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Brain Scans Let 'Locked-In' ALS Patients Communicate
Correct responses were provided to more than 70 percent of yes-or-no questions, researchers say
Model wears NIRS/EEG system. Photo: Wyss Center
By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Brain imaging enabled four severely "locked-in" patients -- all conscious and aware but unable to communicate -- to answer yes-and-no questions, researchers report.
One patient, at the request of his family, was asked whether he'd allow his daughter to marry her boyfriend. Nine out of 10 times, he said no, the researchers said.
Scientists were impressed by the study findings, which involved advanced brain-computer technology.
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"This is at the frontier in terms of communication with patients who have locked-in syndrome," said Marie-Christine Nizzi. She is a psychology instructor with the Mind, Brain and Behavior Initiative at Harvard University.
"Researchers in this study are cautious but they find that, most of the time, measuring the oxygen in specific areas of the brain allowed them to identify the sentences that patients knew were true versus sentences they knew were false," added Nizzi. She was not involved in the research.
Conditions such as stroke and Lou Gehrig's disease can cause patients to be "locked in," Nizzi said. The formal name for Lou Gehrig's disease, so named because of the legendary baseball player who died from the disease, is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALS is a progressive motor neuron disease that destroys the nervous system responsible for movement. In some cases, these patients can communicate by blinking or moving their eyes. But in the most extreme state, they can't control any movement, raising the question of whether they still have the ability to communicate, possibly via brain activity, she said.
In the new study, an international team of researchers worked with four "locked-in" ALS patients. The investigators used an advanced imaging technique and electroencephalography, a measurement of electrical activity, as participants were asked yes-and-no questions. The patients had been trained in how to focus their minds on the answers.
In some cases, the researchers knew the answers to the questions, such as, "You were born in Berlin" or "Your husband's name is Joachim<|fim_middle|> locked-in patients have indicated that the loss of the ability to communicate is their biggest problem," Guenther said. "So a solution to that problem would greatly increase their quality of life."
Guenther attributed the progress reported in this study to prior advances in brain technology.
"This research is made possible by what we've learned about the brain from other studies and measurement techniques, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging, rather than the other way around," he said.
However, Guenther added, "one thing learned from this study is that people can simply think 'yes' or 'no' and we can still detect that with a system that's not invasive."
Next, Birbaumer said, researchers want to develop a system that allows patients to select letters and words with their brains. "So far, this is not possible," he said.
Researchers also want to see if the current approach will work in "locked-in" patients who suffered strokes, not just those with ALS.
The study was published online Jan. 31 in the journal PLOS Biology.
For more about ALS, visit the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
SOURCES: Marie-Christine Nizzi, Ph.D., psychology instructor, Mind, Brain and Behavior Initiative, Harvard University, and associate researcher, psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital and associate researcher, behavioral neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cambridge and Boston; Niels Birbaumer, Ph.D., senior professor, University of Tubingen, Germany, and professor emeritus, neuroscience and psychology, Wyss Center of Bio and Neuroengineering, Geneva, Switzerland; Frank Guenther, Ph.D., M.S., professor, speech, language, and hearing sciences and biomedical engineering, Boston University; Jan. 31, 2017, PLOS Biology, online | ." Others were open-ended, such as questions about whether they had back pain.
The researchers estimated that the patients answered the questions correctly more than 70 percent of the time.
The approach seems to work because "yes-and-no thinking produces different brain blood flow answers in the frontal part of the brain," said study co-author Niels Birbaumer.
"Each patient has a different answer pattern," said Birbaumer, a senior professor with the University of Tubingen in Germany.
The team wondered why patients sometimes gave the wrong answers. "They often fall asleep or have attentional gaps, and some of them are partially blind, so attention span is short," Birbaumer surmised.
In the future, he said, researchers will stop asking questions when brain activity suggests that patients aren't paying attention.
The researchers also found that the patients consistently said they were happy.
"Although locked-in syndrome sounds horrific, many locked-in people are reasonably content with life," said Frank Guenther. He's a professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences and biomedical engineering at Boston University.
"They can still listen to music, watch television, see and listen to their loved ones. Some have devoted family members who will take them to the park, or to dinner with the family or to the movies," he said.
Still, "using rudimentary communication devices, many | 274 |
Watch Mark Ronson and Lykke Li Perform "Late Night Feelings" on "The Jonathan Ross Show"
Ronson Was Also Interviewed About DJing Tom Cruise's Wedding
Apr 30, 2019 By Christopher Roberts
Mark Ronson is releasing a new album, Late Night Feelings, on June 21 via Sony. Recently he shared its title track, "Late<|fim_middle|> that was released last November. Late Night Feelings is set to also feature King Princess, Alicia Keys, Camila Cabello, and YEBBA.
Ronson's last album was 2015's massively successful Uptown Special, which featured the Bruno Mars collaboration "Uptown Funk," one of the best selling singles of all time (its video currently has 3.5 billion views on YouTube). Since then Ronson also teamed up with Diplo to form Silk City, who released four singles last year, with "Electricity" (feat. Dua Lipa) becoming a hit.
Sweden's Lykke Li released her last album, so sad so sexy, back in June 2018 via RCA.
Read our 2015 interview with Mark Ronson.
Support Under the Radar on Patreon. | Night Feelings," which features the guest vocals of Lykke Li and was one of our Songs of the Week, as well as a video for the song. Now Ronson and Li have stopped by the British talk show The Jonathan Ross Show to perform the song. For most of the performance Li was surrounded by full-length mirrors. Ronson was also interviewed about DJing Tom Cruise's wedding and being turned down by Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Watch the performance and interview below.
Late Night Feelings is said to be Ronson's album of "sad bangers" and will also feature "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart," a collaboration with Miley Cyrus | 131 |
The Cambridge History of Iran (Hardcover)
By J. A. Boyle (Editor)
Cambridge University Press, 9780521069366, 778pp.
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The Cambridge History of Iran is an eight-volume survey of Iranian<|fim_middle|> the eleventh and thirteenth centuries: the rise and decline of the Saljuqs, the Mongol invasion and the establishment of a Mongol regime which dominated the Middle East for more than a century. It is the first attempt in modern times to study in detail a period of the greatest significance in Iranian history. | history and culture, and its contribution to the civilisation of the world. All aspects of the religious, philosophical, political, economic, scientific and artistic elements in Iranian civilisation are studied, with some emphasis on the geographical and ecological factors which have contributed to that civilisation's special character. The aim is to provide a collection of readable essays rather than a catalogue of information. The volumes offer scope for the publication of new ideas as well as providing summaries of established facts. They should act as a stimulus to specialists, but are primarily concerned to answer the sort of questions about the past and present of Iran that are asked by the non-specialist. Volume 5 is a survey of every aspect of the civilisations which flourished in the Iranian region between | 150 |
If you're serious about attracting clients consistently, I believe you should use every single piece of marketing "real estate" you can. Whether you've been in business for one year or 22 years, when you're marketing your business, you want to have systems in place that PULL in clients without you having to do much to make it happen.
It can even be as "little" as using your outgoing voice mail as a Client Attraction tool. One of the key things you can do to PULL people in that most people in business do not do, especially when they're working from home, is have an outgoing message on your voice mail or answering machine that describes exactly what you do, for whom, and what results they can expect.
Once they know exactly what you do and for whom, don't forget to list the best ways to reach you (other than phone): your e-mail, your website, and your tag line. Oh, and don't forget to include a call to action, like inviting them to visit your website and signing up for something. There are lots of different ways you<|fim_middle|> few new clients out of it. | can use your voice mail outgoing message as a way to get new clients. Remember to keep it pretty short or people will not want to call back.
You'd be surprised how many people over the years became my client, when all they had originally was my phone number. As a result of the voicemail, they all told me they went onto the website, signed up for the ezine, attended teleclasses, and after a while, wrote in to say they were ready to work with me. Not bad for a simple voicemail message!
Create an outgoing message that can also act as a marketing tool, if it is brief. Include your tagline and e-mail address if it is easy to remember, direct callers to your website, and make sure to tell them about your newsletter or list any upcoming workshops you are promoting. You'll not only impress callers, you might just get a | 178 |
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One of the oldest contemporary fine art galleries in Lexington, New Editions Gallery is recognized for the individuality of their artists and the exceptional quality of their work.
Opening in 1988, the gallery is now located in the heart of downtown one block off Main Street and Broadway, featuring two floors of well-lit exhibit space.
As an active participant in LexArts Gallery Hop, exhibits change bi-monthly; concentrating on solo and group exhibitions. We represent over 35 professional and emerging local, regional and national artists in a range of styles and media including 2-3 dimensional paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and pottery. Presenting familiar subjects such as landscape, equine, the figure, and still-life; others offer opportunity for deeper contemplation: abstraction and social commentary. Do you love a particular artist's<|fim_middle|> are perfect for your environment. | style, but don't see exactly what you are looking for in our inventory? Many of our artists are available for commission work as well.
Owner Frankie Thompson York, has provided custom framing, installation and fine art acquisition consultations for private and commercial clients for almost 30 years. We welcome working with Interior Designers and Architects and offer the opportunity for you to view artworks in your home or office to ensure they | 82 |
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Local officials weigh in on rescue of nuclear plants
By BRIAN HAYTCHER bhaytcher@starbeacon
House bill 6, bailing out Ohio's two nuclear power plants, passed earlier this week, and local officials weighed in on the new law.
The law establishes a clean air council, while providing funds for nuclear and solar power providers. $150 million per year will be given to nuclear plants, and $20 million will go to solar plants. The new law also subsidizes the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, which runs two coal-fired power plants, one in Ohio and one in Indiana.
The OVEC power plants will receive a maximum of $1.50 per month per ratepayer in Ohio. The OVEC plants were both built in the 1950s, according to the OVEC website. They were built to provide power to a uranium enrichment plant, which closed in 2003.
FirstEnergy Solutions operates both the Perry and Davis-Besse nuclear power plants, the only two nuclear power plants in Ohio.
The law's final version passed both the state House — 51 to 38 — and Senate — 19 to 12 — before reaching Gov. Mike DeWine's desk for signature.
John Patterson, who represents Ashtabula County in the Ohio House of Representatives, said his vote in favor of the bill was to preserve 200 jobs in Ashtabula County. "For us, on the cusp of recovery here, losing 200 jobs would be absolutely horrific," Patterson said.
Patterson hopes that Ohio's energy production looks different when the bailout expires. Currently, Ohio gets around 40 percent of its power from coal, and 40 percent from natural gas. "Right now, we, in northeast Ohio, and in other parts of the nation where our electricity is shipped, count on that production," Patterson said.
"This is one that I mulled over for months," Patterson said. "I knew it was coming. ... I always try to make the best decision I can. At that point, I must, given all the factors I have access to."
"Now, was I jumping up in joy for this bill? Heavens no. Because it does bother me that it's short sighted. It bothers me that FirstEnergy has made some, in my opinion, ill advised business decisions, ... but I have to look at the whole picture for my people," Patterson said.
Ashtabula County Commissioner J.P. Ducro was pleased with the passage of the bill.
"I think, had Perry closed, it would've had a very negative effect on Ashtabula County," Ducro said. "It's a large price tag, ... and it's not a perfect arrangement, but I think under the circumstances, there's more good than bad in the bill, at least for us here in Ashtabula County," he added.
"You've got jobs, you've got a tax base for schools, ... there would've been a big ripple effect," Ducro said.
Jerry Cirino, a Lake County commissioner, helped conceive of H.B. 6. "It's something I've been working on for over two years, since I've been a commissioner," Cirino said.
The closing of the plant would cost the area all of the 900 jobs at the plant, and 700 jobs indirectly, from businesses that serve the plant, Cirino said. "We're concerned about it both from the energy policy standpoint, as well as the economic impact on the community," Cirino said.
The law requires a company applying for the bailout to be subjected to an audit before receiving any money.
"There's a lot of hurdles that have to be run through," Cirino said. "I think there's adequate provisions for auditing and safeguarding, making sure that the ratepayers' contributions to continuing clean energy are not wasted in any way, and that there's no fraud involved."
State Senator Sean O'Brien voted against the bill.
"It's a bailout, again, for FirstEnergy, and since 2000, ratepayers in Ohio have given FirstEnergy $12 billion," O'Brien said. "I don't understand why their shareholders aren't bearing the responsibility of their financial mistakes and investments."
"You know, I have Lordstown in my district, that just went under, and I don't see a bailout for them. We lost over 4,500 jobs in the last three years from there, and about 10,000 ancillary jobs, direct jobs that supplied that plant, and there's no bailout for them," O'Brien said. The Lordstown assembly plant, run by GM, closed in March.
"It's still going to have to compete against cheap, Ohio, natural gas. As more plants come online, it's going to drive the price down even cheaper. Our investment in this is not a good investment because it's an aging technology that's not competitive, and we're going to have to end up bailing them out again and again," O'Brien said. "(FirstEnergy's) shareholders, fundamentally, should be responsible for this. It's their company. They get the profits when they're doing well, but when there's losses, it's the ratepayers that have to pay for it, and their bills are going up. I just couldn't agree with a corporate bailout like this, and it's time after time after time. And it's the ratepayers who have to bear the brunt of it."
O'Brien mentioned a recent Supreme Court case, "In re Application of Ohio Edison Co.," where the court ruled that a rate increase, called a distribution modernization rider, was impermissible, because it was suggested as an incentive, but there were no strings attached to the money.
"I'm for the jobs, and I'm concerned about the jobs, but you've got to remember that we built one plant in Trumbull County, and we're building another plant soon, gas fired, that uses all union workers, the same unions that are up in Perry and Davis-Besse," O'Brien said.
"While the rest of the country is moving forward, Ohio is moving backward, and I can't support that," O'Brien said.
Brian Haytcher is a reporter for the Star Beacon.
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The NEIDL is a 192,000-square-foot, seven-story building designed in accordance with<|fim_middle|> facility. | the most stringent and protective measures defined by the National Institutes of Health. It was built on the experience of six existing BSL-4 facilities in North America, none of which has ever had a release or community incident.
This state-of-the-art facility supports an extraordinary team of scientists engaged in a vital effort to develop diagnostic drugs, vaccines, and treatments to prevent and cure life-threatening infectious diseases. All critical building systems within the NEIDL have a redundant system to ensure safety and uninterrupted operation at all containment levels. Operating procedures are based on best practices and government standards (CDC/NIH). For more information on the NEIDL's design, view the NEIDL Fact Sheet.
The Temporary Certificate of Use and Occupancy was issued on March 16, 2012. This permits the building to be used for BSL-2 research as well as continuing to be used for offices, and simulation and training exercises.
Construction of the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories began in March 2006. View the phases of construction and image galleries for more information on construction of the | 219 |
More than 70% of all freight tonnage moved in the US goes on trucks, according to the American Trucking Association (ATA). Without trucks, America stops.
But there's an environmental price to be paid. The ATA also estimates it takes 38 billion gallons of fuel annually to move all that freight, and for each gallon burned our air quality degrades and the threat of global warming worsens.
Businesses are recognizing an obligation to shrink their own carbon footprints and, as a result, are paying more attention to freight practices. For these companies, routing and scheduling software can be a powerful tool, not only to reduce the number of trucks and fuel emissions but to reduce fleet costs by as much as 10%–30%.
While there are many ways to dig deep into sustainability practices, when it comes to freight, fuel consumption is the element that really matters. If your fleet is burning less fuel, you're reducing your carbon footprint. It really is that simple.
Plan more efficient routes. This is the number one way to reduce fuel consumption with routing software. Instead of rudimentary manual planning, routes are planned and executed using sophisticated algorithms configured specifically for the needs of your delivery operation. It's a plain case of computers being more capable than humans at dealing with the almost infinite number of route options. The software is designed to reduce route time and, most often but not always, this will reduce miles and fuel costs.
Reduce delays and unnecessary idling. Increased accuracy of planning means you can be far more precise in arrival times at delivery destinations. When your fleet gains a reputation for consistently hitting agreed time windows, deliveries are processed faster. That means your drivers deliver quicker, can be on their way faster, and can fit more deliveries into a<|fim_middle|> in the US, and it's a good idea to be ahead of the curve when consumers demand to know what businesses are doing to reduce their carbon footprints. Vehicle routing software can help.
Reducing inefficiencies in truck routing means there are fewer trucks on the road, driving more direct routes. As a result, roads are less congested, the air is cleaner, and health risks are reduced.
Whether you're interested in shrinking your carbon footprint, or simply saving a substantial amount in transportation costs, enhancing delivery route efficiency by implementing routing and scheduling software is a smart move. | day. You save fuel because your trucks are not idling in line. Also, there's a better chance that your driver will be able to deliver all loads as planned, avoiding the need to postpone deliveries to the next day or to outside carriers.
Monitor routes and address non-compliance. When you combine route planning with Route Execution, enabled by telematics, you can monitor actual routes taken against plan. This means you can identify habitual delays or diversions from plan, generating the opportunity to fix problems and increase efficiency (and reduce fuel usage) further.
Plan strategic changes. One of the less frequently considered upsides of vehicle routing software is the ability to use the tool to measure the benefits of strategic changes – before they are implemented. For instance, what would be the impact on delivery time, miles and fuel usage from the impact of tighter delivery windows or a different fleet mix? Routing software can model any number of "what if" scenarios to find great new ways to serve customers, while reducing fuel usage, time and money.
Although this is not yet a major factor in the US, Europe and the UK have seen a huge rise in consumer demand for information about the sustainability efforts of the companies they buy from. In the UK, for example, a hot topic is "food miles" – the actual number of miles travelled by food from production to supermarket. UK supermarkets are having to think much more carefully about the "food miles" incurred by sourcing food in one location, transferring it to a DC far away, and then delivering it back to a location near the source. Many are addressing distribution inefficiencies by switching to a more regional distribution model, using smaller trucks.
There's also more collaboration between competitors, who are combining loads to deliver the same volume of freight to common customers in fewer trucks. DHL recently opened a consolidation center outside Amsterdam, which they use as a showcase for what future may look like. Consolidation of inner-city deliveries got the royal seal of approval as far back as 2008, when the Crown Estate, which owns Regent Street in London, partnered with one single carrier, Clipper Logistics, to deliver stock to all retailers there. Using one, co-ordinated set of delivery vehicles to serve the famous shopping street has reduced vehicle movements to those stores by an estimated 85%. Most market indicators are that these trends will grow | 476 |
Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH) are getting better all the time – that's the<|fim_middle|> three years ago.
"The staff survey is just one way in which we hear the views so we can make improvements of their experience of working in the Trust," Denise said.
"It is important to us to be a place where colleagues can be open, where they can give honest feedback and where that feedback will be listened to. This creates the opportunity for us to make the care we offer our patients better all the time by respecting the views of our staff.
"There is still a lot of work to be done, but this year's survey shows that we are going in absolutely the right direction". | overall message from an independent survey of Trust staff.
Each year, BSUH encourages its staff to take part in the national NHS Staff Survey, an important tool measuring the health of the Trust as a place to work and to provide care in.
The latest data, released today by NHS Surveys, shows that BSUH staff feel that the Trust has improved in over two-thirds of important measures, with the remaining measures staying the same.
"This continued improvement is very significant for our Trust," said Denise Farmer, Chief Workforce and Organisational Development Officer for Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH).
The largest ever number of BSUH staff took part in this latest national survey, indicating that more colleagues than ever feel able to speak up, have their voice heard and play a role in the continual improvements across the organisation.
Compared to national NHS results, BSUH is now on par with comparable acute trusts across the country, a significant improvement from the situation | 197 |
PJD Guitars was founded in 2010 by Leigh Dovey. The name PJD is dedicated to the memory of Leigh's late father who was prop maker for the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden.
Leigh started working with a basic knowledge of wood work picked up from his father and was lucky enough to inherit his tools as well as a small home workshop.
Leigh spent his days working as a sound and video engineer at the Royal Opera House and his evenings honing his craft in guitar building. Leigh was lucky early on in having the chance to work with some great artists, giving him the confidence to grow his skills.
Fast forward to 2017 and a move up to York to a bigger workshop, and for the past 3 years Leigh has been putting his heart and soul into building the best instruments he's ever built. Standardising his prototype models like the Carey and St John, Leigh now has more<|fim_middle|> hand made PJD guitars to the guitar industry.
The PJD Carey Elite, Carey Custom and Carey Standard have all received a 9/10 review in Guitarist magazine (UK). | models in development and wants to bring even more British | 10 |
QTax founder and owner Kevin Christies<|fim_middle|> so supportive of the business. QTax supports a number of local causes. Particularly close to Kevin's heart are those that support youth and children in our community. | on and his staff of experts have decades of combined experience in the field of income tax preparation and bookkeeping. QTax professionals keep abreast of all the latest tax code changes and industry news in order to provide the best possible service and, ultimately, to get you the maximum refund you're entitled to. Being an independent and locally-owned and operated tax service allows Kevin and his staff to provide more personal and individualized service that's flexible and tailored to the needs of the client.
No one really likes to do their taxes. No one, that is, except Kevin Christieson, owner of QTax Quality Tax Services. He enjoys it so much that he made a business of it.
Kevin has worked in the income tax business for years. He spent many of those years managing an H&R Block branch. When the branch he managed changed hands in 2005, Kevin decided it was time to strike out on his own and open his own tax and bookkeeping business. He longed to be able to set his own vision and to provide a range of services that was more reflective of the unique needs of Cariboo businesses and residents.
Kevin and his experienced, knowledgeable staff are passionate about giving back to the community that has been | 249 |
See that face? That face that we all love so much?
The one who loves to stick her head out the window when she's riding in the car?
Seriously. We've had to come up with all sorts of code words for the "w" word in our house. Our favorite is "klaw" which is "walk" spelled backwards. For some reason, she has never been able to figure out what "klaw" means, but the minute we say "want to go for a . . ." she springs into action, dancing and jumping her way around the house.
Needless to say, we don't use the "w" word much.
Anyway, even though we like to give her grief, we're all feeling a little bad for the Wonder Dog this week. I told you a while back that she had "issues." This week those issues got a name--epilepsy<|fim_middle|> the epileptic Wonder Dog is now taking a daily dose of medication to help reduce the seizures. It's supposed to also make her a little less . . . active . . . so actually, that could be a good thing.
Maybe we'll even begin to start using the "w" word out loud one of these days.
Poor Thunder! But hey, it's good for some extra loving so it's all good, right?
My dog goes crazy when we say "do you want to go for a ride?".
I'm so sorry! That's awful. I will pray for dear ole Thunder:).
Awww - poor Thunder. Hope her new meds make her feel better.
Our 'girls' don't let me get past the word 'Do....? before they head to the door. | .
Who knew that a dog could have a human condition? But she does.
On Sunday she started having seizures around 3:00 p.m. that lasted until roughly 5:00 p.m. B thinks she may have had as many as four seizures during that time. Four seizures is not good.
So I took her to the vet yesterday who told me that it's finally time to put her on some medication. Apparently seizures cause her body temperature to go up, and if her fever got too high she could experience some brain damage. Can't have that now, can we?
So Thunder | 122 |
Dental Laboratory Technology Certification Board Announces Changes to Practical Examinations
The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) recently announced changes to its Certified Dental Laboratory and Recognized Graduate examinations as part of the process of updating its certification program. Program changes will be made to the Ceramics, Crown & Bridge and Implants practical examinations, and a substructure will be added to the onsite requirements to better reflect industry practices.
NBC Chair Heather Voss, CDT
This will be the programs' first step towards integrating digital technology into the hands-on portion of the practical examinations.
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The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) continues its efforts to maintain relevant and valid examinations as<|fim_middle|>For the Implants practical examination, candidates will be asked to fabricate a custom abutment as part of the preliminary work and can use either traditional or digital fabrication techniques. The preliminary denture has been completely removed from the examination, but onsite requirements include a 1 x 14 Set Up and Wax up over two attachments. Additionally, the Hader Bar has been replaced with a Wrap-Around Bar to better reflect what we are seeing in the real world setting.
"I am so proud of the positive changes coming out of the CDT program. This program is moving in the right direction to ensure that the CDT program remains relevant," said Voss. "The updates to the practical examination better align our examinations to the actual work being performed in dentistry today and allow for more flexibility in fabrication techniques and material selection. We will continue to advance this program to ensure that it provides a national standard that the industry can be proud of."
The CDT designation demonstrates a mastery of the knowledge and applied skills in dental laboratory technology. Individuals who obtain the CDT designation have demonstrated a commitment to dental laboratory technology and proficiency not all of their peers will achieve.
"I am coming up on my 25th year as a CDT and I am even more proud to call myself a CDT now, than when I first earned it," said Voss. "For me, getting my CDT wasn't about earning more or getting additional business. It was and still is about pride, community and building up dental laboratory technology as a respected member of the dental team. I am proud of this program and all the changes it is making."
About NBC:
The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology was formed in 1955 as an independent certification organization dedicated to improving the quality of dental laboratory technology through voluntary testing and certification of dental laboratories and technicians. This is the only voluntary certification program for dental laboratory technicians recognized by the American Dental Association. For more information on the NBC, please visit http://www.nbccert.org or contact the NBC office at (800) 684-5310 or certification(at)nbccert(dot)org.
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RB Oppenheim Associates | part of its commitment to serving the dental laboratory technology profession. NBC recently announced updated references and an updated job task outline for its Certified Dental Technician ([CDT) and Recognized Graduate (RG) examinations as part of the CDT program's revalidation process beginning January 1, 2017.
NBC is proud to announce that as part of the process of updating its certification program it will make changes to the Ceramics, Crown & Bridge and Implants practical examinations beginning January 1, 2017. Based on the changes to the job task outlines, there will not be significant updates to the practical examinations for Complete Dentures, Partial Dentures and Orthodontics.
"We have announced some major changes in the last couple of months related to the updated job task outlines and new written examination references. However, I am extremely excited about the changes we have made to the Ceramics, Crown & Bridge and Implants practical examinations. This will be the programs' first step toward integrating digital technology into the hands-on portion of the practical examinations." said NBC Chair Heather Voss, CDT. "With these changes, candidates will be able to use digital or analog fabrication techniques in their preliminary work and will have more flexibility with choice of materials."
Some of the changes to the Crown and Bridge practical examination will include allowing candidates to digitally produce their metal framework as part of their preliminary work. Additionally, a substructure will be added to the onsite requirements to better reflect industry practices.
For the Ceramics practical examination, candidates still have to produce a single unit PFM; however, the metal substructure can be cast or can be fabricated using selective laser melting. Also, the bridge is no longer required to be a PFM bridge. Candidates will be able to use the material of their choice and can fabricate the substructure using either traditional or digital fabrication techniques. The MOD onlay will be removed from the examination and a veneer will be added to the onsite requirements in an effort to reflect the trends in the industry.
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Stanley hits back at MacIntyre following row over failed 'Fore' shout
20.7.2019 20:23:56 Daddyhood Sports
American player Kyle Stanley was unrepentant after his fairway row with Scotland's Bob MacIntyre over him failing to shout 'Fore' during their round at The Open
on Friday.
MacIntyre reprimanded his more experienced playing partner after he first hit a marshal on the shin and then, three holes later on the 17th, struck the mother of his caddie Greg Milne following a misdirected drive.
The 22-year-old Open rookie was incensed at the American's failure to shout any warning on either occasion.
Following his 73 that left him on two over Stanley denied he had done anything wrong, and hit back at MacIntyre by alleging that he had not told the full story when he made their argument public.
'After I hit several people on the tee box yelled 'fore.' My two playing partners, my caddie, a couple of the volunteers or the marshals had them signalling it was going right,' said Stanley, twice a winner on the PGA tour.
'I mean, everyone to the right of that ball, they knew it was coming. So to me it's kind of a nonissue. I'm not really sure why he decided to make such an issue about it. I was surprised<|fim_middle|> night, he didn't do that.
'He's a young player. I've been out here a while. So I don't feel the need to be schooled on the rules of golf or what to do when you hit a shot off line.
'No one told me I hit anybody. I went up there and the first thing that I asked everybody was if I hit anybody. And nobody gave me any indication I did. I found out in the scorer's trailer while we were signing the card after our round.'
MacIntyre did not wish to further inflame the row after a 71 on Saturday left him on two under: 'I've done my part, it's the etiquette of the game, I've said my piece,' he commented
The spat has brought to a head a growing feeling in Europe that some Americans are slack when it comes to shouting warnings when they hit an errant shot.
The issue of spectator safety has been a growing one in the wake of an incident at last year's Ryder Cup when a spectator suffered the loss of sight in one eye after being hit in the face by a Brooks Koepka drive.
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Powered by WordPress | Theme by ViaLabs | . I was caught off guard that it even came up, really. I just explained to him my side of it.
'I know it hit his caddie's mum's hands off the bounce, and that's unfortunate. It certainly wasn't my intention to put anyone in harm's way. I had my wife in the gallery, my coaches. So I'm surprised it's kind of come to this point.'
The 31-year-old added that he would not be seeking anyone out to apologise, and he did not appreciate MacIntyre confronting him as they walked down the 17th hole.
He added: 'It's not awkward for me. You know, when you talk about somebody playing within the boundaries of etiquette in golf, that's kind of a touchy situation.
'To paint somebody in a bad light, not playing within the etiquette of the game, you've got to be careful when you do that.
'When you tell your story, you've got to make sure you have all the details. From what I read last | 212 |
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However, there are things that I don't have to imagine, but instead I know them for sure. One such thing is that all arrangements for improving safety will reduce the risk of incidents and their possible consequences. And I also know that being well prepared and feeling safe will reduce stress for the professional driver, irrespective of driving profession. Consequently, reducing stress is reducing the risk of making a wrong decision in critical situations. I suggest you read the "Tips on driving a school bus in adverse conditions", where you find tips and ideas for how you could improve safety – and reduce stress. | would stress me even more, trying to keep up with the schedule and at the same time I'm still responsible for the students' lives and safety. Even worse, if this happens in a situation when roads are icy and safe driving is put at stake, I would probably be so stressed that I'd look for an office job instead! I simply haven't got the nerves for school bus driving. I admire those drivers who can cope with the stress and responsibility, and in all situations keep calm | 98 |
Secret Families event turned into book by former Selma teacher
Charlotte Stefanski
MUNCIE, Ind. — Every year, the Secret Families Christmas Charity brings together thousands of volunteers to shop, wrap and deliver Christmas to local families in need. Now, that spirited narrative is being turned into a children's book, "One Secret Christmas."
Author Kathy Flatter, a retired Selma Elementary teacher, is no stranger to the program, and has volunteered several times. She told The Star Press she usually works as a gift wrapper but has also spent time interviewing families about their Christmas lists and delivered some items, too.
As COVID-19 surged during December 2020, Flatter decided she wanted to take that story beyond the big event, held annually on the first Saturday of December.
"It really feels like Christmas. It's the spirit of truly caring about others," Flatter said. "It's faith. It's miracles. It's what Christmas is about."
Discovering Secret Families
In her 31 years of teaching, Flatter has moved from a school in Greenville, Ohio, to Burris Laboratory School, to Perry Elementary to Selma Elementary School, where she spent most of her career.
By the early 1990s, she met fellow teacher Chris Holdren at Selma Elementary. In 2004, Chris and her husband, Al, founded Secret Families after they decided not to buy Christmas presents for each other, but for a family in need.
Flatter remembers hearing Holdren talk about the event in its early days, as volunteers prepared to wrap presents in the school's gym. At some point, she joined in.
"I was a wrapper, and I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this really is Christmas,'" Flatter said. "There's just so many people, like 1,000 people, and it's just all wanting to give and wanting to help."
Now going into its 17th year, the effort has helped more than 2,600 families in Delaware County. And once again, the event will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Muncie Meijer, followed by gift wrapping at Toyota of Muncie and ending with deliveries to upwards of 400 families.
Related: Secret Families Christmas Charity<|fim_middle|>. I knew you'd come.'"
Along with impactful moments, the book also explains how the event works, from the thousands of volunteers who shop and wrap, to everything being delivered.
Families in need are chosen through local school districts in Delaware County. Schools usually begin taking applications in late October or early November.
After being a teacher for three decades, Flatter found the book helped her reflect, especially when writing the part about the main character's letter to Santa.
"As a teacher, that was a real eye-opener for me, as I was writing it. I'm thinking, 'OK, you're a teacher, it's the week before Christmas break, it's pretty much crowd control," Flatter said. "So you think, 'I'll just write a letter to Santa.' And then I, I really thought, 'Oh, my gosh, what a horrible thing that must be for some kids.' That never occurred to me before."
As the book becomes available, Flatter hopes the cycle of giving and receiving in the spirit of Christmas is clear. For those who are in need this holiday, she wants the story to tell them that miracles can happen. For those who have everything they need, she hopes it inspires gratitude.
"I hope in this book that it's clear that sometimes we are all the receivers of someone else's love, and sometimes we're the givers. It's a cycle," Flatter said. "At the end of the book, the family who was served in the future they become the givers because they go back and help every year with Secret Families, which happens a lot."
Book signings, local shops and more
As the Secret Families event kicks-off this Saturday at 6 a.m., with shoppers, wrappers and delivery teams bringing Christmas to those in need, Flatter will hold a book-signing amid the holiday bustle that day.
The signing will take place at two locations, 6-7:15 a.m. at the Muncie Meijer, and then 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Toyota of Muncie.
Holdren said there will be about 300 books available for $15 each. They can be purchased with credit card, cash, check and Venmo.
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For those who can't make it, "One Secret Christmas" is also available at The Mailroom on North Wheeling Avenue and at Parlour at Hazelwood on West University Avenue. It's also available on Amazon; just search "One Secret Christmas."
As the book becomes available, Flatter said all proceeds will go towards the Secret Families Christmas Charity.
"This is their book now. All the money goes directly into the Secret Families account. I don't get anything from it," Flatter said. "That was not my purpose. My purpose is strictly to help families at Christmas."
Charlotte Stefanski is a reporter at The Star Press. Contact her at 765-283-5543, cstefanski@muncie.gannett.com or follow her on Twitter @CharStefanski. | to return in full swing this holiday season
In her teaching career, Flatter also worked as a literacy teacher, teaching students about the fundamentals of writing, including narrative, persuasive and more.
"I saw the power of teaching kids, that they had a voice, and that only they have their story to tell," Flatter said. "I guess, eventually, I decided it was time for me to tell a story that was impactful to me."
Shortly after Christmas 2020, Flatter and Chris Holdren were exchanging gifts over lunch. She told Holdren she felt like it was important to tell their story.
Prior to writing "One Secret Christmas," Flatter wrote another book, "Frankie, a Superhero with Fur," which is about a courthouse facility dog named Frankie who works with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
From 2017:'Courthouse dog' Frankie makes her debut
Moving on to the story of Secret Families, Flatter interviewed the Holdrens, asking about their favorite memories and experiences from the event. About a year later, she's ready to share it.
A look inside 'One Secret Christmas'
Along with illustrator Ted Shideler, Flatter tells the story of 9-year-old Katelyn, whose single mother is a parent of four, unemployed and wondering how to tell the family that Christmas might not come.
At school, Katelyn begins to worry, as she has to write Santa a letter, telling him what she wants for Christmas. She's heard her classmates brag about the items on their lists, and she can't help but think about her mom. But then, volunteers at Secret Families step in, delivering Christmas to Katelyn and her family.
It might be a generalized narrative, but it's all too familiar to the more than 2,000 families that have been helped through the charity since 2004.
As Flatter wrote the book, she pulled in plenty of real stories too. The Holdrens' daughter, Katie, has always been involved with the event. One year, she felt compelled to shop for her own classmate.
"Another one, there was a mom and it was snowing really bad. She didn't think Secret Families would be able to come and deliver the presents," Flatter said. "When they pulled up, she goes, 'I knew you'd come. I prayed all night | 490 |
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Here you can read about the University's environmental policy, environmental management system and environmental certification and you as a student will find information about the environmental work on campus.
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The University's environmental policy
Our environmental policy sets out the overall direction of our environmental work: through education and research and in collaboration with industry and society, we shall actively work for sustainable development and prevent and minimise the negative environmental impact of our activities. The environmental policy, together with the Climate Framework, forms the basis for our environmental work.
Here you can read the University's environmental policy
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Systematic environmental work
At the University of Gävle, we work in a structured and continuous way to reduce our negative environmental impact and increase the positive effects on the environment. Environmental issues are integrated into the planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of our activities and we ensure that we comply with laws and other requirements in the environmental field. Through regular review and evaluation, we can see how we need to adapt our environmental performance to ensure continuous improvement. Such a systematic approach is called an environmental management system.
The environmental management system is part of the University's work on sustainable development and deals with direct environmental impacts, such as resource use and carbon dioxide emissions. Indirect environmental impacts and sustainable development in education and research are dealt with in the framework of the quality system.
The University's environmental management system has been certified according to ISO 14001 since July 2004.
Organisation of environmental management
The University's environmental management work is an integral part of its day-to-day operations. General issues are handled by the University's management, while issues relating to specific parts of the organisation that are dealt with by the environmental groups that exist at each unit and in which all unit and department heads are included.
The environmental management work is coordinated centrally by a system manager and a convenor of the environmental audit group. Each unit has an environmental coordinator who assists the unit's managers in their environmental work, and internal environmental auditors who carry out regular audits of the University's environmental work.
The document Organisation of the University's Environmental Management System Pdf, 293 kB. (in Swedish) describes roles and meeting series in the University's environmental management work in more detail.
Environmental assessment and environmental objectives
In order to set goals and plan measures to improve the impact we have on the environment; we need to know where we stand. Through an environmental assessment, we map the impact of our activities on the environment and identify significant environmental aspects, the areas where the environmental impact is greatest. The environmental assessment also includes an analysis of the risks and opportunities for our operations and the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
The significant environmental aspects identified in our operations are education, research, collaboration, procurement and purchasing, and business travel.
You can read more about the environmental assessment Pdf, 345 kB. (in Swedish) and see what is on the environmental aspects list Pdf, 211 kB. (in Swedish).
Based on our significant environmental aspects, we set overall sustainability objectives, which are then concretized in detailed objectives and activities in the units' organisational plans.
Monitoring and continuous improvement
The University´s Environmental work is continuously monitored in the environmental groups and with the University's management and is regularly reviewed by internal environmental auditors. Once a year, an external environmental audit is carried out by a certification company, which checks whether we continue to meet the requirements for certification according to ISO 14001. Deviations and suggestions for improvement resulting from environmental audits or reported by employees and students are an important part of the continuous improvement process.
Each year, the results achieved are summarized in a report to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Education.
The summary of results, together with the audit results,<|fim_middle|>, by bike or by bus from central Gävle. Here you will find directions and transport links.
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On campus there are sorting bins in most corridors. We need your help to sort correctly! The bins indicate which waste you should dispose of where.
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If you are a student and have a suggestion on how we can improve the University's environmental work, or if you want to report a deviation from the University's environmental procedures, you can send an email to miljo@hig.se.
If you want to submit a report concerning the working environment, premises, or IT equipment, you can find the form for this on the student website.
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In the University's Swop Shop you can leave clothes you no longer need and exchange them for other items. The Swop Shop is located in building 13 on floor 3 and is open to both students and staff.
You can leave five items of clothing at a time and take five items; if you can't find any, you can take clothes at a later time. There are no rules on how often you can drop off five garments.
Clothes must be whole and clean. You can also return shoes, bags, scarves and headgear.
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2 anonymous donors help fund Archie Miller's $10,350,000 buyout, future IU head coach search
Izzy Myszak
Archie Miller calls for a time out Jan. 24 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Miller's coaching contract with IU was bought out for $10.35 million from philanthropic donations, according to IU Athletics Director Scott Dolson.
By Caleb Coffman
Published Mar 15, 2021 6:30 pm Last updated Mar 15, 2021 6:39 pm
After IU men's basketball's loss to Rutgers in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, IU Athletics Director Scott Dolson said he spent a lot of time trying to come to a decision about head coach Archie Miller's future with the program.
The Hoosiers lost their final six games of the season and finished with a record of 12-15, their first losing season since 2010-11.
"I spent a great deal of time, a really deep analysis and talked to several people that I trust completely, just to bounce things off of people within the program in terms of maybe four players, people around basketball," Dolson said Monday. "And at the end of the day, ended up with my ultimate conclusion that we needed to change in leadership."
Dolson's decision came down to two simple points. Under Miller, IU lacked results, and it also lacked a sense of progress through his four seasons in Bloomington. But there was also one other aspect to consider before officially firing Miller: his buyout.
Per the conditions in Miller's contract, IU had to pay a $10,350,000 buyout, the fifth-highest buyout in the Big Ten as of April 1.
Related: [A $10,350,000 check: How Archie Miller's buyout compares to<|fim_middle|> Dolson said one anonymous donor committed to fund the buyout of Miller's contract while the second anonymous donor committed to fund the remainder of the transition and help hire the next head coach.
"We had an opportunity as part of my recommendation to then move forward, not only with the recommendation I made with no financial impact on the department and the university," Dolson said. "As all of you know, as a result of COVID, we've got challenges there. So that was a big thing."
Related: [Establishing an identity: IU men's basketball looks to the future after Archie Miller's firing]
IU Athletics announced Aug. 28, 2020, a 10% departmentwide budget cut following the decision in the fall to postpone fall sports. Due to the 2020 NCAA Tournament being canceled, the NCAA suffered a $600,000,000 decline in annual revenue last season. As a result, the distribution to Division I schools and conferences was only $246,000,000 in 2020, compared to $611,000,000 in 2019.
Despite budget cuts and decreased revenue from last season and football in the fall, Dolson said IU is willing to spend what is necessary to bring in the right head coach.
"There's not an unlimited resources for sure," Dolson said. "I don't want to just assume that it's an unlimited open checkbook, but at the same time, if we feel it's the right person, we'll do everything we can to make it happen."
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Dolson said that when he went to IU President Michael McRobbie over the weekend to give him his recommendation to fire Miller, he understood the financial consequences of the decision.
"I also recommended that, given the financial consequences of a decision like this, I thought it was very important that we come up with an avenue to make certain there are no financial consequences as a result of a decision for either the athletic department or the university," Dolson said.
Dolson said that prior to his decision to fire Miller, he didn't have any conversations with donors about their thoughts on the state of the program and didn't speak to them about his personal feeling on the matter.
After meeting with McRobbie, Dolson was given the authority to seek funding to help with the costs associated with the buyout and transition to find a new head coach.
Dolson said he had two separate meetings over the weekend in an attempt to receive sufficient funding. | 194 |
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Pulp Story mailed me (in a very snazzy cooler box!)<|fim_middle|>, Instagram, and Twitter for daily doses of health-related encouragement. | 16 individual wellness juice shots. But before I went ahead and tried them out, I decided to learn more abut the ingredient these juices are centered upon: turmeric.
Turmeric is a plant, and from the turmeric plant comes turmeric spice, commonly used to flavor things like curry, cheese, and mustard! But the root of the turmeric plant actually contains certain medicinal properties - particularly when it comes to fighting inflammation.
Inflammation, especially of the airways and joints, is something that afflicts many cystic fibrosis patients, myself included. Needless to say, the thought of drinking a little bit of juice each day to help combat a symptom that painfully disrupts my daily life was super appealing!
The thing is, some manufacturers (like the ones that put turmeric powders and products in stores) process turmeric in a way that actually drains the plant of its medicinal properties. The good news? Pulp Story isn't one of those companies. You can read all about the process they use on the homepage of their website.
I received 4 different flavors of Pulp Story's turmeric juice shots: Turmerics of Endearment, Cherry Poppins, Pomegranates of the Caribbean, and Some Like It Spicy. Don't let the names fool you: all four of these bad boys are chocked full of that good, good turmeric.
The very first one I tried was Some Like It Spicy, and let me tell you - I DON'T! This is no fault of the juice itself, though: I have never been able to tolerate any spice of any kind. My tongue was burning up like a throwback Jonas Brothers' song! That said, once I finished guzzling cold water at the kitchen sink, I noticed that I felt significantly more awake than I had before. Real? Placebo? Not quite sure, friends, but I felt it.
In fact, I felt that same buzzing/energizing/head-clearing sensation after taking every juice shot, no matter the flavor! This was really helpful on days where my sinuses were especially clogged - picture Vicks® VapoRub™ in a tiny little drink.
That being said, getting a spicy wake-up call was the only benefit I conciously experienced when it came to these juices. Shortly after ingesting each juice, the pleasant buzzing in my face and throat subsided: I didn't notice any long-lasting improvements in my fatigue. During the week that I tried these shots, I also happened to catch a nasty cold and was admitted to the hospital, but it would be ludicrous to blame the shots themselves for that! There are some parts of cystic fibrosis that just can't be helped.
On the days that I didn't really feel like taking a juice shot (which was often, since I much prefer vegetables to fruit), I simply poured one into a smoothie filled with bananas, acai berry, almond milk, kale, chia seeds, and flax seeds and couldn't taste it at all! Nothing wrong with a little boost, especially when every juice shot contains pure ingredients.
Some Like It Spicy, for example, is made of only turmeric juice, ginger juice, lemon juice, and cayenne powder. My personal favorite, Cherry Poppins, contains ginger juice, turmeric juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and cherry juice.
Though it was really fun to try something new for my health and the juice shots added a nice zest to my morning smoothies, I didn't notice any significant improvements to my energy levels or inflammation. For that reason, I don't plan on repurchasing any turmeric shots for myself.
However, I am so thankful to Pulp Story for reaching out to me - they've been an amazing company to work with! If you want to try their turmeric juices for yourself, click here. You can also follow Pulp Story on Facebook | 796 |
Hansell Notes in a Minor Key: Good grief.
We are in Tillamook again..at least, T and I are. It is awesome to be with him and see him and have him around somewhat. (He is with his friends a great deal already!) S and J drove back to Athena and I already miss them.
While in Portland S and I joined the modern era and got ourselves cell phones. A very scary purchase, but somewhat neccessary. I have learned how to take photos, one friend helped me do a voice dial thing, another friend showed me how to add people and stuff, and it seems like it will be more fun than not. So, that is what we got for Christmas! I did get Steve's parents a Christmas sock..now if I can only find ours!
I am pretty tired, but I am doing lots of projects this week. I need to finish a few of them so I can start more. I am turning over a new leaf. I aim to finish things before starting others. Books, not included!!!!!
ROFL! Finish things before starting others! That is so funny!
What phones did you get? The Razr's aren't very hardy- actually very delicate. Don't sit<|fim_middle|>'ll miss the work Kazul has done, but she does have several grandchildren now and needs to spend time with them. We have replaced the family photo with just Moses, but as he is a major part of the family, it should suffice! | on it! And good luck retrieving your pictures.
My computer has been on the fritz.
too picky, I think not!
Kazul has decided to retire to the Mountains of Morning and so Kris is taking over for the King of Dragons. We | 52 |
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time, often made more stressful when one has to handle the affairs of the deceased. This may be a great undertaking or rather minimal work, depending upon the level of estate planning done prior to death.
Tasks that have to be performed after the passing of a loved one will vary based on whether the departed individual had a will or not. In determining whether probate (a court-managed process where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed) is needed, the assets owned by the individual, and whether these assets were titled, must be considered. It's important<|fim_middle|>, can the estate be fully distributed to the named beneficiaries or heirs. Given the many steps, and complexities of probate, you should seek legal counsel to help you through the process. | to understand that assets titled jointly with another person are not probate assets and will normally pass to the surviving joint owner. Also, assets such as life insurance and retirement assets that name a beneficiary will pass to the named beneficiaries outside of the court probate process. If the deceased relative had formed a trust and during his life retitled his assets into that trust, those trust assets will also not pass through the probate process.
Each state's rules may be slightly different so it is important to seek proper legal advice if you are charged with handling the affairs of a deceased family member or friend. Assuming probate is required, there will be a process that you must follow to either file the will and ask to be appointed as the executor (assuming you were named executor in the will) or file for probate of the estate without a will (this is referred to as dying "intestate" which simply means dying without a will). Also, there will be a process to publish notice to creditors and you may be required to send each creditor specific notice of the death. Those creditors will have a certain amount of time to file a claim against the estate assets. If a legitimate creditor files a claim, the claim can be paid out of the estate assets. Depending on your state's laws, there may also be state death taxes (sometimes referred to as "inheritance taxes") that have to be paid and, if the estate is large enough, a federal estate tax return may also have to be filed along with any taxes which may be due.
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Wine fanatics beware: Supply chain problems put the squeeze on this year's Beaujolais Nouveau haul
Bottles of the 2016 vintage Beaujolais Nouveau wine are displayed at a countdown event in Tokyo on November 17, 2016.
Yoshikazu Tsuno | Gamma-Rapho | Getty Images
WASHINGTON – Every year on the third Thursday of November, at exactly 12:01 a.m., the French release their celebrated first wine of the harvest — the crisp and fruity Beaujolais Nouveau.
This year, American oenophiles woke up to a Beaujolais Nouveau market hampered by supply chain problems that have become all-too-common in today's economy, particularly driver shortages and other shipping issues.
And all of that translates into cost increases for suppliers and consumers alike.
"There are definitely issues<|fim_middle|> the difficulties with the supply chain and the small harvest, he said, "the quality is fantastic."
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Brett Arends's ROI: Coming soon to Fidelity 401(k) plans: Annuities | with the supply chain. There's always a problem with containers and there's always a problem with space on ships, but it's been really difficult this year," said Dennis Kreps, co-founder of importer Quintessential Wines, which is based in California's Napa Valley.
The market was already at a disadvantage due to climate problems. Beaujolais Nouveau production was down nearly 50% this year because of spring frost and hail, followed by a drought.
"It's kind of a phenomenon that's happening worldwide right now," Kreps said. "I know some of the numbers in France specifically are down dramatically across all regions. Beaujolais was one of the hardest hit."
Kreps, the exclusive U.S. importer of prominent wine merchant Georges Duboeuf, coordinates with a small team on the colossal logistics of distributing the wine to American retailers on the precise French schedule.
In Beaujolais, considered a subregion of Burgundy, vineyards carpet approximately 42,000 acres of low granite hills north of Lyon in eastern France.
Here is where thin-skinned magenta gamay grapes are queen and Georges Duboeuf is king.
Duboeuf, affectionately called "Papa of Beaujolais," has the gamay grapes hand-harvested in September. Then follows a quick fermentation and bottling in October.
A picker cuts grapes at a vineyard in Beaujolais, eastern France, on early September 3, 2018, during this year's first Beaujolais' harvest.
Philippe Desmazes | AFP | Getty Images
The Beaujolais Nouveau wine – typically light in body with a juicy fruit-forward palate – is then shipped around the world and staged for its November debut.
First, Beaujolais suppliers needed to secure containers to begin shipping. Then they were concerned about delays at the ports.
"You can't control the backlog at the ports," Kreps said.
One ship was rerouted from New York to Norfolk, Virginia, due to a major backup, he said. The ship destined for New York typically carries the majority of the wine meant to be distributed across the country, Kreps added.
"We then had to reroute all of the drivers and the trucks from New York down to Norfolk and then get the containers off the ship and get those guys rolling to the West Coast immediately," Kreps said.
They also had problems hiring qualified drivers due to a labor shortage, he said.
"We've never had an issue before, but one truck had a flip over so everything on that container was lost," he said. "So, unfortunately, all the wine for Arkansas was lost, most of the wine for Memphis was lost, and I think a large portion of the wine for West Virginia was lost."
Beaujolais grapes lie in a basket in the "Moulin a Vent" vineyard, near Chenas, Beaujolais, eastern France on August 26, 2015, after this year's first Beaujolais' harvest.
Jean-Philippe Ksiazek | AFP | Getty Images
Yet even with all the supply and production problems – freight costs have tripled and the cost of the fruit itself was significantly higher, as well – a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau will sell this year for only a slightly higher retail price than usual, Kreps said.
"We had already committed to pricing to all of our wholesalers, the wholesalers call the retailers, the retailers had then committed quantities," he said. "Now's not the time to go back to them with a cost increase. So we worked with the winery and ate the cost."
Kreps did have a positive message for the people who are able to get their hands on a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau: Despite all | 786 |
Conway is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 24,849 at the 2020 census, up from 17,103 in 2010 census. It is the county seat of Horry County and is part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area. It is the home of Coastal Carolina University.
Numerous buildings and structures located in Conway are on the National Register of Historic Places. Among these is the City Hall building, designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument. Since the completion of the Main Street USA project in the 1980s, Conway's downtown has been revitalized with shops and bistros. Highlighting the renovation of the downtown area is the Riverwalk, an area of restaurants which follows a stretch of the Waccamaw River that winds through Conway.
History
Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. Early English colonists named the village "Kings Town" but soon changed it to "Kingston". The town was founded in 1732 as part of Royal Governor Robert Johnson's Township Scheme. It was laid out on a bluff overlooking the Waccamaw River in what is now known as Horry County.
For three decades, from the 1730s to the 1750s, King George II was very popular in the area. The King's birthday was one of the most widely celebrated holidays during that time. However, his successor King George III quickly grew unpopular with the townspeople. By the 1770s, the region of South Carolina in which Kingston was located in was overwhelmingly English, though there were also small numbers of Huguenots and Scots-Irish people. English-Americans in Kingston were very sympathetic to rebels in Charleston over the issue of taxation without representation. When the Royal Governor Lord William Campbell fled Charleston, the people of Kingston celebrated.
Many area residents fought in the American Revolution, and small engagements were fought near Kingston at Bear Bluff and at Black Lake. Francis Marion, who was known as the "Swamp Fox", had an encampment near Kingston just across the Waccamaw River. The areas of Kingston and Charles Town were communities with a higher population of Tories than many other Colonial American towns during the Revolutionary War era.
Horry County was created in 1801, and its courthouse was established in Kingston. The name "Kingston" was later changed to "Conwayborough", to honor local hero General Robert Conway. In 1883, the South Carolina General Assembly changed the name of the town to "Conway".
Geography
Conway is situated on the South Carolina Coastal Plain on the western banks of the Waccamaw River, and is approximately<|fim_middle|> River.
References
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County seats in South Carolina
Cities in South Carolina
Myrtle Beach metropolitan area
Cities in Horry County, South Carolina | from the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Route 701, U.S. Route 501, and U.S. Route 378 pass through Conway.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which are land and , or 3.69%, are water. The downtown is sited on the west bank of the Waccamaw River where it is joined by a creek called Kingston Lake. The Waccamaw flows south to the Pee Dee River and ultimately Winyah Bay at Georgetown.
Climate
Conway has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The local climate allows plants like kale to survive deep into the winter months, despite the lower amount of light. 60's and 70's weather are not rare during the months of December, January, and February. Spring starts in March, as usual for the climatic schedule of the area. Comparable major metro areas for this climate of Conway include Montgomery, Alabama and Jackson, Mississippi.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,849 people, 7,921 households, and 4,881 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,788 people, 4,259 households, and 2,942 families residing in the city. The population density was 927.8 people per square mile (358.1/km2). There were 4,783 housing units at an average density of 376.5 per square mile (145.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 55.82% White, 41.85% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.
There were 4,259 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 23.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,155, and the median income for a family was $39,189. Males had a median income of $26,720 versus $21,310 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,611. About 15.9% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Employers located in the Conway area include:
New South Companies, Inc. (a subsidiary of Canfor)
Vulcan Materials Company
AVX Corporation
Grainger Generating Station was a coal-fired power plant operated by Santee Cooper. It generated electricity from 1966 until its retirement in 2012.
Arts and culture
Conway is the home of Kimbel Library and the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery at Coastal Carolina University. The gallery houses differing exhibits throughout the year.
Sports
HTC Center is a 3,370-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway. It is home to the university's men's and women's basketball teams, and the women's volleyball teams. It replaced Kimbel Arena for this purpose.
Government
The city is run by an elected mayor–council government system, with council members being B. Alex Hyman, Shane Hubbard, William Goldfinch IV, Jean M. Timbes, Justin Jordan, and Larry A. White. The current mayor is Barbara Jo Blain-Bellamy.
Education
Most of the county is served by a single public school system, Horry County Schools. Private schools include Conway Christian School.
Conway is home to two major institutes of higher learning, Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College. It is also home to a branch of Webster University, an MBA graduate school, and North American Institute of Aviation (NAIA), a flight school.
Conway has a public library, a branch of the Horry County Memorial Library.
Media
The Chanticleer News (the student newspaper of Coastal Carolina University)
Rivertown Radio
Horry Independent
Infrastructure
Transportation
Air
Conway is home to the Conway-Horry County Airport (HYW), a small airport located west of town, along US-378.
Bus
A large part of Horry County is served by the Coast Regional Transit Authority (RTA), formerly known as the Waccamaw Regional Transit Authority and as Lymo. The primary station and offices are located in downtown Conway, near the historic district.
Railroads
R. J. Corman Railroad's Carolina Line is a short-line railroad which serves parts of North and South Carolina. Conway is located on the railroad's Chadbourn, NC-Myrtle Beach, SC branch. The historical Conway railroad depot is located along this branch, although the depot is now an office building.
Notable people
Bryan Edwards, American football player
William Gibson, author, credited as the father of the cyberpunk genre of science fiction
Junior Hemingway, former Michigan Wolverine wide receiver
Edgar L. McGowan, former commissioner of the South Carolina Department of Labor
Kristy McPherson, golfer on the LPGA Tour
Allen Patrick, Oklahoma Sooners running back and NFL player
Hunter Renfrow, American football player
Sheri Reynolds, author and associate professor of Southern literature at Old Dominion University
Nick Shalosky, first openly gay elected official in South Carolina
Margot Stilley, actress and writer
Duley Trucc, musical artist
Vanna White, co-host of American game show Wheel of Fortune
See also
List of municipalities in South Carolina
Conway is home to the Waccamaw Indian People, the original inhabitants of the area, who lived along the Waccamaw | 1,567 |
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Mark O'Haire's European Football Tips – Sunday
on October 30, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Added to betslip Lazio To Beat AC Milan
It took Lazio a while but finally the capital club appear to be finding their feet in 2015/16.
Lazio v AC Milan, Sunday 1st November 2015, 19.45, BT Sport Europe
Exiting the Champions League at the qualifying stage really hit Stefano Pioli's team hard and coupled with a long injury list; the Biancoce<|fim_middle|> a winner in five of Betis' nine games since promotion and the same figure is true of Athletic's league outings this season.
If we take both teams' respective home/away results, the BTTS bet has banked in 5/8 (62.5%) of matches including four of their most recent six. At 20/23, a repeat looks more likely than the odds suggest.
Both Teams To Score – Yes @ 20/23
Hamburg v Hannover, Sunday 1st November 2015, 16.30, BT Sport Europe
Hamburg's impressive rebirth under Bruno Labbadia shows no sign of stopping as the Dinosaur clinched a late 1-0 win at Hoffenheim last Friday night that ultimately saw Markus Gisdol lose his job at the Rhein-Neckar Stadium.
Pierre-Michel Lasogga scored the only goal of a game in which both goalkeepers had performed heroics to keep their side on terms. Rene Adler was once again insurmountable between the sticks for HSV as they racked up a fifth clean sheet from their last seven fixtures.
It's a far cry from the past few seasons where the Red Shots have been haemorrhaging goals and struggling to keep their heads above water in the battle for Bundesliga survival.
The north German side are now just out of the top-half on goal difference but their W7-D3-L6 return from 16 games since Labbadia retook control should be enough to pierce the top-eight if Sunday's hosts continue in the same vein.
Hannover make the reasonably short journey for what's recently been described as the league's 'cuddle derby'. Both sets of supporters like each other and have developed a stern friendship over the recent years so fireworks are bound to be kept to a minimum.
But backing Hamburg to pick up maximum points looks the best betting option with 21/20 on offer. Schalke are the only side to win at the Volksparkstadion under Labbadia's watch (W3-D3-L1) whilst the visitors must overcome a rotten away record.
Michael Frontzeck's already coming under pressure since taking the role as head coach in the summer with Die Rotten in 15th having lost six of their first 10 matches. Hannover's W4-D8-L10 road record since the start of last season is also of huge concern, as is their tally of just four clean sheets across the same sample.
Hamburg should have enough to pocket the victory at even money.
Hamburg To Win @ 21/20
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But Lazio's weekend success over Torino has kept the club in touch with the leading pack as they made it four wins from six.
There's still plenty of work to be done if the Eagles are hoping to fly as high as last season's third-place finish and the bulk of that improvement needs to be done on the road.
The Biancocelesti's best work has been done at their Stadio Olimpico base and it's for that reason the hosts look excellent value at even money when Milan arrive in the capital on Sunday night.
Since Pioli took the reigns at Lazio, the Eagles have W17-D1-L6 in front of their adoring home fans and that includes five wins from five in 2015/16 with only one goal against and at least two goals netted on each occasion.
Visitors Milan have lost just three of their last 34 Serie A fixtures against the Romans and whilst back-to-back victories have lifted the Rossoneri up the league standings (neither of which were particularly convincing), the guests continue to toil away from their San Siro base.
Led by former Lazio legend Sinisa Mihajlović and backed by huge investment over the summer, Milan have already been beaten without scoring against high-flying Inter, Fiorentina and Napoli and don't yet look ready to challenge the league's elite.
And that aforementioned away record has seen the Italian giants W5-D9-L10 since the start of last season – Milan have managed just three clean sheets during that run of results and Mihajlović's men will need to be at their very best to shut out a lively Lazio side.
Recommended Bet:
Lazio To Win @ Evens
Real Betis v Athletic Bilbao, Sunday 1st November 2015, 19.30, Sky Sports 3
Real Betis will be pleased with the start they've made on their return to La Liga. Pepe Mel's troops have W3-D3-L3 to nestle into the top-half of the table but intriguingly, they're one of eight clubs to have earned more points on the road than in front of their home supporters.
Los Verdiblancos took four points off Villarreal and Real Sociedad in the early weeks of the campaign but back-to-back defeats when welcoming Espanyol and Deportivo to the Estadio Benito Villamarin has halted their progress.
It's also curious to see that Mel's men have W3-D1-L0 when taking on teams below them in the standings coming into this weekend and W0-D2-L3 when going head-to-head with clubs higher up the league. Sunday night's opponents Athletic Bilbao are just a point worse off than the Big Greens.
An intriguing battle awaits as the visitors continue to juggle Europa League commitments alongside La Liga. Ernesto Valverde's travellers made a mediocre start to their campaign but W2-D2-L0 over the past three weeks in all competitions has built confidence and momentum.
However, Les Leones continue to struggle for results when away from their Basque home. In league football, Athletic have accumulated just two points from a possible 12 on the road this term and their W7-D6-L10 efforts since the start of last season just isn't good enough for a club that ought to be pushing the top-four hard.
With neither side fully justifying support in the Match Odds market, I'm happy to delve into a goals-based bet with Both Teams To Score chalked up at 20/23. It's proven | 755 |
It's a new year and that means new crafts with my SURF Club girls (Sweet, Unique, aRtsy Friends). For January I decided to mix it up from winter crafts and theme our crafts around national holidays. I chose a national holiday which fit into each week, and the first was National Trivia Day (January 4th).
When I was looking for inspiration for this craft, I visited Barnes and Noble and purchased a National Geographic Kids Weird but True! book. These little books are really fun! I ended up creating 2″x 2″ cards for the girls on cardstock. I added in some of the facts from the book, in my own words. I also printed out blank cards and let the girls thumb through the book themselves and write out facts of their choice.
Some of the girls worked on a game together, in pairs.
It was fun to hear the girls share facts with each other and maybe it even sparked some interest in learning about something further. In one group I ended up looking up how Jelly Belly beans are made and they really do take 7 to 21 days! That's amazing to me!
♥ So that was our first craft to kick off the new year. How is your new year going so far? I'm hosting these craft sessions three days a week so that is keeping me busy.<|fim_middle|> group so that is fun. They are 3-years old and so cute! For this craft, I made up an animal matching game for them to color.
What a wonderful way to incorporate holidays, knowledge, creativity and fun! | I have six new girls and three are younger sisters of craft girls in my | 15 |
Content Tagged 'Tracy K. Smith'
Tags: Anne Sexton, Chloe Honum, Emily Carr, Frank Wright, Joan Margarit, MFA, National Poetry Month, poetry, Ron Rash, The Tulip-Flame, The World Made Straight, Tracy K. Smith, Transformations, uncw, Walking to Martha's Vineyard, what we're reading
What We're Reading: The Graduation Edition
In honor of the MFA students graduating from our program at UNCW this semester, and because we think National Poetry Month should be every month of the year, we found four graduating poets and one professor to share the poetry collections sitting on their bedside tables. What we discovered is a delightful array of poetic bounty that is sure to help inspire through the long days of summer–or life in the "real" world.
photofrom left: Pernille Smith Larson, Jacob Bateman, Christina Clark
I'm reading Ron Rash's New and Selected Poems alongside The World Made Straight. I've become obsessed with his North Carolina/ Appalachian lexicon and how his masterful prose lines sometimes read like poetry. I'm beginning to see that he operates much like Carver in that some of his narrative poems reincarnate in his novels, and I'm always a sucker for genre-stealing/genre-complicating. Up next is Above the Waterfall, which I hear is even more lyrical. At this rate, I wouldn't be surprised if I read him outright by summer's end.
—Elizabeth Davis, MFA candidate in poetry
I'm currently reading Chloe Honum's poetry collection The Tulip-Flame. Initially, I picked the book up because<|fim_middle|> specific aspect of publishing. But because we are a small press with a small number of interns, we get the chance to see and experience it all," says first-year student Marissa Flanagan. Collaboration and creativity in the name of literature!
And of course when a manuscript finds the right home, it's a connection worth celebrating. Ecotone poet Melissa Range's second collection, Scriptorium, was one of this year's National Poetry Series competition winners. Not only was Range's collection selected by the incredible Tracy K. Smith, but it will be published next fall by Beacon Press.
Lookout author Steve Almond offers some perspective on getting social through social media in an article for Cogniscenti of WBUR Boston: "The essential work [writers] do is solitary. It consists of weaving words into sentences and sentences into narratives that help us see the world more truthfully—the world around us and within us." While writers are often pleased to reach out to broader readerships through social media, Almond urges writers never to forget their ultimate purpose: to write!
In short: Be lonely! But not all the time. We hope your week is filled with togetherness and apartness in perfect measure.
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Four Poets I Would Elect to Be President of the United States…
President Frank O'Hara
President Emily Dickinson
President William Carlos Williams
Pesident Tracy K. Smith
…and the Subsequent Consequences of Their Presidency – John Mortara, Lookout Intern
(1) : After many accusations that Frank O'Hara's campaign had been secretly funded by The Coca-Cola Company, he wins by a landslide. The entire nation celebrates, and I with it. The first three years of his term are filled with pleasantly casual but deeply-nuanced press conferences concerning café napkins. In his final year President O'Hara completes his goal of rebuilding American infrastructure. A high-speed rail system is constructed across the entire country in no particular direction at all, and for the express purpose of Americans reminiscing about other Americans whilst riding it. | it was chosen by one of my favorite poets, Tracy K. Smith, for a first book award. The Tulip-Flame includes different narrative strands with thematic connections: a mother's suicide, a failed romantic relationship, the art and practice of ballet, and the growth, decay, and resurgence of a garden. These poems are stark, short, and gorgeous. They are both emotionally restrained and deeply moving. Not too long ago, I heard a writer tell an audience that writers should read outside of their comfort zone, by which s/he meant reading the kind of poems, stories, novels, etc., that you do not write yourself. I'm reading outside of my comfort zone by reading The Tulip-Flame, and it's an inspiring and pleasurable experience.
—Pernille Smith Larson, MFA candidate in poetry
Walking to Martha's Vineyard, by Franz Wright, was one of those books I'd been told to read about a half dozen times, but had never gotten around to. The poems are brief and clear. You can read them very quickly—they have that kind of accessibility, which generates interest in what comes next. Moving back through them it became clear that they work just as well if you take each poem slowly and seriously. I remember a professor once saying, of some poem we'd read, that it was unimposing in its artfulness. I thought of that often reading this book. I think it's the kind of work most poets would really love to be able to generate.
—Jacob Bateman, MFA candidate in poetry
I first heard about Anne Sexton's Transformations via Pernille Smith Larson, one of my MFA classmates. I had been working on a fairy tale series, and the collection was mentioned as a good potential reference for inspiration. Transformations is striking in that it haunts and at the same time manages humor. It retells old Grimm fairy tales while also redefining and refining them into modern poetry. Sexton accomplishes this in part through her use of more modern diction and imagery. Prior to reading this, I had also read a handful of Sexton's most famous poems, "The Starry Night" and "Her Kind" come to mind, as well as her award winning collection Live or Die. Transformations lived up to and has exceeded my expectations as a collection. It manages to breathe new life and adult themes into stories that have been around for centuries–stories that we've known in some version since we were children. I would really recommend this book to anyone interested in fairy tale lore or anyone who is a fan of Sexton's other works. Especially if you are inclined—as I am—toward weaving fairy tale imagery and concepts or themes into your work.
—Christina Clark, MFA candidate in poetry
I have two very different books next to my reading chair. One is just out from Emily Carr, a former student and UNCW alum: Whosoever Has Let A Minotaur Enter Them, Or A Sonnet— from McSweeney's Poetry Series. It is bold, fresh, fractured and surprising, trying to approach emotion through language in new ways. The other is Tugs in the Fog, selected poems by Joan Margarit, the Catalan poet. Margarit has written some beautiful, direct poems about ageing, grief, and memory. I find myself moved by both books, in different ways.
—Mark Cox, MFA faculty in poetry
Tags: Beacon Press, Lookout Books, Melissa Range, National Poetry Series, social media, Steve Almond, Tracy K. Smith
Friends, writing can be such a lonely business! The computer knows not the sound of your beating heart, and yet perhaps you spend more time with it than any other beloved. Writers being experts on the topic, and thank goodness, there's no shortage of great books about loneliness. In this week's roundup, a few other perspectives on togetherness and connection.
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As the current high bidder, having reached the reserve on the Rowland revolver, I think it is imperative to answer some respectful, general questions about the auction process.
1. How does the auction end? Is it an eBay type where last<|fim_middle|> understand how this might look as an ongoing activity.
There is no current process that allows bidders to make a logical financial decision. Parameters MUST BE DEFINED.
Open posting of any additional discussion serves no useful purpose. | bid, best bid is the winner, or a gunbroker platform where a incremental bid extends the auction another 15 minutes?
2. If it is being run via the gunbroker system type, is there a specific bid increment that extends the auction?
3. Who and how are the parties notified to complete the transaction after the auction concludes.
4. What are the shipping charges related to getting the firearm to my ffl?
Guys, transparency matters. The value of the firearm is going to be directly related to the bidding audience, and right now it seems as though everyone is in the dark. I will play any game if I know the rules. It is imperative to the entire forum that everyone know the rules and be prepared to abide by them.
I'm working on getting the auction terms clarified.
I think the winner and seller will need to PM one another after auction conclusion to arrange FFL info, payment details and shipping charges. The forum will not be handling the firearm. The forum is only serving as a venue for the sale of some unique Dan's.
If this thing works out are all members going to be able to auction on this site?
Better ask Jody about that, I don't have any idea.
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Overview | Java | Internet | Multi-tier | Rich Client and Desktop | Database | XML and WebServices | Point Of Sale | Process Overview | Ensuring Quality | technology into new domains of distributed document processing, the World Wide Web Consortium has developed an Extensible Markup Language (XML) for applications that require functionality beyond the current Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).
XML is a universal language for data on the Web that lets developers deliver content from a wide variety of applications to the desktop. XML promises to standardize the way information is searched for, exchanged, | 78 |
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YMCA Central Branch Names Brown Sports & Rec Director
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The leadership team of the YMCA Central Branch this week announced the addition of D'Aundray Brown as the new director of sports and recreation.
Brown, born and raised in Youngstown, is a familiar face around the YMCA. He has been involved in Y<|fim_middle|> DHG, a multi-faceted company, owns and operates restaurants, inns,… | sports leagues since his youth. For the past two years, he volunteered at the Y, hosting clinics and basketball camps. In his full-time position, he will lead Central's long-standing youth basketball league program, and expand programs inside the Y and in the community.
"My experience at the YMCA has always been positive," says Brown. "The YMCA is the first place I learned to play organized basketball. It taught me the value of not only teamwork but also how to navigate new challenges on the court. Most importantly, how a positive influence from a coach or mentor can change a kid's life. It also taught me the power of sports, what it can teach you, and all the places it can take you."
Brown played basketball at Ursuline High School and earned a B.S. in sports management at Cleveland State University. His athletic talent was noticed by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2012, he was signed by the organization and played in the NBA D League (now called NBA G League) with the Canton Charge.
Four years ago Brown founded the DreDay Foundation32 to positively affect the lives of children and families. His foundation led basketball camps and clinics alongside the Cavs Academy Youth Sports.
"We are blessed to have D'Aundray join our Central Y family and bring all of his passion, skill, and experience in this role," says Central Branch Executive Director Shawn Armstrong. "I look forward to supporting him in his efforts to grow and refine our youth and adult sports programs and offerings."
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Gaming Influencer BlickyStix's Rise to TikTok Virality
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When it comes to building an actual community off of their virality on TikTok, one influencer by the name of BlickyStix aka Stix shows insane results with followers surpassing 590k. Starting out by making Call of Duty gaming clips on TikTok slowly evolved into a growing community that is now flourishing and continuing to get bigger.
Growing up a winner
BlickyStix grew up in the small town of Hermiston, OR, and has played games basically his entire childhood. He has always been competitive and extremely good at video games. He would play all sorts of games growing up and would always tackle anything he was playing and pick it up extremely fast. He went on to eventually start playing every day during his last year of high school due to an injury that led him to start posting gaming clips and even streaming which essentially grew up to the audience he has today. It wasn't easy building what he has and he still considers it nothing compared to what he is shooting for. With aspirations of becoming an established content creator in all aspects of social media in general. His start in the call of duty TikTok sphere is proving that he will easily be able to get to where he wants. His knowledge of how TikTok works and the type of content that works there is something that helps carry him as a powerhouse of his industry.
Turning visions into actions
One of the most important things I learned from Blickystix when asked what are some of the most important things that got you to where you are today was. "Consistency, mindest, being self-aware, knowing what I should be doing and acting upon those thoughts was key. The words coming out of<|fim_middle|> amazing content the algorithm will continue to award him and his community will grow like no other. If you would like to see how he continues to grow and build his community check him out on his TikTok or Instagram below.
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MindStir Media adds The Office Star Kate Flannery to Celebrity Endorsement Team | my mouth, you know my goals and ambitions started to really reflect my actions." This showed me that it's really about creating that vision and executing real action. Not just saying what you're going/planning to do but actually doing it. Most creators on TikTok end up getting a couple of viral videos and they stop posting frequently, losing momentum like this usually is the death of a lot of TikTok pages. This was the opposite for Blicky Stix he was able to attract a ton of viewers and retain that momentum by continuing to post and even creating a fan base that would wait for his next video and always come back to comment on his new videos. He was able to do this by actually obtaining quote-on-quote "fans" by being an actual personality on TikTok. Someone that people became invested in and wanted to keep watching. Connecting to your followers like this is essential to crafting a community such as BlickyStix has done and continues to do on TikTok.
A competitive edge
BlickyStix was extremely competitive growing up and would often play games that would consist of anything that involved beating his friends at. I asked him what his favorite game was growing up and his response wasn't exactly what I was asking but he answered an even deeper question. He said, "competitive player vs player games. The type of games where it was me v.s. you, any game that I could beat you at was my favorite game. I used to invite my cousins over so I could smack them at Halo, but Modern Warfare 2 was the first game I really binged played like staying awake at night. My best friend would get mad at me because I wouldn't go outside to play anymore. I was around 9 years old at the time." He didn't have one exact favorite game that he liked. Instead, it consisted of anything competitive this is what would fuel his love for gaming and explains his insane clips on TikTok and why he's so good at Call of Duty, and any other game he gets his hands on.
Continuing to grow
With what I learned from Stix it's clear to see how he was able to obtain the virality he has on TikTok and I am extremely curious to see how he is able to leverage it. I can see him becoming one of the biggest creators on the platform very easily. If he keeps at the rate he's going with his | 486 |
Twenty-seven minority business executives recently went back to school for a week.
The executives made up the 2015 class of the University of Washington Foster School of Business's Minority Business Executive Program, a week<|fim_middle|> speak about the differences, but even more, about the similarities we face," he added.
Lang said the program had 13 "incredible" sponsors this year, one of which was Northwest Mountain MSDC. The Council originally conceptualized the MBE program, and then developed the program in partnership with UW, Zones, Inc., Microsoft, The Boeing Company, and Nordstrom, Inc.
Every year, the Council uses some of its scholarship funds—raised from events such as the upcoming golf scholarship fundraiser—to cover the program's tuition for a handful of business leaders, like it did for Belarde this year. Belarde said receiving the $4,250 scholarship was his "driving force" to attend. | long program for leaders of minority- and women-owned businesses.
Lectures, panel discussions, and group sessions focused on strategy, leadership, supply chain management, accounting, and marketing. This year's program added three panels, on best practices for fast-growing companies, doing business internationally, and marketing to large corporations.
"There was a lot of leadership talk, which I found very useful," Belarde said, particularly Professor Patrick Bettin's two-day course on smart decision-making in leadership.
"The class brought together people from all facets of business. I'm in the construction business, there was a whiskey distiller, there was someone in advertising. It was interesting to | 132 |
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This skull I exhumed from the beautiful beach at Villamil on the south coast of Isabela Island. It represents the first evidence of a species known as the dwarf sperm whale, from the Galapagos Marine Reserve. It is the smallest "whale" on the planet at just under two meters, or six feet in length.
This animal beached alive and although attempts were made to save it, sadly death followed within 24 hours. The cause of stranding remains unknown.
Since we have considerable data on sightings of blue whales in the Reserve, we can now say with confidence that the smallest and largest of whales inhabit the productive waters that penetrate the Galapagos Islands.
Comparison of teeth from a female sperm whale and the dwarf sperm whale. The coin being used for scale is a dime. Sea Shepherd/Godfrey Merlen
I have collected skulls of Cetacea for the National Collection of Ecuador over many years, yet this particular one exceeds all others in its extremely simple lines, its miniscule size and the sheer beauty of its form. The deeply concave top of the head is indeed reminiscent of the mighty sperm whale, whose head may equal about 1/3 of the total body length, and to whom it is genetically related.
Although little is known of this species it is believed to use echolocation to navigate and search for food. This sonar of toothed whales and dolphins is one of the most remarkable adaptations of all mammals and has permitted them to penetrate the deep and totally dark regions of the seas in search of food.
And the method of echolocation is unique in all animal life. Through air pressure, the phonic lips in the nasal passages are caused to vibrate at speeds that man has not been able to record. The often-concussive sounds formed are emitted directionally forward through the shapes of the skull, air sacs, and differing tissue densities in the fore part of the head.
These innovative and unique changes would have been useless if it were not for the bony ear complex, which finally receives the echo from the emitted sounds, is moved outside of the skull from its ancient position within, as seen in terrestrial mammals from which whales and dolphins were derived. This helps remove extraneous vibrations of the head itself.
Bony ear complex of the dwarf sperm whale. It is slung under the brain case and receives echoes from the lower jaw bones. Photo: Sea Shepherd/Godfrey Merlen
In the killing of whales, and threatening them with extinction, we kill our understanding and skewer our imagination. For with them lies the extraordinary "magic" of life and its power of adaptation. We know not the mental capacity of Cetacea; we only perceive that they live by highly refined senses not used by human brains. They are, in a very real way, "other nations."
In holding these bones in the palm of the hand I feel the thrill of being much closer to this "other nation" that lived and died in the waters of the Enchanted Islands.
Thus by protecting all whales and dolphins in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, through the 25-year-old Whale Sanctuary, we are able to come a little closer to the astounding reality of these species, that, over millions of years, have penetrated the inky blackness of the depths of the oceans utilizing techniques that mankind has only known for less than 100 years.
I am sad for the death of this tiny animal but am thrilled to be overcome with the beauty of its bony form and the message it sends. We welcome them to the protected area of the Galapagos Whale Sanctuary where they may live out their lives free from persecution.
The identification of whales is aided enormously by several readily available books. One that I use frequently is "Marine Mammals of the World", an FAO species identification guide. Nevertheless it should be noted that the Dwarf and Pygmy sperm whale species were only separated in 1966!
I was lucky to be sent an image of this tiny whale when it stranded on the beach so bones were not the single guide to identification. It was clear from the under slung lower jaws (with considerable likeness to a shark) that it belonged to the Kogid whales. However the extremely wide skull, bordering on circular in shape from a dorsal view, is unique amongst whales. In addition the ear bones of whales and dolphins can be give-a-ways in identification since many species present unique sizes and shapes.
The sperm whale has extremely long maxilla and pre-maxilla bones (which compose the "beak") and the ear bones are quite distinctive and large.
This very beautiful drawing of a sperm whale skull is from the 1880s.
Sperm whales have distinctive ear bones both in size and shape | 983 |
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Day two will focus on FMEA, the different types, the functional approach, physical condition, and when and where to use FMEA. Input process – output diagram, failure mode, the effect of failure, risk associated to a failure mode, and classifications of failures will also be covered.
The focus of day three will be the application of FMEA to subsurface surface systems. Participants will also get a chance to see several cases related to production operation systems dealing with well tests, ESP, and compressors.
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The last day will teach participants about risk based inspection and the association with FMEA to mitigate and monitor the failure mode and the maintenance plan | 344 |
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During Good Friday Processions, Malta's streets are transformed into open-air theatres that celebrate the cycle of suffering, death and resurrection.
Every year on Good Friday, Christians commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. His resurrection three days later is the Church's greatest feast and, for believers, the defining moment of their faith. For the Maltese, no other event captures the imagination quite as vividly as this annual ritualised cycle of suffering, death, and resurrection.
Nothing can prepare the visitor for the sheer volume of images and rituals crammed into these few spring days. Families go on a special round of seven churches; enthusiasts exhibit sets of miniaturef statues in their homes; and confectioners make special 'fasting' sweets. The biggest dos of all are undoubtedly the Good Friday process<|fim_middle|>, individually weigh every chain dragged by penitents.
It is this heady mix of suffering, aesthetics, history, and politics, which renders Holy Week in Malta such a wonderful complement to the labours of the birth of spring.
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All Rights Reserved. Powered by ILLALU | ions which see a growing number of towns and villages transformed into open-air theatres. Space becomes time as hundreds of static actors in period costume narrate the storyline of Jesus's sacrifice by filing past crowds of spectators to the beat of funerary marches. These tableaux vivants take over our everyday streetscapes. The shops and facades we know so well are transformed into a backdrop for Biblical characters and Roman legions, to dramatic counterpoint.
During Holy Week and especially on Good Friday, a number of sensations converge on the body of the believer. Take the juxtaposition of fast and feast, an element common to many world religions. Or the change in the acoustic landscape, from the church bells that usually pattern our daily lives to the somewhat-macabre sound of the tuqtojta (rattle) that replaces them on Good Friday as a sign of mourning. These elements change, albeit temporarily, the way we experience our bodies -again an important aspect of what religion is all about.
As is the case in any ritual, the meanings of this collective drama seep out of the purely religious. The element of masculine performance is very evident, as is the broader theme of the aesthetics of suffering which has bewitched countless painters and film-makers. All of which makes us wonder how all this blood and agony congealed into such a coherent routine.
For the casual onlooker, especially one (dis-)armed with the commonly-peddled cliché of Mediterranean timelessness, it is easy to think of these practices as 'survivals' or collective folk traditions that take us back into the 'mists of time'. In fact, these traditions contain a lot of history, entrepreneurship, and invention.
Good Friday Processions have a fascinating and very definite history. Their roots are complex and draw upon various medieval Christian traditions. As Joseph Cassar Pullicino notes in his Studies in Maltese Folklore, the idea reached Malta through Spanish and Sicilian influences. By the end of the sixteenth century, the lay confraternity of St.Joseph attached to the Franciscan friary in Rabat was the first to organise such a procession, followed by its counterpart attached to the Valletta friary in 1645. The tradition of dressing up statues in the manner of southern religious baroque originated in the early eighteenth century when merchants and sea-captains from Vittoriosa, impressed by what they had seen in Spain, commissioned a set of statues for the parish church of their home town. The chained and masked penitents, which so spooked us when we were young, have an even more colourful history which takes us back to eighteenth-century Vittoriosa, where baptised slaves and forzati, persons condemned for various reasons to wear chains, took part in the procession.
Rather like Valletta's Grand Harbour fortifications, which may look seamless but in fact represent hundreds of years of intermittent planning, construction, and demolition, the processions and rituals we witness today are the result of centuries of change. Periods of relative prosperity – and therefore sponsorship and benefaction – such as the eighteenth century and the last decades of the twentieth, generally brought about feverish entrepreneurship and creativity.
This process is an ongoing one. The circles of dilettanti (enthusiasts) that are the lifeblood of today's rituals do not just accept what is traditional. They circulate from village to village, comparing notes on ideas and technique. It is not unknown for them to take their research to other countries, especially Italy and Spain. The decennial passion play held in Oberammergau in Austria has lent its fair share of inspiration, as have the sword-and-sandal Hollywood epics that serveas models for period costumes. And, in the absence of sea-captains commuting between Vittoriosa and Barcelona, a couple of mouse clicks can work miracles.
Being thus embedded in Maltese history, Holy Week rituals have not failed to attract flak from a number of directions. Maltese social reformers like Manwel Dimech have tended to see them as short-sighted diversions from bread-and-butter issues. The Church on its part seeks to limit their scope in order to encourage people to concentrate on what it sees as the real issue: a collected reflection on the sufferings of Christ. At this point the boundary between urban legend and fact gets murky, but common knowledge has it that some procession organisers, in an effort to avoid rivalry | 917 |
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Establish an IT ecosystem. Large-scale, single vendor IT sourcing contracts often do not provide the level of flexibility required in the digital world. Similarly, it is not efficient or effective for organisations to build and manage IT systems internally to meet all business needs when there are low-cost, consumption-based services available that will achieve the same outcomes. To provide the most cost-effective and responsive service possible, organisations should establish an ecosystem with a combination of consumption-based, externally provided cloud services, private supplier managed services, and custom-developed niche services.
Invest in strong foundations. On the back of a period of sustained constraints on IT budget following the financial crisis, many organisations find themselves with legacy infrastructure and systems that have lacked investment. Leading digital capabilities are dependent on reliable, Internet-class infrastructure and systems being in place. Organisations may need to invest in developing and making the transition to a platform-based architecture with appropriate levels of resilience and ability to scale to meet increased demands.
Define a data structure. Digitisation requires a data structure that supports flexible and open access. But in this environment, it is critical that data privacy requirements are clearly defined and that appropriate controls are in place to protect sensitive information. The ability to deliver access to the right data at the right time, and to use analytics to make better informed decisions, are at the heart of creating opportunities for the business to reach new customers and open new markets.
Mason Advisory can help your | 415 |
GoTransit is a joint branding of municipal and regional bus systems adopted in 2015 for the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The original participating systems are GoTriangle, formerly Triangle Transit; GoRaleigh, formerly Capital Area Transit (CAT);<|fim_middle|> website for branding
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Bus transportation in North Carolina
Research Triangle | and GoDurham, formerly Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA). GoCary was rebranded from Cary Transit(C-Tran) in October 2016. Chapel Hill Transit has decided to not adopt the Go branding. The new Bus rapid transit system in Raleigh, NC will operate under "Go+."
The systems remain operationally separate although they coordinate schedules and, in some cases, offer joint fares.
In addition, alternative means of transportation in the Triangle are being rebranded GoSmart and the T-Linx paratransit service is being rebranded GoLinx.
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The Boston rapper Michael Christmas stands out in an era of icy trap beats and rowdy Soundcloud rappers. He dares to make music that's warm, goofy, and self-aware, drawing his inspiration from stand-up comics as much as his fellow rappers. His local profile has been growing thanks to a steady stream<|fim_middle|> raps joyfully. Fun and light-hearted, "Girlfriend" finds Christmas continuing to swim against the tide of current rap trends. | of laugh-out-loud Bandcamp singles, and he's now preparing to take his talents to a bigger stage. With "Girlfriend," his debut single for Fool's Gold, he displays the easy charm, bouncy melodies, and winking delivery that have made him one of rap's most promising class clowns.
"Girlfriend" also benefits greatly from the work of a kindred spirit: the producer Meltycanon, whose video game-inspired beat adds buoyancy to Christmas' playful rhymes. Calling this song "cheerful" almost feels like an understatement; its 8-bit synths and tinny drums evoke colorful arcade cabinets like "Bubble Bobble." Christmas is right at home in this silly atmosphere: Sounding like a contemporary Biz Markie, he spits game, laughs at his own awkwardness, and positions himself as an everyman foil to rap's reigning casanovas. "Now when I pull up I don't talk much/Cause I be too nervous, say awkward stuff," he | 208 |
Moving to Mars
TOPICS:Anna TalviDesignDesign MuseumEuropean Space AgencyExhibitionKonstantin GrcicMarsNASAPlanetRÆBURN
Written by: The Design Museum
18 October 2019 – 23 February 2020, the Design Museum
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The Design Museum launches a new exhibition that explores how sending humans to Mars is not just a new frontier for science but also for design.
Over 150 exhibits including original objects and material from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), SpaceX, Raymond Loewy, Chesley Bonestell plus new commissions from responsible design company RÆBURN, Anna Talvi and Konstantin Grcic tell the complete story of designing for Mars.
Two major installations enable visitors to get closer to life on Mars: 'On Mars Today', a multisensory experience of the Red Planet and a full-scale prototype habitat by international design firm Hassell.
The exhibition also questions whether we should be designing for Mars at all. In an installation modelling an alternative scenario running over a million years, Dr. Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg uses a gaming engine to simulate Mars colonised only by plants, not humans.
Credit: HASSELL studio, Mars Habitat
The Design Museum invites visitors to discover the role that design will play in humanity's journey to the Red Planet in the exhibition 'Moving to Mars', which opens this October. Every detail of this extraordinary venture must be designed – from the journey (around seven months), to considering what we will wear, eat and shelter in when we get there and beyond.
Conditions on Mars are deeply hostile to humans, and yet we appear to be determined to go. From the first photographic fly-by of Mars by Mariner 4 in 1965 to today's enterprises, such as NASA and ESA's Orion project and the private SpaceX venture, getting humans to Mars has become one of the greatest challenges of our time, especially in terms of design.
Mars is the most striking planet in the night sky and it has captivated our attention since antiquity. The exhibition begins with 'Imagining Mars', revealing the many ways we have looked at Mars from the earliest mentions in a cuneiform tablet from the British Museum to the first maps of Mars by Giovanni Schiaparelli, through to science fiction and popular culture. It includes a full-scale prototype of the European Space Agency's ExoMars rover. Visitors then have a chance to<|fim_middle|> a new space age, with Mars once again capturing the popular imagination. As a museum interested in emergent futures, we are keen to explore how designing for space can help us design for Earth."
In the final section, Down to Earth, visitors will be faced by a stark choice – should we go to Mars?
For families, a Mars Mission will take children aged 8+ through a series of design briefs set by design and space specialists including European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake. With hands-on challenges, younger visitors will have a chance to hone their design skills and use their creativity to solve some of the greatest design challenges of our times.
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The exhibition will also tackle The Voyage, looking at the role designers play in the journey. From food trays by NASA to Galina Balashova's designs for Russian space interiors from 1964 to 1980, to Raymond Loewy's design work for space stations and – exhibited for the first time – the NDX-1 spacesuit, designed specifically for the surface of Mars by the University of North Dakota. The challenges of dining in space are addressed in a newly commissioned spacecraft table by German industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, inspired by the constraints imposed by zero gravity.
The next section 'Survival' is where visitors will also be able to enter a fullscale Mars habitat for the first time – designed by London-based architecture firm Hassell as part of NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge. The habitat will be equipped with clothing from RÆBURN's Spring/Summer 2020 NEW HORIZON collection, including pieces RÆMADE from solar blankets and parachutes, taking inspiration from the make-do-and-mend approach on Mars. This section will also look at farming on Mars through hydroponic farming kits and Spirulina-growing systems.
In the penultimate 'Mars Futures' section visitors enter the more speculative realm with a provocative new installation by Dr. Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg that imagines 'wilding Mars' by just sending plant life to the planet – not humans.
Justin McGuirk, Chief Curator at the Design Museum, said: "On the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, we are entering | 342 |
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December 3, 2011 | Surfing
Hawaii's John John Florence won the Vans World Cup of Surfing, at Sunset Beach, Hawaii. the 19-year-old prodigy led a spectacular tube-riding battle in perfect 10-foot surf against Michel Bourez, Adam Melling and Hank Gaskell. His two-wave heat total of 17 points (9.5, 7.5) eclipsed the field.
Florence began his Vans Triple Crown campaign two weeks ago at Haleiwa, where he placed fifth. The third and final leg of the Vans Triple Crown now awaits him on his home doorstep at Pipeline. "I'm having fun, I surf for a living and that's a dream in itself," said Florence.
"This is my first 6 star Prime win, it's at home, it's one of my home breaks and all my family and friends are here, so it's one of the best moments of my life, for sure. It means everything. I've watched these guys since I was so little growing up here and coming to events when I was six years old, getting their autographs."
On the upcoming Pipe Masters: "I live right there at Pipe and I surf there almost every day in all conditions. Its going to be fun, for sure."
There was as much adrenaline on the beach as there was on the waves for the final. Sunset turned on like a giant wave machine, pumping out a succession of rides that saw every finalist get barreled. But Florence's performance was astounding; he covered an expansive lineup seemingly picking off waves at will with every one<|fim_middle|> wakesurfer.
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© 2019 SurferToday.com | of them offering an impossible amount of tube time. Bourez and Melling fought hard to catch him in the 30-minute final.
At one point, Melling found himself inside a game-changer of a tube ride, traveling for more than 100 yards and disappearing for six seconds, but he failed to emerge through the curtain of whitewater.
After his runner-up finish at Haleiwa, and his third here today, Melling is ranked second on the Vans Triple Crown ratings and will follow John John to Pipe.
"It would have been good to go one better than the last contest, but I guess that's how it is," said Melling, from Australia's Lennox Head. "But if there's barrels and John John's around I'm sure he's in them somewhere."
On his tube ride that was the longest of the final: "It wasn't that great! I didn't make it! But it would have been good. I was coming through it, I raced, and I got through one hard bit and then just into the next and it dropped out on me. I thought I had it there for a little bit. It would have been nice to come out of it.
"The Triple Crown means everything. Since I was young coming over here I've always wanted to win it, which would be amazing. Last year I did alright out at Pipe but I'm guessing this year's going to be a little bit different. I think it's going to be big Pipe. I'll have to get out there this week and get a bit of practice in."
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is a three-event series staged on Oahu's North Shore. It is famous for its three equally challenging venues of Haleiwa, Sunset Beach and Pipeline that represent the ultimate test of a surfer's ability. To win the Vans Triple Crown is second only to winning the ASP World Title.
1st - John John Florence (HAW) 17.00pts, $40,000
2nd - Michel Bourez (PYF) 12.30pts, $20,000
3rd - Adam Melling (AUS) 11.96pts, $12,000
4th - Hank Gaskell (HAW) 11.53pts, $10,000
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Well 2008 is upon us, and with it a new year of photos. Trevor Carpenter, who has posted a series of Photo Challenges, put together Photochallenge.org to organize a<|fim_middle|>. Last year there was a fire in one of the grain elevators that burned for over a week, stinking up the town with acrid yellow smoke. Everyone was grateful when the fire department finally put it out, although there was quite a price tag attached to their efforts. Not sure who paid that bill.
It is an impressive and imposing building that adds to the character of the town, and the economy. Petaluma still has a thriving dairy industry and I think is, at heart, a farming town. This building provides a visual reminder of the history of this town. Oddly enough, a new apartment complex sits just to the left of the building. Another reminder that the town is growing. Petaluma is definitely a place where the new and the old mix, generally to the benefit of the community.
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This is quite possibly the perfect example of a great contribution to the 2008 Challenge!
Not only is it a great photo, but you include why it is representative of your community.
Wonderful job, and I'm happy to have you join us! | year long Community Challenge. Last year I tried the photo-a-day thing with somewhat mixed results. I ended up doing 1-2 per week, and completely missed the month of December.
This year I've decided to take Trevor up on his challenge, although I'm getting slightly late start. The idea is pretty simple: take one good picture a week of your community. I think I can do that, aside from missing Week 1. I have legitimate excuses, but they don't matter much now. You can follow everyone who is participating in the challenge on both Flickr and Zooomr. I'm posting to both sites, but hosting the blog shots on Zooomr. It's pretty amazing to see photos from all over, especially through the eyes (and lenses) of individuals, not through the media.
About this shot, I set out at lunch today to take a picture and as I was driving I thought, duh, why not start with the most obvious thing you can. So here's the first shot in my year long effort to document my community.
In my community this structure dominates the view near downtown. I don't know the history or building, but it's pretty old | 241 |
The thing that makes espresso unique amongst all coffee brewing methods is its use of CO2 in the extraction process. Under the conditions of temperature and pressure encountered in pulling a shot, the CO2 from the coffee dissolves in the water forming carbonic acid which lowers the pH (acidity) of the water. This in turn affects the relative solubility of the hundreds of components that reside in the coffee grounds and it changes the profile of the compounds that are extracted. As the extract starts to pour from the basket and it returns to ambient pressure, the dissolved CO2 boils off and creates that honey-like crema which lets us know that we are in the sweet spot. Not too different from popping the cork on a fine bottle of champagne!
Bob Barraza wrote much more on the subject… very enlightening<|fim_middle|> gave me a different view on what made a great espresso. The actual cost of buying small quantities of beans and mixing is relatively small so it's a bit of fun anyone can enjoy. Till I get time to post up my logs, visit this article on Coffee Blending to get started – we'll catch up later on your successes mixes. | on the subject of getting the biggest bang out of your beans… and pocketbook.
From my youngest days, I remember going to a roasting spot with my folks. We would have to make a special trip to a little building just on the other side of town. It was on a main road, yet you could easily miss the whole building. It was small brown wood sided building. Up the few steps and through the front door, you were greeted with an aroma that was smooth yet bold. The first thing you saw inside was a counter that went from the front of the store to the back. Under the counter was many small square glass faced cube containers of beans. Every bean was brown, but not all the same shade of brown.
What made this the place for the insiders to visit was that you weren't buying coffee of a particular type, grower, or from a place in the world. They mixed beans from multiple locations to come up with unique flavors. Every time my parents went in, the Roaster would come out with a new brew he had come up with.
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Alicia brings over 10 years of skill in public institution administration. Her experience working with board governance while part of the Governance Essentials Program, the Directors Education Program, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), and the Alberta School of Business – have proved invaluable to condo management.
Being a former condominium board President, owner and a resident raising a young family in a condo – she is easily able to relate to the challenges and benefits of condo life.
Alicia has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Ecology, which is the science of creating healthy human environments for everyday living; she has taken<|fim_middle|> over 15 years of administrative, financial, service and legal expertise to the Stellar Team. Catherine's efficient and friendly nature precisely match the overall Stellar approach. Catherine has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Physical Education and English from the University of Alberta, and has supplemented her skills with continued professional development completing both the Legal Assistant and Office Administration programs from The Career College, and achieving her Mutual Fund and Life Insurance Licenses from The Canadian Securities Institute. | all three levels of Condominium Management education courses offered through the Canadian Condominium Institute; is a certified Crime-Free Multi-Housing Manager with the City of Edmonton Police and you can often find her at Canadian Condominium Institute conferences and events.
Owning and living in a condominium have given Bernard great insight into the diverse perspectives of condo life. He also gets to know everyone who lives in his buildings by name, learns to anticipate people's individual needs, and he always does more than what is expected.
Bernard has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Alberta, and has supplemented that education with courses in financial accounting, finance, statistics, management, and governance from Athabasca University.
Bernard brings over 15 years of condominium and townhome maintenance, building construction, information system and building automation experience. He uses a systems approach to all things, meaning there is always a wider pattern and broader outcomes to consider when making decisions that affect so many people; it is this careful balanced approach that has proven itself repeatedly and makes him stand out.
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WE RIDE THAT OUR CHILDREN MAY WALK!
Our Mission is to bring smiles and happiness to every child we meet. We accomplish this by performing at local parades in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
The Mini Motors Unit was chartered in 1983 and<|fim_middle|> us revive this wonderful part of our unit. | has been an active parade unit throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
With over thirty years of proud service to our beloved Almas Temple, we have enjoyed motorized squads of Go-Karts, Three-Wheelers, and Harley Davidsons. Each of our teams have won numerous awards and trophies for performance, drill, and speed.
The Mini Motors Unit would like to extend to you an invitation to join our fun and exciting Unit. Our Unit has great camaraderie and we socialize regularly in and outside of Almas Temple.
Membership in the Mini Motors is available to any Nobel of Almas Temple in good standing. The Unit members currently drive Go-Karts, but it is not necessary that you have previous Go-Kart driving experience.
New members can expect to drive in parades and spend time maintaining the Go-Karts. We realize not everyone is mechanically gifted, but we will help all those who are so incline to learn.
Annual dues are $20.00 a calendar year.
The Unit meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm for a business meeting and fellowship.
Come to any unit meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm, or contact our Unit Director, Eddie Dixon by e-mail at: minimotors@almasshriners.org.
The success of the Almas Temple depends on the participation of Nobles like you to succeed in our philanthropic mission. Consider membership in the Mini Motors Unit and we'll show you a fun time while serving our great temple as well as promoting Masonry in general.
As with anything in life, membership and class squads have fluctuated. We would like to revive the Harley Davidsons squad within our unit. If you love riding your bike, making children smile, and competing in parades, please join us and help | 372 |
Host your Christmas celebration at The Olive Mill this year for a mouth watering menu, friendly service, and an intimate atmosphere with extra sparkle thrown in, from only £22 per person.
Our chefs have designed a festive 3 course menu for Christmas this year, perfect for entertaining your guests throughout December. With a traditional roast turkey carvery as the main attraction and a choice<|fim_middle|> you had anything extra special in mind, we can arrange party games, party favours and place settings. We can also arrange entertainment for the night in the form of our resident DJ and Disco after the meal, along with a late bar for those who want to dance the night away at a Christmas bash to remember.
The Christmas party menu is for bookings only from 1st to 23rd December.
Bookings are now open for Christmas day lunch, see below for our special menu. | of special starters and indulgent desserts.
We can seat up to 80 guests in the restaurant, smaller parties from as little as 10 people are also welcomed. Table decorations and traditional Christmas crackers are all included, please talk to us if | 50 |
Play Gym is open during weekday daytimes for all from 0 to 10 years. You and your child have the run<|fim_middle|> not open during the holidays.
Timetable remains the same through the holidays. | of the whole gym (except for the high trampolines). As well as our amazing facilities, we have bouncy castles, soft play and a whole host of other play gym equipment. Come and bring your little ones and play in the foam pits, the sunken trampoline, the fast-track, beams and much, much more.
In the holidays we also allow older siblings up to 10 years along too, so long as they are careful as there are lots of babies crawling around. We ask that every parent is responsible for their own child. Come and play whenever you like!
Additional Adults will be £1.00.
The Big Trampolines and the corner trampoline are out of bounds as is the rings over the pit.
No Drinks or biscuits will provided during these sessions however we do have a water fountain.
Play corner is | 174 |
Bowie man refurbishes and stylizes bikes for kids: 'It's given me a purpose'
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BOWIE (KFDX/KJTL) — The holidays are here and there are plenty of stories of giving during the season. This one is a little different, though!
Year-round, one Bowie man puts in the hours to make sure anyone who wants to can ride in style. From kids' bikes and racing bikes to BMX bikes and even peddle scooters, Jack McDonald does it all and gives back while doing it.
"Well, I spent my retirement on old cars," McDonald said. "Then I finished the car which is sitting right here, and I didn't have anything to do."
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Like the old saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure.
"And on my walk for exercise, I found a little boy's bike someone was putting in the trash and I completely refurbished it, detailed it and made it look like new and didn't know what I was going to do with it," McDonald said. "Then I found a little boy who would take it and the next day, I found a little girl's bike at a garage sale, the coming weekend, second Monday, I went out and bought five and that got me started."
Now two years later, Bowie's Jack McDonald isn't slowing down.
"People, by word of mouth, have found what I'm doing and they'll donate bikes to me or will call me to come get them, sometimes they leave them here," McDonald said.
The 81-year-old isn't just fixing these up to sell.
"Most of them I've given to the Bowie Mission, but I've taken some to the Nocona Food Bank, Montague Christ Can Food Bank," McDonald said. "I'll set 'em outside the curb though by my shop or by house and people will pick them up."
The stories of giving go on…
"People will stop and see me working. A woman saw the bikes and said I'm looking for a bike for my grandson, she said, 'I can have it?' I'll load it for you and it's yours," McDonald said.
"He brought his grandson over there and the lady said you should've seen him, he was like 'grandpa look it just looks like my tricycle, it's John Deere' and she said he was tickled to death."
With some bikes even go international.
"So I load it up for her and she had a pickup and she said, 'I'm sending this to Mexico to my brother. He can't get one down there. I'm gonna ship it to Mexico,'" McDonald said.
Keeping Jack busy with an extra special meaning.
"But I move them on to someone else and it's given me a purpose and it's made me feel good," McDonald said.
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From reactions among recipients to reactions from community.
"People leave them knowing what I'm going to do with them so that makes me feel good too," McDonald said.
A hobby that helps keep people riding in style.
Again McDonald is in Bowie but has given bikes out all across Texoma. If you're interested in a Mr. Jack Bike for the holiday season head down over to bowie!
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) -- Officials with the city of Amarillo recently released preliminary crime data for 2021, according to statistics from the Amarillo Police Department.
According to a news release from the city, violent crime decreased more than 10% in 2021 compared to 2020, with 2021 reporting lower numbers of robberies and aggravated assaults. The department also reported an 8% decrease in property crime in 2021.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - Livestock producers in Potter and Armstrong Counties that saw grazing losses in 2021 due to drought were reminded to report the loss and enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) by Jan. 30.
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), the LFP offers compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses because of drought on privately owned or leased land, or fire on federally-managed land.
by Brad Pennartz / Jan 21, 2022
Our local McDonald's locations are giving back to the community with McDonald's Gives Back Day.
The McDonald's gives back day was created in March of 2020 to help panhandle area charities that are seeing a decline in donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, they have donated more than $35,000 to various local charities.
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radial bar (of hind wing). The anterior of the two major supporting structures of the hind wing in beetles, formed from the veins Sc and RA and in many Polyphaga supporting the Radial cell at or near its apex.
radial cell (of hind<|fim_middle|>reniform Shaped like a bean or kidney.
retinaculum A connecting or retaining band or body. In Lepidoptera the locating body on the fore wing for the frenulum.
rugose Wrinkled. A surface covered in a sculptured pattern. | wing). In polyphagous beetles a cell formed by the diverging and subsquent converging of veins RA1+2 and RA3+4. May also be applied to a series of cells formed mainly by radial cross veins in Archostemata, Adephaga and Myxophaga.
radial sector Posterior of the two main branches of the radius, can have several branches of its own, abbreviated to Rs.
ramus (pl. Rami). A projection on an antennomere. See Uniramose, Biramose.
reclinate Bent downward so that the apex is below the base.
remigium The main part of the wing, chiefly responsible for maintaining and propelling the insect in flight.
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Holborn, London The 28th of November 1660 AD
The Royal Society (full name The Royal Society of London for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge) was founded just after the Restoration of Charles II to the throne. It was a time of change, the Puritan dictatorship replaced by a monarch who, when not busy womanising, was interested in ideas and their potential. Charles gave the society a royal charter in July 1662, enhancing its standing and perhaps insuring it against any future backlash by the religious and the traditionalists.
It was also a time when by chance or circumstances great figures in the history of science and the application of science were emerging in Britain: Christopher Wren , Robert Boyle, John Evelyn and Robert Hooke among them. A "secret college" of the scientifically minded had it seemed existed for more than a decade before it came into the open. The society's motto, "Nullius in verba", variously translated as "Nothing in words", or "On the word of none" among other versions, sets the tone for the organisation: it was and is a way of promoting scientific experiment and thought, rather than referring to ancient sources and deductive logic.
The original society, which can be dated from a meeting of 12 members at Gresham College in Bishopsgate on November 28 1660, was composed of gentlemen amateurs as well as practising scientists, partly because the social order dictated that the nobility not be excluded, partly for the very practical reason that such wealthy men might become patrons of their academic colleagues. Over the years this changed, until in the 1820s Humphry Davy moved | 364 |
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New pond is a boon for wildlife and watchers at Norfolk park
This former old clay pit is now a wildlife haven with fascinating finds for the park's holiday guests
A KEY WAY to get people engaged with nature is to create a space in which they can watch and learn about wildlife. One park that has done this in grand style is Kelling Heath in North Norfolk. The park has created a new wildlife hide and pond on the site of an old clay pit.
"Following the First World War the pit was closed and subsequently filled over with many years' worth of unwanted waste and aggregate," says park manager, Mark Durrant. "In the early 2000's the Countryside Team identified it as a good location to spot wildlife and a hide was built. But over the years the area became overgrown. Then, following the appointment of a ponds and aquatics specialist, Peter Simmons, the location was identified as an ideal location for the creation of a new wetland and wildlife habitat."
The work of creating the new habitat involved taking the area back to the sub-soil to ensure there was no contamination. The area was then cleared of vegetation and excavated using a<|fim_middle|> a real asset to the park where guests, owners and walkers can pause and enjoy nature."
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Seeking inspiration for new ways in which your park can help protect the natural world? In these articles, Rufus Bellamy, head of the David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme, highlights some of the latest initiatives being taken. For more ideas, visit http://stayuknews.co.uk/conservation/ | 7.5 tonne digger. Twenty tonnes of sand was laid before a fleece and pre-fabricated liner was applied. Once in place the pond was sand-bagged and lined on its perimeter with geotextile to provide anchorage for plant root systems.
Kelling Heath has a naturally spring fed fishing pond and water was transported from there to fill the new wildlife pond before further landscaping took place. Careful planting was put in to ensure a rich new habitat for future generations to enjoy.
A new path leading to the hide was also created with natural hazel fencing. The hide itself was also developed to ensure that it is accessible to all. In addition, wildlife interpretation boards were installed along with chalkboards to allow visitors to record their sightings.
"The hide now offers a unique view of the pond and its surrounding woodland, wildflower banks, marginal plants and reed beds, all of which attract a wealth of wildlife," says Mark. "Overall, the pond is | 196 |
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Those were the words of David Hornbeck, owner of Capital Fire and Water remediation services as his crews worked inside Walton Elementary School Monday following concerns of the possibility of mold and mildew being present in some classrooms at the school.
According to a letter sent home to parents on Friday, following environmental assessments by The EI Group, Inc.: Environmental, Health and Safety Solutions and Froehling and Robertson, Inc, some rooms at the school were recommended for "professional cleaning," which took place throughout the weekend as trucks from Capital Fire and Water were seen parked outside the facility.
Their work carried forward into Monday after school leaders made the decision Sunday afternoon to close the school until Wednesday for "school-wide cleaning," according to automated messages sent to parents.
Monday, crews with Capital Fire and Water walked the corridors of the open-air school in the rainy and blustery weather with cleaning supplies and equipment in tow. Overseeing the cleaning was Hornbeck, who said air quality readings were "elevated" inside one of the rooms based on the information provided by the two companies contracted by the school division to do the assessments.
In total, Hornbeck said his company cleaned eight rooms, ranging from classrooms to administrative locations.
In a letter that, according to Walton ES parents, was sent home to parents in January of this year, school principal Chrystal Bland Barnwell said their maintenance department was in the process of "addressing the possibility of mold and mildew being present" and that those rooms were not being used, with those classes being reassigned to the school's computer labs.
At that time, she said the three rooms "have been thoroughly treated," adding that an environmental company would be conducting tests on January 29 and additional updates, such as further actions or when their students can return to their classrooms would be passed along as they became available.
On February 8, the results led to the professional cleaning that occurred over the weekend into the start of this week. In an interview Friday, Prince George County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lisa Pennycuff said that a total of "six classrooms" had been "impacted by the results of the testing," with the initial testing costing the school division $3,750, which came from their maintenance and operations budget.
As he managed his staff Monday, Hornbeck detailed what some of the things they saw "visually" were and what goes into cleaning a building like a school.
He continued, "We were running air scrubbers during the work," noting, as of Monday afternoon, the results on the classroom that had "elevated readings" were not back in so it is unknown if that room is ready to resume normal use. That room saw nearly a dozen people working to clean and sanitize the facility over the weekend, Hornbeck explained.
According to Hornbeck, much of the work involved cleaning and addressing dust in many of the rooms.
When asked, Hornbeck said the affected rooms were in different locations and not confined to just one group of classrooms or offices at the open-air school.
A question brought up by some in the community centered around the role air ducts could play in this kind of situation. While he was unable to speak to the age of the filters at Walton and when was the last time they were changed, Hornbeck did confirm that all of the school's filters were being replaced.
"It doesn't necessarily need it right not but, that makes it that much better and be a good bandage until they replace this place," Hornbeck said.
Discussion of the new school have not moved much in 2019 as the debate about its location continues, a fact confirmed by Prince George County Administrator Percy Ash<|fim_middle|>, February 13. | craft.
"There have been private discussions between members of [the board of supervisors] and members of the school board, but as far as it being an agenda item where it was discussed by my board in its entirety, it would have been that work session in December," he said, referring to an early December 2018 meeting where supervisors were briefed on the tax impacts of the school, which is currently estimated to cost over $30 million to build.
When asked, Prince George School Board vice-chair Lewis Stevenson did not comment on the the school board's position on the ongoing cleaning at Walton or the current state of the proposed elementary school, differing to school division superintendent Renee Williams.
"We have decided we're going to have a consistent message coming from the school board office from Renee [Williams]," Stevenson said.
As for Walton, Hornbeck, the father of a young daughter, said he felt taking on the job was the right thing to do for the community and wants parents to feel confident in having their children return to school Wednesday.
He continued, "When I saw the kids running around the playground at recess, I thought that I couldn't leave them stranded. So, we came in and we did it right," adding that they enlisted a third-party company to come in and do their own testing to confirm that the cleaning was thorough.
While he said only eight rooms were cleaned by his crews, Hornbeck explained the reason was "because no data showed from the sampling that anything was needed" to be done in the rooms that were not serviced by his crews.
He also offered praise to school officials during his interactions with Prince George County Public Schools.
As of this report, students are expected to return to Walton Elementary School on Wednesday | 349 |
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Oklahoma State junior golfer Alexis Sadeghy was in her dorm room in Stillwater on Thursday morning when she got the phone call from head coach Courtney Jones. Fellow junior Emma Broze was injured and wouldn't be able to compete in the Big 12 Championships, and Sadeghy would have about two hours to get to the airport for a flight to San Antonio.
Less than 24 hours later, Sadeghy would enter the clubhouse tied for fifth place after an even-par 72 opening round at The Dominion Country Club. In her first career appearance at the Big 12 Championship, Sadeghy birdied the first hole – her first of four birdies on the day – and anchored a Cowgirl lineup that will enter Saturday's second round just a stroke behind TCU for the lead at 6-over 294<|fim_middle|> place.
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Two-time Big 12 Conference individual champion Kenzie Neisen carded 5 birdies and is tied for ninth place with a 1-over 73, while Linnea Johansson shot a 2-over 74 to put her tied for 14th place.
Chih-Min Chen posted an even-par back nine and will enter Saturday tied for 21st place with a 3-over 75.
Maddie McCrary entered the clubhouse 6-over 78, which put her in a tie for 31st | 116 |
Q: getting Value from scala enumeration say i have enumeration like this
object SimpleEnum extends Enumeration{
val ONE = Value(1<|fim_middle|> type have id method.
class SimpleClass(se: SimpleEnum.Value) extends Ordered[SimpleEnum.Value] {
override def compare(that: SimpleEnum.Value): Int = se.id
}
A common thing to do is to declare a type alias for Value with exact same name as the enum object. Then you can import this type and use it
object SimpleEnum extends Enumeration {
type SimpleEnum = Value
val ONE = Value(1)
val TWO = Value(2)
val THREE = Value(3)
}
import SimpleEnum.SimpleEnum
class SimpleClass(se: SimpleEnum) extends Ordered[SimpleEnum] {
override def compare(that: SimpleEnum): Int = se.id
}
Note that Enumeration#Value already implements Ordered[Value]. You can verify it in the docs that I linked earlier.
There is no classic java enum in scala, but because the language is so cool, it was possible to create a regular class called Enumeration that with some tricks allows for similar behavior.
A: The question is already answered but my approach is the following:
object SimpleEnum extends Enumeration{
type SimpleEnum = Value
val ONE = Value(1)
val TWO = Value(2)
val THREE = Value(3)
etc...
}
class SimpleClass(val i : Int){
def getNumber() {
import SimpleEnum._
SimpleEnum(i)
}
}
| )
val TWO = Value(2)
val THREE = Value(3)
etc...
}
also i've a class which i want to be extending Ordered[SimpleEnum]
class SimpleClass(se: SimpleEnum) extends Ordered[SimpleEnum] {
override def compare(that: SimpleEnum): Int = this.se.[here i want to get instance of SimpleEnum, just like i used to do in java, but unfortunately it's not possible]
}
So in SimpleClass i just need to get the Value attached to corresponding SimpleEnum val.
In java i'm able to declare a variable on enum and access an actual value corresponding to it by this var, in scala i'm looking for a way to get an instance of enum and reach out for its value.
A: It is possible, use id method.
scala> object E extends Enumeration {
val A = Value(1)
val B = Value(7)
val C = Value(2)
}
defined object E
scala> E.A.id
res7: Int = 1
scala> E.B.id
res8: Int = 7
scala> E.C.id
res9: Int = 2
Enumeration values can also be easly compared
scala> E.A < E.B
res10: Boolean = true
scala> E.C < E.B
res11: Boolean = true
scala> E.B < E.A
res12: Boolean = false
Refer to documentation for more
Edit
Your code in the picture is wrong. Firstly, as in your original code (that is not in the picture), SimpleEnum should be an object, not a class. As soon as you make that change your code won't compile and that should ring a bell.
You want SimpleClass to be able to wrap your enum values. Type of those values (i.e. ONE, TWO, THREE) is not SimpleEnum, it is SimpleEnum.Value. Objects of this | 402 |
Q: Charging a batch of credit cards I have user subscriptions in my DB, and the SUBSCRIPTIONS table has UID (that I use with the CC company to charge the Card), and DATE_EXPIRED, DATE_PAID, VALID and LENGTH.
I am going to need to use some kind of a function to process a batch of subscriptions from the DB and send to the CC company for processing, and upon return, I should treat the subscription accordingly.
in the case the charge went ok, I mark VALID = 1, set DATE_PAID = NOW(), SET DATE_EXPIRED = NOW + INTERVAL LENGTH MONTH
but if the result is not ok, I need to mark VALID = ERROR_NO and do<|fim_middle|> Is that a cURL to my own server to batch independently ? How do I send a batch of result for processing to myself ? What do you think is the best approach ?
*How do I keep the SELECT result to process in one time ?
I think I should clarify. Say I theoretically have 100,000 results, I think I should seperate my SELECT to portions with LIMIT X,Y then put in memory and save on memory, but on the next SELECT I will be casting upon a perhaps different table (as it might have been updated by now). I'd like to run through all 100,000 results having the same 100,000 I had in the first SELECT. Doing all the process in the page would be uneffective of course as the whole process would drop as soon as you close the page.
A: Use LOCK TABLES subscriptions WRITE to solve your second problem, and UNLOCK the table when you are done. Although really, unless you're running this on a server with no RAM at all, keeping these 100,000 rows in memory and going through them in a while loop using something like mysql_fetch_assoc or mysqli_fetch_assoc shouldn't be a problem.
As to your first question, why don't you simply process the cURL response when you get it, and save the results in the database on a per-subscription basis? I don't really see why you would want to put this into a separate file first, and certainly not why you would then need to use cURL to contact your own server?
| some actions, like sending an email, bring up messages etc.
My question is about the approach to the situation,
I will be getting a list of subscriptions that need to be updated, so:
*
*What do you think is the best way to process a batch like that?
My internal processing function is using cURL to contact the CC server, and gets a cURL response. upon which I know what to do next.
Is it a file I should write all necessary subscriptions to ? | 99 |
Periphery Post 3 Minutes of New "Album"
The guys from Bethesda, Maryland are in the studio, working hard on their new experimental album, "Clear." You can listen to a small preview below.
"Clear" is a different kind of concept album, with only six tracks; each member individually wrote a track, and the sixth one combines them all in a dramatic fashion. I<|fim_middle|> this year, but no clear date has been revealed. | 've always loved Periphery for how good they are, and their unique, future metal sound, so I'm really looking forward to this.
Speaking about their experimental release, they explained that the inspiration for such an album came from Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter who suggested the idea when they toured together last year.
They also stress that this shouldn't be confused with their third full-length album (Juggernaut – also in the works), nor should it be considered an EP. Clear is set for release on January 28, 2014, while Juggernaut is also scheduled | 119 |
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'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' Comes to Life at A Noise Within
Pictured left to right: Rafael Goldstein and Kasey Mahaffy. – Photo by Craig Schwartz
By May S. Ruiz
Tom Stoppard's 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' was first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Fringe) in 1967 to great acclaim. It established him as one of the greatest playwrights in modern times and his work, which puts to the fore two of Shakespeare's minor characters in 'Hamlet,' has been staged throughout the western world.
Pasadenans will get to experience Stoppard's brilliance when 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' goes on stage at A Noise Within from October 7 to November 18. Directed by ANW Producing Director, Geoff Elliott, it stars resident artists Kasey Mahaffy as Rosencrantz and Rafael Goldstein as Guildenstern.
A Nosie Within distinguishes itself as one of the few repertory theatre organizations with a resident company. The resident actors' genuine regard for<|fim_middle|> and Kasey Mahaffy. – Photo by Craig Schwartz
Goldstein enlarges on that thought, "The question, 'Are we the captain of our ship, or are we set on a predetermined path?' is completely outside of our understanding and perception. Are we just being moved along inexorably towards a predetermined end and no matter what we do, no matter what flailing action we might take to avoid certainties, we're going to meet our end? You know, you can do as many push-ups as you want, you're still gonna die!
"The play focuses on two minor characters in Hamlet. The title comes from a line in it, 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead.' There is no question. But to them, there has to be a possibility of reprieve, which they're searching for in the entire play."
Expounds Mahaffy, "The characters are determined to take a grip of their circumstances. They wonder if they should turn right instead of left, forward or backward. They ask The Player, 'What do we do? We don't know how to act.' And The Player answers, 'Relax. Respond. That's all we can do as humans.'
"This is a play about language and dialogue. Our set, even as it's beautifully designed, is quite simple. It's pretty much a stage with lights. I think it's going to be a major treat for anyone who appreciates language and humor. And I want to make this clear, you don't have to know Shakespeare. We don't speak in Shakespeare vernacular. We talk like two people in 2018. It's wildly funny and terribly heartbreaking all at once. It's everything you want theater to be."
"We'll be wearing clothes that convey an Elizabethan flavor, but the way we speak to one another in the play is thoroughly recognizable," Goldstein emphasizes. "Geoff Elliott, our director, has stressed for us to understand the words and communicate them as simply as we can. There is very little varnish to the way we interact with each other. It's unadorned and straightforward. It's two people just trying to survive and using the other person as a buoy, or a sounding board. That's invaluable direction given the philosophical themes of the play. This is undeniably one of the greatest plays in the past century and I think people will come way from the production appreciating that."
Even if not everyone agrees with Goldstein's assertion, the one indisputable certainty is that Tom Stoppard didn't let Rosencrantz and Guildenstern go down without a fight.
'Hamlet' 'Rosencrantz and Guildernstern are Dead' A Noise Within William Shakespeare
May S. Ruiz May S. Ruiz was born in the Philippines. Her mother, a school teacher, and her father, the press liaison officer for American Embassy in Manila, instilled in their children the importance of getting a good education. Appreciation for books and the arts, and experiencing various cultures have been her lifelong pursuits. After college she immigrated to the U.S., where she met her husband. They have a daughter who has the same passion for learning and literature, and being a responsible global citizen.
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"Rafael and I have known each other for four years," Mahaffy discloses. "We know each other's secrets, we're two halves of the same coin. So we started the foundation from day one, jumping off from a place that some actors could only be familiar with on opening night."
"I've worked with him in about half a dozen plays and I have admired him greatly as an artist. But our joke was that we never shared a word together. Even in 'Henry V,' where he played the king and I was the dauphin from France, his mortal enemy, we didn't share a minute of stage time. We just never got a moment together. Finally, they threw us a bone. Now all we do is hang out and we're sick of other," quips Mahaffy.
"But, seriously, I'm grateful every day that Rafael is my screen partner and my safety net," Mahaffy says hastily. "He's incredibly prepared and diligent, which I expected coming in. He's always fun to hang out with and joke with backstage."
"What I like about Kasey is that he's a grounding presence for me," declares Goldstein. "I tend to spin off into the abyss. And Kasey is very practical; he listens and he responds. Every actor needs that and I have it in spades with him. His sense of humor leavens the existential morass that we find ourselves in in this play. He has all the laugh lines, as well. It's been nice to sort of play the straight man to his comic character."
"Like in any true functioning relationship, these two individuals, while widely different, need each other," Mahaffy elucidates. "Guildenstern is a cerebral, logistical, driven character. And Rosencrantz is all fart jokes. But what's so cool in Stoppard's writing is that when one character loses perspective and spins out, and both of us do it multiple times on the show, the other one immediately rises to the challenge and rescues the other. Every single moment in this play is a scale that he and I are leveling."
Pictured left to right: Rafael Goldstein, Paul David Story, and Kasey Mahaffy. – Photo by Craig Schwartz
'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' is not new to Mahaffy. "When I was doing my undergraduate thesis back in 2000, I had the role of Guildenstern. It's amazing to hear those words again 18 years later. The dialogue is just fast, fast, fast, boom, boom, boom, like a tennis match. The problem is, sometimes I say his lines. It's been 18 years but it sticks in the brain. So one of the great things about playing with him is that he's shown me how to do that part. And how terribly bad I was when I did it then," he admits with a laugh.
Goldstein says, "The virtue of him having done it before is that he was able to warn me about the pitfalls of this role too, and how to navigate them. He has something of a map to guide me about the play generally, like how the audience would react. Granted, that would change, but it's something to have in the back of my head."
Revisiting the play almost two decades later has given Mahaffy a better, deeper sense of it. "It is the heart of what I want to talk about today. The play, while told through comedy and existential theatrical device, is a treatise on life. More specifically, it is about these two characters who are stuck and are searching for their next move. They're waiting for signs from the universe, other people, other souls, to tell them what they should do next. Like most of us, they are terrified about mortality and death. When I performed this at 20 years old, I was saying the words but I didn't have a visceral understanding of their significance.
"This summer, my brother passed away prematurely, at 42 years old, and left a wife and two daughters. My parents were devastated and I've been reeling from it since. It made me think about what it means to me as a brother and as a son. As an artist, I have to put my life on stage no matter what's going on in my life, whether it's good or bad. There's the line in the play …"
And Goldstein supplies the line, "There is no applause, there is only silence."
"Yes. When you die, there is no applause, only silence and second hand clothes," picks up Mahaffy. "Tom Stoppard is a certifiable genius. You can say those things when you're in college but it's not until you're a 39-year-old man holding your brother's shoes which were gifted to you … these second-hand shoes … that the gut punch meaning to the lines is actually delivered."
"The theme of the play is Rosencrantz's and Guildenstern's imminent death," Goldstein addresses further. "They know something is amiss, but they have an inkling, as we all do. We have an understanding that death is coming. And it's every human's journey how to reconcile the ultimate irrationality of our own demise. Moving through the world with that knowledge, how does one confront the absurdities of everyday life? How does one control aspects of one's life to better comprehend the current situation? There is the questioning which activates a lot of philosophical ideas."
"Tom Stoppard's characters are people seeking agency in their life," describes Mahaffy. "He wants to explore the questions 'Are we subjugated to fate?' 'Are we tools at the hand of God?' 'Or do we have our own power?' 'Are we the captain of our own ship?' That's the crux of what he wrote at 26 years old. He was still a baby! Such genius!"
Pictured left to right: Rafael Goldstein, Wesley Mann, | 1,265 |
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When I have a craving for carbs you can bet that I'll be indulging in a delicious bowl of pasta. It's even better when that pasta has an irresistibly good sauce and there is a lovely glass of wine close by. If you're like me, you too can appreciate a darn good pasta dinner.
The Instant Pot can make pasta dishes come together quickly and effortlessly. We have compiled the absolute best pasta dishes you need to try in your Instant Pot. They'll please your picky eaters and will make dinner preparations a breeze on busy weeknights too.
Nothing compares to homemade mac and cheese. Unfortunately, the homemade version does require a bit more effort than a convenient box of mac and cheese.
Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can create a satisfying homemade version quickly. Most of the work is done hands off which means not only is quick but it is easy too!
A classic Italian dish gets a serious upgrade and becomes a one-pot easy weeknight meal. This creamy pasta dish is full of delicious flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, savory chicken and cheesy pasta.
From pot to table you can have a wonderful meal served for your family in just 30 minutes. Lastly, serve this dish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
When you think about foods that kids love pizza and pasta come to mind. Why not combine their two favorites and create an epic dinner that they'll obsess over!
Our pizza pasta might be the definition of comfort food. This dish requires simple ingredients (most of which you'll have on hand) and can be made incredibly quickly too.
Chicken parmesan is another labor-intensive meal, especially if you're making it from scratch. This chicken parmesan pasta contains all the flavors you love about chicken parmesan but doesn't require any hard work.
Penne pasta works perfectly in this dish and cooks very well in the Instant Pot too. This recipe also has a savory tomato sauce and tender pieces of chicken that will have you reminiscing of your favorite restaurant version.
Much like boxed mac and cheese, hamburger helper is another kid-approved dinner that is so easy to make. Once again, the Instant Pot allows you to create a homemade version effortlessly!
<|fim_middle|>. This recipe can be ready in just 35 minutes!
The saute function will brown the chicken before cooking as well as bring out the fragrant flavors of garlic. Then you'll need to pressure cook all the ingredients together for just 8 minutes. Before you know it you'll have a lovely meal that looks like you've ordered it straight from a restaurant!
Spinach and artichoke dip is a restaurant favorite. Transform that popular appetizer into a delicious pasta chicken dinner.
From start to finish you can have this meal ready in less than 20 minutes! Penne pasta is combined with tender chicken pieces and a creamy irresistible spinach and artichoke sauce.
Spaghetti is a foolproof dinner! It's a crowd favorite and a great way to please those picky eaters you may have at home.
The Instant Pot can cook spaghetti incredibly quickly too! Say goodbye to cooking with multiple pots because with the Instant Pot you can cook everything in one pot!
This recipe puts a healthy spin on a traditional beef stroganoff recipe. It's easy to prepare and you'll feel good about feeding it to your family.
Comforting scooby doo pasta is combined with sour cream and lovely seasonings that together make a compelling dish. You'll be using the saute function and the pressure cook function for this recipe but all in all, it comes together quite quickly.
Change up your Taco Tuesday with this delicious taco pasta recipe! This dish is full of savory beef, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, and enough cheese that will have you begging for more.
This dish is so simple yet flavorful that even picky eaters won't turn it down! Additionally, this recipe doesn't require any obscure ingredients and you may even have most of them on hand.
Some kids refuse to eat anything but pasta, sauce, and cheese and if that's the case in your household try whipping together this Instant Pot ziti recipe. You'll need less than 20 minutes of your time and 5 ingredients.
To save time use store-bought pasta sauce. Although, if you're feeling ambitious a homemade sauce and other additions like meat or veggies would be great too.
Combine two popular meals, steak fajitas, and pasta to create one exciting dinner. This steak fajita pasta recipe comes together in a few minutes using the Instant Pot.
Using the saute function, sear the steak pieces with onions and half of the seasonings. Then by combining beef broth, pasta and the rest of the ingredients you can pressure cook the meal quickly! Finish the meal by serving it with a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese. | The saute function will help brown the ground beef and then you'll pressure cook all the ingredients together. You can have this delicious meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Creamy, cheesy, and garlicky pasta comes together in just 8 minutes! This comforting dish looks and tastes like restaurant quality but it's conveniently made in the Instant Pot.
This recipe provides excellent tips and tricks on how to effortlessly cook pasta in the Instant Pot. This recipe may be simple but it does pack a ton of flavor that you're going to love!
Lasagna is one of my childhood favorites! It's comforting, saucy, and cheesy – what is not love?
With this recipe, you can skip boiling the noodles, making the sauce and waiting (what feels like forever) for it to bake. The Instant Pot also makes this recipe incredibly quick which means you can have this meal on the table in less than 25 minutes.
Combine everything you love about bruschetta into a comforting pasta dish with this recipe! This light dish will have you dreaming of summer whenever you eat it!
It requires less than 30 minutes of your time and simple ingredients! Some of the delicious flavors you'll experience are garlic, basil, onion, and tomatoes!
Enjoy a creamy alfredo dish conveniently made in the Instant Pot | 266 |
1. Stir together the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cut in the butter. Stir together the egg, milk and potato puree in a bowl, add the mixture to the flour and gently mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and lightly knead the dough until it just comes together. Form into a circle and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
2. Divide the dough in half and roll each half out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8<|fim_middle|> mixture, making sure each serving has a nice amount of chicken, vegetables, and broth. Carefully cap each crock with a pastry circle, pressing the dough around the rim to form a seal and brush the tops with the egg wash and season with salt and pepper. Make a small slit in the center of the dough using a paring knife.
3. Bake the pies on baking sheets (or serve family style bake in a 10-inch casserole dish until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.) 15-18 minutes for individual about 25 -30 minutes for family style. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before eating. | -inch thickness. Invert individual bowls on the pastry sheet and, using a sharp knife, cut circles around the outside of the bowls, slightly larger than the bowl itself. Fill the crocks 3/4 of the way with the chicken | 48 |
Mysterium Park
Welcome to Mysterium Park! Its cotton candies, its circus and its dark secrets... The former director disappeared, but the investigation came to nothing. Since that night, weird things have happened at the fair. As psychics, players are convinced that a g
Time: 30 mins / Age 2-6 players / Ages 10+
Welcome to Mysterium Park! Its cotton<|fim_middle|> Marvel | candies, its circus and its dark secrets... The former director disappeared, but the investigation came to nothing. Since that night, weird things have happened at the fair. As psychics, players are convinced that a ghost haunts this carnival. They're now intent on giving it a chance to reveal the truth.
In this asymmetrical game, the ghost sends visions with illustrated cards. The psychics try to interpret them to exonerate the safe suspects and locations and, finally, seize the only chance to understand what happened a few years ago. Players have six enjoyable nights before the carnival leaves. They must open their minds and find the truth!
Splendor: | 132 |
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A House for All Peoples
Ethnic Politics in Chicago 1890–1936
By John M. Allswang
This book assesses the role of urban ethnic groups, particularly in terms of the rise of the Democratic Party to national predominance between 1928 and 1932. It builds quantitative and qualitative models for the study of ethnic groups in terms of political behavior. Focusing clearly upon political change and the role of ethnicity, the work advances the hypothesis that Chicago's ethnic groups responded as ethnic groups, rather than on socio-economic or other bases, when they shifted their party allegiances in the late twenties. This ethnic realignment was a major factor in the redistribution of power between parties Chicago.
Employing a variety of quantitative measures and a number of conceptual tools from the social sciences, Mr. Allswang has utilized simple statistical procedures with clarity and discrimination. His statistical data is based on thorough research in unpublished census material and election returns.<|fim_middle|>
Dec 2025 - University Press of Kentucky
The Coal Miner Who Became Governor
Paul E. Patton
Nov 2023 - University Press of Kentucky
What the Eyes Can't See
Ralph Northam, Black Resolve, and a Racial Reckoning in Virginia
Margaret Edds
Nov 2022 - University of South Carolina Press
See All 57 Titles in POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State | His qualitative data is based in part on a comprehensive examination of the foreign language press, supplemented by materials from other newspapers, personal interviews, and manuscript sources.
The book studies nine ethnic groups over a generation of political development, affording insights into urban politics and history, and into dominant-minority and interethnic relations in politics and in the city.
Crisp in style, thorough, methodologically innovative, A House for All Peoples will become a model for studies of United States political history.
John M. Allswang is assistant professor of history at California State College in Los Angeles.
Publisher University Press of Kentucky
POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State (57 Titles)
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General (152 Titles)
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban (69 Titles)
Other Titles by John M. Allswang
Bosses, Machines, and Urban Voters, revised edition
John M. Allswang
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Revolt of the Rednecks
Mississippi Politics, 1876-1925
Albert D. Kirwan | 238 |
The New Lots Avenue Library, in East New York is hosting a low-impact aerobics class, Thursday April 4, 2019, from 6-7pm. Enjoy the benefits of aerobics without the wear and tear on your body and joints. A fun, upbeat aerobics class that may include some floor and yoga moves.<|fim_middle|> Center! | If you have a mat, feel free to bring it. This class is all ages. Instructor: Regina (Shape Up NYC). Free and open to the public.
Shape Up NYC is a free, drop-in fitness program with locations across the five boroughs. There is no class registration, simply show up to take fitness classes like aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and much more. Our fitness instructors know how to make fitness fun!
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Miguel Ramírez Mariano - Chihuahua, México
Chihuahua is a prominent state in Mexico, sharing the southern borders of New Mexico and Texas. In happier times, Chihuahua was known for its livestock production, silver mining, and one of the smallest and oldest dog breeds in the Americas.
Sadly, Chihuahua has become one of Mexico's most dangerous states and tops the charts in violent crime. While government actions have helped improve safety, "Level 4: Reconsider Travel" advisories remain in effect primarily due to "crime and kidnapping."
But right in the middle of Chihuahua's state capital (also known as Chihuahua) is Pastor Miguel Ramirez Mariano, who boasts he married the "most beautiful woman in all the world," Liliana Chavarri Ocampo. God has given them two sons: Miguel David (22)<|fim_middle|> would fear to live — yet he joyfully, confidently, and fearlessly moves forward in God's grace and peace boldly proclaiming the Gospel to all who will hear.
What a privilege we have at LOGOI to help such a man. Please take a moment right now and not only ask for God's protection for Miguel and his family but that the Gospel will explode in Chihuahua, bringing much-needed joy and peace.
Your gifts are used to help train and equip national missionaries like Miguel to help proclaim the Gospel and make disciples all over the Spanish-speaking world. Now you know a little more about one of them.
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Meet César Andrés Camejo Gotopo, Maracaibo, Venezuela | and Diego Ivan (17). Together, they serve the Iglesia Bautista Jerusalem in the city of Chihuahua.
"God called us here in 2018 after the Lord Jesus pardoned and rescued us from a life out of control and without hope in 2008." He goes on to explain that after struggling and resisting God's call, they studied theology at their Southern Baptist Seminary and graduated with honors in 2016. They then served as missionaries with the Purapecha Indians and other communities through the Baptist church and helped plant two churches that continue to this day.
"We see a lot of migrants trying to get to the United States," Miguel explains. "It is our joy to offer spiritual help, moral help, and even places to stay while we proclaim the Gospel to them. We also have an evangelism ministry involving 50 local pastors called 'Fiesta de Vida Juarez.' We are taking the Gospel directly to the people of our communities through a Mega Evangelism and Church Planting Campaign. Our goal is to develop a team in each Baptist church to plant a daughter church so that we will plant 100 churches by 2024."
There is not enough room in this short introduction to tell you all of Pastor Miguel's goals and plans. We cannot help but marvel how God has placed him in such a dangerous location — a place where most | 289 |
Growing up in the 90s and 00s, my life was dominated by computer and video games like Championship Manager and Brian Lara's Cricket. Many evenings and weekends were lost over the years to strategy and sport games. Sensible Soccer was also a favourite, but only in a social scenario, whilst the strategy games could dominate my entire life.
At University we would waste many a day playing full test matches in Brian Lara's Cricket on the Playstation, whilst sending someone out for lecture duties (i.e. sign us all in and collect the notes).
It was then around my 30s that i started to miss new games, new consoles and all the hype around them. I didn't really fancy playing games all night after working in IT during the day. I thought this would remain the case from their on, but then my iPad arrived and things have gone back to normal!
I was not convinced of the needs of tablet devices when they first arrived, but really appreciate their use now. I can connect to emails, news and sport scores without having to boot up a desktop computer. I can also play games that go beyond the limits of mobile phone technology and physical restrictions.
The tablet is also awesome for easily watching TV in another room, without having to port around any heavy items or be limited to what is on digital TV at that precise moment. With SkyGo and iPlayer apps, there is more TV available to choose from than i could possibly ever need.
It<|fim_middle|> and cannot manage to hold my concentration long enough to watch a film from start to finish.
Several times recently i have contemplated getting a new console but have yet to do so. I have considered either a new PS4 or the latest XBox model. Alternatively an old Amiga or N64 could let me play some old retro games for a laugh instead, and are relatively easy to find on Ebay.
Contracting has given me more spare time than i had previously, but i still always feel that i should be using it constructively, so end up choosing not to invest in any new games machine. The iPad is taking up enough of my time, to be fair, and enables me to multitask because of it's portability. | was the much-hyped Candy Crush that initially lured me in, before Clash of Clans led me to actually start paying money to speed up the game developments. I remain active in that plus Boom Beach, whilst Sim City BuildIt has helped me to continue on an old favourite that i used to play on the Commodore Amiga back in the day.
I am forever checking my tablet to see the latest progress of these games, to the point where i actually start to drive myself mad | 98 |
Approximate maximum entropy joint feature inference consistent with arbitrary lower-order probability constraints: Application to statistical classification
David J. Miller, Lian Yan
We propose a new learning method for discrete space statistical classifiers. Similar to Chow and Liu (1968) and Cheeseman (1983), we cast classification/inference within the more general framework of estimating the joint probability mass function (p.m.f.) for the (feature vector, class label) pair. Cheeseman's proposal to build the maximum entropy (ME) joint p.m.f. consistent with general lower-order probability constraints is in principle powerful, allowing general dependencies between features. However, enormous learning complexity has severely limited the use of this approach. Alternative models such as Bayesian networks (BNs) require explicit determination of conditional independencies. These may be difficult to assess given limited data. Here we propose an approximate ME method, which, like previous methods, incorporates general constraints while retaining quite tractable learning. The new method restricts joint p.m.f. support during learning to a small subset of the full feature space. Classification gains are realized over dependence trees, tree-a<|fim_middle|>. support during learning to a small subset of the full feature space. Classification gains are realized over dependence trees, tree-augmented naive Bayes networks, BNs trained by the Kutato algorithm, and multilayer perceptrons. Extensions to more general inference problems are indicated. We also propose a novel exact inference method when there are several missing features.
AB - We propose a new learning method for discrete space statistical classifiers. Similar to Chow and Liu (1968) and Cheeseman (1983), we cast classification/inference within the more general framework of estimating the joint probability mass function (p.m.f.) for the (feature vector, class label) pair. Cheeseman's proposal to build the maximum entropy (ME) joint p.m.f. consistent with general lower-order probability constraints is in principle powerful, allowing general dependencies between features. However, enormous learning complexity has severely limited the use of this approach. Alternative models such as Bayesian networks (BNs) require explicit determination of conditional independencies. These may be difficult to assess given limited data. Here we propose an approximate ME method, which, like previous methods, incorporates general constraints while retaining quite tractable learning. The new method restricts joint p.m.f. support during learning to a small subset of the full feature space. Classification gains are realized over dependence trees, tree-augmented naive Bayes networks, BNs trained by the Kutato algorithm, and multilayer perceptrons. Extensions to more general inference problems are indicated. We also propose a novel exact inference method when there are several missing features.
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Miller DJ, Yan L. Approximate maximum entropy joint feature inference consistent with arbitrary lower-order probability constraints: Application to statistical classification. Neural computation. 2000 Sep;12(9):2175-2207. https://doi.org/10.1162/089976600300015105 | ugmented naive Bayes networks, BNs trained by the Kutato algorithm, and multilayer perceptrons. Extensions to more general inference problems are indicated. We also propose a novel exact inference method when there are several missing features.
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8 Brave Women Saints
These women lived their lives with the same amount of courage as their male counterparts.
By Christine Galeone christine galeone
When you think of the saints, what comes to mind? The first thing that most people think of is their deep, abiding love for God above all else. If they didn't have that quality, first and foremost, they probably wouldn't have been declared saints. But what other qualities do you associate with them?
When considering the men who are saints, you might contemplate their bravery, strength and endurance. For female saints, however, you might be more inclined to focus on their kindness, generosity and purity. And while those attributes can usually describe most women saints, many of them lived their lives with the same amount of courage as their male counterparts. And they can just as easily serve as our role models.
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2. Saint Joan of Arc
Another brave female saint who became a virgin-martyr when she was still a teenager was Saint Joan of Arc. She was born in France in 1412 and was killed May 30, 1431. She is one of the patron saints of France. But she's also the patron saint of soldiers, military personnel, martyrs, captives, people who have been ridiculed for their faith and women who served in WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services) and in the Women's Army Corps.
Born a Christian peasant, the saint said she received visions of Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The saints requested that she actively support Charles VII in his quest to reclaim France from British power. Through her extraordinary bravery in helping and accompanying the relief army, she helped win battles that led to the coronation of King Charles VII and to France's ultimate victory at the end of the Hundred Years' War. She was captured by French noblemen who supported the British, and she was falsely tried, convicted and burned at the stake. Even though she said early in her mission that she would rather be at home spinning wool with her mother, she wanted to do what she believed was God's will.
3. Saint Josephine Bakhita
Although she lived a much longer life than St. Agnes and St. Joan of Arc, Saint Josephine Bakhita's youth was filled with tremendous suffering. St. Josephine Bakhita was born in the Darfur region in 1869. Now the patron saint of Sudan, the courageous woman who was once a slave, endured everything from torture to racism to become a free, much-loved and revered Canossian Sister and Daughter of Charity. She passed away on February 8, 1947.
Captured and enslaved in Sudan when she was only a child, the saint was severely abused and suffered at the hands of her first four "owners." Although the last two families treated her like a trusted servant, when she and the child she took care of had to stay with Canossian Sisters in Venice, Italy, she realized it was where she was meant to be. To win her freedom and entrance into the religious order, she had to find the courage to fight racism and injustice. After everything she had endured, she finally became a Daughter of Charity in 1896. She became a beloved nun who brought kindness and compassion to many.
4. Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, the first female saint from the Catholic Church in Canada, was a Religious Sister who helped care for and educate many Native Americans and Canadian colonists. Her feast day is January 12. The trailblazer also founded one of the first uncloistered religious orders for women in the world. But her great accomplishments, which served God, couldn't have been achieved without courage.
In order to establish schools for immigrants and children in the 1600s, she faced grave dangers. In addition to making three voyages to France, where she was born, to recruit Sisters to minister in hospitals and teach, she endured stark poverty, attacks from Native Americans and the dangers of what was then the Canadian wilderness. She also had to peacefully stand her ground against the Church's desire to make her order into a cloistered one, where they would not be able to go out and minister to the sick or teach.
5. Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Another saint who found the strength and courage to live in dangerous conditions among the poorest of the poor is Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The saint shared God's mercy and compassion with people around the world. She has also inspired many to follow in the compassionate footsteps of Jesus – our ultimate Teacher. Her feast day is September 5.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta didn't shy away from people with contagious diseases, and she didn't fear the stress and sadness that can come from constantly living with and serving people who suffered because of extreme poverty. She found the bravery she needed in her faith. She once told her Missionaries of Charity, "The cup of water you give to the poor, to the sick, the way you lift a dying man, the way you feed a baby, the way in which you teach an ignorant child, the way you give medicine to a leper…your attitude and manners toward them – all this is God's love in the world today."
6. Saint Therese de Lisieux
Born Marie Francoise Therese Martin in 1873 to Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, Saint Therese de Lisieux (also referred to as St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face) is affectionately called the Little Flower. Her feast day is October 1. A Doctor of the Church, the saint's "little way" of love and Christian spirituality encourages people to love and serve God with a childlike trust in His eternal goodness. It has been a big inspiration to many.
But although her little way of love is filled with light, she had to find the courage to deal with the darkness and obstacles that she encountered from the time she was a toddler until she passed away at age 24. Her amazing faith endured despite losing her mother when she was only four years old and also losing four of her nine siblings. Her infinite love of Jesus also helped her to bravely endure her long battle with tuberculosis. Her last words were, "My God, I love you!"
7. Saint Monica
Saint Monica is the patron saint of wives and mothers. But it's not because she had a blissful Christian marriage or family life. On the contrary, she had to summon all the courage she could to continuously pray for God to turn things around. In the 4th Century, the devout Christian was married to an angry pagan who was unfaithful to her. Although he taunted and lied about the saint, she never stopped praying for his conversion and the conversion of their son, Augustine.
While her husband converted shortly before he passed away, she followed her son to Italy to try to get him to convert to Christianity. Along with seeking the help of Saint Ambrose, she spent 17 years sacrificing and praying for her son. Fortunately, she lived to see her son get baptized and live a Christian life. Although she only lived for less than a year after his conversion, her love and tireless devotion helped him to not only be a great Christian, but a great saint as well.
8. Saint Adelaide of Burgundy
Born a princess in Burgundy, Italy around 931, Saint Adelaide of Burgundy's father passed away when she was only six-years-old, and she was married to Lothaire, the king of Italy when she was sixteen. But her life as a queen wasn't easy. She became a widow when she was only around eighteen years old, and her husband's enemy took over the kingdom and threw her into prison.
Despite suffering in prison, she found the courage and determination she needed to escape. While she was fleeing to Germany, the devout Christian met Emperor Otho I, who had been leading an army, at the pope's request, to save her. He soon became her second husband and eventually took over the kingdom. As empress, she used her power and wealth to help people. After she was widowed a second time, she continued to help people, and she had many religious houses built. The brave, virtuous, kind-hearted saint is the patron saint of second marriages and widows.
Whether they stoically faced suffering due to illness, persecution or poverty, all of these great female saints can serve as our role models as we seek courage. As eight women among the multitudes of brave women and men who have been declared saints, they encourage us – by their example – to hold on to our faith, even when it's not easy to do so. And they help us to seek refuge in Jesus, Our Lord and Savior.
Christine Galeone is a freelance writer who writes regularly for Beliefnet, The Catholic Free Press, Community Advocate and the Telegram & Gazette. She also writes screenplays.
Christine Galeone | in jeopardy for all traditional religions, and violence, poverty, illness and disaster continuously impact our society, courage is desired and needed by many. During a 2013 homily, Pope Francis spoke about its value in maintaining our faith. He said, "Let us ask for the grace of courage, for the courage to continue on in our Christian lives, amid the day to day, and also in extreme situations."
Although meditating on the lives of brave men who are now saints can help us find that courage, we can also look at the lives of the brave women who are now saints, and we can find that same inspiration. Here are eight such saints whom we can look to for encouragement in our pursuit of courage.
1. Saint Agnes
One of the bravest saints to have ever lived became a virgin-martyr when she was only 12 or 13 years old in Rome in 304 AD. Saint Agnes is the patron saint of young girls, as well as rape survivors, the Children of Mary and chastity. Her feast day is January 21, and it is honored in a special way by the Catholic Church.
Born to Christian parents at a time when pagans ruled Rome, St. Agnes was such a beautiful young girl that many powerful men wanted to marry her. But she told all of them that Jesus was her only Spouse, and she wanted to remain pure and holy for Him. The men whom she had rejected turned her over to the authorities for being a Christian. At first, she was promised expensive gifts if she would renounce God. When that didn't work, she was put in chains. When she still refused to deny God, she was forced to live in a brothel, but an angel protected her. Because her love of God and hatred of sin was so great, she remained faithful and pure and prayed just before she was brutally executed for being a Christian | 393 |
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Public Safety Training Center held its first multiple-discipline open house on Saturday.
The event gave the public a chance to meet local emergency-services personnel, including fire, EMS and law enforcement.
"The main objective is to give the public the opportunity to come out and interact with public-safety entities across the board and to let kids become more familiar with police officers, fire trucks and ambulances," said Ben Holmquist, board member for the training center and deputy fire chief at New Franklin Volunteer Fire Co.
With volunteer shortages in fire and emergency management services at critical levels, Holmquist saw the open house as a recruitment opportunity.
"Our numbers decline every year," he said.
Just last month, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors urged Gov. Tom Wolf to call a special legislative session to address the dwindling number of volunteer emergency responders.
One reason for the decline is an increase in training coupled with the rising costs to operate a fire or EMS department, Holm<|fim_middle|> said.
Proudly sporting a red, plastic fireman's hat, Dylan Grove of Chambersburg stood at the front of a line waiting for a K9 demonstration to begin Saturday.
"You in the red fireman's hat. What do you think dogs do for us?" asked Chambersburg Police Lt. Rick Morrissette.
That's one of the many things K9s do, Morrissette said.
Chambersburg K9s are trained to locate illegal drugs and perform patrol duties, including tracking and searches.
During Chambersburg Police Department's K9 demonstration, patrolman Patrick Hinds and K9 Mattis located narcotics under some orange cones set up in the demonstration area.
Then, Hinds put on a protection suit and pretended to be an assailant — as Patrolman John Sgrignoli gave a command to K9 Basco. Basco charged and stopped Hinds in his tracks.
"This is a chance to show the public all of our capabilities, and it's a way to give back to the public for their support of the K9 program," Sgrignoli said.
"Today, I learned that the people here help you when you get hurt or need them," Dylan said.
It's a great way to start a dialogue, said Dylan's mother, Tiffany Grove.
Grace Dull of Chambersburg brought her young sons – Deacon, 2, and Wyatt, 6 months, to the open house.
"Deacon is obsessed with fire trucks, and it's a beautiful day, so we thought we'd come out and see the fire trucks and the police dogs," Dull said.
But, more importantly, she wanted her sons to learn that first responders are the good guys.
"I want them to know who is there to keep you safe and not to be afraid," she said.
Franklin County Jail's Corrections Emergency Response Team showed off its tactical skills with a flash bang, smoke grenade and pepper balls.
The team is basically a SWAT team within the jail, said Franklin County Jail Warden Bill Bechtold.
"Our officers don't get a lot of exposure for the great work that they do on a daily basis. So, I thought this was a good opportunity for us to get out and show how professional our staff are and to support the community and local law enforcement and fire," Bechtold said. | quist said.
Today's event is about increasing positive interactions between the local community and all emergency services, said Matthew Lynch, training center board member and Chambersburg Police Department detective.
"We are trying to expand the center's reach so that we can help our first responders by offering more training and more diverse training," he said.
Over the past five years, the center has "really ramped up" its law enforcement training, Lynch | 85 |
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It is a continued priority of the company to supply feeds containing only natural, Non-GM ingredients; in addition to this there is an overriding awareness of the impact feed processing has on the environment and therefore products are produced to minimise environmental impact where possible.
Allen and Page were confronted with challenges across both their server and telecoms networks, with each requiring updates to ensure they were performing in line with the demands of the business.
The primary telephone system, the NEC SV8100, had become 'end of life', necessitating an upgrade to provide the business with a functioning telecoms solution. The business relies on having a fully operational and efficient phone network to enable clients to enquire about orders and speak directly to the nutritional team, so any upgrade needed to be done resourcefully to minimise disruption.
In addition to a new telephone system, the Comms Room, containing the server and networking equipment, required re-configuring to ensure easy access and transparency of layout should any maintenance or future expansion be required. This incorporated re-patching the server and network equipment to create secure, easy to navigate cabling.
The primary requirement for Allen Page was to create a well-organised Comms Room that protects the servers and network equipment stored there, promoting their performance, energy efficiency and resilience. The new updates and configuration should also provide a platform for growth, built with any business objectives in mind and allowing for easy development.
Breakwater worked closely with Allen and Page to ascertain their telecom requirements, taking into account present and future opportunities. It was decided that the main telephone system should be upgraded to the latest NEC SV9100, a system that offers all the features needed to expand an organisation's infrastructure. It is ideally suited to small and medium sized businesses, with an extensive range of mobility applications and devices, a wide range of end points and Multi-line SIP Client and Multi-Carrier Support. In order to make the transition to a new system as cost effective as possible, Breakwater also selected an upgrade that enabled Allen and Page to utilise their current handsets.
NEC MyCalls was installed to ensure Allen and Page had the management solution to provide them with a real-time snapshot of their call capacities. Reports are emailed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, allowing the business to competently handle call volumes within their desired timeframes, increasing productivity and potentially decreasing outlay.
The MyCall upgrades also allow for encrypted call recording, of value if key details are overlooked during a call, requiring a replay of the conversation. MyCalls, along with the primary phone system, is also a scalable solution, providing that all important opportunity for expansion and adoption of new features as they are available.
In the Comms Room Breakwater wanted to create an organised environment that promoted easy access to the servers and network equipment. New cabinets were installed in which to store the servers, minimising the floor space required and simplifying the cabling amongst components. The servers were 're-patched' to ensure the network was clean and performing to its optimum capacity.
Breakwater worked with cable infrastructure partners Synergy15 who were responsible for the fixed and physical infrastructure. This work included cutting and re-routing fibre cables from the old wall mounted cabinets to the new free standing cabinet. Over time, the existing Comms Room had spread into an adjacent room, to simplify the layout and handling of the equipment, the cabling was re-established in one, easy to manage area.
The cabling was also re-terminated to remove 16 port patch panels and replace with 24 port patch panels, again saving cabinet space. On completion of the fibre and copper re-termination work, all cabling was tested, re-labelled as required and certified. Synergy15 engineers worked closely with Breakwater to clear redundant telecoms and server network equipment and cabling.
The final phase of the project was to re-patch the phones, PC's, printers, Wi-Fi access points and a site wide public address system working via the NEC solution. All re-patched equipment was then tested for functionality and network connectivity to ensure Allen and Page were ready to resume operations.
The project commenced at close of play on a Friday and was completed, having been fully tested, on the Sunday afternoon. Support engineers were deployed on site on Monday morning to ensure help was immediately available should any issues arise.
Breakwater's capacity to install and upgrade both computer networks and telecoms systems has provided Allen and Page with a well-structured Comms Room, supporting an infrastructure that will grow with the business.
Allen and Page commented that: "Breakwater IT proposed a solution to re-configure our Comms room following a need to bring in more hardware. Following this project, we now have a robust IT and telecoms system in line with the business's needs.
While we focus on the core business activities, Breakwater IT support and maintain our telecom system, servers including VPN and email access, antivirus, backups and disaster recovery.
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Breakwater will operate closely with Allen and Page to ensure their telephone system continues to meet their requirements, suggesting upgrades as and when required. The Comms Room now provides an easily-configured base through which to identify any issues within the network, enabling quick and easy resolutions.
"Breakwater IT proposed a solution to re-configure our Comms room following a need to bring in more hardware. Following this project, we now have a robust IT and telecoms system in line with the business's needs."
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<|fim_middle|> like you're being put in a cage with a gorilla and you have to steal his food," he said. | Gianluigi Buffon is "an alien" and one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, according to Alvaro Morata.
Morata is set to face his former Juventus team-mate on Saturday when Spain host Italy in World Cup qualifying.
The Chelsea forward spent two seasons with Buffon at Juve and said the 39-year-old and Iker Casillas were the best shot-stoppers of all time.
"He's an alien," Morata told El Pais.
"He and Casillas for me have been the two best goalkeepers in history. It's hard to repeat two guys like that.
"Even if they don't have the strength or agility they had before, they impose on you one-on-one.
Another former team-mate Morata praised was Giorgio Chiellini, the star Juve centre-back who will miss Italy's clashes with Spain and Israel due to injury.
Morata described just how difficult it was to get the better of the 33-year-old defender.
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If this seems a bit OCD, I assure you it is not. I am not OCD, I am a VEOBO… Very Efficient, Organized Business Owner.
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The technical conference OpenText - Enterprise World 2<|fim_middle|>-founder of string field theory and popularizer of science. He has written several books on physics and related topics. Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian skydiver and extreme sportsman, known for his "jump from the stratosphere", also came to greet the guests.
Did you miss this event? Enterprise world will be held this year in Singapore (16-17 April) and Toronto (9-11 July). Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience in-depth training led by top experts, learn tips and tricks from them to make your business even more efficient using modern technologies, immerse yourself in OpenText applications and increase your market competitiveness, the IXTENT team will be happy to assist in your path to digitization! | 019, the digital world's event of the year in the field of document management and business process management, took place between 12 and 14 March 2019 in Vienna. OpenText's solution is the market leader according to surveys conducted by analytical companies such as Gartner and Forrester. Its platform is used by 120,000 satisfied customers, which OpenText services through 1,200 competent partners. One of these is the Czech company IXTENT, which has a 15-year tradition on the market and is the only company in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to be a Gold Partner of OpenText. IXTENT was a sponsor of the conference, as well as an exhibitor with a team of business representatives and consultants ready to answer questions from potential customers.
The first day of the meeting took place at the Austria Center Partner Day, and consisted of regional information for OpenText's partners. The program for the public began with a welcome reception at the beautiful Hofburg Palace in the center of Vienna, which was the residence of the Houses of Habsburg and Habsburg-Lorraine until 1918. Since 1945, Hofburg has been the seat of the President of Austria, as well as the Austrian National Library and several museums. The evening opened with a performance by the Vienna Boys' Choir, whose current music director is Gerald Wirth. The choir has been performing since 1498, when it was established by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.
Prominent representatives of OpenText at the event included Mark J. Barrenechea, Vice-President, Director and Technical Director of OpenText, who presented company news, industry trends and the strategic view of the future. In addition, Muhi Majzoub, Executive Vice President and Head of the Engineering and Cloud Services department, gave a lecture about the value of OpenText products for business and marketing. Several interesting lectures were presented at the technical conference, and it was possible to choose from various workshops based on particular preferences, see examples of technical implementations, take part in inspiring conversations, participate in networking, and listen to examples of the successful implementation of software solutions at world-famous companies.
This year's event attracted several exceptional guests such as Michio Kaku, American physicist, professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York, co | 488 |
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01/25/2019- Marinette's Community REC Center welcomed guests for the first time last night. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with a reception for major donors at the new $16-million facility. The project broke ground in May of 2017, but the vision and planning has been<|fim_middle|> but the transaction was worth much more.
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The REC Center is located on 14 acres of land adjacent to and previously owned by the Marinette School District. Marinette Schools' Quality Assurance Director Corry Lambie says the property was sold to the City for just one dollar, | 109 |
UCSB lasers marry quantum dots and silicon
Combination of high-performance devices and low-cost base material suggests cheaper photonic integration.
Quantum dots and silicon<|fim_middle|>-cost manufacturing potential of silicon substrates has been a long-held goal of researchers aiming to bring down the cost of optical communications systems, and Bowers' UCSB research group hit the headlines back in 2006 when Intel announced its co-development of a hybrid indium phosphide/silicon laser with the team.
But the performance of lasers grown on top of silicon have typically been very poor, a result of the lattice mismatch between the different materials, which leads to threading dislocations in the crystal structure.
This latest work shows that quantum-dot lasers grown on silicon can perform similarly to quantum-well devices produced on their native semiconductor substrates in the conventional manner, and the researchers believe that it is an important step towards large-scale photonic integration at low cost.
Crystal imperfections
With quantum wells, which are two-dimensional devices, imperfections in one part of the well can affect the entire layer structure. But because quantum dots are independent of each other, they are less sensitive to any crystal imperfections resulting from the growth of laser material on silicon, the researches explain.
"Because of this, we can grow these lasers on larger and cheaper silicon substrates," said Alan Liu, UCSB graduate student and lead author on the recent journal publication. Because of their small size, he added, the quantum dot lasers also require less power to operate than quantum well equivalents, while producing more light.
Liu and colleagues worked with the UK-headquartered semiconductor epitaxy specialist IQE on the latest work, using some unusual steps that would need to be adapted before any volume device production was possible.
They first grew a 500 nm-thick layer of germanium on top of a 150 mm-diameter silicon substrate. That was followed with the deposition of a gallium arsenide nucleation and buffer layer. But before the indium arsenide quantum dots were added, the wafer was first diced into smaller pieces that were then used as "virtual" GaAs substrates.
Despite those unconventional steps, Liu is confident that the approach could deliver cheaper photonic devices in the future.
"The major advantage of epitaxial growth is that it enables us to exploit the existing economies of scale for silicon, which would drive down cost," he said. "MBE is the best method for creating high-quality quantum dots that are suitable for use in lasers."
APL paper: High performance continuous wave 1.3 μm quantum dot lasers on silicon
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A University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) research team led by John Bowers and Arthur Gossard is developing a new way of producing high-performance lasers on low-cost silicon substrates, in work that could lead to much cheaper photonic devices for communications.
Published in a recent Applied Physics Letters paper and also the subject of a presentation at next week's Optical Fiber Conference (OFC) in San Francisco, the UCSB researchers have demonstrated quantum-dot lasers on silicon with a record performance at the 1.3 µm telecom wavelength.
Grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), a standard fabrication method in the compound semiconductor industry, the ridge waveguide lasers are based on InAs dots and delivered a continuous-wave output power of nearly 180 mW. They also operated at up to 119°C, beating the previous best of 105°C for similar devices, with yields said to be repeatable across multiple dies and wafers.
Marrying the performance of III-V semiconductors with the low | 218 |
Cayman Islands Ready for NG9-1-1 Future
In Blog by Tony Parrott | VP of Sales December 16, 2019
The British Territory<|fim_middle|> opportunity to work with them to address all their immediate NG9-1-1 needs and provide a solid foundation for future enhancements.
To learn more about how a full-featured Guardian emergency call management solution can position your PSAP for future NG9-1-1 requirements, visit our solution page | in the Caribbean adopts an integrated, geo-redundant emergency call management system. Tony Parrott explains how the new system addresses current needs and provides a foundation for future services.
Earlier this year, the Department of Public Safety Communications in the Cayman Islands moved to a Solacom Guardian 9-1-1 Solution to manage all the emergency calls it receives each year. The new NG9-1-1 solution brings advanced, IP-based emergency call handling capabilities to the three islands that make up the British Territory. It's a full-featured system that, when fully deployed, will enable call takers to process calls faster, receive text-to-911 messages, and locate wireless callers with pinpoint-accurate mapping capabilities. And it's all part of the Department's plans to prepare for an NG9-1-1 multimedia future.
New Capabilities Needed
Time made the move to NG9-1-1 in the Cayman Islands necessary. The Solacom Guardian 9-1-1 Solution replaces the 24-year-old, end-of-life legacy system at the main public safety answering point (PSAP) in George Town on Grand Cayman island. The PSAP handles all 9-1-1 calls from all three Cayman Islands — Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman — and is responsible for dispatching all police, fire, and emergency medical technician (EMT) first response teams across the 264-square-kilometre (102-square-mile) territory.
Julian Lewis, the director of the Department of Public Safety Communications for the Cayman Islands, explains that the old system the PSAP was relying on had reached the end of its useful life.
"Our old system had been in operation since 1996 and we had taken it as far as we could as we moved from basic 9-1-1 to Enhanced 9-1-1," Julian Lewis says. "So, we needed to move to an IP-based system that would allow us to step into NG9-1-1 services and also make it easy to include any future requirements seamlessly, without having to remove and rebuild what we were purchasing today. The Solacom Guardian solution provides that foundation and gives us the flexibility to add more advanced features and functions in a staged fashion without replacing the core system every time we want to add new capabilities."
Integrated System Enables Efficient Call Management
The complete solution designed and deployed for the Cayman Islands provides the eight-position PSAP with the full-featured call handling and management system it needed. The solution includes Guardian 9-1-1 Call Handling at all call taker desktops, supports text-to-911 with Guardian Text, and enables mapping of caller locations and handling of 9-1-1 calls directly from the map screen with Guardian Map.
The Department of Public Safety Communications also opted for active remote monitoring of the end-to-end solution by Solacom technicians 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If service is interrupted for any reason, the solution includes a fully redundant backup facility two miles away with full-featured call handling and management for up to three call takers.
"We are far removed from the continent so it was important for us to have the right technologies in place with a vendor that could provide ongoing support for the system and work with our local service provider, Avcom, to ensure that our system is working as intended at all times," says Lewis. "We looked at Solacom's track record providing that kind of support to other PSAPs and it was obvious that Solacom offered the right level of service to support an international PSAP."
Finally, to streamline operations, the solution also includes the Guardian Management Information System (MIS) that enables the PSAP to collect, record, and analyze all call data for all 9-1-1 calls.
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The new emergency call management solution in the Cayman Islands fits the needs of the island territory and provides the Department of Public Safety Communications with the NG9-1-1 services it was looking for. That was important to Julian and his team because they are on an island and they are isolated, so they need to be self-sufficient. We are very pleased to have had the | 875 |
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High school football: Defense lifts No. 1…
Farmington quarterback Alex Berreth (3) is swarmed by Lakeville South defender on the last play of the a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. Lakeville South beat Farmington, 41-7. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington football players are sit on the bench stunned by their 41-7 loss to Lakeville South in a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. Lakeville South beat Farmington, 41-7. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South quarterback Reid Patterson (10) puts his should down as he tries to run over Farmington defensive back Connor Weed (16) in the fourth quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. Lakeville South beat Farmington, 41-7. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington wide receiver Max Darrington (87) can't reach a pass as he is defended by Lakeville South defensive back Connor Everson (13) in the third quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. Lakeville South beat Farmington, 41-7. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South's Connor Everson (13) and Jacob Malinski (20) block a punt from Farmington punter Alex Serreth (3) in the third quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. Lakeville South beat Farmington, 41-7. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington cheerleaders perform at the start of in the third quarter of a high school football game against Lakeville South at<|fim_middle|> youth sports mandates: 'Everyone is eager to play the way we used to'
Conditioning is key as masked practices begin at MN high schools
What's it like to play in masks? We asked Western Wisconsin high school athletes | Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. Lakeville South beat Farmington, 41-7. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South offensive lineman jack Graham (78) runs blocking for running back Carson Hansen (28) as he rushes for a first down against Farmington in the second quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South offensive lineman jack Graham (78) lifts up running back Carson Hansen (28) after Hansen's touchdown against Farmington in the second quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South defensive back Reid Patterson (10) intercepts a pass meant for Farmington wide receiver Eli Green (13) in the second quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington wide receiver Eli Green (13) slips away from Lakeville South defensive back Jacob Malinski (20) in the first quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington wide receiver Eli Green (13) pushes Lakeville South defensive back Joe Abbot (23) to the ground as he picks up a first down in the second quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington defensive back Jarrod Wisdorf (42) can't get a handle on the pass intended for Lakeville South wide receiver Will Geary (9) but Farmington defensive back Jack Savasten (15) is ready with the interception in the second quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington wide receiver Isaac Ask (12) spins out the grasp of Lakeville South defender Reid Patterson (10) in the first quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South quarterback Camden Dean (12) holds the ball out as he cross the goal line for a touchdown against Farmington in the first quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Lakeville South running back Carson Hansen (28) leaps into the end zone to avoid a the ankle tackle from Farmington defensive back Connor Weed (16) in the first quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
Farmington defensive back Connor Weed (16) sends Lakeville South quarterback Reid Patterson (10) out of bounds in the first quarter of a high school football game at Farmington High School in Farmington on Friday, Nov.6, 2020. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
By Paul Hodowanic | phodowanic@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
PUBLISHED: November 6, 2020 at 10:54 p.m. | UPDATED: November 6, 2020 at 11:02 p.m.
Lakeville South is known for its blistering offense, and rightfully so. Led by a bruising running game, the top-ranked Cougars entered this week averaging 50 points a game.
But Lakeville South's defense was what made the difference Friday, limiting an equally dominant Farmington offense to just one touchdown in a 41-7 victory at Farmington High School.
"They rose up," Lakeville South head coach Ben Burk said of his defense. "We've been anxious to play Farmington because they come in scoring a lot of points and there's a lot to defend. They stepped up big time."
Lakeville South's defense disrupted Farmington early. After the offense scored on
its opening drive, the Cougars (5-0) forced a quick three-and-out and then easily
snuffed out a fake punt attempt to give the offense the ball on the Tigers' 20-yard line.
On the very next play, quarterback Camden Dean kept the snap and carried the ball for a 20-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 13-0.
The defense again made a critical stop on Farmington's next drive. The Tigers
drove the length of the field but couldn't convert on a fourth -and-goal quarterback sneak.
That was just the first of three times that the Cougars' defense forced a turnover on downs while backed up inside its own 10-yard line.
"Bend don't break," Burk said of the defense's mentality. "We have a ton of respect for their ability to score and score really quickly almost any play. … But you get them into the red zone and then we can play our game and be excited about what our guys can do."
It was the first time Farmington (4-1), the No. 6 team in the state, had been stopped in the red zone all season.
"It's just a lack of execution," Farmington head coach Adam Fischer said. "They're the No. 1 team in the state for a reason. I felt like we were right there with them. If we execute better, it's a much closer game."
Farmington's only touchdown came early in the second quarter as it capitalized off a South turnover on downs that set the Tigers up at the Cougars' 11-yard line. Quarterback Alex Berreth evaded the Lakeville South pass rush and scrambled for a 9-yard score.
Stopping Berreth was central to the Cougars' game plan. Worried about the
quarterback's ability to maneuver outside the pocket and create plays with his feet, Burk emphasized the need to set the edge with the pass rush and cover the Tigers' receivers until the whistle was blown. Berreth managed just 12 yards rushing. He was sacked three times and fumbled another carry. He also threw two interceptions, one that was returned for a touchdown by senior Reid Patterson.
"Pass rush was a big thing we were focused on this week. It was something I don't think they'd really seen," Burk said.
When the Cougars' offense was on the field, it was powered by sophomore running back Carson Hansen. He rushed 11 times for 111 yards and four touchdowns. In three
career starts, Hansen has rushed for nine touchdowns.
Lakeville South will have a chance to finish the regular season undefeated when it takes on Eagan on Wednesday. It would be the first time, to Burk's knowledge, the program has ever finished regular season undefeated.
"Credit to our kids, especially the seniors for our last four years, for changing our culture into a winning culture," Burk said. "They expect to win every game now. That wasn't always the case, but that's the way our culture is now."
Paul Hodowanic
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Well another week of training is in the books!
This week I decided I would pick up where I finished off last week and train on my back stroke. Throughout the week I read various articles about swimming, and it seemed like in every single article I was reading there was a common theme. What every article was talking about was the importance of technique. While reading I have uncovered some crazy statistics, "US research shows that 98% of recreational swimmers do not make gains in aerobic fitness" (Murphy 2008). This is largely due to the fact people use bad swimming technique. I am well aware that if I ever want to evolve my doggy paddle and turn it into something a little more recognizable to a normal swimmer I must first focus on technique.
As a result this week, while in the pool I put<|fim_middle|> have taught me valuable information on the technique of the backstroke.
Although this video of me swimming one length on my back doesn't quite matchup with the videos I have been watching on Youtube, I still am remaining confident that if I keep working every day at it, I will begin to resemble a much more similar backstroke to my mentor, Ryan Lochte. For the time being I am just focusing on my technique, and looking forward to the week ahead to see what kind of aerobic gains I can find. | a huge emphasis on my technique and really ensuring that what I was doing was done in the proper manner. A video that I continually went back to compare myself to was one that was being taught by olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte. Although it would be unfair to try and measure myself up to an olympic gold medalist, I realize that if I do imitate his technique then I know I am doing things right. In addition to setting the bar high and trying to mock his technique I will improve as a swimmer and will be able to conquer swimming.
As much I would like to come on here and brag about how good my backstroke has become, I know that would be a lie. I still do not swim on my back very strong nor do I swim very fast. However with that being said I am not at all getting discouraged, and in fact I am very pleased with my improvements that have taken place in regards to my backstroke. I have gone from hardly being able to stay afloat on my back to now being able to swim on my back at ease. I know that over time I will become a stronger swimmer, and by focusing on technique, the speed will come. I can attribute much of this recent success to different videos and websites I have been viewing that | 263 |
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The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission will<|fim_middle|>). Along the way you will learn about when and how the Town was incorporated, walk by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and its cemetery, see local historic landmark designations, Olde Mill Village, Gem Yarn Mill, our Town's remaining cotton gin, the history of Cornelius Elementary and other sites of interest.
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Gavin Turk, Land and Sky, 2012. Estimate £3,000-4,000.
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Continuing the tradition of appropriating imagery from elsewhere, Gavin Turk, here adopts the aesthetic of recreating a work in the distinctive style of the Italian artist, Alighiero Boetti. A key figure in the Arte Povera movement of the 1960s and 70s, Boetti was well known for his woven pieces, which employed local artisans in Afghanistan and Pakistan to produce embroidered maps and tapestries of numbers, letters and other universal symbols — fascinated as he was with patterns, sequences and modes of classification.
There is a long legacy of artists copying and replicating other artists; from Marcel Duchamp's appropriation of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa for L.H.O.O.Q., through to Sturtevant's reinterpretation of works by Andy Warhol and Martial Raysse. Turk has frequently turned his attention to the self-portrait, a subject matter also represented in Yellow Ball with his 2004 series, Faces — in which he portrays himself in the style of famous Warhol portraits of Che Guevara, Elvis Presley and Joseph Beuys.
Hiroshi Sugimoto, North Atlantic Ocean, Martha's Vineyard, 1986. Estimate £15,000-20,000.
2. Hiroshi Sugimoto, North Atlantic Ocean, Martha's Vineyard, 1986. Estimate £15,000-20,000.
Sugimoto's meditative works have a uniform serenity that transcends conventional landscape photography. Always working in black and white, Sugimoto's seascapes recall the turn-of-the-century images made by American Modernists such as Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. Sugimoto trained as an architect and his meticulous eye is apparent in the symmetry and balance of this photograph. The picture plane cut equally in two; half water, half air. An image in which to get lost, and a moment of calm.
"Water and air. So very commonplace are these substances, they hardly attract attention ― and yet they vouchsafe our very existence." – Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Ed Ruscha, Three Books, 2001. Estimate £80,000-120,000.
3. Ed Ruscha, Three Books, 2001. Estimate £80,000-120,000.
Words, language and text are central themes in the work of Ed Ruscha. This painting continues Ruscha's tradition of counting out and classifying his subjects: Three Books, Twenty Six Gasoline Stations and Nine Swimming Pools are just a small number of works that follow this investigative convention.
"Words are pattern-like, and in their horizontality they answer my investigation into landscape... they are almost not words — they are objects that become words." – Ed Ruscha.
Many of Ruscha's paintings focus on great American landscapes: photo-real deserts and mountains overlaid with bold, graphic phrases that allude to some covert narrative. Phrases such as That Was Then This is Now, or The Absolute End are rendered with the steady precision of a sign-writer, borrowing snippets from Hollywood screenplays and famous novels to transport the viewer to a fictitious — but recognisable — location.
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Government wants to first conduct due diligence before it enters into joint ventures with private companies, hence the delays in the implementation of Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs), says Dr. Taufila Nyamadzabo.
The Secretary for Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance said government will not rush to implement the PPPs as it wants to safeguard the country's interests. "There has been a slow pace in implementing PPPs and I think the major issue is how to guard the government interests in the process when implementing PPPs," said Nyamadzabo.
He was addressing delegates during a budget review meeting organised by First National Bank Botswana. "It's not that we just get money from the private sector but what we need to do is also to protect government interests when implementing PPP projects," he said, adding that negotiations should also be done properly.
Another cause for delays in implementing PPPs is the lack of specialists in the area."There has been also a problem in staffing the unit that is going to be responsible for PPPs," he said.
Nyamadzabo however said the government has trained many people in the country to be involved in PPPs. He however revealed that government joint ventures with private companies were in the pipeline such as Morupule B to extend production by 300 megawatts.
Meanwhile Minister of<|fim_middle|> in April 2015. "Among the areas already identified for piloting the initiative include Gerald Estate Block 1 and Central Business District in Francistown, Kasane, Ramotswa, and Morwa/Bokaa area in Kgatleng District," said the minister.
He said under this strategy, the private sector is expected to participate in land servicing. PPPs are complex contractual arrangement between the government and the private sector incorporating a specific time and risk sharing relationship.
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I am constantly perplexed by how hard it is for my heart to embrace what my mind affirms. The more I read, the more I listen, the more I see, everything that filters into my head, I find it easier to acknowledge and agree with ideas and thoughts but most of this usually is fodder for my mind.
The essence of who God is, if you like his glory and nature and all he has brought me into by his grace, has been birthed deep inside my innermost being. My heart is a garden of new creation soil, where the seed of Jesus Christ has been planted and watered by the Holy Spirit. Through his glory and goodness, he has given me all his precious and great promises. His words to me are a treasure map that contains his plans and dreams for my life, and I know that every word he has provided he will always be faithful to, it is always true and that he is committed to it.
For it is one thing to agree with the finished work of Christ but it is something altogether different to experience its power and reality in the everyday crisis of life<|fim_middle|> that God initiates from the well of your heart. | .
So how does this finished work of Christ become reality in my life?
The starting point for me was the realisation that I have become a partaker of the divine nature. That every promise of God had its fulfilment in Christ. That the ground of my heart was the fulfilled sacrifice of Christ and that everything pertaining to Christ had been planted into me. The Holy Spirit alive me had cultivated a Garden of Delight within my heart and he was quietly, actively, effortlessly bringing my heart into blossom and ripening his fruit.
I now have a divine nature, and my old sinful nature died in Christ at the cross.
I have a fountain of life bubbling up through me.
I am made eternal clean, holy and blessed through my spiritual birth into Christ.
I have been brought into the fullness of Christ and his abundant grace has set me free to live in intimate communion with the lover of my heart.
Transformation of the Heart – Eternal Life is All Christ Is.
When you dig down into the very foundations of God, you will discover in the depths of his eternal character that God really is a good gift giver.
He gives gifts with no strings attached. Regardless of our performance, our actions, our works, our effort, no matter how disconnected we feel, he even doesn't require us to do anything after we get them either, like improve or pray more or sacrifice all our plans and desires and commit ourselves to his cause or do good things to show how thankful we really are. His gifts are given free.
The most awesome gift that we have been given is eternal life.
This eternal life is ours in his son. When we receive the son, we automatically have eternal life, and this life is made manifest inside of us, as the very life of Christ comes and dwells within us. This life is Christ's life in all its fullness.
God who was before time, immeasurable and infinite the source of all life, the everlasting creator, the fountain of eternal life was glorified in the resurrected Christ and because God's life is eternal, receiving the son is receiving eternal life.
The essence of God's eternal life knows Christ. Our fragile, dust frames have become the home of the vast, glorious God. We have been made alive by the Holy Spirit and our finite frame is now immersed into the infinite God.
This gift of eternal life is the impartation of all the son is, not just living forever but joy, holiness, peace, hope, love, faith, strength, freedom, authority, kindness, wholeness, security, long-suffering, faithfulness, goodness, righteousness, purity, everything that is of Christ is now made in me.
How do i receive this free gift by simply seeing what is true and saying thank you. Thanking God for all he has done for me makes it come alive in my experience and makes me come alive to God's reality.
God's grace is the realisation that everything is a gift from Christ, given because he loves me, because he is a good giver and he takes pleasure and delight in overwhelming his people with every good gift from his heart of love.
All of us, at some level, have a deep emotional need to be loved and to give love, and all of us, at different levels, have a desire to be accepted. But somehow the conflicts, suspicions, hurts of life invade our desires and our view on each other's kindness, goodness and motives slowly becomes tainted. Out of these dust and ashes of suspicion it becomes increasingly difficult to focus on something done for our good.
Mercy is a prism of God's grace. For God so abundant in love is so rich in mercy, so overwhelmed with his kindness towards us, reached out to a world lost in sin and self-righteousness and poured himself upon us and in love withheld the punishment that our rebellion deserved.
We had fallen into the pig sty of life, we had chosen to eat in the slop and degradation of our self- effort and intelligence, and we had taken all the provision and beauty of heaven and squandered it on our own self pleasure. Cold, alienated, lost and alone in His mercy God reached out to us to embrace us, to cherish us and with his lavish goodness gave us a place of honour at his banqueting table, an inheritance provided for his own and a seat at his right hand in glory.
Christ paid in full for all our self-effort and self-justification. At the cross he eternally dealt with the sin that stains our hearts, once and forever all sin – past, present and future sins were forgiven in one ultimate, atoning act of sacrifice. The price was paid in full, so that it would never have to be repeated again.
We are free to walk in the righteousness of Christ because his righteousness has become our righteousness. We are free to walk in the holiness of God because his holiness has become our holiness; we are free to walk in the faith of Christ because his faith has become our faith.
A radical change has taken place in you, Christ took your place and died as you, you are a new creation in Christ, you are seated in authority beside God, and you are showered with God's kindness because you have entered into an eternal love relationship with God in Christ. And He overflows out of your life into good, loving, kind, generous acts | 1,094 |
By changing his line combinations, Detroit coach Jeff Blashill hopes to pull several players out of goal-scoring slumps.
Still searching for answers amidst a 1-4-1 skid, the Detroit Red Wings will shuffle their line combinations again for Friday's game at Joe Louis Arena against the Ottawa Senators.
Dylan Larkin will go back to the wing on Henrik Zetterberg's line with Justin Abdelkader, while Riley Sheahan will skate between Tomas Tatar and Gustav<|fim_middle|> players so we've kind of got him back in the role as centre, where I think he can be the most effective he's been," Blashill said.
Simply stated, several Wings need to get going. Sheahan has one goal, Tatar only two and six other forwards are without a tally.
"One thing I talked about at the beginning of the year was I felt depth is something that could make us special but now we have to make that a reality," Blashill said. "I can think that, that can be my opinion, but we have to prove that. | Nyquist.
The other lines will see Darren Helm between Tomas Jurco and Teemu Pulkkinen and Luke Glendening between Drew Miller and Joakim Andersson, leaving Landon Ferraro as the odd man out.
"We're trying to get back on the horse," Tatar said. "This might be the change that will work for us.
Detroit coach Jeff Blashill continues to search for the formula that will click for a team he recognizes is underachieving.
It's not just about unearthing more goals. Blashill also wants to make certain that in the search for offence that he doesn't weaken the team's defensive game.
"One thing we're going to look to do is have Luke Glendening match up against the other team's best | 157 |
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Warren Miller: Memories Of Squaw Valley
Warren Miller
Was I nervous? You bet! In the end of 1949, three feet of new powder snow had fallen overnight at a brand new ski resort called Squaw Valley.
Donner Summit was closed, so there were no customers. For the first time in my life I was pointing my brand new 16MM Bell and Howell camera at the ski school director, Emile Allais. Emile was twice world champion prior to World War II and was skiing with his own, unique ski technique.
I had learned about the French technique during the previous winter when I was teaching the Arlberg technique for Otto Lang in Sun Valley. I thought it made so much more sense and brought a beginner along much more quickly.
I had only taken 12 rolls of film with my new camera. They were either from the beach of surfers or from riding on my surfboard with my camera in a waterproof box I built the summer before.
For my first attempt at ski photography, I naively left my camera in the brown leather case with red velvet lining it had arrived in on my doorstep in Sun Valley six months earlier.
I had been hired by airmail as a ski instructor for this brand new resort with the first double chairlift west of Colorado.
The ski patrolmen who were skiing with Emile and another instructor, Stan Tomlinson, handled the powder effortlessly. I used what experience I had shooting 8MM footage for the previous three winters of Ward Baker, other people and interesting things at Sun Valley.
My camera was loaned to me by Chuck Percy, then president of Bell and Howell, to help me get started in my film career of travel films. It was a loan I paid off in a little less than three years.
With my limited knowledge of camera angles, shadows and backlighting, the only difference was that the images were going on to 16MM film stock instead of 8MM.
My rucksack was a $6 Army surplus canvas bag on a metal frame with canvas straps. The first time I took the camera out of the rucksack and the leather carrying case, I realized I made a major mistake in not having it ready to come out at a moment's notice. I realized this as I tried to get ready to photograph the right backlit, untracked powder snow. It took too much time to open the rucksack, lift out the leather suitcase, check the F-stop and start filming.
With film costing $11 a roll including processing, I had only saved up enough money to buy five rolls of film. Those five rolls of film was the equivalent of 12.5 minutes of ski time. By the time the sun disappeared behind the ridge, my hands were frozen and I was really nervous the next five or six days until the footage arrived back and I could look at it.
I was very surprised to discover most of those first five rolls of film were very good, good enough to include them in my first feature-length ski film, "Deep and Light."
Over the course of the winter on my $31.25 a week payroll, I managed to ferret away enough money to buy 37 more rolls of film. From that I created that first film I showed in the fall of 1950.
Relying on the experience of my 8MM photography days, I was able to shoot some footage of people trying to get up the rope tows, as well as a young girl skiing with soft galoshes that rotated her feet at least 90 degrees without ever actually turning her skis.
In the late spring of 1950, the editor and publisher of Western Skiing, Lester Jay, was at Squaw Valley. I rented a 16MM projector and showed him my accumulated footage. Jay liked what he say and offered to help me get started in the feature film business.
As I reflect back on those exciting first days of photography and the literally thousands of days in between then and now, I can't ever recall feeling as though I have worked a day in my professional life.
I really liked what I was doing and the sharing with anyone who would pay me one dollar to come see my film. So it never was like going to work. I just had to prove the dollar they spent to see the film was worth it to them.
That first camera was like a magic carpet for me to visit almost every ski resort with a chairlift or better in the world, from Zermatt to New Zealand and everything in between.
For the first 14 years that I made the films, I did everything connected with the productions. I selected where I would go; handled the travel complexities; managed to get the best footage I could and then back to the office in the spring and summer to edit, choose the music (from the public domain as I couldn't afford to pay for music), book the venues and then start the travel all over to roughly 110 cities each year that wanted to see the film.
It wasn't until 1964 when Don Brolin was hired to help me with the filming and post production and Art Lawson came on board to handle sales, I could get some breathing space. Don stayed with the company long after I retired from anything to do with the company in the 2000's.
That original hand-wind, 16MM camera was a magic magnet to attract people from everyone up the political and economic ladder to people living in VW busses in parking lots of ski areas - a very broad audience.
At our winter home there is a mahogany mantle over the fireplace<|fim_middle|>. The Freedom Foundation was named in his honor for his extraordinary life and success as an entrepreneur. Aptly incorporating the word freedom, for which was and is Warren's goal as an entrepreneur: to accomplish both economic and personal freedom. He continues to write, speak, and promote entrepreneurship and the Freedom Foundation.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 Warren Miller: The More Things Change…
Wednesday, 20 April 2016 Warren Miller: Skiing With Aloha
Monday, 11 April 2016 Warren Miller: Antique Photos
Monday, 04 April 2016 Warren Miller: Winter Wanderlust
Monday, 28 March 2016 Warren Miller: Remembering The Washington Slush Cup | carved with a picture of my old Buick and the teardrop trailer Ward and I lived in for those two winters in the Sun Valley parking lot. The legend on the carving says it all: "Don't forget where it all began…"
I have all those memories of experiences filming, traveling, and meeting exciting people all over the world. It's time to finish up my autobiography and weed through literally thousands of photographs of those memories. My autobiography might just be one man's historical chronicle of the growth of winter snow sports from a total of 13 chairlifts in North America to what it is today, sometimes as many as 25,000 skiers on a single day at Mammoth and Vail.
One very important thing I learned on this long journey is never to believe what they say about you in a magazine or newspaper because you probably wrote it yourself as a press release! Plus today your photo may be on the upper half of the front page but tomorrow that paper may just as easily be at the bottom of a birdcage.
It's been a fun journey of millions of miles from those first rolls of film taken at Squaw Valley to be chosen to be the Honorary Director of Skiing for the Yellowstone Club, the only private ski/golf resort in the world.
Photo: Filmmaker Warren Miller (Warren Miller Freedom Foundation)
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Warren Miller is considered by most to be the pioneer or godfather of action sports films as his efforts were among the first to capture and share the excitement of extreme athletes. Much of what is now portrayed as extreme sports, which is a giant industry, originated from Warren's own life and entrepreneurial lifestyle as the original ski bum. He is a man who followed his interests, saw and created opportunity, and then developed and grew a business that has spanned six decades and is known the world over | 400 |
Carin MacCana
Gearing up for August in West Cork
August has roared into West Cork bringing gorgeous weather and a plethora of can't-miss events. I am wrecked already and we are only a week in! As I type we are in the middle of the marvellous West Cork History Festival. Yesterday Micheál Martin, our Taoiseach, came for the afternoon, as he has done several times in the past. He's a former history teacher and very supportive of our Festival. He spoke compellingly in a few introductory remarks about our need for a nuanced view of Irish history, one that no longer depends on a single narrative. It was an honour to have him there – no fuss, very discrete security detail, and giving us his whole attention. (Above, Simon and Victoria Kingston, visionary Festival Founders, with their children Rory and Constance, and An Taoiseach.)
The theme of the first day was Black 47 – its the 175th anniversary of the worst year of the Famine – and I am struck anew by the horror of it all (That's Lilian Lucy Davidson's harrowing depiction, titled Gorta, above, which featured in the Coming Home Exhibition in Uillinn in 2018). Take a look at the Festival Program to see the range of what we were offered today. It's a blended festival this year: a small in-house audience but anyone can register for the program online. It's a high-quality production too – several pony-tailed and bearded young men in black were in command of all that. You can still buy tickets for the online portion – they will be good for two weeks. The luminous Jessie Kennedy, a long-time Festival collaborator, has assembled the Celestial Quartet, and together they have devised a selection of classical and newly-composed music to honour Agnes Clerke, the famous astronomer who grew up in Skibbereen during the Famine. Read all about her in my post From Skibbereen to the Moon.
The festival continues<|fim_middle|>Although I have written about Richard King before (see Richard King in Mayo and Discovering Richard King), I am no expert – but we know who is! David immediately consulted Ruth Sheehy. Ruth has recently published her magisterial study The Life and Work of Richard King: Religion, Nationalism and Modernism – an engaging, erudite and exhaustive study of King's artistic output, including his stained glass. This is my well-thumbed copy.
She was delighted to confirm that this was indeed the work of Richard King, and that it was a panel she knew existed, but had never managed to find. She pointed us to a similar panel – a 'twin' – that King made for the Church of the Holy Cross in Aberaeron in Wales. That panel has been well documented by Martin Crampin, artist and academic, who is the acknowledged expert on Welsh stained glass. He has kindly given me permission to reproduce his photo of that window, "Our Lady of Ireland", below. For more on that window, see his listing here: http://stainedglass.llgc.org.uk/object/970 and also his blog post about this and another Richard King window in Wales: https://stainedglasswales.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/richard-king/
Of the Welsh window, dating to 1958, in her book, Ruth says:
The Virgin Mary seated with the Christ-child shown in red, is depicted as an Irish woman with a blue shawl around her head and shoulders. The two figures are seen in the centre against a background of large areas of vibrant colour and cubist-abstract shapes. As King knew and admired Mainie Jellett's art, he would have been aware of her meditative and indirect approach to religious themes as shown by The Ninth Hour. . . Although King's interpretation of figuration and non-figuration was somewhat different from that of Jellett, the stained glass window of Our Lady of Ireland shows him experimenting with a cubist-abstract approach to form, light and colour which suggests an adaptation of her style.
Mainie Jellett's The Ninth Hour, 1941, oil on canvas, Collection Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Regarding the Macroom window, which dates to 1963, Ruth wrote to us in an email:
The Virgin and Child are depicted here as King and Queen of Heaven and this image has similarities with another work by King entitled 'Our Lady of Ireland' c. 1958 which is reproduced in the book. The half moon at the Virgin's feet refers to her immaculate conception. The red and white halo behind the Christ child wearing a crown indicates that his kingship is based on his ultimate Cross and resurrection and is not of this world.. . . . The large hands and feet of the figures and their expressive quality would suggest the influences of Evie Hone and modern German stained glass on King's stylistic development at this period.
Fr O'Donnell has now had the windows cleaned and installed much improved back-lighting. The results are wonderful and allow us to see the windows properly, as both Carin MacCana and Richard King intended. Carin has done an outstanding job of matching King's style, which is why we all assumed in the beginning of the hunt for answers, that this was a pair of windows done by the same artist. The colours of the St Colman window, instead of being muddy and autumnal now glow in golds, blues and greens.
As for King's Madonna and Child window, the colours are quite different from how they appeared before. The background is dominated by light yellows and pale blues and greens, while Mary's robe is not olive green but a brilliant azure – and it is now obvious that the 'fez' is a crown. The red and white halo (a favourite symbol of King's) is also clearer now. Both of these windows beautifully illustrate the importance of proper back-lighting.
It isn't every day that you can be part of rediscovering a 'lost' work of art – what a privilege it has been to be part of this journey.
Posted in Irish Art, Irish Craft, Irish Stained Glass, West Cork Blog Tagged Carin MacCana, David Caron, Lettercollum Kitchen, Richard King, Ruth Sheehy, St Colmans Church Macroom | today with an emphasis on the Bandon Valley Killings – a traumatic episode in our West Cork History that deserves a full examination 100 years later.
On a more cheerful note, yesterday marked the opening of what is consistently the best art and craft show in West Cork, year after year. It's called West Cork Creates, is located in the O'Driscoll building in Skibbereen, and is curated by Alison Ospina and her jury panel. The calibre is as high as you will find anywhere. Above, for example, is Hilary Nunan's work, which mixes fibres with acrylic paint – these are titled Grasses. Below is New Age Medieval, a painting by Carin MacCana. I wrote about Carin's stained glass work in this post – she is now retired from teaching and has stated to devote her time to painting. She and Penny Dixie share an extension of the Gallery for their own show as well.
Dubhaltach Ó Colmán has several striking metal sculptures in the show (above). His work goes from strength to strength. But perhaps our favourite were the two deckchairs below, reclaimed by Suzanne McGuirk and covered with her own exquisite organic linen woven fabric. They are soon to grace the terrace of our own home!
In Schull, the Blue House Gallery has just opened an exhibition of work by John Doherty. A photorealist painter, John's work draws you in initially with its detailed representation of everyday objects: it's nostalgia, you think at first, before it dawns on you that, as the Taylor Gallery says of his work: His images, coupled with the wry wit of their titles, point towards the human stories that exist behind the facades that represent a meticulous examination of the half-forgotten life of the past. No, that's not a photograph, below, of Connolly's of Skibbereen – it's one of John's paintings.
And in our small village of Ballydehob we have not one but four exhibitions, all worth visiting right now! Starting from the top of the main street, let's first drop by The Working Artists Studio, who are currently hosting the sculptor Denis O'Connor. He'll be giving a talk on Friday and we intend to be there.
Of his work he says:
Process and Making are central to my sculpture, working in an intuitive, physically dynamic way, trying to develop new ways of defining my language of sculpture. I work with the medium of steel towards creating physical forms [rocks and boulders] which begin to transcend a sense of how elements of the landscape are made but also its physical vulnerability and hostility.
Just down the road is the Ballydehob Arts Museum. Robert wrote last week about the unique exhibition of Lynn and Ian Wright's ceramics – everyone who visits enjoys their humour and skill.
Next door down is Rosie's Pub, where the art-loving proprietors, Noel and Chris Camier, host regular shows all summer in their Aisling Gallery above the pub. The current show is the Ten Hands Group – ten Artist/Makers at the top of their game coming together for a marvellously-curated show. That's the ten of them, above.
Finally, a new-ish addition to the village, the Kilcoe Studios is hosting Timpeallacht (it means surroundings or environment) in which all the items have been made from local and natural materials.
There's more – much more – but this will give you a flavour of how we are spending our time right now. Next up for us is the superb Ellen Hutchins Festival. No wonder I'm exhausted – and blissed out. I will leave you with a 'Head' from the indefatigable Angela Brady – regular readers will remember we took a glass workshop with her.
Posted in Irish Art, Irish Craft, Irish History, West Cork Blog Tagged Agnes Clerke, Alison Ospina, Angela Brady, Art In Ballydehob, Carin MacCana, Denis O Connor, Jessie Kennedy, John Doherty, Micheál Martin, Simon and Victoria Kingston, Ten Hands, Timpeallacht, West Cork Creates, West Cork History Festival, Working Artists Studio
Stained Glass Detectives – and a Find!
This is the story of what it takes sometimes to ferret out information about stained glass windows – often unsigned and undated and installed too far back for community memory to help. In this case, the window turned out to be a significant addition to the list of important Irish windows. Although it was I who first saw and photographed the windows in 2017, the detective work was largely done by my friend and colleague David Caron. David is the editor of the soon-to-be-published second edition of The Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass and the most knowledgeable stained glass scholar on this island. My own contribution to the Gazetteer focusses on the work of George Walsh, but I am in the habit of photographing stained glass wherever I go, and I often send interesting windows to David or to other colleagues. In 2019, going though my photos, I came across two images that piqued my curiosity and decided to send them to David.
St Colman's Catholic Church in Macroom (above, photo courtesy of the Buildings of Ireland) is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. The original church was built in 1826 – a significant achievement in the period before Catholic Emancipation and especially considering the poverty of the majority of the Catholic population at the time – and remodelled and extended in the 1890s. It has several stained glass windows inside – an Earley, some Harry Clarke Studios from the period after Harry died (such as the one below), and others that are unsigned and possibly imported. A fairly standard assemblage for a church of this period.
What caught my attention, however, were two panels in the entry porch. Rather than being fitted into true windows, the two pieces are installed in back-lit cabinets. The backlighting wasn't quite bright enough so the windows did not show to full advantage and it was hard to make out any detail. Nevertheless, they were arresting in their modernity and in how different they were to the other windows inside the church. The first, to the left of the door, is an image of St Colman of Cloyne, patron saint of the diocese and of the church itself. He is depicted with a harp, dressed in long robes and with large bare feet. The harp is a reference to his status as a noted bard or poet – medieval bards recited their compositions to the accompaniment of the harp. The figure is surrounded by glass panes of varying shapes mostly in shades of green, and an aura radiates around his head.
The glass to the right of the door is a depiction of the madonna and child. Mary wears a wimple with a fez-like top and a long robe in olive green. She is seated and in her lap is the Christ child with one hand raised in blessing. He wears a crown and a white robe. Their faces are similar with a small mouth, long noise and heavy eyebrows (see lead image). Mary's large foot rests on a crescent moon and her head and Jesus' are surrounded by an aura. Like Colman, the figures are set within irregularly shaped pieces of coloured glass in shades of green.
David decided to track down the mystery of who had made these windows and finally managed to get in touch with Fr O'Donnell, a retired Parish Priest who was very helpful indeed. He remembered that the windows had been made by a "Swedish woman from Skibbereen". I got on the case and through a series of inquiries found Carin MacCana, who no longer does stained glass but still lives in West Cork. Below is an example of her previous stained glass work from the Skibbereen Heritage Centre, based around the sea creatures of Lough Hyne.
Carin confirmed that she had indeed done one of the windows. Wait, what? One of the windows? Yes, in fact she had been asked to match her window, St Colman, as closely as possible to the existing Madonna and Child window but she did not know who had done that one. Meanwhile, the enterprising Fr O'Donnell (now 90) was making good on his resolve to improve the backlighting. In the course of this, the signature 'K' was noticed on the back of the Marian panel. Fr O'Donnell recalled that the Madonna and Child had been presented by the artist Thomas Ryan, PRHA, in memory of a friend of his, a local doctor. Armed with this information, David went back to Carin who then remembered that she had been told the name of the artist was Richard King.
Richard King in his studio, courtesy of the Capuchin Archives. The 1975 volume has extensive images and moving obituaries for King, beginning on page 169: he was the magazine's chief artist.
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