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"We believe we have developed the first prognostic model that, once confirmed in larger studies, could provide a critical decision-making tool for clinicians," stated lead author Gregory<|fim_middle|> Cancers Symposium. Abstract 583. Presented February 10, 2018. | Pond, PhD, of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
In the development of the model, traditional factors were evaluated, as was programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) status, a potential marker for the efficacy of atezolizumab. Six prognostic factors were identified: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status, liver metastases, elevated platelet blood count, increased neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, elevated lactate dehydrogenase level, and hemoglobin < 10 g/dL.
A linear relationship was observed between the number of factors a patient had and survival. In the IMvigor210 trial cohort, median overall survival was 19.6 months for those with 0 to 1 factors; 5.9 months for those with 2 to 3 factors; and 2.6 months for those with 4 factors or more.
The authors plan to validate the model in other data sets and try to identify specific subgroups with a preferential response to atezolizumab.
"We already knew that docetaxel prolongs survival for men with metastatic prostate cancer, but this improvement in quality of life and reduction in subsequent treatment, and therefore costs, in nonmetastatic disease is somewhat surprising and may cause clinicians to re-think how and when they use docetaxel to treat prostate cancer," said lead author Nicholas D. James, MD, PhD, of the University of Birmingham, UK.
The ongoing STAMPEDE trial includes 9,000 men with nonmetastatic and metastatic advanced prostate cancer and to date has evaluated 10 different drugs and therapy alone (standard of care).
Quality of life was self-reported using EuroQol EQ-5D and included mobility, self-care, activities of daily life, pain levels, and anxiety and depression levels. Based on responses, the authors modeled changes in the predicted length of survival, quality-adjusted life years (QALY), and incremental cost-effectiveness.
For men with metastatic disease treated with docetaxel plus hormone therapy, predicted survival was 0.89 years longer than with hormone therapy alone, and quality of life was preserved for 0.51 years longer. For men with nonmetastatic disease, predicted survival was 0.78 years longer and quality of life was preserved for an additional 0.39 years with docetaxel plus hormone therapy vs hormone therapy alone.
The addition of docetaxel to hormone therapy was cost-effective for both nonmetastatic and metastatic prostate cancers. In the UK, the estimated cost per QALY gained was £5,000 (about $6,750 dollars in the United States).
In the United States, there is ongoing discussion about the choice between abiraterone (Zytiga; an oral drug) and docetaxel in metastatic and nonmetastatic cancers; docetaxel is about one-fifth of the cost of abiraterone.
IN INTERMEDIATE- or poor-risk previously untreated metastatic renal cell carcinoma, cabozantinib (Cabometyx) improved median progression-free survival from 5.3 months with sunitinib (Sutent) vs 8.6 months with the newer drug, according to an assessment by an independent radiology review committee of the CABOSUN phase II study.3 Cabozantinib reduced the risk of disease progression by 52% in the overall population (P = .0008). The overall response rate was 20% vs 9%, respectively.
At the meeting, lead author Daniel J. George, MD, of Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, presented a full subgroup analysis and objective response rates from the phase II trial. All subgroups had a similar benefit from cabozantinib, a drug that is targeted to MET. Subgroups with poor prognostic factors had shorter median progression-free survival with both drugs: 6.8 months for cabozantinib vs 2.7 months for sunitinib.
"Patients of all risk groups tested benefited from cabozantinib, including patients with favorable-risk features (ie, lower tumor volume, one metastatic organ site) and intermediate- and poor-risk patients," he continued. Further evaluation is needed to determine which risk groups should receive cabozantinib in the first-line setting. "There is still a trend favoring cabozantinib in MET-negative patients," Dr. George commented.
The study included 157 patients randomized 1:1 to receive either drug. About 45% were aged 65 or older, 78% were male, 58% had an ECOG performance status of 1 or 2, 19% had poor-risk disease, and 36% had bone metastasis. MET status was determined in 131 patients, and of them, 47% were MET-positive.
"Pazopanib achieved superior progression-free survival, higher objective response rates, and numerically longer overall survival in intermediate-risk disease. Both agents are ineffective in poor-risk disease. It's clear that temsirolimus cannot be considered standard of care, even for poor-risk disease," said lead author Nizar M. Tannir, MD, of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
The study had a target accrual of 90 patients but was closed to accrual early when the results of CABOSUN and CheckMate 214 were presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2017 Congress in Madrid. Among 69 evaluable patients, the median age was 61 years, 75% were male, and 64% had poor-risk disease. A total of 30 patients (43%) had prior nephrectomy. Thirty-five patients were treated with pazopanib (15 with intermediate-risk disease, 20 with poor-risk disease) and 34 received temsirolimus (10 with intermediate-risk disease and 24 with poor-risk disease). Treatment was continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. At disease progression, crossover to the other treatment was allowed.
In the overall study population, the unadjusted median progression-free survival was 5.2 months for pazopanib vs 2.6 months for temsirolimus (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.70; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.43–1.14, P = .16). Partial responses were seen in 26% of pazopanib-treated patients and 6% of temsirolimus-treated patients (odds ratio = 5.37, 95% CI = 1.06–27.07, P = .046).
"A test for interaction showed that pazopanib was favored for response rates and progression-free survival in intermediate-risk patients," Dr. Tannir told listeners. However, no interaction was found between treatment arm and risk group for overall survival. Median overall survival among all 69 patients was 12 months with pazopanib vs 7.3 months with temsirolimus.
Adverse events were as expected with each drug. Events more frequently seen with pazopanib included high rates of diarrhea, nausea, and hypertension. For temsirolumus, the most common adverse events were hypertriglyceridemia, anemia, and edema of the limbs.
DISCLOSURE: Drs. Pond, James, George, and Tannir reported no conflicts of interest.
1. Pond GR, Niegisch G, Rosenberg JE, et al: New 6-factor prognostic model for patients with advanced urothelial cancer receiving post-platinum atezolizumab. 2018 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Abstract 413. Presented February 9, 2018.
2. James N, Woods B, Sideris E, et al: Addition of docetaxel to first-line long-term hormone therapy in prostate cancer (STAMPEDE): Long-term survival, quality-adjusted survival, and cost-effectiveness analysis. 2018 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Abstract 162. Presented February 8, 2018.
3. George DJ, Hessel C, Halabi S, et al: Cabozantinib versus sunitinib for previously untreated patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma of intermediate or poor risk: Subgroup analysis of progression-free survival and objective response rate in the Alliance A031203 CABOSUN trial. 2018 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Abstract 582. Presented February 10, 2018.
4. Tannir NM, Ross JA, Devine CE, et al: A randomized phase II trial of pazopanib versus temsirolimus in patients with advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma of intermediate and poor-risk (the TemPa trial). 2018 Genitourinary | 1,920 |
Its probably a moot point to suggest that social networking sites are the rage these days. Thanks to the success of facebook, twitter, myspace and orkut, most of the sites now have a strong social component to them. So is the social networking space overcrowded? Maybe, but dont let that discourage you. As we pointed out in a previous blog post there's still a lot of scope here. So what makes a social networking site successful ? What are the key components and features that a social networking site should have. We at qed42 are web dwellers and continuously trying to deconstruct the web and we have the answer for you. The essential elements which you should keep in mind while building a social networking site.
Registration Form : Keep your registration form as simple as possible. Broken down to the bare bones a simple email and password field may suffice but you may want to<|fim_middle|> us know in comments or contact us. | include fields for first and last name.
Profile and Feed : Ideally this will be the most viewed page of your website. Apart from the general fields remember to keep fields which will be of interest to other users and which will be in coherence with the general theme of your site. You can check out the profile pages of couchsurfing.org specially in reference to the last point. Here's one. Also as facebook and twitter have proved its a good idea to have a "what are you thinking/doing" feed. Even linkedin has one now. So do some of the other sites like brazen careerist.
Easy interaction between users : The success of a social networking site is based on the conversation of its users. So make it easy for users to communicate between each other either actively or even observe what other users and their connections are doing. Also it should be easy to communicate with users of other sites, for example through FBConnect or even their twitter id.
A navigation menu which lets the user access all the elements of the site of which he is a part of.
Layouts should be consistent. Header and footer should take no more than 30% of your real estate, if possible may be even less. User should be able to see the content in any resolution. If its not so you may end up in a situation that if the user is at a low resolution, the header occupies 50% of the page and he may need to scroll multiple times.
Logo should be the identity of your site and it must be clickable!
Ability to import users from other sites : One of the key reasons why facebook was successful over orkut was that it gave the option to people to import their contacts from gmail and other email providers. This helped in the viral growth of facebook and is one of the major reasons why facebook is what it is.
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No need to panic for Phils
By Mandy Housenick
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Easy buttons Staples sells won't help, but manufacturing a Chill-out button and marketing it to Phillies fans has become a necessity.
That's right. Relax. Be cool. Everything's going to be OK.
The Phillies were heavily favored by so many prognosticators during the offseason because they have arguably the best rotation in the major leagues.
That hasn't changed. Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Joe Blanton are still in camp, and they're all healthy.
The other key component for anyone analyzing and predicting the Phillies' 2011 success is Jimmy Rollins' health.
Cross that one of your list, too.
The Phillies shortstop doesn't have a hint of the calf or hamstring injuries that plagued him last year, and his defense this spring has been as solid as it's ever been.
"I had plenty of time [off]," Rollins said. "Last year the calf was always in the back of my mind. Now, it's not about what I'm not going to be able to do."
The injuries, by the way, should not affect what the Phillies are capable of.
How quickly people forget what's happened in the past with this team.
The Phillies had 18 players, including Chase Utley, on the disabled list in 2007. They won the National League East that year.
The following year, they sent 10 to the disabled list, including Jimmy Rollins and Brad Lidge, and won the World Series.
In 2009, 13 guys spent time on the disabled list, including Raul Ibanez, Carlos Ruiz, Brett Meyers and several key components in the bullpen. Yet they won<|fim_middle|>ousenick@mcall.com
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A season ago, 18 players (20 stints) were on the disabled list, yet they put up the best regular-season record in all of baseball and made it to the NLCS.
Because good teams make deals.
In 2007, the club went out and got Tadahito Iguchi to fill in for Utley. Iguchi hit .304 in 45 games.
Good teams have enough depth to stop the bleeding.
In 2008, Greg Dobbs was called on to fill in for Pedro Feliz at third base. He hit .301 in 128 games.
Good teams have managers who know how to handle roster changes.
Charlie Manuel did that in 2009.
Good teams have minor leaguers waiting in the wings who can fill in.
Wilson Valdez was that guy last year.
"We've always been fortunate enough when we stick somebody in there he does a good job," Manuel said. "That's definitely a plus."
But I'm not naive.
If these injuries are long-term, it will make the Phillies' path to the postseason that much tougher.
The club has been very hush-hush about Utley's knee problems. He could be out a few more weeks. He could be out a few months. He could miss the whole season if surgery is the only option.
And he will be missed. He's the club's smartest base runner, makes plays many second baseman can only dream of making and is capable of driving in 100 runs, racking up 30 home runs and hitting .300.
Lidge, who acknowledged he won't be ready by Opening Day and will probably start the season on the disabled list because of shoulder soreness (he'll likely have an MRI today), was somewhat inconsistent in the first half of 2010, but he posted a 1.82 ERA and saved 21 games after the All-Star break.
"We need him," said Ryan Madson, one of two guys in line to take over in Lidge's absence. "He's our anchor, and we can't wait till he gets back."
Lidge said he's hoping he can return by mid-April. Even if there isn't structural damage to his labrum, a return in 15 days is unlikely.
If he went on the disabled list retroactive to Friday, the soonest he could come off would be April 9, and he'd have to go on a few minor league rehab outings before that.
And Amaro didn't give any insight as to how long it could be.
But there's no debating that this has been a crazy spring filled with what appear to be at least one serious injury a few fluke ones.
"As long as we can get them better, we have people who can help pick up the slack, which we've done before," Amaro said. "Of course we want all of our guys on our club. But we can't do much about it other than have the guys step up and perform in place of those guys."
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Incredible Kody: The top selling Brahman bull overall on the opening day of the 2018 sale was the $32,000 Stewart Park Kody 110 (AI) (ET) (H), pictured with Elders auctioneer, Randall Spann, buyer Shane Griffin, Shandra Stud, Ogmore and vendor, Debbie Frampton, Little Creek Stud, Dallarnil. Photo: Kent B Ward.
An offering of 570 lots, composed of 508 bulls and 62 females will go under the hammer at the annual February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, being held at CQLX, Gracemere, February 12 - 13.
Thirteen breeds and their composites catalogued from across two states will go under the hammer at the annual February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, being held at CQLX, Gracemere, on Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13.
This year's offering of 570 lots is composed of 508 bulls and 62 females.
The fixture kicks off the yearly calendar for seedstock sales in CQ with this year's offering drawn from a two-state vendor list.
Regarded by many as often a barometer for many of the seedstock events to follow and specific breed values, the February All Breeds Sale is again playing host to a genetically diverse catalogue.
Agents in conjunction, Landmark and Elders, have again been entrusted with a<|fim_middle|>, to Errol Comerford and family, Exmoor, Collinsville.
Oakvale Angus Stud, Tara operated by Scott and Eliza Borchardt provided the two equal top sellers at $6500 for that breeds section of the catalogue. Both bulls sold to David and Lydia Dennis, Walthum Station, Clermont.
Mr Murray said all bulls catalogued for the sale have been vet checked for breeding soundness and evaluation, scanned, weighed, pre-treated for tick clearance, and vaccinated for appropriate disease, with quite a few eligible for entry into WA if required. | catalogue that contains cattle nominated by some of their leading client addresses from Qld and NSW.
Sale agent Robert Murray, Elders Rockhampton, said breeders will be given plenty of opportunities to select bulls suitable for their stud and commercial programs.
"The sale offers quality bulls and females from leading studs at reasonable prices right on the doorstep of many of Queensland's' beef producers," Mr Murray said.
The sale offers quality bulls and females from leading studs at reasonable prices right on the doorstep of many of Queensland's' beef producers. - February All Breeds sale agent Robert Murray, Elders Rockhampton.
The two-day sale commences on Tuesday, February 12 at 9am with an offering of 126 grey and red Brahman bulls and seven used Brahman sires. These are followed by a catalogue of 59 Brahman females and the first day is rounded off with an offering of 19 Simbrah bulls and 53 Simmental bulls.
Mr Murray said 30 per cent of the Brahman bulls catalogued for the sale are polled or scurred, and that as in previous years the used sires are well worth buyer consideration.
The second and final day, Wednesday, March 13th also commencing at 9am, with all lots being penned by 6am for inspection, will see an array of bulls and females from nine individual breeds and their composites offered.
Kicking off the final days' trade will be 30 black, red and grey Brangus bulls, followed by two Superblack bulls, 45 Angus bulls, seven Glebvieh males, a Hereford bull, 15 Limousin bulls, 20 Charolais bulls, 25 Charbray bulls, three Droughtmaster females and 128 Droughtmaster bulls to end the catalogue.
Mr Murray said the Droughtmaster bulls are from some of the leading studs in Central and Southern Qld, and that the Droughtmaster females from Tara View Stud, Sarina, are the first to be offered from the breed at the sale "in quite some time".
Kenrol beauties: Marie Hofmeister, Kenrol Brahman Stud, Gracemere with a trio of greys that owners, Ken and Wendy Cole have catalogued for the 2019 February All Breeds Bulls and Female Sale. Photo: Kent B Ward.
Last year the fixture grossed $1.22M with 226 bulls selling for an average of $4748 to clear 80pc, while 41 females averaged $3598 to record a 93pc clearance.
Numerically and statistically, Brahmans have nearly always dominated the offering and the 2018 sale was no exception, with the breed topping both sale categories.
Brahman bulls sold to $32,000 while their top-selling female fetched $15,000.
The overall market topper at $32,000 was the 1038kg, proven and used sire, Stewart Park Kody 110 (AI) (ET) (H) offered by Ian and Debbie Frampton, Little Creek Stud, Dallarnil. Purchasing the son of Elrose Kody Man (ET) (H) was Shane and Sandra Griffin, Shandra Stud, Charons Ferry, Ogmore.
Top female honours at $15,000 were secured by the McLennan family, MCL and Orana Studs, Goovigen with their 11-month-old grey entry, MCL Sammi 1585 selling to Don and Carol, Sivyer, Wundaru, Farleigh.
On the second day the top selling honors went to the Droughtmasters with a $19,000 sale. Brian and Yvonne Heck and family, Bryvonlea Stud, Glastonbury sold the 26-month-old entry, Bryvonlea Rolex (P) to Terry and Catherine Piggott, Aldinga Droughtmaster Stud, Rolleston. The breed posted an 83pc clearance at auction on the way to setting a $4579 average for the 57 males sold.
The top average for the second day at the 2018 sale was recorded by the Charolais breed, which posted a $6375 medium and a total clearance. Top of the Charolais section was a $9500 entry offered by the Bebbington family, Mountainview Stud, Cambooya, which sold to David and Lydia Dennis, Walthum Station, Clermont.
Brangus topped at $10,000 to average $4091 for a 65pc clearance at auction. The top seller for the breed offered by the Kapernick family, Shadow Valley Stud, Gin Gin, sold to Cargoon Pty Ltd, Cassiopeia Station, Clermont.
Another of the high performing breeds on the final day where Simmentals. They topped at $9000 to average $4950 to clear 95pc of their section. The sectional topper was the 26-month, 918kg, Springside Lipsic (PP) offered by the Rauchle family, Springside Stud, Pittsworth, which sold to Bill and Louise Dunn, Tarcoola, Dingo.
The Nixon family, Weetalabah Stud, Dulacca provided all the entries in the Gelbvieh section with their five setting a $4300 average to top at $5000 on two occasions selling to producers from Springsure and Moura.
The Limousin breed saw their top sell for $5000 for a Talana entry offered by the Talana Stud, Memerambi selling to the Lamb family, Parraweena, Banana.
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Michigan State had every reason to fold.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Michigan State had every reason to fold. Cheap NFL Jerseys . The seventh-ranked Spartans were coming off a draining loss to rival Michigan and again were down two starters to surging Iowa — which was hosting its biggest game in years. Michigan State responded with the toughness it has shown so often under coach Tom Izzo and emerged from Iowa City with a season-defining win. Keith Appling scored 16 points and the Spartans outlasted No. 15 Iowa 71-69 in overtime Tuesday night, handing the Hawkeyes their first home loss. "I was concerned coming in whether we could get back up off the can. Not physically, we were going to be beat up. I was worried about mentally," said Izzo, whose team fell to the Wolverines 80-75 on Saturday. "We didnt have time to be tired." Matt Costello had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Spartans (19-2, 8-1 Big Ten), who avoided consecutive defeats despite the absence of injured starters Adreian Payne and Branden Dawson. But it took 5 extra minutes — and an Iowa shooting drought that lasted nearly 15 minutes — to pull it off. Costellos tip-in with 1:14 left gave Michigan State a 67-64 lead, and Russell Byrds 3 with 34 seconds put Michigan State up by six. Iowa still had a chance to force a second overtime, but Mike Gesell missed a driving layup at the buzzer. Devyn Marble had 21 points for Iowa (16-5, 5-3), including a layup with 6 seconds left in overtime that snapped the Hawkeyes streak of 14:50 without a field goal. "I just didnt think we were tough enough. We werent tough at all," Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said. "I think they were being nice." The Hawkeyes boast one of the nations deepest benches, and they kept threatening to run away from the undermanned Spartans early in the second half. Michigan State wouldnt let it happen. The tough-minded Spartans had an answer for nearly every basket that could have swung the momentum back in Iowas favour. Iowa led 57-51 with 5:58 left, and its crowd began to sense the win. But Appling — with his shooting wrist heavily taped — hit a 3, and a layup and dunk by Costello made it 58-57 Spartans. "We have guys that want to win," Appling said. "I feel like this win speaks volumes of the character of our team. We have a lot of guys that are able to dig down and compete. And at the end of the day I feel like thats what gave us the victory." The Hawkeyes had a chance to win in regulation, but Marble missed a runner just before the buzzer. That was a theme that doomed the Hawkeyes. Aaron White had 10 points for Iowa, which lost<|fim_middle|> JavaScript deaktiviert. Um Kommentare zu schreiben, stelle bitte sicher, dass JavaScript und Cookies aktiviert sind, und lade Sie die Seite neu. Klicke hier für eine Anleitung, wie du JavaScript in deinem Browser aktivierst. | despite hitting 19 more free throws than Michigan State. "I felt like we were moving the ball well. We had some really good looks at it and just didnt make any," McCaffery said. What made the loss even tougher for Iowa was it had been nearly a decade since Iowa City had seen a game this big. Iowa hadnt hosted a Top 25 opponent as a ranked team since 2006, when it last went to the NCAA tournament. Even Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad made the 2-hour drive from Des Moines to see the programs biggest home game in years. The Hawkeyes looked like the tighter team early. But the Hawkeyes hung close by building what would end up being a 43-20 edge in free throw attempts. The second half and overtime proved to be a physical, back-and-forth affair between two teams with serious aspirations of a Big Ten title. In the end, it was the Spartans who pulled out a game with 16 lead changes, 11 ties and one seemingly inexplicable shooting drought from the typically high-scoring Hawkeyes. In victory, Michigan State also showed Iowa how slim the margin between contending for a Big Ten title and winning it can be. "Weve had games where we could have (showed resolve), but we didnt. This is the first game where weve had the opportunity and weve carried through," Costello said. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .C. – Coach Steve Kerr knew when he arrived at Golden State that Marreese Speights would figure into the mix somehow this season with the Warriors. Cheap Jerseys . Toudouze, Indys fifth-round draft pick in 2006, has been signed twice and released twice in less than a month but has provided depth for an offensive line that has been decimated by injuries.NEW YORK — Madison Square Garden underwent a recent $1 billion transformation, and yet it will have another completely different feeling once the New York Rangers hit the ice in the Eastern Conference finals. Gone will be the fear of impending doom that enveloped the club during its second-round comeback against Pittsburgh. Missing will be the nerves that any goal or loss could mean the end of the season. Suddenly, the Rangers are the front-runners against the Montreal Canadiens, and their fans now have the chance to celebrate the ride with them. "Having fan support is obviously huge," Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. "Unconditional love, its something thats really beneficial to a team." New York is riding a five-game winning streak, but four of those victories came on the road — two in Pittsburgh when the Rangers erased a 3-1 series deficit, and the first two in this matchup with Montreal. The Rangers will skate at the Garden on Thursday night with a series lead for the first time since Game 2 of the first round against Philadelphia 15 games ago. "Its a good feeling, but we know weve accomplished nothing yet," forward Martin St. Louis said. "Were trying to prepare for a Montreal team thats going to come out with a lot of energy. We know that. This is a big game for everybody. We know where the series is, and its a big opportunity for us." Nothing is a guarantee, but to take a 3-0 series lead would set the Rangers up for their first trip to the Stanley Cup finals since 1994. Since New York fell way behind Pittsburgh with a dispirited home loss in Game 4, the Rangers have been playing with a sense of desperation. It didnt reset once they eliminated the Penguins, and so far they have shown no signs they will let the Canadiens recover. "I feel every game is a must-win in the playoffs," St. Louis said. "You go into every game understanding what can happen with a loss and what can happen with a win. Its a lot of momentum shifting, a buildup in the playoffs, and you want to make sure you keep it as long as you can." The Canadiens mindset is to regroup and play the kind of road game the Rangers did by jumping on them. Montreal is still dealing with the loss of No. 1 goalie Carey Price, who was knocked out of the series by injury in the opener, but now is trying to rally around third-stringer Dustin Tokarski. The iinexperienced goalie, who has played in only 11 career NHL games, got the surprise nod by coach Michel Therrien in Game 2 over regular backup Peter Budaj and was tabbed again Wednesday to start in Game 3. Cheap Authentic Jerseys. . Struggled forward Thomas Vanek was dropped to the fourth line in practice on Wednesday alongside Danny Briere and Brandon Prust in another potential shake-up. "Dont read too much, OK?" Therrien said. "They might change tomorrow." Whatever the lineup looks like, the Canadiens have adopted a motto of no excuses as the series shifts to New York. "We lost the first two games. Weve got to do something different," Canadiens captain Brian Gionta said Wednesday in Montreal before the team flew south. "But at the same time, we had a pretty good game in Game 2. Weve just got to find ways to get more goals and get to them a little more offensively." They netted only two in a blowout loss in the opener, and then scored one on Monday in a 3-1 loss. The Canadiens grabbed what had been an all-important first goal, but they lost the lead just 17 seconds later and were trailing 2-1 before the first period ended. Henrik Lundqvist was the main reason the Rangers were ahead, holding off an early attack and then a third-period surge in which he stopped all 19 Canadiens shots. He made 40 saves overall. "We are down two, and we are going on the road," said forward Max Pacioretty, who scored the lone Montreal goal in Game 2. "Obviously, we would have liked to have Game 2, but we can only worry about Game 3. Weve got to be better. "We have to make life difficult for their goalie, and if we do that, I like our teams chances." 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I enjoyed hearing from many of you during the weekend about what you were enjoying about the conference. It is always designed with the teachers in mind. As Victoria Temple and I and the rest of the Conference Committee begin our planning for January 2016, we will have in mind your conference evaluation comments and the ideas you brought to us during the weekend. But even more importantly, I will have the image of us all standing in a large circle around Stegman Hall singing, "To Wonder At Beauty," with tears in many eyes and warmth in our hearts for each other and the valuable work that we have the honor and ability to do. I look forward to seeing you again next January. | , but I am referring to the feast of collegial sharing of a wealth of knowledge and experience brought to us by our esteemed keynote speaker, Bente Goldstein. Bente, herself a Waldorf school graduate, shared with us her observations of the development of will in children and its importance to each of us individually and globally.
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\section{Introduction}
Recently a number of experiments \cite{LEPS,DIANA,CLAS1,CLAS2,SAPHIR,
HERMES,ZEUS}
have confirmed the existence of a narrow pentaquark state $\Theta^+$ with a
mass of about 1.53 GeV.
It decays into the $pK^0$ or the $nK^+$ channel with a width
of less than about 15 MeV. Its positive strangeness $S=+1$
and the small width give good reason to identify this resonance
with the pentaquark state
predicted in ref.~\cite{Diakonov} within the chiral soliton
model. According to this approach it belongs to a
$J^\pi = 1/2^+$ antidecuplet as an isospin singlet with the
five quark configuration $uudd\bar{s}$.
However, the spin-parity assignment is experimentally still not verified.
First measurements are done to observe this resonance in proton-proton
collision $pp \to p \Sigma^+ K^0$ \cite{COSY} at near threshold energy
where the invariant masses of the $p K^0$ pair indicate the existence of
the $\Theta^+$ resonance.
Several investigations are made to find observables to determine
spin and parity. In photo-production processes
the cross sections were studied using $K$ \cite{Nam2,LiuKo}and
$K$ and $K^*$ \cite{nakayama,close2} exchange Lagrangians.
For nucleon-nucleon reactions the cross section \cite{LiuKo} and
the azimuthal angular distribution \cite{Hanhart,Nam1}
were analyzed.
Especially in the near threshold region the azimuthal angular
distribution is very sensitive to
distinguish between different parity assignments of the
$\Theta^+$ particle. The great advantage of using the threshold
region lies in the fact that to a large extent model independent
predictions can be made \cite{Hanhart,thomas,uzikov,rekalo}.
In this work we are going to extend the study of proton-proton
reactions to larger energies using a model dependent interaction.
We employ a combination of $K$ and $K^*$
exchange, where the parameters are constraint by assuming a production
cross section as was found in the experiment \cite{COSY}.
The azimuthal angular distribution is parametrized
by correlation coefficients, which we calculate assuming four
different spin-parity states $1/2^\pm$, $3/2^\pm$ of the
$\Theta^+$ resonance. It is the aim to investigate how the
threshold behavior of the azimuthal angular distribution changes
if the energy is increased above threshold.
\section {The model}
The simplest mechanism than can be used to describe the reaction
$pp\to \Sigma^+ \Theta^+$ is the exchange of a pseudoscalar kaon
given by the interaction Lagrangian
\begin{eqnarray} \label{theta1}
{\cal{L}}_{KN\Theta}& =&\;i g_{KN\Theta} \overline{\Theta^+}
\gamma^5 (pK^0 + nK^+) \, + h.c. \;, \\
{\cal{L}}_{KN\Sigma}& =&\; i \sqrt{2} \,
g_{KN\Sigma} \overline{\Sigma^+}
\gamma^5 (p \overline{K^0} +n \overline{K^+})
\, + h.c.
\label{sigma}
\end{eqnarray}
for the $1/2^+$ state of the $\Theta^+$ particle.
The symbols $\Theta^+$, $\Sigma^+$, $p$, $n$ stand for the
spinors of the participating Fermions and $K^\pm$ for the bosonic
wave functions. The factor $\sqrt{2}$ in Eq.~(\ref{sigma}) comes
from the isospin factor in the
standard representation \cite{LiKo}.
The coupling constant $g_{KN\Theta}$ is related to the decay
width of the $\Theta^+$ into to the $K^+$ and $K^0$ channels via
\begin{equation} \label{gamma1}
\Gamma_\Theta = g_{KN\Theta}^2 \frac{p_N (p^0_N -m_N)}
{2\pi m_\Theta},
\end{equation}
where $p_N$ denotes the momentum of the emitted proton with
$p^0_N$ being the
energy as the zeroth component.
Assuming a width of 10 MeV and a mass of $\Theta^+$ of $m_{\Theta}=1.53$ GeV
we obtain $g_{KN\Theta}$ = 3.27.
(Another possible approach for the determination of $g_{KN\Theta}$ uses SU(3)
relations of the pentaquark multiplets \cite{OhKimLee}. Assuming that the
N(1710) baryon resonance is an ideal mixture of antidecuplet and octet
pentaquark states, they obtain $g_{KN\Theta}$ = 3.0 \cite{LiuKoKub}.)
The coupling constant $g_{KN\Sigma}$ was estimated within the framework
of SU(3) \cite{LiuKo,LiKo} to be $g_{KN\Sigma}$=-3.78. (The actual value
depends somewhat on the data the SU(3) parameters
are adjusted to.) Furthermore we use
a monopol formfactor
\begin{equation}
F(q^2) \,=\, \frac{\Lambda^2 - m_K^2} { \Lambda^2 - q^2}
\end{equation}
with
$ q$ being the square of the transferred four-momentum.
In the following we also consider the possibilities that spin and parity
of the $\Theta^+$ could
take the
values $J^\pi$ = $1/2^-$, $3/2^+$, or $3/2^-$. The corresponding
Lagrangians in their simplest form read
\begin{eqnarray} \label{theta2}
{\cal{L}'}_{KN\Theta}\,& =&\,
g'_{KN\Theta} \overline{\Theta^+} (pK^0 + nK^+)
+ h.c.\,, \\
\label{theta3}
{\cal{L}''}_{KN\Theta}\, &=&\,
\frac{f_{KN\Theta}}{m_K} \overline{\Theta^+_\mu}
(p\partial^\mu K^0 + n\partial^\mu K^+) + h.c.\,, \\
\label{theta4}
{\cal{L}'''}_{KN\Theta}\, &=&\,i
\frac{f'_{KN\Theta}}{m_K} \overline{\Theta^+_\mu} \gamma^5
(p\partial^\mu K^0 + n\partial^\mu K^+) + h.c.\,,
\end{eqnarray}
where $\Theta^+_\mu$ is the Rarita-Schwinger representation of a
spin 3/2 state. The coupling constant $g',f,f'$ are related to the width via
\begin{eqnarray} \label{gamma2}
\Gamma_\Theta &=& {g'}^2_{KN\Theta} \frac{p_N (p^0_N +m_N)}
{2\pi m_\Theta} \,,\\
&=& f_{KN\Theta}^2 \frac{p^3 (p^0_N +m_N)}
{6\pi m_K^2 m_\Theta} \,,\\
\label{gamma4} &=& {f'}^2_{KN\Theta} \frac{p^3 (p^0_N -m_N)}
{6\pi m_K^2 m_\Theta}
\end{eqnarray}
leading to the values given in Table~\ref{table1}.
\begin{table}
\caption{Coupling strengths and cut-off parameters assuming two
different decay widths $\Gamma_\Theta$.
The last two columns give the positive and negative limits
of the coupling constants for the
$K^*$ exchange in Eqs.~(\ref{theta1v},\ref{theta3v})
which do not increase the cross section by more than a factor of two.
}
\begin{center}
\vspace*{10mm}
\begin{tabular}{|c||c|c||c|c|c|c|}
\hline
$J^\pi$ & \multicolumn{2}{|c||} {$\Gamma_\Theta$ = 1 MeV} &
\multicolumn{4}{|c|} {$\Gamma_\Theta$ = 10 MeV} \\
& g(f) & $\Lambda$ (GeV) & g(f) & $\Lambda (GeV)$ &
\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{$g^*(f^*)$} \\
\hline
1/2$^+$ & 1.03 & 1.03 & 3.27 & 0.76 & 0.3 & -0.6\\
1/2$^-$ & 0.14 & 1.55 & 0.44 & 0.94 & 0.6 & -0.6\\
3/2$^+$ & 0.46 & 0.90 & 1.47 & 0.70 & 2.0 & -0.9\\
3/2$^-$ & 3.44 & 0.69 & 10.9 & 0.60 & 3.1 & -3.5\\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{center}
\label{table1}
\end{table}
Also other processes can contribute to the production. As an example we
include the $K^*$ exchange in addition to the K exchange.
For the positive parity
state of a spin $1/2$ baryon $B$ ($\Sigma$<|fim_middle|> \ref{kstar}. To identify the parity needs therefore the measurement
of all three coefficients $A_{ii}$.
\section{Conclusion}
We have analyzed the asymmetry of the angular distribution
for $\Theta^+$ pentaquark production
in collisions of polarized protons. Using a variety of different
interactions it was found that the characteristic
threshold signals survive
at energies up to 50 MeV above threshold.
Thus such measurements are a useful tool to determine spin and
parity of the $\Theta^+$ particle. In rare cases a more rapid
change of the correlation parameters has been found which is
accompanied with a stronger energy dependence than the expected
$\sqrt{\Delta E}$ behavior of the cross section.
\section*{Acknowledgments}
This research was supported by German BMBF grant 06DR121,
the DAAD-MTA scientific exchange program
between Germany and Hungary, and the National Fund for Scientific
Research of Hungary, OTKA T047347.
\begin{small}
| or $\Theta^+$) we use
\begin{equation} \label{theta1v}
{\cal{L}}_{1/2^+}\, =\,
g^*_{K^*NB} \overline{B}
(\gamma^\mu + \frac{\kappa}{m_\Theta+m_N}
\sigma^{\nu \mu} \partial_\nu) K^{0*}_\mu \, p
+ h.c.
\end{equation}
and for the $3/2^+$ state
\begin{equation}
\label{theta3v}
{\cal{L}}_{3/2^+}\, =\, i
\frac{f^*_{K^*N\Theta}}{m_{K^*}} \overline{\Theta^{+\mu}} \gamma^5
\gamma^\nu p \;(\partial_\nu K^{0*}_\mu- \partial_\mu K^{0*}_\nu)
+ h.c.\,.
\end{equation}
For the negative parity states we insert the factor $i\gamma^5$
into Eq.~(\ref{theta1v}) and remove this factor from Eq.~(\ref{theta3v}).
The coupling constants for the $\Sigma N$ coupling in Eq.~(\ref{theta1v})
$g^*_{K^*N\Sigma}=-3.25\sqrt{2}$ and $\kappa=1.8$ are chosen in accordance
with \cite{LiuKo,LiKo}. For the $\Theta^+$ particle
the coupling constants will be fixed later.
\begin{figure}[t]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=100mm,height=60mm]{graph_thet.eps}
\end{center}
\caption{Calculated diagrams for $\Theta^+$ production in a $pp$ collision.}
\label{diagram}
\end{figure}
Accordingly to the
diagrams shown in Fig.~\ref{diagram} we calculate the T matrix
from which the differential cross sections is calculated
in the center-of-mass system
\begin{equation} \label{sigma1}
\frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega}\,=\, \frac{p_\Theta}{64 \pi^2 s p_1} \frac{1}{4}
\sum_{\textrm{spins}} T^*_{s_1,s_2,s_\Sigma, s_\Theta}
(1+{\bf P}_1 {\vec{\sigma}}_1)\,
(1+{\bf P}_2 {\vec{\sigma}}_2)\, T_{s_1,s_2,s_\Sigma, s_\Theta}
\end{equation}
as a function of the incoming momentum $p_1$, the outgoing momentum $p_\Theta$ and
the center-of-mass energy $\sqrt{s}$.
The polarization of the incoming (target) proton is described by the
vector ${\bf P}_{1(2)}$, and ${\vec \sigma}_{1(2)}$ is the
Pauli matrix which acts on the first (second)
spin index, respectively.
For convenience we choose our coordinate system such that the
z-axis coincides with the direction of the incoming
proton. The y-axis is chosen orthogonal to the
reaction plane in the direction of the normal
vector ${\bf p_1}\times {\bf p_\Theta}$
and the x-axis points to the side direction of ${\bf n}\times {\bf p_1}$.
From general considerations \cite{bystricky,Meyer}
one can show that the differential
cross section can only be a function of the following combinations
of the polarization vectors
\begin{eqnarray} \nonumber
\frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega}\,&=&\, \big( \frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega}\big)_0
\Big( 1 + A_{y0} P_{1y}+ A_{0y} P_{2y}
+ A_{yy} P_{1y}P_{2y} + A_{xx} P_{1x}P_{2x} \\
&& + A_{xz} P_{1x}P_{2z} + A_{zx} P_{1z}P_{2x}
+ A_{zz}P_{1z}P_{2z} \Big)\,.
\label{azimut1}
\end{eqnarray}
Here the symbols $P_x,P_y,P_z$ stand for the components
of the polarization vectors ${\bf P_{1(2)}}$.
The first factor in Eq.~(\ref{azimut1}) is
the differential cross section for unpolarized protons.
The coefficients $A$ depend on the polar angle $\Theta$.
Splitting the polarization vectors into components parallel and perpendicular
with respect to the beam direction we rewrite Eq.~(\ref{azimut1}) as
a function of the azimuth angle $\phi$ as
\begin{eqnarray} \nonumber
\frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega}\,=\, \big( \frac{d\sigma}{d\Omega}\big)_0&\Big(
1 &+ A_{y0} \, P_{1\perp} \sin(\phi-\alpha_1) +
A_{0y} \, P_{2\perp} \sin(\phi-\alpha_2) \\
\nonumber
& &+ A_{yy} \, P_{1\perp}P_{2\perp}
\sin(\phi-\alpha_1)\sin(\phi-\alpha_2) \\
\label{phidep}
& & + A_{xx} \, P_{1\perp}P_{2\perp}\cos(\phi-\alpha_1)
\cos(\phi-\alpha_2) \\
\nonumber
& & + A_{zz} \, P_{1z}P_{2z}\\
\nonumber
& & + A_{xz}\,P_{1\perp}P_{2z}\cos(\phi-\alpha_1)
+ A_{zx}P_{1z} P_{2\perp}\cos(\phi-\alpha_2) \big)\;.
\end{eqnarray}
Here $\alpha_1,\alpha_2$ denote the angles of the
projections of the polarization vectors onto
the x-y plane.
The coefficients $A_{ij}$
are usually called spin correlation parameters
which depend on the azimuth angle $\phi$ only up to
second order in $\cos(\phi)$ or $\sin(\phi)$.
Since the initial state is symmetric
with respect to the z-axis the parameters $A_{xx}$, $A_{yy}$, $A_{zz}$
are forward-backward symmetric while the others obey the
relations
\begin{eqnarray}
A_{zx}(\Theta) &=& -A_{xz}(\pi-\Theta)\, \\
A_{0y}(\Theta) &=& -A_{y0}(\pi-\Theta)\
\end{eqnarray}
similar to those for $pp\to pp\pi$ collisions \cite{Meyer}.
In our calculations using lowest order perturbation theory the
coefficient $A_{y0}$ vanishes. Thus,
we do not obtain azimuthal asymmetry if the proton
in the beam or in the target is unpolarized.
\begin{figure}[t]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=120mm, height=140mm]{angle.eps}
\end{center}
\caption{Calculated angular distributions in the center-of-mass system
for unpolarized beam and target for different spin-parity
assignments of the $\Theta^+$ states at an energy
of 0.13 GeV above threshold.}
\label{difsig}
\end{figure}
\section {Threshold behavior}
The threshold behavior has widely been discussed in
refs.~\cite{Hanhart,Nam1,thomas}. We summarize the consequences for
the correlation parameters. The produced particles can only be
in a state with relative
orbital momentum $L=0$ since the higher partial waves are suppressed
by the centrifugal barrier. The angular distribution is isotropic
implying $A_{xz}=0$.
Furthermore, parity conservation
and Pauli principle imply that
the total spin of the incoming protons is $S=0$ for positive parity
of $\Theta^+$, and $S=1$ for negative parity.
If we set the polarization vectors ${\bf P}_1={\bf P}_2$ and
average over the direction of the polarization vectors we obtain from
Eq.~(\ref{phidep}) the averaged integrated cross section
\begin{equation} \label{intcross1}
\langle \sigma \rangle =
\sigma_0 \big(1 + \frac{1}{3}P^2 (A_{xx}+A_{yy}+A_{zz})\big).
\end{equation}
The same procedure can be applied to the polarization operator
in Eq.~(\ref{sigma1}) leading to
\begin{equation}
\langle \sigma \rangle \sim 1 + \frac{1}{3}P^2 ( {\vec{\sigma}_1}
{\vec{\sigma}_2} )\,.
\end{equation}
Comparing these two last equations one arrives at the relation
$A_{xx}+A_{yy}+A_{zz} = -3 (1)$
for $S=0(1)$, i. e. for positive (negative) parity of $\Theta^+$.
This causes the relation
$A_{xx}=A_{yy}=A_{zz}=-1$ in the former case,
while in the latter only the relations
$A_{zz} = 1 - A_{yy}-A_{xx}$ and $A_{yy}=A_{xx}$
can be derived
in a model independent way since in this case different
spin projections contribute to the $T$ matrix. For negative parities
one obtains $A_{xx}=A_{yy}=A_{zz}=\frac{1}{3}$
if the kaon exchange of Eqs.~(\ref{theta2},\ref{theta4}) is used.
But in general the coefficients depend on the parameters of the
interaction used.
\section {Results}
\subsection { $K$ exchange}
Here we consider only the $K$ exchange and calculate
the differential cross section for the various possibilities
of the $J^\pi$ assignments.
We also investigate the effect
of the width of the $\Theta^+$ assuming values of 10 MeV and 1 MeV which
are related to corresponding values of the coupling constants given in
Eqs.(\ref{gamma1}, \ref{gamma2}-\ref{gamma4}).
As a constraint we vary the cut-off parameter
$\Lambda$ such that we obtain a cross section
of about 0.4 $\mu$b at an excess energy of
$\Delta E = \sqrt{s} - \sqrt{s_{\rm{thr}}}$ = 0.13 GeV
above threshold. This value corresponds to the result
obtained in a recent COSY measurement \cite{COSY}.
The values fulfilling this requirement are given in Table~\ref{table1}.
\begin{figure}[t]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=120mm, height=140mm]{asym.eps}
\end{center}
\caption{Calculated correlation parameters as a function of the polar angle
$\Theta$ for different assumptions on the spin-parity assignments
of the $\Theta^+$ particle at an excess energy of 0.13 GeV.}
\label{A_theta}
\end{figure}
In Fig.~\ref{difsig} we present the angular distribution
$(d\sigma /d\Omega)_0$
for unpolarized protons in the forward region.
The cut-off parameter influences the shape of the angular
distribution.
A strong cut-off formfactor
(small $\Lambda$ value) leads to a rather pronounced maximum in forward
and backward direction.
\begin{figure}[t]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=120mm, height=140mm]{asym_srt.eps}
\end{center}
\caption{Spin correlation parameters at 90 degrees in the
center-of-mass system
as a function of the excess energy
$\sqrt{s} - \sqrt{s_{\textrm{thr}}}$ for different assumptions on the
spin-parity assignments of the $\Theta^+$ particle.}
\label{kaon}
\end{figure}
In Fig.~\ref{A_theta} we show the correlation parameters $A_{ii}$ in
Eq.(\ref{phidep}).
These parameters are independent of the used formfactor.
Most of them reach their maximum value at $90^o$.
The side-side correlation parameter $A_{xx}$ and the longitudinal
correlation parameter $A_{zz}$ coincide and $A_{zx}=-A_{xz}$
holds.
Comparing the calculations with
the opposite parities one recognizes that the
transverse correlations $A_{yy}$ and $A_{xx}$ correlate their signs
in coincidence with the assumed parity of the $\Theta^+$ state. Measuring
these coefficients could give a unique signal for the determination of the
parity as was already found in refs. \cite{Hanhart,Nam1,thomas}.
A large positive normal-long correlation parameter $A_{zx}$ and a
negative normal-normal correlation could signalize
the $J^\pi=3/2^+$.
The energy dependence of the correlation parameters is shown in
Fig.~\ref{kaon}. It is seen that the characteristics of the threshold
extend up to 50 MeV a value that has also
been estimated in ref.~\cite{Hanhart}.
\subsection { $K^*$ exchange}
Now we investigate the effect of
additionally including the $K^*$ exchange into the interaction.
We treat the coupling constants in the Lagrangians
(\ref{theta1v},\ref{theta3v}) as free parameters. To reduce
the parameter space we choose the tensor coupling $\kappa=0$. This
is not completely unrealistic, see \cite{close2}. Furthermore we
relate the cut-off parameter to that of the $K$-exchange via
$\Lambda_{K^*}=\Lambda_K + m_{K^*} -m_K$.
Then we vary the
values of the parameters $g^*$ and $f^*$ such that the cross section
of 0.4 $\mu$b is increased to a maximum value of 0.8 $\mu$b.
We made calculations with both possibilities of the
signs of the coupling constants $f^*$ or $g^*$ leading
to constructive or destructive interference between $K$ and $K^*$
exchange. The
last two columns in Table~\ref{table1}
give the two possible values for the coupling coefficients.
\begin{figure}[t]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=120mm, height=140mm]{kstar_en.eps}
\end{center}
\caption{Spin correlation parameters at 90 degrees
as a function of the excess energy for a combination
of $K$ and $K^*$ exchange. The thick (thin) lines
present calculations with
positive (negative) coupling strengths of the $K^*$ exchange
given in Table~\ref{table1}.}
\label{kstar}
\end{figure}
In Fig.~\ref{kstar} we show the energy dependence of the
spin correlation parameters $A_{ii}$. Comparing Figs.~\ref{kaon}
and \ref{kstar} one recognizes that
the correlation parameters depend stronger on energy if the
$K^*$ exchange has been included. The coefficients $A_{xx}$ and
$A_{zz}$ do not coincide anymore. In particular
$A_{xx}$ and $A_{yy}$ of the $1/2^+$ state already change their
signs at an excess energy of 100 MeV. A more drastic change of these
coefficients is seen for the $3/2^+$ state.
This seems to contradict the estimates made in ref.~\cite{Hanhart}.
The reason for this effect
lies in the strong destructive interference between the interaction
Lagrangians which reduces the cross section much stronger
than one expects from the $\sqrt{\Delta E}$ threshold behavior.
The constructive interference (thin lines, $f^*=-0.9$) does not show this
strong energy dependence and agrees well with the estimates
of the behavior of the threshold region given in ref.~\cite{Hanhart}.
The behavior of the correlation coefficients for the negative states
depends sensitively on the interaction used as can be seen by
comparing Figs.~\ref{kaon}
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Protesting your Austin property appraisal taxes can be a tough battle, but it is even harder to win if you do not go prepared. A current appraisal of your property is the most effective tool you can take with you to your hearing. In most cases you can avoid a hearing altogether with a well written appraisal.
Legal matters can bring about questions of a properties value both current and retrospective. We have years of experience performing appraisals for attorneys and estate planners.
Private mortgage insurance is a premium paid by most borrowers who have less than 20%-25% equity in their homes. However, once you reach the required amount of equity you can have your PMI removed from your mortgage payment.
Nowadays the majority of home loans are ordered by a lender through a 3rd party, leaving home buyers to chance their appraisal to a random appraiser. If you happen to be working with a direct lender, you can likely choose your appraiser. Ask your mortgage company or lender if you are able to provide them with the name and contact information of your preferred home appraiser.
Whether you are looking to purchase or currently own investment property, there are many situations in which you may need an accurate appraisal to help with your financial planning.
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Local Expertise: Our real estate appraisers are all local to Central Texas and experts in the market area. Unlike many "Management Companies" that contract appraisers from out of area to perform valuation assignments, we are located right here in Austin. We know how to "Keep Austin Weird", what ACL stands for and where to find Leslie (RIP).
Faster Appraisals: A typical home appraisal requires a great deal of research, travel to and from the subject property, report writing and finally, delivery of the report<|fim_middle|>If My Appraisal Comes In Above Than My Assessed Value, Could My Property Tax Bill Go Up?
Your appraisal does not affect your current property tax bill. The appraisal is discussed only between you and the appraiser, and your bank if you are getting a loan. A home appraiser is required to preserve confidentiality with the client, which would generally be you (if you requested the appraisal) or the bank (in a financial related appraisal), not the local tax authorities. An independent appraisal is solely for the use of the customer and will not shared at any time with third parties unless decided by the the customer, such as an opportunity to protest property tax assessments.
What Does A Real Estate Appraiser Consider When Valuing A Property?
A home appraiser is required to to report the condition of the property, both inside and external, the size from the floorplan or measurement, and options such as amount of remodeling including any updates as well as the total build quality. The appraiser considers only items that are "real property". Real property comprises the physical land and appurtenances made to the land such as a underground pools, a built-in gazebo, vehicle storage, and outdoor kitchens. To determine the gross living area of a home, a real estate appraiser will usually perform measurements from the exterior initially. This allows him or her to study the exterior grounds and determine what is part of the gross living area. Once your Austin real estate appraiser has calculated the exterior measurements, they will then enter the property to measure non-living area and any second floor GLA. Non-living areas, such as garages or covered porches, aren't included in the calculation, but are listed and given consideration in estimate of sales price separately. | to the client. A good appraisal company will take 3-5 business days to complete the appraisal process from the time of site visit until the report is delivered. But who wants to be just a GOOD appraisal company? So our reports are guaranteed to be delivered within 2 business days from the site visit. And to top it off, we offer a rush 24Hr appraisal service for those that need the appraisal ASAP!
Lower Fees: We strive to provide cost effective appraisal services that exceeds our customers' expectations without putting a hole in their wallet! You can search around but we'll just go ahead a tell you. On average, our appraisal fees are about 15% lower than any of our competitors. This doesn't mean our appraisal services are inferior; in fact, you'll find that our reports are more complete and thoroughly researched that what many other companies offer. This is because we have made smart investments in technology that allow us to charge less for our services.
Better Technology: To be more in-depth, our advanced tools and software allow us to gather and dissect market data faster resulting in the ability to perform more appraisals in less time. With the use of tablet PCs in the field, we've removed redundant data entry of the past. And laser measuring devices allow us to calculate your homes square footage and GLA much faster. The appraisal software we use is top of the line and speeds up the process of writing and compiling reports. Finally, we've had several in-house applications created to make researching and understanding market data and trends much easier as well.
Smarter Reports: The final report that will be sent to you will be a full color PDF document with all the data you should need to fully understand how the value of your home was concluded. We strive to make these reports easier to understand and full of informative data.
Types of Properties: Some appraisal firms only appraise certain property types. We provide services for residential or commercial properties, simple or complex. These include single-family homes, multi-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, condos, investment properties, lakefront and rural homes.
How Much Does a Typical Home Appraisal Cost in Austin?
"Typical" is a somewhat subjective term. What's more important is being "typical" for your market area / neighborhood, as this is what determines difficulty in finding comparable properties for the appraisal. For example, a single-family home of average size, located in a tract built subdivision usually costs between $375-$425 to appraise, depending on size and features.
Why Are Real Estate Appraisals So Expensive?
Real estate appraising is an excessively regulated field with numerous fees, certifications, insurance, and continuing education costs that an appraiser must pay every year to remain in compliance. Appraising homes is in truth very skilled work that is hard to do and requires hours of research to finish a full appraisal. Even if a property appraiser has completed an appraisal for a similar home, they nevertheless are required to evaluate all of the data inside the present timeframe to determine an accurate current value.
Why Are Builder Houses Selling Higher Than Resales?
Mainly Because a new, never occupied property has not yet realized any depreciation, it will appraise for more than a similar resale. Though any buildings will depreciate, land is immune to depreciation. The materials and systems used for building deteriorate over the years and eventually require replacing. Point in fact, almost all 30-year roofs typically require replacement somewhere near twenty years. Another important consideration is that new construction properties allow the buyer to chose exactly what they want, which the majority of homebuyers are willing to pay additional for.
What Documentation Should I Have Ready Before The Appraisal?
Though a house appraiser is required to research and gather all his or her own data, it's always best to present anything and everything you feel may support the appraisal. Though usually unnecessary, the following records could be helpful to your appraiser: A property survey that details all structures. Deeds or title record which contain a legal description. If selling, a record of personal property that will be included in the purchase. A record of any renovations, changes, or updates performed on the home. A copy of your floorplans or a blueprint of the home is typically helpful to the appraiser as well.
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Features Community Event reports
The little big show
ByPatrick Flannery
Win-door punches above its weight.
By Patrick Flannery
Win-door is not the biggest show we go to, but it is really important
for us," says Kari Tamminga, a marketing specialist with WTS Paradigm.
Win-door is not the biggest show we go to, but it is really important for us," says Kari Tamminga, a marketing specialist with WTS Paradigm. "It is kind of the little big show."
That seems like a fair way to characterize the 2011 edition of Win-door that took place Nov. 15 through 17 at the Toronto Convention Centre. While the crowds were not huge, there were enough people to generate some bustle. The feeling of connections being made and deals going down was in the air. Many exhibitors reported they had a great show, and the usual grumbles about<|fim_middle|> launches at Win-Door
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
Crowds at Construct | traffic did not rise above the level of background noise. Overall, there was a sense of important things going on and suppliers working hard to put their best feet forward. Those who were not there missed out.
Good luck getting this cheque into the ATM. Members of Habitat for Humanity, Toronto Police, Toronto Fire and Toronto Emergency Medical Services gratefully accepted a $5,000 donation from Fenestration Canada president Yvan Houle.
Show management estimated a 20 per cent increase in attendance over 2010, with exhibitor numbers staying steady. "Any time a trade show keeps its numbers steady in this environment, it is a win," show chairman Matt Kottke remarked.
Education seminars packed
The talk of the show was the incredible popularity of the various seminars put on by experts from Fenestration Canada, the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance, Altus Group and others.
Fenestration Canada technical consultant Jeff Baker's discussion of upcoming building code changes went beyond standing room only to the point where people were crowded outside the lecture theatre and craning their necks to see in. Efforts were made to expand the theatre seating to accommodate more attendees, but to no avail, as the Thursday version of the talk also overflowed into the show aisles. An aggravating outcome for those who came too late to get a seat, no doubt, but a refreshing change from the half-empty seminars that are all too common at trade shows these days. Don't look now, but relevant technical information from top industry experts still has the power to draw a crowd, even in the Internet Age.
The Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association (CWDMA) formally unveiled its new name and logo as part of the opening ceremonies for Win-door. The association will now be known as Fenestration Canada.
The name change was announced at the CWDMA's conference in Banff, Alta., in May, but the new name was phased in over the summer and fall. The Win-door ribbon-cutting marked the formal adoption of the new name, and the end of the old identity. Fenestration Canada past president Kevin Pelley and president Yvan Houle shared the ribbon-cutting duties. Houle explained that the old acronym, CWDMA, had always been awkward to pronounce and remember and had not enjoyed wide recognition in the fenestration industry. The name Fenestration Canada was chosen for its simplicity, its accurate description of the association's sector and the fact that it is the same in French as in English. Houle said the new name marks a new determination by the association to represent window and door manufacturers in every part of the country, providing a single, national voice even while working closely with regional groups.
Pelley toasted the new name and kicked off the show with his trademark cry of "Sociable!" Given Win-door's excellent tradition of serving drinks to attendees on the first evening of the show, everyone was quite ready to join in.
Sociable responsibility
Fenestration Canada has chosen Habitat for Humanity Canada as one of its preferred charities. 2011 marks the first year of partnership between Habitat and the association. The aim was to align the association with a charity that would tie in with its philosophy of building, renovating and providing hope by giving back to communities across Canada where members live and work. Habitat's philosophy of providing families in need with a hand up, not a hand-out, resonated with Fenestration Canada members and was one of the key criteria for choosing it as a partner. To kick off the partnership, a $5,000 donation was made to Habitat for Humanity Toronto and the 911 Build, tying nicely into Fenestration Canada's long-standing support of the Emergency Medical Services Chiefs of Canada's Window and Balcony Safety Awareness Program.
The Toronto Habitat 911 Build is a joint effort by Habitat for Humanity Toronto and Toronto police, fire and EMS services. This collaborative effort has seen two homes built for two families that require wheelchair access. Both homes are in the finishing stages with the families slated to move in in the next month, allowing them to be home for the holidays.
"We are very excited that Fenestration Canada has chosen Habitat for Humanity Canada as one of its preferred charities," said Stewart Hardacre, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. "Through its first generous donation of $5,000, Fenestration Canada is demonstrating they are committed to helping Habitat build stronger, safer and more sustainable communities across the country. We are looking forward to working together to build out this great partnership and, ultimately, helping to build and sell affordable housing to families in need."
The Habitat for Humanity booth at the show got attendees into the swing of things by hosting a rousing hammering contest. Contestants tested their mettle against the clock, with the person hammering the most nails into a beam in 20 seconds won a hammer and the second won a screwdriver set. The very talented Simon Grenier and Vito Alpa won easily. For the less handy, a draw was held for a set of Calloway Diablo golf clubs generously donated by Truth Hardware.
All must have prizes
Giveaways and awards were popular at Win-door this year, starting with the draw for three Kobo e-Readers. The lucky prize-winning attendees were Tom Cheney of Cheney Window and Door in Oakville, Ont., Lindsay McGhie of Centennial Windows and Doors in London, Ont., and Clarence Kent of Kento Windows and Doors in Conception Bay South, N.L.
Truth Hardware and North American Logistics sponsored a draw for a set of Callaway Diablo golf clubs that went to Santosh Nair of Durabuilt Windows in Edmonton, Alta.
Mike Bruno of Everlast Aluminum raised $1,200 for Habitat for Humanity by raffling off a $1,000 Air Canada travel voucher.
The Jim Parker booth awards were handed out by industry veteran Jim Parker himself. The award for large booth went to Acrylon Plastics, with second place going to Royal Group and honourable mention to 360 Innovations and Tru Tech Doors. The small booth award went to JSA Machinerie, with honourable mention to Groupe Promax, Aribell and Eclipse Architectural.
Plans are already being laid for the next edition of Win-door. It will be held Nov. 6 to 8, 2012, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. Glass Canada will continue its comprehensive coverage of this important show with news and updates throughout the year.
Fenestration Canada donates to Habitat for Humanity at Win-door
Economy hot topic for show
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Truex Jr. aiming for blast from the past
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The last time Martin Truex Jr. competed in a Toyota at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway he drove his Camry to the track's vineyard-décor Victory Lane following an impressive Sprint Cup Series win on the 11-turn, 1.99-mile road circuit.
The Furniture Row Racing driver, who returned this season to the Toyota manufacturer camp after a two-year absence, will look for a repeat performance of 2013 in Sunday's 110-lap Toyota/Save Mart 350.
"I was personally very proud of that Sonoma victory," said Truex<|fim_middle|> start in racing.
"Actually, the first racing I ever did was on road courses in a go-kart," recalled Truex. "I had to pick it up early. You couldn't race on ovals in New Jersey until you were 18 so I raced a lot of road courses early and learned what it takes to do well on them."
Regarding Sonoma, the first thing that Truex wants to avoid is what happened to him last year. He came to Sonoma with 14 top-10 finishes in the first 15 races and feeling confident about having another strong performance.
But what often happens in the bumper-to-bumper racing on road circuits, Truex was taken out and crashed into a tire barrier shortly after a restart. He finished 42nd, his worst result of the 2015 season, which saw him advance all the way to the final four in the Chase playoffs.
"We had a pretty good car in Sonoma last year, but just got punted off the track in the heat of the moment," recalled Truex. "Things do get dicey on road courses."
He added, "The first thing that comes to mind about Sonoma is that it's a long race. As is the case with all other tracks, you have to have a great car and do the right things. What sticks out the most is tire management. At Sonoma, it seems like you can be fast on Friday and Saturday but that does not guarantee that you will race well on Sunday because of how the tires fall off.
"You have to be good on the long runs and it's hard to gauge that in practice. It's a line-sensitive track and you need to find a rhythm. My least favorite part of the track is the hairpin turn eleven. The part I like the most is the first section up the hill through turn four."
Truex's career record at Sonoma includes, one win, one top-five and two top 10s. His average start is 16.1 and average finish 21.0.
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Austin Cindric aims to make NASCAR Cup Series debut at Daytona 500 | . "Winning on a road course shows that you can do more than just turn left in your race car. I feel confident that our Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota will have the power to contend for the win on Sunday. The support from Toyota and our technical alliance with JGR (Joe Gibbs Racing) have been great assets to our single-car team."
Truex, who turns 36 on June 29, credits his road course skills to his early | 97 |
When the NUMMI auto plant in Fremont shut down in April, many pronounced it dead — a triple victim of the recession, sliding auto sales and General Motors' bankruptcy.
But NUMMI is about to be reborn. Electric-carmaker Tesla Motors, which stunned the world when it announced plans to purchase the plant in May, officially takes ownership Oct. 1.
Already, many Tesla employees call the plant the "Tesla Factory." Forty people regularly work out of a Tesla office that's been set up on the parking lot — taking breaks under three red patio umbrellas similar to those at the company's Palo Alto headquarters. The various "shops," from body framing to paint, are being designed, and detailed diagrams and timelines paper the walls of hallways and conference rooms.
Tesla will use the Fremont factory to manufacture its Model S sedan. The all-electric car will seat five adults and have a battery range of up to 300 miles. So far, nearly 3,000 people have put down deposits to reserve the car. Tesla has promised the world that deliveries of the Model S will begin in 2012, an ambitious timeline that some say Tesla will be hard-pressed to meet.
Tesla currently has 800 employees worldwide and is actively recruiting for a variety of positions as it scales operations and rallies to produce the Model S. The head count is expected to surpass 1,000 by the end of this year, and CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla could have 2,000 employees within the next few years.
Interest in Tesla from job seekers skyrocketed following its successful IPO this summer, and the company is fielding 2,000 to 3,000 résumés a month from former NUMMI workers, eager college graduates and seasoned veterans of Silicon Valley's top technology companies.
Geshuri led staffing at Google from 2004 to 2009, when Google seemed to double in size every quarter, and was an organizational effectiveness consultant for NUMMI in the early 1990s.
To date, Tesla has hired 30 former NUMMI employees. But it expects to hire several more, and open houses and job fairs are planned at the Fremont factory later this year. Musk has said Tesla is "neutral" on the subject of workers forming a union.
Sean Coyne, who worked at NUMMI for three years, joined Tesla in March as a paint process engineer, which means he'll be responsible for the paint quality on the Model S. The colors of the Model S have not been finalized but are the subject of rabid speculation.
NUMMI, or New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., opened in 1984 as an innovative joint venture between Toyota and GM.
In May, Tesla and Toyota sent shock waves through the auto industry when they announced that Toyota was investing in Tesla and Tesla, in turn, was buying the NUMMI plant.
Tesla bought NUMMI for $42 million, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and later spent an additional $15 million to buy some manufacturing equipment and spare parts from NUMMI. It took weeks to inventory the plant; small paper signs that say "Tesla purchased assets" are taped to certain pieces of manufacturing equipment.
The entire NUMMI facility covers about 370 acres. Tesla is buying 210 acres, a parcel that contains several buildings that have approximately 5.5 million square feet of floor space.
Initially, Tesla will use just a fraction — maybe 20 percent — of the plant. The first shop Tesla will build is the press shop, where sheets of aluminum will be shaped by a hydraulic press line currently being disassembled in Detroit. Once the press is installed in Fremont, the aluminum will be stamped into fenders, doors and<|fim_middle|> Toyota Lexus plant in Ontario, Canada and then worked at NUMMI as a Toyota Production Engineering General Manager for the West Coast.
He joined Tesla's executive ranks in January and faces a triad of formidable tasks: building a factory, a manufacturing team and the Model S in just over a year. | roofs. NUMMI's existing press line will be taken apart and sent to Toyota's plant in Blue Springs, Miss.
Jeffrey Liker, a Toyota expert and industrial engineering professor at the University of Michigan, says the fact that a startup like Tesla put a Toyota veteran like Passin in charge of manufacturing gives Tesla a running start because Toyota is known for having the best production system in the world. It helps that Tesla is planning to produce just 20,000 Model S cars a year — a low volume that should allow them to focus on quality.
Passin, 49, was born in Lyon, France, and lives in the East Bay. He's been in the auto industry for two dozen years, most recently with Toyota. He was vice president of manufacturing at the | 160 |
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What choices can you make to create optimal health? In our BA in Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health, you'll learn exactly how to create wellness for yourself and those around you through ayurvedic techniques.
Understanding wellness starts with being healthy yourself. As a student, you'll practice the Transcendental Meditation technique daily. This evidence-based technique reduces stress, improves health, and helps the brain to function optimally, allowing you to learn in a whole new way.
Our dining hall provides nutritious, organic, vegetarian meals, and our daily routine allows plenty of time to study without the stress of a packed class schedule.
From clinicals to academic subjects, you'll be fully immersed in only one course per month, diving deeply into each topic and connecting the knowledge to your own life.
Our professors have years of experience in the field of ayurveda and will provide you with personalized attention, helping you to grow as a wellness consultant and as a person.
Along with your BA degree, you'll become certified as a Maharishi AyurVeda Wellness Consultant, meaning that you can practice independently as a health consultant in some states and with a licensed practitioner in others.
By the time you graduate you'll be prepared with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Maharishi AyurVeda, ready to help the world become a healthier place.
Varsha Khatri, founder of popular London health practice Illuminated Health, utilizes Maharishi AyurVeda, yoga, nutrition and herbal medicine to help her clients achieve optimal health and wellness. She is currently working on a book that brings together Maharishi AyurVeda with modern nutrition for everyday living.
You'll study yoga postures in theory and through your own experience, experiencing the deep relaxation, stress release, and expansion associated with daily yoga practice.
How we metabolize food and drink directly affects the strength, vitality, immunity, and longevity of the body. In this course, you'll learn what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat to maintain or restore balance to the physiology.
In this course, you'll study the history and basic principles of aromatherapy. You'll learn the therapeutic properties of aromatic molecules, the chemical structure of essential oils and hydrosols, the therapeutic effects of aromas on physiological states, and more.
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I plant a lot of sunflower seeds every year in the spring. And the birds plant the rest.
You see, I put sun<|fim_middle|> sunflowers. The one in your picture looks delicate and gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty. Those birds are excellent gardeners and it may just be their way of saying thank you for the generosity you extend to them.
The black sunflower seeds produce the sweetest flowers -- I always have some volunteers, too. Pretty desktop!
Lovely! I like sunflowers as much as gerber daisies! They're soooo happy! | flower seeds into the bird feeders February through April when the birds are all building nests and raising their first broods. Because our climate is mild we get early nesters. There aren't any seeds left to forage, and it's still too cool for the insects to be out that the birds would otherwise dine on. So this is the time when I fill the feeders that remain empty the rest of the year.
For some reason, all the birds (finches, chickadees, doves, you name it) like black sunflower seeds the best. Since the seeds are still in the shell, the fallen and forgotten ones easily find nooks and crannies where the spring rains make them sprout and take root. So I'm always pleasantly surprised to see what volunteers I'll get in addition to the varieties I meant to plant. The sunflower above is one of this year's volunteers courtesy of the birds.
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"Better Lives" for persons with disability begin when they truly belong in a community. They are afforded the right to live, work, learn, and play in the community. They are given the opportunity to learn<|fim_middle|> family in Hunedoara.
Jen shares his story in a school presentation. | anything and are treated with respect and dignity. And they are free to challenge themselves. This seems like commons sense, but as I mentioned in our blog post, 20 Years in the Making, these rights are still very new in Canada for persons with disability, where they were segregated in institutions up until 2009.
Change makers in Canada have been challenging our culture and society to see persons with disability as though they truly belong for over 50 years, and they have learned a lot. Wanting to take that message, our story, and give back more globally, Pathways has partnered internationally with the Bethel Humanitarian Organization and The House of Grace to help the growing community living movement in Romania.
Joseph Kafka from Little Bird Media filming Pathways team in Romania.
In Episode 3 of the Change Makers, I followed one of their teams as they visited Hunedoara, Romania to provide information, training and relationship building opportunities. Each team was made up of people with disabilities, family members, and Pathways staff. All members of the team were involved in training (planned and coordinated before they left) and each member played a leadership role during the visit.
While in Romania, they worked together to lead presentations to schools, professional development seminars for Romanian social workers and teachers, met with government officials to improve accessibility, and took the time to visit families supporting members with a disability.
Since their first visit in 2012, Pathways has become an integral part of Hunedoara's growing Community Living movement. Their visits, inspiration, and education have not only encouraged the movement, but through fundraising and partnerships with local businesses in Langley, they have been able to financially support a full time staff member at the Bethel Humanitarian Association to continue the work in the community.
This has been a dream for Corneliu Medrea, the President of the Bethel Humanitarian Association, who has for years wanted to help his people see value in persons with disability and treat them with respect. After working with Pathways, and visiting Canada, he believes that Pathways model is the best model in giving value to persons with disability, the people that surround them, and the community.
By the end of this journey I was deeply moved and inspired. Although this is episode 3 in our series, it was the first project we filmed, and it was while filming this project that I was inspired to find more change makers and help to share their stories. This was filmed in 2016 and it took two years to bring this project to fruition, and I am happy to finally share it with you.
Please don't stop here. Be a change maker too and share this post and this story with friends, or become a sponsor so that we can tell more stories.
Andrew shares his story with students.
Pathways teaching local community living members about Canada.
Pathways sharing their story with local community living program.
Virginia taking selfies outside the center.
An emotional moment as team members visit with a family in Hunedoara and share gifts.
Making friends in the community.
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High quality detached offices available to let. Located in an unrivalled landscaped business park setting overlooking parkland and within walking distance of the city centre and railway station.
Christchurch House is a beautifully and sympathetically converted former chapel, now providing well appointed office suites in the town centre of Luton. There is a passenger lift to all floors, with an impressive full height glazed stairwell overlooking the central courtyard garden. Each of the two floors has separate male and female toilets and there is a private car park as well.
This 643 sqft suite is on the first floor and in addition to rent there will be separate charges for service charge and buildings insurance. Electricity is billed separately but the service charge does include heating.
Stevenage is the major office centre in north Hertfordshire and includes headquarters facilities occupied by Fujitsu, Glaxo SmithKline, Airbus, MBDA and IET.
Stevenage is located between junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M) approximately 30 miles north of Central London.
It is the first inter-city rail-link north of Kings Cross with a shortest journey time of just 19 minutes.
The town has a major pedestrianised town centre including most major multiples, a major Leisure Park including a cinema and David Lloyd, a major out-of-town retail park at Roaring Meg and the attractive old town area provides a range of specialty shops, pubs and restaurants.
It benefits from a highly integrated network of dual carriageways.
The town is also served by two regional airports with Luton 15 miles to the West, and Stansted is 29 miles to the East.
Station Place could not be more central. It immediately adjoins Stevenage main line station through which it is connected via a footbridge directly into the town centre. Stevenage Leisure Park including a David Lloyd Leisure Centre is also immediately next door.
Argyle Way is accessed from Gunnels Wood Road or Fairlands Way.
Station Place is a four-storey detached office building with brick elevations.
Ground floor 3,709 sq. ft.
First floor 4,372 sq. ft.
Second Floor 4,224 sq. ft.
Third floor 3,753 sq. ft.
Please see the Valuation Office Agency website (). Indicated Assessment - Ground floor £45,250 and first, second and third floors combined £120,000. The assessment will be adjusted according to occupational arrangements. Amount payable 2018/19 49.3%.
On a new lease for a term to be agreed. Details on request.
For further information please contact joint agents Ian Partridge, Lambert Smith Hampton (01727 896217) or Mike Davies, Davies & Co (01707 274237).
The particulars contained within this brochure are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they are therefore expressly excluded from any contract.
Keen House is a detached two storey grade A office building totalling 39,212 sq ft. The building is split into two wings linked by the central reception providing self-contained suites from 10,000 sq ft. Male, female and disabled toilet facilities are situated on each floor. 2 x 10 person passenger lift. EPC Rating C (69).
Ribocon Way forms part of Progress Business Park, located in north Luton.
Junction 11 of the M1 Motorway is within 2.5 miles with Jct 11a, 1.5 miles.
Luton town centre is located 5 miles distant.
Part of terrace of properties with full first floor mezzanines.
Rents inclusive of ground rent.
Genesis House is a self contained headquarters office building situated in a prominent location on the corner of Midsummer Boulevard and Witan Gate forming part of the Central Business District. The property is directly opposite The Hub:MK and as such has a wealth of new restaurants and hotel facilities within walking distance. The property comprises 39,197 sq ft over ground and four upper levels<|fim_middle|>.
High quality office suite to let in the iconic KD Tower in Hemel Hempstead.
An industrial/warehouse unit on an established industrial estate in Leagrave.
An industrial/warehouse unit facing onto Leagrave Road which could be split.
Lock-up shop unit to let comprising ground floor retail and first floor storage/office use. The property was previously used by Swinton Insurance Brokers and benefits from suspended ceiling, lighting and carpeting. The first floor benefits from rear loading, staff kitchen and 2 toilets. The unit has parking spaces.
The shop is located at the end of the Marlowes, directly adjacent to the bus terminus and close to the corner of Bridge Street. Other retailers located close by are Boots the Chemist, Poundland, WH Smith, Santander, Creams and Superdrug.
The Planning uses for this property are A1 and A2.
A detached refurbished warehouse unit located within Central Milton Keynes. The 203,592 sqft unit benefits from 12.5m clear internal height, 60kN/m2 floor loading capacity, 19 dock level loading doors, 2 level access loading doors, 61.5m yard depth, 165 car parking spaces, 70 HGV parking spaces, 2 storey offices (10,500 sqft) and a gatehouse.
Clarke Road forms part of the Mount Farm industrial area in Bletchley which sits adjacent to the A5 dual carriageway. M1 Junctions 13 and 14 are 6 miles and 5 miles away respectively.
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The Voice Season 16 Recap Live Final Pt 1 – Live Blog and Videos
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Tonight, The Voice season 16 Top 4– Team John Legend's Maelyn Jarmon and Gyth Rigdon, Dexter Roberts and Andrew Sevener from Team Blake Shelton–will perform three songs for your votes. The artists will perform a new<|fim_middle|> | cover, a duet with their respective coach and an original song. Coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine have no artists in the final.
Apple streams will count as votes. Limit ten streams per eligible song per Apple ID. The artist with the most streams on their eligible song(s) at the close of voting period will receive an Apple Music Bonus. There is also a cumulative bonus for finalists songs streamed since May 6. Check out all the song spoilers, with links to iTunes below.
The Voice 16 Top 4 Song Spoilers – What Will the Contestants Sing?
How to Vote on The Voice 16: Everything You Need to Know
Voting is open now for all performances.
Maelyn Jarmon Original: "Wait for You"
Maelyn's original is up first. She says the distance has been hard on her and her boyfriend. Wow, the only non-Blake contestant goes first… Hm… Rehearsals sound good. John says the song is right in her vocal pocket. The staging is white with large white drums, as Maelyn comes out. She's dressed in a beautiful purple pantsuit. Se sounds good as always, don't like the song but she can sing it. She puts so much emotion into everything she sings. The lyrics are kind of boring but it has some places for her to show off her range. These original songs always suck. Weird dancers around her now, as she sings. Big notes, and she moves into the audience. John is on his feet so is the audience. Has the winner ever opened the show? That was a good performance from Maelyn. John, Kelly & Adam on their feet. Crowd LOVED it. Adam says everyone in the finale is fantastic but he thinks she should win this thing. It has nothing to do with the coaches he loves her and think she's incredible. John loved the song, it was the perfect choice, it was sung with so much heart. Flawless.
Up next Andrew & Blake's duet Oh man we have to sit through so much Blake tonight.
Andrew & Blake's duet: "All Right Now"
Andrew said it's outside of his comfort zone, but Blake says there is no comfort zone for him. Blake likes Andrew's voice and personality. They are both standing on the stage with guitars, smoke behind them. Andrew sounds pretty good on this gives him a chance to show off his smoky tone, but he also sounds shouty in parts. I have a hard time staying awake through Blake duets unless they are with Chloe Kohanski. This is a good song choice, good duet.
Up next Dexter & Gyth
Now Dexter's cover and his interview. Dexter says the whole journey has been overwhelming. Dexter was the only 4 chair turn that Blake got. He was blown away by his accuracy of his voice. The three doors down Dexter wanted to show America he could sing more than country. He wants to sell out arenas and have his music on the radio.
Dexter Roberts Cover: "Anything Goes"
Blake says the song is perfect for him because he pours his heart and soul into it. Dexter reminds us that he got super sick a year ago and he never expected to be here. It's a dream come true. He saved this song because he started with a Randy Houzer song and he wants to end with one. Blake says Dexter is more of a Ronnie Milsap type voice. He has a real shot at winning.
The lights are out, and it's just Dexter and the guitar standing at the mic. This is a really good song choice for Dexter, it allows him to hit big notes and show off his range. He has such a clear tone. The demo will eat this up. He is really singing this, sounds really good. Not a fan of the song, but he brought his A game tonight. Violins and keyboard on the stage now, good staging and strong performance from Dexter. Standing O from all 4 coaches, the audience loved it too. Kelly says this was her favorite, she loves the soulful country music, he sounds very contemporary. Adam says greatness is genrless, he has that in spades. Blake says watching the package it was the perfect song choice for him. He pours his heart and soul into everything, he is the next George Strait. Um, no but good job of promoting him from the coach.
Up next Gyth & Blake on deck Andrew and Maelyn
Could it be more obvious that this is Blake's year? When the only non-Team Blake contestant will have both her solo performances over before 9:00?
Gyth & Blake Duet: "Take It Easy"
Gyth loves Blake's charisma. Blake loves Gyth's willingness to embrace the Amish country. He doesn't sound like anybody else.
Oh Lord how long til this is over? Another duet both standing at mics wearing jackets and playing acoustic guitar. Gyth is not that good of a singer I don't get the hype for him at all. His audition was his best performance. Blake sounded decent Gyth was not good. It sounds like Gyth maybe has a damaged voice. At least they picked a good song and it was upbeat.
Coming up Andrew, Maelyn, and Dexter
Andrew Sevener Original: "Rural Route Raising"
Blake tells Andrew he will miss him. It's a current song but has old time rocking country. Andrew says it's hooky and everything about it is him. He wants a flame thrower to perform this with. Blake says it's a good song right down his alley, and Andrew will be singing with Travis Tritt on the finale. And of course, Andrew is wearing his cowboy hat and his guitar. The song is a little low for his range, but it's got a good beat to it. This song will do well with the demo too, a song about Jesus, and it's got a rock country beat. Blake yelling yes! Kelly says she's so excited about Travis Tritt, he has a line between old and new country. It's a killer sound for him. John says he's really in his zone, he can relate. Blake says he will be singing the song for the rest of his life. That was his performance of the season.
Straight ahead Maelyn & John duet, then Gyth and Dexter up
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And now John & Maelyn's Duet: "Unforgettable"
Maelyn says it's a Dream come true and John's voice reminds her of Nat King Cole. John says he won a singing contest this with song. It's them holding mics with a piano, and full orchestra. Nice staging. This is a classic song, but a bit sleepy for a duet. They both sound really good on it, John is giving Maelyn a chance to shine and he has moments too. This is the duet of the night so far, Maelyn is killing the adlibs and a beautiful last note.
Right away Gyth & his coach interview next
Gyth says it's hard to make dreams happen from a small town. Blake's first impression of Gyth's voice was that he was desperate for him because he thught he could win. Gyth's first concert was a Blake one. Gyth says that Lee Greenwood tweeted him after last week. Blake says he's not afraid for Gyth to sing any song.
Gyth Rigdon Cover: "Once in a Blue Moon"
Blake says he won't be surprised if Gyth wins. The rehearsal doesn't sound that good. It's just Gyth sitting on a stool with a giant blue moon behind him. Wow, he sounds off-key and nervous. They are doing close-ups on his face, but this is not good at all, he can't stay in tune. The song is also boring and it's going nowhere. Now he's standing but it's not helping I don't understand why this guy is so popular. That was just all sorts of painful. Kelly says this is her favorite song choice, smart song selection. Oh and he looks nice. John also comments on his tux. John says it was challenging and he handled it well. Blake says the country fan base and Earl's family is so proud that he honored him. Haha they couldn't really comment on his singing.
Up next Dexter's original and a performance from Andrew
Dexter Roberts Original: "Looking Back"
Blake feels like this song is in his wheelhouse. It's a fun song. The recording session sounds good. Blake says he's a talented dude. Once again dark stage, Dexter is standing at the mic again with his guitar. He sounds a little flat, but this is a pretty decent song. As he gets further into it he still sounds off-key, this song doesn't allow him to show off as much of his range but it sounds like a current song you would hear on the radio. The ending was to low too. Not Dexter's best. Blake & Kelly standing. Kelly loves his voice, he's her favorite country artist and he's an authentic person. Adam says he's a solid human being and a fantastic artist. Blake believes he's 100% ready to go make an album with this song, he's the most ready to step in and become a superstar.
Is it just me or does this feel like we keep hearing the same song?
Up next Andrew, Gyth, and Maelyn
Now joining Carson the producers of Songland. Songland premeires next week.
Andrew Sevener Cover: "Lips of an Angel"
Andrew Sevener's package and interview. He says the camera adds ten pounds. He seems funny. Blake says he felt like he knoew this guy and he knows what drives him. He has country with a rock slant to it. Andrew was a one chair turn, but Blake says every song pushes him a little bit more. Andrew says without Blake's belief in him he wouldn't be here. This could be Blake's 7th win. Again dark lighting and just Andrew and the guitar at the mic. My signal keeps going out. This isn't his best either, he sounds nervous. He really could have slayed this, he's doing okay but he's been stronger in other performances. It was still better then most of the others tonight. All 4 coaches on their feet for that. Kelly says that was so good, it was great. She looks at Blake and says this is hard. John says if he had to pick among Team Blake he would pick Andrew. Blake says he doesn't know what's happening right now but this is his night and he's killing it.
Up next Dexter's duet with Blake, Gyth, and Maelyn I'm sorry but this show so far is kind of sleepy.
Long promotion of the new NBC show Songland premiering next week.
Reminder that both the original and cover streams count for votes.
Dexter & Blake Duet: Hard Workin Man
Blake says the song takes him back to High School and Dexter back to the womb. Another country duet, Blake starts and this song is good for his voice. This is a good duet choice, nice upbeat song that is good for both Blake and Dexter's voices. Blake is always good to his contestants too. Song is not my cup of tea, but they are doing a good job with it. Dexter was the best of the country mafia tonight IMO.
Straight ahead Gyth debuts his single that he wrote and Maelyn closes the night.
Gyth Rigdon Original: "Proof I've Always Loved You"
Gyth is excited to see the song come to life. Gyth co-wrote the song and Blake says this is the first time that has happened in the finale. Gyth wrote it for his wife when they first started dating. Man this started off rough too, the key is very low and off tune. He sounds better when he gets into his higher register. It's too bad that he isn't singing this very good because it is a decently written song. Gyth is not having his best night. He might still win but he doesn't deserve to after tonight. He tries a little harder to pull it out at the end, redeemed himself a little but overall still not great. Maybe I'm just in a bad mood but I didn't like that. Blake is shouting yes. Kelly says it was really cool that he wrote it himself. Adam says Gyth has it all, he was born to be here in this moment. It's evident he should be here. Blake says that added another level to the finale, he raised the bar. Oh and did you know that Gyth wrote the song? He's a total package. He could win this thing.
When we come back the closeout by Maelyn Jarmon
Maelyn Jarmon's interview and package
She can't believe that she's here. John said she's been pitch precise in every peformance. She's deaf in one ear. Maelyn says during the colplay song she lost herself in it. John tells us she puts her own spin on every song. She attacked the notes in Stay. John says they started and ended together, and they are winning together.
Maelyn Jarmon Original: "Hallejuah"
Maelyn says the song is longing and regret. The NY music scene is difficult. She used to sing this song in a little bar in NY and to sing it now is an honor. John says she deserves this win. This is his first season, she was his first artist and she should be first place on the voice. Maelyn is dressed in a flowing gown and standing on some stairs. This song has been so overdone, but she is a stellar singer. She starts off quiet and tender but she breaks into the goose bumping moments a few times. This was a different almost heartbreaking rendition of this song. Some big notes, some pain, some angst and quiet ending. She just schooled every one of Team Blake off the stage. She should win after this but we all know the country army will be out in full swing. The audience is exploding and John is standing and chanting yes yes! Adam says that was insane, and he doesn't know how it would be possible for her to not win this show. She is an angel from heaven. John says it was stunning, she was amazing, transfixing performance, America please vote for Maelyn. She deserves to win the voice.
Who should win Maelyn?
Who will win probably Dexter…
See you all tomorrow night for the results!
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Haiti: Cri De Coeur (A Documentary)
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Free Speech TV sent journalist Herb Boyd to Haiti a month after the Jan. 12 earthquake, and he returned with this in-depth look at the situation on the ground in that devastated country. Dr. Ron Daniels of the Haiti Support Project, Alex George of the Destination Haiti Foundation, and relief specialist Joe Madison talk about the infrastructure problems the country will face in coming years, of which the destruction of the Presidential Palace is the<|fim_middle|> the 25th Anniversary of the Haiti Support Project | most obvious example, and the ways Haitians have come together in a time of great upheaval to build their country again. "Haiti: Cri De Coeur" is a Harris/ Boyd Production.
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Paul A. Djupe, and Brian R. Calfano
Religion's influence on public opinion, politics, and candidates has been widely discussed in political science for a generation. God Talk is the first volume that uses experimental methodology to establish whether and how that influence works. Paul Djupe and Brian Calfano provide an unprecedented look at how religious cues, values, and identity-driven appeals impact candidate selection, trust, interest group support, and U.S. public opinion about tolerance, the environment, foreign policy, and related issues. By situating their disparate, randomly<|fim_middle|> deploy a fresh and exciting research design. Their work presents many opportunities for developing new lines of inquiry." —Review of Religious Research
"Paul Djupe and Brian Calfano set out to change not only the way that scholars think about religion's influence on public opinion but also the methods that scholars use to investigate those relationships.... Many of the finding are intriguing.... God Talk makes (a) forceful argument that the religion and American politics subfield should embrace experimental methodology.... (and) a compelling case for the usefulness of these treatments.... (T)his book is a timely testament to the potential of survey-embedded experimental tools." —Political Science Quarterly
"Djupe and Calfano's research highlights a new way of thinking about religious influence.... There are many things to like about this book, including eight chapters each reporting separate sets of elegantly designed experiments, but I suspect its lasting influence in the field will be an urgent call for theoretical revision and methodological pluralism.... This is a great book for religion and politics scholars, it will lead to much discussion in seminars, and will surely stimulate greater use of the Psychological and Social Network approaches." --Perspectives on Politics
Paul A. Djupe is Associate Professor of Political Science at Denison University. He is the coauthor (with Christopher Gilbert) of The Political Influence of Churches and (with Laura Olson), Religious Interests in Community Conflict, and co-editor of the journal Politics & Religion.
Brian R. Calfano is Associate Professor of Political Science at Missouri State University. His research interests include religion and politics, media, and social identity. He has published articles in Political Research Quarterly, Political Behavior, Politics and Religion, Social Science Quarterly, and related outlets.
The Social Logic of Politics
The Social Logic of Politics series, edited by Scott D. McClurg (formerly edited by Alan S. Zuckerman), directs attention to several related clusters of research in the social sciences. At the core is a theoretical principle: individuals make political decisions, like other choices, by taking into account cues from other persons. Studies move from individuals to groups to large scale collectivities. Usually examining micro-politics-voting and other forms of political participation; the place of politics in households, the family, the friendship unit, and the neighborhood- this research also studies how broader political and social contexts influence and are influenced by these micro-processes. It includes as well "small group behavior" in political institutions, such as exchanges of cues in legislatures and patron-client relations in bureaucratic agencies and political parties. Books in The Social Logic of Politics series will apply research techniques that run the gamut of contemporary political science, sociology, communications, and geography. | assigned interventions within the broader framework of elite-based influence, the authors apply their new methodology to three questions: How do clergy affect congregation members? How are religious elites and groups and their public arguments evaluated? With what effect do political elites use religion? The results of their research provide a compelling framework for understanding the links between religion and politics.
"God Talk is entirely novel in its approach. Its theoretical richness, its careful attention to research design, and the breadth of questions addressed reflect the authors' ambition and sophistication. This timely book has the potential to make a very large impact on the discipline." —David Barker, Director, Institute for Social Research, California State University, Sacramento, and coauthor (with Christopher Jan Carman) of Representing Red and Blue: How the Culture Wars Change the Way Citizens Speak and Politicians Listen
"An excellent book that is most unusual in the authors' use of their experimental method, God Talk is also distinguished by the range of alternative theories the authors examine, allowing them to assess how religion influences (or does not influence) public opinion. This is an important addition to the literature and will be an essential source for faculty and graduate students in public opinion and in religion and politics." —Ted G. Jelen Professor of Political Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and author of To Serve God and Mammon: Church-State Relations in American Politics
"What distinguishes God Talk , however, is not the empirical work comprising the body of the text, as useful as that may be in taking pulse of religion's involvement in certain contemporary political arenas. Rather, it is the care with which each experiment is designed and discussed, and the contextualizing of each within broader themes and ideas.... God Talk provide(s) intriguing and provocative findings.... (W)e can learn much from this book." —Contemporary Sociology
"God Talk provides a rich account of how religion shapes candidate and policy preferences. Through carefully constructed, executed, and analyzed experiments, the authors provide a more precise explanation of how religion is politically consequential.... God Talk offers one of the most thorough accounts of how religion functions in contemporary American politics, particularly in the context of political communication. The authors describe the bounds of elite influence, and they generate a more psychologically informed description of how religious labels serve as social identities. The book is an important read for those interested in the dynamics of public opinion and attitude change." —Public Opinion Quarterly
"God Talk is an excellent introduction to the Religion and Politics (R&P) subfield of political science.... Whether the reader is new to the subfield or not, God Talk is an enjoyable and worthwhile read." —The Journal of Politics
"Djupe and Calfano make a convincing case that 'God talk' is politically important, and the book is successful in promoting experimental methods in religion and politics research.... The book makes an argument about how theoretical accounts of religion and public life are grounded in methodological and ultimately epistemological choices, and for this reason is an important addition to the subfield." —Politics and Religion
"(I)t is Djupe and Calfano's contention that the subfield of religion and politics has not adequately addressed the exposure-adoption puzzle in religious settings…. There is much to be said for their argument and approach. They clearly delineate key theoretical strains in the religion and politics subfield, draw from cutting-edge work in political science more generally, and | 686 |
Listen to Girl Ray's cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder On The Dancefloor'
Girl Ray have shared a new cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder On The Dancefloor' – you can listen to it below.
The London trio – comprised of Poppy Hankin, Iris McConnell and Sophie Moss – started performing Ellis-Bextor's 2001 hit during their sets this past festival season, calling it a "truly perfect pop song". All proceeds from their cover will go to the Hackney Night Shelter.
Girl Ray said in a statement: "'Murder On The Dancefloor' has always had a special place in our hearts – it was forever etched into our memory when a few years back at a post-show karaoke session in Bristol, I over-excitedly shoved the microphone to Iris' lips when it was finally our turn to sing, chipping her front tooth in half for the remainder of the tour.
"Since then it has of course remained our karaoke song, and a favourite at our<|fim_middle|> in 2011 | DJ sets. When we were looking for a song to cover for this year's festival seasons, it seemed a natural fit. It became one of our favourite parts of our live set, and we thought it would be only right to record it in honour of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's truly perfect pop song."
The cover is accompanied by a video that shows the trio at an office Christmas party, directed by Hankin. You can watch it below.
The band said of the video: "We've always wanted to work together in an office; I think we're secretly middle-aged office workers at heart. None of us have been to an office party but they sound really fun so we decided to recreate one for our video.
"It felt like 'Murder on the Dancefloor' is the sort of song that would go down really well at an office party. Poppy seemed really excited about her new 'gimbal' she'd bought for her iPhone, so we decided to let her film, direct, and edit the whole video. We couldn't find any actual offices to make the video in, so Moshi Moshi reluctantly let us use their work space for it. Hopefully after they see the video they'll take us on full time."
Last month, Sophie Ellis-Bextor raised over £1million in a 24-hour charity dance marathon for Children In Need.
The singer started dancing on the morning of November 16, moving non-stop for an entire day and night. Along the way, she performed karaoke to several tracks, did routines with a ribbon, sang with Tony Blackburn and changed into various sparkly costumes and animal masks.
The challenge was streamed live on BBC iPlayer, with the star dancing to tracks she chose herself by the likes of Abba, Beyoncé and Take That.
This article was originally published by Nme.com. Read the original article here.
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What an impressive site! It is a pleasure to be at the Port of Cotonou.
One of my main responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation is to deliver results. The American people and the U.S. Congress want to see results with each and every investment MCC makes. The countries we partner with around the world want to see results too. The people of Benin have<|fim_middle|> of Benin. It is already attracting greater private sector investment. It will provide jobs and facilitate economic activity that will support growth for years to come. The Port of Cotonou will live up to its name, the lungs of Benin — the place that generates revenue and gives life to Benin's economy, today and for generations to come.
Congratulations and merci. Vive la coopération entre le Bénin et les Etats-Unis! | worked with determination and diligence to deliver on the promise of their MCC partnership and to fulfill our shared goal of poverty reduction through economic growth.
The improvements made here at the Port of Cotonou are proof of this commitment to results.
The new wharf, the extended jetty, the expanded roads and rail, strengthened electrical systems and fire protection, the tugboat service, modernized customs, and streamlined logistics increase the port's efficiency.
Greater efficiency means this port can do what it is designed to do.
It can be the driver of economic growth for all of Benin. Fifty percent of Benin's national income and 85 percent of all customs income originate here.
It can be a hub for trade, bringing goods into Benin and out to world markets. A well-managed and safe port makes it easier for container ships to navigate, saving them shipping time and money. Already, business is up; the volume of merchandise traffic flowing through the port has nearly doubled since the start of the compact to 7 million metric tons per year.
It can be the engine for regional competitiveness. The port here is a gateway to West Africa, including such landlocked countries as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
In all these ways, the port benefits Benin's entire population of over eight million people. Here, we see a place that creates jobs, generates trade and empowers entrepreneurs to compete. This will generate the economic growth that will lift the people of Benin out of poverty and toward prosperity.
What an outstanding achievement! I am honored to join you to inaugurate the improved Port of Cotonou. Your efforts are paying off.
From the 360,000 tons of rocks you brought in on trucks and rail cars, to the hundreds who worked on expanding this port, including those who worked on land and in the water, to the 150,000 tons of concrete that were poured, to the fire and security systems you installed, to the safety and environmental safeguards you practiced, this port is built to last.
From the Minister of Maritime Economy, to the director general and the deputy director general of the port, to the rest of the MCA-Benin unit at the port, to the major contractors and the supervisory engineers, to the National Coordinator and the MCA-Benin project director, you all demonstrated professionalism, a commitment to solving problems, and an impressive resolve to get the job done.
I offer warmest congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi, the President of Benin, for his leadership of this winning team.
What we unveil today must endure. This new port is an investment in the economic future | 543 |
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"I am very excited about FRIB discovering many new states in the chart of atomic nuclei near the neutron and proton driplines, among which one expects in particular so-called 'halo' states," said König. "I am fascinated by how such effective few-body structures emerge out of the complex interplay of many nucleons, and the theoretical investigation of such exotic states is another aspect of the CAREER project. Surely FRIB will turn up many exciting questions that my research can address in the future!"
The project will support and train both graduate and undergraduate students. Together with the Computational Modeling in Physics First with Bootstrap program—run by a collaboration of teaching and education organizations including the American Modeling Teachers Association—the project will enhance high-school physics education.
"The project has a direct educational component that will advance STEM education in the U.S. by integrating physics and computing skills," said König. "This is a topic which I am very passionate about, and I look forward to working on in together with the Bootstrap team!"
König earned a PhD from Bonn University in 2013. He then became a postdoctoral fellow at The Ohio State University before spending three years as a Herzberg Fellow at the Technical University of Darmstadt. He joined the NC State faculty in 2020.
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Michigan State University operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB is registered to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001. | (NC State) and FRIB Theory Alliance (FRIB-TA) bridge faculty member, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, also known as the NSF CAREER award, is one of the highest awards the foundation bestows upon young faculty in the sciences.
König has performed research relevant to FRIB at NC State. Through his role in FRIB-TA, he also provided theoretical input to FRIB scientific users working on science proposals submitted in response to FRIB's first call for proposals. Through the FRIB-TA bridge program, faculty remain on-staff at their home institutions while contributing to the scientific program at FRIB and serving as spokespersons for FRIB theory, nationally and internationally.
The five-year award will support König's research project entitled "Few-Body Physics in Finite Volume." The project aims to develop theoretical techniques and numerical simulations of quantum systems that will help scientists understand how these systems are governed by the underlying fundamental forces.
Understanding how subatomic matter organizes itself and gives rise to life on Earth as well as to phenomena observed in the universe is a central goal of nuclear science that is relevant across many areas of physics. König's project will address exotic corners in the landscape of atomic nuclei, where an effective cluster structure emerges out of the interaction of many constituents. The new methods developed as part of the project will be based on the observation that real-world properties of a physical system can be inferred | 298 |
An interview should be as long as it takes to determine the nature of the person you are interviewing. It could be as short as twenty minutes if you feel no connection, but it could last well over an hour if there is a good give and take.
Hiring managers make a huge mistake by not allowing enough time to get to know the person they are seeing. When that happens, candidates, who are rarely in control of the interview, don't learn enough about the company and people they meet in order to make a proper career decision. And sometimes they actually get offered jobs despite the short interview.
Last week I had a senior candidate (General Manager) on an interview. I was a little surprised when the firm he was interviewing with scheduled six interviews at half hour interviews over three hours. Aside from being exhausting for<|fim_middle|> on type of job, number of candidates and amount of time the interviewers have.
I typically schedule for 45 mins but is willing to terminate in 15 mins or stretch it longer as necessary.
My preference is to have the interviewee talk mostly, but will reserve a stretch at the end for them to ask any questions. Unless I am really exceeding time limit (& have another appointment), I usually focus on answering their questions to their satisfaction. When I was interviewing engineers, I often will bring the most promising candidates on a walk around the actual office (of his colleagues to be) before sending them off!
I do have an informal template of sorts (not company standard though) that has been quite successful in screening capable candidates.
So in short, it varies.
"I Wouldn't Dress Like This on a Real Interview" | the candidate, it is unfair to both parties. The individuals he met couldn't possibly have found out enough about him to know if they liked him or not.
The purpose of an interview is for both people to get to know each other. The interviewer needs to learn about the qualities of a candidate that would make him or her right for the job. The interviewee needs to determine what the job is about and whether he or she likes the interviewer, the company and the job. Half an hour is enough time to tell if you don't like someone, but it is generally not enough time to truly find out someone who you like is right for a specific job.
I have developed a very effective interview technique. I make a judgment about the candidate within a minute or so of meeting him or her and then to spend my interview time proving or disproving my initial judgment. My initial supposition is often based on dress, demeanor, handshake (yes, handshake), posture and presence. But I remain open to the idea of reversing my initial impression.
While I believe in first impressions, it is important to get to know whether someone is right for a job. In order to do that, interviews should be a chat. A good rule of thumb is that the interviewer should talk about one-third of the time. Establishing a dialog is critically important to the process since it enables the free flow of information. Peppering a candidate with questions merely elicits quick responses and rarely enables either the candidate or interviewer to delve into the reasoning behind an answer.
I don't believe in speed dating. I certainly don't believe in speed interviewing. If you are too busy to conduct a proper interview, the meeting should be cancelled or continued at another time. I have lots of clients who see a candidate two or more times in order to get all the information they need to make a final decision.
It is important to remember when you are interviewing someone that you may be the only executive a candidate ever meets from your company. The impression he or she leaves with will be the impression they form of you and your company. So even if you really feel no connection, at least give them twenty minutes.
Interviewing is at least part public relations.
Overly scheduled interviews, like the one my candidate had, actually work against both parties. The candidate goes through such a whirlwind process that they aren't sure who they met or what was discussed. And the interviewers barely have time to delve into the candidate before they have to move him or her on to the next interview. The process becomes more important than the results.
While determining skills may be an essential part of any interview – if you are a hiring manager, you need to be sure that a candidate is able to do a job based on training and skills – in the long run, determining cultural fit is far more important. That's why a dialog is so important to any interview. This manifests itself particularly in creative hires. Art directors and writers are often hired based on their portfolios. And when they start work, agencies discover that their personality is all too wrong for the culture.
Short interviews only result in a perfunctory determination of personality. Poor hires are often the result. Candidates chose badly because they never got to know the person who they are reporting to and companies end up disappointed with their hire for the same reason.
I would love to hear your experiences with too short or too long interviews.
Couldn't agree more. I've worked in staffing and have also been on these long/multi-person types of interviews before. I've also always referred to them as "speed dating" and they definitely leave a lot out for the candidate and employer. The candidate may be there for a couple hours, but there is a repetitiveness of information covered by those doing the interview. It is also detrimental for the candidate to ask any questions about the job responsibilities, etc. In my experience I was meeting with one of the hiring managers for 30 minutes. He spent most of the time asking me about my experience and I just started to ask detailed questions about some of the job functions. I thought it was going really well and then the next person to interview me came in the room telling the person I was with his 30 minutes was up. Not only did it not allow me to find out more about the job from one of the people I'd be working most closely with, but it also didn't leave the best impression of the company with me. Many employers don't realize that interviews should be strategic and it's also a chance for them to make/ruin their impression on a candidate.
I agree, thanks for the information. I was just interviewed for 2 hrs last Wed, first he didnt read or ask for my resume. and then he told me all the negative things about the company, that you get burnt out, long hrs, work all holidays, that he was spends time with his kids, and talks to his sister on the phone alot, that he parents died and then he got tearful. took off his company ring on his left hand, subtly fliriting with me and ( to me he was letting me know he was not married) just intuition. and tells me he has an open policy with his employees that they can come and talk to him anytime with the door shut. at the end of his share, he rarely asked me anything about my past work history, or what I thought were my strenghts etc, told me to get back to him if I wanted the job.
Here's something of a side issue to the amount of time devoted to the candidate. We look for writing/thinking skills first and foremost in hiring account people, but everyone really. Of course, there's no real way to test that besides asking for samples which may or may not be authentic or revealing as to how a candidate might summarize a meeting and next steps. I'm considering asking people to sit down at my computer after we've talked and write a three paragraph summary of the interview that just occurred. Fair Ball? Effective strategy? What say you?.
A very interesting read indeed. I do agree with your view of approaching the interview as a chat and having a dialog. I actually employed this very technique when I got of graduate school back in 2005. It worked splendidly with Saatchi & SaatchiX (Fayetteville) and sought of back fired with Arnold Worldwide (Boston). The feedback I got from the recruiter for Arnold was that - the team (all female)- thought i was too aggressive (because I asked them questions). In summary, I think the concept has merit but should be applied only if it is a fit with the culture of the organization.
I would like to add that both interviews (Arnold and Saatchi) involved speaking with about 5-6 people one after another - which was quite exhausting. I felt a huge redundancy since the Arnold interviewers were asking me the same/similar questions and I found myself parroting the same dialog from the earlier session. I found it to be very templatized (if that's even a word).
The SaatchiX interview was more diverse as each interview was like a chat and the interviewers asked me about different subjects which tested my domain knowledge, attitude, work ethic and my interest in the field of shopper marketing.
My POV on Livingstone's post: Not completely fair since the candidate might be nervous and would be under some stress after just coming out of the interview. Also, I question the merit of forcing the written piece to be 3 paras. Wouldn't it be more interesting to ask the candidate to merely sum up the interview and then see how it turns out. It might reveal some aspect of the candidates personality that didn't surface during the interview.
"An interview should be as long as it takes to determine the nature of the person you are interviewing"
In other words: the company can take as long as they want to interview a candidate then reject the candidate. There should be a limit on the number of hours and subsequent rounds to interviews. Not multi-hour, multi-round interviews followed by a summary rejection. Or in some cases no rejection, but a wall of silence.
Several years ago I was interviewing at a large company in Arizona. They had me booked for several hours, and told me I would be meeting with a number of people, and I had that concern of multiple short meetings. Instead, they brought me into a conference room, provided coffee & water, and then a group of 6 folks came in and sat around the conference table. They asked a lot of questions, but also left time for a significant amount of back and forth dialogue. Rather than an inquisition it felt like a detailed conversation. I walked out of there feeling like they had obtained a good sense of me, and I had learned a significant amount about them, and about the company. While I didn't end up getting the job, I actually enjoyed that interview process.
Helen: I am glad you liked it. Mostly, I think that group interviews are like focus groups: one person can tilt the entire group and control the conversation. However, I guess there are times when it works. The disadvantage of a group interview is that it doesn't allow for any time to reflect and ask follow up questions.
The length of interviews is variable: Depends | 1,893 |
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Provided on CD-ROM in PDF format. Includes reference photos of the Crawlers.
White glue, carpenter's glue<|fim_middle|>, the Crawler was intended to look like it did during the Apollo Program. And, since it could be acquired in the same scale as my brand-new LUT model, what else could I do? I ordered one!!
The C-T starts out like all of David's kits – as a collection of heavy paper sheets, pre-printed with part details on them and a CD-ROM containing the instructions along with a collection of color reference photos of the actual vehicle in action. For those of us who have been to Kennedy Space Center (more than once), The C-T is "an old friend," who you get to see just about every time you take the Complex 39 tour. I had long searched for a model of the C-T that was accessible – both in availability and in cost. Now, I found it.
After completion, the Crawler assumed its rightful place – carrying the LUT with the Saturn V out to the launch pad. It's still quite a sight to have this sitting in my display room. I used to tell people that the room was my own "shrunken down" Air & Space Museum. The Smithsonian A&S gallery on the Washington Mall has a high-fidelity scale model of the Crawler/LUT/Saturn combination on display, as part of its Project Apollo display. With this pair of Edu-Craft kits, you can too.
That's something I never thought I could say.
Many thanks to David Maier of EduCraft for producing and providing these great kits.
For more detailed photos of the construction of this model, Click Here to go to the Shutterfly ShareSite page. | , paints to touch up fold lines.
Numerous NASA and private sector collections of Apollo photographs.
The printed parts are "art-like." They quality of the build is totally up to the builder.
The detail level for a "paper model" is incredible.
The quality of fitment is totally up to the builder.
While not "brain-surgury," it is not a model for the impatient, or the novice. If you have any experience with small part detail work, the model is completely do-able.
The instructions are your friend. Trust them. Only in specific areas did I vary from them, as explained in the article.
A great companion to the Apollo LUT model.
I had just finished building the 1/96 scale Apollo LUT, and thought we were done "driving down memory lane" for a while - turned out to be wrong. David posted an eBay listing for a model of the NASA Crawler-Transporter (C-T), the giant track-driven machine that moves spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the pads of Complex 39. In this case | 221 |
The Sleaford Playhouse Theatre relies entirely on tickets sales, generous donations, local government grants and Sleaford Little Theatre's members and patrons. Without our audience members and willing volunteers, the Sleaford Playhouse wouldn't be here today.
All money raised from events throughout the year are put straight back into the theatre for set building/materials, costumes, props, advertising, bills and much more that come from running an original Georgian Theatre.
The Sleaford Playhouse is owned and managed by a charity Sleaford Little Theatre. SLT is an Amateur Dramatic Society who not only produce all their productions at the Playhouse, but their Trustees also administer the running of the theatre. There is only one paid employee, the cleaner, everyone else is a volunteer.
Perhaps you are now thinking, 'How can I help the Playhouse?' Well, if you are interested and keen to help preserve Sleaford's Georgian Gem, then there are a few options for you to explore.
Are you interested in the theatre? Would you like to see theatre shows free of charge? Do you enjoy meeting members of the public?
If the answer to all these questions is yes, why not join the Front of House team as a Volunteer.
Our existing Front of House team is a mixture of volunteers and SLT members. They are a brilliant group of individuals and are all passionate about supporting the Sleaford Playhouse and SLT. Volunteering is not just about helping the Sleaford Playhouse thrive, but also contributing to the local community.
If you would like to volunteer, send an email to [email protected] or speak to a member of the Front of House team during your next visit.
As a Patron of Sleaford Little Theatre, all we ask is a commitment to a regular annual donation of your chosen to the charity.
Additionally, with your permission, we display your name on all SLT programmes and automatically add you to our mailing list to receive news and invitations to all SLT social events. You are entitled to £1 off your ticket for each SLT performance, and you also have the right to attend all Annual General Meetings.
To become<|fim_middle|> to download a copy of the application form. | a Patron visit Sleaford Little Theatre's website for contact details and to download a copy of the application form.
If you'd like to go a step further, you could become a member of Sleaford Little Theatre. Members pay an incredibly low annual sub to the society and becoming a member doesn't mean that you have to tread the boards and be on stage.
You can help behind the scenes on costumes, make-up, props, set building/painting, lighting, sound and front of house to name a few. There is the added benefit of meeting new people in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere not only during productions but on social events too.
To join visit Sleaford Little Theatre's website for contact details and | 144 |
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April 23, 2016 by Chris Elston
Experience 'Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods' at OCP
Howard Drew Theatre (Omaha Playhouse, 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE)
Showtimes: Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm. Sundays at 2pm.
For tickets: Visit www.ticketomaha.com or call 402-553-0800
By Tammy Ryan
Director: Lara Marsh
Gabriel, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, has started a new life in America. While working in Whole Foods, he meets Christine, a middle-aged, single mother. Their connection, and Christine's quest to help him, changes both of their lives. Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods is an impactful and heartbreaking play that spotlights social responsibility and compassion for humanity.
Contains strong language and explores challenging subject matter.
Justice Jamal Jones–Gabriel
Julie Fitzgerald Ryan–Christine
Victoria Luther–Alex
Anthony Jones–Panther
Mark Kocsis–Michael Dolan
Rusheaa Smith-Turner–Segel Mohammed
Friday, May 6 at 5:30pm
Enjoy Sudanese-inspired hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, see the show and hear from the playwright, Tammy Ryan. All proceeds will jointly benefit programming of the Omaha Community Playhouse and Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska.
Hosts: Sandy Maass and Alan Thelen, Sandy and Kate Dodge
5:30 p.m. | Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres; Playwright meet & greet
7:00 p.m. | Program featuring playwright, Tammy Ryan
7:30 p.m. | Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods
Post Show | Survivor Testimony from a local Lost Boy
Tickets: $125 per person ($75 tax deductible) | 10 for $1,000 ($520 tax deductible)
For questions, or to purchase tickets, please call the development coordinator at 402-553-4890 ext. 145.
Saturday, May 7 at 1pm
Playwright Tammy Ryan will lead a writing workshop with prompts designed to help you access your personal memories and experiences to use in your work, either in new plays or in a play you are already in process with. Free and open to writers of all levels. Please register in advance.
Biography of Tammy Ryan
Tammy Ryan is a playwright and librettist whose work has been performed across the United States and abroad. She was awarded the Francesca Primus Prize by the American Theater Critic's Association for her play Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods (Premiere Stages/Playwrights Theater of New Jersey.) Tar Beach, (Luna Stage) was nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and included on "The List" compiled by the Kilroys as one of the most outstanding plays by a woman playwright in 2014 and was a Jane Chambers Playwriting Award honoree, as well as a finalist for both the Terrence McNally Playwriting Award and the Source Theater Festival . Other plays include Soldier's Heart, Dark Part of the Forest (Premiere Stages) A Confluence of Dreaming, Baby's Blues, FBI Girl (Pittsburgh Playhouse), and The Music Lesson (Florida Stage/2001 Carbonell Award Best Production/2004 AATE Distinguished New Play Award). Her first opera, A New Kind of Fallout written with composer Gilda Lyons received its world premiere at Opera Theater of Pittsburgh in 2015. Ryan has held fellowships at Virginia Center of the Creative Arts, Hambidge Center, and the Sewanee Writers Conference and her work has been developed by The National New Play Network, The New Harmony Project, The Bonderman, and The Lark. Her latest play, Molly's Hammer (also nominated this year for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize) received its world premiere at The Repertory Theater of St. Louis in March 2016.
For more information go to: www.tammyryan.net
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June 18, 2015 by Chris Elston
A Season of Exploration, Part I: The Writer & The Actor
I know. I know. You weren't expecting another story so soon. Well, I got an early start of things this year. Earlier than you may think as this tale does not begin with an audition, but with a review.
In early May I went to the Playhouse to review Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and my dear friend, Sonia Keffer, was working the TAG (Theatre Arts Guild) table. She said she needed to talk to me and asked me if I heard that Bob Fischbach (the critic for our newspaper, Omaha World-Herald) was retiring. I replied that I had.
Sonia then said Bob had contacted her and the newspaper was not quite certain as to what they were going to do with his position. The most popular idea was that, at least for the upcoming season, the newspaper would gather a pool of writers, send them out on reviews, and pay them by the article. He had wanted to include her name and she agreed to be part of it. Then he asked Sonia, "Do you know a Chris Elston? I understand he writes reviews." She said, "Yes, I know him very well and he writes excellent reviews." Bob then asked if she could put him in touch with me and she asked me if it was all right to give him my phone number.
The power of speech momentarily eluded me as I was so pleasantly shocked by this good bit of news. "The answer is yes," said Sonia with a smile. "Yes. Absolutely yes. And thank you," I replied.
When I started this website, I had only hoped to become a viable alternative to the reviews put out by the various papers. But only now, in less than 2 years' time, was I beginning to understand the impact my writings had actually had. And that would be revealed to me even further over the next few weeks.
My review for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ended up becoming my most acclaimed to date. It really struck a chord with people at the Playhouse as it promoted the heck out of that play with my words. I cannot tell you what a joy it was to see my words featured when the Playhouse promoted the show on Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail marketing. It was every bit as satisfying as enjoying a really great role on stage. Thanks to the constant promotion, my readership doubled over the 5 week run of the show.
Aside from the review, I did speak to Mr. Fischbach who told me a little about the paper's potential plan and asked if he could include my name in the pool he was gathering for his editor. I agreed to be included and am still waiting for news on that end. Even if the paper opts to go in a different direction, it was still an honor to be asked to be considered. Though I freely admit, getting paid to write about theatre would be icing on an already delectable cake.
A few weeks after my review I attended a Playhouse even in order to meet the new Associate Artistic Director, Jeff Horger. As I filled out my name tag, the person behind the table said, "Oh, so you're Chris Elston" before complimenting me on my writings. That person was the Playhouse's Marketing/PR Director, Katie Broman, who put me onto the Playhouse's press list as of that night. What this means is that I'll receive a press pass whenever I'm reviewing a show at the Playhouse. Winning!!
At the meet and greet, I also bumped into my old friend, Lara Marsh, who is getting to direct Lost Boy Found at Whole Foods at the Playhouse next season after getting to direct it as part of their Alternative Programming season this year. I may audition for it again this year, but I have not yet decided if I'd rather act in it or learn about directing from it. I asked Lara about the possibility of shadowing her for it if I decided not to act and if my schedule allowed it. While nothing is set in stone, it is definitely not out of the realm of possibility that this show may be my foot in the door of directing.
Actually, Lara became the second director I might be able to shadow next season. The first was Amy Lane, the Playhouse's former Resident Director now Assistant Professor of Theatre at Creighton University. My old friend, Sherry Fletcher, recommended her to me as someone who was very big on developing talent in that field and she happens to be a close friend of Sonia's, too. Both of us happened to be at TAG Nite Out for Sabrina Fair and I approached her about the possibility of sitting under her learning tree for direction and she asked me to message her closer to the time<|fim_middle|> War Voices.
Then came Thursday afternoon. My office phone rang and on the other end was the bright voice of Jeannine Robertson, the Playhouse's Administrative Assistant. She said that Jeff wanted to offer me the role of Abraham Lincoln.
That was about the last role I expected to get. In a full production, I don't think I would have been seriously considered for the role as I'm not a physical match for Honest Abe. But in reader's theatre, I thought there might be a chance. And it worked out! After giving one of the firmest yeses I've ever given, I hung up the phone with a song in my heart and a jaunty tune on my lips.
And that brings us to the end of this tale. Rehearsals begin in August just after I get back from a theatre festival in Whitehall, MI where I'll get to watch one of my favorite shows, Cotton Patch Gospel, and review 3 B & Bs on the long journey. I look forward to this new adventure as well as more stories during this season of exploration.
Until we meet again. . .
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With all of these wonderful opportunities presenting themselves to me, I felt a semi-dormant part of me begin to awaken. I wanted to tell a story again.
So I auditioned for the Playhouse season premiere, Mauritius, which marks the solo directorial debut of Jeff Horger. I do not know much about the story except that it centers around 2 half-sisters who may own 2 rare Blue Mauritius stamps. One girl wants to sell them and three thieves (a charming con artist, a crabby stamp expert, and a dangerous psychopath) want to get their hands on the stamps. I went into the audition with nothing more than the hope of making a good impression.
It was good to keep my hopes at that level because, like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, this play has a very small cast (2f 3m). A lot of people came out to audition. I'd estimate that close to 90 people came out over the two nights meaning that 85 people were going to hear the dreaded "no". And there was some keen, heavyweight competition at the auditions.
For my part I was pleased with my work and I believe it had a positive impact. Based off of my observations, the new style of auditions is designed to make decisions very quickly. By that I mean, if you do not have the qualities the director is looking for, you will get one read before being dismissed. I got to read twice so I must have been doing something right. I read for the con artist and the psychopath. Of the two I felt that my read for the con artist was probably the better of the two, especially since the psychopath needs a dominating physical presence that I lack. Putting it in plain terms, I don't look like the type of guy who would beat someone to a pulp.
I did not receive a callback, so I knew I would be out of the running, but was pleased at the new and fresh faces that did make it into the show. Luckily, I had another audition all lined up.
The Playhouse is bringing back their Alternative Programming season in full force this season with 9 events. Three of the shows all had auditions last week.
I had been expecting wall to wall actors for this event, but imagine my surprise when I saw maybe a dozen actors at the second night and I could not imagine the first night being of much greater volume. I ended up reading 9 times over a 75 minute period.
The first show I read for was A Steady Rain which is a 2 man duologue (meaning that both actors are giving monologues to the audience) about best friends who are cops. One is dirty and the other is an alcoholic. It was being directed by Christina Rohling and I first read for the dirty cop. It was a pretty good read, though I seemed to be fighting myself a bit for some reason. I instinctively felt the need for physical action and was squashing it to a degree. Still the read was on target.
After my first read, Christina said, "That was really good" before asking me a bit about my theatrical background. I told her I had been in theatre for 20 years, but had not performed in 2 and that my past two years had been focused on my website. When she heard about the website she said, "I think I've read some of your stuff". It was then that I was struck by the oddity that I had become better known in the theatre community for 2 years of writing than for 20 years of acting. Amazing where those roads can take us.
Anyway, I then read a scene as the alcoholic cop with another guy named Tony (who read brilliantly). It was a pretty good scene, but very tricky to pull off due to not being certain when I was simply telling a story and when, or if, I was interacting with Tony. It was my last read for that show and I knew it would be the toughest to get into due to the numbers game.
I then read for Take Me Out which tells the story of a baseball player who comes out of the closet. This one was being directed by Noah Diaz and I first read for the team manager. Noah asked me to do some big physical action at some point and I had the perfect spot. I read the letter very professionally. The thrust of the letter is how the manager admires the player for his bravery in making his revelations and how honored he'd be if he were his son's teacher or lover. But he finishes with the whiny cry, "But did it have to be baseball?!!!" and I collapsed to the ground in a loud babyish whine. In fact, my only regret was that I didn't go more over the top since I had been given carte blanche to do so.
Noah had me read it again, but told me that he felt the scene had 3 tonal shifts and he wanted me to read it again with those shifts. I did and Doug Blackburn's acting boot camp came back to me and I felt I shifted 5 or 6 times and I was pleased with the work. Finally, Noah had me read it once more with Tony and we read a scene between the baseball player and his best friend.
We read the scene and I made the friend, Kippy, laid back and jokey. It was a nice read, but I actually reversed one of the jokes since I mistakenly thought Kippy was gay and his comment about being on the same team was a reference to the 2 characters shared orientation. Noah had us read it one more time with some adjustments and he asked me to make Kippy a bit more serious and dependable and he corrected my mistaken interpretation of Kippy so I got the team joke right on the second go around.
After that, Noah said he seen all he needed to see from me which left me one more show for which to read.
That show was Civil War Voices which is based off of actual letters, diaries, and other writings that took place during the Civil War and will be directed by Jeff Horger. Again, I was doing something right as Jeff read me three times. First I read a love letter from a character named Theo. Then I read a diary entry from a military commander named Chamberlin. Finally I read a historian, but he asked me to do it in a Presidential voice since I had expressed an interest in Abe Lincoln. I felt I did well in all of my reads. Then Jeff asked me a bit about my theatrical background and I gave him the same story I had given to Christina. After those reads, I went home for the night.
A week passed which I took as a most promising sign. The longer I avoided rejection, the better my chances, I reasoned. But late Wednesday afternoon, I took a quick one-two combo to the ego. I was checking my e-mail and I saw I had rejection notices for both A Steady Rain and Take Me Out waiting for me.
I was quite surprised by how much the wind had been taken out of my sails. But in a strange way, I was also glad because it told me that my mojo had not faded as I had feared. I had genuinely wanted to do these shows and was truly disappointed at not being selected. But there was still hope as I had not yet had any word about Civil | 1,544 |
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend eggs, bananas, milk, oil, and vanilla extract at medium speed until smooth for about 15 to 20 seconds. Measure the remaining ingredients into bowl and stir to mix. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in banana mixture. Mix just enough to moisten. Add nuts. Spread batter into well greased 9" × 5" × 3" loaf pan or 3 small 5" × 3" × 2" pans. Bake the bread for about 1 hour for the large loaf and 35 to 45 minutes for the smaller loaves. Makes 1 large loaf or 3 small loaves. Turn the bread out of the pan and let cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap. The banana-nut bread is best if served the next day. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center website.
Coat the frying pan or griddle with canola oil spray. Whisk the flours and cornmeal together. Add the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add buttermilk and canola oil. Combine the liquid and dry ingredients. Whisk to blend. Heat the frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. When a drop of water sizzles as it hits the pan, pour ¼ cup pancake batter into the pan. Work in batches, using a measuring cup to pour a small ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle (¼ cup of batter equals 1 pancake). When bubbles form on top, flip the pancakes over. Cook until they are golden on both sides, using more cooking spray for additional batches if necessary. While the pancakes are cooking, place the strawberry preserves and apple juice in a saucepan on low heat. Add the sliced strawberries, stir, and heat for 1 minute. Keep the strawberry sauce warm while finishing the pancakes. Place the finished pancakes on a serving platter or plate. Spoon the warm strawberry sauce over the top. Top with fresh strawberries. Enjoy!
NOTE: This recipe is OK for those on the LMD (Low Microbial Diet) as long as the vegetables are well cooked.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add spinach and cook, stirring, just until it turns bright green,about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water. Squeeze out excess water. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat, add the spinach, scallion, sesame seeds and salt (if desired). Stir to combine. Let stand for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to seep into the spinach. Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with additional toasted sesame seeds. To toast sesame seeds: toast in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant<|fim_middle|> a low-iodine diet for two – three weeks. When preparing for radioactive iodine, patients are asked to avoid a number of foods including, but not limited to, those with iodized salt, sea salt, seafood and dairy products. Therefore, we do not recommend patients who are on a low-iodine diet take part in the Magnolia Meals at Home program until they have finished treatment.
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix together spinach, tofu, garlic, and salt in a mixing bowl. Coat the bottom of a 9" × 13" pan with tomato sauce (about ½ cup), followed by a layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping noodles slightly. Spread ½ of the spinach and tofu mixture on top of the lasagna noodles, and cover the spinach and tofu layer with another layer of lasagna noodles. Add a layer of tomato sauce, enough to cover the noodles, and then add a layer of mushrooms or other vegetables. Sprinkle ½ of the basil and ½ tsp of oregano evenly over the vegetables. Continue to add layers of noodles, spinach and tofu, sauce, mushrooms or other vegetables, and remaining basil and oregano (½ tsp) until the layers reach the top of the pan. The final layer should be sauce topped with vegan Parmesan substitute or nutritional yeast. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Make sure the noodles are completely cooked by sticking a knife through the center of the lasagna to test. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Let leftover lasagna cool to room temperature before covering and refrigerating. Lasagna will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 400°F. Measure milk into a medium saucepan and blend in flour until no lumps remain. Add margarine, onion, and other seasonings and cook until sauce thickens. Stir in macaroni and cheese. Coat a medium baking dish with nonstick spray. Bake uncovered in a greased, 1-quart casserole dish for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly browned and bubbly. May be frozen after baking. Enjoy!
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook onion in margarine until tender; cool. Lay slices of cheese over pie dough, followed with spinach, then onions. Beat eggs, adding enough milk to make 1 cup. Add seasonings and pour over ingredients in the pie shell. Bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown, or until a knife comes out clean. Serve hot. Can be frozen after baking. Enjoy!
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except margarine with a fork until well blended. Form into balls and brown in margarine in a medium-sized skillet. Remove meatballs from pan. Make thickened gravy with the drippings. Return meatballs to gravy and simmer, covered, for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Serve warm. Enjoy!
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Their many different types of smokers out there, ranging from very cheap to very expensive. Some are fueled by gas and some are fueled by pellets. Some just have a single gas burner and some have the newest geeky technology like WIFI connectivity. At best it can be confusing trying to decide what would be the best smoker grill for you.
However, One thing you can be sure of is that the right smoker grill is somewhere out there for you. It could be a Camp Chef or it could be a Weber, but the most important thing is that it suits your personal grilling and smoking needs.
By questioning yourself and comparing the different smoker grills on the market with the help of Simply Smoked Meats you can make a well-informed purchase and walk away with the perfect smoker grill for your needs.
What Smoker Features Should You Be Looking For?
This is a question that I was asking myself for years. After a lot of reading, cooking and eating I discovered something. There is not one specific thing that makes a good smoker.
Now I realize every smoker out there is not going to have all 10 elements. Therefore, the closer you can get to all 10 the closer you will come to having the perfect smoker. In no particular order here are the 10 important elements to a good smoker and how you should think about each element before investing in a BBQ, grill or smoker.
Cost: The first thing you need to establish is your budget. You can spend anything from $100 to $20,000 on a BBQ, grill or smoker set up. Having an idea of what you want to spend will allow you to see what is in your price range and then you can take a closer look at the below 9 elements, see what is most important to you and then see how they fit into your budget.
Cooking Space: When looking at a BBQ, Grill or smoker one of the most important things is to decide what size you need. These are not 1 size fits all products. You need to consider how many people you are going to be cooking for, how much space you have available and if you will need to move it around once it is set up. We would all love to have a brand new Coyote S-series 5-burner ; However, for most of us (sadly), that is just not a real-life option.
Construction: The materials your smoker grill is constructed from will play a big role in the quality, price, and longevity of the unit. A stainless steel grill might look impressive but if you are going to be storing and using the grill outside they can rust very easily. Smoker grills that have a quality coat of paint or enameling last much longer in these conditions. Think about where you will be using your grill and decide what will work best for you.
Maneuverability: Is your grill going to stay in one place? or do you have a large outdoor area where you will be moving your smoker grill around depending on where you want to cook? Do you often go camping or fishing and like to take your cooking with you? Or are you the tailgating type who doesn't go anywhere without your trusty grill?
You can get different models of smoker grills that come on wheels, poles, stands and even some that have adapters to fit onto the back of your car. Depending on what you want to do with your barbeque will play a big role in how much maneuverability you need with your grill.
Reliability: There is an old saying that goes 'you get what you pay for'. Generally speaking, this is true for smoker grills.
Of course, this is only a general rule of thumb and there are exceptions to this rule. Obviously not every cheap unit is going to be rubbish and not every expensive unit is going to be the best. But it is definitely something to keep I mind when you are looking at a unit, there is usually a reason why something is very cheap.
Cleaning: It is very important to keep your grill clean and tidy. A clean and tidy grill will produce better food, run at peak performance and last longer.
Cleaning your grill can be a big job if you don't keep on top of it. However, you can find grills that have easy cleaning features to make this job easy for you.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to how you are with cleaning your grill. I find cleaning my smoker grill quite therapeutic and love taking it apart. So when buying a new grill I don't go looking for how easy it is going to be to take apart and clean. I love tinkering around and putting things back together.
Temperature Range: The temperature range is something that you need to think about before looking into a new smoker grill. How do you plan on doing most of your cooking? Are you going to be cooking low and slow most of the time? Or would you prefer a versatile unit that you can cook low and slow, sear and even cook a pizza on?
Features: These days smoker grills are more than just a cooking grate over a wood fire. Features such as wifi, remote controls, automatic feeders, wheels, rotisseries, and multiple temperature gauges are common these days. Think about what you really need for your smoker grill before getting wowed by all the fancy features.
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Each different fuel has its own pros and cons. More on those below.
You will find there are 4 main types of smoker grills out there to choose from. Each one has a different main heat source. This is good news, that means that there is a smoker out there to suit every different kind of cook out there. Each different smoker has different pros & cons, and also produces a different flavour. Let's explore each different type of smoker and why you might want each one. Here is an overview on how to use a smoker grill.
If you want genuine, mouth-watering, fall-off-the-bone tender smoked meat a charcoal smoker is the way to go. Using a charcoal smoker, you can produce explosive flavors with meats so tender it falls apart right from your backyard.
Compared to the other options of smokers available, charcoal smoking can be put simply; building a fire using either briquettes or charcoal to produce smoke for your food. Charcoal meat smokers don't require gas or electricity and have less moving parts, which is fewer parts that could fail. However, learning the art of building your fire and maintaining that optimal level of heat and air supply is a bit more tricky than the other methods of smoking. It takes practice but as you get better and better the results speak (taste) for themselves.
There are three main types of charcoal smokers on the market. Barrel and drum charcoal smokers, cabinet smokers and offset smokers. Your needs, price range, and lifestyle will determine the best fit for you. If your an aspiring amateur competition smoker then a cabinet style smoker is a perfect choice as it is well insulated, and the meat it produces is top quality. Off-set smokers can be hit and miss. When purchasing an off-set smoker A high-quality unit with no leaks should be your top priority.
An absolute firm favorite for all charcoal enthusiast is the barrel or drum smoker. They are really easy to use, really affordable and produce top-notch smoke flavors.
I have put together best charcoal smokers I have come across in my smoking career just for you.
Try not to open your smoker for the first 1.5 hours. At this time open your smoker and check the internal temperature of your meat.
When your meat is at temperature you are done!
The Pit Barrel Cooker is one of the simplest designs on the market. It is what we call a barrel smoker. It is essentially just a barrel with a few minor adjustments which makes a perfect smoker.
The Pit Barrel smoker is lightweight so its perfect for tailgating, camping, fishing or just moving around the neighborhood. The intense smokey flavor you get from this smoker is unlike anything I have ever come across. This charcoal smoker is for the serious smoke lover!
The Pit Barrel Smoker is apart of my best charcoal smokers list for a reason! It a bloody top notch product!
Lots of cooking space. Enough room for 8 racks of ribs at one time!
Pellet smokers or more commonly known as pellet smoker grills help produce juicy, flavorful meals with a variety of different meats or vegetables. Due to the design of the pellet grill, many models come with a dedicated grilling option making it a very versatile multi-functional unit.
Of all the different smokers available on the market, pellet smokers could be recognized as one of the easiest to use. Some actually refer to this style of smoker as the cheater's smoker they are so easy to use and produce great flavors form.
All you need to do is select your cooking temperature, and the pellet smoker has a temperature controller that maintains your selected temperature. No guess work on your end required. A pellet smoker is a simple design, you start by feeding wood pellets into the pellet hopper which then goes through an automatic auger which feeds a fire pot. The temperature controller feeds pellets as needed to maintain the temperature you wanted. Therefore pellet smokers are a true 'set & forget' style of cooking.
The taste that pellet smokers can produce is smooth and tasty although some have commented that they don't produce as much of a strong smoky flavor that other smokers such as charcoal are able to can produce. However, you are able to change up your flavors and tastes very easily by simply buying different pellets.
You might find that the pellet smokers can be a little pricey than other smokers however you don't need to purchase the most expensive top of the line pellet grill, you can find quality highly affordable models on the market.
I have put together best pellet smokers I have come across in my smoking career just for you.
Most pellet grill smokers use the same basic principle. You simply load the hopper and set your temperature. Here is a basic overview on how a pellet smoker grill works.
I honestly couldn't make a sound decision here. I have used both these pellet smokers numerous time and I enjoy using them for a an array of reason!
So I though I would list them both and let you see what is right for your needs!
The Green Mountain Pellet Smoker is more than just a pellet smoker. It is a versatile cooker that you can BBQ, grill or smoke with. It has a huge temperature range that allows you to cook low & slow or sear your favorite steak.
The wifi model allows you to control your entire cook from your smartphone, this is perfect for cooking in winter time, entertaining or for when you would just rather be watching the game. The Daniel Boone is a serious smoker for serious backyard cooks!
So why did I pick the Green Mountain Daniel Boone? You find with some pellet smoker grills there might be a few niggly things that don't work quite the way you wanted.
However with this pellet smoker, it didn't have any of those problems. If anything it made grilling easier! If you want to see what else ended up on my list of the best pellet smokers see here!
However, don't let the size fool you. This is a pellet smoker that can deliver on performance, as well as the volume of food without sacrificing taste. It is a big sturdy unit that can be easily moved around your backyard thanks to the wheels, and because of the large hopper you can 'set and forget' for hours while you entertain.
So why did I pick the Camp Chef SmokePro LUX? You find with some pellet smoker grills there are a few niggly things that don't work quite the way you expect or want them too.
However with the SmokePro LUX pellet smoker, it didn't have any of those problems. If anything it made grilling easier! Even when cooking for 15+ people. If you want to see what else ended up on my list of the best pellet smokers see here!
Gas smokers use propane or natural gas to heat the wood chips that are added to the smoker in order to produce the smoke. Gas smokers are another unit that is very easy to use and is perfect for the 'set and forget' style of cooking. Which for a lot of people out there is a much more convenient style of cooking. No building a fire and tending it to all day here.
The flavors from a gas smoker are very similar to what you get from other smokers, however, you get a better flavor than from electric smokers due to the combustion of fuel.
Gas smokers allow you to combine a level of high-level affordability with the effectiveness of producing great tasting food. It won't produce the same type of smoke or flavor as the pellet or charcoal smokers, however, it does mighty well.
Gas smokers are for the smoker out there who wants a reliable, easy to use unit that can be switched on and automatically switched off when the food is cooked.
I have put together best gas smokers I have stumbled across in my smoking career just for you.
All gas grill smokers use the same basic principle. You simply turn on the gas and press the ignition button, set your desired temperature and you are good to go. Here is a basic overview on how a gas smoker grill works.
Once lit, set your desired temperature using the digital controller.
So why did I pick the Weber Genesis II LX 340 gas smoker as the best gas smoker of 2019?
Aside from Webers famous aesthetically pleasing looks and craftsmanship, the Genesis II LX 340 is a very solidly built unit with all of the key features you need to consistently deliver quality tasting smoked food.
It is easy to use and in my opinion the best gas smoker for both beginners and advanced pit masters. It doesnt matter if this is the first time you are smoking, or your 1000th time, the Genesis ii lx 340 is the perfect tool for the job.
Many people out there like use electric smokers because they are easy to set up & start smoking with. Electric Smokers are the perfect answer for people who just want to plug in the smoker and create a genuine smoked flavor without any hassle.
One big perk of using an electric smoker is you don't have to worry about tending to the fire and don't have to spend the whole night outdoors with it, you can spend your time entertaining guests, watching the game or hanging with the family.
Electric smokers are a great choice for beginners, as long as you have access to a power outlet close to your grilling area. Electric smoker grills also don't require much maintenance, this is great for those of you out there who are new to the smoking world or are not too technically minded.
They usually come with an instruction manual with instructions for setting up, maintenance and use. Electric smokers allow you to get started smoking delicious meat almost instantly. Electric smokers come in small or large units which makes it great for just singles, couples or those throwing a big party.
You do have to add wood chips in order to produce smoke, however; you don't have to worry about messy charcoal or dangerous gas. Many people prefer electric smokers because they don't like burning fuel or dealing with gas.
It could also be that the area you live doesn't allow it, such as an apartment. Using an electric smoker might be the answer you have been looking for.
So if you have decided that you simply want to season your meat, place it on the rack and forget about it until it's a delicious meal for you or the family.
I have put together best electric smokers I have tested smoking career just for you.
An electric grill smoker is very similar to a gas smoker. All electric smokers use the same basic principle. You simply turn the unit, select your temperature, load up your chips and you are smoking.. Here is a basic overview on how an electric smoker grill works.
So why did I pick the Masterbuilt 20070910? The Masterbuilt 20070910 is one my favorite as well as one of the best electric smokers of all time.
You will effortlessly produce quality food with all the features that you need. Nothing more, nothing less. You also get the added peace of mind that you have Masterbuilts quality construction behind you.
Each style of smoker grill requires slightly different must have features, this is because they all have slightly different designs, parts, and cooking styles. In general, you will find that having the below features are going to make your life a whole lot easier.
Wheels: If you have a smoker that is not small enough to be carried by yourself (and even if it is) having a smoker on wheels is going to make your life a lot easier. Having wheels allows you to move your smoker around your backyard, to the neighbor's house or just to make moving the unit to the car a breeze. Wheels are essential for larger pellet and charcoal smoker that you plan to move around often. For gas grills that are connected to natural gas, wheels are not necessary because you will not be moving the unit once is hooked up in place. If you have a unit that is on a stand wheels will also not be necessary.
Cover: A cover is very important. When your grill is kept outside a cover will help keep your smoker grill in tip top condition. If a grill is stored outside without a cover and it is exposed to the elements they can start to rust quite quickly. Always invest in a good cover when you purchase your smoker. If you plan to transport your smoker a cover also works as padding while in transit. The last thing you want to happen while in transit is something fall onto your smoker damaging it. It is well worth investing in a decent cover, you want one that fits well, has padding and is made from a durable, waterproof material.
Side Table: Having workspace next to your unit is important if you have a unit that can be used as a grill. When grilling it is really handy to have space to store your trays, different cooking utensils and most importantly your beer. If you have an electric or gas smoker this is not something that you should worry about as you will not be spending a lot of time standing around the unit when it is cooking.
Shelving: Having storage shelves under the unit is handy to have. When you are cooking it is handy to have somewhere to store your cover, spare charcoal, fire lighters, and other equipment that you often need while cooking. Again this is not a feature you will need on a gas or electric smoker.
Secondary Racks: Having secondary cooking racks can give you a huge amount of additional cooking space, on some units you can get up to an additional 40% of cooking space. This is most important with charcoal and pellet smokers, however, having the option for more racks or interchangeable racks in electric and gas smokers is handy depending on what you are cooking.
Large Hopper (Pellet Grill only): Essentially the bigger your hopper the longer you can leave the smoker to do its thing. If you have a pellet hopper around 18 - 20 liters you will get around 6 hours of cooking time before you need to refill the pellets again. A larger hopper will | 2,863 |
There is something about planting peas in the spring that announces to the world that winter is done and summer is not far behind. Here in Maine, getting the peas in on time assures us of new potatoes and peas for the Fourth of July. To do that, the peas need to be in the ground sometime in April. Garden peas may also be referred to as English peas or shelling peas.
Preparing the Soil: Choose a location that receives full sun for 6 to 8 hours a day. Till the soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Remove plant debris, roots and stones from the soil. Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of well-rotted manure or compost and work it into the top 6 inches of the soil. Apply 5-10-10 or 10-10-10 fertilizer following the application rate on the container. Work granular fertilizer into the soil well, as it will "burn" seeds and emerging seedlings if it comes in contact with them.
Providing Support: Erect pea fences or trellises before planting your peas. The size of fence needed depends on the type of peas grown. Tall telephone peas require a sturdy 6-foot fence, while dwarf peas need an 18 to 24 inch fence or trellis.
Preparing Pea Seeds for Planting: Place the pea seeds in a large bowl or bucket with about twice the volume of the seeds. Pour tepid water over the peas and allow them to sit overnight. As the dried pea seeds soak in water, they absorb moisture and swell to at least twice their size. This prepares the seeds for quick germination.
Planting: Plant the pea seeds to a depth of 1-inch spaced 2 to 4 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Cover the seeds with soil and firm it down with the back of the hoe. I personally prefer to use my feet to gently firm the soil over the peas, but if you want to look a bit more professional in your garden, the back of the hoe works well, too.
Side dressing: Side dress your peas with fertilizer when they are 2 to 4 inches high. Sprinkle a light band of 5-10-10 or 10-10-10 fertilizer along the row,<|fim_middle|> soil with a garden hoe. This provides a boost to your young pea plants without the risks of burning the seeds or roots by direct contact with fertilizer.
Watering: Peas thrive in cool, moist soil and benefit from supplemental watering. Water deeply once or twice a week or whenever the soil feels dry 1 inch below the surface.
Mulching: Mulch the base of peas with grass clippings or other organic mulch to maintain moisture and keep the soil cool. Mulch also provides a weed barrier.
Weeding: Cut weeds that emerge through the mulch at their base to prevent disturbing the roots of peas. Peas have shallow roots and can easily be uprooted in attempts to pull large weeds among the peas.
Some yellowed leaves at the base of your peas are unavoidable -- especially as the weather warms -- but if more than a leaf or two turns yellow, your peas need attention. Check the soil often and provide adequate water to keep your peas healthy. | about two inches from the plants. Work it into the top 2 inches of | 16 |
Manon was incredibly accommodating and did a last minute engagement shoot for me and my fiancé. He doesn't like having his picture taken, so Manon suggested we try it out to get a feel for how it would be on the wedding day. What a great idea that was! Not only did we have a lovely evening in the beautiful Brighton countryside, but we also found out we could have our picture taken together without looking or acting like clowns.
It was a great experience and took all the worry (well, the photo worry) out of the Big Day for me. The finished photos are just amazing, and I went straight out to print them. An engagement shoot is a fantastic idea if you<|fim_middle|> of us and all the other special moments in between! We are so happy with all of our photos and still cannot believe they are the work of just one person. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone!
Oh Manon! The photos, they're stunning! I love them, all of them! They're just beautiful. I cannot thank you enough for capturing our big day in the most perfect way. I love these photos just as much as I loved our big day and we will treasure them forever. Thank you! | aren't big into taking pictures & selfies 24/7 and want some practice in front of the camera. If you're after a relaxed and natural photographer, who'll listen to what you want & any concerns you may have, then Manon is the lady for you. She's also generally pretty awesome!
We have looked in awe at the slideshow/photo gallery a zillion times! All of the photos are beautiful and they really brought us back to our wedding day.Thank you so much for such stunning and enchanting photos. We both have decided that it really was 'photography fate' that you were with us on the day!
Manon! What a beautiful surprise! The photos and the slideshow are amazing! We absolutely love them and can't stop watching it over and over again!!! You can feel the happiness in every shot! It was a great day and we're happy you were there to capture it! Now we're even more looking forward to the whole pack. Thank you!
We have just gone though all the photos and I can't quite put into words how pleased we are with the images and more importantly your hard work! I love how you've taken the shots, it's just very easy and says so much more than a picture. They brought the whole day right back and it was quite emotional going through the whole lot!! Thank you so much for every single step of this journey with us. It's been worry free, comfortable and just easy.You have such a valuable talent and are so good at what you do. The artistic requirement to deliver your work and customer service is just the right balance.
Manon is an incredibly talented photographer, creative in her thought process and skills and loves to try something new/different! She made our day out in seven sisters incredibly fun! What I thought might be a little daunting standing in front of a camera most of the day became something easy with James and Manon, the hours went so quickly and it was certainly an experience I would recommend to anybody..!!
Manon is both friendly and passionate about her work. She really wanted to capture us as a couple without having to stage any shots and we both feel she took the time to get to know us, as well as finding out what worked for us. From the day we got some amazing shots that captured real moments, which we will both treasure (and bore people with for many decades). We wanted a very natural documentary reportage style for our photographs and Manon was perfect for this.
I'm so pleased I chose Manon as my wedding photographer. Her approach was completely non-intrusive, throughout the day she was simultaneously everywhere yet invisible. Despite the poor weather she still managed to capture some truly beautiful, natural shots | 550 |
It's that time of the year again –the third annual PHA Canada Run/Walk for Research is set to take place on Saturday June 25, 2016 with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the run/walk starting at 9:30 a.m.We will be hosting the event on the Ajax Waterfront Trail again this year, but due to construction, the run/walk will be starting and ending at Rotary Park. Last year we had 98 participants join us and were able to raise $11,888.50 –we are hoping this year's event will be just as successful!
As many of you know, Joseph and I host<|fim_middle|> are able to raise over $15! When you arrive at the run/walk with your sponsor sheet and collected funds, you will be entered into a draw for some prizes! The run/walk will take place, rain or shine, and refreshments will be provided for you after you have completed the 5K! If you know someone who would like to participate with you in this event, all are welcome - please let us know in advance so we can accommodate them with regards to the permit and refreshments. On this page there is a link to a pledge form. Please RSVP no later than June 18. Thank you and we hope you can make it! | this event every summer in honour of our mom, who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH) 7 years ago. IPAH is when the arteries of the lungs become narrowed, making it more difficult for the heart to pump blood forward through the lungs. This places great stress on the heart and leads to enlargement of the heart. There is no known cause for the disease. Some symptoms of IPAH include shortness of breath that worsens with physical activity, cough, fatigue, dizziness, retention of fluid resulting in swollen legs, feet and hands, chest pain and heart failure. Statistics show survival of about three years if the disease goes untreated. 50% of patients survive five years or more from diagnosis. IPAH is a debilitating, life-threatening illness with no cure.
It is extremely important to our family to continue to raise awareness and funds for PHA Canada's research program to hopefully one day find a cure for our mom and others like her. It would be greatly appreciated if you could seek sponsorship to participate in this event - every little bit counts! Tax receipts can be provided, if requested, for sponsorships exceeding $20, as long as the name, address and phone number of the sponsor is provided. Cheques are payable to PHA Canada. The registration fee for this event is $10, however, this will be waived if you | 285 |
'Cars 3' Star Armie Hammer Says His Daughter Changed His View Of The World & Himself
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Disney's latest Cars installment, Cars 3, is an uplifting and refreshing spin on female power, but star Armie Hammer gets an education of his own at home. As a dad to his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Harper and five-month-old son Ford, Hammer says the experience of fatherhood (as he puts it, being the "<|fim_middle|> Your Name, is a film he can't wait to explain it to his children one day. "I don't want to be the kind of parent who overly shelters my kids so they don't know how the world works," he says. But that said, he doesn't want to set a perfect example either.
Hammer wants his kids to know that imperfection is OK. "There's a fallacy where as a parent people think you have to present yourself to your kids as a perfect superhero who never deals with anything," he says. "But that doesn't teach your kids how to deal with sh*t."
Above all, he wants to teach his kids to simply "be good, be happy, and worry less." As he says, "Life's too long to be miserable the whole time. And worry less, f*ck it."
As far as I'm concerned, Harper Hammer is one lucky girl. | babysitter, bodyguard, cook, housekeeper"), has perhaps given him a new lease on life. Witnessing day-to-day life, particularly through his young daughter's eyes, has not only enhanced and shifted his view of the world, but of himself. I sit down with the actor a few days before the film's premiere on June 16, who explains how he works hard to raise a kick-butt female every day.
The film showcases the greatness that can come from mentorship when females take the reigns, as Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) passes the torch to his protege Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo). But in Hammer's case, it's the other way around as he's always learning from his young daughter.
"I'm relearning constantly with my daughter because she is like a fresh set of eyes seeing everything in the universe for the first time," he tells me. "So when she goes, 'What's that?' I go, 'Oh, that's a flower' she goes, 'Why?' and I go, 'Well, let's figure it out.'" And beyond googling plants and other miscellaneous objects, Hammer says his daughter has changed the way he navigates life.
"I'm aware of how crazy the world is, even more so now that I'm trying to bring a young, innocent life into it," he says. "I look at my daughter and she's nothing but pure potential. She's not jaded by anything. She hasn't been hurt by anything. She hasn't felt the pangs of embarrassment or abandonment. She's this pure little entity." Now he dedicates his life to protecting and raising a strong woman alongside his wife Elizabeth Chambers. "You realize how crazy the world is when you're trying to protect this thing."
And of course, raising Harper and her newborn brother has come with sacrifices, but it's all been worth it for the 30-year-old actor. "It's full-on being a parent. You are on-call all the time," he tells me. "You don't ever get a break, and it's wonderful. But it's exhausting." Being so selfless is perhaps the best thing that could've ever happened to him. "I have the thing where if someone puts a gun to my head, I know exactly what I'm gonna think about. Which is really nice, in a weird way," he says.
But of course, in the spirit of Cars 3, I wonder: What does Hammer want to pass on to his kids? For one, it's teaching them to be educated citizens of the world. He explains that his most risque film, a gay love story, Call Me by | 550 |
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Renishaw hosts senior politicians at MACH 2008
Trade stand turns red and blue at leading UK manufacturing exhibition
Renishaw had a very busy time at the recent MACH 2008 trade show, the UK's largest show for manufacturing industry, held at the NEC, Birmingham. As well as receiving almost 500 enquiries for its world-leading range of precision measurement equipment, the Gloucestershire-based engineering company also hosted two visits from leading Labour and Conservative politicians.
Innovative manufacturer
After formally opening the MACH show on 21st April, during which he paid tribute to Renishaw as a leading innovative UK manufacturer, Ian Pearson, UK Minister of State for Science and Innovation, spent time at the company's exhibition stand. The Minister was hosted by Marc Saunders, General Manager for Renishaw's UK Sales Division, who demonstrated the company's new products that help manufacturers' profitability in an era of intense global competition. Mr Saunders also used the opportunity to discuss how the Government could help businesses by giving tax breaks on their research and development investments.
Later during the week, Alan Duncan, Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, was also updated by Mr Saunders about the positive impact that many UK manufacturing companies are having on the UK economy, contrary to popular opinion. Whilst at the Renishaw stand Mr Duncan also learnt that 93% of Renishaw's products are exported, but despite this, the company is still able to maintain the bulk of its manufacturing in the UK due to high levels of automation, quality and process innovations in its manufacturing operations.
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The house at 526 Prospect Street in Methuen, Massachusetts is a well preserved Greek Revival house built about 1840. It is located near the city's historic early center, and was probably first occupied by farmers. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Description and history
526 Prospect Street is located in a suburban residential area of eastern Methuen, at the southwest corner of Prospect Street and Florence Road. Prospect Street is a historically old road, found on early town maps as a through road. The house is a -story wood-frame building with a gabled roof, center chimney, clapboard siding and a granite foundation. The main five-bay facade is oriented facing south, with a secondary facade facing east toward the road. The building corners are pilastered, rising to an encircling entablature, and (on the eastern gable end) a fully pedimented gable. Doorways on both facades feature entablatures and transom windows above; the side entrance also has sidelights.
The house was built about 1840, in an area that saw development early in the city's history, because of its location on a main road leading to the former town center. This house is one of the city's finer examples of Greek Revival architecture. Its first occupants were probably farmers, whose products would have been delivered to more densely built<|fim_middle|>ouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Essex County, Massachusetts | areas of Methuen and Lawrence.
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Methuen, Massachusetts
National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, Massachusetts
References
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National Register of Historic Places in Methuen, Massachusetts
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The Azienda AgricolaTrabucchi winery is located in Val d'Illasi , to the east of Verona, straddling the areas of Valpolicella and Soave. The 21 hectares of vineyard, 4 hectares of olive groves and no less than 400 cypress trees, adorn and safeguard the...
For several historians the town's name derives from the Latin name "Gelasius". Municipality in the province of Verona, located in a green valley that has the same name of the town and the nearby river, near the Lessini Mountains, the inhabitants of Illasi dedicate their activities predominantly to agriculture: famous and popular, in fact, are the wines produced here , such as Valpolicella DOC, Amarone and Recioto.
The area was inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by traces found and was probably chosen for its unique geographical location, protected by mountains, rich in water and vegetation. The Roman settlers chose this area because of its<|fim_middle|> the cult of the dead, use of the populations originating from Northern Europe;
- the XVIII century Villa Perez Pompei with its park;
- the XVIII century Villa Pompei-Carlotti;
- the XV century Villa Settembrini;
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The Azienda AgricolaTrabucchi winery is located in Val d'Illasi , to the east of Verona, straddling the areas of Valpolicella... | proximity to the Via Postumia and subdivided the lands into centuries and assigned them to the veterans, that devoted to agriculture, started a prosperous cultivation of flax. With the dissolution of Roman Empire, presenting the ideal conditions of settlement for the new populations, Illasi became of great importance, also during the Lombard domination. The fief belonged to the La Scala until 1387, then it was disputed between the Carrara Family, the Visconti and the Serenissima Repubblic of Venice and became submitted the domain of the latter from the beginning of the XV century. At this stage, except for the period of the clashes of the League of Cambrai, the area experienced a period of quiet and prosperity. It belonged first to the Montagues and then to Pompei Families.
Attractions:
- the Oratory of San Rocco, whose first construction dates back to medieval times. Few traces remain of the original structure. The current building is presented with a simple façade characterized by a pediment within which is a blind lunette, has undergone several changes over the centuries that have irrevocably altered the appearance once harmonious and balanced. A single nave plan features a remarkable fresco of St. Christopher;
- the Church of Santa Giustina, built in the XVIII century and flanked by an adjacent Bell Tower of the X century;
- the XIV century Church of St. Columbanus;
- the XIX century Parish Church of Cellore;
- the XII century Abbey of San Zeno;
- the XVII century St. Anne's Church;
- the Church of San Marco;
- the medieval Castle, situated on a hill in a dominant position and believed to have been built by the Pompei Family and probably destroyed by Ezzelino Romano in the late XIII century, and later rebuilt by the Della Scala, but historical data is not unanimous. Even its military function is not sure. It shared the historical events of the area, even the most troubled incidents, it was abandoned in the XVII century and left to negligence;
- the necropolis of Arano, dating from the Bronze Age, is an important example of ancient burial customs and rites;
- the Lombard Necropolis, which reveals | 457 |
Let's face it, yearbook headshots can be boring…that was until now. Thanks to 16-year-old Draven Rodriguez, a senior at Schenectady High School in New York. He wanted to pose with his cat, Mr. Bigglesworth.
He knew that bringing<|fim_middle|> Since the photo appeared online, fans have been sending donations to the school, which will be sent to a local animal shelter.
Rodriguez and Principal Wilkinsonare pleased that this is also raising awareness for shelter animals. | his cat to school for the yearbook photo would be out of the question. So he started a petition featuring his photo with Mr. Bigglesworth, and got more than 7,000 signatures. The good news for Rodriguez was he didn't even need to show it to his principal, who loves animals.
So, she posed with her Chihuahua, Vivienne, and their High School yearbook now has a photo of Rodriguez holding Mr. Bigglesworth and Principal Wilkinson holding Vivienne.
The photo, which was taken last week with Principal Wilkinson, will appear in the 2015 yearbook on the principal's page. A photo of him holding Mr. Bigglesworth will appear on a seniorclass page in the yearbook, and his headshot features him wearing a button in his lapel with Mr. Bigglesworth's face on it.
Rodriguez was hoping to leave a legacy at his school by showing him with his rescue cat. | 199 |
See Kimberley's famous Big Hole for yourself, tee off with a round of golf or explore the stunning natural beauty of the Northern Cape. There is so much to do in Kimberley and the Garden Court Kimberley has many great attractions on its doorstep.
For golfing enthusiasts, the Flamingo Casino Golf Course offers an 18-hole course, situated on the edge of Kimberley.
The famous Big Hole Museum is surrounded by original buildings from the mining era, which form an open-air museum called Old Town. Here you can stroll through the streets and visit real shops and saloons from the 19th century.
The Karoo Gariep Conservancy and Augrabies Falls National Park both provide visitors with the opportunity to explore vast tracts of unspoiled natural beauty. Beautiful Kamfers Dam is a tranquil wetland and renowned birding area with National Heritage status.
Find out more about visiting the top Kimberley<|fim_middle|> for diamonds.
The William Humphreys Art Gallery, situated in Kimberley's Civic Centre, is considered one of the finest art museums in South Africa.
This National Monument on the site of the first flying school in South Africa, comprises a memorial, a reconstructed hangar and a replica of the Compton Paterson biplane used in flight training.
A world class 18 hole golf course, built to USGA standards which players can enjoy 360 days a year. | and Northern Cape attractions.
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Carolina Carvajal Discusses What Makes Grace Farms So Memorable
The following article,<|fim_middle|> farms will be a LEED certified project, for incorporating sustainable design that protects and restores habitat, maximize open space, incorporate sustainable practices for storm water, reduce water usage, and harness energy from geothermal wells. Just knowing that I was enjoying a site that protects and sustains the environment around it enhanced my enjoyment of the space. The river building snakes in the landscape as the dramatic sloped changes, almost as if the river building was perfectly carved into the landscape. Kazuyo Sejima, the co-principal of Sanna, the designers of the building, mentioned in an interview "it is clear that what they had in mind the whole time was a new kind of public space." The primary concept was for the building to melt into the landscape. "When we said we want the building to disappear into nature, they lit up". This statement is completely true and you can see it while approaching the building. Making it a mutual cohesive relationship environment between the building and the landscape. The large glass walls on the River Building allow for phenomenal views of the forest and meadows, and also allow nature to feel like is coming inside the building. The landscape is simple, yet natural and diverse. There are large areas of lawns and gardens for public gathering and play, meadows and wooded areas that allow for exploration and more private remote spaces.
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Another of their initiatives I fell in love with was the Grace Farms Arts Initiative. Grace Farms invites artists of different disciplines such as, visual, literary, and performing arts to share their art with visitors. This art initiative also includes temporary landscape exhibitions. Also every Saturday in the mornings they have a dedicated art program for children to enjoy!
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Grace Farms' mission also includes Social Justice, "The Foundation's Justice Initiative emerges from a commitment to protect and support some of the most vulnerable in society. By activating local and international organizations through programs at Grace Farms, the Justice Initiative fosters the development of comprehensive strategies and partnerships to disrupt and combat human trafficking and gender-based violence." For example, social justice programs include on site workshops on human trafficking, in which the outcome report gets included and published on the United Nations University as part of The United Nations. Lastly, Grace Farms Foundation partners with 50 not-for-profit organizations and sponsors many experiences for those who are in need and vulnerable.
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A former horse farm, Grace Farms was transformed into a space that integrates nature, art, social justice, community, and faith. As a landscape architect, I am always enamored with a landscape's ability to foster inspiring activities for its users. Aside from simply enjoying nature, the landscape at Grace Farms is the perfect setting for those expressing themselves through art; pursuing a better world through social justice; engaging with the community; or exploring faith. The landscape offers a restorative quality that I felt as immediately healing and calming. The landscape provides the canvas on which all of the positive activities at Grace Farms take shape. The architecture on site is complimentary to the natural curves and landforms in the landscape and allows its users to enjoy nature even while inside the building through floor to ceiling windows. Grace farms is currently retaining 77 of their 80 acres as untouched open meadows, woods, wetlands, and pond and the property currently has 35 trees that provide delicious fruits, like apples and plums.
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Skeptical About Skeptics: A New Website
Skeptical About Skeptics is a new website devoted to examining the world of ideologue skepticism, (a.k.a. militant atheist pseudo-skeptics.) They describe their mission this way:
Skeptical About Ske<|fim_middle|> valuable resource.
This entry was posted on October 21, 2014 by craigweiler in parapsychology, Skeptics and Skeptic Arguments and tagged Healthy skepticism, militant atheist, parapsychology, skeptics.
https://wp.me/ppYvF-UQ | ptics is dedicated to countering dogmatic, ill-informed attacks leveled by self-styled skeptics on pioneering scientific research, researchers, and their subjects.
Healthy skepticism is an important part of science, and indeed of common sense. But dogmatic skepticism uses skepticism as a weapon to defend an ideology or belief system, and inhibits the spirit of inquiry.
Most self-proclaimed skeptics are believers in a materialist worldview, and dismiss any evidence for phenomena that do not agree with their presumption that minds are nothing but brain activities confined to the insides of heads.
Members of militant skeptical organizations often think of themselves as defending science and reason against superstition and credulity.
These are worthy aims, but we at Skeptical About Skeptics think that science and reason are best served by considering the evidence for unexplained phenomena scientifically rather than assuming that
these phenomena do not exist because they do not fit in with materialist assumptions.
Many of the articles are carried over from the site Skeptical Investigations and this site is both a continuation and expansion of the original one. The format has also been changed to make navigation easier. If you know very little about the world of parapsychology skepticism, this is a good place to start. The articles are not shrill diatribes against skeptics or propaganda pieces, but they do not pull any punches either. I'm one of the advisors if that counts for anything.
Examining the sort of irrational skepticism that occurs is helpful in understanding the political nature of criticism in science. We tend to think of science as objective, but peer around the corners of pretty much any controversy and you can see immediately that this isn't so. This is definitely the go-to source for this topic.
7 comments on "Skeptical About Skeptics: A New Website"
Alexandra Boonekamp
I think it's still important to Watch out for people who take advantage of others' wishful thinking. Bonnie Illies is a charlatan, be careful
Great site. "skeptical about skeptics" is what I was searching for…. a new way of interpreting things: more open, less dogmatic. Sometimes internet can be satisfying! 🙂
I'm loving this!
i too am happy about this updated site. some really great reading.
i'd like to also let you folks know about this thoughtful post by john michael greer, grand archdruid and writer on the subject of science and skepticism
http://galabes.blogspot.ca/2014/10/three-fallacious-arguments-interlude.html
and craig, nice to see your further involvement in this
Love the idea of investigating/profiling these people back.
I liked Skeptical Investigations, and I think that I will like this new site, as well. There seems to be a focus on psi and psi-related stuff, but hopefully that will expand to other areas, as well, in the future. I have some other concerns, as well, but nothing that can't be fixed over time.
Although one would wish for a better balance of male/female energies, the advisers are in fact cream of the crop, and this new site is an immensely | 648 |
Whether you're new to Balham or not, you'll know the small strip towards the bottom of Bedford Hill is a small hub of Indian restaurants and takeaways. Hop & Spice, Indian Room and Eastern Empire all reside there and out of the three, the latter always appears to be the quietest. In fact, more often than not, the only people in there are the waiters, loitering around waiting for custom. It's a vicious circle of course, because no-one wants to be the only customers in a restaurant (too awkward, no atmosphere, no explanation needed really) but they'll remain empty until someone starts eating in.
The biggest reason would appear to be<|fim_middle|> later… it turns up. 70 minutes in, we call. "He's just left, he's just gone out the door" referring to our delivery man. We live a 5 minute drive from Eastern Empire. Sure, we could have picked up the food ourselves but we shouldn't have to; that's the luxury of a takeaway. Besides, if we'd turned up after the advised hour we'd still have been waiting a good half an hour for our order.
The food? It was ok. It was hot, granted, fresh from the kitchen, with plenty of seasoning and flavour, but arguably not really worth the wait. Considering their competitors appear to be much more popular we suggest they need to review their system; no-one wants to wait that long for a takeaway (and contemplate eating their friend out of desperation). The issue of waiting time is tricky; no one wants a rushed dinner but long delays kill the mood, plus dishonesty – waiting an extra 40 minutes than promised – is unacceptable.
If we hear the waiting time is a little shorter we may well give Eastern Empire another go, but for the time being, their takeaway menu has been chucked in the recycling bin. | that Eastern Empire isn't licensed to supply alcohol on site so for convenience they just go next door. A friend of SwishJunction had recommended their takeaway option, arguing that their curry is just as good, if not a greater variety, so next time we met up with this friend we took the option, ordering the takeaway around an hour before Strictly was due to begin. Our friend had warned us that they're a little slower than the average takeaway, but we figured we'd allowed enough time and that taking a little time over several curry dishes wasn't as alarming as it turning up within around 10 minutes, which screams 'microwave' to us.
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Wolters Kluwer 2016 First-Quarter Trading Update
(May 11, 2016 - 08:00 CEST)
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, today released its scheduled 2016 first-quarter trading update.
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Full-year 2016 guidance reiterated.
First-quarter revenues up 2% in constant currencies and up 3% organically.
Digital & services revenues continue to drive the group's organic growth.
First-quarter adjusted operating profit margin increased.
First-quarter adjusted free cash flow increased in constant currencies.
Net-debt-to EBITDA ratio 1.5x as of 31 March, 2016.
Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, commented:
"Our overall performance in the first quarter was in line with our expectations and we are on track to achieve our outlook for 2016. We continue to allocate capital towards our leading growth units and digital products, with increasing focus on expert solutions that help our professional customers be more effective and productive in their daily workflow. We also remain focused on driving efficiencies across the board to help fund our ongoing program of product innovation."
First Quarter Developments
In the first quarter, revenues increased 2% at constant currencies and 3% on an organic basis. The effect of divestitures on revenues exceeded the effect of acquisitions in the first quarter. In reporting currency, revenues rose 3%, reflecting a 1% positive impact on revenues from currency, as the stronger U.S. Dollar (average EUR/USD 1.10 in the quarter) outweighed weakness in other currencies. Organic growth was supported by solid momentum in recurring revenues. Non-recurring revenues, in aggregate, advanced at a more moderate pace in the first quarter, largely as expected.The quarter saw deceleration in North America and Asia Pacific & ROW offset by improvement in Europe. The first-quarter adjusted operating profit margin increased compared to a year ago, supported by the ongoing shift in business mix, lower restructuring charges, the results of efficiency programs, and disposals of certain loss-making units<|fim_middle|> Kluwer disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. | .
Health achieved good organic growth and increased its adjusted operating profit margin in the first quarter. Organic growth benefitted from phasing which will reverse in the second quarter. Clinical Solutions delivered strong organic growth, led by UpToDate. Health Learning, Research & Practice performed well on an organic basis, supported by growth in digital subscription revenues. For the full year, we continue to anticipate another year of good organic revenue growth for the division, supported by robust organic growth in Clinical Solutions and a gradually improving trend in Health Learning, Research & Practice. Margins are expected to improve slightly even as we continue to invest to drive organic growth.
Tax & Accounting delivered modest organic growth, in line with our expectations, largely reflecting seasonal patterns and timing. Adjusted operating profit margins declined, in line with our guidance, due to increased product investment. Growth in software solutions continued to be partly offset by weakness in print formats, bank products and training, as anticipated. For the full year, we expect underlying revenue growth to slightly improve from 2015 levels, driven by continued mix shift towards software solutions. The first half is, however, expected to see slower growth due to seasonal sales patterns and timing effects. Margins are expected to ease in the first half, but to be maintained for the full year.
Governance, Risk & Compliance delivered good organic growth, albeit slower than in the comparable quarter of 2015. Legal Services (the former Corporate Legal Services unit excluding CT Lien Solutions) saw recurring subscription revenues and transaction fees grow at a more moderate pace. Financial Services (which comprises all units serving financial services customers, including CT Lien Solutions) also experienced more temperate growth as it faced challenging comparables related to last year's strong growth in software implementations and the enactment of the TILA RESPA regulation. Transport Services saw revenue decline as expected. For the full year, we continue to expect the division to deliver positive but slower organic growth, given demanding comparables for transactional and non-recurring license and implementation fees. The latter effect is expected to be more pronounced in the second quarter. Full-year margins are expected to improve slightly.
Legal & Regulatory saw its rate of organic revenue decline improve compared to the comparable quarter. Digital solutions grew well, but this performance was, as expected, more than offset by lower revenues from print formats. Overall divisional revenues also reflect a number of divestitures completed in 2015. The divisional adjusted operating profit margin improved due to lower restructuring costs, operating efficiencies, and certain divestitures. For the full-year, we continue to expect the division's organic revenue decline to be similar to 2015, with print trends continuing to outweigh growth in digital. Organic growth in the first half is expected to benefit from timing and one-off factors. Full-year margins are expected to improve due mainly to lower restructuring costs; savings are expected to be reinvested in wage inflation and increased product investment.
Cash Flow and Net Debt
Cash conversion was broadly stable in the first quarter compared to a year ago. Adjusted free cash flow increased in constant currencies, mainly as a result of higher adjusted operating profit. First quarter net acquisition spending, net of cash acquired, was €8 million. Twelve-months-rolling net-debt-to-EBITDA was 1.5x at the end of March and remains favorable to target (2.5x).
In February 2016, we announced a share buyback program for up to €600 million over three years (2016-2018). As of May 10, a total of 0.3 million ordinary shares have been repurchased for a total consideration of approximately €10 million.
A final dividend of €0.57 per share was approved at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in April and will be paid in the second quarter. The final dividend brings the total dividend over the 2015 financial year to €0.75 per share, an increase of 6% compared to the 2014 dividend. For 2016, the interim dividend will again be set at 25% of the prior year's total dividend.
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We reaffirm our full-year 2016 guidance. The table below provides our guidance for the full-year.
2016 guidance
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21.5%-22.0%
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€600-€625 million
Return on invested capital
Diluted adjusted EPS
Mid-single-digit growth
Guidance for adjusted free cash flow and diluted adjusted EPS is in constant currencies (EUR/USD 1.11). Guidance for EPS growth assumes the announced share repurchases are equally spread over 2016-2018. Adjusted operating profit margin and ROIC are in reported currency.
Our guidance is based on constant exchange rates. In 2015, Wolters Kluwer generated more than half of its revenues and adjusted operating profit in North America. As a rule of thumb, based on our 2015 currency profile, a 1 U.S. cent move in the average EUR/USD exchange rate for the year causes an opposite change of approximately one and a half euro-cents in diluted adjusted EPS.
Restructuring costs, which are included in adjusted operating profit, are expected to start returning to normal levels in 2016: we expect these costs to be around €15-€25 million in 2016 (2015: €46 million). We expect adjusted net financing costs of approximately €105 million, excluding the impact of exchange rate movements on currency hedging and intercompany balances. We expect the benchmark effective tax rate to return to the range of 27%-28% in 2016. We expect a cash conversion ratio of approximately 95%, with capital expenditure rising to around 5% of total revenue.
Our guidance assumes no significant change in the scope of operations. We may make further disposals which could be dilutive to margins and earnings in the near term.
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Who Won 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'?
As the 'Binge Mode' podcast wraps up its discussion of the second 'Potter' book, Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion award the House Cup to a group of worthy recipients
By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion Jun 29, 2018, 8:14am EDT
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The wizarding world can be a scary place. Giant spiders roam the Forbidden Forest, soul-sucking prison guards steal happiness from everyone nearby, and an evil wizard known as the Dark Lord is intent on ruling as an immortal tyrant. But not all is dark around Hogwarts, and in every episode of Binge Mode: Harry Potter, Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion are going to honor the person or creature that compelled them the most with the prized House Cup.
In its five most recent episodes, Binge Mode covered the entirety of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, both the book and film adaptation, and that means there are five House Cups to award. Each of the winners listed below is worthy for a multitude of reasons, and Mallory and Jason wrapped up the podcast episodes by explaining and bantering about their selections.
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The following transcripts have been edited and condensed.
Episode 6 (Chamber, Chapters 1-5): The Weasley family
Rubin: All of them! Except for Percy.
Concepcion: Percy is just jacking off. Why can't he just do that? Not everything goes perfectly, of course, for the Weasleys in this section. There is Percy, who's just doing shit in his room. No one knows about it. Everybody's concerned about it. Arthur gets in trouble with his wife and at work and, as we all discover, has kind of fudged the laws so that he can build magical shit in his home. Ron breaks his wand and Ginny inadvertently brings a piece of Tom Riddle's soul back to Hogwarts.
Rubin: Whoops! That's a bad one. But they did a lot of good stuff, too. Just put Tom Riddle's soul aside for a second. Let's focus on the good work that the<|fim_middle|>, it's tough to say if this is a credit or demerit, but she earns full marks on the Lockhart pop quiz. The jury is still out, of course, on her ability to discern someone's character at this point because when Ron and Harry are going after him, she says, "Rubbish. You've read his books—look at all those amazing things he's done." But she definitely knows how to retain information from books, successfully using a freezing charm to immobilize the pixies after Lockhart's flight.
Concepcion: Now, [Draco] Malfoy's slur is hideous, but through that trauma Hermione discovers that she has a lot of love and support from a lot of people here at school. Ron defends her with gallantry. Hagrid steps up and explains to her, hey, you're as good as any witch at this school, and that's got to feel great. And when everyone is desperate for information about the Chamber—What's going on with the chamber? Is it even real?—Hermione gets through to Professor Binns, Mr. Boring Old Binns, and gets him to explain not only about the Chamber but the rip that tore about the founders.
Rubin: I deal with facts, Miss Grant. When Malfoy emerges as the leading suspect in Chambergate, Hermione is the one who comes up with a plan to sneak into the Slytherin common room to question him. How? She's got an answer for that too, of course: Use Polyjuice Potion to transform into fellow members of his house so that he'll spill.
Concepcion: She's not afraid to break rules to see this plan through, and what a change in Hermione's character. There is an element of learning to what she is doing; she's getting a chance to make an advanced potion and if she has to break a couple to rules to do it, listen, the experience of learning how to do it is truly worth it. Also, she gets the note from Lockhart to get into the restricted section with a little bit of conning by appealing directly to his pride, which says a lot about Hermione, who is very astute, who at this point has an obvious crush on him. But she is able to identify the weakness: "I'm sure it would help me understand what you say in Gadding with Ghouls about slow-acting venoms."
Rubin: Incredible. Hermione says that the Polyjuice Potion is the most complicated she's ever seen, but that doesn't scare her. She is determined even though proceeding will mean stealing certain supplies and of course bits of the Slytherins they're changing into. When Harry and Ron balk, it's Hermione in this stunning little role reversal who's hellbent on staying the course: "There were bright pink patches on her cheeks and her eyes were brighter than usual. 'I don't want to break rules, you know. I think threatening Muggle-borns is far worse than brewing up a difficult potion. But if you don't want to find out if it's Malfoy, I'll go straight to Madam Pince now and hand the book back in.'" Hermione understands there is something more important than following the rules here, which—again, huge change, because remember book one? She's like, "I'm going to bed before you come up with another plan to get us killed, or worse, expelled." This is quite a change, but she understands, she's starting to gain that perspective. What's the most important thing? It's fighting, fighting the prejudice that is threatening Muggle-borns.
Concepcion: It's amazing how easy it is to do what's right when you have skin in the game, which Hermione now has. Directly threatened by these things that are going on.
Episode 8 (Chapters 11-14): Tom Riddle
Rubin: Listen. A lot of L's for basically everyone in this stretch of chapters. It's hard to find someone who's clearly winning. Hermione turned into a cat briefly—not into a cat, but took on catlike characteristics.
Concepcion: For a few weeks.
Rubin: Eh, a tail and ears and a face full of fur.
Concepcion: Yellow eyes.
Rubin: Petrified now. Harry's just full of despair and doubt. Not a lot of wins.
Concepcion: Everybody thinks he's the guy behind all this.
Rubin: Not great for him. Ron's not really doing much. Hagrid just got shipped off to Azkaban. Dumbledore just got suspended. Where can we find a winner? Perhaps in the pages of T.M. Riddle's diary?
Concepcion: He successfully catfished both Ginny Weasley and Harry "The Chosen One" Potter. Absolutely catfished young Harry Potter. Never let this be forgotten. He is described, also, as handsome.
Rubin: Quite handsome. Quite a good-looking young man.
Concepcion: That's how he charmed people.
Rubin: If you had a face like that—
Concepcion: —why would I turn to evil and make my eyes into slits and cut my nose off and all that stuff?
Rubin: Exactly what I was going to ask, yeah. Why?
Concepcion: There is no handsomeness. There's only power, and those too weak to seek it. He also, as we mentioned, has thrown the scent completely off himself. Successfully framed Hagrid for the crime not once, but twice. Now separated by 50 years, his successful framing of Hagrid.
Rubin: Frame me once—
Concepcion: —shame on me? Shame on you?
Rubin: Frame me twice ...
Concepcion: That's just how good Tom Riddle is. Bonus points also for getting Dumbledore kicked the fuck out of here. Get out of here, what are you doing anyway, Dumbly?
Rubin: In our next set of chapters, Tom Riddle will say, "Dumbledore's been driven out of this castle by the mere memory of me."
Concepcion: That's right! I got him out of here, I'm not even a full dude! Shouts to Tom Marvolo Riddle.
Rubin: Shouts.
Concepcion: Getting it done.
Rubin: For now. Tune in to find out when he stops getting it done.
Episode 9 (Chapters 15-18): Fawkes
Rubin: Let's hear it for the dude without whom Harry would, again, quite literally be dead. Let's hear it for Fawkes. His arrival fills the Chamber with phoenix song and thus fills Harry with courage, with strength. His presence literally enables Harry to stand up and fight.
Concepcion: Fawkes claws out the serpent's eyes as it's trying to kill Harry, thus buying him time to gather his wits, and thereby robbing it of one of its most lethal weapons, that ability to kill just on sight.
Rubin: Fawkes also brings into the Chamber the Sorting Hat, from which Harry pulls the sword of Gryffindor, which Harry then uses to stab and kill the basilisk. This not only kills the beast in that moment, but has massive endgame implications because, as we will learn in time, the goblin-wrought sword imbibes that which makes it stronger. This is huge! Meaning, it imbibed the basilisk venom and is thus able to be used in the future to kill Horcruxes.
Concepcion: Fawkes heals Harry's mortal wounds with his tears, and as Harry's recovering, Fawkes grabs the diary and brings it to Harry, inspiring Harry to stab and ruin the book, thus ending the threat of Riddle's memory returning to earth. And also, as we'll come to learn, removing a Horcrux from the board. How did Fawkes know?
Rubin: Fawkes could have been like, "I've done my part. I'm out." But instead of leaving, he waits. He waits for Harry and Ginny, and he leads them down the tunnel. He's this comforting, shining golden guard. And then he presents his tailfeathers to Harry, as Harry and Ron are sitting there like, "How are we going to get out of here?!" Fawkes is like, "I got you." And he uses his magical powers to carry Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Lockhart up out of the tunnel and through the chamber. He then leads them again to McGonagall's office. He is a guide. A beacon of hope. And he also teaches Harry a really valuable lesson about faith and loyalty. Because only Harry's loyalty to Dumbledore called Fawkes to him in the first place. Shouts to Fawkes. What a guy.
Episode 10 (Movie): Harry Potter
Concepcion: He stops Voldemort again; saves his future wife, Ginny; figures out the whole basilisk thing and how the basilisk froze all its victims; shows loyalty to Dumbledore, such that he's able to call Fawkes to him.
Rubin: Look, he needs help. He gets help from Fawkes to stay alive; he got help from Hermione in piecing together the basilisk mystery. But we should note—less help than he needs in the book, when he is literally screaming aloud multiple times, "Someone help me." He also frees Dobby, a massive moment both in terms of the plot implications and emotional stakes. He beats Malfoy head-to-head in a Quidditch duel despite the handicap of being terrorized by a rogue bludger and Malfoy's entire team having better brooms.
Concepcion: Malfoy's just not good.
Rubin: Long term, Harry goes a long way in this film toward getting to know the Weasley family better, and that's obviously a big deal in terms of how he comes to view the Burrow as a home and the Weasleys as his family. Shouts to Harry. He didn't die. Major assist from Fawkes.
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Concepcion: And then the car crashed.
Rubin: Well, but it was a really long journey. It was long enough for them to get thirsty.
Concepcion: The Weasleys showcase a deft ability to mix magic with Muggle skills and technology. Fred and George know how to pick locks without a wand and Arthur creates a vehicle that travels both by magical means and combustion. They still need to use the wheels to steer. It runs out of gas and therefore it crashes even though Arthur doesn't know what a phone or a parking meter is.
Rubin: They've got this delightful Quidditch paddock set up. They're using apples to play Quidditch. Very charming. Just everything about the Burrow is so homey and warm and welcoming and wonderful. Other than Hogwarts, the Burrow will be the thing that really becomes home for Harry. It is beautiful. Ginny gets sorted into Gryffindor, so shouts to Ginny.
Concepcion: Yeah, keeping it in the family. And they live in the best house Harry has ever seen and, from the book: "His month at the Burrow had been the happiest of his life"—even happier than his first year at Hogwarts. It's a key point in differentiating Harry from Voldemort. Early in Chamber, Harry sounds a lot like Voldy in how he considers Hogwarts to be his greatest home. But Voldy never had or wanted friends or family. Here, Harry has both, and while he met the Weasleys briefly at King's Cross the previous year, this month is when he truly gains a family.
Episode 7 (Chapters 6-10): Hermione Granger
Rubin: We should say, lot of people taking L's in this stretch.
Concepcion: No clear-cut winners in this tranch of chapters.
Rubin: No, lot of misery, a lot of pain, a lot of concern. Everyone's sad. Literal piles of rotting fish, petrified cats, mucus pouring out of Filch's nose, McGonagall skirting the rules.
Concepcion: Harry in the wrong place, wrong time. Dumbledore, all manner of things going on in his school, under his nose.
Rubin: The only safe refuge is an out-of-order girls' bathroom. It's chaos.
Concepcion: Haunted by a ghost.
Rubin: Named Moaning Myrtle. Agony and despair everywhere, so slim pickings, and yet, our girl, Hermione Jean Granger—naturally she knows all about the mandrakes and she is raking in the points on day one of classes with her insights. Speaking of Hermione in classes | 657 |
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Hello everyone – how *are* you? I very much hope that you're weathering the current turbulence OK, and that reading is bringing you some solace and distraction.
Here are a couple of novels that have hit the mark for me recently – impressive examples of literary and American Gothic crime respectively.
Elif Shafak, 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World (Viking 2019)
Opening line: Her name was Leila.
I've had 10 Minutes on my reading pile ever since I saw it shortlisted for the 2019 Booker Prize. I was drawn by its intriguing title and Istanbul setting, but was also somewhat nervous about whether the author could pull off 'the concept' – chronicling the final 10 minutes and 38 seconds of a woman's ebbing consciousness *after* she has been murdered. It sounded both like a compelling narrative device and<|fim_middle|> perception of what a Turkish person living in Germany 'is like', and confronts essentialist notions of German national identity. A Turkish-born person with a German passport? A Turkish-German citizen? Really?
Kayankaya's early investigations, which fuse parts of the American hard-boiled tradition with the German Sozio-Krimi (sociological crime novel) of the 1970s, are used to expose the corruption of the state and to reveal the racism at the heart of West German society – the lingering legacy of National Socialism. The tables are thus deftly turned by Arjouni: the focus is on German criminal activity, and the crimes of Turks and other minorities are shown in the larger context of the unequal power-relations that exist within the state (for example, a 'bad' Turk is shown having been blackmailed into dealing drugs by corrupt police officers who threaten him with deportation should he not comply).
DVD cover of the film adaptation of Happy Birthday Turk (1991)
There's also plenty of wise-cracking, acerbic humour. In fact, wit and sarcasm are shown to be key weapons when dealing with the tedious, casual racism the P.I. encounters as he goes about his daily business in Frankfurt.
Thus we are treated to the following classic exchanges:
German woman to Kayankaya: 'You speak really good German!'
Kayankaya to German woman: 'Thanks (long pause). You too'.
German bureaucrat to Kayankaya: 'Name?'
Kayankaya: 'Kayankaya'.
German bureaucrat: 'Spelling?'
Kayankaya: 'Pretty good. Though I do have a little trouble with those foreign words'.
The Kayankaya novels are not necessarily perfect, but Kemal Kayankaya remains a ground-breaking investigative figure in the history of European crime fiction. A thoroughly original creation, he is used to raise some genuinely troubling questions about dominant social attitudes towards minorities. Many of the points the novels raise about social exclusion and about the uneven distribution of justice within society remain as pertinent today as in the 1980s.
Later novels in the series, as the 'Foreign Bodies' episode shows, engage with the seismic changes in Europe following the collapse of communism in 1989/90, and, most recently, with the tensions caused by Islamic fundamentalism (Brother Kemal).
You can listen to the 'Foreign Bodies' episode about Kemal Kayankaya, which features an interview with the author Jakob Arjouni, on BBC Radio iPlayer.
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It didn't take me long to realise that Shafak was up to the task. Leila's memories of her favourite tastes and smells, like cardamom coffee and spiced goat stew, trigger rich memories from her life, but never tip into mawkishness. We're shown with sensitivity and compassion why Leila's life took the course it did, and how she navigated its challenges with spirit and resilience. We also get to know her highly original friends, as well as the city they've chosen to make their home: the complex fusion of East and West that is Istanbul. The novel is above all a celebration of friendship and solidarity in an often intolerant, unequal world. It's stayed with me a long time.
If you'd like to find out more about Elif Shafak, she's given a TED talk on the politics of fiction in which she also speaks about her own background and writing.
Shirley Jackson, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Penguin 2009 [1962]
Opening line: My name is Mary Katherine Blackwood.
I found my way to this cult American Gothic novel in a very roundabout way. I'm a fan of the actress Elisabeth Moss, saw a clip of her playing the author Shirley Jackson in the film Shirley (based on the novel by Susan Scarf Merrell), and decided I had to read something by her – because by all accounts she was an incredibly interesting woman and has had a huge influence on writers from Stephen King to Neil Gaiman. My eyes lit up when I found Castle, because it has a *strong* element of crime.
Our young narrator – Mary Katherine or Merricat – lives a largely isolated life in the Blackwood home with her sister Constance and Uncle Julian for company. Early on, she nonchalantly tells us that 'everyone else in my family is dead'. The rest of the novel teases out the unfortunate story of the deceased Blackwoods, and relates a series of events in the present that will have a decisive impact on the family's future.
I was hooked within a couple of pages by Merricat's highly original voice and the creepy Gothic atmosphere that pervades the novel. While you could happily classify Castle as Gothic crime, it's also the kind of novel that ranges well beyond one genre, and has some interesting things to say about suffocating patriarchy, sisterly sacrifice and social exclusion. Castle is a genuinely unsettling delight and I'm pretty certain I'll be rereading it a number of times.
Here's an image of Moss playing (the fictionalized version of) Shirley Jackson
Current reading: I'm making my way through the final Petrona 2020 submissions – Scandinavian crime in English translation – in preparation for our judges' meeting. This has had to be pushed back due to the pandemic, but we're looking forward to announcing our shortlist soon! There'll be further updates on the award website: http://www.petronaaward.co.uk/
I'm also halfway through Margot Kinberg's latest novel A Matter of Motive, the first in the 'Patricia Stanley' series, which is proving to be a lovely distraction from the outside world. I'm particularly enjoying the depiction of Patricia's learning curve as a young policewoman on her first case, and the intricacies of a rather puzzling murder. I have my theories, but suspect there'll be a few plot twists yet… You can find out more at Margot's blog, which also features short stories and posts on crime fiction (Margot has an encyclopedic knowledge of crime as some of you may already know). Highly recommended!
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Jakob Arjouni 1964-2013
Some very sad news. German crime writer, playwright and author Jakob Arjouni has died of cancer at the age of 48.
Photo courtesy of Diogenes
Arjouni's groundbreaking crime series featured the irrepressible Turkish-German P.I. Kemal Kayankaya. The first novel in the series, Happy Birthday, Türke (1986), was written when he was just nineteen. The third, Ein Mann, ein Mord / One Man, One Murder (1991), won the Deutscher Krimi Preis (German Crime Fiction Prize) in 1992. The fifth and final installment, Bruder Kemal / Brother Kemal, was published just last year.
Kayankaya was recently selected as one of Mark Lawson's fifteen 'literary detectives' for the Radio 4 'Foreign Bodies' series. Arjouni was interviewed in Berlin for the programme and spoke at length about his creation and the issues tackled in the books.
With thanks to Lauren for passing on this news.
'Jakob Arjouni Dies', Booktrade Info
Legendärer Krimi-Autor: Jakob Arjouni ist tot – Spiegel online (German)
'Jakob Arjouni's Turkish-German Kayankaya series' – Mrs. Peabody post, Nov. 2012
The Kayankaya series in translation – No Exit Press
List of all Arjouni's works – Diogenes Press (German)
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Mrs. Peabody's 2012 review
It's been a busy year for Mrs. Peabody Investigates, with reviews of international crime fiction from Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA. There were also a number of lively discussions on subjects including autopsy scenes; violence and women; Jewish detective figures; national image; strong female protagonists, and the crime writer as social commentator. Many thanks to everyone who joined in with their expertise and views! Last but not least, interviewing crime writers at the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival and contributing to Mark Lawson's 'Foreign Bodies' series on Radio 4 were definite highlights.
So to finish off the year, here's a random round-up of the best – and worst – of Mrs Peabody's 2012 (with thanks to apuffofjack for the idea).
Most Satisfying Read: Tom Franklin's Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter (2010), a gripping examination of the repercussions of a murder, set in the American Deep South of the 1970s, 1980s, and the present day.
Most Disappointing Read: Jussi Adler-Olsen's Disgrace.Wooden characterisation was the real villain of this crime novel, but I'm still hoping for better from the next in the Department Q series.
Best Historical Crime Novel: Tie between Malla Nunn's A Beautiful Place to Die (2010), which provides a fascinating insight into apartheid South Africa in the 1950s, and Stuart Neville's The Twelve (2010) – hard-hitting Belfast noir exploring the legacy of The Troubles.
Crime Novel that Lingered Longest in the Mind: Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me (1952), which presents a chilling, but surprisingly nuanced portrait of murderer Lou Ford.
Best Female Detective: Tie between Edie Kiglatuk from M.J. McGrath's White Heat (2011) and Emily Tempest from Adrian Hyland's Diamond Dove (2006) (reviews pending). In many ways, these characters are twins: feisty, tough women who have complex insider / outsider roles in marginalised indiginous communities (the Inuit of the Arctic Circle and the Aboriginal people of the Australian outback).
Best Male Detective: Finnish-Jewish police inspector Ariel Kafka in Harri Nykänen's Nights of Awe (2010): a highly original and witty investigator, whom I look forward to meeting again (albeit with a slightly less convoluted plot).
Best Discovery: Leif G.W. Persson is well-known in his native country as a top criminologist and crime writer, but his razor-sharp dissections of Swedish society have only started to be translated relatively recently. I've just finished Another Time, Another Life (2012), which was a gem, and am keen to read more.
Most Original Premise: Ben Winters' The Last Policeman (2012) is a 'pre-apocalypse police procedural', in which Detective Hank Palace investigates a suspicious suicide six months before asteroid 2011GV1 is due to hit the earth. The first in a trilogy (review pending).
Best Re-read: Jakob Arjouni's Turkish-German Kemal Kayankaya series (1985-2012). A ground-breaking detective who uses intelligence and wit to make his way in a largely racist society. The first in the series, Happy Birthday, Turk (1985), remains a cracker.
Best Use of Humour: Leif G.W. Persson uses satirical humour to great effect as he lifts the lid on the workings of Swedish society. Look out for the pathologist nicknamed 'Esprit de Corpse' in Another Time, Another Life.
Best crime TV series: The Killing III, in which Sarah Lund strode forth for the last time (still in denial that it's over *sob*).
Best crime film: Tie between Romanzo Criminale (dir. Michele Placido, 2006), which traces the rise and fall of an Italian street gang, and Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (dir. Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 2011), which plays out over a dream-like night of a police investigation (reviews to follow).
Most Anticipated Reads for 2013: Stuart Neville's Ratlines (2013), set in a 1960s Ireland whose government is keen to play down its links with former Nazis, and Y.A. Erskine's The Brotherhood (2011), a much-praised depiction of police corruption and betrayal set in Tasmania.
All best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year, filled with lots of wonderful crime fiction.
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Jakob Arjouni's Turkish-German Kayankaya series
Posted on November 5, 2012 by Mrs P.
I was delighted to hear that Jakob Arjouni's Turkish-German investigator Kemal Kayankaya was going to feature on the Radio 4 'Foreign Bodies' series, and to contribute a bit to the episode in question, as it gave me an excellent chance to re-read the Kayankaya novels and to get my hands on the latest instalment, Brother Kemal, published in Germany just this year.
In order of appearance, they are:
Happy Birthday, Türke / Happy Birthday Turk (1985)
Mehr Bier / More Beer (1987)
Ein Mann, ein Mord / One Man, One Murder (1991)
Kismet / Kismet (2001)
Bruder Kemal / Brother Kemal (2012)
The first time I came across Kayankaya was in 1988, in the 'foreign literature' section of Borders on Oxford Street in London. The novel was Happy Birthday, Turk, which had been published in Germany in 1985, and had become a surprise critical and commercial hit. It was written by debut author Jakob Arjouni at the tender age of just nineteen.
It's hard to overestimate how ground-breaking the figure of the Turkish-German P.I. Kemal Kayankaya was in the West Germany of the 1980s, when public attitudes towards the migrant workers who had helped to rebuild post-war Germany were deteriorating ('job done, now please go home'). Asking German readers to identify with the likeable, wise-cracking, football-and-pickled-herring-loving Kayankaya directly challenged the dominant stereotype of 'the Turk' as a kebab-shop owner, rubbish collector or criminal who was poorly integrated into society and spoke only broken German. Kayankaya, the child of a Turkish migrant worker, is depicted as highly articulate, confident in his professional abilities, and – exceptionally for the time – as the holder of a West German passport, courtesy of his adoption by a German couple after his parents' death. His characterisation thus deliberately up-ends the average German reader's | 2,673 |
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while True:
try:
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event = (ser_bytes[0:len(ser_bytes)-2].decode("utf-8"))
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except Exception as ex:
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Initialize (one time event)
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As an instructor of physical theatre in the masters program of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, I began experimenting with other's voices. I found that all this work on my own voice had taught me a keen new sense of deep listening that allowed me to hear what a voice was expressing and what it was hiding. I began creating exercises that joyfully allowed these secrets to be revealed. Inside Voice was born, and what originated as an actor training model soon became accessible to any human longing to understand and love their voice and their self more.
Once I started working with people in these vulnerable states, I supplemented my background in voice and performance with a wide assortment of modalities, including craniosacral therapy, tarot, hypnosis, holotropic breathwork, sound healing, aromatherapy, plant medicine, meditation, visualization, and shamanic journeying. Through these practices, I've found that many times, the most significant vocal obstacles I am able to unlock for my clients can happen without them singing a single note. | and accessible to everyone. It is my highest priority to approach voice work and healing in a way that is feminist-conscious, queer- and trans-friendly and body-positive in every way.
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I believe that when you work on the voice you work on your self.
I believe that everything you've been told about your voice is wrong.
I believe that the only limits on your voice are the limits of your imagination.
I believe that if you're making a sound you want to make, you cannot hurt your voice.
I believe that the voice is the audible manifestation of your self.
I believe that you can sing beautifully, confidently, and powerfully.
I believe that there is no difference between speaking and singing.
I believe that any pitch problems you've ever had are actually listening problems and that they are incredibly easy to fix.
I believe that almost all vocal pathologies, injuries, and traumas have their bases in our emotional lives.
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Newly discovered asteroid with 'icy material' is also a comet
Newly discovered Asteroid 248370 is confirmed to be an asteroid AND a comet after scientists find it is active because of icy material
The Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) discovered Asteroid 248370 was active on July 7
Astronomers believe the celestial object is icy and ejecting dust like a comet, but has the orbit of an asteroid
Its tail is more than 50,000 miles long, three times the distance from the Earth to the moon WE SURE?
It joins a group of objects known as main-belt comets, with attributes of both comets and asteroids
Understanding main-belt comets could help scientists understand how water entered Earth's atmosphere
What do you call an asteroid when it's not an asteroid? A comet — that's also an asteroid.
Astronomers have determined a newly discovered celestial object has a frozen core like a comet, but with an orbit more in line with an asteroid.
The Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey discovered asteroid (248370) 2005 QN137 was active on July 7, 2021.
'It fits the physical definitions of a comet, in that it is likely icy and is ejecting dust into space, even though it also has the orbit of an asteroid,' Henry Hsieh, a researcher with the Plan<|fim_middle|> also a comet.
A main-belt comet, to be precise—one of only about 20 celestial objects suspected or confirmed to be, Hsieh said, 'including some that have only been observed to be active once so far.'
The hybrid, which Hsieh calls a 'main-belt comet,' was discovered hidden among the asteroids in the inner solar system.
A chart illustrating how 248370's orbit differs from a traditional comet's, like Halley's.
Traditional comets, like Halley's, spend most of their time away from the sun in the cold outer solar system.
Hsieh presented his findings today at the annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences.
'248370 can be thought of as both an asteroid and a comet, or more specifically, a main-belt asteroid that has just recently been recognized to also be a comet,' he said.
He found that the size of the object's nucleus — the solid object at the 'head' of the comet— was about two miles across, and its tail was about 900 miles wide.
In July, the tail was more than 450,000 miles long.
To put that in more perspective, if the tail was the length of a football field, it would be just seven inches wide with a head only a half-millimeter across.
'This extremely narrow tail tells us that dust particles are barely floating off of the nucleus at extremely slow speeds and that the flow of gas escaping from the comet that normally lifts dust off into space from a comet is extremely weak,' Hsieh said.
Normally such a slow pace would make it harder for dust to escape the gravity of the comet's nucleus, so Hsieh theorized 'something else' was helping it shed dust.
'The nucleus might be spinning fast enough that it's helping to fling dust off into space that has been partially lifted by escaping gas,' he said, adding that more observation was needed to confirm the speed of the comet's nucleus.
Cometary activity is usually thought to be caused by the transformation of ice into gas.
Most comets spend most of their time on the cold outer edge of the solar system, beyond the orbit of Neptune, with elongated orbits that only come near the sun or Earth briefly.
Most comets spend most of their time on the cold outer edge of our Solar System, beyond the orbit of Neptune, with elongated orbits that only come near the Sun or Earth briefly.
'During those times when they are close enough to the Sun, they heat up and release gas and dust as a result of ice sublimation, producing the fuzzy appearance and often spectacular tails associated with comets,' Hseih said.
By contrast, main-belt asteroids orbit in the warm inner solar system, between the rotations of Mars and Jupiter.
Astronomers believe they've been there at least for the last 4.6 billion years, with any ice having long melted away.
Main-belt asteroids orbit in the warm inner Solar System. Astronomers believe they've been there at least for the last 4.6 billion years, with any ice having long melted away.
But as Hseih and UCLA astronomer David Jewitt determined, there are some objects, main-belt comets, that defy these clear distinctions.
That's important because a substantial part of Earth's water is thought to have been delivered via asteroid impacts when the planet was being formed.
Since these hybrid comet-asteroids still likely contain ice, Hseih said, they can help test that theory and offer clues about the origin of life on Earth.
Explained: The difference between an asteroid, meteorite and other space rocks
An asteroid is a large chunk of rock left over from collisions or the early solar system. Most are located between Mars and Jupiter in the Main Belt.
A comet is a rock covered in ice, methane and other compounds. Their orbits take them much further out of the solar system.
A meteor is what astronomers call a flash of light in the atmosphere when debris burns up.
This debris itself is known as a meteoroid. Most are so small they are vapourised in the atmosphere.
If any of this meteoroid makes it to Earth, it is called a meteorite.
Meteors, meteoroids and meteorites normally originate from asteroids and comets.
For example, if Earth passes through the tail of a comet, much of the debris burns up in the atmosphere, forming a meteor shower.
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'This duality and blurring of the boundary between what were previously thought to be two completely separate types of objects — asteroids and comets — is a key part of what makes these objects so interesting.'
Astronomers believe asteroid 248370 is icy and expelling dust like a comet, but has an orbit more in line with an asteroid. 'This duality and blurring of the boundary between what were previously thought to be two completely separate types of objects … is a key part of what makes these objects so interesting,' said Henry Hsieh, a researcher with the Planetary Science Institute
Out of more than half a million known main-belt asteroids, 248370 is one of only eight confirmed to have been active more than once.
'This behavior strongly indicates that its activity is due to the sublimation of icy material,' said Hsieh.
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Hi! I'm Sydney! I grew up in Watertown. I have two beautiful children, a daughter and a son. I recently gained a husband in February. His name is Julian and he is pretty great. I graduated from Lake Area Tech with my Certificate in Dental Assisting. I really enjoy helping people achieve a great smile that they will love. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors. We like camping and traveling. We also enjoy watching competitive cheer (which my daughter participates in), wrestling and motocross. I love helping my dad and uncles flip houses and being in the garage.
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Hi! I am Mariah! I started in dentistry my senior year of high school. I graduated from Stevens High School in 2011 and knew right away that I wanted to pursue a career helping people. I began my college career at SDSM&T focusing on chemistry, while getting my dental assisting license at Western Dakota Tech. I then decided to pursue Dental Hygiene after my freshman year of college. I graduated from USD in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.
I recently had an amazing son in February 2018! I love spending time with my little guy and my 2 dogs as I highly value my family. I enjoy playing volleyball and other recreational sports along with going on walks and just hanging out. I believe that being a health care provider means being fully invested in my patients health and well being. I find joy in giving patients a healthy smile and a positive dental experience.
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I grew up in southern Iowa, and went to college at University of South Dakota. I have been a Dental hygienist for 24 years. I have two wonderful boys. Jakob is 21 and attends SDSU and Joey is 18 and attends Mitchell Tech. I love to watch sports and be outside doing anything. I truely love my job and love to help people achieve their oral health goals. Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
Hi! I'm Cassie. I grew up in Humboldt, Iowa. I have two handsome boys Austin and Sam. I have a wonderful husband Matt, and we reside here in Sioux Falls. I am a recent breast cancer survivor so my motto is to Live life to the fullest, you never know when it's your last. When we're not running around with football and baseball, we love to fish and ride motorcycles. My passion for dentistry and seeing patients have their smile back is what I love.
My name is Kiana. I am originally from eastern Montana, but moved to Sioux Falls in 2016 after a year at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA where I studied music. My three year old cockapoo puppy named Shadow always keeps me on my toes. Together we like to travel back and forth to my family's cattle ranch in Montana. I love to hike, play board games, and be an active member of my church. I think it's always important to love the people you see around you. You never know if yours might be the only smile they see that day. | only | 1 |
The year 2011 was strong in new acquisitions—and also in stories about gifts and purchases that added to the riches of the holdings in The Huntington's<|fim_middle|>, letters, Library Collectors' Council, literary manuscripts. Bookmark the permalink. | collections.
10. In January, The Huntington displayed a remarkable acquisition—six pages from a diary already in the collection. Boston preacher Samuel Cooper's entry from April 18, 1775, is now joined with his musings of April 19 as well as the entries in the rest of a diary that is an eyewitness account of one of the first military engagements of the American Revolution.
9. And speaking of letters, during the summer The Huntington acquired a set of 68 letters written by World War I sailor Anthony Edward Mrazek. On Veterans Day we wrote about his granddaughter, Linda Goluskin, a staff member at The Huntington who wanted her family's history to become part of a wider fabric of historical material at The Huntington.
8. After The Huntington acquired several Andy Warhol items from the estate of Robert Shapazian, we wrote about how Warhol's Small Crushed Campbell's Soup Can (Beef Noodle) (1962) and Brillo Box (1964)—along with a stack of nine copies of Brillo Box by of Pontus Hultén (1990)—added a new dimension to the display of other 20th-century works on view in the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art.
7. The Scott Galleries were also enriched by purchases by the Art Collectors' Council, which added two items following its meeting in the spring: a 22-foot-long sculpture carved as a screen for a pipe organ by the prominent African American artist Sargent Claude Johnson (1888–1967) in 1937; and Harlem Flats (Back Lot Laundry), an important early painting made in 1907 by Ernest Lawson (1873–1939), one of a group of Ashcan school artists called The Eight.
6. The Library Collectors' Council also convenes every year to purchase new items, and this year's meeting ended with the selection of five works that represent the remarkable range of the Library's holdings. On Abraham Lincoln's birthday, we wrote about one of the new items—the papers of Charlton Thomas Lewis (1834–1904), a true American polymath. The Lewis papers add to the tapestry of materials that have made The Huntington a premier center for post-doctoral scholarship in the antebellum and Civil War eras.
5. MaryLou Boone's gift of French porcelain went on permanent display in the Huntington Art Gallery this year and includes teapots, pitchers, apothecary jars, sugar boxes, and tea caddies made by the finest factories in 17th- and 18th-century France. The elaborately decorated works of functional art are captivating as individual objects and, together, illustrate the history of the art form.
4. Items from another remarkable collection went on view to the public—albeit briefly. In March, The Huntington's Brandon Tam and Lance Birk took a number of orchids from the S. Robert Weltz collection to the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, where they garnered five first place ribbons, including the Wilcox Trophy for Best Paphiopedilum in Show (Paphiopedilum hainanense 'Hang Ten').
3. The presence of Harvey Christen loomed large in "Blue Sky Metropolis: The Aerospace Century in Southern California." In November we wrote about Christen's niece, Carol Basney, who together with her husband, Burt, donated thousands of photos and other memorabilia from Christen's long career at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. You can still see some of those photos on display in the exhibition until Jan. 9, 2012.
2. A post by summer intern John Vining dipped back to an acquisition that came to The Huntington in 2006—the Burndy Library from the family of Bern Dibner. Among the thousands of books in that collection are some surprising objects, including the plaster death mask of Isaac Newton.
1. In 2010 the Pasadena Buddhist Temple donated a Japanese tea house to the Huntington. In several posts this year, Jim Folsom, the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens, tracked the shipment of the house in pieces to Japan for restoration, its return in the spring via the Port of Long Beach, and its reassembly in a new tea garden in the Japanese Garden, which is still undergoing restoration but will reopen to visitors on April 11, 2012.
Captions: Andy Warhol, Brillo Box (1964); from the estate of Robert Shapazian. Tray with Handles, ca. 1730, Rouen, France, grand feu faïence; and Sugar Box, ca. 1746, Vincennes, France, soft-paste porcelain. Gifts of MaryLou Boone. Yoshiaki Nakamura, in black shirt and sports coat, with his team in front of the reassembled tea house house in Kyoto, Japan.
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Birding in Glacier National Park
Join expert birders for an off-the-beaten path adventure to search for and learn about warblers, loons, woodpeckers and many more bird species that thrive in Glacier National Park.
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On this off-the-beaten path birding adventure, both novice and skilled birders will hone their birding skills while hiking in Glacier National Park, one of the nation's most intact and undisturbed ecosystems. Explore eastern, western and alpine habitats with expert local birders who will use both sound and sight to seek out a diverse array of avian species. Enriching stories and lore will help you gain a greater appreciation<|fim_middle|>lequin Duck, Black-backed and Three-toed Woodpecker, and Water Ouzel.
Explore an array of habitats on the west and east side of the continental divide, and learn about the geology, botany, history and wildlife of Glacier National Park.
This program will emphasize birding by ear due to thick vegetation, and many birds may be heard and not seen. All Road Scholar birding programs have a maximum participant-to-instructor ratio of 14:1 in the field. We adhere to the American Birding Association's Code of Ethics. Learn more at http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html
Denny Olson
Denny Olson holds a master's degree and was trained as a biologist and geologist, but his approach to illuminating nature with humor is better illustrated by one of his less formal titles: Professor Avian Guano. Denny is a published author, an educator with more than 30 years' experience, and a master performer inspired by Native American storytelling traditions. He enjoys sharing his intimate knowledge of, and love for, Glacier National Park.
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Montana Bird Distribution
by P. D. Skaar
The long awaited, newly revised, 7th edition of P.D. Skaar's Montana Bird Distribution is available. This book is an excellent companion to field guides because it indicates where birds are found in Montana. It is a book of maps: for all of Montana's 427 bird species observed in the state, maps show breeding and wintering areas. Eighteen birds are new to the new edition: Cackling Goose (a split from Canada Goose), Tufted Duck, Manx Shearwater, Glossy Ibis, White-tailed Kite, Crested Caracara, Ross's Gull, Iceland Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Long-billed Murrelet (a split from Ancient Murrelet), Inca Dove, Carolina Wren, Pacific Wren (a split from Winter Wren), Curve-billed Thrasher, Siberian Accentor, Blue-winged Warbler, Eastern Towhee, and Eastern Meadowlark.
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Handheld Field Guide to birds of North America for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle and Windows 8 with powerful decision engine. These programs include bird songs, checklists and GPS locators. If you have a smartphone or pad, these are highly recommended.
Birds In Place: a Habitat-based Field Guide to Birds of the Northern Rockies
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Radd Icenoggle is a native Montanan, who has spent a lifetime as an outdoors and wildlife enthusiast. He possesses a degree in biology with an emphasis on habitat relations. During his studies, he wrote a thesis that explored the effects of slope aspect on communities in southwestern Montana and, more specifically, the ways that Clark's Nutcrackers use their habitat. He has worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a botanist, bird biologist, and hydrology technician. Through his writing and photography, he endeavors to bring nature to his audience. This habitat-based guide is written for both novice and long-time birders to use in the Northern Rockies. Color photographs illustrate the species and graphics supply information on seasons, migration, residents. Text includes physical description, mating, nesting and fledging behaviors, and especially in what type of domain to seek each species.
Wildflowers of Glacier National Park
by Shannon Fitzpatrick Kimball and Peter Lesica
Wildflowers of Glacier National park and Surrounding Areas is a user-friendly guide featuring over 300 of Glacier National Park's most common plant species. From wildflowers to trees to grasses and sedges, this book features beautiful photographs, detailed descriptions, notes on habitat and fun facts for each plant. It's a perfect plant reference for anyone with an interest in the natural history and splendor of Glacier National Park. The index lists plants both by their common and scientific names.
The Birder's Guide to Montana
by Terry McEneaney
Your comprehensive guide on where to find Montana's birds. Includes detailed descriptions of over forty-five major birding areas, maps, black and white photos, illustrations and much more.
Exploring Glacier National Park
by David Rockwell
Glacier National Park in northern Montana offers visitors the chance to be immersed in a pristine landscape, and an opportunity to experience the Rocky Mountain West in all its unspoiled glory. Author and naturalist David Rockwell explains the evolution of the park's geology from the erosion of mountains more than a billion years ago to the glaciers that gave Glacier National Park its distinctive landscape. He explores the natural history of the plants and animals of the park's six distinct regions.
The Sibley Guide to Birds
by David Allen Sibley
David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations—more than 6,600 in all—and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience. The Sibley Guide's innovative design makes it entirely user friendly. The illustrations are arranged to facilitate comparison, yet still capture the unique character of each species. The Sibley Guide to Birds provides a wealth of new information: —Captioned illustrations show many previously unpublished field marks and revisions of known marks —Nearly every species is shown in flight —Measurements include length, wingspan, and weight for every species —Subspecies and geographic variants are covered thoroughly —Complete voice descriptions are included for every species —Maps show the complete distribution of every species: summer and winter ranges, migration routes, and rare occurrences Both novice and experienced birders will appreciate these and other innovative features: —An introductory page for each family or group of related families makes comparisons simple —Clear and concise labels with pointers identify field marks directly —Birds are illustrated in similar poses to make comparisons between species quick and easy —Illustrations emphasize the way birds look in the field With The Sibley Guide to Birds, the National Audubon Society makes the art and expertise of David Sibley available to the world in a comprehensive, handsome, easy-to-use volume that will be the indispensable identification guide every birder must own. | for the species you encounter. This program will emphasize birding by ear due to thick vegetation, and many birds may be heard and not seen.
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Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour, Swedish Open
Turning up the heat, Adriana Diaz ice cool in freezing Stockholm
Sweating palms, tense moments, brought the group stage of the Women's Singles event, at the qualification tournament for the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Swedish Open, to a close
<|fim_middle|> 10-all; I hated it but I tried to erase it from my mind. I said to myself start again, start again from zero-zero and win the next two points." Adriana Diaz
Success for Adriana Diaz, listed at no.71 on the current Women's World Rankings, as opposed to Lee Zion, at the moment with no global status. However, there was one result in the opposite direction as the initial phase concluded.
China's Li Jiayi, very much new to the international scene, accounted for Hong Kong's Ng Wing Nam, named at no. 59; she recovered from a two games to nil deficit to record a six games win (9-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-6, 14-12) and like Adriana Diaz secured first position in the group and a place in the preliminary round.
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Official Floor | Korea's Lee Zion turned up the heat, Puerto Rico's Adriana Diaz remained ice cool in freezing Stockholm.
Adriana Diaz feeling the heat but keeping cool (Photo: Ireneusz Kanabrodzki)
by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor
On the evening of Tuesday 14th November Adriana Diaz eventually beat Korea's Lee Zion in seven games (6-11, 12-10, 11-8, 15-13, 6-11, 7-11, 12-10).
In the decisive seventh game against Lee Zion, playing in a positive manner Adriana Diaz established a 10-7 lead. Continuing in the same fashion trying to play strongly from the backhand, attempting to play down the line but stretching for the ball somewhat, the efforts flew long.
Lee Zion levelled matters but the 17 year old Puerto Rican, now well attuned to the rigours of international play, kept her composure. The next two points and a place in the preliminary round was secured.
"She's a tough player and it's always close, we played earlier this year in Belarus and I won four-two. She is fast and consistent; she is strong from the forehand and safe from the backhand, she has good services." Adriana Diaz
Also, I would suggest Lee Zion is making notable progress; at last week's Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open, she reached the quarter-final stage of the Under 21 Women's Singles event, losing narrowly to Japan's Miyu Maeda.
One wondered not playing expansively but safely against Adriana Diaz, she might perform a recovery of note; she didn't achieve the task but she can mightily close.
There is a saying that you should not annoy a player of high quality; seems quite unintentionally that is what Lee Zion did!
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Home › Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for L-Mount
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Presenting impressive reach in a relatively compact design, the Leica L-mount 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens, from Sigma, is a versatile telephoto zoom mixing a hand-holdable design with apt optical performance. A series of low dispersion glass elements are used to achieve high clarity and color accuracy throughout...
Presenting impressive reach in a relatively compact design, the Leica L-mount 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens, from Sigma, is a versatile telephoto zoom mixing a hand-holdable design with apt optical performance. A series of low dispersion glass elements are used to achieve high clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range, and to suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Complementing the optics is intuitive handling, in which a stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus performance along with fine-tuned manual focus control. Additionally, four stop-effective optical image stabilization helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and this 100-400mm is also compatible with the optional TS-111 Tripod Socket for steady shooting atop a tripod or monopod. As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes. Telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, but can also work with APS-C models where it provides a 150-600mm equivalent focal length range. One F Low Dispersion (FLD) element and four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements markedly reduce chromatic aberrations<|fim_middle|> Integrated AFL button can be programmed to adjust various shooting settings and the lens also features a focus limiter switch for faster focusing performance within certain distance ranges. There is a zoom lock switch to prevent the barrel from accidentally extended. Rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. Brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity and rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount's design to render it dust- and splash-resistant. Compatible with optional TS-111 Tripod Socket for working atop a tripod or monopod; the included PT-31 Protective Cover can be attached to the lens to maintain a seamless appearance if the tripod socket is not used. Compatible with optional Sigma TC-1411 1.4x and TC-2011 2x teleconverters. This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma UD-11 USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.
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Ney presented the State's case during the three-day trial.
"Indifference to the value of human life cannot be tolerated in a just society," Ney said. "Thanks to the quality of this investigation, the defendant will be held accountable for her involvement in Taylor's murder."
Taylor Sawyer, a 22 year-old man from Lawrence, was shot to death in a remote area near Perry Lake on March 14, 2018. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig learned of the shooting death within hours of the murder and initiated a multi-agency coordinated investigation.
"I'm pleased the good working relationship between my office and the county attorney ensured the defendant and the public heard clear evidence of how she and her associate Jonathan Blevins murdered Taylor that night," Herrig said.
Sentencing is set for July 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Sentencing is open to the public.
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OSKALOOSA, KANSAS - Jefferson County Attorney Josh Ney announced today that Ashlyn N. Hemmerling has pled guilty to First Degree Premeditated Murder for the March 14, 2018 shooting death of Taylor Dean Sawyer. Hemmerling pled guilty on | 172 |
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East wins volleyball season opener
by Kyle Grondin | Aug 11, 2021 | Sports
New season, new team for the Plano East Panthers volleyball team.
In the season-opening match on the road at Lebanon Trail, East took control of the match early to get a 3-0 victory, winning 25-18, 25-22 and 25-22.
The Panthers jumped out to an early 8-3 lead in set one, which coach Nikki Pugh felt set the tone and intensity for the entire match. While the Trail Blazers battled back, the<|fim_middle|> new full-time head coach Pugh. The Panthers will play in the Tournament of Champions on Friday and Saturday at Duncanville High School.
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By Kyle Grondin • [email protected] | Panthers went on a six-point run to get the victory, capped off by a Tayah Little kill.
The next two sets were much closer, with the scoring going back and forth and Lebanon Trail having leads in each set. East continued to battle and showed the ability to fight through adversity to clinch the win in straight sets.
Set two to the Panthers! They take a 2-0 advantage after a 25-22 set victory. Plano East is one set away from victory pic.twitter.com/jAun2LYOpb
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Because it was early in the investigation, the Sheriff's Office said it had no suspect information and didn't know the possible motive in the killing.
Detectives were checking to identify other possible locations that might be involved in the case. They also were looking for security surveillance camera video that might have captured the shooting.
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3 Supreme Court Cases That Could Affect Older Workers
GETTY IMAGES Age discrimination, disability benefits and mandatory arbitration are some of the key issues by Kenneth Terrell, AARP, October 2, 2018 The U.S. Supreme Court started its 2018 term this week. The eight justices currently on the court will hear arguments in several cases that could affect the rights of older workers. Among the key issues in those suits are:
Age discrimination in public jobs
Private employers who run businesses that have fewer than 20 employees are exempt from the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which is the federal law that protects older workers from age discrimination. In Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido, the issue is<|fim_middle|>6 through December 2013. They are rounded oval, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic and have a date code/serial number that is 15 characters long and located on the label on top. (Read the full recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.)
The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for units included in this recall in MMDDYY format is 090396 (Sept. 3, 1996) through 120713 (Dec. 7, 2013). The model code is 10 characters long and is located on the same label. The model code starts with M and ends with F.
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The risk: The system can burst at or near the unit's weld seam in the middle of the unit and release stored pressure. That pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers, as well as the possibility of property damage.
Incidents/injuries: Flushmate has received 1,453 reports in the U.S. and Canada of the units bursting, resulting in 23 injury reports, with one requiring foot surgery, and property damage totaling about $710,000.
Where and when sold: The toilet inserts were sold at Home Depot and Lowe's stores, as well as by toilet manufacturers, distributors, and plumbing contractors nationwide. They were also sold online at grainger.com, hdsupply.com, homedepot.com, and other online retailers from September 1996 through December 2015 for about $108 for the units without toilets.
The remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Flushmate II 501-B systems, turn off the water supply to the toilet, and flush the toilet to release any internal pressure. Consumers should contact Flushmate to request a free Flushmate replacement unit and installation by a technician.
Contact the manufacturer: To contact Flushmate, call 844-621-7538 or go to flushmate.com/501B-recall. Flushmate is sending notices of the recall to consumers who registered their products.
Report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to saferproducts.gov. | whether small public agencies also are excluded from ADEA requirements. In 2009, two firefighters — ages 46 and 54 at that time — were fired by the Mount Lemmon Fire District in Arizona. The firefighters filed an age discrimination lawsuit under the ADEA, and the federal district court ruled in favor of the fire department. But the federal circuit court ruled for the two firefighters. The Supreme Court's ruling could have a wide impact for older adults working for local and state governments across the country. If the high court decides these small agencies don't have to follow the federal age discrimination law, these workers will have to rely on whatever protections their states' laws provide.
Social Security disability benefits
More than 2 million people apply for Social Security disability benefits each year. To be eligible, a medical condition must prevent the applicants from working — either in their current positions or other jobs they might be qualified to do — for at least 12 straight months. In many cases, an administrative law judge decides whether a disability applicant is capable of working. In Biestek v. Berryhill, the Supreme Court will decide whether an administrative judge can rely solely on expert testimony, without the underlying data on which the testimony is based, or if more evidence is needed. Michael Biestek, a carpenter, applied for Social Security disability benefits when he was unable to work due to a degenerative disc disease. When he was originally denied benefits, Biestek asked for an administrative hearing to appeal the decision. In that hearing, a vocational expert testified that there were a variety of jobs still available to Biestek despite his condition. But when the former carpenter asked the expert to provide more information about the jobs, the administrative law judge said the expert did not have to respond. The judge ultimately denied Biestek disability benefits. According to at least three federal circuit courts, experts in these types of hearings aren't required to produce evidence that the jobs they say the applicants are suitable for actually exist. The Supreme Court's ruling on what type of evidence is required in these hearings will play a major role in determining how decisions are made to approve or deny disability benefits to those applying for them.
Independent contractors' access to court
Jobs such as driving for Uber or Lyft can be particularly appealing for older workers and retirees, who basically become independent contractors when they do these kinds of jobs. One case before the Supreme Court this term, New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira, could potentially affect whether independent contractors who work in transportation are able to take their employment disputes to the courts instead of to arbitration. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) permits companies to require their employees to agree to resolve disagreements in arbitration. But that law has an exemption for "contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce." One question the Supreme Court will answer in the New Prime case is whether this exception applies to independent contractors or just employees. Dominic Oliveira worked as a driver for New Prime, an interstate trucking company. He began as an independent contractor and later was hired as an employee. In 2015, he filed a suit against the company saying that New Prime violated Missouri's minimum wage statute, among other complaints. New Prime then tried to force the dispute into arbitration, eventually leading the case to the Supreme Court this term. Both the federal district and circuit courts ruled for Oliveira.
Flushmate Recalls Another Pressure-Assisted Toilet Flushing System Units can burst, causing injuries and property damage By Mary H.J. Farrell
The recall: The recalled Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Corona, Crane, Kohler, and Mansfield.
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Surprise Baby for the Greek Tycoon - Chapter 12
When Lacey Tremaine gave birth to her baby daughter, she knew she couldn't tell the father, Greek billionaire John Drakos. She wouldn't give him a chance to reject her baby, the way he once rejected their relationship as nothing more than a mind-blowing affair. But now, John has discovered her greatest secret! And as Lacey soon learns, he's intent on doing anything in his power—and using every sensual skill at his disposal—to show her that their family does belong together!
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Sex had never felt like this before. Never.
John's hands shook as he pulled off her sundress, and then her bra and panties. Seeing Lacey naked, for a moment he forgot to breathe.
He kissed her hungrily, pushing her back against the bed. Holding her body against his own was pure ecstasy. She pulled him down into a hard kiss, and need built inside him, clamoring, pounding for him to take her now. She gripped him down against her, and then gasped as he pushed himself inside her. He lowered his head to kiss her, his hard chest sliding against her full breasts as he rode her, slowly at first, and then faster, harder.
He'd intended to go slow, but he couldn't. Not now. His whole world was exploding into sweet madness. Neither of them could wait. Almost at once, she gasped with ecstasy, and when he heard her cry out his name, he climaxed with a shout, pouring himself inside her.
Afterward, falling beside her on the pillow, he kissed her temple tenderly.
"I'm sorry," he whispered.
Twisting her head to look at him, she lifted her eyebrow and gave a sensual smile. "Sorry? Sorry for making me crazy?"
"I wanted to make this last."
"Sorry. I couldn't wait." Lacey gave a low laugh. "How long did you want it to last?"
He met her gaze in the moonlit bedroom. "A lifetime."
She swallowed. Then, with an intake of breath, she whispered, "All right."
Propping himself up on his elbow, he looked down at her. "All right?"
Her laughter had fled. She looked very serious. "You win."
Joy rushed through him, followed by triumph. "You'll marry me?"
"If you're sure it won't be a mistake," she said in a small voice.
John looked down at Lacey snuggled naked against his chest, her beautiful face rosy. His heart expanded in his chest. "It won't be."
He couldn't remember the last time he'd felt so happy, he realized to his astonishment. Not from any of the billion-dollar deals he'd made. Not even during his hot affair with Lacey last year. Those things had felt incredible.
But not like this. John stared down at Lacey in his bed. What was the difference? That she was the mother of his child? That he'd wanted her—waited for her—so long? That she'd now be his forever?
Lacey was important. More important than any woman had been before. It wasn't just that she was the mother of his child. She was special for other reasons. She was going to be his—
John looked out at the sparkling New York skyline. He suddenly felt dizzy, sick, like the whole world was spinning around him. Because Lacey wouldn't just be his.
He'd be hers.
And there was only one thing worse than two married people who hated each other. It was having only one person who hated, and the other who loved.
He thought of his father's first wife, Eleni. She'd loved his father, and he'd divorced her, abandoned her without qualm. And she'd never recovered from the blow. She'd never married again. She'd never even taken a lover, as far as he knew.
Instead, she'd poured all her heartbreak and grief into loving John as the child she and Vasilis never had.
With an intake of breath, John sat up in bed. The luxurious white cotton sheet fell to his waist, leaving his bare chest exposed. Vulnerable.
Just like his soul would be, once he married Lacey.
No. He put his hands unsteadily on his forehead. This wasn't how he was supposed to feel. Emotions and vulnerability were for the weak. For children. For women.
It was a man's job to protect them, to give them the illusion the world was a soft, gentle place. But it wasn't. People were selfish at best and cruel at worst. If John couldn't even protect himself, how could he protect Lacey and Taffy?
He couldn't let himself feel anything. He had to keep his heart cold. Now more than ever.
Turning away, he rose naked from the bed.
"Where are you going?" Lacey said, yawning.
"New York requires a waiting period for marriage."
He didn't look at her. "I'm going to make arrangements for my jet to be ready at dawn to take us to Las Vegas. We can wed quickly, then return to Athens."
Silence fell. He turned.
Lacey stared at him from the bed, clutching a sheet over her breasts, her beautiful eyes wide. Then she exploded.
He shrugged. "Is this about your charity ball tomorrow night? We'll send someone else in your place."
"I'm not leaving!" She looked outraged. "Not New York, and not my company!"
Setting his jaw, John narrowed his eyes. "Be practical. Your company is small. I own an international conglomerate worth billions. If you're worried about your employees' jobs, I'm sure I can find them places. But we can talk about that later," he bit out. "On the way to Las Vegas. "
Lacey had already gotten up from the bed and was pulling on her underwear and dress. "Forget it."
He frowned. "But I thought—"
"Thought what? That falling into bed would make me magically surrender my whole life to you?" Lacey shook her head. "Forget it, John. The deal's off."
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DeSimone elected to all three branches of the National Academies
Joseph DeSimone, PhD, Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine a U. S. scientist can receive. DeSimone is also a professor of pharmacology.
click to enlarge Dr. Joseph DeSimone
North Carolina celebrates first professor in the state to receive this rare achievement.
DeSimone's election to Institute of Medicine represents the third time he has been named a member of a U. S. National Academy. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2005 and the National Academy of Sciences in 2012. Fewer than 20 people in history have achieved election to all three U. S. National Academies.
DeSimone is the first professor in the state of North Carolina to be named to all three U. S. National Academies.
"Dr. DeSimone is a renaissance scientist," said Chancellor Carol L. Folt. "He was the first to successfully adapt manufacturing techniques from the computer industry to make advances in medicine, including next-generation approaches to cancer treatment and diagnosis. It's a beautiful example of how transcending disciplines can revolutionize science and open up entirely new fields of study. We are very proud of what Dr. DeSimone and his students have accomplished. He is a gifted and talented teacher and amazing University citizen."
"It is humbling to join such an elite group," DeSimone said. "This is a tribute to my students at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State whose research at the intersection of diverse fields enables us, as a team, to create significant impact in and beyond medicine."
DeSimone, who is also the William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at NC State and of Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill, is known for his ability to apply insights in materials science to create advances in medicine, as well as other fields. He has more than 300 publications and holds more than 180 patents, which have also led him to found multiple companies based on his work.
During his 24-year career at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State, DeSimone has made multiple important contributions to the advancement of medicine. In the early 2000s, he developed breakthrough materials for a new, drug-eluting, bioabsorbable cardiac stent to treat heart failure which dissolves in the body once a previously clogged artery has healed and can function on its own. The stent is now being commercialized by Abbott Vascular and is available in over 60 countries.
In 2005, DeSimone and his students invented a new technology to create nano- and micro-particles called PRINT (Particle Replication In Non-wetting Templates). PRINT enables scientists to manufacture large batches of uniform particles with tailored shapes, sizes, flexibility and chemistries using tools reminiscent of the processes used to make transistors in the microelectronics industry. PRINT particles are currently being explored by DeSimone and his team for the development of next-generation vaccines including for dengue fever, influenza and certain forms of cancer.
Since PRINT particles can be loaded with active pharmaceutical agents, including chemotherapy drugs, DeSimone's lab is also using PRINT to pursue novel cancer treatments, as well as inhalable therapeutics for multiple conditions. DeSimone founded Liquidia Technologies, Inc. in 2005 based on PRINT, and in 2012, the company announced a large, multi-year partnership with GlaxoSmithKline focused on using PRINT to develop vaccine and inhaled products for the prevention and treatment of serious health conditions.
Also in 2005, DeSimone's team's work led to the creation of the Carolina Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence, a ten-year, almost $40 million initiative based at UNC's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Currently, DeSimone is on sabbatical leave to lead his new company, Carbon3D, in Silicon Valley. Carbon3D is developing a new 3D printing technology invented by DeSimone and colleagues, which can fabricate objects significantly faster than current state-of-the-art 3D printers.
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'Thank you, Cincinnati;' C.J. Uzomah leaving Bengals for Jets
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CINCINNATI — It's official, fan-favorite C.J. Uzomah is leaving the Bengals for the New York Jets.
On March 17 Uzomah posted on his social media a thank you note to Cincinnati after reports came out he was leaving the team.
"To the Jungle, you are some of the most passionate and loyal people I've ever come across. I appreciate all that you've poured into me throughout my time here and words won't be able to express what you have meant to me," he said in the post.
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During an introductory conference call with media Thursday, Uzomah said culture sold him on the Jets.
"I think getting to talk to Michael Carter, the coaching staff and seeing how they want to run the offense, honestly its a culture thing," He said.
Uzomah added that he hopes to bring a veteran presence to the team full of young players.
Uzomah ended his seven-year campaign with the Bengals with a career-high of 49 receptions for 493 yards and 5 touchdowns. | EDT
Cincinnati Bengals Fan Rally Ahead Of Super Bowl LVI CINCINNATI, OHIO - FEBRUARY 07: C.J. Uzomah #87 of the Cincinnati Bengals speaks during a Cincinnati Bengals Fan Rally ahead of Super Bowl LVI at Paul Brown Stadium on February 07, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty | 94 |
As a cardiologist, Dr. Terry Gordon spent his life healing people.
A year after he retired, he got the assignment of his life.
A phone call shattered his world. A grave voice said Terry's son had been in a car accident. Tyler was in an emergency room in Durango, Colo. The accident had shattered the bones in his neck.
Terry heard the awful words, "Your son is quadriplegic."
Terry jumped on the first flight he could get. On the plane, Terry begged God for help. God didn't promise that his son would walk. Instead,<|fim_middle|> it" to one who says, "I'll believe it then I'll see it."
Don't people get angry when he calls his son's condition a gift?
"What happens to us doesn't matter. It's what we do with it," he said.
The way he sees it, we're all having a temporary human experience. The key is to see life through spiritual eyes. That doesn't mean Terry doesn't ask, "Why me?" or complain to God, "I've had enough."
He just refuses to believe there is such a thing as a negative experience.
"We can resist the gift and suffer or accept the gift and learn from it,"
He said. "They're all positive experiences."
Sometimes they just come wrapped in ugly packages.
One he treasures: "I get to spend more time with my son than I ever would have."
Join Regina Brett at 3 p.m. Saturdays on WKSU FM/89.7 for "The Regina Brett Show." This week: Gratitude during tough times. | Terry felt a cocoon of peace envelope him and heard these words: "Everything is in perfect order. Even this."
The next words have guided him ever since: "Treat this as if you had chosen it to be."
Who would choose this? When Terry saw the MRI, it looked like a bomb had gone off in his son's neck. Bone fragments were everywhere.
That was in 2009. Tyler is now 24 and lives with his parents in Richfield.
"Yes, and no, if you believe in miracles," Terry said. "I tell him don't let the word quadriplegic enter your body. We are so much more than our bodies."
It hasn't been easy on Tyler, his mom, Angela, or his sisters.
"You pull together and handle each problem as it arises," Terry said.
Terry kept a journal and turned it into a book that came out in July, "No Storm Lasts Forever: Transforming Suffering into Insight." Tyler hasn't read the book.
"He's coming along," Terry said. "He's still struggling with who he is. Everything that defined who he is, is gone."
Tyler enjoyed playing guitar, rock climbing and working out. He wants to make tools to help others with disabilities. His accident transformed his father. The man who spent a lifetime opening hearts now wants to open minds.
As a cardiologist for 25 years, Terry saw a thousand people die. He never took time to contemplate each death. "We rushed in with needles, knives and paddles to save them," he said.
A patient named Audrey changed all that. Terry had implanted a defibrillator in her. Ten years later, her heart wouldn't calm down. The defibrillator kept shocking her over and over. She asked him to turn it off. He explained to her that if he did, she would die.
"Will you hold my hand?" she asked.
No one had ever asked that of him.
He sat and held her hand until her heart stopped. Even after she died, he couldn't let go of her hand. "Her spirit had left, but I could feel her energy swirl around," he said.
Terry, who is 62, retired as a cardiologist from Akron General Medical Center in 2008. What does his former medical community think of his spiritual journey?
"It raises an eyebrow," he said.
It's a stark change to go from a doctor who used to say, "I'll believe it when I see | 517 |
On Wednesday, 27 November the P4 classes at Comely Park Primary held a gala event to celebrate the launch of their newly published Gallus and Hooley books, Trouble Bruin and Castle Catastrophe. It all began with a powerpoint presentation showing the long and involved process of writing the books.
A huge audience of P4 parents, grandparents and friends learned how the children had started with their main characters, Gallus the craw and Hooley the hoolet. They had thought carefully about these two characters, making a long list of words to describe their personalities. Gallus is clever and mischievous, and Hooley is silly and likes to have fun. With this in mind, the children began to think up storylines for the books they were going to write.
Next, I was invited to come and do a bit of "brainstorming" with the P4 classes. We had great fun talking through all the brilliant ideas they had for what kind of trouble Gallus and Hooley might get up to! They even let me play with the fuzzy black Gallus puppet and the little grey Hooley owl so we could act out some of their ideas.
The powerpoint presentation then went on to show how the children produced a rough storyboard of each story, working out how the text would look on each page and deciding who would do which illustrations. Judging from the finished books, this was a great deal of work!
Four children were dressed as the main characters from the stories: Officer Tod, Gallus the craw, Hooley the hoolet and a little old lady.
After the powerpoint presentation, a big group of P4s sang the "Four craws sittin' on a wa" song, to the accompaniment of a very talented young clarinetist. Lots of children were wearing costumes, including the<|fim_middle|>Thank you very much for attending our book launch. We hope you had a terrific time – and thanks for making us famous!
Thanks for inviting me to the launch! It was a pleasure to be there and I thought the event was a huge success. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, and I look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
It was, wasn't it? Glad you enjoyed it! Hope to see you all again soon! | four above. There were others in charge of security in their smart suits and sunglasses; those on hospitality duty milled around the crowd offering sparkling drinks and delicious nibbles; and other children were in charge of stalls where parents and friends could buy badges and bookmarks or get their copies of the two books signed by the authors.
The children had made a colourful array of badges and bookmarks on the Gallus and Hooley theme. Most of them were snapped up!
Gallus coasters in four designs were very popular.
One author looks quite worn out after all the signing!
In addition to their excellent book illustrations, the children made colourful Pop Art portraits of Gallus and his friends in the style of Andy Warhol.
And just look at the crowd!
There was a very good turnout at the event, and the books were soon sold out! The drinks and nibbles were much appreciated, and everyone had a brilliant time. Special thanks must go to Miss Katrina Lucas who had the initial inspiration for this excellent literacy project. To produce two bilingual books (in English and Scots) with full colour illustrations was no easy feat, and the P4 classes have risen to the challenge brilliantly! Congratulations to everyone!
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We give the kids what they need, we treat them<|fim_middle|>, collaborate with schools, and help the children in their care stay focused on goals so they are able to transition to independence, a lower level of care, or back to their biological families.
"Since 1997 when they first began their work with our children, Maria and Nat have welcomed more than 75 children into their home and treated each one as part of the family, with kindness and respect," says Amy Parola, Program Director at Pennsylvania MENTOR and the Apontes' nominator. | like our own, and we treat them with respect. You have to listen to them, teach them and talk with them.
It's not unusual for Maria and Nat to hear from the children they've supported decades after they move out of the Aponte home. Updates and thank you calls, notes and Facebook posts express gratitude for Maria and Nat's support, love and good advice.
Many of the youth Maria and Nat have welcomed into their home have come with a history of trauma. Maria and Nat work through behaviors | 102 |
This is not your average Christmas Party
By Julie BourdonDecember 13, 2013
Help change a child's life permanently this Christmas (Photo by Every Child Ministries)
Africa (MNN) — The Christmas season is traditionally viewed as a time of giving. The building excitement is almost as palpable as the snow outside. For Christians, one gift that is exceptionally exciting is the gift of the Gospel.
That is the gift that Every Child Ministries gives every year. Right now, they're preparing<|fim_middle|> and bring some joy to less-fortunate children who need to know Jesus, click here. Also, check out the ECM Christmas catalog for more specific gifts.
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Pray for a clear Gospel message and a large harvest of new believers.
Consider giving to ECM's Christmas fund, and check out their catalog.
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Snow storm wreaks havoc on Syrian refugees in Lebanon | for their annual Christmas parties in Africa. These parties take place in Congo and other countries of central Africa. Children from their street ministries, sponsorship program, children's home, and school are invited to a time of celebration. Overall, about 700 children are involved.
Lorella Rouster of ECM explains what is so special about these parties: "Christmas parties are one the of main ways that we bring the Gospel to needy kids every year. No one wants to refuse a party, and most of our parties feature a meal that is a whole lot better than the average fare that the kids get." It is the meal that usually draws the kids in more so than the presents.
Attendance at these parties is always high. "We have built a reputation of throwing something that the community really enjoys and appreciates," Rouster explains. Often times, Christmas parties can miss the whole point of Christmas. But not these. "The Gospel is always taught at the party, and the chance is given to the child to receive Jesus as their Savior if they're ready to do so."
While ECM shares the Gospel weekly at their Bible teachings, Christmas, they emphasize it even more during the holidays. Rouster says, "There's a kind of heightened spiritual awareness at Christmas time in Africa just like here in the U.S. so that sometimes people are more receptive to the Gospel message."
It is common in America and other countries to dress up for Christmas parties. But not all the children have this opportunity, Rouster says. "We don't really pay any attention to whether they dress up or not; the people do like to dress up in the best that they have. That varies: some of them are able to dress nicely, and some of them aren't. We just try to make everybody feel welcome because it's not really about dressing up: it's just about getting together and having fun and honoring the birth of the Lord."
Aside from the Christmas parties, the children will also receive food packages from their sponsorship program. This gives an extra openness for ECM to share spiritual nourishment alongside the nourishment from food.
Also, ECM has special Christmas lessons during this time at their weekly Bible lessons. During the year, these lessons reach 225,000 children in Congo and other central African countries. ECM trains teachers for these weekly lessons.
What's interesting is that around Christmas, more children attend Sunday school than other times. As always, the teachers make sure that there is a very clear Gospel message. Since this opportunity to spread the Gospel is so important, ECM spends most of the year planning for it. This is the time of year when those plans are put into action. Their ability to put on these parties depends on the funds they raise from supporters like you.
Rouster asks that you pray for a very clear Gospel message this season, and for a large harvest of new believers. Pray also that there would be no negative interference, and that the children would feel especially loved by their Father.
If you would like to contribute to the success of these Christmas parties | 620 |
Killer plants rule the world in bullet hell roguelike Juicy Realm
By Austin Wood 2018-04-16T21:53:24.105Z
Break out the weed killer.
Juicy Realm was one of a handful of Chinese games at GDC that I wanted to play but never got the chance to. It's a cartoony, bullet hell roguelike about fending off killer plants. You play as one of a few adorable heroes and explore procedurally generated worlds in search of gear for yourself and resources for your base.
"As one of the first explorers of the newly discovered plant empire, you must continuously drive deeper and deeper into the enemy's lair," its Steam page reads. "Defeat bizarre and colorful fruits while retrieving new gear, weapons, and resources to defend yourself and expand your base camp. If you're unable to defeat the overwhelming destructive force of the plant army alone, invite a few friends to lend a hand and help you discover the secrets behind this strange new world."
I found Juicy Realm thanks to the hooting and hollering coming from its demo station, but it was its art that set the hook. It's<|fim_middle|> ATM machine gun that fires money.
Juicy Realm will release on Steam on May 3 for $10. Here are some screenshots to chew on in the meantime.
Juicy Realm | a cute, colorful game with expressive characters, and there's something delightfully silly about its world, from the killer pineapples and cactuses to the ridiculous weapons, like the | 37 |
Documents filtered by: Author="Jefferson, Thomas" AND Period="Adams Presidency"
To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 January 1799
From Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia. Jan. <|fim_middle|> loaded. This is partly to pay for last year's purchases, & partly for the new. In a society of members between whom & yourself is great mutual esteem & respect,7 a most anxious desire is expressed that you would publish your debates of the Convention. That these measures of the army, navy & direct tax will bring about a revulsion of public sentiment is thought certain, & that the constitution will then recieve a different explanation. Could those debates be ready to appear critically, their effect would be decisive. I beg of you to turn this subject in your mind. The arguments against it will be personal; those in favor of it moral; and something is required from you as a set-off against the sin of your retirement. Your favor of Dec. 29. came to hand Jan. 5. seal sound. I pray you always to examine the seals of mine to you, & the strength of the impression. The suspicions against the government on this subject are strong. I wrote you Jan. 5. Accept for yourself & mrs. Madison my affectionate salutations & Adieu.
RC (DLC); FC (DLC: Jefferson Papers). Unsigned. RC franked and addressed by Jefferson to JM "near Orange courthouse."
1. Robert Goodloe Harper.
2. "An act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified," or "Logan's Act," passed the House on 17 Jan. 1799 by a vote of 58 to 36. The Senate passed it eight days later, 18 to 2, and it was signed into law 30 Jan. (Annals of Congress description begins Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States … (42 vols.; Washington, 1834–56). description ends , 5th Cong., 3d sess., 2205–6, 2721; U.S. Statutes at Large description begins The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America … (17 vols.; Boston, 1848–73). description ends , 1:613).
3. On 16 July 1798 the president had signed into law an act to enable the federal government to borrow $5 million. The loan was offered at 8 percent interest despite fears that the rate would be perceived as exorbitant. Support for the loan was great, however, and it was easily subscribed in January 1799 (U.S. Statutes at Large description begins The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America … (17 vols.; Boston, 1848–73). description ends , 1:607; Oliver Wolcott to Stephen Higginson, 21 Nov. 1798, and Higginson to Wolcott, 13 Dec. 1798 and 14 Feb. 1799, Gibbs, Memoirs of the Administrations of Washington and Adams, 2:164–66, 177–80).
4. The act to lay and collect a direct tax within the U.S., which was signed into law 14 July 1798, provided for an assessment on dwelling houses, lands, and slaves to the amount of $2 million. An act for the valuation of lands and houses, previously enacted, specified the criteria to be used in assessing property values. For houses, "their situation, their dimensions or area, their number of stories, the number and dimensions of their windows," and building materials were taken into account. The tax became familiarly known as the "window tax" (U.S. Statutes at Large description begins The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America … (17 vols.; Boston, 1848–73). description ends , 1:586, 597–604).
5. Soon after the commission authorized by the Jay treaty to negotiate a settlement on prewar debts began its session in the summer of 1797, it ran into problems from which it never recovered. The personalities of the commission members played a part in the rancorous proceedings, but more important was the size of British claims, a sum equal to almost twice the annual expenditures of the U.S. The commission was suspended at the end of July 1799 (Perkins, The First Rapprochement, pp. 117–19).
6. Much of Jefferson's optimism over the state of the insurrection in Ireland must have come from private sources. Aside from a private letter dated October 1798 that gave details of the uprising in Wexford, newspaper reports reaching Philadelphia in the winter of 1799 from Ireland were uniformly discouraging for adherents of Irish republicanism. A report published on 9 Jan. told of the capture of eight French frigates by a British squadron. Among those on board was the Irish revolutionary Theobald Wolfe Tone (Philadelphia Aurora General Advertiser, 7 and 9 Jan. 1799).
7. The organization was probably the American Philosophical Society, of which Jefferson was president (Brant, Madison description begins Irving Brant, James Madison (6 vols.; Indianapolis and New York, 1941–61). description ends , 3:465).
"To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 January 1799," Founders Online, National Archives, accessed April 11, 2019, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/01-17-02-0138. [Original source: The Papers of James Madison, vol. 17, 31 March 1797–3 March 1801 and supplement 22 January 1778–9 August 1795, ed. David B. Mattern, J. C. A. Stagg, Jeanne K. Cross, and Susan Holbrook Perdue. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1991, pp. 208–211.]
From Madison to Jefferson [12 January 1799]
All correspondence between Madison and Jefferson | 16. 99.
The forgery lately attempted to be plaid off by mr. H.1 on the house of representatives, of a pretended memorial presented by Logan to the French government, has been so palpably exposed as to have thrown ridicule on the whole of the clamours they endeavored to raise as to that transaction. Still however their majority will pass the bill.2 The real views in the importance they have given to Logan's enterprise are mistaken by nobody. Mr. Gerry's communications relative to his transactions after the departure of his collegues, tho' he has now been returned 5. months, & they have been promised to the house 6. or 7. weeks, are still kept back. In the mean time the paper of this morning promises them from the Paris papers. It is said they leave not a possibility to doubt the sincerity & the anxiety of the French government to avoid the spectacle of a war with us. Notwithstanding this is well understood, the army, & a great addition to our navy are steadily intended. A loan of 5. millions is opened at 8. per cent interest!3 In a rough way we may state future expences thus annually, navy 5½ millions (exclusive of it's outfit) army (14,000 men) 6½ millions, interest of national debt (I believe) about 4. millions, interest of the new loan 400,000. Which with the expences of government will make an aggregate of about 18,000,000. All our taxes this year have brought in about 10½ millions, to which the direct tax will add 2. millions, leaving a deficit of between 5 & 6. millions. Still no addition to the taxes will be ventured on at this session. It is pretty evident from the proceedings to get at the measure & number of windows in our houses4 that a tax on air & light is meditated, but I suppose not till the next session. The bankrupt bill was yesterday rejected by a majority of three. The determinations of the British commissioners under the treaty (who are 3. against 2. of ours) are so extravagant, that about 3. days ago ours protested & seceded.5 It was said yesterday they had come together again. The demands which will be allowed on the principles of the British majority will amount to from 15. to 20. millions of Dollars. It is not believed that our government will submit to it, & consequently that this must again become a subject of negociation. It is very evident the British are using that part of the treaty merely as a political engine. Notwithstanding the pretensions of the papers of the danger & destruction of Buonaparte, nothing of that is believed. It seems probable that he will establish himself in Egypt, and that that is, at present at least, his ultimate object. Ireland also is considered as more organised in her insurrection and stronger than she has been hitherto.6 As yet no tobacco has come to this market. At New York the new tobo. is at 13. D. Georgia has sent on a greater quantity than had been imagined, and so improved in quality as to take place of that of Maryland & the Carolines. It is at 11. D. while they are about 10. Immense sums of money now go to Virginia. Every stage is | 715 |
The structure of GABPalpha/beta: an ETS domain- an<|fim_middle|> Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
GA-binding protein (GABP) is a transcriptional regulator composed of two structurally dissimilar subunits. The alpha subunit contains a DNA-binding domain that is a member of the ETS family, whereas the beta subunit contains a series of ankyrin repeats. The crystal structure of a ternary complex containing a GABPalpha/beta ETS domain-ankyrin repeat heterodimer bound to DNA was determined at 2. 15 angstrom resolution. The structure shows how an ETS domain protein can recruit a partner protein using both the ETS domain and a carboxyl-terminal extension and provides a view of an extensive protein-protein interface formed by a set of ankyrin repeats. The structure also reveals how the GABPalpha ETS domain binds to its core GGA DNA-recognition motif. | kyrin repeat heterodimer bound to DNA.
Batchelor AH1, Piper DE, de la Brousse FC, McKnight SL, Wolberger C.
Department of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, | 56 |
Click on the "About" page on the website for Sugarbush Resort and the story begins in 2001, when Win Smith and three partners purchased the central Vermont resort. That's understandable, since Smith and Summit Ventures are still the majority owners. But, with all due respect, the story of this legendary resort is much bigger than Smith or his partners, and it dates back well before 2001.
In fact, Sugarbush, and especially Glen Ellen, was one of the formative ski areas of my impressionable youth. I grew up in northeastern New Jersey, during the 1960s and early '70s, and was hopelessly enamored with the glamour boys of ski racing — larger-than-life characters like Jean-Claude Killy, Billy Kidd and Toni Sailer. At the time, skiing held such unbridled promise.
Glen Ellen and Sugarloaf represented my first foray into "big time" alpine skiing. As kids, my siblings and I got to dabble in smaller hills in Jersey, like Great Gorge, and New York. Finally, Mom and Dad loaded us and all our gear into our cavernous Ford Country Squire and pointed it north toward Vermont. We were joined by our neighbors, Karen and Jim Agura, and their kids, Eddie and Vivian.
Mrs. and Mr. Agura were Austrian, which meant that, to us, they were the epitome of skiing know-how. They loved Vermont, and specifically the neighboring resorts of Glen Ellen and Sugarbush. That affection never waned, and never went unrequited.
Now, to be fair to Win Smith and Sugarbush, if you keep clicking through links on the resort's website, you'll find a "history" of Sugarbush. Then, you'll understand<|fim_middle|> of top-end routes as well.
"Jester is a beautiful, winding, ridgeline run that has four or five tight cutkingpine back turns that, if you want to set your edges, make for amazing race-feel runs," said Elwell. "If it isn't crowded, doing a 'Jester cross' is a great way to finish out a day. You also have Ripcord and Organgrinder, two steep fall-line trails, and in between them you have Spillsville, an ungroomed, natural-snow bump run.
The commitment of Smith's team to the overall ski experience also resulted in two Lincoln Peak standard-bearers. The Schoolhouse is home base for all children's day programs, and The Farmhouse hosts Sugarbush's acclaimed Ski & Ride School, which includes the first-timer-to-life-timer program, private and group lessons, back-country tours and bumps clinics.
Castlerock, at 3,812 feet with a 2,237-foot vertical, holds a special place in the hearts of skiers who like to mix white knuckles with their downhill lines.
A favorite of local snowshoers, the 2,000-acre Slide Brook Basin is Johnny Egan's playground, a backcountry Shangri-La that is chock full of indigenous wildlife and unparalleled skiing. Egan, the legendary extreme skier and Sugarbush's chief recreation officer, not to mention a participant in numerous Miller films, hosts full- and half-day sessions here (though other Ski & Ride guides are available).
Of course, no review of Sugarbush would be complete without a mention of the resort's Cabin Cat Adventures. First Tracks is an exceptional experience, delivering you to the untouched, early morning trails of Lincoln Peak on powder days (reservations required). The cats also are used for the early evening, hour-long trips to the summit of Lincoln Peak called Sunset Groomer Rides, and an elegant, multi-course culinary experience, Fireside Dining at Allyn's Lodge ("Special and cozy," said Chafee). Come April, the cats are employed for private spring skiing at Mount Ellen. Talk about having the mountain to yourself.
But, as Elwell and others are quick to point out, Sugarbush also has embraced early risers who don't mind earning their turns.
The nightlife at Sugarbush, and the surrounding communities, is still a bit underwhelming, but locals don't seem to mind. The Green Mountain Lodge at Mount Ellen, the Wunderbar at Lincoln Peak and Castlerock Pub are still big hits, with a vibe all their own. The French bistro Chez Henri, first unveiled by skiing chef Henri Borel in 1964, is still a special treat. You're also likely to find a crowd in town at local joints like the Mad River Barn and the Hyde Away Inn (yes, the old Snuggery). Just remember, it's the people who make the party in the Mad River Valley. And Sugarbush attracts the right people.
Just as it did 60 years ago. | that Sugarbush predates my own "come to Jesus" moment in the late '60s.
First opened on Christmas Day, 1958, Sugarbush had all the elements of a classic New England ski hill, with veterans from the 10th Mountain Division like Jack Murphy and Ivy-educated financial types like Damon Gadd and Peter Estin driving the dream, and an Italian gondola whisking skiers to the top of Lincoln Peak. By 1960, Vogue magazine tabbed Sugarbush with its famous moniker, "Mascara Mountain." The name perfectly reflected its appeal to members of New York's high society, glitterati like designer Oleg Cassini, actors Kim Novack and Paul Newman, and the Camelot clan of the Kennedys. Legendary ski filmmaker Warren Miller put Sugarbush on the big screen in 1960 with "Swingin' Skis," the first of at least four Miller films to feature the resort. The dashing Olympic champion Stein Eriksen brought his European flare to the resort for several years in the early 1960s before high-tailing it to Deer Valley in Utah.
Meanwhile, Glen Ellen was launched by Walt Elliot five years later, in December of 1963, boasting the "greatest vertical descent in New England" with 28 trails, three chair lifts and a T-bar. By the time my family arrived at the start of the next decade, the area had grown to 32 trails, mostly intermediate and expert terrain. Though my memories from nearly a half century ago are a little shaky, I vividly remember the shaking in my 12-year-old legs that resulted from skiing the mountain top to bottom all day long with my siblings.
We stayed at a tiny little spot in Waitsfield called The Snuggery (previously known as Ulla Lodge — named after the nordic god of snow, Ullr — and today as the Hyde Away Inn), with the kids staying in a bunk-style dorm room. At night, the older kids — Eddie, my brothers Sean and Chris, and I — would sneak downstairs to the inn's common area, or Zach's Tavern, where my folks, the Aguras, and other adults were regaling one another with tales of the day, and days bygone. It was the epitome of what skiing should be, in my mind. Boisterous, rowdy and fun — laughing in the face of Old Man Winter.
In hindsight, these were truly halcyon days of the sport, and these two resorts. In 1977, Roy Cohen bought Sugarbush and added Glen Ellen two year later, renaming it Sugarbush North (which, frankly, I never liked). The resort changed hands several times before Les Otten brought Sugarbush under the American Ski Company umbrella in 1994, making major improvements that included the Slide Brook Express Quad (allowing skiers to cross between the two areas without relying on a shuttle).
Smith, a former Merrill Lynch executive, and the current ownership group took the reins in 1901 and immediately got to work putting together a master plan that would return Sugarbush to its glory days. Over the ensuing 17 years, the resort has invested almost $70 million in improvements on both mountains, with almost $7 million earmarked for snowmaking, with new snow guns and energy-efficient compressors, and more than $8 million on new lifts.
Smith also has overseen the development of an impressive slopeside hotel and private town homes, plus an upgraded base lodge and skier services buildings at Lincoln Peak. Mount Ellen, meanwhile, remains largely unchanged. There's a certain magic, and a distinct charm, in that discrepancy.
Much to my disbelief, given my Peter Pan complex, Sugarbush celebrates its 60th anniversary this winter. Though the resort is entering its seventh decade, it's not slowing down one iota, nor is it applying for AARP status. Ask longtime Sugarbush enthusiasts and it's clear that the resort's sublime mix of storied history and stellar amenities still has a strong pull.
"It's hard to quantify, and maybe because some of my Valley friends have friends in high places, but it feels as though Win (Smith) is one of us, and makes the mountain fit us," said Chafee.
Anne McGrath, a native of France and current resident of Holliston, Mass., has been skiing at Sugarbush since Smith took ownership, and she credits his hands-on approach for making sure the resort mirrors what the customers want.
Of course, in this day and age of analytics, some folks will want to know the numbers. So here's the tale of the tape regarding Sugarbush. The resort features six "peaks" — Mount Ellen, Lincoln, Castlerock, North Lynx, Gadd and Inverness — covering roughly 4,000 total acres, with 111 trails totaling 53 miles across 581 skiable acres, 97 acres of wooded runs and three terrain parks. The breakdown across ability levels looks like this: 26 beginner trails (almost 19 percent), 47 intermediate trails (34 percent), 30 advanced trails (21.6 percent) and eight expert trails (5.8 percent). Adding the 28 wooded areas brings the total to 100 percent.
The average snowfall of more than 250 inches, combined with a dedicated snowmaking and grooming crew, allows Sugarbush to boast fairly predictable conditions. The proof is in the number of season-pass holders that line up every spring.
Mount Ellen is the highest peak, at 4,081 feet, with a 2,600-foot vertical drop. It is still the intermediate/advanced wonderland that I remember from my youth, with that same nostalgic vibe at the base lodge. Sure, it may have less natural snow than Mother Nature once graced us with, but modern snowmaking and grooming helps balance the ledger. Classic runs include scintillating black diamonds like Exterminator, Looking Good (naturally, located right under the Summit Quad), Hammerhead and Bravo, and entertaining blues like Elbow (originally known as Devil's Elbow) and Rim Run, plus glade sections like Moose Run Woods. Next door, Inverness is the dedicated area of the Green Mountain Valley School, with steep, fast runs that require confident edges.
However, for families with young children (especially those who are still at the early stages of skiing's learning curve), Lincoln Peak is your best bet. A quick glance of TripAdvisor reviews suggests the resort could do a better job educating visitors about the lack of beginner terrain elsewhere. That's not a problem at Lincoln Peak.
The original Sugarbush summit, Lincoln Peak is just a shade shorter than Glen Ellen at 3,975 feet elevation, with a 2,400-foot vertical drop. Combined with Gadd Peak (3,150 feet) and North Lynx (3,300 feet), Lincoln makes up Sugarbush's primary terrain, with all runs flowing into Lincoln Peak Village. You'll find extensive novice terrain, but plenty | 1,499 |
Occasionally I recommend a book on this blog. There are so many new craft and design books that it is hard to know what's worth money and what isn't because initially they all look so tempting. I think I might have passed over this one if I hadn't read a review somewhere, which would have been a shame. It is one of those books which could have been written for me, and so if you are reading this blog because you like my work, it could possibly also have been written for you.
I got mine from boring old<|fim_middle|> exciting. Her website also has a lot of the images from the book if you don't want to buy it.
I think that's a wonderful description of the embodied quality of creativity, when it just won't leave you alone and it does feel like a fever.
It is a sumptuous book and I think it might really help me over a bit of a block I am having at the moment. Playing with her chosen techniques: tufting, sewn strips, fagotting and so on might give me the shove I need to get going again.
All I need now is a bit of spare time and a cup of tea to read it a bit more slowly and let ideas start to form. Which will probably be just after Christmas.
I just got really excited when I read that Karen Nicola will have an exhibition at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery in November. But then I saw that it was in New York!
Ooops, Karen Nicol, of course!
Me too, and then I also saw it was in New York! | Amazon, but I dissever from her website that you can get an autographed copy which would be much more | 22 |
John Moreland
August 01, 2019 at 7pm
Weaving searing harmonica, bright piano and warm, rugged vocals over honky-tonk rhythms and twang-ridden guitar riffs, Moreland evokes powerful imagery of forgotten landscapes haunted by world-weary characters that stick with you long after the song is over. When Moreland was 10 years old, his family moved from Boone County, Ky., to Tulsa, Okla., where his father taught him to play the guitar, sparking his love of storytelling through music. He was writing his own songs by the age of 12 and performing them live by 14. Initially drawn to punk and hardcore, Moreland spent his high school years in a local metalcore band, Thirty Called Arson, where he acquired a strong do-it-yourself work ethic that he continues to practice today. As he entered his late teenage years, Moreland found himself pining for a more stripped-down, soulful sound. It was during this time that he rediscovered his father's Steve Earle records. The folk artist's moving single "Rich Man's War" inspired Moreland's transition from punk and hardcore to Americana country, and he hasn't looked back since. Whether performing with a band or solo with an acoustic guitar, his live shows leave concertgoers—like those who enjoyed his 2018 Levitt AMP Middlesboro performance—captivated and wanting more.
Today, Moreland's understated melodies and uncanny knack for storytelling have left an unmistakable mark on the Americana music scene. The troubadour has received coverage from outlets including No Depression, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal among others. He has released four studio albums, with his latest, 2017's Big Bad Luv, hailed as one of the best Americana/folk releases of the year by fans and critics alike, earning glowing write-ups in Rolling Stone and The New Yorker among others. He has enchanted the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's in-studio audience, is a regular opener for Jason Isbell and has had three songs featured on FX's hit show Sons of Anarchy. Along with Miranda Lambert, Moreland has a super fan in the form of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, who tweeted "If the American music business made any sense, guys like John Moreland would be household names."
https://www.johnmoreland.net/
Opening act
Edward David Anderson
Edward David Anderson is an American songwriter known for his infectious melodies and memorable messages.
https://www.edwarddavidanderson.com/
Venue Rules
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic! Patrons to the free
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levittamp@downtownspringfield.org | open to public prior to 6 pm start time (excepting where marked)
Bring your own food and beverages
On site food and beverage concessions will be available (alcohol purchase will require I.D.)
Check out downtown restaurants before or after the performances!
Please clean up your area at the end of the evening (garbage and recycling bins will be provided)
Service dogs are always welcome
To ensure a safe and welcoming experience for all concertgoers, other dogs are only allowed if: they are well-behaved; they are kept by owner's side on a short (6 ft. or less), non-retractable leather or nylon leash; their owners pick up after them; and their owners agree to cover any damage, should it occur. Concert organizers reserve the right to ask that owners remove pets from the concert, if needed.
Free parking is available at downtown street meters after 5 pm on weekdays (and all day Saturday and Sunday). For nearby parking garages, might we suggest:
INB Parking Garage: adjacent to Levitt AMP concert site, at 4th and Capitol (suggested $5 donation to support three non-profits activating Levitt AMP concerts
Herndon Parking Garage: adjacent to the Hoogland Center for the Arts, at 6th and Capitol ($5 fee)
Underground parking garage benesth Springfield Public Library (free after 5 pm; accessible via 7th Street Alley, north of Library)
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David Richard Connor (born 27 October 1945) was an English football defender who played for Manchester City between <|fim_middle|>Living people
People from Wythenshawe
Footballers from Manchester
English footballers
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Preston North End F.C. players
Macclesfield Town F.C. players
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English Football League managers | 1964 and 1971 making 141 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He played for the Division One championship-winning side in 1967–68, making 13 appearances. He also played as they won the 1968 FA Charity Shield.
He later played for Preston North End and Macclesfield Town, when he was appointed player/manager. He made 35 league appearances and scored one goal, but following a series of disappointing results he resigned as manager in February 1978.
References
External links
Sporting Heroes biography of David Connor
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A Fun and Informative Writing Conference in Montana!
Posted September 13, 2017 & filed under The Writing Life.
You're invited to come to Montana for our Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators "Writing Forward Progress" Conference on October 13 – 15 in Billings, Montana! It's a beautiful time of year here in the mountains – October is my favorite month. Billings is a short drive away from Yellowstone Park, and the airport has great connections from everywhere. You won't want to miss this intimate and instructive gathering, with a chance to get a professional critique (a few spots left!) and vie for our new mentorship program.
We're bringing in Agent Linda Camacho from Prospect Agency, Editor Kait Feldmann from Scholastic, and Creative Director Heather Kindseth Wutschke from Capstone. They will be presenting, and leading one-on-one critiques. We also have fun Field Trips to choose from, intensive craft workshops with<|fim_middle|> Come join us for a wonderful weekend of Writing Forward Progress! | me and Kent Davis, the kickoff of our new mentorship program, time to make connections, and a book signing party. | 25 |
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We offer specialty services like injury prevention and sports training. Athletes must reduce their chances of injury when participating in any sport. Sports injuries only decrease your playing and practice time and lower your sports competency and ability.
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In my department, I think almost all the courses are "kept" by tenure track faculty. Adjuncts (whom we call sessionals) are hired on a one-off basis to cover one-time needs, like sabbatical replacement. And even there, most sabbatical coverage<|fim_middle|> department. If such a systematic plan will interfere with the desire of tenure-stream faculty to teach upper-level majors, maybe you could to commit to hiring adjuncts with solid teaching chops on a three-year contracts (if such a thing is possible) to teach ONLY the major intro courses but to build up some continuity and instructional consistency while doing so.
Thanks for this detailed response. I hope it doesn't seem churlish that I used it to generate my own blog post: http://goodenoughprofessor.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-many-adjuncts-does-it-take-to-alter.html. You've given me a lot to think about.
It's anti-churlish! It's useful, important and interesting. | is done by tenured and tenure-track faculty.
The exceptions are the spring and summer-term sections of a few intro-level courses, for which I think we hire sessionals most years. We offer very few courses those terms, and I believe that professorial-stream faculty (faculty with research expectations) can't be obliged to teach in those terms. Instructor-stream faculty (faculty with no research expectations) can be obliged to teach in those terms, but in practice they're often assigned a full load of fall- and winter-term courses. So we end up hiring sessionals to teach a few spring- and summer-term courses.
We rely pretty heavily on adjuncts, for most of the same reasons other places do: not enough tenure-track faculty to cover needs. The whole adjunct thing is terrible, and quite a bit immoral, in my opinion. I'd lean towards having adjuncts teach upper-divisional courses in their specialty (if they have one, and are qualified). As someone who teaches upper-level biology majors, I'm learning how important those intro classes are. Without a solid foundation, many students fall apart in the upper level classes. Why "let" adjuncts teach upper-level courses? Because teaching intro level classes (major or non) is actually difficult to do well, and it takes time to develop those skills as an instructor. So having a constantly rotating roster of people teaching those course for the first time does nobody any good (although I guess it does allow the instructor some more teaching experience, which may be the only real benefit other than complete unemployment that some adjuncts will get).
Looking forward to hearing what others have to say. Have been thinking a lot about this issue but haven't come to any useful conclusions. With earth sciences, the importance of having somebody good/experienced teaching intro courses is heightened because, as a discovery major (few take earth science in high school), we have to recruit majors out of those classes. That said, in Geology, we've been lucky the last few years in that we have been able to minimize adjuncts and increase lecturers. At least the full-time lecturers are likely to be around for longer (and are paid somewhat better and have benefits) than the adjuncts.
I'm concerned about the increase in adjuncts instead of tenure-track faculty lines, for reasons that have been covered in this blog and elsewhere. That said, I think that in cases where a department needs to rely on adjuncts (e.g., for sabbatical replacements), it seems like a good idea to have adjuncts teach upper-level classes in their own specialty. You are more likely to get an enthusiastic, enjoyable, up-to-date course from someone who is teaching what s/he knows and loves, and it gives students an opportunity to learn something that the regular professors in the department may not be as familiar with.
Given that there's already (it sounds like) a pool of adjuncts in place to teach the non-major gen eds, perhaps the issue to explore is how your department can best draw on the strengths of your adjunct faculty and make them a meaningful part of that community without exploiting them. The answer, I suspect, depends more on the particular personalities in the department and the available adjunct talent than it does on the specific kinds of courses you can offer them.
I'm not sure what creative solutions to the issue would look like in the sciences. Some random and possibly irrelevant possibilities given that this is unfamiliar territory to me: Could a particular adjunct teach/coordinate/administrate/advise an upper-level multidisciplinary seminar for independent research that would draw on the expertise of tt faculty while easing some of the administrative/pedagogical burdens of undergrad research? Or perhaps you could establish a procedure whereby after X semesters of laboring in the salt mines of nonmajor gen eds and getting good evaluations, an adjunct can get a semester of teaching a smaller-scale dream-class to majors in their specialty–that can be a low-cost way of giving adjunct faculty professional validation and weaving them into the life of the | 809 |
Four members of Wharton's Cuevas family will graduate this year with both a high school diploma and an associate's degree thanks to the ROAR program, which allows Wharton High School students to earn up to 60 credit hours at Wharton County Junior College. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jorge Cuevas, Paula Cuevas, Maribel Cuevas and Angel Cuevas. Back row, left to right, are Angel Cuevas Jr., Nayelli Cuevas, Antonio Cuevas, Cecilia Cuevas and Everardo Cuevas.
WHARTON, TEXAS – From the moment she cradled her triplets in her arms, Maribel Cuevas has dreamed of providing her children with the educational opportunities she never had. From Mexico to Texas, Maribel has spent a good portion of her life juggling the duties of mother, wife and restaurant worker as she has met and overcome every obstacle that has stood in the way of her children's success.
Her tireless efforts are about to be rewarded. Over the next few weeks, Maribel and her husband, Angel, will attend two graduation ceremonies, one at Wharton High School and the other at Wharton County Junior College. The couple's 18-year-old triplets – Cecilia, Everardo and Angel Jr. – are walking at both events, receiving both a high school diploma and an associate's degree within only days of each other.
Such a remarkable accomplishment was made possible by the Realizing Our Academic Reward (ROAR) Academy, a collaborative effort between Wharton Independent School District and Wharton County Junior College that for the past four years has allowed students like the Cuevas triplets to earn upwards of 60 college-level credits while still enrolled in high school.
Seeing her children graduate from high school with an associate's degree already in hand is a dream come true for Maribel, who imagined so many wonderful things for her children when she brought them to the United States at the tender age of two.
The ROAR Academy began in the fall of 2014 as a way to provide students who would not otherwise be able to pursue higher education with a "jump start" on college. Although any Wharton High School student is eligible to apply, the program is geared toward those who represent the first generation in their family to attend college. The program is offered at no charge to the students or their families.
That the Cuevas triplets are among the handful that finished the program and earned a two-year degree is an extraordinary achievement. Of the inaugural class of 28 students, 21 have remained in the program while only seven completed enough credits to earn an associate's degree. Those seven include the Cuevas triplets, their cousin, Nayelli Cuevas, and students Thomas Garza, Carlos Vargas and Christian Garcia.
Angel could not be prouder of his family's accomplishments.
However, success has not come easily. Combining high school coursework with college classes is a daunting challenge. Add jobs and extracurricular activities to the mix and the end result is a formidable mountain that only the most dedicated can climb.
For the Cuevas siblings,<|fim_middle|> personal cost. | the past four years have been an effort in extreme multitasking, with time split between the high school, the junior college, numerous school organizations, extracurricular activities, the family restaurant and Wharton's H-E-B, where all three still hold jobs.
Nayelli, too, has worked at H-E-B the past few years and has split her time between the high school, WCJC, a host of school-related activities and the frequent late-night study groups held at the Cuevas house.
Despite such difficulties, all four students have managed to remain in the top percentile in their graduating class. The cost for such diligence, in some ways, has been significant. Typical high school socializing and extracurricular events were in many cases trimmed back or abandoned altogether.
Everardo is thankful as well, though he was initially hesitant to join the ROAR academy due to the amount of effort required to see it through to the end.
Angel Jr. was equally intimidated by the process.
"I didn't see us getting this far, but now I feel proud of what we've done," he said.
Nayelli, the triplet's cousin, said she was excited about the program from the start, seeing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Some of her friends let that opportunity pass them by.
"I had friends drop out of ROAR and they regret it now," she said.
In addition to family support, the foursome also had several teachers at the high school and the junior college that went the extra mile to ensure the students stayed on track. ROAR advisors Alec Lawrence and Jonathan Gibson were particularly helpful.
"They really helped guide us along the way," Cecilia said.
Gibson said his initial contact with the Cuevas students was to prepare them for their Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI) tests and for the rigors of college coursework. That turned out to be a relatively easy task.
WCJC Volleyball Coach Brianna Florus, who also serves as an Instructor of Kinesiology, had Angel, Cecilia and Everardo in her "Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness" class. She said it was a true pleasure to teach the three high school students.
Gibson credits Angel and Maribel – along with Nayelli's parents, Jorge and Paula – with instilling a sense of pride and achievement in their children.
Jorge, who works as a pipefitter, believes success is a family thing.
That's advice the Cuevas kids have taken to heart. All four plan on continuing their educational pursuits. Cecilia, Angel Jr., Everardo and Nayelli will transfer to the University of Houston this fall, with three of the four planning on majoring in Biology and going on to pursue careers in the medical field and the other looking towards an engineering degree. All four plan on transferring to a Houston-area H-E-B to continue working while attending the university.
If their experience in the ROAR Academy is any indication, they should have no problems with future goals.
Maribel Cuevas understands such motivations. With her eldest three now on the verge of moving on to university-level studies, she is already set on steering her youngest child, 10-year-old Antonio, to the ROAR Academy once he comes of age.
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PATRICK VIERA is convinced Roberto Mancini has silenced his critics once and for all.
Mancini has spent most of the season under a cloud in his battle to prove he is the right man to take Manchester City forward.
Regular training ground and dressing-room bust-ups have led to huge question marks over the Italian's managerial methods.
However, Mancini has had the last laugh by guiding City into the Champions League and<|fim_middle|> and important for this club.
"We have to make sure he will stay and we will do anything in our power to do that.
Meanwhile, Tevez has blasted Argentina boss Sergio Batista for leaving his Copa America dreams in ruins after being axed from the squad.
Tevez said: "I have known for a while that there will be no Copa America for me. | winning the club's first trophy for 35 years following last weekend's FA Cup triumph.
Mancini can complete the perfect season with a win at Bolton on Sunday to guarantee third in the table and an automatic place in the Champions League.
But whatever happens, Vieira insists Mancini has proved he is the right person for the job.
"Mancini is a really strong man and even when people criticised him, he kept doing things his way," said the former France and Arsenal star.
Mancini's next challenge will be to keep Carlos Tevez at the club this summer.
And team-mate Nigel De Jong insists his team-mates will do whatever it takes to persuade their skipper to stay put.
He said: "Everyone will respect his decision, but he is one of our main players | 163 |
Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory
Gibraltar has long been known as a key location for observing the migration of birds. Gilbert White, in his Natural History of Selbourne (1788) referred to his brother John's observations of passage from his outpost on the Rock. In more recent times, the location of the Rock of Gibraltar has been used to count and sample migration of raptors, seabirds and passerines and near-passerines. Observations from the area of the<|fim_middle|> show.
£-- | Strait have contributed to a long list of publications on bird migration in the area (e.g. Bernis, 1980, Telleria, 1981, Finlayson & Cortes 1987, Finlayson 1991, Cortes, 1996, Alectoris, Reports of the Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory, GONHS Bird Reports).
Since the creation in 1987 by the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society of the Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory observations became more systematic. Between 1987 and 1992 regular observations were made of seabirds passing Europa Point, an observation point overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar. Between 1987 and 1990 regular transects were made of Windmill Hill Flats to record grounded migrants (Cortes 1996). Bird of prey observations have also been made regularly, in particular since 1987. From 1991 to the present the There has been an increase in bird ringing studies, with contributions to the Piccole Isole project and the European Science Foundation (ESF) programme on Palaearctic-African migrants.
Observations of birds of prey are carried out from well established points on the Upper Rock, overlooking the Straits during the northward passage and overlooking the isthmus to the north during the southward passage. Observations are mainly during westerly winds and during daylight hours. Observations at Europa Point are for a minimum of one hour. For the ringing operation mist nets are used at the Jews' Gate site on the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, an area of Mediterranean matorral dominated by Olive Olea europaea and Lentisc Pistacia lentiscus. The total maximum length of the line of nets is 800 m, with an average of 400m used at any one time. Ringing is carried out on days of suitable weather from February to June and August to November.
The various programmes are revealing important information on migration across the Straits of Gibraltar. Of note for example are the large numbers of Black Redstarts Phoenicurus ochruros being processed, more than at any other single site in Europe.
Information gathered by the Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory is contributing to increasing knowledge of aspects of migration such as passage periods and changes therein and, in particular the ringing studies, to aspects of migration biology, as work currently in preparation will | 512 |
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RSD. As the '80s came to an end, in ushered the '90s with many high school students and young adults facing the similar issues of coming of age as generations before them. Once again, music takes center stage in the lives and drama of a motley group of teenagers and young adults working at a local independent record store as they cope with life's struggles. The Empire Records Soundtrack makes it's debut on vinyl as a limited edition, 2-LP set pressed on orange vinyl and features Gin Blossoms' top 5 hit "Til I Hear It From You," the Cranberries' b-side "Liar," Edwyn Collins' retro-pop, fuzzed-out '90s hit "Girl Like You," "Whole Lotta Trouble"<|fim_middle|> It Comes Again 2:41
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York County's Lee's Diner gets national attention for its positives
Anthony J. Machcinski
Lee<|fim_middle|>ChinskiTweets on Twitter or email him at amachcinski@ydr.com. | 's Diner, the 66-year-old Lincoln Highway icon with some recent run-ins on the wrong side of state restaurant inspections, has gotten some attention from a national group.
Humankind, a sub-brand of USA Today that highlights stories as "there's always something good happening," profiled the restaurant using York Daily Record footage from the past few months.
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In the video, Humankind describes the restaurant as having the "kind of nostalgia that's getting harder to come by."
The video focuses on the positives going on at Lee's Diner - such as the group of customers who went in to help owner Omar Ilayan clean the place. It also mentions the "setbacks staying afloat."
Those setbacks also include multiple failures in recent restaurant inspections - five failed inspections between November and January until finally passing on Feb. 22.
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The violations have come at a cost, Ilayan said, both in fines and in business. He used to make $800 to $1,000 each morning for breakfast. Now he's lucky if he earns $150 each morning, Ilayan told the York Daily Record in June.
Customers - such as John Sutherland - look to keep the historic restaurant around. Sutherland and others have met up at Lee's Diner to help him clean in the weeks prior to the restaurant inspection.
"I think it's important that we keep this business open and get it back on a good path," Sutherland said.
Watch the full video in its entirety below.
Anthony J. Machcinski is the food reporter for the York Daily Record. Follow him on Facebook, @ | 403 |
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Good news for big brothers and sisters who rip through all of their tokens and then have to spend the rest of the afternoon waiting for their younger siblings to finish playing Skee-Ball - Chuck E. Cheese's has launched a timed play program<|fim_middle|>Bedford.com
© 2020 Hello Richmond - All Rights Reserved. | . The "All You Can Play" option makes tokens obsolete and provides unlimited gameplay within a set timeframe, starting at $9 for 30 minutes.
It looks like it's going to be even more difficult to pass Chuck E. Cheese tokens off as Bitcoins than ever before.
Although playtime is on the clock, gamers have the option to pause twice per session when it's time for a snack or bathroom break.
"All You Can Play provides a rewarding way to infuse more play into everyday by limiting the restrictions caused by budgets and busy schedules," Ashley Zickefoose, chief marketing and concept officer of CEC Entertainment Inc., said in a statement.
As you're probably wondering, the answer is yes. Chuck E. Cheese does also have an unlimited pizza deal. According to their menu, an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet is available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and includes salad, pizza, and dessert.
If you're too hangry to deal with the noise of children playing Hungry Hungry Hippos, you can have a Chuck E. Cheese meal delivered to your home through one of your favorite delivery services, including Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash. That's a great way to chow down on one of America's favorite pizza chains.
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Roles of mortar volume in porosity, permeability and strength of pervious concrete
Leo Gu Li ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-7563-53641,2,
Jia-Jian Feng3,
Bo-Feng Xiao1,
Shao-Hua Chu4 &
Albert Kwok Hung Kwan2
Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience volume 2, Article number: 19 (2021) Cite this article
A Correction to this article was published on 03 August 2021
Pervious concrete is designed to be porous to allow permeation of water and air for combating the environmental and drainage problems arising from urbanization. However, despite extensive research, it is still not clear how best to design pervious concrete mixes to achieve good concurrent permeability-strength performance. In a previous study, the authors found that there is a necessity to distinguish between interconnected porosity and open porosity, and between unsubmerged permeability and submerged permeability. In this study, based on the thinking that fine aggregate may be added to reduce the paste volume provided the fine aggregate is fine enough to form a coherent mass with the paste, further research was conducted to develop the mortar type pervious concrete with reduced paste volume and investigate the roles of the mortar volume in porosity, permeability and strength. A new series of concrete mixes with varying mortar volume were tested and the results revealed that the interconnected porosity is the major factor determining the permeability while the open porosity and water/cement ratio are the major factors determining the strength. More importantly, the mortar volume plays a key role in each performance attribute.
Urbanization augments large areas of impervious ground surface. However, large areas of impervious ground surface could cause many problems, such as the heat island effect, increased surface runoff, and blockage of underground water cycle etc. [1,2,3,4,5]. Pervious concrete, which is designed to be porous to allow permeation of water and air, is being employed to replace the impervious ground pavement so as to combat the above mentioned environmental and drainage problems [6,7,8,9,10]. However, the pervious concrete is required to meet with both high permeability and high strength requirements, which are conflicting with each other because the incorporation of more pores to achieve high permeability would reduce strength whereas the incorporation of fewer pores to achieve high strength would reduce permeability. Up to now, it remains a difficult task to achieve both high permeability and high strength at the same time.
It has been found by previous researchers that the most important characteristic of a pervious concrete is its porosity [11,12,13]. For measurement of porosity, Montes et al. [14] developed a porosity test method for field-obtained cores of pervious concrete based on the Archimedes principle. Deo and Neithalath [15] revealed that there is good correlation between the porosity and the mechanical properties of pervious concrete. Martin III et al. [16] observed that the vertical porosity distribution of pervious concrete has great effects on the permeability. Yu et al. [17] applied 2D and 3D computed tomography to study the pore characteristics of pervious concrete. da Costa et al. [18] showed that by controlling the bulk density of the concrete mix and the compaction applied during casting, the porosity of pervious concrete can be manipulated to a certain designed value.
It has also been found by previous researchers that the pore structure has direct effect on the permeability and that clogging has certain adverse effect on the permeability [19,20,21,22,23]. Pieralisi et al. [24] proposed an integrated model, which combines discrete element modeling and computational fluid dynamics, to analyze the permeability of pervious concrete. Zhang et al. [25] applied 3D computed tomography to reveal the seepage flow in pervious concrete. Hatanaka et al. [26] developed a nonlinear permeability model for pervious concrete and proved that the use of pervious concrete pavement can reduce and delay the peak runoff of heavy rain. Zhang et al. [27] compared the advantages and disadvantages of the constant-head and falling-head permeability test methods. Ong et al. [28] studied the effect of pore network characteristics on the permeability and concluded that the non-Darcy permeability coefficient is governed mainly by the effective porosity, mean effective pore volume and throat area. Shan et al. [29] reported that the effect of sediment clogging on the permeability of pervious asphalt concrete is influenced mainly by the porosity level of the asphalt concrete and the particle size and gradation of the sediment.
Since pervious concrete tends to have lower strength than solid concrete, some researchers focused on the strength enhancement of pervious concrete [30,31,32,33]. However, this is not at all easy even at the expense of high additional cost. For instance, López-Carrasquillo and Hwang [34] tried the addition of nano-materials, such as nano-SiO2 and nano-Fe, and did achieve higher compressive strength and abrasion resistance, but the cost of production also became quite high. Adil et al. [35] tried the addition of silica fume and found that silica fume has similar effects. Liu et al. [36] used a silane polymer emulsion treatment method to increase the strength of recycled aggregate pervious concrete while maintaining the permeability. Wang et al. [37] added steel slag as partial substitute of natural aggregate to enhance the mechanical properties. Shen et al. [38] demonstrated that the use of an ultra-high performance paste is an effective way to enhance the strength of pervious concrete.
Overall, the authors are of the view that to develop a pervious concrete with both high permeability and high strength, more fundamental research is still needed to improve our understanding of how the porosity would affect the permeability and strength, and what the optimum porosity for balancing the<|fim_middle|>9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.09.019
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The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project Nos. 51608131), Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (2021A1515011747), Colleges Innovation Project of Guangdong Province (Project No. 2017KTSCX061) and Pearl River S&T Nova Program of Guangzhou City (Project No. 201906010064).
Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
Leo Gu Li & Bo-Feng Xiao
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Leo Gu Li & Albert Kwok Hung Kwan
CIFI Group, Shanghai, China
Jia-Jian Feng
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Shao-Hua Chu
Leo Gu Li
Bo-Feng Xiao
Albert Kwok Hung Kwan
L.G. Li: planning, supervision of students and drafting of manuscript; J.J. Feng: completing experiments; B.F. Xiao: data analysis; S.H. Chu: drafting of manuscript; A.K.H. Kwan: advising and drafting of manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Correspondence to Leo Gu Li.
The original version of this article was revised: the y-axis of Fig. 6 was incorrectly labeled.
Li, L.G., Feng, JJ., Xiao, BF. et al. Roles of mortar volume in porosity, permeability and strength of pervious concrete. J Infrastruct Preserv Resil 2, 19 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43065-021-00033-2
Concrete mix design
Mortar volume
Paste volume
Pervious concrete | permeability and strength performance should be. In a previous study, the authors' research team [39] found that there is a necessity to distinguish between interconnected porosity and open porosity, and between unsubmerged permeability and submerged permeability, which actually have different effects on the various performance attributes. Particularly, only interconnected pores which form flow paths to allow quick permeation of water through the concrete contribute to permeability, and the submerged permeability is generally larger than the unsubmerged permeability. Without such refinement of the definitions of porosity and permeability, our research would remain empirical and mix proportions design of pervious concrete would remain just by tedious trials.
The authors are also of the view that there is still lack of a systematic mix proportions design method for pervious concrete. Traditionally, pervious concrete is often designed as a no-fine concrete with no fine aggregate added such that there are unfilled voids in the concrete giving rise to a certain degree of porosity for achieving high permeability. Such no-fine concrete is effectively a bulk volume of coarse aggregate particles bonded together by just cementitious paste (cementitious materials + water). However, it has been found in the previous study [39] that to limit the degree of porosity so as to achieve a reasonable strength, the paste volume has to be at least 25% but with a paste volume > 25%, there is a tendency for the paste to drip downwards causing some of the pores at the bottom to be clogged. The traditional pervious concrete, designed as a no-fine concrete, which comprises of only paste and coarse aggregate, is herein called "paste type pervious concrete".
Herein, it is advocated that the no-fine concrete approach is not a good way of producing pervious concrete. Some fine aggregate may be added to replace an equal volume of cementitious paste without changing the mix proportions of the cementitious paste so as to reduce the cementitious materials content. Provided the fine aggregate is fine enough to form a coherent mass with the paste, say, finer than the 1.18 mm sieve based on the authors' hands-on experience, this would effectively convert the cementitious paste to a mortar (cementitious paste + fine aggregate) with the same volume. Such pervious concrete with fine aggregate added to replace part of the paste is effectively a bulk volume of coarse aggregate bonded together by mortar. It is herein called "mortar type pervious concrete" to distinguish it from the paste type pervious concrete. Such mortar type pervious concrete has lower cementitious materials content and thus would have lower cost and lower carbon footprint. To develop the above proposed mortar type pervious concrete, a new series of concrete mixes designed as mortar type pervious concrete with the mortar volume varying from 15% to 40% and the water/cement ratio varying from 0.25 to 0.40 were tested, as reported herein.
Experimental program
Mix proportions and raw materials
Totally 24 pervious concrete mixes were produced for testing. These concrete mixes were designed to have varying mortar volume (MV) and water/cement ratio by mass (W/C ratio). The MV, i.e. the volume of (fine aggregate + cement + water), expressed as a percentage of the concrete volume, was set at 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35% or 40%. Meanwhile, the W/C ratio was varied among 0.25, 0.30, 0.35 and 0.40. On the other hand, the fine aggregate/cement ratio by mass was fixed at 1.0, while the superplasticizer dosage (liquid mass of superplasticizer as a percentage by mass of cement content) was set at 0.6%. For identification, each concrete mix was given a mix no. of A-B, in which A is the MV (%) and B is the W/C ratio, as listed in the first column of Table 1, where the paste volume (PV), i.e. the volume of (cement + water), expressed as a percentage of the concrete volume, and the mix proportions of the 24 concrete mixes produced are given. Comparing the MV and the PV in the table, it can be seen that with fine aggregate added to replace part of the paste, the PV was substantially smaller than the MV.
Table 1 Mix proportions of concrete mixes tested
The raw materials used include cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and superplasticizer. The cement used was a high-early-strength Portland cement of grade P·O 42.5R [40] with a relative density of 3.08. The fine aggregate used was river sand sieved to have the portion coarser than 1.18 mm removed so that the fine aggregate has a maximum particle size of 1.18 mm. The maximum particle size of the fine aggregate was limited at 1.18 mm because based on the authors' hands-on experience, a fine aggregate with such a small particle size would intermix well with the paste to form a coherent mass for filling into voids. On the other hand, the coarse aggregate used was crushed granite rock with a maximum particle size of 10.0 mm. The particle size distributions of the cement and fine aggregate are plotted in Fig. 1, and the properties of the fine and coarse aggregates are presented in Table 2. Lastly, the superplasticizer used was a polycarboxylate-type superplasticizer with a relative density of 1.03 and a solid mass content of 20% [41,42,43,44,45].
Particle size distributions of cement and fine aggregate
Table 2 Properties of fine and coarse aggregates
Mixing and casting procedures
The mixing of the pervious concrete mixes was executed in accordance with the Chinese Specification CJJ/T 135–2009 [46], which stipulates the following procedures: (1) add the aggregates, admixture and one half of the water into a mixer and mix for 30 s; (2) add all the cement into the mixer and mix for 40 s; and (3) add the other half of the water into the mixer and mix for 50 s. However, after mixing in accordance with above procedures during preliminary trial testing, it was found necessary to continue mixing so as to improve the uniformity and cohesiveness of the mortar portion in the concrete mix, especially when the W/C ratio was relatively low and the concrete mix appeared dry. Eventually, all the concrete mixes, after mixing in accordance with above procedures, were mixed for a further 10 s. As a result, the total mixing time was increased to 30 s + 40 s + 60 s = 130 s.
After mixing, the pervious concrete mixes were placed into steel cube moulds for casting. The casting procedure was different from that for normal concrete mixes. During casting of the pervious concrete mixes, no vibration was applied to avoid dripping of the mortar portion to the bottom, which could cause uneven distribution of the mortar portion and in the worst cast even clogging of some of the pores near the bottom. Instead, the pervious concrete mix was overfilled to each steel cube mould, and then compacted by pressing and rolling a heavy metal roller longer than the width of the mould along the top surface of the mould to simulate the surface pressing during actual construction on site.
From each batch of concrete mix, five 150 mm cubes were cast for porosity test, water permeability test and 28-day cube strength test. On completion of casting, the concrete cubes were covered with plastic sheets, stored in the laboratory, demoulded at the age of 1 day and then cured in a curing room with temperature controlled at 20 ± 2 °C and humidity controlled at higher than 90% until the age of 28 days.
Testing methods
The testing methods used to measure the porosity, permeability and strength were the same as those employed in the previous study [39]. As details of the testing methods have been presented before, only brief descriptions are given below.
Regarding the testing of porosity, the interconnected porosity and open porosity were separately measured. This was because in concrete, the pores fall into two types, namely, the open pores and the closed pores. The open pores are those connected to the outside surfaces, and the closed pores are those not connected to the outside surfaces. Only the open pores would allow quick ingress of water into the concrete, and among the open pores, only the interconnected pores would allow quick permeation of water through the concrete to impart permeability, as illustrated in Fig. 2. To measure the porosity, the cube specimen was first sealed at the four side surfaces, and then weighed in air and in water to determine the volume of water penetrated into the cube specimen through the pores, as shown in Fig. 3. The weight in water was measured twice, once after the cube specimen was immersed in water for 30 s and then again after the cube specimen was immersed in water for 24 h. From the weight in air and the weight in water after 30 s of immersion, the interconnected porosity was determined as the volume of interconnected pores expressed as a percentage of concrete volume, and from the weight in air and the weight in water after 24 h of immersion, the open porosity was determined as the volume of open pores expressed as a percentage of concrete volume. It is envisaged that the interconnected porosity has greater effect on the water permeability whereas the open porosity has greater effect on the strength. Their separate measurement would allow more in-depth analysis of their different effects.
Schematic diagram of pores
Schematic diagram of porosity test
Regarding the testing of water permeability, the unsubmerged permeability coefficient of the cube specimen was measured with a constant water head of 300 mm applied under unsubmerged condition, whereas the submerged permeability coefficient of the cube specimen was measured with a constant water head of 150 mm applied under submerged condition, as shown in Fig. 4. After the test, the unsubmerged and submerged permeability coefficients were calculated according to Darcy's law, as recommended by Chandrappa and Biligiri [47]. The unsubmerged and submerged permeability coefficients so determined were not the same, with the submerged permeability coefficient being generally higher.
Schematic diagram of water permeability test
Regarding the testing of strength, three cube specimens cast from the same batch of concrete were tested after curing up to the age of 28 days. A 2000 kN compression testing machine was used and the testing procedures just followed the standard practice. The mean value of the cube strength results of the three cubes tested was taken as the 28-day cube compressive strength of the concrete.
Results and general discussions
The interconnected and open porosity results are tabulated in Table 3. Comparing the interconnected porosity and the respective open porosity of each concrete mix, it is obvious that the open porosity was always higher than the respective interconnected porosity. To study how the MV and W/C ratio influenced the interconnected/open porosities, Figs. 5 and 6 are drawn to depict the variations of the interconnected/open porosities with the MV and W/C ratio. It is noted that within the ranges of parameters covered in this study, at a fixed W/C ratio, both the interconnected porosity and open porosity gradually decreased as the MV increased from 15% to 40%. This phenomenon is reasonable because a larger MV filled into the voids between coarse aggregate particles would reduce the amount of unfilled voids in the pervious concrete. On the other hand, within the ranges of parameters covered in this study, at a fixed MV, both the interconnected porosity and open porosity were generally higher at a lower W/C ratio. The reason for this phenomenon is not exactly known, but as such variations of the interconnected/open porosities have significant effects on the permeability and strength performance, further research to study this phenomenon is recommended.
Table 3 Test results I
Interconnected porosity versus mortar volume for different W/C ratios
Open porosity versus mortar volume for different W/C ratios
The unsubmerged and submerge permeability results are listed in Table 4. Within the ranges of parameters covered in this study, the unsubmerged permeability coefficient varied within the range of 12.57 to 0.00 mm/s, whereas the submerged permeability coefficient varied within the range of 16.85 to 0.00 mm/s. Generally, the submerged permeability coefficient was higher than the respective unsubmerged permeability coefficient. This phenomenon is reasonable because under unsubmerged condition, the water channels were not fully filled, while under submerged condition, the water channels were fully filled. To study how the MV and W/C ratio affected the unsubmerged/submerged permeability coefficients, Figs. 7 and 8 are drawn to show the variations of the unsubmerged and submerged permeability coefficients with the MV and W/C ratio. It is evident that within the ranges of parameters covered in this study, at the same W/C ratio, both the unsubmerged/submerged permeability coefficients gradually decreased to zero as the MV increased from 15% to 40%. On the other hand, at the same MV, both the unsubmerged and submerged permeability coefficients were generally higher at a lower W/C ratio. This was because the interconnected porosity had similar variation with the W/C ratio and the permeability was directly related to the interconnected porosity.
Table 4 Test results II
Unsubmerged permeability coefficient versus mortar volume for different W/C ratios
Submerged permeability coefficient versus mortar volume for different W/C ratios
The cube strength results are tabulated in Table 4 and plotted against the MV for different W/C ratios in Fig. 9. As expected, within the ranges of parameters covered in this study, the cube strength increased with the increase of MV. The reason is that as the MV increased, the volume of unfilled voids decreased thus alleviating the adverse effect of the voids on the strength [48,49,50]. However, within the ranges of parameters covered in this study, at the same MV, the cube strength first increased as the W/C ratio increased from 0.25 to 0.35 but thereafter decreased as the W/C ratio further increased to 0.40. Hence, there was an optimum W/C ratio of 0.35 at which the highest cube strength occurred. As observed during casting, the low strength at W/C ratio < 0.35 was caused by the excessive dryness of the concrete mix (see the water contents at W/C ratio < 0.35 in Table 1), which rendered the pervious concrete very difficult to cast and particularly porous. The excessive dryness might have also rendered the mortar portion of the concrete mix to be only loosely adhered to and thus weakly bonded to the coarse aggregate particles. On the other hand, the decrease of strength as the W/C ratio increased to higher than 0.35 was normal because a higher W/C ratio at W/C ratio > 0.35 would in general yield a lower concrete strength [51,52,53].
Cube strength versus mortar volume for different W/C ratios
Effects of porosity
Effects of interconnected porosity on permeability
In a previous concrete, since the water permeates only through the interconnected pores, it is envisaged that the water permeability is more related to the interconnected porosity, rather than the open porosity. For the purpose of evaluating how the interconnected porosity influences the unsubmerged and submerged permeability coefficients, Figs. 10 and 11 are drawn to reveal the variations of the permeability coefficients with the interconnected porosity. It is seen that as the interconnected porosity increased, both the unsubmerged and submerged permeability coefficients steadily increased. More importantly, the data points in each figure lie closely to a certain curve indicating that there is a well-defined relation between the unsubmerged/submerged permeability coefficients and the interconnected porosity. Regression analysis of the data in the two figures has been carried out, and the best-fit curves and the corresponding equations so obtained are shown directly in the figures. Very high R2 values of 0.987 and 0.993 were achieved, showing that the interconnected porosity is a key factor determining the water permeability of pervious concrete.
Effect of interconnected porosity on unsubmerged permeability coefficient
Effect of interconnected porosity on submerged permeability coefficient
Effects of open porosity and W/C ratio on strength
There is no doubt that the porosity and W/C ratio have great influences on the strength of all cement-based materials [42, 43, 54]. However, the porosity that governs the strength should be the open porosity, not the interconnected porosity, because both the interconnected pores and the unconnected pores, or in other words, all the pores regardless of whether they are interconnected or not, have certain effects on the strength. For the purpose of evaluating how the open porosity and W/C ratio influence the cube strength, Fig. 12 is drawn to correlate the cube strength to the open porosity and W/C ratio. It is observed that when the open porosity increased, the cube strength gradually decreased. On the other hand, the cube strength changed with the W/C ratio in a manner that the W/C ratio of 0.35 was optimum and either decreasing the W/C ratio or increasing the W/C ratio would cause the cube strength to decrease. The data in the figure has been analysed by multi-variable regression analysis, and the best-fit curves and the corresponding equations are shown directly in the Fig. A fairly high R2 value of 0.938 was obtained, indicating that the open porosity and W/C ratio are together the key factors determining the cube strength of pervious concrete.
Combined effects of open porosity and W/C ratio on cube strength
Role of mortar volume in overall performance
In paste type pervious concrete, the paste fills into the voids between coarse aggregate particle and the PV determines the amount of unfilled voids in the bulk volume of coarse aggregate. Hence, the PV has direct effect on the porosity, which then governs the permeability and strength performance of the pervious concrete. In the previous study [39], it was found that a lower PV would lead to higher permeability but lower strength, whereas a higher PV would lead to lower permeability but higher strength. Balancing the permeability and strength requirements, a PV of around 25% would give the best overall performance. Hence, the PV plays a key role in the performance of paste type pervious concrete and therefore is the first mix parameter to be determined in the concrete mix design.
In mortar type pervious concrete, the mortar fills into the voids between coarse aggregate particle and the MV determines the amount of unfilled voids in the bulk volume of coarse aggregate. Hence, the MV has direct effect on the porosity, which then governs the permeability and strength performance of the pervious concrete. For this reason, it is envisaged that in mortar type pervious concrete, the MV should have great effects on the permeability and strength performance and therefore should be playing a key role in the concurrent permeability-strength performance. To study the role of the MV in the overall performance of mortar type pervious concrete, the concurrent unsubmerged permeability - strength performance and the concurrent submerged permeability - strength performance of the concrete mixes are plotted in Fig. 13(a) and (b), respectively. In these two figures, each curve plotted is for one MV value. In other words, each curve shows the concurrent permeability and strength that can be achieved at the MV value of the curve.
Concurrent permeability-strength performance at different mortar volumes
Firstly, it is seen that each curve has a peak giving the maximum cube strength. Somehow, all the peaks occur at W/C ratio = 0.35, regardless of the MV. These peaks may also be taken as the optimum combinations of PV and W/C ratio giving the best permeability - strength performance. Secondly, it is noted that at MV > 25%, it is not possible to obtain an unsubmerged permeability coefficient ≥ 1.9 mm/s or a submerged permeability coefficient ≥ 2.7 mm/s. On the other hand, at MV < 25%, it is not possible to achieve a cube strength ≥27 MPa. To strike a balance between the permeability and strength requirements, it is suggested to set the MV as 25% and the W/C ratio as 0.35, which together would give an unsubmerged permeability coefficient of 3.66 mm/s, a submerged permeability coefficient of 5.21 mm/s, and a cube strength of 26.9 MPa. While interpreting the above results, it should be noted that all the above permeability coefficients have exceeded the minimum required submerged permeability coefficient of 0.5 mm/s stipulated in the Chinese Specification CJJ/T 135–2009 [46].
From the above results, it is evident that the MV plays a key role in the overall performance of mortar type pervious concrete as for the PV which plays a key role in the overall performance of paste type pervious concrete. Coincidentally, whilst the optimum PV for best overall performance of paste type pervious concrete is around 25%, the optimum MV for best overall performance of mortar type pervious concrete is also around 25%.
For the design of mortar type pervious concrete, it is not enough to just set the MV within a small range close to 25%, although this MV should give a good overall permeability - strength performance. There are other mix parameters, such as the W/C ratio, the fine aggregate/cement ratio and the superplasticizer dosage, to be considered too. From this study, the optimum W/C ratio that gives the maximum strength appears to be 0.35. However, the relatively low strength at W/C ratio < 0.35 obtained in this study was actually caused by the excessive dryness of the concrete mix, which rendered the concrete very difficult to cast and might have weakened the bond between the mortar and the coarse aggregate particles. The excessive dryness problem was partly due to the excessive reduction of the PV after adding fine aggregate leading to a very low water content (see the low water contents in Table 1), and partly due to the use of a rather low superplasticizer dosage of only 0.6% leading to unsatisfactory wetness of the mortar portion of the concrete mix.
To mitigate this excessive dryness problem, it is suggested to adjust the fine aggregate/cement ratio downwards from 1.0 to say 0.8 or 0.6 and adjust the superplasticizer dosage upwards from 0.6% to say 1.0% when the W/C ratio is lower than 0.35 so that the mortar portion of the concrete mix is more cohesive and would adhere to the coarse aggregate particles better to improve the bond. Subject to confirmation by trial concrete mixing, such adjustments to the concrete mix should increase the strength at W/C < 0.35 and decrease the optimum W/C ratio for maximum strength to 0.30 or even 0.25. The mixing procedures and the mixing time should also be reviewed. It is suggested to mix the mortar portion of the concrete mix first until the mortar portion becomes a coherent mass before adding the coarse aggregate for final mixing, and extend the total mixing time to at least 150 s.
For the purpose of developing a new mortar type pervious concrete, which has fine aggregate finer than 1.18 mm added to replace part of the paste volume (PV) so as to reduce the cementitious materials content, reduce the cost and reduce the carbon footprint, a series of pervious concrete mixes with varying mortar volume (MV) and W/C ratio were tested for their interconnected porosity, open porosity, unsubmerged permeability, submerged permeability and 28-day cube compressive strength. Based on the test results, the following conclusions are drawn:
The interconnected porosity is lower than the open porosity, whereas the unsubmerged permeability is lower than the submerged permeability.
The MV and W/C ratio, being the key concrete mix parameters, have major effects on the interconnected porosity, open porosity, unsubmerged permeability, submerged permeability and cube strength.
Correlations of the unsubmerged/submerged permeability coefficients to the interconnected porosity by regression analysis yielded very high R2 values, indicating that the interconnected porosity is the key factor governing the water permeability.
Correlation of the cube strength to the open porosity and W/C ratio by regression analysis yielded a fairly high R2 value, proving that the open porosity and W/C ratio are the key factors governing the cube strength.
For the series of pervious concrete mixes tested, the best permeability - strength performance occurs at MV = 25% and W/C ratio = 0.35, which together give an unsubmerged permeability coefficient of 3.66 mm/s, a submerged permeability coefficient of 5.21 mm/s and a cube strength of 26.9 MPa.
The MV plays a key role in the performance of mortar type pervious concrete as for the PV which plays a key role in the performance of paste type pervious concrete. Whilst the optimum PV in paste type pervious concrete is around 25%, the optimum MV in mortar type pervious concrete is also around 25%.
At W/C ratio < 0.35, the water content may become too low causing an excessive dryness problem, which could adversely affect the strength. To mitigate this problem, it is suggested to decrease the fine aggregate/cement ratio, increase the superplasticizer dosage and extend the mixing time.
All data have been presented in the Paper.
A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43065-021-00035-0
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Like parents of a newborn, entrepreneurs think their "baby" is the most beautiful. However, you need to assess the competitive landscape to understand how the media will judge just how cute your baby really is (or isn't). There are essentially 3 basic market landscapes every tech startup will face as they prepare to launch.
a. Late-to-the-Party: If there are already numerous competitors in your marketplace, you'll fall in this bucket. We call it late-to-the-party. Sometimes some market categories are completely saturated (i.e. messaging apps and mobile photo/video apps) while other times a half a dozen or more competitors already got to market before you did. In this landscape scenario, reporters are already jaded and they will need significant convincing that your company/product is vastly different and better than the others. The net-net is that your product has to not only be really outstanding but reporters will expect you to back it up with solid evidence. Do you have double-digit funding like your competitors? Does the CEO or team have a proven, successful track record? How many customers do you have? How many are from<|fim_middle|> can also practice with a dry-run media Q&A to better prepare the spokespeople's delivery during the interviews. Professional media training may be needed to sharpen and help the spokesperson feel more comfortable with the process and their role. As a rule of thumb with U.S. media, they are generally unavailable after 4:00pm and never work on the weekend.
We understand how anxious you'll be waiting to read ensuing press coverage of your company or product launch. However, a reporter may not cover your story until a few days or even a week or two after your launch. If you've briefed a reporter, give them time to write and file their story. Many factors come into play around a reporter's job. Deadlines and breaking news may take precedence; they may want to include your news in an upcoming story that they already had planned; or the reporter may be sick, traveling or on vacation. You get the idea. Don't harangue the reporter, asking when your story will appear. Be patient with the process.
If customers or partners are integral to your launch, make sure that you've adequately prepared these parties and received formal agreement that they will support your launch. This often includes agreement on spokespeople and their schedule of availability, key messages, timing, etc. Third-party spokespeople should be readily available for interviews.
To get coverage in lots of major outlets takes time. It will also take work on your end to produce required key evidence. In particular, startups lack evidence because they are so young. What type of proof will reporters want? Reporters want you to back up your claims of being a market leader, a company-to-watch, the most innovative, a better mousetrap, etc. You will need to deliver evidence in the form of ongoing product enhancements or innovations, big customer deals, industry gurus on your board, breakneck company growth, awards, industry analyst write-ups, etc. Evidence that demonstrates your company is indeed a rising star. With exceptions, you cannot be a star overnight. You'll have to earn it and a single launch won't do the job. Has a Super Bowl commercial ever done the trick in one fell swoop for any brand?
So if NYT, WSJ, Mashable, TechCrunch, Engadget, etc., don't cover your news with your first, second or third news announcement, this is the norm! As a startup, you will bear the burden of proof in order to successfully earn the media's attention. As a startup, you should not expect that media will write about you en masse. If you don't have something truly spectacular or key evidence out of the gate, then adjust your expectations to the realities of quality over quantity press coverage given the stage of your startup. Set about to demonstrate a steady drumbeat of progress to the market. Press coverage will slowly build. As you grow and begin to obtain key evidence, then you can realistically expect a higher quantity of news outlets taking notice of your startup and writing about your company. | branded companies or Fortune 500 companies? How fast are you growing?
b. Some Competition: If your product has just 2-3 competitors then it's generally going to be easier to get reporters' interest. They may have covered your competitors and are familiar with them or the technology; their presence validates the problem/solution that you are seeking to solve.
c. Really Leading-Edge: If your technology is ahead of its time and doesn't (yet) have competitors, getting reporters' attention will be more challenging (i.e. gene-editing, deep learning, etc). They likely haven't heard of your technology and unfortunately don't have time and won't want to delve into learning more about it (just yet). You'll need to collaborate with your PR agency to come up with third-party evidence and/or validation to help build a stronger case. The net-net is that if your technology is very early, then the media will take more time to cover your news. Prepare for that.
We cannot stress enough that Marketing and PR will have to collaborate extensively with company founders to prepare in advance of the launch. A lot of planning, research, development, reviewing, approvals and finalizing have to be readied for your launch, so plan for around 5-6 weeks. Reporters and industry analysts typically book their schedules 2-to-3 weeks in advance. So, if you want to get on their calendar, you'll have to get in line. Reporters also don't like receiving company information, presentation, metrics, and infographics that have typos, inaccurate facts, or need to be replaced with new versions, because the startup was proofing or finalizing these at the 11th hour. A successful launch requires advance planning and adequate time. So it's best to avoid fire drills which then trigger mistakes.
Here are some of the things you'll need to have buttoned down for your launch: press demo, analyst presentation, key messaging, 2-3 customer references, pre-qualification of the customer references, news announcements, 3rd-party quote approvals, metrics or market reports (if available), product FAQ, company logos, a curated database of press and bloggers, product video(s), launch blog post, etc.
Customer references are critical particularly for any B2B product launch. Having strong customer testimonials to speak to media are integral and can make or break your launch. They must be willing and (more importantly) able to speak to reporters. Often startups think they have customers who can help out until they find out that a formal approval is required by Corp Comms or Legal, which regularly say no. Be sure to have at least 2 or 3 referenceable customers, so in the event a reporter can't get ahold of the first one, they have another reference to contact. Plan anywhere from 1-2 weeks for you and/or your PR agency to pre-qualify your customer references to ensure they are happy, can speak on message and come across as a solid champion for your company. Anticipate that you will lose some coverage if no customer references can support your launch.
Spokespeople must be readily available to speak with media 24-to-48 hours after the reporter has requested an interview; otherwise you will likely jeopardize news coverage. It's a good idea to have a back-up spokesperson in case there are spokesperson availability challenges. Your PR agency can help shed light on areas where reporters will focus their questions and | 705 |
The Keys to Success Begins With Knowledge.
We believe<|fim_middle|>-five ratio. | that having knowledge of facts and information is one important key.
The other is having the skills and abilities to make that knowledge work for you.
At CalKids Learning Academy, we stress not only academic knowledge but also the development and mastery of mental, social and physical skills, so a child can feel confident with any challenge.
We follow very closely the students' development of perceptual and cognitive skills and how the child understands their world as these are key areas that affect learning.
The overall goal of our programs is to give children the experiences necessary for well-rounded development and organizational skills by taking them through levels of learning.
Admissions to CalKids Learning Academy is based primarily on a child's levels of social, emotional, mental and physical development and academic knowledge. If age is determined to be a factor, options will be discussed with the parents at the time of enrollment.
We strongly believe every child matures and learns at their own rate, which is why we approach each child individually. Children are encouraged to reach their own potential rather than worry about what the other students are doing in the class. We want the child to feel good about their progress and to feel good about learning.
Our curriculum also includes Social Studies (as units of study), which provide the students with an opportunity to learn about and accept the variety of people, customs, dress, and foods of the world. Other activities include arts and crafts, computers, music, singing, games, sports, drama and field trips. During science lessons, children are allowed a hands-on approach to discovering new concepts and learning about the world around us.
Special care is given by nurturing the child's self-esteem through instruction in the personal care and social manners. We also stress respect for others and personal property.
Positive reinforcement and praise are tools used to motivate. We feel that learning is a fun and enjoyable process that can only be encouraged rather than pressured.
Our private day school maintains small classes with a teacher/child ratio of approximately 1 to 10. However, our after-school program offers individual tutoring one-on-one or a one-to | 415 |
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