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Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2000
Green Studies is a booming area for study and The Green Studies Reader is a fantastically comprehensive selection of critical texts which address the connection between ecology, culture, and literature. It offers a complete guide to the growing area of 'ecocriticism' and a wealth of material on green issues from the romantic period to the present. Included are extracts from today's leading ecocritics and figures from the past who pioneered a green approach to literature and culture. This Reader sets the agenda for Green Studies and encourages a reassessment of development of criticism and offers readers a radical view of its future.
Laurence Coupe
Libri in inglese Literary Collections & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism - General Semiotics & Theory | Collections & Criticism
Literary Criticism - General
The Green Studies Reader: From Romanticism to Ecocriticism
Laurence Coupe (Curatore | 32 |
Desautels Global Expert; President, Confectionery - Nestlé Canada Inc.
Chandra Nath Kumar is the President of the Confectionery Business at Nestlé Canada. He serves as a<|fim_middle|>017.
Born and raised in New Delhi, India, Chandra completed his engineering degree from Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani. He also has an MBA from McGill University, Montreal. | member of the Executive Team and reports directly to the President & CEO of Nestlé Canada.
Chandra joined Nestlé Canada Inc. in April 1998. Since then, he has held progressive roles in the organization across multiple Markets and Divisions, including expatriation assignments in Switzerland, Brazil and Poland. His last expatriation was as the Chief Financial Officer for the Poland & Baltics Region. He returned to Canada in 2014 and was promoted to be the President of the Ice Cream Business. He moved to his current position in May 2 | 116 |
Wilson County Youth Athletic Association
"Giving Every Child the Opportunity to Participate"
Eastern North Carolina Athletic Officials Association
2019 Rocky Mount BB/SB Youth Rules (posted 4/5/19)
Baseball: PeeWee Rules | LL Minor Rules | LL Major Rules
Softball: 8U Rules | 12U Rules
ENCAOA Announces Basketball Clinics --- Article (posted 8/23/17)
High School Volleyball Jamboree - Official's Schedule (REV: 8/9/17)
Wayne Christian Jambaoree | Scrimmages & Jamborees
2017 ENC State Babe Ruth Softball Double Elimination Tournament (posted 6/23/17)
8U Schedule | 10U Schedule | 12U Schedule | 16U Schedule
2017 ENC State Babe Ruth Softball Tournament Pool Play Brackets (posted 6/22/17)
6U Schedule | 8U Schedule | 10U Schedule (REV) | 12U Schedule | 16U Schedule (REV)
2017 7U State Rookie Tournament Schedules (posted 6/22/17)
Single Elimination Schedule | Pool Play Game Schedule
ENCAOA Updates (posted 5/31/17)
Volleyball Test Date:
ENCAOA State & Local Volleyball Clinics --- State & Local Clinics (REVISED 6/5/17)
2016 High School Volleyball Protocol --- NCHSAA Pre-Game Protocol (posted 8/16/16)
Center Fundamentals
I have taken summary notes from the Referee Magazine Pre-Season guide regarding action items from the Center refereeing position:
The game has evolved over time. Players are bigger, faster and stronger now. Offenses have also evolved to reflect the change in player's abilities. Teams now drive the ball with more regularity. More scoring plays happen in the modern game, and the game has opened up the court with greater spacing - now it has become a perimeter oriented game. The games that result in a 20-18 final score are mostly long<|fim_middle|> athlete to return to the contest.
As an official, if you observe or sense an athlete may be compromised, you are to guide/indicate (to) the athlete and the head coach to remove the athlete from the contest for them to "take a look" at the athlete. At that time, your responsibility for the athlete is complete. You are not a trained medical person who is responsible for diagnosing concussions. But, we do want you to be aware of the symptoms which may indicate an athlete has sustained a concussion (defined as a traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal brain function).
The symptoms as listed by the NFHS Rules are as follows:
Fogginess
Difficultly concentrating
Easily confused
Slowed thought process
Difficulty with memory
Lack of energy, tiredness
Dizziness, poor balance
Sensitive to light and sounds
Mood changes—irritable, anxious, or tearful
Appears dazed or stunned
Confused about assignment
Forgets plays
Unsure of game, score or opponent
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness
Shows behavior or personality changes
Let's remember that the care and safety of our participants is always our number one guideline. The fact that a new state statute has been enacted indicates the public scrutiny regarding concussions and brain injury. I am giving you this information as we prepare for our upcoming seasons. I thank you in advance for your attention to this issue. | gone. Understanding those changes means you understand that a third official, the center, makes officiating the game slightly less complicated.
The center official makes life easier for the whole crew. There are some fundamental areas to focus on in the center position to make life easier for the crew. The greatest strength of the center is the ability to focus on the off-ball activity. The by-product of having a third official is that crew has two officials ball side.
The center makes the crew's contest easier by staying in position and monitoring weak-side rebounding activity. There no longer is a temptation to immediately bail out and start moving toward the other end of the court on a try. In a crew of three, the trail official is able to get back there. With the trail down on the other end already set to accept the play coming into the frontcourt, the center can stay and help on backcourt-pressure situations. When there are four or more players in the backcourt, the center should stay for a moment or two to determine if there will be pressure or not. Stay and read the defense.
As the play develops and the transition of players occurs down court, the center should work to stay ahead of the middle pack of players. If it is clear there will be no pressure, try to set up in the home-base position, free-throw line extended, as quickly as possible. By getting ahead of the pack the center official can get setup at home base and be ready to accept the plays coming into the center's primary. Getting setup in a relatively still position is better than trying to rule accurately while on the move.
From the home-base position, the center's movement is a step or two either way to adjust to the movement of the players in his or her primary. It is important to maintain open looks on the plays as they are developing. There no longer becomes a need, like there was in two-person crews, to guess on a play because you could not get the angle needed to see the whole play. In three-person crews, the center official can get the angle to look between much easier.
In most cases the lead dictates when a rotation occurs. When the lead does initiate a rotation, there is no need for the center to leave any engaged match-up. There is no rush to rotate to the trail position. The official must now realize that he or she is no longer the center official, but with the lead's rotation, is in the trail position-with responsibility for the endline on the other end of the court.
Leaving a perfect position/look (seeing between opponents) just because the lead came across the lane puts the crew at a disadvantage. When the players move and the covering official no longer has the perfect position/look, the official can now move up to the trail position to officiate the rest of the possession. Officials are more often correct when they see the play start, develop, and finish.
The center also provides a huge advantage on curl plays. A play that curls away from any official should tell that official to stay away. "Curl away, stay away." There are many plays that curl towards the center official. Learn to recognize when there is potential for a play to curl toward you and make sure you are ready to monitor and rule accurately on those curl plays.
High-ball screens are becoming more common in our game. The center, who has no activity in his or her PCA, can widen the field of vision and provide some coverage in his or her secondary area. Screens set by players coming through the center's PCA can easily be monitored by the center official from start to finish. Recognize the high-ball screen and adjust to be able to provide additional coverage on the play.
Be fundamentally solid from the center position…good things will happen for the entire crew!
Keep working to meet our motto...Strive for Perfection, accept Excellence!
Mark Dreibelbis
Associate Commissioner AIC/CIC | NCHSAA
Basketball Officials & Regional Supervisors
NOTES AND REMINDERS
NOTE: The NCHSAA Regional format (Rounds 4 and 5) has changed. No longer will the 4th round games be played Tuesday through Friday. All 4th round games will be played on Tuesday, March 1 at the host site of the higher seed. 5th round games will be played under the same "Super Saturday" format at neutral sites as before. Assignments for these rounds will be made through the Regional Supervisors…the NCHSAA office will decide the neutral association assignments per contest and the Regional Supervisors will assign the crew(s) for their assigned games.
REMINDER: Below is the information from the State Rules Clinics on uniform violations to be reported to the NCHSAA office
Head coach is responsible for legality of equipment:
• RULE for North Carolina
• Teams not in compliance
• Administrative technical foul assessed to head coach
• 2 free-throws for opponent
• Ball at division line for opponent
• Team foul assessed to offending team
• Player cannot participate until illegal equipment issue is corrected
• Email Mark Dreibelbis at mark@nchsaa.org
• Note offending team
• Note uniform adornment violation(s)
• Note the # of free throws attempted and # of free throws made
DRAWSTRINGS (Not part of the uniform violation pilot program):
• Shorts must be worn as intended by the manufacturers
• Drawstrings cannot be exposed
• Will be treated same as shirttail…one warning to correct
• Second offense - player will be relegated to bench
• To be legal, may turn waistband down but drawstrings must be internal, not external and exposed
Let's get ready for a great season!
Associate Commissioner, AIC/CIC | Supervisor of Officials | Director of Student Services
North Carolina High School Athletic Association (www.nchsaa.org)
2015-2016 ENCAOA Basketball (UPDATED 11/16//15)
Scrimmage/Jamboree Schedule For Officials
2015 ENCAOA Basketball --- List of Basketball Jamborees & Scrimmages (posted 11/5//15)
ENCAOA 2015-2016 Basketball Season
Please review all pages of each presentation.
Slide Show Clinic #1 (posted 9/22//15)
2015-16 NCHSAA Volleyball Interpretations - PLEASE READ (posted 8/14//15)
Volleyball Interpretations
High School Volleyball Videos (posted 7/30/15)
Click each link to view the YouTube video
Scoresheet Instructions | Signals for Referees | Line Judge Training
ENCAOA Annnounces Volleyball & State Clinics (posted 5/1/15)
Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation Adult Co-Rec. & Church League Rules (posted 5/1/15)
Adult Co-Rec. Rules | Adult Softball Rules
2015 Rocky Mount Parks & Rec Rules (posted 4/15/15)
Little League Rules | Midget League Rules
Only REAL rule change concerns pitching. We are NOT following the LL pitch count rule.... Instead we are limiting pitchers to 2 innings per game (unless game goes into extra innings)..... The only rule change that your guys really need to be need to be aware of is we WILL ALLOW a pitcher to return to the mound after leaving (IE The ace could pitch to the top of a lineup in the 1st and come in and face the top again in the 4th, etc). Last year we did not allow a pitcher to return to the mound. Other than that, rules are fairly typical.
Attention: Mickey/ENCAOA (posted 4/23/15)
I have spoken to our booking agent this morning to make sure we all stay on the same page.
We have requested that coaches not be allowed to sit outside of the dugouts in the field of play (You can sit in the dugout door). It appears that this has been loosely enforced from time to time. We appreciate your help and cooperation in keeping everyone safe.
In Little League, there should not be any head first sliding. If it occurs, the player should be called out unless he is diving back to a previously occupied base. For many years, we did not have a rule that disallowed head first sliding. We apologize if there has been any confusion about this rule as a result. In the future, a player performing a head first slide will be called out.
Thanks so much much for all that you do to make Rocky Mount Baseball GREAT!!!!
Lynn M. Driver, Athletic Supervisor
ENCAOA Volleyball Referee's Training Videos (posted 8/11/14)
Officiating High School Volleyball - Doing It Right
Officiating High School Volleyball - Overlap & Alignment
The Most Misunderstood Rules In Basketball (posted 2/17/14)
Baseball & Softball Rule Interpretations from NCHSAA (posted 2/21/13)
ATTN Baseball & Softball Umpires --- THE WAY I WANT IT DONE (posted 2/4/13)
Volleyball Rules (2009) and Alignment: (posted 7/11/12)
Volleyball Alignment
Rule 1 | Rule 2 | Rule 3 | Rule 4 | Rule 5 | Rule 6 | Rule 7 | Rule 8 | Rule 9 | Rule 10 | Rule 11 | Rule 12
Umpires: (posted 4/11/12)
Each year we run into situations regarding suspended games. There are provisions specific in the NCHSAA Handbook regarding suspended games, and NFHS rule code(s) also comes into play. I wanted to give you the following summary(s) to help you when you get into weather-related situations.
NCHSAA Handbook Regulation
SUSPENDED GAMES: North Carolina has adopted the suspended game rule, mandatory in all regular season and state playoff games. "A game called for any reason, where a winner cannot be determined will be treated as a suspended game. If the game is to be completed it will be continued from the point of suspension, with the lineup and batting order of each team the same as the lineup and batting order at the moment of suspension, subject to the rules of the game. If more than 4 1/2 innings have been played and a winner can be determined, the game is over (including playoff games)." After 5 innings, if the visiting team scores a tying or go ahead run in their top half of the inning and the home team does not have an opportunity to bat or complete its time at bat, the game is treated as a suspended game. If a game is called prior to the completion of a full inning after the fifth inning, the game becomes a suspended game in the following situation: the visiting team has scored one or more runs to tie the score or to take the lead, and the home team has not tied the score or retaken the lead. PLAY - The sixth inning begins with score H-6, V-5. Visitors score two runs in their half of the inning. Game is called because of rain with (a) two outs in the bottom of the sixth and the score H-6, V-7; or (b) following the completion of the home team's turn at bat with the score H-6, V-7. RULING: In (a) the game is suspended and resumed on the next possible date at the point of interruption. In (b) the game is official, with the final score H-6, V-7. A suspended game does not count against the weekly limitations in the week in which it is completed.
There is NFHS rule provision that comes into play when the home team scores tying or go-ahead runs in the bottom of the 6th inning and the game is not completed (game stopped due to weather before 3rd out is recorded in the bottom of the 6th)
BASEBALL - Rule 4-2-3
"If the game is called when the teams have not had an equal number of completed turns at bat, the score shall be the same as it was at the end of the last completed inning; except that if the home team in its half of the incomplete inning, scores a run (or runs) which equals or exceeds the opponent's score, the final score shall be as recorded when the game is called."
SOFTBALL -Rule 4-2-2b
"If play has gone beyond five full innings and is called when the teams have not had an equal number of completed turns at bat, the score shall be the same as it was at the end of the last completed inning; unless the home team, in its half of the incomplete inning, scores a run (or runs) which equals or exceeds the opponent's score, in which case, the final score shall be as recorded when the game is called."
I hope this information will be of service if you encounter these types of situations during your games.
Mark Dreibelbis (Supervisor of Officials)
Greene County Baseball & Softball Rules (posted 4/9/12)
Tri-County Baseball Rules (posted 4/9/12)
2012 Farmville 8U Rookie Rules | 2012 Farmville 10U & 12U Rules (posted 4/3/12)
Concussion Law: (posted 7/12/11)
Booking Agents and Officials
The last two (2) years the NFHS has been clear in its emphasis on concussion management. The NFHS Rules Power Points have all highlighted this, and the SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSION is included as an appendix in all rule books. There is a new North Carolina state law that mandates how athletes are to be treated by appropriate athletic training and licensed medical personnel. I am giving you this information as a re-emphasis on the seriousness regarding concussions and our responsibilities as officials. Coaches are also being reminded regarding the guidelines of return-to-play procedures they must follow before allowing the | 2,944 |
OBITUARY: Religion was a central part of Marie Baxter's life
Marie Baxter, Dundalk
Marie Baxter was a very well-known lady especially to those living and who worked in the Quay area of Dundalk where she ran a family owned neighbourhood shop for a<|fim_middle|>She was predeceased by her brother Henry, along with husband, Tom and parents, Harry and Minnie.
She passed away peacefully at her home on August 21 last, and is deeply missed by her daughters, Fiona and Therese, grandchildren, Emma and Thomas, son-in-law Christopher Merry, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
She reposed at her home on the Thursday and was removed the next morning to Saint Joseph's Redemptorist Church.
Father Eamon Kavanagh CSsR celebrated Requiem Mass, at which symbols of her life were laid before the altar, which included pictures of her with her friends, grandchildren and her wedding photograph, together with a religious item. These was taken up by friends, Vera Finnegan and Margaret Conroy, grandson, Thomas and daughter, Therese.
The Readings were given by nephew, Ian McEvoy and granddaughter, Emma Merry.
The Prayers of the Faithful were led by cousins, Ann Sloan and Eileen Dowdall, nieces, Simone McEvoy and Mayette Soraghan and friend, Brenda O'Hanlon.
Friends, Patricia Drumgoole and Gabrielle Shaw brought up the Offertory gifts.
Nephew Alvin McEvoy gave the eulogy, and reflection.
Nephew, Brendan McCourt and his daughter Sarah provided the beautiful music and singing.
The burial took place in Saint Patrick's cemetery, Dowdallshill. | half century.
She and husband Tom took over the running of the shop opposite Aiken army barracks on the Point Road when they married. Marie continued to run the shop after the passing of Tom.
She combined the task with taking care of her two daughters who were aged 16 and 12 at the time of her husband's death. She provided a loving, open and hospitable home where friends were welcome at any time and would be put down to share in the food that she cooked.
She had a loving nature with her religion a central pillar in her life, and she had a group of cherished and close friends. They regularly on a weekly basis went out socially for a meal in different local establishments.
Marie was a veritable encyclopaedia in regard to local people and their genealogy.
She hailed from the town's Linenhall Street, the only daughter of the late Harry and Minnie McEvoy. They also had one son, Henry. Cousins of Marie's, Carmel, Mary Agnes and Anthony Watters, lived next door. Their parents died when they were teenagers, and Harry and Minnie took care of them and became more like sisters and brothers to Marie and Henry.
Marie was very family orientated and loved nothing better than family occasions and get togethers.
She was a pupil at Castletown Girls School and went on to Saint Vincent's School and was among the small number of girls who completed her Leaving Certificate at the time.
She gained employment with cigarette and tobacco manufacturers PJ Carroll, being a member of the office staff based at the company's then local headquarters in Church Street.
It was there she met her husband-to-be Tom who was from Chapel Street.
They set up home on the Point Road, where they took over what was an existing shop and trade was busy with Hallidays shoe factory then in production in nearby Quay Street, and the Army barracks across the road. It remained under Marie's management until the 1990s.
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Time for my sixth annual wildflower hike on Tronsen Ridge. Check the site for mid June to early July each year to see the other reports. Kim, Jonathan,<|fim_middle|>. The company was first rate too. Just because the forecast was for showers and it rained most of the drive over that was no reason to give up on a great hike. I'll probably be back next year. | and Gwen signed on for this trip. The Five Mile Road to the trailhead is narrow, brushy in spots with a few tough trenches and no turnaround spots the upper two miles. With my Subaru clutch misbehaving, Gwen's Subaru balking, and Kim's truck too small that left Jonathan's Subaru Outback as the vehicle of choice. The only report this year had the folks parking two miles from the top and walking. They reported a lot of paint scraping brush and nothing else about the bad spots. We chose to park and walk too. One SUV passed us as we were getting ready. Of course it began to rain. The day before there were torrential down pours all over. Another reason we were reluctant to drive to the top. With rain gear on and umbrella's deployed another big SUV came up. Hey, it was Joe! He and Barb graciously agreed to add all four of us and our gear. His vehicle had no problem with the road. The problem was the first guy to pass us who decided to head down. Joe had to back up quite a ways downhill on a very narrow road. I'm glad I was not driving.
The worst trenches and low spots were filled with water from the recent deluge. A Subaru would have made it though it was not at all clear since the depth of the "lakes" was not apparent. Thanks to our good luck we were at the trailhead and ready to go by 10:20 am. The rain was light as we headed up the trail. The flower show always starts right away and never really lets up. The key to this hike is variety. Wet west of the crest flowers and dry desert flowers all in one place. Usually something new around the next corner. This was the first visit for Gwen and Barb. After the heavy rain on Tiger Mountain the day before Kim and I figured it could only be better. Rain much of the drive over Snoqualmie and Blewett Passes but not heavy.
The flower show near the start was good though less Indian Paintbrush than usual was in bloom. Lots of lupine there and most everywhere all day. I missed the white lupine but did see several bunches of the pink variety farther along. As usual, there were many wildflowers I recognized but could not recall by name. Between all of us we did name most of them. The rain and clouds really made the colors deep. Especially all the long grasses. We ran into a group almost immediately. They had been drenched and were heading down. I Jonathan knew several of them and I recognized Ron Sheets. It had been about 15 years since I hiked with him on a Mountaineer scramble. Time flies. The grade is fairly gentle with a few short steep sections. It's a ridge so there are ups and downs meaning elevation gain on the way back.
The balsamroot was nearly finished. Only higher up near our turnaround spot did we see some nearly peaking balsamroot. Lots of bright yellow color just shriveling petals. What Indian paintbrush there were were really bright red. Great color. As usual our pace was glacial as photo stops were mandatory. The very hard rain the day before pounded some of the more delicate flowers. The Tweedy's lewisia being hit the hardest. Those big leaves really caught the falling rain. Most Tweedy's were blooming though at or just past their peak. Not as thick as some years but a good crop none the less.
The rain soon stopped and before long the rain jackets and pants began to be shed. We had some partial blue sky later but no more rain all day. We recalled the spots to find favorites like old man's whiskers and Columbia clematis. Lots of those in bloom. We saw only two groups of recreational motorcyclists and two forest service motorcyclists. We did not see any other hikers all day. At about two miles we stopped for food and to enjoy a multitude of wildflowers. A spot just off the main trail had lots of scarlet gilia in bloom. One big patch of Columbia lewisia was also blooming. That is the only place on the whole route I've seen the Columbia lewisia.
The clouds were low and the sky gray but the dryness was appreciated. The peaks of the Teanaway area were visible here but the Stuart Range was mostly in the clouds. From here the trail traverses an open slope with a number of desert flowers. The locoweed pods were plentiful and colorful. There were many bitterroot flower buds but only a handful were open. That was a disappointment. Near the Red Hill trail junction were the usual plethora of Tweedy's. Plenty but not as many as last year in bloom. We took the short climb to the rocky point for the rest of our lunch. Some pink and pure white Tweedy's up there. Not much of a view though it was clearer to the east.
Joe and Barb bypassed the point and continued hiking ahead. Gwen and I chose to also hike farther down the trail. Kim and Jonathan chose a more leisurely return with more photo time. We soon passed Joe and Bark as they were heading back. We set a good pace and hoped to reach the lichen wall in the time we had. Lots more flowers on the open slopes. Some we had not seen so far. The trail reaches the ridge once again. and drops down into forest. More variety all along here. More paintbrush, lupine, clematis, gilia, Tweedy's, and balsamroot to name a few. We continued for 1 1/4 miles to the green and orange lichen wall and a little beyond. Gwen noticed two wire insulators along here. I don't know of any fire lookout on Tronsen Ridge so I have no idea why they were there. A few switchbacks took us to the top of the lichen wall. The trail switchbacks right but since this would be our turn around point we went left and explored. A boot path goes right along the top of the wall. The drop is vertical and even overhanging in one spot. Great views back to the trail we had hiked.
We sped back and met Kim and Jonathan at the bitterroot spot. A few more had opened up since we passed earlier. Joe and Barb texted that they were at the cars. Did we want a ride back down. We said we were an hour away and not to wait. There were far fewer photo stops on the return though the sky was most interesting. Some near black sky next to bright blue. Great contrast. We even had some puffy white clouds now. Good to our word we took 59 minutes to reach the trailhead Much to our surprise Joe and Barb where still there. Thank you very much for deciding to wait. One of the "lakes" on the road down had no place to get around on either side. It was much deeper than my boots are tall. I did not miss avoiding that.
We stopped at the Cottage Cafe in Cle Elum for dinner and I still made it home by 8:30 pm, well before dark. As usual this was the best wildflower hike of the season, at least so far | 1,484 |
Blade Time in Alaska
Accessing The Goods with H20 Guides
Words & Photos: Mike McPhee
The rotor wash blasts our faces with stinging snow as we crouch on one knee, huddled together in front of the A-Star B3's nose. The landing zone is the size of a small car, with a 500-foot cliff on one side and a 50-degree slope rolling away on the other. Besides the mini-storm caused by the heli blades, it's almost windless, without a cloud to mar the bluebird skies. I've had plenty of days riding from a snowcat and even helis, but standing on a jagged Alaskan peak on a clear day? That's a lifelong goal fulfilled–a checked box on a slowly shrinking list.
ABOVE After 20-plus years of watching Alaskan film segments, the reality feels just as I've always imagined: heart pounding and slightly intimidating, with mind-blowing views that seem to stretch forever.
If any individual represents Alaskan heliskiing, it's Dean<|fim_middle|> memory is full of dramatic mountain skylines. I now fully understand the addictive draw of Alaska and the Chugach Mountains. I get why various ski film companies need an obligatory film segment from here. I feel that rare sensation of gratification and fulfillment, and of time well spent.
ABOVE Back in Valdez, we partake in an evening of "Harbor Life," hanging on shore and drinking a few beers while we watch the fishing boats come in for the evening. The pine-covered mountains tower like a wall behind us, adding to the frontier feel of the small-town's waterfront. The spring sun seems to spend hours setting on the surrounding peaks, lighting up the evening in warm alpenglow.
See more exclusive features here. | Cummings, our guide and owner of H2O Guides Heliskiing in Valdez, AK. Cummings has been hosting this TSKJ trip for years and has all the essentials you'd hope to find in a mountain guide: calm, professional and encouraging, he throws in a few pointed warnings during his pre-run instructions to inspire a bit of fear and keep our heads in the game. He does so for good reason. This ain't your local ski hill, and the reality and gravity of the Chugach Mountains deserve respect.
There are few people as familiar with that as Cummings, who has been opening new lines all over coastal Alaska for over two decades. That experience—combined with H2O's huge tenure—is one of the reasons the operation's slogan is "Access the Goods." Though there's been little snow in the weeks before our arrival, and the area recently saw a heavy wind event, a long flight to the corners of the tenure means endless views of glaciers and eye-popping, photo demanding geography. Accessing the goods, indeed.
ABOVE Dean Cummings.
ABOVE Dean's confident ski style on display with a classic AK backdrop.
The trip began with two perfect fly days in a row. Bluebird skies and not a hint of wind made for ideal conditions in the whirly bird machine. We soar through and past Thompson Pass, which holds much of the classic terrain you see in the movie segments. Our pilot, Pete, is a veteran and there's moments when looking out of the window that I'm slightly shocked at the chosen landing zone. The toe-in landings never cease to amaze me.
ABOVE Speed picks up quick on these pitches.
Some runs are a good 4,000 vertical feet and we watch the bird land far below; a little spec on a big featured glacier. "Were headed that way" Dean says pointing to the first of a series of ever connecting pockets of goodness. The terrain is generally wide open and we follow his lead. I keep thinking of his warnings: "Those depressions are crevasses–stay away from them." Arriving back at the bird, Pete is waiting with a big smile. He seems to get a kick out of watching us come down. Looking back up is sometimes a bit trippy. Really, we came down that far? It's hard to wrap my mind around the scale of things.
ABOVE Dean pointing out distinct features to help us gain a deeper respect for the Chugach Mountains.
ABOVE Ben Wallace, charging.
One of Cummings' key bits of advice is about speed, noting that you're often going a lot faster than you think due to the massive size of the terrain. The dry powder makes for good photos and some great steep skiing, but what feels like an average pace can quickly become cheeks-flapping-in-the-wind fast, and whenever I hit a bit of crud I struggle to hang on. Somehow, I maintain control, if just barely. It's enough to get the blood pumping, and more.
Runs with names like Hammer, Spanish Coffee, Brazilian Spaghetti and Ice King are burned into our memories to be savored later. Average per run vertical seems to be around 2,500 feet and we do about eight per day.
ABOVE Pilot Pete.
ABOVE It was a treat watching Dean make huge, fast glory turns in those high places.
ABOVE The scale of everything was hard for my mind to comprehend. Them there mountains are big.
At last, we have used up our blade time–all good things come to an end I suppose. Our final run is a true leg-burner and starts at what seems like 60 degrees. We thread the needle through a series of crevasses and pitches. I assume Dean is trying to send us off with a bit of a bang. At the bottom the heli is waiting to take us home, and we exchange high fives as we look back at the freshly descended lines. Even after a few days, it's hard to believe this is real. My cerebral memory card is working overtime.
There is a certain satisfaction when your legs have been well used, your adrenal glad is empty, and your | 851 |
Happy Friday! I just wanted to share some photos of my lovely rental home. I haven't done anything with<|fim_middle|>'s too late to start from seedlings, but I am a beginner so I think I'll attempt to grow some veggies from store-bought plants. Does anyone have any recommendations for easy and edible backyard garden plants?
My garage is totally awesome and was equipped with quite a few treasures when I moved into the house. The wood walls and beams and built-in shelving remind me of my Pop-Pop's garage. It really is the perfect little area to work, and is one of the reasons why I fell in love with the house. Hopefully it will house a lot of my unwanted things this summer if I can get a garage sale together!
I hope you enjoyed this little tour of the exterior of my bungalow. I can't wait to spruce everything up this Spring. Are you working on brightening up your backyard? What sorts of projects are you doing to liven up the space?
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April 26, 2013 by Megan Kuhar. | the exterior yet, and I plan on getting some pretty potted plants, so consider these your "before" photos!
The house has two bedrooms, as well as a newly finished attic which I think is technically considered a third bedroom. It has a lot of character, as you can see by the masonry above each window, the arches in the porch, and of course the triangular peaks that are characteristic of a home this style.
One of my favorite features of my house is the attached screened-in porch. Though the screens need either replaced or patched up, I love using this space for my morning coffee and just to sit outside in the sunny weather. (Although we haven't had much of that yet in Cleveland!) The entrance to the porch is off of the living room. The nice thing about the interior door that leads to the porch is that I have a screen insert that can replace the glass of the door during warmer months of the year.
Here are a couple of views of the backyard. It's quite small, but I have one beautiful tree and a nearly empty flower bed that has a lot of potential. The whole backyard needs a makeover, but I have some ideas so I'm not discouraged. I haven't mowed the lawn yet but it's going to need it this weekend. We've been getting a lot of rain and sun, and it seems the grass suddenly sprouted like crazy. I don't know if you can tell, but the backyard is overrun with chives, of all things! Petunia likes to sniff them... I don't blame her because they smell really good!
In the back corner is where I think I am going to plant a small vegetable garden. I am going to get started on that this weekend. I know it | 356 |
Item 48886 - Black fur top hat, Portland, ca. 1855
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A black fur men's top hat, probably beaver, has a gold, blue, and white striped silk lining. It has a stamp inside for "B. Greenough & Co., Portland, Me."
The Greenough Block was at Middle and Free streets. Byron Greenough sold men's furs and outerwear.
Title: Black fur top hat, Portland, ca. 1855
Town: Portland
County: Cumberland
State: ME
Media: Beaver fur, silk
Local Code: 2003.268.001
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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In the top You have the navigation bar, with option button, date<|fim_middle|> actual day is shown - this will set the day-picker field to today. | picker field, print and so on. This navigation bar can be "disabled by using the hdr-parameter.
To tell the calendar which view to start up with, use the cP parameter.
It is the same calendar used - how it appears is done with different settings.
The calendar can be optimised to mobile-view by choosing for example week view or day view and disabling the navigation bar.
To give an impression of how it works on a mobile, here is a day-view with no navigation bar and the size approx. of a mobile.
When clicking on a week number, the calendar shifts to week view with the chosen week number, and when clicking on a date, the calendar shifts to day-view, and on the chosen date. You can "drill down" from year view to month view to week view to day view, and You can step up (back) one level , by clicking on the dates between the two solid black arrows/triangles. You can also go from month view directly to day-view by clicking on a date in the right upper corner of a day cell . You can even set the system up to show view-buttons in the navigation-bar, so with one click You can change to the desired view.
In the date-picker field, You can choose which date the calendar chooses its view from. Dependent on the view chosen, the calendar looks a number of days back, and a number of days ahead. When the window is re-opened, the date is set to TODAY. You can also in the date-picker field choose to go to TODAY. An easier way to go to today, is to click on the top, where the | 334 |
Marsh, James H. and Keith Tinkler. "Niagara Falls (Waterfalls)". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 29 May 2018, Historica Canada. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/niagara-falls. Accessed 18 April 2019.
Niagara Falls, a spectacular waterfall in the NIAGARA RIVER, is the world's greatest waterfall<|fim_middle|> the Mist, a boat that carries sightseers to the foot of the falls.
International agreements control the diversion of water for HYDROELECTRIC power, which was first generated on the Canadian side of the river in 1893. The Niagara Diversion Treaty (1950) stipulated that a minimum flow of 50% be reserved for the falls during daylight hours in the summer and that the rest, up to 75% overnight and during the winter, be divided equally between Canada and the US. In Canada water is diverted from the Niagara River above the falls and fed into the turbines of Sir Adam Beck Generating Stations No 1 and No 2 by canals and tunnels, after which the water is returned to the river.
Niagara FallsTake an interactive panoramic tour of majestic Niagara Falls. A Microsoft Photosynth image. | by volume at 2832 m3. It is split in two by Goat Island. The American Falls are 59 m high (21-34 m to rock debris at the base of the falls) and 260 m wide and carry about 10% of the flow. The Canadian, or Horseshoe, Falls are 54 m high and 670 m wide, with the remaining 90% of the flow. However, only the Canadian Falls fall freely to the Maid-of-the-Mist pool, where they have excavated a pool as deep or deeper than they are tall. The falls were formed some 14 000 years ago as retreating glaciers exposed the NIAGARA ESCARPMENT, permitting the waters of Lake ERIE, which formerly drained south, to flow northward into Lake ONTARIO.
The falls have eroded the soft shales and limestones of the escarpment at an average rate of 1.2 m per year and now stand 11 km from their place of origin at present-day QUEENSTON. Their recession rate has been variable though, as the volume of water flowing from the upper Great Lakes controls it. Because of changing land and lake levels in northern Ontario, the flow through the Niagara River was reduced to 10% of its present volume for a period of 5000 years. During this time the falls were almost stationary.
Niagara Falls were of spiritual significance to the native people, such as the NEUTRALS. The name is of native origin and most likely describes either the falls, "thunder of the waters", or the river, "on or at the neck."
The awesome spectacle was first described by Louis HENNEPIN, who saw the falls in 1678, calling them "a vast and prodigious Cadence of Water." Among those who tried to describe their effect was Charles Dickens, who wrote, "I seemed to be lifted from the earth and to be looking into Heaven." With tourism, which began in the 1800s, came daredevils who defied the falls in barrels, boats and rubber balls. The most celebrated was The Great Blondin, who performed on a tightrope over the gorge (1859). Stunting was outlawed in 1912.
To save the area from hucksters and speculators, Ontario created Queen Victoria Park in 1885 - Canada's first provincial PARK. That same year a similar public park was created on the American bank. Millions of tourists visit the area every year, viewing the falls from several towers, a tunnel beneath Horseshoe Falls, for helicopter rides, a cable aerocar over the whirlpool, a jet boat through the lower rapids and the Maid of | 586 |
Every year for the Family Christmas Workshop, I like to make something out of a magnetic clip. The clips are getting harder and harder to find at a price we can afford, but thankfully Dollar Tree came through for us again this year and we'll be making this silly sheep.
For tools, you'll need a sharp pair of scissors and a hot glue gun.
This is the magnetic clip from Dollar Tree. It comes in a package of 6 mixed colors, and is about 2" wide.
Begin by spray painting the clips black. It's not necessary to do the back. The only part that will show when finished is the clip.
Using a sharp pair of scissors, cut the piece of sherpa/lambswool up the middle a little more than halfway.
Open the clip and insert it into the slit cut into the sher<|fim_middle|> the front of the sheep.
And you're done! If you've trimmed the sherpa enough around the back edge, this little guy should still work as a magnet.
If you put one of these together, I'd love to hear how it worked for you.
And be sure to check out the endless list of inspirational ideas at my home page childmade.com.
While you're at it, stop by my home page and add a few links there too! | pa, positioning at the end of the slit. Then close the clip, holding the sherpa in place.
The edge of the sherpa should line up right a the end of the clip. Adjust as necessary.
Apply glue to the edges of the clip and secure the sherpa in place.
Use a sharp pair of scissors and trim any excess sherpa to the edge of the clip.
Your clip should be looking like this.
Cut a triangular wedge out of the center of the large piece of black felt.
Cut two more wedges on either side of the previous cut, forming the legs of the sheep.
Glue the top edge of the legs to the back of the clip at the bottom, leaving the legs hanging past the sherpa. NOTE: The bottom of the clip is the open side, or the side you "pinch."
Your sheep should be looking like this.
Next, use scissors to round out the corners of the medium piece of black felt.
Apply a small amount of glue to the center and fold the felt in half longways.
Pinch open the clip and insert the ears into the opening, raw edge in. Add a touch of glue and release.
Now your sheep should be looking like this.
Round out the small piece of black felt, forming a nubby tail.
Glue the tail onto the back of the clip in the upper corner.
Apply some glue and add the eyes. If little ones are doing the craft, the step is best done with craft glue, rather than hot glue, as it allows for adjustment of the eyes.
If you haven't already done so, clip the stem from the back of the nose. Glue the nose in place.
Tie the ribbon in a tiny bow and glue it to | 352 |
More lane shifts coming to I-95 in Providence
by: Cassandra Yany, Shaun Towne
Courtesy of RIDOT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) continues work on the Oxford Street Bridge in Providence, the next step in a series of lane changes on I-95 will go into effect starting Friday night.
The changes will take place on both sides of the highway between Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue) and the I-195 interchange, according to RIDOT.
The split on I-95 North will be removed and all travel lanes will shift to the right. On the southbound side, there will be one lane to the left of the split and four to the right.
RIDOT says to give yourself some extra travel time—especially during rush hours—and urges drivers to stay in their lanes through the construction zone.
The traffic pattern changes have allowed construction crews to replace the bridge deck one lane at a time.
The southbound lane split will be removed next week, according to RIDOT, then all lanes will shift to the right in<|fim_middle|> Transportation implementing lane closures heading east. | both directions into late September.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The cold winter months are not stopping construction crews from continuing on with projects across our area.
Here's the latest...
Police ID Portsmouth man, 21, hit and killed by wrong-way driver on I-195
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SOMERSET, Mass. (WPRI) — A Portsmouth man died early Wednesday morning after his car was hit by a wrong-way driver on I-195, according to Massachusetts State Police.
The victim has been identified as Adriaen Thibeault, 21.
PINPOINT TRAFFIC: Henderson Bridge project brings changes for next 2 years
by Melissa Sardelli / Jan 8, 2021
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Recent changes on the Henderson Bridge could complicate your drive a bit.
The replacement project currently underway requires several lane closures. In December, lanes were reduced on the bridge heading west. Now, the Department of | 249 |
In a Go Fund Me made by Gina Marie Enriquez on June 28th, she explains that the page was made to make sure her grandmother, currently in a rehabilitation center in Norwood, New Jersey, is returned back home where she can be properly cared for by her family.
Ms. Enriquez explains that her grandmother was found falling into hypothermia while suffering a heart attack and being infected with COVID-19 on her bathroom floor on December 23rd, 2021. This incident caused Ms.Enriquez's grandmother to be taken to the hospital, and then to a rehabilitation center to further recover and regain her strength. Ms.Enriquez flew up to New Jersey from Mexico after not hearing any clear updates or information about her grandmother's situation or health status. It was then that Ms.Enriquez discovered the true conditions her grandmother was living in.
She describes the treatment of her grandmother as "aggressive," and explains that her grandmother's mental state has changed<|fim_middle|>FeaturedNew Jersey
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They have put her on Seroquel, an antipsychotic that has greatly affected her mental state, to which one of the nurses literally said "it's to keep her sleepy", and for some inexplicable reason, they were holding her glasses from her for the past few months, leaving her effectively disoriented and legally blind. Some nurses have tried to paint her as an uncooperative, aggressive patient, when at the same time, she is harshly spoken to in a language she doesn't understand (she only speaks Spanish), aware of the fact that they are forcing her to take medication that wasn't originally part of her regimen and makes her feel disoriented (i.e. Seroquel), and she is aggressively dragged to the showers instead of being spoken to and accompanied gently, as any person would deserve. The ceiling is full of mold in her room, and her dietary needs have been repeatedly ignored.
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She then explains that with the community's help, the Enriquez family will be able to have enough funds to secure an attorney, which they must do so by July 20th in order to be on time for Ms. Enriquez's grandmother's court date on August 2nd. She also explains that the family would like to have an aide to assist the family care for their abuela at home, and that the family's main concern and top priority is "her comfort, her quality of life, and her happiness."
"Any dollar you can contribute to this cause is very appreciated, and we are praying that we'll be able to bring my grandma home where she belongs." Ms. Enriquez writes at the end of the post.
If you would like to donate to the Enriquez family, you can do so here. Ms. Enriquez explains the situation in both English and Spanish if you would like to have further information and to share to others.
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(Canberra, Australia)
For Immediate Release November 20, 1996
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO PARLIAMENT
4:10 P.M. (L)
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Speaker, Madam President of the Senate, to the Leader of the Opposition, and all the members of the Senate and House, and ladies and gentlemen here assembled: Let me<|fim_middle|> between our nations. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
END 4:45 P.M. (L) | begin, Prime Minister, by thanking you, the people of Canberra and all of Australia for the absolutely tremendous welcome that Hillary and I and the entire American delegation have received. I know this is called the Land Down Under, but after only a day, we all feel like we're on top of the world, and I thank you for that. (Laughter.)
I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you in this great hall of democracy. Your Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, was one of the very few world leaders to address our United States Congress twice. Now, I give you that fact as a point of interest, not a pitch for a return engagement here. (Laughter.)
Forty-one years ago today -- not today, 41 years ago this year, here is what he said to our people: "We have, with your great country, as a result of war as well as of peace, a tie which I believe to be unbreakable and a degree of affectionate, simple understanding which I do not believe can be surpassed between any two countries of the world."
Today, 41 years later, the Prime Minister's insight still holds. The ties between us span more than 200 years. In 1792, an American ship named for brotherhood -- the Philadelphia -- arrived at Port Jackson with supplies that helped to save the colonists from starvation. Former Prime Minister Frasier noted that the beef that the Philadelphia carried had been on board for nine months -- (laughter) -- well-cured he called it. (Laughter.)
Well, my friends, two centuries later, our friendship, tested in war and seasoned in peace, has also become well-cured. Our people have built bridges of commerce and culture, friendship and trust, reaching over the greatest expanse of ocean on Earth. The United States is proud to be Australia's largest foreign investor and largest trading partner. We are also proud of the wars we have fought together and the peace we have fought to sustain together.
The great diversity of our ties was born of shared experience and common values. Our pioneers both settled vast frontiers and built free nations across entire continents. In one another, I really believe we see a distant mirror of our better selves -- reflections of liberty and decency, of openness and vitality. In this century, our bonds have truly been forged in the fires of wars -- war after war after war. Together we carried liberty's torch in the darkest nights of the 20th century.
My message to you today is that together we must embrace the dawn of this new century together and we must make the most of it together. We carried a torch through the night; now we can create the dawn our children deserve.
For Australia's strength and sacrifice through these many struggles, for your fierce love of liberty and your unfailing friendship to the United States, the American people thank you. And the American people look forward with you to this new era of freedom and possibilities. After all, our nations are at peace, our economies are strong. The ideas we have struggled for -- freedom of religion, speech and assembly, open markets, tolerance -- they're more and more the habits of all humanity. For the first time in all history, two-thirds of all the nations on this Earth and more than half the people alive today are ruled by governments picked by their own people. The rigid blocks and barriers that too long defined the world are giving way to an era of breathtaking expansion of information technology and information.
And because of these things, we now have a chance, greater than any generation of people who ever lived before us, to give more and more people the opportunity to realize their God-given potential, to live their own dreams, not someone else's plan.
But this chance we have is nothing more than that. It is a chance, not a guarantee. For all its promise, we know this new century will not be free of peril, and therefore, we know that our freedom still requires our responsibility. Nations and people still will be tempted to fight wars for territory, or out of ethnic, religious or racial hatred.
As I told the American people over and over again during the recent election campaign, it was literally heartbreaking to me to think of how much of their time I had to spend dealing with people who still believe it's all right to murder each other and each other's children because of their racial, their religious, their ethnic, their tribal differences.
We must stand against that and the example of how we live together must be a rebuke to that in the 21st century. (Applause.)
And make no mistake about it, there is a nexus of new threats -- terrorists, rogue states, international criminals, drug traffickers. They, too, menace our security, and they will do more of it in the new century. They will be all the more lethal if they gain access to weapons of mass destruction, whether nuclear, chemical or biological.
Because of our size, our strength, our prosperity and the power of our example, Australia and the United States have a special responsibility, not only to seize the opportunities, but to move against the new threats of the 21st century. Together we can reduce even more of the danger of weapons of mass destruction. We can take the fight to the terrorists and the drug traffickers. We can extend the reach of free and fair trade. We can advance democracy around the world. And, yes, we can prove that free societies can embrace the economic and social changes, and the ethnic, racial and religious diversity this new era brings and come out stronger and freer than ever.
The threat of nuclear weapons born a half century ago finally is diminishing as a new century begins. The United States and Russia are reducing our arsenals, pointing our weapons away from one another, working to safeguard nuclear materials and facilities. Every single Australian should be very proud of the role your country has played in guiding the world toward a more secure future.
You helped lead the fight to extend the nonproliferation treaty. Your determined diplomacy brought the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to reality and the world to the verge of banning all nuclear testing for all time. Every nation is in your debt for that achievement. And on behalf, again, of the people of the United States, I say thank you.
Now we must pursue together our remaining arms control agenda -- further reductions in Russia's and America's arsenals once Russia ratifies START II; a chemical weapons convention, so that our troops never face poison gas in the battlefield and our people never fall victim to it in a terrorist attack; a stronger biological weapons convention, so that disease is never used as a weapon of war; a worldwide ban on land mines, so that all our children can walk with confidence on the earth beneath them. (Applause.)
As we deal with these challenges to our security we must recognize the new ones which are emerging and the new approaches they require. Terrorism, international crime and drug trafficking are forces of destruction that have no tolerance for national borders. Together we must show zero tolerance for them. That means putting pressure on rogue states, not doing business with them. It's very difficult to do business by day with people who kill innocent civilians by night.
It means giving no aid and quarter to terrorists who slaughter the innocent and drug traffickers who poison our children. It means, in short, pursuing a concerted strategy -- intelligence and police cooperation worldwide, coordinated legal action in every country to stop money laundering, shut down gray markets for guns and false documents, and increase of extraditions. It means security coordination in our airports and airplanes, in giving each in our own nations our law enforcement officials the tools they need to cooperate and to succeed.
The measure of our people's security includes not only their physical safety, however, but, as we all know, their economic well-being. Our two countries have led in opening markets around the world and we can be pleased with our progress. Through GATT, the WTO, APEC and literally hundreds of smaller accords, we are moving to extend the reach of free and fair trade. But we can do more, issue by issue, agreement by agreement.
I am determined to work with Congress in my second term to move ahead boldly on market opening initiatives around the world. Decades from now I want people to say that our generation rose to the challenge of creating a new, open trading system for the 21st century. If we do, more people will have good jobs and better lives as they share in humanity's genius for progress. Over the long-term we can best advance the security and prosperity we seek by expanding and strengthening not only trade, but the community of free nations.
The tide of democracy is now running strong and deep. Consider this: In just the past few weeks the people of Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Nicaragua and Thailand have freely elected their leaders -- a prospect literally unimaginable not very long ago. In my own hemisphere every nation but one has raised freedom's flag. In central Europe and in Russia, Ukraine and the other New Independent States the forces of reform have earned our respect and deserve our continued support.
For the first time since the rise of nation states on the continent of Europe it is literally conceivable that we have an opportunity -- a real and tangible opportunity -- to build a continent that is democratic, undivided and at peace. It has never been possible before, and together we can achieve it now.
Now, I know that some people on both sides of the Pacific are concerned that America's continuing involvement with Europe and our intense renewed involvement with our neighbors in Latin America will lead to disengagement from the Asia Pacific region. They are wrong. Mr. Prime Minister, if I could borrow your eloquent phrase -- at least I'm giving you credit, as we politicians don't often do -- (laughter) -- the United States does not need to choose between our history and our geography. We need not choose between Europe and Asia. In a global economy with global security challenges, America must look to the East no less than to the West. Our security demands it. After all, we fought three wars here in living memory. The Cold War's last frontier lies now on the Korean Peninsula. The region as a whole is in the midst of profound change. So our security demands it.
Our prosperity requires it. One-third of our exports and more than 2 million American jobs depend upon our trade with Asia. Over the next decade, Asia's remarkable growth will mean ever-expanding markets for those who can compete in them. Our future cannot be secure if Asia's future is in doubt.
As we enter the 21st century, therefore, I say to you that America not only has been, she is and will remain a Pacific power. We want America's involvement and influence to provide the stability among nations which is necessary for the people of the Asia Pacific region to make the routines of normal life a reality and to spur the economic progress that will benefit all of us.
To meet those challenges of stability, we are now pursuing three objectives -- stronger alliances, deeper engagement with China, and a larger community of democracies. First, we share the view of almost every nation in Asia that a strong American security presence remains the bedrock for regional stability. We will maintain about 100,000 troops across the Pacific, just as we maintain about 100,000 troops in Europe. We will keep them well-trained, well-equipped and well-prepared. We will continue to revitalize our core alliances both bilaterally and regionally.
These efforts, let me say clearly, are not directed against any nation. They are intended to advance security and stability for everyone so that we can grow together and work together, all of us in the new century.
Our alliance with a democratic, prosperous Japan has been one of the great achievements of the postwar period. Last spring, after more than a year's hard study and work, Prime Minister Hashimoto and I signed a new security charter. Japan's continued support for our military presence and even closer links between our armed forces will enable us to deepen our cooperation on behalf of peace and stability in this region and beyond.
With our close ally in South Korea, we're working to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula that threaten all of northeast Asia. We must give new momentum now to the four-party peace talks President Kim and I proposed last spring. And we must continue our work to dismantle North Korea's frozen nuclear program.
We are reinforcing our security ties with the Philippines and Thailand, while multiplying the power of our troops through greater access to regional military facilities.
And finally and simply put, the defense links between the United States and Australia have never been stronger in peacetime. Mr. Prime Minister and members of Parliament, the agreements our foreign and defense ministers signed this summer in Sydney authorized the largest exercises involving our troops since World War II. American Marines will soon begin training in northern Australia. And we are deepening our already strong security cooperation. Today I say, again, with utter confidence, our alliance is not just for this time, it is for all time.
As we work nation to nation, let us continue to build a new architecture for regional security as well -- an architecture through ASEAN that will strengthen our ability to confront common challenges. Already this effort is helping to diffuse tensions in the South China Sea and to dispel distrust across the region. We must pursue it to its full potential.
Our second stabilizing objective is deeper engagement with China. The direction China takes in the years to come, the way it defines its greatness in the future will help to decide whether the next century is one of conflict or cooperation. The emergence of a stable, an open, a prosperous China, a strong China confident of its place in the world and willing to assume its responsibilities as a great nation is in our deepest interest.
True cooperation is both possible and plainly productive. We work closely with China to extend a nuclear nonproliferation treaty and to secure the passage of a comprehensive test ban treaty. We joined to shore up peace in Cambodia and increased stability on the Korean Peninsula. We're making progress together on some tough issues, from nuclear technology to intellectual property rights.
The United States and China will continue to have important differences, especially in the area of human rights, and we will continue to discuss them candidly. But by working together where possible and dealing with our differences openly and respectfully when necessary, we can deepen our dialogue and add to Asia's stability. I look forward to doing just that when I meet for the fourth time with President Jiang in the Philippines next week.
The third part of our work for stability is support for the advance of democracy. Our two nations know that democracy comes in many forms. Neither of us seeks to impose our own vision on others, but we also share the conviction that some basic rights are universal. And we have to decide whether we believe that. I believe everywhere people aspire to be treated with dignity, to give voice to their opinions, to choose their own leaders. We have seen these dreams realized in the democratic odyssey of the Asia Pacific from Japan to South Korea to Thailand and Mongolia.
In this century we have sacrificed many of our sons and daughters, your nation and ours, for the cause of freedom. And so we must continue to speak for the cause of freedom in this new age of commerce and trade and technology. We must push repressive regimes in places like Burma to pursue reconciliation and genuine political dialogue. We must assist new democracies like Cambodia by encouraging the development of political parties and institutions.
We know that the freer and better educated people are, the more creative they become, the better able they are to compete, the more able they are to satisfy each other's deepest wants and needs. We can look at economic vitality of the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan and South Korea to see the proof of this assertion.
As stability extends its reach and strengthens its grip, the Pacific may finally be able to live up to its name. In Cambodia farmers once again till the land that had become horrific killing fields. In Vietnam, schoolchildren can worry more about their exams than about the war. From Bangkok to Manila, power is no longer used against the people; it is in the hands of the people.
A generation ago, it was hard to imagine how rapidly freedom could come to these nations, how rapidly their economies could grow. But freed from the threat of war, unleashed by their newfound freedoms, the people of this region have built among the greatest success stories the world has ever seen. They have transformed economic wastelands into powerful engines for growth, enriched the lives of millions by harnessing the technology of change. Today, the economies of the Asia Pacific are clearly the most dynamic on Earth.
More than 7 million Americans trace their roots to Asia. Five of our states touch the Pacific. We are inexorably linked to the promise of the Asia Pacific region. That's why in the first year of my term I sought to elevate the APEC forum that began right here in Canberra into the first-ever meeting of Asian Pacific leaders. At our inaugural summit in Seattle, working closely with your former Prime Minister, Paul Keating, we agreed to give this extraordinarily diverse region a common goal -- to work as a community of nations committed to economic integration.
A year later in Jakarta we made a historic commitment -- free trade and investment in the region by 2020. Some said that was an illusory vision. But already that vision is becoming a blueprint, a blueprint taking shape as concrete commitments. At next week's leaders meeting Prime Minister Howard and I hope and expect that APEC will give a boost to specific market opening initiatives. For me, I hope that means unshackling trade in computers, semiconductors and telecommunications, the high-tech sectors of the future. We have an opportunity to set an example for the rest of the world and we ought to seize it. If we do, the nations of the region will benefit, those who provide the services and those who receive them.
Progress, after all, is not yet everyone's partner, and we have a responsibility to open the doors of opportunity to those who remain outside the global economy. For example, some two-thirds of the people on our planet have no access to a telephone. I found that hard to believe when I saw so many of your fellow citizens with their cell phones in their hands as I drove up and down your streets. (Laugher.)
More than half the people of the world are two days walk from a telephone. They are totally disconnected from the communications and information revolution that is the present vehicle for human progress and possibility. If we add their creative energies to the mix which now exists, of course, they will gain skills and jobs and greater wealth, but we also will benefit from the higher growth rates, from the expanded markets and from the increasing likelihood that those people will find peaceful, rather than warlike ways, to release their energies. We can do this if we have the courage not to retreat, but instead, to compete.
At this year's meeting at APEC and everywhere I go, I will also deliver again a simple, loud and clear message: The United States is more determined than ever to create an Asian Pacific community of shared efforts, shared benefits and shared destiny. The interests that compel our engagement have grown, not shrunk, and so has our commitment to a Pacific future.
We know from our past that we can succeed, that we are equal to the difficulties ahead. I began today by quoting Prime Minister Menzies, so let me conclude by returning to his words. He said, "The world needs every scrap of democratic strength that can be found in it because nobody, however optimistic, need underestimate the measure or the character of danger that always confronts us. It is not merely our privilege to be strong, it is our duty to be strong.
The world needs Australia. The world needs the United States. It needs us together as partners and friends and allies. We have stood together in the hard times as partners and friends. Let us stand together and work together now for a new future of peace and possibility that extends to our children and our grandchildren and to all the children of the world.
May God bless Australia, the United States and the great friendship | 4,136 |
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School peer ministers, front row, from left: Joy Sanders, Brandylee Hunt, Monica Murguia and Blanca Romero-Delgado; and back row: Lillianna Hoyt, Hernan Torres, Imani Kirk, Aaron Seivers and Brayan Perez. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)
Foundation continues Pacione's spirit
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs
A new foundation has been established to honor the legacy of Mark Pacione. |
Peer ministers at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School begin each school year with a fall retreat to introduce the newest members, usually sophomores, so they can bond, become friends and learn to work together, according to Christine Gallagher, director of campus ministry.
Last fall, that retreat took place during an overnight lock-in at the Fells Point school. The next one, however, will take place offsite, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Mark D. Pacione Foundation awarded in December.
"Getting students outside of the city to really retreat from the school environment and the busyness of the city is the ideal thing for them," Gallagher said.
The Pacione Foundation carries on the legacy of Mark Pacione, an innovator in ministering to young members of the Catholic Church who headed the Archdiocese of Baltimore's Division of Youth and Young Adult ministry from the mid-1980s until 2009, when he was appointed associate director of schools planning. He was also instrumental in the planning of World Youth Day in Denver in 1993 and the visit of Pope John Paul II to Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 1995.
Pacione was 60 when he died unexpectedly Dec. 29, 2014.
"Mark always looked at the youth ministers in the field, the catechists, the DREs, the principals, the teachers, the volunteers as truly the ministers," said Carole Pacione, his wife and Pacione Foundation president. "He might have had the title as director of youth and young adult ministry but the people in<|fim_middle|> Coordinator of Intercultural Ministries for the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. The foundation expects to award $15,000 in Shine On grants annually.
"We thought the mission of the foundation was really well aligned with the work that we are trying to do with our students in terms of establishing leadership, faith-based leadership," said Cristo Rey Jesuit's Gallagher.
Peer ministers at the school, which opened in 2007 with a curriculum that has students in off-campus internships, take a turn in freshman theology classes, lead small-group discussions during the freshman spring retreat and serve as lectors and altar servers. They also take on service projects and reach out to fellow students, talking about issues as varied as studies and peer pressure.
The retreat is an important first step every year, according to Aaron Seivers, a senior.
"You don't know anybody, but by the end of the first night you know everybody and know something about them," he said. "After those three days or two days, you automatically feel connected."
Chloe LaRue, a sophomore and one of the newest peer ministers, said her friends come to her to talk about their problems.
"I share the word of the Lord with them," she said. "And tell them that there is someone who loves them when they are in a hard place."
The peer ministry program's impact on the whole Cristo Rey Jesuit community was one of the reasons for the grant, according to Pacione.
"That was the attraction from the application at Cristo Rey," she said.
For more information, visit pacionefoundation.com.
Mary K. Tilghman
Mary Tilghman is a freelance contributor to the Catholic Review who previously served as managing editor, news editor and staff writer for the Review.
A parishioner of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, she and her husband have three adult children. Her first novel, "Divided Loyalties" (Black Rose Writing), a historical novel set in the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam, was published in 2017. | the field – the people running small groups and taking people on ski trips – they were the adults he saw as the ministers and the people who had the most impact on the lives of young people in bringing them closer to Christ."
The foundation also provides grants for youth and youth ministers to attend national conferences and World Youth Day and two annual scholarships for young people attending the Pinkard Scholars Youth Theological Studies program at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Roland Park.
"From its inception, there was this drive to have some impact on the faith development and the leadership development of young people and the adults who work with them," Pacione said of the foundation.
Cristo Rey Jesuit is one of three recipients of the first "Shine On" grants from the Pacione Foundation. The others are St. Gabriel Parish in Louisville, Ky., and the | 174 |
Math, Grades 9-12 – 66 Words
a real number regardless of its sign
an increase in rate of change
a continuous portion of a circle
binary system
a positional system of numeration that uses binary digits and a radix of two
a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously
circular function
function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length of the sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle
the act of bringing things together to form a new whole
complex number
(mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
interest calculated on both the principal and the accrued interest
conditional probability
the probability that an event will occur given that one or more other events have occurred
uninterrupted connection or union
a reciprocal connection between two or more things
ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
a logarithmic unit of sound intensity
the amount per unit size
the source or origin from which something comes
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
notation of how many times to multiply a quantity by itself
exponential function
a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer
a sequence of numbers in which each number equals the sum of the two preceding numbers
influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
imaginary number
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are inverse functions if f(x)=y and g(y)=x
irrational number
a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
equality of measure
(statistics) law stating that a large number of items taken at random from a population will (on the average) have the population statistics
as far as something can go
involving a single dimension
the exponent required to produce a given number
an enclosure within which something originates or develops
matrix addition
the addition of matrices
matrix inversion
determination of a matrix that when multiplied by the given matrix will yield a unit matrix
matrix multiplication
the multiplication of matrices
natural number
the number 1 and any other number obtained by adding 1 to it repeatedly
normal curve
a symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution
a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied
a complete change in character or condition
a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
the people who inhabit a territory or state
postulate
maintain or assert
drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
a straight line from the center<|fim_middle|> from their relation to other variables
the square root of the variance
a datum that can be represented numerically
statistical regression
the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
a line that touches a curve at only one point
a limited period of time during which something lasts
an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth
extending or lying across
the quality of being legitimate and rigorous
the quality of being subject to change
a quantity that has magnitude and direction
distance travelled per unit time | to the perimeter of a circle
concerning each of two or more persons or things
regression coefficient
when the regression line is linear (y = ax + b) the regression coefficient is the constant (a) that represents the rate of change of one variable (y) as a function of changes in the other (x); it is the slope of the regression line
regression line
a smooth curve fitted to the set of paired data in regression analysis; for linear regression the curve is a straight line
a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 formerly used to express the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of the size of seismograph oscillations
a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components
similar things placed in order or one after another
series circuit
a circuit having its parts connected serially
ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
a rate at which something happens
spurious correlation
a correlation between two variables (e.g., between the number of electric motors in the home and grades at school) that does not result from any direct relation between them (buying electric motors will not raise grades) but | 251 |
I can't believe this weekend Mason will be one! It's been an exciting year with him in our life and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Just the past few weeks he's really turned into quite the "Big Boy" of sorts, learning to let go of the bottle (he's on only sippy cups now), enjoying the deliciousness of whole milk and peanut butter, and learning how to talk, and walk. He's loving saying his Mama's and Dada's (<|fim_middle|> Of course, we have those will this day EVER end kind of days, like most of us do, but sitting down looking at the big picture at the end of the day, we are thankful. Thankful for not for perfection, but because God has given us a chance to learn and grow each day and discover a little more about our self, life, each other, and appreciate the little things and the good things in each day.
Happy One Year to my Mason (Mae Mae) and Two and a half to my Parker Pooh. | and even says it to call us! How sweet, right?) and every now and again he'll surprise us and repeat back a word such as "all done" like he did the other night. He's very bright, and loves his brother. He's got the sweetest disposition, and even though he can be quite cautious of strangers, I'm kind-of liking the fact that he's a bit of a Mama's boy. Parker was MUCH more of an independent one, and could care less if I came or left, but Mason certainly takes notice. I love that about him. He's a little curious critter, always looking for a drawer to open, a basket to rummage through, a cabinet to tear into. He loves eating, playing with his brother (especially pillow mountain and the tunnel) and learning how to walk. He's a busy boy and keeps Mama and Daddy on our toes! *Sigh* I just don't know what would I do without his adorable chubby legs and irresistible chub chub cheeks. I just love 'em!
Parker is growing and maturing more and more each week! I'm glad to report that Parker has seemed to drop his tantrums while leaving places. He may get sad, but overall he's really turned a corner with it! I started bribing him (I know, classic horrible parenting, right?) It's only sort-of bribing… I would tell him before we went to some place like the park… I'd say something like "I would like for you to be on really good behavior leaving the park. And if you are on good behavior, I have a surprise for you afterward" and it would typically be a sucker (or lollipop as Dan calls them), or I'd let him watch a favorite show in the car. At first, he wasn't on good behavior, and he didn't get a "surprise" and then finally one day, he got it. Now, I just talk to him beforehand and tell him that he needs to be on good behavior leaving, and so far, so good! The tantrums waking up from his naps, have subsided. He still has them sometimes, and we're not sure why. He just seems to want to vent his frustrations for being awake, grumpy, and tired all at the same time and then shortly after, he's fine. So, we're still working on it! On a brighter note, Parker has seemed to really "get" staying dry overnight, and we have stopped using pull-ups! I'm so proud that he's reached this milestone so early! I've heard that bed wetting can be normal up to age five and even as late as eight, but thankful he tackled this one early!
He's also been quite the chatty one lately! Not only am I hearing this every day, but from his teachers as well. He says the cutest phrases. He told me the other day. "Is that a new dress Mommy? I wuv it!" Seriously? When your kids start complementing you, it's the best feeling in the world! Finally, I get a verbal affirmation after all this time! Oh, and when we tell him we're going to go somewhere or eat something he says "Parker eat that, too!" or "Parker go to the store, too!" He always wants to be right in the mix, never missing a beat! Another favorite thing he does that I love is that he likes to hop up on every bench he sees (at the park, in the breezeway after picking him up from school, anywhere he can find one) and looks up with a smile and says "Come sit, Mama! Pleeeeze!" A subtle reminder for me to take things slow in life and enjoy every moment. He just loves to tug at my heart strings with the cutesy things that he says and does!
I know I echo Dan when I say that we both truly feel blessed with our boys. | 812 |
Bondi Beach is around one kilometre long, and on a busy summer<|fim_middle|> | day there can be as many as 50,000 beachgoers to look after. So, we sent some sunglasses down to our friends at the Bondi Lifeguards to keep their eyes safe and ready for the summer sun.
The lifeguards are world-famous professionals that perform around 5,000 rescues during the summer period, and they key to maintaining everyones safety is observation. Surveillance plays a huge part in the lifeguards day, meaning they can take preventative action rather than reacting to emergencies.
Polarised lenses help protect eyes from the piercing Australian sun and reduce overall eye strain. They're perfect for the lifeguards who are constantly working in and around the water, as polarised lenses allow them to see more clearly and shield the sunlight being reflected on the ocean.
Monitoring the beach in the height of summer using polarised lenses means they can eliminate the glare from the sun and the sand. Polarised lenses are coated with a film that filters the horizontal light rays, reflected fragments of light that strain your eyes and affect visibility. A good pair of sunglasses is a must in Bondi over the summer and our polarised lenses are perfect for the job, offering amazing clarity and reducing harsh glare. Looking good Bondi Beach. | 257 |
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2015
750ML / 0% ABV
3.9 11 Ratings
Very dark color, with purple glints, indicating that the wine is still very much in its youth. The nose is still quite closed, which is to be expected after only a few months in the bottle. But it already presents good depth and plenty of complexity. Notes of fresh strawberries and tobacco, in which the wood has become perfectly integrated. The attack is simultaneously supple and very powerful.
The intensity on the palate rises steadily... gently coming to rest on a plateau that is already very high. Not at all aggressive, it continues with great length, and in perfect harmony. This is a Lafite that is currently revealing very little of its potential; to experience it in its full glory will require waiting... for some years.
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot
WE 100
This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine, is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.
Lead and graphite are complimented by notes of blueberries and black<|fim_middle|> of Pauillac, Lafite's mention as a medieval fief dates to the 14th century. The name Lafite comes from the Gascon language term "la hite", which means "hillock". There were probably already vineyards on the property at the time when the Ségur family organised the vineyard in the 17th century, and Lafite began to earn its reputation as a great winemaking estate. Jacques de Ségur was credited with the planting of the Lafite vineyard in the 1670s and in the early 1680s. The estate achieved wide popularity in the 1750s when it became the favorite wine of King Louis XV. Thomas Jefferson was also a steadfast customer and even visited the estate. After the 1973-1976 mini-crisis that hit Bordeaux, Baron Eric's management of the estate made strides forward with a search for excellence and the gradual addition of a new technical team. In 1985 Baron Eric began a tradition of inviting fine-arts photographers to photograph Chateau Lafite. Today, his daughter Saskia de Rothschild represents the 6th generation of the family at the head of the winemaking properties.
MHR153461_2015 Item# 153461 | berries. Blackcurrants, too. Full-bodied and focused with very round and polished tannins. Elegance with power. Very classic nature for Lafite. Try in 2022.
The power in this vintage of Lafite is hidden, but it is there in spades and tiptoes up along the palate. Lovely brushed tannins are extremely well placed, discreetly holding the fruit. In many ways this is a truly classic Lafite because it is understated and lyrical. It's a wine that demands you know Lafite to see just how beautifully it will develop, says winemaker Eric Kohler.
The deep garnet-purple shaded 2015 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot and was matured for 20 months in new oak barrels from Tonnellerie des Domaines (their own cooperage). It is still sporting a lot of cedar at this nascent stage with a vibrant core of black raspberries, red currants and crushed plums plus touches of cigar boxes, violets and underbrush with a waft of tilled loam. Medium-bodied and elegantly styled with wonderful freshness and depth, it is compellingly earthy/minerally in the mouth with a frame of seductively silky yet very firm tannins and culminating in a very long, racy and pure finish. Boasting spectacular finesse and packed with nuances, clearly, given some of the challenges here in 2015, this is a masterpiece of diligence in the vineyards, careful selection and very clever crafting—bravo!
The grand vin 2015 Lafite-Rothschild checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot that was brought all in 100% new oak. Director Eric Kohler (who replaced Charles Chevallier in 2015) told me the vintage suffered a touch of dilution but wasn't a complicated year. The 2015 is an aristocratic, classy example from this estate that offers textbook lead pencil shavings, tobacco, smoked herbs, and graphite as well as a beautiful core of currant and cassis fruit. It's the most refined and subtle of the first growths, has medium to full-bodied richness, building tannin, and undeniable class and charm. Give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following 2-3 decades.
Velvet- and silk-textured red currant, raspberry and black cherry compote notes glide through, supported by a perfectly embedded graphite spine, while enticing violet, black tea and alder accents add range through the finish. Very refined and sneakily long. Best from 2025 through 2045.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild is one of only four classified first growths and thus the designation as 1st er Cru. The vintage rankings of the Universal Paris Exposition in 1855 officially gave Lafite the rating as "Leader among fine wines." While the first known reference to Lafite dates to 1234 with a certain Gombaud de Lafite, abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery north | 671 |
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ComNav Technology as the unique Chinese GNSS Original Equipment Manufacturer showcased in ION GNSS+ 2017
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INTERGEO 2017 Witnesses ComNav Technology's Rapid Growth in International Market
ComNav Technology attended the 14th South East Asian Survey Congress in Brunei | Shanghai, China, October 9, 2017 -- From 25th to 29th September 2017, the Institute of Navigation GNSS+ 2017 was held in Oregon Convention Centre, Oregon, USA. It's the fifth time that ComNav Technology Ltd. attends this professional GNSS conference, showcasing its latest technological innovations to GNSS experts all over the world.
ComNav Technology Booth
During this exhibition, ComNav Technology showcased its latest K7-series GNSS OEM boards. The latest K7-series GNSS OEM boards not only integrate professional SNB1008 ASIC chip with advanced QUANTUM technology, but also support INS upgrade that means the board are able to work with inertial navigation system to realize the seamless positioning service even in difficult environment. Doubtlessly, the K7-series GNSS OEM boards will be more suitable and more effective in the era of GNSS+.
Visitors are very interested in brand new K706 and K726 boards, surprised by their compact and multifunctional design. Most visitors actively communicated with our technical staff, curious about every innovation point.
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As the unique exhibitor from China, ComNav Technology also gained close attention from Administration Office of China Satellite Navigation Systems (CSNO). They visited ComNav Technology booth and highly praised our latest GNSS products. They are also proud of our innovation ability and achievements, encouraging ComNav Technology to keep strong track record in the future.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
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This collection of resources provides easy access to global best practice standards<|fim_middle|> on Maternal Health Guidelines
This publication on WHO recommendations related to maternal health is one of four in a series; the others relate to newborn, child and adolescent health. The objective of this document is to make available WHO recommendations on maternal health in one easy-to-access document for WHO staff, policy-makers, programme managers, and health professionals. The compilation can also help better define gaps to prioritize guideline updates.
(1) What health interventions should be delivered during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period?
(2) What health behaviors should the women practice (or not practice) during these periods to care for herself and her baby?
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Definition of skilled health personnel providing care during childbirth
World Health Organization, 2018
This 2018 joint statement presents the 2018 definition of skilled health personnel providing care during childbirth (also widely known as a "skilled birth attendants" or SBAs) as competent maternal and newborn health (MNH) professionals educated, trained, and regulated to national and international standards. They are competent to: (i) provide and promote evidence-based, human-rights based, quality, socioculturally sensitive and dignified care to women and newborns; (ii) facilitate physiological processes during labour and delivery to ensure a clean and positive childbirth experience; and (iii) identify and manage or refer women and/or newborns with complications.
Recommendations: Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience
This up-to-date, comprehensive and consolidated guideline on essential intrapartum care brings together new and existing WHO recommendations that, when delivered as a package, will ensure good-quality and evidence-based care irrespective of the setting or level of health care. The recommendations presented in this guideline are neither country nor region specific and acknowledge the variations that exist globally as to the level of available health services within and between countries. The guideline highlights the importance of woman-centred care to optimize the experience of labor and childbirth for women and their babies through a holistic, human rights-based approach.
Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services
This guideline provides global, evidence-informed recommendations on protection, promotion and support of optimal breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services, as a public health intervention. The document presents the key recommendations, a summary of the supporting evidence and a description of the considerations that contributed to the deliberations and consensus decision-making.
Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: A guide for midwives and doctors
While most pregnancies and births are uneventful, all pregnancies are at risk. Around 15% of all pregnant women will develop a potentially life-threatening complication that calls for skilled care, and some will require a major obstetrical intervention to survive.
This manual is written for midwives and doctors at the district hospital who are responsible for the care of women with complications of pregnancy, childbirth, or the immediate postpartum period, including immediate problems of the newborn.
WHO Recommendations on Child Health
This publication on WHO recommendations related to child health is one of four in a series; the others relate to newborn, maternal and adolescent health. The objective of this document is to make available WHO recommendations on child health in one easy-to-access document for WHO staff, policy-makers, programme managers, and health professionals. The compilation can also help better define gaps to prioritize guideline updates.
This document is meant to respond to the questions:
(1) What health interventions should the child receive and when should s/he receive it?
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WHO Recommendations on Newborn Health
This publication on WHO recommendations related to newborn health is one of four in a series; the others relate to maternal, child and adolescent health. The objective of this document is to make available WHO recommendations on newborn health in one easy-to-access document for WHO staff, policy-makers, programme managers, and health professionals. The compilation can also help better define gaps to prioritize guideline updates.
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Arnaud Mennonite Brethren Church – Arnaud, MB
Arnaud Mennonite Brethren Church fonds
35 cm textual records, 1 microfilm reel, and artifacts
The Arnaud Mennonite Brethren Church, located in the Municipality of Franklin, was affiliated with the Manitoba, Canadian, and General Conferences of the Mennonite Brethren Churches. The congregation began its history on June 14, 1925, consisting of 23 members. They originated from the Soviet Union with the founding leader being Abram Peters. They began their services in the United Church building and then later moved into the town hall.
In 1935, the congregation moved into their first permanent building. Operation of the church was paid by the income coming from a piece of land that was farmed by the church members. Church membership reached its peak in the years 1940–1943. Because of fire, they needed to rebuild in 1952.Church membership was 26 in 1965 and because of declining attendance, the church dissolved on April 17, 1980.
The leader of the church include Abram Peters (1925–1927), Abram Nightingale (1927–1933), Henry P. Toews (1933–1948), Isaac Toews (1948–1959), David Thiessen (1959–1967), Edward G. Thiessen (1967–1975), leadership committee – Waldo H. Thiessen, Edward G. Thiessen, and Jake P. Janzen (1975–1976), Edward G. Thiessen (<|fim_middle|>) inserted in two church register books and two exercise books (Book I). – ca.1925–July1964. – p.2059–2180.
Church Membership, Family, Baptismal and Marriage Registers (Book II). – ca.1925–1937. – p.2181–2259.
Church Membership, Family, and (brief) Marriage Registers (Book III). – ca.1928–1979. – p.2260–2322.
Congregational Meeting Minutes (Book IV). – June 1925–Nov.1941. – p.2323–2421.
Congregational Meeting Minutes (Book IV). – Jan.6, 1942–Nov.1952. – p.1–97.
Congregational Meeting Minutes (Book V). – Dec.1952–Dec.1978. – p.98–336. | 1976–1980).
This fonds consists of membership, family and marriage records , baptisms, births, and deaths, financial records, congregational minutes, transfer documents, church architectural building plans, and correspondence. Artifacts include a two-hole hole-punch, and official church stamp. Some of these documents are also available on microfilm.
Many of the records were microfilmed in 1978 through the work of the Historical Commission of the Mennonite Brethren Conference. The textual records were brought to the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies on March 24,1981 by Edward G. Thiessen.
Volumes 405–407.
Formerly classified under the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches inventory BC501.
Finding aid consists of a series description and a file list.
Finding aid for microfilm: R88, pp. 2059–2421; R89, pp. 1–336.
Acc. No. 1981–27.
Microfilm file list adapted from a previous finding aid by Leslie Wiebe June 2003.
Volumes 405–407
Congregational Journal. -- 1958–1964.
Annual Statistical Reports for the Canadian Conference of the MB Church. -- 1950–1979.
Birth and Baptism Certificates. -- 1971–1980.
Church Bulletins. -- 1976.
Misc. Statistics. -- 1932–1980.
Sunday School. -- 1961–1975.
Correspondence. -- 1933–1980.
Building Committee. -- 1952.
Sunday School Ledger. -- 1942–1955.
Jugendverein Financial Ledger. -- 1929–1973.
Outgoing Members Register. -- 1933–1980.
Membership Transfer Documents.
Church Cemetery. -- 1936–1967.
Historical Data Part 1, Church Membership and Family Register (1925–1936) and Marriage Register (1927–1935).
Historical Data Part 3 (1925–1964).
Congregational Meeting Minutes. -- 1925–1952.
Marriage Register. -- 1934–1967.
Correspondence. -- 1960.
Microfilm file list
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Holden woke up with a fever this morning- poor thing. So Bennett and I are splitting the day and I am SO BEHIND on work. I feel a bit overwhelmed- but I think that's more because I'm going to Katy this weekend, Minneapolis on Sunday, back on Monday, gone on Thursday to New York, then from New York to Atlanta on Sunday, back on Tuesday...so who is going to do all the work that is piling up? GOOD QUESTION.
Anyway- we had such a great weekend...and here are a few pictures to show for it. We went to Central Market and enjoyed the playground and lunch. Also- remind me to post about Davis and how he "finked about it" this weekend. It's a good one.
Dwight Yoakum. Oh my gosh. I always say that I know without a doubt that I will have a rip-roaring good time when I do something with Kirsten, and yet I am still always surprised by how much fun we have and how ridiculous our stories are the next day.
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The instability of owning a small business can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Some people lean into that risk early on, while others let the risk steer them away from taking the leap into entrepreneurship. But when life leads you directly into that entrepreneurial path, you can find ways to mitigate the risk and make the reward something even better than you imagined.
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Gold Reserves and Mining in Saudi Arabia
The massive oil and gas reserves in Saudi Arabia are what get the most attention. After all, the countries wealth is directly attributed to the abundance<|fim_middle|> December 2, 2018 — 8:42 pm
Tags: Saudi Arabia Gold Mining | of fossil fuels across it's vast desert.
The country is also rich in a variety of minerals including gold. The evidence of gold mining exists from over 5000 year ago. Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, there were reportedly extensive gold mining operations. The western areas of Saudi Arabia, where the Pre Cambrian rocks of the Arabian Shield are located, are known to have most of the gold deposits.
According to the government, 600 sites with gold deposits have been identified. While exploration is being conducted at a number of sites, only five mines are presently active. The country still has a lot of potential for mining. It is one of the most stable countries in the Middle East which makes it an attractive area to large mining companies.
Historical Discoveries of Gold in Saudi Arabia
Significant episodes of gold mining in Saudi Arabian history include periods during 3000 BC, 1000 BC, the Abbasid Caliphate between 750 AD and 1258 AD and more recently since 1936 AD. Saudi Arabian archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb in 1998 near Thaj, a town in the northeastern part of the country. This royal tomb dating to the first century AD appeared to be of a young woman who was bejeweled with gold ornaments and a gold mask.
One of the oldest gold mines is that of Mahd Ad Dahab in the country's western region.
Gold Mining Industry of Saudi Arabia
The entire gold mining and exploration activities in Saudi Arabia are carried out by Ma'aden. Ma'aden was formed in the year 1997 through a royal order in order to develop and exploit the country's mineral resources. Its initial thrust was to develop the mineral resources industry and today a total of five gold mines are operative which have known gold reserves of over 300 tons.
Existing Gold Mines in Saudi Arabia
Following are the details of the operative gold mines located in various regions of Saudi Arabia.
Madh Ad Dahab Mine
The mine located in the western area of Saudi Arabia in the Al Madinah province is one of the oldest in the country and is also known as 'Cradle of Gold' . Mining activities in this region were spread out over two different periods. One period was around 3000 BC and the other between 750 AD and 1258 AD.
In 1988, the mining process was restarted at the site for the commercial production of gold. The mine at Madh Ad Dahab is underground and is about 300 meters in depth and has over 60 kilometers of underground tunnel development so far.
The mine has its own processing plant to extract the gold.
Sukhaybarat Mine
The mine is situated in the Al Qassim province which is at a distance of 250 kilometers from Madh Ad Dahab and around 550 kilometers northwest from Riyadh. The plant processes gold from the ore that is brought from Bulghah mine which is about 75 kilometers away.
Bulghah Mine
Bulghah mine is situated at Al Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. The production in this mine started in 2002. The low grade gold ore is processed here by the heap leach method while the higher grade gold ore is sent to Sukhaybarat processing plant. As the higher grade ore quantity has almost exhausted, the production is now limited to lower grade ore only.
Al Hajar Mine
Al Hajar mine is located in southern Saudi Arabia and is at a distance of 710 kilometers southeast of Riyadh. The gold production at the mine was started in 2001 by heap leach method and produced around 1 ton of gold per year. The mining operation was halted in 2006 and now only processing of the already mined ore is carried out.
Al Amar Mine
Al Amar mine is located in the Ar Riyadh region at an approximate distance of 250 kilometers southwest of Riyad. The production of gold began in 2009 in the underground mine. Its processing capacity is 200 kilo tons of ore per year.
Future Mining Sites in Saudi Arabia
As Suq which is at a distance of 365 kilometers from the city of Jeddah and Ad Duwayhi project which is 450 kilometers southwest of Riyad are the future locations of gold mining and processing.
With increased oil and shale production from other countries lowering the price of oil, Saudi Arabia is cutting production to maintain current prices. It is beginning to take other mineral resources very seriously. Gold mining is likely to increase over time as a way to add to the country's economy and provide more stability and diversity of resources.
Only a small percentage of the potential gold mining areas in Saudi Arabia are being mined. This country still holds good potential for future production in the coming years.
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Japan Intercepts Targets with Raytheon's SM-3® Block IB and SM-3 Block IIA
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During a demonstration off the Coast of Kauai, Hawaii, Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force successfully intercepted short and medium-range ballistic missile targets with SM-3® Block IB and SM-3 Block IIA interceptors, both made by Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business.
This is the first time a non-U.S. maritime service intercepted targets with both variants of interceptors and it is the first time a Japanese ship fired SM-3 Block IIA. The demonstration was conducted in partnership with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
"This demonstration reinforces that partners now have greater capability with the Standard Missile family of interceptors," said Tay Fitzgerald, President of Strategic Missile Defense at Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
"Allies who use SM-3 can now cooperate more fully with the United States on ballistic missile defense missions," she added.
The multi-day Japan Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-07 included engagements of ballistic missile targets with SM-3 and a next generation subsonic aerial target with SM-2 Block IIIB.
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Parent-child, mother-daughter relationships explored in Kali Quinn's 'Overture to a Thursday Morning'
Find more information at www.kaliquinn.com and www.sandglasstheater.org.
By Clara Rose Thornton/The Commons
PUTNEY—In Overture to a Thursday Morning — the first solo theater performance written, directed, choreographed, and acted in its entirety by former Windham County resident Kali Quinn — themes of loss, identity, and family secrecy merge in a multimedia performance rife with visual and aural complexity.
Overture to a Thursday Morning will be performed in a four-night run at Putney's Sandglass Theater (17 Kimball Hill, 802-387-4051), Thursday, April 28, through Sunday, May 1.
April 28-30 performances begin at 8 p.m., while on Sunday there is a matinee to raise funds for the Saxtons River female empowerment organization, Making the Most of I, at 2 p.m.
This one-hour piece focuses on Lila, a young woman who wants to be a violin rock star. Her mother, Stephanie, with whom Lila hadn't spoken in a while, has recently died. Lila receives several of Stephanie's belongings, such as suitcases filled with objects from Stephanie's childhood, journals, clothing and a photo projector and slides.
As Lila moves through the collection of objects, the real story of Lila's birth becomes clearer and reveals a wholly different narrative of her mother's life than she'd previously assumed.
As Lila,<|fim_middle|> Vermont ("I loved the oldness of them. The happiness, the texture, the realness of them," she mused.) Inspired by these objects, what began as a story about a repressed 1950s housewife — possibly involving clowns and violin — evolved into a psychological journey into the minds and hearts of three women (Lila, Stephanie and grandmother Eleanor), brought together through these 1950s objects once Lila is the only one left alive.
The title comes from a plot point of Lila discovering that she was born on a Thursday. "The 'overture' is everything leading up to her birth," added Quinn. "Through performing this piece and encouraging audience interaction in the talk-backs following each show, I've discovered how many people simply don't know the details of their birth: was it a planned pregnancy, who helped that day, where they were born, what exact time, etc. And those aren't even the murkier details."
Overture to a Thursday Morning experienced an initial run at Vermont Academy last October, before moving to the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City in November. From there, it played off-Broadway at The Tank in Times Square in February, at University of Rochester last week, and will follow up its current Sandglass Theater run with six days at the KO Festival of Performance in Amherst, Mass., July 21-26.
An audience talk-back follows each performance, with a special discussion after Sunday's show on the concept of birthing, how birthing has evolved, and reactions to teen pregnancy, facilitated by members of Making the Most of I.
Tickets are $15. If patrons use the code "mom" when purchasing tickets, they get one ticket free if they bring their mother as a guest.
Originally published in The Commons issue #98 (Wednesday, April 27, 2011).
More by Clara Rose Thornton | Quinn sings, plays violin, interacts with the cadre of objects onstage with intense physicality, and often moves from girlish reverie to sorrowful bewilderment and back in the space of a few instants. The unique type of performance of which Quinn is a devotee, called physical theater, shines in Overture with little precedent in southern Vermont's theatre world.
"I'm interested in family secrets and the idea that all people who become one's family in life are not blood-related, and how easily blood relations can seem to falter," said Quinn recently in a telephone interview from her home in Rochester, N.Y., where Overture was being performed in a two-night run at University of Rochester's Todd Theatre.
"Parent-child, mother-daughter relationships usually have a 'catch' somewhere within them," she added. "There's an emotional snag somewhere if the story is probed deeply enough. Everyone who has come to see the play has shared 'where they're at' with their mother, and how whether their mother is alive or dead, pieces of her or their combined story continue to emerge, and the relationship must evolve from there in their minds."
Quinn was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and earned her master's degree from the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, Calif. Following her 2006 graduation, she formed a theatre company called GUTWorks with partners Daniel Burmester and Jonathan Maloney. The trio would share writing duties if not performing others' material, with Maloney often directing, Burmester handling lighting and technical direction, and Quinn acting — though these roles occasionally merged within the atmosphere of creative incubation favored by GUTWorks.
The three relocated to Athens, where Maloney grew up, a village nine miles outside of Bellows Falls. GUTWorks landed a residency at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, and was granted access to the state-of-the-art facilities at the campus' Horowitz Performing Art Center.
While GUTWorks incubated ideas and performed original pieces and respected one- and two-person plays across New England — while also mentoring students in Vermont Academy's theatre programs — Quinn became heavily involved in the surrounding arts community. She held the position of theatre events coordinator at Bellows Falls Opera House from 2007-2010.
Culling from her previous professional clown training and commedia dell'arte education in California, she taught workshops and choreographed performances at New England Center for Circus Arts in Brattleboro. Additionally, she traveled to Guatemala to direct, create and perform with Clowns Without Borders, taught physical theatre and violin in Brazil, and became a board member for the respected Network of Ensemble Theatres coalition.
Physical theater, Quinn's niche, is a mode of performance that utilizes objects and actors' physical relations and interactions with these objects as the primary mode of storytelling. Advanced by Polish theater innovator Jerzy Grotowski (1933-1999), physical theater relies heavily on choreography, props and often-experimental manipulation of setting to drive narrative. In some views, puppetry and clowning are related. A small but dedicated group of professionals worldwide practice physical theater. Quinn's company, GUTWorks, came to be regarded as a vanguard of the art form in the Northeast.
A testament to her talent and drive, all of these accomplishments occurred before Quinn was 29 years old. Yet although her collaborative career was booming, she desired an experience she'd never allowed herself: to create and perform a piece completely on her own, taking her career solely into her own hands.
"I'd been torn," explained Quinn. "Was I a physical theater artist? A clown? A violinist? I'm continuing to evolve and find my own language of how I combine elements of interest and communicate and perform onstage. It's very liberating — just allowing the performance to evolve by itself and not needing anything more from the work than what I have to give to it."
Quinn moved to New York City in the summer of 2010, seeking opportunities to advance her career. Although, in October, she allowed herself a one-month retreat to create a solo work, returning to Saxtons River and staying with friends.
"It was one of the first times I'd spent the majority of four weeks by myself, working from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. everyday," she said. "I finally learned how I create as a solo entity."
For a year, Quinn had been collecting 1950s objects from antique and thrift stores in | 931 |
By now everybody has probably heard about the Marlbots competing at the West Super Regional tournament in Spokane, Washington. Marlborough's veteran robotics team competed at West Super Regionals for the fourth year in a row. But now, many of you may be wondering: what will happen to<|fim_middle|> are interested in learning how to build or program a robot, sign up for robotics next year! You don't need to have any prior experience, and there's a place for everyone! | the robotics program since more than half of the Marlbots are seniors? Don't worry! Since more and more girls have become interested in doing robotics, the school's robotics program has expanded over the years. Marlborough now has two other robotics teams competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC): Cosmos, which is mostly 7th and 8th graders, and Curiosity, which is mostly 9th, 10th, and 11th graders!
Cosmos was formed this school year to serve as the middle school robotics team. This is Cosmos' first year competing, and despite being a rookie team, they had a great season! They started off the season pretty strong and placed among the top 5 teams out of 16 in the LA-A1 League. Cosmos qualified to the Inter-League Tournament in Palmdale this February. At the end of the tournament, Cosmos placed 8th out of 29 teams. Though they did not advance to Regionals, Cosmos had an amazing season and achieved a lot for a rookie team.
Curiosity was formed in the 2016-17 school year. This is Curiosity's second year competing and they had a strong season overall, as well. Their season started off a bit rocky, but Curiosity managed to place in the top 5 in the LA-A1 League along with Cosmos and Marlbots. Curiosity qualified to the Inter-League Tournament and made it to the finals in the robot competition. They ended up being part of the winning alliance which advanced them to Regionals. One week later, Curiosity competed in Monrovia at the LA Regional Championship. However, with several technical difficulties, Curiosity placed 19th out of the 25 teams. Although Curiosity did not advance to West Super Regionals, qualifying to the LA Regionals was a step up from last year which was a huge accomplishment for the team.
Though the season is over for all three teams, they have already begun using what they learned to help plan for next year! Many of the Marlbots are graduating this year, so there are lots of open spaces regardless of what grade you're in. If you | 449 |
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Unlike traveling in a plane, a cruise ship offers different amenities, which travelers can enjoy. The amenities of course depend on the cruise line you are going to choose. The price depends on your destination as well. One of the most famous that people talk about is the Royal Carribean Cruise Ship. The con about this kind of travel is the cost. Well, in order to enjoy this kind of leisure, you need to shell out thousands of dollars for a trip. The more you demand for amenities and destination the bigger that you need to pay. This is also the reason why not everyone tries this kind of experience. However, as for those who already experienced cruising, they say every penny is worth it.
You do not have to worry on what is going on outside the ship since you will receive newsletter in the cabin each day. You will also find schedule of the next day's activities and entertainment offerings. More than this, you can enjoy many activities while inside the cruise. If you want to get more active, you can participate in pool games or even compete in basketball and volleyball tournaments with other passengers. You can also practice your dancing talent and participate in dance classes. However, if you do not feel going out, you can still enjoy indoor activities like history lecture, card games and bingo. You can also learn napkin folding or flower arranging and even participate in bidding of art items. You can also enjoy watching cooking demonstration or sipping wine at wine tasting.
Cruise lines also offer entertainment during the day, which includes musical performances or indoor cinema. Well of course, it all depends on your choice. You can actually skip all these activities and make your own. You can go to the different boutiques or play in the casino. There are also libraries inside the cruise ship for book lovers.
If you want to lose some weight or just want to sweat out, you can go to the gym to exercise those muscles. Cruise ships also provide their own gym instructors so you do not have to worry.
You can also pamper yourself during the trip by visiting the spa centers where you can enjoy facials and massage. Not only this, you can also have your haircut and style or even have your nails done. Your kids will surely enjoy your trip as there are kid's areas wherein they can spend time. Discos, kiddie pool, water slides and arcades are just some to mention.
Do not worry when the sun sets because the cruise ship is livelier during evening. Casinos are also open during night so you can still play slot machines or try your luck at poker or blackjack. Lounges feature live bands and cabaret singers for your dancing or listening pleasure while piano bars complete with sing-alongs, are popular hotspots on many ships. Most especially late at night, the disco will be hopping.
Go out of the usual sitting and watching movie inside the plane and enjoy your trip while cruising.
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Yesterday a modified version of my "Why 99.9% of Pastors Agree with Rob Bell … at Funerals" was featured on www.ChurchLeaders.com. That post stirred up a lot of discussion on my website and it's doing the same over at Church Leaders, where, I was told, it vaulted itself into the Top Ten most read articles at Church Leaders.
It was truly an honor to be featured at Church Leaders and I was so glad for the discussion it sparked!
Such a response sorta misses the point of the article.
The point of the article is to underscore that pastors will often preach a wider hope during death that contrasts both their attitude towards the lost and their theology. Ultimately, my intention was that they'd see this contradiction and be moved to question both their theology and attitudes in light of the wider hope they have at the funerals of unbelievers.
Yet, not only do some pastors miss the point of the article, I think "Just preaching the Gospel" misses the point of the funeral.
Some families, even Christian families, are adamant that funerals are NOT a time for the preacher to use the death of their loved one as a platform for evangelism.
While other families are equally as adamant that funerals are a time to "take inventory" of the lives of the living.
Here's my take on the whole thing: some Christian Pastors (and many of us Christians, including me) are losing touch essentially because we have a dualistic and individualist understanding of the Gospel!
How do I know we're losing touch?
Because families, that would normally use a Christian minister are turning to other sources.
The Celebrant Movement is taking off, and quite honestly, they do an exceptional job in honoring the memory of the deceased.
Celebrants make the service incredibly community oriented, often bringing memory objects that help spur family and friends into sharing their thoughts and feelings for the loved one.
And that's essentially what Celebrants do so well … they find a way to involve both the memories and voices of others in the service, creating a collage of memories by the voices of family and friends, all of which produces a great sense of life in the midst of death, as people are laughing, crying, hugging … all during the funeral service.
Some pastors are great at encouraging family and friends to speak (in fact, many in my community are really good at it), but others will take the funeral as a platform in disregard of the memory of the deceased.
The reason for Pastors losing touch is because their Gospel is out of touch with the present, as it's so focused on the future.
As I've said before and I'll say it again, we're more worried about getting the individual soul to heaven than about bringing the kingdom to the world. We're more worried about getting "decisions for Jesus" than we are about making Jesus disciples who will transform the world now.
In the context of a funeral, part of "transforming the world now" is addressing death as real, our grief as real, acknowledging the sorrow of God over death, and yet planting that seed of hope in the Kingdom come and resurrection.
It's bringing our memories of this world together with our hope of the world that's been inaugurated by Christ and is here, but is still not yet.
It's not about emphasizing sin over grace, or grace over sin, BUT EMPHASIZING CHRIST IN THE WORLD … TRANSFORMING IT INTO SOMETHING NEW!
The Gospel isn't about bringing somebody to heaven. It's about bringing heaven to us. Wasn't that the Good News … that the Messiah had come to dwell with humanity?
And if heaven can be brought to a funeral, through good memories, love, tears, laughter, correction, and the hope of Christ, than by all means preach it.
Today, Ken Knickerbocker and I are trading posts. Ken generously provides the residents of Parkesburg, Pennsylvania (which is where my wife and I reside) with "Parkesburg's News and Happenings" at his website, Parkesburg Today, fulfilling a much needed service to our community.
On May 1st of this year Ken suffered the loss of his father. I've always thought one of the best things we can do as we experience loss is try and write our thoughts down. Not only has Ken done this, but he was gracious enough to share his thoughts here, allowing us to take part in his experience by sharing his lose of a parent, as well as the funeral rites he gave to his father, and the help provided him by a funeral director.
Sharing a personal grief experience with another is a sacred act, so read as though you are on sacred ground.
A Photo of Ken's Father.
All alone laying on a table in the middle of a big empty room with only a hospital-like gown covering his body is how I found my father last week when my brother and I went to the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler funeral home in Brookhaven a few miles southwest of Media, Pennsylvania to dress his body in preparation for the viewing and funeral service two days later.
My father had passed away three days earlier following a four year battle with cancer and Parkinson's disease. He had taken a bad fall in January and ended up in the hospital with a fractured skull.
After his fall it was all downhill health wise for the poor man. Over the next four months until his death on May 1st he spent at most two, maybe three, weeks at home.
His passing, while sad, provided my father certain relief from his physical ailments and an increasingly frail, feeble existence.
Two days after he passed, I went to the funeral home with my stepmother and siblings to finalize arrangements for my father's funeral and burial. Mike Okon, the funeral director, met us at the door, welcomed us, expressed sorrow for our loss and ushered us into the funeral home's spacious conference room.
Mike sat patiently for an hour as my stepmother and I hammered out the wording of my father's obituary and then reviewed the details of the itemized invoice line by line with her to ensure she understood and agreed with each of the several charges. At the end of the session Mike walked our family to the door remembering each of our names as he said goodbye.
Two days later my brother and I returned to the funeral home to dress my father. Dressing a body is not something one does every day but in our religious tradition men dress deceased males and women do the same for their departed sisters. Usually someone from the deceased person congregation is designated to dress the corpse but in my father's case, my step mother assigned the task to my older brother Chuck and I.
While Chuck and I have been members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) since my parents joined the church in the late 1950's, neither of us had much experience dressing a body. Chuck had never done it and I had only done it once, a few years back at the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg under the watchful and ever helpful guidance of Bud Wilde.
Mike ushered us into the room where my Father's body lay and turned to leave. Quickly, before he reached the door, I summoned Mike back and asked him to stay and assist us. He informed us he had never dressed a Mormon for burial and wasn't sure how he could help.
Over the next hour Mike demonstrated all the attributes of the true professional. As my brother and I slipped slacks and a shirt, both white, over my father's lifeless limbs, Mike showed us how to shift my father's weight to position the clothes on his body. Once the shirt was buttoned, Mike tied the tie, also white, and slipped it over my Father's head and under his shirt collar, tightening it perfectly around his neck.
Chuck placed socks and shoes, also white, on my father's feet. Using tricks of his trade Mike filled out my father's clothing to mask the weight dad had lost in the months leading up to his death. Finally, as Chuck and I placed the robes sacred to our faith over my father's shoulders and around his waist, Mike made sure every crease and fold laid flat.
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Anthony Davis scores 39 as the Los Angeles Lakers fire on all cylinders in Portland to win by 23, extend road win streak to 11
The Lakers' 20-3 start is a franchise best<|fim_middle|> and LeBron James.
The 136 points by the @Lakers tonight are also the most any opposing team has scored in a regulation game at Portland since 1990. #LakeShow https://t.co/GgP8NwKKT3
- StatMuse (@statmuse) December 7, 2019
Davis fell two points shy of his season-high tally with 39, while also recording nine rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and two steals. James, on the other hand, finished with 31 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.
As a team, the Lakers shot 46-of-85 (54.1%) from the field and 17-of-36 (47.2%) from beyond the arc. They were clinical on the other end of the floor as well.
The Lakers, who lead the league with 7.4 blocks per game, recorded eight blocks in this game. Their defense allowed them to score 23 points on the Blazers' 15 turnovers.
Rough night for Blazers
The Blazers' three biggest stars in Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and Carmelo Anthony had a rough shooting game.
The trio combined for 59 points on 18-of-44 (40.9%) shooting from the field and 6-of-18 (33.3%) from beyond the arc, while committing nine of the team's 15 turnovers.
👀 the TOP PLAYS from @KingJames (31 PTS) & @carmeloanthony (15 PTS) as they match up for the first time in Year 17! pic.twitter.com/zrXDiRD6sA
- NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2019
If that wasn't enough, the team lost an important scorer Rodney Hood in the first quarter. He was taken to the locker room, and subsequently, news poured in of the MRI - a left torn Achilles tendon.
MORE: Prayers pour in as Hood suffers torn left Achilles
Late in the third quarter, down by 17, head coach Terry Stotts was ejected from the game on receiving his second technical. While this is the second game in three that the Blazers have lost by 20+, they do have a favourable home schedule ahead of them.
Lakers' road streak to be put to the test
The Lakers will head home to play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday before they head out for a 5-game Eastern Conference road trip.
The trip spans eight days, including stops in Miami and Milwaukee, potential spots where the Lakers' road win streak could be threatened. | 23-game start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign.
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With the win in Portland against the Blazers, the Lakers capped off a tough 3-game road trip with wins also coming in Denver and Utah.
This extends their road win streak to 11 and improves their overall record to 20-3, tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the best record in the league.
In this one, they led by as many as 27 and eventually won 136-113 as close long-time friends LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony faced-off for the 39th time in their career.
Here are the biggest takeaways from this one:
Lakers firing on all cylinders
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5 Unusual Specialty Gyms You Should Visit This Year
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Laura Williams, MSEd, ASCM-CEP
Laura Williams is a fitness expert and advocate with certifications from the American Council on Exercise and the American College of Sports Medicine.
The world of fitness can feel overwhelming—there are big box gyms, boutique fitness studios, small gyms, specialty gyms, outdoor boot camps, personal training studios, and the list goes on. How's a person supposed to find the right workout if they don't even know what type of facility they want to join?
One of the biggest points of confusion is the difference between a specialty gym and a boutique fitness studio—they sound like the same thing, right? They're actually fairly different, especially when it comes to facility availability.
Specialty Gym
Offers "open gym" time plus classes
Type of workout: CrossFit, boxing, trampoline, rock-climbing
Boutique Fitness Studio
Classes only
Type of workout: Yoga, cycling, barre,<|fim_middle|> Venice, California, to your local neighborhood Fit Trail. Some outdoor gyms are free, while others require the purchase of a day pass or membership fee.
Just don't assume outdoor gyms lack the organization of a more traditional specialty gym—many municipal parks and recreation departments install such gyms as a free resource to the community, then add specialty programming, such as boot camps and circuit training classes, as a paid addition to the outdoor facilities.
Even if you don't have access to a manmade outdoor gym, you can always create your own outdoor workout by using natural elements in place of traditional workout equipment. All it takes is a little creativity, but once you get started, Mother Nature can deliver one of the best workouts you've ever tried...plus, it's free!
Rock Climbing Gyms
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Rock climbing gyms are true specialty gyms because what they offer is rarely found outside of their specialty setting (with the exception of some big box gyms and recreation centers that provide rock climbing walls). As such, rock climbing passes and memberships typically cost more than traditional gyms, but are about on-par with boutique studios—you can expect to pay upwards of $20 for a day pass.
Many experienced climbers choose to climb on their own or with friends during open gym hours, but beginners may want to attend a class or pay for the assistance of a certified belayer. You may also have to pay to rent shoes and a harness if you don't own your own. It's not unusual for rock climbing facilities to offer some complementary classes as well, including yoga and slacklining.
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Typically, specialty gyms offer "open access" periods when members and the general public can use the facility's amenities and equipment without the direct leadership of a trainer or instructor. For instance, some CrossFit gyms offer this type of open access apart from their standard classes.
Boutique fitness studios, on the other hand, are only available during scheduled classes led by a studio instructor. That's why, generally speaking, specialty gyms can be a good buy—you have the option to exercise alone or as part of a class, while still having access to amenities that often aren't available at traditional gyms. If you're in the market for a gym membership, but you don't want to sign up for the standard weights-and-cardio version, check out some of the unusual specialty gyms popping up in cities around the country.
Trampoline Gyms
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Trampoline gyms are popping up all over the country, and while they're often marketed as a great place for kids' birthday parties, they're also a good place for adults to exercise.
Most trampoline gyms consist of giant rooms of trampolines laid out side-by-side. Most offer day passes, punch cards, and memberships, and many also offer trampoline workout classes. Just be forewarned—if you haven't jumped on a trampoline in a while, your legs are going to burn. This full-body cardio and strength-building workout is a tough one, and if you sign up for a membership, you'll have access to workouts and self-led sessions during open hours.
Obstacle Course Gyms
As the obstacle course race (OCR) industry explodes, it's no surprise that gyms are popping up designed specifically to help people train for rope climbing, wall scaling, and crawling through mud. Some such gyms are geared toward parkour, while others offer an American Ninja Warriors-meets-Spartan Race vibe. Either way, you can expect lots of weird-looking metal frames and cargo nets in place of traditional gym equipment. Sign up for a series of classes, or enjoy a free day at the facility—most offer open gym hours where you can play around with the equipment if you purchase a day pass.
Boxing Gyms
Some boxing gyms are specialty gyms, while others fall into the boutique fitness studio realm, so it's important to know what you're getting before you sign up.
Typical boxing gyms have a boxing ring, some strength training equipment and a whole slew of boxing bags lined up for a killer workout. At specialty gyms, you can exercise on your own, work with a trainer, or join a class. Sometimes these facilities are intimidating to newbies because it's not unusual for clientele to be actively training for boxing matches.
Boutique boxing gyms, on the other hand, typically only offer boxing and kickboxing classes, so there are no options to workout on your own.
There are two boxing gym franchises that actually walk a fine line between boutique studio and specialty gym, and both offer a welcoming environment that's easy for newbies to join. Title Boxing Club primarily offers classes, but many facilities also have some equipment that members can access on their own. 9Round, on the other hand, has a set workout that all members do, but members aren't restricted by time—they can start their workout whenever they want, and still get feedback from the trainer on-site.
Outdoor Gyms
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What is a seismic zone, or seismic hazard zone?
Although you may hear the terms "seismic zone" and "seismic hazard zone" used interchangeably, they really describe two slightly different things. A seismic zone is used to describe an area where earthquakes tend to focus; for example, the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the Central United States. A seismic hazard zone describes an area with a particular level of hazard due to earthquakes. Typically, a high seismic hazard zone is nearest a seismic zone where there are more earthquakes, and a lower seismic hazard zone is farther away from a seismic zone.
Another point of confusion is that the California Geological Survey has two sets of maps with the names "Earthquake Hazards Zones" and "Earthquake Fault Zones (Alquist-Priolo)".
There was also a seismic zone system (0,1,2,3,4) used for building codes that is now obsolete.
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How do I get earthquake hazard maps for locations outside of the U.S.?
We know of no current "zone" designations for sites outside of the United States. For locations outside the United States for which seismic design is required for military facilities, there exists a standard based on probabilistic spectral ordinates in the manner of the International Building Code and are declared to reflect the 2015 version of...
How are engineers working to make roads and buildings safer?
Earthquake engineers are working to make roads and buildings safer in the event of a major earthquakes. This includes both improving the design of new buildings and bridges as well as strengthening older units to incorporate the latest advances in seismic and structural engineering. The Federal Emergency Management Agency plays a central role in...
What is the USGS doing to mitigate and respond to earthquake hazards?
The U.S. Geological Survey performs the following functions related to earthquake hazard mitigation: Receives, analyzes, maintains, and distributes data on earthquake activity worldwide. Satellites link our National Earthquake Information Center in Golden, Colorado to a network of seismograph stations. These stations, located throughout the world...
Can the National Seismic Hazard Maps be used as an earthquake forecast tool for the near future?
Not really. This web site is designed to display the probability of different sources that might occur in a several-year to several-decade period. The model bases all probability estimates on mean rate of earthquakes over long periods. As you shorten the time window, you should expect greater and greater fluctuations in what may be observed from...
What is the probability that an earthquake is a foreshock to a larger earthquake?
Worldwide the probability that an earthquake will be followed within 3 days by a large earthquake nearby is somewhere just over 6%. In California, that probability is about 6%. This means that there is about a 94% chance that any earthquake will NOT be a foreshock. In California, about half of the biggest earthquakes were preceded by foreshocks;...
Are earthquake probabilities or forecasts the same as prediction?
No. Probabilities and forecasts are rather like climate probabilities and weather forecasts, while predictions are more like statements of when, where, and how large, which is not yet possible for earthquakes. Probabilities describe the long-term chances that an earthquake of a certain magnitude will happen during a time window. Most earthquake...
What is the probability that an earthquake will occur in the Los Angeles Area? In the San Francisco Bay area?
Los Angeles area: Within the next 30 years the probability is: 60% that an earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 46% that an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 31% that an earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 will occur in the Los Angeles region. San Francisco Bay area: Within the next 30 years the probability is: 72% that an earthquake measuring...
How do I decide whether or not to get earthquake insurance?
You should consider the following factors when deciding whether or not to get earthquake insurance: proximity to active earthquake faults seismic history of the region (frequency of earthquakes) time since last earthquake building construction (type of building and foundation) architectural layout materials used quality of workmanship extent to...
How do earthquakes affect buildings?
Ground shaking is the primary cause of earthquake damage to man-made structures. Many factors influence the strength of earthquake shaking at a site including the earthquake's magnitude, the site's proximity to the fault, the local geology, and the soil type . More than 250 structures throughout the United States have been outfitted with seismic...
What is the likelihood of a large earthquake at location X? Is it safe to go to X since they've been having a lot of earthquakes lately?
The National Seismic Hazards Mapping project provides an online web tool for determining the probability of a large earthquake within 50 kilometers (~31 miles) of a specific location over a certain time period. The calculation is based on the latest available information from seismic hazard data. Unified Hazard Tool - Earthquake Hazard and...
How will my house hold up in an earthquake? Can the USGS send someone out to evaluate my property?
Published maps will only provide generalized, uninterpreted information about specific areas. Every property consists of a unique combination of geologic and structural factors that must be considered to determine what might happen to a house during an earthquake. Therefore, an individual site study is necessary. Geologic factors include: type of...
What are the earthquake hazards/risks where I live?
Determining your risk with regard to earthquakes, or more precisely shaking from earthquakes, isn't as simple as finding the nearest fault. The chances of experiencing shaking from an earthquake and/or having property damage is dependent on many different factors. The National Hazard Maps use all available data to estimate the chances of shaking (...
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United States Geological Survey (USGS) Natural Hazards Response
The primary goal of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Natural Hazards Response is to ensure that the disaster response community has access to timely, accurate, and relevant geospatial products, imagery, and services during and after an emergency event. To accomplish this goal, products and services provided by the National Geospatial Program (NGP)...
Lamb, Rynn M.; Jones, Brenda K.
Attribution: Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center
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This map depicts annualized earthquake loss by county. The estimated losses consider the value of buildings in each specific area.
Map depicting difference in estimates of earthquake hazards 2002-2014
This map depicts the difference in USGS estimates of earthquake hazards across the nation in 2002 and 2014. The new FEMA earthquake loss report includes the 2014 data, while the previous 2008 report includes the 2002 data. The negative values represent a decrease in estimated hazard since 2002 and the positive values represent an increase.
tectonic processes | Geological Survey (USGS) Natural Hazards Response; 2012; FS; 2012-3061; Lamb, Rynn; Jones, Brenda K.
Earthquake hazards: a national threat
Earthquakes are one of the most costly natural hazards faced by the Nation, posing a significant risk to 75 million Americans in 39 States. The risks that earthquakes pose to society, including death, injury, and economic loss, can be greatly reduced by (1) better planning, construction, and mitigation practices before earthquakes happen, and (2)...
Earthquake Hazards - A National Threat; 2006; FS; 2006-3016; USGS Science Helps Build Safer Communities; Geological Survey (U.S.)
Seismic hazard maps of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America
The growth of megacities in seismically active regions around the world often includes the construction of seismically unsafe buildings and infrastructures due to an insufficient knowledge of existing seismic hazard and/or economic constraints. Minimization of the loss of life, property damage, and social and economic disruption due to earthquakes...
Tanner, J.G.; Shedlock, K.M.
Seismic hazard maps of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; 2004; Article; Journal; Tectonophysics; Tanner, J. G.; Shedlock, K. M.
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program - investing in a safer future
Filson, John R.; McCarthy, Jill; Ellsworth, William L.; Zoback, Mary Lou; Stauffer, Peter H.; Hendley, James W.
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program - investing in a safer future; 2003; FS; 017-03; Filson, John R.; McCarthy, Jill; Ellsworth, William L.; Zoback, Mary Lou; Stauffer, Peter H.; Hendley, James W., II
ANSS-Advanced National Seismic System
Benz, Harley M.; Filson, John; Arabasz, Walter; Gee, Lind; Wald, Lisa
ANSS-Advanced National Seismic System; 2000; FS; 075-00; Benz, Harley M.; Filson, John; Arabasz, Walter; Gee, Lind; Wald, Lisa
USGS National Seismic Hazard Maps
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently completed new probabilistic seismic hazard maps for the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. These hazard maps form the basis of the probabilistic component of the design maps used in the 1997 edition of the NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures...
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USGS National Seismic Hazard Maps; 2000; Article; Journal; Earthquake Spectra; Frankel, A. D.; Mueller, C. S.; Barnhard, T. P.; Leyendecker, E. V.; Wesson, R. L.; Harmsen, S. C.; Klein, F. W.; Perkins, D. M.; Dickman, N. C.; Hanson, S. L.; Hopper, M. G.
NEIC - the National Earthquake Information Center
The National Earthquake Information Center of the US Geological Survey has three main missions. First, the NEIC determines as rapidly and as accurately as possible, the location and size of all destructive earthquakes that occur worldwide. Second, the NEIC collects and provides to scientists and to the public an extensive seismic database that...
Masse, R.P.; Needham, R.E.
NEIC - the National Earthquake Information Center; 1989; Article; Journal; Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS); Masse, R. P.; Needham, R. E.
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Date published: March 14, 2018
USGS Authors New Report on Seismic Hazard, Risk, and Design for South America
New seismic hazard and risk assessments can help at-risk communities prepare for future earthquake disasters
Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards
Date published: June 26, 2014
New Audiences, New Products for the National Seismic Hazard Maps
Attribution: Science Application for Risk Reduction
Date published: April 21, 2008
Earthquake Hazard Maps Show How the Nation Shakes with Quakes
Friday's magnitude-5.2 earthquake in southern Illinois is a reminder that earthquakes are a national hazard.
Attribution: Central Midwest Water Science Center
Date published: January 22, 2001
New USGS Map Will Improve Earthquake Hazards Assessment in the Bay Area
A new geologic map of surficial deposits in the nine-county San Francisco Bay region that can be used to evaluate earthquake hazards has been released in digital form by the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park.
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USGS scientists conduct passive seismic study in the Washita Reach 1 study area.
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Paleoseismic Investigations in Central VA Seismic Zone
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2014 USGS National Seismic Hazard Map
HayWired Scenario ShakeMap
ShakeMap showing intensity of shaking for the HayWired Scenario.
See: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/shakemap/global/shake/haywiredm7....
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Days like today are the<|fim_middle|>Of-Context Stat Of The Week: Brandon Belt is on pace to hit over 90 home runs this year. | worst. It's 75 degrees. It's the San Francisco Giants' home opener—first pitch was at 1:35 PM. The ballpark must look heartbreakingly beautiful right now and we should all be there! All of us. We should be sitting on hot plastic chairs with cold Anchor Steams in our left hand, a Doggie Diner hotdog in our right, and garlic fries on our laps. We should be chasing batting practice balls and taking pictures and loving life. And yet, here we are, stuck at the office or the coffee shop or the apartment or jail or wherever. This blows.
But, you can't get too mad on Opening Day at AT&T Park. Yes, baseball opened shop last week, but today is baseball's official return to the City for the 2014 season and that is, objectively, a helluva good thing. It's especially nice given the week the Giants have had in the deserts of Arizona and L.A. Five wins, two losses—three of four in Arizona, two of three in L.A., coming back home in 1st Place in the NL West—the Giants took care of business. Angel Pagan took care of business. As did Brandon Belt. And Buster. Hunter and Panda and Matt Cain, not so much, but hey, how about that Michael Morse! He's massive!
The Giants remain in town for nine games, split evenly between the D-backs, the Rockies, and the Bums. That gives the rest of us ample opportunity to make our pilgrimage to the park, where we can cheer the home team, jeer the road team, and beer ourselves. It's gonna be a good season!
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The narrator describes the town of Shaston, where Sue now lives, as a place of worldly pleasures. Jude arrives there and comes to the schoolroom where Sue teaches, but he finds it empty. Phillotson's old piano is there, and Jude sits down and plays "The Foot of the Cross." Sue appears behind him and says that she also has been recently affected by that hymn.
The setting changes again as Jude and Sue keep searching for a new place to call home in a world that does not want them. They show their perfectly attuned natures by the fact that they have both been affected by the same hymn at the same time. Even the piano becomes a recurring character.
They have tea and discuss their relationship, and again both are struck by the similarity of their natures. They spontaneously hold hands several times. Jude accuses Sue of being a<|fim_middle|> extremely intelligent, sensitive, and inconsistent. Sue calls Jude "Don Quixote" (a delusional romantic) and also "St. Stephen" (a martyr killed for his faith) in an exaggerated but apt characterization. Sue is again the mouthpiece for Hardy's social criticism.
Sue does have passion and love in her, though it rarely appears and it tortures Jude with its infrequency. We never know if she is actually looking at a photo of Jude or not, or even just how strong her romantic feelings for Jude are. Jude starts to recognize that his professed Christianity is growing more hypocritical.
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Project acronym AQUAMS
Project Analysis of quantum many-body systems
Researcher (PI) Robert Seiringer
Host Institution (HI) INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYAUSTRIA
Summary The main focus of this project is the mathematical analysis of many-body quantum systems, in particular, interacting quantum gases at low temperature. The recent experimental advances in studying ultra-cold atomic gases have led to renewed interest in these systems. They display a rich variety of quantum phenomena, including, e.g., Bose–Einstein condensation and superfluidity, which makes them interesting both from a physical and a mathematical point of view. The goal of this project is the development of new mathematical tools for dealing with complex problems in many-body quantum systems. New mathematical methods lead to different points of view and thus increase our understanding of physical systems. From the point of view of mathematical physics, there has been significant progress in the last few years in understanding the interesting phenomena occurring in quantum gases, and the goal of this project is to investigate some of the key issues that remain unsolved. Due to the complex nature of the problems, new mathematical ideas and methods will have to be developed for this purpose. One of the main question addressed in this proposal is the validity of the Bogoliubov approximation for the excitation spectrum of many-body quantum systems. While its accuracy has been successfully shown for the ground state energy of various models, its predictions concerning the excitation spectrum have so far only been verified in the Hartree limit, an extreme form of a mean-field limit where the interaction among the particles is very weak and ranges over the whole system. The central part of this project is concerned with the extension of these results to the case of short-range interactions. Apart from being mathematically much more challenging, the short-range case is the one most relevant for the description of actual physical systems. Hence progress along these lines can be expected to yield valuable insight into the complex behavior of these many-body quantum systems.
The main focus of this project is the mathematical analysis of many-body quantum systems, in particular, interacting quantum gases at low temperature. The recent experimental advances in studying ultra-cold atomic gases have led to renewed interest in these systems. They display a rich variety of quantum phenomena, including, e.g., Bose–Einstein condensation and superfluidity, which makes them interesting both from a physical and a mathematical point of view. The goal of this project is the development of new mathematical tools for dealing with complex problems in many-body quantum systems. New mathematical methods lead to different points of view and thus increase our understanding of physical systems. From the point of view of mathematical physics, there has been significant progress in the last few years in understanding the interesting phenomena occurring in quantum gases, and the goal of this project is to investigate some of the key issues that remain unsolved. Due to the complex nature of the problems, new mathematical ideas and methods will have to be developed for this purpose. One of the main question addressed in this proposal is the validity of the Bogoliubov approximation for the excitation spectrum of many-body quantum systems. While its accuracy has been successfully shown for the ground state energy of various models, its predictions concerning the excitation spectrum have so far only been verified in the Hartree limit, an extreme form of a mean-field limit where the interaction among the particles is very weak and ranges over the whole system. The central part of this project is concerned with the extension of these results to the case of short-range interactions. Apart from being mathematically much more challenging, the short-range case is the one most relevant for the description of actual physical systems. Hence progress along these lines can be expected to yield valuable insight into the complex behavior of these many-body quantum systems.
Project acronym ARIPHYHIMO
Project Arithmetic and physics of Higgs moduli spaces
Researcher (PI) Tamas Hausel
Summary The proposal studies problems concerning the geometry and topology of moduli spaces of Higgs bundles on a Riemann surface motivated by parallel considerations in number theory and mathematical physics. In this way the proposal bridges various duality theories in string theory with the Langlands program in number theory. The heart of the proposal is a circle of precise conjectures relating to the topology of the moduli space of Higgs bundles. The formulation and motivations of the conjectures make direct contact with the Langlands program in number theory, various duality conjectures in string theory, algebraic combinatorics, knot theory and low dimensional topology and representation theory of quivers, finite groups and algebras of Lie type and Cherednik algebras.
The proposal studies problems concerning the geometry and topology of moduli spaces of Higgs bundles on a Riemann surface motivated by parallel considerations in number theory and mathematical physics. In this way the proposal bridges various duality theories in string theory with the Langlands program in number theory. The heart of the proposal is a circle of precise conjectures relating to the topology of the moduli space of Higgs bundles. The formulation and motivations of the conjectures make direct contact with the Langlands program in number theory, various duality conjectures in string theory, algebraic combinatorics, knot theory and low dimensional topology and representation theory of quivers, finite groups and algebras of Lie type and Cherednik algebras.
Project acronym CRYTERION
Project Cryogenic Traps for Entanglement Research with Ions
Researcher (PI) Rainer Blatt
Host Institution (HI) UNIVERSITAET INNSBRUCK
Summary Quantum computers offer a fundamentally new way of information processing. Within the scope of this proposal, quantum information processing with an ion trap quantum computer will be investigated. With the new combination of cryogenic technology and ion traps for quantum computing we intend to build a quantum information processor with strings of up to 50 ions and with two-dimensional ion arrays for an investigation of deterministic many-particle entanglement. The cryogenic traps will be applied for quantum simulations, for fundamental investigations concerning large-scale entanglement and for precision measurements enhanced by quantum metrology techniques employing entangled particles.
Quantum computers offer a fundamentally new way of information processing. Within the scope of this proposal, quantum information processing with an ion trap quantum computer will be investigated. With the new combination of cryogenic technology and ion traps for quantum computing we intend to build a quantum information processor with strings of up to 50<|fim_middle|> as between such models and $\sigma$-models; orbifolds should also be included in this. The simplest example would be the function $W: \C \rightarrow \C$, $W(x) = x^{n+1}$, which is self-mirror (up to dividing by the $\bZ/n+1$ symmetry group, in an orbifold sense). While the mathematics of the $\sigma$-model mirror correspondence is familiar by now, generalizations to Landau-Ginzburg theories are only beginning to be understood. Today it is clear that Homologcal Mirror Symmetry (HMS) as a categorical correspondence works and it is time for developing direct geometric applications to classical problems - rationality of algebraic varieties and Hodge conjecture. This the main goal of the proposal. But in order to attack the above problems we need to generalize HMS and explore its connection to new developments in modern Hodge theory. In order to carry the above program we plan to further already working team Vienna, Paris, Moscow, MIT.
Mirror symmetry arose originally in physics, as a duality between $N = 2$ superconformal field theories. Witten formulated a more mathematically accessible version, in terms of topological field theories. Both conformal and topological field theories can be defined axiomatically, but more interestingly, there are several geometric ways of constructing them. A priori, the mirror correspondence is not unique, and it does not necessarily remain within a single class of geometric models. The classical case relates $\sigma$-models, but in a more modern formulation, one has mirror dualities between different Landau-Ginzburg models, as well as between such models and $\sigma$-models; orbifolds should also be included in this. The simplest example would be the function $W: \C \rightarrow \C$, $W(x) = x^{n+1}$, which is self-mirror (up to dividing by the $\bZ/n+1$ symmetry group, in an orbifold sense). While the mathematics of the $\sigma$-model mirror correspondence is familiar by now, generalizations to Landau-Ginzburg theories are only beginning to be understood. Today it is clear that Homologcal Mirror Symmetry (HMS) as a categorical correspondence works and it is time for developing direct geometric applications to classical problems - rationality of algebraic varieties and Hodge conjecture. This the main goal of the proposal. But in order to attack the above problems we need to generalize HMS and explore its connection to new developments in modern Hodge theory. In order to carry the above program we plan to further already working team Vienna, Paris, Moscow, MIT. | ions and with two-dimensional ion arrays for an investigation of deterministic many-particle entanglement. The cryogenic traps will be applied for quantum simulations, for fundamental investigations concerning large-scale entanglement and for precision measurements enhanced by quantum metrology techniques employing entangled particles.
Project acronym CSI.interface
Project A molecular interface science approach: Decoding single molecular reactions and interactions at dynamic solid/liquid interfaces
Researcher (PI) Markus Valtiner
Summary After decades of truly transformative advancements in single molecule (bio)physics and surface science, it is still no more than a vision to predict and control macroscopic phenomena such as adhesion or electrochemical reaction rates at solid/liquid interfaces based on well-characterized single molecular interactions. How exactly do inherently dynamic and simultaneous interactions of a countless number of interacting "crowded" molecules lead to a concerted outcome/property on a macroscopic scale? Here, I propose a unique approach that will allow us to unravel the scaling of single molecule interactions towards macroscopic properties at adhesive and redox-active solid/liquid interfaces. Combining Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) based single molecule force spectroscopy and macroscopic Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA) experiments CSI.interface will (1) derive rules for describing nonlinearities observed in complex, crowded (water and ions) and chemically diverse adhesive solid/liquid interfaces; (2) uniquely characterize all relevant kinetic parameters (interaction free energy and transition states) of electrochemical and adhesive reactions/interactions of single molecules at chemically defined surfaces as well as electrified single crystal facets and step edges. Complementary, (3) my team and I will build a novel molecular force apparatus in order to measure single-molecule steady-state dynamics of both redox cycles as well as binding unbinding cycles of specific interactions, and how these react to environmental triggers. CSI.interface goes well beyond present applications of AFM and SFA and has the long-term potential to revolutionize our understanding of interfacial interaction under steady state, responsive and dynamic conditions. This work will pave the road for knowledge based designing of next-generation technologies in gluing, coating, bio-adhesion, materials design and much beyond.
After decades of truly transformative advancements in single molecule (bio)physics and surface science, it is still no more than a vision to predict and control macroscopic phenomena such as adhesion or electrochemical reaction rates at solid/liquid interfaces based on well-characterized single molecular interactions. How exactly do inherently dynamic and simultaneous interactions of a countless number of interacting "crowded" molecules lead to a concerted outcome/property on a macroscopic scale? Here, I propose a unique approach that will allow us to unravel the scaling of single molecule interactions towards macroscopic properties at adhesive and redox-active solid/liquid interfaces. Combining Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) based single molecule force spectroscopy and macroscopic Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA) experiments CSI.interface will (1) derive rules for describing nonlinearities observed in complex, crowded (water and ions) and chemically diverse adhesive solid/liquid interfaces; (2) uniquely characterize all relevant kinetic parameters (interaction free energy and transition states) of electrochemical and adhesive reactions/interactions of single molecules at chemically defined surfaces as well as electrified single crystal facets and step edges. Complementary, (3) my team and I will build a novel molecular force apparatus in order to measure single-molecule steady-state dynamics of both redox cycles as well as binding unbinding cycles of specific interactions, and how these react to environmental triggers. CSI.interface goes well beyond present applications of AFM and SFA and has the long-term potential to revolutionize our understanding of interfacial interaction under steady state, responsive and dynamic conditions. This work will pave the road for knowledge based designing of next-generation technologies in gluing, coating, bio-adhesion, materials design and much beyond.
Project acronym CYFI
Project Cycle-Sculpted Strong Field Optics
Researcher (PI) Andrius Baltuska
Summary The past decade saw a remarkable progress in the development of attosecond technologies based on the use of intense few-cycle optical pulses. The control over the underlying single-cycle phenomena, such as the higher-order harmonic generation by an ionized and subsequently re-scattered electronic wave packet, has become routine once the carrier-envelope phase (CEP) of an amplified laser pulse was stabilized, opening the way to maintain the shot-to-shot reproducible pulse electric field. Drawing on a mix of several laser technologies and phase-control concepts, this proposal aims to take strong-field optical tools to a conceptually new level: from adjusting the intensity and timing of a principal half-cycle to achieving a full-fledged multicolor Fourier synthesis of the optical cycle dynamics by controlling a multi-dimensional space of carrier frequencies, relative, and absolute phases. The applicant and his team, through their unique expertise in the CEP control and optical amplification methods, are currently best positioned to pioneer the development of an optical programmable "attosecond optical shaper" and attain the relevant multicolor pulse intensity levels of PW/cm2. This will enable an immediate pursuit of several exciting strong-field applications that can be jump-started by the emergence of a technique for the fully-controlled cycle sculpting and would rely on the relevant experimental capabilities already established in the applicant's emerging group. We show that even the simplest form of an incommensurate-frequency synthesizer can potentially solve the long-standing debate on the mechanism of strong-field rectification. More advanced waveforms will be employed to dramatically enhance coherent X ray yield, trace the time profile of attosecond ionization in transparent bulk solids, and potentially control the result of molecular dissociation by influencing electronic coherences in polyatomic molecules.
The past decade saw a remarkable progress in the development of attosecond technologies based on the use of intense few-cycle optical pulses. The control over the underlying single-cycle phenomena, such as the higher-order harmonic generation by an ionized and subsequently re-scattered electronic wave packet, has become routine once the carrier-envelope phase (CEP) of an amplified laser pulse was stabilized, opening the way to maintain the shot-to-shot reproducible pulse electric field. Drawing on a mix of several laser technologies and phase-control concepts, this proposal aims to take strong-field optical tools to a conceptually new level: from adjusting the intensity and timing of a principal half-cycle to achieving a full-fledged multicolor Fourier synthesis of the optical cycle dynamics by controlling a multi-dimensional space of carrier frequencies, relative, and absolute phases. The applicant and his team, through their unique expertise in the CEP control and optical amplification methods, are currently best positioned to pioneer the development of an optical programmable "attosecond optical shaper" and attain the relevant multicolor pulse intensity levels of PW/cm2. This will enable an immediate pursuit of several exciting strong-field applications that can be jump-started by the emergence of a technique for the fully-controlled cycle sculpting and would rely on the relevant experimental capabilities already established in the applicant's emerging group. We show that even the simplest form of an incommensurate-frequency synthesizer can potentially solve the long-standing debate on the mechanism of strong-field rectification. More advanced waveforms will be employed to dramatically enhance coherent X ray yield, trace the time profile of attosecond ionization in transparent bulk solids, and potentially control the result of molecular dissociation by influencing electronic coherences in polyatomic molecules.
Project acronym Feel your Reach
Project Non-invasive decoding of cortical patterns induced by goal directed movement intentions and artificial sensory feedback in humans
Researcher (PI) Gernot Rudolf Mueller-Putz
Host Institution (HI) TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET GRAZ
Summary In Europe estimated 300.000 people are suffering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) with 11.000 new injuries per year. The consequences of spinal cord injury are tremendous for these individuals. The loss of motor functions especially of the arm and grasping function – 40% are tetraplegics – leads to a life-long dependency on care givers and therefore to a dramatic decrease in quality of life in these often young individuals. With the help of neuroprostheses, grasp and elbow function can be substantially improved. However, remaining body movements often do not provide enough degrees of freedom to control the neuroprosthesis. The ideal solution for voluntary control of an upper extremity neuroprosthesis would be to directly record motor commands from the corresponding cortical areas and convert them into control signals. This would realize a technical bypass around the interrupted nerve fiber tracts in the spinal cord. A Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) transform mentally induced changes of brain signals into control signals and serve as an alternative human-machine interface. We showed first results in EEG-based control of a neuroprosthesis in several persons with SCI in the last decade, however, the control is still unnatural and cumbersome. The objective of FEEL YOUR REACH is to develop a novel control framework that incorporates goal directed movement intention, movement decoding, error processing, processing of sensory feedback to allow a more natural control of a neuroprosthesis. To achieve this aim a goal directed movement decoder will be realized, and continuous error potential decoding will be included. Both will be finally joined together with an artificial kinesthetic sensory feedback display attached to the user. We hypothesize that with these mechanisms a user will be able to naturally control an neuroprosthesis with his/ her mind only.
In Europe estimated 300.000 people are suffering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) with 11.000 new injuries per year. The consequences of spinal cord injury are tremendous for these individuals. The loss of motor functions especially of the arm and grasping function – 40% are tetraplegics – leads to a life-long dependency on care givers and therefore to a dramatic decrease in quality of life in these often young individuals. With the help of neuroprostheses, grasp and elbow function can be substantially improved. However, remaining body movements often do not provide enough degrees of freedom to control the neuroprosthesis. The ideal solution for voluntary control of an upper extremity neuroprosthesis would be to directly record motor commands from the corresponding cortical areas and convert them into control signals. This would realize a technical bypass around the interrupted nerve fiber tracts in the spinal cord. A Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) transform mentally induced changes of brain signals into control signals and serve as an alternative human-machine interface. We showed first results in EEG-based control of a neuroprosthesis in several persons with SCI in the last decade, however, the control is still unnatural and cumbersome. The objective of FEEL YOUR REACH is to develop a novel control framework that incorporates goal directed movement intention, movement decoding, error processing, processing of sensory feedback to allow a more natural control of a neuroprosthesis. To achieve this aim a goal directed movement decoder will be realized, and continuous error potential decoding will be included. Both will be finally joined together with an artificial kinesthetic sensory feedback display attached to the user. We hypothesize that with these mechanisms a user will be able to naturally control an neuroprosthesis with his/ her mind only.
Project acronym FLATOUT
Project From Flat to Chiral: A unified approach to converting achiral aromatic compounds to optically active valuable building blocks
Researcher (PI) Nuno Xavier Dias Maulide
Summary "The stereoselective preparation of enantioenriched organic compounds of high structural complexity and synthetic value, in an economically viable and expeditious manner, is one of the most important goals in contemporary Organic Synthesis. In this proposal, I present a unified and conceptually novel approach for the conversion of flat, aromatic heterocycles into highly valuable compounds for a variety of applications. This approach hinges upon a synergistic combination of the dramatic power of organic photochemical transformations combined with the exceedingly high selectivity and atom-economy of efficient catalytic processes. Indeed, the use of probably the cheapest reagent (light) combined with a catalytic transformation ensures near perfect atom-economy in this journey from flat and inexpensive substructures to chiral added-value products. Conceptually, the photochemical operation is envisaged as a energy-loading step whereas the catalytic transformation functions as an energy-release where asymmetric information is inscribed into the products. The chemistry proposed herein will open up new vistas in enantioselective synthesis. Furthermore, groundbreaking and unprecedented methodology in the field of catalytic allylic alkylation is proposed that significantly expands (and goes beyond) the currently accepted "dogmas" for these textbook reactions. These include (but are not limited to) systematic violations of well-established rules "by design", new contexts for application, new activation modes and innovative leaving groups. Finally, the comprehensive body of synthetic technology presented will be applied to pressing target-oriented problems in Organic Synthesis. It shall result in a landmark, highly efficient total synthesis of Tamiflu, as well as in application to an environmentally important target (Fomannosin), allowing the easy production of analogues for biological testing."
"The stereoselective preparation of enantioenriched organic compounds of high structural complexity and synthetic value, in an economically viable and expeditious manner, is one of the most important goals in contemporary Organic Synthesis. In this proposal, I present a unified and conceptually novel approach for the conversion of flat, aromatic heterocycles into highly valuable compounds for a variety of applications. This approach hinges upon a synergistic combination of the dramatic power of organic photochemical transformations combined with the exceedingly high selectivity and atom-economy of efficient catalytic processes. Indeed, the use of probably the cheapest reagent (light) combined with a catalytic transformation ensures near perfect atom-economy in this journey from flat and inexpensive substructures to chiral added-value products. Conceptually, the photochemical operation is envisaged as a energy-loading step whereas the catalytic transformation functions as an energy-release where asymmetric information is inscribed into the products. The chemistry proposed herein will open up new vistas in enantioselective synthesis. Furthermore, groundbreaking and unprecedented methodology in the field of catalytic allylic alkylation is proposed that significantly expands (and goes beyond) the currently accepted "dogmas" for these textbook reactions. These include (but are not limited to) systematic violations of well-established rules "by design", new contexts for application, new activation modes and innovative leaving groups. Finally, the comprehensive body of synthetic technology presented will be applied to pressing target-oriented problems in Organic Synthesis. It shall result in a landmark, highly efficient total synthesis of Tamiflu, as well as in application to an environmentally important target (Fomannosin), allowing the easy production of analogues for biological testing."
Project acronym FLOODCHANGE
Project Deciphering River Flood Change
Researcher (PI) Guenter Bloeschl
Call Details Advanced Grant (AdG), PE10, ERC-2011-ADG_20110209
Summary Many major and devastating floods have occurred around the world recently. Their number and magnitude seems to have increased but such changes are not clear. More surprisingly, the exact causes of changes remain a mystery. Although, drivers such as climate and land use change are known to play a critical role, their complex interactions in flood generation have not been disentangled. The main objectives of this project are to understand how changes in land use and climate translate into changes in river floods, what are the factors controlling this relationship and what are the uncertainties involved. We decipher the relationship between changes in floods and their drivers by analysing the processes separately for different flood types such as flash floods, rain-on-snow floods and large scale synoptic floods. We then use data from catchments in transects across Europe to build a probabilistic flood-change model that explicitly describes the change mechanisms. The model is unconventional as it does not take a reductionist approach but conceptualises the dominant flood change processes at the catchment scale. We test the model on long high-quality flood data series. We use the model as well as the temporal and spatial data variability to quantify the sensitivity of floods to climate and land use change and estimate the uncertainties involved. The data are already available to me or will be made available through my excellent contacts in Europe. For the first time, it will be possible to systematise the effects of land use and climate on floods which will provide a vital step towards predicting how floods will change in the future.
Many major and devastating floods have occurred around the world recently. Their number and magnitude seems to have increased but such changes are not clear. More surprisingly, the exact causes of changes remain a mystery. Although, drivers such as climate and land use change are known to play a critical role, their complex interactions in flood generation have not been disentangled. The main objectives of this project are to understand how changes in land use and climate translate into changes in river floods, what are the factors controlling this relationship and what are the uncertainties involved. We decipher the relationship between changes in floods and their drivers by analysing the processes separately for different flood types such as flash floods, rain-on-snow floods and large scale synoptic floods. We then use data from catchments in transects across Europe to build a probabilistic flood-change model that explicitly describes the change mechanisms. The model is unconventional as it does not take a reductionist approach but conceptualises the dominant flood change processes at the catchment scale. We test the model on long high-quality flood data series. We use the model as well as the temporal and spatial data variability to quantify the sensitivity of floods to climate and land use change and estimate the uncertainties involved. The data are already available to me or will be made available through my excellent contacts in Europe. For the first time, it will be possible to systematise the effects of land use and climate on floods which will provide a vital step towards predicting how floods will change in the future.
Project acronym GEMIS
Project Generalized Homological Mirror Symmetry and Applications
Researcher (PI) Ludmil Katzarkov
Summary Mirror symmetry arose originally in physics, as a duality between $N = 2$ superconformal field theories. Witten formulated a more mathematically accessible version, in terms of topological field theories. Both conformal and topological field theories can be defined axiomatically, but more interestingly, there are several geometric ways of constructing them. A priori, the mirror correspondence is not unique, and it does not necessarily remain within a single class of geometric models. The classical case relates $\sigma$-models, but in a more modern formulation, one has mirror dualities between different Landau-Ginzburg models, as well | 3,837 |
RESOURCE: THE WORKS OF FRANCIS & EDITH SCHAEFFER SPREADSHEET
Have you read them all? Many are still discovering the Works of Francis and Edith Schaeffer. The best way to get a broad understanding of Schaeffer's thought is to read both Francis and Edith's books together. To help with that end, Francis Schaeffer Studies provides a spreadsheet that contains a list of each book by date, along with our historical findings about the book origins and contents (entries subject to change).
Our desire is to make Schaeffer's thought more accessible for general inquiry, and this is just one of the ways we are doing that. We hope that this spreadsheet will aid you in your studies, and we thank you for your interest in the work of Francis Schaeffer Studies. Watch for other resources as they become available!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: THE SCHAEFFER LEGACY PROJECT - OUR FIRST INTERVIEW: DR. DAVID CALHOUN OF COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
At Francis Schaeffer Studies.org our desire is to share the works of Francis and Edith Schaeffer with the next generation as well as make their thought more accessible for general inquiry. Furthermore, we realize that the legacy of the Schaeffers goes on through people in the work of L'Abri and various other ministries throughout the world. Many of the people who knew the Schaeffers personally have significant memories to share and we would like to help preserve and share them in some small way, when we are privileged to do so. We are hoping this video will be the first of many more.
In this video we invited Dr. David Calhoun, Professor of History Emeritus at Covenant Theological Seminary to speak with us and share about his experience with Dr. Schaeffer. Francis Schaeffer had a great impact on Dr. Calhoun's life in a very formative way and this interview gives us a glimpse into how people perceived Schaeffer in his early years and in the early life of L'Abri. Yet also tells us something of Schaeffer as a man and the ways in which he mentored so many. We hope that you will find this interview helpful in understanding why God used Dr. Schaeffer as an influential force in shaping so many lives.
BOOK ARTICLE: The Origins of Francis Schaeffer's "How Should We Then Live"
The initial film idea for How Should We Then Live video series that was released in 1976, is often said to have came from Francis Schaeffer's son Franky, who prodded his father to do a film. Very often, much is made of this by Franky, to suggest that he is the one who pushed his reluctant father into film. Yet recently, Rick Pearcy sent me a message that seems to indicate that Franky, although involved, was passing a suggestion along. "During a dinner with Franky, his wife, and another L'Abri student back in 1972-73, in the basement of Chalet les Melezes, I suggested to Franky that, given his dad's work in art, cultural analysis, and the history of ideas, FAS [Francis August Schaeffer] might put together a film series to answer Kenneth Clark's Civilisation. I saw it as a natural progression, a next step, in Schaeffer's work." says Pearcy. In an interview with Colin Duriez, Francis Schaeffer does indicate that Franky played a role in asking him, and he was definitely swayed by<|fim_middle|> the law of nature must take its course in the survival of the fittest. The result was the gas chambers. Hitler stated numerous times that Christianity and its notion of charity should be "replaced by the ethic of strength over weakness." Surely many factors were involved in the rise of National Socialism in Germany. For example, the Christian consensus had largely been lost by the undermining from a rationalistic philosophy and a romantic pantheism on the secular side, and a liberal theology (which was an adoption of rationalism in theological terminology) in the universities and many of the churches. Thus biblical Christianity was no longer giving the consensus for German society. After World War I came political and economic chaos and a flood of moral permissiveness in Germany. Thus, many factors created the situation. But in that setting the theory of the survival of the fittest sanctioned what occurred. "
It is our hope that by seeing the larger picture of the reasons behind How Should We Then Live our eyes will be opened to what Schaeffer was really speaking to. In many ways these accusations are perhaps far more sinister that what we might have realized.
For a wonderful explanation on How Should We Then Live, see Ronald Macaulay's video from the 2008 Francis Schaeffer Conference in 2008, sponsored by the L. Rush Bush Center for Faith and Culture.
Ranald Macaulay - Schaeffer in the 21st Century from Southeastern Seminary on Vimeo.
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BOOK ARTICLE: The Origins of Francis Schaeffer's "... | the opportunity to work on a project with his son. Yet he was not the sole influence. So although Schaeffer was at first reticent, there were additional factors that motivated Dr. Schaeffer's decision. The core early inspiration for a good portion of the historic content came much earlier from Schaeffer's tour of post-war Europe after WW II in 1947, where he was tasked with assessing the state of the children and churches for the Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions. Schaeffer had been chosen for this task due to the growing influence and impact of his and Edith's ministry Children For Christ. This tour would eventually result in the Schaeffer's being called to be missionaries to Europe to "Strengthen that which remains." He toured 31 cities (many more than once), in 13 countries in just 90 days and had seen first hand the destruction the humanist mindset could produce.
Yet further motivation resulted from the various documentaries that were being produced by historians that were giving revisionist, speculative analysis of western civilization. Schaeffer seems to have been already thinking along the same lines as Pearcy on the matter. In the aforementioned interview with Colin Duriez, Schaeffer recalls seeing Kenneth Clark's "Civilisation," released in 1969, on television and mentioning to Edith, "If I ever get a chance to hit that, I want to hit it," and so he did!
The first episode of Kenneth Clark's Civilisation, called "The Skin of our Teeth," which tells you something of the nature of the historical commentary, opens with a shot of Michelangelo's David, a shot similar to what we later see in How Should We Then Live. Herein, Clark says civilization got through the destruction of civilization the first time by the invading barbarians by the skin of it's teeth. He goes on to applaud man for being an "intelligent, creative and orderly, compassionate, animal." One has to stop an laugh here, as I've personally never seen a raccoon out in the forest making art. Yet here, Clark wants to lessen man to a mere animal that somehow creates and is intelligent, orderly and compassionate. These of course are attributes of mankind created by God, with dignity and value more than a mere animal.
His next statement is, "What is civilization? I don't know, but I think I can recognize it when I see it, and I'm looking at it right now." Here the video pans to a view of the Notre Dame Cathedral behind him, which of course blatantly contradicts everything he just said. It's easy to see that he is making a romantic appeal to an example of civilization that he himself does not believe in. We can immediately see from the beginning of the documentary why Schaeffer became hungry to take on the task of rebuttal. Here is that first episode:
Jacob Bronowski's Ascent of Man, released in 1974, took things a bit further. Probably the most blatantly obvious example of this is is the segment where Bronowski says, "It has been said that science will dehumanize people and turn them into numbers. That's false, tragically false. Look for yourself, this is the concentration camp and crematorium at Auschwitz. This is where people were turned into numbers. Into this pond were flushed the ashes of some four million people, and that was not done by gas, it was done by arrogance, it was done by dogma, it was done by ignorance. When people believe they have absolute knowledge, with no test in reality, this is how they behave. This is what men do when they aspire to the knowledge of gods." How surprising this is, coming from a Polish-Jew. Anyone who is honest, must acknowledge that the origin of the horrific tragedy in Auschwitz is not the result of those who believed in God, like the four million victims who were slain there, but rather those who adopted and followed Darwinism to it's natural end. Here is the segment where Bronowski seeks to rewrite history and make the victims the perpetrators.
As Schaeffer points out, "...these ideas helped produce an even more far-reaching yet logical conclusion: the Nazi movement in Germany. Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945), leader of the Gestapo, stated that | 886 |
Declining oil prices weighed on the markets this week; West Texas Intermediate crude, the North American benchmark, fell 9% to drop below $50 per barrel for the first time this year. Record U.S. inventory levels, partly due to scheduled refinery maintenance, but also a result of increased production, contributed to the pullback. At an industry conference this week in Houston, Saudi officials, who would prefer an oil price increase to $60 per barrel or higher, told several U.S. producers not to assume that OPEC would automatically extend its production freeze agreement in May. The comments highlight increased anxiety among global oil producers which must contend with a revitalized U.S. energy sector. Indeed, the shale industry's competitive positioning strengthened during the OPEC-induced bear market from 2014-2016; shale oil companies reduced break-even costs while industry consolidation benefitted the strongest and most technologically advanced producers. President Trump's promise to reduce energy-related regulations has further encouraged oil company executives to pursue aggressive growth strategies. As a result, oil prices in the near-to-medium term are likely to remain within a range of $40 and $60 per barrel, a level which should support robust U.S. energy services activity; stocks, though, may remain somewhat volatile as investors respond to periodic production and inventory data.
The February jobs report confirmed the health of the U.S. economy and all but assured a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. Total non-farm payrolls grew by 235,000, while the unemployment rate declined 0.1% to 4.7%. The "U-6" unemployment rate, which includes discouraged or part-time workers who would prefer a full-time position, fell to 9.2%; the metric, favored by Fed Chair Janet Yellen, is near pre-recession levels and down from a peak of 17.1% during the financial crisis. Meanwhile, labor force participation (the percentage of the population that is working or actively seeking work) rose 0.1% to 63.0%, as 340,000 eligible employees entered the workforce, the biggest improvement since July 2016. The increase suggests those seeking employment are feeling more hopeful about their job prospects; the reading also points to rising business confidence and expanded hiring plans. Wage growth remains somewhat muted despite the strengthening labor market; average hourly earnings rose 0.2<|fim_middle|>253,000 unemployed claimants for the week ended February 13, 2016.
Investors will be focused on the revised numbers for the Q4 GDP, as well as the latest consumer income and spending figures from January. | % compared to January, and 2.8% year-over-year. Still, continued job creation will eventually lead to stronger wage gains which will, in turn, support consumer spending, the main driver of economic growth. Thus, the recent pause in stock prices is unlikely to presage a larger correction; positive economic data should support improving corporate performance and sustain the market's positive bias.
A real market mover, the monthly employment report can influence not only investors, but short-term interest rates as well. February's report was very positive on a number of fronts. Job growth continued as 235,000 new jobs were added last month with job gains in construction, private educational services, manufacturing, health care, and mining. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.7% as both workforce participation and employment increased. The average workweek for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls was unchanged at 34.4 hours in February. But in a further sign of continued economic strengthening, payrolls increased by $0.06 to $26.09, following a $0.05 increase in January. Over the year, average hourly earnings have risen by $0.71, or 2.8%. This report should encourage investors as well as the Fed, which is likely to raise short-term interest rates.
For February, the federal deficit was $192 billion. January showed a monthly budget surplus of $51 billion. The February deficit is essentially the same as the February 2016 deficit. Through the first five months of the fiscal year, the deficit sits at $349 billion. The deficit over the same period last year was $351 billion.
The trade deficit is growing, according to the Census Bureau's final report for January. The goods and services deficit was $48.5 billion, up $4.2 billion from $44.3 billion in December. January exports were up $1.1 billion to $192.1 billion. January imports were $240.6 billion, $5.3 billion more than December imports. Year-over-year, the goods and services deficit increased $5.1 billion, or 11.8%, from January 2016. Exports increased $13.3 billion, or 7.4%. Imports increased $18.4 billion, or 8.3%.
Export prices actually outpaced import prices in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices for U.S. exports advanced 0.3% in February and have not recorded a monthly decline since the index fell 0.8% in August. Export prices increased 3.1% over the past 12 months, the largest over-the-year rise since the index advanced 3.6% between December 2010 and December 2011. Import prices rose for the third consecutive month in February, increasing 0.2%, after a 0.6% advance in January and a 0.4% rise in December. The price index for imports also rose over the past year, increasing 4.6%. That rise was the largest 12-month advance in import prices since a 5.1% increase in February 2012.
In the week ended March 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment insurance claims was 243,000, an increase of 20,000 from the previous week's revised level. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate remained at 1.5%. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ended February 25 was 2,058,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level.
This week provides several important reports, including information on consumer prices, producer prices, and retail sales — each of which offers guidance on inflationary trends. The latest report on industrial production is also available at the end of the week. However, investors will be watching the results of this week's FOMC meeting, as indications are that the Committee will increase the federal funds target rate for the first time in 2017.
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Markets were mixed last week; gains for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500® Index continued while the technology-heavy NASDAQ and Russell 2000® Index of small company stocks lagged. As investors gravitated towards conservative areas of the market, electric utilities were the strongest performers followed by consumer staples companies, such as food and beverages. The euphoria that is normally at major market tops is largely absent despite the fact that major market indices are hitting all-time highs. At 8% above its 200 day moving average, the S&P is by no means overbought. The 12-14% range is generally a more statistically significant overbought signal. Heightened investor anxieties led to a decline in Treasury yields and an increase in the CBOE Volatility Index (or, the "fear gauge"). Market momentum stalled followed comments by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday that he hoped to have a comprehensive tax reform package approved before Congress' August recess; the timeline disappointed investors expecting a Presidential announcement as early as next week. Economic data, meanwhile, remained upbeat; strong home sales activity is increasing homeowners' equity and, in turn, boosting consumer confidence. At the same time, younger people are increasingly interested in transitioning from apartments to single-family homes. Millennials, which last year surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest living generation in America, will likely have a major impact on economic trends for decades to come.
During President Trump's first 30 days in office, the Dow gained 4.02%, the best mark since the start of Franklin D. Roosevelt fourth term in 1945. More recently, though, cautious skepticism due, in part, to high valuations for the major stock indices, is increasingly challenging investor optimism. We note that, while overall index levels may be somewhat elevated, certain industries and individual companies are still attractively valued. For example, the recovery in the energy sector remains in its early stages; with OPEC adhering to its production freeze agreement and global oil demand continuing to rise, energy is poised to be a significant growth area over the next several years. Moreover, the benefits of reduced corporate taxes and a lighter regulatory regime are difficult to overstate; together, they could accelerate U.S. GDP growth beyond the modest 2% average since 2010. An improvement to a 3% or higher growth rate, a noteworthy development, would justify further market gains. Certainly, risks remain, and investors are appropriately discounting the possibility that some of these initiatives will falter. Nevertheless, the current climate of business optimism and improving economic conditions should help stocks hold onto their recent gains as these critical questions are addressed.
Existing home sales surged in January, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing home sales expanded 3.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million from an upwardly revised 5.51 million in December. January's sales pace is 3.8% higher than it was a year ago and is the strongest annual rate since February 2007. The median existing-home price for all housing types in January was $228,900, up 7.1% from January 2016 ($213,700). The annual price increase 232,200 in January was the fastest 12-month increase since last January (8.1%) and marks the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year gains. Inventory increased 2.4% in January, which helped fuel the increase in sales. There is a 3.6-month supply of inventory at the current sales pace. Despite rising mortgage rates and relatively scant inventory, the increase in home sales may be indicative of consumers' confidence in the labor market and in the economy.
New home sales also picked up the pace in January. At an annual rate of 555,000 in January, new home sales were 3.7% above the revised December rate of 535,000 and 5.5% above the January 2016 estimate of 526,000. The median sales price of new houses sold in January 2017 was $312,900 ($316,200 in December). The average sales price was $360,900 ($378,900 in December). The 265,000 new homes for sale at the end of January represents a supply of 5.7 months at the current sales rate.
Minutes from the FOMC meeting at the end of January point to a greater likelihood of an interest rate hike when the Committee next meets in March. Concerned that the pace of inflation may increase based on policy proposals from the Trump administration, some members of the Committee posed the possibility for more aggressive action, particularly if the unemployment rate falls.
Consumer sentiment was still strong in February, although the Index of Consumer Sentiment edged down to 96.3 compared to the decade peak of 98.5 recorded in January. During the past three months, the Index of Consumer Sentiment has been higher than any time since March 2004. According to Surveys of Consumers chief economist Richard Curtin, "Normally, the implication would be that consumers expected Trump's election to have a positive economic impact. That is not the case since the gain represents the result of an unprecedented partisan divergence, with Democrats expecting recession and Republicans expecting robust growth." Curtin further explained, "While the expectations of Democrats and Republicans largely offset each other, the overall gain in the Expectations Index was due to self-identified Independents, who were much closer to the optimism of the Republicans than the pessimism of the Democrats."
In the week ended February 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment insurance claims was 244,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate remained at 1.5%. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ended February 11 was 2,060,000, a decrease of 17,000 from the previous week's revised level. Compared to the same period last year, the number of unemployed is 9.4% lower than the 2, | 2,469 |
Firm fined after health and safety breach
A MAJOR frozen food company in Portishead which flouted health and safety rules has been ordered to pay more than £9,000. Cauldron Foods of Portishead Business Park in Old Mill Lane was handed fines totalling £7,500 and ordered to pay £1,692 costs after o
A MAJOR frozen food company in Portishead which flouted health and safety rules has been ordered to pay more than £9,000.Cauldron Foods of Portishead Business Park in Old Mill Lane was handed fines totalling £7,500 and ordered to pay £1,692 costs after one of its workers slipped on a ledge covered with ice and fractured his ankle.The company, which employs 220 people in the town, admitted two breaches of the Workplace Regulations (1992) made under the Health and Safety Act 1974.The company, which<|fim_middle|>, prosecuting, said a damaged door seal on two freezers led to water vapour freezing on the inside and outside of the unit on a ledge about 1.5ft above the ground.Mr Bishop was pulling pallets to the front of the freezer on January 17 when he slipped and fell from the frozen ledge, twisting his ankle. But a second accident two days later, led to him fracturing his ankle said Mr Osborne.He said: "After the second incident, Mr Bishop said he was screaming in agony. He was taken to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol and given morphine for the pain. He still takes painkillers two or three time a day."The slips were foreseeable and the company failed to heed warnings from the workplace or manage the risk. This was not a careless breach but wreckless."Stephen McGregor, defending, said Cauldron Foods had been taken over by Premier Foods in November and there had been a complete change of management.The new company had so far spent £300,000 on the factory and replaced the faulty freezers, he said."The failures leading to this prosecution can be laid at the door of the previous company. Premier Foods has a professional and proactive attitude to health and safety."In imposing the fine and full costs, the magistrates said they had taken into account the company's 'frank acceptance of guilt' and improvements to its health and safety procedures.
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Tombstoning warning issued after youngsters seen jumping from Knighstone | sells frozen vegetarian and organic food, was hauled before North Somerset Magistrates Court after employee Darren Bishop slipped on an ice-covered ledge twice in three days.Liam Osborne | 33 |
Chris Russo Net Worth
If you're a sports fan then chances are you are familiar with the name Chris Russo. He is one of the most well-known radio personalities in the United States and his work as a radio host has made him famous among sports fans. With a career spanning more than three decades, Chris Russo is a well-respected and wealthy radio personality.
Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Russo went to school in New York City, where he studied history at the Darrow School and attended Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. In spring, he spent a semester studying at the University of Sydney in Australia.
Chris Russo's career as a sports commentator began in the 1980s, when he joined the popular sports talk show Mike and the Mad Dog with Mike Francesa on WFAN in New York. It was a big hit, and Russo has gone on to have a successful broadcasting career, earning a great deal of money.
Russo has also worked for the MLB Network and ESPN. His salary has been fairly consistent throughout his career, with some sources estimating his total earnings to be as high as $3 million a year. Among his most notable accomplishments is hosting his own channel on Sirius and<|fim_middle|> has a son named Colin, who has followed in his father's footsteps and is now a regular on his father's old time slot on WFAN. Christopher Russo has a home in New Canaan, Connecticut, that is worth about $5 million. There is also a lake house in Oklahoma at Grand Lake. Despite being a successful, well-paid professional, he has a great personality and a good sense of humor.
Currently, Chris Russo has a net worth of around $20 million. As he is still working in his profession, he can easily see himself making another $3 million a year.
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Why am I the right person for the scholarship? | XM satellite radio, which has the name of his show, Mad Dog.
One of Russo's most popular programs is First Take, a program that he started in 2009. The show has earned a reputation as being one of the most watched studio shows on ESPN. Russo has been enjoying his new gig and his popularity continues to grow. During the weekly broadcasts, he regularly goes viral with his rants and Twitter posts.
Chris Russo has also written several books, including Mad Dog 100 and The Mad Dog Hall of Fame. Before he began working in radio, he was a production assistant for a sports station in New York. Throughout his career, he has also appeared on regular broadcasts, such as on ESPN, and has been featured on ESPN's Top 10 list of the most talked-about sports personalities.
In 2013, Chris Russo launched a channel on the Sirius and XM satellite radio networks. He became the face of the channel, which is called Mad Dog Radio. When he signed a four-year contract with Sirius XM, his total earnings was $15 million, and his contract has been renewed.
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If you cycle often enough in the U.S., eventually you either hear about or experience a close call with a car and/or a confrontation with antagonistic pedestrians, drivers, or police. Here's an incident captured on video that occurred on my home bike commute (Tunnel Ride) just a few months ago.
This kind of thing often instills a desire for more support from law enforcement and better bicycle infrastructure. It begs the question of how to get more dedicated bicycle paths, more bicycle lanes, or at least more respect from police and motorists.
UPDATE: 2014/06: Looks like some municipalities have the same idea and have created a market for the data. That should spur easier data collection and better data mining: Strava's Cycling App Is Helping Cities Build Better Bike Lanes. Two years since this post. So glad to see this catching on.
UPDATE 2012/08/08: Portland, OR has installed their first automated bike counter. According to BikePortland.org, this is the first one in the U.S. However, some claim that Arlington, VA has had automated bike counters since 2009 (as shown here).
Do they make it easy to query all the data you provide to them? In other words, do they share what you give them so you or some other organization can use it?
Do they support all the major smartphones (e.g. Android and iPhone)? In other words, are they leaving out half the bike population because they don't have all the software support?
Mapymyride.com shares data but makes you join their "partner program" first.
strava.com shares data through their REST API ( i.e. a set of simple web addresses that spew data). You can see charts generated from strava data below.
http://2milechallenge.com/ shares data by request but has no facility for doing so.
shares data on "retail" level. You can download your own data but it is not yet possible to query what others are doing.
Unfortunately, what quickly becomes apparent when you try to advocate for those things is that your interests must compete with the interests of all the non-cyclists or anti-cyclists out there, and that competition is stiff. "Think we need more bike lanes for all the new cyclists on the road?", those competitors will say, "Prove it."
Even when representatives are sold on the idea in general, figuring out where and how to design a new bicycle plan or legislation is still a tough question to answer without a lot of data.
For these reasons and more, advocates are desperate for good data on cycling activity. Many schedule regular "bike counts" where they literally sit on street corners and tally the number of riders that go by.
Of course, there are hi-tech ways to automate this. Some cities, mostly outside the U.S., have invested in video monitoring systems that use sophisticated software to distinguish what types of vehicles go by: essentially, fixed data recorders scattered around a given city.
However, these are very costly, not trivial to install, and can present privacy concerns. That's not exactly a slam dunk to cash-strapped car-loving municipalities in the states. New systems like BitCarrier attempt to sidestep the cost and privacy issues but they still involve a significant commitment to install and run. All this can make the monitoring system itself a political decision and, thus, a perpetually deferred one.
So what to do? The goal of this blog is to find ways to engage in and promote cycling right now regardless of what legislators are doing or failing to do. Until political will shows up to properly monitor cycling activity, people who care about cycling have to monitor themselves. However, that doesn't mean they can't enlist their own high tech solutions. To that end, there's a sophisticated bike monitor right under our noses, literally, that most cyclists are still not using.
In recent years, sport cyclists have become addicted to recording all their rides using GPS-enabled cycling computers or smartphones apps that do the same thing. Not only do these devices help with navigation, they record the latitude, longitude, and altitude of all the points on the ride.
That trend has led to websites catering to these sport riders that allow them to upload the GPS data. The sites not only display a map of the ride, they graphically compare each riders path and aggregate that activity by "segment" on the website.
Currently, this is most often done so wannabe racers can compare their times against other riders. However, this also provides wannabe advocates with excellent data on who is riding where and how often.
Geeking out with all this data collection can make certain cyclist's skin crawl. BikeSnobNYC recently tweeted, sardonically: "Every ride on your high-end bicycle is important. Be sure to document it by means of a cycling-based social networking application." His comment got retweeted over 100 times.
Although it is clear why some cyclists want to distinguish themselves from those they might perceive as spandexed, "weight weenies", obsessing over ride times, cycling in general still desperately needs the data that all cyclists can provide. In fact, it is urban cycling in particular that could benefit most from adopting this practice since it is the city where so many of cycling's competing interests reside.
NYC's new bike share program equips all its bikes with GPS for just such a purpose (see this StreetsBlog article about that). What's more, cyclists are already wearing video cameras to record accidents and infractions by motorists (see this New York Times article).
This video monitoring is analogous to a flight recorder on an airplane. Using a GPS to record rides simply amounts to having a data recorder as well. What's more, this kind of monitoring is "opt-in" whereas other systems tend to record you whether you want them to or not.
number of unique riders (aka voters) on a given route in a given time.
Data like that is essential when justifying the existence and the placement of bicycle infrastructure and legislation.
Some of this GPS data already includes urban cycling routes. Below<|fim_middle|> cyclists and cycling advocates start recording their rides the same way.
Given all the potential for cycling data and its impact, advocacy groups will hopefully adopt the practice of creating and/or identifying key segments of their roadways on these websites and encourage all riders, sport or otherwise, to record every ride they take. At the very least, doing so, would be a great supplement to official bike counts. The detail on cycling activity, if not total number of rides tallied, will increase exponentially.
Until recently, the need for an expensive bike computer might have prevented a lot of riders from engaging in bike trip monitoring. However, most people now have GPS-enabled smartphones. Websites like strava.com already have apps that allow these smartphones to record rides and upload data just the way the GPS computers do. In fact, there's little bike computers do that a smartphone app can't anymore.
Below are some sample charts generated from aggregate ride data on strava.com.
The first set of charts shows all the rides recorded for the "Tunnel Road" ride in the last 2 months. This is a sport ride but it is also my commute home. The first chart in the set shows rides per day with the total number of unique riders. The second tallies the most popular hours of the day. These show the course gets heavy usage by cyclists every day all day long.
Given that two cyclists were recently hit on this course, many of us would like something done to improve safety. These charts clearly document the demand and ride patterns that will be affected.
The second set of charts shows all the rides recorded for the "Bike To Work North" ride in Chicago, IL. I'm not familiar with the terrain but this is a short ride that appears to go right to downtown: not exactly a sport ride. The rider volume is not very high but that is what is so easy to fix if everyone starts getting a "data receipt" for all of their rides.
The third set of charts shows all the rides recorded for the "Los Feliz Corner" ride in Los Angeles, CA. This looks to be another urban course. This chart even shows activity over several years. The daily activity appears very low but, even so, the number of unique cyclists is not. Again, so much more could be gained for advocacy if all of LA's urban riders participate. | , is but a sampling of the data found after a few minutes of searching. Imagine what kind of data will result when more | 25 |
Star Trek 2: The wrath of Kahn sees our beloved Captain Kirk up against and old foe. Well a new foe to me because as you might have read in my review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture I've never seen a Star Trek episode or movie before. Luckily somebody like me can easily watch this film as any back story is explained through dialogue. Now is<|fim_middle|>Luckily it's not, but it's not an action packed space adventure movie either. Maybe I'm expecting too much of a Star Wars like movie but compared to that the Star Trek universe is rather small and not so filled with extra-terrestrial life. Especially life that doesn't resemble humans.
The movie has a higher pace than it's predecessor and it's good to have some kind of foe this time rather than some ominous space cloud which turns out to be something we made centuries ago. It's too bad the two never meet face to face. That's the problem with this movie. It could have been a tense battle between them but all they do is stand on the bridge of their space ship and yell orders around. Now a space ship battle can be tense, just look at the battles in Star Wars IV: A New Hope. But once again they are rather dull here.
It's not all bad though. Exchanges between Kirk, Spock and McCoy are still fun. I loved little things like Kirks midlife crisis. Kirstie Alley also pops up in her first motion picture. The script was far from bad and quite intriguing actually with the whole Project Genesis thing going on. If only they had put a little more and better action in the movie. Than it could've been truly great. Now it's an average sci-fi picture. | The Wrath of Kahn a similar borefest like its predecessor or not?
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Agnes Obel's "Between the Bars," or how a<|fim_middle|>Train Song," as well as tunes by Carole King, Annie Lennox and the goddamn Outfield. Vernon's collection of covers helps make his own songs make more sense; unfortunately, Obel's cover of Smith helps her young career–and likely future–make too much sense. | cover can get you dismissed
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Agnes Obel – Between The Bars (Elliott Smith cover) iTunes Live From Paris EP by Girlie Action
Danish singer/ songwriter Agnes Obel is a bona fide star at home in Europe, with big sales and shows across much of the continent during the last year. When I saw her play in Norway this Winter during Oslo's by:Larm conference, a rapt audience hung on every piano note she played and every tale she told between songs. It was as if she was slated to emerge spontaneously as an international sensation, and they'd hate to miss a moment of the metamorphosis.
But Obel has struggled to meet those expectations across the Atlantic, despite many favorable notices in the press and over-reaching comparisons to Joanna Newsom and Cat Power. Those two have taken many more musical chances than Obel on her half-there, even if occasionally stunning debut album, Philharmonics, and that's the idea to which apathetic American audiences seem to be reacting–or, as it were, not reacting. Plenty of songwriters here, both male and female, have recently made restrained, pensive and pretty records, so why bother with Obel?
I'm afraid that Obel's latest gambit–the simple but romantically entitled digital EP, Live from Paris–won't help. Mostly, it reintroduces songs from Philharmonics, including the memorable "Riverside," but the first public glimpse from the short set is "Between the Bars," a cover of the 1997 Elliott Smith tune. Obel only plays acoustic guitar and sings here, brooding through the verses with a straightforward strum. It echoes Smith's bittersweet look at love, but nothing more; it's plainly boring. The cover galvanizes many of the hold-ups I've had with Obel. That is, she seems to have a simple shortage of ideas and experience, so that the best she can do with a Smith song is play it without his rhythmic intricacy, sing it without his subtle mix of feelings. It makes me worry that Obel's reluctance to experiment on Philharmonics is more than a hesitation; maybe this is all she's got.
At their best, covers can not only reinvent a song you've loved or remind you of something about the song that you'd forgotten you loved but also expand your notion of that artist–their capabilities, their sensibilities, their appreciation of something beyond their ostensible comfort zone and their ability to do something special with it. A recent compendium of covers by Bon Iver gathered at Stereogum, for instance, shows not only Justin Vernon's interest in songs that aren't his own but also the breadth of those interests. The expected suspects are there, like Tom Petty and Neil Young. But there's also the old country favorite "A Satisfied Mind" and Vashti Bunyan's " | 613 |
If asked to list the most famous gangsters of all time, most people would unhesitatingly begin with the name "Al Capone." However, if asked who was responsible for putting Capone behind bars, only some of them would give the credit to Eliot Ness, though most recognize him as the head of the famous task force, nicknamed The Untouch<|fim_middle|> for Ness from there and he began drinking and fell into debt. His involvement in an alcohol-related car accident further damaged his reputation. He was divorced twice and married a third time. On May 16, 1957, at the age of 54, he suffered a massive heart attack and died at his home in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. He was survived by his third wife, Elisabeth Anderson Seaver and his adopted son, Robert. | ables, which was tasked with bringing the gangster to justice.
Eliot Ness was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 19, 1903, and was the youngest of five children born to Norwegian immigrants, Peter Ness, and Emma King. He attended Christian Fenger High School before moving on to the University of Chicago, where he studied commerce, law, and political science. He graduated in 1925 and was in the top third of his class. His first job after college was as an investigator for the Retail Credit Company of Atlanta, where he was in charge of credit and background checks. He later returned to the University to earn a master's degree in criminology.
In 1927, Ness became an agent with the Chicago branch of the U.S. Treasury Department. The following year, he began working with the Prohibition Bureau of the Justice Department. Bootlegging had become a multi-million dollar business for Chicago's gangsters and U.S. Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon had been charged with bringing down Al Capone, both for bootlegging and income tax evasion. Ness was brought in to lead the task force assigned to the investigation. That task force would eventually become known as The Untouchables after Capone tried and failed to pay them off.
The team's strategy was to cut off Capone's income flow by raiding his breweries while at the same time gathering evidence of his illegal activities. They used a combination of wire-tapping, surveillance, and anonymous tips to uncover the locations of the breweries. Ness even went so far as to tip off the press before many of the raids to publicize the success of their efforts. Capone retaliated by increasing security and having the agents and their families followed. After one of the more damaging raids, one of Ness's close friends was murdered; however, this only increased Ness's determination.
In the end, however, it was not bootlegging, but tax evasion for which Capone was taken down. Thanks to Ness's efforts as well as research conducted under U.S. Attorney George E. Q. Johnson and IRS agent Frank Wilson, Capone was charged with 22 counts of tax evasion and 5,000 violations of the Volstead Act, which was enacted to enforce Prohibition. On October 17, 1931, Capone was convicted on five charges of tax evasions and the other charges, including the Volstead Act violations, were dropped. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
After Capone's conviction, the task force was dissolved and Ness moved on to become the chief investigator of the Chicago Prohibition Bureau until the end of the Prohibition in 1933. In 1934, he was transferred to Cleveland, Ohio, where he was in charge of cleaning up corruption, forcing 200 corrupt police officers to resign and bringing 15 officials to trial. He also improved traffic control in Cleveland by establishing a separate court dedicated to traffic cases and cracking down on drunk driving by establishing a procedure for immediate examination of drivers suspect to be intoxicated. Due to his efforts, the annual number of traffic-related deaths was cut in half by 1939.
However, it was also in Cleveland that Ness's reputation began to decline. This was due in large part to actions committed during his investigation of the Cleveland Torso Murders, in which a serial killer dismembered his victims. Suspecting the killer to be hiding among the homeless, Ness had a large shantytown evacuated and burned. Things only got worse | 734 |
Who is responsible for grounds maintenance within<|fim_middle|> for a variety of reasons, so if you have concerns you can contact SBC Planning Department who can enforce Planning conditions and liaise with the Highways Department or you can contact the Parish Clerk. | the Parish?
In general, Blunsdon PC is responsible for grass cutting, hedges, litter and dog bins. Swindon Borough Council is responsible for Highways, Fly Tipping Footpaths and Bridleways. Please contact the Parish Clerk if you require any further information.
What role does the Parish Council play in dealing with Planning Applications?
The PC is a Statutory Consultee and as such is notified of all Planning Applications within the Parish. The Parish Council send its comments and support/objection to Swindon Borough Council who then determine the outcome.
Does the Parish Council have any Allotments?
Towards the end of 2017 and into 2018 the PC will take ownership of up to 30 allotments within the Parish. There is a waiting list which you can join, if you are resident within the Parish, by contacting the Parish Clerk.
The new developments underway in the Parish often leave mud and debris on the roads, how can I get this dealt with?
Generally, as part of the Planning conditions wheel wash facilities should be in place on the new developments so that mud transfer is managed. However, sometimes this does not work, | 239 |
The High Cost of Poor Hiring
Writing a Solid Job Ad
10 Ways That Job Applicants Can Read Company Culture
Searching on LinkedIn When Recruiting Executives
Modern Sourcing in Executive Recruitment
Executive Recruiting For Dummies
By David E. Perry, Mark J. Haluska
Hiring the wrong executive will cost you, it really will cost you! For example, in the six months after Marissa Mayer took over as CEO of Yahoo!, the company's market value increased $17 billion. Around the same time, JCPenney, guided by new CEO Ron Johnson, saw sales decline by $4.3 billion.
Regardless of what comes next for either Mayer or Johnson, there's never been a clearer example of getting an executive hire right versus getting it wrong.
Looking at the costs: On the low side, you're looking at the executive's compensation — say, a few hundred thousand dollars. On the high side, that number is, well, higher. Dr. Brad Smart, author of Top Grading (How to Hire, Coach, and Keep A Players), has been quoted as saying, "It is painful and costly to hire the wrong person. Based on our studies the average cost of a mis-hire can be six times base salary for a sales rep, 15 times base salary for a<|fim_middle|> as you've seen, you could suffer serious financial penalties — or even the destruction of your entire organization. | manager, and as much as 27 times base salary for an executive." In other words, suppose you hire an executive who earns $250,000 per year, and things don't work out. According to Smart, that could be a $6,750,000 mistake!
It could be even worse than that. Consider this story about NBA star Stephen Curry. In 2009, the Golden State Warriors used their first draft pick to select Curry, a scrappy point guard out of Davidson College. Over the next few years, Curry would energize an organization that hadn't won a championship since 1975. In 2013, Curry, who had long been a member of Nike's stable of athletes, was due to re-sign with that company. Things quickly went off the rails, however. According to Ethan Sherwood Strauss of ESPN:
The pitch meeting, according to Steph's father Dell, who was present, kicked off with one Nike official accidentally addressing Stephen as "Steph-on," the moniker, of course, of Steve Urkel's alter ego in Family Matters. "I heard some people pronounce his name wrong before," says Dell Curry. "I wasn't surprised. I was surprised that I didn't get a correction." It got worse from there. A PowerPoint slide featured Kevin Durant's name, presumably left on by accident, presumably residue from repurposed materials. "I stopped paying attention after that," Dell says. Though Dell resolved to "keep a poker face," throughout the entirety of the pitch, the decision to leave Nike was in the works.
Maybe that Nike official just had a bad day. But more likely, he was incompetent. If that was in fact the case, it seems fair to assume that Nike's HR department failed to vet him properly during the hiring process. In other words, he was the wrong hire — and this proved costly indeed. That's because Curry, instead of signing with Nike, opted for Under Armour — a move that analysts say could result in as much as a $14 billion increase in that company's value. That's billion, with a B.
So to sum up: Nike (probably) made a lousy hire. That lousy hire botched the deal with Curry (who, incidentally, led his team to an NBA championship two years later). Curry went elsewhere — and now Nike's out on a potential $14 billion boost to its bottom line.
If hiring the wrong person is bad, not hiring the right person can be disastrous. Here's an example. In the summer of 2009, Brian Acton, a former engineering executive at Yahoo!, sought a new position at Facebook. Now, you would think that Facebook, a technology company that's barely a decade old but is already a global brand with a market cap of $363 billion, would employ recruiters with super-human powers — able to spot high-performing individuals from miles away, that kind of thing. But in this case, Facebook blew it. It rejected Acton.
Shortly thereafter, Acton partnered with another former Yahoo! engineer, Jan Koum, to develop WhatsApp, a messaging application that enables users to exchange messages on their mobile devices without having to pay for SMS. Five years later, Acton and Koum sold WhatsApp for a whopping $22 billion. Guess who bought it? That's right. Facebook.
Bad hires can even bring down a business. Take Enron, which claimed revenues of nearly $111 billion in 2000 only to declare bankruptcy the very next year and eventually dissolve altogether. You could easily make the case that Enron's demise was due ultimately to poor hiring. After all, it was people — including senior leaders — who engaged in the fraudulent accounting activities that ultimately brought about not only Enron's collapse, but the collapse of the company that audited it, Arthur Andersen. Poof! Two corporate giants — once thought of as great places to work — gone.
Less than a decade later, history repeated itself when shady practices, ultimately brought about through poor hiring, destroyed such venerable firms as Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns, AIG, and Washington Mutual.
The fresh thinking of a skilled leader can have a dramatic impact on your organization's bottom line. Hire a star, and he'll unleash innovation, empower employees, and generate wealth for your company. Choose poorly, and | 904 |
Posted by Lyette Reback on May 7, 2015.
Man, sometimes as a parent you really get schnockered.
You're cruising along and all of a sudden, BLAMMO.
You realize things aren't rolling along so smooth.
Whatever it is, let me just tell you that IF as a mom you HAVEN'T had your clock cleaned….it's comin'. I don't say that to SCARE you, but to tell you…stuff happens. And all I can say, over the years and through my various trails and tribulations as a parent, is thank God I have Jesus. Literally.
And as I have been considering how no one gets through<|fim_middle|>ge me. Read carefully. Get a cup of coffee and contemplate with me.
As happens quite frequently around here during dinner clean up, a glass was dropped and shattered all over the floor. I got on flip flops and grabbed the vacuum to clean it up. Somehow between getting on the flip flops and walking through the shards, a wee tiny piece of glass had imbedded itself into the calloused ball of my foot. I tried for a day or two to get it out, and I actually thought I had. But over the course of the following week, every now and then I would feel a sharp TINGE as I walked. Being as busy as I was, I just naturally adjusted the fall of my foot every step to avoid the painful piece of glass. I was expecting with Verity at the time and the little piece of glass really only got to me every now and then so I ignored it.
The heavier I got with my pregnancy, the less and less I could avoid my foot falling in such a way that the glass did not remind me of its presence. Finally six weeks away from delivering the baby, I made an appointment with our dermatologist and begged him to remove the glass.
Do you know that over the course of those several months, the callous of my foot had covered that piece of glass so much so that finding it became a mini surgery? Blood and skin and needles and razors were all involved in finally uncovering the TINIEST piece of glass that had caused so very much pain. I limped out of the office with my foot bandaged up and waddled carefully for several days while my wound healed.
It was not fun, but it was necessary.
So many times in our parenting, things slip under the skin of our families like that tiny piece of glass. We may be cognizant of it at the time or we may be oblivious. We feel a tinge of pain here or there but we adjust and keep motoring on. But eventually, the little thing can really fester into something quite unbearable and need a mini surgery. Sometimes, things have to be dealt with. Something needs to be removed or excised from our hearts, our attitudes, our family.
It may not be fun or feel good, but it is necessary.
And even though what I am writing may scare some of you, please, don't let it. I have to tell you this. I have to let you know that sometimes tuff stuff happens in our lives, in our families. Sometimes, we get wounded, and we need to take it easy and heal. Our loved ones may need us to help them. Especially as our kids age, we may need encouragement as parents that when the storm comes, when the winds rage, when the hurt and fear are just about overwhelming, we serve a God who can calm the storm or walk on the water through it with us. He may let us experience some rough waters but He never leaves us alone in them and He always encourages us and strengthens us.
And when you find yourself like I have at times…reeling and staggering and wondering WHAT THE HECK just happened here…remember, you have a body of believers, a family in faith, and a loving and graceful God who will walk with you through your challenges. He is there for you. This family is here for you. And I believe that He uses all things together for our good. Even the rough patches in our parenting…even the challenging times with our children or in our marriages, will leave us stronger in the end.
Loved this – so true. We have found the hard way that the pain we are not willing to address in the short term is often devastating in the long run. My pastor taught a message once that expressed the amount of pain we are willing to go through is equivalent to the change we truly desire. We have to want it badly enough. May we all pray for the desire to mold our families more and more into Christ's image, in spite of the pain that sometimes accompanies the change.
This is excellent and I imagine I have lots of festering slivers to address (at least I am not pregnant at the same time!).
Your writing is really developing and deepening. I admire your commitment to your passion and your talent. God bless you and Tribe Reback!
Thank you Arie! God bless and much love to you this Mother's Day!
Thank you Rachel! Big hug! | parenting without getting schnockered, I remembered a seemingly small yet significant analogy from a couple of years ago.
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Rüsselsheim. Opel is looking forward to an exciting future as a brand and is setting new standards with the GT X Experimental. The brand concept embodies the Opel values and visions while also giving a preview of what future<|fim_middle|>izor and the technologies that lie underneath and only become obvious when they are needed. The Opel GT X Experimental focuses on the essential, on that what really counts and really helps the driver. The new Opel brand concept thus reflects the intentions of the millennials involved in the campaign by showing what is possible and opening society for new things. | models will look like: with a bold and pure appearance while simultaneously being appealing, approachable and customer-oriented. Opel has now connected this brand vision with a clear and cosmopolitan attitude with the new online and social media campaign "#StandardEvolved".
In cooperation with VICE Brand Solutions, Opel scoured the streets of Berlin for millennials firmly based in the centre of society who simultaneously reflect the diversity of Germany – from Brazilian graphics designer Rafa and Bavarian tattoo artist Max to fashion designer Daniel and Don. They all embody a humane, cosmopolitan and tolerant attitude. This makes them the perfect fit for Opel's brand image: bold and pure while simultaneously approachable and exciting – just like the GT X Experimental.
"Our customers – no matter where they live or where they are originally from – are the compass for everything we do. Making innovative technologies available for all has been our driver for 120 years of Opel automotive history. The Opel GT X Experimental builds on this tradition and shows our new bold vision for the future of the brand," said Opel Director Brand Strategy and Marketing Communications Tobias Gubitz.
From standard to #StandardEvolved: The Future is Everyone's!
Opel has been making trendsetting automotive developments available to a broad audience for 120 years already. The Rüsselsheim-based carmaker democratises innovative technologies in line with its credo "The Future is Everyone's". At the same time, Opel is undeniably a brand with German roots. This has also been an Opel Standard. The best in German traditions – outstanding engineering, the fascination for precision, functionality, quality and reliability – is now meeting a friendly and cosmopolitan attitude along with exciting styling. This is how Opel is redefining the stand. And the GT X Experimental embodies the values of a modern, progressive Germany in all its technologies and with its emotional design. This is the message of the new Opel campaign #StandardEvolved that can now be seen on social media channels from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to YouTube and on the company-owned #StandardEvolved website or the VICE network. The cooperation with VICE Brand Solutions, the media brand for young people, enables Opel to tap into new groups of buyers. VICE reaches more than seven million people with its award-winning content on all platforms and channels.
Bold, clear, direct while simultaneously being friendly and emotional – not only the new cultural standards are being redefined by these values. The Opel GT X Experimental is also the automotive symbol for this. The company will use the second phase of the campaign, set to start in mid-December, to show its vision for the future with the aid of the brand concept. Just as culture is always evolving, the GT X Experimental gives a preview of what Opel models will be like from the mid-2020s and how they will make life easier with the design and technologies. Clear lines, a bold design with the trademark Opel Compass and Opel V | 610 |
release new single 'lightning'
(available 29th august 2019)
Tonotopic Records are pleased to bring you the brand new single from New York band The Influencers. The track is called 'Lightning' and is a classic singer songwriter ballad on steroids, with 4 part harmonies and crashing electric guitar choruses.
It would be fantastic if you could run the news of the single's release on your outlets; for an MP3 stream and download click HERE, and if you manage a Spotify playlist the track is available here.
The band (Evan and Steven) are available for interviews and features of all descriptions, if you would like to speak to them please let me know. Emailers all welcome, please just send across questions and I'll get them to the band.
Thanks very much, please direct all enquiries about The Influencers to me at the following email.
Conor | conor@tonotopicrecords.com
New York alt-pop band The Influencers are proud to announce the release of<|fim_middle|> weeks throughout the year.
Find The Influencers online: | their latest single Lightning. The track is a classic singer songwriter ballad, starting with simple acoustic guitar and vocals. As the song builds harmonies are rapidly layered until crashing guitar parts infuse into the chorus, giving the track an epic and unexpected twist.
Lightning was written collaboratively by Evan (vocals), Steven (percussion) and the band's producers Rizzo and Brady. Here's what Evan had to say on the making of the song:
"The demo was pretty straight forward but didn't tell us much about the production. Luckily Rizzo had a vision that made the song sound huge. And with the help of Steven, they kept layering and layering to make it sound as dramatic as the lyrics. It was a tough one as there were so many tracks. We have a tendency to keep layering and adding to the point that Pro Tools slows to a halt. But we love adding more and more until it creates something new." - Evan
Lightning is released through Tonotopic Records and is available everywhere from AUGUST 29th 2019 for you to buy and stream.
About the influencers
The Influencers are Evan Yan and Steven Suarez; formed in 2010 the indie duo from Long Island (US) are known for creating singable and catchy tunes, drawing inspiration from the likes of Pink Floyd, Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
After releasing 3 albums the band decided to go on hiatus in 2014, unsure of whether their musical journeys would cross paths again. After a 4 year break Evan and Steven reformed The Influencers and signed to Tonotopic Records in 2019.
Since partnering with the label they've released singles "Whitewater" and "Desert", both receiving positive reactions from music bloggers, playlisters and radio stations. The band continue to work with their close friend and producer Christian Rizzo, and plan to release material every 6 | 396 |
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An interview with the authors of the SPECTRA
This week, Sierra Iwanicki, PhD, project director, spoke to Mark A. Blais, PsyD, and Samuel Justin Sinclair, PhD, the coauthors of the SPECTRA: Indices of Psychopathology to gain more insight into the development and uses of this instrument.
What motivated you to<|fim_middle|> assessment may be useful. Given the SPECTRA's lower patient burden (i.e., it is roughly 75% shorter than most other broadband instruments), it may be ideal in these specific types of acute care settings. In fact, we recently published a study assessing the validity and utility of the SPECTRA in an inpatient setting, and the results suggested it performed quite well. Similarly, we have also recently explored the validity of the SPECTRA in a sample of incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness and found good evidence for validity when compared with the specific type and number of SCID-5 diagnoses. Finally, given the SPECTRA's ability to assess psychopathology and functioning at different levels, we believe the instrument has considerable utility in treatment/outcomes monitoring. As a psychometrically sound, low-burden assessment conceptually aligned with contemporary models of psychopathology and research, we believe there are a wide array of different application possibilities with an instrument like the SPECTRA.
What is the p factor and how is it relevant to clinical assessment?
Blais: The p factor represents one of the most exciting and valuable insights revealed by contemporary psychopathology research. Similar to Spearman's general factor of cognitive ability (e.g., g factor), the p factor is an overarching general factor of psychopathology. As the g factor reflects overall cognitive ability, the p factor seems to represent, from low to high, overall psychiatric burden. Therefore, it has the potential to be a reliable single index of a patient's overall psychiatric burden and impairment. The p factor emerges statistically from the positive correlations observed among measures of psychopathology. The statistical p factor is robust and widely replicated. Our conceptual understanding of the p factor is still evolving, but research shows that subjects high on p factor suffer more functional impairment, have greater comorbidity, evidence neurocognitive dysfunction, and are more likely to experience a suboptimal or atypical response to treatment. The SPECTRA, with GPI, is the only broadband inventory specifically designed to generate a validated p-factor measure.
How does the SPECTRA assess psychopathology in a way that is useful for clinicians?
Sinclair: As noted above, the SPECTRA provides unique clinical information at the different levels of the psychopathology hierarchy. At the lowest level, clinicians are able to see where and to what degree patients are expressing primary psychopathology—at the level of the DSM-5 syndromes. However, at the spectra level, clinicians are better able to see how a person's psychopathology may cluster—and whether this tends to reflect more within-domain (or spectra) symptomatology, or across domains. This information may inform clinical decision making in different ways. For example, to the extent that a person is highly distressed, anxious, and depressed—with multiple elevations across these scales, but all within the Internalizing domain—specific classes of pharmacologic and/or types of psychotherapeutic interventions may be indicated. However, in cases where psychopathology is expressed across multiple spectra (with higher p-factor scores), it may signal greater levels of diagnostic complexity, burden, and impairment in functioning—which would suggest that treatment may need to be multimodal, sequenced, and of longer duration and/or intensity. In contrast to other broadband instruments that assess clinical constructs (e.g., depression, mania) as specific or independent entities, the SPECTRA's hierarchical–dimensional assessment of psychopathology makes it unique—offering valuable information across different levels of psychopathology.
What are some important things clinicians should know about the SPECTRA?
Sinclair: We believe the conceptual model described earlier is probably what makes the tool most unique and best aligned with contemporary models of psychopathology. However, the instrument is also quite brief—and at just 96 items, it may be something to consider when testing conditions or context do not allow for longer instruments. Likewise, in addition to the core clinical scales and hierarchical dimensions that are assessed, the SPECTRA also contains several supplemental scales assessing suicidal ideation, cognitive concerns, and adaptive psychosocial functioning. The cognitive concerns scale was designed to be disorder agnostic and is meant to assess the types of general cognitive problems (e.g., organization/attention, memory, language) people may experience respective of etiology. This scale helps assess level of functioning, as perceived cognitive difficulties negatively impact motivation, persistence, and confidence. It also functions as a brief screener that can inform decisions about pursuing more formal neuropsychological assessment. In addition, the SPECTRA's adaptive psychosocial functioning scale was also developed to assess environmental resources (financial and housing), coping strengths, and social support—all of which may be useful for informing treatment recommendations and estimating prognosis. The psychosocial functioning scale was developed from a more positive psychology perspective. We wanted the SPECTRA to focus not only on deficits, but also on strengths and resources. The SPECTRA's supplemental scales provide clinically valuable information above and beyond psychopathology—information that allows us better insight into a person's functioning and where and how we might be able to help as psychologists.
Learn more about the SPECTRA.
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Bring theory to life with a new SPECTRA white paper
Many psychiatric disorders are dimensional and presentations can vary widely, making it more difficult to treat effectively. Inspired by the hierarchical–dimensional model, the SPECTRA measures psychopathology at three levels of specificity and provides an overall estimate of the p-factor.
A new white paper from SPECTRA author Mark A. Blais, PsyD, helps you learn more about how to interpret results using this framework—building from the SPECTRA's 12 clinical scales to the Internalizing, Externalizing, and Reality-Impairing spectra of psychopathology, to the overall global assessment of total psychopathological burden. The white paper offers clinical examples and a reproducible worksheet that can be used to enhance your interpretation.
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SPECTRA: Built on the three-factor model of psychopathology
The new SPECTRA™: Indices of Psychopathology offers clinicians a new way to assess psychopathology. A brief, self-administered multiscale measure of psychopathology and functioning, the SPECTRA is based on quantitative model of psychopathology.
The SPECTRA measures 12 clinically important constructs (depression, anxiety, social anxiety, posttraumatic stress, alcohol problems, severe aggression, antisocial behavior, drug problems, psychosis, paranoid ideation, manic activation, and grandiose ideation). These constructs are organized into three higher-order spectra of Internalizing, Externalizing, and Reality-Impairing. The constructs map on to DSM-5 conditions and help link assessment findings to the quantitative model research literature. The three spectra combine to provide a General Psychopathology Index score, which measures the total burden of psychopathology. Three supplemental scales include Cognitive Concerns, Psychosocial Functioning, and Suicidal Ideations.
The SPECTRA takes just 15-20 minutes to administer and can be administered and scored on paper or via the PARiConnect online assessment system. The SPECTRA is useful when evaluating individuals in a variety of clinical settings, such as inpatient and outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools, and forensic settings. It also can help track progress over time if administered repeatedly.
To learn more about the SPECTRA, visit the product page, where you can view a sample PARiConnect report and other supplemental information.
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Now available: SPECTRA
Indices of Psychopathology
The new SPECTRA™: Indices of Psychopathology offers clinicians a new way to assess psychopathology in that it measures valuable clinical information on a wide range of psychopathological conditions at three levels of specificity.
To learn more about the SPECTRA, visit the product page.
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Preorder the SPECTRA today!
The SPECTRA: Indices of Psychopathology is a brief, self-administered, multiscale measure of adult psychopathology and functioning. Informed by quantitative model research, the SPECTRA provides an integrated hierarchical assessment of psychopathology from lower-order clinical constructs up through multiple spectra and one general factor.
Standing apart from other measures, the SPECTRA:
• Is a low burden (96 items), psychometrically sound tool that is much briefer than most psychopathology measures.
• Can be used in treatment settings where longer assessments are not feasible or with patient populations that are unable to complete longer test batteries.
The SPECTRA's 12 scales measure clinically important constructs. The Internalizing, Externalizing, and Reality-Impairing spectra are each composed of four scales. The three spectra combine to form the General Psychopathology Index. Administration and scoring will be available on PARiConnect, our online assessment platform.
Preorder your copy of the SPECTRA today!
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Identifying and Preventing Psychopathic Behavior in Children
Many children are antisocial and have trouble making friends; they even lie and fight, but these traits may indicate a deeper problem that can develop into psychopathy if ignored. Researchers at the University of New South Wales have found that some children as young as three years old display callous-unemotional traits (CU traits), demonstrating a distinct lack of emotions. DSM-5 lists four behavioral indicators for CU traits: lack of remorse or guilt, callous/lack of empathy, lack of concern about performance, and shallow or deficient affect. Two of the four must be present for a diagnosis.
When adults within the criminal justice system have CU traits combined with antisocial behavior, they are labeled psychopaths; therefore, children who exhibit severe conduct problems and CU traits are at an increased risk for developing adult psychopathy, according to the research. These children demonstrate lack of concern or empathy for others, excessive and often inappropriate pursuit of rewards, and poor processing of punishment cues. Such conduct increases the risk of substance abuse, criminal behavior, and educational disruption.
Because CU traits often resemble normal misconduct, punishment is often used as a preventive measure. However, these children are relatively insensitive to punishment, threats, or the distress of others, so punishment is largely ineffective. It is more useful to focus on positive reinforcement to encourage positive behavior.
The good news about early diagnosis is that treatment can be effective in reducing levels of antisocial behavior and CU traits. New studies suggest that children with high levels of CU traits respond to warm parenting. For example, it's better to emphasize what they did well rather than what they did poorly. In addition, another study by Dadds emphasizes that children with CU traits could benefit from training in emotional literacy and emotional recognition.
When considering CU traits, it is important to distinguish between children who are capable of premeditated violence and children whose violence is primarily impulsive and in reaction to a perceived threat.
Eva Kimonis was the lead author of a study that involved more than 200 children between the ages of three and six. In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, she said, "Until now we didn't really have a way to identify those traits in very young children. This is really the first study which uses tools adapted for very young children, and the sooner those children are identified, the earlier they can be helped."
What do you think? Can psychopathic behavior be identified and prevented in young children? PAR wants to hear from you, so leave a comment and join the conversation!
callous-unemotional, child psychopathology, psychopathology | create the SPECTRA?
Mark A. Blais, PsyD: Several factors combined to motivate the SPECTRA's development. Like most psychologists, we were concerned about the shortcomings of the DSM's categorical diagnostic system (e.g., excessive comorbidity, arbitrary thresholds, and within-disorder heterogeneity) and the problems this system created for psychological assessment. Therefore, we were excited by the emergence of multivariate research exploring the structure of adult psychopathology. And as this research accumulated, we became convinced that an instrument based on a hierarchical–dimensional model of psychopathology would have great utility for clinical assessment. Unfortunately, to our knowledge, none of the existing psychological inventories were fully congruent with the hierarchical model. Confident that the hierarchical model of psychopathology had significant clinical utility, we decided to develop the SPECTRA. With funding from the Massachusetts General Hospital's Department of Psychiatry, we undertook a rigorous development process that resulted to the SPECTRA's publication in the spring of 2018.
How does the SPECTRA differ from other broadband psychological inventories?
Blais: The SPECTRA differs from other broadband inventories conceptually and interpretatively. Based on contemporary hierarchical models, the SPECTRA was designed to assess psychopathology at three clinically meaningful levels or bandwidths. The 12 clinical scales provide a narrow-band assessment of constructs similar to DSM disorders. The three higher-order scales reorganize symptoms into the broader dimensions of Internalizing, Externalizing, and Reality-Impairing psychopathology. At the broadest level, the SPECTRA's Global Psychopathology Index (GPI) yields a single overarching measure of psychiatric burden and vulnerability. Interpretively, the SPECTRA's three levels of assessment provide unique information about a patient's clinical presentation, course of illness, and prognosis. We suggest employing an interpretive strategy that moves from the global, GPI, through to the three broad dimensions, and down to the specific clinical scales. This approach allows the examiner to write a concise description of severity and prognosis (GPI), complexity and treatment focus (dimensional scales), and current symptom expression (clinical scales).
What kinds of settings/contexts might the SPECTRA have utility for mental health providers?
Samuel Justin Sinclair, PhD: As our understanding of psychopathology and diagnosis have advanced with the emergence of the hierarchical–dimensional model, we believe an instrument like the SPECTRA has broad clinical utility. Clinically speaking, the SPECTRA organizes psychopathology in a unique way that informs a more differentiated understanding of etiology, complexity, and burden. As such, we see utility in comprehensive outpatient clinical assessments (like the ones we conduct in our own practice), where the referral questions and clinical presentations are usually complex. In this context, the SPECTRA offers important information about current symptom expression (e.g., what specifically the patient is experiencing), as well as valuable information about complexity (e.g., elevations in multiple spectra domains) and general burden (i.e., the p factor). Such information is valuable for treatment planning, both in terms of specific targets to focus on (e.g., PTSD symptoms) and also breadth and intensity of services that may be indicated. We also believe the SPECTRA has utility for inpatient or acute treatment contexts, where a more focal psychological | 681 |
Plastic properties of fresh high strength concrete.
Branch, James. (2001) Plastic properties of fresh high strength concrete. Doctoral thesis, University of Surrey (United Kingdom)..
This thesis describes the novel test techniques that were developed to measure the parameters associated with the plastic shrinkage, and subsequent possible plastic shrinkage cracking, of high strength concrete. The parameters measured during the first 24 hours after placing were the stress- strain relationship, negative pore pressure and free shrinkage strain development. The plastic behaviour of eight high strength concrete mixes was quantified and these mixes were then tested to assess their propensity towards plastic shrinkage cracking, using restrained ring tests. A review of the parameters associated with plastic shrinkage cracking was carried out. The general view was that as the particle size in a cement matrix gets smaller, then the negative pore pressures developed are greater and hence shrinkage increases. This meant that the presence of secondary cementing materials, of very small diameter, such as microsilica, in high strength concretes would explain their apparent susceptibility to plastic shrinkage cracking. Eight high strength concrete mixes were tested in exposed and sealed conditions. It was found that when tested in sealed conditions none of the parameters measured presented itself as the sole driving force behind plastic shrinkage or plastic shrinkage cracking. Also, when cured in sealed conditions, none of the mixes tested in the restrained ring test apparatus cracked. When tested in exposed conditions, the presence of wind had little effect on the stress-strain relationship of the mixes tested. However the presence of wind seemed to cause negative pore pressures to develop earlier than in the sealed samples and increased free shrinkage by 3 to 40 times depending on the mix. The samples that exhibited the highest<|fim_middle|> supplementary cementing materials used in this study were ground granulated blast furnace slag, metakaolin, microsilica and pulverised fuel ash. | free shrinkage strains, in exposed conditions, were the mixes that cracked when tested in the restrained shrinkage rings. The mixes that cracked all contained microsilica and these mixes did not crack when the same mixes were tested without microsilica. Polypropylene fibres were found to reduce the cracked area of the samples that cracked. The | 68 |
Inconvenient / Inconvenience:
I (dance / work ...) my ass off:
Oh and for fun, Hummer owner proves that people who Drive H1s are either blind, or jackasses. Hes actually parked like this, and gone into Home Depot, not just idling or anything. Parked, deliberately<|fim_middle|> time in any day to read and watch everything that is delivered to your inbox
Have you ever been in a relationship where you don't know if it's love or just an attraction? It's tough when you have to guess or come to a conclusion, isn't it?
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/physical-attraction.html
Physical Attraction: What Caught Men's Eyes
Please bear in mind that these are physical traits that usually attracts a man to a potential partner, these are traits that a man sees before a woman starts to speak and get to know each other.
So what turns a man on? Here are the list:
http://www.bubblews.com/news/1283674-physical-attraction-what-caught-men039s-eyes
Signs of Attraction: Reading Romantic Body Language
Men can't really hide signs of attraction when they meet you. Find out how to best read romantic body language and you'll easily know it even if he's a shy guy.
Forget about men always making the first move. Sometimes they just wait for a cue from you and it's important to know how to give it, based on the guy's body language. Get familiar with the most obvious signs of attraction men can't hide, including shy guy body language.
http://www.becomegorgeous.com/love-relationships/relationship_advice/signs_of_attraction_reading_romantic_body_language-9448.html
Top 5 Spectacular Tourist Attractions in Bulgaria
Spend your holiday vacation in a Southeastern European nation. Head to Bulgaria, home of the Balkan peninsula's highest point and these top five spectacular tourist attractions. | . Laughed my ass off!
Take it easy:
Take It Easy (And Other Bad Ideas)
How many people do you know who are working so hard that they need to "take it easy?" Most people would do better by taking it a lot less easy, by trying harder and designing and living a more fulfilling life.
Why would you want to spend your life "taking it easy" when you could instead spend your time in some worthy pursuit that stretches you? Who on their deathbed is going to say: "Wow . . . I wish I would have spent more time taking it easy?" What do you get for "taking it easy?"
http://www.thinksales.co.za/take-it-easy-and-other-bad-ideas
Practice makes perfect:
We've all heard it said that practice makes perfect, but does it? Does it really? When I was teaching I began to realize what a faulty theory that was, and I made certain it was something I never said to my students. What I did say is "practice makes better," and I said it often.
http://thetalentnotes.com/2013/02/26/practice-makes-perfect/
Resonate with me:
Over the past few years I have noticed a trend among those, Christians in particular, who desire to be culturally relevant and that is the broad use of the word resonate. I cannot count the number of conversations I have had in which the person I am speaking with makes the comment, "That really resonates with me," or some such derivative.
Initially, I was less bothered than intrigued by the use of the word. Having spent a few precious college credit hours taking Engineering Physics and the like, I have always associated the word resonate with harmonics related to music, electricity, and the frequencies necessary to produce sympathetic vibrations in different forms of matter. However, after the twentieth time hearing that an idea or concept "resonated" with someone, I began to be bothered.
Not that such use of the word is necessarily invalid – it's akin to saying "that struck a chord with me," – but I suddenly couldn't escape people using it all the time. Resonance was everywhere! On blogs, in conversations, in sermons. Seemingly out of the blue, everything resonated with everyone – emotionally, philosophically, theologically – and the culturally hip way to express agreement with a trend or idea was to claim resonance.
Thus, my suggestion is that we leave resonance to the physicists and resume our verbal engagements without using the phrase, "that resonates with me." Unless, of course, we happen to be talking about a loud concert or an earthquake.
http://pennyfortheoldguy.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/overused-word-resonate/
Teeny bopper:
I think this photo pretty much explains everyone's perception of what a 'Teeny Bopper' is, but not many people know that 'The Beatles' were considered a teeny bopper band as well, that is, that young teenagers (mostly girls) were more insane than usual over them. And it's the same nowadays with the likes of 'One Direction' being cited as 'the next Beatles' and even quoting themselves as being 'like the Beatles'. I have nothing against One Direction, they make catchy tunes and they sell, which is why they're there in the first place, but they're nothing like The Beatles. Anyway, on the main point, this week's blog is to write about the teeny bopper phenomenon between the 1960′s and present day and choose 5 songs from the era. Since I know a lot about The Beatles and I like to think I know a lot about the 60′s, I've decided I'll choose the songs from back then.
I think I'll start with what I believe is one of the most teeny bopper songs from that era.. (From The Beatles of course!) It's 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', the teeny boppers back then would have done anything to "hold hands" with them I imagine…
Just who is this teeny bopper making all the headlines. Well, at the beginning of Britney's music career you might have been able to call her a 'teeny bopper' but the title just doesn't fit now.
Britney Jean Spears was born December 2, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi but calls Kentwood, Louisiana, USA her home. Britney began performing as a singer and dancer at a young age. In 1992, she made a nationally televised appearance on Star Search winning the first round but sadly missing out on the second. Poor Britney. She didn't let this get her down - she auditioned for the Disney Channel's New Mickey Mouse Club at age eight. At such a tender age, the producers felt she was way too young and turned her down. All was not lost - one of the producers saw her potential and introduced her to an agent in New York.
I have been a bit obsessed with The Vampire Diaries lately. I know, I know. It's a teeny bopper version of True Blood that continues to feed Hollywood's teen-vamp obsession, but what can I say, I'm hooked! I am particularly intrigued by the wardrobe of the stunning centuries-old vampire villain, Catherine (played by Nina Dobrev).
http://rubin-hood.blogspot.com/2010/11/style-envy-catherine-on-vampire-diaries.html
Off the hook:
Sittin' in my bedroom late last night
Got into bed and turned out the light
Decided to call my baby on the telephone
All I got was an engaged tone
It's off the hook
The GCSB Is Off the Hook for Spying on Kim Dotcom
- Spying on Dotcom may have been illegal, but there will be no charges
The GCSB will not be charged for illegally spying on Kim Dotcom, the police concluded.
According to the New Zealand Herald, despite the complaint filed by Green Party co-leader Russel Norman against the Government Communications Security Bureau, the police will not lay any charges against the agency.
A good vibe:
If money could buy a better vibration, oh my … what kind of world would that be?! I would love to go shopping at the good vibrations store!
I would pick out a "love my body" vibe, as well as a "technology works fabulous for me" story. I think I might also pick up a "cooperative cats" frequency. And I'd love a "plenty of time" thought pattern to take home.
But the truth is money can't buy a good vibration.
(Which may be a good thing, since it puts everyone a level playing field.)
No, the only way to get a new vibration is to find it yourself. Money can't fix it for you.
http://goodvibeblog.com/where-to-buy-good-vibe/
Nature calls:
Even Royals Pee: Prince William Takes A Pit Stop At Public Toilets During Royal Engagement
Prince William the Duke of Cambridge carried out two engagements this morning in Hampshire and while the royal was the definition of respectable as usual, looks like he might have had a bit too much coffee as interrupted his tours for a trip to the public toilets.
The 32 year-old visited the Royal Navy Submarine Museum before touring HMS Alliance in Gosport, Hampshire and looked pretty excited as he stepped out in the sunshine. But even royals are at the mercy of when nature calls and Wills slipped off for a moment.
Attract / Attraction:
How Do You Attract People?
There is so much, too much, content fed to us by the second. So the issue becomes what content attracts you enough to read, engage and consider it worth your time. There simply is not enough | 1,622 |
Providing a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of this particular genus, this book will be of interest to all those concerned with<|fim_middle|>. Saffron Technology Futuristic Aspects of Saffron Cultivation, Usage and Industry 10. Saffron in Biological and Medical Research 11. Mechanized Saffron Cultivation, Including Harvesting 12. Sterility and Perspectives for Genetic Improvement of Crocus sativus L. 13. In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production in Crocus sativus L. | the study and uses of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants.
1. Saffron Cultivation: Past, Present and Future Prospects The Saffron Plant (Crocus sativus L.) and its Allies 2. Botany, Taxonomy and Cytology of Crocus sativus L. and its Allies 3. Reproduction Biology of Saffron and its Allies 4. Saffron Chemistry The Present State of Saffron Cultivation and Technology 5. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in Italy 6. Saffron Cultivation in Azerbaijan 7. Saffron Cultivation in Greece 8. Saffron Cultivation in Morocco 9 | 147 |
Details to be revealed soon!
We will be inviting leading interior designers to<|fim_middle|> critical funding for innovative clinical research at leading medical centres worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. | create a spectacular showhouse in the Hamptons. Each room will be transformed into a celebration of summer living, all in support of breast cancer research.
Welcome to Holiday House Hamptons, a unique interior design exhibition featuring leading designers and brands. Take a tour of our beautiful show house and discover how our guest designers have transformed each room, inspired by past holidays or personal experiences. Ultimately, Holiday House is about the celebration of life, each day treated with the same reverence as a holiday.
Each in their own room, celebrated interior designers will showcase their style, design trends, new products and cutting edge fine art. Join us at the most fabulous address in the Hamptons this summer!
Holiday House Hamptons will open the doors to one of the most stunning houses in the Hamptons summer 2019.
The designers involved represent the best interior designers and will be revealed soon. Our designers in 2016 included 2Michaels, Anne Tarasoff Interiors, Baltimore Design Group, Barbara Ostrom & Associates, Carmina Roth Interiors LLC, Chad James Group, Dorfman + Sag Harbor/NYC, Elizabeth Dow Home, HB Home, Jolie Korek & Co, Kara Mann, Liaigre, Mabley Handler Interior Design, Maddux Creative, Melanie Roy Design, Sasha Bikoff Interior Design, Timothy Brown Studio, Unlimited Earth Care by Frederico Azevedo, V Starr by Venus Williams, Wesley Moon Inc, West Chin Architects & Interior Designers.
Proceeds from Holiday House events benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), which was founded by Evelyn Lauder in 1993 and works tirelessly towards achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer by providing | 352 |
Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel is offering you this New 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 at a competitive price and welcomes you into our world-class dealership to test drive the vehicle of your dreams and experience the very best in selection and service. Take a seat in the spotlight behind the wheel of our 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 that's bold and eye-catching in Polar White! Fuelling our SUV is a TurboCharged 2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder that puts 208hp at your command with its race-inspired 7 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic transmission. Courtesy of Dynamic Select, with this Rear Wheel Drive, you can drive according to your mood as you soar to 60mph in 7.2 seconds while attaining 33mpg on the highway. Better than ever, the dramatic design of our GLA 250 is<|fim_middle|> the highway. Better than ever, the dramatic design of our GLA 250 is a total attention getter! Notice the iconic grille, gorgeous wheels, and overall athletic stance of this 5-passenger SUV. | a total attention getter! Notice the iconic grille, gorgeous wheels, and overall athletic stance of this 5-passenger SUV. PREMIUM EQUIPMENT - Premium Package - Smartphone Integration BENEFITS As long as you own a Mercedes-Benz purchased at our dealership you will enjoy a lifetime of STAR Member Rewards Unlimited Complimentary Car Washes Zero Wait Service Mercedes-Benz Loaner Vehicles When Booking A Service Appointment Online Rewards Program (earn points for every dollar spent) ABOUT US We are family owned and operated for over 40 years, offering over 22-acres of inventory. Call or visit us today to experience 5 Star Service at One Star Drive. *Car washes exclude modified sprinters and dual axle vehicles.Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel is offering you this New 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 at a competitive price and welcomes you into our world-class dealership to test drive the vehicle of your dreams and experience the very best in selection and service.
Take a seat in the spotlight behind the wheel of our 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 that's bold and eye-catching in Polar White! Fuelling our SUV is a TurboCharged 2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder that puts 208hp at your command with its race-inspired 7 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic transmission. Courtesy of Dynamic Select, with this Rear Wheel Drive, you can drive according to your mood as you soar to 60mph in 7.2 seconds while attaining 33mpg on | 316 |
IRD of f ices close for meetings over shake-up
The tax department will close some services for the day as it holds meetings with staff over a shake-up in the organisation.
Earlier this year, it was reported the Inland Revenue Department was looking to cut about 1500 jobs and aiming<|fim_middle|> new website and tools to be finished by 2019.
The transformation plan is part of a $1 billion-plus modernisation of the tax system and the biggest change to the system in 25 years.
A spokesman for the Public
Service Association said he did not want to speculate on the staff announcement before it was made.
NZN | to reduce staff numbers by up to 30% by 2021.
A spokesman for IRD said it was stopping some services today "so that all of its staff can hear about changes to the organisation".
He declined to comment on the nature of the meetings, saying nothing could be disclosed until staff had been talked to first.
IRD offices will close from 1pm for the rest of the day and call centres will shut up shop from 12.45pm to 3.30pm.
On-line services were still running as usual, the department said.
The department in June last year employed about 5800 people.
It's currently implementing a "business transformation" plan, the first stage of which is getting more people handling their own tax affairs on-line, with development of a | 166 |
Spinrite Acquisition Corp. acquired by TorQuest Partners
Closing Date: Oct 8, 2015 Lexpert Magazine February 2016 Issue
On October 8, 2015, TorQuest Partners, through a wholly owned acquisition vehicle, successfully acquired from Sentinel Capital Partners, together with the other shareholders of Spinrite Acquisition Corp. (Spinrite), all of the outstanding shares of Spinrite, following the completion of a reorganization of Spinrite. The financing to complete the acquisition was provided by The Bank of Nova Scotia, as agent for a syndicate of lenders and as a lender itself. No financial terms were disclosed for the transaction.
Spinrite is the largest producer and marketer of craft yarn in North America. Established in 1952, Spinrite is well known for its Patons, Bernat, Lily, Peaches & Creme, Caron and Phentex brands, which are sold through mass merchants, craft stores, and independent specialty stores. Spinrite has more than 500 employees across its fully integrated manufacturing and distribution centers in Listowel, Ontario and Washington, North Carolina.
Sentinel Capital Partners and Spinrite were represented by Stikeman Elliott LLP with a team that included Joel Binder<|fim_middle|>Matthew Cockburn,Tom Zverina,Jerald M. Wortsman,Omar K. Wakil,Carol D. Pennycook,Joel M. Scoler
Stikeman Elliott LLP,Torys LLP,Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Lexpert Copyrights © Thomson Reuters Canada Limited | , Kevin Smyth, Aniss Amdiss, Eric Lung and Paul Neville (corporate), Craig Mitchell and Tara Watson (banking), John Lorito and Lindsay Gwyer (tax), Larry Cobb (environmental), Michael Kilby (competition), Neil Shapiro (real estate), Kathleen Chevalier (employment), Ryan Sheahan (intellectual property) and Aiden Talai (benefits).
TorQuest Partners was represented by Torys LLP with a team that included Matthew Cockburn, Laurie Duke, Zehra Sheerazi, Josh Van Deurzen, Addie Buhr, Matt Kuchinsky, Frazer House, Michele Cousens and Geoffrey Kelsall (corporate), Tom Zverina and Olga Matyash (banking), Andrew Wong and Jerald Wortsman (tax), Tyson Dyck (environmental), Omar Wakil (competition), Andy Gibbons and Nooreen Bhanji (real estate), Lynne Lacoursière and Tom Stevenson (pensions and employment) and Teresa Reguly and Henry Bian (intellectual property).
The Bank of Nova Scotia was represented by Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP with a team that included Carol Pennycook, Joel Scoler and James van Wyck (banking), and Patrice Thomas (real estate).
Lawyer(s):
Joel E. Binder,Craig Mitchell,John G. Lorito,Larry Cobb, | 287 |
Jonathan: It's been a long, intense, and tiring day – my first day away from the islands for six years! A trip to the mainland – to Appin and back – to take our Hebridean ram to start a new life with another flock, and to return with another ram in exchange. All pre-arranged of course, after some research and exchanges of emails and photos and so on. The rams are not greatly different in age or character, so as is customary in such circumstances, it's a straight swap without real money changing hands ; but even if a notional value is put on the animals, the cost of the journey – in terms of ferries and fuel – is so much greater. An overnight stay would add greatly to the cost and – clearly – to the time, so we were fortunate to find a good exchange within reach of a there-and-back day out. Just within reach. Only just!
Getting up at 5am to catch an early ferry was, for several years – managing building projects in Harris, something I did two or three times a week … but not with a van loaded with straw, feed and water and the trailer with sheep! Thankfully, the drive to Lochboisdale takes less than 15mins (it was 90mins to Berneray!), so it wasn't long before I was on board Lord of The Isles, checking – once again! – I'd got all the paperwork needed. Outside, it was overcast and drizzly, so I found a quiet corner and settled down to read.
Engrossed in a book, time passes by so quickly! When a shaft of sunshine unexpectedly lit up the page of my book, I looked up – and discovered we'd already reached The Small Isles. For a short while it was good to be out on deck, my attention alternating between words and pictures.
Compass Hill, Canna, and Rum, from Lochboisdale – Mallaig ferry. And a gannet cruising.
Mallaig has much in common with Lochboisdale – they're both small fishing and ferry ports,<|fim_middle|>, and limited options for positioning it, I couldn't take more than three without leaving insufficient room for the ram to turn around.
We returned to the farmhouse and loaded Scott into the front half of the trailer, and then I drove along the cycle track to the field gate, and we loaded up the ewes into the back half. Finally, a walk up to the farmhouse for a light working lunch of paperwork and conversation … and then it was already 3pm and I was already late in leaving!
All the way back to Fort William, and as far as Corpach, the traffic was intense, and I was increasingly concerned I might not be back at Mallaig the required 45mins before sailing. The additional weight of the trailer – the three ewes – resulted in uphills being even more of a crawl, so as I descended the last big downhill before Mallaig, with a number of motorhomes in front of me, I took the chance to overtake them and got the best of the flatter, straighter lengths from Morar to Mallaig, checking in for the ferry at 44mins before sailing time. Relax!
The sailing back to Lochboisdale was dreich and depressing, with nothing visible outside and nothing to do inside. I was too tired to read, and so I slept almost the entire journey. I got home just as it was getting dark, but just light enough to unload the sheep into a holding enclosure ready for tomorrow morning.
I'd gladly have taken more photos to include in this post, but time, traffic and weather were all against it.
We have both enjoyed reading about this epic trip, especially Stephen who knows that part of the world. Such a journey – makes me realise that even though we think we live in the rural north, there are places far more remote and rural than us!
I know that road from Fort William to Mallaig and have been one of those aimless tourists. You did well to do that journey in a day!
It will be fun to see the lambs next spring from this new fella. Do you think I will be able to tell the difference in fleece between the new ewes and your other ones? Do you have to quarantine them for a bit? Will the new ram be "top tup" of your other rams? | but Mallaig is more like a small town than a village – and it's much busier with holiday-makers than its Uist cousin. It's also the terminus of not only a significant arterial road (the A830), but also the world-famous West Highland Line (think Harry Potter). In summer, Mallaig is thick with people mulling around with no-where to go and not very much to do. I had no wish to join them, or the time to do so even if I had, so I set off immediately along the A830 to Fort William. The last time I was on this road was during the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak. Back then, most of the road was still single track with passing places, an extraordinary anachronism for a road with an exceptionally high proportion of HGVs (about 45%, if I recall – even higher than is typical for most roads serving ports). I recall it being reported, perhaps ten or so years ago, that upgrading of the A830 to 'normal' standards (twin-track, we in the islands call it) was complete, and so I was expecting to find long straights, easy gradients, wide carriageways and fast interrupted flows of traffic, allowing me a short break somewhere along the way.
The reality? Struggling up crawler lanes in third gear, and no sooner having changed up to 5th gear over the summit, having to change back down again, using the engine as a brake to prevent a headlong rush – pushed along by the weight of the trailer and load – down long and steep descents. At the foot of one especially twisting downhill I found myself confronted with the red lights of traffic signals – and a remnant of single-track through an arch of one of the many photogenic railway viaducts. East of Arisaig, the road was upgraded some decades ago – but to a standard that now falls well short of present-day requirements ; and even then some of the original bridges were not widened or replaced – to save money. Unfortunately for me that omission was now being addressed: I encountered four major roadworks, each involving a long delay. Not the leisurely break from driving I was hoping for, but the enforced pauses did at least that gave me time to take in the scenery – which even under the cloudy skies was picturesque and dramatic.
It's just 39 miles from Mallaig to Fort William, but that leg of the journey took a full 90mins, thanks to roadworks, speed limits, and traffic congestion on the approach to Fort William. Since my last time here – about ten years ago, just passing through – the town seems to have changed only in two respects – urban sprawl and traffic crawl, both extending ever further out from the centre. Whilst my arms and legs were busy propelling forward the van and trailer, in fits and starts, by vigorous and repeated use of the clutch, accelarator, gear stick and hand-brake, my brain was occupied with the salient points of the upcoming visit itself. Better late than never? Well another hundred metres or so and it would have been too late ; and never would have been the better alternative! In a flash of inspiration it suddenly dawned on me that, as I was intending to come home witih some ewes as well as the exchange ram, I was in need of some cash to pay for them – and I mean banknotes. I was so well prepared for everything else – the van was stashed with emergency rations and bedding for not just myself, but for the sheep as well. But this one rather more obvious requirement? I'd forgotten it entirely!
Just in the nick of time I lurched across the lanes on the approach to the roundabout (shrugging off a barrage of horns!) to turn right instead of left, to where, I recollected hopefully, there should be a large supermarket … and yes, thank heavens, it was still there – and with a queue of customers using the cash machine outside the main doors. Next problem: finding two parking spaces end to end, safely accessible with van and trailer, on a very busy mid-week summer's day. Yes, it's true that after prowling systematically every aisle of the car park, without luck, I turned back out onto the public road and around the aforementioned roundabout to repeat the search – but I only had to do this twice! Prowling the aisles for a third time – I saw my chance, and pounced.
Heaving a sigh of relief, I locked up the van, checked if Baghasdal needed anything (he suggested a can or two of Black Sheep Ale, as he couldn't get it at all in Eriskay), and made my way over to the cash machine. This proved more difficult than I remember it being in the past. I found myself having to navigate a path through a blizzard of moving objects, adults, children, dogs, cycles, cars, wild birds, litter both ground-dwelling and airborne … my brain having to process, simultaneously for each such object, its position, direction, speed and predictability … and plot and continuously update a course by which I could most likely reach the cash machine without colliding with anything! No wonder some people find modern life so stressful as to make them long to live on a remote Hebridean island!
I got the money, and returned to the van as if still connected to it by bungee cord. Having informed Baghasdal that Morrison's were out of Black Sheep Ale and he'd have to make do with some Uist water from the plastic barrel, I sat down to eat the sandwiches and fruit that were supposed to be for the ferry home, and steeled my nerve for the next leg of the journey.
South of Fort William, the A830 coastal road through Appin was just as it was at this time of year fifteen – even twenty years ago: nose to tail with cars, trucks and coaches. Less open road, more like an industrial conveyor belt. Very difficult to slow down, let alone stop, and I only recognized the left turn I needed to take when it was too late – with a coach far too close to my trailer to make an abrupt stop. I turned off at the next minor road on the right – and then found I could turn the van and trailer only with great difficulty – I couldn't unhitch the trailer because of the steep slopes. Very stressful!
Despite the hiccups, I arrived at North Acharn Farm five minutes or so before the 1pm I'd said to expect me, and just as the clouds thinned enough to allow the sun to warm and dry the ground for an hour or two – and certainly long enough for my visit! Rob and Becky were very welcoming, but time was of the essence, so we got straight on with the business of unloading Baghasdal and walking him over to his new home in the farm's 'ram park'. That done, I checked over their ram Foss Scott and confirmed I'd take him home with me in exchange. Next we walked through the 'cross-breed park' – where there was a good number of Hebridean ewes grazing with their white Texel-cross lambs at foot. When Rob and Becky had bought the farm, 18 months or so ago, the grass in this field was yellow and sparse, the result of acidification over the course of years of abuse. After heavy liming, the field had returned to herb-rich permanent pasture with a dense, healthy and productive sward. Rob and Becky can't justify the cost and administrative burden of organic certification, but like us they work the land according to the principles of organic farming, simply because nothing else really makes sense – certainly not in the longer term.
Next, the field on the other side of the cycle track to see the registered pedigree Hebridean ewes and their lambs born this year. For black sheep, the Hebrideans were a surprisingly colourful sight, their horns adorned with electrical tape in various colour combinations to aid quick recognition of individuals: it certainly works for Rob and Becky! The sheep were driven into a pen for me to select the ewes I'd choose to take home ; though 'drive' is a bit strong for what seemed more like a gentle country walk with sheep, not dogs!
Discussing the attributes and merits of the various two-shear ewes – unrelated to the ram Scott, it was clear that Rob and Becky's values – certainly as far as their Hebrideans are concerned, but also in other ways too – are similar to ours, and that gave me so much more confidence in making a choice and agreeing a price. Three ewes, all of the 'historical' type of Hebridean, with a large frame, longer legs, smaller feet, and a primitive two-layer fleece that is blue-black rather than brown-black, the wool less susceptible to bleaching but more likely to silver with age. (And yet the shearling lambs of these are richly dark and lustrous, with long crimped locks that look absolutely irresistable!) I would have taken more, but with a divider needed between the ram and the ewes | 1,904 |
When I want to go out of town with either friends or relatives, never did it enter my weird thoughts to go to the province of Bulacan. All the while I thought that there is no interesting place to go to in Bulacan. But my perception of the place totally changed when I and my officemates did a one-day tour of the province. Thanks to Renn and Kuki the true-blooded Bulakenyas who proudly and generously toured us around.
Out first official stop was a visit inside the house and shop of Arnel Papa in Marilao. Arnel Papa is a well known fashion jewelry and accessories maker who owns a shop at high-end Greenbelt 5 in Ayala Center, Makati. He accompanied and showed us his shop just located at his backyard where craftsmen would polish, carve and whittle various metals and indigenous materials like roots of trees, snake skins and carabao horns to transform it into fashionable women's accessories. Mr. Papa even humbly showed us his most recent collection of clutch-bags which are to be featured in his upcoming summer collection in New York.
For our Bulakeño lunch, we were taken to Nena's Restaurant located in Bulihan, Plaridel whose dining huts were atop an enormous catfish farm. I especially dug unto the specialty of the joint like Fried Itik (duck), Kare-kareng Itik, Adobong Igat (eel) and deep-fried half face of a hog which I glugged down with fresh Buko Juice.
The next stop was the historic Barasoain Church – the very church featured at the back of the 10-peso bill. Adjacent to it was the Barasoain Church Museum which features the serene figures of the Holy Mother in various representations, sizes and grandiose clothings. Included in the same vicinity was the preserved and official carriage of the 1st Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo. Across the church yard our group proceeded to Barasoain Bakeshop to raid the popular Bulacan delicacies.
In my personal view, the highlight of the tour was when we entered the ancestral house owned by Mr. Des Bautista, a popular visual artist and well known figure of the province. The old house is 132 years old which contains what could be considered antique treasures of Bulacan. It was the house where numerous Pinoy movies were shot like Tatarin and Lola Basyang. I can't help but marvel the beauty of the house as well as its priceless contents. The ceiling alone is already a valuable piece of art. There were numerous drawings by Amorsolo and paintings by Edades hanging on the walls of the house. The prayer room is the most intense and mind-boggling part of the house. It contained a huge figure of the Virgin Mary crowned and dressed in<|fim_middle|>). A bottled delicacy made of intricately designed dayap skin submerged in sweet syrup.
The tour did not end there, after another short ride we reached one of the oldest churches in Bulacan – Nuestra Señora La Virgen Immaculada Conception to say a short prayer. Along the way, we witnessed a procession of a figure of the Virgin Mary being paraded solemnly along the streets of Malolos. As a last stop, we entered Citang Eatery where we bought another batch of Bulacan-made delicacies. I was so impressed with Lola Luz that I bought a big slob of pastillas de leche and an order of Bulacan's version of hamonado.
There were a lot to see still in Bulacan according to Renn and Kuki. But with this one splendid tour all I can say that it was fun, enriching, impressive, unique and regal! It's truly a feast for the senses. | metallic gold with elaborate sophisticated designs being surrounded by numerous life-sized angel figurines and golden flower ornaments.
After which, we went on a short walking tour to peep into the glass walls of the majestic Sto Niño chapel built by Mr. Des Bautista. During the short walk, we were able to view on the regal architectural wonders of the ancestral houses of the Tantocos and the Lopez-es.
We took a short ride to go to Inang Wika (Mother Tongue) Street in Malolos to meet the renowned Pastillas Wrapper Artist, the 87-year old lady named Luz Ocampo. Lola Luz showed us some of her works and demonstrated her ability to intricately scissor a bunch of Japanese paper that would turnout to become an elaborate design of wrapper of the sweet and milky pastilles. She also presented some of her finished works with different designs – a bahay kubo(nipa hut), a gumamela flower, a mag-babayo (unhusked rice pounders), a sampaguita flower. One sad note however is that her craftmanship will not be handed down to her children and grandchildren since no one in her family is interested to learn how to do it. Another art work of this old lady is when she presented her sweetened dayap (lime | 266 |
Penguin UK to release their books in the .epub format!
It seems like Penguin UK will lead the way in advancing the .epub book format, reports theBookseller.com – this is great news for ePub!
Penguin UK plans to simultaneously release all their new titles in ePub along with the print edition starting in September, although the price of digital and print will be the same. Among the first releases will be the classic,<|fim_middle|> but be warned, the event has been sold out for the last five years!
— I wish I could attend myself! | The Three Musketeers by Dumas and Zoe Heller's new novel, The Believers.
Another point noted in the article is that Penguin UK are currently working on releasing their 5,000 strong back list during this year and next — more great new for eBooks!
This article was brought to my attention via the TeleRead blog. David Rothman's article makes some interesting points, in particular he wonders what kind of DRM will be applied – if any – and will Penguin Group USA follow suit any time soon.
Looking for a guide to creating ePub documents?
I created this site because there are very few blogs, mailing lists and other resources on the ePub standard. I wanted to try and bring together the few that there are in one handy place, in the hope to make this information easily available.
I am no ePub expert myself so I'm continually searching for new information and resources to help me learn. One very useful tutorial I found was the 'Epub Format Construction Guide'.
Not only is this guide about creating ePub documents, it also gives some nice insights into the compliance of the ADE (Adobe Digital Editions) reader, still the most conformant reader at this time. A couple of surprising things about ADE v1.0 is that it does not support certain CSS attributes. Two big surprises were; text-transform and text-align: justify.
The tutorial itself is more like an "annotated example", if you just wish to construct an ePub document in a quick hassle free way then this will help tremendously. Once nice thing I like about the guide is that it highlights the areas which need to be altered on a per project basis.
In the future I'm hoping to find more detailed tutorials so if you need more in-depth information, you'll just have to reference the IDPF specifications.
You can read the 'Epub Format Construction Guide' at www.hxa7241.org.
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<b>Thursday/Aug. 12</b>
Wolftrap Children's Theatre in the Woods. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. 10 a.m. Dance Institute of Washington: West Side Story, 11:15 a.m. Rocknoceros: Painting the Town PINK! Free workshops follow the 10 a.m. performance; reservations required at 703-255-1824. $8-$10. www.wolftrap.org.
Legally Blonde. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $46-$184. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org.
Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet. 7 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. American Songbook classics. www.mseproductions.com.
ESL Beginners. 10 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Practice English in a group with a volunteer facilitator. Adults. 703-689-2700.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Interactive storytime for you and your child. Age 1-2 with adult. 703-689-2700.
Friends'<|fim_middle|>09 West Ox Road, Herndon. Pirate music. Free. 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Al Jarreau & The George Duke Trio. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $42 in-house, $25 lawn. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org.
Creatures of the Sea Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Stories and activities about creatures of the sea. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-437-8855.
Think Cool! 10:30 a.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Stories for age 3-5 with adult. 703-242-4020.
ESL Intermediate. 11 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Practice English in a group with a volunteer facilitator. Adults. 703-689-2700. | Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks. Adults. 703-689-2700.
<b>Friday/Aug. 13</b>
Totally Trucks. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Reston Association's Central Services Facility, 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Bring the children to check out all the big trucks that Reston Association uses. There may also be a police and fire truck on display. The first 250 children in each session will receive a truck coloring book and construction helmet. Rain or shine. Free, no registration required. 703-435-6577.
<b>Saturday/Aug. 14</b>
Legally Blonde. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $46-$184. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org.
Dance the Night Away with Johnny White & the Elite Band. 7:30 p.m. at the Reston Town Center, 1760 Reston Parkway, Reston. Motown. www.restontowncenter.com.
Bobbe Shore Jazz Combo. 8:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Reston Town Center, 1800 Presidents St., Reston. Every Saturday through Oct. 703-925-8250.
Turley the Magician. 11-11:45 a.m. Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St., Reston. Renowned for his inimitable talent entertaining audiences of all ages. Free. www.restontowncenter.com.
Ukulele Musician Brittni Paiva. 6 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. Hosted by the Northern Virginia Ukulele Ensemble. With Lanham, Md.-based Lelehuna. Free. www.BrittniPaiva.com.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 703-242-4020.
ESL Advanced. 10:30 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Practice English in a group with a volunteer facilitator. Adults. 703-689-2700.
Juanapalooza 5th Annual Fundraiser. 2 p.m. at Tabor Compound, 13807 Leland Road, Centreville. Fundraiser for Juan Arevalo for medical bills due to brain surgery. Live music, food, games, Jell-O wrestling, wet t-shirt contest, tattoos, camping, ice sculptor/ice luge, tickets to win to be a judge for Jell-O wrestling and wet t-shirt contests and more. kimanisboo@hotmail.com.
<b>Sunday/Aug. 15</b>
The Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra. 4 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Hunter Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Mozart's Serenade No. 12 for winds in C minor and Dvorak's Serenade for winds, cello and double-bass in D minor. www.ancowashington.org.
<b>Monday/Aug. 16</b>
Mr. Knick Knack Children's Performance. 10:30 a.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St., Reston. Music for kids. Free. www.restontowncenter.com.
<b>Tuesday/Aug. 17</b>
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. 7:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $42 in-house, $25 lawn. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org.
<b>Wednesday/Aug. 18</b>
Pirate Jack. 10 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 27 | 967 |
Q. In our UWS high rise apartment, we have neighbors who really, really enjoy marijuana. As soon as we get off the elevator, we are bombarded by the smell in our hallway, and it frequently wafts its way into our apartment.
My husband and I don't want to be complete squares, but it's getting worse and worse, and we're trying to get pregnant (so a contact high is not a good thing!).
Should we narc on our neighbors? To who? And we don't know for sure whose apartment it's coming from - could be one of three. What should we do?
A. Let's start with the fact that it's no use calling the police unless you suspect your<|fim_middle|> Square Realty. | neighbors are pot dealers as well as consumers.
Fortunately, note our experts, New York courts are increasingly putting pressure on landlords and co-ops to correct secondhand smoke issues.
"New York courts have recently found that secondhand smoke constitutes a breach of the warranty of habitability, which is a non-waivable obligation imposed on all residential landlords [including co-ops] to insure that the premises are fit for human habitation and do not contain any conditions that would be dangerous, hazardous, or detrimental to tenants' life, health or safety," says Ian Brandt, a real estate lawyer at Braverman & Associates in Manhattan. "The threat of habitability violations might be sufficient economic incentive for a landlord to begin eviction proceedings."
Eviction is the most severe resolution--there are plenty of other ways to clear the air. A letter from management can be enough to change a neighbor's smoking habits. Sealing up airways between apartments and/or improving ventilation can also bring relief.
"Do the apartment kitchens and baths have windows or vents?" asks Maria Vizzi of Indoor Environmental Solutions. "If there are roof fans to pull up air through vents, are they working? Is the hallway air conditioned or served by fresh air intakes?"
Notify your landlord or co-op board about the problem and give them an opportunity to correct it, providing "detailed information about its regularity and impact," says Brandt.
If more prodding is needed, says Goidel, "speak with neighbors and try to get a petition together requesting that some action be taken."
It's up to your landlord, board or management company to figure out where the fumes are coming from--and to be discreet about the source of the complaint.
"Professional management companies are experienced in handling delicate matters like this and can generally keep those who file a complaint anonymous," says Dan Wurtzel of Cooper | 379 |
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Isuzu F-Series FTR
The 2018 Isuzu F-Series FTR Medium-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year (pictured in the middle) wasn't picked by truck analysts and journalists; it was voted on by professional fleet managers who were asked to consider which of the nine competing trucks best fit their fleet requirements, including application effectiveness, durability, quality, servicing, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.
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The Isuzu F-Series FTR was designed for the urban environment and fits numerous applications across many vocational markets. From food delivery to construction, the Isuzu F-Series FTR can be easily upfitted across its offering of eight wheelbases. Powered by an Isuzu 5.2L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine mated to an Allison transmission, the Isuzu F-Series FTR is equipped for the most demanding hauls.
The Isuzu F<|fim_middle|> you may have about these products and how they would work for your business everyday of the year.
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← OEM Isuzu Parts → Isuzu Driver Orientation | -Series FTR is truly a game changer that raises the standard for Class 6 medium duty trucks. This truck's Low Cab Forward design gives it fantastic maneuverability and visibility along with the ability to carry more cargo than a conventional Class 6 GVWR truck with the same wheelbase. Its four-cylinder diesel engine is environmentally friendly and gives the truck outstanding fuel efficiency. A class-leading warranty provides its owners with peace of mind. And it's an Isuzu truck, a name that is synonymous with dependability, durability and low cost of ownership.
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Isuzu trucks are packed with features that enhance comfort, convenience and safety. From Isuzu's Low Cab Forward design that provides greater visibility than conventional cabs to the standard Bluetooth capable radio, Isuzu trucks meet your business and driving needs. Learn more …
The Isuzu F-Series FTR 4 F-Series F-Series 5 The Isuzu F-Series FTR is powered by the renowned and durable Isuzu 5.2-liter 4HK1-TC turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. The Isuzu F-Series FTR can achieve an incredible operating distance, thanks not only to the truck's conservative use of fuel, but also to its standard aluminum 50 or 100-gallon fuel tank (based on wheelbase). The 4HK1-TC engine goes beyond environmental friendliness and economy—it's also durable. This engine carries a B-10 durability rating of 375,000 miles—meaning that 90% of engines should reach that mileage before requiring an overhaul.
Exclusive Isuzu F-Series FTR Hexapod cab with spacious interior and space for storage behind the seats; interior also includes ground clearance mirror and overhead console.
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Offering eight (8) wheelbases from 152 to 248-in., the diesel-powered Isuzu F-Series FTR can accommodate bodies ranging from 14 to 30 ft. and has a GVWR of 25,950 lbs.
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The Isuzu F-Series FTR, like every Isuzu diesel truck, comes with a number of features and programs that dramatically reduce downtime and overall cost of ownership, including:
A standard Multi-Information Display that allows drivers to monitor the status and condition of over a dozen vehicle performance functions, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
Available Vehicle Health Reports provide comprehensive analysis of the truck's powertrain and emissions systems, fuel economy, brake usage and driver operating habits.
Three-year/unlimited mileage powertrain limited warranty*.
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The Isuzu F-Series FTR cab's wide step and wide-opening doors allow easy entry to the spacious interior of the Isuzu exclusive Hexapod cab, which features three-across seating and extra space for storage behind the seats. Other interior amenities include a ground clearance mirror, overhead console and a suspension driver's seat with armrest specially designed to increase comfort and reduce driver fatigue. The overall concept of the Isuzu F-Series FTR is the next generation medium-duty Low Cab Forward truck, one that features a clean, durable, highly efficient four-cylinder engine and is the best Class 6 choice for pickup and delivery in cities.
2018 Medium-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year,
The Isuzu F-Series FTR
The Isuzu F-Series was awarded by WorkTruck Magazine The Isuzu F-Series FTR is truly a game changer that raises the standard for Class 6 medium duty trucks. This truck's Low Cab Forward design gives it fantastic maneuverability and visibility along with the ability to carry more cargo than a conventional Class 6 GVWR truck with the same wheelbase. Its four-cylinder diesel engine is environmentally friendly and gives the truck outstanding fuel efficiency. A class-leading warranty provides its owners with peace of mind. And it's an Isuzu truck, a name that is synonymous with dependability, durability and low cost of ownership.
For additional information on the Isuzu F-Series FTR and Isuzu's full line of Low Cab Forward trucks please visit, http://nicholastrucksales.com, or call us, 866.612.4452.
Contact us because here at Nicholas Truck Sales & Service, we are extremely proud to represent these two medium-duty commercial truck brands in the Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York Market areas. We feel that these two medium-duty commercial truck brands complement each other very nicely.
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← What is the Best Method for Learning English?
1) Look at the "25 Most Common Cooking Mist<|fim_middle|> | akes." Read and understand the list.
1. "You don't taste as you go." Cooking is all about creating great tasting food. If you simply measure ingredients and toss them into a pan, you'll never know how your dish tastes. No matter how good your eyes, ears, or nose may be, none of them will tell you if you've created a delicious meal–only your mouth can do that. But why not just taste at the end and add extra seasonings at that time? Well, first off this isn't always possible. Secondly, it can help to determine if you've missed an ingredient. One thing's for sure, once your food hits the plate, it's too late.
2. "You don't read the entire recipe before you start cooking." Do you only read the ingredient list before starting to cook only to find that you needed to preheat the oven? Reading the entire recipe before you start cooking will ensure that you have all the ingredients, cookware, and preparation. Maybe your dish needs to cool in the freezer for a few hours. Start cooking one hour before the party….oh well….
Note how I used two different techniques to explain the first and second cooking mistakes. In 1. I first gave the underlying reason (cooking is about creating great tasting food) and used it to justify why you must taste as you go. In 2. I started with an example of the mistake and then explained why you shouldn't do it. Of course there are other ways of explaining these mistakes. But, the one thing your explanation must include is justification (for why the mistake is bad).
Some useful expressions/tips: First of all, ____. Secondly, ____. Ask a question and then answer it (see 1.). Ask a question for your reader to answer (see 2.). As I always do in lessons, give an example. Don't be afraid to use the same wording in your explanation that is in the original list.
3) Be prepared to discuss the other mistakes during the lesson.
4) Don't worry if you don't understand all of the cooking mistakes. It is more important for you to explain the ones you do understand. | 445 |
Cleveland County ARES Net was conducted at 8 pm on Wednesday, January 19th. Net Control Operator was WX5MOR/Gayland, operating from<|fim_middle|> assigned to the same location unless you request a change. Amateur radio is used throughout the course for coordination purposes.
KC5FM/Lloyd reminded via NCO that VoIP nets on Echolink, IRLP, DStar and DMR meet weekly on Monday evenings. In addition, the APRS net is on the second Saturday of the month.
Net Control spoke for a few minutes about signing up as an official ARES volunteer. This may be done at www.aresok.org. He also noted that by signing up, it allows an Amateur operator to become more familiar with ARES and public safety officials, and for public safety officials to become more familiar with the Amateur operator and what that operator might be able to assist with during an emergency.
Net concluded at 8:27 pm.
January 20, 2016 in EMCOMM, Nets. | the Moore Emergency Operations Center.
33 check-ins were received, including KE5JZN/Chris who was with the NCO at the Moore EOC.
WG5T/Bill reminded us of the weekly 10m net, 8 pm on Wednesdays, on 28.445 mHz USB.
W5IFN/Harold advised us that the Gossip Net would be held at 8:30 pm following the ARES Net.
WA9AFM/Tom advised via NCO that registration for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is now open. Volunteers should go towww.okcmarathon.com and enter the volunteer page to sign up. If you were a volunteer last year, you'll be | 150 |
I'm going to let you in on a little secret, Readers. My little kitchen is going to be undergoing a makeover next week, and while I have been cooking a fair amount, I've been rationing the recipes so that I have some stuff to give you while I won't have a stove. Or a sink. Or a floor.
So here is just a little taste of what I've been up to all summer.<|fim_middle|>arb galette.
Classic Nicoise Salad. Look for it soon. Here, on this blog I mean.
You know I didn't just eat one hot dog. This one I cooked myself, but it's a Morant's dog covered in Morant's special sauerkraut. Morant's Old Fashioned Sausage Kitchen is in Sacramento, CA.
What have YOU all been eating this summer? Let me know in the comments. | A few bites on my travels, some things I've already posted and a few things you can expect in the coming weeks.
Apricot Upside-Down Cake, made with apricots from our neighbor's yard.
Fish and chips, made with cod my son caught in the Bay using Hank Shaw's excellent recipe for frying fish.
A beautiful foie gras terrine on the eve of the ban. Prepared by Michael Thiemann of Ella Restaurant at Pangea Cafe in Sacramento.
No summer would be complete without a dog from Casper's. Hayward, CA.
Some god damned beautiful sushi at Shiro's. Seattle.
I may have partaken in some sake-drinking also. Musashi Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA.
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Wolf Kanno - 08-11-2019 11:34 PM View Conversation
I might be able to relate to that, but I usually try to stay clear of things like that for the sake of my nerves and blood pressure. I'm sorry to hear you're frustrated.
I'm doing okay, trying and losing a fight to stay on a schedule to be more productive. I keep piling on distractions. Have a minor vacation coming up, so I'm hoping a change of scenery and seeing some old college friends will improve my state of mind.
How about you, other than the frustration part?
Those types of videos help me out sometimes, but I'm usually so picky nowadays that I tend to be more selective. My issue comes from a gotta catch them all mentality so I'll find a new series I like and then proceed to pick up the whole franchise. Kind of the reason I haven't been jumping into Legend of Heroes or some other recommendations that come my way.
I get that, and that's why I do regularly replay my older games. My issue is that I binged bought too many games in the past, and I'm having buyers remorse because I haven't even touched any of these games "I just had to have". For the most part, its why I'm trying my best to not buy anything new until I start chipping away at the pile first.
I'd been meaning to for awhile. I've been having a blast but I feel I really should focus more on my unplayed games. I've beaten maybe half the games I actually own for the PS4 and haven't even started the other half. I just don't want a repeat of the PS3 where I kept picking up games for it, but never really got around to any of them. Bad habit I started last gen. My Steam list is the worst, which is why I don't bother with Steam sales anymore.
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A Modern Guide to Ys - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
by Karifean on 01-12-2020 at 01:17 AM
If it's not clear by now, I adore the Ys series. I love how purely fun these games are, I love the simple sense of adventure, and the sense of genuine mystique from uncovering the lore of ancient places of legend. I love the way Falcom humanizes their characters and really makes them feel 'real' in a way other studios' JRPGs struggle to match. And whatever I may have said about Celceta it still is a game that has a lot of that.
A Modern Guide to Ys - Ys: Memories of Celceta (Ys IV)
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YS: MEMORIES OF CELCETA (YS IV)
Time for a quick history lesson! Ys IV's history is a strange one indeed. Back around its initial release there were actually two games that were Ys IV, there was "Ys IV: Dawn of Ys" by Hudson Soft on the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) CD-ROM, and then there was "Ys IV: Mask of the Sun" by Tonkin House on the SNES. How did that happen? Well Falcom were in a bit of a situation at
A Modern Guide to Ys - Ys Seven
YS SEVEN
Heading into the final era of Ys games and in the series' timeline the chronologically last of the localized games so far we have Ys Seven. Released for the PSP in late 2009 and ported to the PC years later, this game marks a heavy departure from earlier titles in the series in terms of graphics, gameplay and storytelling alike. The shift was met with mixed reception, but given all that came out of it, I couldn't be
A Modern Guide to Ys - Ys Origin
Now for perhaps one of the best-known games in the series, Ys Origin has gained quite a bit of notoriety especially on Steam, probably mainly because its Steam trailer is super hype. Does it deserve it? Well, to put it very simply... hell yeah it does.
As mentioned already, in Ys Origin you do not play as Adol. That's because this game is a prequel to the Ys I & II duology,
A Modern Guide to Ys - Ys: The Oath in Felghana (Ys III)
YS: THE OATH IN FELGHANA (YS III)
The third Ys game was known in the SNES era as "Wanderers of Ys", and was the game to introduce a lot of the western world to the series. Its reputation overall has been mixed, being a sort of "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link" of the Ys series, ditching the overhead view for a sidescrolling adventure and as already implied not really being about the land of Ys at all anymore, | Scotty_ffgamer
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Wolf Kanno - 12-09-2019 07:22 AM View Conversation
I tend to fall more in line with the usual popular classics like the NES Mega Man or Castlevania titles. Breath of Fire has always had pretty strong OSTs as well, if a bit unconventional for the genre. Again, that's Capcom and like Square, they have always had strong music for their games. Honestly, listening to some of Yoko Shimomoru's early works, especially on the original SFII OST is pretty sublime.
I feel a lot of music back then gets a bit glossed over outside of a few standout tracks from popular titles. I feel the limitations of the tech meant the composers back then had to really work some magic to make something out of it.
Yeah, that's definitely an improvement over a lot of the hardware at the time.
It had a pretty snazzy audio come to think of it. I take it you've been playing some classic Ys?
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I understand all too well about distractions. I think the easiest thing to do is simply find the simplest and easiest thing you need to do and start there. Usually for me, I'll get on a roll of productivity if I start like that. Same with exercise. I also try to avoid certain websites nowadays that I know are pointless for me, or in cases like EoFF, I convince myself to only reply to interesting threads or comments and then check out for the day. Struggling with the last one, but I'm at least getting better about noticing when I linger on the forum despite a lack of activity.
My blood pressure is fine, it was more a figure of speech. Though it does run in my family, so mine could be pretty high | 445 |
Meet our Board of Directors
Madeleine Faught (MSocSc)
Chair, Director
Madeleine is a skilled social scientist and educator with a long history of securing enhanced outcomes in community, cultural, and environmental spheres. She has a professional arts background, has been an environmental campaigner,<|fim_middle|> focus on the environment. He's passionate about rainforests, is ardently committed to the natural world, and brings a wealth and breadth of experience to Rainforest Rescue as our CEO.
Leonie Gale
After a successful career in residential interior design and management of top-end interior textile companies, Leonie turned her creative talents to making our world a more beautiful place to live by protecting and conserving the Australian environment.
Recently retired as the CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife after 13 years buying and protecting our bush and wildlife, Leonie is giving her expertise in conservation and environmental philanthropy to aid Rainforest Rescue in protecting our rainforests forever.
"Most of our species live in rainforests and I want to ensure they are protected forever, for us and for future generations."
Tony Gilding
Tony Gilding is the owner of the Macadamia Castle, a wildlife park and Northern Rivers NSW tourist icon. He is ex-CEO of an ASX-listed gift company, a serial social campaigner and a Palm Oil activist.
Tony is President of Borneo Orangutan Survival, and was founding member of the UN-sponsored Great Ape Survival Project. He brings IT, marketing and finance experience to the board.
Sue Higginson
Public Officer, Director
Sue is an environmental law expert and runs her own law practice. She is the former CEO and Principal Solicitor of EDO NSW, the community legal centre that specialises in public interest environmental law, where she was responsible for running some of the highest-profile environmental litigation in the Country.
Sue is an expert in assisting communities to use the law to protect the environment and has a particular interest in the laws around biodiversity conservation and climate change. She has lectured and taught environmental law at a number of universities in NSW. Sue also advises and assists many environmental organisations in relation to governance and structure.
Sue also works at the interface of the criminal law and environmental protest and has represented hundreds of environmental protestors who have found themselves facing the criminal justice system as a result of their environmental protest activities.
Sue is also a farmer. With her partner she grows dryland rice and other crops on their farm in Northern NSW, where she loves to work, garden, plant trees for koalas and play with her grandchildren.
Frank Volckmar (BESC & MBA)
Co-Chair, Director
Frank started his working career as a consulting engineer and has since spent 25 years in various software sales, development, and marketing roles in Canada, US, UK and Australia.
He is currently active in executive, advisory and investor roles with innovative Australian start-ups through to listed leaders. His experience includes Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director and Marketing Management roles for organisations including the Objective Corporation, Lexmark, ReadSoft and Citect. He is driven by creating and working with high-performance teams, focused on delivering exceptional customer value and initially engaged Rainforest Rescue to bring greater meaning and purpose to employee engagement. The team was inspired by the difference a focused team could make to the Daintree and many remain enthusiastic supporters of Rainforest Rescue today.
Outside of his corporate and entrepreneurial responsibilities, he is enthused by the opportunity to serve on the Rainforest Rescue Board, as he has a long-held commitment to preserving the environment, and is particularly interested in protecting the rainforest around the Daintree.
Dr. Adrian Volders (PhD)
Adrian comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience, with a PhD in Environmental Economics and as the currently serving Chair of Queensland Trust for Nature. Adrian has been a highly successful consultant over the past decade working on a number of environmental restoration, science and large infrastructure projects. Prior to this he has been the CEO of several organisations and worked extensively across the water and natural resource management sectors. Adrian is the latest addition to Rainforest Rescue's Board of Directors, having joined the team in 2020. | a community leader and promoter of community cohesion. She works in environmental consulting with a focus on linking social and ecological systems to improve conservation outcomes.
Madeleine has a management history in both institutional and project management within the Education, Environment and Arts sectors. With her partner Dr Robert Kooyman, she has been actively involved in rainforest conservation and native vegetation advocacy for over thirty-five years.
Branden Barber
Secretary, Director, CEO
Branden Barber is a lifelong environmentalist. With a degree in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz, he cut his teeth with Greenpeace International on the Rainbow Warrior and MV Greenpeace, and then ran the Victorian State Office for Greenpeace Australia in the 1990s.
Over the last 25 years he has worked in both the social profit and for-profit sectors, from start-ups to S&P 500 companies to NGO's, large and small. In the last decade, Branden has been involved with various environmental organisations as staff or as a consultant, served on the Leadership Teams at both Rainforest Action Network and Amazon Watch, and has sat on several boards – always with a | 229 |
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by Susan O'Byrne
The sleight of hand that separates the owners of money and those who manage it
An article I wrote with Christine Daymon has been published in the Journal of Public Relations Research.
http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/MRx7cwJEyA4WU8a7WwRz/full
Our study investigates how the definition of 'shareholders' are constructed and engaged with through public relations in the Australian financial sector. We found that there is a hierarchy within the stakeholder group known as shareholders which is perpetuated by and through a public relations approach which constructs a discourse of 'ownership' that excludes citizens as legitimate stakeholders and prevents their influence in ensuring a more responsible sector.
In responding to the challenges of greater public scrutiny many companies have focused on developing communication strategies that espouse a commitment, through policy and practice, to involving stakeholders in a positive manner in organisation activities. At the core of such strategies is the notion of stakeholder engagement which, ideally, involves processes of consultation, dialogue and exchange with the intention of enabling cooperation and increasing understanding and allows stakeholders such as shareholders, consumers, and employees to exert an influence on corporate governance. In practice, and from economic and legal perspectives, the foremost accountability relationship of managers is deemed to be with shareholders. This relationship is supported by conventional stakeholder thinking whereby shareholders are considered to be a core stakeholder group with a formal claim on a company because their support is necessary for that company to exist. The nature of the relationship between an organization's management and its shareholders has been explained through agency theory. Shareholders, as the principals or owners of companies, are the primary constituents who delegate their decision-making rights to an agent. Whether or not one agrees with the view that the economic obligation of business supersedes its social obligation, there is a problem with agency theory in that it relies on a definition of the shareholder as one who makes a direct investment in a company (such as an institutional fund, or someone who buys shares through a stockbroker). That notion has become less applicable, and even out-dated, in the modern economy. In capitalist economies today, a substantial portion of the capital that fuels the daily activities and growth of major national and international listed companies is provided by indirect investors (i.e. citizen investors) through pooled or institutional funds, such as superannuation and pension funds, which invest and manage monies on behalf of others. For example, in Australia in 2010, the nation's central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia estimated that around 40 per cent of the country's equity market and 30 per cent of the bond market were owned by Australian-based institutional shareholders, predominantly superannuation funds.
The insertion of an intermediary (i.e. an institutional fund) between the real owners of capital (citizen investors) and the management of the listed companies in which they invest presents a complication for the traditional investment relationship which previously was based on a delegation of responsibility from direct shareholders to management.
The consequences of the discrimination that is perpetuated through public relations' engagement strategies are that citizen investors are not educated about their role and rights as legitimate shareholders. Nor are they informed of the possibility to influence ethical, corporate decision-making and hold companies accountable for unacceptable actions. This is paradoxical when the same citizens who are passive as shareholders simultaneously may be engaging in public protest against the activities of the very same companies in which they hold investments. We have argued that if the engagement strategies of the Australian financial sector were equitable and responsible, then citizen investors might be motivated to actively contribute to corporate decision-making. The need then for public protest against corporate recklessness might be mitigated somewhat.
Engagement has a moral dimension and suggest that our application of the concept of engagement has been enriched by including consideration of responsibility and irresponsibility and public relations practitioners can contribute to a shift in how citizen investors and the broader community understand the meanings of 'shareholder' and 'ownership' with their subsequent rights and responsibilities, and potential for influence.
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Betty White to Appear on SNL, Facebook Fans Rejoice
By Brenna Ehrlich 2010-03-08 15:38:<|fim_middle|>: Betty White, Celebrities, Facebook, Saturday Night Live, Social Media, Television | 37 UTC
The Facebook page "Betty White to Host SNL (please?)!" is giving new credence to the lyrics "Thank you for being a friend" today, as People has confirmed that the Golden Girls star will be appearing on Saturday Night Live in the near future.
When asked at Elton John's Oscar-viewing party last night whether she would be appearing on Saturday Night Live, the actress answered in the affirmative. We're not sure in what capacity the comedienne will be taking the SNL stage — whether as host or as part of the "Women of Comedy" special we reported on a few weeks ago, but we're certain that her nearly 500,000 fans will be pleased to hear the good news.
The page was started by ardent fan David Mathews back on December 30, 2009, and has since garnered its share of media attention. White was launched back into the public eye after appearing in a popular Super Bowl Snickers commercial and in the romantic comedy The Proposal, also starring Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Twilight star Robert Pattinson even called her sexy — breaking the hearts of thousands of teen girls across the nation. It certainly has been a banner year for White so far.
So what's next Mathews? "Betty White to Host the Oscars (please?)!" Why not? If you can dream it, you can do it, man
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Column: The Crowd: South Coast Plaza's 50th anniversary celebration carries on with Frank Gehry's yacht
Princess Michael of Kent, center, with Elizabeth Segerstrom, right, and lady-in-waiting Lyn Rothman.
(Photo by John Salangsang)
By B.W. Cook
The invitation called for a four o'clock arrival on the waterfront terrace of the A&O Kitchen + Bar at Balboa Bay Resort.
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To achieve a little intimacy, White Lilac brought in enormous banks of faux manicured hedges, placing them around the terrace enclosing the party.
Fall blooms adorned the fire tables while Balboa Bay Resort staff, led by executive chef Rachel Haggstrom, created an over-the-top display of food and libations including signature A&O bar food delicacies such as enormous jumbo shrimp in spicy cocktail sauce, Kobe beef sliders with all the trimmings, rumaki and an outstanding chopped Italian salad to treat the guests.
The very special fall afternoon on the Newport Bayfront was planned by South Coast Plaza's co-managing partner Elizabeth Segerstrom with two rather unique goals.
First, the reception was created to be the initial presentation of a handsome pictorial coffee table art-book titled "South Coast Plaza" published by Assouline chronicling five decades of creative retail marketing and cultural outreach initiated by the late Henry Segerstrom.
Publisher Prosper Assouline and his wife, Martine, were front and center for the presentation of the book, given to all of the guests.
"South Coast Plaza has remained on the cutting edge of retail, design and the arts since its inception," Prosper Assouline said. "More than just a book about the most important luxury retail center in the U.S., this book is about the vision, imagination, and determination of the Segerstrom family."
It is a legacy that Henry Segerstrom's widow, Elizabeth, is passionate about preserving and continuing forward. She was joined by Segerstrom's son Anton and his lovely wife, Jennifer, in welcoming the crowd.
Marshall Watson and Wendy Lyon enjoy a sail on Newport Bay aboard the yacht "Foggy."
(Courtesy of John Salangsang/BFA for South Coast Plaza )
The second part of the afternoon gathering took on a very unique twist.
Elizabeth Segerstrom has become close pals with L.A.-based internationally renowned architect and designer Frank Gehry. They became friends a number of years prior through a nonprofit foundation called Turnaround Arts California, co-founded by Gehry.
The organization brings an art-based education to struggling elementary and intermediate schools serving low-income students with the goal of "narrowing the opportunity gap."
Gehry was offered sailing his vessel Foggy, a most unusual sailboat he designed, down from L.A. to Newport where he berthed the yacht at Balboa Bay Club Marina, adjacent to Balboa Bay Resort.
Guests at the reception were invited to join Gehry on a sail around Newport Harbor in between enjoying the hospitality at A&O Bar on land.
South Coast Plaza's executive director of marketing Debra Gunn Downing welcomed Newport's Kurt and Wendy Lyon, Anne and John Wortmann and Hollywood producer Wayne Baruch from Baruch/Gayton Entertainment.
Baruch had recently produced the production of the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, also presented as part of SCP's 50th anniversary celebration.
Local celebs attending included Elizabeth An of AnQi, Britt Meyer, Bette and Wylie Aitken, John Forsyte from Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Kedric Francis, Tina Borgatta from Modern Luxury, and Terry Dwyer, president of SCFTA.
International dignitaries joining the celebration were fashion designer Mary McFadden, publisher Christopher Forbes, and British royal Princess Michael of Kent.
Susan Brady and Jeanie Lawrence attend the South Coast Plaza reception at Balboa Bay Resort.
As the fall sun set early over the water, Foggy docked at the Balboa Bay Club Marina and guests were then shuttled by both water taxi and limousine over to Lido to the trendy Nobu for a lively mid-week dinner party hosted by Elizabeth Segerstrom and South Coast Plaza.
In a quite private moment amid the revelry, Segerstrom shared her appreciation for all of the community support for South Coast Plaza and the legacy of her late husband and his family.
She added a special thanks to her friend Frank Gehry.
"South Coast Plaza continues to believe in the importance and power of the arts to change lives and communities," she said. "We are proud to support the efforts of Frank Gehry's Turnaround Arts in schools in need, especially those in Orange County and Southern California. We are so grateful to Frank for sharing this special event as our 50th anniversary book debuts, bringing his splendid yacht to Newport and treating all of our guests."
Serving People In Need puts out a holiday appeal to help the homeless
In 2017, SPIN's goal was to house 480 homeless families — which it has already exceeded.
SPIN serves homeless families from its main office in Costa Mesa and also serves as the housing partner at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living. Knowing that the need will be even greater in 2018 due to the rising costs of rent, Florence and Keith Smith have donated $25,000 as the initial pledge, in part of the challenge to help SPIN raise $100,000 for homeless families during this holiday season.
For more information, contact Kim Frazier at kimf@spinoc.org or call 714-751-1101, ext. 19.
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This article deals with the discourse of cultural globalisation and related issues such as the global market and cultural industry, which emerged as recent seminal factors within the context of Iranian culture, art and artistic practice during the recent history of Iran. Moreover, it seeks to explore the inevitable issues drawn from the process of globalisation, namely the forces of standardisation, question of identity, i.e. local, historical, imaginative and collective identity, which were followed by artistic production and thereafter other consequences and critical discussions, located differently by generations in the contemporary Iranian art scene. Accordingly the treatment of the subject is thematic rather than historical or chronological. Examining visual culture in post-revolutionary Iran, with particular emphasis on<|fim_middle|> forces can directly influence the representation of such a locality in their art. | the recent developments—from the late 1980s onwards—this article then attempts to deal with the works of artists who are likely to involve some account of the historical specificity of their context, as well as an exploration of the ways in which the artists' focal beliefs about national identity, social relations and cultural essentialism find expression in their work. It will then address how an intellectual and aesthetic change that is also intended to initiate a contribution to global culture becomes almost a desire for the new generation. It will examine the role of the new developments in the art market in the transformation of aesthetics and expectation. It seeks to show the sometimes contradictory relationship between international markets and local expectations and domestic forces opposed to globalisation. It will address questions such as how the locality of artists has been established, and how an effect of the globalisation process and globalising | 171 |
Opternative, a Chicago-based digital health company that offers an online refractive eye exam service to help consumers get prescriptions for glasses or contacts, is suing online glasses retailer Warby Parker in New York District Court. The suit alleges that Warby Parker's Prescription Check offering (launched in May) was based on proprietary information and technology obtained from Opternative under a nondisclosure agreement. TechCrunch broke the news.
"Starting in 2013, Warby Parker reached out to us to explore if the two companies could begin discussions which led to a non-disclosure agreement as a result of that," Opternative Head of US Government Affairs Pete Horkan told MobiHealthNews. "After that there were several additional nondisclosure agreements that not only asked us to engage in further NDAs so that we would share proprietary information. But that was intended only for consideration internally, a potential business relationship or a transaction between parties. During that period, Warby Parker sought extremely detailed information about our operations, while continually reassuring us that Warby Parker was not developing its own system using the proprietary information that we were disclosing at the time."
The suit alleges several charges against Warby Parker including breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment. It also alleges that Warby Parker filed a patent based on an idea expressed to them by Opternative Chief Science Officer Dr. Steven Lee over a teleconference, but didn't include Lee as an inventor on the patent. The filing suggests a narrative in which Opternative was wary of such an appropriation — after comments made to the Wall Street Journal by Warby Parker — and had Warby Parker sign three distinct NDAs in order to protect itself.
"It's pretty easy to see if you look at the terms of the nondisclosure agreement versus what was delivered that Warby Parker knowingly violated the NDA and used information that was derived both from those conversations and the correspondence they had with my company, to launch a competing offering," Horkan said.
Warby Parker issued a statement denying the charges and laying out its own version of events.
"The preposterous claims made by Opternative do not accurately reflect reality, and we're prepared to take all necessary steps to defeat them," the company wrote. "This is an unfortunate example of a company choosing to address<|fim_middle|> our patented technology to provide an intuitive user experience. We independently developed Prescription Check and did not have access to or use any of Opternative's technical information that could have benefitted the development of our app. At Warby Parker, we've built our business and reputation on innovation, best-in class service, and fair competition—and we're looking forward to exposing that Opternative's claims are not supported by the facts."
Although both are mobile- and web-enabled eye exams, there are differences between Warby Parker and Opternatives' offerings. One is the mechanism by which the app ensures the user is the appropriate distance away from the screen: Opternative requests the users' shoe size then tells them to move a certain number of steps, while Warby Parker uses the phone's camera to set the distance. This is the subject of the contested patent.
Opternative is currently the plaintiff in another case, which deals with whether remote eye exams, or ocular telemedicine as the field has been more recently named, will be allowed at all in the state of South Carolina. That case is nearing its end, according to a spokesperson for the Institute for Justice, an organization assisting Opternative with the South Carolina case. He said the case has been taken under advisement, and there could be a ruling as soon as next month. | competition with litigation instead of innovation."
According to Warby Parker, the company did explore a partnership with Opternative, but found its technology insufficient. It then developed its own version of the technology independently.
"We started Warby Parker to radically transform the optical industry, and we've been interested in the emerging field of online vision tests for quite some time," the statement continues. "Our goal is to offer the safest, most accurate, and most user-friendly telemedicine product, regardless of whether that product is built internally or externally. Over the years, we've looked at many potential solutions, including Opternative's test. We gave Opternative the opportunity to demonstrate that its product could live up to the high standards of quality and service that customers have come to expect from Warby Parker. Ultimately, they failed to meet those standards, and we determined that the product and user experience were unfit for our customers. Opternative is now trying to correct those failures through meritless litigation.
"We recently launched a homegrown online vision test called Prescription Check, which leverages | 214 |
Kenny Chesney's Past & Present Are Connected By the Sea in 'Knowing You' Video [Watch]
Cillea Houghton Updated: March 19, 2021
Kenny Chesney is grateful for "Knowing You" in the reflective video for his latest single.
After building up anticipation with three teasers, Chesney officially released his new music video, shot on location in Gloucester, Mass., and the Virgin Islands, on Friday (March 12). The Tennessee native takes to the sea in two separate worlds, juxtaposing the stormy skies above the Atlantic Ocean while working on a fishing boat with sailing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean with the woman of his dreams.
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Kenny Chesney Promises His Here and Now Tour Will Pack Energy Into 26-Song Setlist | a dive bar in the coastal New England town, poised on a stool in the corner, singing the acoustic number as locals drown their sorrows at the bar and play billiards. In between sweeping landscape shots of the dark ocean, Chesney recalls the comforting memories of being on the islands with the woman he loves, the two lost in their own little corner of the world.
But when the waters of the Atlantic get rough, the singer turns to the skull necklace his former lover gifted to him and throws it into the abyss. The video ends with a lighthouse guiding the way home as the camera zooms out on the sun-soaked horizon.
"It's such a pure song," Chesney says of "Knowing You" in a press release. "If you listen, you can find the people you love in it. I wanted the video to have that, too.
"It's not about being on a fishing boat freezing, but this pain you feel -- and also finding gratitude for knowing someone who changed your life," he adds. "Wherever they are, you know they're living their best life; they're shining and doing the same thing for someone else -- and that can be in this life, or the next."
"Knowing You" is featured on Chesney's 2020 album Here and Now. It follows previous singles "Happy Does," "Tip of My Tongue" and the chart-topping title track.
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Calhoun cautiously optimistic
By Sean O'Rourke
Special to The Register Citizen
Good practices haven't always translated into good performances in games this season for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team.
So UConn coach Jim Calhoun was cautiously optimistic when describing Monday's practice at Gampel Pavilion as one of the best the season. He's not positive, but he said he hopes his team will translate that effort onto the court tonight as the Huskies play host to Providence (7:30 p.m., WTXX-20) in a Big East game at the Hartford Civic Center.
UConn (1<|fim_middle|> leading scorer, senior forward Erron Maxey, is only averaging 11.4 points.
Then there's Linehan, the Big East's best defensive guard since Ricky Moore graduated from UConn. Brown gets the task of dealing with him tonight just three days after Linehan shut down St. John's Omar Cook.
"John is as good on the ball as anyone I've seen," Calhoun said.
"He's a great factor in the game. He's good enough where you have to be concerned about what he can do."
But, like Calhoun promised, tonight's game will come down to toughness. He just hopes the intensity in practice carries over. | 4-7, 3-5) will need a strong effort against a Providence team that thrives on its hustle and pressure defense. The Friars (16-5, 7-2) have won five straight games and 14 of 16 since starting the season 2-3.
Providence dismantled UConn 81-68 when the teams met Jan. 13 at the Providence Civic Center. The Huskies committed 21 turnovers in that game behind the play of point guard John Linehan, who played a major role in forcing UConn point guard Taliek Brown into eight turnovers. The Friars latest victim was St. John's (75-63) on Saturday.
"Providence just out-toughed St. John's in the second half, and I thought against us they also out-toughed us," Calhoun said. "They made us turn the ball over. It was a mental toughness much more than a physical toughness. They just denied our offense and put five guys in double figures.
"For us to win (tonight), we can't allow that to happen."
The Huskies ended a five-game losing streak Saturday with an 85-72 win over Virginia Tech at Gampel Pavilion. Calhoun left that game 90 seconds into the second half with an upset stomach. When he returned to the Gampel floor for practice Sunday morning, he found a team that was feeling much better about itself.
The same couldn't be said for Calhoun, and it wasn't only because of the flu.
"I was upset with them yesterday (Sunday) because they showed up after the win and they were feeling a little too good about themselves," Calhoun said.
So Calhoun made his team run some sprints before getting back to basics. On Monday, however, Calhoun said his team responded much better at practice.
"It was very intense," Calhoun said. "Everyone was into it. Everyone was blocking shots, and there were dunks."
Calhoun pointed to junior forward Johnnie Selvie as having one of his best practices. Selvie was slowed during the five-game losing streak with an upper back strain, but he celebrated feeling healthier with a 14-rebound performance against Virginia Tech.
Albert Mouring also had a breakout game Saturday, scoring a career-high 31 points after suffering through much of the last two months in a scoring and shooting slump. So, some confidence may be creeping back into the Huskies, but Calhoun said he knows it will take toughness to beat Providence.
"We don't have the confidence of a BC or a Syracuse or a Providence right now," Calhoun said. "But we showed we have a strong will at practice (Monday). That's the way to beat Providence. We have to match Providence toughness for toughness.
"In (Monday's) practice the kids seemed to understand what they have to do (tonight)."
Providence has a balanced scoring attack. The Friars are averaging 76 points, but their | 634 |
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WBSS Preview: Oleksandr Usyk v Mairis Briedis
By: Ste Rowen
The World Boxing Super Series gets back underway on the 27th January as Latvia holds host to the first semi-final between WBC champion Mairis Briedis, 23-0 (18KOs) and WBO champion Olesksandr Usyk 13-0 (11KOs).
It will be Riga-born Mairis Briedis' second consecutive fight in his home city after he dominated Mike Perez to a unanimous<|fim_middle|> look at the record – they are all undefeated. Most of their wins, the vast majority have come by knockout. So these are all big punchers, undefeated. I'm really excited," said Richard Schaefer, the Chairman of the Americas for Comosa, who helped put this field together alongside fellow promoter Kalle Sauerland (the Chief Boxing Officer for Comosa).
This is a very exciting tournament for boxing and especially for the roll out of the new World Boxing Super Series. With formats like this, expect many division to start falling in line and possibly getting to see the best match up against the best in the near future. | decision in his quarter final back in September.
Despite the awkward way the Perez fight played out, speaking at the first face-off between the two fighters, Briedis seemed confident that the bout would match up with the raucous atmosphere expected in Arena Riga,
'It is one of my dreams as a fighter to be part of one of the greatest fights of all time. I hope this fight will be a hall of fame fight. It has all the ingredients to become a classic.'
On the raised stakes with each fight he's a part of, Mairis replied,
'I don't think of anything outside of boxing so right now I'm doing my job… When the fight is done we will talk about other stuff that is not pure boxing.'
The enigmatic Usyk was in confident mood as always. It will be the Ukrainian's 5th consecutive fight away from his home country and his 4th title defence since defeating then unbeaten Krzysztof Glowacki in Poland back in 2016.
'There wasn't an arena suitable to host this event in Ukraine but that's not a problem… This is a unification bout; two world champions are facing each other so it doesn't matter where the fight is taking place, it could even be on the moon. The most important thing is what's happening in the ring.'
Asked about his travelling support, the WBO champion said,
'Who knows? There is definitely interest in Ukraine and there is always fans when I am fighting abroad… 50/50 split.'
The 2012 Olympic gold medallist progressed to the semi-finals courtesy of a 10th round stoppage of Marco Huck. It was a particularly impressive victory coming off the back of two laboured wins over American, Michael Hunter and fellow southpaw, Thabiso Mchunu.
The second semi-final between Murat 'Iron' Gassiev and Yunier 'The KO Doctor' Dorticos takes place in Sochi, Russia a week later. All four remaining fighters go into the semi-finals unbeaten with a combined record of 83-0 (68KOs).
Reminder: If any of the fights are scored a draw across the three judges, a fourth judge will be called into play to settle who progresses to the much anticipated final, set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in May this year.
The World Boxing Super Series Begins
By: Matthew N. Becher
Over the past weekend, the newly created World Boxing Super Series held its very first draft, for its very first tournament. The premise of the new tournament is an open competition for any professional boxer that is ranked in the top 15 of the major sanctioning bodies systems.
In theory the best fighters would face off against one another, until the last man was standing, thus making him the #1 boxer in that weight class. Simple. That is the easy part, the hard part is getting the best fighters to all participate in such a tournament, with everyone having different promoters and so forth. Fortunately, it seems to have worked out for the initial Cruiserweight Tournament.
The seeding of the tournament went as follows. The top 4 fighters were ranked 1-4 by the WBSS, with the four belt holders getting the top rankings.
1: Oleksander Usyk (WBO)
2: Murat Gassiev (IBF)
3: Mairis Briedis (WBC)
4: Yunier Dorticos (WBA)
Then from 1-4, the fighter was allowed to pick or draft his opponent from a group of 4 boxers, for their first round fight. (An exception was made for Gassiev, who had a mandatory against Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. That fight was picked for him)
The first round of the tournament looks like this.
Oleksander Usyk (12-0 10KO) v. Marco Huck (40-4-1 27KO)
Murat Gassiev (24-0 17KO) v. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (53-3-1 37KO)
Mairis Briedis (22-0 18KO) v. Mike Perez (22-2-1 14KO)
Yunier Dorticos (21-0 20KO) v. Dmitry Kudryashov (21-1 21KO)
Literally the best of the best in the Cruiserweight division will be competing against each other, until one is standing with all the belts, the inaugural Muhammad Ali Trophy and possibly a $1 million dollar bonus for advancing though semifinals and the championship round.
The tournament is slated to begin in early September and rap up by Mary of next year. The location of the fights have yet to be determined and will be placed in locations that match up well for each fight.
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We recently wrote about the Free Wi-Fi in Europe initiative, WIFI4EU, proposed by EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Junker, during his State of the European Union speech. If implemented, the project would place open Wi-Fi hotspots in public spaces and city centers throughout Europe, as part of the Commission's larger digital innovation agenda, the Digital Single Market, which attempts to bring down digital barriers across EU member-states and unlock opportunities for digital innovation and transformation.
But like we said, the devil is in the details. And the details that are coming out should give you pause. Our good friend and Wi-Fi Evangelist, Claus Hetting, has written about the free Wi-Fi initiative. The EU's goal is to outfit 6,000 to 8,000 cities with free Wi-Fi. So far, so good. But how does the EU plan to pay for it? That's where things get dicey.
As Hetting reports, the EU will subsidize equipment and installation costs to the tune of 15,000 euros per city. The cities themselves will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep, i.e. maintaining high-quality Wi-Fi hotspots for an indeterminate period of time.
Hetting also notes that the WIFI4EU project has to be ratified by a series of political actors, before it actually gets implemented: the EU Parliament and national ministers. So we're not going to see anything tomorrow. And when these new Wi-Fi hotspots finally come online, they won't exactly be located where people need Wi-Fi the most.
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Thomas J. Rowe, 63, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009.
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Having served in the U.S. Navy for two years, he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 35 years of service. He loved fishing and playing softball, and had recently started to play and enjoy golf. He also volunteered stocking food with the HELP Food Pantry. Above all, Tommy*s favorite thing was to spend time with his family and caring for his grandson, Dylan who adored him.
Preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Thomas J. Rowe Jr., and his son, Lyle Rowe; survivors include his wife, Martha Rowe; his daughter, Julie Neely and her husband, Daniel; his grandson, Dylan; two sisters, Sylvia Wilson and her husband, Don and Judy Kirkman and her husband, David; and his brother, Jimmy Rowe and his wife, Lynne.
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Summary: What matters above all else in capturing and repressing Business Rules is effective business communication. Sticking to that perspective sometimes proves difficult for those responsible for technical implementation. They may want to get to the IT versions directly. But doing that will not help with capturing the Business Rules succinctly from the business perspective. In this month's column, Ron Ross explains that the purpose of the RuleSpeak Sentence Forms is to ensure that written Business Rules are more easily understood. They also help ensure that different practitioners working on a large set of Business Rules express the same ideas in the same way.
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A Sentence Form is a basic pattern or template in natural language that can be used to express a certain kind of Business Rule in a consistent, well-organized manner. Each Sentence Form is aimed for a particular kind of guidance.
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Powered by WEBtech Productions, Inc. | ., a rule engine). Rather, they are aimed at expressing Business Rules to improve communication at the business level.
Success Factors for the Sentence Forms
What is important — and what is not important — when applying the RuleSpeak Sentence Forms? One thing that should not be considered is how the Business Rules will actually be implemented using a particular rule engine or programming language. What matters above all else is effective business communication. Sticking to that perspective sometimes proves difficult for those responsible for technical implementation. They may want to get to the IT versions directly. But doing that will not help with capturing the Business Rules succinctly from the business perspective.
Using the Sentence Forms to express Business Rules does require a modest measure of discipline. This discipline can be achieved through a bit of practice, and by understanding certain fundamentals. These fundamentals are discussed later in this column.
Finally, it is important to understand the level of Business Rules to which the Sentence Forms should be applied. As above, the Sentence Forms are not aimed at system design or automation. They are also not aimed at the highest forms of guidance — that is, the language of laws, regulations, contracts, business policies, etc.
Rather, the Sentence Forms are aimed at what is called practicable guidance. Practicable Business Rules are ones used to make operational business decisions on a day-in-and-day-out basis. If a business worker is properly authorized, and understands the business vocabulary, he or she should be able to apply the practicable Business Rules directly in the conduct of on-going business activity.
Often, these practicable Business Rules must be interpreted from the higher forms of guidance in order to clarify, disambiguate, and solidify their business intent. The Sentence Forms facilitate such interpretation by providing predictable patterns of expression. The same is true if practicable Business Rules are being reversed-engineered bottom-up from existing implementations or documentation, or harvested on a facilitated basis from subject matter experts.
"Shall" – Highest forms of guidance — laws, regulations, contracts, business policies, etc. — often use the word "shall". We prefer the less formal word "must", which is generally more appropriate for practicable Business Rules.
"Should" – Any Business Rule can be stated using "should" instead of "must". Using "should", however, reflects an assumption or decision about the appropriate enforcement level of a Business Rule. We prefer to document any sense of how strictly a Business Rule is to be enforced separately from the expression of the Business Rule itself. We therefore prefer always using the word "must" instead of "should".
"May" – We always use the word "may" in the sense of something being allowed (or disallowed). We never use "may" in the sense of "might" — i.e., that something might occur or might be true. Unfortunately, "may" does have this double usage in English, but no suitable alternative exists. In any event, experience has proven that the correct sense "is allowed" quickly wins out.
Understanding fundamental ideas about expressing Business Rules will assist greatly in writing them effectively. Briefly, these ideas are as follows.
Every Business Rule Statement should use a Rule Keyword
Every Business Rule can be expressed using one of the following two words.
"must"
"only"
These fundamental words are called the RuleSpeak Rule Keywords. It is very important that every Business Rule Statement include exactly one of these two Rule Keywords.
Practicable guidance comes in two varieties
A Business Rule always removes a degree of freedom. The presence of one of the two Rule Keywords in a sentence clearly indicates that intent.
A large majority of sentences typically expressed to give guidance are Business Rule Statements. Sometimes, however, practicable guidance is worth expressing that does not remove a degree of freedom. Such a Statement, which simply clarifies that something is allowed, or that something is not required, is called a Statement of Advice.
A Statement of Advice should never include either of the two Rule Keywords. Instead, it should use exactly one of the following two RuleSpeak Advice Keywords.
"may"
"need not"
Note that "may" coupled with "only" in the same sentence always produces a Business Rule, not an Advice. Statements of Advice and Business Rule Statements are both Guidance Statements.
Every Guidance Statement should be a complete sentence
English helps ensure wonderful completeness in the communication of thoughts (propositions) through grammatical rules about forming sentences. Follow those rules religiously in writing all Guidance Statements.
Every Guidance Statement should have a subject
In good English construction, every sentence has a subject. Although this subject may be implied or the sentence inverted, more often than not an explicit subject appears as the first word or phrase in the main body of the sentence. Such sentences are usually direct and, if well written, easy to follow. (The subject in the previous sentence, for example, is "sentences".)
RuleSpeak prescribes that Guidance Statements have an explicit subject at the beginning. This subject should be a noun, possibly qualified. The singular form is preferred. This approach promotes overall clarity and consistency.
Many IT notations feature "If … then…" syntax for implementing Business Rules in rule engines or programming languages. In such notations, the true subject does not appear until after the 'if' clause.
Besides being 'unfriendly' for business communication, such syntax is problematic for expressing certain types of guidance. What, for example, is the "if" of the Business Rule Statement, "An employee must have a name."?
Any Guidance Statement may reference an instance
An instance is a single thing, rather than a class of things. Instances can be referenced by Guidance Statements just as can classes of things. If there could be any doubt as to whether a term in a Guidance Statement refers to an instance or a class, the prudent approach is to put the term in single quotes.
Example: A yearly personal U.S. tax return is due on April 15.
In this example, there is only one "April 15" on a calendar, so there is little chance of confusion. Similarly, there is only one country "U.S.", so this reference too is probably clear.
Example: A 'flammable' sticker must be displayed on a tank containing a combustible fuel.
In this example, "flammable" refers to an instance of the class of things "sticker", rather than to a kind or category of sticker (i.e., a sticker that is flammable). Therefore the word "flammable" has been enclosed in single quotes.
Qualifying Guidance Statements
Most Guidance Statements include some qualification(s) indicating the circumstances under which they apply. Often but by no means always such qualification is expressed using "if".
Example: A shipment must be insured if the value of the shipment is greater than $500.
Many qualifications can be expressed without using "if".
Example: A retired employee must not be assigned to a project.
Here the qualification "retired" is used to modify "employee" directly. This natural means of qualification is perfectly acceptable.
Example: A shipment fee may be waived only for an order placed by an in-state customer.
Here the qualification "placed by an in-state customer" modifies "order" in a natural manner. It too is acceptable.
Guidance that applies only at some point(s) in time
The word "if" indicates that qualification is continuous over time. The word "when" should be used if a Guidance Statement applies only at certain point(s) in time.
Example: The total enrollment fee amount owed by a student for a semester must be $5,065 when the student registers for that semester.
As stated, this Business Rule applies only at each point in time when a student registers for some semester. At any other time, the Business Rule is assumed not to apply; that is, the total enrollment fee amount owed for the semester does not have to be $5,065 (and probably increases!).
Allowing something conditionally
The Sentence Form "… may … if …" (without an "only") should always be avoided. Statements using that Sentence Form are quite tricky and can be easily misunderstood.
Example: An item may be returned if some proof of purchase is provided.
This Statement expresses an Advice. (This interpretation is dictated by logic.) It covers only the situation in which some proof of purchase is provided. It literally does not say anything about whether an item may be returned if some proof of purchase is not provided. Most likely, however, the business intent was to disallow returns without providing some proof of purchase. Assuming that to be the case, the Rule Keyword "only" should be inserted as follows, thereby turning the Advice into a Business Rule.
Example: An item may be returned only if some proof of purchase is provided.
Qualifications in Statements of Advice based on the Sentence Form "… may …" expressed without using "if" are not as easily misunderstood. They are therefore acceptable if used carefully.
Example: A retired employee may work part-time in Alberta.
This Statement must be taken to express an Advice. It does not imply anything about employees who are not retired, not working part-time, or not working in Alberta. It just says what it says. If some Business Rule is intended covering some or all of these circumstances, it must be expressed separately, as the following Business Rule Statement illustrates.
Example: A retired employee must not work part-time outside Alberta.
How to say something is not a Business Rule under certain circumstances
If something is not a Business Rule under certain circumstances, the best Sentence Form to express the Advice is generally " … need not … if …".
Example: A credit check need not be requested for an order if the amount of the order is under $1,000.
Note that by itself, this Statement of Advice leaves open the question of whether credit checks are required for orders that total $1,000 or more. If such credit checks are required, a separate Business Rule Statement must be expressed. The general point to remember about expressing guidance is that nothing is ever required (that is, everything is allowed) unless a Business Rule explicitly removes some degree of freedom.
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ZIP code 38401 Education Attainment Charts
This section of charts contains education data for ZIP code 38401 Tennessee based mainly on the latest year 2022 Census data using the American Community Survey but also the survey from Common Core Data available for Public Elementary through Secondary Schools. In Figure 1, the percent of all people aged 25 years or older, who have either graduated from high school or completed the Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) or some equivalent certification/credential. 38401 shows it has a High School Grad or higher of 90% which is in the mid point range of other zip codes in the metropolitan area. The zip code with the highest percent high school graduates or better in the area is 37179 which depicts a high school graduates of 96% (6.6% larger).
In Figure 2, the percentage of people aged 25 years or older who have graduated from college/university with at least a bachelor's degree is provided. Note that the bachelor's degree is also called a four-year degree because it normally takes four years of full-time study to finish the course curriculum required to obtain the degree. This chart portrays the proportion of the population in this region who are college graduates with at least a bachelor degree or higher. In many ways, this analysis alongside the prior chart are very quick measures of the level of education in any particular area. ZIP code 38401 depicts it has a Bachelors Degree or higher of 23% which is the third most of all other zip codes in the metropolitan area. The zip code with the highest percent with a bachelors degree or higher in the area is 37179 which shows a percent with a bachelors degree of 56% (approximately 2.5 times bigger).
Figure 4 shows the percentage of people 25 years of age or older who either have no schooling at all or dropped out of school before being able to complete high school. Additionally, these are people who also do not have a Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) or some other high school level type credential/student achievement. This analysis, along with the last two charts, provides another high level review and comparative data on the ZIP code 38401 Tennessee educational level. 38401 depicts it has a School Dropout Rate of 10% which is in the mid range of other zip codes in the local area. The zip code with the highest percent who dropped out of school in the area is 38487 which depicts a percent who dropped out of school of 17% (75.9% larger).
Figure 5 provides a more detailed look at the educational attainment for ZIP code 38401 Tennessee. This chart provides the proportion of people aged 25 years of age or older and what was their level of educational attainment. The chart provides 5 broad categories including: No Education/No School, Some High School, High School or equivalent, Some college or Associates Degree, and Bachelors Degree or higher. ZIP code 38401 has the percentage of percent of people with less than a high school education in the center range of other zip codes in the metropolitan area at 34% of the total.
The next chart shows a break down of people who have received a bachelor's degree or higher advanced degree generally in a campus learning environment. In particular, Figure 6, provides the proportional breakdown of all the people who have received a postsecondary education along with what the level of advanced degree that was obtained. Note that these categories do not include any type professional development type activities such as those related to maintaining professional credentials in workshop lessons. Note Professional Degree includes medical, dental, lawyers, etc. ZIP code 38401 has the percentage of percent of people with a bachelors degree in the middle range of other zip codes in the greater region at 17% of the total.
The next chart (<|fim_middle|> buttons at the bottom of the table to see all the rows.The final cross tabulation analysis is provided in Figure 13 and shows education success broken out by gender. Please note that the columns add to 100% and you must use the pagination buttons at the bottom of the table to see all the rows.
ZIP code 38401 School Enrollment Charts
The next section of chart resources look at school enrollment by a variety of educational institutions and are categorized into a number of other groupings. Figure 14 provides the overall school enrollment by broad range of school age/level groupings. ZIP code 38401 has the percentage of percent of children in kindergarten less than most other zip codes in the greater region at 19.8% of the total.
Figure 15 provides a simple high level comparison of the proportion of students that are enrolled in public schools versus students enrolled in private schools in the ZIP code 38401 Tennessee region. ZIP code 38401 indicates percent enrolled in public schools approximately 4.6 times bigger as the percent enrolled in private schools.
The next comparison provided in Figure 16 shows the proportion of students enrolled in private schools versus students enrolled public schools for students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grade (grade 8) or (K through 8). ZIP code 38401 depicts percent of children enrolled in public k-8 grades considerably bigger as the percent of children enrolled in private k-8 grades.
Figure 17 provides a comparative analysis all students enrolled in a public high school versus those students who are enrolled in private high school schools. ZIP code 38401 depicts percent enrolled in a public high school markedly bigger as the percent enrolled in a private high school.
The next chart (Figure 18) provides a similar analysis to the last chart but provides the data for public post secondary education versus private higher education colleges. ZIP code 38401 depicts percent enrolled in a public college approximately 4.2 times bigger as the percent enrolled in a private college.
Figure 19 shows another view of students enrolled in public or private schools-postsecondary schools or colleges/universities. This analysis shows the proportion for all graduate and professional schools (such as law or medical school) and whether those students are enrolled in private or public institutions. ZIP code 38401 shows percent enrolled in a public gradudate or professional school approximately three-fourths the size as the percent enrolled in a private gradudate or professional school.
The next chart in this series of resources shown in Figure 20 looks at the total number of students enrolled in any educational institution for each place in the greater ZIP code 38401 region. (Total enrollment in this case includes all students from preschool all the way through students enrolled in graduate school.) ZIP code 38401 depicts it has a Total Enrolled of 13,858 which is the largest of all zip codes in the greater ZIP code 38401 region. Comparing total population enrolled in school to the United States average of 81,076,829, ZIP code 38401 is only about 0.0% the size. Also, compared to the state of Tennessee, total population enrolled in school of 1,578,546, ZIP code 38401 is only about 0.9% the size.
The final chart in this series is Figure 22 and provides analysis data for the school year shown. The chart shows the proportion of kids/children that are enrolled in a pre-school public district versus those kids/children who are enrolled in a private pre-school oriented tuition institution (private salary/superintendent/etc.) ZIP code 38401 Tennessee has one of the largest proportions of public preschool enrollment at 36% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger zip code being 37174 with 46%.
ZIP code 38401 Area Schools Charts
Figure 23 lists all the schools in the area along with the school district, county location and other program information/credential such as if they are a public charter school or private charter school or magnet school. Some of the Area Schools are: Riverside Elementary, Mcdowell Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, E. A. Cox Middle School, and R Howell Elementary. The next illustration in Figure 24 shows the total child school enrollment for all grades (through 12th grade) at the school shown using NCES data (Common Core of Data, Public Elementary-Secondary School Universe Survey.) Looking at Enrollment for Area Schools we find that Columbia Central High School ranks the largest with a value of 1,291 enrolled students. The next largest values are for: Whitthorne Middle School (937), Spring Hill High School (919), E. A. Cox Middle School (811), and Spring Hill Middle School (730). The difference between the highest value (Columbia Central High School) and the next highest (Whitthorne Middle School) is that the enrolled students is about 37.8% larger.
Figure 25 show the ratio of the number of students to the number of teachers in the classroom. A good student to teacher ratio should be low because it indicates that there are less students for any one teacher to educate in a class and generally a better learning environment, better success and optimal teaching excellence. Teachers includes all educational staff such as special education teachers and any other educator. Note that distance learning (online learning/remote learning) is not included in these values. Looking at Student to Teacher Ratio for Area Schools we find that J. Brown Elementary ranks the largest with a value of 11.5 student to teacher ratio. The next largest values are for: Highland Park Elementary (12.3), Riverside Elementary (12.6), Columbia Central High School (12.9), and J. R. Baker Elementary (13.2). The difference between the lowest value (J. Brown Elementary) and the next lowest (Highland Park Elementary) is that the student to teacher ratio is 7.3% larger.
The next chart, Figure 26, shows the racial mix of students at each location in this district of the state of Tennessee department of education.
Zip code 38401, Tennessee Education Data
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Figure 1: 38401, TN At least High School Education
Figure 2: 38401, TN Bachelors Degree or Better Education
Figure 4: 38401, TN School Dropout Rate
Figure 5: 38401, TN Education Attainment Breakdown
Figure 6: Higher Education Attainment (100%=All People with Bachelor or better)
Figure 7: 38401, TN Bachelors Degrees Field of Study
Figure 8: 38401, TN Bachelors Degree Obtained
Figure 9: 38401, TN Education Attainment by Level Comparison (Age 25+)
Figure 10: 38401, TN Education Attainment Detailed Comparison (Age 25+)
Figure 11: 38401, TN Detailed Education Attainment Breakout by Age Group (Age 18+)
Figure 12: 38401, TN Detailed Education Attainment Breakout by Race (Age 25+)
Figure 13: 38401, TN Detailed Male and Female breakdown of Educational Attainment
Figure 14: 38401, TN School Enrollment by Aggregate Categories
Figure 15: 38401, TN Overall Public vs. Private School Enrollment
Figure 16: 38401, TN Public vs. Private K-8 School Enrollment
Figure 17: 38401, TN Public vs. Private High School Enrollment
Figure 18: 38401, TN Public vs. Private College Enrollment
Figure 19: 38401, TN Public vs. Private Graduate or Professional School Enrollment
Figure 20: 38401, TN Total Enrolled in Schools
Figure 22: 38401, TN Public vs. Private Preschool
Figure 23: List of Schools in the 38401, TN Area (2013)
Figure 24: 38401, TN School Enrollment (2013)
Figure 25: Student to Teacher Ratios (2013) - Low Scores Are Better
Figure 26: 38401, TN School Racial Mix (2013)
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Figure 9 provides comparative data between the places in the greater ZIP code 38401 Tennessee region for broad educational attainment. This analysis uses provides five broad education attainment categories including: No Education/No School, Some High School, High School or equivalent, Some college or Associates Degree, and Bachelors Degree or higher. ZIP code 38401 has one of the largest proportions of percent of people with high school (or ged) at 33.2% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger zip code being 38451 with 37.2%.
A more detailed frequency distribution of educational attainment is provided in Figure 10. In particular this illustration breaks out the highest levels of university educational opportunities beyond the four year college degree. Included in the breakout are the relative proportion of masters degrees, PhD/Doctorate/Doctorial holders, and professional degrees such as medicine, dentistry, lawyers, etc. ZIP code 38401 has the percentage of percent of people with less than high school in the mid range of other zip codes in the metro area at 34.4% of the total. The next exhibit (Figure 11) provides detailed cross tabulation analysis that provides education success data broken out or cross tabulated by age group. Please note that the columns add to 100% and you must use the pagination buttons at the bottom of the table to see all the rows.
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You could call the English-language dub and subsequent U.S. release of filmmaker Eduardo Schuldt's Freedom Force an amusingly animated case of cinematic history repeating itself in the form of CG science fiction homage.
The American voice cast finds Christopher Lloyd paying tribute to his iconic time-traveling, Jules Verne reading scientific inventor Dr. Emmett Brown in Back to the Future by giving vocal life to a similarly gifted professor who sends a team of Sci-Fi nerds back in fictional time to salvage the stories of Jules Verne in this inventive family film.
A cross between Robert Zemeckis's smash '80s film series with a literary twist reminiscent of author Jasper Fforde's brainy Thursday Next mysteries of altered literary greats, Freedom Force centers on an audacious plot to ruin the reputation of Jules Verne just in time for France's Literacy Day event by deleting the main characters from his classic works.
Putting a hit out on his most famous heroes with the intent to shatter Verne's most ingenious plot-lines, while leaving nonsensical novels filled with gaping holes and crazy cliffhangers in their wake, Lloyd's professor is tasked with putting a stop to the villain's narrative madness.
Determined to set the type right, an elite force of gifted kids – all with wildly different skill sets and each with one character trait in common with the great Jules Verne – are assembled under the guidance of Lloyd to sneak into each novel Tron style and locate a secretly hidden "reset" button to align the stories once again.
Ensuring that young girls are represented as well, Force calls on Buffy the Vampire Slayer's famous small screen butt-kicker Sarah Michelle Gellar to follow in Lloyd's footsteps and play a new family-friendly twenty-first century animation version of her most famous role as the group's brave fighter.
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This being said, in order for its pro-literacy roots not to get lost in the shuffle amid all of the adventure, Freedom may have been a bit more successful in focusing only on one or at most two of Jules Verne's classic works to help encourage young readers even more.
And although Freedom Force loses focus in its second half by trying to be too many things to too many people, overall it's a much better direct-to-disc offering than we normally see from titles without big studio backing.
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Auction Highlight Spring 2014 Guy Grey-Smith
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Lot 62 Guy Grey-Smith – Figure on the Beach
As the 1950's came to an end, Guy Grey-Smith had already established himself as Western Australia's leading modernist painter and an artist with an emerging national profile. His impressionist style and bold, Fauvist use of colour were already clearly recognisable and undeniably popular. Yet, at this same time, he was drawn to the distinctive, impasto style of the Russian-born, French artist Nicolas de Stael whose impact on European art had been cut short in 1955 by his suicide at the age of 41.
At first, Grey-Smith struggled to find the optimal balance between the figurative and the abstract with this technique. But his assured use of colour and the inspiration he drew from the Western Australian landscape ultimately proved ideal when applying the thick, geometric slabs of oil and bees wax emulsion that characterised his new work.
By 1962, he had settled into the style in which he was at his most confident and composed, and for which he would ultimately be most widely acclaimed. His works of the mid-1<|fim_middle|> Grey-Smith's artistic life.
The clearly defined, rectangular slabs of paint are divided into four quadrants by the abstract yet plainly recognisable object of the painting. There is no intention to identify this individual; rather the central figure serves primarily to draw our attention to the landscape itself and to provide a focal point around which the slabs of colour compete and combine. The horizon is drawn in thick, purple paint providing depth and orientation; the intensity of the blues and turquoise to one side and the mauves to the other reminds us of Grey-Smiths abiding passion for facility with colour.
A similar though smaller work "Figure (on the beach) 1965) is featured in Andrew Gaynor's biography of the artist¹. That work employs similar and more symmetric slabs of paler colours, evoking bleaching effect of the intense mid-summer light. In re-visiting that theme just one year later, Grey-Smith creates a more complex and dynamic work, rounding off what was undeniably the best period of his career.
Figure on the Beach (1966) is an outstanding and archetypal example of Grey-Smith's finest works. It exudes the confidence that the artist felt in this style and medium and reminds us of why he remains one of Western Australia's most nationally regarded and critically acclaimed artists.
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Such a feat would require a departure from how brokerages usually advertise. Not only is talking about online trading boring to most people, it risks conjuring memories of the Wall Street meltdown of 2008 and the recession it unleashed. But with years of experience at creative shops including Hill Holliday and The Via Group, Karkos knew a way around those pitfalls, and she switched up the brand's playbook to bring data and creative together.
"It's about art and science being inextricably linked," Karkos explains. "My team really believes in the fact that you need both the analytics and the brand-purpose side, and that you can't have one over the other in today's marketing environment. Analytics will take you into places with targeting and media, but if you don't know what you stand for, then that's all wasted."
TD Ameritrade has come a long way since opening its doors in Omaha, Neb., in 1975. In 1988, it pioneered telephone-based trading, allowing investors to punch buttons on a handset to buy and sell more quickly. Under Karkos, the brand has pushed further into mobile and digital investing with products enabling consumers to manage investments in real time from their laptops and smartphones.
To bring the marketing up to speed, Karkos' first job was to add analytic-minded staffers and hire a new agency. Her goal was to position TD Ameritrade as a transparent, optimistic partner investors could count on for the long haul. "Trust," Karkos admits, "is the biggest problem in our category."
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Starting with the introduction of the tagline "You got this" in 2014, Karkos inserted an unexpected emotion into TD Ameritrade's marketing: confidence. This year, the company launched a new series of ads under the banner "The best returns aren't just measured in dollars." By stressing quality of life over money, TD Ameritrade signaled its willingness to break with banking convention.
"All of the work is much more emotional than I think you see across financial services and online brokerages," says Joe Maglio, managing director at Havas Worldwide in New York. "The latest thing that we've been working through is the goal to grow your portfolio. Your portfolio is a means to an end, and we're more interested in the end."
That idea, coupled with Karkos' obsession with data, convinced TD Ameritrade to sign Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck as its spokesman last year. "The NFL has the largest reach of our target audience than all the other leagues combined," the marketing chief explains.
But it was far more than the typical sponsorship deal. Karkos led the development of a cognitive-marketing effort using Watson, IBM's famed supercomputer. It ferreted out sports fans who were talking about their teams on social media, who were then entered into a contest to win Super Bowl tickets. Watson's algorithm crunched social stats about fans' posts to determine how confident they were that their teams would win a matchup. The data was then used to accurately predict that the Denver Broncos would win Super Bowl 50, despite being the underdog going into the game.
That left-brain/right-brain thinking is critical to how the CMO sees her brand honing its digital chops in the coming years. "She's very good at evaluating a plethora of ideas," Maglio says of Karkos, "and she will always take the time to consider something that may be more on the cutting edge than other CMOs will."
The strategy appears to be paying off. In Q2, TD Ameritrade reported that it grew new net client assets by 16 percent—or $14 billion—year over year.
"We have very strong roots in analytics and our brand has moved the needle," Karkos says. "I want to take it to the next level."
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"The scars on his head are there because when the accident happened, the log truck pulled out in front of him, and he hit the back end of it. And so the logs came in, and we're not exactly sure, but it's from where the logs grazed, hit the top of his head." Tobi Lariscy said.
"I was on my way to work, it was foggy and raining and dark, 4:30 in the morning on December 10. From what I've heard I hit the back of a log truck that had pulled out, off the side of the road. It was invisible." Trey Lariscy said.
"He was at Memorial in the trauma ICU for two weeks after his accident, there was probably about an eight or nine day period where we weren't sure if he was going to make it or not. That period of time, Memorial's job was to keep him alive and get him past that point. He was on the ventilator and that kind of thing. He is a level C5 and C6 quadriplegic. So he is paralyzed from the chest down, which includes his hands. Which obviously compromises the use of his lungs, so that's why he was on the ventilator and life support in general. And then after that he was transferred to the Shepherd's Center in Atlanta, the Shepherd's Center is a spinal cord injury facility. They specialize in spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. We chose him to go there just because their therapists and their doctors— that's their target point. So we sent him there in hopes that he could have the best recovery and they could teach him the most about living with something like this. So we were there for four months." Tobi said.
Trey Lariscy, 35, from Springfield, Georgia, got the scars along the top of his head from an accident with a log truck. After pulling out in front of him, Trey hit the back of the truck causing the logs to graze his skull.
"How long was I on the vent? When did I come off?" Trey asked.
"He was on the ventilator obviously the day it happened, which was December 10, 2013. He came off of the ventilator, in the middle of January, so four and a half months, was away from our children. I could see them periodically, they were brought their periodically, but most of all there was that separation from them that was very difficult. He probably doesn't have a clear recollection of anything, actually starting to realize what was going on until probably, the middle of January, just because there was so much medication. He also had a brain injury along with the spinal cord injury, it wasn't as severe as the spinal cord injury. It was something that would heal on it's own. It was quite a while before he could start to realize what was going on, and right as that started to happen he had to have a second surgery. Which is a sacral flap surgery from a pressure ulcer that he got while he was at Memorial, that was significant enough for a surgery. That's a pretty major surgery for someone like that. So when he started to kind of realize what was going on the sacral flap surgery happened, and that really set him back. The infection had gotten all the way to the bone so he was on the strongest antibiotics that they could give him and the antibiotics made him very sick. He had to be on bed rest for four weeks, he could not get out of the bed at all. He was being turned every two hours. He doesn't really remember a whole lot from that period of time either, so that was kind of a set back. So then coming into March when he started to be able to get up from that surgery, things started to really clear up for him." Tobi said.
"The scar on his neck, the long one, is where they went in on the front to the back in his spine, and took the C5 vertebrae and the C7 vertebrae and fused them together and put a cage around it. It's a metal plate and screws, that's how they fused it together, and then they put the cage around it just to protect it. They did that because his C6 vertebrae, it was like mush. That's how crushed it was. They also did that through that scar, they removed all of that C6 and then fused them together. He also cracked his C2 vertebrae, and his C5, but that was not significant, that would heal on it's own." Tobi said.
Trey Lariscy, 35, from Springfield, Georgia, shows the scar made from surgery to fuse two of his vertebra together. Despite being a quadriplegic, Trey works to defy the odds daily by doing art and playing with his children.
"A goal overall for our family is to just learn to value life and our days and our minutes and to make your life count. So many times we just get caught up in all the busy stuff. You know, this stuff gotta be done, or this person needs to do this, or I need to do this, you just have to slow down and put things in perspective, and really figure out like, is thirty minutes one-on-one with my child more important than something I'm volunteering to do, that yes is important is it really of eternal importance? We have a strong faith and we know that God has gotten us to this point, so for us to appreciate and value and live with purpose and for us to be able to reach others in the same way. That's our goal as a family." Tobi said.
"I've had a lot a personal goals that I have reached and still work on. Driving. I drove back in June, I went back to Shepherd for a six-week outpatient rehab. That was the first time I drove since my accident. First time I drove using my hands, so I was freaked out, but it wasn't that bad. So I am still working on getting the hand controls | 1,286 |
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5 Jan 2019, 6 a.m.
About four tonnes of chocolate coated raspberries are given away annually.
From 7am everyday, fresh berries walk out the door of the Raspberry Farm Cafe, Tasmania.
Cafe supervisor Anna Murphy said this time of year is crazy, but fun.
"The doors open at 7am and sometimes there are people waiting outside to come in because they've just got off the boat. The room is normally full by about 7.30am," she said.
The restaurant seats about 120 people.
Keeping the shop's fridges stocked is also a big job and then the berry order arrives in the afternoon.
"The berry order just depends<|fim_middle|> hand.
"We always have a panic when we get down to our last packet of coated raspberries during the middle of a busy day. They're world famous," Ms Murphy said.
The farm is not located in the fruit fly control zone, so the season had not been effected too much, Ms Murphy said.
"We have tried to be responsible around that and we made sure people are aware of it," she said.
Ms Murphy said she was pleasantly surprised about how busy the cafe had remained during the festive season.
"The supermarkets are flooded now with Driscoll's berries and they're often at a good price, and we have to try and be competitive with that," she said. | on what we've sold the day before. The fridge should constantly be full. We'll have a couple of hundred punnets," Ms Murphy said.
The punnets are about 300 grams, meaning the shop sells about 60 kilograms of raspberries each day.
Berries are picked everyday and then cooled overnight.
"When the berries are warm they're better if you cool them quickly," Ms Murphy said.
But, the cafe's best seller is its chocolate-coated raspberries, made by | 101 |
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+msgid "TamTamSynthLab"
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:87
+msgid "Source"
+msgid "Effect"
+msgid "Control"
+msgid "Sound Output"
+msgid "LFO"
+msgid "Amplitude"
+msgid "Frequency"
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:96 SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:247
+msgid "Waveform"
+msgid "Sine"
+msgid "Triangle"
+msgid "Bi-Square"
+msgid "Uni-Square"
+msgid "Sawtooth"
+msgid "Sawtooth-down"
+msgid "Offset"
+"A low frequency oscillation (LFO) is an inaudible, pulsing wave used to "
+"change another sound."
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:100
+msgid "The volume of the LFO wave. More volume means more effect."
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:101 SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:194
+msgid "The speed of the wave."
+msgid "The type of wave that will be used for the LFO."
+msgid "The value added to the amplitude of the LFO."
+msgid "Random"
+msgid "Minimum"
+msgid "Maximum"
+msgid "Seed"
+msgid "A sequence of numbers without repetition chosen by the computer."
+msgid "The smallest number allowed"
+msgid "The biggest number allowed."
+msgid "The speed of the sequence."
+msgid "The number to initialize the number generator"
+msgid "Envelope"
+msgid "Attack"
+msgid "Decay"
+msgid "Sustain"
+msgid "Release"
+msgid "An ADSR envelope is the shape of the sound's volume over time."
+msgid "(A) how quickly the sound reaches full volume."
+msgid "(D) how quickly the sound drops after the attack."
+msgid "(S) the volume of the sound until the note is released."
+msgid "(R) how quickly the sound goes away."
+msgid "Trackpad X"
+msgid "Scaling"
+msgid "Lin"
+msgid "Log"
+msgid "Poll time"
+"The trackpad can be used to modify the sound. This is from left to right."
+msgid "The minimum value the trackpad will send."
+msgid "The maximum value the trackpad will send."
+"The shape of the value reapartition. In a straight line (linear) or a curved "
+"line (logarithmic)."
+msgid "The time interval between each event coming from the trackpad."
+msgid "Trackpad Y"
+"The trackpad can be used to modify the sound. This is from top to bottom."
+msgid "The maximum value de trackpad will send."
+"The shape of the value repartition. In a straight line (linear) or a curved "
+msgid "FM"
+msgid "Carrier Frequency"
+msgid "Modulator Frequency"
+msgid "Index"
+msgid "Gain"
+"Frequency modulation synthesis (FM) creates an electronic sound by combining "
+"the frequency of two waves (the carrier and the modulator)."
+msgid "The main wave frequency."
+msgid "The frequency of the wave that will modify the Carrier wave."
+msgid "The variation in frequency of the Carrier wave."
+msgid "The volume of the sound."
+msgid "Buzz"
+msgid "Number of harmonics"
+msgid "Filter Slope"
+msgid "A buzz is a very bright sound with many harmonics."
+msgid "The pitch of the buzz sound."
+msgid "The harmonic thickness of the sound."
+msgid "The brightness of the sound."
+msgid "VCO"
+msgid "Square"
+"A voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) creates an electronic sound by "
+"combining the shape of two waves."
+msgid "The wave that will be modified by the VCO."
+msgid "The shape of the VCO's wave."
+msgid "Pluck"
+msgid "Vibrato"
+msgid "An electronic string instrument (like a guitar)."
+msgid "The pitch of the instrument."
+msgid "Noise"
+msgid "Type"
+msgid "White"
+msgid "Pink"
+msgid "Gauss"
+msgid "Bandwith"
+msgid "Noise is a sound with energy on every frequency."
+"The shape of noise to be used (white = bright, pink = dark, gauss = colored)."
+msgid "The thickness of the sound."
+msgid "Sound Sample"
+msgid "Sample Number"
+msgid "Sample name"
+"A sample is a real sound that has been recorded and that can be played back."
+msgid "The pitch of the sample<|fim_middle|> the sound"
+msgid "The volume of the sound"
+msgid "Delay"
+msgid "Feedback"
+msgid "Delay is an audio effect that repeats the sound over and over."
+msgid "The speed of the delay."
+msgid "The time it takes for the sound to go away."
+msgid "Distortion"
+msgid "Resonance"
+msgid "Distortion Level"
+msgid "Distortion is the deformation of a wave which creates harsh sounds."
+msgid "The pitch of the distorted sound."
+msgid "The amount of vibration the instrument has against itself."
+msgid "The volume of the distorted sound."
+msgid "Filter"
+msgid "Lowpass"
+msgid "Highpass"
+msgid "Bandpass"
+msgid "An audio filter is designed to brighten, darken or color a sound."
+msgid "The point in the sound to be filtered."
+msgid "The size of the region affected by the filter."
+"The type of filter used: lowpass = dark, highpass = bright, bandpass = "
+"colored."
+msgid "Ring Modulator"
+msgid "Mix"
+msgid "Ring modulation is an audio effect that creates metallic sounds."
+msgid "The pitch of the ring modulator."
+msgid "The volume of the modulated sound."
+msgid "The shape of the wave used for modulation."
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabConstants.py:313 common/Resources/tooltips_en.py:83
+msgid "Length"
+msgid "Reverb Level"
+msgid "Reverberation is the length a sound stays in a room."
+msgid "The size of the room."
+msgid "The brightness of the reverberated sound."
+msgid "The amount of reverb to be applied."
+msgid "Harmonizer"
+msgid "Dry delay"
+msgid "A harmonizer doubles the sound musically."
+msgid "The pitch of the doubled sound."
+msgid "The start time of the original sound."
+msgid "The balance between the original and the doubled sound."
+msgid "Equalizer 4 bands"
+msgid "Band one gain"
+msgid "Band two gain"
+msgid "Band three gain"
+msgid "Band four gain"
+"A 4 band equalizer chooses slices (bands) in the sound and makes them louder "
+"or softer."
+msgid "The volume of band 1 (low)."
+msgid "The volume of band 2 (mid-low)."
+msgid "The volume of band 3 (mid-high)."
+msgid "The volume of band 4 (high)."
+msgid "Chorus"
+msgid "LFO Depth"
+msgid "LFO Frequency"
+"The chorus effect plays copies of the same sound with a slight variation."
+msgid "The volume of the LFO signal."
+msgid "The pitch of the LFO signal."
+msgid "The amount of delay between the two signals."
+msgid "rand"
+msgid "adsr"
+msgid "trackpadX"
+msgid "trackpadY"
+msgid "sample"
+msgid "addSynth"
+msgid "mic"
+msgid "wguide"
+msgid "distort"
+msgid "ring"
+msgid "harmon"
+msgid "eq4band"
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabMain.py:73
+msgid "Main"
+msgid "Presets"
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabMain.py:833
+msgid ": controller output"
+msgid ": sound output"
+msgid ": sound input"
+msgid "Send sound to the speakers"
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabToolbars.py:27
+msgid "Duration: "
+msgid " s."
+msgid "Duration"
+msgid "Record Synth sound into slot \"lab1\""
+msgid "Record to ogg"
+#: SynthLab/SynthLabToolbars.py:103
+msgid "Reset the worktable"
+msgid "Preset 1"
+msgid "Preset 10" | ."
+msgid "The sample to be used."
+msgid "Voice"
+msgid "Vowel"
+msgid "An electronic voice."
+msgid "The pitch of the sound."
+msgid "The shape of the sound based on vowels."
+msgid "Grain"
+"The grain effect splits the sound in tiny bits which can be rearranged in "
+"time."
+msgid "The pitch of grains."
+msgid "The sample to be used"
+msgid "The variation in pitch of grains."
+msgid "Additive Synthesis"
+msgid "Spread"
+msgid "Additive synthesis creates musical timbre by combining different waves."
+msgid "The separation between the different waves."
+msgid "The shape of the wave."
+msgid "Microphone input"
+msgid "Length of the memory"
+msgid "memory number"
+msgid "Playback speed"
+"Microphone input is record into a buffer for playback (right-clic on the "
+"objet to record sound)"
+msgid "This parameter can not be modified"
+msgid "Speed playback changes duration and pitch of | 220 |
XamNua is one of the most remote areas in all of Laos. While the roads are paved there, they are quite long and winding as they ascend through the mountains in what is one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the whole country. Because of its close proximity to Vietnam it has undergone quite a transformation in terms of the different cultures that have had a stake in this area. This is made it one of the most unique places in Laos to visit.
The population of the city is about 47,000 people and is a mixture of primarily Laotians, Vietnamese, and Hmong persons. In the city you will find that not only are the languages of these three groups spoken, but there is another group that speaks French as<|fim_middle|> been left from those time periods. | their primary language. In fact, French is still taught and used in many of the Public Works and Government jobs. This dates back to the time when France had a colony within the area and many still engage in the use of the language.
Because of its location, there is no direct air flights to the city. This means that the primary means of reaching XamNua is by bus. There are three general ways that people choose as their spot of origin to reach XamNua. This is either from the Laos cities of Phonsavan or Luang Prabang, or by coming through Vietnam.
There are also private transfer companies that offer you the opportunity to get to the city. Be aware that from Vietnam it can cost as much is $300 for a one-way trip.
What makes the city such a great place to visit is the natural beauty of the area itself. In fact, because of its seclusion from most of the rest of the country, you will not find a large amount of activities and sites to see here. It is the incredible biodiversity and Mother Nature herself that really makes this a spectacular place to visit.
There are some very unusual animals that you will see within the Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area. These include such things as the white cheeked gibbon, six different species of cats, two different kinds of bears, and the Sambar deer. All of these are truly beautiful animals that you can see reasonably up close within the park itself.
The deciduous forests and evergreen trees are a beautiful site to enjoy. You will see some very rare forms of plants and flowers here that will really make your stay a pleasurable one. There are many tours that can walk you through and show you the sites of this park. The cost is just a few dollars per person.
There are two other things you will surely want to take a look at while visiting XamNua. The Hintang archaeological site offers you the opportunity to watch and digging going on from previous times in Laos. Also, the Pathet Lao Caves are a great place to visit to see not only are people have lived in times past in the history of Laos, but also to see the great cave artwork and statues that have | 455 |
California's famed wine country is one of my favorite day trip destinations. Just three hours north (or five if traffic is problematic,) the drive through Napa Valley from Napa to Calistoga is full of beautiful landscape, stunning buildings, and of course, the wine. However, I often choose to<|fim_middle|> facade, this castle was real. Recently built, but ancient in feel.
This was an extraordinary experience that I highly recommend to any history buff traveling through Napa Valley. You will find yourself transported back in time. Oh, and the wine is good too! | "do" wine country during the winter. The crowds are thinner, the lines shorter, and if we're making a mini-break, the hotels are more affordable offseason.
Several years ago, we took a trip to Napa to visit Castello di Amorosa. This castle was built using traditional methods with hand-hewn stone, rustic brick, and wrought iron fixtures. We had seen it being built in the early 2000's and when it opened in 2007, we decided to plan a visit.
Walking through the castle is like stepping back in time and into another country. The hulking mass of the enormous structure rising from the hillside looked like it had stood there for 500 years. Yet, it was new and fresh, the plantings not all in place, the steps not worn with the footfall of ages. It was beautiful that rainy May day, but it also created a dissonance in my mind. Unlike a theme park | 201 |
The beautifully charming town of Thornbury. A destination that holds<|fim_middle|> product they sell. Check out their workshops in Tibetan singing bowl meditations and much more! | some of the finest art and attractions. If you are looking for a destination off the beaten path then look no further!
Break out the beards and flannel shirts for this one. Axe throwing is an experience for everyone and most definitely recommended. The best part is if you cant make it to their location, they also provide mobile axe throwing for throwers on the go!
Loft Gallery 18 Bruce St S, Thornbury – Located on the bustling main street of Thornbury. Known for their original fine art and creative workshops. You are bound to leave with a smile and a new appreciation.
Kelly Gale Creative 16 Bruce St N Unit #4, Thornbury -From art to music and creative workshops there's always so much going on at Kelly Gale Creative. Year round creativity and a voice we all know from Zoomer Radio in Collingwood.
Thornbury Village Cidery 90 King St E, Thornbury – This is a must stop for both craft beer and cider lovers. They also have wines available; what more could you want. Between their award winning lineup and their beautiful cider house there's no reason not to come check it out!
The Dam Pub 53 Bruce St S, Thornbury – Wowwee Whisky! With somewhere over 900 whiskies available at any given time even if you don't like whisky its a sight to see. With great food, a great atmosphere and great whisky The Dam Pub is a must.
Georgian Trail – Roughly in the middle of the Georgian Trail is Thornbury. 13km West is Meaford and 21km East is Collingwood. The Thornbury section of the Georgian Trail boasts a number of beautiful bridges and gorgeous scenery.
The Beaver River Trail – This 10.7km trail starts in Thornbury harbor and connects to Clendenan dam. This trail encompasses a number of scenic views and parks.
Rocky Shores Health & Wellness and Raindance Cosmetics 3-16 Bruce Street North, Thornbury – Treat yourself with a wealth of information and skills in eastern and western medicine, an organic treat bar and wholesome vegan cosmetics. Vegan, gluten free and organic is the basis of every | 452 |
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