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2011 NFL Draft: North Carolina Defensive End Robert Quinn Visiting The Browns On Tuesday
By Jordan Ruby Apr 12, 2011, 9:51am CDT
Share All sharing options for: 2011<|fim_middle|> to host all the big name players in the Draft. They've had players like A.J. Green, Julio Jones, Da'Quan Bowers, Nick Fairley among others at the facility this week. According to Mary Kay Cabot at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Robert Quinn will join the hitlist on Tuesday.
"I think he's absolutely in consideration at No. 6 and I think there's a couple of teams even higher up in the draft who'd consider him as well,'' said Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki on a conference call last week. "I think Quinn is a guy that elevated after Bowers Pro Day.''
Quinn is an interesting prospect because he was suspended for the 2010 season. But had he not been, he might be a lock to go in the top-five. He is one of the more physically dominating players in the draft. Someone will fall in love with his potential and take him early, and it looks like that could be the Browns.
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The Cleveland Browns have apparently chosen the week of April 12th | 30 |
The Exact Meals and Snacks This Olympic Medalist (and Nutritionist!) Eats in a Day
Brianne Theisen-Eaton
Brianne Theisen-Eaton Diet
31 January, 2018 by Gina Florio
With the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics coming up on Feb. 9, we can't help but imagine all the ways these tremendous athletes are preparing for their big moment. The training program, the diet, and the many hours of much-needed sleep — we're tired just thinking about it!
To get an idea of what kind of daily diet Olympic athletes eat, POPSUGAR spoke with<|fim_middle|> habit is eating too many granola bars," Brianne admitted. "I like Kind, GoMacro, or Mojo." As for her "guilty pleasure," she can't help but love good old-fashioned candy. Starbursts, Skittles, and Trader Joe's black licorice are some of her top choices, because it's all about balance.
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Brianne Theisen-EatonHealthy Eating TipsPopsugar Interviews | Brianne Theisen-Eaton, a Canadian track and field athlete who won the bronze medal in the heptathlon at the 2016 Olympics. If you're not familiar with what a heptathlon is, it's a race of seven events: 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin, and 800-meter run. Phew!
Although Brianne is retired, she's still an athlete who runs and works out regularly. Plus, she's now a holistic nutritionist, so she's knows a thing or two about healthy eating. She gave us the inside scoop on what she eats on a daily basis.
One of the first things Brianne reaches for is a "coffee with grass-fed butter and MCT oil, blended with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top every morning." This kind of bulletproof coffee is known to give you extra energy and improve your mood. "It's my favorite," she said.
Next up is "eggs of some kind with maybe avocado toast. Or I might saute some onions, mushrooms, and sausage along with two fried eggs, and place [it] on top of a bed of spinach and drizzle with some balsamic vinegar and olive oil." Is anyone taking notes?!
"Typically lunch is lighter for me as I eat a really large breakfast," Brianne told us. "Sometimes I might have leftovers from the night before or some Greek yogurt with berries." Raw veggies and hummus are generally on the menu as well.
Dinner is a simple formula for Brianne and her husband, Ashton Eaton, two-time Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon: "some sort of protein with a veggie side dish or two." Here are a few options they love to eat:
Grilled pork chops with a spinach and beet salad and roasted brussels sprouts
Kale ceasar salad with grilled chicken
Homemade pizza (cauliflower pizza crust) with onions, mushrooms, sausage, cheese, and arugula
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Good game… let's go eat!
I was in my first season of covering professional baseball. My beat was the Oneonta Tigers, the short-season Single-A team of the Detroit Tigers. I, of course, was in heaven as I was being paid (somewhat) to cover baseball. It had been one of my professional goals. No matter the level, I wanted to cover professional baseball.
And in 2004, it came true.
Besides covering the Tigers, however, I got to see all the other teams. The prospects, the players. I got to see some talent.
One of those talents was Hunter Pence.
Pence was part of a Tri-City ValleyCats team that went 50-25 that season, winning the Stedler Division by 14.5 game over Vermont and 16.5 games over Oneonta.
Even back then, however, I knew Pence was a talent. I probably saw him play 4-5 times that season and he was unorthodox. But he could run. He could hit. He could field. He had the arm. And he had the look. He's one of those ones that even after he moved onward and upward, I always paid attention to him to see how he did. He became a favorite of mine that season.
I kept tabs on him all through the minors and into the majors. I've tried to get Pence for my fantasy baseball team, to no avail. And despite playing for another NL team, he's remained one of my favorites.
That Tri-City team was something special, too. Three others on that Tri-City team have reached the majors, whether on a full-time basis or on a callup. Pitcher Chad Reineke, infielder Drew Sutton and second baseman Ben Zobrist.
Though they were likely the best team I saw that year, a championship wasn't to be had for Pence and the ValleyCats that season as they fell to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in the championship, falling 2-0 in the best-of-three series.
So why bring all this up now?
Because Hunter Pence is on the Phillies, of course!
Last week, the Phillies traded for the right fielder in a good move a couple of days before the trade deadline. It's not a one-year thing, either, as Pence is team-controlled for the next couple of years. I couldn't be happier about that. It gives the Phillies a right-handed bat, which was needed, and a great overall player. Not to mention that since Pence came aboard, the Phils haven't lost (4-0) since acquiring Pence.
Oh, as for the title of this blog?
Pence scored the winning run in a 6-5 victory over Pittsburgh this past weekend. He had doubled and scored when Raul Ibanez doubled. After, Pence was interviewed by Gary "Sarge" Matthews, who asked Pence what was going through his head when he rounded third.
Pence's reply?
"Good game, let's go eat!"
As for some of the other players in Oneonta I got the fortune to cover over the years, some time, I'll sit down and see about some of them and see where they are now. (One other that I know of is also in the Phillies organization. Jeff Larish is playing at Triple-A Lehigh Valley). Some are in the majors and doing well. It'll be fun to see where they are going and for me to go down "memory lane."
For the record, covering that 2004 Oneonta team was a blast. It gave me the chance to learn a lot of things. And it wasn't as if there weren't some future major leaguers on the team, including current Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens. Also on that team was pitcher Christhian Martinez, who is currently pitching for the Braves and pitched several strong innings in that recent 19-inning game where umpire Jerry Meals did his best impression of being blindfolded when umpiring a game. (But that<|fim_middle|> trades and potential moves.
On the computer, I was watching the Phillies rally to beat Pittsburgh and earn a series sweep. For the record, Pence doubled in the 10th and scored on Raul Ibanez's double. Awesome.
I was also glued to Twitter and other sports news sites, looking at info all day. Twitter made it that much more fun as following many big sports writers was a lot of fun.
The social media really has taken the deadline to new levels. People are so plugged in and know things extremely quick.
It's a blast.
And that it was on a weekend made it even better as the majority of games were being played during the deadline.
This is just one of the reasons why I live for baseball. All the football moves that have been happening? Nothing on baseball's trade deadline. Nothing.
I'll catch up with football after baseball is over.
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As for position players, Dusty Ryan, Brent Dlugach, and Jeff Frazier all reached the majors at some point.
It's fun watching them move up the chain and know I got to see most of them in their first professional season. Baseball is great, isn't it?
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Why July 31 is one of the best days of the year!
I love July 31.
And if you are a baseball fan, I'm sure you, too, love July 31.
For those who aren't baseball fans, July 31 is the trade deadline for players to not have to go through waivers. It's when teams make their pushes to add players to move forward and go down the stretch toward the playoffs.
It's been even better the past few years for me as the Phillies have made impact moves nearly every year. From Cliff Lee to Roy Oswalt to Hunter Pence this season, the Phillies make the deadline really fun.
However, it's also time to watch other teams either load up or go on a selling spree (such as the Astros this year). Though the Phillies got stronger, so did top rivals Atlanta and San Francisco. The Texas Rangers in the AL made two impact moves to make their bullpen one of the best in baseball.
But it's not just the moves that is exciting — it's the deadline overall.
This year, with it falling on a Sunday, it was awesome.
I had the MLB Network on the television as they did something like 10 hours of live coverage. Leading into the 4 p.m. deadline, they had insiders and others talking rumors, | 408 |
Not So Bleak for Ann Taylor
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A $239 million share-repurchase program provides an additional offset.
-- Jeff Black
-- Soshana Pollack | Jan. 27, 2011 12:01 am ET / Original Jan. 27, 2011 2:58 pm ET
Ann Taylor Stores (ANN: NYSE)
By Citigroup ($22.06, Jan. 27, 2011)
We are upgrading Ann Taylor (ticker: ANN) to Buy from Hold and maintaining our $27 price target.
Shares are down roughly (20%) year-to-date as investors weigh a more sluggish LOFT [a division of Ann Taylor] performance and higher spending for the outlet division in the first-half of 2011.
We think LOFT is stabilizing and believe the shares are discounting a bleaker scenario for 2011 than warranted by our margin and expense assumptions.
The fourth-quarter of 2010 is intact. We see fourth-quarter 2010 at 14 cents, in line with consensus.
We think LOFT comparable-store sales stabilized in the quarter, down lower-single digits (LSD), and don't think there was undue margin pressure at the division.
We see the Ann division comparable-store sales at an increase of 13% for the quarter.
The first-quarter downside is limited. Ann Taylor will provide guidance for first-quarter 2011 and the year when it reports fourth-quarter 2010 in early March.
We've moved to 39 cents (from 40 cents) versus the 41-cent consensus for first-quarter 2011 as higher preopening expenses for outlets won't fully offset what we expect will remain a challenging first-quarter margin picture as the company cycles peak and as general merchandise (GMs) promotions were pulled back last year on strong demand.
A 2011 consensus is achievable. The risk is less pronounced for the year, and we view our $1.62 estimate for 2011 (in line with consensus) as achievable.
Ann Taylor will not be immune from cost pressures and our full-year estimate assumes a 100 basis-point (bps) drop in the gross margin on a low-double-digit (LDD) rise in cost of goods sold (COGS).
Yet, shares currently imply earnings-per-share (EPS) in the $1.40-to- $1.50 range for 2011 and a steeper cut to gross margins.
Product costs are expected to be flat across first- and second-half offsets including the prepositioning of fabrics and the shift of production to off-peak periods.
Operating expenses have been reduced by over $100 million over the past three years and provide an additional cushion.
We see leverage on an increased LSD comparable-store sales, resulting in a modest gain in the operating margin for 2011, to 6.9% from 6. | 595 |
It was a disappointment. We took a ride to see the leaves last weekend, but it was too early. We found sparse patches of color, but they were pale, muted, weak. The reds and yellows just didn't pop.
We went through DeSoto State Park and Mentone along the west brow<|fim_middle|> me. | of Lookout Mountain halfway to Chattanooga, then turned left to the west brow and up past the hang glider port before we dropped down through a steep pass to U.S. Highway 11 in Trenton, Ga.
The colors got better as we went north, but remained dull. Some leaves, parched by drought, pushed off and floated to the ground, tiny brown gliders with no updraft. The only bright colors were on the kites.
We will give color another try this weekend. We will drive east from Chattanooga on mostly rural roads far into North Carolina, and then turn down to the northeastern tip of Georgia that kisses both the Carolinas. The trip is for a family celebration, but we hope the highest and coolest spot in Georgia will offer a color show, too.
We intend to land in Rabun County, which will feel like going home to a place I've never been before (thanks to John Denver). This is the home of the Foxfire books, which gave me inspiration as I got ready to go back to the land on a Mother Earth farm. I never had land to go back to, either. The books still look over my shoulder from a nearby shelf.
The books not only show how the old folk lived, but also how to educate our young folk. About 45 years ago, an English teacher sent his students out into Rabun County with a camera, a tape recorder and a notebook (video recorders came later) to interview the elders about how they used to live (or still lived), then come back to the classroom to turn their material into stories.
I won't get to visit their school, but I hope to visit the Foxfire Museum. At least I will drive through Foxfire country up in the mountains and turn my camera on the fall color.
If it sounds as if I am turning a family celebration into a folk history and leaf peeper excursion, I am. I don't take long touristy trips anymore, so I need to combine my interests when I go. A lot of other people will also travel to see the fall colors and I hope they will sample the folk life on their way.
Busloads of leaf peepers now meander through New England, their cameras at the ready. Some residents of the area say tourists will find less than brilliant colors this year. They say that in recent years they have not had a cold snap early enough for the leaves to take on bright colors. If that's a trend, it could make the tourists stay away, and that would be bad news.
Just as merchants depend on holiday spending to make or break their revenue goals for the year, many states depend on an economic boost from color tourism every fall. That includes all those along the Appalachian chain – from the border with Canada to the foothills here in Alabama.
We know that many tourists time their trips here by when the fall color line moves down from the Carolinas into the area I traveled last week. This weekend I hope to be somewhere in North Carolina or north Georgia when a tide of color rushes over | 620 |
Daylighted Jerseytown tunnel 5/2/1978
With only weeks remaining in service for this track, this view is looking east through what was a tunnel<|fim_middle|>D GP40-2Jim Appleman's Conrail Photography | completed in 1887 and daylighted in 1929. The road bridge carried aptly named Tunnel Road over the track after daylighting, and an oil company pipeline crossing the cut is seen beyond the bridge. There was a 2% grade to the tunnel from the east. Track speed in the final years of operation through to Berwick was 5 mph over the 25 miles of track that was torn up from MP 14 to Berwick in 1982.
After abandonment and dismantling of the line, the right-of way here was filled in to eliminate the bridge for Tunnel Road to cross. Now only the name Tunnel Road carries on the legacy of what actually existed when the road actually crossed a railroad tunnel.
Jerseytown tunnel
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Conrail's Pittsburgh LineEMD SD45-2Jim Appleman's Conrail Photography
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Tags: Coaching, Coaching models, GROW, What is Coaching?
I am frequently asked about what form my coaching takes. My usual response is to ask more questions, as there are so many different factors involved in the coaching process. These will be influenced by the individual, their circumstances and the type of coaching they are looking for. That said, whether I am coaching one-to-one or in group/workshop sessions I will usually follow the GROW Model, or some variation of it.
GROW is an acronym for Goals, Reality, Options and Way forward (or Will). The model was first used by Graham Alexander in the late 1980's before being refined and made more widely known by Sir John Whitmore in his 1992 book Coaching For Performance. This model provides a structured framework which helps to set powerful goals and also enables an effective problem solving conversation.
Once a coaching topic has been agreed upon by coach and client, the most important first step in the process will be the setting of end goals. Clear, clean and powerful goals need to be in place for the coaching process, and also for each individual session along the way. I have discussed goal setting in more detail in a previous blog post, but they should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic and Time-framed.
The Reality stage is the 'now' in the process. How far away are you from the end goal, and how far have you already moved towards it? At this point it is essential that time is taken to better clarify the goals and engage with them.
What knowledge or resources do you already have?
Where can you get additional knowledge or resources?
Can the obstacles in your way<|fim_middle|> here then please post a note here.
Future blogs in this series will look at Parent Coaching, Youth Coaching, Transition Coaching, Small Business Coaching, DISC Profiling, Stress Coaching, Goal Setting, Career Coaching, Coaching for Teachers, NLP Coaching and Coaching Workshops.
Welcome web friends! This is the first of a regular coaching blog, through which I aspire to inspire. I will present my thoughts and feelings about a wide range of topics related to developing human potential. Our modern world appears to press on us from all directions, but we can still take control of our own destinies and strive to be the very best we can be at whatever we choose to do. I hope this blog will be inspirational, challenging, fun and supportive. It will very much reflect who I am and what my passions are, presenting another layer of information for those who wish to use my services as a coach.
I am committed to blogging at least once every week, so do look in regularly – or, better still, set up an automatic feed to keep you up to date with posts. You can also follow me on Twitter and Facebook.
I also welcome feedback on anything I say so please post comments or questions and I look forward to hearing from you all! | be minimised?
Have you dealt with any similar obstacles in the past?
How might someone who could deal effectively with such an obstacle go about it?
At the end of this stage there should be one or more agreed options to take on to the Way forward.
At the final stage, goals will be firm. The' reality' stage will have defined a need and we will have chosen options to put into action movings towards achieving the goal. Along the way it is the coach's task to help the coachee recognise WHAT they are going to do and WHEN they are going to do it. We will consider HOW these actions will get the coachee closer to their goals and WHICH obstacles need to be overcome. It is also important to establish WHO they can ask to help with the journey.
Any internet search will produce other coaching models and even other variations of the GROW model. I have a preference for this model because it is flexible around specific needs. It also starts with a rigorous goal-setting stage before committing to clear action steps for achieving those goals.
This posting was edited, updated and reposted on 13th May 2015 as part of the Mindful May series.
Last December a Tweet from Stephen Fry alerted me to the wild idea that was coming together in the UK publishing domain. An organisation calling itself World Book Night was planning to give away one million books around the country. To achieve this they were looking for 20,000 givers to apply for a share of the books from a list of 25 titles. My choice was the wonderful Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. The application was successful and I duly collected my boxes of books from our local Waterstones bookshop.
Books and reading are, in the words of Dorcas Lane, "my one true weakness". I have always been passionate about reading, whether for fun or to learn new things. Of course those outcomes often go hand-in-hand in a great book.
Fast forward to last Friday the 4th of March. 10,000 people filled Trafalger Square for the launch of the inaugural book night, which was to take place on Saturday. We stood in the freezing cold whilst Graham Norton introduced us to one famous author after another, who read sometimes from their own works and sometimes from the works of others. My personal favourites were Phillip Pullman's glorious reading from his book Northern Lights, Margaret Atwood's moving reading from her book The Blind Assassin and Alan Bennett's inimitable reading from A life Like Other People's. At the end of a wonderful evening we each gave away the first of our books, which resulted in a memorable scene with complete strangers giving and receiving books in a great atmosphere of smiling and sharing.
This was at the heart of the whole project. The sharing of books and the willingness to give and receive new knowledge and varied emotions relayed through the printed word. I have always believed that the writing process is not complete until the reader engages with the text on the page and brings the book to life.
-Alan Bennett at Trafalgar Square.
The publishing world is on a knife edge now, with reading technology and internet marketing changing the face of literature forever. I fear that the publishers have yet to grasp the potential for good in this and to drive the change forward in a positive way. Young writers and new works are emerging at a frightening pace. Young people must be encouraged to embrace reading and to develop a love for books in whatever form they represented. There is a real danger that 'commercial' writers and their books will dictate the quality of the literature produced. Current trends in this are not always for the best, in my opinion. I am heartened to read many examples online of young, would-be writers sharing their work and learning their craft the hard way. I will add some links at the end of this blog for you to take a look at their efforts.
Back to World Book Night itself. On Saturday I set off for my local health club with my books all numbered and ready to give away to all the gym goers and staff. Many people turned up because they had read an article which the local newspaper had printed about what I was doing. Again, there were so many smiles and lots of grateful and supportive comments.
Remember, a book is for life, not just for World Book Night. Read your books and pass them on with a little of the joy you may have found in them. Too busy to read? Make time for it. It is a great way to relax, to feed your mind, and to let you imagination run free.
Tags: Coaching, What is Coaching?
Or – Tell me what you want, what you really really want.
In my blog post 'What is Life Coaching?' I talked about how we live in a rapidly changing world and how it can generate a feeling of helplessness when we are not in control of our own path through the craziness! The job of the Life Coach is to be your guide on that journey. The first thing we must establish are the goals, so that your journey has a destination.
To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you are going, so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.
Without Goals we cannot be in control of our own destiny and we will tend to drift from crisis to crisis on waves of uninspired intuition. Once we set some goals we have purpose, drive and we can make good choices. We can start to develop our own path towards happiness and fulfilment. These goals must not be vague or woolly. So often when we ask anyone what they want the first response we get is a list of what they DON'T want! We need to delve deeper and ask searching questions to get to 'what you really really want!' It is essential that your goals are challenging, achievable and measurable.
Are you in earnest, seek this very minute. Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Just begin and the mind grows heated. Continue and the task will be completed.
SPECIFIC – This can be the most challenging part of the process, requiring deep questioning to arrive at one clear phrase or sentence which is personal and positive so that it fires the imagination.
AGREED – Goals should be written down. They must be congruent with your personal values and beliefs and they must be morally and legally acceptable. There should be an understanding of why your goals are important to you. Of course, just setting goals will improve nothing unless there is a commitment to action. Part of the process must be a set of actions that you need to take in order to achieve your goals.
REALISTIC – There is nothing to be gained by setting goals which are not achievable. If you are a heavy smoker, very overweight and not used to physical training, would it be realistic to set a goal to compete in next years Olympic games?
TIMED – All goals should have a start date date and a finish date in order to focus the mind and fire the imagination. It may also be useful to set specific 'step goals' along the way in order to measure progress towards the end goal and fulfilment.
Going through life without goals is like trying to sail a boat without a rudder. You will be at the mercy of outside forces controlling your destiny for you. How often have you heard the phrase 'Fail to plan and you plan to fail' ? Take all the time you need to set meaningful goals which have emotional power for you, then take action to achieve your dreams.
One of the most consistent themes of my life has been a profound belief in the value of life long learning. We live is a world of such rapid change across all facets of our lives that unless we make a positive decision to keep up, we can be left feeling overwhelmed by the world around us. Real learning has to be a conscious effort, since we are daily bombarded by so much information that we can easily drift along observing life at a very shallow level.
Learning can come from books or from academia but it certainly does not have to. The internet provides a wealth of learning opportunities and is without doubt the most powerful and flexible research tool which has ever existed. The Internet is also a truly universal tool in that it can be used regardless of national boundaries, social class or age.
It is my firm belief that we can gain priceless knowledge and skills from each other too. Follow those who inspire you or have earned your respect and try to learn from them. Maybe they have the wisdom of years, experience of life or, success in their chosen endeavors. Above all surround yourself with positive, purposeful, passionate people. I am still learning from people like this all the time! This last weekend I had the good fortune to attend an event in London hosted by the Entrepreneurs Business Academy (EBA). The speakers were all millionaire business men and women who have chosen to share their success with others by passing on their knowledge and considerable experience. I learned a lot by listening to these people and I look forward to working with some of them in the coming months. The most charismatic of the group was the millionaire 'Dragon' James Caan who shared his own remarkable story with us. Here is a man who is truly passionate about what he does and who is so much more than just a TV personality!
I could not write about Learning and not set some homework so here are your 3 tasks! First if you have enjoyed reading this add a comment or any questions you might have? Second. Google The EBA and learn more about their work and events. Lastly check out the Wikepedia entry for James Caan to see why I admire the man.
I am often asked what Life Coaching is, and so I have decided to use this blog to try to answer this question.
Coaching means many things to different people. On the front of my website I posted a vision statement summarising what is important to me about coaching, but I accept that this still needs a simpler, more basic definition. The origin for this use of the word may go as far back as the horse drawn coach which transported people from one place to another. At its heart coaching is about transporting you from where you are now to a better future. We also accept the use of the word in the sports performance context where a specialist will support and encourage the athlete to be the best they can be. This too is the goal of a Life Coach.
One definition of Life Coaching may be that it is the application of processes which allow you to take stock of your current situation and then, by taking action, move forward to where you want to be. There are many styles of coaching, but personal coaching seeks to equip you with the tools and resources to take control of your life in any chosen direction.
We should also be clear about what coaching is not. Life Coaching is not counselling, and so does not seek to interpret the past. The starting point of coaching is where you are now, not where you might have come from. Also, coaching is not a set of rules or instructions, nor is it a load of 'expert' advice about what you should do. Your coach will ask searching questions to draw out strategies based on the powerful resources which we each carry within us.
Whatever personal challenges you may be facing, your coach will assess whether or not coaching is appropriate for you and your situation. Once this is clear, you coach will apply a variety of techniques and processes to guide you on your life changing journey to a brighter future.
As a Personal Performance Coach I offer support in many areas, so if you want to talk about one-on-one coaching then contact me. If you have any questions or comments about what I have said | 2,400 |
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14 Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
Maverick | March 17, 2016
Places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, India and tourist attractions are Dharamsala, Kangra,<|fim_middle|>ufri | Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Keylong & Lahaul, Kaza, Recong and Kalpa, Sangla, Sarahan, Tabo and Spiti.
Hills and valleys with crisp, clean air, snow clad peaks, sparkling rivers and a landscape abounding in nature's bounty characterise this state.
Himachal is a tourism friendly state where the simplicity of rural living is visible along with specially developed infrastructure for tourists. Colourful fairs are held all over Himachal to celebrate to the festival of Dussehra.
The hills of Himachal Pradesh contains the ancient trade routes to Tibet and Central Asia and have contributed to the spread of Buddhism in those regions. Even today, the influence of Buddhism is evident in specified areas of the state.
Himachal Pradesh offers an option of holidays ranging from a peaceful break in its quiet valleys to opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting and angling for the adventurous.
Tourist Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh : –
Dharamsala popularly known as the Scotland of India , is once of the 80 hill station established by the British between 1815 and 1847 and has one of the most spectacular setting for a hill station.Thais hill station is closest to the perennial snowline and is built along a spur of the Dhaula Dhar range.The town varies in the height from1250 metres at the bazaars to 1768 metres at McLeodjang.Dharamsala is surrounded by deodar forests and provide a superb view of the great granite mountains that almost overhang the town.
About 19 km away from Dharamsala is McLeodganj which has a strong Tibetan influence.Monks in deep red are a common sight in this town and it is the headquaters of the Dalai Lama in India.The Dalai Lama settled here after his flight across the Himalayas following the chinease invasion of Tibet in Oct. 1959.The Tibetan community has tended to take over the hospitality business and provide cheap and clean hotels and small friendly resturants.
The following words might help you in having an exchange in Tibetan:–
Tashi Delek(hello, good luck)
Thukje-chey(Thank you)
Thukje-sik(please)
Gong-thag(sorry)
Shoo-den(Good Bye)
Jaa(go)
The Namgyal Monastery with the center of Tibetan Studies, is known as Little Lhasa and is a major attraction in McLeodganj.This cathedral opposite the Dalai Lama's residence.resembles the centre of the one in Lhasa and is a five minute walk from main market.It contains large gilded bronzes of Buddha,Avalokitesvara and Padmasam-bhava Dalai Lama often leads the prayer when he is in residence and if you sign up at security office an audience with him is possible.The other major attraction is the Church of St John-in-the Wilderness which has attractive stained glass windows.Lord Elgin, one of the few viceroys of British occupied India, to die in office is buried here, according to his last wish, as it reminded him of his beloved native Scotland.The Nechung Monastery in Gangchen Kyishon has a Tibetan library with a good range of books, magazines and photo-copying facilities and a museum.The central Tibetan Administration Offices are located here and you can also attend lectures & classes of Tibetan culture and Buddhism. Dharamsala is among top tourist places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
From McLeodganj there are a nuber of interesting walks like the 2 km stroll to Bhagsunag which has a spring and a temple or to Dharamkot, 3 kms, has very fine views.If you feel energetic enough, you can continue on towards the snowline.10 kms from the McLeodgsnj bus stand is Dal Lake, the site of an annual fair held in September.It is a pleasant walk to the lake.At the footof the Dhaula Dhar is Triund which is an 8 km trek.A further 5 kms is snowline where a Forest rest house is situated.At an altitude of 1983 metres is Kareri, a picturesque spot where a rest house is located in the cool depths of a pine grove.The beautiful Kareri Lake,further away from this spot is set amidst green meadows and forests of tall oak and pine. McLeodganj is among top tourist places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Tourist attractions to Visit in Dharamsala are Bhagsunath, Dall Lake, Dharamkot, Triund, Kareri, Chamunda Devi, Lord Elgin's Memorial, Kunal Pathri, Machhrial and Tatwani, Nurpur, Dehra Gopipur.
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Call it dream land,adventure land,paradise or simply,Himachal Pradesh, which means land of snowy mountains; atreat for the eyes and a retreat for the body and mind.Snug among the lofty Himalayas with rolling meadows racing rivers,icy cold glaciers,warm and friendly people,green forests,ancient temples,heart-winning handicrafts and spirited festivity… all representing the immense diversity of the state with each region locked in its typical culture.
Himachal Pradesh certainly has everything one may be looking for.Winter,spring,summer or autumn, anytime is the right time to be in Himachal Pradesh-especially in the Kangra Valley.
Running alongside the beautiful Kullu valley,the rolling green of Kangra Valley unfold before the scenic white ridge of the Dhaula Dhar range.It is one of the snowy ridges which has verdant forests on one side and cheerful hill culture on the other.The Kangra Valley is situated between the Dhaula Dhar and the Shivalik foothills in the state of Himachal Pradesh.the valley starts near Mandi and runs north-west to Shahpur near Pathankot Named after the town of Kangra,the largest and main centre,at present is Dharamsala. The entry points to Kangra Valley, Kalka in the south and Pathankot in the west, offer rail services to the interior.While journeying on the Kangra Valley line, the train traveller gets to watch the spectacular countryside. Kangra is among top tourist places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Besides the natural beauty of Kangra Valley,its cheerful people, hill paintings, temples,forts and adventure sports attract thousands of tourists every year from the world over.The people of the valley are well built and are known for their edicated services to the nation as soldiers.
The Gaddis of Kangra or the nomadic shepherds of the valley, came from chamba and found their way across the Dhaula dhar in quest of grazing pastures of their sheep.They are easily recognised by their distinctive attire which consists of a lon rope tied aound their waist.They lead a simple life with a few needs and even fewer worries and have permanent villages in the valley where they pursue agriculture.During summer men roam with their sheep and goat in the higher meadows.Here, they live a hard and adventurous life,often having to scare away leopards and bears.Their courageous and faithful sheep dogs are of great help.The valley is situated at a distance of 248 kms to the east of Shimla.the nearest airport is Gaggal, 7 kms away from Kangra.Private Airlines operate flights from Delhi.It can be approached by road from New Delhi via Ambala,Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur.Pathankot is linked to the valley by a superb narrow gauge mountain railway which takes three and a half hours to reach its destination.
Seventeen kms from Dharamsala and over looking the gushing torrent of the Banganga river lies the ancient town of Kangra.The town stepped in romance has a rich historical past Kangra became a Mughal province in 1620,when the then prince,Shah Jahan captured for his father, Emperor Jehangir.In the 18th century Raja Sansar Chand Katoch II recaptured the fort from the Mughals and extended the boundaries of Kangra into the Chamba and Kullu valleys.The glory of the valley is brought out in the invaluable and delicate Kangra paintings that the Raja commissioned to express his love for a comely Gaddi maiden and the beautiful land she dwelled in.Under Raja Sansar Chand II the region prospored.
During the mid 18th century, a new style of painting developed, based on Mughal miniature painting, but with a different subject matter.The theme was derived from Radha-Krishanalegends and depicted the ruler and the gods in a local setting.In 1744-73 Raja Govardhan Singh of Guler gave shelter to many artists who had fled from Mughals and thus gave birth to the famed Kangra School of Painting.
Another attraction in the town is the Kangra Fort which was the seat of power of the Katoch Rajas.It is said to have been founded by Susharma Chand Katch, an ally of the Kauravas during the Mahabharata war.It was the ancient capital of the Katoch kingdom and a symbol of power in the Punjab hill states.The fort stands on a steep rock dominating the valley and a narrow path leads up to the fort which was once protected by several gates and had the palace of the Katoch kings safely perched at the top.The Kangra fort, where the Raja held court for nearly 25 years, was adorned with paintings and attracted art lovers from great distances.About forty thousand of these paintings are preserved in temples, palaces and in museums at Chamba, Chandigadh and Delhi.
The Brajeshwari Devi Temple in Kangra town acheived a reputation fo wealth in gold, pearl and diamonds and tempted many invaders over centuries.Mahmud Ghazni sacked it in 1009, Muhammed- bin- Tughlaq plundered it in 1337,Sikander Lodi destroyed the idols in the early 15th century and yet the temple was sacked again by Khawas Khan in 1540.In the intervening years the temple was rebuilt anf refurbished several times but in the great earthquake of 1905 both the temple and the fort were badly damaged.The present temple was built in 1920 and stands behind the crowded.colourful bazaar.The state Govt. maintains the temple and the diety sits under a silver dome with silver umbrella.
Baijnath, Jwalamukhi, Masrur and Palampur are mojor tourist attractions to Visit in Kangra Valley.
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Situated in the north west Himalayas, Shimla is the Capital of Himachal Pradesh. It was once famous as the summer Capital of "The Raj" .Though evocative of a bygone era,it is today a thriving Capital of a State,famous for its snowcapped peaks,apples,pine forests,flowers and gentle smiling people.
Visitors come to Shimla to walk down its famous Mall Road and also to experience Shimla in its many hues from Spring flower to autumn leaves, from the soothing green & gentle breeze to its winter snows.It is truely a "Destination for all season". Shimla is among top tourist places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
A special delight is to travel by one of the few remaining mountain Railways in the world-the toy train of Shimla-as it wind through 90km journey up the mountain.
Tourist attractions to visit in Shimla are Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer hill, Chawick fall, Prospect hill, Institute of Advance studies, zoo, sankat mochan temple, vavbahar, Taradevi temple, Tibetan monastery, Dhengu mata temple, Aviary at old Raj Bhawan and museum.
Naldehra, Tattapani, Wildflower hall, Mashobra, Craignano, fruit research station, kufri, indian holiday home, chail, barog, kasauli, kiari bungalow, solan, Bon Manastry,Oachhghat, fagu, theog, narkanda, kotgarh, rampur, hatkoti are the tourist attractions to visit near Shimla.
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Kullu, "the valley of the Gods", has a unique charm. Long regarded by the ancient Hindus as the furthest limit of human habitation. Kulantapitha-its original name is mentioned even in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Kullu is famous for its Dussehra celebration as also for its red delicious, Royal Delicious and Golden Delicious Apples. Each season has its special charm as do the helpful and charming people of valley. Kullu is among top tourist hill station places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Situated on the banks of the Beas river and fringed by Deodar trees, it is truely akin to paradise. With the river Beas flowing through it, Kullu Valley, stretching to Manali, is a narrow fertile strand 80 km long. From Kullu you can trek to Malana village, the people of which are regarded by anthropologists to be the descendents of Alexander the Great's Army.
Raghunathji Temple, vaishno devi temple, Jagannath temple, Bijli Mahadev temple, kaishdhar, Bajeshwar Mahadev, Kasol, Manikaran, Largi, pulga and khirganga, banjar, shoja, Raison, Katrain, Naggar, Malana are tourist attractions in Kullu.
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Picturesque Countryside
On the way to Manali you come cross Rohtang La(3,980 m) where a panorama of bare rock, snowfields and glaciers are visible from here, while at a short distance from the pass lies the lake of Dashair(Sarkund).
Past Rohtang pass, towards Manali, visit Rahalla falls, the picturesque village of Kothi and Nehru Kund.
FERTILE VALLEYS
After the legendary Great Flood,the ark of Vaivasvata, seventh incarnation of the ancient law-giver Manu, came to rest in Manali-whish is named after him. As the waters subsided, there arose a place of breathtaking natural beauty. Placed before a backdrop of high snow clad mountains are fertile valleys and fast-flowing streams, a variety of wild flowers and dense forests. Today Manali is one of the India's prime holiday destinations. Manali is among top tourist hill station places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Tourist attractions to visit in Manali, are vashisht, manu temple, Hadimba temple, travel, solang valley, monastery.
Places to Visit in Manali
KEYLONG AND LAHAUL
STARK & FORBIDDING
At once start and forbidding-Lahaul has an ethernal beauty. The word Lahaul is regarded as a derivative of the Tibetan Lho-Yul-'southern country' or of Lhahi-yul 'country of the gods'. Its attraction include the Buddhist monasteries, passes, glaciers, lakes and rivers.
PATCH OF GREEN
Leave early for Keylong, district headquarters of Lahaul-Spiti. This is over a rugged road past the Kunzam pass(4551m).A chunk of green in an arid area, Keylong has willow-lined watercourses, fields and a market.
En route,sights include a frontal view of Shigri peak from Kunzam pass, while a trek route branches off to Chandra Tal(4,270 m), a lake almost a kilometre long and between a low ridge and the main Kunzam range.
Gramphoo(51km short of Keylong) is where the roads to Kaza, Keylong and Manali meet, and Khoskar(5 km ahead) hosts a major festival every january.Sissu(3,120 m,28 km short of Keylong) has marshy plains that are a stopover for migratory birds and its monastery houses an image of Lahaul's patron deity, Gyephang. Gondhala 3,160 m,i6 km short of Keylong, has an eight storeyed timber-and-stone tower and every July the village hosts a large fair and masked dances commemorating victory over the Tibetan King Langdarma, an enemy of Buddhism. Here a sheer cliff rises over 1500 m from the riverbed and forms a spectacular sight. Keylong has hotels and rest houses.
OLDEST GOMPA
Based at Keylong, visit Buddhist gompas and savour nature's spectacular sights. Some suggestions are -Guru Ghantal(8 km) regarded the oldest gompa in Lahaul and said to have been founded by the religious leader Padmasambhava in the 8th century.Kardang(5 km) has a library of Buddhist scripture and exquisite thangka paintings.Shashur(3 km) is surrounded a rare patch of woodlands and its 17th century gompa hosts Shashur Tseshe festival in june.Tayul(6 km) means the 'place that is choosen' and has a huge statue of Padsambhava.Baralacha La (4,890 m, 75 km) is an 8-km-long pass where the paths from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet; Suraj Tal(4,800 m) is a lake just below the summit of the pass and is the source of the river Bhaga. Sanchu,on the route to Leh, is the last point in Himachal and has a tented colony for tourists.Trilokinath(53 km) has fine stone carving and Udeypur(53 km) has an ancient temple.
Spitis subdivision headquaters Kaza has essential facilities and a market. The hikim, Komik and Langja monasteries may be visited from Kaza. En route from Tabo, visit Dhankara gompa, a master piece and once the ruler of Spiti's castle 3(3,870 m,7 km by aside road from Schichling). Accomodation at Kaza is offered at hotels and rest houses.
TREKKING POINT
Based at Kaza, visit ki (key) and Kiber. Return to Kaza.Ki(4116 m,12 km from kaza) is one of Spiti's important monasteries, while Kibber(4205m,8 km fromKi village)has a population of over 400 and is the highest permanently inhabited village connected by a motorable road. Both are bases for treks.
RECONG PEO AND KALPA
FASCINATING LANDSCAPE
With all the majesty of the 4,573 m high kinner kailash in direct vision,Recong Peo id Kinner's new district headquarters. By Kinner Kailash's side is a 79-foot high formation that resembles a Shivalinga; it changes colour as the day passes. A few hundred netre higher than recing Peo,and 12 km by road is Kalpa, the old headquarters. The rest houses are here as is a seasonal camp. And for the local flavour, if you fill this is a far better place. The village of Kothi and Kalpa from a contiguous boundary with Recong Peo. Kalpa's temples are fascinating and the Narayan-Nagini temple is an exemplary piece of Kinnauri workmanship. At hand is monastery built a few years ago-where his holiness the Dalai Lama conducted a Kalchakra ceremony.
Kalpa or Recong Peo can be another stopover, or the base for the region's several treks-including the Kinner Kailash parikrama which takes about a week. If driving,it is also wise to fill your tank here, or at Powari on the national highway. There is no petrol station after this till KAZA.
Kinnaur can best be likened to that delicacy unique to the region – the chilgoza. Like the tasty kernel of the chill pine, it takes some effort getting ti it, but the rewards are quite delicious. Close to the border of Tibet, entry was restricted even for Indian Nationals till 1993-and foreigner still have to register themselves.
Road Through High Ridges
With barely 77 villages and no urban centres, Kinnaur is a s parsely populated area and has barely 10 person per sq.km. The old Hindustan-Tibet Road passed through Kinnaur along the high ridges. Then lower down the valley, came the national highway in the 1960s and this is Kinnaur's lifeline.An engineering feat, it has long stretches chiseled out of sheer rock face-quite like a tunnel with one wall missing.
BEAUTIFUL VALLEYS
With turbulent torrents, two large rivers race through Kinnaur-the Sutlej and the Spiti. Several streams feed these rivers and their valleys are breathtakingly beautiful. The slopes are covered with forests while the basins hold orchards, fields and picturesque hamlets. Kinnaur holds two of the world's mountain ranges-the Zanskar and the Greater Himalaya. Snow traverses the peaks which vary between 5,180 m ans 6,770 m.There are only gaps for passes.As one advances through the district and cuts past the Greater Himalaya, the arid landscape-hallmark of the trans-Himalaya-also arrives. The Monsoon remain south of thin impassable barrier. Winter are along and summer short.
Kinnaur is home to some of India's oldest tradition and legends. The Pandava brothers are said to have spent several years of their exile in these tracts-an episode from the epic Mahabharata. There are several gateways or tanks attribute to them. Ancient texts have gone to the extent of placing the people of Kinnaur -the Kinner-as halfway between men and gods. The religion is an interestingmis of Hinduism and Budhism and every village has its own diety.All of Kinnaur's travel destinations lie along the valleys. After Sarahan,the first of Kinnaur's attraction is Nichar that lies on a side road 16 km off the highway from Sholding Khad. Here is a forest, a variety of wildlife and interesting architecture. The Nichar temple has remarkable carvings.
SCOPE FOR TROUT FISHING
It is the valley of the Baspa river also called Sangla valley after the main village-that is the perhaps the most beautiful. From the turn off at Karcham, to the lofty Chung Sakhago pass it is about 95 km long. Till Chitkul, roughly halfway up the valley, it is fairly populous and heavily cultivated. The advances is along a narrow road and the valley is also tight. It suddenly opens up at Kalpa and hereafter, the water of the Baspa also seem unhurried. And in season this is an excellent area for trout fishing.
Sangla village has a couple of hostels and rest houses. Deeper in the valley near Batseri and at Chitkul, there is excellent tented accommodation through summer and autumn.
A kilometer or so above Sangla village stands the tower-like fort of Kamru-a ailent sentonel that has stood guard over all this beauty through time. Till they moved to Sarahan and later Rampur, this was the original seat of the rulers of Bushair. The main gate of Kamru village has an image of the Buddha whose blessing are sought before entering the village.Locals believs this image prevents the smulling in of ghosts or demons.With elaborate woodwork, the tower holds an image at KamaKhaya Devi. The best time to visit to Kinnaur-as well as Spiti and Lahaul-is from April to October. Light woolen and a jacket are suggested.
174 km. It is regarded as the Shonitpur of old.And here in a truly splendid setting, Banasura of legend once ruled. With the Bhimkali temple complex, Sarahan is reserved as one of the 51 sacred Shaktipeeth.
Sacred Peaks
Below Sarahan-in the valley and miles out of its source in Mansarovar, tumbles the river Sutlej. Across lies snow-covered Shrikhand and a host other white-draped peaks some so sacred that none may climb them.Around Sarahan there are fields, orchards, villages and unusual architecture, forests and fast flowing streams.As the mists of myth gave way to verifiable history, the beautiful spot of Sarahan became the capital of the princely state of Bushair. The Raja moved here from Kamru, the original seat in Baspa valley. In the 18th century another shift was made to Rampur on the lower boundaries of the state. Bushair was regarded as one of the wealthiest states of the region and was a major entry point for trade with Tibet, Ladakh, Kashmir and Khazakistan.
TABO AND SPITI
A WORLD OF ITS OWN
Ribba and Nako are not on the main road, but are two of Kinnaur's most captivating villages. Surrounded by orchards and vineyards, Ribba also has the distinction of brewing the best local liquors-ghanti, anguri or chuli. With a lake in its middle, Nako's houses seem half buried in the ground- and the lake water often seep in. Nako is the base for the trek to the peak of Pargial and the monastery of Tashigang, where the image of what is said to grow here.
WHERE GODS LIVES
Along the highway, Chango is the last village of Kinnaur, and in its monsoon-free aridity grow the finest apples of the area. Called 'middle country', Spiti is a cold desert which Rudyard Kiplong in Kim called "world within a world' and a place "where the gods lives".
Founded in 996,the Tabo gompa has exquisite frescoes and stucco statues, and is called 'Ajanta of Himalayas'. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has nine temple,23 chortens a chamber for monks and another one for nuns. There are several caves and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo's sancity is next only to Tibet's Tholing gompa. Accommodation at Tabo consists of rest houses and basic hotels.
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russia controlled very much from the topic it to does it mean he controls every decision made by the ssian government and certainly not everything in the country. the country is large and can be controlled by one man, but at least politically it's for pretty firm power? host: your day job as a washington course on it for york times, but you worked on election 2016. how involved are the russians with e-mail hack etc. this election? guest: you kw, i could not have told you a year ago that russia...
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-elect donald trump. can we expect to see a friendlier future with russia? we'll break it down next. this is bloomberg. ♪ emily: in a rare public appearance, edward snowden weighed in on donald trump and the future of privacy. take a listen to what he had to say. >> i try not to look at this as an issue of a single selection of a single president, or even a single government, right. because we see these things, these threats coming across borders. we see the same thing in russia, they've got a new surveillance law, russians call it the big brother law. in china, on the day of the election, the news was talking about how the chinese had just passed a new mass surveillance law and got away with practically no criticism from the international community because they were clever enough to say they modeled it on the united states' own surveillance laws. emily: joining us now from washington, jamil, director of the homeland and national security law program at george mason university school of law. snowden expertly dodged comments specifically about trump, but what do you make, jamil, ab
-elect donald trump. can we expect to see a friendlier future with russia? we'll break it down next. this is bloomberg. ♪ emily: in a rare public appearance, edward snowden weighed in on donald trump and the future of privacy. take a listen to what he had to say. >> i try not to look at this as an issue of a single selection of a single president, or even a single government, right. because we see these things, these threats coming across borders. we see the same thing in russia,...
Public Affairs Events : CSPAN2 : November 4, 2016 8:00am-9:01am EDT
capacity. we and the eu together something like gdp 17 times that of russia. we remain by far the world's leading military power. we have the ability to stop putin in ukraine without involving american troops by using a combination of our economic power, our diplomatic power, and not our military men but our military equipment. so what i would like to see the next president do is say explicitly my job is to reaffirm the transatlantic relationship with europe, strengthen nato, help the eu to strengthen itself which is also in america's interest and to stop a power in the plan from upending this world. we do that, a simple statement like that will remove most of the power of moscow's massive disinformation campaign. american leaders and european leaders are saying what point evidence tells us everyday that is going on in ukraine's donald boesch is not separatist, it's not a civil war, it's a horrible war led, finance, staffed and equipped for moscow. certainly newspapers will begin to get this straight. and with that once we acknowledge that we can develop the policy is relatively m
capacity. we and the eu together something like gdp 17 times that of russia. we remain by far the world's leading military power. we have the ability to stop putin in ukraine without involving american troops by using a combination of our economic power, our diplomatic power, and not our military men but our military equipment. so what i would like to see the next president do is say explicitly my job is to reaffirm the transatlantic relationship with europe, strengthen nato, help the eu to...
Bloomberg Technology : BLOOMBERG : November 10, 2016 6:00pm-7:01pm EST
friendlier future with russia. we'll break it down next. ♪ emily: in a rare public pearance, edward snowdon weighed in on donald trump and the future of privacy. >> i try not to look at this as an issue of a single selection of a seungle president or even a single government, right. because we see these thing, these threats coming across borders. we see the same thing in russia, they've got a new surveillance law, russians call it the big brother law. in china, on the day of the election, the news was talking about how the chinese had just passed a new mass surveillance law and got away with practically no criticism from the international community because they were clever enough to say they modeled it on the united states' own surveillance laws. emily: joining us now from washington, jameel after, director of homeland and national security law program at george mason school of law. snowden expertly dodged comments specifically about trump but what do you make, jamil, about the prospect of an n.s.a., national security agency, that donald trump has the keys to, what does it mean for
friendlier future with russia. we'll break it down next. ♪ emily: in a rare public pearance, edward snowdon weighed in on donald trump and the future of privacy. >> i try not to look at this as an issue of a single selection of a seungle president or even a single government, right. because we see these thing, these threats coming across borders. we see the same thing in russia, they've got a new surveillance law, russians call it the big brother law. in china, on the day of the...
Charlie Rose : KQED : November 28, 2016 12:00pm-1:01pm PST
russia's richest man, ahead of yukos's oil company. he was a political promise nerve until president putin unexpectedly heartedded him in 2013. he served ten years in prison. he lives in exile in london and leads his foundation called open russia. laying ground work for democratic governance and human rights in russia. van fair rights that khodorkovsky is the most influential russian to ask critical questions about a post putin russia. i am please to do have him back on this program. welcome. >> thank you. >> rose: what brings you to new york? >> i have my son's family living here. i have two grand daughters so i came to visit them. we'll spend thanksgiving together. >> rose: very well. happy thanksgiving. tell me what you have been doing since you were on this program last time. >> well as i have planned to do, i have launched the work of the open russia foundation, which just recently we turned into a movement in helsinki, a sociopolitical movement. we are informing russian society about what the kremlin would not like to inform the russian society. we engage in helping young russian pol
russia's richest man, ahead of yukos's oil company. he was a political promise nerve until president putin unexpectedly heartedded him in 2013. he served ten years in prison. he lives in exile in london and leads his foundation called open russia. laying ground work for democratic governance and human rights in russia. van fair rights that khodorkovsky is the most influential russian to ask critical questions about a post putin russia. i am please to do have him back on this program. welcome....
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN3 : November 18, 2016 9:58am-11:59am EST
challenges facing nato over the next year, especially russia's military aggression in georgia, ukraine and syria and ways the alliance can better them. from the potomac series, this is about two hours. >> okay, folks. i guess we're ready to start. given me the high sign. along with state department colleague and all of our distinguished panelists we welcome you to this very timely discussion on north atlantic treaty alliance, post-war saw pact and the like and where do we go from here. for 67 years now, as all of you know, we've had the nato alliance, and it was always designed, really, to keep the peace, to do things proper and consistent with really the western civilization we knew at the time but really the whole word. i had an opportunity to participate in nato meetings. they were more than matters of military, took societal considerations and the like. i never went to one of those meetings without learning an awful lot and coming back and being more prepared to do what i had to do in my particular role. i think as we all know after the ending of the former soviet union, nato opportuni
challenges facing nato over the next year, especially russia's military aggression in georgia, ukraine and syria and ways the alliance can better them. from the potomac series, this is about two hours. >> okay, folks. i guess we're ready to start. given me the high sign. along with state department colleague and all of our distinguished panelists we welcome you to this very timely discussion on north atlantic treaty alliance, post-war saw pact and the like and where do we go from here....
Lev Gudkov Discusses<|fim_middle|> those talks were a good way to have leverage with turkey. thatu and turkey signed controversial deal back in march about the migration crisis. gamehing which would be a changer for eu turkey relations would be of turkey did reintroduce capital punishment. one of the main human rights policy of justice of the european union is to abolish the death penalty. if turkey did reinstate that they would in fact have to freeze those talks. we heard from the prime minister of turkey a few weeks ago that the only one who should be drawing redlines a
has been very little progress. that is led by china and russia. genie: what impact might this resolution have on resolutions between the eu and turkey, which are already at a low point? >> they will continue to be flawed. those negotiation talks will continue. what was reflected today in the european parliament does not necessarily reflect what's represented of the other eu institutions feel about turkey. she was speaking in the parliament in stroudsburg earlier on tuesday and she said...
you need to tighten the pressure on russia. >> -legislation ready to go. >> there's a variety of measures, there's a lot of support. they support pressure on russia although i completely agree with characterization there hasn't been enough and we don't see a failure of sanctions but a failure of maintenance. legislation that exists, there's calls, there's a tinny chance that there could be a lame duck passage of more measures from congress this year, more likely next year. the challenge, though, is that there are a number of ideas and i think this is a concern, a real concern that this idea doesn't just flow on congress but elsewhere but linking the economic leverage such as this applied pursuant to ukraine related sanctions with measures to try and pressure russia over syria, linking the two which i think is a really concerning idea but members of congress would like to run with and other people too. you see the commingling has been said. one of the reasons why it was easier for the eu to roll over, contemplate rollover of economic sanctions come the turn of the year is because
you need to tighten the pressure on russia. >> -legislation ready to go. >> there's a variety of measures, there's a lot of support. they support pressure on russia although i completely agree with characterization there hasn't been enough and we don't see a failure of sanctions but a failure of maintenance. legislation that exists, there's calls, there's a tinny chance that there could be a lame duck passage of more measures from congress this year, more likely next year. the...
The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell : MSNBCW : November 16, 2016 7:00pm-8:01pm PST
that partisan tone. also, someone who has advocated for a much tighter ties with russia and had raised some eyebrows in terms of some of the consorting he did around washington, seen at a dinner party famously sitting next to vladimir putin. again, raised a lot of eyebrows among national security officials who looked at him and thought these kind of behaviors were not what they had thought he was like previously. and there is kind of an undercurrent of the stories we read during the campaign this is a guy we thought we knew who seems to have changed in a profound way and become this much more controversial figure, someone who i think you're right, lawrence, put in a position where he had to get senate confirmation, again, under the old rules that you stipulated before would have a very hard time. >> senate confirmations people should remember in these kinds of jobs, they're normally routine for defense secretary. and what you're look for is how much turns do you have with the minority party? how much trouble do the democrats cause for a particular nominee on the way to actually being c
that partisan tone. also, someone who has advocated for a much tighter ties with russia and had raised some eyebrows in terms of some of the consorting he did around washington, seen at a dinner party famously sitting next to vladimir putin. again, raised a lot of eyebrows among national security officials who looked at him and thought these kind of behaviors were not what they had thought he was like previously. and there is kind of an undercurrent of the stories we read during the campaign...
Hardball With Chris Matthews : MSNBCW : November 1, 2016 4:00pm-5:01pm PDT
evolve the last week. plus, is russia interfering with our presidential election? i think they say da over there in russia? anyway, if so, what's putin trying to get out of it. what's he up to? we'll have new reporting on what russia's up to and it's troubling stuff. >>> and some comic relief in what otherwise has been a dark campaign. take a look at this clever new advertising on television for a county commissioner down in texas whose wife wants him re-elected so he'll get out of the house. >> we've got room to put 2,700 people in our jail and it costs us about $103 a day. >> jerogerald really doesn't ha any hobbies. please re-elect gerald. please. >> anyway, the candidate and his wife are both going to be with us life. we'll also take a look at the commercial. finally, my election diary for tonight, november 1st, with one week to go. and this is "hardball," the place for politics. look at all these purchases you made with your airline credit card. hold on...you only got double miles on stuff you bought from that airline? let me show you something better. the capital one venture
evolve the last week. plus, is russia interfering with our presidential election? i think they say da over there in russia? anyway, if so, what's putin trying to get out of it. what's he up to? we'll have new reporting on what russia's up to and it's troubling stuff. >>> and some comic relief in what otherwise has been a dark campaign. take a look at this clever new advertising on television for a county commissioner down in texas whose wife wants him re-elected so he'll get out of...
Street Signs : CNBC : November 30, 2016 4:00am-5:01am EST
, iraq, saudi arabia and russia? >> it's almost impossible. so, fundamentally it's going to likely come down to the three countries it always comes down to, saudi arabia, united arab emirates and kuwait. it will be up to those three countries, russia will not take part. they're not a member of opec. iran and iraq won't take part in it. it's ultimately down whether to saudi arabia, the uae and ckuwat are willing to cut production. >> the status quo wouldn't mean any change for the oil members in fundamentals. >> that's highly likely. there's a normal summer to winter decline in production, so they may well frame a deal which is just a normal seasonal change, even then the size of the cut they're talking about is relatively small. almost 1% of world demand. and what's in control of oil markets is tight oil in the united states. >> we are seeing this spike in the price of oil. it's bounced within the last half hour or so as those comments have come out from the secretary-general. spiking some 3%, 4%, something like that on the price of oil. what would the consequence be if we don't se
, iraq, saudi arabia and russia? >> it's almost impossible. so, fundamentally it's going to likely come down to the three countries it always comes down to, saudi arabia, united arab emirates and kuwait. it will be up to those three countries, russia will not take part. they're not a member of opec. iran and iraq won't take part in it. it's ultimately down whether to saudi arabia, the uae and ckuwat are willing to cut production. >> the status quo wouldn't mean any change for the...
America's Choice 2016 : CNNW : November 7, 2016 10:00pm-11:01pm PST
the extent to which russia has become a campaign issue in this presidential race over hacking and various issues, as well, the links with donald trump and russia allegedly. the kremlin officially, position is they don't have any skin in the game. for the the american people to decide. if you watch state media controlled by the kremlin you get a message that there is one candidate they prefer over the other and it is quite clearly donald trump and they see him as somebody who shairs a russian world view on various issues, nato for instance, syria and support for assad there. and the kremlin-controlled media has taken a one-sided approach to covering this u.s. election. of course that is ordinary people, as well. their favorite candidate, as a result of that, is donald trump. >> we will watch the reaction there, as well after the votes are tallied here. matthew chance, live in moscow, thank you so much. >>> u.s. security teams are watching for signs that russia or any other foreign actor or hackers may try to interfere with election day through cyberattacks. sources say right now th
the extent to which russia has become a campaign issue in this presidential race over hacking and various issues, as well, the links with donald trump and russia allegedly. the kremlin officially, position is they don't have any skin in the game. for the the american people to decide. if you watch state media controlled by the kremlin you get a message that there is one candidate they prefer over the other and it is quite clearly donald trump and they see him as somebody who shairs a russian...
MSNBC Live With Tamron Hall : MSNBCW : November 17, 2016 8:00am-9:01am PST
, recommending regime change and close ties to russia. can you give us a better understanding of his bio and why it poses some concern for some people right now? >> he's seen as quite aggressive. he's seen as someone who is not, doesn't have great diplomatic skills. he wants what he wants. believes what he believes. he's been seen as quite hawkish against islam, believes that islam is truly, or a part of islam is truly at war with the united states. he'll say to his credit, he was an early recognizer of the dangers of isis. but he is not necessarily seen, he's seen as someone who looks to the hammer, frankly, more than diplomacy and if that is the case, he's talked about his close ties with russia, he's gone to russia. i think that's going to create a lot of concern right now. let's take it issue by issue. if you look at syria, for example, is he going to get more involved in syria or agree with russia that what bashar al assad is doing right now is in fact a counterterrorism campaign, joint alliance with russia? frankly, there are a lot of concerns and some are legitimate. >> nbc news c
, recommending regime change and close ties to russia. can you give us a better understanding of his bio and why it poses some concern for some people right now? >> he's seen as quite aggressive. he's seen as someone who is not, doesn't have great diplomatic skills. he wants what he wants. believes what he believes. he's been seen as quite hawkish against islam, believes that islam is truly, or a part of islam is truly at war with the united states. he'll say to his credit, he was an...
The Lead With Jake Tapper : CNNW : November 4, 2016 1:00pm-2:01pm PDT
today about possible threats from russia and terrorist groups overseas. is there a credible danger? >>> and the final weekend. a last-minute scramble for votes getting uglier and more focused on states, counties, even specific street corners that could help decide the next president of the united states. welcome to "the lead." i'm jake tapper. in every single cnn analysis of the electoral map, hillary clinton has started at or above the magic number of 270 electoral votes. that means irrespective of how the battleground states would break, she had enough electoral votes to secure the presidency. that is until today. david chalian is over at the magic wall. david, four big shifts in our labeling today, all of them moving towards trump. >> that's right, jake, four moves towards trump. this is the old map. this is the new map. we moved new hampshire from lean blue to ballots ground, ohio and utah went from battleground to lean republican as did the congressional district up in maine. and look at what this new map means for donald trump. take a look. he needs to do a clean sweep of all
today about possible threats from russia and terrorist groups overseas. is there a credible danger? >>> and the final weekend. a last-minute scramble for votes getting uglier and more focused on states, counties, even specific street corners that could help decide the next president of the united states. welcome to "the lead." i'm jake tapper. in every single cnn analysis of the electoral map, hillary clinton has started at or above the magic number of 270 electoral votes....
New Day : CNNW : November 1, 2016 4:00am-5:01am PDT
campaign's links to russia. there's so much at stake. we're only one week from election day. we have it all covered for you. let's begin with cnn's justice correspondent evan perez. he's live in washington. what's the latest, evan? >> reporter: good morning, alisyn. the big question remains, will the fbi be able to provide more information about what it's finding in this investigation of huma abedin's recently discovered e-mails. fbi director james comey has said he doesn't plan to provide any partial updates, and it's unlikely his investigators will be able to complete their work by election day. a team of investigators has begun the work of digging through thousands of e-mails found on the computer belonging to anthony weiner. abedin's attorney said she had no idea her e-mails were on this computer. at this point, fbi forensics experts are still trying to figure out how they got there. comey's been under attack, including from the three most recent attorneys general. all three find fault with comey's handling of the clinton investigation, particularly for publicly commenting on the
campaign's links to russia. there's so much at stake. we're only one week from election day. we have it all covered for you. let's begin with cnn's justice correspondent evan perez. he's live in washington. what's the latest, evan? >> reporter: good morning, alisyn. the big question remains, will the fbi be able to provide more information about what it's finding in this investigation of huma abedin's recently discovered e-mails. fbi director james comey has said he doesn't plan to...
Public Affairs Events : CSPAN3 : November 23, 2016 2:00am-4:01am EST
>>> coming up, a look at russia under vladimir putin. that's next on c-span3. then a conversation on the potential economic team in the trump administration. later, the ongoing protests of the dakota access pipeline project. after that, white house spokesman josh earnest is asked about the transition process with president-elect donald trump. >>> c-span's "washington journal," live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. coming up wednesday morning, an analysis of president-elect donald trump's infrastructure proposals. its challenges and the current state of the u.s. infrastructure with the george mason university mercada center and brookings institution aaron klein. then washington examiner national security and defense reporter jamie mcintyre on president-elect trump's national security agenda and his decision to choose michael flynn as national security adviser. be sure to watch c-span's "washington journal" live at 7:00 a.m. eastern wednesday morning. join the discussion. >>> now a conversation about russia under president vladimir putin and how public opinion
>>> coming up, a look at russia under vladimir putin. that's next on c-span3. then a conversation on the potential economic team in the trump administration. later, the ongoing protests of the dakota access pipeline project. after that, white house spokesman josh earnest is asked about the transition process with president-elect donald trump. >>> c-span's "washington journal," live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. coming up wednesday morning, an...
Mosaic : LINKTV : November 3, 2016 4:30pm-5:01pm PDT
worldld are covering the 206 u.s. presidential elelection.n. let's start in russia. the u.s. and russia have over 3,000 nuclear warheads aimed at each other. they're at odds in the syrian conflict. russia objects to nato in eastern europe. russians are hacking u.s. institutions. and the u.s. maintains sanctions on russia over ukraine. trump: : i don't know putin. . e said nice things about me. if we got along well, that woululd be good. look-- moderator: wait, wait, wait. trump: from everything i see, has no respect for this person. clinton: well, that's because he'd rather have a puppet as presidenent of the united state. trump: no puppet. no puppet. she doesn't like putin because putin has outsmarted her at every step of the way. moderator: mr. trump-- trump: excuse me. val: no surprise, then, that the russian state-funded english language channel rt has plenty of love for donald trump. reporterr: critics have blasted donald trump and p predicted a quick demise of his political career, only to find out that millions of americans agree with him. as hisis opponents continued to d
worldld are covering the 206 u.s. presidential elelection.n. let's start in russia. the u.s. and russia have over 3,000 nuclear warheads aimed at each other. they're at odds in the syrian conflict. russia objects to nato in eastern europe. russians are hacking u.s. institutions. and the u.s. maintains sanctions on russia over ukraine. trump: : i don't know putin. . e said nice things about me. if we got along well, that woululd be good. look-- moderator: wait, wait, wait. trump: from...
asia, in europe, vis-À-vis russia and elsewhere. katty: let's talk about some of those appointments specifically. i was going to ask you what you thought of the appointment of general flynn as national security advisor and some of the things he has said that suggest a tough position for example, on , islam. he says it is rational for americans to be afraid of muslims. is that helpful, do you think? mr. cohen: i think it is harmful. i don't think americans should be fearful of people of the muslim faith. if that is the case, we have a very few allies left who are muslim in the middle east. we have a large muslim population in india. certainly not an ally of the united states, but a partner going forward in the future. so i think we have to be careful of the language we use, that we don't demonize -- katty: that is exactly what general flynn appears to have done. mr. cohen: that is something the president trump is going to have to decide whether this is going to be the policy he will go forward with. after all, the national security advisor really is not a policy maker. he is really a
asia, in europe, vis-À-vis russia and elsewhere. katty: let's talk about some of those appointments specifically. i was going to ask you what you thought of the appointment of general flynn as national security advisor and some of the things he has said that suggest a tough position for example, on , islam. he says it is rational for americans to be afraid of muslims. is that helpful, do you think? mr. cohen: i think it is harmful. i don't think americans should be fearful of people of the...
Newsline : LINKTV : November 15, 2016 5:00am-5:31am PST
officials in russia have detained the economic development minister on suspicion of accepting a bribe. >>> there's been a delay to a planned inquiry into south korea's president's connections to a corruption scandal. it was originally expected that park geun-hye would sit down with prosecutors on wednesday, but that's not the case. our reporter kim chan-ju joins us from seoul. can you give us the latest? >> reporter: president park got a lawyer on tuesday. his job will be to defend her against allegations that she has links to a scandal involving her long time friend and close aides. park's lawyer held a news conference and spoke about the delay. >> translator: i need to take considerable time to study the issues and prepare the defense. in principle, the prosecution should be carried out in written form. >> reporter: park's lawyer also pointed out that the investigation of a sitting president could paralyze state affairs. prosecutors told reporters that a face-to-face inquiry is necessary for a fact finding. they're now looking at the possibility of thursday. in the meantime, the rul
officials in russia have detained the economic development minister on suspicion of accepting a bribe. >>> there's been a delay to a planned inquiry into south korea's president's connections to a corruption scandal. it was originally expected that park geun-hye would sit down with prosecutors on wednesday, but that's not the case. our reporter kim chan-ju joins us from seoul. can you give us the latest? >> reporter: president park got a lawyer on tuesday. his job will be to...
France 24 : LINKTV : November 9, 2016 2:30pm-3:01pm PST
the relationship between russia and the united states. we understand and realize that it will not be in easy task, considering the current degraded state of our relations. as i've said many times, it's not our fault that our relations with america or in such a poor state, but russia is ready and wants to restore the full-fledged relations with the united states. that's crossed to our moscow correspondent, thomas low. let's start by talking about the official reaction to donald trump's election. the reaction has been pretty upbeat. why do you think that is? thomas: we've heard from vladimir putin, talking about improving relations and the possibility that could happen between n russia and thehe u.s., talking about w working with the u.s. in the world''s hot spots solve conflict and that kind of thing.g. those thoughts have gone through the political establishmentere , people in the senate, parlrliamentararians, basicallle political class has receiveved of donald trump's election with joy, and there is gogood reasoson for that. let's take nato, for e emple, the e western militatary all
the relationship between russia and the united states. we understand and realize that it will not be in easy task, considering the current degraded state of our relations. as i've said many times, it's not our fault that our relations with america or in such a poor state, but russia is ready and wants to restore the full-fledged relations with the united states. that's crossed to our moscow correspondent, thomas low. let's start by talking about the official reaction to donald trump's...
Hardball With Chris Matthews : MSNBCW : November 29, 2016 4:00pm-5:01pm PST
with mitt romney tonight. dinner with andre. anyway, russia's role in the 2016 campaign, members of congress on both sides of the aisle oig are calling for an investigation into what russia was up to and the impact it made have may have had on the presidential race. and the "hardball" round table is here to tell us three things, about the trump transition that i don't know. finally, let me finish with my trump watch for this tuesday night three weeks after the election. and this is "hardball," the place for politics. my hygienist said the most random thing. she said i should think of my teeth like an apple. it could be great on the outside not so great on the inside. her advice? use a toothpaste and mouthwash that strengthens both. go pro with crest pro-health advanced. it's uniquely formulated with activestrength technology to strengthen teeth inside and is better at strengthening the outside than colgate total. crest toothpaste and mouthwash makes my whole mouth feel amazing. advance to healthier gums and stronger teeth from day one. my check-up was great. ♪ go paperless, don't
with mitt romney tonight. dinner with andre. anyway, russia's role in the 2016 campaign, members of congress on both sides of the aisle oig are calling for an investigation into what russia was up to and the impact it made have may have had on the presidential race. and the "hardball" round table is here to tell us three things, about the trump transition that i don't know. finally, let me finish with my trump watch for this tuesday night three weeks after the election. and this is...
democrats and republicans are starting to agree on is russia's role in the 2016 election campaign. members of congress on both sides of the aisle are calling for an investigation into russia's hacking and the impact it had on the presidential race. we're going to talk to a top member of the senate foreign relations committee about that. and this is "hardball," a place for politics. it comes when your insurance company says they'll only pay three-quarters of what it takes to replace it. what are you supposed to do? drive three-quarters of a car? now if you had liberty mutual new car replacement™, you'd get your whole car back. i guess they don't want you driving around on three wheels. smart. with liberty mutual new car replacement™, we'll replace the full value of your car. liberty stands with you™. liberty mutual insurance. i'...marvel studios.and i'm an executive producer at... if my office becomes a plane or an airport the... ...surface pro's perfect. fast and portable but also light. you don't do this 14 hours a day, 7 days a week... ...if you don't feel it in your heart
democrats and republicans are starting to agree on is russia's role in the 2016 election campaign. members of congress on both sides of the aisle are calling for an investigation into russia's hacking and the impact it had on the presidential race. we're going to talk to a top member of the senate foreign relations committee about that. and this is "hardball," a place for politics. it comes when your insurance company says they'll only pay three-quarters of what it takes to replace...
RightThisMinute : WFTS : November 29, 2016 12:30pm-1:00pm EST
that were 1 to 2 years old. again, this is the breeding program. >> >> st. petersburg in russia. >> in winter. >> gorgeous. >> look at palace square all decked out in winter white. isn't it a beautiful place to -- >> to snowboard. you have been on the show. drone up in the air and a nice mercedes suv in the middle of the square and start towing around their snowboarding friend. >> you know what, i know this is fun and pretty, but this is russia and cars are involved. is everybody okay? >> everybody is going to be fine. in fact, they waited until very late at night so there were no tourists or cars around. look at that wide open space. to snowboard in. then right back to the square. >> they are doing this with a permission or under the nose of the vehicle? >> why would you ask about permis permission? >> because russia. >> six minutes into the stunt, russia shows up. there's the police right there. the posters say they had about six to seven minutes of snowboarding fun until police got out their ticket book, as well. >> what are you writing? >> for a number of unspecified fines. either
that were 1 to 2 years old. again, this is the breeding program. >> >> st. petersburg in russia. >> in winter. >> gorgeous. >> look at palace square all decked out in winter white. isn't it a beautiful place to -- >> to snowboard. you have been on the show. drone up in the air and a nice mercedes suv in the middle of the square and start towing around their snowboarding friend. >> you know what, i know this is fun and pretty, but this is russia and...
Public Affairs Events : CSPAN2 : November 9, 2016 10:45pm-11:35pm EST
as i have repeatedly said, it is not our fault to [inaudible] russia is willing and wants to restore relations with the united states. we understand this is difficult but we are willing to. >> translator: and to do everything to preserve relations to a stable development strategy. this would serve the russian and the american people. >> translator: and it would have an effect taken into the responsibility in the u.s. to sustain globals to. >> while there was a shift in the counts leading up t accounte both the mainstream media were certain that hillary clinton was destined for the top job and then it all slipped as state-by-state turned red leaving the democrats in the dust. >> if hillary clinton is up by 30 points. >> hillary clinton holding steady up four points. he's a complete clown, rodeo clown. >> it would be an embarrassment and a tragedy for this country if donald trump was somehow to be elected president. >> more than 70 republicans signed an open letter to their party chairman urging them to stop funding donald trump's campaign. >> it's a huge indicator there someth
as i have repeatedly said, it is not our fault to [inaudible] russia is willing and wants to restore relations with the united states. we understand this is difficult but we are willing to. >> translator: and to do everything to preserve relations to a stable development strategy. this would serve the russian and the american people. >> translator: and it would have an effect taken into the responsibility in the u.s. to sustain globals to. >> while there was a shift in the... | Russian Public Opinion of Vladimir Putin : CSPAN : November 22, 2016 11:00am-12:01pm EST
woodrow wilson center for a discussion about russia and the popularity of vladimir putin. we are very pleased that they were able to cosponsor today's event. and i would like to welcome c-span to today's event and we look forward to watching the program, going forward. this is the part of the distinguished speaker series, and today we will be talking about the question of polling in russia. despite the standard of living, mass support for president vladimir putin remains high. his popularity rating is referred to as the 86% in russia . we are pleased today to have dr. lev gudkov, to come and talk about the nature of vladimir popularity. i want to begin to emphasize by ising that dr. lev gudkov speaking in a private capacity. amongst his other titles, he is editor-in-chief of the magazine harold" and has won numerous awards and published quite wely. and he is quite obviously the director of one of the major sources of independent public opinion research in russia. so it is my great pleasure to today.ce dr. lev gudkov he will be speaking in russian soy ask those who need translatio
woodrow wilson center for a discussion about russia and the popularity of vladimir putin. we are very pleased that they were able to cosponsor today's event. and i would like to welcome c-span to today's event and we look forward to watching the program, going forward. this is the part of the distinguished speaker series, and today we will be talking about the question of polling in russia. despite the standard of living, mass support for president vladimir putin remains high. his popularity...
Public Affairs Events : CSPAN3 : November 7, 2016 12:18pm-2:19pm EST
russia and gray zone countries of eastern europe. [ applause ] . >> thank you very much and good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming on a slightly rainy evening. m and i want to welcome you to mccain institute. and serving the executive director of the mccain institute. and we were founded in 2012, dawn of the legacy of service to our country of senator mccain and sydney mccain and the mccain family going back generations. i'm very pleased to seesome navy uniforms here in the audience. we focus on character-driven leadership and we fashion ourselves as a do tank more than a think tank. we like to figure out what we can accomplish and figure out and do it. and we do that in the areas of promoting leadership, humanitarian work, human rights, national security and international security. global rule of law and governess. we love to have a good debate i think we've done over 20 now on key foreign policy questions that united states united states needs to address. two years ago, we did a debate about russia. and kbe at that time was is it time for containment? given the
russia and gray zone countries of eastern europe. [ applause ] . >> thank you very much and good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming on a slightly rainy evening. m and i want to welcome you to mccain institute. and serving the executive director of the mccain institute. and we were founded in 2012, dawn of the legacy of service to our country of senator mccain and sydney mccain and the mccain family going back generations. i'm very pleased to seesome navy uniforms here in...
Public Affairs Events : CSPAN3 : November 9, 2016 10:00am-12:01pm EST
nato/russia council, keeping open, however, the possibility of political level discussions at the level of ambassadors. and the third area of work, which occurred at wales, but was largely on the margins of the summit but occurred there physically was the creation of the counter isil coalition. it was a very intense 48-hour period of activity at wales where a lot got done. this sets the stage as these decisions were implemented for the warsaw summit. now, in warsaw, again, i would divide the work of the summit into three baskets. the three baskets would be work that was done in the east as we move from reassurance to deterrence. a large part is the enhanced forward presence, the deployment of four battalions and four eastern european countries, the three balts and poland, the u.s., germany, canada and the uk taking the lead for these battalions but a number of other allies also contributing forces. in addition, we had just before the summit, an exercise that certified the very high readiness joint task force as part of nato's rapid reaction capabilities and we also had agreement o
nato/russia council, keeping open, however, the possibility of political level discussions at the level of ambassadors. and the third area of work, which occurred at wales, but was largely on the margins of the summit but occurred there physically was the creation of the counter isil coalition. it was a very intense 48-hour period of activity at wales where a lot got done. this sets the stage as these decisions were implemented for the warsaw summit. now, in warsaw, again, i would divide the...
New Day : CNNW : November 22, 2016 5:00am-6:01am PST
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Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer : CNNW : November 1, 2016 2:00pm-3:01pm PDT
between donald trump and russia. >>> running negative. as the race gets tighter the clinton campaign is throwing everything it's got at donald trump, using his own words and actions against him. will that make a difference with voters? >>> surrogate scramble. trump brings in mike pence for a tag-team attack on obamacare, but hillary clinton is calling on two presidents, a vice president, and former rival bernie sanders, to go to bat for her in battleground states. >>> and putin propaganda. with russia accused of meddling in the u.s. election and muscling its way back into the middle east, britain's security chief is now warning that his country is also threatened by moscow. is vladimir putin just looking for a little attention? >>> i am wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room." >> announcer: this is cnn breaking news. >>> breaking news. one week before the election, the fbi out of the blue suddenly releases 15-year-old files from its investigation into president bill clinton's controversial pardon of a hedge fund trader. no explanation from the bureau, which is already under fire
between donald trump and russia. >>> running negative. as the race gets tighter the clinton campaign is throwing everything it's got at donald trump, using his own words and actions against him. will that make a difference with voters? >>> surrogate scramble. trump brings in mike pence for a tag-team attack on obamacare, but hillary clinton is calling on two presidents, a vice president, and former rival bernie sanders, to go to bat for her in battleground states....
Focus on Europe : KCSM : November 26, 2016 6:00pm-6:31pm PST
mission to rule france. >> relations between the u.s. and russia had cooled in recent years, especially after the u.s. imposed sanctions for the russian military intervention in ukraine. but russians cheered when trump's victory was announced. a victory that not only has the potential to impact governments around the world, but also the life of a single russian peasant. cheese farmer oleg sirota is happy about the election's outcome. that is, as long as russia and the u.s. don't get too close. >> oleg sirota says that if he were american, he'd vote for trump possibly. sirota's a dairy farmer. he produces cheese. >> these beauties produce the milk for my cheese. for my russian parmesan. isn't that right, my dear? without you, there'd be no parmesan. >> he runs a successful business, thanks mainly to western economic sanctions against russia. the russian state has stepped in to support its farmers with cheap loans so they can produce goods that can't be imported. but perhaps not for much longer. >> as a farmer, i'm pro-trump. i like his conservative stance. and that he's in favour of econ
mission to rule france. >> relations between the u.s. and russia had cooled in recent years, especially after the u.s. imposed sanctions for the russian military intervention in ukraine. but russians cheered when trump's victory was announced. a victory that not only has the potential to impact governments around the world, but also the life of a single russian peasant. cheese farmer oleg sirota is happy about the election's outcome. that is, as long as russia and the u.s. don't get too...
Public Affairs Events : CSPAN3 : November 4, 2016 3:18pm-5:19pm EDT
policy studies hosts this discussion on challenges facing nato over the next year, particularly russia's military aggression in georgia, ukraine and syria. they also talk about the u.s. election and how the next president could best handle relations with nato. this is just over two hours. >> okay, folks, i guess we're ready to start. i've just gotten the high sign. so, along with our state department colleague and all of our distinguished panelists, we welcome you to this, i think, very, very timely discussion on the north american treaty alliance, the post warsaw pact agreement and the like and where do we go from here. for 67 years now, as all of you know, we've had the nato alliance, and it was always designed, really, to keep the peace and to do things that are proper and consistent with the, really, the western civilization as we knew it at the time, but it includes really the whole world. i had the opportunity many years ago and participated in a number of high-level nato exercises and certainly meetings. and they were always more than matters of military. they took into account po
policy studies hosts this discussion on challenges facing nato over the next year, particularly russia's military aggression in georgia, ukraine and syria. they also talk about the u.s. election and how the next president could best handle relations with nato. this is just over two hours. >> okay, folks, i guess we're ready to start. i've just gotten the high sign. so, along with our state department colleague and all of our distinguished panelists, we welcome you to this, i think, very,...
Hardball With Chris Matthews : MSNBCW : November 29, 2016 11:30pm-12:01am PST
here. >>> coming up, one thing democrats and republicans are starting to agree on is russia's role in the 2016 election campaign. sides of the aisle are calling for an investigation into it had on the presidential race. member of the senate foreign relations committee about that. and this is "hardball," a place for politics. >>> welcome back to "hardball." during the election, trump promised to favorably make ties with russia. could get along with russia and what, are we crazy? they say donald trump loves putin. i don't love, i don't hate. we'll see how it works. we'll see. with vladimir putin. if we could get russia to help us get rid of isis, if we could actually be friendly with russia, wouldn't that be a good thing? security agencies suspected and russia, vladimir putin himself, of a cyber attack in undermining u.s. democracy. in october they formally accused the "washington post" reported russia helped spread fake news in order to dash the votes of hillary clinton. they said she was taking a drug for fatigue, and that the turkish troops in a coup. some of these stories were read
here. >>> coming up, one thing democrats and republicans are starting to agree on is russia's role in the 2016 election campaign. sides of the aisle are calling for an investigation into it had on the presidential race. member of the senate foreign relations committee about that. and this is "hardball," a place for politics. >>> welcome back to "hardball." during the election, trump promised to favorably make ties with russia. could get along with russia...
BBC World News America : KQED : November 17, 2016 3:59pm-4:29pm PST
. president obama gives donald trump some foreign-policy advice. urging him to stand up to russia when need a and avoid cutting convenient deals. election be the prologue of france's presidential election? we look at the common themes. and bringing a modern touch to the messes. -- the masses. reopenedthe newly london design museum for inspiration. laura: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. since donald trump became president-elect, the incumbent has gone out of his way to lead the transition, but barack obama had foreign-policy advice. he urged his successor to stand up to russia if it deviates from what he called american values. and he underlined there is clear proof russia had engaged in cyber attacks. our north america editor has this report. john: the red carpets will still be rolled out and the plane will remain the same, it is just in two months time it will be someone else coming down the steps of air force one. barack obama has enjoyed his closest international relationship with the german chancellor angela merkel and the president was
. president obama gives donald trump some foreign-policy advice. urging him to stand up to russia when need a and avoid cutting convenient deals. election be the prologue of france's presidential election? we look at the common themes. and bringing a modern touch to the messes. -- the masses. reopenedthe newly london design museum for inspiration. laura: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. since donald trump became president-elect, the incumbent has gone...
Happening Now : FOXNEWSW : November 17, 2016 8:00am-9:01am PST
and russia's attempt to actually conquer ukraine and actually they did so, conquer part of the territory. we tried to come to peaceful settlement. so our interests are very much aligned, attempts are very much aligned, we continue to build on what we have already achieved in the last months of the administration and we will continue also with the new administration. this is the end of an 8-year cooperation that was very close, indeed. from a german point of view, german american, european-american relations are a pillar of foreign policy. we have a platform, democracy, freedom, respect of human rights that we would like to see respected all over the world and also a peaceful world order. we have shared those values, we continue to share those obviously and we will continue to cooperate with the new administration. today word of gratitude is at hand, thank you very much for the close and intensive cooperation. >> wonderful to be back in berlin. this is my sixth visit to germany. it will not be my last. i have somehow continued to miss oktoberfest so that's probably something tha
and russia's attempt to actually conquer ukraine and actually they did so, conquer part of the territory. we tried to come to peaceful settlement. so our interests are very much aligned, attempts are very much aligned, we continue to build on what we have already achieved in the last months of the administration and we will continue also with the new administration. this is the end of an 8-year cooperation that was very close, indeed. from a german point of view, german american,...
New Day Saturday : CNNW : November 12, 2016 3:00am-4:01am PST
against china and accused them stealing jobs. >>> let's turn to russia, russia says if donald trump and vladimir putin are ready to mend fences it would improve relations between the u.s. and russia. let's listen to what russia's presidential spokesman told christiane amanpour. >> if our two leaders, and the current russia leader president putin and president-elect trump are wide enough to have the political will to talk to each other, and to try to solve problems not by confronting each other or using a language of sanctions or other ill logic things, hurting both sides, then we'd have a chance to talk and solve the problems being constructed. because what we have currently is a very lousy relationship. >> cnn's senior international correspondent clarissa ward takes a detailed look at the future of u.s./russia ties. >> reporter: now that the celebrations are over the hard work of repairing u.s./russia relations begins. president putin acknowledged the challenges even as he congratulated president-elect trump. >> we heard the election proposals he talked about restoring and resuming rel
against china and accused them stealing jobs. >>> let's turn to russia, russia says if donald trump and vladimir putin are ready to mend fences it would improve relations between the u.s. and russia. let's listen to what russia's presidential spokesman told christiane amanpour. >> if our two leaders, and the current russia leader president putin and president-elect trump are wide enough to have the political will to talk to each other, and to try to solve problems not by...
The Rachel Maddow Show : MSNBCW : November 10, 2016 6:00pm-7:01pm PST
when i say today we are all georgians. meaning, we are all at war with russia the way georgia is. i don't know that he spoke for every american when he said that. but he really was suggesting as a presidential candidate that the united states, in spirit at least, was with war at russia, that we wanted to be at war with russia, in that moment we should be at war with russia because of what russia had done to this country, georgia. and i don't defend what russia did with georgia, but russia is no small thing when it comes to having a war, right? us having a war with russia? that's a big deal. while john mccain was running for president, there were these few instances when he said things that made people a little skittish about how he felt about getting us into wars or keeping us in wars. i think particularly people were a little worried about how psyched he seemed to be at the prospect of a war with russia. you might remember, this is a time when george w. bush had famously said he looked into vladimir putin's eyes and he saw a man he could trust. he had seen vladimir putin's soul by
when i say today we are all georgians. meaning, we are all at war with russia the way georgia is. i don't know that he spoke for every american when he said that. but he really was suggesting as a presidential candidate that the united states, in spirit at least, was with war at russia, that we wanted to be at war with russia, in that moment we should be at war with russia because of what russia had done to this country, georgia. and i don't defend what russia did with georgia, but russia is...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN3 : November 16, 2016 1:00pm-3:01pm EST
russian media. now, the u.s./russia relationship has deteriorated very sharply over the last two years, and particularly over the last several months with a variety of causes and precipitating events. in that context, there has been increasing attention certainly in the united states and in other western countries to the russian media. both in the role of russian media outside russia in what i think many in the west at this point would call russian propaganda, but also in the role of the russian media inside the countri country and its role in shaping public opinion, mobilizing political support. it's that latter element of the question i hope we'll focus on today. we very pleased to have two speakers, each of whom is a russian journalist. to my right, we have maria, a columnist for the russian newspaper. it's a business oriented paper that until relatively recent published with wall street times, russian participation. a new media law in russia caused "the wall street journal" and financial times to sell their states. however, the paper still often challenges russian official po
russian media. now, the u.s./russia relationship has deteriorated very sharply over the last two years, and particularly over the last several months with a variety of causes and precipitating events. in that context, there has been increasing attention certainly in the united states and in other western countries to the russian media. both in the role of russian media outside russia in what i think many in the west at this point would call russian propaganda, but also in the role of the...
France 24 : LINKTV : November 16, 2016 2:30pm-3:01pm PST
suggest the president-elect and be open to siding with russia and damascus. bethe united states could syria's natural ally in the fight against terrorism. stateng on portugal television, bashar al-assad said he would be ready to cooperate with donald trump's administration to combat the islamic state group. >> if the have the will and the ability, we have suffered more than anyone in the world from terrorists. what about the contravening forces? the mainstream media were against him. how can he deal with this? outlined trump has not a clear foreign policy plan for syria, but the u.s. president-elect has on several occasions just that he would be willing to work with damascus and moscow. assad at: i don't like all, but iran, russia or killing isis. under the obama administration, the u.s. plan of action in syria was largely to support so-called moderate rebel troops fighting bashar al-assad and the islamic state organization. there is now speculation that trump could stop financing these rebels after he said last friday that he has no idea who these people were. which many member
suggest the president-elect and be open to siding with russia and damascus. bethe united states could syria's natural ally in the fight against terrorism. stateng on portugal television, bashar al-assad said he would be ready to cooperate with donald trump's administration to combat the islamic state group. >> if the have the will and the ability, we have suffered more than anyone in the world from terrorists. what about the contravening forces? the mainstream media were against him. how...
France 24 : LINKTV : November 24, 2016 5:30am-6:01am PST
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Google smartphones become brains of hovering robots at ISS
Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Beacon / Beacon Tester are shown floating in zero-gravity in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station in this October 26, 2008 NASA handout photo released to Reuters July 3, 2014. (Reuters/NASA) © Reuters
NASA will employ Google smartphones with advanced 3D sensing and vision technology to control Star Wars-inspired small, round hovering robots on the International Space Station.
The phones, part of Google's Project Tango, will be used for NASA's Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES). The system may eventually assume chores from<|fim_middle|> Tango a ubiquitous technology for retailers, especially, to create 3D maps of their shops, or to allow gamers to transform their homes into virtual arenas.
"Project Tango strives to give mobile devices a human-like understanding of space and motion through advanced sensor fusion and computer vision, enabling new and enhanced types of user experiences – including 3D scanning, indoor navigation and immersive gaming," said Google's Advanced Technology and Projects leader Johnny Lee earlier this year.
Accompanying its announcement in February, Google said of Project Tango: "What if you could capture the dimensions of your home simply by walking around with your phone before you went furniture shopping? What if directions to a new location didn't stop at the street address? What if you never again found yourself lost in a new building?"
Earlier this year, Google selected 200 developers to build apps for the Project Tango handsets that achieve "indoor navigation/mapping, single/multiplayer games that use physical space, and new algorithms for processing sensor data."
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The 5-inch handsets will accompany a cargo spacecraft scheduled for launch on July 11, according to Reuters.
Project Tango devices, first introduced by Google in February, use sensors to build visual maps of rooms using 3D scanning. Google believes the sensors, used in combination with advanced computer vision techniques, can revolutionize indoor navigation and gaming, among other opportunities.
NASA's soccer-ball-sized SPHERES robots, guided by the Google handsets, will be used around the space station's microgravity interior, moving an inch per second via small spurts of carbon dioxide.
NASA first sent its SPHERES to the ISS in 2006, but they were only able to achieve little more than precise movements. Engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California – where Google's headquarters are, as well - began looking for ways to boost its operational intelligence.
"We wanted to add communication, a camera, increase the processing capability, accelerometers and other sensors. As we were scratching our heads thinking about what to do, we realized the answer was in our hands," SPHERES project manager Chris Provencher told Reuters. "Let's just use smartphones."
The SPHERES team upgraded regular smartphones with extra batteries and a shatter-proof display before sending the handsets to the ISS, where astronauts affixed them to the side of the SPHERES robots. The phones offered robots much more in sensing and visual capabilities, but still not enough to move fluidly around the station.
NASA eventually turned to Google's experimental Project Tango for a boost to its SPHERES project.
Project Tango devices include motion-tracking cameras and an infrared depth sensor for mapping and precise movement. The sensors will be able to measure sharp angles in the space station while creating a 3D map that will allow the SPHERES to successfully transport from one module to another.
"This type of capability is exactly what we need for a robot that's going to do tasks anywhere inside the space station," Provencher said. "It has to have a very robust navigation system."
NASA's handsets have been designed so that the touchscreen and sensors face outward when affixed to the robots. In addition, the NASA-specific devices will have batteries sufficient for use in space, as well as plastic connectors that will replace the Velcro that held the phone and robot together.
Google has said it aims to make Project | 495 |
The Alabama Asset Building Coalition (AABC) is a statewide 501 c 3 nonprofit that has organized to promote financial stability for individuals and families. By encouraging savings, financial education and other wealth building programs, the coalition strives to build an economic foundation that will allow the underserved residents in Alabama to reach their highest potential and strengthen their financial future. We are composed of nonprofits, community action, & community development agencies, United Ways, federal and state government and banking regulatory agencies, and financial institutions that have joined together to achieve shared goals and objectives for the citizens of Alabama. Asset building and wealth-equalization opportunities for Alabama's citizens requires creatively networking and leveraging existing resources, utilizing the capacity of established organizations to build sustainable, consistent activities throughout the state. The Alabama Asset Building Coalition is a strategy that has, been able to achieve outcomes and 'spark' collaboration in a manner that is unique to Alabama. The strength of the Coalition is the partnership among federal, state, public, private, corporate and non-profit organizations to achieve a mission that produces outcomes and does not foster competition which would undermine the work. The Coalition draws upon the expertise and experience of federal, state and local partners to engage stakeholders in a manner that networks their existing services and capacity to achieve increased outcomes.
The Alabama Asset Building Coalition was founded in 2008 with the purpose of assembling and leading a coalition of state based organizations to establish an Individual Development Account (IDA) Program in Alabama.<|fim_middle|> on building an economic foundation that allow underserved residents of Alabama to reach higher financial potentials and strengthen financial futures.
AABC would later advance its community outreach initiatives by securing a grant from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to implement the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program through a network of community organizations, universities and faith-based organizations. The purpose of the grant is to supports free tax preparation service for the underserved through AABC's partner organizations. This service helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers file their taxes each year.
AABC continues to work policies at the federal, state and local levels to expand economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income households. Many of AABC policy endeavors helps issues afflicting low-modern individuals such pay-day lending reform, fair housing, entrepreneurship, tax and incentives, limited access, consumer protection and financial education and access. | The purpose of the program is designed to help providing wealth building services and assets to low-moderate communities across Alabama. The coalition was established consisting of twenty-five organizations composed of nonprofits, financial institutions, bank regulatory agencies, and colleges/universities. The coalition began supporting nonprofits, local government agencies, and financial institutions by providing regional educational meetings and technical assistance in the implementation of the IDA Program.
AABC mission would later evolve to its current purpose of promoting and supporting programs, policies and initiatives that lead to asset building and economic security for Alabama individuals and families. AABC is a 501 c 3 nonprofit aimed to promote and encourage savings particularly for low-moderate communities. The organization achieves this mission through the promotion of financial education, wealth building programs, and with efforts focused | 159 |
I have explored guilt from many angles but lets hit it head on here.
Well it is a normal human emotion that we all have, designed to be a learning mechanism that makes us re-examine our behaviour.
Is there any point to guilt?
It has a useful purpose in flagging up for us behaviour that isn't ideal.
For example, if I lost my temper and went a bit overboard in my criticism of another person (it has been known), then I would feel guilt afterwards. From that I would assess my behaviour and realise that in the heat of the moment I had said some less than useful things and apologise, so repairing the damage to the relationship.
Or, if I ate a whole cake, meant for eight people (I am not admitting wether that has been known or not), then I will feel guilt as a way to tell me that actually it is not the healthiest behaviour for me.
Why then is guilt a problem?
Well, the problem comes when guilt is experienced at times when we haven't actually got any control or made a mistake and so there is nothing to be learnt. This kind of guilt is 'inappropriate guilt' and it is very common, particularly in us as mothers.
So why do we feel so guilty as mothers?
We feel healthy guilt because we all make mistakes with our children and we use it to learn and change our behaviour.
But I have seen a lot of 'inappropriate guilt' (lets call it 'i-guilt') in the mothers I have interviewed for my book. I spoke in-depth with women who clearly put everything they could into raising their children yet who still felt guilty that they were not doing it right or doing enough for their little ones.
Some of us have a predisposition to feeling guilty, maybe we have learnt from our childhoods to carry round large doses of the stuff. But apart from that, what factors make motherhood such a breeding ground for i-guilt?
Well these are the key reasons that I can come up with.
As mothers we take on this huge responsibility for another persons life.
Now more than ever we are aware that we have a big impact on how our children turn out. Gone are the days when parents see their role as mainly to physically care for the needs of their kids.
We understand that it is more than that and with this understanding comes a deep sense of responsibility. We know that what we do impacts the people they will grow up to be. This is useful knowledge but it has its downside. It can lead us to consider the impact of every decision we make on our children, which creates that feeling of i-guilt about our choices, even though they are just that, a choice.
We have a lot of choice now. It sounds great because we associate choice with freedom. But when we have to make so many decisions on a daily basis we can begin to question all of them, as if there is a right one.
What type of nappies we use, what parenting style we adopt or don't adopt, what classes we send our kids to, wether we work or don't work and what food we give our kids are just a fraction of the choices we make.
The funny thing about choice is that it has been shown that the more choice we have the less satisfied we are with the choices we make. Even if it is the best one, we find ourselves wondering how we can really be sure. Hence more twinges of i-guilt.
So much i-guilt is based around our choices. We choose one thing over another and then feel bad. But if we made the opposite decision we would likely feel guilt too, as nothing is perfect.
The idea that mothers are these angelic, eternally patient, utterly devoted individuals who need nothing for themselves, still exists in our society. It is the perfect mother fantasy. But as mothers are people with their own quirks and needs, we can find a tension between the reality and that myth.
We have our needs that we must see too at some point yet we can so easily feel guilty when we put our needs into the mix (despite the fact that children do well with happy parents).
Motherhood is a hot topic with so many opinions of the 'right way' to do it. There is so much advice out there and much of it is contradictory.
The 'Should' list for mums is huge and there is not one person that can jump the hoops and please all the experts, let alone families, partners, neighbours and passers by. If we are looking for a 'right way' to be a mother then i-guilt is inevitable because there is not a one size fits all approach to motherhood.
We love our children. We love them so much that we work so hard to do our best by them. Questioning ourselves is great and a much needed part of parenting. Carrying around oodles of i-guilt is not. If this sounds like you then next week I will be writing about Dealing with Guilt.
I would love to hear your feedback on the things that cause you the most guilt as a parent and how it impacts you.
Great thought provoking post, I know my biggest mum guilt moment was getting pregnant with my second child. Although he was planned from the moment I fell pregnant I was wracked with guilt about my first child no longer being my baby, 9 years on I don't think it's done her any harm but I still find things to feel guilty about every day!
Hi Heather. I am glad you liked the post. Having another child is a big thing and does massively impact the older kids. They learn and grow through it. Life isn't about having it all smooth and easy but rather it is about learning.
I am interested that so many of you feel that the representations on the media play a big part in the guilt. Thank you for sharing that. I think some further research into it would be fun.
Thanks for your comment. Seems guilt is a parenting plight. Maybe it is about the degree to which it impacts us rather than wether we have it or not, because it seems we all do.
Likewise thank you for hosting it. I am hearing from everyone that they feel guilt once they have kids. Amazing isn't it when we all work so hard.
Hi Fran. I am glad this helped. You are so not alone in this. Part 2 is on its way on Friday. Glad to hear you have a new found positive attitude. That is great. Thanks for commenting.
There is just so much to do and always something that needs our attention, so it is easy to fall into guilt when we can't stretch ourselves thin enough. This is a great post!
Yes Julie, I think you are right. It is easy for all of us to fall into the guilt trap. We just need to make sure it doesn't get too powerful and we keep some perspective on it. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Martha. We tend to associate guilt with being a working mum but not so. Being a stay at home mum produces plenty. For me I felt guilty that I wasn't bringing in money. But I do know what you mean about the responsibility of being a stay at home mum. Everything is down to us and we feel we should be able to do it all but that is a not really possible. No one is employed to work with responsibilities 24 hours a day 7 days a week without breaks. It is still okay to get help as a full time mother in my book. Thanks for your reply.
Brilliant post. I suffer from awful Mummy guilt sometimes over the smallest and most stupid things and find I just had to take a minute, detach myself from the situation and actually gain some perspective on it to see that I'm actually doing nothing wrong and have nothing to feel guilty about.
That is great. I am in the midst of writing Part 2 and 'perspective' is one of the things that helps us deal with guilt. It is amazing how even small things can provoke this feeling. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Angela, I am glad you don't feel guilty any more. It is a big one to deal with being ill whilst having children relying on us. Being a good mother is all about doing the best with what we have and our attitude plays a big part in the way our children grow up to view their lives. Great to hear from you.
I think we compare ourselves to the other 'perfect parents' and their happy children on Facebook who are doing lots of activities that we aren't. Or maybe that's just me!
You are so right there. Knowing that we can only do what we can do brings that element of realism into play. We want to be perfect but there is no such thing and we cant be everything all the time. Thanks Christina for your comment.
I like that. I genuinely thing it is about keeping it in check. We all have it and it is only a problem when it impacts our enjoyment of our role as a mother.
The idea that we have more guilt when we have more options available to us is something I hadn't thought of before but actually it makes a whole lot of sense! Superb insightful post.
Hi Rachel, It is an interesting idea isn't it. Choice is such a strange thing and we have so much of it now. The other thing they have found about choice is that the more choices we have the less able we are to take action (makes sense again). A choice of A, B or C is good. A choice of A to Z stops us in our tracks. It is the desire we have to make a good choice I guess like we want with our children, but it stops us deciding at all. Thank you for your comment.
This is such a powerful and thought-provoking post. I'm certain lots of moms can identify with those guilt feelings.
Thank you Jennifer for hosting and your compliments.
Thank you for that. I am glad the aspect of choice rang true for you. I am about to post the next part, Dealing With Guilt and I would love to hear your feedback on the suggestions.
It's an interesting one with guilt and motherhood; and indeed the issue of more choice less satisfaction.
I'm too accepting of my limitation to experience much of motherhood inappropriate guilt; there's so much outside of my control as a mother and I'm learning to be okay with doing the best I can in the situation I am. And there's so much happening all the time too, so I have to pick my battles as wisely as I can.
It sounds like you are comfortable with your limitations (which we all have) and this frees you up to be the mother you are. You are right, so much is genuinely out of our control. Thanks for your comment.
You are spot on there. for me those twinges of guilt are useful and a part of parenting. It is the degree of guilt that is the problem. Thanks for that.
I agree that a degree of guilt has its place and keeps us from repeating behaviours we know are mistakes. I also agree that the degree of guilt that mothers take on these days is massive and paralyzing. I have to question your assumption that mothers have such an enormous impact on how their kids turn out. The research I've read and what I've seen from my identical twin daughters suggests that people are who they are. As long as we're not actively abusing or neglecting our children, we have quite little impact on their personalities. What we can affect is their sense of their place in the world.
I've been pretty good about keeping my mommy guilt manageable, but the three things that I still struggle with, knowing that the guilt is irrational are these: not carrying my twins full term (they were born at 33 weeks gestation), breastfeeding for only 7 months, and having a C-section rather than a natural childbirth. I suppose those all have in common being goals that I'd set and failed to achieve. My other goals have been more realistic: let the children know that they're loved, encourage them to do their best, and recognize it when they do.
Hi Sadia. This comment got stuck and so there has been a delay in replying. You make a valid point and it is the big question nature v nurture. My understanding as a counsellor and a mother is that we all have our own personalities. It is so clear having children that they are inherently themselves from day one. There were little tell tale signs in my boys as babies that were so clearly part of their personalities that we know now. As parents what we impact is how our children feel about themselves and to a certain extent how able they are to utilise their talents. We certainly<|fim_middle|> to reduce the impact it has on us. For me guilt is not all bad and it can be useful to acknowledge the good stuff about it too as well as limiting the negative side.
Great post. We all know the guilt. I feel guilty for needing alone time, even when I'm sick and need to rest, I still feel guilty. If someone else would tell me this, I'd tell that person it is absolutely nessecary to take good care of yourself. And then I turn around and don't to the same for myself. I know, it doesn't make sense at all.
Guilt is a tough one. Some of it is a natural part of motherhood because we consider our children in all things (and we need to be proud of that) but it can be driven by deeper feelings about ourselves. You might like to read part 2, which is out now on'Dealing with Guilt'. I am glad you liked it. Thank you for commenting Miep.
Great read. I definitely fall into the category of the perfect mom fantasy and I am also one of those women you spoke about that give all they can to their children and still have a lot of mommy guilt. I rarely go out, have only blogging as my hobby (which I don't get to do nearly as often as I like), but I am slowly letting go of the mommy guilt and realizing time to myself and time with just my husband is actually good for my children selfish of me. Thanks so much for the article. Interesting read.
I think guilt is so much a part of motherhood for most of us but it is about keeping it in proportion and having a perspective on it. Part of that can be in accepting that you have guilt and it is because you genuinely care. It is a hard job being a mum. If you haven't already read it then I have a Part 2 on 'Dealing with guilt' which looks at approaches to lessening its power. Thank you Alison for your great comment.
Thanks for your comment. It is about giving it perspective and also realising that it is because we care. | don't create our children in the sense of who they are (terminology is tough here).
I feel guilty ALL the time about things I can not help, or know I have done my best to avoid or make better. It's just one of those things. I think in this world we are led to believe that there is such thing as a perfect parent, and we're forever striving to come close to it. If we feel we haven't done something the 'right' way we do feel guilty. I've given up on that ideal now because it's just not possible. You just have to learn to be ok with things.
Thank you Jade. You might like my 'Dealing with guilt' post, which is out now, as I look at the methods we can use | 158 |
U.S. Navy and South Vietnamese Forces Launch Operation Sealords
Operation Sealords (SEALORDS is an acronym for Southeast Asia Lake, Ocean, River, and Delta Strategy) was a military operation that took place during the Vietnam War.
Conceived by Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., it was a joint operation between U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. Sealords launched on October 8, 1968, and was intended to disrupt North Vietnamese supply lines in and around the Mekong Delta. As a two-year operation, by 1971 all<|fim_middle|>, extending the government's presence into Viet Cong strongholds, and consolidating control over population centers.
The Navy in particular spearheaded a drive in the Mekong Delta to isolate and destroy the weakened Communist forces. The Sealords program was a determined effort by U.S. Navy, South Vietnamese Navy, and allied ground forces to cut enemy supply lines from Cambodia and disrupt operations at his base areas deep in the delta. It was developed by Vice Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., appointed COMNAVFORV (= Commander US Naval Forces Vietnam) in September 1968.
When Admiral Zumwalt launched Sealords in October 1968 with the blessing of the new COMUSMACV (Commander of US Military Assistance Command Vietnam), General Creighton Abrams, Allied naval forces in South Vietnam were at peak strength. The U.S. Navy's Coastal Surveillance Force operated 81 Swift boats, 24 Coast Guard WPBs, and 39 other vessels. The River Patrol Force deployed 258 patrol and minesweeping boats; the 3,700-man Riverine Assault Force counted 184 monitors, transports, and other armored craft; and Helicopter Attack Squadron Light (HAL) 3 flew 25 armed helicopters. This air component was soon augmented by the 15 fixed-wing OV-10 Bronco aircraft of Attack Squadron Light (VAL) 4, activated in April 1969. The lethal Bronco flown by the "Black Ponies" of VAL-4 carried 8 to 16 5- inch Zuni rockets, 19 2.75-inch rockets, 4 M-60 machine guns, and a 20-millimeter cannon. In addition, five SEAL platoons supported operations in the delta.
Complementing the American naval contingent were the Vietnamese Navy's 655 ships, assault craft, patrol boats, and other vessels. To focus the allied effort on the Sealords campaign, COMNAVFORV appointed his deputy, Rear Admiral William Hiram House, USN the operational commander, or "First Sealord," of the newly activated Task Force 194. Although continuing to function, the Game Warden, Market Time, and Riverine Assault Force operations were scaled down and their personnel and material resources increasingly devoted to Sealords. Task Force 115 PCFs mounted lightning raids into enemy-held coastal waterways and took over patrol responsibility for the delta's larger rivers. This freed the PBRs for operations along the previously uncontested smaller rivers and canals. These intrusions into former Viet Cong bastions were possible only with the on-call support of naval aircraft and the heavily armed riverine assault craft.
In the first phase of the Sealords campaign allied forces established patrol "barriers," often using electronic sensor devices, along the waterways paralleling the Cambodian border. In early November 1968, PBRs and riverine assault craft opened two canals between the Gulf of Siam at Rach Gia and the Bassac River at Long Xuyen. South Vietnamese paramilitary ground troops helped naval patrol units secure the transportation routes in this operational area, soon named Search Turn. Later in the month, Swift boats, PBRs, riverine assault craft, and Vietnamese naval vessels penetrated the Giang Thanh-Vinh Te canal system and established patrols along the waterway from Ha Tien on the gulf to Chau Doc on the upper Bassac. As a symbol of the Vietnamese contribution to the combined effort, the allied command changed the name of this operation from Foul Deck to Tran Hung Dao I. Then in December U.S. naval forces pushed up the Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay Rivers west of Saigon, against heavy enemy opposition, to cut infiltration routes from the "Parrot's Beak" area of Cambodia. The Giant Slingshot operation, so named for the configuration of the two rivers, severely hampered Communist resupply in the region near the capital and in the Plain of Reeds. Completing the first phase of the Sealords program, in January 1969 PBRs, assault support patrol boats (ASPB), and other river craft established patrol sectors along canals westward from the Vam Co Tay to the Mekong River in Operation Barrier Reef. Thus, by early 1969 a patrolled waterway interdiction barrier extended almost uninterrupted from Tay Ninh northwest of Saigon to the Gulf of Siam.
Operation Sealords was a military operation that took place during the Vietnam War. Conceived by Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., it was a joint operation between U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. Sealords launched on October 8, 1968, and was intended to disrupt North Vietnamese supply lines in and around the Mekong Delta. As a two-year operation, by 1971 all aspects of Sealords had been turned over to the South Vietnam Navy.
Source: Nation Master Added by: Rob Brent
Vietnam Online
www.pbs.org | aspects of Sealords had been turned over to the South Vietnam Navy.
As U.S. forces prepared the South Vietnamese military to assume complete responsibility for the war, they also worked to keep pressure on the enemy. In fact, from 1968 to 1971, the allies exploited the Communists' staggering battlefield losses during the Tet attacks by pushing the enemy's large main force units out to the border areas | 86 |
Borås is Western Sweden's secondlargest city, and a city that is constantly changing. Some people think of Borås as a textile city. Others think of it as a city of sculptures, an entrepreneurial city, a shopping city or a design city. In fact, Borås is all of this. And a lot more.
The story of Borås begins with industry. Wherever you go today, you still encounter the large, beautiful industrial buildings that were built during the 19th Century. This is a legacy from the time when companies such as Algots and Borås Wäfveri put the city on the map. During the heyday of the textile industry in the middle of the 20th century, <|fim_middle|> sights and adventures, and the city also has plenty of centrally located campsites, cabins, youth hostels and hotels. There are also several bathing places on the outskirts of the city. Perfect for playing and lazy days!
Borås is full of wonderful memories and fantastic experiences. All you have to do is come here and find them! | 70 per cent of the city's inhabitants were employed in the textile sector.
Today, the wing-beats of history move in time to the machine noise of the past. The old industrial premises have been converted into the factories of the future, with modern research, technology and fashion design carrying on the textile city's heritage. Borås is now a Nordic centre for the textile and fashion industry, with a long tradition and a bright future.
Few cities the size of Borås can offer such a large, rich and varied selection. Culture, shopping, good food, a lively nightlife and exciting experiences are always close at hand. And you will find something for everyone here!
It is clear to see that Borås is a city of culture and sculpture. The cityscape is characterised by world-class international art, and the Borås International Sculpture Festival is arranged here every other year. Best known of course is Jim Dine's nine metre-tall Pinocchio, yet there is much more to see and be fascinated by. Join a guided sculpture tour or discover the City of Sculptures on your own!
Central Borås is home to cosy cafés, fine restaurants and exciting shops all tightly packed in. Visit an outdoor café at Sandwalls Plats, with views towards Viskan, or move between the bars after the sun has gone down. Or why not do both?
Borås has been named a Fairtrade City, a diploma awarded to municipalities that are engaged in ethical and sustainable consumption. In practice, this means that the municipality lives up to stringent demands as regards ethical procurement, conducts extensive information work and offers a wide range of Fairtrade products in shops, cafés, restaurants and workplaces.
Borås is a family city. Here you will find Borås Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the country and a popular destination for both children and adults, where you can easily lose a whole day among exotic animals and exciting activities. See the animals of the African savannah at close quarters, or visit some of Sweden's large predators.
In Borås you will also find Navet Science Center, a building that is filled with natural sciences, technology, mathematics, culture and exciting experiments. Here, adults and children of all ages can play, solve problems and learn about everything from water in ancient times to the infinity of space.
In Borås you are never far from | 490 |
Telephone Technology
How Telephone Country Codes Work
by Dave Roos
The Numbering Plan E.164
International telephone numbers include a specific number that identifies the country, region and specific users so callers can dial directly home.
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The E.164 recommendation, also called the "international public telecommunications numbering plan," was first approved and published by the ITU-T in May 1997. The E.164 recommendation establishes a standard framework for every country to create its own international phone numbers.
An international E.164 number is designed to include all of the necessary information to successfully route a call to an individual subscriber on a nation's public telephone network. Here's how the E.164 numbering plan works:
A telephone number can have a maximum of 15 digits
The first part of the telephone number is the country code (one to three digits)
The second part is the national destination code (NDC)
The last part is the subscriber number (SN)
The NDC and SN together are collectively called the national (significant) number
The combined length of the national (significant) number can't exceed (15-n), where n is the amount of digits in the country code. This allows each country to decide how many digits should be in the national destination code and the subscriber number. A country with a relatively small population and few major cities, for example, might choose to have fewer digits in their phone numbers. And for larger countries, the possibilities are nearly endless. A 15-digit number allows for 100 trillion different permutations, enough for each person on earth to have 10,000 phone numbers [source: SearchNetworking].
The United States subscribes to a system called the North American Numbering Plan. The<|fim_middle|> this writing, a final ENUM recommendation hasn't been published.
For lots more information about telephone country codes and related topics, check out the links below.
How to Make International Calls
How Smartphones Work
How Telephones Work
How VoIP Works
How Voice Mail Works
North American Numbering Plan Administration
Telecommunication Standardization Sector | North American Numbering Plan was actually created by AT&T in 1947, but it conforms with the framework recommended by the E.164 [source: North American Numbering Plan]. The North American Numbering Plan has a one-digit country code, a three-digit national destination code (called a Numbering Plan Area code, or just area code) followed by a seven-digit subscriber number.
Not all nations have a standard amount of digits for every location in the country. In Mexico, for example, the three largest cities -- Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey -- have eight-digit subscriber numbers while all other locations have seven-digit numbers. The important thing is that all Mexican phone numbers adhere to the standards set forth by the E.164 recommendation.
The E.164 recommendation is currently being expanded into a much broader protocol called ENUM, short for TElephone NUmber Mapping. Using the international E.164 number as a model, ENUM will assign a specific Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) to each and every networked device, including analog telephones and fax machines, mobile phones, computers and PDAs. With this new URI, all these devices will be able to contact each other directly using a single network address/phone number. As of | 262 |
One of the complaints being voiced over at Dragonsfoot these days is that the old "price list" for adventuring equipment, weapons and armor used in Dungeons & Dragons is unrealistic. The first version of D&D I ever played (1978 edition) had very simple rules for generating a character — after rolling the dice to determine your character's abilities and picking a class (magic user, cleric, fighter or thief, elf, dwarf or hobbit), you rolled dice to randomly determine how much 'starting gold' you had and then bought what you wanted or thought you needed from a price list that had everything from chain mail armor, axes, bows, spears, etc., to more mundane items like backpacks, ropes, torches and lanterns.
The departure from economic reality in classic D&D does not bother me much. If you 'fixed' prices in the price list to become more realistic, you would also have to 'fix' treasures to reflect the idea that big piles of coin just might not be availible. OK, so you toss out the treasure tables in order to get a more realistic price on lamp oil and torches… what other changes would you have to make for 'realism'? And, once you got done making all of those changes, would the game even be fun anymore?
I wonder if, strictly speaking, the 'price lists' of games like D&D, where every 'dungeoneering item' like torches or rope has a fixed price, might be pretty ahistorical anyway. In a typical medieval town would one have found little bodegas that sold everything from flasks of oil to spikes, sacks and 10 foot poles? Would there be a lot of 'readymade' goods available? Would the armorer really have a rack full of<|fim_middle|> a great adventure hook. But at the end of the day, the price list is just one way to get coin out of the pockets and pouches of the player characters.
My own experience is that in 'default' D&D, carrying all the stuff one might want to have on an adventure rather than being able to afford it is usually more of a problem for player characters. After a few adventures, my 2nd or 3rd level fighter is likely to be able to afford several suits of platemail at 50 gp a pop… so if a black pudding dissolves his armor he is likely to be able to afford another suit — but given the bulk and weight, he is unlikely to have it with him! | suits of armor ready to wear like they have ready to wear suits for sale at The Men's Wearhouse? Would a lamp oil merchant really sell oil in little ceramic flasks, ready for dungeoneering, or would the vast majority of his customers provide their own container and the merchant would just sell the oil itself? The latter seems more likely and I don't think "variety stores" (like 7-11 or Sears Roebuck) are likely in preindustrial times. The people who sold shoes probably also made them. There would be merchants who carried goods from one town to another, but I think they would make money on the fact that prices varied from place to place — you could take wine from the town with the vineyards (where wine was cheap) and sell it for more once you had moved it to a town with fewer or no vineyards. If the oil is made from something like fish, wouldn't it cost more the further inland you went? Wouldn't the price of bread go up if the grain harvest was bad? Moving goods by cart or mule would add a lot more per unit cost than moving them by UPS or Fed Ex.
If I'm not mistaken, Europeans had to come to the new world to discover platinum, so if you are, strictly speaking, basing your economy on medieval Europe, then platinum coins should go. I don't know if the American natives used platinum at all as a metal, or even if they knew how to extract it from ore…(OK, I just Wikipedia'd it… and, according to Wikipedia, the first mention of Platinum by a European was in 1557…). Although the pre-Columbians had silver, gold and copper, I don't think they used them as a medium of exchange the way the Spanish did, anyway, so different cultures might value different stuff. Plus the idea of a 'universal' economy where gold coins, silver coins, copper coins, etc., are all valued the same and items like gems have a fixed value seems pretty unrealistic, but if you want to give PCs XP based on treasure, you need to standardize value of 'prizes' at some point.
I suspect that fixed prices in the marketplace may actually be a relatively recent phenomenon. In older economies, people probably tended to haggle or bargain a great deal more… but to be honest, in most cases when I am gaming I really don't anticipate roleplaying the "haggling" between a merchant and a player character whenever the players need a coil of rope or a few candles. In a quasi-medieval setting, it seems entirely likely to me that someone who bought oil from the oil merchant every week or month might be charged one price while some stranger who came into town and was probably heading off somewhere to get killed by trolls and never return was going to be seen as an opportunity to make a little more. The regular customer from next door is the oil merchant's bread and butter. The adventurer who needs lamp oil might be seen as 'gravy' money.
Faced with the sheer record keeping nightmare that a realistic pricing structure entails, I think I'll stick with a price list — although a nod to realism (such as perhaps variations in price or potential shortages) could add some fun. A food shortage could be | 673 |
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Yungblud and Dan Reynolds (frontman of Imagine Dragons) gave a bombshell performance of their new song "Original Me" on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Tuesday night. The track comes from Yungblud's Underrated Youth EP, out now.
The Colbert performance incorporates a rusty metallic car into the set, with the ever-boisterous Yungblud climbing on top of the hood and bouncing around the stage as he and Reynolds sing their "original loser" anthem. The 22-year-old English performer even throws in some hip-hop dance moves before diving into the song's battle cry of a chorus.
"This song is about accepting the parts of yourself that you hate and realizing your biggest superpower is to be originally, authentically yourself," Yungblud said of "Original Me," which he and Reynolds co-wrote, in a statement. "Working with Dan Reynolds was such a dream come true as he is a huge inspiration for me. The song literally came out of the studio within a day. The mutual raw energy between us made this song what it is."
Yungblud released his debut album, 21st Century Liability, last July, and he collaborated | 281 |
Not guilty: Clean sweep for defendants in Kauffman murder trial
Ceres brothers, Turlock attorney Carson walk from courtroom elated
Co-defendants Daljit Atwal and Baljit Athwal talk with supporters outside of the courthouse on Friday after being found not guilty for murder charges in the 2012 death of Korey Kauffman (KRISTINA HACKER/The Journal).
SABRINA STAFFORD
Courier staff writer
Frank Carson has sat at defense tables in courtrooms awaiting a jury's verdict numerous times, but none were as heavy with consequences as it was on Friday when the prominent defense attorney waited to hear if he was headed to prison for murder.
When the verdicts were read of not guilty for Carson and his co-defendants, Ceres brothers Baljit Athwal and Daljit Atwal, there was a collective sigh of relief from the three men and all their supporters in the packed Stanislaus County courtroom.
"Thank God that juries are smarter than judges," an exuberant Carson said later as he left the Stanislaus County Superior Court building.
Carson and the two brothers who own the Pop N' Cork stores in Turlock were facing criminal charges for the death of 26-year-old Turlock resident Korey Kauffman. The jury of 10 women and two men reached not guilty verdicts for all three defendants on charges of first- and second-degree murder and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The jury also came back with not guilty verdicts for the brothers on voluntary manslaughter charges.
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office built its case against Carson and the others on the claim that Carson was enraged over a series of thefts from his Turlock property, and masterminded a plan to catch one of the thieves<|fim_middle|> The case deserved to be decided by the people in this community and we fully respect the jury's decision."
The trial was expected to last six months, but instead went for 14 months. The case set a record for the longest preliminary hearing in Stanislaus County at 18 months and has seen an assortment of ancillary issues arise, including two current civil lawsuits. Georgia DeFilippo and Christina DeFilippo have filed a lawsuit against Stanislaus County, the cities of Ceres, Turlock and Modesto, and members of law enforcement and the district attorney's office for violation of their civil rights, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation. Quintanar has also filed a similar lawsuit. Both were on hold pending the outcome of the criminal trial and are now expected to resume. DeFilippo said Carson could be joining her lawsuit or start his own.
Frank Carson hugs his mother, Vallie Carson, outside of the Stanislaus County Superior Courthouse after he received a not guilty verdict on Friday for murder charges in the 2012 death of Korey Kauffman (KRISTINA HACKER/The Journal). | and send a message to others. Their case claimed Carson orchestrated a criminal conspiracy that ultimately led to the death of Kauffman on March 31, 2012, and that thereafter the defendants worked to hide the death from authorities and thwart an investigation.
Ongoing thefts at Carson's Ninth Street property in Turlock were at the heart of the case. Carson and his neighbor Michael Cooley had been engaged in an ongoing feud over thefts. Carson's two properties on Ninth Street — one in the 800 block and one in the 900 block – are adjacent to a lot on Lander Avenue where Cooley was residing. A hole in the fence was used on more than one occasion for thieves to access Carson's property, where he had a plethora of old automobiles, parts, tools, scrap metal, and trailers full of antiques, books, and household items. For some time, Carson suspected Cooley was responsible for the thefts, or was at least allowing others to access his property, possibly in exchange for some of the stolen merchandise. The two men had several heated encounters that led in police being called to the scene.
The last day Kauffman was seen alive was March 30, 2012. He visited the home of Cooley on Lander Avenue several times that day and night and watched as several irrigation pipes were laid out on Carson's property, according to witness testimony. The prosecution said the pipes were set out as bait. On what ended up being his final departure, Kauffman said he had plans to go recycling around the corner and would be back later. He never returned and his disappearance prompted a multi-agency law enforcement investigation that became a homicide investigation when his remains were found in the Stanislaus National Forest by hunters.
In March 2014, investigators arrested Robert Lee Woody and charged him with Kauffman's murder.
In August 2015, Carson, Atwal, Athwal and five others were arrested in connection to Kauffman's death. Carson's wife Georgia DeFilippo and former California Highway Patrol Officer Walter Wells were both charged with Kauffman's murder, while Carson's stepdaughter, Christina DeFilippo, and former CHP officers Eduardo Quintanar and Scott McFarlane were charged with conspiracy and being accessories in the death and cover-up.
At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing Judge Barbara Zuniga ruled there was not sufficient cause to hold Georgia DeFilippo, Christina DeFilippo, and Quintanar over for trial on the charges lodged against them. She did rule Wells should face trial on charges of conspiracy and acting as an accessory. His case is pending, as is McFarland's, who was being tried separately.
Woody became a key component in the prosecution's case. But his testimony proved troublesome for the prosecution because he had told so many various accounts related to Kauffman's death and a gold mine for the defense. The defense strategy painted the district attorney's office as on a mission of retribution against Carson because he had won several high-profile cases and ran for district attorney. They sought to show the jury that the case was built on a shaky foundation with career criminals and admitted liars at the core.
Prior to his arrest, Woody was recorded by his girlfriend detailing his involvement in the case.
In the recorded conversation Woody talks about the killing, stating in reference to Kauffman that "when he jumped over that f***ing fence that was his last jump." He also states Kauffman was shot and claims he committed the killing on his own. He also describes feeding the remains to pigs.
A few weeks later Woody was arrested and charged with Kauffman's murder. During an interview with investigators Woody disavows many of the statements he made in the recording, including the statements that he killed Kauffman.
When the other defendants were arrested in August 2015, Woody sat down with investigators again and told them a new account of Kauffman's murder – that Baljit Athwal caught Kauffman on Carson's property and that he was fighting with him when Woody and Daljit Atwal arrived. Woody said Daljit Atwal joined in the fight and fatally shot Kauffman. Woody testified that he helped bury Kauffman's body in a field next to the Pop N' Cork on East Avenue in Turlock, and that later helped move it to Stanislaus National Forest where it was dumped.
As part of his plea deal with the district attorney's office, Woody will be sentenced to seven years and four months for his role in Kauffman's death.
After the verdict was read and court adjourned, Carson and the two brothers celebrated outside with their numerous supporters.
"I thought it would never end," said Georgia DeFilippo. "It's like a black cloud has been lifted off of us."
While one side was celebrating outside the courthouse, another side left it full of bitterness and outrage. Kauffman's friends and family were heartbroken with the verdict and after the jury had left the courtroom, the emotional turmoil spilled out for some of them. As they left the courtroom some screamed out "murderer" and "you killed my baby brother." One person yelled that the three men "had better not show their faces around Turlock again," while others left with tears streaming down their faces.
The district attorney's office committed volumes of money, resources and personnel to this case, which was led by Chief Deputy District Attorney Marlisa Ferreira.
"Although this was not the verdict we expected, we are proud of the extraordinary commitment shown by the jurors in hearing this trial that lasted over a year," the district attorney's office said in a released statement. "The District Attorney's Office prosecutes many murder cases each year against whatever defendant is indicated by the evidence, whomever that person is. In this case, a young man lost his life over a few dollars in scrap metal. | 1,196 |
Dossier of Gian Berniche | Jul 1388 | Italian | Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Florentine Wards
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Elements of an Italian Light-Cavalry Armor alla Tedesca (in the German Fashion), Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 14.25.716b–f.
Wine jar (Orcio da vino), Metropolitan Museum of Art,<|fim_middle|> purchase them, and the record of this transaction all highlight the purchaser's particular interests in materials used both for riding and combat, made visible as the goods changed hands. | Accession Number: 1975.63.1a, b.
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Tutte le sopradette cose si venderono a benino di guccio di xxvii di Novembre anno 1388 per tutte fiorini settantasei
Usually the inventories in the DALME collection allow readers only a small glimpse into the useful lifespan of each item listed in the document, visible only at the moment the object enters into the written record. But like the recycled antique doors from Marseille described in this month's accompanying DALME essay, many of the goods in the Florentine documents also moved from place to place and passed through the hands of multiple owners. The documents created between June and November 1388 for Gian Berniche, who may have been an Englishman and a tavern owner, provide a full listing of the decedent's assets as well as clues about who owned and used several of them after his death. His will was recorded on the first folio of his dossier and dated to July 1388 and lists his three sons, Giovanni, Niccolo, and Almonte as his heirs and principal inheritors of his goods; but a later notation at the bottom of the dossier's seventh folio reveals that in November of that year, many items were subsequently sold to Benino di Guiccio for the hefty sum of seventy-six florins. Benino's purchases were largely pragmatic, including everyday objects such as barrels and basins, linens, desks, tables, and sundry housewares, but he also purchased a suite of items used for riding and combat, including four small chests to use while on horseback, a leather apron, jousting equipment, a pair of gloves, a pair of leg protectors, a breastplate or cuirasse, and decorative feathers used for armor. The logical grouping of these items, Benino's choice to | 421 |
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Inarticulate and loathing the limelight, George VI nevertheless accepted that it was his destiny to be in the public eye, gritted his teeth, battled his crippling stammer and got on with it, becoming the figurehead of the nation during the Second World War. This is a brilliant, touching and sometimes funny book about the reluctant public figure, and the private man.
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Philip Ziegler is one of Britain's finest biographers. His previous subjects have included Diana Cooper, Mountbatten, Edward VIII, Harold Wilson and Osbert Sitwell. He is a historian of the Black Death and has also written London at War, the history of the Blitz, and Soldiers, which was based on interviews with Chelsea Pensioners.
Philip Ziegler was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford, where he gained first class honours in Jurisprudence. He then joined the Diplomatic Service and served in Vientiane, Paris, Pretoria and Bogota before resigning to join the publishers William Collins, where he was editorial director for over fifteen | 286 |
I pointed to the video above by The Nerdwriter in class today to highlight the point that the page is the fundamental unit of communication for Maus, maybe for all comics. It's a really interesting video, for a number of reasons — and it also touches on the sort of analysis I'll be asking you to carry out for your major project on Maus, so you should definitely watch it carefully.
Nerdwriter's argument overlaps, as the quote to the right points to, with Hillary Chute's in a number of ways. How is it different for him to make such an argument in the medium of a YouTube video essay as opposed to when Chute<|fim_middle|> the genre he chooses, his audience, purpose, and context -- as opposed to Chute's? What do you notice about the way the two authors go about making their arguments?
When you make your own arguments on your web sites, you'll be working in still a different medium, in a different genre, with your own purpose, audience, and context. What aspects of these two authors' arguments about Spiegelman's Maus might you choose to emulate?
Feature image: gif that I created from selected scenes in "How to Design a Comic Book Page."
"all-at-onceness": my handwriting (sort of). Quote from Hillary Chute, Why Comics? From Underground to Everywhere. Harper Collins, 2017. p. 25. | makes her argument in an academic book? What can you discern about Nerdwriter's rhetorical situation -- including that question of medium, but also | 28 |
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As we've discussed, Mike, I think this is a great idea.
Right on the money Dr. Driscoll, The more of these types of opportunities we afford IUP students, the better we develop resilient leaders, innovators, engagers and critical thinkers to tackle life's complex, global issues.
Nice to hear from you both, and I'm glad you agree. I appreciate your ongoing support for initiatives like the ones I described and the hundreds of variations on engaged experiences that I wasn't able to cover in this short post. | 182 |
Home » Peer-Review » The midface – Filling, lifting, or blepharoplasty?
Many patients seeking facial rejuvenation begin their inquiry with concerns about jowls, platysma bands, and an unsightly neck. They describe sagging brows and upper eyelids, bags under their lower eyelids, excess skin in the lower eyelid region, and an undesirable shape to their lower eyelids. They rarely seek advice to directly address their midface except when the specific midface aging changes and remedies are pointed out to them. They do notice what they perceive as deepening nasolabial creases in part because of the media attention to the nasolabial folds in regard to fillers. The patients also notice a flattening and laxity to their midface structures but frequently have difficulty describing exactly what is causing these changes. Patients usually do not understand why their nasolabial sulci appear to have become deeper and that they have a less attractive lower eyelid region than they did a decade previously.
Until the late 80s and early 90s, there was a paucity of popular techniques used for the correction of midface aging. It was already quite clear that a traditional facelift did very little for the lid-cheek junction or even the nasolabial folds. It was recognized that the maximum desirable impact of a traditional facelift was usually along the jawline and in the neck. Although various cheek and submalar implants were available, they were not universally used. The nasolabial fold itself was 'attacked' with a contradictory repertoire of liposuction, excision, and placement of early 'fillers' and implants.
Catalyzed by the further knowledge and understanding of the descent of the midface structures that occurs with aging, there has been an expanding number of tools available to remedy various functional and cosmetic issues with the midface1,2. These tools include surgical midface lifts of varying aggressiveness, advances in blepharoplasty to both correct eyelid position and to preserve a youthful eyelid shape, an ongoing spectrum of lower eyelid fat removal versus fat repositioning, the use of various malar and orbital rim implants, and the most recent adaptations of volume replacement using both autogenous fat and off-the-shelf fillers. The surface of the skin remains a separate issue, with rhytids and skin laxity frequently requiring an intervention directed at the skin surface to cause collagen contraction and skin tightening, such as lasers and radiofrequency devices.
It is helpful to consider the lower eyelid, the lid-cheek junction, and the cheek as a functional unit. The movement and the structural integrity of the area are interrelated. Several simultaneous deleterious changes occur to this set of adjacent structures because of aging.
The various dynamic factors that appear to be behind midface aging include decreased skin elasticity and a relaxation of the cheek and orbital retaining ligaments, which comprise the connections to the skeleton, the underlying musculature, and the skin itself. There are also involutional changes in the fat compartments of the midface caused by both diminishing support of the fat compartments as well as fat atrophy itself. All this occurs while the orbital rims themselves undergo a loss of bone and a structural loss of projection3.
As a result of these changes, there is a descent of the eyelid margin, the orbicularis muscle lengthens vertically thus producing festoons and the cheek fat pad, which normally is retained high along the midface skeleton, descends into a lower position (Figure 1). The nasolabial crease becomes more pronounced. While there is less of an actual deepening of the crease, as the fullness of the cheek mound descends to a position adjacent to the relatively fixed nasolabial crease, the contrasting convex and concave contours create the appearance of a deepening sulcus4.
At the lid-cheek junction, a characteristic deformity develops that is referred to as the double convexity of the lower eyelid and midface junction (Figure 2). This double-convexity is produced by the changing relationship of the convexity of the pseudo-herniation of the orbital fat, the relative concavity caused by the skeletonizing of the orbital rim due to the descent of the suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) and cheek soft tissue, and the convexity of the now lower positioned cheek soft tissue mound. In youth and in the rejuvenated face, this anatomic region has smooth contours as there is a gradual transition of the lower eyelid contour across the orbital rim to the cheek. With age, these components are separated from each other and the different contours are more apparent.
These changes are accentuated or accelerated in patients who have a lack of skeletal projection to their orbital rim and midface and are considered as having a negative vector midface relationship (Figure 3). These negative-vector patients have prominent, attractive eyes in youth, but exhibit characteristic midface aging more readily. There is less support for the periorbital structures and the patients appear to have the propensity to develop an unattractive bowing of their lower eyelids, skeletonization of the orbital rim, functional eyelid retraction, and ectropion.
In contrast, those patients with good midface skeletal projection or a positive vector relationship appear to have more support for the lower eyelid; in a sense, the projection acts as a functional shelf that the eyelid and associated structures rest on. The periorbital structures are, therefore, less prone to descend from decreased, age-related laxity of the retaining ligaments of the cheek.
With the recognition of the anatomic changes that occur with aging, the popularization of new techniques and the development of new biomaterials, the treatment of the midface has changed appreciably over the last decade. This has resulted in a remarkable improvement in facial rejuvenation outcomes that were not achievable with traditional facelifting techniques. Due to the significant impact correction of this anatomic area has on overall facial rejuvenation, increased attention is now paid to the midface by facial rejuvenation surgeons. The contemporary cosmetic surgeon has a larger choice of tools to be used in response to the spectrum of anatomic abnormalities that is pres ented by the patient.
The restoration of volume has taken on a predominant role. The deflation of soft tissue and skeletonization, such as the tear trough deformity, is largely managed through the restoration of volume using both fat and fillers.
Patients are seeking correction at a younger age and volume restoration is frequently the first intervention to entertain. Mild and moderate abnormalities can be corrected adequately with either fillers or fat, and the achievable results are comparable to those possible with surgical techniques. The off-the-shelf fillers also add a compelling convenience factor5–7. This non-surgical intervention can frequently be performed at a lower cost and reduced morbidity than a surgical intervention.
The patients' anatomic abnormalities suggest what intervention to use for correction. For those with less severe abnormalities, corrections may only require a limited amount of strategic volume replacement. Some patients present with limited skin redundancy and rhytids, without eyelid malposition, limited lower eyelid fat bulging, limited skeletonization, and no appreciable malar dissent. In these patients, acceptable results can be obtained with the placement of volume along the orbital rim (Figure 4).
In a patient with more severe changes, with noticeable descent of the malar fat pad, the strategy of volume replacement is different. Volume is again placed along the orbital rim, but also to change the malar contour itself. Here the placement of volume is performed, in essence, to change the center of gravity of the cheek mound to a higher position. While the filler or fat expands the soft tissue envelope, a lifting of the malar mound occurs. A reduction of the apparent deepness of the nasolabial crease occurs along with an improved contour of the malar eminence. The carefully placed volume will fill-out the skeletonization of the orbital rim as well as the tear-trough deformity. Hyaluronic acid fillers (HA) that have good spreading characteristics and less lifting characteristics are ideal for placement in the area of the orbital rim. They provide volume without the need of skeletal support. They are relatively forgiving and self-smoothing so that they can be placed with limited risk of creating any lumps.
In the midface and in the lateral cheek, an HA with more lifting characteristics and less spreading characteristics can be placed that is long-lasting and provides not only volume but also structural support8. These materials are usually placed deep, above the level of the periosteum. With proper appreciation of the anatomy and technique of application, this can be achieved safely with the minimal risk of morbidity and complication.
Autogenous fat can be placed similarly in the cheek area (Figure 5). When placed deeply, it becomes easy to perform fat transfers with good results and without morbidity9. The placement of fat in the area of the tear trough should ideally be performed by practitioners experienced in the technique unless optimally placed lumps of fat will be visible through the relatively thin tissue of the eyelid and can only usually be removed surgically. Some practitioners are very skilled and do this routinely; while other skilled practitioners avoid using<|fim_middle|> of several biocompatible materials18. In patients with lower eyelid malposition and a negative vector relationship, particularly if they have had a previous attempt at surgical correction, the author will augment the orbital rim with a solid orbital rim or malar implant. The author has experience with porous polyethylene and silastic implants that can be placed through transconjunctival or transcutaneous approaches. This is performed to correct the negative-vector skeletal abnormality (Figure 7).
Patients are now benefitting from the many advances for the correction of age-related concerns of the lower eyelid and midface. The ability to provide the early and initial correction of volume deficiencies has dramatically changed the approach to the area. When such volume corrections are coupled with other interventions, such as blepharoplasty and midface lifting, the spectrum of midface aging can be comprehensively approached and successfully improved. | fat in this area.
The safe application of volume is dependent on proper technique and appreciation of the local anatomy. The author usually injects HA fillers and fat in this facial area using blunt cannulas. It is the author's opinion that the cannulas result in less bruising and at least hypothetically provide more protection against an intravascular injection.
Excess local soft tissue and laxity can be treated through various surgical techniques: blepharoplasty, blepharoplasty with fat repositioning, and various methods of midface lifting that can be performed trans-palpebral as well as trans-temporal.
Blepharoplasty should be considered when there are more advanced aging changes in the region with skin excess of the eyelid, large amounts of fat pseudo-herniation, and lid malposition. There is a wide range of opinion of whether blepharoplasty is best performed via a transconjunctival or transcutaneous approach. The decision about approach is primarily made based on the patient's anatomy and previous history of blepharoplasty. The author's usual 'go-to' approach in most lower blepharoplasty procedures is a transconjunctival blepharoplasty with a skin pinch to remove skin excess. It is the author's opinion that this best preserves long-term orbicularis function. Most patients also undergo some form of canthopexy or resuspension of the orbicularis muscle.
If the plan is to perform a midface lift, correct a lid retraction, correct an ectropion or place an implant, the author will at many times gravitate toward a transcutaneous blepharoplasty. The placement of the transcutaneous incisions is usually lower on the eyelid at a distance away from the ciliary line, i.e., at least 4 mm in order preserve the pretarsal orbicularis. (The younger the patient, the closer the incision is placed towards the ciliary line.) The medial extent of the incision should be limited to preserve the buccal innervation of the orbicularis muscle.
Until th e mid-90s, the surgical approach for the rejuvenation of the periorbital area was largely limited to lower blepharoplasty with resuspension of eyelid soft tissue, removal of excess skin, and removal of any bulge of orbital fat. There was a later modification of blepharoplasty developed by repositioning orbital fat over the orbital rim to serve as a biologic internal implant to camouflage the skeletonization of the orbital rim10–12. What was initially hidden by the SOOF was now covered by the repositioned orbital fat.
If patients have a large amount of bulging orbital fat, some fat will be removed13. If the patient has an appreciable tear trough deformity, the author will remove the lateral fat pad, and reposition the nasal and central fat pads over the orbital rims.
There are a number of variations to the procedures described as midface lifts. Some of the more involved techniques are undertaken through a trans-temporal endoscopic approach14,15. Some midface lifting techniques are performed with blepharoplasty and can be done either through a transcutaneous or transconjunctival blepharoplasty approach16. The goals of the mid-facelift are to correct lower eyelid contour and position. They are also directed to improve the lid-cheek junction and to reposition the malar fat pad (Figure 6)17.
There are also a variety of custom implants available for the midface and the orbital rim made | 749 |
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New Martinsville's news auto parts store opened it's doors to the public on January 2, at it's new location along Rt. 2 near the Villa's.
According to O'Reilly district manager Jeremy Smith, the New Martinsville location is the companies first store in this general area. He said they have store locations all over the United States, Mexico and Porto Rico.
Smith whose territory covers stores from Kenova, WV<|fim_middle|> buy some parts or just have a bite to eat. Smith said they are a extremely competitive store price wise and they have what they call the low price guarantee. "It doesn't mean we are going to be the cheapest on everything, but we are going to be competitive, cheaper on some things and maybe more expensive on some, but we are ultra competitive."
"We have delivery service and if our doors are open we will deliver to business and garages," added Smith. "We are looking into residential delivery as well."
Smith said they have added employment to eight people and are looking to hire two or three more. He added all of the employees are either from New Martinsville, Paden City or the general area.
A quick look around the store showed a wide display of auto cleaning supplies, accessories, parts and much more. | along the Ohio river to his newest store here locally which is his 10th store. He said the company has over 20 stores throughout the state with the next closest one being in Parkersburg.
New Martinsville's newest auto parts store, O'Reilly's, opens for business.
Smith noted the store has been in the works since March, but a series of problems, which included soil difficulties delayed their completion, however the day finally arrived and they are happy to be open for business.
The store opening on Thursday was not the Grand Opening which is planned for a later date, however Smith who was doubling at the grill frying up burgers, hot dogs and other goodies, said it was something they like to do for the community, and their new employees on opening day.
He added if anyone stops in they can look around, | 169 |
Histiótide (, translit. Histiaiōtis) o Histieótide (Ἑστιαιῶτις, Hestiaiōtis) fue un distrito del noroeste de la antigua Tesalia, parte de la tetra tesalia, que correspondía aproximadamente a la moderna unidad regional del Tríkala. Antiguamente, estaba habitada por los histiotes (Ἑστιαιῶται).
El río Peneo puede describirse en general como su límite sur. Ocupaba los pasos del monte Olimpo y se extendía hasta el oeste hasta el Pindo y la Alta Macedonia.
El gentilicio de los habitantes del distrito es histiaeotes (Ἱστιαιῶται, histiaiōtai). En epigrafía, el nombre regional aparece como Hestiōtai. Hestieótide (Hestiaiótis) es el nombre en ático, e Histiótide (Histiaiôtis) en jónico y dórico. El vocalismo epigráfico eólico Hestiaeotis<|fim_middle|> se trata de una afirmación no verificada, probablemente basada únicamente en la similitud de nombre. La parte de Histiótide habitada por ellos se llamaba frecuentemente Perrebia, pero nunca formó una provincia tesalia separada. Los perrebos se extendieron al sur del Peneo hasta el lago Bebeide, desembocadura del Peneo, y hasta Girtón, una ciudad perrebia. Luego los lapitas humillaron a los perrebos, los expulsaron hacia la zona fluvial del interior y se apoderaron de su territorio. Es probable que en una época temprana los perrebos ocuparan la totalidad de Histiótide, pero posteriormente fueron expulsados de la llanura y confinados a las montañas por los conquistadores tesalios de Tesprotia.
Homero menciona otra tribu antigua en esta parte de Tesalia, los etices (también llamados etiquios), a los que Estrabón sitúa en el lado tesalio del Pindo cerca de las fuentes del Peneo. Se los describe como una tribu bárbara, que vive del saqueo y el robo.
Estabón añade que Histiótidey Dolopia comprenden la Alta Tesalia, que está en línea recta con la Alta Macedonia, al igual que la Baja Tesalia con la Baja Macedonia.
Histiótide contaba con las siguientes ciudades: Eginion,Azorio, Quiretias, Dólice, Elona, Ericinio, Eritio, Facio, Faloria, Farcadón, Feca, Festo, Gonfos, Itome, Limnea, Malea, Meliboa, Metrópolis, Milas, Ecalia, Oloosón, Oxinio, Pelineo, Pialia, Pition, Silana y Trika; y posteriormente, Átrax, Cárax, Condilon, Eudieron, Falana, Gonos, Lapatos y Orta.
Los santuarios más notables de la región fueron el Asclepeion en Trika, el de Afrodita Castnia en Metrópolis y el de Zeus en Pelineo. En el Catálogo de las naves: «Los que poseían Trica e Itome, llena de macizos rocosos, y los que poseían Ecalia, ciudad de Éurito ecalieo. Al frente de estos iban dos hijos de Asclepio, excelentes médicos, Podalirio y Macaón».
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El primer autor en mencionar Histiótide fue Heródoto. Dice que los dorios «en tiempos de Doro, hijo de Helén, habitaban Hitieótide, la región situada al pie de los montes Osa y Olimpo». Histiótide fue también el país de los perrebos (EΠερραιβός), una tribu guerrera y poderosa, que poseía en tiempos históricos varias ciudades fuertemente situadas sobre las montañas. Homero los menciona como partícipes en la Guerra de Troya. Los perrebos, que antes habían sometido Histeótide de Eubea y habían forzado a sus habitantes a trasladarse al continente, dieron al país el nombre de Histeótide a causa del gran número de histieos que se establecieron allí, pero | 210 |
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The NSW Government has announced a snap state-wide lockdown which will last for at least the next seven days.
NSW Health confirmed any existing coronavirus restrictions in regional areas of NSW will now be replaced with the new public health orders matched for the entire state.
"This means the whole of New South Wales will be under stay at home restrictions from 5pm today," NSW Health said on Saturday.
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A number of regional centres are already in lockdown, but this is the first time during the Delta COVID-19 wave the entire state will be impacted.
Here's everything you need to know about today's decision.
Why can I leave my home?
Health authorities say people will only be permitted to leave their homes for "reasonable excuses".
Under the new orders, a reasonable excuse is:
- Shopping for essential items
- Medical care and caregiving
- Outdoor exercise with members of your household or one other person
- Work if working from home is not possible
Can I have visitors?
No one in NSW is allowed to have visitors in their home from outside their household, including family and friends.
"People still can have one visitor at one time to fulfil carers' responsibilities or provide care or assistance, or for compassionate reasons, including where two people are in a relationship but do not live together," they said.
All hospitality venues across the state will have to remain closed, including pubs, restaurants and cafes, except for takeaway only.
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What businesses can remain open?
All retail must close except for:
- supermarkets and grocery shops,
- shops that predominantly sell food or drinks eg butchers, bakeries, fruit shops and delicatessens, but does not include restaurants or cafes.
- chemists and pharmacies,
- kiosks
- shops that predominately sell office supplies, pet supplies, newspapers, magazines and stationery, alcohol, maternity and baby supplies, medical or pharmaceutical supplies
- food and drink premises, but only to sell takeaway
- cellar door premises, but only to sell takeaway
- hardware and building supplies
- landscaping material supplies
- rural supplies
- timber yards
- garden centres and plant nurseries,
- vehicle hire premises, not including the premises at which vehicles are sold,
- shops that predominately carry out mobile phone repairs.
- service stations, banks, post offices, laundromats and drycleaners can remain open.
READ MORE: How to check your 5km lockdown radius
What are the rules for masks?
Anyone who leaves their home must carry a mask at all times.
Masks must be worn when working outdoors, by all school staff, people working in outdoor markets, in outdoor shopping strips and when queueing outdoors for coffee or food.
All employers in NSW must allow employees to work from home unless it is not reasonably possible.
"It is a reasonable excuse to leave your home for work – but only if it is not practicable to work from home," NSW Health said.
READ MORE: Latest exposure sites across Sydney
What if I had planned a wedding or have a funeral?
For any weddings or funerals already planned in regional areas not already locked down, there will be a 24-hour grace period to allow for alternative arrangements to be made.
"Those events may go ahead until 12.01am on Monday 16 August 2021, but only with guests from areas that have not already been subject to a lockdown," NSW Health said.
"From Monday, small funerals and memorial services of 10 persons only (excluding the persons conducting the service) will be permitted."
NSW Health asks that anyone with even the mildest of symptoms still come forward for testing, regardless of where you live in NSW.
The state-wide lockdown will remain in place from 5pm today until 12.01am on Sunday August 22.
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Arizona CARSTAR Facilities Win Rookie of the Year Award from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
By hotdishFebruary 20, 2020March 2nd, 2020Auto Body News
The Arizona Business Group, a collective of CARSTAR facilities, were honored at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Arizona Chapter volunteer reception with the Rookie of the Year award.
The Rookie of the Year award is given annually to a corporate supporter who has demonstrated increased or expanded participation and fundraising efforts for Great Strides, the annual charity walk for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
"We are grateful for CARSTAR's enthusiasm and dedication to raise funds, awareness and help advance the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation," says Charles Colmark, Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Arizona Chapter. "The group of CARSTAR owners in Arizona has been incredibly impactful and it is because of companies like CARSTAR, we believe that one day CF will stand for cure found."
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal genetic disease with no cure. CF causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs. A defective gene causes a thick, buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs leading to infections, extensive lung damage, and eventually, respiratory failure.
"The evening was extremely education and a little emotional," says Scott Look, Owner, CARSTAR T&S Body Works. "I was grateful to accept this award on our group's behalf and this recognition for our fundraising efforts means the world to all of us. We cannot wait for Great Strides 2020 and look forward to surpassing our total raised from last year."
CARSTAR's support of the cause started twenty years ago when a franchise partner's granddaughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The CARSTAR franchise family came together to rally and raise money to fight the disease, and has only accelerated its fundraising efforts since. In total, CARSTAR has raised over $4MM for cystic fibrosis related charities and initiatives.
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For All The Wrong Reasons release their debut record 'We're Not Losing<|fim_middle|> of the year. | , We're Just Not Winning' on Monday 26th August, through all digital sources.
Freshly formed at the start of the year, 'For All the Wrong Reasons' are comprised of Alex Statham (Vocals), Jacob Pointing (Guitar & Vocals), Chris Dunn (Guitar), Aiden De Ruiter (Bass) and Lou Coe (Drums). Hailing from Lincoln, the emerging quintet have wasted no time and have ploughed themselves head first into intense rehearsals and have already penned an onslaught of songs.
The irrepressible five-some have just come out of Regal House Recording Studios (whose previous work includes While She Sleeps, Paige and Deaf Havana) with their debut EP 'We're Not Losing, We're Just Not Winning' which boasts five killer tracks crammed with upbeat guitar parts and melody drenched choruses so contagious they'll require an exorcist to release them from your head. From the insanely catchy 'These Past Few Years Haven't Been So Kind,' through to the anthemic 'Worn Out', For All The Wrong Reasons have produced a supremely tuneful debut that is laced with delectable hooks delivered with gritty twists and rampant live energy. The band are currently putting the finishing touches on their new video single 'These Past Few Years Haven't Been So Kind' and will hit the road extensively in support of the record throughout the remainder | 291 |
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Nirmal Vidyalaya Awards' instituted by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan given away to students of 59 schools
'Prime Ministers' of 59 schools in Burdwan district received the 'Nirmal Vidyalaya Awards' instituted by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).
The award consists of Rs 5000 in cash and a certificate, officials said. The SSA had set up a five-member 'cabinet' of students in each of the 4000 odd schools in the district a year ago to<|fim_middle|> food minister and sports minister. The SSA inspected the schools a year later and selected 59 schools for the 'Nirmal Vidyalaya' awards.
District Magistrate Omkar Singh Meena handed over the award to the 'prime ministers' of those 59 schools at a programme here. | look after sanitation, drinking water facility, mid-day meal and cleanliness of the institute, officials said.
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Santucci Associates Inc.
Santucci Associates started business in 1959 as a nut and dried fruit broker, and formed the Specialty Food division in 1964. It introduced specialty foods and confectionery products to department stores such as Wanamakers, Strawbridge & Clothier, Gimbels, Hutzler's, Hoschild Kohn's, Thalhimers and Miller & Rhoades, along with German delis, cheese/gourmet shops, gift shops and upscale independent grocers. As times changed, and the department stores faded away, Santucci Associates began focusing on grocery chains through Specialty Food Distributors.
"Today, it is primarily supermarkets through distributors with most of the old department stores and German delis gone," Jerry Santucci says.
Santucci Associates is a food brokerage house. "We are the manufacturers' representatives," Vice President Stephen DeLeo explains. "We are basically a salesforce for hire. We contract with different vendors who we represent and sell their product within a defined geography or by account."
DeLeo describes it as an exciting business with many product offerings. "You have to have a passion for fine food and specialty natural, organic, ethnic and Kosher varieties," He says. This includes dried fruit, nuts, cookies and crackers, preserves, coffee, tea, specialty sauces, pasta, spices, cereals, juices, snacks and cocktail mixes, among other products.
Specialty foods are fast-moving product categories with trends quickly changing. Santucci Associates was among the first to help introduce balsamic vinegar to the U.S. food market. "Now, it's found everywhere," Jerry Santucci says. "We also brokered Extra Virgin Olive Oil when no one knew what that was. Many of the lines we represent have become category leaders." These include Twinings Tea, Walkers Shortbread, Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rao's Pasta Sauce, Near East Rice Pilaf and Cous Cous, Maille Mustard, Bonne Maman Preserves, Kitchen Basics Soup Stocks and Mariani Dried Fruit Snacks."
"Everything is always changing in this business," notes Steve Santucci, Vice President. "Demographics, lifestyles and consumers are changing so we stay flexible. People are eating fewer big meals and snacking more." This trend bodes well for Santucci Associates.
"In fact, snack items, in particular, healthy snack items, are a huge growth area in the food industry.
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"We concentrate on product, innovation, quality, excitement and market fit," DeLeo explains. "Our formula is simple: service. We present our products to the Specialty Food Distributors and also to the trade they cover, providing retail coverage such as setting stores, obtaining off-shelf displays, working out promotions, educating store personnel and<|fim_middle|>. | managing product demonstrations." Jerry Santucci adds… "And at times, we have been known to unload trucks."
Steve DeLeo notes "Promotions have lots of moving pieces. It is our responsibility to walk these promotions through as simple or complex as they are and make sure they are effective," "It is a very important aspect of what we do. Manufacturers are spending dollars to promote their product. If these efforts do not end up at the store level, the dollars are wasted."
Santucci Associates excels at honest, transparent representation, he says. "We communicate very well with vendors, distributors and retailers to face any issues at hand and manage through them," DeLeo says. "Vendors, Distributors and Retailers form the triangle of who we deal with and all three are part of the formula of bringing innovative product to market."
Santucci Associates is a rapidly growing, family owned company that emphasizes long-term relationships for long-term success.
The company was founded in 1959 by the late Anthony Santucci, one of the founders of the National Association of Specialty Food Brokers. Jerry Santucci, Anthony's brother, is a two time past President of this Brokers Association and was initiated into the Specialty Foods Hall of Fame in January of 2015. Jerry Santucci joined the business in 1964, starting the Specialty Food Division. Steve Santucci, Anthony's son, got started in the business in 1975 and worked under his uncle Jerry Santucci, learning the specialty side of the business. He now manages the nut and dried fruit division, both retail and commodities. His son, Colin Santucci, entered the business in 2008, and is involved with both sides of the business. Stephen DeLeo joined the company over 29 years ago and spearheads the Specialty Food Division and is largely responsible for its growth.
"We are a family business and all our employees are considered a part of the family and a large part of our success is due to their hard work and dedication," Jerry Santucci says. We currently have 23 salaried associates and our salesmen are not on commission as we want them involved in all accounts. We take pride in providing a dedicated account manager at all our chain accounts and are not afraid to get our hands dirty. We all feel lucky to be a part of a business that we love | 486 |
There are several reasons that may cause iphone speaker not working, and it is a common issue reported by iphone users these days. Here are some of the ways to fix iphone speaker not working problem.
One of the basic reasons for iphone speaker not working is that the iPhone may be in silent mode and the user may not know. To correct this, simply check on the silent mode<|fim_middle|> you see a technician who can remove the casing and check the exact cause of the blockage.
In conclusion, one of the 8 highlighted methods of fixing iPhone speaker not working problem should work, and if none of the options work, many other features of the iPhone features may be affected negatively. It is thus important to tackle speaker problem as soon as possible. In case none of the 8 highlighted solutions didn't work, then there is a high possibility that the speaker has been damaged and will need a replacement. A recognized and licensed apple repair engineer should be able to provide a solution, and if you are lucky enough, your warranty should probably help you get a new speaker. | and then toggle it to switch the iPhone into a general mode. Once this is done, you will notice the orange strip beside the silent mode button becoming invisible. Silent mode is usually the reason for iphone 6 speaker not working. If changing from silent mode to general mode does not work, then you can fix iphone 6 speaker not working by simply turning up the phone's volume to the maximum especially if the ringer volume is closer to the minimum.
iphone speaker not working problem may be due to the fact that the iPhone speaker is playing sounds right inside the headphone mode. Even if there are no headphones plugged in. For this reason, you will not hear any sound from the iPhone. Accumulated dust and dirt in the iPhone jack may also cause iphone speaker not working. To fix iphone speaker not working problem, simply get a piece of clean dry cloth and insert it inside the jack with the aid of a blunt pin, and clean the earphone slot properly. This should fix the iphone 6s speaker not working issue.
Checking if your iPhone speaker is not damaged may be the best possible way to fix iphone speaker not working problem. You can make a call to someone using your iPhone speaker, and if you can hear the ringing sound while making the call then the iphone speaker is not damaged. Make sure you tap on the speakerphone icon to turn it on when you make a call. Sometimes a software problem may be the reason why you are having a sound problem, in this case updating the software may fix the problem.
When you connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker and you forget to turn off that Bluetooth, then your iPhone will continue to play sounds through the Bluetooth speaker and not through its own in-built sound speaker. In order to fix iphone speaker not working problem, you need to go to the "Control panel" by simply swiping up on your iPhone screen from the bottom and then click on "turn off Bluetooth", if it is already switched on, then the sound should be back on your iPhone in-built sound speaker. If the iphone is connected to "Airplay", simply tap on the Airplay option from the screen of the iPhone, and turn it off-this should resolve the sound problem.
sometimes, the best possible way to fix iphone speaker not working problem is by updating the IOS software. This will not only fix the updated software issue, it can also fix some other problems on the iPhone. In order to update your IOS version simply click on "settings", then click on "General", then click on "software update", then click on "Download and Install". Make sure you agree to terms and conditions and enter your passcode. Wait until the IOS has been updated in order to get all the bugs fixed.
Another way of resolving the issue of iphone speaker not working is to simply restart the iPhone. As a matter of fact, restarting the iphone is one of the best remedies to fix all kinds of iphone problems including iphone speaker not working. If you are using the newer iphone 7 simply press the volume down and the Power On/off to fix the issue of iphone speaker not working, but if you are using older iphone6, you need to press the power on/off button at the same time with the Home button to fix the iphone 6s speaker not working problem.
One of your last resort in fixing iPhone's speaker problem is to restore the phone. Make sure you don't forget to backup the iPhone before you restore it, in order to prevent data loss. When restoring your iPhone, simply follow these steps.
Install the newest iTunes app on your computer.
With the aid of a USB cable, simply connect your iPhone to the newly installed iTunes and click on "summary" on the iTunes interface.
Click on the "Restore iPhone", on the iTunes interface, and wait until a "restore" message pops up once again and click on it in order to restore the iPhone.
Once you have completed the restore process, simply disconnect your iPhone from the computer and then turn it on to see if the speaker is working properly.
Sometimes, blockage to the internal parts of your iPhone speaker may be responsible for iphone speaker not working. This may require that | 836 |
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No-self (anatta) in The Questions of King Milinda
On April 12, 2016 February 3, 2017 By Global PhilosophyIn Metaphysics
Author: Sonia Sikka (University of Ottawa)
The Questions of King Milinda is an Indian Buddhist text probably written between 100 – 200 B.C. Its authorship is uncertain, and it is most likely a composite work. The narrative is composed as a fictional dialogue between the Greek King Milinda (an Indianization of Menander) and the Buddhist Sage Nagasena. A portion of the dialogue presents the Buddhist doctrine of anatta or no-self. Using the analogy of a chariot, Nagasena demonstrates to Milinda that the person named "Nagasena" cannot be identified with any part of his body or consciousness nor with any sum of these parts, but also cannot be conceived as existing independently of his parts. The conclusion is that "Nagasena" is only a conventional term to name something that has no substantial existence, and that this is generally true of what we understand as the "self."
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Part II, "Questions on Distinguishing Marks," Chapter 1.
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The Questions of King Milinda: An Abridgement of the Milindapanha, ed. N.K.G. Mendis (Kandy, Sri Lanka: Buddhist Publication Society, 1993); pp. 28-31.
The Questions of King Milinda: An Abridgement of the Milindapanha, ed. N.K.G. Mendis (Kandy, Sri Lanka: Buddhist Publication Society, 1993).
The Questions of King Milinda, translated from the Pâli by T. W. Rhys Davids, 2 vols. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1890, 1894).
Secondary Sources:
Peter Harvey, "Theravada Philosophy of Mind and the Person," Chapter 23 in Buddhist Philosophy, ed. William Edelglass & Jay L. Garfield (Oxford University Press, 2009), 265-74.
Short introductions and extracts from relevant texts, including the Milindapanha.
Rupert Gethin, "No Self: Personal Continuity and Dependent Arising," Chapter 6 in The Foundations of Buddhism (Oxford University Press, 1998), pp. 133-162.
Introductory overview of the Buddhist thesis of no-self (anatta), as developed in opposition to the affirmation of a unified stable self (atman) in the Upanishads and other Indian schools of thought.
James Giles, "The No-Self Theory: Hume, Buddhism, & Personal Identity," Philosophy East and West, 43/2 (1993), 175-200.
Comparison of Hume's bundle theory of the self with the Buddhist doctrine of anatta, focusing on the Buddhist distinction between two types of discourse. Includes a discussion of the Questions of King Milinda.
Eliot Deutsch, "Personhood and Self-Deception," Chapter 1 of Personhood, Creativity and Freedom (University of Hawaii Press, 1982).
Provides an overview and analysis of the doctrine of anatta or no-self, adopting an analytic philosophical approach. Includes discussion of the chariot analogy in the Questions of King Milinda.
Compare/Contrast with:
Rejections of substantial self: Hume, Nietzsche, Derek Parfitt
Arguments for the unity of the self: Locke; see also Sankara's arguments for unity of the self
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The Lord does not see things as we do. We like to categorize people, but Jesus did not. That is why he could go to Zaccheus' house and not blink an eye while folks in the crowd criticized and complained. That is why he consorted with prostitutes and tax collectors and Samaritans and women and remained perfectly at ease. For Jesus there were not bad people and good people, there were simply people. The way of thinking that breaks everything into categories - blacks and whites, goods and bads, righteous and sinners, men and women, Jews and Gentiles - is called dualistic thinking. Jesus was not a dualistic thinker. We should not be either, but we do it all the time.
St. Paul learned to be content in every situation – in prison and out<|fim_middle|>ATIOS famously said, when we are baptized we are not immersed only for ourselves, but for all humanity.
The cleansing action of the desert, whether a real one like Sinai or the virtual ones we experience day in and day out comes for the cleansing of our eyes of perception and for the salvation of all. A radical change of mind from dualistic to singularity takes place as purity of heart grows. The singular, focused, undisturbed mind: the mind of Christ.
The mission of Christ, "the son of man came to seek and save the lost", is the mission of those who pray, like St. Antony and Fr. Lazarus, in silence as it is for all those who are pure and single in mind. | , comfortable and uncomfortable, loved and hated. One thing that marks a saint is that they are unmoved by praise or criticism, good times or bad times. It is a sign of great holiness to be able to embrace all things as they are, as Paul did, with equanimity - unswayed by the winds of change and the vicissitudes of life. After all, Zaccheus did not know what Jesus would say or do when the two met for lunch at his home that day. He may have had a vague hope that he might escape unscathed, but he did not know for sure. He simply invited the Lord and embraced his own uncertainty.
There is a beautiful story of a Korean monk during a time of civil war who was threatened by a certain general. All the people in his village had fled at the advance of the general's troops. The monk alone remained. When the general approached him and found him calm and unmoved, he grew angry he said, "Do you not know who I am? I am the one who can run you through without batting an eye." The monk looked at him and replied, "And I, sir, am the one who can be run through without batting an eye." This is extreme equanimity. The ability to meet every moment with whatever it brings with a calm and observant mind, focused like a fine point. The freedom to respond with wisdom in the face of fear or joy is one of the benefits of non-dualistic thinking.
Every situation bears within it a spiritual reality, a window into deeper truths, a doorway into the mysteries of God, but we must train our minds and eyes to see it. Remember what Jesus said about the eye being the lamp of the body? If the eye is good, then the body will be filled with light, but if not, then the body will be filled with darkness. The eye refers not to the physical eye here, but the way we see, the way we perceive and interpret reality. St. Paul prays in Ephesians 1:18 that the eyes of their understanding will be enlightened. Jesus, like Paul, is also referring to "the eye of understanding" known in Orthodox spiritual literature as the eye of the soul or the nous.
Today is the Feast of St. Antony the Great who lived in the desert of the Sinai for forty three years. He went to fight the good fight, that is, to cleanse his mind and heart of darkness. After many years of struggle the eyes of his understanding were enlightened and with a pure heart he saw God. Once, after a long period of time struggling with demons in the cell he made in an ancient tomb, a light shown down from heaven. St. Antony, knowing it to be the presence of God, complained, "Where have you been?" The answer came, "I was here all along." The pure in heart rest always in this truth unmoved, like a clear, untroubled pool.
There is a documentary called "Extreme Pilgrim" the third part of which is about ascetic Christianity. In it an Anglican priest, Fr. Peter Owen Jones, follows in the footsteps of St. Antony the Great from the tomb where he first sought solitude to the mountains of Sinai where the saint lived in a cave for many years. There Fr. Jones meets a modern-day ascetic in the tradition of St. Antony by the name of Fr. Lazarus. Fr. Lazarus invites him to live in his cave, which is not far from St. Antony's, for three weeks while the old monk went further up the mountain to another cave for the duration of the priest's stay. Before the two part company, Fr. Lazarus instructs him in the ascetic life and speaks to him about what he might encounter in the desert. Here are a few of his words.
This is the cosmic, singular vision of Christian mysticism: prayer as the most beneficent service, ascetic labor as spiritual warfare on behalf of all, devotion to the idea of the absolute connection of all human beings and, indeed, of all living things, with the overarching motivation being an intense desire to be one with God and to deify all humanity in oneself. The motivation of extreme, unselfish love. As Patriarch IGN | 876 |
Стівен Пол "Елліотт" Сміт (, 6 серпня 1969 — 21 жовтня 2003) — відомий американський музикант, автор-виконавець. Народився у місті Омаха, штат Небраска, виріс у Техасі. Більшу частину життя мешкав у Портленді, штат Орегон, де й здобув початкову популярність. Основним інструментом Сміта була гітара, однак він також грав на фортепіано, кларнеті, басі та гармоніці. Елліотт володів характерними вокальними даними та використовував декілька звукових доріжок для створення вокальних текстур та гармоній.
Після декількох років участі у гурті Heatmiser, у 1994 році Елліотт Сміт розпочав сольну кар'єру та видав декілька альбомів на таких і<|fim_middle|>іотта викликала широкий резонанс в США. На Бульварі Сансет було відкрито меморіал, присвячений співакові, куди фани регулярно приносять квіти, фотографії та свічки. У багатьох містах також було проведено концерти в пам'ять про музиканта. У 2015 році відбулася прем'єра фільму «Улюбленець небес» режисера Ніколаса Россі, в якому задокументовано життя Елліотта. Фільм містить численні інтерв'ю як зі самим співаком, так і з його близькими, а також записи з концертів.
Дискографія
Студійні альбоми
Roman Candle (1994)
Elliott Smith (1995)
Either/Or (1997)
XO (1998)
Figure 8 (2000)
Альбоми, видані посмертно
From a Basement on the Hill (2004)
New Moon (2007)
Heaven Adores You (2016)
Зовнішні посилання
Офіційний сайт Елліотта Сміта
Офіційний сайт Cavity Search Records
Офіційний сайт Kill Rock Stars
Живі виступи Елліотта Сміта у Інтернет-архіві
Біографія Елліотта Сміта
Музиканти за алфавітом
Уродженці Омахи
Померли в Лос-Анджелесі
Музиканти Портленда
Померли від холодної зброї | нді-лейблах, як Cavity Search та Kill Rock Stars. У 1997 році він підписав контракт з лейблом DreamWorks Records, на якому записав два альбоми. Світове визнання музикант отримав у 1998 році, коли його пісню "Miss Misery", яка з'явилася у фільмі «Розумник Вілл Гантінґ», було номіновано на премію Оскар у категорії «найкраща пісня».
Сміт страждав хронічною депресією, алкоголізмом та наркозалежністю, тому ці теми часто знаходили відображення у його ліриці. Елліотт Сміт помер 21 жовтня 2003 року у Лос-Анджелесі внаслідок двох ножових поранень у груди. Йому було 34 роки. Існує думка, що поранення були нанесені самим музикантом, однак медикам так і не вдалося встановити точну причину його смерті. На час смерті Сміт працював над шостим студійним альбомом, From a Basement on the Hill, який було видано посмертно у 2004 році.
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Why All Roads Lead To Concrete: Paving for economy and the environment
Image courtesy Ross Monsour, RMCAO
By Sherry Sutherland, M.A.Sc, P.Eng., LEED AP
Concrete pavements are known for their strength, durability, and longevity. In the past, they have also been associated with a high initial price. However, in a number of lifecycle cost studies, concrete pavements prevail due to the significantly lower maintenance and rehabilitation needs. (See Becca Lane and Tom Kazmierowski's "Guidelines for the Use of Life Cycle Cost Analysis on MTO Freeway Projects," Ontario Ministry of Transportation (March 2005). Also see ACPA's 2002 "Life Cycle Cost Analysis: A Guide for Compar<|fim_middle|>, and other pavement features. A pavement designer's objective is to be economical, while meeting a particular project's specific needs and conditions (Figure 2).
How pavements carry loads
Concrete's rigidity spreads wheel loads over a large area through the slab and keeps pressures on the sub-grade low. In contrast, asphalt pavements transmit loads deeper, necessitating a thicker base and sub-base. As they require less sub-base material, concrete pavements offer another cost benefit (Figure 3).
Concrete paving mixes are designed to produce the desired flexural strength and give durability under conditions the pavement will face. Typically, a 28-day modulus of rupture between 3.8 and 4.8 MPa (551 to 696 psi) resists cracking from flexural fatigue.
Determination of load transfer at joints
Load transfer is the slab's ability to share its load with the neighbouring slab, and aggregate interlock refers to the interlocking action between aggregate particles at the face of a joint. Aggregate interlock relies on the shear interaction between aggregate particles at the irregular crack faces that form below the saw cut or formed groove at control joints.
Due to the way they carry loads, concrete pavements require less sub-base material than asphalt pavements. Image courtesy Cement Association of Canada
anchorage CANPav Concrete National RMCAO Sherry Sutherland | ing Alternate Pavement Designs.")
The initial price still remains at the forefront of owners' minds, but many do not realize concrete pavements are now competitive on a first-cost basis. The new paving realities are that comparative initial bid cost and lifecycle cost assessments increasingly favour concrete over asphalt in the foreseeable future, essentially allowing municipal owners to eat their cake and have it too. (See "Paving: The New Realities" in Portland Cement Association's Flash Report [October 14, 2008].)
Public officials across the country are faced with the increasing challenge of managing road assets on a stagnant—or in some cases, decreasing—budget. It is essential that an agency critically evaluates its paving material options and determines the best course of action when spending taxpayer dollars.
Concrete pavement basics
Due to its versatility and durability, concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. In fact, it is second only to water as the most consumed substance on earth. (Refer to P.C. Aitken's "Cements of yesterday and today; concretes of tomorrow," Cement and Concrete Research 1349-1359 [2000].)
Concrete is an inorganic and inert material produced by mixing cement, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), water, fine aggregate (i.e. sand), and coarse aggregate (i.e. gravel or crushed stone) with or without various admixtures, reinforcement, fibres, or pigments.
The three basic types of concrete pavement design. Images courtesy American Concrete Paving Association
Types of concrete pavements
There are three basic design types and each can provide long-lasting concrete pavements that meet or exceed specific project requirements. Jointed plain, jointed reinforced, and continuously reinforced concrete pavements are all suitable for new construction, reconstruction, and overlays of existing roads (Figure 1).
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With concrete pavements, features such as slab thickness, joint dimensions, and load transfer requirements must be considered. Image courtesy American Concrete Paving Association
Concrete pavement design involves the development and selection of slab thickness, joint spacing, reinforcement and load transfer requirements | 440 |
San Francisco Airport First in the U.S. to Reach Deals With Uber, Lyft<|fim_middle|> start date will depend on when the permits are processed and the companies complete all of the necessary hurdles such as driver training and establishing a system for tracking rides — but it will be in the next 30 days.
Despite numerous legal battles between the city and ride share services in the past, San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said the city is at the "forefront of the sharing economy" and that these companies are creating jobs for city residents, according to an airport press release.
In a statement released on Uber's blog Monday, the company said it hopes that the new partnership will serve as a model for expanding service to other U.S. airports.
Topics: Travel, Business, Lyft, San Francisco-San Jose, Sidecar |
Image: Flickr, Sergio Ruiz
Uber, Lyft and Sidecar drivers will now be legally allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at San Francisco International Airport, thanks to deals the airport just signed with the three companies.
The airport announced that it had entered into a permit agreement with Sidecar last week, and Uber and Lyft revealed similar deals on Monday. The authorization deals make the airport the first in the country to permit both Uber and Lyft.
"We are committed to be an industry leader, creating a roadmap for innovative business models like Lyft and UberX to operate legally in an airport," airport director John L. Martin said in a press release.
See also: The Next Pricing War: GetTaxi Promises to Double What Uber Pays Drivers in NY
In June, California regulators warned that paid rides to and from airports without proper permits amounted to trespassing and threatened to shut companies down if airport rides continued.
The San Francisco Business Times reported in July that SFO officials had made a dozen citizen's arrests of Uber and Lyft drivers operating at the airport illegally. Last April, SFO issued a cease-and-desist letter banning drivers from six companies from picking up or dropping off at the airport.
The companies have had similar legal troubles with airports across the United States, including Memphis, Los Angeles and Raleigh, where airport authorities have been cracking down on drivers without permits. Nashville International Airport became the first in the country to issue a permit to Lyft drivers last month, according to the company.
All three of the deals have been in the works for several months, the companies said. An airport spokesperson told Mashable that the | 324 |
Rainy Boy Sleep
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Rainy Boy Sleep (a project of singer and songwriter Stevie Martin) - songs of love, loss, hope and redemption, and a wry sense of humour, as well as lyrics that are every bit as sharp as his pop hooks. It's no surprise that in March 2014 he became the latest member of the Universal Music Ireland family.
Rainy Boy Sleep was delighted in 2011 to pick up a Northern Ireland Music Awards 'Best Solo Act' nomination, and even more<|fim_middle|> in love with what they do," reflects the singer. "The best/scariest thing about the Cyndi Lauper tour was getting to sing 'Time After Time' with her in front of 3,500 people at the Hammersmith Apollo. To go from tiny club shows where it was just me and my guitar to that was insane – but good insane! Seeing big audiences connect with you like that is such an amazing feeling."
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www.rainyboysleep.com | delighted with the glowing endorsement he received earlier that year from Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody.
"The DJ on the BBC Introducing radio show played Gary my song, 'Your Face', and afterwards he said on air: 'Rainy Boy Sleep's guitar is fantastic and his voice is beautiful. It's extraordinary; teach me how to do it please!'" he beams. "Following a failed attempt at an Arts degree – which taught me what I didn't want to do for the rest of my life! – it was a huge confidence booster."
The A-list rock support doesn't end there, with James Morrison and Cyndi Lauper both taking Stevie out on tour with them.
"It was great being around two million-selling artists who are so supremely professional whilst still absolutely | 156 |
Want to hear a not-so-secret secret? I've always been a "shopper." From going to Hobby Lobby with my friends, to antiquing with my mom, to using my "professional" day time job as an excuse to splurge on that new pair of heels... I've always been a shopper.
Having tackled my shoe mountain, I felt pretty proud of myself. I cuddled up to<|fim_middle|>My whole mentality has changed. The more I read, the more I learn that minimalism is about so much more than what you do (or don't) own. It's about learning to slow down. To take time for yourself. To accept life as it comes. To have a weekend filled with nothing to do. To sit down with a cup of tea and actually taste it. To love more, and to use less. Now, instead of skipping off to a local shop to spend my time, I surround myself with those activities and people that matter to me. While I'm certainly no expert and I certainly don't have all the answers, I'm learning. I'm growing. And that, I can live with. | the warm fuzzy feeling of "owning less" and skipped off to the mall.
"There are 300,000 items in the average American home."
"The United States has upward of 50,000 storage facilities, more than five times the number of Starbucks. Currently, there is 7.3 square feet of self storage space for every man, woman and child in the nation. Thus, it is physically possible that every American could stand—all at the same time—under the total canopy of self storage roofing."
Seriously?! 300,000 THINGS?! Five times the number of Starbucks? There are two different Starbucks within walking distance of my house! I started looking around, and quickly realized just how much crap I was actually surrounded by. Couple that with some reading I had previously done on Capsule Wardrobes and I was all in. I poured a glass of wine, grabbed two trash bags and a rough-tote. I went through the house room by room, going through absolutely everything I owned and separating them into "keep", "throw away", and "donate" piles.
Now, a few months in, I still try to clear out one or two things a week, but I've completed the majority of the decluttering. You know what I've realized? I'm happier. I'm calmer and less anxious. I clean less, because there's less for dust to settle on. It takes less time to get ready in the morning, because I'm not staring at my closet or sifting through my make up collection. I can snuggle into the couch with my dogs and feel at home, because I'm not surrounded by things I didn't even really want in the first place.
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A few days ago, I chatted with my friend Heddi (blogger of Cuisine Helvetica) about childhood snacks. Her memories involve lot of sweet treats, whereas mine are all about savoury food. I told her that after school I often ran to a little street food stall with my friends and spent my pocket money on a bowl of Liang Pi (凉皮, aka cold skin noodles), a tang<|fim_middle|> of stainless steel or aluminium which are not usually available in regular supermarkets in the West. Luckily, you can simply replace them with baking trays (sheet pans). Whatever you choose, remember the following: A. They should be small enough to fit into your wok (or deep frying pan); B. they should be light enough to float on the water; C. they should not have a loose base (e. g. if you use a quiche tray). D. It's better to use a non-stick tray. You only need to brush oil once. If your tray does not have a non-stick coating, you will need to brush it with oil each time before you pour in the batter.
2. Efficient rotating method: To save cooking time, I always use two trays to rotate. While waiting for the noodle on the first tray to cook, you can oil and fill the second one with batter. Right after you remove the first tray from the steamer, you can place the second one in. By the time you peel the cooled noodle off the first tray and fill it again with batter, the second one will be ready to take out.
Several of my readers have noted that my blog posts made them feel nostalgic. I can definitely relate to that sentiment. But the good news is that many of my childhood (or hometown) related foods can easily be cooked at home. It always gives me great pleasure to share my recipes with you all.
Thank you so much Heddi. Sometimes I feel quite emotional writing this kind of posts. All the memories came back to mind.
Good memories, I hope. So wonderful you can share them like this.
What are the chinese name for the ingridients?
Would the noodles be more elastic if I use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour? Thanks!
Absolutely! Bread flour does make it a bit more elastic. I use all-purpose flour for this recipe simply because it's more commonly available in households and the result is satisfactory. And make sure you cover the wok with a lid when steaming the noodles. They tend to be less elastic when steamed without a lid.
Xiexie ni, Wei! I'm so glad I don't have to wash the flour dough. I can't wait!
I totally understand! Rinsing the dough can be very time (& energy)-consuming.
This dish will bring back a lot of childhood memory. It's not just the flavor. I'm sure the process will be enjoyable as well. Many thanks.
Hello Wei, after I mix the flour with water, can I leave it in the fridge for a day or two if I'm not able to cook it right away? Thanks!
I know your recipe says that I would need to leave it in the fridge for 8 hours or more, but would a day or two be too long? Thanks.
Hi! I don't think it's going to be a problem leaving it in the fridge for a day or two (although I never did it myself). As long as the batter doesn't go off, it should be fine. Let me how it goes!
Just had an amazing meal! I couldn't get the Chinese chili oil to work, so I simply used my own chili oil recipe. The liang pi noodles came out perfectly. Elastic and zestful. This is a fantastic way to cook liang pi without having to wash the flour dough. It was very time consuming still but the moment when I served it to my family it was all worth it! Thanks for creating this recipe!
Wow! So happy to know that you cooked perfect Liangpi. It's my great pleasure to share the recipe. Look forward to hearing more about your adventure in the kitchen.
I can serve liang pi noodles to my family regularly now. Thanks for the easy recipe! In my experience, the extra noodles that got put away in the fridge overnight really lost the elasticity, so will need to try leaving it out, for at least a few hours anyways.
Thank you for letting me (and other readers) know. I always finished it all so never had anything left for the fridge.
Yes you can use the same method to make Rice Flour Liang Pi. Mix 200g rice flour, 60g corn starch and 530g water (the quantity may vary slightly) together and then leave it to set for 20 minutes or so. Remember to stir the mixture very well each time before you pour it into the tray for steaming. Happy cooking!
Oh my God! I just came across your website and I love that I found this liangpi recipe. Having lived in China for 5 years, and being back in Europe now, I just have this craving for Chinese streetfood. Liangpi is among my alltime favourites. Will try as soon, as it's getting warmer here. But already a huge thank you for the joyful anticipation!
My pleasure to share Juliane! I totally understand your love for Chinese street food. | y, savoury, cold dish available all year round in my hometown. It was very satisfying! (By the way, I'm organizing a Culinary Tour of China in which I will guide you to explore authentic Chinese street food like this dish).
Although translated as "cold skin noodles" in English, Liang Pi is very different from regular noodles. The mixture of flour and water is steamed into a thin "pancake" then cut into strips. Springy and elastic, Liang Pi has a very unique and appealing texture.
As a popular street food in north-west regions of China, Liang Pi has numerous versions in terms of flour type (wheat or rice), preparation method and sauce. You could easily find two different types of Liang Pi in two neighbouring towns. Local debates about which one tastes best are endless. For me, they are all scrumptious in their own way and I always enjoy searching for new inspiration on how to prepare it in my own kitchen.
The most common type of Liang Pi is made of wheat flour. Traditionally, a very particular method is applied in preparation: 1. Make a dough with flour and cold water. 2. "Rinse" the dough in plenty of water until it becomes much smaller and the water turns white (saturated with starch). Remove the dough and leave the cloudy water to rest overnight. 3. The following day, spoon out the clear water that appears on top then steam the remaining paste little by little in shallow plates. I have to admit that the "rinsing" part is quite labour-intensive!
However, don't be intimidated by the "authentic" method! What I share with you is a simpler version which skips the entire dough making and rinsing process: mix flour and water then leave to rest. That's it! The finished texture is almost as good as the traditional Liang Pi (just a little bit less elastic if you like). Since I started cooking it this way, Liang Pi becomes a regular treat in our Red House and I'm trying to make it part of the "snack memory" of my own children.
Use a non-stick tray. You only need to coat it with a thin layer of oil for the first sheet of noodle. The following ones won't stick to the surface (Find out how to choose the right tray in recipe box below).
Use 2 trays to rotate. A smooth workflow of steaming and cooling will save you half of the time required (More detail on how it works in recipe box below).
There are many ways to season a bowl of Liang Pi. However, three ingredients are indispensable: black rice vinegar, minced garlic and Chinese chilli oil (I have written a post on how to make Chinese chilli oil in which I include a comprehensive version and a simple version as well).
In addition, I like the idea of "spiced water (香料水)" which is widely used for Liang Pi in the region where I grew up (the centre of Gansu province in China). Cook Chinese cinnamon (cassia cinnamon), star-anise, bay leaf, fennel seeds and Sichuan peppercorn in simmering water for a few minutes then leave to cool. This "spiced water" will give the dish a more sophisticated taste.
I also like garnishing Liang Pi with vegetables (e.g. cucumber, bean sprouts, fresh chilli, etc.) and herbs (e.g. coriander, spring onion, garlic sprout, etc.) to make it healthier and more visually appealing.
Mix flour and water until smooth. Through a sieve, pour the mixture into a bowl then cover with cling film. Keep refrigerated for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Remove the bowl from the fridge. You will see a layer of clear water on top. Carefully spoon out the water, then stir the batter very well.
Brush a thin layer of oil onto a small, light baking tray / sheet pan (see note 1). Pour in some batter to thinly cover the tray.
Bring water to a boil in a wok (or a deep frying pan) over a high heat. Gently place the tray on the water to float. Cover with a lid. Cook for around 2 minutes until you see bubbles appear and the noodle is not sticky when touched by hand.
Remove the tray and float it on cold water (e.g. in a sink) to cool. Peel the noodle off the tray then transfer to a chopping board. Brush a thin layer of oil on its surface. Repeat the procedure to finish the rest of the batter. Lay noodles one on top of another (see note 2).
Make the sauce: Put Chinese cinnamon, star-anise, bay leaf, fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorn and water in a sauce pan. Simmer for 5 minutes then add corn starch and water mixture. Remove from the heat when it becomes a bit thick. When completely cool, discard all the spices then add black rice vinegar and minced garlic.
Assemble the noodles: Slice the noodles into strips of desired width then put into serving bowls. Garnish with cucumber, coriander and fresh chilli (if using). Pour the cooked sauce, Chinese chilli oil (See how to make it HERE) and sesame oil on top.
1. How to choose the tray: In China, people use round trays made | 1,107 |
LIGHT OF CHARIOTS
roject Mercury, and an additional five members of the team, provides Jon with the launching pad for a novel about the making of an astronaut, and the story of a friendship which dictated the destinations of two lives. Duke Dalmead and Matt Crispin grew up together on Cape Cod. As boys and well into manhood, it was Duke who led, with his restless ambition and cool independence. Duke went first to M.I.T., then with the outbreak of the war urged Matt to follow him into the air . In Australia, Matt found Jane; in England, Duke rediscovered Cleo--and after the war each brought his woman home to America, to very different marriages. After a try at M.I.T., the men return to flying, and their future course is set as they move from a private one-plane outfit that flies the Berlin airlift to military duty in the Korean conflict, test piloting in California, and the space program at angley, then Cape Canaveral. The interplay of personal and professional lives remains crucial, the friendship intact through life-and-death flying episodes until closes Duke out after his sister Anne, unable to take a rebuff from Duke, kills . Duke takes on the guilt of her death and has himself scratched from the , discarding the glory he has always sought. A final reconciliation occurs when Duke finds Matt, downed from<|fim_middle|> Australian bush. A curious, completely convincing reversal in roles, lies at the root of the story of the two charioteers, whose fates are reeled out with calm capability and satisfying seriousness.
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Let the Christmas Crafting begin!
Last year I started this Kaisercraft tree and wanted to make this wreath but as we were renovating, packing and had the house on the market not much was happening in the way of Christmas craft.
I pulled all<|fim_middle|> the ribbon.
I see a lot of little felt stockings in my future.
I have linked up on Our Creative Spaces and I'll keep you updated with our Christmas makings.
I have also just set up a face book fan page so you can like that if you are inclined to follow my crafty things and/or prefer facebook :).
Has anyone else started creating for Christmas yet?
I have started some Christmas crafting for gifts, we won't be decorating this year so all those ideas will have to wait for next year.
How wonderful when they're at an age to craft like that for the first time. And to want to do it with you - priceless.
oh cute, your little girl did a great job of sewing her stocking!
I have started on some ornaments for swaps and presents for the kids, but lacking motivation to do it in a hurry...lol.
Might get more done once the school holidays start. | of these out yesterday afternoon.
Every second Wednesday afternoon its just me and my girl so she made a start on painting her tree, I got these earlier in the year at a $2.00 shop. One for me and one for her I haven't opened mine yet.
While she waited for the paint to dry we agreed she was old enough and capable enough to try stitching with a real needle. She has stitched in pre formed holes with a blunt end plastic needle before. I printed out a template from here. Then adjusted the size to make it easy enough for her. She chose some colours I cut it out, threaded the needle, tied the knots and started it off for her. I helped with the stuffing in an instructional manner and placed | 150 |
Last month, the team from IPC Mouldings took a rare day out and flew to London, courtesy of Aer Lingus and spent a few hours at the Aer Lingus Take Off Foundation Awards in Pall Mall. IPC had been nominated as a finalist in the Overall Excellence category.
As with all these awards we weren't sure of the outcome, but it was an afternoon in London in good company.<|fim_middle|> wider context it's a journey of continuance, of wanting to be the best.
So, for IPC the search will continue. | When we got there we realised it was the biggest and final award of the afternoon.
We didn't win but I'm told it was a close contest between us, the other finalist and, of course, the winner, congratulations to Selective Travel Management. I could say I was disappointed, but to be honest, I am more than happy to be in the mix with some really innovative and successful Northern Ireland companies. I saw beyond my own sector and business, listened and learned about other companies, their entrepreneurial skill and their journey to excellence.
In the aerospace sector, we are well used to standards, accreditations and excellence, this opportunity enabled me to look at excellence in the wider business context and ask, what is excellence?
We can easily quantify it through our various accreditations and awards like AS9100, SC21 Silver, EFQM 4 star or even metrics by accumulating a 5 year quality and delivery performance in excess of 99% – all setting a very high bar of excellence within this industry and probably of lesser impact to anyone outside the sector.
But excellence can be so much more: it is engaging with your customers, knowing what they want before they do; it's also about your employees, challenging them, keeping them interested and getting them to be the best they can.
IPC has 24 years' experience in injection moulding. The next time you are flying consider this – from Economy through to Super First-Class seating, it's very probable that the seat you are sitting on, contains parts manufactured in Northern Ireland by IPC Mouldings.
So, what I have learned or what do I know – that excellence for us is hard and fast and can be measured – it is statistics – but in the | 352 |
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With so many bloggers competing with traditional news sources for eardrums and eyeballs, "what goes on in the rush to break news now is that people don't have the same standards to confirm the injury," McKay said. "They want to make a splash on Twitter and sometimes it's not reality."
All this in a year when the NFL put limits on padded practices, issued new mandates on thigh and knee pads and made rules changes to protect players on both sides of the ball.
Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, co-chair of the NFL's competition committee, noted that while some big-name players have been lost to major injuries, like torn ACLs, every bump and bruise seems to quickly become part of the national narrative.
"A lot of times there's a little bit of panic because all we hear about is all the guys who get hurt in training camp," said Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-boss John Elway. "That hasn't changed from when I played."
"I can't say that it's unique to this preseason," said St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, co-chair of the league's competition committee with McKay. "Unfortunately, preseason<|fim_middle|> torn anterior cruicate ligaments.
Brady hit the ground, rocked backward and held his left knee — the same one he tore up in the 2008 season opener that forced him to miss the rest of the year. Even before he limped off the practice field, Twitter went nuts, and not just because it was a two-time MVP quarterback.
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New England's Tom Brady watched his long throw sail past rookie Aaron Dobson just as Tampa Bay defensive end Adrian Clayborn pushed 320-pound left tackle Nate Solder into him during a joint practice Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.
What has changed is how that information is disseminated.
The league has barred ball carriers this season from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field and eliminated the peel-back block. The changes were the latest involving safety, and head injuries in particular, with the issue receiving heightened attention amid lawsuits filed by former players claiming that the NFL didn't do enough to prevent concussions in years past.
Coach Andy Reid briefed reporters when practice ended and said it was a strain and that X-rays were negative. Then, the speculation turned to how long the Pro Bowl running back would be out.
"We have no hard data yet," he said. "We've had some ACL injuries so far. Last year, it was Achilles injuries in camp. I want to wait for the six weeks of training camp and the preseason and compare year to year and allow the experts to evaluate if there's any more injuries or if the injuries are different than in years past. But I don't think there's any more."
Every twisted ankle and sprain has become a trending topic this preseason, giving the impression there's an injury epidemic at training camps from coast to coast. Teams say that's all it is — an impression.
Bengals All-Pro receiver A.J. Green bruised his left knee trying to make an acrobatic sideline catch on the first day of camp,Bouteille dEau Hydro Flask.
Charles, who missed an entire season two years ago with a torn ACL in his left knee, turned his right foot midway through practice Monday, gingerly climbed into a green cart and was taken to the locker room.
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Small businesses have a very limited cash flow. Investing in a piece of equipment can be a hard and agonizing decision for the business owner. Luckily, there are ways in which he or she can avoid shelling out a huge amount of capital which can otherwise be used to expand the business, buy stocks or just invest in other things.
Here are a few great suggestions on which photocopiers to buy for your small business.
Ricoh has many different models of black and white and colour multifunction printers. For small businesses, the MP series stands out.
Ricoh knows that you need effective and professional communication to make your business flourish. The photocopiers in this series have outstanding paper handling. They can swiftly take care of your everyday tasks. A device in this line is the answer to your growing office demands. If you have a complex network environment, this unit is perfect for you as they feature a wide variety of digital distribution functionalities.
The machines in this line have speeds of 16 to 20 pages per minute. The MP2000 has standard duplexing. They have a large paper capacity (1,350 to 1,600). You can get an internal one-bin tray for the MP2000. They also have an optional 30 or 50-sheet ARDF.
The machines in this line use electro photographic printing and twin laser beam scanning. The copy speed is 20 per minute. The resolution is 600 dpi. They are capable of up to 99 multiple copies. The devices warm up in less than 15 seconds. The first output comes out in less than 6.5 seconds.
Zoom specs are 50 to 200%. They come with a standard 16MB memory. The standard paper input capacity is 2 x 250 sheets for the paper trays. The multi-bypass tray can handle 100 sheets. A duplex tray is also available. Maximum input capacity is 2,000 sheets. Standard paper output capacity is 250 sheets from the internal tray.
The standard trays can fit A5-A3 papers. The Bypass tray, A6-A3 while the duplex tray can fit A5-A3 sizes.
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Another industry giant when it comes to photocopiers and multifunctionals is Canon. Their series of imageRunner photocopiers are great for small to large offices. The compact models in this line are perfect for any small office space.
These are highly productive A4 multifunctionals for busy offices and even small workgroups. They are compact so you don't have to worry even if your office is small. The devices in this line are high speed. You can be sure to have a productive machine whichever model you choose to buy.<|fim_middle|>The speeds range from 30 to 50 copies per minute. They are all capable of handling A4 papers. The first copy comes out in 5 seconds or less. You can expect clear copies with the 600 x 600 dpi resolution. You can produce multiple copies up to 999. You can reduce or enlarge your documents from 25 to 4005. Other features include 4 on 1, ID card copy and collate.
The machines use monochrome laser beam printing. They have automatic double sided printing. They support JPEG and TIFF files.
The standard paper input is 550 sheets for the paper cassette and 100 sheets for the multi-purpose tray. You can get 3 optional 550-sheet cassettes. The max paper input capacity is 2,300 sheets. Paper output capacity is 250 sheets.
Finishing capabilities include collate, group and staple. They support plain, recycled, colour and heavy papers. They also support envelopes, transparency and labels. The paper sizes that these models support include A4, A5, B5, letter, legal, Executive and STMT.
You can purchase, rent or lease a photocopier. There are many benefits to each one. For tax purposes, it is best to consult your accountant to determine if you should rent, lease or buy a brand new unit. There are articles in the archive that discuss the pros and cons of buying, renting or leasing equipment. Take a look before you decide. | The multifunctional capabilities save time while you save money with their cost-saving features.
The devices in this line are capable of printing, scanning and copying. You can also have fax capabilities if you want. You can experience speeds of up to 30 pages per minute. They are capable of handling 2,300 sheets of paper. There is a 5.7" LCD touch display screen that you can tilt for maximum comfort while you work.
You can have an optional staple finisher. These machines are network ready and they have PCL and PS support. They are energy efficient. They have e-Maintenance and uniFLOW capabilities.
The LDAP search feature makes distribution to email quick and easy because of the rapid address resolution. You save time and improve office workflow. You can send scans directly to email in full colour. You can also scan or print from a USB stick.
You get great cost transparency because you can track and charge specific print jobs to departments, individuals, locations and projects. Because of e-Maintenance, you can further improve your uptime through automated meter readings, remote diagnostics and monitoring of consumables. With click charging, you only pay for what you print.
The built-in security features allow you to hold prints until the person responsible for them identifies themselves through a PIN number. You can prevent documents piling up in the output trays and risk confidential information being viewed by unauthorized people. You can store up to 100 at a time. The Canon uniFLOW solution can be combined with card security systems so users can instantly access and print as many jobs as they wish. After printing, these jobs are automatically deleted for document control.
This brand is environmentally responsible. Their machines are Energy Star certified. They have an exceptionally low Total Energy Consumption rating. They consume as little as 1 W in sleep mode. The double-sided printing capability saves money, time and paper.
You can easily connect the device to your network and seamlessly integrate it into your existing IT infrastructure or print environment. It can easily sit alongside all devices in the imageRunner line for mixed fleet deployments. Once connected, it provides centralised and remote management of the entire fleet.
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Ryan Woods will be 'forever grateful' to Dean Smith for the role he has played in his career – but hopes an inside line<|fim_middle|> period, especially in this league where it comes thick and fast," said 24-year-old Woods. | will help plot his downfall this weekend.
Woods emerged as one of the leading midfielders in the Championship under Smith at Brentford, winning consecutive player of the year awards as they punched above their weight.
They meet again with different clubs this weekend as Stoke City head to Aston Villa, where Smith took over from Steve Bruce in mid-October and has presided over five wins in his first nine games.
Woods said: "He was brilliant with me and brilliant for me. He progressed me a lot as a football player and I'll be forever grateful for that.
"But business is business on Saturday and I'll be looking to go and take three points off him.
"I would like to give a bit of an insight into how he sets teams up, even if he hasn't been at Villa for very long. I should know how he will try to play.
Stoke make the short trip south two points behind Villa and six outside the play-off places, with four games left in 2018 to try to close the gap.
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Hydroid Wins $7M MK18 Contract for US Navy | Swedish Defense Contracts Saab for HMD System | Britain to Be a Global Repair Hub for F-35 Components
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US weapon exports for FY 2016 have hit $33.6 billion, down $13 billion from last year. While the drop was expected, DSCA head Vice Adm. Joseph Rixey argued that the total overall figure is not a barometer his agency uses to judge its success, as sales were a fundamental result of foreign policy, stating "It's nothing more than a tool for us to anticipate what we're going to anticipate and work with." Rixey also pointed out that if the long-awaited sale of fighter jets to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain had been cleared in 2016, as many had expected, the total would have eclipsed the record-setting year of 2015.
Hydroid has won a $7 million US Navy contract for work on the MK18 Kingfish underwater drone. The contract modification exercises a third-year option for engineering support and training services for the Kingfish's Mod 1 and Mod 2. Offering better endurance and area coverage rates than its Swordfish predecessor, the Kingfish system supports very shallow water missions, very shallow mine countermeasures and underwater object localization tools.
Head of the Saudi Royal Air Force, Gen. Muhammad bin Saleh Al Qtaibi, has expressed his country's interest in purchasing Pakistani aircraft. Al Qtaibi is on an official visit to Pakistan to discuss ongoing security issues in the region, but expressed Saudi intentions towards a hefty procurement of JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters and Super Mushshak trainers. The Saudis already operate approximately 20 Super Mushshaks but the prospect of a significant export order for JF-17s from the Gulf kingdom adds to the fighter's growing interest abroad.
Turkey has committed to looking everywhere for a long-range missile defense system, including Russia, if its plan to develop one locally takes too long. Ismail Demir, undersecretary for defence industries, made the comments during a news conference in Ankara yesterday. Due to pressure from fellow NATO members, Turkey dropped a $3.4 billion tender for such a system last year after it had provisionally awarded China the deal. But with tensions mounting between Western allies, particularly over Washington's support for Kurdish fighters operating in Syria, a reorientation toward Russian or<|fim_middle|> sign off on purchasing 12 US-2 amphibious aircraft from Japan was deferred. DAC also cleared India's new blacklisting policy.
Following a US State Department block on the sale of 26,000 assault rifles to the Philippines, the archipelago's hard-man President Rodrigo Duterte has cancelled the sale outright. The guns had been destined for use by the Philippine National Police, who, since Dutetre assumed office in June, have been pursuing an aggressive anti-drugs policy which has seen thousands of suspected drug dealers and addicts murdered. Duterte has suggested that replacement rifles could be cheaply procured from Russia instead.
Pop culture-orientated Youtube comedy channel comments on the defense industry: | Chinese suppliers may be more than just mild flirtation.
The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV), Stockholm's procurement agency, has contracted Saab to provide an advanced helmet mounted display (HMD) system, known as Targo. Valued at $13.2 million, the HMDs will be manufactured and supplied by the Brazilian company AEL Sistemas (AEL) and used on the Swedish Air Force's Gripen E fighters. The same HMD system has also been selected for Brazil's Gripen fighters.
Britain has been selected as a global repair hub providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for F-35 fighter avionic and aircraft components. The move is expected to generate hundreds of millions of pounds for the UK defense industry with the potential to unlock more than 2 billion pounds of future F-35 support revenue over the lifetime of the program. Centered in Wales, the work will be conducted by a partnership enterprise between Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA), BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman, supported by key F-35 Original Equipment Manufacturers.
India's Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the purchase of 83 Tejas Mk 1A fighters and 15 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), marking the first clearances under the Indigenous Design Development and Manufacturing (IDDM) category. However, it was also reported that a hotly expected decision on whether New Delhi would | 296 |
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CNET: Facebook will warn you when you're about to join a group that broke its rules. "Facebook will also limit the invite notifications for these groups to reduce membership and limit the distribution of their content, the social media giant said Wednesday. The moves are part of Facebook's efforts to reduce the spread of harmful content such as hate speech and misinformation on its platform."
PCWorld: Dropbox adds a free, limited password manager. "Last year, Dropbox launched a password manager as part of its paid Dropbox plans. On Tuesday the company said it's making the technology available to those who use the free Dropbox plans, too. Unfortunately, the Dropbox solution isn't as good as what other free password managers offer."
Euronews: Myanmar has endured more than a month of nightly internet shutdowns. "Myanmar has endured nightly internet shutdowns for more than a month as anti-coup demonstrations continue. Since the military seized power and detained elected leaders on February 1, at least 149 people have been killed, according to the UN. On Tuesday night, internet access in Myanmar was shut down for the 31st consecutive night, according to internet monitoring service Netblocks."
Mashable: Inside the fight to close the Spanish-language disinformation gap on Facebook. "As Facebook continues its effort to reign in misinformation, some activists argue it isn't enforcing its policies as adequately for Spanish-language posts in the U.S. — a failing that could impact the more than 59 million people who speak it."
Reuters: Google to invest over $7 billion in U.S. offices, data centers this year. "Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday it plans to invest over $7 billion in offices and data centers across the United States as it takes on a surge in internet traffic after pandemic restrictions drove more users and advertisers online. The company's investment related to U.S. offices and data centers was over $10 billion last year and more than $13 billion in 2019."
FBI: FBI Releases the Internet Crime Complaint Center 2020 Internet Crime Report, Including COVID-19 Scam Statistics. "The 2020 Internet Crime Report includes information from 791,790 complaints of suspected internet crime—an increase of more than 300,000 complaints from 2019—and reported losses exceeding $4.2 billion. State-specific statistics have also been released and can be found within the 2020 Internet Crime Report and in the accompanying 2020 State Reports."
Ars Technica: Mimecast says SolarWinds hackers breached its network and spied on customers. "Email-management provider Mimecast has confirmed that a network intrusion used to spy on its customers was conducted by the same advanced hackers responsible for the SolarWinds supply chain attack."
The Verge: Teen 'mastermind' behind the great Twitter hack sentenced to three years in prison. "Teenage Twitter hacker Graham Ivan Clark has pleaded guilty to last summer's unprecedented bitcoin scam attack that involved the takeover of dozens of high-profile accounts on the social network, according to paperwork filed in Florida court on Tuesday. Clark, who was 17 when accused of leading the scam, will spend three years in prison as part of his plea deal."
University of Texas at Austin: We Need to Give More Credence to Personal Data as the Asset That It Is. "Consumers are in a tough spot. Whether someone has access to the internet is the modern-day version of the haves and have-nots. Consumers must also 'Click to Accept' to rules and policies not typically in their best interests. And if they say 'No' to these rules and policies, these internet users are banished to the have-nots. Consumers need a public policy to establish and exercise their digital rights. We deserve a digital Bill of Rights making possible a fair, transparent and empowering internet."
Newswise: Health ads in users' customized online sites may evoke negative reactions. "In a study, the researchers found that people who gained a feeling of control when they customized an online website were more likely to perceive the health message as a threat to their freedom, lowering the chance that they will adopt the message's advice. On the other hand, when customization bolstered the users' sense of identity, they did not resent the message as much and were more willing to consider the ads' recommended behavioral changes, according to the researchers."
The Guardian: Facebook's long-awaited content 'supreme court' has arrived. It's a clever sham. "Facebook faces a problem of two-sided economic incentives: dangerous and socially objectionable content is genuinely valuable to its bottom line, but so is the public perception that it's proactively committed to maintaining a socially responsible and safe community. It designed the oversight board to escape this double-bind. Oversight by a legalistic body with the appearance of neutrality earns Facebook public goodwill and deflects blame for lax content moderation. But in designing the structure of the body itself, Facebook has virtually ensured | 1,116 |
The Thrills - So Much For the City
"So tell me where it all went wrong," longs the Irish rock outfit the Thrills on the initial track of their debut release. Greeting the listener with old time piano tunes, 'Santa Cruz' is a fitting introductory track for an album that is so much about the American West. Sounding like a washed up crooner in<|fim_middle|> old sheriff warns the greenhorn in the spaghetti westerns of old, so too do the words of Deasy: "So much for the street lights They're never gonna guide you home. No they're never gonna guide you home.....Just don't go back to Big Sur." In other words, do what you want Son, but don't do this. It can only be answered whether wisdom triumphs over eagerness in this sense.
In proving that it's better to burn out than to fade away, 'Hollywood Kids' is an ode to those who live fast and hard. But whether or not the Thrills are endorsing such a lifestyle is unclear in this particular song. "Oh the death of the fast life, those Hollywood kids have to pay" are words that serve as reminder that perhaps the excess of California life has outgrown its original intent. It is hard to say.
Poppy hooks and catchy lyrics, So Much For the City is by far one of the most overlooked albums of 2004. Those with a deep appreciation of the beach sounds of yore will greatly appreciate this album. But this is not to say that this is a simple rip off of the Beach Boys. As much as Oasis seemed to emulate the Beatles, that band had much to bring to the pop rock scene. In much the same way, the Thrills seem poised to remind us all that music doesn't have to be hard or complex to be good. It can be simple and it can feel good too. In this day in age of mass terrorist threats and questionable wars, an album that provides a warm and fuzzy feeling to the listener is one that should not be undercut. Buy So Much For the City if you want to be proud again.
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Alice in Chains Survivors Reunite for Tsunami Show | the midst of a drunken stooper, lead singer Conor Deasy emotes the tenderest of sentiments in a love song themed around the California city. Ironically, this album by five friends from Dublin seems to harbor more admiration for the American west than the average Yankee does him/herself.
So Much For the City is an album that serves as embodiment of the American spirit. Rugged, free and libertine, the tunes on this record are carefree and whimsical, transporting the listener to great expanses within the musical soundscape. Neo-Cowboys of sorts, the Thrills emancipate the listener. They open up the heart, and connect one's soul to nature and the American West.
Like an old vigilante omen, "Just don't go back to Big Sur" is a lyric on 'Big Sur" that provides feelings of both caution and adventure to the listener. As the | 181 |
This biography, written by Gareth Winter, was first published in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography in 1998.
James Hutton Kidd was born on 12 September 1877 in Hexham, Northumberland, England, the son of Harriet Alice Lee and her husband, James Hutton Kidd, a tailor. The family emigrated to New Zealand when he was a child, initially settling in Christchurch. Hutton, as he was known, trained for agricultural work before deciding on an orcharding career. With his brother Wilfred, he started growing apples and other fruit on a small block in Wanganui's town belt. In 1906 he moved his fruit-growing operations<|fim_middle|>70 the New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation instituted the Kidd Memorial Award Scheme to encourage the search for improved genetic material from New Zealand orchards. Kidd's influence survived in the next generation of New Zealand apples, many of which have been produced by pollinating Gala with other varieties. | to Greytown, reputedly because of poor health. He purchased a five-acre block, but soon expanded this to a 20-acre orchard. Kidd married Ethel Laura (Lola) Gilbert on 31 August 1916 in Roseneath, Wellington; they were to have no children.
Hutton Kidd's interest in a scientific approach to orcharding led him to experiment with new techniques. He planted his trees on fertile soil and argued against the then standard practice of deep cultivation around the trees. He strongly advocated research into disease prevention, and later supported the establishment of the DSIR's Plant Diseases Division. Kidd was also quick to appreciate the need for new apple varieties. Although impressed by the attractive appearance of new American varieties such as Delicious and Jonathon, he was less satisfied with their flavour. Seeking to combine their visual appeal with the better flavour of the familiar English cultivars, he commenced a breeding programme, growing the seedlings on a separate block and keeping meticulous records of his experiments.
Kidd's first major success came from a cross-pollination of Delicious with Cox's Orange Pippin in 1912. Once the plant fruited it became obvious that it had commercial potential, and Kidd planted five acres in the new variety, which he named Delco. He sold the propagation rights to the New Plymouth nursery firm of Duncan and Davies for £2,000 in the early 1930s; they marketed it as Kidd's Orange Red. Encouraged by this success, Kidd continued his apple-breeding programme and raised many seedlings, hand pollinating between his new variety and other American types, especially Golden Delicious. He also introduced berry-fruit growing to Greytown, helping to establish a successful industry in the district.
A slender, rather frail-looking man, Kidd was strong-willed, intelligent and full of wiry energy. He was active in the local community, serving on the Greytown Borough Council from 1922 to 1925, and was involved in various trade organisations, including the local branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union and the Greytown Horticultural and Industrial Society. His wife, Lola, was also a keen gardener, and was prominent in the local theatrical society and public library. After Hutton Kidd's death in Greytown on 24 October 1945, she continued to run the orchard for some years before retiring to Eastbourne, where she died in 1970.
Hutton Kidd's major horticultural achievement was posthumous. During the Second World War he had transferred the seedlings from his apple-breeding programme to the DSIR's fruit research section, to be evaluated at the Appleby Research Orchard near Nelson. By 1950 the majority of the seedlings had fruited. Unfortunately, most of the fruit showed too much russetting to be of commercial interest, although two proved to be popular connoisseur varieties, and were released as Telstar and Freyberg.
One showed commercial potential, however, and the clone, originally known as D8, was sent for further trials at Havelock North. Judged alongside 900 other apple varieties from around the world, it was declared outstanding, and was named Gala. It was released onto the market in the 1960s and soon became one of the world's most popular apples. The Gala was New Zealand's most important variety for a number of years, and a red-coloured, naturally occurring variant, Royal Gala, became accepted as the standard for red apples. Also in the 1960s a redder variant of the Kidd's Orange Red was discovered and released as Captain Kidd.
In recognition of the part played by Hutton Kidd in the establishment of New Zealand's apple industry, in 19 | 787 |
Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC (LON:BRW) announced a quarterly trading update for the third quarter of the financial year ending 30 September 2018.
· A quarter of record total income and continued strong organic growth in discretionary funds.
· Total funds in the quarter increased by 6.5% to £42.3bn (H<|fim_middle|>. | 1 2018: £39.7bn, FY 2017: £40.1bn).
o Core1 funds increased by 7.3% in the quarter to £40.9bn (H1 2018: £38.1bn, FY 2017: £37.4bn).
o Discretionary funds increased by 7.3% to £36.8bn (H1 2018: £34.3bn, FY 2017: £33.8bn) as a result of continued strong organic inflows and positive investment returns.
o Net discretionary funds inflows, including transfers, of £0.7bn representing an annualised growth rate of 8.2% (Q3 2017: 7.6%).
· Total income of £84.2m (Q3 2017: £77.3m), an increase of 8.9%.
o Core2 income of £82.2m up 11.2% on Q3 2017 (£73.9m) driven by strong year on year growth in core funds.
o Total fee income growth of 7.6% to £59.2m (Q3 2017: £55.0m).
o Total commission income of £18.3m (Q3 2017: £16.7m) following increases in transaction levels.
1 Core funds comprise discretionary funds, Brewin Portfolio Service ("BPS") and execution only funds.
2 Core income is defined as income derived from discretionary investment management, financial planning, Brewin Portfolio Service ("BPS") and execution only services.
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Numerous studies have examined the effect that apple consumption can have on health and the results have found that they significantly lower the risk of experiencing a stroke, reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol and can also help to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Research has also found that the quercetin in apples is responsible for alleviating symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as helping to prevent such diseases altogether<|fim_middle|> hydration and, therefore, regularity in the digestive tract. Honeydew melons are also a very good source of potassium and vitamin C, containing 12% and 53% of the daily requirement per cup respectively. Because of this, they play a role in helping to maintain a healthy blood pressure and proper skin repair.
Lime adds a wonderful tang to this smoothie, as well as a good dose of vitamin C and benefits that include healthy skin, proper maintenance of the digestive system and relief from constipation. It is understood that the latter two benefits are due to the acidity of lime which helps to break down foods and blockages, whilst the smell and taste of lime encourages excess production of acids in the stomach and saliva that also help to break food down.
Like many leafy greens, Swiss chard is an amazingly rich source of most of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Indeed, 100g of Swiss chard can contain as much as 50% of our daily requirement of vitamin C, 22.5% of our daily requirement of iron and nearly 700% of our daily vitamin K needs, all whilst remaining very low in calories, which makes it an excellent weight loss food. Because of its high concentrations of vitamin K, Swiss chard helps prevent unnecessary blood loss by ensuring that blood clots properly. Its high levels of vitamin C means it helps to ensure proper wound healing. | .
By including banana in this smoothie you can hope to benefit from improved mood and memory recall, thanks to the tryptophan it contains, as well as a good dose of important trace minerals that are essential for good health, such as potassium, magnesium and manganese. Bananas also help maintain heart health, regulate your heart beat, and reduce the risk of developing asthma by as much as a third. The banana in this smoothie also works in tandem with the melon and apple to provide natural sweetness without the need for refined sugars.
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Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This resort has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in the lobby. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
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Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that affect the production of the CFTR protein. When the CFTR protein is not made correctly, it affects the balance of salt and fluids inside and outside of the cell. This imbalance leads to thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas<|fim_middle|>Ivacaftor and lumacaftor are sometimes called "first-generation modulators" because they were the first modulators approved to treat people with CF. Tezacaftor, approved in Feruary 2018, is also considered a first-generation modulator.
"Next-generation" modulators are new and potentially more effective CFTR modulators. The next-generation CFTR correctors currently in clinical trials target different problems caused by the F508del mutation to further improve CFTR folding and increase the amount of CFTR trafficked to the cell surface. The goal of next-generation therapies, which will likely be part of a triple combination therapy, is to develop treatments that benefit more people, including individuals with a single F508del mutation.
Individually, each of the three drugs (which will likely first be composed of ivacaftor, tezacaftor, and a next-generation modulator) in a triple combination therapy addresses a different aspect of the defective CFTR protein. When used in combination, the results may be better than using one or two of the drugs alone. Already, several next-generation modulators in development have the potential to be significantly more effective than current FDA-approved modulators.
Next-generation modulators may also benefit more people with CF than first-generation modulators. The first-generation drug combination lumacaftor/ivacaftor can only help people with two copies of the F508del mutation, or about 50 percent of the people with CF. But, early clinical trial results suggest that several of the next-generation modulators could benefit people with CF who have only one copy of the F508del mutation. Because nearly 90 percent of the CF population has one or two copies of the F508del mutation, next-generation modulators would enable a much larger number of people with CF to have a modulator treatment. | , and other organs.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation supports the development of drugs that target specific defects in the CFTR protein. As a group, these drugs are called modulators because they are intended to modulate the function of the CFTR protein so that it can serve its primary function: to create a channel for chloride (a component of salt) to flow across the cell surface.
When proper chloride flow is reestablished, mucus becomes rehydrated inside the lungs and other organs. Although modulators can't yet completely restore proper chloride flow, they can improve the flow enough to relieve symptoms for people with CF.
The first type of CFTR modulator is called a "potentiator." Potentiators help chloride flow through the CFTR protein channel at the cell surface. The CFTR protein is shaped like a tunnel that can be closed by a gate. Potentiators hold the gate open so chloride can flow through.
The drug ivacaftor (Kalydeco®) is a potentiator. This drug can help patients with gating and conduction mutations in CFTR. It also works on residual function and splice mutations where an insufficient amount of normal protein is present. In all of these mutations, some CFTR protein reaches the surface of the cell. However, either not enough protein reaches the cell surface, or the protein does not allow enough chloride to flow through. By holding the gate on the CFTR protein open, potentiators allow more chloride to flow through and reduce the symptoms of CF.
The next type of CFTR modulator is called a "corrector." Correctors help the CFTR protein to form the right 3-D shape so that it is able to move -- or traffic -- to the cell surface.
Almost half of people with CF have two copies of the F508del mutation, which prevents the CFTR protein from forming the right shape. The corrector drugs lumacaftor and tezacaftor help the CFTR protein to form the right shape, traffic to the cell surface, and stay there longer. But, even with lumacaftor and tezacaftor, only about a third of the CFTR protein reaches the cell surface, so by itself it can't reduce the symptoms of CF.
Watch this video to learn more about how correctors and potentiators work.
The last type of CFTR modulator is called an "amplifier." Amplifiers increase the amount of CFTR protein that the cell makes. Many CFTR mutations produce insufficient CFTR protein. If the cell made more CFTR protein, potentiators and correctors would be able to allow even more chloride to flow across the cell membrane. Amplifiers, which are being developed and tested, are not yet available.
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The thriving city of Boca Raton is located at the southernmost point in Palm Beach County, Florida, and has grown to be one of the largest cities in the Palm Beach area. Boca Raton is a popular home base for families, young professionals and retirees alike, drawn by the promise of sunny beaches, convenient amenities and proximity to Miami.
Before the arrival of European settlers, the land where Boca Raton is now located was home to the Tequesta Native American tribe. Spanish colonists settled in the area for some time, until Spain surrendered the land to England in 1763. For many years, the area remained mostly unsettled, well into the<|fim_middle|>-time soon, which could be a good indication for a sound investment. If you prefer to rent, there's a wide selection of apartments, condominiums and town-homes to choose from.
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The city of Boca Raton originally got its start as a railway stop, which helped develop both the city and southern Florida in general. The first house in the then-unincorporated community was built in 1895 by Thomas Rickards, who was an engineer and surveyor. The area began to draw attention in 1920, but it still remained largely rural, with only about 100 residents. However, the arrival of architect Addison Mizner served as the catalyst for Boca Raton to begin developing into the city it's known as today.
Mizner dreamed of creating an entire city with his Development Corporation, and Boca Raton was the prime area. His goal was to develop a resort city unlike any other in the United States, hoping to take his favorite elements of nearby Palm Beach and use it as inspiration. Although many of his plans never came to fruition, he still had an impact on the overall character of the area.
Boca Raton provides a vacation lifestyle that doesn't require you to go far from home, providing a number of golf courses, beaches, shopping, dining and art museums throughout the city. You'll have plenty of options for ways to spend your free time, and the famous Florida sun creates a pleasant climate to enjoy the scenic location.
The Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex is a well-known environmental education center in Boca Raton, host to an important oceanography research facility for Florida State University. The public can explore a number of sea tanks, a butterfly garden and a boardwalk trail that provides a path through the hammocks. You can also take in the scenic views atop the park's observation tower. Sugar Sand Park is another popular destination for visitors and locals alike, featuring the Children's Science Explorium, a golf course, a dog park and a water park.
When you're considering schools for your children, you'll want to look into the School District of Palm Beach County. There are a total of 187 schools in the district. These schools work with over 183,000 students. With a total of 12,898 teachers, your children will get a great education at the schools in Boca Raton. Even if English is not your first language, your children will be in good company, -as students throughout the district speak 145 languages, with 197 countries and territories of birth represented.
Utilities: Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the city's central energy provider. Water services are maintained and billed by the city of Boca Raton.
Garbage and Recycling: The city provides collection of trash, recyclables and paper products for homes within Boca Raton's limits.
Transportation: Although most people in Boca Raton use a personal vehicle as their primary form of transportation, you do have options for public transit. Palm Tran operates a network of bus routes in the area, and commuter rail services are managed by Tri-Rail.
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La Cuisine - Raymond Oliver - 1969 Edition - Secrets to Modern French Cooking
Cooking is like the fruit of great love: a strong and slightly egotistical love on the part of the men, altruistic and sensitive on the part of the women. Be it one or the other it is always present, demanding its share of gratitude and recognition. Raymond Oliver
Raymond Oliver (1909-1990) was one of the best-known figures of the culinary scene in 20th century France. A restaurateur, a trained chef, and a tv personality all wrapped up in one, Raymond believed in the founding principles of French cooking when it came to making meals that were attractive and appealing to both the appetite and the eyes. He favored traditional methods, discounted nouveau riche styling, and concentrated simply on making French cooking accessible to European and American home cooks.
One of Raymond's greatest joys was finding old forgotten recipes of past French culture and bringing them to light in more modern ways, therefore his cooking was conventional but also creative. And in marrying the two styles, he created memorable dining experiences in his Michelin star restaurant, Grand Vefour in Paris as well as an appetizing arrangement of recipes in his cookbook La Cuisine, published in French in 1967.
This is the 1969 American edition of La Cuisine with a translation by Nika Standen Hazelton who was a culinary wizard and prolific cookbook author in her own right. In an attempt to keep Raymond's voice as clear and as true to his French style of speaking, Nika only modified his work slightly with editor's notes throughout so that<|fim_middle|>.
In lovely vintage condition. This book contains the original dust jack completely intact Pages are clean and bright, the spine is tight and all pages are intact and free of cooking spots and stains.
Measures 7" inches (width) x 9.5"inches (length) x 2.25" inches (thickness) and weighs a hefty 5lbs.
{FOR THE LOVE OF FRENCH COOKING}
Find more French kitchenware and cookbooks here... | his recipes could be executed successfully in American kitchens using American cuts of meat and measurements.
This volume consisting of 891 pages contains everything home cooks need to know about French food and wine and the techniques required to prepare beautiful meals from scratch in the French way. Considered a technical cookbook riveling that of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Raymond includes here detailed step-by-step photographs, color plates, and tons of colorful advice on all matters relating to eating and cooking well.
- American edition published in 1969
- Contains 891 pages
- Covers 14 chapters broken down through four sections
- Black and white photographs and color photos and illustrations throughout
- Interesting recipes include Leek Tart, Poached Eggs with Beef Marrow, Sole au Vin Blanc, Duck with Cherries, Stuffed Leg of Lamb en Ballon, Carrot and Potato Puree, Potato Crepes, Chocolate Mousse, Cherry Croissants, Venetian Chestnut Cake, Normandy Ice Cream, and a bevy of rich and luxurious French-style sauces | 221 |
Home > Baking & Cooking > Parmesan Cheese powder by Hoosier Hill Farm, 1 lb.
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- Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese Powder over French fries, popcorn, pretzels, or baked potatoes.
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Well packaged on arrival. I made the cream sauce as directed on the package (1 part water to 2 parts parmesan cheese powder) - see third photo. and it was a beautiful creamy tasty thick sauce. Package directions say it can be used for sauces, salad dressing, dips, etc. For my first dish I made a parmesan chicken (tenders) with thin sliced onion, garlic, & broccoli. After making the chicken tenders with onion and garlic I added a bit of wine to the pan poured in the sauce, then added the pasta and a few tablespoons of pasta water. So simple and easy (see first two photos). My husband said - it tasted like the regular great parmesan chicken sauté I usually make.... using fresh grated parm. See first two photos.
I love Hoosier Hill Farm Products. I have been buying from them for years and have yet to be disappointed in the quality of the product I receive. This is the third type of powdered cheese I have purchased from them. I've used in sprinkled on popcorn, chicken for Chicken Parmesan and of course sprinkled on pasta. Good flavor. I highly recommend this.
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Messier 9<|fim_middle|>tres veces mayor que en otras galaxias de tipo similar) y la distribución mencionada de su gas pueden haber sido causadas también por interacciones gravitatorias con otras galaxias vecinas y no por ese rozamiento.
Tres supernovas han sido descubiertas en esta galaxia.
Referencias
SEDS: Spiral Galaxy M99
UniverseToday: Dark Matter Galaxy?
PPARC: New evidence for a Dark Matter Galaxy
WIKISKY. ORG: SDSS image, M99
NGC 4254: An Act of Harassment Uncovered by the Arecibo Legacy Fast ALFA Survey
NGC 4254: a spiral galaxy entering the Virgo cluster
VLA observations of neutral hydrogen in Virgo Cluster galaxies. I - The Atlas
Magnetic fields and gas in the cluster influenced spiral galaxy NGC4254 - I. Radio and X-rays observations
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Messier 099
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4254 | 9 (también conocido como NGC 4254 o M99) es una galaxia espiral a aproximadamente 60 millones de años luz en la constelación Coma Berenices, y es una de las galaxias más grandes y brillantes del Cúmulo de Virgo. Fue descubierta por Pierre Méchain el 17 de marzo de 1781. Esta galaxia se caracteriza por tener un brazo de aspecto normal, otro menos apretado, así cómo un tercer brazo más débil. Está conectada mediante un puente de hidrógeno con la posible galaxia oscura VIRGOHI21, la cual parece ser la responsable de esa deformación –aunque también se ha pensado en la vecina galaxia lenticular NGC 4262 o en la galaxia espiral M98, que no está demasiado lejos–, y está dejando tras ella una especie de estela de ese gas. Se espera que en el futuro el brazo menos apretado volverá a tener un aspecto similar al del brazo normal.
Al parecer, esta galaxia está entrando por primera vez en el cúmulo de Virgo, moviéndose a gran velocidad por él en dirección sureste, y perdiendo hidrógeno neutro debido al rozamiento con el gas intergaláctico caliente –moviéndose "de frente" respecto al cúmulo, a diferencia de M88, otra galaxia espiral de este que también se mueve a través de él a gran velocidad–; tal rozamiento también ha producido un aumento de la formación estelar en su brazo sur y un corte brusco en la distribución del hidrógeno neutro allí. Sin embargo, otros autores piensan que su elevada tasa de formación estelar ( | 422 |
Death Race 2 is a GO!
byNick Meece 🐝 August 13, 2009
How can there be a sequel to Death Race you say? Simple. When a sequel isn't possible, think prequel -- which is<|fim_middle|> rivals and a conspiracy seeking to stop the race. Allen, McShane, Tyrese Gibson and Natalie Martinez starred.
Tags: Prequel News Sequel News | exactly what is happening here. Tip of the hat to Moviehole for the story.
A prequel to the fun but superfluous "Death Race" (2008) is in the works, reports Shock Til You Drop.
Tony Giglio (''Timber Falls'') has been hired to write a script, which will be overseen by Paul W.S Anderson, that will be set before the events of the previous film. The new flick will apparently explore the origins of the deadly game at the center of the 'franchise'.
Saying that, it's likely we can expect a new lead, though I suppose there's a chance - since it'd make sense story-wise - that and Ian McShane and Joan Allen's characters could return.
"Death Race", directed by Anderson, was a remake of a Paul Bartel-directed flick from 1975. In the redo, Statham plays a champion of a brutal cross-country car race of the future where pedestrians are run down for points has a change of heart while being hounded by | 215 |
Literary Lilt
Melbourne by Sophie Cunningham
Part of the New South Cities Series, for which the University of NSW Press published books on some of the major cities of Australia, this book tells the story of Melbourne through the lens of Sophie Cunningham's experience of 2009. Despite this present-day memoir style, Cunningham tells the history of everything she encounters in this year, both in terms of the personal significance the places hold for her, as the place she grew up in, and in terms of the longer history, stretching back to the early days of white colonisation and the Indigenous history before that.
To me, this format is perfect for a book about Melbourne. What I've always loved about Melbourne is that it's the perfect blend between modern metropolis and ancient colony, between impersonal city and intimate community. You can walk the streets with your smartphone with 4G coverage and see all the best technology the world has to offer, nestled amongst some of the most gorgeous architectural feats of the 19th century. Everywhere you go there are touchstones that vibrate with the significance they hold, both to history and to the lives of individuals, and the format of the book echoes this - every part of Sophie's year is inextricable from her experiences growing up in the suburbs<|fim_middle|> same infatuation with the city I do, I can see how it might sag in bits - but to me it was perfect.
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The idea that Melbourne is somewhat like a small town is something Cunningham refers to early on, but something I'm not sure I agree with. In a small town, you know everyone - for better or worse, you have no choice but to know everyone. By simple proximity and a dearth of alternatives, the range of people you are forced to interact with is simultaneously broader and narrower; narrower because in almost every sense, they all come from the same place; broader because you don't get to pick the people who share your beliefs to the same extent you do in the city. I think rather than a small town, it would be better to say Melbourne has a strong sense of community. Coming from the country, this is another reason I always loved it from afar - in a city of four million people, even the most obscure fancies have a group of adherents, a community you can call your own. There is no doubt that there is a definite community among those who run in the same circles, and Cunningham demonstrates this by the way certain names keep cropping up throughout the book - as she has worked in a million roles in the publishing and arts community, she has been surrounded by familiar faces, and there is a real feel of family when she speaks of them.
Cunningham refers to the way TV shows and songs would make reference to people and places she knew in Melbourne, and what an utter thrill this gave her - Homicide being filmed in Melbourne's streets, Paul Kelly's lyrics about the sign on the silo, AC/DC on the back of a truck heading down Swanston Street. I had always thought this was something that would have little effect on Melburnians and other city-dwellers - we country folk love it because we are so starved of media representations of ourselves and our homes, but they see it all the time - but I loved the fact that Cunningham gets the same kick out of it that I do.
Ultimately this is a book of connections - between a city and its past, between people who share passions in a city that fosters them, between the decisions we make and how they will affect the future. It is wide-ranging for its short page count, dealing with everything from Indigenous life to gentrification of slums, from the Black Saturday bushfires and accompanying heatwave to the waterways (both visible and invisible) which shape the city, from railways to immigration to football to live music. It is little anecdotes about the people and places Cunningham loves, the workplaces and institutions and fine details that are necessary for a memoir to resonate on a human level. It is that pleasant little thrill of recognition, of familiarity, of - in an odd sort of way - home.
It is a love letter to a city I have been nursing a crush on for many years. To someone who doesn't have the | 583 |
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Mini 'magic' MRI scanner could diagnose knee injuries more accurately
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient's leg.
The team say the device — which uses so-called 'magic angle' effect — could potentially help diagnose knee injuries more quickly, and more accurately.
In a proof-of-concept study using animal knees, the results suggest the technology could be used to show all the structures of the knee.
The scientists say the device (which looks like a large metal ring through which a patient places their leg) could help diagnose conditions such as anterior cruciate ligament injuries — particularly common<|fim_middle|> heart function in children
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Furthermore, the small size of the device could enable it to be used in local clinics and even GP surgeries, potentially reducing NHS waiting times for MRI scans.
The research was funded by the National Institute for Health Research.
Currently, key components of the knee joints such as ligaments and tendons are difficult to see in detail in the MRI scans, explains Dr Karyn Chappell, a researcher and radiographer from Imperial's MSK Lab: "Knee injuries affect millions of people — and MRI scans are crucial to diagnosing the problem, leading to quick and effective treatment. However we currently face two problems: connective tissue in the knee is unclear on MRI scans, and people are waiting a long time for a scan."
Dr Chappell added: "This can cause particular problems for women, as they are at greater risk of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The reasons for this are unclear, but it could be linked to hormones such as oestrogen making ligaments more elastic, leading to more joint injuries."
Knee injuries commonly affect one of three areas: the tendons (which attach muscle to bone), the meniscus (a cushioning pad of cartilage that prevents the bones of the joints rubbing together), or the ligaments (tough bands of connective tissue that hold bones in a joint together).
Following knee injury a doctor may refer a patient for a MRI scan to help establish which part of the joint is injured. MRI scans use a combination of radio waves and strong magnets to 'flip' water molecules in the body. The water molecules send out a signal, which creates an image.
However, tendons, ligaments and meniscus are not usually visible with MRI, due to the way water molecules are arranged in these structures, explains Dr Karyn Chappell.
"These structures are normally black on an MRI scan — they simply don't produce much signal that can be detected by the machine to create the image. This is because they are made mostly of the protein collagen, arranged as fibres. The collagen fibres hold water molecules in a tight configuration, and it is in fact water that is detected by the MRI. If you do see a signal it suggests there is more fluid in the area — which suggests damage, but it is very difficult for medical staff to conclusively say if there is injury."
To overcome this problem, Dr Chappell harnessed the power of a phenomenon called the 'magic angle': "The brightness of these tissues such as tendons and ligaments in MRI images strongly depends on the angle between the collagen fibres and the magnetic field of the scanner. If this angle is 55 degrees the image can be very bright, but for other angles it is usually very dark."
The team explain the magic angle is achieved in their scanner because they are able to easily change the orientation of the magnetic field. While the patient sits comfortably in a chair, the specially designed magnet (which uses motors and sensors similar to those found in robots in car factories) can rotate around the leg and the orientate magnetic field in multiple directions.
This is not possible in current hospital MRI scanners, which are also much more expensive than the prototype scanner.
"Previously the magic angle phenomenon was thought of as a problem, as it could mean medical staff mistakenly thinking the knee is injured. However, I realised that if we took a number of scans around the knee, we could use the signal produced by the magic angle effect to build a clear picture of the knee structures," explained Dr Chappell.
"Specifically, we can combine images obtained at different magnet angles and not only increase the brightness, but also see how the collagen fibres are arranged. This enables us to establish the pattern of collagen fibres in the knee structures, which is crucial information ahead of treatments such as repairing a torn meniscus," added Dr Chappell.
"At the moment, it's very difficult to see which direction the collagen fibres run in a meniscus. This is important because sewing across the fibres will effectively repair a tear in the meniscus. However if the stitch is in the same direction as the fibres, the repair may fail."
In a new study, published in the journal Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, the multi-disciplinary team scanned the knee joints of six goats and ten dogs in a conventional MRI scanner.
All of the dog legs were donated by the Royal Veterinary College, having been donated for research by dog owners following the death of their pet.
Dogs suffer from knee injuries and arthritis similar to humans, making them a good subject for the study.
The results showed that using the magic angle can accurately detect ligament and tendon damage.
The team say now they know magic angle scanning can be used to visualise the knee, combining this with the new prototype mini scanner could enable knees to be accurately scanned with this technology — and hope to progress to human trials of the 'mini' scanner within a year.
Dr Chappell explained: "Although this is an early-stage proof-of-concept study, it shows the technology could potentially be used to accurately detect knee injury. We now hope to enter human trials — and explore if this technology could be used for other joints such as ankles, wrists and elbows."
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Opponents of Dominion's proposed natural gas pipeline are alarmed about a map to be used by federal regulators that shows alternative routes that criss-cross Augusta County in nine different ways.
A Dominion representative said the map includes several corridor alternatives the company has studied, but has since rejected and is no longer considering.
Officials with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will host a meeting in Stuarts Draft next week to gather public input on the company's plan to run the gas line through Augusta County. The main proposal would include 43 local miles of the 550-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
The company publicized an alternative route that would intersect the Blue Ridge Parkway at a point eight miles southwest of the previously announced study corridor. However, FERC will use for its scoping meetings along the route a map showing several more alternative paths for the line, including a path through the Middlebrook area Dominion studied before changing the main corridor to run through Churchville.
Nancy Sorrells, a former county supervisor and co-chair of the Augusta County Alliance, asked if the company was playing a game of "pipeline roulette."
"None of these are responsible, alternate routes, they are just more lines on a map," Sorrells wrote in an email.
Dominion spokesman Frank Mack said the utility company is only studying the main Churchville route it has planned since the summer and the alternative corridor made public Feb. 23. FERC is including for its own review all the routes Dominion has considered so far, Mack said.
<|fim_middle|> p.m. March 19 inside Stuarts Draft High School. | "They have all been looked at via desktop analysis but no, we are not seeking survey permission to field survey all of them," he said.
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A few nights ago, I was taking my dinner break and another employee came into the break room. We're both fairly new truck drivers and hadn't met. I was talking to another driver when I noticed that this other fellow was reading "The Greatest Story Ever Told, So Far" by Lawrence Krauss. I knew that was my in gamebut I waited a moment to see if the conversation inclined naturally toward the book. It didn't. So, it was up to me to just say something. I did and we conversed for a few minutes about our worldviews, Krauss, William L Craig, and I went on my way. All the while I knew that our paths would cross again.
You may be surprised to learn that our conversation never got to the gospel. You also may be confused to learn that it was never my intention to do so. That's not my modus operandi. It's not usually my end game. It has never been my strength and since reading Greg Koukl's book "Tactics", I feel more comfortable in every conversation. I especially feel less pressure to produce results when engaging folks with the things that matter most. The confidence I have in Mr. Koukl's tactical approach<|fim_middle|> remember that people are watching. Don't dive in merely to get the sunbathers wet. Your tactic ought not be the belly-flop approach. Be tactical, deliberate, and listen. Sometimes it's best to just say something, but let it be a question.
On the other hand, if you're stuck at the edge of the pool, don't be afraid to come on in. The water's fine. Use a tactical approach and have confidence that you don't have to be a finisher. Start looking for a way in before you worry about a way to the end. Just say something. | helps me to just say something.
When it comes to conversations about Jesus of Nazareth and his claims about reality, there seems to be two kinds of Christians. There are those who are spirited. They jump right in the deep end of the truth pool with their conversation partner in tow. On the other hand, there are those who walk right up to the edge but never get over the fear of "what if".
The former tactic can sometimes be effective if the non-Christian isn't turned off by the holy diver's massive splash. It can be a turn-off though and often is. Especially in today's cultural atmosphere, Christian proselitism is viewed by some as arrogant and uncaring. Christians are often caricatured as "Bible thumpers", spreading the Gospel to make one more mark on the handle of their evangelism gun. In the mind of many, there is no necessary connection between sharing the Gospel and real compassion for the person. If we tell the truth, sometimes they're right.
In those cases, the gung-ho Christian who is willing to dive right in to the truth pool can be seen as judgmental and arrogant. Their approach is rendered ineffective, not convincing, and lacks the appeal of the beauty of the Gospel. If you are that person, it may be time for you to consider another approach, at least sometimes.
The latter tactic is no tactic at all. People who never say anything never communicate anything. The Gospel is at its core, linguistic communication by the way. It may be written or it may be spoken, but it is never silent. At some point, you have to just say something. The way to swim is in the water. The way to engage is in conversation.
Some silent Christians are merely afraid of the unknown when it comes to apologetics and evangelism. The what if keeps them from engaging. It's like a person who doesn't know how to swim and is afraid of the unknown. Sometimes the unknown creates enough fear to keep a person out of the pool.
What if I can't answer their questions?
What if they get mad?
There is no end to the excuses it seems. But, Mr. Koukl's tactical approach is integral to defeating the fear of the what if. If you consider yourself frozen at the edge of the kiddie pool of truth, afraid to even dip your toe, consider reading that book.
There are at least two problems with this.
Two-he did not say it.
A tactic that helps you just say something.
The thrust of Mr. Koukl's tactical approach boils down to one thing. It gives people confidence to have conversations. That confidence encourages people to just say something.
In the case of the Christian holy diver, the tactical approach helps manage a conversation in a way that is less offensive. The Colombo tactic focuses on questions and therefore listening. A listening apologist is a caring apologist. A caring apologist is an effective apologist.
In the case of the silent Christian, the tactical approach takes away the burden of having to be a finisher. Many people sow, but not many reap when it comes to evangelism. When you come to grips with the fact that you are not called to bring every conversation to a Gospel presentation, you will be freed.
Now, you can avoid the awkwardness of an unsuitable segue into "Would you like to accept Jesus today" and just say something. Something is better than nothing, you know. The more you do it, the more comfortable you'll feel about conversing about the things that matter most.
Because we ought to be following Christ's example, we ought to engage people. We ought to seek to be effective engagers as well, because Jesus was. Our culture, our people, desperately need the Gospel. They are requiring an answer from us about the hope we have in Christ. What will be your approach? Remember, a belly-flop is not really a dive and dog paddling is still swimming. Be tactical.
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Sands Anderson Speaking Engagements through June 2016
Published January 14, 2016 @ 10:37 am
Published on: 1/14/2016
Sands Anderson attorneys regularly present at local, regional and national conferences and meetings throughout the year. Below is a list of speaking engagements scheduled through June 2016. This list will be updated as events are added.
David G. Boyce and Christopher K. Jones will present in Richmond, "Data Theft and the Healthcare Industry," to Virginia health insurance risk management professionals on data breach and cybersecurity crimes, steps to mitigate threats, and strategies for prevention and dealing with breaches.
Andrew R. McRoberts will present "Vested Rights" for the Land Use Education Program (LUEP) of Virginia Tech, in partnership with PlanVirginia.com via a live stream and shared on YouTube.
Jeffrey H. Geiger will moderate on a panel presenting, "How Not to be Stupid on the Internet, Part Three: Duh and Duher," for the Virginia Bar Association.
Andrew R. McRoberts will present "BZA Law, 2015 Update" for the Land Use Education Program (LUEP) of Virginia Tech, in partnership with PlanVirginia.com via a live stream and shared on YouTube.
Margaret F. Hardy will present "Legal Considerations in Nursing" on avoiding and defending nursing malpractice and disciplinary actions to undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, School of Nursing in Charlottesville.
Bradford A. King will be co-presenting "Top 10 Employee Rights Scenarios" on a national webinar for the Council of School Attorneys (COSA), which is affiliated with the National School Boards Association (NSBA).
Jeffrey H. Geiger will present "Legal Ethics in 2016" at the University of Richmond.
Faith A. Alejandro will present, "What Young Lawyers Want in a Bar Association" on a panel. They will discuss strategies for bar association leaders to adopt to attract, engage, and elevate young lawyers into their bar as leaders at the Bar Leaders Institute of the Conference of Local Bar Associations at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, Virginia.
C. Michael DeCamps will present, "Tips for Keeping Your Business Legally Compliant in a Changing HR World" at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce's Roundtable event in Fredericksburg.
Terrence L. Graves will be in Chicago to present to DRI (Defense Research Institute) on trucking law: "It's Midnight: Do You Know Where Your Driver Is? Should You Care?" His presentation will focus on the trend of attempting to hold motor carriers and other employers liable for actions of their employees that occur outside of the work environment.
David G. Boyce will be speaking on the panel, "Securing Your Government's Cyber Footprint and What Happens When You Don't," with Heather Engel of Sera-Brynn and Tom Tokarz, Senior Assistant County Attorney in Henrico County at the Spring Conference of the Local<|fim_middle|> improper objections, and best practices for taking and defending depositions.
N. Reid Broughton presented "New Overtime Regulations And What It Means For Business" to the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce at their Business at Lunch event in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Margaret F. Hardy will co-present "Is the Sky Falling?" Prosecution and Defense of Complaints Against Advanced Nurse Practitioners Prescription Practices at the 2016 National Council of State Boards of Nursing Discipline Case Management Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.
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William A. Gray will be co-presenting, "Bankruptcy Ethics: Not an Oxymoron," with the Honorable Frank J. Santoro and the Honorable. Kevin R. Huennekens at The Virginia Bar Association's 19th Annual Bankruptcy Law Conference in Williamsburg.
Michael R. Bedsaul will present, "WATCH YOUR STEP! Pitfalls Every Supervisor Should Avoid," at the Virginia League of Social Services Executives' Spring Conference in Williamsburg.
Christopher K. Jones will present, "3D Printing and Its Admissibility" at the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Spring Conference in Irvington.
William A. Gray will be co-presenting, "Ethical Issues in Bankruptcy," with the Honorable Frank J. Santoro at the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association's the 24th Annual Hal J. Bonney, Jr., Seminar on Bankruptcy Law and Practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Michael T. Marr will present "Latest & Greatest in Employee Benefits: Who is the Employee, Who is the Employer, and What Happens Next?" to the Virginia Society of CPAs at their conference in Williamsburg. The presentation will address the distinction between employees versus independent contractors and the continuing litigation over that distinction. He will explore the relatively new Joint Employer Doctrine and also what the legal and benefit implications are of these determinations under current state and federal law.
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This recipe almost didn't happen. I made them the night before I had to leave town for a vocal jazz festival. I really wasn't in the mood to shop, so I decided to stick with ingredients that we already had in the house. I found some asparagus, a yellow pepper, and<|fim_middle|> this taco. They have a nutty quality that was just the tiniest bit distracting. Next time, I might choose plain flour tortillas. The potato pancake shells that I used in recipe three would definitely be delicious, but a lot more work.
I wasn't disappointed with these. If you like the ingredients, you'll like them! I wouldn't call this my favorite recipe so far, but it's a pretty solid fish dinner in a taco! | some frozen salmon. I figured something good could come from that, right? I also had some leftover fresh herbs, so I tried to work them all in there, too. This recipe became creativity in action! On a Wednesday! I probably should have been packing for my trip. Whatever.
What to do with the asparagus? I didn't want to just put asparagus spears in the taco. That seemed too obvious and unexciting. I decided to try shredding them in the food processor and then lightly saute them to make a mock "pilaf". I suppose it can't be a real pilaf without rice, right?
When Steve asked what kind of tacos we were having and I said, "Asparagus and salmon," he just said . . . "Oh." Ha ha. Well. We can't have steak tacos every night, now can we?
Salmon is great cooked in a stovetop smoker, but since I've recently used the smoker in recipes 25 (portobello tacos) and 20 (tuna tacos), I decided to revisit the poaching method that I used in my last salmon recipe, which was number three. That worked out well.
2 salmon fillets, about 12-14 oz.
1. Make the sauce: Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until very soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and yellow pepper. Cook and stir for another minute or so. Add the wine and cook until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 4 minutes. Add the cream and salt. Cook at a low simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the lemon juice and zest and blend with a hand blender until smooth.
2. Cook the salmon: Place the chopped onion, wine, clam juice or stock, herbs, salt, and pepper in a medium skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin side down. Season the top of the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Cook the salmon until just done, about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of your salmon fillets. Keep an eye on it - it's very easy to overdo it! Remove from the heat and set aside, keeping it mostly covered.
3. Make the asparagus: Snap the woody ends off of the asparagus spears and discard them. Cut about 3/4 to 1 inch of the tips off and set aside. Using a food processor with the grater/shredder attachment, shred the asparagus and the carrot. Heat the olive oil in the medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Add the shredded asparagus and carrot, the reserved asparagus tips, and the herbs and cook until the vegetable are just tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm while you prepare the tortillas.
4. When the squash is almost done, prepare the tortillas. I heated my tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for a minute or so on each side, just like I have done in the past with corn or flour tortillas. Since this is basically the last step, you don't really need to keep them warm. Just stack them on a plate or sheet of foil until it's time to assemble the tacos!
5. Assemble the tacos: For each taco, place a tortilla on a plate. Pull some salmon flakes from one of the fillets and add to the tortilla. Top with a small amount of the asparagus mixture. Drizzle with some of the yellow pepper sauce and finish with a sprinkle of chives. Enjoy!
Well, what was the verdict for these unusual salmon tacos? It was mixed, actually. I liked them and Steve didn't.
We both agreed that the sauce was really good. It would be great on other things, too - I could see it making a fantastic pasta sauce!
I accidentally overcooked the salmon just a bit! It would have been better if I had taken it off the heat a minute or two earlier. That's easy to do with so many things going on at the same time.
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From 04 - 06 September VERA and especially the revision of the VERA test protocol "Land application" was presented to a broad audience of scientists, authority representatives and other stakeholders within the framework of the 17th international RAMIRAN conference in Wexford, Ireland.
In line with the key issue of the conference, which was the sustainable utilisation of manures in agriculture, Sven G. Sommer, one of our<|fim_middle|> spoke about the current revision of the VERA test protocol. The targeted extension of the cooperation to other EU member countries besides Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands was also emphasized. His speech and the VERA idea found great interest and consensus in the international conference audience.
During the final summary of the conference, VERA was again mentioned as a system for the standardisation of test methods and conditions and as a reference method according to BAT. | Danish VERA experts for land applied manure, | 10 |
Some 170 local elementary school students took part in this year's My Day at McGill event.
For the past seven years, the Community Engagement branch of the Social Equity and Diversity Education (SEDE) Office, in collaboration with participating school boards across Montreal, has hosted My Day at McGill: two days of activities and workshops for elementary school youth on campus. This initiative encourages access to education and acts as a bridge between McGill and the larger Montreal community, showing over 170 youth some of the opportunities their education could lead to.
Activities this year were hosted by students from Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Nursing & Engineering. Staff from the McLennan Library also hosted an engaging tour and PhD (Social Work) student Ben Geboe represented First Peoples' House with activities introducing youth to Indigenous culture and history. Lunch was held at the School of Architecture & Urban Planning and healthy snacks were once again donated by McGill Student Housing and Hospitality.
The beauty of the project lies in its capacity to introduce youth to the importance of science and to make science learning accessible, as well as affording scientists themselves the rare opportunity to do community outreach and to hone their science communication skills. According to founder Rackeb Tesfaye, currently a McGill PhD candidate in Neuroscience, many students have mentioned one reason they don't participate in outreach an science communication is not due to a lack of interest, but rather time away from their lab, which their supervisors might dis<|fim_middle|> September 2017. They completed a Master of Anthropology in Budapest, and do research in the field of queer community building, using both creative and academic writing in order to connect with others. | approve of. She emphasizes the need to promote more transparency and visibility of science in the public sphere, integrating this into upper level science students' education and responsibilities. This ethos of exchange, combined with a desire to diversify the voices that are represented in science communication, led to the birth of Broad Science, as a means of offering a venue for marginalized voices to "tell their own stories," and in turn, to demonstrate to kids that scientists come from all different backgrounds and genders.
Edwin Wong, who is a Master's student in IPN researching Alzheimer's, was interviewed by a nine-year-old My Day at McGill student, and says this experience in communication is "like a different language…we should train scientists to be fluent in that accessible language." Alexia Ostrolenk, a PhD candidate researching Autism at U de M, pointed out that she didn't meet many scientists growing up, especially young women of colour, so it is important for her that young kids see what a scientist can look like.
Much like My Day @ McGill, Broad Science is rooted in the value of supporting more outreach between universities and the public. As the five scientists who were interviewed that morning explained, this initiative is not only an important learning opportunity for kids to engage with radio production and science communication, but is a learning opportunity for researchers themselves to engage a different kind of audience than those they interact with in the lab. In so doing, Broad Science is both diversifying the kinds of scientists that are represented in media as experts in their fields, highlighting women and people of colour, as well as diversifying the audience that is receiving and using those stories in their lives. This kind of equitable work is a compliment and a commemoration of McGill's reputation for excellent research and scientific learning, and can inspire the next generation of scientific inquiry by passing them the mic.
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This summer the teen camps began searching out secret swim holes beyond MDI… Can you identify this lake?
Little Tunk. The teen campers found this hidden gem in Sullivan. The nicest sand beach in all of Hancock County. Requires a mile long hike through a<|fim_middle|>, female sapsucker, juvi hummingbird, and a few sneaky chipmunks and red squirrels. Also lots of songbird visitors at feeders. Goldfinch, Purple Finch, nuthatch, Junco, Blue Jay, Mourning Dove, Sparrows, Chickadees, a rando Crow".
Can you guess how many forts were built in the woods this summer?
By our count, campers constructed 46 forts of various sizes and configurations this summer. | lovely forest trail.
Can you guess which team won the "Last Day of Camp" Capture the flag game?
Can you guess how many eggs our chickens produced this summer?
Campers collected 430 eggs from our 12 chickens this summer!
Can you guess what year this photo of Mike was taken?
Mike hasn't actually changed that much over the last 18 years… we believe this photo was taken at the 4th of July parade in 2000.
Can you name the counselor Cece is racing?
Cece is racing camper-turned-counselor Delaney.
Can you name another good use of the hill?
Guess how many animals Kyle brought into the nature cabin this summer?
"The only resident animal this summer was a ball python (boots), but we had: Red Eft (newt), Redback Salamanders, Pickerel frogs, Wood frogs, Leopard frogs, Deer mice (live trapped in back room and humanely relocated - kids never touched them to avoid possible disease transmission), Midland painted turtle (discovered on road, released the same day), Dragonflies/ damselflies/ FishFly, Harvestmen, Various Arachnids, a multitude of insects, including Luna Moths/ Tiger Swallowtails, and an invasive fire jewel beetle. Some lost animals rescued from inside or around the cabin, including a nuthatch | 280 |
Andromeda Galaxy scanned with high-energy X-ray vision
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Press Release
6 January 2016 Astronomy Now
NASA's Nuclear Spectroscope Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has imaged a swath of the Andromeda Galaxy — the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way galaxy — in high-energy X-rays. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/GSFC.
NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has captured the best high-energy X-ray view yet of a portion of our nearest large neighbouring galaxy, Andromeda. The space observatory has observed 40 "X-ray binaries" — intense sources of X-rays comprising a black hole or neutron star that feeds off a stellar companion.
The results will ultimately help researchers better understand the role of X-ray binaries in the evolution of our universe. According to astronomers, these energetic objects may play a critical role in heating the intergalactic bath of gas in which the very first galaxies formed.
"Andromeda is the only large spiral galaxy where we can see individual X-ray binaries and study them in detail in an environment like our own," said Daniel Wik of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, who presented the results at the 227th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Kissimmee, Florida. "We can then use this information to deduce what's going on in more distant galaxies, which are harder to see."
Andromeda,<|fim_middle|> Bruno Rossi, an authority on cosmic-ray physics and a pioneer in the field of X-ray astronomy.
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X-ray observations suggest dark energy may be growing stronger
Using quasars as "standard candles," astronomers say they've been able to measure the effects of dark energy back to within a billion years of the Big Bang.
Galactic merger reveals an unusual black hole that has shed its stars
In this season of post-Christmas gym memberships, black holes have shown that they too can lose a lot of the weight of the stars that surround them. One unusually star-deprived black hole at the site of two merged galaxies could provide new insight into black hole evolution and behaviour, according to observations with the Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Galaxy quakes could improve hunt for dark matter
Ripples in gas at the outer disc of our galaxy have puzzled astronomers since they were first revealed by radio observations a decade ago. Now, astronomers believe they have found the culprit — a dwarf galaxy, containing dark, unseen material, which skimmed the outskirts of the Milky Way a few hundred million years ago. This method to characterise dark matter marks first real application of galactoseismology. | also known as M31, can be thought of as the big sister to our own Milky Way galaxy. Both galaxies are spiral in shape, but Andromeda is slightly larger than the Milky Way in size. Lying 2.5 million light-years away, Andromeda is relatively nearby in cosmic terms. It can be seen by the naked eye in dark, clear skies.
Other space missions, such as NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, have obtained crisper images of Andromeda at lower X-ray energies than the high-energy X-rays detected by NuSTAR. The combination of Chandra and NuSTAR provides astronomers with a powerful tool for narrowing in on the nature of the X-ray binaries in spiral galaxies.
In X-ray binaries, one member is always a dead star or remnant formed from the explosion of what was once a star much more massive than the Sun. Depending on the mass and other properties of the original giant star, the explosion may produce either a black hole or neutron star. Under the right circumstances, material from the companion star can "spill over" its outermost edges and then be caught by the gravity of the black hole or neutron star. As the material falls in, it is heated to blazingly high temperatures, releasing an intense amount of X-rays.
With NuSTAR's new view of a swath of Andromeda, Wik and colleagues are working on identifying the fraction of X-ray binaries harboring black holes versus neutron stars. That research will help them understand the population as a whole.
"We have come to realise in the past few years that it is likely the remnants of normal stellar evolution, the black holes and neutron stars, may play a crucial role in heating of the intergalactic gas at very early times in the universe, around the cosmic dawn," said Ann Hornschemeier of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the principal investigator of the NuSTAR-Andromeda studies.
"Observations of local populations of stellar-mass black holes and neutron stars with NuSTAR allow us to figure out just how much power is coming out from these systems."
The new research also reveals how Andromeda may differ from our Milky Way. Fiona Harrison, the principal investigator of the NuSTAR mission, added, "Studying the extreme stellar populations in Andromeda tells us about how its history of forming stars may be different than in our neighbourhood."
Harrison will be presenting the 2015 Rossi Prize lecture at the AAS meeting. The prize, awarded by the AAS's High Energy Astrophysics Division, honours physicist | 520 |
Rosemont ROCKS is more than a program; it is a way of life! The principles of respect, ownership, cooperation, kindness and safety permeate all aspects of the school community. It is an attitude of individuality, helpfulness, and empathy. This attitude can be seen in the ROCKS mascot, a Spartan with a purple mohawk and sunglasses. ROCKS is a combination of many social and emotional support programs. In addition, ROCKS includes a number of social/emotional programs created by the Rosemont Staff to help students be successful and feel connected to school. Each student has the opportunity to join any of the school's many groups and clubs, whose goal is to provide fun, active lifestyles, mindful well-being, and the opportunity to develop strong peer relationships. Rosemont ROCKS can be seen and heard from every corner of the campus. From the signs, posters and assemblies to the supports provided our students at school and in the community, ROCKS is a way of life.
The model program Rosemont ROCKS is in alignment with the Glendale Unified School District's overarching LCAP goals to maximize<|fim_middle|> students and to provide services and conditions that support learning. The explicitly taught and clearly communicated expectations for student behaviors of the Rosemont ROCKS program align closely with these district wide goals. Under Component 1 of the Rosemont School Safety Plan, Rosemont's School Goal 1 is "to create an educational program and community which encourages academic success for all students by increasing student connectedness to school, teaching what students need to succeed, and creating a link between home and school. Rosemont ROCKS accomplishes this and more. | student achievement, create a culture of learning, and increase engagement. Rosemont ROCKS distinguishes itself by focusing not only on the factors that allow for academic achievement but also provides a structure and explicit expectations that allow for the social emotional development of all students. These structures prepare students to be able to communicate and collaborate effectively in a diverse and ever changing community.
Specific GUSD LCAP goals are to support the social, emotional and physical needs of all | 89 |
KALIABOR, April 16 - A few leading persons of Kaliabor area were felicitated by the Asam Sahitya Sabha here on April 14 on the occasion of Rongali Bihu at their respective residences as per the programme chalked out by the<|fim_middle|> Pratibha Goswami, social worker, Banipur. These persons were felicitated at their residences with a traditional phulam gamosa and a felicitation certificate. | Sabha like in previous years. Arabinda Borgohain, president, Nabin Borthakur, secretary, Ranjit Bora, vice-president, Biraj Bora, vice-president, Sangita Puzari, cultural secretary and Puspendra Saikia, member, Kaliabor Sakha Sahitya Sabha carried out the felicitation programme.
Among those felicitated were Keshab Mahanta, minister, Water Resources and IT, Govt of Assam, Narendra Nath Hazarika, retired Principal, Kaliabor College and life member, Asam Sahitya Sabha, Tilak Hazarika, retired teacher, Kaliabor Girls HS School, Hatbor, Jogesh Bora, retired teacher, Jakhlabandha HS School, Amal Prabha Devi, social worker, Baghjan and | 173 |
Bend<|fim_middle|>) | , Don't Shatter: Poets on the Beginning of Desire
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Bend Don't Shatter is an anthology of poetry for young adults that realistically and beautifully deals with what it means to come of age as gay, lesbian, transgender, or, as is perhaps more often the case in adolescence, totally confused. The anthology approaches the seemingly unnavigable territory of teenage sexuality and confusion with poems written by adults who keenly remember the turmoil, pain and excitement of adolescence and sexual coming of age. The poems are written with the insight and clarity of perspective and understanding that comes with years.
The book shows that teenage sexuality is more nuanced and complicated than it is often given credit for. It is valuable in that it not only provides a service of sorts--giving young adults a thing with which they can identify, a thing that might comfort, console, explain, entertain, and illuminate--but also just as importantly, it brings the pleasures of poetry to an audience for whom poetry itself might seem as unfathomable as adulthood itself.
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T. Cole Rachel is a writer, editor, and teacher who lives in Brooklyn. His books include Surviving the Moment of Impact and Bend Don't Shatter.
"This is powerful writing by a witness wise beyond his years. The gripping poems are so good that you find yourself wanting the writer to try his hand at everything: films, novels, songs, plays -- they all seem within his reach."
Love Poetry VIEW LIST (13 BOOKS | 385 |
Proteins are the building<|fim_middle|>. | blocks of life. They are crucial for building, maintaining, and repairing the body's tissues, in addition to being the major components of our immune system and hormones. The basic structure of a protein is a chain of amino acids.
Amino acids make up the structure of a protein. Every protein is comprised of a variety of amino acids linked together in a peptide bond and these links are what makes proteins differ. For example, steak and chicken will have entirely different amino acid combinations and structures. There are two types of amino acids, essential and non- essential. An essential amino acid must be consumed in one's diet and cannot be synthesized by the body. On the other hand, a non-essential amino acid can be synthesized by the body.
Food provides both essential and non-essential amino acids, and proteins are found in a variety of foods. Fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, meat and other foods from animal sources all contain complete proteins, meaning they contain the eight essential amino acids. It is important, especially if you are exercising frequently, to consume a diet that contains enough protein to replenish these amino acids. By maintaining proteins in your diet, you will help your body repair cells and make new ones.
If you are a vegetarian it is extremely important that you are eating a variety of plant proteins to ensure that you get enough essential amino acids. Examples of plant proteins include soy, nuts, legumes, vegetables, whole grains, and seeds | 291 |
The spoken form is in fact a very restrained representation of what is possible in the musical language.
The perception of the audience is the interesting part. If the audience doesn't hear what is going on, is it going on or not?
So, you can set up an orchestra down this end of the railway station playing one particular area, and simultaneously at the other end something completely different going on. And in the middle they meet, or not, depending.
Now, if King Crimson accepts responsibility for innovating its own tradition, you can't accept responsibility for the audience. And there is an enormous tangible weight of expectation, which comes from an audience attending a King Crimson concert.
Music can be transformative, utterly transformative. The act of music is utterly transformative.
Michael Giles the first drummer of King Crimson, never agreed to the name King Crimson. But then, if you'd knew Michael, you would know he didn't agree to the album cover either. So maybe Michael didn't agree to the point of definition with many things.
Linguistic philosophers continue to argue that probably music is not a language, that is in the philosophical debate. Another point of view is to say that music is a very profound language.
In terms of an identity, an identity reflects an individuality, by definition. And, if there is a quality present, it is recognizable and it can be named. If you can't name it, it means you don't recognize it.
If you are playing repertoire material, you're stuck. There's not huge amounts you can do.
If an apprentice<|fim_middle|> or not?
I'd say that what we hear is the quality of our listening.
However, in modern conceptual frameworks there is a more sophisticated view. I would say that the act of music exists in several worlds simultaneously.
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Self-respect | does not hear what a master hears, is then that quality not present in the music? Yes and no. In the world in which the apprentice lives no.
If a professional musician in a symphony orchestra is playing Beethoven. But this particular orchestra have played this particular chestnut so many times, they can play it in their sleep. Does the genius remain present in the music | 76 |
Ingvarr Rudnik, a UX designer from Ukraine, left his home to travel with his wife Anastasia. The journey led them first to Sri Lanka, then to Thailand and Hong Kong, where he is currently on a jobbatical. Read on to discover his inspiring story!
How did you get started on this nomadic lifestyle?
My traveling began with my wife and a friend of ours who had a goal to travel, live and work. My wife Anastasia and I were considering relocation a long time ago. Firstly we thought about complete relocation for a lifetime span. Later we found that way of thinking irrelevant and inefficient. We switched to a long-term relocation way of movement, without binding ourselves to any place but with the "live now and here" idea. If we love where we are that's great, but if we are not then we shall move elsewhere.
I became acquainted with Jobbatical when we were living in Sri Lanka. I found it by myself when I was looking for relocation/remote jobs. Then we moved to Thailand where I got my job offer from CompareGlobalGroup and thus the journey to Hong Kong began.
What was the decision process like for you?
Did I have any other options — yes, I did. I was already working for a top digital marketing agency in New York and I was considering a job in Agoda. Hong Kong itself was a more attractive possibility. I am thankful for being where I am and who I am to my beautiful, wise wife Ana, who has been my spiritual shaman, soul guide, moon of my life. Also I had a huge help from Angela, HR and Administrative Manager [at CompareGlobalGroup].
What was your first week like in Hong Kong?
We were surviving a zombie apocalypse. Firstly we had no plan to relocate so early. Secondly we hadn't thought about relocation to one of the most expensive countries. We didn't have enough money to make a comfortable move. The rent price here is enormous while the apartment size is tiny. We spent a lot of money in the first week on routine expenses. With this money we could live a few luxurious months in Sri Lanka.
Our first flat was in the heart of Causeway Bay which is one of the most crowded places in HK. And we arrived on Sunday which is the most crowded day of the week. It was hard to make one step on the street; it was more like crowd swimming. We lived in a flat the size of our bathroom in Sri Lanka. It was hard to find something to eat, because everything is located on the 4-dimensional grid and Hong Kongers basically eat mostly meat all the time and we don't.
Have you lived in other countries before, and how is Hong Kong different?
We lived in Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The culture in every one of these countries is different. I'd say I really like the so-called "face culture" in Hong Kong: less competitive, less struggling, more sense of self-value, more giving, not vindictive or resentful, no boasting.
What's your favorite thing about living in Hong Kong, and the most difficult?
The best part of living in Hong Kong is that it's always different — one can always find something new here; there are a lot of similarities with different places on the globe with the movies, video games, and books that can be found here. There are a lot of things to do and to explore, both wild and concrete. There is plenty of interesting professional growth and learning possibilities as well as job opportunities.
I say international experiences influenced me a lot and keep influencing. I was always interested in experiences<|fim_middle|> raises expectations and also when you build that in your mind, your brain already achieved a goal, it has no need in physical followup.
Learn about cultural features in a new place and don't let "your" culture interfere with them and vice versa. | , new things, cultures, etc. But when one goes directly to an epicenter of a new human experience that's a lot faster. By simply standing still and doing nothing it's possible to absorb a huge amount of experience.
Hong Kong strengthened my thankfulness for a current state, the "live here and now" concept, non-expecting behavior, natural modesty. Hong Kongers are concerned about their health and highly regard the traditional medicine, physical exercises, sport, and drinks. I haven't seen anyone judging, evaluating or staring at anyone. I also borrowed some food culture which I believe is not the best thing.
Finally, any advice for those who want to work and travel?
Don't leave parts of yourself in places, carry them in your heart.
Don't bring "your" culture everywhere, but develop and grow your culture.
Finish everything needed now. You don't go to a journey or a new land if you have an overloaded backlog of things to do.
Don't plan anything in details. It | 205 |
GM swings to an $800 million loss as coronavirus shuttered factories and devastated sales in the second quarter
Published Wed, Jul 29 20207:09 AM EDT Updated Fri, Jul 31 20208:55 AM EDT
Michael Way<|fim_middle|> big as the pandemic. For years, the automaker has aggressively cut costs and exited unprofitable markets, including Europe, to fortify its balance sheet.
The company is the first of the Detroit automakers to report second-quarter earnings. Ford Motor
is scheduled to report its results after the bell Thursday, followed by Fiat Chrysler before the bell Friday.
Read the full earnings release here. | land@MikeWayland
GM lost $806 million in the second quarter and burned through $7.8 billion in cash, a number that analysts and investors are closely tracking.
GM expects to generate $7 billion to $9 billion in free cash flow during the second half of the year.
General Motors CFO Dhivya Suryadevara on second-quarter earnings
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lost $806 million and burned through billions of dollars of cash in the second quarter in what is expected to be the worst three months of the year for the auto industry as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered factories and devastated sales.
GM's results released Wednesday reflected a 34% drop in U.S. vehicle sales, which the company attributed to a drop in demand "due to the COVID-19 pandemic and tight dealer inventories caused by the production shutdown in the first and second quarters."
GM's loss is a sharp contrast to the $2.42 billion profit it made during the same three months last year. Revenue during the three months ended June 30 slid to $16.78 billion, a more than 53% drop from $36.1 billion during the same time last year.
However, the loss isn't as bad as Wall Street feared, although a share-price gain during the premarket reversed course in early trading to a slight dip from Tuesday's close. The stock closed Wednesday down 1.7%.
On an adjusted basis, the company lost 50 cents a share while analysts expected the automaker to lose $1.77 a share.
CFRA Research senior equity analyst Garrett Nelson maintained a "sell" opinion on GM. He said vehicle sales won't return to pre-pandemic levels "anytime soon" and a "new model pipeline as relatively unexciting compared to peers."
GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra described the quarter as "one of the most challenging" in the company's history. She told investors during a call Wednesday that the company is positioned for "continued recovery" for the remainder of the year and beyond.
GM CFO Dhivya Suryadevara told analysts that GM could make $4 billion to $5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes as long as economic conditions remain favorable without supplier or production disruptions.
"Our Q2 results were significantly impacted by the pandemic, but we're demonstrating how well we can perform through a challenging time," she said Wednesday during an earnings call with analysts.
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra on April 1, 2020 tours one of the company's facilities in Warren, Michigan that will produce Level 1 face masks.
Here's what GM reported versus what Wall Street expected, based on average analysts estimates compiled by Refinitive.
EPS, adjusted: A loss of 50 cents a share versus a loss of $1.77 per share expected.
Revenue: $16.8 billion versus $17.3 billion expected.
Cash burn
The company burned through $7.8 billion in cash during the quarter, a number that analysts and investors are closely tracking. GM said it expected to spend $7 billion to $9 billion in the second quarter.
GM also expects to generate $7 billion to $9 billion in free cash flow during the second half of the year. That's contingent on "continued economic recovery" and a U.S. sales pace for the industry of about 14 million for the rest of the year, Suryadevara told reporters during a call Wednesday morning.
Suryadevara said the company expects to repay by the end of the year a $16 billion revolving credit line it drew down in March. The company had automotive liquidity of $30.6 billion to end the second quarter.
The company did not release new guidance for 2020. It suspended its previous guidance in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic caused rolling production shutdowns across the globe.
GM's North American factories were closed eight out of 13 weeks during the quarter due to the pandemic. The company almost broke even in North America, where it lost only $101 million during the second quarter. That compares with a more than $3 billion profit a year earlier.
The General Motors Flint Assembly plant is seen on May 18, 2020 in Flint, Michigan.
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'Extraordinary time'
Suryadevara described the second quarter as an "extraordinary time" for the global automotive industry.
GM initiated a "zero-based budgeting" process to preserve cash during the first half of the year. Those actions included significant cuts to advertising and other discretionary spending, compensation deferments and employee furloughs.
Some of those cost-cutting measures will be permanent, according to Suryadevara. She declined to forecast a monetary amount of those savings for the company, which is in the midst of a $6 billion cost-cutting plan through 2020.
"When you step back and look at these results, we believe this demonstrates the actions we've taken over the past few years to be more resilient, to reduce our fixed costs and to lower our break-even point and really improve our earnings power so we can invest in our future," she said.
GM plans to invest $20 billion from 2020 through 2025 in autonomous and all-electric vehicles.
Ahead of the release, Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy said he expected the second quarter would likely be "the toughest in modern history" for the automotive industry, noting that companies "grappled with close to a zero revenue environment for a few months."
Other investors and industry executives have also called the second quarter "unprecedented," and likely the worst three months of the year.
Of the Detroit automakers, GM was expected to be best positioned to weather a crisis as | 1,202 |
Pfister™ Launches Nine New Kitchen Faucet Designs
From Vintage-Inspired to an All-New Black Finish and an AccuDock Feature for Securing Pull-Downs, Pfister Offers a Design Style to Fit Any Home
Lake Forest, California (February, 2011) - On the heels of its highly successful rebranding efforts, Pfister™ is proud to announce the introduction of the first new kitchen faucet designs under its new company name. There are a total of nine new kitchen faucets, including: Wheaton™, Sedgwick™, Cagney™<|fim_middle|> division. HHI develops, manufactures, markets and sells builders' hardware, residential and commercial door hardware, kitchen and bath faucets, shower systems and bath accessories under the Stanley, National Hardware, Kwikset, Weiser®, Baldwin®, and Pfister® brands. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., HHI has a global sales force and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. | , Ainsley™ two-handle, Ainsley pull-down, Solo™, Shelton™, Hollis™ and Avalon™.
The Wheaton pull-down kitchen faucet combines traditional aesthetic with modern functionality. Graceful curves and soft pleated lines reflect classic styling that complements traditional home décor, while modern features such as spray and stream modes help make life in the kitchen easier and more efficient.
Wheaton also features Pfister's new advanced docking system known as AccuDock™. With one quick snap, AccuDock guarantees the spray head will stay securely in place after every use. Compatible with one-, two-, three- or four-hole sink configurations, the Stainless Steel- or Tuscan Bronze-finished Wheaton fits perfectly into virtually any kitchen and includes 36-inch integrated flexible supply lines that connect directly to the angle stops.
The curved handle and high-arc spout add just the right touch of flair to the practical and efficient single control Sedgwick pull-down kitchen faucet. Featuring a pull-down spray head with spray and stream modes controlled in the palm of the hand and advanced AccuDock technology, Sedgwick is an essential faucet for today's busy kitchens.
"What is particularly exciting about both Wheaton and Sedgwick, and what we believe will be tremendously valued by consumers, is Pfister's new AccuDock feature," said Darin Heuer, group marketing manager, Kitchen, Pfister. "AccuDock is our latest advanced sprayhead docking technology which ensures a secure, tight connection of the pull-down spray head to the faucet spout every time."
The Cagney pull-down kitchen faucet delivers an impressive range of functionality in one design. From the high-arc spout offering maximum reach, to the single-handle temperature and flow controls and three-function spray head with stream, spray, and pause activation buttons in the palm of the hand, Cagney provides the ultimate in ease-of-use.
Cagney is available in Stainless Steel as well as Black, is compatible with one-, two-, three- or four-hole sinks, and includes Pfister's Pfast Connect Inlet Lines and Quick Install Tool for a simple and speedy installation.
The new Ainsley family of faucets features two new designs – the pull-down and the two-handle version – both very traditional in style, but also quite different in appearance. The pull-down is a high-arc, single-control design, while the two-handle has a vintage-inspired look with a long vertical stem and high-arc spout that fits perfectly in a rustic-styled kitchen. The Ainsley two-handle also comes with a matching side-spray so functionality remains modern without sacrificing vintage design.
The Ainsley pull-down kitchen faucet is available in Stainless Steel and fits one-, two-, three- and four-hole configurations. The Ainsely two-handle kitchen faucet is available in both Stainless Steel and Polished Chrome and works with four-hole configurations only.
For more information on Wheaton, Sedgwick, Cagney and Ainsley, as well as those not detailed above, including Solo, Shelton, Hollis or Avalon, please visit Pfister or "Like" Pfister on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pfisterfaucets.
Pfister, a Stanley Black & Decker company based in Lake Forest, Calif., has been a leading manufacturer of residential kitchen and bath fixtures for more than 100 years. Pfister products are differentiated by excellent quality and backed by a Lifetime Warranty, which covers finish and function for the life of the product. For more information on Pfister products, call 1-800-Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238) or visit www.pfisterfaucets.com. Follow Pfister on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pfisterfaucets.
The Stanley Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group (HHI) is part of the company's Mechanical Access Solutions | 807 |
This Is Us' Chrissy Met<|fim_middle|>!"
Metz was previously linked to Hal Rosenfeld, Us exclusively reported in November 2018. They split less than a year later. In 2019, the Sierra Burgess Is a Loser star told Us she was taking some time to focus inward.
"Things change all the time and I'm just really sort of investing in myself in what I want to do, whether it's producing or music," she said at the time. "Loving myself back, I think that's … you gotta start there first."
Listen to Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood as each week the editors of Us break down the hottest entertainment news stories! | z Shoots Down Rumors She's Engaged to Bradley Collins
By Caitlyn Hitt
Here comes the bride? Not so fast Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins are not engaged, despite the actress wearing a ring on that finger.
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"So we went crystal shopping for a friend and I also love crystals as well, but I was like, wait, this is a ring that he bought me for Christmas! But if you guys can see it, it's a honeycomb. I'm obsessed with bees. I love bees," the This Is Us star, 40, said on SiriusXM's The Covino & Rich Show on Tuesday, January 12, confirming that Collins, 41, did buy her the ring, but just as a gift. "I'm like, who thought that this was an engagement ring, first of all? … Thanks for clearing it up. It's a honeycomb ring and I love it very much, but it's not an engagement ring."
Bradley Collins and Chrissy Metz. Courtesy Bradley Collins/Instagram
Though they are not engaged, the Florida native and Collins are going strong. She gushed about her boyfriend, who she met over Bumble, revealing the key to keeping their romance alive in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly earlier this month.
Chrissy Metz: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me!
"Basically, every night feels like a date night," Metz said at the time. "We, like, cook for each other and, you know, we get to do fun stuff when we watch movies and our favorite TV shows."
The pair skipped New Year's Eve parties this year due to the pandemic but found a way to make their own at home and documented it via Instagram.
"Literally, Bradley and I were sitting around, and I was like, 'I need to order decorations.' So I literally ordered decorations," she told Us. "We put them on our ceiling, we put up a ring light and I was like, 'Let's just use a little remote and have a little photo shoot.' And so we did that while we were watching Ryan Seacrest [on Dick Clark's New Year's] Rockin' Eve."
The Breakthrough star confirmed her romance with Collins in October 2020.
"Happy #nationalboyfriendday to my dreamboat!" Metz captioned the photo series. "Bradley, from the first moment I laid eyes on you I wanted and needed to know you. Now I feel so lucky to love you. You can #Collinsmesmitten for sure! Thank you for being the absolute wonder that you are, I love you."
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Her post came days after her broker boyfriend shared a loving post honoring Metz's birthday.
"Happy Birthday to my love, Chrissy," the Nashville native captioned a poolside September selfie. "From our first date in May, you've had me #Metzmerized with love, laughter and kindness. You're not the best thing that's happened during quarantine; you're the best that's ever happened to me. I love you. You the Best | 662 |
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How can you enjoy Another Day in Paradise? Head for Berwick, DAVID WHETSTONE advises
Phil Collins fans will be making a beeline for Berwick later this week – unless they're in Berwick already, of course.
The man himself won't be at The Maltings (the town's arts centre) because he grew out of venues like that decades ago. But his music will be in residence courtesy of And Finally... Phil Collins.
And Finally... Phil Collins is a tribute show. Given that the one-time Genesis drummer and lead singer is not known to be planning a tour of intimate theatres – although he was reported recently to have come out of retirement, aged 64 – this is probably the next best thing.
The show was put together by Tim Harper who is based in Dorset. Naturally, he is a fan. But why hit the road in homage to a man who reputedly once said of himself, after hours spent transferring video tapes of his performances to DVD: "God, I'm annoying"?
"I've been doing tribute shows for about 20 years now," says Tim.
"About 10 years ago my son bought me Phil Collins' final tour DVD. I like Phil Collins' music. He's been up there with them all but I'd never sat and watched a solo show.
"Actually, there were 16 of them on stage. But it was probably the most impressive DVD show I'd seen. I watched it and thought: I should have a go at this.
"I knew it would be a challenge because he's a man who always aims for perfection in everything he does. But I put together an 11-piece band and we rehearsed for 12 months."
The water was duly tested with a few try-out gigs and audiences proved receptive. But Tim says candidly: "For the first five or six years it was a struggle. An 11-piece band costs a lot of money.
"But it has been worth it because, even though we've just been through a recession, the audiences are there."
Two years ago And Finally... Phil Collins was recognised by The Agents' Association of Great Britain as the Official No. 1 tribute show to Phil Collins (there are others out there, apparently). This is seen as a sort of industry gold star.
From recreating the show on the gift DVD, Tim has moved thing on to embrace more of the Collins catalogue.
Last year the Best of Phil Collins Tour – the latest And Finally... Phil Collins product – proved a bit of a box office banker.
It therefore seemed "logical", according to Tim's people, to do more of the same in a Part 2 show, including taking requests from fans.
You could argue that, logically and by definition, a second 'Best of...' show is second best. But it seems nobody has been nitpicking at the box office.
The prospect of hearing hits including Another Day in Paradise, In the Air Tonight and Easy Lover performed by a tried-and-tested line-up has proved appealing enough to swell the fan base.
But who gets to be Phil Collins on stage?
"At first," says Tim, "while we were just based in Dorset, we used a local guy who had a great voice and had done a bit of barbershop. But then, unfortunately, he got a day job and couldn't keep up with it.
"Then we got Pete Bultitude who did Stars in Their Eyes years ago as a younger Phil Collins and is a phenomenal drummer. He knew exactly what we wanted and he's been with us ever since.
"We've spent the last five years with him, building this audience. It's always a struggle with an act of this size but I won't compromise on the music. The industry recognition in 2013 meant a lot to us because it said that, while there are other shows, ours is the best."
You can catch Tim's Phil Collins tribute gig at The Maltings, Berwick, on Friday, June 26, at 7.30pm. To buy tickets tel. 01289 330999 or visit www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
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A prominent trident of peninsulas forms the stunning region of Halkidiki in northern Greece – perhaps the country's most understated region. Halkidiki has arguably the best beaches on Greece's mainland, with more than 550 kilometres of coastline that is lapped by the crystalline waters of the Aegean. Meanwhile, its majestic mountain ranges, sweet-smelling pine forests and mouth-watering gastronomy satisfy the senses in every way.
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As the birthplace of Aristotle, one of the greatest thinkers of all time, it is unsurprising that the Halkidiki region is curious and thought provoking, inspiring wonder with its remnants of ancient civilisations and sparking imagination with its textured landscapes, polychromatic coastline and well-preserved medieval towns.
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Of the three prongs on the southern tip of mainland Greece, the Kassandra Peninsula sits in the in the west and is most famous for its ostensibly endless white sandy stretches and vivid aquamarine waters that are warm and inviting. The coastal town of Sani truly earns its reputation as a luxury destination, studded with chic resorts and enjoying a glittering marina, chic beach bars and a host of stylish restaurants serving elegant cuisine amid sumptuous oceanfront surroundings.
Set across the Gulf of Toroneos, Halkidiki's low-key central peninsula, Sithonia, has almost 100 beaches and yet is better thought of for its natural landscapes, with fragrant pine forests and vibrant wild hinterlands that fringe plummeting cliffs and unspoiled bays.
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A decade in the making: Valerie Arioto represents Team USA in Olympics
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The last time softball took place on the Olympic<|fim_middle|> Cal, a massive threat both on the mound and at the plate. In addition to being both a National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American and an All-Pac-12 first-team selection in each of her final three seasons, the slugger was named the 2012 Pac-12 Player of the Year and was one of the three finalists for USA Softball Player of the Year after missing the entirety of 2011's play with a leg injury.
Back and better than ever come spring 2012, Artioto collected 50 hits (23 of which were home runs) and drew 94 walks while going 20-2 with a 1.22 ERA to lead the Bears to a Pac-12 conference title and the No. 1 overall seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament. Though the blue and gold ultimately ended up falling just short of making the Women's College World Series final, Arioto was no doubt the centerpiece of Cal's success.
"Val being back has made an incredible difference," said teammate Jace Williams in an interview halfway through Arioto's final season. "Sometimes I wonder if college softball is even fun for Val because she's so good."
While it certainly looked like Arioto was having fun during her time at Levine-Fricke Field, in case she wasn't, the All-American got a taste of international play with Team USA during the 2011 World Cup of Softball. Arioto started all six games for the United States, pacing the squad with 11 RBIs to help bring home gold. She's been an integral part of the team ever since, and now, a decade later, "Olympian" can be added to her already extraordinary resume.
"During the whole 10-year process, I never thought, 'I am doing this to play in the Olympics,' " Arioto said in an interview with softball great Jessica Mendoza this past April. "I am just so honored to represent (Team) USA, and I loved doing it. My teammates were amazing, so I just kept going."
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After going undefeated in the round-robin portion, Team USA fell 2-0 to host Japan in the gold medal match. Arioto batted cleanup for the United States in all six games and went 3-for-17 in the tournament.
Although disappointed to settle for silver after a decade of patience, there is no doubt Arioto has a heart of gold that will continue to inspire the softball community for years to come.
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Thank you very much. It's good to have you back. I'd like to welcome those of you who are new to the Legislature. Would those of you who are first time in the Legislature please stand and be recognized. Welcome!
I still remember my first time here 18 years ago when I was first elected to the Legislature. What a great honor that was, and I know I felt that same honor as lieutenant governor and now as governor again. I know we all feel a shared responsibility to do the best that we can.
It is my duty to open the session with some thoughts on the issues we face as a state.
I'd like to begin right away today by talking to you about South Dakota's roads and bridges. Our roads are, by far, our state's most valuable physical asset, worth over $14 billion.
In a rural state like South Dakota, good quality roads are our lifeline. They are not just how we get to work, or school, or church. They offer more than a means to get corn and soybeans to market, or the means to get tourists to Mount Rushmore or Crazy Horse.
Our entire economy, indeed our very well-being, depends on road infrastructure.
And right now, our roads are underfunded. From Highway 46 in Beresford to Highway 19 north of Humboldt, from Highway 73 south of Lemmon to I-90 near the Wyoming border, our roads need attention. These are just a handful of the many highways that require additional maintenance. And many of our local roads are in even worse condition. In all corners of the state, we have road funding needs. State highways, municipal streets, county oil, township gravel, and hundreds of rural bridges are in need of additional maintenance. It's like a structural deficit. We are taking more out of our roads then we are putting back into them.
In South Dakota, you can see we have 82,000 miles of highways. Counties have the most total miles at around 35,000 miles. Townships have just over 31,000.
The state highway system is just 9.5 percent of the total – that blue part of the chart at 7,800 miles. But let's look at where all the traffic is. As you can see, the state highway system, while making up only 9.5 percent of the state's total miles, handles more than two-thirds of all the traffic, and that includes 80 percent of the heavy truck traffic. The counties and municipalities each carry about 14 percent followed by township roads.
Many of the roads we currently use were built with no anticipation of the size and weight of the vehicles that utilize them today. Many section line roads were designed to carry vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds. Today, trucks weighing 10 times more cross those same gravel thoroughfares.
As we consider road and bridge funding, we must first understand the need. Our goal is a system of roads and bridges that meets the transportation needs of this state in the most efficient manner possible. Fortunately, we have the ability to calculate the cost of achieving that goal. On state highways, we have a detailed system for collecting data, which is used to comprehensively determine the most financially efficient means for maintaining our roads.
The Spider Van pictured here is named for the lasers and cameras mounted to the frame. It is used by the South Dakota Department of Transportation as a road assessment tool. This van drives up to 15,000 miles per year to collect detailed information on pavement roughness, rutting, and faulting as well as the depth, width, and extent of cracks. This tool provides objective measurements at each mile of the state highway system and allows the Department of Transportation to make well-informed decisions on how and where to spend its limited resources.The Spider Van is currently undergoing maintenance work out of state, but I have asked the Department of Transportation to bring it to the State Capitol later this session so that you can see it for yourself. The important thing to know is that we use Spider Van data to classify all state roadways as being in excellent, good, fair, or poor condition.
As you can see from this chart, those four ratings are important distinctions. They identify the value of proper maintenance at the appropriate time. Stated simply, it's a lot cheaper to keep a road up than to fix it up.
The cost to maintain an excellent road is about $360 per mile, about 20 percent of the cost of maintaining a good road. Likewise, maintaining a good road is about half the cost of one in fair condition, which costs almost $2,400 per mile. Poor roads are a little cheaper because some work can be deferred until the road is replaced.
We can use the data we collect from the Spider Van, as well as information about the different costs of maintaining different pavement surfaces to calculate the ideal distribution of pavement conditions.
This chart shows the highest return-on-investment pavement distribution. In other words, it shows the optimal, most cost-efficient pavement condition distribution for our state highway system. Not surprisingly, if you consider the previous chart, it is most efficient for most roads to be either excellent or good most of the time.
This distribution also reflects the expected life span of a newly constructed highway. In other words, when a new highway is constructed, you might expect over its useful life, it will be in excellent condition about 30 percent of that life, then in good condition for 50 percent of the time, fair for 15 percent, and poor for the last 5 percent of its life span.
Again, a small amount of pavement should always be in poor condition because it doesn't make sense to spend unnecessarily to maintain a road that is very close to being reconstructed. If we want balanced annual spending on road projects, it makes sense that we would want to keep this ideal distribution constant from year to year.
Take note of this chart, 50 plus 30, about 80 percent of the roadway that we want in good or excellent condition. I'll reference this cost-efficient pavement distribution again in a few minutes.
These two charts demonstrate that South Dakota is pretty efficient in the way it utilizes its highway funds. The top chart shows South Dakota's preliminary and construction engineering costs. They are the second lowest in the nine-state region stretching from Montana to Wisconsin, so you can see we are not wasting money on unusually high engineering costs. We are being good about those. The bottom chart shows our roadway maintenance costs are very low as well.
Only North Dakota is better. Overall, South Dakota does an excellent job of keeping highway construction and maintenance costs low. Here is the point. There is not much room to gain new efficiencies within current spending. If we can't spend our current dollars more efficiently, we need to look at whether our current dollars are enough. Unfortunately, our current funding approach has not kept pace with highway construction costs.
You can see that here. The Legislature implemented the current $.22 a gallon fuel tax in 1999. That was 16 years ago. I was in the State Legislature, Bill Janklow was governor, and we raised the tax to $.22 in 1999. Gasoline was around $1 per gallon, so the motor fuel tax at the time represented 22 percent of the total price.
That per-gallon fee of $.22 was fixed in statute and has been the same for the last 16 years. If the Legislature had indexed the gas tax for construction costs, the fuel tax would be $.45 today – more than double. But of course, it is still $.22 per gallon.The next chart shows that information in another way, and it really brings to the forefront the challenge that local governments face.
In 2003, $1M would buy 7.8 miles of asphalt overlay. It would buy 1.5 miles of rural roadway reconstruction, and it would buy about 0.4 miles of urban concrete roadway reconstruction. In 2013, just ten years later, that same $1M could build only 4.5 miles of asphalt overlay, only 0.8 of a mile of rural roadway reconstruction in asphalt, and only 0.2 of a mile in urban roadway reconstruction in concrete.
In short, in 2003, a county could build almost twice as many miles of roadway than they can today with the same money. We have all seen wash-boarded gravel, crumbling county oil, and under-maintained section-line roads.
It's easy to see why. Remember now the pie chart I showed you with the ideal distribution of pavement conditions. We saw that the best distribution was to have 80 percent of your roadway in good or excellent condition.
This slide shows the level of spending needed for just the state highway system, beginning in FY 2017, to maintain the most financially efficient distribution of our road surfaces with 80 percent in good or excellent condition.
The green portion of each bar, by far the largest portion, is pavement maintenance and improvements. The red bars represent bridge repairs and upgrades – the yellow bars expansions – new overpasses, new intersections, and new upgrades. The blue bars required safety upgrades, like shoulder widening.
The dark line shows our current funding level is not enough.
Beyond the state highway funding shortfall, we also know we are short for local bridges. This chart shows all our bridges. The first column, of course, shows who owns them. Look at the bottom row. We have 5,799 total bridges in our state.
Anything that is over 20 feet in length is a bridge, so it doesn't matter if it is concrete, culverts strung together, or it is what we would consider a bridge. In parlance it is called a bridge if it is 20 feet long and any kind of structure that spans water. As you can see, if you look at the structurally deficient column, almost 1,200 of those nearly 5,800 bridges are structurally deficient.
Another roughly 200 are functionally obsolete. This doesn't mean they are in danger of failure. Each bridge is inspected no less than every other year by the state. It doesn't matter if it is a county bridge, or a state bridge, or even if it is on a township road, the state inspects every bridge. But it means the bridges we have, many of which were built in the 1940s and 1950s, are not able to accommodate the size and volume of traffic we have today. The vast majority of those bridges, about 83 percent, are located on county roads. Of these, 1,045 bridges are eligible for replacement at an average cost of $230,000 each.
To replace all of these structures would cost, in total, $240 million just to replace the bridges. That's not talking about highway funding, just the bridges. Of course, we don't need to replace all of them at once, but spreading out the work over several years is a viable option. But we need a mechanism for local units of government to address these deficient structures over time.
So, let's step back now and look at how do we fund our roads and bridges today. Our funding sources controlled by state and local laws come from a few key areas. The state gets revenues from our $.22 fuel tax. We also get a 3 percent vehicle excise tax. When you buy a car, it is like a 3 percent sales tax and from a variety of smaller miscellaneous sources.
On the county level, they also have three sources. The license plate fees, which we raised just a few years ago, the wheel tax, and also local property taxes. The percentage each contributes varies from county to county. Of course, the federal government is also a significant source of transportation dollars.
Here is a history of federal highway funding. Some of this highway funding is allocated to local governments, counties, and municipalities. You can see that federal earmarks, the red bars, ended after 2009. We all see the spike created by the yellow bar in 2009. That was the federal stimulus, which allowed us to address many of our short-term road funding needs and to accelerate highway projects. That is why our highways are in better shape today. But that one-time spike does nothing to address our needs long term, nor does it provide the funding necessary to maintain pavements over time.Look at the green bars. Formula funding peaked in 2010 and has since been declining. Most experts believe, and I believe, that federal highway funding will remain flat, or may even decline further into the future. One news source recently called the situation "the slow-motion disappearance of the Highway Trust Fund." This is why more than 30 states have now passed transportation funding measures in the last three years.
We cannot address South Dakota's highway funding needs by waiting for the federal government to act. Our ongoing funding falls far short of the level needed. Remember, our goal is to have 80 percent of our pavements in excellent or good condition at any given time.
Look at this chart. The blue bars are roads in excellent condition. Stacked above are green bars, which represent roads in good condition. We want the top of the green bars to be above the heavy black line, which is representing the 80 percent of roads in good or excellent condition. If we do nothing, you can see we will fall below that goal in just a few years, and within nine years, our pavement distribution will be only 47 percent good or excellent. In fact, 25 percent of our road surfaces, the red bar, will be in poor condition – 25 percent. It will be even more expensive then to keep up our roads, because roads, as you saw earlier in fair or poor condition, are far more expensive to maintain. It will be like a snowball rolling downhill, gaining size and speed as it goes. We cannot allow that to happen. Failing to maintain our roads now would be penny-wise and poundfoolish.
That is why, this session I am introducing a road and bridge funding bill that I believe meets the need at both state and local levels.
Let me pause and say I'm familiar with the interim Highway Needs and Financing Committee's efforts this summer, and I appreciate their work. That committee and the LRC did yeoman's work to collect information, inform the public about transportation funding, engage and enlist input from many stakeholders, and to offer options for funding. I thank the committee for its hard work. I've read their draft bill, and I've used some elements of it as I crafted my proposal.Here is our pavement condition over the next ten years how it will be improved if my proposal is adopted.
You can see that, even under this proposal, pavement condition will still diminish a little over the next few years. Because of the stimulus, pavements today are a little better than we need them to be. Once things level out, excellent and good road surfaces will be between 70 percent and 80 percent – much closer to the ideal 80 percent distribution.
Here is what I am proposing. An increase in the vehicle excise tax from 3 percent to 4 percent will raise $26 million a year, while still taxing less than surrounding states.
I also propose that we increase the motor fuel tax by $.02 cents this year and by an additional $.02 cents each year going forward. A major reason that road funding is insufficient today is because the gas tax does not inflate over time. If we begin to make a small adjustment each year, we can keep up with increasing construction costs and maintain the most efficient pavement condition, without putting future Legislatures in a bad position in another ten or fifteen years.
For local entities, a 10 percent increase in vehicle registration fees will provide additional road funds and also help establish a grant program to address local bridge needs. Part of this increase, combined with new and existing state funds, will provide $15 million a year in local bridge funding. I am also proposing increasing registration fees for noncommercial trucks to 70 percent of commercial rates this year, and then to 80 percent for future years.
The estimated revenue from these changes will generate $39.8 million for the State Highway Fund, a portion of which is allocated to local roads, and $10.7 million for counties, townships, and municipalities. All told, this proposal would provide $50.5 million more for our roads and bridges – $50.5 million. Further, counties and townships have long supported roads with revenue generated from property taxes. This proposal would allow greater flexibility for counties and townships to generate their own additional funds if proposals win support at the local level.Finally, in addition to these statutory fixes, the state Department of Transportation will provide a mechanism for local government entities to swap all of their federal highway funds for state funds, about $22 million each year. The state Department of Transportation will also swap all existing accumulated federal funding, about $55 million in total for state funding. Now, why do that? This state-federal funding swap will place, entirely on the state, the burden of meeting increasingly arduous federal paperwork and regulations. This will give much greater flexibility to counties to best meet their needs. The state has offered versions of this swap in the past, and the expansion of this program will save counties money.
In summary, we have 82,000 miles of roadway in South Dakota, many of which are in disrepair. Between local roads and state highways, we could easily spend another $150 million per year. As you've also seen, we have nearly 1,400 bridges that are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete – 1,400 bridges.
The replacement cost for those structures is about $240 million. Federal funding is flat and even declining, and our congressional delegation, as early as this past week, has told me that holding current levels is the best-case scenario. Our state fuel tax has been flat for 16 years. Construction costs in that time have doubled.
Our state highway system is the state's most valuable physical asset, and if we want to maintain it, we must act now. My proposal generates about $50 million more this year, and it will in the long-run permanently fix the current imbalance between road construction needs and funding.
Last week, Linda and I welcomed the birth of our latest grandchild, Greta. It reminded me of when our first grandchild, Henry, was born. I've told some of you this story. I asked Henry's dad when he was born how he was going to differentiate between his dad and me. Am I going to be "grandpa" and his dad will be "papa," or what? He said, "Well, we are going to call my dad 'Grandpa Fat.'" I said, "Well, oh, what will you call me, 'Grandpa Thin?'" "No, we are going to call you 'Grandpa Cheap.'" I suppose in some ways that is not inaccurate, but I would really prefer "Grandpa Frugal."You know me. No one wants to raise taxes less than I do. But as I've said before, there is a difference between being cheap and being frugal. A cheap person refuses to spend money even when it would be wise to do so. A frugal person is careful with money, but understands that sometimes spending in the short run is smart and saves money in the long run.
That is today's situation. That is what we confront today. Maintaining our roads and bridges is one of the most fundamental functions of government, and it is vital for this year and for decades to come. I don't want to leave this problem to future governors, future legislators, and future generations.
President Ronald Reagan said when he proposed a gas tax increase in 1982 – he said this: "America can't afford throwaway roads or disposable transit systems.
The bridges and highways we fail to repair today will have to be rebuilt tomorrow at many times the cost." President Reagan was exactly right. Let's fix this problem, for good, this year.
Of course, while South Dakota's highways are a vital component of our transportation infrastructure, our state needs to maintain an efficient rail system as well. Our roads remain in good condition longer when we use rail. We all know that trucks can take a toll on our roads. Let's put that into perspective. One truck with a legal load causes the same wear on our highways as 9,600 cars.
That's one legally loaded truck. One unit train replaces 450 trucks, so rail saves our highways. Our farmers depend on rail to ship grain using privately owned rail and those owned by the state as well. Last year, South Dakota faced a potential grain storage crisis. The causes were many – unusual snow<|fim_middle|> more opportunities to those students at no cost to the district.
And, the state gets more young people who are ready to succeed, and live, and work here in South Dakota.
Another key focus in workforce is health care workforce. And we are making real progress there as well. Over the past few years we've expanded rural health worker incentive programs and increased the capacity of our health care educational programs. This fall, the expanded medical school class begins. The expansion will be fully implemented by 2018, training 60 more medical students in our state than before.
We've also funded a program that provides students in medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner programs with four-week experiences in a rural setting to give them a taste of rural practice. This year, I'm proposing to expand that program to allow up to 30 students to participate in up to 15 rural sites. I'm also proposing we expand eligibility to include clinical psychology, masters of social work, and medical laboratory science students.
We won't see the impact of these programs and others like them overnight.
These are long-term solutions that require ongoing commitment. The healthcare providers in South Dakota and I are committed to addressing these issues.
As a final workforce focus, I'm particularly proud that we are making strides in our efforts to offer employment opportunities to persons with disabilities. State agencies are partnering with rehabilitation services and school districts to provide worksites for Project Skills program, which provides paid work opportunities for students with disabilities. Students get valuable work experience, and businesses get solid workers. We have also eliminated a financial disincentive in one of our Medicaid programs for those with disabilities who want to work. These earlier efforts are achieving good results as more people with disabilities enter the workforce. For example, 99 percent of South Dakotans with visual impairments who sought state help in finding competitive employment, not workshop employment, but competitive employment, were successful. That compares to a national rate of just 89 percent.
Consumers Supply announced the construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility in North Sioux City. The plant will produce bagged, pelleted, or texturized feeds, and vitamin premixes.
3M announced a $57.6 million expansion in Brookings including a 44,000 squarefoot addition and 60 new jobs at the medical products facility. Also in Brookings, Bel Brands cut the ribbon on a $144 million, 170,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility. The largest industrial capital expenditure in Bel Group's history. Ag Growth International announced a new 120,000 square-foot-Hi Roller production facility in Sioux Falls.
The Norwegian company, Sapa Extrusions, recently announced the expansion of its operations in Yankton, and the company will be adding 50 jobs there. Landsport of Sturgis, which supplies aluminum loading ramps for the trucking industry, announced they would nearly double their manufacturing footprint.
Award winning technology company Sterling Computers announced their company is relocating its corporate headquarters from Nebraska to Dakota Dunes.
The state has also continued efforts to promote development in the agriculture sector. Using local control as the starting point, our County Site Analysis Program helps counties use data to proactively identify sites suitable for agriculture-related development. The program was first developed and implemented by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture in partnership with the First District Association of Local Governments and Development District III.The County Site Analysis Program looks at local zoning ordinances, defined by the county, locations of roads, utilities, and other infrastructure, and combines this with local permitting requirements. This information is used to rate property locations on their suitability for manufacturing, or commodity processing, or livestock-related enterprises. County commissions, planning and zoning boards, and landowners then use this data to make well-informed decisions.
Investments in agriculture are vital to the long-term sustainability of rural communities, but development must be done responsibly. Not every new project is a good fit in every location, so the program helps county commissioners and landowners determine where projects fit best.
Since its launch a year ago, 48 counties, more than we expected, have requested a site analysis, and we have completed the analysis in 15 of them. In those counties, local leaders use the data in their comprehensive planning efforts; landowners have concrete information outlining options for their land; and agribusinesses learn where their investments will be welcome.
I am proud of this program, and I am pleased that the National Association of Development Organizations recently awarded this program an "Innovation Award" for its novel approach to rural economic development. I am also very proud that, just last month, a Colorado State University study named South Dakota the #1 agribusiness-friendly state in the nation.
Of course, South Dakota values the outdoors for more than agriculture alone. We emphasize responsible conservation because we love our hunting, our fishing, and our outdoor recreation.
Two years ago, the Legislature approved the creation of Good Earth State Park in southeast South Dakota. The park has already welcomed new visitors from South Dakota, Iowa, and elsewhere, and work is being done to design and build a new visitor center.
On the other side of the state, bids on the construction of a new Custer State Park Visitor Center will go out this month. Located east of the Game Lodge at the intersection of Highway 16A and the Wildlife Loop Road, this new facility will be situated perfectly to draw visitors. This $5 million facility would not be possible without the generosity of the Leona Helmsley Foundation and the James and Eloise Elmen Foundation, which, together provided $3 million toward the cost.
We are also taking steps to protect our pheasant hunting heritage. In 2013, we were confronted with a worrisome drop in pheasant numbers. Of course last year, the numbers bounced back with a 76 percent increase. Even so, the decline in grassland and CRP acres over the last decade poses a significant challenge to maintaining our strong pheasant hunting tradition. That's why I hosted the Pheasant Habitat Summit in December of 2013 and appointed a work group to evaluate the hundreds of comments, suggestions, and letters that resulted from it.
The work group produced a final report that included a series of practical recommendations, and I have already taken steps to implement some of them.
One of the primary recommendations was the establishment of the South Dakota Conservation Fund, dedicated to providing financial resources directly to conservation efforts, including pheasant habitat. Tim Kessler, who was a member of the work group, donated $100,000 personally to launch the fund, and since then others have been stepping forward to contribute. In my budget, I proposed a one-time, $1.5 million appropriation to stimulate matching contributions from the private sector to help improve habitat in South Dakota.
Every year at this time, I also report to you on our "Better Government" initiatives to make the government more efficient, more open, and more accessible. I'd like to briefly do that today as well.
Two years ago, the rules promulgation process for state agencies was public, but if it was online at all, it was difficult to find. So the state launched a single-portal website to help citizens find, follow, and engage with the rulemaking process.
Just last week, we extended that concept to another area – Executive Branch boards and commissions.
This new portal – boardsandcommissions.sd.gov – is a one-stop site listing board members, meeting notices, agendas, and board packets. Much of this was online before, but it was spread among dozens of different websites and difficult to find.
The new portal will make it easier for the public to engage with over 100 boards and commissions.My administration has also worked on "red tape repealer" efforts. Over the past four years, we have proposed and you have passed the elimination of 3,700 sections of obsolete and unnecessary laws and rules, accounting for 411,000 words. I know from my time as a legislator that much time is often spent adding words to the statute books. I thank you for helping remove some words as well. This year, 11 departments and my office will be introducing 16 more bills to eliminate an additional 305 sections, over 26,000 words, from our laws and rules.
I'd also like to update you on our continued efforts to reduce infant mortality. When I was first elected, I was dismayed to learn how many infants were not reaching their first birthday, and that South Dakota's infant mortality rate was higher than the surrounding states.
I asked my wife, Linda, who is here, to lead a task force on this important issue. Our first lady worked with doctors, nurses, tribal health officials, nurse midwives, social workers, and the Department of Health officials to understand the causes of the problem.
Private donors have partnered with the Department of Health since then to provide Safe Sleep Kits to low-income families without a safe sleep option. The kit includes a portable crib, crib sheet, sleep sack, informational DVD, children's book, and pacifier. So far, 4,630 parents and other caregivers have received these cribs. I know what they are like. We went out and bought one for use with our grandkids when they are at our house.
A media campaign, "For Baby's Sake", is focused on safe sleep, early signs of pregnancy, the importance of prenatal care, and the importance of immunizations for babies. The Facebook page has reached nearly half a million unique visitors. The website receives, on average, nearly 3,000 page views each month, and 79 percent of those visits are new, meaning it's not the same handful of folks revisiting the site.
Significant progress has been made. We don't have 2014 numbers yet, but Linda was just telling me today reporting now is being made monthly, so we will soon have 2014 numbers. South Dakota's 2013 infant mortality rate was 6.5 deaths per 1,000, which is a decrease from 2012's rate. That's 6.5 down from 8.6, so a pretty significant drop. I am happy we're seeing improvements. I know there's still more work to do. There's no fixing this problem overnight. I am grateful Linda will continue to lead our state's efforts to reduce infant mortality in the next four years.
Since September 11, 2001, each of South Dakota's 22 National Guard communities has experienced a unit mobilization in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, and Noble Eagle.
To date, the South Dakota National Guard has deployed more than 7,200 Soldiers and Airmen in support of the Global War on Terror. Today, as I speak to you for the first time in more than a decade, no Soldiers or Airmen are currently deployed overseas from South Dakota – no National Guard Soldiers or Airmen. Of course, the National Guard also serves an important role here at home, and the Guard stepped up again in 2014. In June, 114 guardsmen provided sandbagging and levee construction support, along the Big Sioux River in Union County. Just days later, 268 soldiers with vehicles and equipment were activated to support tornado recovery operations in Wessington Springs.
It's not surprising that the South Dakota National Guard continues to be recognized for excellence. We have a great Air Guard. The 114th Fighter Wing earned Air Combat Command's first overall "highly effective" grade during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, and our 114th Fighter Wing was presented the highly-coveted Spaatz Trophy, which is presented annually to the most outstanding flying unit in the nation – our South Dakota Air National Guard.
Twelve Army National Guard units received the National Guard Bureau's Superior Unit Award, which is presented only to units that meet very high standards in drill attendance, physical fitness, weapons qualifications, and maintenance. The Forward Support Company, the 153rd Engineer Battalion, won the army award for maintenance excellence and for distinction in maintenance operations in the small maintenance category. And, the 153rd Engineer Battalion for achieving the highest standards for training and readiness was awarded the Major General Milton A. Reckord Trophy as the most outstanding Army National Guardbattalion in the nation. It's been a pretty good year for our South Dakota National Guard.
I described these awards, of course, because it is important we honor those who serve in uniform and recognize the sacrifices they make for our nation and for our state. We must also remember the sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform in the past, our veterans.
Last year at this time, the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs kicked off "Operation Reaching All Veterans". This is the first kind of operation of this type in the nation. The Department set a goal to reach out to South Dakota's veterans with a multi-pronged approach, not wait for veterans to contact us. We reached out and contacted them using an outreach booth here at the Capitol during the session, open houses in all 66 counties, and an aggressive phone campaign.
This campaign was a first for the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and a first in the nation. The Department started with a list of over 62,000 veterans. Not all veterans are registered with the state. We may not know of their existence at even the county level. Media messages in print and electronic formats were distributed, and 153 open houses were held throughout the state.
Starting last April, our staff and veterans service officers around the state were each given a list of 100 veterans to contact every month. This effort allowed staff to educate veterans and their families about benefits, programs, and services.
More importantly it allowed us to listen to concerns and provide key contacts to assist on a local level. Best of all, it gave us a chance to say "thank you." One county veterans service officer, Tom Sparrow of Turner County, contacted over 11,000 veterans personally. Tom is here today. Please help me thank Tom.
Next year, our veterans will have a new home. Thank you again for joining with me to provide funding for the new state veterans home, and thank you for your ongoing support of this project. Construction is on time and under budget. Our goal is to open the doors to this new home in January of next year.We are able to be here today because of the service of these brave men and women, and we honor their sacrifices by doing what we can to make South Dakota even stronger. Many of you know that I have focused on our state's bond ratings.
Recently, Standard and Poor's upgraded South Dakota's outlook from "neutral" to "positive." In doing this, they recognized our state for "prudent fiscal management and structural budgetary balance." That's their words. They also noted our state's strong economic growth and pro-business tax climate. That rating is important because it can save our state money in interest payments. I also value it, though, because through outside scrutiny we can identify ways that we can improve.
I am very proud of the many steps we have taken to be good stewards of this state. Four years ago, we joined together to eliminate our structural deficit. It took tough choices, but we are stronger today because we balanced the budget. Likewise, we joined together two years ago to reform our criminal justice system. It took courage to rely on evidence and data rather than instinct, anecdotes, and conventional wisdom. But we are already saving money because of those decisions.
We have joined together to use one-time dollars to pay off debts and strengthen our financial position. We have joined together to become one of the few states in the nation with a fully-funded pension. We have joined together to maintain public buildings and to preserve our outdoors. We have joined together to create jobs through the Building South Dakota bill, and to enact programs to train the workers who will fill those jobs.
And, when our neighbors face disaster – when they face one of the worst days of their lives – we have stood with them – we've joined together to stand with them – whether a tornado in Wessington Springs, a blizzard in cattle country, or a massive river flood.This year, this session, we confront the challenge of transportation funding and the opportunity for reform in our juvenile justice system. Once again, we can join together to strengthen our state and ensure that our best days are yet to come.
Let's go to work. Thank you. | in switchyards increased demand for oil by rail, and temporary inefficiencies caused by the sale of the Canadian Pacific line in South Dakota. These problems all limited capacity when we needed greater capacity to handle record harvests in 2013 and still another new record harvest just last fall.
Over the past year, I have focused on improving rail transportation in South Dakota. We engaged with the Canadian Pacific as they proposed the sale of their South Dakota line. Members of my administration and I also traveled to Washington, DC to meet with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary ofTransportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to draw attention to our rail challenges. Thanks in part to our efforts, but especially with the help of Senator John Thune, our rail carriers have responded and our rail shipping volumes are showing improvements.
We are also acting to improve our rail infrastructure for the long term.
We completed a new state rail plan just at the end of the year. It's posted online if you want to read it. Last month, I announced $56 million in public and private investments in four projects in our state. In response, two grain handling facilities worth $40 million each have been announced, one in Kennebec and one in Britton. The state is offering still another $4 million in matching grants to encourage additional private investment in rail. Our modest investments are leveraging millions of dollars in private capital toward building a railroad system that will serve our shippers well for decades to come.
Of course, transportation infrastructure is one wise use of state dollars. Another wise use is to increase spending by relatively small amounts to enable greater savings long term.
Two years ago, we announced sweeping changes to our state's criminal justice system. Leaders from all branches of the government joined key stakeholders to analyze an enormous amount of data and find ways to improve our criminal justice system. That process yielded some big surprises. I knew we had a high imprisonment rate, for example, but I believed that higher imprisonment possibly contributed to greater public safety.
Just two months ago, the Oversight Council tracking our progress released its annual report. Here are four highlights from that report: First, the prison population has remained nearly flat instead of growing and is slightly below projections that we hope to attain with the reformation. Now, it's early, and this should not be overstated. Still, as we'd hoped, this has helped our state avoid constructing a new $36 million women's facility we had projected might be needed this year.
Second, most offenders leave prison on parole. Last year 60 percent successfully completed their terms of supervision, up from 45 percent in FY 2013. Thus, more former inmates are moving toward becoming taxpayers, rather than tax burdens.
Third, offenders are sometimes put on probation rather than being sent to prison. Last year 550 of those probationers earned early termination of probation by complying with the rules. These success stories help reduce probation caseloads and allow probation officers to focus more attention on higher risk probationers.
The fourth highlight from the report I want to mention is more specialty courts are up and running, and I know the Chief Justice has been a great champion of specialty courts. I'm sure he will talk about that in the State of the Judiciary tomorrow. We've launched HOPE Courts in Walworth and Brown counties, and we now have more offenders than ever participating in drug courts, DUI courts, and evidence-based programs in the community.
These are all indications that South Dakota is on the path toward improved public safety at a lower cost. That's good for the taxpayers, its good public policy, and it's the right direction for this state. I appreciate the leadership of Chief Justice Gilbertson, the work of the court system, the Department of Corrections, of Social Services, local law enforcement, and private providers for their part in this early success.When we began our review of the criminal justice system in 2013, many people believed the work would be incomplete unless we also looked at the state's juvenile justice system. Over the past year, we have brought together key stakeholders to carefully study relevant data and best practices, to consult with stakeholders, and to recommend policy solutions. This year, I hope you will support my proposals to improve our juvenile justice system. But first, a bit of context. In South Dakota, juvenile commitments to the Department of Corrections have been declining. However, the drop has been much smaller than what other states, including our neighbors, have experienced.
In fact, the most recent national figures show South Dakota with the second highest juvenile incarceration rate in the nation. And let me be clear, the high rate is not connected to a commensurately high rate of violent juvenile crime. In fact, South Dakota's juvenile violent crime arrest rate is one-third the national average. So, we have a violent crime rate with juveniles being one-third of the national average, and yet in the national average, we are the second highest state in the nation for locking up or putting juveniles in the hands of the Department of Corrections. Our juvenile incarceration rate should encourage us to act.
Another encouragement is cost. For most juveniles, commitment to the Department of Corrections means some kind of out-of-home placement, not for all of them but for most of them – some kind of out-of-home placement. That's an expensive thing. Costs range from $41,000 to $144,000 per year, depending upon the program. At the same time, research tells us that supervising and treating youth in their communities, instead, is less expensive and more effective for many young people.
So this leads to a couple of obvious questions. Are there youth sent to the Department of Corrections who could be better served in their communities?
Can we save money and hold youth accountable while keeping more of them in their own homes?
These and other questions motivated me to join with the Chief Justice and legislative leaders to form the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative last May.
Three principal goals guided their work and they are very similar to the goals that the adult corrections work group had. One, improve public safety by improving outcomes in juvenile cases; two, effectively hold juvenile offenders more accountable; and three, reduce costs by investing in proven community-based practices while saving residential facilities for more serious offenders.
In 2013, seven of every ten youth committed to the Department of Corrections were for misdemeanor offenses, probation violations, and status offenses like underage drinking or truancy.
Besides status offenses, the crimes that most commonly led to commitment were misdemeanor marijuana possession, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor ingestion of an illegal substance, and misdemeanor petty theft. In fact, there was only one felony offense among the top 10 committing offenses – burglary in the 3rd degree.
While fewer youth have been committed over the past few years, remember I said the commitment rate is coming down even though we are still second highest in the nation, those committed are staying longer. In 2007, juveniles averaged 12 months in out-of-home placement. By 2014, that had risen to 15.3 months. That was the average stay.
Similar trends were seen in the probation data. A judge might not commit a juvenile to the DOC. The judge might say, "We are going to put you on probation." Well, admissions to probation have been falling; with more probationers being low risk, lower level, but average time on probation is longer.
While the work group was churning through mountains of juvenile justice data, staff from my office made progress on a parallel course traveling across the state to meet with more than 200 stakeholders. The message they heard was overwhelmingly clear – we can do a better job for youth who veer off track in South Dakota.
One - we need to increase our use of diversion programs to prevent troubled youth from going deeper into the juvenile justice system.
Two - we need more evidence-based programing in our communities so that judges have options other than commitment to the Department of Corrections, and so that youth can remain in their homes.
Three - we need better support services for youth and their families so that they can confront the challenges that often lead to a child's entanglement with the juvenile system.
Now with that feedback in mind, and with the data analysis in hand, the work group made 12 recommendations for reform. I am just going to talk about three of them today.
One calls for the development of an array of effective interventions for youth in our juvenile system across our state, including in our rural areas. These interventions would include programs to address substance abuse, alcohol use, drug use, antisocial thinking and behavior, and challenges within the family. We need programs. The availability of such options will help judges as they perform the difficult task of weighing how best to set youth on a better path. It will also provide court services officers on probation situations, juvenile corrections agents in parole situations or after treatment situations, and give them more tools to manage youth in the communities under their supervision. More importantly, these proven community-based solutions can strengthen families and help keep our communities safer.
A second recommendation focuses on which juveniles are placed in the custody of the Department of Corrections. As I mentioned, most juveniles now committed were there because of misdemeanor offenses, probation violations, and minor status offenses. The work group recommended that only those youth who have committed the most serious offenses and pose a risk to the public be committed to the Department of Corrections.
The third item I'll highlight recommends increased use of court diversion for youth committing lower level offenses like Teen Court or other kinds of diversion.
A fiscal incentive could encourage counties to provide diversion opportunities. Many of them have diversion programs, but they are not utilizing them. Let's incent them with money to do that because we pay a little bit of money there and save a lot of money elsewhere. Diversion has been shown to be more effective than formal court interventions for most youth.
Taken together, the work group recommendations are projected to reduce the Department of Corrections population in residential treatment by more than 50 percent within five years. This would save millions of dollars within that system – 50 percent within five years.
I'm not the only South Dakotan who has taken this issue to heart. Many others support taking action. In fact, the proposal I am offering is supported by the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative work group, of course, and has been endorsed by the Chief Justice David Gilbertson, the Attorney General Marty Jackley, the association of states' attorneys, the association of sheriffs, the association of county commissioners, the South Dakota Association of Youth Care Providers – these are all formal board endorsements of this proposal - the Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, South Dakota Voices for Children, the association of criminal defense lawyers, and the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
As you can see, there are many people who have worked very hard to craft and evaluate these proposals. I want to mention two in particular that are in the gallery today. Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom was instrumental in developing the Public Safety Improvement Act two years ago, and has become a nationally recognized expert in justice reinvestment initiatives. He also chairs our stakeholder advisory group. Hughes County Sheriff Mike Leidholt served on the juvenile justice work group this year, and as the immediate past president of the National Sheriffs Association, he has made important contributions. Please help me thank them both for their efforts. It is so helpful when people on the front lines who have a special insight to some of these proposals support them, and I thank you both.
As seen in the past, we can do great things when we work together. I want to make sure government and our taxpayer dollars are producing the best possible outcomes for the young people of our state, and I know you do, too. We have a choice to make. We can continue to place juveniles in expensive residential settings that are less effective in addressing delinquency, or we can invest short term in more effective treatment, while keeping our youth close to home and driving down that residential population that I talked about earlier.
Please join me in making the right choice, one that improves our juvenile justice system and strengthens our families and communities.
Another important area of continued focus is workforce.
For most of the past year, South Dakota has had the second lowest unemployment rate in the nation. We can be proud of that, but it's a doubleedged sword. Many business owners struggle to find qualified workers, and this shortage makes it difficult for businesses to expand.
Three years ago, I used my State of the State address to talk to you about workforce. I announced twenty areas in which we were making efforts to address this challenge. But as I've said many times, this is a marathon, not a sprint. Our work in this area requires a persistent focus and a willingness to continue to try new approaches. Last month, I announced one of those approaches – an exciting partnership between the state and Denny Sanford toward addressing this need.
The Build Dakota scholarship program will be funded by a $25 million donation from Denny Sanford, which will be matched over five years by state Future Funds.
This program will offer full scholarships to students entering high-need workforce programs at in-state technical institutes in exchange for a commitment to work in South Dakota for three years. We expect to provide approximately 300 full scholarships annually in the next five years beginning this fall. From 2020 on, an endowment will continue to award approximately 50 scholarships per year. I first met Denny Sanford years ago because of his generosity to Children's Home Society, and since that time, he has made transformational gifts in healthcare, research, and education. This is yet another transformational gift that will benefit South Dakota and our young people.
The establishment of this scholarship will mean that each year hundreds of our young people, and young people from other states, will have the opportunity to enter high-demand fields without incurring debt, and that more of them will choose to stay in South Dakota after graduation. The impact of this will be huge, not only for these students, but also for employers and our state.
We are continuing other efforts to address our workforce needs. Last spring, I worked with local leaders to convene six different workforce summits around the state to inform local leaders about state efforts that we are undertaking, learn from them about their needs, and discussed ideas for cooperation. We analyzed the information from these summits and returned to all six cities where we had the summits to report our findings.
Following the summits, I made a financial commitment of $1 million in matching funds to help communities address workforce shortages in their own way. Last week, I announced 14 grants to match these local commitments with ideas ranging from providing affordable housing to workers to providing access to career and tech Ed in rural areas.
Toward developing workforce, our career and technical education programs are also important. High school classes in welding, machining, healthcare, construction trades, engineering, biosciences, and more give high school students hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore potential careers, while earning high school credit and sometimes college and technical credit as well.
Over the past two years, we've worked to increase interest in those CTE programs. We've organized and promoted career camps in engineering, information technology, healthcare, and skilled trades to expose students to these high-need career fields. But we're looking to do more. While many of our high schools offer good CTE programs, these expensive programs can be difficult to offer and maintain, especially for our rural schools.
Last year, I announced $8 million in Future Fund grants for CTE at our K-12 schools.
These grants have helped schools like the Meade County School District expand their manufacturing program and collaborate with Western Dakota Tech to offer a dual credit machining course. Because of success in the first semester, Western Dakota Tech will offer an Engine Construction and Operations dual enrollment course for these high school students. A local business has agreed to offer them internships.
In Burke, grant money was used to purchase four mobile CTE classrooms used by students from four school districts in that area for CTE classes in architecture and construction, engineering, biomedical science, and welding. Without collaboration among those four districts, sections would have been too small to warrant a teacher for each of these courses.
The Mitchell school district is renovating and expanding their regional career center which will provide students from Hanson, Mount Vernon, Ethan, Sanborn Central, and the Mitchell district more opportunities to take CTE classes like welding, blueprint reading, or to get certified OSHA training. Aberdeen is building a similar center.
In Yankton, 8 students completed a Certified Nurse Assistant Camp, 22 students completed a manufacturing academy, and 14 students completed an automotive academy. Thirteen of those students were from Wagner, Bon Homme, IreneWakonda, and Menno districts.
Even as we strengthen our offerings in high school, we know that, more than ever, it's important to encourage our young people beyond high school.
Last year, I proposed and you approved a new low-cost dual credit program to allow high school juniors and seniors to earn university or tech school credit for courses that also count toward high school graduation for only $40 a credit hour.
I'm very pleased that this dual credit program has been enthusiastically accepted by our schools and students. We talked about it at the budget address. The enrollment has been well beyond expectations. In the fall semester of the 2014 school year, students from more than 100 public school districts, 1 tribal school, 8 private schools, along with a few homeschoolers enrolled in dual credit courses.
Over 1,000 high school students, these are junior and seniors only, enrolled in classes from College Algebra, to Composition, to Diesel Engines. And they are doing well. These high school students enrolled in college and tech school courses have a pass rate greater than 90 percent. As I've said before, dual credit is a win-win-win-win. High school graduates who start college or tech school with some credits already under their belts are more likely to complete on time, and at less cost. Universities and technical schools get the opportunity to make themselves known to prospective students, and to help prepare those students for success when they graduate. High schools gain flexibility to offer | 3,752 |
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A. It shall be the duty of the sheriff or chief of police of every locality to insure, in addition to other records required by law, the maintenance of adequate personnel, arrest, investigative, reportable incidents, and noncriminal incidents records necessary for the efficient operation of a law-enforcement agency. Failure of a sheriff or a chief of police to maintain such records or failure to relinquish such records to his successor in office shall constitute a misdemeanor. Former sheriffs or chiefs of police shall be allowed access to such files for preparation of a defense in any suit or action arising from the performance of their official duties as sheriff or chief of police. The enforcement of this section shall be the duty of the attorney for the Commonwealth of the county or city wherein the violation occurs.
B. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:"Arrest records" means a compilation of information, centrally maintained in law-enforcement custody, of any arrest or temporary detention of an individual, including the identity of the person arrested or detained, the nature of the arrest or detention, and the charge, if any."Investigative records" means the reports of any systematic inquiries or examinations into criminal or suspected criminal acts which have been committed, are being committed, or are about to be committed."Noncriminal incidents records" means compilations of noncriminal occurrences of general interest to law-enforcement agencies, such as missing | 353 |
How important do you think it is to build trust as a new manager? We have asked tens of thousands of employees what they want most from their new manager over the years. What would you guess is the number one priority for new managers to be set up for success?
Establishing their newly earned authority?
Setting a clear strategy for their team?
Sucking up to their boss?
From the research on what matters most, the answer is none of the above. High performing new managers are excellent at building trust with their team, their boss, and their peers.
Studies have been done not only on the importance of trust for a well-functioning team, but also on what factors are key to a trusting relationship between a team and their manager. It comes down to three basic components.
The foundational component of building trust is all about interpersonal relationships. Employees most trust managers who care about them on both a personal and professional level. They need to know that, yes, business results matter but that concern for them matters too. They look to a manager who will treat them fairly and will offer constructive feedback because trusted managers genuinely want their employees to succeed.
Do your managers treat their people as their most important asset?
While the first tip focuses on character, this tip is all about competence. To be trusted as a people manager, your team needs to believe that you have enough knowledge, experience, expertise and judgment to lead them to success<|fim_middle|> we can agree with the three major components of that trust. What's surprising is that these three elements are not equal in value. By far the most critical ingredient of trust in a manager is the first – the strength of the interpersonal relationships with their employees.
New managers take on their position with so many concerns about how to succeed. What they need to know is that their first priority should be to establish trust with their new team members by getting to know them and genuinely caring about their success as individuals. | . Character by itself is not enough to build trust at work.
Do your managers have the competencies required to lead?
Trusting relationships depend on reliability and consistency. How can you trust someone who never or inconsistently follows through? Managers need to be visible role models of accountability for their team and must consistently behave the way they want their employees to behave.
Are you managers setting the right example?
We know that the level of trust in a manager relates powerfully to a manager's effectiveness and | 98 |
We had a lot of different conditions for the Sidelaunch Days Collingwood Race.
The Elite had their challenge in the outer harbour (see below). Strong winds put up a very good wave break after a 1<|fim_middle|> Warren Won for providing this issues photos. | km downwinder with an uphill battle to do the inner harbour leg.
Congratulation to Mike Howes and Tracey Finlay overall winners in the Elite Classification.
First place medals went to Jaclyn Smith and Dan Dakin in the Open Class.
Close action in the Men's Big Final (see below) with Mike Howes (1st), Aaron Pilon (2nd), Mike Sandusky (3rd), Kodie Peekstock (4th) and Sean Solowski (5th).
In the Women's it was Ariel Amaral taking top spot with) Julie Colgan (2nd), Danielle Holdsworth (3rd), Shazia McCormick (4th) and Jacklyn Smith (5th).
All the heats were close and there wasn't a single uncontested fight for the lead around that yellow Buoy.
It was a whale of a time, a whole whale of fun, and a whale of a race!
Thanks to Aaron Pilon of Blu Wave for providing the Blu Whales. I never saw so much comingling of sweat.
It sure looked competitive out there. Here are the Champions of the Whale.
Last race of the 2016 Summer of Splash. The race for the Overall and Provincial Titles is getting close.
Thanks to Peter deMos at LivOutside, 271 Ecclestone Drive. Bracebridge, ON P1L 1G4 for being our host.
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One broken white plastic car that's shared among five children.
Faith Miracle Church. The name says it all: No matter what, believe.
As we continued through the slums, the images became more disturbing. Animals in various states of well-being … goats, chickens, roosters, cows—and a few mangy "slum dogs" were everywhere. Chickens drank sewage water and scrounged around in rubbish. Children ran through the same water, and being there were no toilets I could only imagine the disease that was being spread throughout the community. I find myself being very thankful for the "super pack" set of immunizations I had reluctantly taken two weeks before I left for Uganda.
Whenever we met a mom of a God Cares School student (our primary purpose for being there), she would immediately embrace us, humbly inviting us into her "home" where we would sit and listen to her story, then pray together.
The women's houses were little more than cramped and wobbly "lean to's" —constructed from dirt/wood/corrugated metal or brick. Most consisted of one small room that had to be shared with several family members, usually children and/or an aging parent. The fortunate mothers had a curtain separating them from the rest of the family. This was considered a luxury. In every way, they tried as best they could to make a home from whatever scavenged goods they managed to find.
Remarkably, though we were surrounded by filthy, contaminated rivulets of water filled with garbage—breathing in what to us was the unpleasant stench of both human and animal waste—it was not uncommon to find women sweeping in front of their houses, or washing clothes in makeshift pots. Most greeted us with a smile as we passed by, and none—child or mother—refused our embrace when it was offered.
They had so little, yet it was clear to me that they were making the best of a deplorable situation and doing it with more grace and dignity than I've seen those who have plenty, yet seem to find reason to complain about anything and everything that causes them discomfort. I could sometimes include myself in that indictment.
Violet and me.
One particular mom, Violet along with her 11-year old son, Joseph, will forever be etched in my mind and heart. She invited us into her neat and orderly hovel, and poured out her heart. She had cancer, but no means to treat it. Her son, who sat quietly on the bed next to us, his stillness filling the atmosphere, was also ill. He suffered from unexplainable fainting spells, making any chance of attending God Cares School—his only real hope to escape that cycle of poverty—impossible. To comfort himself, and his mother, Joseph played his simple musical instrument as we talked.
Despite the seeming hopelessness of the situation, Joseph's mother had faith that God would provide … and heal. But she needed encouragement—just as each of us do when life deals us blows that we're ill-equipped to handle in our own strength. "Lord I believe … help me in my unbelief."
And so we prayed for Violet, and Gloria and Rose, and all the other mothers—each of whom had their own story to tell—and their dreams for a better future for their children.
But prayer, as comforting and transformational as it can be, still must be accompanied by works. The question for me was, "What can I do to help?" Is it even possible to help one child break out of the cycle of poverty and hopelessness? How can they believe that's possible if they don't see anything different other than what they're surrounded by every day?
These are the questions I asked myself when visiting this community. And after arriving back in the US to my own fairly comfortable life (though uncertain future), I had to ask myself, so now having seen what I saw, what is my responsibility? What would God have me to do to help the people of Bukasa and Jinja in my own limited way?
The answer, I found, wasn't complicated. I would "go after the one" by continuing to fund my sponsored child's education—and to never stop praying for her. And as I prospered, I would find another child I could sponsor, fully assured that the Dongo family who runs God Cares' School not only cares deeply for their own people—Ugandans helping Ugandans—they know how to do it. This, I would learn, is all important. It's that delicate balance of meeting basic needs and a quality education, while, at the same, working to overcome that third-world malady known as "learned helplessness."
"Silver and gold have I know, but such as I have I give." A fellow volunteer prays for a Bukasa mom.
So, really my visiting the slums of Busaka and Jinja was not a waste, even though I felt that mere hugs and smiles, with some small gifts of clothes and supplies, were hardly sufficient in the face of such overwhelming poverty. But it was for that time, and on that day. Because, as I would soon learn, even the simplest expressions of human affection and compassion—be it a gentle touch, an embracing hug or a word of encouragement—can do more than we can possibly imagine to revive even the weariest heart.
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Greetings from the children of the Bukasa community in Kampala. I've been welcomed by the best of them—including being given a lavish red-carpet "press day" welcome by Disney at the opening of their Animal Kingdom theme park back in the 90s. But even that doesn't compare to the welcome I was given by these children, and really all of the children wherever we went in Uganda.
Love magnets … every one of them. As to what the kids were trying to say after the words "How are you?" my money is on "do." I'm sure they meant to say "doing" but that's how they charmingly interpreted our typical American greeting.
Really, my fellow Buyamba Uganda volunteers and I expected to be called "muzungus" —a common greeting from the children of Uganda that means "white people." Coming from these little ones, it's endearing. Back home, as an adult, it would be, well … "awkward." I'd be rather unsettled if a black person used the phrase, "Hey, white person!" when greeting me on the streets of LA. Given our nation's history and present racially charged atmosphere, I'm sure it would be even more "uncomfortable" the other way around.
Whether at home or abroad, no one wants to make race an issue, or be made to feel uncomfortable because you're one or the other. And yet, during my time spent in Uganda among the poor, and the "poorest of the poor" I became acutely aware that I was, in fact, a white American. Just by virtue of my race, and place of birth it seemed that I was considered "rich" by more than a few of the Ugandans I encountered—even though I'm most definitely not by Western standards.
Early on in my journey, I found myself a magnet for some of these folks who seem to look on me as a benefactor—someone who could afford to pay for this, buy that, or as a few destitute mothers pleaded with me to do, sponsor their child's education.
As the days wore on, and I found myself immersed in a sea of orphans and/or children with only one parent (usually the mother) the genuine pull towards wanting to help them had to be tempered with the stark reality that I could not be the savior of each child, or every struggling single mother who needed help. Nor, as I would learn later, was it wisdom to presume I knew what they needed the most. Or that money in and of itself would cure all their ills.
That was a hard pill to swallow, no more so than in the slums of Bukasa where the harsh reality of abject poverty met us at every turn. It's impossible to fully describe some of the scenes that I and the other Buyamba Uganda volunteers witnessed there.
There was the blind and mentally disabled young girl in a tattered blue dress who was making her way down a narrow alley towards all the commotion our presence was creating, her hands sliding tentatively across the dirty brick wall. As she brushed by me, I reached out gently to touch her shoulder—to let her known she was seen. At first startled, she quickly rebounded, offering me a shy, tentative gesture of welcome in return. I wondered if she was receiving any medical or social services aid, a concern that grew after later reading a statement on the AbleChild Africa website: "Disabled children in Africa are largely invisible, experience widespread violations of their rights and are too often denied their dignity and identity."
Then there were all the children taking care of children. One 4-5 year-old boy had his baby brother in tow, the toddler clad only in a dirty tee-shirt. As snot ran from his nose, he rubbed his crusted eyes, wailing. His brother and his friends were busy playing with an old white plastic car, just one toy shared among five boys. But the wheels still moved and it served as their entertainment as each child in the group took turns rolling the broken car down the hill.
Outside a dilapidated place of worshp called, The Miracle Church, the pastor, spying our little group, slipped out and warmly grasped my hand. "Bless you and thank you for coming," he said as he flashed us a smile as big as all outdoors …. it is so wonderful that you've come here to be with us." A bit taken aback, I wanted to reply, "This? What we're doing here … this is nothing. We're here for a day, and next week we'll go back to our comfortable lives."
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Cut jalapeños and bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Arrange corn on baking sheet with peppers. Broil 4-6 minutes or until blackened, turning corn once. Place peppers in a paper bag; fold to seal. Let stand 15 minutes; peel. Mince jalapeños, and coarsely chop bell pepper. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Set aside. Place tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil for 3 minutes<|fim_middle|>0 minutes or until meatballs are done. Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup into each of the 6 bowls; top each serving with a handful of Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese and cilantro. Top evenly with tortilla strips. | or until golden brown, turning after 2 minutes. Set aside.
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 garlic clove, panko, and next 2 ingredients in a large bowl, and gently mix until just combined. With most hands, shape the meat mixture into 24 meatballs.
Place a stock pot over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; sauté for 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove from pan. Add onion, potatoes, and carrots to a pan; sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining 5 garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add peppers. broth, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stirring occasionally. Return meatballs to pan. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and corn; return to a simmer. Cook 1 | 184 |
I<|fim_middle|> | don't tend to use prawns all that much as I find it hard to get them in any decent condition, but one day my fish guy at Clamms Seafood rang me up and told me he'd got his hands on some really good ones. I told him to send me a kilo. When they turned up and they were as good as he said I knew they'd make the perfect match for this tamarind and tomato combo I'd had kicking around for a while.
In the restaurant we charred the prawns briefly over the coals and served them with coriander blossoms and a vinegar made from the prawn head juices, but they work just as well served raw like this with a sprinkle of this seaweed salt, which is a great seasoning for any fish or shellfish.
Put the tamarind pulp in a bowl, cover with 200 ml (7 floz) boiling water and leave to cool to room temperature.
Roughly chop the tomatoes and add to a bowl. Sprinkle over the salt and let sit for 30 minutes, then transfer to a blender with the tamarind pulp and water and blend together on high for 3 minutes. Pour the mixture into a sieve lined with muslin, cover with plastic wrap and set over a bowl in the fridge to pass through slowly – the broth will run clear.
For the dried seaweed salt, add the sea lettuce and salt flakes to a spice grinder and blitz together to form a powder. Prepare the prawns by lightly washing in cold water, peeling away the shells and heads and carefully removing the intestines with a small toothpick, piercing the flesh and lifting them out. Trim away any excess flesh and slice thinly.
To serve, arrange the prawns in a deep bowl in a single layer, sprinkle over a little of the seaweed salt and garnish with mustard leaves. Pour over the broth at the table to finish. | 394 |
When the Dying Breaths of Ancient Stars Align
September 5, 2013, 8:00 AM ET
By Phil Plait
Astronomers just announced something that I have to admit has me scratching my head: Near the galactic core, planetary nebulaeâthe winds from dying starsâtend to have their axes aligned along the plane of our galaxy. I know, that sounds a bit esoteric, but thatâs only because it is. Still, it actually is really weird. And it may have some interesting implications for how stars form in our galaxy.
This gets pretty technical, so Iâll boil it down somewhat for you, but itâll still be a little technical. So let me show you some of the guts of this, and then if you want you can skip to the bottom to get the overview.
The Stellar Guts
OK, first off, whatâs a planetary nebula? Iâve written about them eleventy billion times because I love them (I studied them for both my Masters and PhD, actually). When a star like the Sun gets old and starts to die, it blows off a slow dense wind of gas, like a solar<|fim_middle|> at large, perhaps when it was younger and more active. The one thing thatâs for sure is this shows us that our local island Universe, as galaxies were once called, has a few surprises up its sleeve left for us to discover.
This lopsided galaxy is a mess. But why?
Cancel Columbus Day: Sun storms pinpoint Europeans being in Canada in 1021 A.D. | wind. After a while this starts to deplete the outer layers of the star, exposing the hotter interior. The wind speeds up, and new gas blown from the stars slams into the older, slower gas. The collision compresses the gas, forming cool and weird shapes.
If the dying star is in a binary system, that is, it orbits another star, the early, slower wind tends to blow primarily along the equator of that orbit. Think of yourself going around a fast carousel, and you throw a ball: itâll tend to go out, away from you, parallel to the ground. Same thing with these stars. You wind up with a dense ring of material around the two stars. But then the faster wind kicks in. It sees more material around the equator, and less along the poles, so itâs easier to blow up and down, along the axis of the binary orbit. In the carousel analogy, itâs like youâve thrown so many balls early on that theyâve piled up around you, so later ones have an easier time going up and down, rather than trying to plow through the ones on the ground.
In the end, you can get fantastic shapes to these nebulae. Many have elongated structures, double lobes, extending away. Some are butterfly shaped, too, with wings of material reaching out. Many planetary nebulae, though, are not in binaries, and look more circular.
Imagine drawing a line along the lobes of an elongated (also called a bipolar) nebula. Now look at hundreds of them. Youâd expect theyâd point every which way, because their orientations only depend on physics internal to the stars themselves; that is, every one is unique. They donât interact with each other, and different binary star systems should have their orbits at all different angles. Itâs like throwing a bunch of pencils in the air and taking a photo of them; theyâd be pointing in all different directions. Planetary nebulae should be the same way.
When Stars Align
But thatâs not what the astronomers found. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is a flat disk with a spherical bulge of stars in the middle. The astronomers looked at 130 planetary nebulae located very close to the center of the galaxy, in the middle of the central bulge. What they found is that the elongated nebulae were far more likely to have their long axis parallel to the galactic disk than perpendicular to it, like pencils floating in water. The odds of this happening by random chance, they determined, was very small.
In other words, some bizarre force was reaching out from the center of the galaxy and lining up all those nebulae. Thatâs the weird part.
But we may know what it is! That force, it turns out, may be the galaxyâs magnetic field. And it doesnât affect the planetary nebulae, really, but the stars themselves as they formed!
We know that stars form from gas clouds, and we also know that some of those gas clouds have magnetic fields, like giant quadrillion-kilometer-long bar magnets (though with way more complicated fields). The galaxy itself has a magnetic field, and the clouds near the galactic center do tend to have their fields lined up with the galaxyâs. So itâs not too far-fetched to think that when those clouds form stars, the orbits of the stars will be affected too.
We already think magnetic fields affect star formation, though just how is unclear (the physics is incredibly complicated). Still, overall, it makes some sense that as the cloud collapses to form stars, the magnetic field gently shapes that collapse. The stars that form would then become aligned with the magnetic field, and in the end you get binary stars which have orbits aligned with the galaxyâs planeâin this case, aligned along the disk of the galaxy, again like pencils floating in water (as opposed to buoys that stick out of the water, or at some angle in between). They may point in different directions, but they all wind up with axes aligned along the plane.
Interestingly, when the astronomers looked at non-elongated nebulae, they did not see this alignment. It turns out that the magnetic fields of clouds would have a greater effect on wide binary stars, the kind that form elongated nebulae, than they would on single stars. The pattern makes some sort of sense.
The Core of the Problem
Amazingly, what all this means is that the magnetic field of the galaxy itselfâor at least, very near the center of the galaxyâweak as it is can profoundly shape the way stars form there. The way the stars spin and orbit each other line up, a bit like iron filings sprinkled over a sheet of paper with a bar magnet underneath it. But this only happens when the stars form; the magnetic field probably has little or no effect on them today.
Mind you, the stars the astronomers observed are billions of years old; they take a long time to age and eventually die. So really, what weâre seeing are the ghostly fingers of the Milky Wayâs ancient magnetism, reaching across the eons and leaving its fingerprints on stars as they die today.
Itâs not clear, though, what other effects this might have. Our Sun and planets are located pretty far out form the core, halfway or so to the galaxyâs edge. Planetary nebulae out here donât appear to be particularly aligned. Maybe the magnetic field strength isnât as powerful this far out, and maybe things have changed since the stars in our neighborhood were young.
But itâs fascinating to think that magnetism could have an affect that strong even near the hub of the Milky Way. Itâs the first time this has been so clearly seen, so maybe weâll find other signs of this influence as time goes on. And this may yet show some effect on the greater galaxy | 1,228 |
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When you're hiking in the desert a good multitool is a must have. If you brush up against or step on a cactus, you'll be happy to have the pliers along to pull out the thorns (everything out here seems to either have thorns or a stinger). I would recommend throwing a small pair of tweezers in your pack in case you need to pull out glochids (those little hair-like cactus thorns that you almost can't see), the pliers wont be much use for that.
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Multitools are handy, but some of them have a tendency to be too heavy, with too many accessories that you'll never use. They also have a tendency to be bulky and uncomfortable in your hand. The Leatherman Skeletool solves this problem by getting rid of the excess stuff that you won't have any use for anyway. I really don't need a fingernail file, spoon or saw on my multitool. What I do need is for it to be light, and this is one of the best ones at only five ounces.
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