying to help them out. He is a retained Firefighter, so he acted on instinct, as he would have done for any other incident. At the hospital we were taken straight into the relatives room. I've never been in there before. It was all so final. So irreversible. And yet all you want in those moments is for everything to go back to normal, to how it was before.
I really wanted to drink afterwards, but I didn't. We didn't go home straight away afterwards – we got some food at a pub on the way back. I had a Bottlegreen fizzy cordial type thing, and I was so grateful not to have to have coke or orange juice or lemonade. I'm considering writing a letter to that company to commend them on their contribution to the soft drinks industry. It's strange, the weird things you cling to when life becomes so unfamiliar and strange. And the next day I wanted to drink, but didn't. I'm still resolutely sober. I'm not entirely sure what the reason is, but there seems to be a vague promise of life getting better if I stick with sobriety, so I will keep on doing it.
The shame has gone though, which is a relief. I bought a book about shame, but I haven't got very far yet – I found the language a bit complex. It's called 'Healing the Shame that Binds You' by John Bradshaw. Maybe I didn't give myself enough time with it, but it's always there should I need it again.
I had my last appointment with the Counsellor on Wednesday. It was a good session. This was before everything became hard work at the end of the week…! She asked me what had been most helpful to me, and I said the environment that she provided, for me to talk about my feelings without feeling harsh judgements and criticisms. It enabled me to look at what I was feeling and to explore it. Of course, that's what counselling is for, but she pointed out that I could take that with me – imagine that scenario of talking to her, and give myself a chance to feel what I feel, and then examine what might be accurate or not so much, about what I perceive to be real in a certain situation. Does that make any sense?
On Thursday the whole family went out to celebrate my Mum's birthday. Beforehand I had tried to get a nap after work, but my Husband came home from work so that went out the window. Then I decided to have a bath and possibly fall asleep in the bath, but MY SISTER ARRIVED! She was trying to sort out the last little bits of the joint Birthday present to Mum, and of course she wanted my advice. She had had the whole day off work, so why she needed to come and ask me about it on the last minute, I have no idea. So I was exhausted. But we had a meal at a lovely little pub – the food was great. I was offered non-alcoholic beer, but went for cranberry and soda instead. The craving for wine had gone by this point.
Work has also been extremely tough this week, I had a migraine yesterday (still carried on with housework anyway) and then me and Mr W had a huge row which kind of lasted until this morning….In a bizarre way, though I feel as though all the tensions of the week have been blasted away by that argument. Whether or not that's a healthy way to deal with things I don't know, but hey, I'm doing the best I can. And that's not always easy when the one thing that would normally be a reward, a consolation, relaxation, whatever it's function was (in my head, I realise!!), is no longer available to me because I'm not safe with it.
So yes, I feel that life is hard work. But I'm glad I'm sober. Taking responsibility | 1,613 |
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