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The pace of hiring sped up in November, leading to a major surprise in the employment picture.
<|fim_middle|> per month last year. | Employers created 321,000 jobs last month, compared to 243,000 in October, the Labor Department reported today. The November figure dramatically beat economists' expectations. IHS Global Insight had predicted 258,000 new jobs, and the consensus estimate was 225,000.
The unemployment rate stayed at 5.8 percent, while the labor force increased by 119,000.
The report delivered a lot of good news. For instance, the employment gains were spread among many different industries. In November, professional and business services added 86,000 jobs, and retail trade increased by 50,000. Gains also occurred in health care, manufacturing, food and drinking establishments, financial activities, construction, and transportation and warehousing.
Although some of the employment growth was caused by strong seasonal hiring, that wasn't the only factor driving the growth, economist Doug Handler wrote in a commentary.
The report also included positive news on another front. In November, average hourly earnings increased by 9 cents — which Handler described as the best gain since January 2011.
Meanwhile, the Labor Department revised job gains upward for the two previous months. For September and October combined, the economy added 44,000 more jobs than previously reported.
On the White House blog, economist Jason Furman emphasized the increasing pace of job growth. In 2014, monthly employment gains have averaged 241,000 so far, wrote Furman, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. That compares to 194,000 | 350 |
Best Happy Hours for Dinner in NYC
Alyssa Haak
Better than a Happy Hour are these Happy Hour Meals
The German beer hall Paulaner serves a hefty meal for under $20.
Here are the best happy hours where you can eat and have a drink after work for under $20. Who said there's no such thing as a cheap date?
Nosh on meat and beer for under $20 at this German-style beer hall from Monday to Wednesday. The options kick off with a $18 roasted pork loin on house-baked rye bread with horseradish paired with a half-liter of the made-on-site lager.
From Monday to<|fim_middle|> Brunch With 10-Minute Blueberry Syrup | Friday, diners can sit down and enjoy a chef's choice meal complete with a beer, wine, or mixed drink. (Go with the beer though; the tap selection is outstanding.) Each day of the week has a different theme, starting with Monday's vegetarian dish. None of the happy hour meals tops $16.
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Taco Tuesdays aren't hard to find. At any of the Fonda locations (East Village, Park Slope, or Chelsea), chow down on three tacos made with the hand-pressed tortillas and fresh salsa for $7 or less. That leaves plenty of cash leftover to sip on one of the happy hour specials (from 5 to 7 p.m.), ranging from an $8 margarita to a $5 cerveza.
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Nosh on a Parma as big as the plate.
Flinders Lane
Partake of the Aussie tradition of a Parma and a pint at the East Village's Flinders Lane. The transplanted Aussie chef and beverage director wanted to bring their favorite pub tradition to the growing expat community in New York City. For $15, dive into one of the plate-sized chicken Parmas on offer and wash it down with an appropriately Aussie Coopers beer (or a glass of wine).
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Combine the best two specials available at this East Village Cuban restaurant. Pair the nightly (from 5 to 8 p.m.) buy one, get one free drink offer with Thursday's all night half-priced tapas. You'll be sipping on mojitos and nibbling on chorizo, chicharrón, or another of the dozen small plates on offer.
The best dinner special might be in South Williamsburg at this American restaurant. Belly up to the bar for a $5 Old Fashioned and a $5 burger from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. (You could have three cocktails before hitting our $20 ceiling!) Swing by before a show at the Knitting Factory or a big night out.
Reunion Surf Bar
At this underground beach bum's paradise, mix and match to get the perfect under-$20 meal on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The happy hour (from 5:30 to 8 p.m.) includes beers for $3 or $4 and cocktails for $6 and sliders and the pork belly-topped hot dogs for $4. Perfect for a beer and a couple sliders or perhaps a cocktail and a hotdog.
Six of the Happiest Happy Hours on EarthWhere to Celebrate National Tequila Day in New York City
In another choose-your-own-adventure deal, swing by this West Village cantina's nightly happy hour. The specials are divided between Happy Eating and Happy Drinking. Sip on an $8 glass of sangria while noshing on fish tacos for $10, or pair the classic margarita for $8 with the $10 short ribs smothered in Chihuahua cheese and wrapped in a tortilla.
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APT & Schneider Electric have come together to deliver a resilient data centre power upgrade to the University of Stirling.
Set in the shadow of the Ochil Hills, the University of Stirling's magnificent 330-acre campus encompasses a loch, a golf course and the 18th-century Airthrey Castle. The university was founded by Royal Charter in 196<|fim_middle|> during the last 15 years. In recent years, the estate services team have dramatically improved the substations serving the campus. While this has generally helped increase the availability of the data centres, short power losses and brownouts were still being experienced.
At the same time, aging data centre power infrastructure equipment had been recognised as a potential problem. While university IT services have never suffered a complete outage thanks to the effectiveness of redundant, distributed IT systems, some of the power equipment had become unreliable and there had been occasional damage to IT equipment.
Following a professional evaluation of the power protection system the project team had concluded that replacing the distributed UPS with a centralised, room-sized UPS solution would require too much disruption to the existing power train, be expensive to implement and not necessarily guarantee any tangible benefit in terms of increased availability or efficiency.
Over the four phases of the upgrade, APT installed a total of 44 x APC Smart-UPS Online UPSs in the university's two data centres. This included a mix of 4.5kVA units to protect communications equipment, and 6kVA UPS to protect servers and storage devices.
The implementation went ahead of schedule throughout the period of the project, allowing additional time in hand for the process to be evaluated as it progressed. The entire installation was completed without any downtime in the data centreswhich remained operational throughout.
Every APC Smart-UPS Online solution includes a Network Management Card and APC's Powerchute Network Shutdown Software as standard. The software further safeguards the University from brownouts with proactive, real-time monitoring of the UPS performance and delivers alerts regarding power issues. | 7 and is located two miles from Stirling - a city which is dramatically positioned at the country's geographic heart where Highland meets Lowland Scotland.
The University of Stirling has recently consolidated from three data centres to two by outsourcing some applications to the cloud. Whilst this has increased resource utilisation within the two remaining data centres, planned development of the IT strategy means that rack space is now at a premium to accommodate new services, platforms and equipment. The university currently hosts around 590 servers which are 84% virtualised.
The university campus has had significant power outages in the past, although nothing lasting longer than an hours' duration | 130 |
Prior to filing for bankruptcy, there are some steps that you can take through prebankruptcy planning to protect your remaining assets legally. However, transferring assets with the sole purpose of preventing or avoiding a creditor's collection attempt is considered a fraudulent transfer and prohibited by law. Any violation of fraudulent transfer laws is subject to civil and criminal liability.
What Qualifies as a Transfer?
Generally, the movement of property, both tangible and intangible, or interest in property that reduces the value of the transferor's assets, is considered a transfer. Transfers can include the incurring of a new, additional obligation that will reduce a debtor's assets by increasing debt. They can also be incurred indirectly, such as a partnership incurring legal fees for an individual partner.
What Makes a Transfer Fraudulent?
A fraudulent transfer is one in which the debtor moves assets in order to hide them to delay payment of a debt or otherwise defraud a creditor. Fraudulent transfers can be done with actual or constructive (unintentional) intent.
How Is a Transfer Evaluated for Fraud?
To determine whether a transfer was fraudulent, evaluators will consider the transferor's solvency. If a financial accounting indicates that the transferor is insolvent, then the transfer itself will be evaluated for fraud.
If the transfer was made by an insolvent transferor without adequate value in return, or the transfer was made in secrecy with the intent to hide assets, delay payment of debt or defraud a creditor, then the transaction is clearly fraudulent and prohibited.
However, it is also possible for a<|fim_middle|> is made when the debtor is insolvent, before the debtor is about to incur debts beyond his or her ability to pay, or the transfer leaves the debtor with unreasonably small assets, then the transfer may also be considered fraudulent and prohibited.
What Happens If a Transfer Is Deemed Fraudulent?
If a transfer is deemed fraudulent, then the transfer itself is voidable and the transferor, as well as any other parties involved in the transfer, is subject to civil and criminal prosecution.
If you are facing bankruptcy or you have engaged in any transactions that may be considered fraudulent, you should seek assistance from an experienced bankruptcy attorney immediately. Bankruptcy procedures are complicated and it is important to obtain legal advice to ensure that you are following the law. | transfer to be constructively fraudulent. Even if there is no actual intent to defraud, if a transfer | 21 |
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HCC graduate Robyn Sutton-Fernandez, of Holyoke, survives abuse, eating disorder, now headed for Mt. Holyoke College
Updated Mar 24, 2019; Posted May 26, 2014
By The Republican Newsroom
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Holyoke Community College graduate Robyn Sutton-Fernandez, of Holyoke.
(Submitted by Holyoke Community College)
HOLYOKE — Immediately following high school, Robyn Sutton-Fernandez went to work.
"I did okay in high school. I just never thought I was college worthy," she says. "My parents were so into the work ethic and 'get a job.'"
She spent the next two decades in a series of low-paying customer service positions in retail and food service. At 36, she was working at Panera Bread when she had a moment of clarity.
"I went home and told my partner, 'I don't want to keep asking people what they want on their sandwiches for the rest of my life," she remembers. "It's not like I didn't love customer service and getting to meet people. I just knew it wasn't my passion. I just felt there was something more to me and I knew I had to go back to school to find out what it was."
One thing Sutton-Fernandez discovered is that she is indeed college worthy.
On May 31, she will be among the nearly 1,000 graduates recognized at HCC's 67th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center. She will graduate with high honors, a 3.9 GPA, and an associate degree in liberal arts. She has been selected as a student orator and will give one of two Commencement speeches this year.
In September, she will move on to Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley.
Her path to college began with HCC's Adult Basic Education Transition to College and Careers program, which sharpened her math and English skills.
"Being out of school for 20 years, I knew I needed to take baby steps to get back," she says.
She started the full-time curriculum in Spring 2012 and immediately hooked up with two programs she says were pivotal: Pathways and STRIVE.
Pathways is a support program for promising, nontraditional-age students looking to transfer to elite private liberal arts colleges. STRIVE (Students Together Reach Individual Visions of Excellence) is a support program for students who are low-income, first generation to go to college, or disabled.
"I've been blessed with having two very strong women as my advisors," says Sutton-Fernandez, now 40. "Irma Medina (Pathways coordinator) and Joan Giovannini (coordinator of STRIVE). "I think the reason I've been successful is because of the belief they had in me, pushing me and challenging me."
There were other key influences as well: One was an honors course with professors Diane Beers and Deb Fariman called "The Power of Nightmares," about how society cultivates fear. For her research paper she wrote about how the media perpetuates fear among women about body image, focusing in particular on African-American women and eating disorders.
"Doing that paper really opened my eyes," she says.
Another was auditioning for a role in the Spring 2013 theater production "Middletown."
"I've always loved theater and always wanted to do theater but I was always scared I wasn't good enough," she says. "I didn't have any confidence going in. I thought, I'll just audition for ha-has, and then when I got the part, it made me see that I can take on this challenge and rise up to it. It opened up a light inside of me, and now I don't want to stop doing theater."
Besides being a member of the HCC Drama Club, Sutton-Fernandez is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Sociey, the Green Key Honor Society and the STRIVE Mentor Club.
She received an award for outstanding achievement in Service Learning at the 30th anniversary celebration of HCC's Integrated Learning programs this semester for her work with teen mothers at the Holyoke Care Center. She also gave a speech at the HCC Foundation Scholarship reception May 22, as the recipient of the Gary Brochu Transfer Scholarship.
At Mount Holyoke College, she plans to study creative writing and theater. Her goal is to one day work with a nonprofit helping underrepresented women and children find healing through storytelling.
"I have a personal connection to this," she says. "I grew up in a family where I was exposed to domestic violence. I also was a victim of child sexual abuse. I am a woman of color who has battled an eating disorder. All of these things are a part of me and I've healed from them, and I want to help other people heal from them. I know how hard it is to sit in silence for so long when you are in pain."
For the past three years, Sutton-Fernandez has spoken about these issues at the annual reproductive rights and social justice conference at Hampshire College. She also credits Medina and Giovannini, her HCC advisors, for helping her find her voice.
"They pulled these things out of me and told me I matter and I'm worthy and that gave me the confidence to stand up in front of people and say, 'I've been through this and it has made me a better person.'" | 1,137 |
Quintana Roo state's 100 miles of Caribbean coastline heading south from Cancun to the archaeological site of Tulum is one of Mexico's most beautiful beach destinations known worldwide. Tropical parks, snorkeling havens, cenotes, amazing jungle trails and rustic to luxurious hotels create this corridor called the Riviera Maya.
Continue reading to learn more about the Riviera Maya's most important sites of interest.
Located about 80 miles south of Cancun, Tulum is the only walled city the Maya built and the only one by the edge of the Caribbean. Try to visit in the early morning hours if you want to avoid the crush. Tulum has become one of the most popular destinations in Mexico, people from all over the world travel to enjoy the magic of this small beach town.
Some<|fim_middle|>, concerts of pre-Hispanic music and rituals, and excellent folk dancing and singing.
About two and a half hours south of Cancun is the Sian Ka'an nature reserve, Mexico's largest protected area and a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. Here visitors can appreciate the region's varied wildlife while boating or even floating in clear winding canals. Covering more than one million acres, the reserve is composed of semi-evergreen tropical forest, wetland, savanna and marine habitats. Not surprisingly, the varied landscape is home to an abundance of birds and animals.
Archeology buffs, bird watchers (more than 200 species of birds migrate here annually) and nature lovers will want to visit Coba, about 30 miles northwest of Tulum. Decidedly unique among Yucatecan archaeological sites, it is the largest (nine square miles), boasts the tallest pyramid (Nohoch Mul, 122 feet), and has four lakes and numerous stelae — none which have been found at any other site on the peninsula.
Regarded as one of the world's greatest Natural Wonders, Xel-Há provides one of the best experiences in the heart of the Riviera Maya. This park with four interlocking lagoons makes swimming and snorkeling superb. There are also jungle trails, a shell-strewn beach (great for exploring, though they are not for swimming). This place is very near Tulum, so many people visit both wonders in one day.
About 18 miles from Cancun is the small coastal fishing village of Puerto Morelos. Its laidback village life is drawing comparisons to Playa del Carmen's early days as a haven for tourist-weary visitors to the Mexican Caribbean. At Puerto Morelos the region's barrier reef comes closest to the coast, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling.
Xcacel beach is located about 40 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. This stunning turtle sanctuary is also home to an amazing cenote. Each year, from April to October, hundreds of green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles make their seaward journey to nest along the Xcacel beach.
The local association in charge of protecting the species, Flora, Fauna & Culture of Mexico, cordon off the area to ensure that no one steps over the buried sea turtle nests. Biologists will patrol the beach, ensuring the safety of any sea turtle that beaches to deposit her eggs.
As you just read, the Riviera Maya is the perfect place to escape from reality and enjoy nature at its best. | 65 south of Cancun, or 14 miles north of Tulum, lies the hidden beach of Akumal, a beautiful, crescent-shaped palm-fringed bay at the edge of a dense brushland. Developed by Mexican industrialist and scuba-diving enthusiast Pablo Bush, Akumal is famous for excellent snorkeling and diving. Expert instruction and equipment are available.
The fastest growing destination in the state of Quintana Roo. Just a few years ago, this former fishing hamlet served merely as a springboard for visitors taking the ferry to Cozumel. Nowadays, it has become the second most important city in the state, just below Cancun. The best part is that Playa del Carmen still preserves a certain small-town charm and bohemian vibes.
The most important eco-archaeological Park in Riviera Maya. It has more than 40 activities for all ages, one of the traveler's favorites' are its Underground Rivers. There's also a wonderful Aquarium featuring exotic sea creatures and sea turtle hatchery, Aviary, and excellent restaurants, some right on the beach.
The park has cultural shows with live music, including a fascinating reenactment of the Mayan ball game | 250 |
Although it's an extremely painful decision, some<|fim_middle|> in the plan and state that they're left nothing.
It's never an easy decision to disinherit a child, but in some cases, it's necessary. For help with disinheritance, wills, trusts, and other matters call today to speak to an Estate Planning Lawyer in Gig Harbor Wa. | parents believe they have no choice but to disinherit one of their children. If a parent wants to make that choice, they should know the right way to go about it. Read further to learn about the process of disinheriting a child with the help of an Estate Planning Lawyer in Gig Harbor Wa.
If an adult child has his or her own children, think of leaving his or her share in a guardianship or trust. That way, the grandchildren get the help they may need, and that part of the family isn't being left out completely.
Here, the child's share is left in a trust that's designed to encourage positive behavioral changes. For instance, if the goal is to encourage the child to stay free of drugs, the parent may specify a period in which he or she must have clean drug tests. Many parents also require their children to maintain a steady job and provide proof of employment to the trustee.
If there's any chance of the child challenging the estate plan based on the parent's lack of capacity, take action now to help the other children defend against those challenges. Consider making a video or audio recording that discusses the reasons for the disinheritance, and get a physician's statement affirming the parent's ability to make his or her own decision.
If a parent stays with their decision to disinherit a child, they may want to leave that person's name out of the estate plan. However, that would be a significant mistake. If the child's name is omitted, the law may assume a memory lapse on the parent's part, and the judge may insert their name back into the plan. To prevent this, name the child | 333 |
Unless you have it, psoriasis is one of those things you hear about and pair with a vague notion. (Something to do with the skin, no?) Siliq, a new drug to treat the skin condition, which the American Academy of Dermatology reports affects 7.5 million people in the United States alone, was just approved by the FDA. A few years ago, model (and forever #browgoals) Cara Delevingne revealed that she has it almost all over her body, and it fl<|fim_middle|>'t work, cortisone injections may help. But if you have psoriasis on more than 10 percent of your body's surface area—with the palm of your hand measuring 1 percent—you've got a severe case. That's where this new drug comes into play.
According to a release from the FDA, Siliq's active ingredient, brodalumab, attaches to an inflammation-causing protein, which in turn impedes the overproduction of skin cells. "These injectable medications get to the root of the abnormal inflammation to calm down the skin," explains Zeichner. "They target an inflammatory receptor called IL-17 to reduce overactivity of the immune system." Because it's a systemic treatment—i.e, it works throughout the entire body—it's especially effective if your psoriasis is everywhere. Still, it's so new that the FDA recommends trying it only if the other, more time-tested forms of therapy haven't worked for you. But it's a win, because now those with moderate to severe cases of psoriasis finally have an effective treatment option. Good job, science. | ares up when she's stressed out.
In case you're still wondering exactly what psoriasis is, it's a chronic condition in which the brain erroneously fires messages instructing skin cells to grow at a rapid pace. And because the body can't keep up with all the shedding that's needed with that extra growth, the skin cells build up on its surface, causing thick patches to appear. Plaque psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, is the most common form of the condition—and that's exactly what Siliq, an injectable treatment, is formulated to address.
We have some good news for both millions of Americans and Delevingne: The new FDA-approved drug looks like it works wonders. "Data from the clinical trials needed for FDA approval showed outstanding efficacy, perhaps even better than others on the market," says Joshua Zeichner, a dermatologist and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. The FDA reports that most patients in the trials experienced clear or almost clear skin by its conclusion.
"Psoriasis can pop up almost anywhere, but is most common on the elbows, knees, and scalp," Zeichner goes on. "Some people may suffer one or two spots, while others may have a severe case affecting the entire body." Psoriasis, which tends to appear between the ages of 15 and 35, can be mistaken for eczema (eczema), an inflammatory condition, although the former is dry to the touch. If you have a few patches of psoriasis, you can usually get by with topical treatments, like Sernivo Spray and cortisone creams. If those don | 340 |
Many people when losing weight are left wondering what it means to have a low carb diet. They are confused about what to eat and what not to eat. However, the big question is how they can have a lot of energy while cutting back on the carbs.
Carbohydrates are the sugars and<|fim_middle|> of carbohydrates that you should eat. However, in order to get the best results of a low carbohydrate diet, it is important to aim at the lower end of the scale and work your way up until you find the right amount. The right amount of carbohydrate should not leave you feeling tired and hungry throughout the day.
A low carb diet is very suitable for people who are trying to lose weight or people who generally want to keep fit. This diet can be balanced, healthy and very delicious if you include lean proteins and several fruits and vegetables. You can also add some fats and whole grains in order to make it even better. | starches that we find in many foods. They are found in almost all fruits and vegetables. The body requires three major nutrients in order to function well. These nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. When all the three are balanced, the body becomes healthy. Several problems may occur when one nutrient is consumed less. There is nothing unhealthy about eating carbohydrates in moderation, so don't worry about consuming them every day.
Why Are Low Carb Diets Important?
Most people tend to consume more carbohydrates than the body requires. The carbohydrates that are in excess are converted into fats and stored in the body.
A low carb diet or lifestyle does not necessarily mean removing all carbohydrates from your life completely, rather it involves limiting the number you consume. The number consumed should be related to what you really burn through daily physical activity or exercise. It is important to remember that minimally processed items do not contain the same number or type of carbohydrates as the processed items. For example, the carbohydrates found in maple syrup are different from those found in pancakes.
Carbohydrates are responsible for the blood sugar levels. In order for the body to produce sugar, it breaks down carbohydrates. Restricting carbohydrate intake helps to reduce the amount of blood sugar and controls insulin needs. High blood sugar can cause several diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular illnesses.
If you would like to lose weight, low carb diet is the way to go. A low carb diet helps control the sugar levels in the body. As a result of the balance, there is a satiety effect. People on a low carb diet are not affected by cravings, and they are less bothered by hunger.
What Should I Eat On a Low Carb Diet?
If you are doing a low carb diet, you should not feel like your food options are limited. A healthy low carb diet involves meat, eggs, fish, and many vegetables. Focus on the green leafy vegetables like spinach. They have most of the nutrients that the body requires. Animal products provide you with proteins and the right amount of carbohydrates. To avoid making the low carb diet boring, include some nuts and berries. People who have adopted a low carb diet have found that having a low carb diet results in diverse and interesting meals, which is contrary to what they had initially.
How Many Carbs Should Be Eaten In A Low Carb Diet?
There is no specific amount of carbohydrates that you should eat. It depends on your body and the daily activities that you are involved in. o=One person's low carb diet could be another person's high carb diet.
On average, an extremely low carb diet can have 25 grams of carbohydrates. A standard carb diet should have 150 grams of carbohydrates. This is for a normal person who is involved in normal physical activities throughout the day – for example, a person who works in an office as an accountant or a clerk.
For an athlete, a low carb diet should have 150 grams of carbohydrate. This is because they require a lot of energy in running and exercising. The fats that are in the body are also being burnt in the process. This is why their low carb diet requirement is a bit high.
There is no exact amount when it comes to the number | 653 |
Where is Your Time Best Spent? What Scripture Says . . .
Everyone liked the idea so they selected seven men, laid hands on them, and commissioned them to run the food ministry to the widows. The apost<|fim_middle|>tings? Where is my time best spent.?" To which He replied, "Relating, teaching, coaching, writing, praying, and leading." I wrote these words on my blackboard. They will serve as a guide for how I order my days, how I make decisions, and how I spend my time.
How does your life live in concert with your unique giftings?
What keeps you from operating in your gifts?
Use this post as a devotional in your small group.
Click here for a free printable PDF version.
*Babka is a a loaf-shaped coffee cake made with sweet yeast dough to which raisins, chocolate, or nuts may be added. Yum. Okay, I confess I had to google "Jewish desserts" to come up with that. Are you impressed? | les were then free to use their primary giftings of prayer and teaching the word.
Was the food program beneath the apostles?
The apostles were overjoyed to let God's love flow from them to the widows. But as the food distribution grew larger and larger it began to eat away at their time; time that was better spent in prayer and teaching. Better spent, not because it was more important, but because it was where their strengths and giftings lay. They could best serve God's purposes using their unique gifts.
Was the ministry to the widows secondary?
Both ministries were important; both required God's Spirit, wisdom, and integrity. The issue for the apostles is where they could best serve the church, and the conclusion was to serve in the area where they were most gifted. That's where they should spend their primary time and energies. The whole church agreed on this and it freed the apostles to do what they did best.
As I reflected on this passage this morning, I asked God, "What are my gif | 212 |
Celestial Navigation
By: Anne Tyler
Narrated by: Amy Finegan, Tara Ward, Barbara Barnes, Julie Rogers, Francine Brody
Narrated by: Amy Finegan,Tara Ward,Barbara Barnes,Julie Rogers,Francine Brody
Ladder of Years
Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
"Baltimore Woman Disappears During Family Vacation." The headlines are all the same: Beloved mother and wife Delia Grinstead was last seen strolling down the Delaware shore, wearing only a bathing suit and carrying a beach tote with $500 tucked inside. To the best of her family's knowledge, she has disappeared without a trace. But Delia didn't disappear. She ran.
Terrific book, outstanding narration.
By windymoon on 08-28-21
A Patchwork Planet
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
Barnaby Gaitlin was never a bad kid, but he was certainly doing his best to impersonate one. As a teenager, he developed a habit of breaking into other people's houses. But he wasn't interested in the valuable loot - he just liked to read people's mail, peruse their family albums, and maybe pocket a few personal mementos. Now almost 30 and divorced, he finds himself working for Rent-aBack, which helps the elderly and infirm move furniture or take down their Christmas trees. It's the perfect career for Barnaby.
By Susan on 06-06-21
Redhead by the Side of the Road
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
Micah Mortimer is a creature of habit. A self-employed tech expert, superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, cautious to a fault behind the steering wheel, he seems content leading a steady, circumscribed life. But one day, his routines are blown apart when his woman friend (he refuses to call anyone in her late 30s a "girlfriend") tells him she's facing eviction, and a teenager shows up at Micah's door claiming to be his son. These surprises, and the ways they throw Micah's meticulously organized life off-kilter, risk changing him forever.
Disappointed Diehard Tyler Fan
By Suze on 04-13-20
The Amateur Marriage
Narrated by: Blair Brown
They seemed like the perfect couple: young, good-looking, made for each other. The moment Pauline, a stranger to the Polish Eastern Avenue neighborhood of Baltimore (though she lived only twenty minutes away), walked into his mother's grocery store, Michael was smitten. And in the heat of World War II fervor, they are propelled into a hasty wedding. But they never should have married.
romance? please re-catogorize!
By Susan Winter on 03-28-05
Narrated by: Elizabeth Rodgers
Pearl Tull is nearing the end of her life but not of her memory. It was a Sunday night in 1944 when her husband left the little row house on Baltimore's Calvert Street, abandoning Pearl to raise their three children alone: Jenny, high-spirited and determined, nurturing to strangers but distant to those she loves; the older son, Cody, a wild and incorrigible youth possessed by the lure of power and money; and sweet, clumsy Ezra, Pearl's favorite, who never stops yearning for the perfect family that could never be his own. Now Pearl and her three grown children have gathered....
Classic Anne Tyler
By Eve Harris on 09-14-21
Saint Maybe
Ian Bedloe is the ideal teenage son, leading a cheery, apple-pie life with his family in Baltimore. That is, until a careless and vicious rumor leads to a devastating tragedy. Imploding from guilt, Ian believes he is the one responsible for the tragedy. No longer a star athlete with a bright future, and desperately searching for salvation, he stumbles across a storefront with a neon sign that simply reads: Church of the Second Chance. Ian has always viewed his penance as a burden. But through the power of faith and the love of family, he begins to view it as a gift.
Uninterrupted melancholy
Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surprises, and anything outside of his routine. Immobilized by grief, Macon is becoming increasingly prickly and alone, anchored by his solitude and an unwillingness to compromise his creature comforts. Then he meets Muriel, an eccentric dog trainer too optimistic to let Macon disappear into himself. Despite Macon's best efforts to remain insulated, Muriel upends his solitary, systemized life, catapulting him into the center of a messy, beautiful love story he never imagined.
By B Alvarado on 01-26-21
By: Elizabeth Strout
Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. "William," she confesses, "has always been a mystery to me." Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these years. They just are.
My God, this is dull
By Rhonda Morrison on 10-20-21
By: Anthony Doerr
Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Simon Jones
Set in Constantinople in the 15th century, in a small town in present-day Idaho, and on an interstellar ship decades from now, Anthony Doerr's gorgeous third novel is a triumph of imagination and compassion, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope - and a book. In Cloud Cuckoo Land, Doerr has created a magnificent tapestry of times and places that reflects our vast interconnectedness - with other species, with each other, with those who lived before us, and with those who will be here after we're gone.
Academic Snobbery
By TVR on 10-03-21
By: Jonathan Franzen
Narrated by: David Pittu
Jonathan Franzen's gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads. A tour de force of interwoven perspectives and sustained suspense, its action largely unfolding on a single winter day, Crossroads is the story of a Midwestern family at a pivotal moment of moral crisis. Jonathan Franzen's gift for melding the small picture and the big picture has never been more dazzlingly evident.
Less than! an hour in and I'm hooked...
By Delane Garrett on 10-05-21
By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Robert Bathurst
While the residents of the Québec village of Three Pines take advantage of the deep snow to ski and toboggan, to drink hot chocolate in the bistro and share meals together, the Chief Inspector finds his holiday with his family interrupted by a simple request. He's asked to provide security for what promises to be a non-event. A visiting Professor of Statistics will be giving a lecture at the nearby university.
BORING!!!
By Wayne on 08-25-21
Klara and the Sun
By: Kazuo Ishiguro
Narrated by: Sura Siu
Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: What does it mean to love?
Well Worth Having Waited For!
By otherdeb on 03-04-21
By: Audrey Niffenegger
Narrated by: Fred Berman, Phoebe Strole
Clare and Henry have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was 36. They were married when Clare was 23 and Henry was 31. Impossible but true, because Henry is one of the first people diagnosed with Chrono-Displacement Disorder: periodically his genetic clock resets and he finds himself misplaced in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity from his life, past and future. His disappearances are spontaneous, his experiences unpredictable, alternately harrowing and amusing.
Forget the Movie!
By: Lily King
Blindsided by her mother's sudden death and wrecked by a recent love affair, Casey Peabody has arrived in Massachusetts in the summer of 1997 without a plan<|fim_middle|> perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town of Crosby, Maine, and in the world at large, but she doesn't always recognize the changes in those around her: a lounge musician haunted by a past romance; a former student who has lost the will to live; Olive's own adult child, who feels tyrannized by her irrational sensitivities; and her husband, Henry, who finds his loyalty to his marriage both a blessing and a curse.
It's a Short Story Collection
By Kerr506 on 12-08-19
By: Clare Chambers
Narrated by: Karen Cass
1957: Jean Swinney is a feature writer on a local paper in the southeast suburbs of London. Clever but with limited career opportunities and on the brink of forty, Jean lives a dreary existence that includes caring for her demanding widowed mother, who rarely leaves the house. It's a small life with little joy and no likelihood of escape.
Slowly drew me in.....
By Pat Brett on 12-04-21
"Tyler is steadily raising a body of fiction of major dimensions." (New York Times)
Thirty-eight-year-old Jeremy Pauling has never left home. He lives on the top floor of a Baltimore row house where he creates collages of little people snipped from wrapping paper. His elderly mother putters in the rooms below, until her death. And it is then that Jeremy is forced to take in Mary Tell and her child as boarders. Mary is unaware of how much courage it takes Jeremy to look her in the eye. For Jeremy, like one of his paper creations, is fragile and easily torn - especially when he's falling in love....
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What listeners say about Celestial Navigation | . Her mail consists of wedding invitations and final notices from debt collectors. A former child golf prodigy, she now waits tables in Harvard Square and rents a tiny, moldy room at the side of a garage where she works on the novel she has been writing for six years. At 31, Casey is still clutching onto something nearly all her old friends have let go of: the determination to live a creative life.
An absorbing listen
By Barbara S on 03-08-20
By: Ashley Audrain
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Blythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had. But in the thick of motherhood's exhausting early days, Blythe becomes convinced that something is wrong with her daughter - she doesn't behave like most children do. Or is it all in Blythe's head? Her husband, Fox, says she's imagining things. The more Fox dismisses her fears, the more Blythe begins to question her own sanity, and the more we begin to question what Blythe is telling us about her life as well.
Disturbing, Jaw Dropping, Unforgettable
By Wendi on 01-16-21
Olive Kitteridge
At times stern, at other times patient, at times | 280 |
A group of Millburn Highschool students had the opportunity to visit a foreign country and experience the culture. Their lives would never be the same.
Located outside the bustling Spanish capital<|fim_middle|> journey helped the students improve their Spanish and gave them a taste of what lies outside their hometown.
Saint Augustine once said: "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." It is safe to say that these students added a wonderful page to their life's book. | of Madrid, lies the suburb of Las Rozas de Madrid. The town is home to "La Ciudad de Fútbol," the national soccer museum, and it is the training ground for the Spanish National team. The area is filled with lively shopping malls, outdoor markets and famed restaurants. This is the place that a group of nine Millburn High School students and two teachers had the pleasure of visiting this past February.
After meeting several times and hearing the stories of classmates who had visited Spain before, the eager group of students made their way for Newark Airport. They were led by both Señora Vazquez, an Advanced Placement Spanish teacher, and Madame Changeux, a French teacher who had lived in Spain and spoke fluent Spanish. The group agreed to only speak Spanish once they arrived. Communicating in English for the duration of the trip would not be tolerated.
Julia Kirland, a freshman at the time, described arriving in Barajas, Madrid's main airport: "Seeing Madrid from the air was unforgettable. We all couldn't wait to get off the plane and meet our Spanish families." Once the group arrived to the local Spanish high school, Gredos San Diego, they were picked up and taken to their Spanish families' homes.
After sharing some quality time with their Spanish families, the students spent two hours at the local high school. After that, they were picked up by Señora Vazquez and Madame Changeux and toured around Madrid, seeing the Royal Palace and other historical sites. The group snacked on Spanish ham and ate paella, a popular Spanish dish consisting of rice, saffron, chicken and seafood cooked and served in a large shallow pan. Before the first few days were over, many students felt as though they had gained some weight due to the delicious meals.
After a week of traveling, fine dinning and learning, it was time to return to New Jersey. The group said goodbye to their families and thanked them for an amazing experience. The | 402 |
The town of Apriltsi is situated along the Vidima and Ostreshka rivers in the Troyan-Kalofer Mountain. This is the longest and highest part of the Sredna Stara planina Mountain where are located the reserves Severen Dzhendem and Stara reka as well as biosphere reserves<|fim_middle|> of Freedom formed a revolutionary committee in the monastery itself. The room in which he was hiding is preserved in its authentic look.
The other attraction of the village of Oreshak is the National Arts and Crafts Exhibition. This is the only exhibition in the country where the artists of all ethnographic regions in Bulgaria display their artwork in one place. The exposition covers an area of 4200 sq.m. | Steneto and Dzhendema. They all are part of the National Park Central Balkan. A lot of chalets and shelters are located on mountain ridge and slopes. Except Botev Peak (2376 m a.s.l.) which is the highest peak of the Stara planina Mountain, there are also some of the most beautiful peaks, monasteries and archaeological sites. Close to the town of Apriltsi are Maragidik Peak (also known as Rusalka, 1890 m a.s.l.) and Ostrets Peak (1033 m a.s.l.).
The hospitality of the natives, favorable climate, natural resources, numerous cultural and historical sites provide an opportunity for having a good time, relax and entertainment.
National Park Central Balkan offers excellent conditions for ecological tourism. Tourists could feel the close touch of nature hiking, riding or biking. They could visit local historical and natural science museums, ethnographic collections, Bulgarian craft exhibitions, as well as traditional folklore and religious celebrations. In the Troyan-Kalofer part of the mountain in summer blossom rare plants as Alpine rose and Edelweiss. Only on Botev Peak Balkan primrose blossoms.
The town of Apriltsi is a starting point for lot of hiking trails.
The Ostrets District is the most convenient access point to visit Tazha Chalet. The route takes about three hours along a marked path through the Dalgata polyana site.
Another exciting route heads from Vidima District of the town of Apriltsi, leads to Pleven Chalet, continues to the Botev Peak and Ray Chalet. The route crosses Severen Dzhendem and Dzhendem reserves, including the nearly vertical northern rocks and overhanging cliffs below Botev Peak. Mighty geological processes and glacier activity produced the present-day mountain relief. The reserve shelters unique species that are one of a kind in Bulgaria. Steep slopes and numerous caves make the Reserve inaccessible section of the Central Balkan Range and home for wild goats and brown bears.
Vidimsko praskalo eco path starts from the Vidima District in the town of Apriltsi and is developed as an interpretative trail. The route is located along the Praskalska River valley through the age-old oak forests in the Severen Dzhendem Reserve and leads to the Vidimsko praskalo waterfall. It is located below Yurushka gramada Peak and with the height of 80 meters it is the second highest waterfall in Bulgaria.
Sveta Troitsa (The Holy Trinity) Monastery is located in the Novo selo District in the town of Apriltsi. There is no clergyman in the monastery but it's open for visit and adoration. The monastery is established in 1830 as a family site. The chapel close to the church became a museum keeping the bones of nuns killed in the April Uprising. The monastery is a cultural monument.
Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets (St. George the Victor) is a church located in the Novo selo District in the town of Apriltsi. It is dedicated to the victims of the April Uprising.
Sveta Petka Paraskeva Church was built in 1814 and was reconstructed in 1930. It is located in the Novo selo District in the town of Apriltsi close to Kalna River. It was built on condition that it had to be small and low, dug into the ground in order not to provoke the Turks' hate.
On the occasion of the 130-th anniversary of the April Uprising as well as 30-th anniversary of declaring Apriltsi a town, a 34-meters high crest is erected on one of the hills surrounding the town.
An attractive village named Oreshak is 20 km far away from the town of Apriltsi. Next to the village is situated the Troyan Monastery Dormition of the Holy Mother, the third largest monastery in Bulgaria and one of the most remarkable cultural monuments. It is established in the beginning of the 17-th century.
The main church of the monastery is home of one of the holiest icons Three Handed Virgin. All year long believers from all over the country come to the monastery to get blessed help by the icon. The church celebration is on August, 15 when the icon is taken out of the monastery for a procession.
The main church is a remarkable monument of the Bulgarian church architecture. The iconostasis is a model of Tryavna Wood-carving School and the frescoes in the church are painted by Zahari Zograf.
Since its foundation the Troyan Monastery was a literature center and contributed to the publishing of many books. Vasil Levski, the Apostle | 999 |
Rascals II - Chapter 14
[ Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 | Chapter 23 | Chapter 24 ]
Back in the tunnels, the children had managed to get to their room without being discovered. They had returned not a moment too soon, as they had barely finished brushing sand and dust from their clothing, when Jacob stepped through the door.
"Hi, kids!" He smiled at them, a little bleakly. "Sorry for being away most of the morning, but everyone on the Council was briefed on what is going on at the SGC - and on Earth."
"What's going on? What do you mean?" Sam asked, worriedly.
"We haven't been told anything!" Anise said.
"No...but I guess it's time to tell you some of it." Jacob sighed, sitting down on the nearest bed. "You've been here almost 10 days now, and it seems as if you're staying for at least the foreseeable future."
"We are?" Daniel asked.
"Why?" Martouf added. "I mean, it's nice being home, but..."
"We miss our toys." Sam said.
"And television." Anise looked unhappy. "Cartoons. We have already watched those we brought many times."
"Well, you see...you remember Anubis?" The children all made 'du<|fim_middle|>.
"Do I have what?" Jacob looked at them, frowning. "Why did you stop her, Daniel? Let her speak."
"She means a microwave. We talked about making popcorn - so we need some corn too." Daniel sent Anise a warning look.
She glared at him, but nodded, realising it would not be a good idea to ask Jacob for a heated enclosure for their new pets. "Yes, we would like some...popcorn."
Jacob shook his head, suspecting something else was going on, but deciding not to interfere. "You're not getting a microwave!" He sighed, as Selmak reminded him the children did not have much to do here, and that they needed to find something for them to do. For now, if making them popcorn would make them happy, she thought they should consider it. "Listen, kids, it may be possible to get some popcorn made. I'll talk to the cook and see if he has some corn, or if we can get some from somewhere."
"What do we do? Hammond needs a place to stay!" Daniel said. "He can't stay in the bag!"
"Hammond?" Sam frowned.
"My lizard."
"You've named it Hammond?" Martouf stared at him, then laughed.
"Yes, he reminds me of General Hammond." Daniel explained, a little annoyed.
"How do you know it is male?" Anise wondered.
"It looks male." Daniel insisted.
"Wait...your lizard?" Anise scoffed. "It is not just your lizard. It is mine too. And Freya's, and Martouf's, and Lantash's...and Sam's."
"Never mind the lizard! What about the poor snake? We need to get her out of the bag!" Sam said. "I need to find a good name for her."
"What about Janet?" Anise suggested.
"Janet? Why would you name it after Janet?" Martouf wondered.
"Janet is pretty, and so is the snake," Sam said. "That's a great name, Anise!"
"Girls are crazy," Martouf commented.
"Yep, I agree," Daniel said.
Sam rolled her eyes at them.
"I remember...there are some fish tanks in the biology lab. Perhaps not all are in use?" Anise suddenly said.
"Do you think they will let us borrow one or two of them?" Sam asked.
"I thought we had agreed not to tell anyone?" Martouf said.
"We're not telling anyone...we're going there later, when most people are asleep," Sam suggested. "Dad had some job he needed to do right now, so he's not in his quarters. I know he's got a naquadah-powered heat pad. We'll borrow that."
"Won't he know?" Daniel sounded worried.
"Nah, I don't think he uses it on the base. He told me he had gotten it after flying for three days in a defective teltac - it got gradually colder until he had to get up and walk around just to keep warm. He brings it every time now." Sam explained.
"Oh, yeah, I remember," Martouf said. "He was furious when we got home! He blamed Tock'hav - he's one of the technicians. I don't think they talk still!"
"Well he said he was not going on any long missions while we're here, so he won't need it. I say we borrow it," Daniel said, smiling.
They had managed to find a relatively large fish tank which was not in use, and had carried it to their quarters without anyone discovering them. It had taken some time, and one of them had been the look-out, but they had succeeded.
It even had a divider, which could be moved, so the two pets could get one part each. The enclosure was now set up, with the heating pad placed so it heated part of each side, keeping the tank pleasantly warm. The children had poured a layer of sand over the whole bottom, and added a rock for each of the creatures to bask on. Then, as an afterthought, they had also added some soft grass, deciding the sand would be too hard to sleep on. They even had a hide for each animal, made out of half a food container with an opening cut out.
"Do you think sand works for bottom material?" Daniel looked speculatively at the enclosure they had set up.
"They lived on sand, so why not?" Sam said. "Besides, they have the grass, too."
"They need water, though. Where's the water bowls?" Daniel said.
"Here. I filled them!" Anise said, as she gingerly walked towards them with two very full bowls.
"Hey! You're dripping water all over the place!" Sam warned.
Anise scoffed, but did not deign to answer her.
"What about food?" Lantash suddenly said. "They're probably hungry after being in that bag for so long. What do you think they eat?"
"Rodents? Insects?" Sam suggested.
"Fruit? Berries?" Daniel offered. "Veggies, perhaps?"
Anise wrinkled her brow. "The lizard may eat that, though it probably prefers insects and worms. Snakes are purely car-ni-vorous - they only eat meat."
"Berries and ve-ge-tables we can get in the mess hall, but where do we get rodents and insects?" Lantash said, despairingly.
"I am running a long-term ex-periment in be-ha-vioural science, using mice." Anise told them. "We can take some of those."
"Um, the ex-periment is no longer yours, is it? We should ask...uh...whomever." Sam said.
"I do not care who thinks it is their ex-periment now! The mice are I, and I can feed them to my pets if I want to!" Anise insisted.
Sam looked as if she did not believe that to be the case, but shrugged anyway. "Okay, so we snatch some berries or veggies from the mess, then grab a few mice from...your lab. Do you think the lizard can eat small mice, perhaps, instead of insects?"
"Yeah, why not?" Anise said, shrugging.
"Okay, let's go get some food for them then." Lantash got up and started towards the door.
"Uh, it's already past midnight. We'll just get a lot of questions if they meet us out now. We better wait until tomorrow." Sam insisted.
Review/comments | h, yeah, of course,' sounds. "Okay, he...decided to attack Earth. Now, don't worry. He didn't succeed. The good guys won."
"That's good." Sam said, relieved.
"Then why can't we go home?" Daniel wanted to know.
Jacob sighed. "Because there's this damn oversight committee. They've replaced George with someone called Weir, and closed down gate-operations until further notice. Apparently, there is some sort of international crisis - over the Antarctica treaty. Eleven other countries wants to be involved, or it will be impossible to keep the Stargate project secret. It will probably take some time to get it all worked out. Janet and Rhiva will be staying at the SGC, as will Soltof and Gimbad, for now, at least. They will be the Tok'ra representatives, and they will send reports and make sure to keep in contact with the rest of the Tok'ra, using Tok'ra long-range communications equipment to talk to our people at the outpost located nearest Earth. Fortunately, all of this will be with the permission of the SGC, so there won't be problems there."
"What about Teal'c, and Jack?" Daniel asked.
"Teal'c is staying on Earth as well, expecting gate-operations to resume again soon. Which I am fairly sure it will. The Tok'ra have told them we expect more from our ally, and I think they will pay attention. The alliance is growing stronger again, so it is not something either the Tok'ra or the SGC would want to lose."
"Jack?" Anise repeated.
"He is alive. He...had a copy of an Ancient database downloaded into his mind, so..." Jacob explained.
"Again? They need to contact the Asgard immediately!" Sam looked scared. "Or it will kill him!"
"The people at the SGC know, of course, and he's in stasis for now. He'll stay that way until they can fix him, so he's in no danger. Listen, don't worry. It will all be okay, and then you'll go back to the SGC - to Earth. For now, you're staying here with me, okay? I've gotten permission to only take short missions for as long as you're here, and Malek will make sure there's someone to look after you while I'm gone for those short missions I have to take. Okay?"
Martouf nodded slowly. "Okay - I guess."
Sam frowned. "Perhaps they need our help on Earth? To save the Colonel?"
"Yeah, we need to help Jack!" Daniel argued. "Why haven't they contacted the Asgard? Because they haven't, have they?"
Jacob sighed again. "I don't know. I think they tried, but it sometimes take a while for them to respond, if I understand it correctly. They're probably busy with something, and will come and help as soon as they can. As I said, until then, you're staying here with us. Okay? Now, is there anything you need?"
"Yes." Anise said. "Do you have a box with heati..." She was silenced by Daniel quickly putting a hand over her mouth | 665 |
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The Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers presents its Distinguished Service Award during the Spring Meeting to a member who has rendered outstanding service to the section.
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At the 2004 Spring Meeting held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids on April 17, the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Professor Alex<|fim_middle|> 1976, Alex served as MSTA President from 1994 to 1996 and as MIAAPT President during the 2001-2 school year. He is currently serving as the College Division Director of the NSTA and continues to coordinate and present science workshops.
Because of his exemplary involvement in physics education and his service to the MIAAPT, Alex was presented the 2004 MIAAPT Distinguished Service to Physics Education Award at the Spring Meeting that was held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids on April 17. At the conclusion of the presentation, Azima received a standing ovation from the audience.
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Alex Azima has served the cause of physics and science education in the State of Michigan for over 33 years. A faculty member of the Science Department at Lansing Community College since | 64 |
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ACM Crossroads is the student magazine of the Association for Computing Machinery and has published many articles about topics in Artificial Intelligence.
Part of the collection of bibliographies on Computer Science.
On-line book, covering AI's history, search algorithms, and the Java source code.
3rd Edition of this Expert Systems text book by Peter Jackson.
"The LIDO MAILSERVER for AI literature at the University of Saarbruecken, Germany, allows for the retrieval of bibliographic information on AI-related publications<|fim_middle|> contributions on the concepts and operational basis for DSSs, Techniques for implementing and evaluating DSSs, DSS experiences, and related studies. In treating D S topics, manuscripts may delve into, draw-on, or expand such diverse areas as artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer supported cooperative work, data base management, decision theory, economics, linguistics, management science, mathematical modeling, operations management systems, ad others. The common thread of articles published in the journal will be their relevance to theoretical, technical DSS issues." | via electronic mail. The references are returned in LaTeX (Bibtex) format or in a refer-like format."
Literature Information and Documentation System. A large BibTeX database covering 25 years of Artificial Intelligence research with more than 40,000 entries.
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Dr. Boyd graduated from Cameron Street High School in Canton, Miss. in 1956. He attended the University of California's School of Pharmacy and earned a doctorate in pharmacy in 1970. Boyd accepted a position as an assistant professor at the University of Michigan's College of Pharmacy and remained on that faculty for 30 years before retiring in 2003.
He has published numerous articles in pharmacy and medical education and scientific journals as well as chapters in pharmacy textbooks. He has written a new book entitled African American Home Remedies-A Practical Guide with Usage and Application Data that was published in July 2014.
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533 West 19th Street, New York
January 8—February 21, 2015
David Zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by Diana Thater, on view at 533 West 19th Street in New York. Shown here for the first time will be a new type of installation by the artist involving an enclosed video projection, ceiling screen, and light, as well as two new video walls.
Thater is one of the most important video artists working today. Since the early 1990s, she has created a wide range of film, video, and installation-based works whose sculptural forms engage spatial perception in physical, as well as conceptual, terms. Her pioneering oeuvre was among the first to push the boundaries of how new media art is displayed, helping to cement its position in the art world.
Through a combination of the temporal qualities of video and the architectural dimension of its physical installation, Thater's work explores the artifice of its own production and its capacity to construct perception and shape the way we think about the world through its image. Natural diversity, wildlife, and conservation have been persistent themes in the artist's work, and she has dedicated herself to an examination of the varied kinds of relationships humans have constructed with animals. While her in-depth studies of ecosystems and animal behavior propose observation as a kind of understanding in itself, her ethical position is implicit in the work, which, while subtly political, provides views of the sublime in all its incarnations—stunning, beautiful, and simultaneously terrifying.
In her new installation, which like the exhibition is titled Science, Fiction, Thater focuses on the dung beetle and the intricate navigation system it deploys in disposing balls of animal excrement, its main source of nutrition. Recent studies have revealed that the species uses the Milky Way to orientate itself at night, currently the only insect known to do so. In an experiment in which the beetles were placed on an outdoor table, they were only able to navigate in their usual straight line with an open view of the nocturnal sky—when their overhead vision was blocked, their movements became erratic and slowed drastically. The same experiment was repeated inside a planetarium, alternately turning the Milky Way on and off, and the animals' path was demonstratively straighter and faster in light of the galaxy.
Thater has created a video projection that appears at once abstract and particular—the sophistication of the small insects' navigation systems becomes visually juxtaposed with the close-up views of their earthy setting in a meditative fusion of macro and micro realms. Deploying a new type of installation, Thater presents the footage on a screen attached to the ceiling, projected from within a closed-off, freestanding box. Mirroring the setup of the scientific experiment with the dung beetles, the white square further references the Light and Space movement in California in the 1960s. The exhibition is illuminated by soft<|fim_middle|> resembles a spaceship on a celestial mission and similar models are used to train astronauts how to navigate in space. It further creates a visual connection to the dung beetle and its dependence on the night sky. As the views of cosmic constellations become increasingly difficult to find outside of the confines of a planetarium—due to the rapid expansion of urban areas and the resulting light pollution—Thater's exhibition also contains an underlying message about the future continuation of the insects' time-old behavior. By effectively disposing of other animals' feces, dung beetles are vital in maintaining healthy soil, and disruption to their nocturnal navigation patterns may have consequences that go far beyond their own existence and could affect agriculture in large parts of the world. The "disappearance" of the Milky Way and other astronomical sights, and the inverse introduction of artificial light at night, also impact the natural body cycles of humans, and threaten the subsistence of a distinctive and profound type of visual experience in the process.
Exhibition Checklist | blue lights, creating an environment that mimics the evening sky, while the walls of the box themselves are lit from below, which offers the illusion of levitation.
Also on view are two video walls showing the Milky Way, respectively titled Sidereus Nuncius and The Starry Messenger. Thater shot the galaxy at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, positioning her camera beneath the Zeiss star projector. Lit in a bright blue light, the latter | 90 |
REVIEW Brad Mehldau Is a Jazzman in a Classical Mood
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Brad Mehldau Is a Jazzman in a Classical Mood<|fim_middle|>'s interest in classical composition is evident in his program note, which includes his observations about Beethoven's use of motivic kernels as the DNA of larger works (with a supporting quotation from the musicologist Charles Rosen) and discusses the specifics of Strauss's scoring for 'Metamorphosen.' It is not just talk: you could hear how he took Beethoven's process to heart, and in terms of both texture and spirit, the movements dominated by lush, dark-hued strings – 'Now You Must Climb Alone' and 'Always Departing' – owe a lot to 'Metamorphosen.'
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By Allan Kozinn
Brad Mehldau, a star in the jazz world, has lately been asserting himself in classical precincts as well. He has written song cycles for Renée Fleming and Anne Sofie von Otter, and both singers have recorded those works with Mr. Mehldau at the piano. His solo and ensemble recordings have touched on his classical leanings too. They show him grappling with formal notions of structure and thematic development, and seeking a balance between the precisely defined gestures of composed music and the freedom and spontaneity of improvisation.
His recent 'Highway Rider' (Nonesuch) is his grandest effort yet. Scored for an oddly constituted quintet (piano, bass, saxophone and two percussionists) and a chamber orchestra, the 15-movement piece is vaguely programmatic – Mr. Mehldau says it describes a journey – and is built around transformations of an ear-catching modal motif. Mr. Mehldau, who holds the Richard and Barbara Debs Composer's Chair at Carnegie Hall this season, presided over a performance of 'Highway Rider' at Zankel Hall on Tuesday evening, with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra as part of his band.
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Home Entertainment News He's Not Shot Down In Flames Yet–Brian Johnson May Be Back
He's Not Shot Down In Flames Yet–Brian Johnson May Be Back
So, have you ever heard of a company called Asius Technologies? If not, you can expect to as this company may just save AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson's career. Recently, after testing a new hearing device that could potentially allow him to reunite with AC/DC Johnson said he was "amazed."
The revolutionary device is the brainchild of Asius Technologies founder Stephen Ambrose, who invited Johnson to test it. Check out this Facebook posting:
The device works by removing static pressure and filtering audio until it is of a higher quality that is less likely to cause audible damage. Johnson's statement on the device was this:
"It WORKS. It just totally works and you can't argue with that. I was really moved and amazed to be able to hear music again like I haven't heard for several years now. I can't wait for it to be miniaturized so I can use it in every situation from normal communication,<|fim_middle|> prior blog, Johnson deserves the job; simply put, he's earned it. However, consider a recent report from NME.com where they stated that AC/DC's current frontman–Axl Rose–is asking about possibly doing more shows beyond the current tour.
Axl Rose along with Angus Young
To be clear, we don't think that the band should have moved on from Johnson so quick. The reaction to Johnson's hearing issue appeared immediate whether it was meant to be so or not. But now, it would be nice to see the band redeem themselves of sorts and extend an invitation back to where Johnson belongs; fronting one of the greatest bands in the world.
Our friends in the NFL sometimes call situations like this a "quarterback controversy." We don't see it that way; instead, we know who the starter should be. Hopefully, things play out that way here for Johnson and crew. Angus, any thoughts?
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A Miracle Called Gracie West
KEN "K BO" BIEDZYNSKI - Nov 12, 2016
She was born on a summer day in June in 2003 in New Jersey and from all outward appearances she came into this world as...
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So this now begs the question; if the Asius device does indeed work is Johnson back in AC/DC? In our opinion, as we pointed out in a | 46 |
The time is already here where people won't listen to sound doctrine, though now as always, there are plenty of teachers and preachers out there catering to the itching ear crowd. There is a place for teaching on judgment, but it's not to "scare people saved" with the threat of hellfire. However, fear of hell doesn't save- only the grace of God in Christ does.
This being said, a Christian pastor who is doing his job isn't always going to be popular, and the sermon should make you squirm from time to time. The point is not to blindly agree with everything that comes down from the pulpit, especially when it challenges my understanding of orthodoxy, but to be challenged- to think, to pray and to invite discourse with fellow believers. The pastor's job is to preach, teach and challenge us.
What he is saying should inspire serious prayer, study and reflection- and more often than not get us right where we live. "Christian" is not a synonym for "nice." We learn and grow by facing those not so nice areas in our life and conduct and letting the Holy Spirit work in and through us to make those things the way God intends for them to be.
Sometimes being nice is seemingly un-Christian, especially when it is necessary to tell that truth or give that wake-up call.
I pray that the Holy Spirit will give us the discernment to accept right teaching even when it seems contrary to convention, even when it's not comfortable, because it calls us out on our own sin, and to remind us that we are people of integrity and fortitude. We don't need our ears scratched. We need the truth, even when it hits us where we live. Even when it off<|fim_middle|>9- Proverbs 16:33 Random Chance?
This Sunday's message is on Matthew 6 and the Lord's prayer. In Luke 11, Jesus starts out with the Lords prayer, but later he talks about "woes" of the Pharisees. In verse 42 he talks about them doing orthodox things like giving a 10th of certain spices, (which he supported) but that then they miss the whole concept of "justice and the love of God ". I'm sure the Pharisees thought Jesus was very unorthodox. I have seen the Spirit leave churches die that focus on orthodoxy and not the message & mission of grace. That is my belief, but only the Spirit knows. Lutherans talk about "Law and Gospel." which may help here. | ends.
a.) Does not come from observing the law or by our own good works.
b.) Is found only in the mercy and the grace of God in Christ.
So the good works that we do are merely the good works that God created us to do and that God gave us the resources to do.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
God is in control. Even when we are not. Even when running the race is difficult for us. Which is good news!
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Space-Flown, Astronaut-Signed Memorabilia Among Coveted Lots at Heritage's Space Exploration Auction
An Apollo guidance computer, a strip from an astronaut's EKG test as he stepped on the moon and a flag signed by the two most famous astronauts of all time are expected to be among the most coveted lots in Heritage's Nov. 10 Space Exploration Auction.
An Apollo Guidance Computer: Original Display and Keyboard (DSKY) Unit, Signed by (astronaut) Harrison Schmitt (est. $25,000-35,000) was designed at M.I.T. and manufactured at Raytheon, has 19 keys and a 21-digit display, and<|fim_middle|> Cunningham," "Donn Eisele" and "Wally Schirra." Below the signatures, Shirra wrote: "Best wishes Bud-/from eight short of eleven – Apollo Seven."
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Auction of Champions "MVP Auction" Ends February 3, 2023 | is inscribed on the bottom of the front panel in black felt tip ink: "Jack Schmitt/Apollo 17." A unit like this one – which was not flown – was attached to the control panel of each lunar module, and two were mounted in each command module. This unit allowed the astronauts to interface with the groundbreaking on-board Apollo Guidance Computer. It helped them collect and provide flight information, and was vital to precise lunar landings.
A Neil Armstrong EKG Strip Recorded as he Made the "Giant Leap for Mankind" onto the Lunar Surface, in a Framed Display (est. $25,000-30,000) shows a record of the electrical activity in Armstrong's heart as he took arguably the most famous steps in history. The six-inch strip from the earth-based electrocardiogram device, which was gathering data from electrodes under his suit, is one of just five pieces of the original strip. This strip is mounted to a 7-1/2-by-9-1/2-inch certificate which reads: "EKG Recordings taken as Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong took Mankind's First Step on the Moon" at the top and "4:13:24:28 Ground Elapsed Time" at the bottom.
An Apollo 11-Flown American Flag on Presentation Signed by Armstrong and Aldrin in a Framed Display, with Aldrin-Signed Photo of Presentation Ceremony (est. $20,000-30,000), which measures 5-3/4 inches wide and 4 inches high, is mounted on a 13-1/2-by-10-1/2-inch certificate that includes the following text: "This Flag Presented to F.S. Schwend, was carried to the Moon on Apollo 11 Flight July 16-24, 1969 by Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin" as well as a rare Texas Art Embroidery mission insignia patch. The lot includes an original 10-by-8-inch photo of Aldrin handing Schwend this presentation while engineer Chuck Crowell looks on. Aldrin signed the photo "To Fred Schwend/With Appreciation For Your/Efforts To Promote Americanism/Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11."
An Apollo 13-Flown Complete Microform Bible, with Crew-Signed and James Lovell-Signed Certificates, Originally from the Apollo Prayer League Archives of Founder Rev. John M. Stout (est. $15,000-25,000) contains the complete text of the King James Version of the Bible, miniaturized by NCR down to a single piece of microfilm that is just 1-1/2 inches square. It was aboard Apollo 13 with the intent of being carried to the lunar surface in the lunar module Aquarius. An on-board explosion caused the abortion of the lunar landing, but the craft did circle the moon, using its gravity to "slingshot" it safely back to earth. This bible, which was aboard that mission, is accompanied by an 8-1/2-by-11-inch certificate on NASA letterhead that reads: "No. 13-010. This bible was flown to the moon April 11-17, 1970 on Apollo 13 spacecraft" and bears the signatures of astronauts James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred W. Haise.
An Apollo Spacesuit Program: Rare and Early SPD-143-3 "Suit Coverall" by International Latex Corporation (est. $5,000-8,000) is a one-piece metallic-finish suit that is signed on the lower right torso with the signatures of Charles Conrad Jr., Richard Gordon and Alan Bean – signatures that were acquired at a private 1994 signing event that was coordinated by the Odyssey Group. This suit was one of the very first TMGs manufactured by ILC (serial No. 10), and is the same kind as those used (until 1967) over the pressure suit.
Other top lots include, but are not limited to:
An Apollo 14-Flown Silver Franklin Mint Medallion, Serial Number 0030, Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Alan Shepard with a signed letter of authenticity: est. $4,000-6,000
An Apollo 11 Crew-Signed "First Man on the Moon" Stamp: est. $2,800-3,600
From the Earth to the Moon Emmy Judge Presentation Signed by 11 Apollo Astronauts, Including Five Moonwalkers: est. $2,500-3,500
A Neil Armstrong-Signed White Spacesuit Color Photo in Framed Display by Novaspace with their COA: est. $2,000-3,000
A Project Cover Signed by 14 of 16 Gemini Astronauts: est. $1,600-2,400
'Space Magna Carta' and Astronauts' Private Collections Offered
In addition to the "Space Magna Carta," the first official document signed in space to mark the symbolic end to the "Space Race," memorabilia owned by astronauts and the most avid of space collectors will be among the highlights at Heritage Auctions' Space Exploration Auction Nov. 10 in Dallas, Texas.
Space exploration collector Ronald Ulrich:
An Apollo 11-Flown Silver Robbins Medallion, Serial Number 409 (est. $35,000-45,000) was one of 450 flown aboard Apollo 11, the first manned moon landing, July 16-24, 1969, with crewmembers Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. The obverse depicts Collins' original concept of the mission insignia, with an eagle carrying an olive branch in its mouth, a design NASA officials too indicative of war. Consequently, the branch was moved to the eagle's talons, leaving this as one of few – if not the only – major official item bearing Collins' original design.
An Apollo 11 Crew-Signed "First Man on the Moon" Stamp (est. $2,800-3,600) is an absolute rarity, a single stamp with wide selvage (surplus material on border) with the signatures of all three astronauts aboard the mission: "Neil Armstrong" in blue ink, and "Buzz Aldrin" and "M Collins" in black ink. The stamp is offered with an 11-by-8-1/2-inch color glossy close-up photo of the stamp for display.
A Neil Armstrong-Signed 1969 "Wapakoneta Homecoming" Ticket with Original Newspaper (est. $800-1,000) commemorates the Sept. 6, 1969 homecoming of Armstrong to his hometown in Ohio. The ticket is signed in blue ink by the astronaut and includes a small photo of Armstrong and a red Apollo 11 graphic. The accompanying newspaper features an enormous headline blaring "WELCOME HOME, NEIL" in letters so large (3-7/8 inches high) that the headline alone took up about half of the page.
From the family of former astronaut Richard Gordon:
An Apollo 15-Flown, Crew-Signed Limited Edition Apollo 12 Cover (est. $18,000-24,000) features the mission insignia with Navy wings by Bishop, the 6-cent flag stamp cancelled Dec. 10, 1969 (the day the crew left quarantine) and the signatures of Charles Conrad Jr., Dick Gordon and Alan L. Bean. Gordon wrote "Flown To The Moon RG" in the top left corner and "4 of 87" in the lower left corner. The verso includes the following certification: "This envelope was flown/to the moon on Apollo 15/Richard F. Gordon Jr." and contains a card reading "The Accompanying Cover/Is #4 of 87/Carried to the Moon" and is signed "Richard F. Gordon Jr/9-20-80."
A Gemini 3-Gemini 12 Presentation Set of 10 Flown Flightline Medals in Lucite (est. $9,000-12,000) is one of just 24 produced and a historical presentation of all 10 flown Fliteline medals, one from each manned flight of the Gemini program. All are in matched silver color with five (Geminis 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11) minted in sterling silver and hallmarked on the reverse.
An Apollo 12 Lunar Module-Flown Large Size American Flag and Patch on a Crew-Signed Presentation Mat (est. $6,000-8,000) are mounted on a 14-by-18-inch mat above a label reading "Sailed With Yankee Clipper/And Intrepid To The Ocean of Storms/November 1969" as well as the signatures of the crew: Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon and Alan L. Bean.
Former astronaut James Lovell:
An Apollo 13-Flown Silver Robbins Medallion, Serial Number 76 (est. $8,000-12,000) is one of 404 newly-designed sterling silver medallions struck from the flown metal of medallions that were intended to go on the mission but ultimately were melted down when last-minute crew changes and other problems kept Apollo 13 from completing its mission.
An Apollo 8-Flown American Flag (est. $4,000-6,000) comes directly from the personal collection of Lovell, who signed and certified it. The certification, split over two of the flag's white stripes, reads: "On board Apollo 8 21-27 Dec 1968/James Lovell"; the lot also includes a signed Letter of Authenticity from Lovell on his company letterhead that reads "I hereby certify that this American Flag was in my PPK during my Apollo 8 flight. Apollo 8 was the first journey to the moon in December, 1968. This American Flag is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission."
A Gemini 12-Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch (est. $1,000-1,500) has a three-inch diameter and features a Gemini capsule pointing toward the Roman numeral "XII" at the top, as if on the face of a clock. The patch includes the embroidered surnames of astronauts James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin" and is signed "James Lovell" on the verso.
Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov:
An Alexei Leonov Original Painting The Ashy Layer in Framed Display with Four Signed and Numbered Litho Prints (est. $2,000-2,500) with photographic provenance is a 19-by-12-inch painting showing a mirage-like reflection of the moon on the earth below, on which two areas of city lights can be seen. The "ashy layer" was claimed by Leonov, confirmed during a spaceflight and was the subject of his Master's thesis. The lot includes a color photo of Leonov holding the painting in his home. The painting has been reframed under glass, triple-matted with an engraved plaque in a 29-by-22-inch black lacquer frame.
An Alexei Leonov Original Painting Cyclone Over Singapore in Original Frame with Four Signed and Numbered Litho Prints (est. $2,000-2,500) is signed by Leonov in the lower right corner and shows a scene he saw during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission: a massive cyclone over Malaysia poking through the ionosphere and covering a large section of the planet. This is the first depiction of a cyclone from the perspective of an artist in space.
Alexei Leonov's Owned and Worn Soviet Air Force Major General's Uniform with Coat, Pants, Shirt, Tie and (Signed) Hat (est. $1,200-1,800) with photographic provenance was purchased by a collector directly from Leonov in 1992 and includes a 7-by-5-inch color photo of Leonov, the first man to walk in space, at his home with the uniform hanging behind him.
Former Texas businessman and NFL owner Kenneth S. "Bud" Adams. Jr.:
An Apollo 11 White Spacesuit Large Color Photo (est. $1,400-1,800), signed on the presentation mat to then-Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams, measures 14 inches high by 11 inches wide. It is signed by Armstrong: "To Bud Adams–/Sincere Best Wishes From Apollo 11-". Beneath the photo are three signatures: "Neal Armstrong," "M (Michael) Collins" and "Buzz Aldrin." The lot is accompanied by a modern copy of the image printed on professional silk finish paper.
This example of Apollo 8: James Lovell Large "Earthrise" Color Photo (est. $700-900) is signed on the presentation mat to then-Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams: "Earthrise from Apollo Eight 12-24-68/To K.S. "Bud" Adams/How about the Oilers joining the Lunar Football League!/Best Wishes/James Lovell/Apollo 8, 13".
In a nod to Adams' stature as the owner of the Oilers and Titans, an Apollo 7 Large White Spacesuit
"Football Pose" Crew-Signed Color Photo on a Presentation Mat (est. $700-900) is a rare image that is signed in black: "Walt | 2,988 |
Groundbreaking Heated Chemotherapy Treatment Gives Patient Renewed Hope
June 28, 2018 | by Wayne Lewis
Patient Christopher Haskell (right) with four of his children
For the twelfth consecutive year, City of Hope was ranked among the nation's very best cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious honor recognizes the forward-thinking City of Hope physicians and researchers behind leading-edge treatments such as HIPEC — heated chemotherapy that seeks out and destroys hidden tumors.
In the moment, Christopher Haskell wouldn't have called himself lucky.
Suffering from abdominal pain that had grown severe over the<|fim_middle|> request an appointment online or contact us at 800-826-4673. Please visit Making Your First Appointment for more information.
Tags : Byrne Lee, Christopher Haskell, HIPEC, Patient Story, abdominal cancer, colon cancer, colon cancer treatment, colorectal cancer, heated chemotherapy
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New colorectal screening guidelines: What they mean for you | course of a few days, he visited his physician at his wife's behest. The doctor pinpointed the problem as an inflamed appendix, in turn urging him to go to the emergency room.
After a long wait on that Friday afternoon in July 2016, the ER surgeon removed Haskell's appendix. Later, there was good news — and bad news.
"They got my appendix just at the right time, and fixed a little hernia," Haskell said. "But they also saw a tumor growing on the side of my colon."
Today, Haskell calls that episode his "fortuitous appendectomy." The doctors caught the tumor, which had begun in his appendix, early.
That day was the start of a journey that would bring him from his home in the Santa Barbara, California, area to City of Hope under the care of surgeon Byrne Lee, M.D. — giving Haskell new perspective in the process. Thanks to Lee's skills and an advanced procedure that combines surgery and chemotherapy, Haskell remains cancer-free and thankful nearly two years after the tumor was discovered.
"It's very difficult to express your gratitude fully to somebody who saved your life," said Haskell, a father of five. "How can you ever do that justice? How can you ever make them feel exactly how important your life is for your family?"
Tumors that start in the appendix are extremely rare and can be slow-growing, but they also tend to infiltrate and spread within the abdominal cavity in a way that makes them hard to distinguish. The surgeon in the ER made his best effort to clear out the mass, but ultimately an exploratory surgery would uncover some remnants.
The incidental early detection vastly improved Haskell's chances of survival. Nonetheless, the tumor's qualities called for a particularly aggressive treatment.
Lee, chief of City of Hope's Upper GI and Mixed Tumor Surgery Service and associate clinical professor of surgical oncology, recommended an approach called HIPEC, short for "hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy."
Byrne Lee, M.D.
With HIPEC, surgeons first perform a major procedure removing all visible traces of abnormal growth in the abdominal cavity. Then, to eliminate any traces that are hidden or too tiny to see, the medical team bathes the entire area in chemotherapy warmed to about 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Tumors generally can't stand up to heat like healthy tissue can. The drug is delivered directly to the abdominal cavity because that part of the body is relatively short on blood veins, hampering chemotherapy delivered intravenously.
City of Hope has a special advantage in offering HIPEC. The rigorous treatment requires not just advanced surgical skill but also easy interdisciplinary collaboration across surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists and others. The institution has taken on a leadership position as the highest-volume center for HIPEC in Los Angeles County and among the most prolific in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
In Haskell's case, Lee performed the surgery laparoscopically to lessen the patient's burden and speed his healing. The entire procedure took eight hours. Haskell is appreciative — and impressed.
Haskell said: "I always believed Dr. Lee was the right guy. I remember asking, 'Eight hours? You stand up for eight hours?' It would have been easier for him to do a normal incision, but my recovery time would have been far longer."
Lasting Impact
It took five days in City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital and approximately another month of convalescence at home before Haskell was back on his feet and back to work as an attorney.
He estimates he's at 90 percent these days — not bad considering that with a second hernia, removed by Lee, Haskell has tallied four abdominal surgeries over the past couple of years.
Buoyed by his faith, Haskell embraced his experience as a reminder that every moment matters.
"It's made an impact on everything I think and do," he said. "It gives me the sense that it's a very finite time I have with my kids and my wife. It's only a finite number of opportunities for me to help people, be productive and be a good citizen."
Staying active and fully engaged with his family are top priorities for Haskell. Later this year, he and his adult son will hike Mount Whitney. They also are planning a hike of Mount Kilimanjaro for 2019 to celebrate the father's 60th birthday.
Adrenaline and achievement figure into these trips, but togetherness is the primary goal.
"It's just a great chance to be able to talk and share," Haskell said.
He also welcomes day-to-day adventures with his school-age children. With the outlook of a grateful survivor, he's more likely to put aside routine to take them go-karting or beachcombing on a whim. Haskell treasures those moments, and looks forward to many more.
"I have five kids. I intend to stick around for a long time," he said.
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Uhaul dirty on arrival then charged me cleaning fee.
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The windows were bug splattered.
Take car of your trucks. Cabin was dirty, tires were bald, and the shocks were worn out.
Windshield was very dirty and washer had no fluid. Agent on duty at time of pick-up did not have code to access UHaul on the computer ~ had to wait for another person to come in and process the transaction. On return I had to park the truck myself in the lot.
Everyone was very nice. Thank you!
I told the attendant about the oily door seal but he didn't seam too concerned. I hope they get it cleaned before renting it to someone else.
Truck Smelled of stale tobacco smoke.
Suggest keeping no less than half tank of gas, versus nearly empty, so we can fill AFTER we are done moving and before returning truck.
I had reserved a truck an appliance dolly, a furniture dolly, and a dozen furniture pads, when I went to pick up the truck none of the dollies or pads were in the truck and they didn't have any of them on hand, so I called U-Haul and they said I would have to pick them up at a different location the next morning which put my moving plans behind, I also had expressed how I should not be charged the extra mileage to pick them up, and was told that they had made notes on account about this and was still charged, and was told I wouldn't charges again at the other location for the dollies and they tried to charge me, luckily the guy at that location was cool and didn't charge me but they never put it in the notes that I wouldn't be charged. All in all I'm pretty dissatisfied with the whole experience, but I must say the the other location I went to for the dollies was very helpful and accommodating, that was the location at rental center of green valley on Camino Casa Verde. I'm not a big complainer but this just left a bad taste in my mouth and cost me some time.
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Rare atlases go o...
Rare atlases go online
The University of Bristol in the UK has made a collection of rare atlases dating from 1574 to the 1970s available online for the first time.
The online exhibition, 'Atlases: Poetics, Politics, and Performance', shares digitised versions of 33 atlases housed in the University of Bristol Library's Special Collections. The collection is said to include the work of mapmakers and organisations from several countries including the Dutch laboratories of the Blaeu family in the seventeenth<|fim_middle|>ographic genres, often transcending geographical learning. Over the centuries, its format has been adopted by anatomists, biologists, geologists, governments, and intelligence services alike as an effective instrument for organizing and showcasing different forms of knowledge.'
The exhibition is organised into four thematic sections. Renaissance Theatres features famous and less famous examples dating from the late sixteenth to the mid seventeenth centuries.
Rhetoric of Truth exhibits eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries geological and archaeological atlases side by side with early computer-generated examples. The aim is to stress modern science's constant attempt to penetrate beneath the surface and unveil hidden orders.
The Colonial Gaze section focuses on atlases used to implement colonial projects, including land exploitation in Africa and in the West Indies, and the circulation of racial theories in late nineteenth-century Europe and North America.
The fourth section is National Identities and Conflict. This explores the role of atlases for visualising conflict and shaping territorial and political imaginations in the twentieth century.
Head of Special Collections Michael Richardson said: 'In the age of Google Earth, this exhibition is ultimately meant to stir public interest in the history of the atlas and of cartography in general, offering an accessible and dynamic resource for teaching, research, and, not least, virtual exploration.' | century, the United States' Military Academy during the Cold War, colonial Africa and revolutionary Cuba.
Veronica della Dora, lead scholar on the project and historic map specialist in the School of Geographical Sciences, observed: 'The history of the atlas is linked to the spread of general education, the development of print culture and the emergence of a consumer culture in the Renaissance West.
'Since its original conception, the atlas has proven one of the most resilient cart | 92 |
Printing wedding invitations on your home computer is a choice that could save you lots of money. Today, printers can make an invitation look as though it was done at a print shop. Of course, if you want raised print or engraving, you would have to go to a professional shop. There would be no way for you to duplicate that type of printing on a typical home printer. Although if that is not a "must have for you", you can print a very nice invitation for a fraction of the cost.
There is a huge number of paper and print companies that supply printable blank invitations. Almost any style can be found with just a little bit of digging. Craft shops such as Michael's, Hobby Lobby and even WalMart have some selections. I will caution you to be careful to<|fim_middle|> brings your wedding colors into play and give an elegant look to the invitation. A small amount of color can also highlight certain elements. Use it sparingly and remember this is a wedding invitation and not a party invitation, so keep it simple and elegant.
Before deciding, think about this: The invitation is received by the guest, it gets read, it gets put in a stack of other mail, then it gets tossed out. The people that actually keep an invitation are few and far between. And even those that are kept for sentimental value are put away in a scrapbook that gets looked at once every 10 years. So my advice would be to spend the money on something that would have more long term value such as your wedding photos. | read the instructions for printing and follow it closely. In each kit there is usually an extra one or two for mess ups, but you don't want to load your printer only to find that you've destroyed more than you have to spare.
Even a plain invitation can be made elegant with a little embellishment such as ribbon, charms, stamps and wax on the envelope as a seal. Your imagination is the limit!
Note: Charms, wax or any such thing that would add weight to the invitation, will most likely add to the cost of postage.
Stay away from colored ink unless your wedding is casual or the color | 124 |
Raptors will try to build on franchise-best first half
By Doug SmithSports Reporter
Sun., Jan. 14, 2018timer3 min. read
It was a major change but a necessary one to remake the Raptors, the well-documented shift to more ball movement and more three-pointers and a switch-as-often-as-you-can defensive philosophy in tune with the emerging athletes on the roster.
The offensive alterations have been stark: Assists are up, three-point attempts are up, and the workload on the all-star backcourt duo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan has been eased most night,s even if it is comforting to have them around when they're needed.
As the halfway point of the NBA season arrives — the Raptors, at 29-12, have posted the best half-season in franchise history — there is no doubt the makeover has been an unqualified success.
Or that people are noticing.
"Very unique," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said Saturday before the Warriors held off the Raptors 127-125 in an epic game<|fim_middle|> the fourth-best record in the league, behind only Golden State, Boston and Houston. The Raptors and Warriors were the only two teams in the league ranked in the top five in both offensive and defensive efficiency, based on points scored or given up per 100 possessions. And Toronto was on pace to have the best regular-season in franchise history, eclipsing the 56 wins they had in 2015-16, when the reached the Eastern Conference final.
But as coach Dwane Casey correctly and constantly points out, the Raptors can improve in all aspects of the game, and they must if they hope to play for the conference crown again.
Here are three keys for the final half of the regular season.
Keep playing hard: In the wake of the second half rally against the Warriors on Saturday, and Thursday's drubbing of the Cleveland Cavaliers, DeRozan was asked what he'd learned about his team from the two games.
"What we've known all year," he said. "We fight. Period."
Keeping that competitive nature is an absolute must in the last 41 games. The Raptors aren't likely to win too many games on talent alone but combining an abundance of talent with playing hard on every possession will keep them among the league's elite.
With few exceptions — Saturday's first half was one — the Raptors have not been overwhelmed for any sustained period in any game. They showed true belief in themselves and saw the benefit of hard work in the second half against Golden State.
"I was proud the way the guys competed," Casey said. "That's the team that we'll go places with."
Keep the kids going: The emergence of the Raptors backups as a tremendously good and versatile unit has been the biggest story of the season.
It is a young group — led at the moment by Jakob Poeltl, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Delon Wright — that seem impervious to pressure. They play fast, defend well, and score just enough to make them dangerous. But getting continued production out of players who've never been through what they are about to go through is a lot to ask.
Casey's point about the Cleveland game, a 133-99 Raptors win, was that the group dominated because it felt it belonged. That kind of belief will be a must when the games get more intense leading into the playoffs.
The bench hasn't had any prolonged stretches of below average play, probably because there are so many players who can bail the team out on different nights. They have to maintain that level of play even if they start to get physically worn down by the length of the season.
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Be more efficient from long range: The threat of the three-pointer is often as important as making them. An offence predicated on long-range shooting stretches defences, and that creates room for offensive players to get into the lane and to the rim.
So it's nice that the Raptors are in the top five in three-point attempts per game, at 32.0 — they averaged 24.3 in the 2016-17 season — but they need to be more effective.
Going into Sunday play, they ranked only 25th among 30 teams in efficiency, shooting 35.2 per cent from beyond the range. That's down from last season, when they shot 36.3 from three.
Demar Derozan, Kyle Lowry | . "I don't know if there's another example . . . it is different when you see a team change philosophically with the same coach and a similar roster. Really impressive.
"They've adapted, (they) play a much faster, wide-open game. The ball is moving much more, they're much tougher to guard."
And much tougher to beat.
Heading into Sunday, Toronto had | 79 |
New NOAA Administrator Named
The U.S. Senate has confirmed scientist and longtime environmental expert Richard Spinrad as the undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and the 11th NOAA administrator.
The 67-year-old New York native brings 40 years of experience in ocean, atmosphere and climate science and policy.
"As an accomplished and respected scientist, educator, communicator and executive, Rick has dedicated his career to the science that is at the core of NOAA's mission," U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement. "I am grateful for his ongoing public service to the agency and the nation, and I look forward to working alongside him as we tackle the climate crisis, conserve our oceans, and grow our blue economy."
In his role as NOAA Administrator, Spinrad will oversee what's expected to be a $7 billion budget in the proposed<|fim_middle|> for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management.
Before that, he worked at the U.S. Navy in the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy and the Office of Naval Research. He also served as executive director for research and education at the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education.
"I am thrilled to be back and am ready to hit the ground running," Spinrad remarked. "I am humbled to lead NOAA's exceptional workforce on a mission so relevant to the daily lives of people across America and to the future health of our planet."
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Summary "As a young girl, Neave was often stuck in a world that didn't know what to do with her. As her mother not unkindly told her, she was never going to grow up to be a great beauty. Her glamorous sister, Lilly, moved easily through the world, a parade of handsome men in pursuit. Her brother didn't want a girl joining his group of friends. And their small town of Lynn, Massachusetts, didn't have a place for a girl whose feelings often put her at war with the world -- often this meant her mother, her brother, and the town librarian who wanted to keep her away from the Dangerous Books she really wanted to read. But through an unexpected friendship, Neave finds herself with a forbidden copy of The Pirate Lover, a steamy romance, and Neave discovers a world of passion, love, and betrayal. And it is to this world that as a grown up she retreats to again and again when real life becomes too much. Neave finds herself rereading The Pirate Lover more than she ever would have expected because as she gets older, life does not follow the romances she gobbled up as a child. When Neave and Lilly are about to realize their professional dream, Lilly suddenly disappears. Neave must put her beloved books down and take center stage, something she has been running from her entire life. And she must figure out what happened to Lilly -- and if she's next. Who Neave turns to help her makes Sharon Pywell's The Romance Reader's Guide to Life one of the most original, entertaining, exciting, and chilling novels you will read this year."--Amazon.com
Notes First published in 2017 by Flatiron Books, New York
Subject Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.
Books and reading -- Fiction.
Genre/Form Psychological fiction.
Romance fiction.
Reading nook.
ISBN 97819 | 439 |
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Governments need to regulate technology: Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that governments need to regulate technology in order to ensure data privacy for common people.IANS | April 25, 2019, 11:00 IST
San Francisco, Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that governments need to regulate technology in order to ensure data privacy for common people.
"Technology needs to be<|fim_middle|> future workplace
Connected services will create new revenue streams for Auto OEMs: Lingraju Sawkar, IBM India | regulated. There are now too many examples where the no rails have resulted in a great damage to society," The Verge quoted Cook as saying during the Time 100 Summit in New York City.
"We all have to be intellectually honest, and we have to admit that what we're doing isn't working," he added.
In a bid to explain to US-based lawmakers what he meant, Cook cited the example of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data privacy rules in Europe.
"Europe is more likely to come up with something. GDPR is a step in the right direction," Cook said, adding "We are advocating strongly for regulation - I do not see another path at this point."
However, for improving data privacy, he said he does not promote going overboard with depending on the government or leveraging the government with favours and cited Apple as an example.
"We cannot look for the government to solve all of our problems. Apple doesn't have a Political Action Committee (PAC) and I refuse to have one because it shouldn't exist. The company donates zero to political candidates," Cook noted.
In the US, PAC is an organisation that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives or legislation.
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According to Investors.com, Microsoft's Tellme service just had the operation's best quarter because its functionality saves businesses time and money when it comes to customer service. On Wednesday<|fim_middle|> can 'talk shop' with the best. These people could be experts in Community or Digital Media strategy, or not. | , the company announced new enhancements to the system including improvements to its speech recognition and customer assistance technologies. "There's lots of opportunity for better customer service and better caller experience, and that combined with decreasing costs is a very compelling value proposition," said Jamie Bertasi, senior director of Tellme business solutions.
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Here's a free webinar that is being presented by Jennifer Galvan, manager of sales engineering for SPSS Inc. The webinar will demonstrate how users of SPSS Inc. software can easily create their own analysis and reports, and then share these results through a Web browser.
For organizations facing tight budgets and limited resources, this webcast offers valuable strategies for operating more efficiently and effectively.
Verizon Wireless is finding help from customer service in one of the most unusual places….a volunteer. The New York Times recently wrote a report on how certain companies are looking to their super-users for help in customer service. Verizon Wireless found help from Justin McMurry, a user of the online communities, who, in turn, helps out other who have questions about Verizon Wireless and their services and enjoys participating. Read the full story here.
According to the Great Lakes IT Report, A new social networking site has been developed just for golfers. Golfers Unite will feature message boards, personal profiles, photo galleries and other ways of collaborating with other members of the golf communities.
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This week we're speaking with Beth Murphy the Head of Marketing & Communications at Digg. Beth will be participating in the panel discussion 'Don't Just Survive, Thrive. Tips & Techniques for Sustaining Your Community' on Tuesday, May 12.
First, what is a "face person"? (yes, I totally made that term up) A face person is generally a highly visible representative of the company that closely resembles the target demographic of the community. Examples of these people would include: Whurley, aka William Hurley, of BMC; Lionel Menchaca at Dell; Robert Scoble formerly of Microsoft and SolarWinds own Josh Stephens (the head geek). These people connect with the audience because they are someone the audience knows. They are experts in their area and | 588 |
We are enjoying the big city lights of Carlisle tonight. In the last couple of days we walked close to 20 miles between Gilsland and Carlisle with an overnight at the Low Rigg Farm.
The innkeeper at the Bush Noon Inn was great. He even drove us down from the inn to the trail. It doesn't sound like much but the inn is a mile off of the trail and it was pouring rain. It rained much of the morning but we had a couple of great spots to check out. Birdoswald is a Roman era fort that has been brought to the surface. They also have Roman Centurions!
The next stop was the Lanercost Priory. The church is built, as are most "newer" buildings along the wall with wall stone. That is why there is so little of the 2000 year old wall left remaining but there are so many farm houses, barns and churches along the wall path built of wall stone.
We spent the night at the Low Rigg Farm in Walton. Not much around Low Rigg but we did take a cab into town and spent the evening at a local tavern. They even had a fire going in the pub to cut the chill due to the rain and chill (final photo). One of the highlights of the Low Rigg farm was feeding time for<|fim_middle|>.
Saturday was another day of rain but as we approach the west coast the trail gets flatter. Flat trail in the rain sure beats 16 miles of up and down in the sunshine. We walked through miles of mushy farmland to Crosby-on-Eden where we got our first glimpse of the River Eden that we will follow to the coast.
A few more miles and we were in Carlisle with only 14.5 miles to go in our coast-to-coast walk. Overnight in Carlisle with an Italian feast for carb loading and we are good to go for tomorrow! As always, a pint thinking of you. | the 1-month old cows. Quite the frantic bunch | 11 |
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Golfing Out of Dodge
Golf course familiarity runs contrary to the well tread relationship-tarring adage. Rather than contempt, playing the same courses over and over again tends to breed lower scores.
After logging dozens of rounds on a track, the lay of the land yields far fewer surprises as course knowledge become encyclopedic and the confidence of experience informs club selection and other strategic decisions.
Still, after a couple years of racking up rounds in your neck of the woods and seeing the same holes over and over again, many avid golfers begin to develop an itch to spread their wings, take their sticks out on the road and chase some strange. Put it this way, if course fidelity was a normative behavior and there was an Ashley Madison for guys looking to be a little less faithful to the well tread turfgrass of their local muni, it'd be as massive a success as Bandon Dunes.
The Greens Are Always Greener on the Other Side
I've gone coast-to-coast, on down south, and crossed the pond on a couple occasions while pursuing flying spheres down immaculately conditioned fairways with bodacious backdrops of magnificent Mountain ranges, Smurf-blue seas, and prickly scorched earth desert dreamscapes. While my highlight reel includes tony resort-side stunners, ballyhooed posh European spreads, and a bevy of PGA TOUR stops, having only been bitten by the travel golf bug a mere half decade ago, in numerical terms I've only sampled a small piece of world's golf pie.
David Wood, author of Around the World in 80 Rounds certainly has my slice beat.
"I played in 22 countries when traveling for my book and I've additionally played in another 20 or so countries as well," he relates. "I'm sure I've played more than 500 courses in my golfing life."
While golf travel may at first seem the most surefire way to go somewhere without really seeing the destination itself, you can sometimes soak up more culture playing a destination's golf courses than hitting its museums, a sentiment Wood shares. "In South Africa, I had a caddy who filled me in on how hard life is for him as a black man. He couldn't think of one single-family member who lived past the age of 35. It broke my heart to hear, but he wasn't saying it for pity, it was simply a fact."
And on a swing through South America Wood keened into the locals' respect for the integrity and flow of the game. "Having the honor on the tee is a big deal [there] and they love to hit in turn. No ready golf there. They love the formality of the game (as do I)."
The Impetus of the Seven-Year Itch
Abandoned spouses may speculate that the allure of packing up and jetting off has more to do with ditching family for a few days of frolicking with their green-eyed mistress than feeding a real spiritual need. But those who regularly take clubs-in-tow vacations have come to respect that the pursuit of gobsmackingly brilliant golf in less familiar environs vaults their appreciation and understanding of the game to a completely new level. Travel golfers' passions run as deep as oenophiles nosing, swishing and savoring an award winning Bordeaux.
Now, the length of time of playing avidly before the tingles to travel begin is a source of debate. "I think it's more like a three-month itch," weighs in Jason Deegan, senior staff writer at GolfAdvisor.com (a property owned by The Golf Channel) who has done his fair share of itch scratching.
"I've played roughly 800 courses in 15 countries<|fim_middle|> above story first ran in Golf Canada Magazine | . I actually started keeping track about five years ago once I realized the numbers of courses I had played was growing so quickly."
Confining Deegan, whose exploits you can follow under the twitter handle @WorldGolfer, to the offerings that populate his backyard would sap his spirit of its joie de vivre, leaving him as empty and hollow as a sneaker connoisseur restricted for eternity to a single pair of Air Jordans.
"I love my job because of the variety of courses I get to play," he explains. "I could never play all my golf at one course. While there are benefits to doing so - a lower handicap, local knowledge on where to hit it - the wonder of trying to solve the puzzle of a new course is too much fun."
For Wood, the allure of golf in far-flung locales was par for the course from the get go.
"I've always been drawn to golf in exotic locales like the bottom of South America and the Ushuaia Golf Club for example. The more remote and more difficult to travel to, the better. It's great fun to go to countries that aren't known as golf locales like Laos or Nepal or Turkey and see how the game has taken root there."
Most golfers, myself included, have encountered course critters in the form of fleet footed deer and foxes, rattlers, rabbits, and gators, but there are bigger game that roam the rough in some parts of the world.
"I came across two huge kangaroos while playing by myself in Perth, Australia. I know kangaroos are supposed to be cute and cuddly, but these two looked like a couple of longshoremen with a score to settle," reminisces Wood. "They were right on the tee-box and were eyeing me like they were going to rough me up and steal my clubs. I teed off quick and got the heck out of there."
While the more you go, the harder it is to pick favourites, well travelled golfers can always pinpoint a destination that deserves the same acclaim as the usual suspects most golfers aspire to visit. Deegan champions the charms of Northern Michigan where "…summers have light until 10 p.m., the bent grass is pure to putt on, and the prices are affordable. There's also a diversity of courses designed through forests, over hills, and along lakeside bluffs." Wood uses the opportunity to extoll the golf wonders of New Zealand. "For my money, New Zealand is the best golf destination on Earth. I played a seaside course called Chisholm Park Golf Club on the South Island in Dunedin that is probably the greatest $20 green fee course on the planet."
A fringe benefit of golf travel is the absence of performance anxiety. Scorecard tallies are always an afterthought on golf trips. It's really more about soaking up the scenery than shooting for new milestones. In the end, these sojourns boil down to the journey, the fellowship, and the thrill of experiencing extraordinary courses far removed from the well tread territory of your stomping grounds. Besides, even if you ring up a really high number like Tiger did at Muirfield Village this past June, you can always chock it up to never having played the course before, an excuse that wasn't at Mr.Woods' disposal.
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But the truth is that modern life offers a high level of convenience. Daily temptations include the comfortable couch, the car or the escalator. Do try to get more exercise into your life in small steps. Surely, every person will find something he or she enjoys in particular, be it taking walks, playing ball games, doing endurance sports or gardening. Taking 10,000 steps a day could be a good target.
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An<|fim_middle|> diffusion, in other words by strain and relief of the joint. So, exercise is indispensable for healthy joints.
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But also medications, such as cortisone, or excessive consumption of coffee, alcohol or cola beverages, can leach calcium from the bones.
Children have an increased calcium demand due to growth, and so do women after menopause.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is known to most people as support for the immune system, but it can do so much more! It also plays an important role in collagen production and thus cartilage function.
A healthy cartilage layer is sort of a protective padding in joints and intervertebral disks. It coats the joint surfaces with a smooth, elastic layer of collagen fibers that can be up to 5 mm thick. This, together with the synovial fluid, allows a smooth gliding of the joint surfaces.
In order to stay elastic and resilient, the cartilage needs nutrients, such as vitamin C. The joint fluid (synovia) transports the precious nutrients into the cartilage. However, this takes place only by way of | 333 |
MINNEAPOLIS, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vireo Health International,<|fim_middle|> financial results, performance, prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, milestones, strategies and outlook of Vireo, and includes statements about, among other things, future developments, the future operations, strengths and strategy of the Company. Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. These statements are based upon certain material factors, assumptions and analyses that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including Vireo's experience and perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. | Inc. ("Vireo" or the "Company") (CSE: VREO), America's leading science-focused, multi-state cannabis company, today announced the acquisition of an entity which manages the vertically-integrated operations of Red Barn, a holder of one New Mexico's medical cannabis licenses. Red Barn currently operates two medical cannabis dispensaries, located in Santa Fe and Gallup, and a cultivation and processing facility, located in Gallup.
"Vireo Health is excited to expand our operations into New Mexico's well-established medical cannabis market," said Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Kingsley, M.D. "Red Barn is a well-respected operator in New Mexico's medical cannabis program, which has earned the trust of consumers. We look forward to welcoming Red Barn into the Vireo Family. Together, we will create best-in-class products and continue to provide patients with compassionate care."
In 2007, New Mexico became the 12th state in the United States to adopt a medical cannabis program. According to the New Mexico Department of Health Services, in February 2019, there were 70,109 active qualifying patients enrolled in the state's medical cannabis program. The New Mexico Medical Cannabis program includes 35 Licensed Non-profit Producers ("LNPPs") which cultivate and distribute cannabis to qualified patients. On March 1, 2019, the New Mexico Department of Health Services enacted an emergency rule that increased the plant limit count from 450 to 2,500 - an increase of over 500 percent.
This transaction, which was previously disclosed, was financed through a combination of cash and stock and represents Vireo Health's second acquisition since it began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol "VREO." Vireo Health now has more than 300 employees across operations in eight states including Arizona, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
Vireo Health International, Inc. is America's leading science-focused, multi-state cannabis company. Vireo's physician-led team of more than 300 employees provides best-in-class cannabis products and customer experience. Vireo cultivates cannabis in environmentally-friendly greenhouses, manufactures pharmaceutical-grade cannabis extracts, and sells its products at both company-owned and third-party dispensaries. The Company currently has operations in eight states including Arizona, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. For more information about the company, please visit www.vireohealth.com.
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Unconventional Upbringings: Yes, They Work
By Emma Tanner • Utah Contributor February 27, 2017 at 3:00am
My family is unconventional, to say the least. In fact, while I was<|fim_middle|> the transition into a less demanding career track as a physician.
My parents have shown me that while traditional structures can be good molds to consider when developing a structure for your life and family, it's important to pay attention to what would be best given the circumstances that are specific to you and your loved ones. What works for you might not be what works for someone else. Maybe down the road, your husband has to learn to cook a thing or two for those nights you work late, maybe it's okay for you to mow the lawn from time to time and maybe some of the local religious beliefs may coincide with where your moral compass leads while other components may not sit right with you. It's taken me a long time to learn to trust myself to do the right thing for me, even if some people disapprove or don't understand. So, these are just a couple examples to show that there is more than one right philosophy to stand by when going through life. Do what works for you, even if it doesn't align with conventional norms.
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Why New York Is My Second Home | growing up, my parents called me a "social experiment," because they never enforced traditional gender norms, nor did they impose any sort of religious influence. Growing up in Utah, I heard over and over again that those without religion were indecent, immoral, unethical, misguided, etc. But I was also immersed in a culture that highly supported a traditional family structure where, starting from a fairly young adult age, husbands would develop and commit to their careers while their wives had and raised multiple children. While I don't have any major issues with the good things religion does for people – creating communities, reinforcing good ethical behaviors, implementing values – nor do I see any real problems with traditional family structures as long as they're what people want, I would like to emphasize that such expectations don't successfully apply to everyone. And despite my seemingly unusual upbringing, I believe I've turned out okay thanks to my mom and dad's irregularities in parenting.
My mom grew up Catholic, and my dad grew up Mormon – each in a household that held traditional religious and family expectations. And it seemed to work for their families. But as my mom got older, going through a chemical engineering degree and then through medical school, she began to drift away from her Catholic upbringing. Additionally, while my dad went to Brigham Young University, and also served an LDS mission, he later found out that he was having a hard time with the foundations of his religious background, its authorities, and the seemingly illogical and incoherent testimonial details it was built on.
So, when I was born, my parents mutually came to the decision to raise me religion-free. Throughout my childhood, their intentions were always to expose me to, and educate me on various religions and forms of spirituality in order to leave any relevant pursuits up to me. While I didn't end up conforming to any one religion, I think the various exposures I had, and the overall acceptance my parents displayed for all religious backgrounds, including the one most common in our community, taught me some good things about how to be a good, understanding person without submitting myself to anything I didn't particularly believe in.
Additionally, my mom has opposed traditional gender norms as long as I've known her, and long before that, I'm sure. She has always worked, focusing much of her live on her education and career. And while work has always been an extremely important thing to my dad and his identity, he and my mom have been able to compromise and take turns staying at home to look after me while I was growing up. My dad did most of the work at home when I was really young and my mom was finishing up her residency for medical school here at the U. Afterwards my dad continued to look after me while my mom started her professional career as an M.D. And down the road, when I started fifth grade, they were able to switch off while my mom made | 585 |
O Encontro é um álbum ao vivo da banda brasileira Trazendo a Arca em colaboração com o cantor e compositor Davi Sacer, lançado em 14 de julho de 2020 pela gravadora Som Livre.
Produzido em torno da reunião da formação clássica do Trazendo a Arca, que se desfez em 2010, o álbum foi gravado na Igreja Batista Atitude, em maio de 2020, durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. A apresentação foi transmitida online e contou com produção musical do tecladista Ronald Fonseca e foi o primeiro disco da banda produzido pelo músico desde Live in Orlando (2011).
O repertório foi concentrado em músicas lançadas pelos músicos em todos os álbuns da formação original da banda, além da canção "Entre a Fé e a Razão", originalmente gravada após a saída do casal Sacer do grupo. Após o lançamento, a obra recebeu avaliações<|fim_middle|>, masterização
Gustavo Cavalcante – mixagem, masterização
Wiggo Berge – direção de vídeo
Projeto gráfico
Som Livre – design
Desempenho nas paradas
Álbuns ao vivo de 2020
Álbuns de Trazendo a Arca
Álbuns de Davi Sacer
Álbuns lançados pela Som Livre
Álbuns produzidos por Ronald Fonseca
Álbuns impactados pela pandemia de COVID-19 | favoráveis da mídia especializada.
Antecedentes
Em 2010, Davi Sacer e Verônica Sacer deixaram o Trazendo a Arca. Apesar da saída da banda, os ex-integrantes mantiveram relações pacíficas com os colegas de grupo. Sacer chegou a gravar algumas canções inéditas escritas pelos integrantes em carreira solo, como "Oração com Fé" (do álbum Confio em Ti, 2010) e "Essa Noite que Passou" (do álbum Às Margens do Teu Rio, de 2012). Da mesma forma, o Trazendo a Arca chegou a gravar "Magnífico Deus", que contou com co-autoria de Sacer, no álbum Na Casa dos Profetas (2012).
Depois que Ronald Fonseca deixou a banda em 2012, Sacer se reaproximou do ex-colega de grupo e, com ele, produziu o álbum Meu Abrigo, lançado no final de 2015. No ano seguinte, Fonseca reuniu Sacer e Luiz Arcanjo para uma regravação da canção "Se a Nação Clamar". Em várias ocasiões, Luiz Arcanjo chegou a dizer da importância de sua parceria com Davi Sacer. Em 2015, em entrevista ao Super Gospel, disse que "Davi ainda é um amigo e irmão... Hoje a dificuldade que temos são nossas agendas, mas quem sabe um dia não conseguimos sentar e compor juntos? Não seria impossível".
Davi Sacer também disse publicamente que tinha planos de gravar novamente com Luiz Arcanjo. Em 2018, com Ronald Fonseca e o guitarrista André Cavalcante, começou a trabalhar no álbum 15 Anos, que reuniu sucessos do Trazendo a Arca em novas roupagens solo. Além das participações de outros artistas, Sacer convidou Arcanjo para uma participação, mas Luiz estava nos Estados Unidos numa turnê do Trazendo a Arca. Ao lançar o álbum em julho de 2019, Davi Sacer anunciou que faria uma gravação com os integrantes da banda.
Ao mesmo tempo, o Trazendo a Arca anunciava uma turnê final, chamada Sexto Passo, que os músicos projetaram fazer desde 2018. Arcanjo justificou, em entrevista a revista Comunhão, que a banda pausaria suas atividades o argumento de que "estávamos sobrecarregados de trabalhos. Não brigamos, apenas resolvemos parar para descansar por um período". O primeiro show da turnê teve a participação de Verônica Sacer, como convidada, nos vocais.
Enquanto Davi Sacer se preparava para gravar mais um álbum inédito em carreira solo em show marcado para 13 de abril de 2020, se desenvolveu a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Com um mês de antecedência, o cantor cancelou a gravação. Na mesma época, Luiz Arcanjo convidou Davi e Verônica Sacer para uma live. Segundo eles, em comunicado para a imprensa, os comentários positivos que os três receberam do público incentivaram a promover a reunião da banda. Dias depois, Davi promoveu um show virtual no seu canal no YouTube, trazendo como convidado principal Luiz Arcanjo. No final da apresentação, os músicos anunciaram a reunião do Trazendo a Arca para 2 de maio daquele ano.
Gravação
O Trazendo a Arca divulgou antecipadamente a lista de músicas que seriam tocas na transmissão online. Nos planos originais, existiam mais de 30 canções de todos os álbuns da banda até Salmos e Cânticos Espirituais (2009), último com a participação de Verônica e Davi Sacer. Mas, durante o processo, Luiz Arcanjo decidiu reduzir a quantidade de músicas para 27 faixas e, por solicitação de Verônica Sacer, ainda incluiu "Entre a Fé e a Razão", a mais pedida pelo público durante a transmissão.
Por conta da pandemia e o distanciamento social imposto, a banda afirmou que não ocorreram ensaios antes da gravação e que, oficialmente, os músicos não tocavam juntos desde 2010. Por isso, os músicos chegaram a errar algumas canções, especialmente "Santo", que motivou um pedido de desculpas dos integrantes e piadas durante o processo. O evento foi gravado na Igreja Batista Atitude. A direção de vídeo ficou a cargo de Wiggo Berge, que já tinha trabalhado com Davi Sacer em carreira solo e outros artistas como Ludmilla, Anitta, Dennis DJ e Onze:20.
Além da banda principal, o Trazendo a Arca reuniu um trio de metais que já tinha gravado com a banda no DVD Ao Vivo no Maracanãzinho (2008), formado por Angelo Torres, Marcos Bonfim e Márcio André. Entre as canções, a banda pediu doações por código QR para um projeto social. A audiência atingiu um pico de 60 mil pessoas simultâneas, enquanto a transmissão, somada, alcançou cerca de 500 mil espectadores.
Antes e durante a transmissão, a banda anunciou que o show virtual seria removido do canal da banda logo após a apresentação.
Após a gravação da transmissão, Luiz Arcanjo e Davi Sacer regravaram vários dos vocais para o álbum, corrigindo eventuais erros cometidos durante a transmissão. Verônica Sacer, por sua vez, afirmou que não regravou nenhum dos seus vocais. A obra contou com mixagem e masterização de André Cavalcante e Gustavo Cavalcante.
Projeto gráfico
O projeto gráfico do álbum foi elaborado pela equipe de design da gravadora Som Livre. A capa original, de tons pastéis, trazia duas mãos juntas e o título do álbum em destaque. Dias depois, a capa foi substituída por outro modelo, formado por um quadrado de cor azul, e com o nome da banda e do álbum com o mesmo tamanho.
Lançamento
O Encontro foi lançado em 14 de julho de 2020 pela gravadora brasileira Som Livre nas plataformas digitais. Diferentemente da transmissão, o álbum trouxe 15 das quase 30 faixas apresentadas. Segundo Davi Sacer, a banda escolheu as canções que receberam as melhores performances. Logo que o disco foi lançado, ainda durante a pandemia, o cantor afirmou para a Apple Music que desejaria promover uma turnê comemorativa pelo Brasil juntamente com o Trazendo a Arca. Em entrevista dada ao Super Gospel, Verônica Sacer também se manifestou a favor de uma turnê da formação original. Luiz Arcanjo, na mesma opinião, disse "quem sabe" para a possibilidade.
O álbum recebeu avaliações favoráveis da mídia especializada. Em texto publicado no Super Gospel, foi dito que O Encontro é a "materialidade de uma amizade que sentiu conjuntamente a pobreza, o sucesso, processos judiciais, o envelhecimento e, ao mesmo tempo, uma paixão musical que permanece viva durante uma pandemia que, de forma contraditória, reforça a morte". Na crítica, o disco recebeu uma cotação de 4 estrelas de 5.
Faixas
Ficha técnica
Banda
Luiz Arcanjo – vocais, violão
Davi Sacer – vocais
Verônica Sacer – vocal
Ronald Fonseca – produção musical, arranjos e teclado
Deco Rodrigues – baixo, vocal de apoio
André Mattos – bateria, percussão, vocal de apoio
Isaac Ramos - guitarra
Músicos convidados
Angelo Torres – sax alto
Marcos Bonfim – sax tenor
Márcio André – trompete
Equipe técnica
André Cavalcante – mixagem | 1,936 |
Awards and
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NHTSA Official Site
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2018 Impreza 4-door
2018 5-Star Overall Rating
2018 Subaru XV
2016 Subaru BRZ
IIHS Official Site
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses – deaths, injuries and property damage – from crashes on the nation's roads<|fim_middle|>017 TOP SAFETY PICK + (TSP+)"
Tokyo, December 14, 2016 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization supported by auto insurers in the US) has awarded the highest standard of safety, 2017 TOP SAFETY...
All-New Subaru Impreza Wins 2016–2017 Car of the Year Japan
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Subaru's EyeSight-equipped Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Levorg and WRX S4 Win Top ASV++ Rating in JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment
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Subaru Levorg Awarded Top Five-Star Rating in 2016 Euro NCAP Safety Test
EyeSight-equipped Levorg achieved high marks in the newly introduced Euro NCAP's Autonomous Emergency Braking Pedestrian test
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New Subaru WRX STI Time Attack Car Shatters Lap Record at Isle Of Man TT Course
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Subaru WRX STI Scores Back-to-Back Class Win in the 2016 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race
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Subaru Forester Wins Top ASV+ Rating in JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment
Japan, January 25, 2016 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Subaru Forester*1 equipped with Subaru's unique "EyeSight" driver assist system, have received the top rating of Advanced Safety Vehicle-Plus (ASV+) in the Japan New Car...
Subaru XV and Impreza Win Top ASV+ Rating in JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment
Tokyo, December 17, 2015 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Subaru XV*1 and Impreza*1, equipped with Subaru's unique "EyeSight" driver assist system, have received the top rating of Advanced Safety Vehicle-Plus (ASV+) in the...
Subaru WRX's Boxer "DIT" Engine Named to Ward's "10 Best Engines" of 2016 for the Second Consecutive Year
Boxer "DIT" engine highly recognized for its outstanding power teamed with enhanced fuel economy
Chosen from among a field of 31 powertrains
Tokyo, December 14, 2015 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the automotive...
Subaru Meets IIHS' Highest Standard of Safety "2016 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) +"
The 2016 Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek and WRX with optional "EyeSight" received the IIHS' highest standard of safety, the 2016 "TSP+" award along with the highest possible rating for the five crashworthiness tests as well as front crash prevention.
Japan, December...
2016 Subaru WRX Awarded IIHS' Highest Standard of Safety "2015 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) +"
"EyeSight" achieved the highest possible rating of "Superior" for front crash prevention.
Seven models have earned 2015 safety awards from IIHS.
Tokyo, September 14, 2015 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Insurance...
Subaru Outback, Legacy, Forester, WRX and Levorg Win 2014 - 2015 JNCAP "Five Star Award"
Tokyo, May 8, 2015 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Subaru Outback, Legacy, Forester, WRX and Levorg won the top rank "Five Star Award" for earning the maximum five star overall rating in the 2014 - 2015 Japan New Car Assessment...
Subaru XV and Impreza Awarded Top ASV+ Rating in JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment
Tokyo, January 26, 2015 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Subaru XV*1 and the Impreza*1, equipped with Subaru's unique "EyeSight" driver assist system, have received the top rating of Advanced Safety Vehicle-Plus (ASV+) in the... | . To qualify for a Top Safety Pick award, models must earn a good or acceptable rating for occupant protection in the small overlap front test, plus good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. To qualify for a Top Safety Pick+ award, vehicles must earn a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention in addition to meeting the criteria for Top Safety Pick.
Top Safety Pick+
Euro NCAP Official Site
Euro NCAP is an automobile collision safety test programme carried out in Europe by an independent consumer organisation established in 1997. The safety of cars sold within Europe is inspected using collision tests. By releasing the results publicly, the organisation can provide information on the safety of cars being sold in the European market to users, while also ensuring that manufacturers develop safer cars. There are three Euro NCAP ratings for cars tested before 2009: adult protection, child occupant and pedestrian protection. Three collision tests, consisting of frontal, side and pole tests, are carried out by Euro NCAP for adult protection and child protection ratings.
2016 Levorg
JNCAP Official Site
Japan New Car Assessment Program
JNCAP has assessed the safety of cars sold in the Japanese market every year since 1995, with results available publicly. JNCAP started based on the American NCAP for providing information to allow users to choose the safest car for their needs and to assist in the manufacture of safer cars. Testing was originally carried out by the National Organization for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid (OSA), and while it is now administered by the National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid (NASVA), the testing remains largely unchanged except for several newly added test items. The safety of child seats is also tested.
ANCAP official site
Australasian New Car Assessment Program
ANCAP is a car safety assessment program carried out by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), which was established in 1924. Providing support for testing are the Office of Road Safety in each Australian state (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia), the New Zealand government and the FIA Foundation, an organisation formed under FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile).
Tokyo, May 30, 2019 – Subaru Corporation today announced that the all-new Forester (Japanese market specification) won the Grand Prix Award*1 for earning the highest score*2 in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) collision safety performance assessment conducted by the Ministry of...
Tokyo, May 30, 2019 – Subaru Corporation today announced that the Subaru XV and Impreza models (Japanese market specifications) received the top rating of Advanced Safety Vehicle Triple Plus (ASV +++*1) in the 2018-2019 Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) preventive safety performance...
2019 Subaru Forester Earns Top Rating for Pedestrian Crash Prevention
Redesigned 2019 Forester earned a Superior rating in a new pedestrian crash prevention ratings program from the IIHS.
IIHS testing found the Forester to be one of only two small SUVs tested to avoid hitting test dummies as they entered the roadway perpendicularly.
A separate study credited the...
Subaru Awarded Best Manufacturer for Safety Features in the 2019 Driver Power Survey
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Safety has always been central to the development of Subaru cars and Subaru...
Subaru XV and Impreza Models Awarded Euro NCAP's Best in Class Cars of 2017
The Subaru XV and Impreza win the Euro NCAP Best in class Safety Award for the Small Family Car
Both models achieved maximum five star overall rating in the Euro NCAP safety test
Both Subaru XV and Impreza performed the best score in their class in the Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant...
2019 Subaru Ascent, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, Impreza (sedan and 5-door), and WRX with EyeSight and Specific Headlights Awarded IIHS' Standard of Safety "2019 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+)"
Tokyo, December 20, 2018 – Subaru Corporation today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization supported by auto insurers in the US) has awarded the 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+), along with the highest possible rating of "Good" for six...
All-New Subaru Forester Wins Top ASV+++ Rating in JNCAP Preventive Safety Performance Assessment
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Subaru Forester Named "Best Car to Buy 2019" by The Car Connection
Redesigned SUV earns top spot for the second time
First repeat winner in the award's history
Earned top spot for virtue and value
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester has been named Best Car to Buy 2019 by The Car Connection. The new Forester earned the...
Subaru Impreza Named to Wards 10 Best Interiors for 2017
Recognized for all-new design language
Recognized for intuitive multimedia system
Recognized for styling and finishes
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2017 Subaru Impreza with Optional EyeSight and Specific Headlights Meets IIHS' Highest Standard of Safety "2017 TOP SAFETY PICK + (TSP+)"
The only small car to earn top ratings in all IIHS evaluations
(applies to US models only)
Tokyo, February 22, 2017 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization...
All-New Subaru XV and Impreza Win Grand Prix Award in JNCAP Collision Safety Performance Assessment with Highest Score Ever
Tokyo, April 6, 2017 – Subaru Corporation today announced that the all-new Subaru XV and Impreza won the 2016-2017 Grand Prix Award*1 for earning the highest safety score ever*2 in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) crash safety evaluation tests conducted by the Ministry of Land,...
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1. At its meeting held January 8, 2018, the Education Services Committee received the reports of the Catchment and Capacity Stakeholder Review Advisory Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee for the Long Range Facility Plan.
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It's important that parents have a strong and effective parent voice, and in order to do this, we need to have representatives from our PACs.
We also need new leadership in this DPAC, as a number of current Executive members will be leaving at the end of their term due to term limits, children graduating, or other commitments. | 2018.
4. At its meeting held on February 5, 2018 the Education Services Committee discussed recommendations from both the Catchment and Capacity Stakeholder Review Advisory Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee for the Long Range Facility Plan that required further broad input and consultation. The Education Services Committee is requesting that the Superintendent of Schools review the recommendations made for the 2019-2020 and subsequent school years, and develop a plan to consult with the students families, and staffs of schools, and the wider community to obtain feedback to inform recommendations that will be brought forward, through the Education Programs and Planning Committee and the Education Services Committee.
(2) Prince George Secondary – consideration of the programs offered at the school and the elementary schools that are part of this secondary school family.
(4) Mackenzie – a commitment to consider any proposals for the use of surplus space at Mackenzie Secondary School received from the District of Mackenzie or the Regional District of Fraser Fort George.
(5) Robson Valley – a commitment to continue to monitor enrolment in both schools in McBride in accordance with motions adopted by the Board of Education in November 2016 and January 2017.
(6) Hart Area Elementary Schools – consideration of a review of school catchment boundaries for all Hart Area elementary schools.
A question was asked of the Superintendent what she anticipated consultation looking like, and the response was that they anticipate surveying families affected and staff affected, and some mechanism for wider community input, as well as some opportunity to ask students for their opinions. This will involve paper as well as electronic methods for input, and likely a plan for some live meetings as well. They anticipate bringing forward a timeline to the Education Services committee in April, and a survey process taking place in April and May, with information for trustees to take a look at June and then September.
The Prince George District Parent Advisory Council, in cooperation with the Prince George School District, invites all parents to attend an evening educational session regarding online safety and children. Regular admission is $5, parents can also select a free ticket, or by donation. We want everyone to be able to attend.
The sessions will be presented by The White Hatter of the award winning organization Personal Protection Systems Inc.
If you haven't had the opportunity to see the White Hatter before, you're in for an interesting and useful session. If you have seen the White Hatter before, come out for technological updates, and tell your friends!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation runs from 7pm to 9pm on Monday, February 19th. Register now to reserve a seat!
DPAC encourages parents to send comments to the district on the revisions to the student transportation policy.
Policy 3541 Student Transportation – Home and School has been revised to include the current school district practices regarding student transportation to and from home.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR DRAFT POLICY 3541 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION – HOME AND SCHOOL IS APRIL 1, 2018.
The February DPAC meeting is Monday, February 5th at 7pm, at the Van Bien Training and Development Centre.
The agenda package will be posted soon.
We will offer web conferencing for people unable to attend in person (although the quality will depend on the internet connection quality that day).
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is turning 25 on September 18, 2017! Designated in 1992, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is one of the largest marine sanctuaries in the nation and is even larger than Yellowstone National Park. Some of the sanctuary's most notable features are its sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, deep sea canyons, and coastal kelp forests.
In the early 90s, local community members recognized the importance of preserving the ecosystems in Monterey Bay and worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a national marine sanctuary to protect this treasured place for generations to come. Community members from all walks of life acknowledged the interconnectedness of their community with the ocean and through community engagement, they helped implement and expand the sanctuary. Because of this designation, Monterey Bay remains a pristine ocean habitat that supports a large variety of life. It is known as the "Serengeti of the Sea," offering its visitors some of the best opportunities to view wildlife in the world. The sanctuary remains a place of refuge for endangered wildlife and marine resources, a living laboratory for research, a natural classroom for education, and a recreational reservoir for fishermen and sports enthusiasts.
Located along California's central coast, Monterey Bay National Marine<|fim_middle|>, and more. The sanctuary's dry spots also provide suitable breeding habitats like rocky shores and sandy beaches for harbor seals and Northern elephant seals. One of the sanctuary's most unique and well-known residents, the Southern sea otter, is frequently spotted anchoring itself to the surface of the kelp forest while it naps and eats. This charismatic critter was near extinction after the fur trade of the 18th and 19th centuries, but several conservation measures have helped restore their populations off the California coast. When visiting the sanctuary, visitors have numerous opportunities to participate in a wide variety of activities, from whale watching tours, to walking along the sandy beaches, scuba diving excursions, a top-notch aquarium, fresh seafood, boating, kayaking, and fishing, there's something for everyone to enjoy! | Sanctuary is a common passing site for migrating whales such as humpback whales, gray whales, and blue whales and is a permanent home for kelp, sea stars, sea urchins, plankton | 41 |
Authored By Vishal Gaikar On August 24th, <|fim_middle|> mobile devices with numerous screen sizes as well as tablets. Buttons to access information on the app are located along the top of the screen instead of the bottom like on the iPhone app, and the tool to take a picture is hidden in a drop down menu.
Android users have the option of using the app in portrait or landscape mode. If they opt to use it in landscape, it will add a three column view instead of the two column view found in portrait.
The purpose and overall concept of the app has remained the same, but it has made some upgrades to make it more aesthetically pleasing to users and make it available to a wider audience. Most people have enjoyed the features of the new upgrade, and we'll be interested to see how making it available for Android and iPad will increase the social network's popularity.
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If you use the Pinterest app on your mobile phone, you may have been prompted to download the recent upgrade. While previous Pinterest upgrades have fixed minor issues or made minor tweaks, this latest upgrade has stepped up its game.
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012, Pinterest announced that its iOS received an upgrade to version 2.0, which came with many changes to the newest social network. If you've installed the upgrade (or even if you have yet to do so), the following is a snippet of some of the changes you'll notice.
Two Column Views
If you like to look at the pins your followers have posted, you may have been annoyed with the one column view that was previously used. Scrolling through all of the pins was time consuming. Now, Pinterest has switched to a two column view. Though the images are slightly smaller, it allows you to see more posts at a time, which makes browsing much easier. When you tap on the image, you will be able to see a larger picture of the item; the people who have liked, repinned or commented on the image; and you can even leave your own comment.
The two column view has also been extended to the categories themselves. Before, a category was a jumbled mess of pictures, and you would need to click on them in order to gain information as to what they were. Now, the categories also use the two column format, and you can also see who posted it, as well as how many people have liked it, commented on it and repinned it.
Another change in the 2.0 upgrade is the amount of categories available. Everything from quotes to animals to geek to tattoos can now be found in its own Pinterest category. There is also a Popular category that will show you the most popular pins for that day.
iPad Friendly
The upgrade to Pinterest made the app available on the iPad. The app works in landscape mode and uses a three column format instead of a two column format. The functionality of the iPad app is also a bit different from the mobile app, as the menu items appear on the side of the screen instead of along the bottom.
Android Friendly
The upgrade has also made the Pinterest app available on Android devices, including | 496 |
ChiIL Mama will be checkin' out the show tonight, and we'll have a full review for you.
"Dixie's Tupperware Party," the hilarious show starring Dixie Longate which turned Off-Broadway into a Tupperware-mania celebration and garnered the prestigious 2008 Drama Desk Award Nomination rolls into the Royal George Theatre Cabaret (1641 North Halsted, Chicago) for a limited eight-week engagement beginning March 18th through May 15th, 2011. Written by Kris Andersson, the production is playing in Chicago as part of a 20-city national tour.
"Dixie's Tupperware Party" stars Dixie Longate, as the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, who has packed up her catalogues and left her children in<|fim_middle|>theatertix.com or call (312) 423.6612. | an Alabama trailer park to journey across America. Critics and audiences have howled with laughter as Dixie throws a good ol' fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage!
Loaded with the most up-to-date products available for purchase, Longate will share how she became the number one Tupperware seller in the world, as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products.
The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Tickets for "Dixie's Tupperware Party" go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Royal George Box Office (312) 988-9000, Ticketmaster.com or you can call Ticketmaster at (800)982-2787. Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster retail locations (including select Carson Pirie Scott, Coconuts and fye stores).
Ticket prices are $44 for the weekday performances and $49 for the weekend performances. For groups of 10 or more, please contact Group Theatre Tickets at www.group | 292 |
Africa is the second largest continent in the world, occupying 22% of the world's land mass with a total area of 30,330,000 sq km (11,699,000 sq mi). Fifty four (54) countries occupy the continent including surrounding islands. Africa has a total population of 1,013,779,050, 14.8% of the world's total. The African continent was formed from tectonic movement away from the southern Gondwanaland super-continent, 60 million years ago.
Mo Ibrahim Prize Winners
2014 Hifikepunye Pohamba, Namibia
2011 Pedro Verona Pires, Cape Verde
2008 Festus Mogae, Botswana
2007 Joaquim Chissano, Mozambique
2007 Nelson R. Mandela, South Africa
Mo Ibrahim Index(2012)
2 Climate and Geography
3 Science and Technology
4 Energy
8 Health
11 Music
13 Economy
More Info: Timeline of African History
Climate and Geography
Africa occupies mostly the tropical zone, the northern and southern tip occupies the temperate zone. Of the 11 million sq. mi. of the continent, 9 million sq. mi. is in the tropical zone. This is defined as 23o 30' south latitude and 23o 30' north latitude, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Forty percent of the continent is classed as dessert or semi-arid. Because of mostly being a tropical continent, Africa's climatic events can be broken into the wet and dry season. Rainfall is unevenly distributed. The continent receives most of its rain during the first 5-6 months of the wet season and receives almost zero during the dry season.
Forty percent of the continent is classed as dessert or semi-arid.
Desserts Area
Sahara 3,500,000 sq. ml, 9,065,000 sq. km
Kalahari 220,000 sq. ml, 569,000 sq. m.
Though rainfall is unevenly distributed during the year, Africa receives considerable amounts of precipitation, largely due to very moist onshore winds on the western coast that rises over the continent. Eight different types of climates have been noted in Africa.
Climates of Africa
Tropical Wet
Tropical Wet & Dry (Savannah)
Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Arid (Dessert)
Humid Subtropical
Middle Latitude Steppe (High Veld)
Mediterranean (Dry Summer Subtropical
Undifferentiated Highlands
Africa is blessed with abundant rivers. Her major riverways include the Nile, the longest river in the world. From Lake Victoria, it runs 3,470 miles(5,584 km). Its second longest river is the Congo River 2,900 mile(4,667 km). The Niger River is the third longest river(2,504 mile, 4,030 km) running through Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria.
Major mountains also dot the landscape of the Continent. Kilimanjaro(19,340 ft, 5,895 m) is Africa's highest mountain, followed by Mt. Kenya, Mt. Stanley, Rash Dashen Terara, and Volcan Karisimbi.
The development, use, and study of modern science and technology remains miniscule on the continent. Only 0.1% of patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademarks Office originated from sub-Saharan Africa.
Aknowledgement of the importance of science and commitment to science began taking place in the 1980s, with the adoption of the Lagos Plan of Action adopted by the Organization of African Unity, predecessor to the African Union. The plan called for African governments to allocate 1% of GDP to science and technology. By 2003, only South Africa, Malawi, and Uganda came close. By 2012, no African country alloted more than 5% of their budget to science and research.
95% of research conducted in Africa is funded by other countries, aid agencies, NGOs, and funders like the Wellcome Trust, setting priorities, priorities that might not be in African interest. Thirteen percent of the world population is in Africa, but she has only .36 percent of the world's scientist. African scientist publish less than 1 percent of material in reputable scientific journals, as of July of 2013. Of the listed 400 top universities in the world, Africa has only four listed universities, and all are in South Africa.
Though science and technology remains miniscule, things are improving. On March 27, 2012 Angola and South Africa agreed to cooperate in developing their research and development capacities. The two countries agreed to share technical research among their universities.
Technology hubs and districts are also beginning to take hold on the continent. Such hubs include Mauritius's Ebene Cyber-City, Kenya's Konza Technology City, Rwanda's ICT City, and South Africa's Innovation Hub. South Africa's Innovation Hub is the first fully accredited Science and Technology Park, a full member of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP).
In recognition of the role science needs to play in the developement of the continent, the African Union has created the Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards, in two categories:Earth and Life Sciences Category and Basic Sciences, Technology, and Innovation. In 2012, the award was given to Prof. Michael John Wingfield of South Africa in Earth and Life Sciences Category and Prof. Nabil A. Ibrahim of Egypt in Basic Sciences, Technology and innovation Category.
Although allocation of 1% of GDP has been advocated to increase science and technology on the continent, another solution has been greater economic regional integration and intra-regional trade. Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is at the forefront of this approach. They have establish an Innovation Council, headed by eminent African experts, scientist, and scholars.
Ready access to energy is still a problem on the continent. Without an abundance of supply, prosperity remains elusive. Only 30% of Africans have access to grid power. that is 600 million Africans have no access to electricity as 2015. The problem is acute in the rural areas.
The energy availability problem is ironic since 90% of African countries are oil exporting countries. Kenya in 2012 joined the oil exporting club. The continent has an abundance of riverways( the Nile , the Niger, the Congo, Zambezi, etc) which could vastly increase her hydro-electric output. Niger is a major source of Uranium, the fuel of nuclear power.
Africa belongs to the AfriNIC regional internet registry. Internet penetration is increasing. As of 2012 , the continent had an internet penetration of 10.9%, in 2013 it is at 16%.
Major world religions as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are practice. Christianity is the dominant religion in 19 countries. Islam is dominant in 13 countries. Mauritius has a dominant Hindu population. Africans also practice traditional religions, which can bear similiar traits based on the ethnolinguistic orientation.
Country Population HDI Gov.
(Mo)
Trans Press. Free EOD/SAB Internet
% pop.
55 2.9 141 15/15 13.4%
Angola 12,799,293
39 1.9 119 31/36 4.6%
Benin 8,791,832 0.435 57 2.8 72 2.1%
Botswana 1,990,876 0.663 76 5.8 62 3/10 5.8%
Burkina Faso 15,746,232
52 3.1 57 22/17 1.1%
Burundi 9,511,330
Cameroon 18,879,301 0.460 44 2.2 109 34/23 3.8%
Cape Verde 429,474 0.534 75 5.1 15/18 29.1%
4,511,488 0.315 33 2.1 80 45/35 1.3%
Chad 10,329,208 0.295 29 1.7 132 46/45 1.7%
Comoros 752,438 0.428 49 2.1 29/37 3.1%
Republic of Congo 4,012,809 0.489 42 2.1 116 40/40 5.8%
Dem. Republic of Congo 68,692,542 0.239 31 2.0 146 38/29 0.7%
Cote d'Ivoire 20,617,068 0.397 37 2.2 103 35/39 4.5%
Djibouti 724,622 0.402 49 3.2 110 17/18 7.0%
Egypt 78,866,635 0.620 60 3.1 143 8/2 24.5%
Equatorial Guninea 633,441 0.538 35 1.9 158 32/42 2.2%
Eritrea 5,647,168 N/A 32 2.6 175 43/43 4.2%
Gabon 1,514,993 0.648 50 2.8 129 27/31 6.3%
Ghana 23,887,812 0.467 65 4.1 27 5/11 5.2%
Guinea 10,057,975 0.340 36 2.0 100 42/44 0.9%
Guinea-Bissau 1,533,964 0.289 51 2.1 92 39/46 2.3%
Kenya 39,002,772 0.470 51 2.1 96 9/22 9.7%
Lesotho 2,130,819 0.427 60 3.5 18/27 4.0%
Liberia 3,441,790 0.300 43 3.3 62 26/5 0.5%
Libya 6,324,357 0.755 51 2.2 156 n/a 5.4%
Madagascar 20,653,556 0.435 49 2.6 134 19/7 1.5%
Malawi 15,028,757 0.385 52 3.4 62 16/24 4.5%
Mali 13,443,225 0.309 53 2.7 30 24/16 1.8%
Mauritania 3,129,486 0.433 43 2.3 100 33/30 2.3%
Mauritius 1,284,264 0.701 83 5.4 1/2 22.2%
Morocco 31,285,174 0.567 57 3.4 <|fim_middle|>1 4.0%
Sao Tome and Principe 212,679 0.488 58 3.0 41/41 14.9%
Senegal 13,711,597 0.411 56 2.9 89 23/12 7.3%
Seychelles 87,476 N/A 79 4.8 8/13 38.0%
Sierra Leone 5,132,138 0.317 46 2.4 109 20/4 0.6%
Somalia 9,832,017 N/A 8 1.1 164 n/a 1.1%
South Africa 49,052,489 0.597 71 4.5 33 2/8 9.3%
Sudan 41,087,825 0.379 33 1.6 148 25/19 13.9%
Swaziland 1,337,186 0.498 51 3.2 144 11/31 6.6%
Tanzania 41,048,532 0.398 55 2.7 62 14/20 1.6%
Togo 6,031,808 0.428 43 2.4 62 30/38 5.3%
Tunisia 10,486,339 0.683 62 4.3 154 5/5 33.9%
Uganda 32,369,558 0.422 51 2.5 86 12/26 9.2%
Zambia 11,862,740 0.395 55 3.0 97 7/3 5.9%
Zimbabwe 11,392,629 0.140 33 2.4 136 28/28 11.8%
North African cuisine reflects its native Berber, islamic culture, and historical connections to Carthaginian, Roman, Arabic, Turkish, and European past. Popular dishes are tajines, rich stews, couscous, bazeen, and ful mudammas. The region uses spices as nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, safron, cumin, and caraway. Fruits, melons, oranges, figs, dates, grapes, and peaches are frequent part of the diet. Couscous and rice are identifying traits. Flat breads are integral part of meals. Meats include lamb, beef, poultry, and fish from the Mediterranean Sea. Olive oil is widely used. Drinks include mint tea and coffee. Dessert ingredients include honey and almonds, common in turkish baklava.
West African cuisine can be broken into two broad region, the sahelian zone and the forest zone. In the Sahel, one find rice, millet, and couscous as major staples. Spices include saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Shea butter used for cooking, and chicken, fish, beef (kebab form) used for meat. Tea is popular. In the forest zone, lots of tubers--cassava and yams, orkra, and plantains. Dishes include garri, banku, fufu, and jollof rice. Food can be cooked in palm oil or peanut oil. Spices include garlic, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Drinks include coconut juice, palmwine, hibiscus juice, and sorrel juice. Lots of overlapping occurs.
East African cuisine reflects its native African roots and its Indian Ocean connections to Arabia and India. Major dishes include wat, ugali, matooke, and agatogo. Major staples of east African diet include teff, corn(maize), bananas, plantains, millet, and sorghum. Beverages include coffee, chai tea, banana beer, millet beer, and sorghum beer. Spices include berberie, curry, cumin, safron, cinnamon, cloves, and hot pepper.
Central African cuisine connects with almost all regions of Africa. Mwambe is a major dish of chicken cooked in peanut sauce. The region was never completely isolated from the rest of the world. Cassava, a new world plant, is a major staple, introduced via trade with the Portuguese. Millet, sorghum, and plantain are major staples. Meats can include wild game and fish. Food can be very spicey and hot, with the use of hot pepper. Garlic and onion are used in flavoring. Palm and peanut oil are used for cooking.
Barbeque called braais are major components of Southern African cuisine. The consumption of meat is widespread, which can include cattle, lamb, oysters, and wild game. European influences can be seen in bitongs(spicey dried meat) and droewors(spicey dried sausage). Corn is a major staple of the diet and is used in major dishes as nshima, sadza, and pap. Oshifima in Namibia can use millet instead of corn, in fact before the introduction of corn, millet, and sorghum were the preferred choice, for making similiar dishes.
Most Africans have adopted western style of clothing. But Africa has always had her traditional clothing. In North Africa, linen was the choice of Ancient Egypt. Wool was the dominant material of the Maghreb. During the islamic period different styles were introduced. The djellaba is worn in the Maghreb and is unisex. The jilbab is worn by women in North Africa. Jellabiya is worn by men in Egypt. Galabaya and abayas are worn by women in Egypt. Unique to Morroco are the Moroccan kaftan and takchita, all worn by women.
West African clothing made use of cotton, silk, raffia, and bark cloth. Cotton was the dominant fiber. One finds the boubou or long rob for men. Women wore the kaftan or buba. Mudcloth was a type of cloth dyed with fermented mud. Kente cloth found in Ghana was formed into a tunic for the asantehene or dashikis--short sleaves shirts for men. Kufi hats are circular hats worn by men. Brightly colored head-wraps are worn by women to express social status and regional heritage.
African popular music include Mbalax from Senegal, Kuduro and Kizomba from Angola, Soukous from Congo, Highlife from Ghana, Kwaito from South Africa, Rai from Algeria/Morocco, and Coupe-Decale from Ivory coast. African popular music has been influenced by music of the new world, which in itself was influence by African music. African American and Afro-Cuban music especially has been quite influential on musical styles on the continent. New world styles like Reggae, Salsa, Zouk, Rap/Hip Hop, and R&B remain quite popular on the continent.
Soccer is the most popular sport in Africa.
Africa collectively has a market worth of 2.8 trillion(2015). The average african makes about $1,720 dollars a year(2015). It is estimated Africa has 160,000 millionaires. The numbers are sustenable since africa has been experiencing economic growth since 2002. Between 2002 through 2003, her growth was double the world average. In the previous decade, five of the ten fastest-growing economies were in Africa. Angola grew her economy 21% in one year. In 2015, Africa is expected to have a growth rate of 4.5 % in 2015 and 5.1% in 2016, according to the International Monetary Fund.
The continent has only 10,000 Km of roads for inter-regional trade, a major impediment for development. Transportation cost comprise the largest factor in expense doing business in Africa. Besides such transportation limitations, trade will not be hindered. According to the International Transport Forum Transport Outlook 2015, trade between African countries will increase 715% between 2015 through 2050, Volume of international freight transport will grow by 200% in the same period.
Many have pointed out China's increasing presence in Africa, and some have commented on neo-colonial interest in Africa, but China is not Africa's number one trading partner. The number one trading partner in Africa is France, followed by the US, UK, South Africa , Malaysia, and China(2015). China is the sixth largest trading partner in Africa(2015).
Five Largest African Investors by Rank
2. United States of America
4. South Africa
5. Malaysia
6. China
Country, Stock Exchange
Founded Location
Botswana Stock Exchange 1989 Gaborone
Egyptian Exchange 1903 Cairo
Ghana Stock Exchange 1989 Accra
Ivory Coast, Abidjan Stock Exchange Abidjan
Kenya, Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) 1954 Nairobi
Malawi,Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) 1944 Blantyre
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd (SEM)
1989 Port Louis
Morocco, Casablanca Stock Exchange 1929 Casablanca
Mozambique Stock Exchange 1999 Maputo
Namibian Stock Exchange(NSX) Windhoek
Nigerian Stock Exchange 1960 Lagos
South Africa, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
Swaziland Stock Exchange (SSX) 1999 Mbabane
Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) 1996 Dar es Salaam
Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) 1997 Kampala
Zambia, Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) 1993 Lusaka
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) 1896 Harare
Sudan, Khartoum Stock Exchange 1995 Khartoum
Libyan Stock Market 2008 Tripoli
Cameroon, Douala Stock Exchange Douala
Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde Ilha de Santiago
Tunis Stock Exchange 1969
Related Article: Timeline of African History
Martin, Phyllis M. and O'Meara, Patrick (1995). Africa, Third Edition. Indiana University Press:Bloomington and Indianapolis. pp. 10-45.
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Zondi, Mbali. Digital divide widens in 2013. connect.com. 11 Oct. 2013. internet retrieved 11-Oct-2013 <http://www.destinyconnect.com/2013/10/11/digital-divide-widens-in-2013/> | 127 12/9 41.3%
Mozambique 21,669,278 0.284 52 2.7 82 13/6 2.7%
Namibia 2,108,665 0.606 67 4.4 35 6/21 5.9%
Niger 15,306,252 0.261 42 2.6 139 37/34 .7%
Nigeria 149,229,090 0.423 43 2.4 135 17/14 28.3%
Rwanda 10,746,311 0.385 47 4.0 157 4/ | 208 |
Government appreciates Mr Charles Li's exemplary contributions to the development of Hong Kong's financial market
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced<|fim_middle|> market access programmes between Hong Kong and the Mainland, notably the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2014, which was expanded to include Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2016 and Bond Connect in 2017. He also played a pivotal role in the launch of new listing regime in Hong Kong, the enhanced internationalisation of HKEx and its international visibility. These are all important achievements of HKEx in the past few years under Mr Li's able leadership. We are confident that the HKEx Board will continue to ensure the success of the HKEx in the years to come," said Mr Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary.
Ends/Thursday, May 7, 2020 | today (May 7) that Mr Charles Li would not seek reappointment as HKEx Chief Executive at the end of his current contract in October 2021.
The Government respects Mr Li's decision and would like to express our deep appreciation to Mr Li for his exemplary contribution to the development of our financial market during his tenure as Chief Executive of HKEx in the past decade. Since taking helm in January 2010, he has led HKEx and our capital market in achieving important breakthroughs one after another. The vibrancy and growth that Mr Li has brought to Hong Kong in the capital market helps reinforce the status of Hong Kong as a leading international financial centre.
"Thanks to his vision and leadership, Mr Li has laid a solid and strong foundation for our stock market, rendering Hong Kong the largest IPO market in the world for seven times in the past 11 years. He has been instrumental in the successful launch of mutual | 191 |
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Bishop's Art Prize winners 2018
A film capturing the light and darkness of the ancient Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis has won this year's Bishop's Art Prize.
The short film by MA Moving Image and Sound student Julian Hand, presents the Neolithic stones on the island in the Outer Hebrides as a beacon "illuminating humanity's cultural and spiritual past, symbolically connecting the earth and sky."
Work by BA Textile Design student Zoe Bell and BA Fine Art student Averil Cooper won joint second prizes, with third prize being awarded to BA Fine Art student Jenni Ahrens.
The Bishop's Art Prize is an annual competition open to final year students at NUA who are studying for either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Students are invited to create works in response to a brief set by the Bishop of Norwich that explore a theme. This year's theme was "Light in the Darkness."
"The Bishop<|fim_middle|> for the Bishop's Art Prize from NUA students has grown over the years, and this year's exhibition is a very fine one. It's been a good way of encouraging students to discover spirituality in the creative arts and a reminder that the Church is still a sponsor of a great deal of art. I am immensely grateful for the warm support the Bishop's Art Prize receives from NUA, one of the many ways our university of the arts contributes to the life of our fine city."
Professor John Last, Vice-Chancellor of Norwich University of the Arts, added his personal thanks to Bishop Graham for a decade of support. "I'd like to thank the Bishop for the extraordinary support he has given to the arts and emerging talent at NUA," he said.
The Bishop's Art Prize exhibition features the work of 23 shortlisted students, open to the public until 14 June 2018 at The Hostry at Norwich Cathedral. Admission is free.
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Professor John Last OBE | 's Art Prize is a wonderful showcase of talent from across the courses at Norwich University of the Arts."
Carl Rowe, BA Fine Art Course Leader
A judging panel formed of the Bishop of Norwich, The Rt Revd Graham James, NUA Vice-Chancellor Professor John Last, NUA Fine Art Course Leader Carl Rowe and 2017 Bishop's Art Prize winner Elizabeth Monahan selected the winners, who received cash prizes including a first prize of £1,000.
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Lockheed Martin subcontracts Intergraph to provide software for New York MTA security system
Lockheed Martin recently selected spatial information management software provider Intergraph Corp. as a subcontractor for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) security system upgrade project.
Intergraph will provide its command and control software as part of Lockheed's Integrated Electronic Security System and Command, Communications and Control (IESS/C3) program.
In August, MTA awarded a $212 million contract to Lockheed to design and implement the system, which will feature enhanced monitoring, surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and response capabilities. Lockheed also will install more than 1,000 cameras and 3,000 sensors throughout MTA's system, as well as motion and perimeter sensors, intelligent video and closed-circuit television systems.
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London (April 2, 2019)--JOHN LODGE, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will be performing on "The Royal Affair Tour" with Yes, Asia and Carl Palmer this summer in North America (itinerary below).
The first set of dates for "The Royal Affair Tour" has been announced. The trek will launchWednesday, June 12 in Bethlehem, PA and visit cities including Holmdel, NJ; Toronto; Nashville; Hollywood, FL; Phoenix; Las Vegas; and Irvine, CA before wrapping Sunday, July 28 in Saratoga, CA. Most shows go on sale Friday, April 5. More dates will be revealed in the coming weeks.
LODGE is looking forward to being part of this exciting tour. "'Music is my life and I can't wait to get on the road with my 10,000 Light Years Band, and perform my Moody Blues music, which has meant so much to me in my life, all across America with the Yes tour. The fans and I have travelled this road a long time, and I also hope new fans will discover and explore along with me."
JOHN will appear with his 10,000 Light Years Band, and together they capture the heart of classic Moody Blues songs he has penned and recorded such as "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)," "Gemini Dream," "Ride My See-Saw," "Isn't Life Strange," "Steppin' in a Slide Zone." He will also perform a tribute to Ray Thomas with his version of "Legend of a Mind (Timothy Leary)."
JOHN has been performing with his 10,000 Light Years Band for the last three years with three tours in the USA, a tour of the UK and appearances as 'Special Guest' on Yes' "Cruise to the Edge." He is about to embark on a short UK tour in April 2019, and will be honored with the Birmingham Walk of Fame at a special "Night of Stars" event on April 11th at the Symphony Hall, in his hometown. Carl Palmer is also being honored, and the event will be hosted by Jasper Carrott.
Joining JOHN on stage in his 10,000 Light Years Band are long term collaborator Alan Hewitt(Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh (Drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (Guitars) and Jason Charboneau (Cello) The "all-American band sizzled on the solo tracks and Moodies' masterpieces', on their recent tour (North Coast Voice).
As a member of The Moody Blues since<|fim_middle|> Challenge. | 1966, JOHN LODGE has spent much of his life touring the world, as part of a "rock n roll band." His first solo album titled NATURAL AVENUEwas released 40 years ago in 1977 but was never performed live. When asked what has taken him so long to get his own show on the road, JOHN was quick to point out, with a smile, that he has been busy with his "other band."
During his remarkable career with the Moody Blues, JOHN has received numerous awards including ASCAP (American Society of Composers & Publishers) and an Ivor Novello for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and he has been voted one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet. The Moody Blues celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their iconic album Days of Future Passed with a hugely successful tour, including a sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl, the release of their live album Days of Future Passed, Live which reached the top of US DVD charts, and a residency at the Wynn, Las Vegas. The Moodies continue to perform their music to fans across the generations, and were seen performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction on HBO, and on Amazon Prime, featuring two of John's hits, "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)," and 'Ride My See-Saw."
LODGE also has a wine line titled "Krisemma Wine," which has won several prestigious international awards including 'Best South African Chardonnay' in the International Wine | 323 |
Yes, train travel across Europe is far better than flying – even with kids
Hoping to do his bit for the planet, perhaps save some money and avoid spending any time in airports, The Local's Ben McPartland decided to travel 2,000km with his family across Europe by train - not plane. Here's how he got on on and would he recommend it?
Published: 11 August 2022 11:55 CEST
Is travelling across Europe by train with kids instead of plane really viable? Photo: The Local
Summer 2022 has seen the return of people travelling across Europe en masse whether for holidays or to see family, or both.
But it's also seen chaos in airports, airline strikes and more questions than ever about whether we should be flying at all as Europe bakes under consecutive heatwaves caused by the climate crisis.
But are there really viable alternatives to travelling 2,000 km across Europe in a short space of time – with young kids?
The predicament
We<|fim_middle|> was how could we get there, fairly quickly?
"We" in this case being a family of four including two children aged 5 and 7, one fairly easygoing mum and a dad (me) who increasingly comes out in a rash when he goes near an airport.
Normally we'd have flown – as we did when we went to the same region of Portugal in October – but the stories of airport chaos, delays, cancellations, strikes and never-ending queues around Europe at the start of the summer made the prospect of taking the plane far less appealing.
Then throw in the climate crisis and the growing feeling that we, as a family, need to make an effort for the cause.
So the thought of flying, during what forecasters say was one of the hottest Julys on record in Europe and as rivers dried up and wildfires burn, just didn't feel like an acceptable option – to me anyway – when there are alternatives.
There was the option of driving from France to Portugal, as many French and Portuguese nationals living in France do every summer. But driving nearly 2,000 km there and back for just a week's holiday with two kids strapped in the back for hours on end would have been asking for trouble – either a breakdown or lots of meltdowns.
So that left taking the train. But would it be viable? Would something go wrong as my colleague Richard Orange had warned on his own rail trip across Europe with kids this summer?
READ ALSO: What I learned taking the train through Europe with two kids
Planning the route
With the help of some really knowledgeable European rail experts like Jon Worth and information from the excellent The Man in Seat Sixty-One website we looked at the various rail routes through France and Spain to southern Portugal.
One problem was the line from southern Spain to the Algarve no longer runs which meant the best we could do was get to Seville and then hire a car.
At one point the best option looked like a night train (fairly cheap with a whole cabin reserved for the family) down to the Pyrenees (Latour-de-Carol) and then a local train to Barcelona before onwards travel to Portugal.
But in the end we settled on the direct train from Paris to Barcelona, spend the night in the Catalan city before taking the train the next day to Seville and picking up the car.
AND you dont go up in the air so you can get up and go to the bar or just stare at the French countryside for hours…Might have have a very different opinion by tomorrow night however… Next stage Barcelona to Seville… pic.twitter.com/IN8gHXq1XX
— Ben McPartland (@McPBen) July 29, 2022
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It would be mean Paris to Portugal in two days – or to be precise 7 hours to Barcelona, one night in a hotel, before a five-and-half-hour train journey to Seville and a three-hour car journey. It was the quickest way without flying, as far as we could see.
We were about to book the tickets when friend who was travelling by rail through Europe mentioned the Interrail option.
I did Interrailing as an 18-year- old and it was a great way to spend a month travelling around Europe (and Morocco) but had never thought it could be an option for a quickish trip to Portugal and back.
But Interrail has changed a bit since 1996 and indeed since 1972 when it was first launched for under 21s.
Now it offers passes that can be used for 4, 5 or 7 days a month – perfect for travel to a few destinations in a short space of time.
And, this was the clincher – Interrail passes for under 11s are free if they are with an adult.
Well almost free, because in certain countries like France and Spain you still need to pay for seat reservations for anyone travelling.
But the cost of the passes for two adults, plus seat reservations were cheaper than just booking direct trains and much cheaper than flying (more on costs below).
The high-speed train from Barcelona to Seville. Photo: The Local
The Upsides
Let's start with not having to wake up at 4am and arrive at the train station three hours before the train leaves just to check in a bag and then spend the next three hours queuing in various lines – bags, passport, security, boarding etc..
We arrived at Gare de Lyon around 30 minutes before the train left and boarded without queuing and the train departed on time.
Compare this with having to get a taxi or the RER train to Charles de Gaulle airport and then still find yourself in Paris three hours later as you queue to board. (I know this is not always the case but this summer the advice was to arrive three hours before your flight to check in bags.)
Plus there was no luggage limits on the train and no having to empty your bags at security because you left an old roll-on deodorant at the bottom of your bag.
Although rail stations in Spain do have airport style x-ray machines to check all luggage, they were very rapid and didn't result in any long queues.
Really impressed by Spain's high speed trains and fantastic scenary between Madrid and Barcelona… Train from Barcelona to Paris also offers great views but too many stops along south coast. pic.twitter.com/zQxMR8vKyM
— Ben McPartland (@McPBen) August 7, 2022
Add to this comfortable seats with leg room, a bar you can walk to and spend hours watching the beautiful French and Spanish landscape whizz by.
You arrive in the centre of town – in our case Barcelona – so there's no need to get public transport or taxis to and from out of town airports.
Spending a night in Barcelona was a great way to break the journey – albeit a bit expensive (see below).
And it all ran pretty much on time. Over five train journeys in four days we had 15 minutes of delay. Spain's high-speed trains were fantastic.
To sum it up: when flying your holiday only really begins when you arrive at your final destination because these days the day spent travelling is one big headache, but with the train the holiday begins as soon as you leave the station.
It's just far, far more relaxing.
heading back to Barcelona Sants station after a night in the Catalan capital. Photo: The Local.
The Downsides
But what about the kids, you say?
Yep this can be an issue. Travelling for 7 hours on a train is not easy with two young kids but if you come prepared and can think of 75 different ways to occupy them from drawing and playing cards to I-spy and "count my freckles slowly" then it's possible the journey will be tantrum free. (Playing hide and seek on a train with 12 carriages isn't advisable.)
And kids adapt, so the following day's five and half hour journey from Barcelona to Seville was a breeze because they settled into the pace of life and by that point had worked out the code to get into my mobile phone.
One complaint was how long the TGV train took to get along the southern French coast. Does it really need to stop at Nimes, Montpellier, Beziers, Agde, Sete and Perpignan? Can't local trains serve these stations and the TGV just head straight to Spain?
Another little gripe was the train food. Whilst buffet cars on SNCF and Renfe trains are great for a coffee or a beer they don't really offer a selection of healthy meals, so you need to come prepared. We weren't and spent a lot of money on crap food and drink during the trips.
But if you know this in advance you can bring whatever you like onto the train, with no nonsense about 100ml limits on liquid.
Working out cost comparisons are hard and anyone looking to do a similar trip will need a calculator at hand.
It's hard to do a direct comparison between flying and taking the train because so much depends on what the prices are when you book, the route you want to take and how quickly you want to travel and whether to go first class or standard.
But for us at the time of booking (roughly two months in advance) flights from Paris to Faro were about €1,500 for four people, train tickets booked directly with SNCF and Renfe (not interrail) for four people were around €1,200 (this probably could have been much cheaper further in advance), whilst the Interrail option – 4 day passes plus seat reservations was around €810.
So on the face of it travelling by train, especially using Interrail passes, was cheaper – but then add on the cost of two nights in hotels in central Barcelona and there was no real financial benefit of going by train.
But then it was never all about money – what price on not having to spend three hours at Charles de Gaulle airport?
How easy is it to Interrail?
Interrail proved a great option for us, even though it was only a relatively short trip. It's more suited to those looking to do multiple journeys through various countries, perhaps at a slower pace. But the kids being free was crucial for us, so other families should definitely explore the option.
The one downside to Interrailing through France and Spain is the requirement to book seat reservations for the high-speed trains.
Whilst this sounds fairly straightforward we couldn't do it through the Interrail app or website so had to be done with Renfe directly. For most countries you can reserve seats through the Interrail app (more on this below).
With SNCF it required a lengthy phone call because we reserved the seats to make sure there were some available before getting the Interrail passes.
For Paris to Barcelona the reservations cost €34 for standard class seats or €48 for first class.
With Renfe it was more complicated although much cheaper (Around €10 to €12 a seat). We were told on the phone that to reserve seats with Interrail you have to do it either at a Spanish train station or by phone but only if you can pick up and pay for the reservations at a Spanish train station within a certain amount of time.
Neither of these were possible when booking from Paris back in May/June. But the helpful website Man at Seat 61 recommended going via the man behind the AndyBTravels website, who charges a small fee. A few emails were exchanged and our reservations for Barcelona to Seville arrived in the post a few days later.
Renfe and SNCF could make it easier for Interrail passengers.
The Interrail mobile pass on the the Rail Planner app was very easy to use. It was just a case of adding the days when we were travelling and then adding the specific journeys.
This brought up a QR code for each trip but the ticket controllers were always more concerned about the seat reservations we had on paper.
But all went to plan.
Those days spent sitting drinking coffee, orange and beer (in separate cups) starring out of train windows at fields, hills, mountains, villages, beach and train platforms were part of the holiday.
I'd say that if you have a day or two to spare then travelling across Europe by train instead of plane is well worth it – yes, even with two young kids.
They might even thank you for it one day if we all help avert a climate disaster.
It's hard to give advice because each person has different requirements that need to be taken into account – whether number of passengers, time needed for travelling, destinations, cost etc.
But plan ahead and do the research to see what's possible.
One bit of advice if you need to travel quickly is try keep connections to a minimum or give yourself plenty of time to make them.
My colleague Richard Orange had problems on his trip from Sweden to the UK via Denmark, Germany and Belgium because of delays and missed connections.
Useful links and extra info
You can explore Interrail pass options and prices by visiting the Interrail site here. The site offers plenty of info to help you plan your trip and reserve seats on trains if necessary.
The fantastic Man in Seat 61 guide to train travel across Europe is a must-read for anyone planning a trip. It has pages and pages of useful up to date info and can be viewed here.
It also has loads of information on how to use an Interrail pass and calculations to see whether it's the best option – if you need help with the maths. The page can be viewed here.
Ben McPartland [email protected] @mcpben
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'Drunks, drug-dealers and pickpockets' – French police crackdown at Paris Gare du Nord
Police in the capital are planning a massive operation to clean up Paris' chaotic and grotty Gare du Nord station - described by the local police commander as "full of drunks, crack dealers and pickpockets".
Gare du Nord serves not only as one of the major rail hubs for the capital, but also the arrival point for the Eurostar and shuttles from Paris' two main airports – meaning that it is often the first part of the city that tourists see.
And it doesn't give a good impression – the station is dark, confusingly laid out and its infrastructure is crumbling, so it's far from uncommon to see buckets placed to catch water from the leaking rook.
But it's the security aspect that worries the police – as the station has also become a hotspot for pickpockets, unlicensed taxi drivers, illegal street vendors and drug dealers, as well as a hangout for homeless people, many of whom have mental health problems.
Although the biggest security problem is undoubtedly pickpocketing – especially of confused, newly arrived tourists – there are occasionally more serious incidents, such as the attack on January 11th when a man randomly assaulted seven members of the public with a sharpened chisel.
A year previously, another knife-wielding man, later revealed to be homeless and with mental health problems who frequented the station, was shot by police.
Police presence in the station has now been massively stepped up, with dozens of officers patrolling at all hours of the day and night, in addition to the soldiers from Operation Sentinelle who make regular patrols of Gare du Nord (and other sites that have the potential to be terror attack targets).
The commander of the unit based at Gare du Nord told Le Parisien: "Unlicensed cigarette sellers, crack cocaine dealers, pickpocketing, drunk people – these are all problems that characterise Gare du Nord.
However, she added that things have improved in recent years, saying: "There is no longer a war between rival gangs, who used to come here regularly to fight in front of the [now-defunct] Foot Locker store. Many new stores have moved in. The light is soothing. It's not an anxiety-provoking place at all."
The station – through which 700,000 people pass every day – has long been a sore point for city authorities, who are well aware of the poor impression it gives to new arrivals.
However in 2021, an ambitious plan to completely redevelop it and add a huge new shopping mall was rejected. Instead, it was decided to simply give the existing station a revamp in time for the 2024 Olympics.
The Local [email protected] @thelocalfrance | needed to get from Paris to Portugal, or to be more precise the western edge of the Algarve in southern Portugal, for a week-long family holiday.
We didn't have that much time to spend travelling there and back so the dilemma | 48 |
Testimonials — New Escape Room Designs, Inc.
Since our launch in August 2015, we have sold over 600 products to customers in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. NERD owner, Andrew Parr, has been interviewed on CBC television's The National, CBC radio, Popular Science magazine, Vox.com, and numerous newspapers.
We originally bought Helter Skelter and Quest For The Throne, we absolutely love them! Your amazing games have helped us be a 5 star ER across all social media networks! Thank you!!!
What we loved most was the variety and challenge of the puzzles, which are more cohesive than any other escape room by far, making the whole experience more narrative... like a story that from start to finish actually makes sense.
Quest For The Throne is a perfectly linear game, with a wide range of puzzles, word, math, code-breaking, skill, physical. This game had them all. Each puzzle was perfectly solvable, and had great Ah-ha moments, the flow was wonderful in this room. The linearity really helps the flow and lets you know exactly where you're heading to next, with all the pieces of the games coming together at the exact right time, it was a very satisfying room to play! The puzzles were all clever, and as there are so many different types of puzzle each player will get their chance to shine. A very well rounded game.
Thank you for the update. I just wanted<|fim_middle|> room guru! These are just a few of the many intriguing descriptions of Andy Parr. He has been designing and creating puzzles at a variety of challenge levels for many years. Having enjoyed Andy's puzzles, I asked him if he would be interested in sharing his skills with a group of gifted and talented students. Andy's expertise with puzzle design translated into an engaging and challenging session.
Andy's love for puzzles has given him a depth of knowledge which led him to explore one of the newest, incredibly exciting game and puzzle challenges – escape rooms! With Andy's passion for puzzles and games it should not be surprising that he is the title holder of many record times in all of the local escape rooms. What began as a fun way to spend time with friends melded with his love of puzzle design and Andy began designing escape rooms of his own.
As the Director of Student Activities, I am always looking for fun new ideas for our Activities and Leadership program. I discussed the idea of creating a themed escape room as a fundraising activity which we could offer to our students and the local community and over the course of a weekend, Andy came back with a fully designed room. At the end of five days he had designed a second room complete with all puzzles, a list of all required props, solutions and potential additions for future rooms.
Andy is a funny, personable, and dedicated professional. I have enjoyed working with him on every project we have shared and I look forward to future adventures! | to thank you for the prompt delivery of the room designs and to say how impressed we are with them. I also looked at the reviews on trip advisor for another room you have supplied to and the reviews are fantastic with lots of people saying they are the best rooms they have ever done and they've done quite a few. We cant wait to get going. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to purchasing many more rooms over the years.
I just wanted to write to say thanks. We now operate 2 of your rooms, one at each location of our escape rooms. I wanted to let you know just how absolutely pleased we have been, not only with the quality/content/concepts of the rooms, but more so with the personalized service you provide. Long after you "made the sale," you send us revised content, and tips, and have handled any issues that have come up along the way with professionalism & integrity. I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about you as a person, and your concepts as a whole. Kudos Andy, we will be back for new designs as needed. Thanks for your knowledge, guidance and support, through what could have been a nightmare!!!
Hey Andrew, just wanted to let you know I had my first few groups try out the Bank Heist. Went great and everyone loved the room. Will be buying my next room from you as well.
We would like to say thank you so much for your design. The Bank Heist design is absolutely crafty, thoughtful and full of effort.
Lost Teddy looks like another amazing room! I so look forward to using this room to promote younger birthday parties, field trips, and of course quality family time! Grateful to have run across your site when forming my business plan months ago!
But we had to get Lost Teddy as well. And what a great room this is going to be. It's fun for children and not very complicated to build. Thanks Andy!
We went through your puzzles as a team, and we are quite pleased to have made this investment. Your documentation is several degrees of magnitude better than others we have now seen. Baker Street Mystery and Bank Heist have been working out great. We have been open for about 6 weeks and the response to the games has been very good. I am very happy to have worked with you, and hopefully the opportunity will present itself again in the future.
The Bank Heist package worked great for my large group of 71, and Andy was incredibly helpful in answering my many questions and customizing the package for our specific room requirements. It was the perfect opportunity to teach my group larger lessons of teamwork, resourcefulness, being detail oriented, and larger strategy. I'm looking forward to replicating this experience again for future groups.
We're a small city of 45,000 and one group that tried to escape told us that we're very comparable to those in bigger cities and loved it. Our first week was a huge success. Thank you.
I just bought a set of puzzles from Andrew Parr and am really really happy. We get the freedom to decorate our rooms however we like but didn't have to spend months developing top-notch puzzles. I highly recommend him!
We got the Bank Heist for Greece... I can say that it became a very-very clever escape room with a high difficulty and beautiful puzzles.
I'd like to say your passion alone is compelling enough for someone to want to work with you over another game designer. Also, I really appreciate you keeping the competitive prices.
My experience with Andy has been outstanding. I will admit that getting to meet him in person allows for a lot of trust to be developed quickly. However, I can assure you that everyone should feel comfortable doing business with him - he is professional, passionate, and will ensure that you receive the best possible support and service as you install your game. I have worked with Andy on two separate games now (one is yet to open) and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. His puzzle concepts are creative and interesting; often more challenging than many others I have come across, but can easily be tailored to your needs. Sharing enthusiasm with someone so creative and positive about escape rooms has made all the difference!
I have lots more to share, so please feel free to ask Andy for my contact info if you'd like to talk about something more specific. Good luck, Andy and I look forward to working with you again very soon.
Andy's puzzle design skills are impressive. He works very quickly and has delivered well thought out games that are lots of fun. He's been a pleasure to deal with and makes modifications as needed to suit our requests. Can't recommend him enough and we look forward to a long-term relationship with NERD Inc.
Andrew Parr has been a valued contributor to our magazines since 2011. His well-rounded abilities and knowledge base allow him to skillfully construct a wide range of puzzle types. His talent shines brightest in his puzzle series, in which the solutions to each individual puzzle feed into a metapuzzle. As I often say, Andrew "gets it": His puzzle series begin with a compelling narrative. The puzzles themselves are a balanced mix of wordplay, logic, math, and trivia. They challenge the solver yet are accessible and inviting, eliciting much positive feedback from solvers.
Andrew is very pleasant to work with. He reliably meets deadlines, and is always available to answer questions, review changes, and do whatever else is needed. I enjoy working with Andrew because he makes my job easy. The material he sends me is always edited, test-solved, and practically ready for publication. His energy and enthusiasm comes through in his puzzles, and he is willing to experiment with new ideas and formats. In short, he's everything I ask for in a constructor.
"As a long-time (very satisfied) subscriber, I've never before felt moved to write you about any particular feature. That changed with the December 2015 issue. Andrew Parr's "Escape From the Mysterious Shrine" was the single-best puzzle I've ever seen published! He captured the feel of a room escape game perfectly, which I would not have thought possible in a non-interactive environment. The puzzles were very clever. Hopefully I'll be able to look forward to similar puzzles in future issues!"
Andy's immense love for challenging mind puzzles and brain teasers was evident since we met, boasting about awesome ideas and puzzles he couldn't wait to explain. As an escape room owner I too shared a divine interest in anything created to challenge peoples intellect, and was excited to hear fresh ideas I had yet to consider. The focus on synergy really put the ideas over the top - while still maintaining a fantastic use of traditional puzzles, the use of realistic props and decor that surrounded each puzzle or idea really set our room apart from others; everything just fit! We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of what Andy brought to the table, his passion and creativity is also evident by analyzing his use of in depth storylines, created as if though Andy himself were walking through the plot - anticipating each and every step. What made it better was that he incorporated his plot characters into the storylines, implying that each puzzle demanded the attention of more than just one person if success was expected. The room design left us feeling as if though we were actually trapped in a scenario we had to escape, and that, in essence, defines a great escape room.
We look forward to Andy's insight and profession in the future!
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It has been a week since I came to India. I reached Mumbai airport at half past eleven on the night of the 31st of December. The airport at Mumbai is really a very busy one, and it took over 2 hours for me to reach home from there. The new T2 terminal is really well-designed, but I felt that the arrivals area is not as pretty as the departures area which is located on the upper floor in full sight of the sky. The arrivals occurs at a lower level, and one has to then descend to an even lower level to reach the taxi stand. At the time I arrived, there were 2-3 other arrival flights, so the immigration guys were really stretched. The long walk one has to take before reaching immigration, however, really dampens one's energy. It is nearly 2 km long! A few meters here and there have horizontal automatic walkers, but the rest of it you have to walk all the way.
Back home, I was welcomed by my family in a very glorious fashion. Considering that the time was well past two a.m., that was so nice of them. Not only did I receive a whole lot of hugs and kisses, they even had me cut a cake as a welcome gift. I was thrilled by their elaborate preparations.
The next few days saw me going to several places, among them, visiting my mom (who keeps<|fim_middle|> China in Palladium Mall.
My studies are picking up, and just 11 days remain before I sit for my exams. It will be a tight race to the finish as I still have so much more to read. The evening Skype sessions are now not taking place, as most of the others with whom I was studying are busy doing other things. Only Dr. Sarita and I are due to appear from Ahmedabad in the next fortnight.
I am missing my work in Saudi Arabia more than I thought I would. Life there is relaxed, while it is very hectic here in Mumbai. Anyways ... life goes on. | well, Alhamdulillah), completing various tasks, and taking my family for dinner on the 1st of January (at a place called The Sassy Spoon at Express Towers, Nariman Point).
On the 3rd, I visited Sion-Koliwada with Nishrin and prayed at the Dashmesh Gurudwara there. Also met Lovely and her son there. From there, we parcelled two plates of Fish tikka to eat at home ... from a place known as Hardeep Restaurant. The restaurant is well-known to everyone in this area and receives hundreds of guests.
On the 4th, we invited Nishrin's brother Pappu with his family, as also Mom and her companion Sakinabai, and Murtuza and his family, to dinner. Kaizar and his family, too, were invited, but did not come. This was my first-time with Pappu's son Devender, his wife Radha and their mischievous son, who entertained us all the way with his antics and his unusually sharp mind. We served catered food: there were chicken legs, Mutton biryani, Gupta's Kulfi, Mutter paneer with chapatis, and carrot halwa. The last two items were home-made by Nish. Everyone enjoyed the food and our hospitality.
We also went for a marathon shopping session to Phoenix Highstreet on the 5th of January, spending nearly 10 hours there as we went to almost all the shopping centers there, including Skywalk, Galleria, Palladium and Courtyard. We ended with a dinner at Mainland | 336 |
"Micron-scale polymer-metal cantilever actuators fabricated by focused " by C C. Lee, Gursel Alici et al.
Lee, C. C., Alici, G., Spinks, G. M., Proust, G. Cair<|fim_middle|>orph cantilever microactuators isverified using both analytical and finite element modeling. | ney, J. M. (2011). Micron-scale polymer-metal cantilever actuators fabricated by focused ion beam. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 172 (2), 462-470.
Polymer¿metal microcantilever actuators have been fabricated using an innovative approach based onfocused ion beam micromachining technology. The fabrication involves depositing a thin metal filmonto the surface of the polymer and machining using the ion beam. The microcantilever created is thenextracted and transferred to a desirable support using a micromanipulator. This approach demonstratesthe potential for maskless and resistless prototyping of cantilevers that can be evaluated for use asMEMS/NEMS actuators. Nanometer-scale displacement of the resulting polystyrene¿platinum bimorphmicroactuator with respect to temperature change is demonstrated via visual monitoring in a scanningelectron microscope with a heating stage. The performance of the bim | 204 |
Ukraine through, Swiss miss
The first penalty shoot-out of Germany 2006 was required to find a winner between Switzerland and Ukraine in Cologne after a dire 120 minutes of football couldn't decide the outcome.
Winners are grinners: Ukraine wins the penalty shoot-out
With no real favourite or underdog in<|fim_middle|> the goalposts at each end of the field being rocked.
Ukraine received a free kick in good position in the 21st minute, and striker Andriy Shevchenko got on the end of Kalinichenko's delivery with a diving header that bounced up and hit the crossbar.
Just three minute's later, Switzerland's Alex Frei also hit the woodwork when he struck a near-perfect free kick that crashed into the crossbar with keeper Shovkovskyi looking on.
Swiss coach Kobi Kuhn made a substitution in the 34th minute when central defender Johan Djourou came off for Auxerre's Stephane Grichting, Kuhn still trying to find a suitable replacement for the injured Philippe Senderos.
SOURCE: Aljazeera | the match both sides were largely content to play conservative football, only attacking on the counter, in an effort to sneak through to a quarter final match against Italy.
What resulted was a lacklustre display by two teams who are perhaps lucky to have come this far given some of the teams they faced in the group stage.
Both sets of players seemed content to settle the match through the luck and drama of a penalty shoot-out, although the Swiss were marginally more enterprising throughout the match.
In the end, Ukraine prevailed 3-0 on penalties as the Swiss missed all three of their chances from the spot.
The shoot-out
Ukrainian captain Andriy Shevchenko was first up and didn't lead by example, as he hit a soft penalty which Swiss keeper Pascal Zuberbuhler saved easily to his right.
Not to be outdone in the mediocre stakes, Swiss substitute striker Marco Streller stepped up to take his side's first shot, hitting an even worse effort which was saved by Ukrainian number 1 Oleksandr Shovkovskyi.
Swiss defender Ludovic Magnin (l)
is consoled by Patrick Mueller (r)
Finally, after 120 minutes and two failed penalty attempts, Ukraine's substitute midfielder Artem Milevskiy chipped his cheeky effort into the net to open the scoring for the night.
With the Swiss down 1-0, midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta further punctuated the night's woeful display when his penalty effort hit the crossbar, Shovkovskyi not having to make a save.
Serhiy Rebrov, another Ukraine substitute, stepped up and drilled a clinical penalty making it 2-0, with the unlucky Zuberbuhler diving the wrong way.
Cologne midfielder Ricardo Cabanas, playing on his club side's home ground, looked nervous as he placed the ball on the penalty spot, and ended up hitting his shot just to Shovkovskyi's left for an easy save.
Dynamo Kiev midfielder Oleg Gusev finished things off with another excellent spot kick, sending Ukraine through to the quarters in their first World Cup Finals.
Thrown up: Ukraine coach Oleg
Blokhin celebrates
The Ukrainian players celebrated wildly, as they should, but they will really need to lift their game if they are to bother their quarter final rivals Italy, while Switzerland became the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup Finals without conceding a goal.
There were plenty of fouls in the match, however one gets the feeling that Mexican referee Benito Archundia was given an edict not to hand out any cards unless absolutely necessary, given the events between Portugal and the Netherlands in Nuremberg, and hence only one caution was issued all match.
Ukraine will play Italy in Hamburg on Friday, 30th June.
An interesting footnote to the drama of the penalties was that Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin couldn't watch them.
The former European player of the year retreated to the changing rooms before they started and had to be retrieved to join the celebrations.
Earlier action
After a lull in the match, Andriy Shevchenko roused sleepy fans in the 67th minute with a well struck shot that fizzed past Swiss keeper Pascal Zuberbuhler's left hand post.
A 74th minute corner for Ukraine saw Andriy Gusin get on the end of midfielder Maksym Kalinichenko's cross, with his headed effort flashing just wide of the post.
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Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere is een single van de Britse rockband The Who. De single werd opgenomen en uitgegeven in 1965 en was een van de eerste nummers die de zogenaamde call-and-response toepaste (dit<|fim_middle|>ie van dit nummer op voor zijn album Pin Ups uit 1973. Ook I Can't Explain werd heropgenomen voor dit album.
The Flaming Lips namen een versie van Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere op, die verscheen op een coveralbum met liedjes van The Who, verspreid door Mojo Magazine en getiteld Mojo: The Who Covered.
Nummer van The Who
Nummer van David Bowie
Single uit 1965 | was een vrij veelvoorkomend fenomeen in de teksten van de band) en gebruikmaakte van gitaarfeedback. Misschien het meest interessante feit van dit nummer is dat het werd gecomponeerd door zowel gitarist Pete Townshend als zanger Roger Daltrey, wat een unicum is. Het is namelijk het enige nummer waar beiden een bijdrage aan hebben geleverd. De gitaar feedback (zogenaamde rondzingen van de gitaar) - die overigens al eerder te horen was in het nummer I Feel Fine van The Beatles - wordt beschouwd als de eerste solo met feedback.
Townshend: "Ik schreef het eerste couplet en Roger hielp me met de rest. Ik werd geïnspireerd door te luisteren naar Charlie Parker en ik voelde dat hij werkelijk een vrije geest had en wat hij dan ook met drugs en drank en wat dan ook deed, dat zijn manier van spelen hem en zijn geest bevrijdde en ik wilde dat wij ook zo zouden zijn. Daarom wilde ik een nummer schrijven over dat ene spirituele nummer."
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Cut the meat into 2-3 inch chunks. Place them in a large pot with 16 cups of water, add salt and garlic cloves, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and let cook for 30 minutes, skim off the foam that forms at the top. Reduce heat to low and cook until the meat is tender (about 2 hours).
Boil the dried peppers in a pot with 4 cups of water. Remove from heat and let them soak in the water until completely rehydrated. Blend the peppers and the water where they cooked along with the flour, oregano and ground cumin.
Pour the blended pepper mixture into the pot with the meat. Carefully add the corn and sweet potatoes. Cover the pot and let cook on low heat for 30 minutes until the sweet potato is tender; adjust salt seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve in large bowls and garnish with lemon and radish slices, chopped onion and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Save half of the pozole and let cool completely. Save it in a sealable container and freeze to enjoy it later.
Pozole is a traditional Mexican dish that is always present during Pos<|fim_middle|> can resist a delicious cup of this pozole made with tender chunks of pork meat, white corn and a seasoned broth made with three varieties of dried chili peppers, oregano and cumin. To give it a special seasonal touch, we're adding colorful pieces of sweet potato. The natural sweetness of the sweet potato combines perfectly with the smoky flavor of the dried peppers. As my grandpa would say, it's a broth that feeds the soul! Try it for yourself and make it for your family this holiday season. | adas and today I bring you a super delicious recipe. Nobody | 12 |
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The queen of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series, former 9 times Series champion Liza Kingston, comes through to win Round 4 at Port St Francis on Monday. | comes out of the swim leg to start his race winning cycle leg at Monday's About IT Triathlon Summer Series at Port St Francis.
19 year old Keegan Cooke of Port Elizabeth secured the overall About IT Triathlon Series title for the second year running after a fantastic performance on Monday which saw him winning the 4th and final leg of the 4-part Series. Amid strong competition from around the country, the junior triumph in the traditional Boxing Day triathlon at Port St Francis in a time of 1hr 6min ahead of coach Richard Lawrie and Cape Town triathlete Dylan Pivo who will be relocating to Port Elizabeth in January.
Having missed the 3rd round, Kingston was more than happy to finish as Series runner-up to 2016 ladies champion Hooke with Welkom athlete Tanya Schutte finishing in 3rd place overall. Hooke, started the Series with two 3rd placings before winning round 3 and Monday's 2nd place ensured the Series win whilst Kingston placed 2nd in round 1 and enjoyed comfortable wins in rounds 2 and 4.
The Boxing Day triathlon, traditionally the busiest of the 4 races in the Series, did not disappoint on Monday with over 130 individuals and some 30 teams taking part. Team 2XU International comprising of Horak Vilem, Louis De Villiers and Charl De Villiers won the team event from the local St Francis Zumalek team (Michael Bowren, Charles Butler and Pamela Bowren) whilst The Mighty Morphin Flower team (Craig, Slater and Paige Black) placed 3rd.
In the Men's overall Series standings, Cooke finished with 175 points was ahead of German athlete Johannes Moldan (145 points), Pivo (125 points), older brother Jarryd Cooke (115 points), Ross Helliwell (75 points) and Gean Viljoen (60 points).
During the Series it was announced that Zsports Events NPC, organisers of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series, would be organising the 2017 Eastern Province Triathlon Championships at Pollok Beach on Saturday 21st January. The Championships will be open to Youth (12-15 yrs), Juniors (16-19 years) and age group triathletes (20 years +) with the Youth race distance being a 300m swim, 10km cycle and 2.5km run, the Juniors race over the Sprint Distance (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) whilst the Age Group athlete's compete over the Olympic Distance (1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run). Pre-registration on www.zsports.co.za is essential and racing starts at 7am on that Saturday morning | 596 |
The phase 1 trial was the the first test of Suvodirsen in patients. The company tested different doses of the potential drug and found that it was safe and well-tolerated. However, at the higher doses patients experienced side<|fim_middle|> sites of the new trial have not yet been announced, but as we find out more we will let you know. | effects that included headaches and sickness after receiving Suvodirsen.
Wave has also announced plans to start a phase 2/3 trial of Suvodirsen. The trial aims to recruit 150 boys living with Duchenne who are aged between 5 and 12 and who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. Importantly, Wave has used the data from the phase 1 trial to choose doses of Suvodirsen that are lower than those that caused more serious side effects.
So far, Wave has not collected data to investigate the effectiveness of Suvodirsen, but the phase 2/3 trial will include a wide range of functional measures including the Northstar Ambulatory Assessment and muscle biopsies that will allow the levels of dystrophin in the muscles to be examined. Everybody who took part in the phase 1 trial has now moved into an open label extension study (at the doses chosen for the phase 2/3 trial) and these individuals will also undertake muscle biopsies. Using this data, Wave hopes to be able to announce later this year how much dystrophin is being produced.
The | 237 |
Vera Sprunt: the Sound
by Mokha Laget for THE magazine, Santa Fe's Monthly magazine of the Arts
In the flicker and snap of mass-media imagery, Vera Sprunt's sensual underwater photography could well emerge as seductive advertising imagery for swimming pools or swimsuit lines, a photo shoot in a remote island location, a homage to sensuality and<|fim_middle|> slices of imagination, and for gracing the viewer with lovely eye candy. | hedonism. Yet the art here offers no soft or hard sell on beauty and luxury, the tableaux convey no particular comment on our visible or intangible world, they do not inform us about the identity of the female protagonist, her relationship to her environment, the geographical context, or the reason for which she bathes submerged in bouquets of fresh multihued flowers. No, this is a page torn from a quiescent dream book, a weightless, soundless episode where the rays of the sun filter through to a dappled world. The recurring female figure whose face is hidden by long seaweed-like hair becomes at once the child floating in the womb, untouched by the concrete world above, and the enticing mermaid reveling in a limpid turquoise fantasy. We are given parsed elements, part of the story, a tale of anonymity--a visual meditation circling back on itself.
If Sprunt's earlier work proved more tentative and theatrically staged, this series shows her asserting her conceptual and aesthetic cogency. Metaphorically rich, the aquatic subterfuge allude to messages submersed in impenetrable depths, to shielding oneself from sounds and voices; there is no lack of contextual pegs to hang this social subtext on. Visually, Sprunt teases the eye in multiple twists, by shooting above and below the water's surface, twining elements from both worlds; it is a place between air and water, where the life breath hangs in the balance. But it is Sprunt's attention to the patterning created by disturbed waters and the refractive quality of wavelets that sets up another duality between light and shadow, one that serves as the basis for the artist's hand-painted overlays. From a distance the colors seem surreal, with soothing mauves, bursting yellows, and tart reds, until the viewer realizes that the artist's meticulous application of a gouache over shadow patterns has created crisp iridescent puddles in myriad tones. By thickly over painting her prints, Sprunt shifts gears from the silver process to a hybrid form of painted photo-images. Undeniably appealing, these works function best when Sprunt straddles the abstract/figurative edge, when certain parts of the body appear, then vanish, when flower stems become large-scale oriental calligraphy--as in Masonboro Sound—and when identification of all the component parts of the image remains a source of puzzlement. Sprunt's painting technique may add a layer of interest to the print's surface, but her imagery is strong enough to stand alone and carry the work without this decorative, at times fussy, adjunct. By and large, Sprunt's work can be appreciated for its lack of irony, its forthright | 562 |
Studies have shown that it costs 5<|fim_middle|> | times as much to find a new customer than it does to keep an existing one. Finding new customers requires spending for advertising, promotions, website maintenance and social media. So understanding what your existing customers want and delivering it to them effectively is the best way to retain customers and grow your business. Tools available to help retain customers include loyalty schemes, customer data capture, sales incentives and seeking feedback from customers - both good and bad.
Customer loyalty is all about attracting the right customer, getting them to buy, buy often, buy in higher quantities and bring you even more customers. However, that focus is not how you build customer loyalty.
Keeping in touch with customers using email marketing, social media, Christmas cards etc.
Treating your employees well so they treat your customers well.
You build it by rewarding them for choosing you over your competitors.
Provided customers have 'opted in' you're fine. You will need customers' details to be able to contact them and as long as they give you permission you will have no problems. You'll also need to ensure they have the option to 'opt out' at any point.
Effective complaint management is essential when building customer relationships. A single, integrated complaint handling system makes it much easier to have a single view of the customer - and the entire customer interaction - from start to finish.
Automation can make this entire process even easier and much more cost effective, without any negative impact on the consumer. Hiring more staff to deal with customer service is expensive and the time required for training is typically very time consuming. The right technology, however, can help to streamline and automate key customer services process and therefore help to cut down response times.
When you make a change based on a complaint or a suggestion, tell them you made changes. This gets them to feel like they are in control. This will encourage them start to emotionally take ownership of your brand and what it stands for.
Since the majority of people in the country are constantly on social media sites at all hours of the day, companies realized that they had a whole new market to reach. But how would they do it without slameless promotion? With social media sites like Facebook, companies from every industry are gaining from a new found connection with their customers. Since people are constantly updating their activity streams and current states of being, businesses are also able to update their clients and loyal customers with special discounts, offers, and marketing endeavors.
Social media is changing customer loyalty programs by identifying problems through monitoring what people are saying about their brands. They also join the conversation to show that they are listening, to clear up miscommunications, or to add clarifications. | 529 |
I was just reorganizing my "People / Lifestyle" gallery and I noticed that I didn't post on my blog for a while so I thought I would post a couple of my favorites on here :) You can see more photos in my Galleries.
Yesterday I spent a couple of hours at SAIT photographing a Manufacturing Event. Students showed off some pretty cool projects followed by some speeches and some awards being handed out.
Yesterday I took some photographs for a local band Telly playing at Dickens Pub. Most of you probably know that the<|fim_middle|> for a while so it was great to do it.
Tracy and I had a great day today. We spent some time with a couple of our friends at the Telus World of Science in the morning and than spent our evening with our family at our place playing Rock Band and watching a movie.
I just took some photographs for AirdrieLIFE magazine and this time I was at Paul's Pizza and Steakhouse here in Airdrie. I never have been to this place before but I'm definitely coming back here for dinner sometime very soon. It looked very good!
This morning I took some photographs for AirdrieLIFE magazine. I love when magazine asks me to photograph for them because it gives me a chance to meet great people and find out about wonderful businesses in my city. This time I was asked to photograph a couple of local businesses in the recreational industry. I love boats so it was great to hang out at Gilligans Boats and to see all the great boats that they have!
Today I took some more photographs for AirdrieLIFE magazine, this time at Volleydome in Calgary. | lights at small venues like pubs are very bad for photography and this time wasn't an exception. I armed myself with my fastest prime lenses and went to work. At some points I shot at F 1.2 and 6400 ISO, so mostly I shot black and white straight in my camera. This way I liked the results even if the photos look a bit grainy. I didn't photograph any bands | 85 |
Teen to attempt to become youngest person to fly solo around the world
FRESNO,<|fim_middle|> us are just starting to think about moving away from home, Mason Andrews is ready to see the world, all of it.
At 18-years-old, Mason is about to embark on a trip that will make him the youngest person to fly solo around the world.
For 40 days, Mason will fly his small plane across the globe.
He's scheduled stops at the Grand Canyon, in Paris, and dozens of other world-famous landmarks.
Mason explains what he is packing for the trip, "Just about all the things you bring with you on a camping trip for 40 days, plus a few hundred gallons of fuel and a lot of camera gear."
Mason's dad Jeb said, "We said no the first two or three times, and he came asked, and he laid out a plan and broke it all down, and finally I said yes."
Breaking a world record isn't Mason's only goal. He's also raising money and awareness for MedCamps, a Louisana camp for children with disabilities.
LINK: Donate to Mason's MedCamps Mission
Mason has been a counselor there for several summers.
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Find out why U.S. citizens with "seriously delinquent" tax debt — including those who live in Canada — are in danger of losing their passports or being denied renewal under a controversial new law.
The U.S. Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which took effect in January 2016, deals primarily with funding surface routes and other transportation issues. But it's the section on the revocation or denial of passports for U.S. citizens with tax debts over US$50,000 that's making headlines.
"In my opinion, U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. will feel the impact of this the most," says Everett Colby, FCPA, FCGA, a principal with Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation in Almonte, Ontario.
Teli Beris, a tax partner with Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto, believes this legislation seems reasonable "on the surface." It requires due process on the part of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and there are mechanisms for the IRS to correct erroneous certification of an individual classified as having a serious tax debt, he says.
Kevyn Nightingale, CPA, CA, a tax partner with MNP LLP in Toronto, notes that it is relatively easy for an American living outside the U.S. to inadvertently rack up a huge debt to the IRS.
"It is a very common thing for an American who lives in Canada to come to me and say, 'I didn't know that I needed to file U.S. tax returns. I've just found out. Can you tell me what I need to do? And what is my exposure to the IRS right now?'" says Nightingale.
That person often ends up on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars in theoretical penalties even though — through a combination of their Canadian tax liability, the U.S. foreign tax credit and foreign-earned income exclusion — they rarely owe much, if any tax, he explains.
But American expatriates also need to file multiple annual forms with the IRS, even when they don't owe tax, and each one they miss can subject them to a<|fim_middle|>.S. but has lived in Canada since they were a young child and they have never filed a U.S. tax return because they were unaware of the need to do so, acknowledges Colby. But over the past several years, there has been so much publicity about the need for U.S. expatriates to file as a result of, for example, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act that it would be difficult for somebody to claim they didn't know.
"Even if they decide to relinquish their U.S. citizenship, they're still going to be required to bring their taxes up to date. The U.S. government won't let you relinquish until you do that," he adds.
Nightingale says a rule like this can lead to significant audit errors, catching people who aren't intended to be caught, and missing people who are supposed to be caught. "And this is a rule which is so disconnected from tax that errors are going to be huge," he predicts.
The real target is likely a U.S. citizen and resident who regularly crosses the border to do business in other countries, such as Canada, whose livelihood could be seriously affected by having their passport confiscated if they remain negligent about paying their tax debt, says Nightingale.
"And that is probably fair game, although I don't like this particular remedy," he says.
This new law does not apply in situations where a tax debt is being disputed before the courts. | US$10,000 penalty. If they miss five years, that can be US$50,000 right there, notes Nightingale, who is critical of the law's basic premise.
"I'm not a believer in connecting immigration status, or ability to travel, to tax. I think that it is an inappropriate tool to use against people who don't pay their taxes," he says.
Nightingale notes that the U.S. is the only country that applies comprehensive taxation to its citizens no matter where in the world they live. He believes that constitutes territorial overreach.
Beris notes that the question of overreach can be viewed from different perspectives.
"If you are a U.S. citizen, and you know what the law is, how is that overreach? If you are an accidental U.S. citizen — for example, you were born in the U.S. or one of your parents was a U.S. citizen, but you yourself have little ongoing connection with the U.S. — you might consider this to be territorial overreach," he says.
There could be an inadvertent oversight, say, if somebody was born in the U | 237 |
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Find the right Buying a Business attorney in Newark, NJ
Buying a business can be a worthwhile investment, but whether it is purchased by an individual or another company, the transaction is complicated.
Federal and New Jersey law concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchange sometimes come into play during the purchase of a business
When someone buys a business in Newark, they are actually gaining the right to direct business operations as they see fit. This right is called ?control? of the business. Control entails ownership of all the assets and customer base of the business, but it also includes the responsibility for that company?s debts and liabilities. A complete picture of the financial position of the business is important for the buyer to make his decision. This picture is gained through a process called "due diligence". The process of due diligence uses Federal and New Jersey guidelines to protect both parties. If these guidelines are not followed, a party may be found in breach of a legal duty. Following the process of due diligence faithfully, however, leads to a better informed decision about the purchase of the business. It can also help the ownership transfer to go more smoothly.
How much the right of control will cost depends on how much ownership stake is required. The value of the property of the business may add to the price as well. The process for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by specific laws in New Jersey. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.
How Can a Newark Attorney Help?
The laws in New Jersey place many unique demands on parties seeking to purchase businesses. An attorney in Newark, New Jersey can inform you of the particularities of your investment as it relates to local law, as well as advise you of the least costly route to acquiring control.
Life in Newark
Newark is a massive city. To give you an idea how massive, "The Brick City" is the largest in all of New Jersey and at a short distance of 8 miles from Manhattan, it's an ideal place for many New York professionals to call home. Port Newark is on Newark Bay along the Atlantic Ocean and is the largest port on the East Coast. The Port of Newark offers the most rail facilities, biggest cranes, and wide deep docking. It serves as the location for shipping nearly all New York containers. Newark's skyline shows what industrious city it is. Newark is home to the headquarters of Prudential Financial, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, New Jersey Transit, and the Public Service Enterprise Group PSEG are headquartered in downtown Newark.
Newark plays host to some of the nation's best universities and schools. The New Jersey Institute of Technology has educated NASA aerospace engineers to National Technical Medal of Technology winners. Rutgers University is located in Newark and has been consistently voted as one of the top business and graduate school in the United States. The city and local colleges draw outstanding talent for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center that is just adjacent to Military Park, a 6 acre green space with the well known "Wars of America" statue on display. You may also remember Brick City which was aired as a five part documentary on the Sundance Channel in 2009. The second installment comes in 2011. The documentary revolved around Newark's leaps and bounds to improve the safety and corruption of the past.
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Akers Appoints New Vice President of International Sales and Marketing to Build International Business
THOROFARE, N.J., Aug. 5, 2014 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Akers Biosciences, Inc. (AKER) (AKR.L) (the "Company" or "Akers"), a leading designer and manufacturer of rapid diagnostic screening and testing products, announces the appointment of Nicolas Daurel as Vice President of International Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"). Mr. Daurel has a twenty year track-record of successfully building and managing the sales of medical devices in EMEA, particularly within the coagulation sector.
In addition to Akers' ongoing upscaling of domestic sales and marketing capacity in the U.S., the Company is committed to building international sales of its diagnostic assays in markets where existing tests do not effectively fulfil clinical requirements or where an<|fim_middle|> Ph.D, Executive Chairman. "He has a track-record of building sales through distribution partners which is precisely Akers' strategy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa," continued Dr. Akers.
Mr. Daurel added: "My experience specifically with coagulation and infectious disease products is very relevant to Akers Biosciences. I have a deep understanding of the market opportunity in my regions for the flagship PIFA Heparin/PF4 products and for the PIFA Infectious Disease product lines.
"I have been tracking the progress of the Company for a number of years and believe, with Akers' proprietary technology and the tests which have been developed, that we are on the cusp of unlocking a very substantial opportunity in point-of-care diagnostics."
ABOUT AKERS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Akers Biosciences develops, manufactures, and supplies rapid, point of care screening and testing products designed to bring healthcare information both rapidly and directly to the consumer or healthcare provider. The Company has advanced the science of diagnostics while responding to major shifts in healthcare through the development of several proprietary platform technologies. The Company's state-of-the-art rapid diagnostic assays can be performed virtually anywhere in minutes when time is of the essence. The Company has aligned with major healthcare companies and high volume medical product distributors to maximize product offerings, and to be a major worldwide competitor in diagnostics. Additional information on the Company and its products can be found at www.akersbiosciences.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained herein that are not based upon current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations about its future operating results, performance and opportunities that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the intended terms of the offering, closing of the offering and use of any proceeds from the offering. When used herein, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "upcoming," "plan," "target", "intend" and "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to Akers Biosciences, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.
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Mr. Daurel will be based in Paris, France and will have managerial responsibility for opening up new distribution channels in EMEA for the Company's core products. His initial focus will be upon PIFA Heparin/PF4 and PIFA PLUSS Infectious Disease rapid assays.
Recently, Mr. Daurel acquired a substantial interest in AJC Medical, a Paris-based company supplying medical equipment for use at home or in healthcare facilities. He joins Akers having successfully achieved his objective of establishing AJC Medical as a profitable entity.
Prior to his work with AJC Medical, Mr. Daurel was Head of International Sales and Marketing for Trinity Biotech Plc ("Trinity"), a public company specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of clinical diagnostic products. During his time with Trinity, Mr. Daurel was responsible for all coagulation business (excluding the U.S. market) and successfully established and managed distribution partnerships throughout EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
From 1999 until shortly after its US$7 billion acquisition by Siemens AG in 2007, Mr. Daurel held various positions with Dade Behring, a U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of equipment for the medical diagnostics industry. During his time with Dade Behring, among other responsibilities, Mr. Daurel managed the Infectious Disease segment of their business, implementing multiple new products, and ultimately becoming Dade Behring's regional sales manager for France, contributing sales of approximately EURO25 million annually.
Mr. Daurel began his career in 1994 with Stago, an international manufacturer of testing systems within the haemostasis sector.
"Nicolas Daurel is the first full-time international VP at Akers to be wholly dedicated to building non-domestic sales," said Raymond F. Akers Jr., | 391 |
At Emmanuel we want to glorify God by being discipling and making disciples of Jesus.
The study and exposition of the Word of God is the catalyst for the ongoing transformation of individuals' lives and of the church body as a whole. We are to apply the Word of God to every aspect of our lives, both private and public, individual and community, so that we live out and demonstrate the truth of the Gospel.
Nothing can happen in our own strength: we must be a praising and praying church both in our lives and in our meetings, humbly dependent on the sovereign working of our gracious God.
We should love, care for and support each other within and across every part of the church fellowship. We believe small groups provide a helpful environment for this as well as for growth and life changing development through the study of God's Word, prayer and close friendships.
God has given each one of us gifts that we need to identify, develop and exercise in His service. We are therefore committed to helping to discover those gifts. Through our work we aim to provide ongoing training for life and service at home, in the community, in<|fim_middle|> field. Our prayer is that there should be those from Emmanuel serving throughout the world. | our daily work, as well as for ministries in and through the church, in Emmanuel, this country and throughout the world.
We are commanded to love our "neighbour" as ourselves. We are responsible for both demonstrating God's love and to sharing the Good News of Jesus with those who are lost. We are therefore committed to loving service and unceasing witness to our "neighbours", all those around us with whom God has given us contact.
We are committed to the sending out of labourers into the worldwide harvest | 105 |
Die IAEVG (International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance) oder AIOSP (Association internationale d'orientation scolaire et professionelle) (deutsch: IVBBB – Internationale Vereinigung für Bildungs- und Berufsberatung) ist eine internationale Vereinigung professioneller Berufsberater.<|fim_middle|>
Veröffentlichungen
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (1979 bis 1999 unter dem Titel Educational and Vocational Guidance Bulletin) http://springerlink.metapress.com/content/1573-1782/
Fußnoten
Berufsverband
Abkürzung
Gegründet 1951
Berufsberatung
Organisation (Ottawa)
Verein (Kanada) | Sie sieht ihren Auftrag darin, sich dafür einzusetzen, dass alle Menschen, die Bildungs- und Berufsberatung benötigen und wünschen, diese von kompetenten und anerkannten Fachleuten erhalten. Dadurch will sie bessere Bildungs- und Berufsabschlüsse auf allen Ebenen zu fördern, auf Vielfalt und soziale Gerechtigkeit in Bildung und Arbeit hinwirken und in der Politik darauf hin zu arbeiten, einen Mindest-Qualitätsstandard der Beratungsdienste zu erreichen.
Geschichte und Organisation
Die IAEVG wurde 1951 gegründet und hat 2010 ca. 16.000 Mitglieder in ca. 50 Ländern – meist Berufsberater, die im öffentlichen Dienst tätig sind. Akkreditiert ist sie bei der UNESCO und bei der ILO. Beziehungen unterhält sie u. a. zum National Board for Certified Counselors der USA (NBCC), mit dem gemeinsam Richtlinien zur Anerkennung Zertifizierung von Beratern entworfen wurden. Die IAEVG hält mindestens einmal im Jahr einen internationalen Kongress ab. Präsidentin ist Suzanne Bultheel (Frankreich).
Der deutsche Verband arbeitet eng mit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit zusammen, organisiert jedoch keine Arbeitsvermittler.
Weblinks
Offizielle Website | 326 |
Spintronics recognition
by Jim Turley
One of the featured technologies in my DATE report was spintronics. This week the Technology Academy Finland, backed by the Finnish State awarded the 2014 Millennium technology prize of 1 million Euros about US$1.4 million to Prof. Stuart Parkin. No, I didn't know the name either, but as the film on the TAF web site explains, http://taf.fi/en/millennium-technology-prize/ he is the man who made it possible to exploit spintronics commercially. Parkin is British and when working as an IBM Fellow at the Almaden Research Centre he realised that sputtering could be used to create the three layer sandwich on which spintronics depends.
I should have known the name as he is an IBM Fellow, consulting professor at Stanford University, visiting professor at four other universities, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and Alexander von Humboldt Professor at Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg. And he has received the 200<|fim_middle|> quotes him as saying, "I am extremely happy and excited to have won the Millennium Technology Prize because of course it's one of the most important prizes in the scientific community. It has been awarded to some really great scientists over the past decade. The previous winners have proven to be fantastic scientists whose research has had tremendous impact. I am very humbled and proud to have been awarded the prize…"
Previous winners are
2004, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.
2006, Professor Shuji Nakamura, inventor of revolutionary new light sources – bright blue, green and white LEDs and a blue laser.
2008, Professor Robert Langer for innovative work in controlled drug release and for developing innovative biomaterials for use in tissue regeneration.
2010, Professor Michael Grätzel for innovative developments in dye-sensitised solar cells.
2012, Linus Torvalds creator of the Linux kernel and Dr. Shinya Yamanaka for a new method to produce induced pluripotent stem cells from ordinary cell tissue. | 8 IEEE Daniel E. Noble Award for his work on MRAM, the 2008 IEEE Distinguished Lecturer Award, the 2009 IUPAP Magnetism Prize and Neel Medal for outstanding contributions to the science of magnetism, the 2008 Guttenberg Research Award, the 2009 Dresden Barkhausen Award and the 2012 David Adler Lectureship Award from the APS.
The Press release | 95 |
Throwback Leotard Rankings: 2012 NCAA Event Finals
By Elizabeth Grimsley, Christina Marmet and Caroline Medley
Continuing with the throwback leotard theme, this week we're taking a look back<|fim_middle|> gymnasts across the four events that will be joining your favorite team in 2018. Today we'll look at vault, followed by bars on Tuesday, beam on Wednesday and rounding things out with floor on Thursday. | at the fashion at the 2012 national championship event finals. While the designs were similar to what we see today, there were a LOT fewer sparkles. Thanks to Allie for suggesting the meet!
The criteria is the same as during the season. But to refresh your memory: up to three points for design; two points for fabric, sparkle, etc.; and two points for school spirit; three points for overall appearance. But we want to know your thoughts too! Make sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the page.
Top J.O. Routines to Keep an Eye Out For: Floor
By Emily Howell-Forbes
For our final installment we'll be breaking down the top 10 floor routines. Heralded by many as the event where gymnasts get to "showcase their personality," the floor exercise is often the highlight of a meet. The crowd gets involved in its favorite gymnast's routines and clapping or cheering along to the music. Which routines are likely to be among the favorites next year?
Top J.O. Routines to Keep an Eye Out For: Beam
Today's post is all about those rare gymnasts who have managed to perform consistently on beam. It is fairly common in both J.O. and NCAA competition for competitors to have several falls over the course of a season, which results in their overall average being pulled down. Gymnasts who have completed their level 10 season with an average of 9.4 or above have generally had fewer than two falls over the course of the season.
Top J.O. Routines to Keep an Eye Out For: Bars
We're back today with the top 10 bar routines from the incoming freshmen. Putting up six consistent high scoring routines can be a struggle for many teams. These freshmen routines have scored consistently well and several are headed to schools that struggled on bars in 2017. Because the requirements for J.O. are different than those in NCAA, there are a few routines that will need to be upgraded or reconstructed to be considered "up to level" in NCAA.
Top J.O. Routines to Keep an Eye Out For: Vault
With the sheer number of incoming freshmen it can be difficult to sort out who may consistently deliver a high score on an event week after week. In an attempt to narrow it down, we broke down the top 10 on each event based on their average score in J.O. this season (plus a few honorable mentions that either did not make nationals or haven't been mentioned previously).
For the sake of an accurate picture of a gymnast's abilities, a single low score on each event was left out of the average if it was more than a point lower than the next lowest score. This prevents bad days and injuries from majorly skewing a gymnasts' average. Also, for fairness, gymnasts with less than three scores on an event were not included to prevent skewing in the other direction.
Over the next four days, take a look at the top | 621 |
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"TO BE BUILT Oxford. 2-car garage. Capability up to 3,965 sq ft of finished space. 2-story foyer w/ hardwood floors. Kitchen with granite & stainless steel appliances open to family room. Owner Suite w/super bath, sitting room & lrg walk-in closet. Unfinished basement. 9' ceilings. Plenty of options/upgrades to choose. $10,000 closing for qualified buyers. Photos for likeness only"
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"Chesapeake Beach! Unobstructed bayview home! Sought after neighborhood of Chesapeake Station less than 120 feet from the Chesapeake Station boardwalk and our community~s private beach. Renovated in 2016: The entire first was redesigned to include a master bedroom, new walk-closet and new master bath that features a custom designed walk-in shower and two separate vanities. A new half bath was created along the hallway running from the kitchen to the master bedroom. There was a total kitchen redesign to create a true open concept featuring upgraded 42~ wall cabinets and base cabinets, a center island with bar seating, all new granite counter-tops, large under-mount sink and upgraded faucet, upgraded lighting and all new LG Stainless Steel appliance package. Interior painted in 2017 with neutral colors, new gas fireplace, new triple Pella slider(upstairs) and remote control ceiling fans in master bedroom and upstairs great room. First floor deck pained in April, 2019. Outdoor faucet installed along with a permanent gas line for a grill. Deck also features a retractable Sundowner awning. On the lower level, another triple Pella slider was installed leading to the screened in porch to expand the view of the bay. Two all-weather remote controlled ceiling | 2,016 |
I often relate theatre with the movement of the stars. There are many connections between the two, that I can find. Horoscopes are naturally connected with all aspects of life, but the concept of theatre is something close at heart in many deeply profound aspects.
Often I have the opportunity to travel a lot for both vacations and work life. And for me, it is a kind of a quest to go and see at least one theatre production in one country. Especially if it's something that is connected with the earth or traditions of that place. Now I have had the pleasure to visit the great city of Beijing, as shown in the beautiful picture above. There I have found out, how stars play a huge role in shaping a nation that is beyond ones imaginations. It can only be experienced, and I would not dare to try and look into it's future and faith. Instead I go with it, observing things that are happening according to the sun and the moon. The greatest powers of the earth are at play here, and in theatre production we can see shining examples that are<|fim_middle|> upon you it's light and now you can be at peace. That effect, which is also known as "shining", is an aspect of horoscopes that is noticed only by those who are sensitive enough. And the contract is indeed tremendous, of how such a busy city with so many lights, sounds and movement can hold within something very special when sensitive enough. In fact, that is one of the requirements for all the theatre performers in order to create such an amazing and fantastic show. For all I care, this could have been a circus show but it was not. It was a show of amazing skill, the Chinese way. The big way!
PS. Tiandi Theater website updated — check out the new link! | both profound and majestic at the same time.
While there is lot to tell about, I would like to name one fantastic acrobatic venue, known as the Tiandi Theatre that is located in the middle of the huge energy of the city Beijing. Little I could have imagined, that the performance was filled with the essence of the stars. The experience is of course different for everyone, but according to my horoscope, it's absolutely necessary to have a deep long lasting impact for me to really enjoy something. It's interesting, but that's what the stars are all about for me, theatre.
Another aspect of Chinese acrobatics that always fascinated me, was the challenge of gravity. How the acrobatic feats are so terrifying at times, when people find ways to show that the human body can go against such big forces of nature. Such as gravity, balance and heights that would frighten the life out of most people. But in Beijing, these performers are not afraid. And it is my personal belief and experience, that they are indeed using the great energy that is predominant in the city of Beijing.
Just looking at the huge Tiandi Theatre building, we can see glowing lights high into the sky. Thus it is nearly impossible to miss this building.. gathering tourists from all over the world to witness the Tiandi spectacle.
After seeing the acrobatic show, one feels very much at ease. As if the moon had shined | 289 |
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How to Improvise on Guitar
A guitarist practicing tapping technique
A staggering amount of amazing music has been created by talented guitarists with the ability to pull riffs, rhythms and solos seemingly out of nowhere right there in the moment during live performances. Guitar improvisation might seem like something musicians are born with, but many of the important skills guitarists rely on for creating solos, riffs and chord progressions on the spot can be easily taught. In this article, I'll give you some helpful tips and<|fim_middle|>. A guitarist's improvisational skills almost entirely depend on how well they're able to listen and reinterpret the music happening around them.
Now that you know more about what guitar improvisation is and what it takes to be improvise effectively, let's jump into some exercises to help get you ready to improvise.
Exercise #1: 3-Octave Minor Blues Scale
I've you're new to learning how to improvise on guitar, I've got some really great news for you. Most everything you learn in one place on the guitar can be easily moved or transposed to spots and keys up or down the neck. This means that most scales, chords and other shapes just have to be learned one time before they can be moved to any other key. For example, the 3-octave minor blues scale in the key of E we're about to show you can easily be moved to the key of F starting on the first fret, G starting on the second fret or any other key you want—though you might have to shorten this particular scale down to two octaves if you bring it to too high of a key.
Yes, taking on some things on the guitar can be a bit intimidating, but aspects like this make learning how to improvise on guitar a lot easier to wrap your head around.
This is a great scale to familiarize yourself with even if you're not a blues player. The notes in blues scales can easily apply to jazz and rock music. It's super important that you follow the fingering instructions here to a t if you want to adapt this scale for other keys.
Exercise # 2: Whole-Tone Scale
Played alone, these scales sound sort of jarring to the average listener. They're not typically found in popular music but are staple scales that jazz musicians rely on for improvisation. If you're looking for material to improvise with for jazz performances, this scale will be a great tool for your arsenal. Again, scales like this can easily be adapted for different keys.
Exercise # 3: 3-Octave Major Scale
Major scales can be used in every style of improvisational playing as long as the chord progressions you're playing over are in a major key. These 3-octave scales are a great way to get guitarists acquainted with the entire depth and range of their instrument.
Exercise #4: The 12-Bar Blues
This is a chord progression originally developed in the blues genre that's now frequently used in virtually every type of music you can think of. If you're looking for a simple chord progression to practice improvising over, the 12-bar blues is as easy and predictable as it gets. It can be adapted to any key, speed and style of music. There are an endless amount of variations when it comes to the 12-bar blues, but the basic form is a combination of I-IV-V chords. Every chord, which is usually a dominant 7th chord, gets four beats. We're going to use the Roman Numeral system of explaining the chords in this progression. If you need help understanding that, check out our recent article about music theory for a detailed explanation.
I I I I
IV IV I I
V IV I I
We're going to show you how to play the 12-bar blues progression in the key of E. These are the chords you'll need to know. Like the scales we've shown you, these chords can easily be moved to other keys around the neck of the guitar:
E7 E7 E7 E7
A7 A7 E7 E7
B7 A7 E7 E7
To develop your improvisational skills with this progression, try recording yourself playing it a few time onto your phone or computer. Then, practice improvising over the progression using notes from the E minor blues scale we showed you earlier. This exercise is a great way to test the improvisational waters in a comfortable controlled setting before you try coming up with material in front of bandmates or on stage.
Exercise #5: Major and Minor Arpeggios
Arpeggios are different than scales because their function is to outline basic and extended major, minor and diminished chords note by note. Major and minor scales are each comprised of eight individual notes, but arpeggios explore different combinations of the single notes found in chords. We'll start you out with a few simple ones to make it easy. Memorizing a few simple major and minor arpeggio shapes will give you improvising options all over the fretboard.
Like anything else when it comes to music, if you're setting out how to learn how to improvise on guitar, you should plan on practicing as frequently as possible. The best improvisors learned their craft by being open to performance situations with a decent risk of failure involved. Failure is a word that terrifies many musicians, but it's an essential part of the game when it comes for improvising on the guitar. Unlike learning how to play chords and scales, the act of improvisation is a skill you'll develop over a period of years through trial and error. Try improvising alone and with a band in different tempos and styles to find your voice when it comes to this style of playing. For more helpful articles about the world of music, check out the Musika Lessons blog.
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To get the most out of this article, you'll need to have a basic level of familiarity with the guitar. By "basic level of familiarity" I mean that you'll need to know how to sustain notes, play chords and be able to play to a set rhythm to be able to put my tips and exercises to good use. I'll get started by giving you a bit of background about guitar improvisation.
A brief history of guitar improvisation
Modern guitar improvisation happens in a variety of genres and styles, but its roots are largely found in the American jazz and blues musical traditions. Early blues and jazz guitarists often made a habit of improvising solos by ear during live performances (musicians play by ear when they improvise over a set piece of music without any prior knowledge of scales, key or form), but as jazz evolved from swing to bebop, players in the genre began to rely on borrowing notes from complex scales to help their impromptu compositions keep up with the new and more sophisticated music.
Songwriting vs improvisation
While many of the skills and methods used to write music and improvise are the same, the acts of improvisation and songwriting are two totally different things. The main difference is that improvisation is largely performance-based while songwriting is an act of trial and error with an infinite amount of starts, stops and revisions. With improvisation, you've got one shot to communicate your musical ideas effectively. Writing songs, melodies or riffs on the guitar is a process that can take days, months or even years depending on the writer. Something that makes improvisation so compelling is that it's a style of playing that can only exist in the moment. Its embrace of immediacy is something that often gets lost in the songwriting process.
Types of improvisation
Fingerstyle picking gives guitarists more playing options between chords and melodies
Musical improvisation is defined as any sort of musical performance that happens in the moment, but there's a few different ways guitar improvisation can happen. A solo guitarist can improvise using a combination of chord progressions, riffs and melodies. Guitarists proficient in the fingerpicking style are able to seamlessly combine both chords and melody together during improvisation because they're use of multiple fingers gives them more playing options than guitarists who rely on hard picks.
Guitar improvisation in a band setting features a guitarist that plays riffs, chord progressions or singular lines of melody. Groups of musicians either perform improvisationally over predetermined rhythms, keys and chord progressions, or in a completely free-form manner. For example, musicians who play together with absolutely no set plan or idea of the kind of music they're about to play are collectively improvising in a free-form style. No two free-form musical improvisations sound the same. They feature a vast exploratory quality that can't be heard or experienced in conventional live music settings. This style of improvisation tends to embrace dissonance, uncertainty and unpredictability.
A guitarist playing an impromptu riff or solo over a predetermined set of chords, keys and rhythms is engaging in a totally different style of improvisational playing. This sort of improvisation is commonly found in blues, jazz and rock live music performances. While free-form improvisations can literally sound like everything and anything, guitarists who improvise over pre-determined sections during songs tend to follow conventional rules as far as rhythm and melody. As listeners, this means that there's generally not going to be anything in the improvised section of music that we won't musically expect (dramatic changes in meter, tempo, key and so on).
Guitarists improvising in band settings have a few options for developing material over predetermined sections of music. In blues music, guitarists tend to approach improvisational parts with lyricism in mind. The riffs and solos a blues guitarists improvises frequently imitate and develop the vocal melodies found in other parts of the live performance. But even if a singer isn't part of a particular blues band's live configuration, the improvised solos blues guitarists usually boast the same feeling, phrasing and melodic tendencies as a singer's vocal line.
Other guitarists develop bits of improvisational solo material alone before they bring it to a live performance setting. And before you say, "Hey! Isn't that technically cheating because all improvising has to happen right there and in the moment?," I should tell you that there are no set rules for this sort of thing. Different sorts of musicians, performers and songwriters all use different techniques that work for them and their specific musical needs, and there's nothing wrong with that. Learning how to improvise on guitar will probably be a completely different experience for you than it will be even for other guitarists with a similar experience level and background.
The important roles listening, emotion and intuition play in improvisation
No amount of practice and detailed training can give guitarists the special attention to emotion and intuition they'll need to become successful improvisors. Guitarists who improvise on their own without a band backing them need to develop the skill of knowing what sort of musical material to play long before it happens during a performance. A powerful musical intuition and knowledge of music theory, chord progressions and scales has to be developed to be good at this sort of thing. Part of the challenge for solo guitarist improvisors is that there's so many options for where to take the music at any given time.
Improvising in a band setting brings a completely different set of challenges. Great improvising in these live settings happens when guitarists are able to listen to what their bandmates are doing and can then play accordingly. The act of listening allows a guitarist to tune in to the collective emotion and feeling that's being conveyed during a piece of music. Essentially, the best improvisors act as musical conduits of the song that's happening around them. Depending on the song and style of music being played, this might mean it's a better choice to play something sparse and nuanced instead of ripping through a crazy virtuosic solo. Great guitarists have developed the skill of knowing when to speak up and step back when it comes to improvisational playing | 1,263 |
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, refers to a variety of treatment options that are based on the principles of behavior analysis. ABA uses scientifically-based techniques for understanding and changing behavior, and is the most widely accepted approach to assess and intervene with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental challenges or delays. This type of therapy is conducted one-on-one, is customized for each person, and is appropriate for individuals of all ages.
Our program is designed to increase language and communication, improve attention and focus, and decrease problem behaviors. We build on each person's interests and strengths using structured and fluid opportunities to facilitate learning. During ABA<|fim_middle|> to ensure the teaching approach is working. These routine assessments guide any adjustments or modifications to the personalized treatment plan that may be necessary or appropriate, and ensure continual progress toward goals.
Our school-based ABA services are delivered in the classroom. A school-based approach is beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the individual receiving therapy to participate in a normal school environment – often with their peers or siblings. Community immersion and integration is a major advantage of this type of program. | therapy, skills that are useful in everyday life are broken down into easy-to-learn steps, with positive reinforcement and goal-focused treatment that meets the unique needs of each individual. At its core, ABA therapy helps individuals function more effectively in their natural environments.
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American Audio Releases VX Series Amps
American Audio has unleashed the VX Professional Amplifier Series – three astounding and affordable power amps that boast a stunning away of features previously out of reach of budget-conscious audiophiles. Designed for installations, DJs and bands, the series includes models VX 1000, VX 1500, and VX 2500 -- which feature 1100W, 1500W and 2800W RMX respectively at 4 ohms bridged mono.
Constructed for the highest reliability and sound performance, with premium features like built-in dynamic sound processing circuitry, the VX amps deliver an extraordinary audio quality that may have consumers not believing their ears – and their price will certainly have consumers disbelieving their eyes! The smallest model VX1000 sells for less than $300 "on the street" ($299.99 MAP), while the VX 1500 goes for under $400 ($399.99 MAP), and the big daddy VX 2500 for under $600.00 ($599.99 MAP).
"We are proud to present a brand-new generation of power amplifiers that offer outstanding professional grade performance and features at price points that DJs, bands and small clubs can afford," said Tom Freret, American Audio's National Sales Manager. "Too often up-and-coming or working class musicians and DJs have to 'settle,' or a club owner with a big vision but a modest budget has to compromise. We were inspired to give these professionals all the power they deserve with the features they want. For example, the VX amps' dynamic sound circuitry significantly improves the dynamic range and quality of sound."
Another premium feature on all three models is a bright, multifunctional LCD display, which gives users a full overview of functions and settings such as Temperature, Working Mode and Protection Mode. Since the "Mode" buttons are on the front of the unit, and you can view which mode you're in on the LCD screen, the user does not have to touch the back of the amp to change modes. Everything can be done from the front of the unit – a convenience not commonly found on most amplifiers. Another user-convenience on the VX Series is that, in default mode, the LCD screen informs you of the temperature of each side of the amp. All three VX models also feature a Comprehensive Protection System (CPS) with Auto Shut Down, which protects the amplifier from damage by switching off in the event of an overload, high temperature or short circuit.
Yet another value-added feature on the VX series is a superior clip limiter that provides users with a broad palette of sonic possibilities. With a solid case design with 3mm steel, and back ears that can be mounted in a rack, the VX Series enables day-by-day use on the road as well as fixed installations in racks.
Here is a closer look at the 3 models in the VX Amplifier Series:
The VX 1000 has 1100W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms bridged mono. The unit is capable of stereo, parallel, or bridge modes. Output Power: 2 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 550W RMS per channel; 4 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 500W RMS per channel; 8 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD 330W RMS per channel. Bridged Mode, mono: 4 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 1100W RMS per channel; 8 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 1000W RMS per channel. Damping Factor: 300 (@ 8 ohms). The dimensions are height 3.5", width 19", depth, 16.5", and the VX1000 weighs only 40 pounds. It has a street price of only $299.99.
The VX1500 has 1500W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms bridged mono. The unit is capable of stereo, parallel, or bridge modes. Output Power: 2 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 750W RMS per channel; 4 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 700W RMS per channel; 8 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD 450W RMS per channel. Bridged Mode, mono: 4 ohms, 1 khz <|fim_middle|> 2-speed fan.
Tags: American Audio | 1% THD, 1500W RMS per channel; 8 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 1400W RMS per channel. Damping Factor: 300 (@ 8 ohms). The dimensions are height 3.5", width 19", depth, 16.5", and the VX1500 weighs 45 pounds. It has a street price of only $399.99.
The VX2500 has 2500W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms bridged mono. The unit is capable of stereo, parallel, or bridge modes. Output Power: 2 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 1400W RMS per channel; 4 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 1200W RMS per channel; 8 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD 750W RMS per channel. Bridged Mode, mono: 4 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 2800W RMS per channel; 8 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD, 2400W RMS per channel. Damping Factor: 500 (@ 8 ohms). The dimensions are height 3.5", width 19", depth, 16.5", and the VX2500 weighs 52 pounds. It has a street price of only $599.99.
Other specifications common to all 3 models include:
The Frequency Response is +/- 3dB, 1W RMS 8Ohms (20Hz-20kHz)
The Signal to Nose Ratio is less than 95 db, unweighted (@ 8 ohms full power)
The Input Sensitivity and Impedance is 1.0v rms (0dBv) (@ 4 ohms)
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I love short ribs, but often cannot be<|fim_middle|> 45 minutes. After walking the dog for 15 minutes, it was looking a wee dry, so I added 4 tbsp of butter cut throughout and covered with foil. When it all came out, I stirred the butter and added salt and pepper. A quick stir and then I created a delicate pallet for the ribs and sauce. | bothered to do the prep. The payoff, however is soooo worth it, though. This time we threw a curveball and went for bison short ribs. They are grass-fed, and gorgeous!
It is important to follow the steps to a t to develop the complex flavors that make your mouth water. The added benefit is that after 30 minutes of prep, your oven and Dutch oven do the rest!
I needed a side and had a head of cauliflower. This urban myth known as cauliflower rice has whispered in my ear for about 6 months. The amazing sauce this pot was producing begged for a starchy goodness to soak it all up. So, I jumped in! Following my typical cauliflower prep of food processing the veg into a rice/could cous like consistency. I then dumped it all in a pan and tossed it in the oven with the meat at 350 for | 180 |
Pecos Heritage Trail, Texas
From the Texas Historical Commission
Trekking along the Pecos Trail provides visitors with a diverse landscape, including sand dunes, underground caverns, spring-fed pools, numerous rivers and creeks, lakes and much more. At some 1,356 miles in length, it will also take a little time to cover the region that encompasses 22 counties, seven state parks, dozens of towns, and hundreds of historical, cultural, natural, and recreational destinations.
Midland to Rankin – 54.9 miles
Rankin to McCamey – 19.2 miles
McCamey to Iraan and Sheffield – 47.3 miles
Sheffield to Junction – 133 miles
Junction to Rock Springs & Brackettville – 108 miles
Brackettville to Del Rio – 30.4 miles
Del Rio to Sanderson – 120 miles
Sanderson to Pecos – 118 miles
Pecos to Midland – 95.6 miles
Located in southwest Texas, this vast and rugged region, sitting under Texas' bright blue skies, covers some 35,000 square miles, includes the infamous Pecos, Devil's and Rio Grandes, and extends from New Mexico to Mexico, south of Midland, Texas.
In addition to the natural beauty that encourages a variety of outdoor adventures from river rafting to horseback riding, visitors also enjoy a number of museums, ancient pictographs, landmark churches, historic courthouse squares, and frontier forts.
The rich history of the area provides peeks into the heritage of cowboys, soldiers, Native Americans, Hispanic culture, the hardscrabble people of the Old West, and much more.
Though the vastness of this region cannot possibly be contained in one article, outlined below is summary information with links to more information, mileage, and photographs to whet your taste for the trail. Plan on a week to see the entire trail, or break it up into segments. Either way, you are sure to enjoy.
Beginning in Midland, Texas, the trail heads south to Sheffield, before heading eastward to Junction, and southwest to Brackettville, before turning back to the northwest. Passing through Del Rio, Langtry, and Fort Stockton, the path turns northeast again at Pecos, to complete a "circle" back to Midland.
Midland to Rankin – 54.9 miles. Travel south from Midland on Texas Highway 349.
Midland – Located in the heart of West Texas, Midland is a fast-growing city of about 110,000 people. The county seat of Midland County, it was originally founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881.
American Airpower Heritage Museum & Confederate Air Force Headquarters – The CAF Airpower Museum tells the complete story of World War II military aviation by collecting, preserving, and interpreting World War II material and culture.
George W. Bush Childhood Home – Interpret the history of the Bush Family and the childhood of George W. Bush in Midland, Texas. It celebrates the lives of two presidents, two governors, and two first ladies.
Haley Memorial Library & History Center – The library and history center preserves western heritage by housing more than 25,000 books, manuscripts and other printed material documenting western history. The collections and programs concentrate on the common threads between the cowboy, the range cattle industry, military, and railroads.
Museum of the Southwest – Services the community as a regional resource for cultural enrichment. In its Art Museum, Children's Museum, and Planetarium, the fosters appreciation of art and science and nurtures the spirit of creativity, sensitivity, and discovery.
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum – The Museum tells the story of petroleum and the rugged lives of men and women who sought a better life.
Sibley Nature Center – The center's mission is to increase awareness of the natural and historical environment of the southern Llano Estacado through a broad range of interpretive programs and personal experience.
Nearby: Several area ghost towns are situated near Midland including Spraberry, which is about 15 miles southeast of Midland, Midkiff, a semi-ghost town about 38 miles southwest of Midland; and Tarzan, which is located about 34 miles to the northeast
Rankin – Established in 1911, Rankin is the oldest town in Upton County and the county seat<|fim_middle|> population of about 7,800 people today.
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum – Step back in time in this 1900 Adobe Hotel, appointed with a wide variety of items from the era.
Historic Fort Stockton – Consists of original and reconstructed military buildings, including Officers' Row, Guardhouse, Enlisted Men's Barracks, Parade Grounds, and a museum/visitor's center.
Pecos – Established 1881 as a stop on Texas and Pacific Railroad, Pecos gained early fame as a hangout for rowdy cowboys and fast-draw lawmen. Touted as "Home of World's First Rodeo," Pecos was the scene of cowboy contest in 1883 that was the forerunner of today's popular sport. The county seat of Reeves County it is home to about 9,500 people today.
A collection of hats at the Pecos Museum
West-of-the-Pecos Museum and Park – Situated in an old hotel, the museum preserves the colorful history of not only Pecos and Reeves Counties, but the entire region west of the Pecos River. The gunfighter Clay Allison is interred in Pecos Park.
Pecos to Midland – 95.6 miles. Travel northeast on I-20.
Barstow – Ten years after the Texas and Pacific Railway reached Barstow in 1881, Barstow was established and the next year, when Ward County was organized in 1892, Barstow became the county seat. However, by 1918, Barstow began to decline due to the dam on the Pecos River in New Mexico. Twenty years later it lost its county seat status to Monahans. Once having a population of more than 1,200 people, Barstow continued to decline and now is called home to only about 400 residents.
Pyote – Pyote began as a small town. Its fortunes rose with oil, but its population decreased when the railroad was built away from the town. At one time Pyote had 3,500 residents. The 1942 development of the Pyote Air Force Station and the 1967 development of what would become the West Texas State School raised the town's fortunes. However, when those operations moved out, the town declined rapidly and now is called home to only about 130 people.
Pyote Museum & Rattlesnake Bomber Base – Displays World War II memorabilia in an old building from the base.
Nearby: Wink – Just 15 miles North of Pyote, Wink features the Roy Orbison Museum and a number of mysterious sinkholes.
Wickett – The opening of the Hendrick oilfield in 1926 established Wickett as a tank and refining center. Its oil heydays lasted until the 1960s when Wickett reached a peak population of about 1,000 people. Today, it has about 450.
Monahans – Established in 1881 as a railroad stop, but remained a small settlement until oil was discovered in the area in 1926. Today the city is the Ward County seat and a financial and marketing center for cattle and oil. It has a population of about 6,800 people.
Monahans Sandhills State Park
The Million Barrel Museum – A 14.5-acre site of historic exhibits including a 1928 oil storage tank, the original Monahans Jail, a section of railroad track with a vintage caboose, an eclipse windmill, display of antique farm equipment, and more.
Monahans Sandhills State Park – These sand dunes are only a small part of a larger 200-square-mile dune field that stretches into New Mexico. Includes dunes that rise as high as 70 feet.
West Odessa – West Odessa is on the western edge of Odessa and Monahans Draw in central Ector County. It was named for its proximity to Odessa and was settled primarily from 1979 to 1982, the years of the last oil boom. Its population today is about 18,000.
Odessa – The county seat of Ector County, Odessa was founded as a water stop and cattle shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway. The first post office opened in 1885. It remained a small town until the opening of the Penn Field in 1929, and the Cowden Field in 1930. Today it has a population of nearly 100,000 people.
Ellen Noel Art Museum – An independent art museum located on the campus of the University of Texas of the Basin, it features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary art
Odessa Meteor Crater – Approximately 550 feet in diameter, the crater is the second largest in the nation. It is the result of a barrage of meteors crashing to the earth some 20,000 to 50,000 years ago. Located about 10 miles west of Odessa. Parker House Ranching Museum – It represents the lifestyle of a prominent ranching family, who served the communities of Andrews and Ector counties since 1907.
Petroleum Museum – The Museum tells the story of petroleum and the rugged lives of men and women who sought a better life.
Presidential Museum and Leadership Library – Contain information on each of the presidents and many documents and paraphernalia relating to their lives and time in office.
White-Pool House Museum – Built in 1887, it is the oldest structure of importance in Odessa. Exhibits provide visitors an opportunity to view and learn about different periods in Odessa's history. The barn replica gives a view of early ranching life.
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Nearby: Stiles ghost town, about 46 miles northeast of Rankin.
Rankin to McCamey – 19.2 miles. Travel southwest from Rankin on Texas Highway 349/US-67S.
The 1911 former Reagan County Courthouse in Stiles, Texas. Photo by Barclay Gibson, January 2010, courtesy Texas Escapes.
McCamey – Founded in 1925 when the McCamey Oil Field brought about the oil boom in the region. Its early years were colorful, filled with the typical boomtown problems of disorder and lawlessness associated with rapid growth. Today, it is known as the "Wind Energy Capital of Texas" because of the many wind farms that have been built in the area. It is called home to about 1,800 people.
Mendoza Trail Museum – Exhibits include relics of this recent frontier: Indian artifacts, fossils, mementos of the oil boom, and antique furniture. Also on museum grounds are the historic Adrian House, and a Santa Fe Railroad depot.
Nearby: Dinosaur Tracks – 25 Miles West of McCamey, on Highway 67 behind Side Park
McCamey to Iraan and Sheffield – 47.3 miles. Travel southeast from McCamey via Ranch Road/FM 305, turn left at US-190 E for 5.3 miles and turn right at TX-349 S/US-190 E to Iraan. Turn left onto TX-349 S/Drake St, continue to follow TX-349 S for 13.3 miles, turn left at TX-290 E/TX-349 S, and continue to follow TX-290 E to Sheffield.
Iraan – Situated in the vast area of the Permian Basin of West Texas, where Dinosaurs once roamed, Iraan was an oil boomtown, which developed quickly after the discovery of the gigantic Yates Oil Field, in 1926. Called home to about 1,200 people, the correct pronunciation is "Eye-ruh-ann." It was named for Ira and Ann Yates, owners of the ranchland upon which the town was built.
Alley Oop Park and Museum – A playground and museum dedicated to V.T. Hamlin, who lived in Iraan when he created the Alley Oop comic strip.
Sheffield – Situated along the old San Antonio-El Paso Road, the site was long popular because of the Pecos Spring and the Pecos River. However, a town wasn't formed until 1898. It boomed with other area towns in the 1920s. Today, it is called home to about 600 people.
Ruins at Fort Lancaster, Texas. Photo by Kathy Weiser-Alexander.
Fort Lancaster Historic Site – About 10 miles east of Sheffield, just off U.S. 290. Spanning 82 acres in the Pecos River valley, Fort Lancaster State Historic Site commemorates the vestiges of one of four posts established in 1855 to protect the San Antonio-El Paso Road.
Sheffield to Junction – 133 miles. Take TX-290 East to I-10 and follow to Junction.
Ozona – Called the "Biggest Little Town in the World," Ozona is the county seat of Crockett County and called home to about 3,500 people. Surrounded by vast ranching and oil lands, the area is known for its wool production. Though the county seat, it is interesting that the town of Ozona is unincorporated, meaning there is no city government and no city taxes are levied.
Crockett County Museum – 3 story museum with a wide variety of exhibits include an award-winning Native American exhibit.
David Crockett Monument – Located on 11th Street on the town square, it honors the Alamo hero.
Historic buildings include the 1902 Crockett County Courthouse, the 1892 Crockett County Jail, the 1912 Heritage Building which once served as a school, the 1905 Ozona National Bank building, and others.
Sutton County Courthouse in Sonora, Tx. Photo by Kathy Weiser-Alexander 2011.
Sonora – Established in 1889, the pioneering spirit of the town's early settlers is commemorated all over the community with Historical Markers and a variety of historic sites & museums. The county seat of Sutton County, it is called home to about 3,000 people. Sonora is the site of the famed Will Carver shootout and the city's Old Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum features the gun that brought the outlaw down along with a number of historic relics. Interestingly, Senora evidently works hard to eliminate any lawlessness of its Old West days, as it is one of the leading speed trap cities in West Texas, averaging more than 48,000 citations per year, which amounts to over 10 per year per capita.
Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary – A 37-acre nature park offering over 3 miles of hiking trails and showcasing a diverse array of plant and wildlife.
Miers Home Museum – Built in 1888, this home was only the fifth structure built in Sonora. It is now a museum containing artifacts and memorabilia from Sonora's past.
Old Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum – A museum featuring Sonora's rich Western Heritage.
Tour Senora – Numerous historic sites including the site of the Will Carver (of the Wild Bunch) shoot-out, 1891 Sutton County Jail, 1891 Sutton County Courthouse, Will Carver's grave, and more.
Veterans from All Wars & Pioneer Ranch Women Museum – The veterans' museum spotlights its stories, photos, military equipment, letters, and uniforms. Pioneer Ranch Women Museum tells the stories of the women who moved to the area with their husbands and children. It features photos, clothing, postcards, and information on how they lived and worked on ranches in Sutton and surrounding counties.
Caverns of Sonora – Recognized as the most beautiful cave in Texas and one of the most beautiful show caves in the world. Located on Interstate 10, 15 miles southwest of Sonora.
Roosevelt – A virtual ghost town today, Roosevelt never supported more than about 150 people. It was established in 1898 and was named for Theodore Roosevelt, who reportedly visited the area with the Rough Riders. The town today is called home to only about 15 people.
The local post office retains its old fashioned look in the Simon Bros Mercantile, Kathy Weiser-Alexander.
Simon Bros Mercantile – Step back in time at this general store that hasn't changed much since the early 1900s when Uncle Ben F. Simon owned it. It also includes a café.
Nearby: Fort McKavett – 30 miles north of Roosevelt. Remains of a 150-year-old fort beckon visitors to what is now considered one of the best-preserved and most intact examples of a Texas Indian Wars (1850-1875) military post.
Junction – Called the "Land of Living Waters" for the hundreds of natural springs in the area, Junction got its start in 1876 after the formation of Kimball County. The county seat, Junction now boasts about 2,600 residents.
Kimble County Historical Museum
South Llano River State Park – Known for water and wildlife, is located on the western edge of the Edwards Plateau just south of Junction. Visitors can hike and go birding on the trails or head back to the river deemed by the Lower Colorado River.
Nearby: Cleo ghost town – 10 miles northwest of Junction on Farm Road 2291
Junction to Rock Springs and Brackettville – 108 miles. Travel southwest from Junction on US-377 to Rock Springs. Turn left at Ranch Rd/FM 674.
Telegraph – Telegraph came into being sometime before 1900 – the year a post office opened. The name comes from the telegraph that connected the string of military installations – or the telegraph poles that were cut nearby. It is a ghost town today.
Rock Spring Hotel
Rock Springs – Founded in 1891, it was named for the springs favored by pioneers and native peoples. The county seat and the only incorporated town in Edwards County, it has a population of about 1,300. The area is popular year-round for camping, hiking and fishing.
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area – 6 miles northeast of Rock Springs. Peer into the depths of Devil's Sinkhole, then watch as millions of bats emerge into the Texas evening sky. The natural area is home to the largest single-chambered cavern and third deepest in the state.
Kickapoo Cavern State Park – 39 miles southwest of Rock Springs. Containing nearly 6,400 acres in the southwestern Hill Country, the park is relatively undeveloped – a natural open space where visitors find solitude.
Though Brackettville is not a ghost town, it is filled with old abandoned buildings, Kathy Weiser-Alexander, February 2011
Brackettville – Founded in 1852, it initially a supply stop on the old San Antonio-El Paso Road and a supply depot for the U.S. Army's Fort Clark. It is the county seat of Kinney County and called home to about 1,900 people.
Fort Clark – Approximately 25 to 30 buildings dating from the 19th century have survived, including officers' quarters, barracks, commanding officer's house, quartermaster storehouse, and guardhouse.
Fort Clark Springs – Fort Clark Springs, a unique oasis nourished by the Las Moras Spring which has provided comfort and enjoyment to visitors for over 12,000 years.
Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery – 3 miles south of Brackettville. Includes the graves of four Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients With Service at Fort Clark, Texas.
Nearby: Spofford ghost town ten miles south of Brackettville.
Brackettville to Del Rio – 30.4 miles. Travel northwest on US-90
Del Rio – Rio Grande City – A border city and the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, Del Rio is connected with Ciudad Acuña, Mexico via the Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing and Del Río-Ciudad Acuña International Bridge. Del Rio got its start in the late 1870's and was first called San Felipe Del Rio. However, when a post office was established, it was shortened to Del Rio. The city supports about 50,000 people today and is home to the Laughlin Air Force Base, the busiest pilot training base in the United States Air Force. See full article HERE!
Devils River State Natural Area – Twenty-thousand remote and wild acres provide access to the pristine Devils River with its unique angling opportunities and its put-in for whitewater float trips.
George Paul Bull Riding Museum and Gift Shop
Glenn-Dowe House – One of the oldest houses in Del Rio that has continuously been used for a home since it was built in 1900-1901.
Val Verde Winery – The oldest continuously running winery in Texas.
Whitehead Memorial Museum – Includes 9 different buildings, containing various artifacts and period pieces to aid in the preservation of the history of Del Rio and Val Verde County.
Del Rio to Sanderson – 120 miles. Travel northwest on US-90. See Full article HERE!
Amistad National Recreation Area – The U.S. portion of International Amistad Reservoir, formed on the Rio Grande. Amistad is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping and is surrounded by a landscape rich in prehistoric rock art, a vibrant border culture, along with a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Comstock – This small town was founded around 1882 on the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio Railroad named for John Comstock, a railroad dispatcher. Today, it is home to only about 375 people.
Seminole Canyon State Park – Jagged canyons have cut through the Chihuahuan Desert wilderness out where the Pecos River flows into the Rio Grande. People of antiquity once lived in these natural rock shelters carved into the canyon walls by the river.
Highway Bridge over the Pecos River, Kathy Weiser-Alexander.
The Pecos River – Properly pronounced "pay-cuss," the headwaters of the Pecos River are located north of Pecos, New Mexico. The river played a large role in the exploration of Texas by the Spanish. In the latter half of the 19th century, "West of the Pecos" was a reference to the rugged frontiers of the Wild West.
Pecos River Railroad Bridge and Vinegarroon – A few miles beyond the Pecos River Highway Bridge is a lookout which designates the old townsite of Vinegarroon, and where the Pecos River Railroad bridge can be seen in the distance.
Shumla – Seminole Canyon State Park is the old townsite of Shumla. Another stop along the railroad, it was once a tent city stretching more than a mile long. Today, it is only marked by a couple of decaying buildings.
Bonfire Shelter – This large rock shelter was the scene of several prehistoric buffalo jumps.
Langtry – Home of the Only Law West of the Pecos – Getting its start in 1882 as a stop along the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio Railroad, Langtry is best known as being the home Judge Roy Bean, the "Law West of the Pecos." It is called home to about 145 people today.
Judge Roy Bean's Jersey Lilly Saloon, 2011.
Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center – Features a rustic saloon, courtroom, billiard hall and the opera house of Judge Roy Bean, the colorful and controversial "Law West of the Pecos" in the 1880s.
Nearby: Pumpville ghost town about 15 miles northwest of Langtry is a turn off to the old Pumpville townsite. It is about two miles north of Highway 90 on FM 1865.
Dryden – Dying Along the Railroad – A ghost town today, Dryden got its start when the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio Railroad arrived in 1882. There are only a few area residents and the remains of several abandoned buildings.
Sanderson – The Town Too Mean For Bean – Known as the Cactus Capital of Texas, Sanderson got its start as a stop along the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio Railroad in 1882. The county seat of Terrell County, it is home to about 900 people today.
East Gate Park – Outdoor art gallery painted on monoliths of local limestone.
Snake House – Local reptile exhibit and education center, which includes live snakes on display.
Terrell County Memorial Museum – Museum displays feature railroad memorabilia, period costumes, cowboy and ranching relics, tools and pioneer furnishings, and mementos of Terrell County History.
Sanderson to Pecos – 118 miles. Travel northwest on US-285.
Paisano Pete welcomes you to Fort Stockton.
Fort Stockton – The county seat of Pecos County, Fort Stockton grew up around Comanche Springs near the military fort founded in 1859. Comanche Springs was a favorite rest stop on the Comanche Trail to Chihuahua, San Antonio-El Paso Road, the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, and the San Antonio-Chihuahua freight-wagon road. It has a | 3,408 |
Foundation Welcomes New Program Officer
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By GH Community Foundation June 23, 2015 Uncategorized
The Grays Harbor Community Foundation announced the hiring of Jessica Hoover. Jessica will act as the Program Officer with staff responsibility for the Grant and Scholarship Programs. She will begin at the Foundation on June 29th and will also be cross-trained in all areas of the Foundation operations.
Eric Potts, Executive Director of the Foundation says: "We are very excited to have Jessica join the team here at the Foundation. We had a lot of interest in the position and all of the candidates were well qualified and would have been very successful in this position. However, Jessica stood out from the others and is great fit with the organization."
Jessica has spent the last 7 years working in the nonprofit sector, working for organizations like The Collins Group and Providence St. Peter Foundation. She is a 2004 Graduate of J.M. Weatherwax High School and a 2008 graduate of The University of Washington. She is passionate about philanthropy and is happy to have recently moved back home to Grays Harbor to raise her family.
The Grays Harbor Community Foundation was established in 1994 in order to enable donors to benefit Grays Harbor. It was a slow start, with not much money to work with, but the people involved realized that it is only through intervention on a personal level that we can help each other. Our community has celebrated in the good times and endured in the harsh times, but during all of those ups and downs, people have<|fim_middle|> | proven the generosity of the Harbor.
You may find out more about the Grays Harbor Community Foundation by checking their website: www.gh-cf.org or you may contact the Foundation staff at 532-1600 or by e-mail at: info@gh-cf.org.
Community Foundation awards $74,218 in Grants
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Eldridge and Weigand Named Fulbright Scholars for 2016-17 Academic Year
Sarah Eldridge, assistant professor of German, and Krista Wiegand, associate professor of political science, are two of the five professors named as 2016-17 Fulbright Scholars at UT. Learn More
Grzywacz Named American Physical Society Fellow
Robert Grzywacz, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society for his work to help discover a new element on the periodic table. Learn More
Lewis Receives Two National Awards for Advancing Understanding of Race, Ethnicity
Jioni Lewis, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, received two national awards for helping to advance the understanding of race and ethnicity: Women of Color Psychology Award from the Association for Women in Psychology and the Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship on Race and Ethnicity Award from the American Psychological Association's Society of Counseling Psychology. Learn More
Collins, Lyons Selected for SEC 2016-17 Academic Leadership Develop Program
Charles Collins, associate dean for academic programs, and Beauvais Lyons, Chancellor's Professor in the School of Art, are two of the four UT representatives in the SEC 2016-17 Academic Leadership Development Program, which is a professional growth initiative that seeks to identify, prepare, and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond. Learn More
NSF Grant Awards
Congratulations to the following individuals who received NSF grants over the past couple of months:
Maitreyi Das, assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology
Nina Fefferman, associate professor, joint appointment in Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Department of Mathematics
Lou Gross, professor, joint appointment in Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Department of Mathematics
Erin Harding, professor, Department of Psychology, Beth Schussler, associate professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Ohannes Karakashian, professor, Department of Mathematics
Tadele Mengesha, assistant professor, Department of Mathematics
Janice Musfeldt, Z<|fim_middle|> the Knoxville Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Learn More | iegler Professor of Chemistry
Clayton Webster, Distinguished Scientist and Professor, Department of Mathematics
NIH Grant Awards
Congratulations to the following individuals who received NIH grants over the past couple of months:
Fransciso Barrera, assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology
Mariano Labrador, associate professor, and Thomas Dockendorff, senior research associate, Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology
Stefanie Ohnesorg, associate professor in the Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, is a 2016 recipient of the American Association of Teachers of German Goethe-Institut Certificate of Merit for outstanding achievement in furthering the teaching of German in schools of the United States.
David Palmer, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, is the 2016 recipient of the David V. and Kathryn G. White Undergraduate Teaching Award, which rotates between the Departments of History, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Polk Project Wins Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
UT has received a prestigious national grant to complete publication of the correspondence of James K. Polk, a Tennessean and the eleventh president of the United States. Learn More
Clarence Brown Theatre, Grist Literary Journal Receive Arts and Culture Grant
UT's Clarence Brown Theatre and literary magazine Grist recently received grants to further their contributions to the arts in the state. Learn More
Schilling Awarded 2016 Best Journal Article Prize
During the 2016 American Political Science Association meeting, Emily Schilling, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, was awarded the 2016 Best Journal Article prize from the State Politics & Policy Section for her Political Research Quarterly article.
History News Network Features Williams Essay on Georgetown, Racial Justice in the Catholic Church
Shannen Dee Williams, assistant professor of history, recently published an essay in History News Network examining Georgetown University's connection to black nuns and its role in advancing racial justice in the Catholic Church. Learn More
NEH Features Van de Moortel's Greece Excavation Project
An international team led by Aleydis Van de Moortel, professor and head of the Department of Classics, has discovered some of the earliest evidence of how aspiring leaders of Bronze Age Greece reshaped their society to set themselves apart from other people. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently featured the project. Learn More
Renowned Piano Professor Joins UT
Chih-Long Hu is the Sandra G. Powell Endowed Professor of Piano in School of Music. Learn More
UT Art Professor is Leukemia-Lymphoma Society's Top Fundraiser for Knoxville
Joshua Bienko, assistant professor in the School of Art, was recently named Man of the Year for being the top fundraiser for | 579 |
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The 2014 Annual Meeting and Education Weeking is packed full of options and fun at a great price.
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We Teach Us is a unique learning experience designed and run by kids, for kids (aged 9-14yrs).
We Teach Us turns learning upside-down, so that kids can choose what they learn, in the way they want to learn it, and from their peers.
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"...the works here still have few recordings for comparison, and the ones I know of are of no competition to these."
"The results here are spectacular."
"...the Contiguglia brothers give a knock-out performance."
"You owe it to yourself to seek out this recording – performances of this caliber are quite rare."
- American Record Guide, July/August 2012 Read full article
"From a front row balcony seat, the Sonata was a feast for the eyes and ears and a constantly evolving puzzle for the mind! Balance between the pianists and percussionists was excellent and the co-ordination was very precise. The execution of the complex contrapuntal layering of the first movement was breathtaking. The eerie night music of the second movement was perfectly spun out. The high jinks of the finale brought the unusually large audience to its feet in prolonged applause for a wonderful performance of a too seldom heard masterpiece. May the Contigulia Brothers return to Elon soon with, maybe, another memorable Schubertaid or an evening of Mozart."
- CVNC, North Carolina, October 25, 2011 Read full article
"Lunchtime saw an extraordinary performance by the Contiguglia Twins from New York, who played the socks off Howard Ferguson, Schubert and Beethoven. They came to Britain to study with Hess as young boys and played the Schubert Variations on an Original Theme for their Wigmore Hall debut. And... I<|fim_middle|> Reviews | Repertoire | Gemini CD Classics | Porgy & Bess | Contact Us | Addendum | 've heard of identical, but this was quite something. I'm reliably informed that you can tell them apart when you know them well."
- Jessica Duchen's Classical Music Blog, November 26, 2008
"I enjoy transcriptions as much or more than most, and this is a great one, of the greatest piece, with a masterly performance, excellent recorded sound, and perceptive notes."
- American Record Guide, January/February 2008 Read full article
"The piano duo of the identical Contiguglia twins is one of the most famous exemplars of this branch of the piano field. They have shown their superb discipline and fine musicianship here in years past as guest artists with Hobson's Sinfonia da Camera. On Monday night, they aroused to a high level of enthusiasm the members of a moderate-sized audience in Smith Music Hall."
- The News-Gazette, Champaign/Urbana, IL, June 2007 Read full article
"When it came to Mozart's concerto, the Contiguglias' four hands seemed to be playing with one mind and heart. The Allegro movement was rich in thematic development, flowing back and forth without repeating, but constantly moving along with a natural progression. Exchanging phrases smoothly in this brilliant dialogue, the twins' cooperative effort was a model of a well-functioning family. The final movement included cadenzas and ritards performed with amazing synchronicity. The twins knew each other's parts as their own. My apologies go to the RSO, as my attention was completely captured by the pianists."
- News Times, Danbury, CT, December 2006 Read full article
"The playing was as astonishing as the music itself"
"And the best artists – in which august group the Contiguglias belong – find new meaning in every repeat performance. So there was nothing routine about this concert"
"I heard things I'd never noticed before, due to the great precision and clarity of the performance. 'Twas Art with a capital "A," all 'round."
- Classical Voice of North Carolina, October 2005 Read full article
"Such are the delights on the Contiguglia brothers' new disc that the tracks almost demand repeated hearings immediately. The pairing of Gershwin and Grainger is brilliant and natural..."
"The performances here are crisp, seamless and expertly balanced, with plenty of heart"
- The Gramophone, March 2005 Read full article
"They articulated musical lines with extraordinary clarity, and their great care with phrasing was a masterclass in musicianship and style."
- Classical Voice of North Carolina, April 2003 Read full article
"The pianos sometimes conjure up the sounds of a Balinese gamelan orchestra, with shimmering bell-like sounds "
"A chance that should not be missed"
"A mesmerizing performance that both exhibited the eclecticism of 20th century music and painted a picture of the composer's life and influences"
"It brought a standing ovation from the audience and an unusual mid-concert encore"
- Burlington, N.C., Times-News, October 12, 2002 Read full article
News & Record, Greensboro NC
The piano duo, Richard and John Contiguglia, joined the GSO for a performance of Poulenc's "Concerto for Two Pianos." This is a sparkling work, with lots of great spirit and energy, and the duo worked together like, well, brothers. The rapport between the two was terrific, and the overall effect was one of effervescence.
The two pianists returned to the stage to offer an encore, Percy Grainger's "English Waltz," a composition given to the duo when they were thirteen. The encore confirmed what was already obvious - both are gifted pianists with a great sense of ensemble who love to play.
Four hands—two of a kind
- Ventura County Reporter, October 31, 2002
Other than the great musicianship, the striking thing about the Contiguglia Brothers' piano concert last Sunday at Ventura's Sierra Center was the appearance of the crowd itself. Silk and sass melded peculiarly indeed--sartorials were as disparate as the patrons' ages; children's snappy fall garb clashed with middle-agers' grubby tennies and jeans.
There's a message here, and it's not in the brothers' unlikely roots, although there are plenty of those to go around.
Identical twins Richard and John Contiguglia, internationally acclaimed duo of 40 years' standing, graduated Yale in the top 1 percent of their baccalaureate class and with master's degrees in music at the top of the heap.
A set of Schumann's reflective etudes, a bout with Mozart's happy, busy, Sonata in D Major, a wild ride through Percy Grainger's disparate fantasy on George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess--the brothers' parallel universe converged splendidly within our own. These men are superb ambassadors of dual performance, each coloring the other's technique with hair-trigger shading and deftness of comprehension.
This fare was presented by the New West Symphony, a consummate populist among classical entities. On Sunday, the crowd responded accordingly, observing a dress code that's appropriately (and thankfully) lax.
Phenomenal Duo-Pianists
They gave forth with some of the most ravishing pianism ever heard hereabouts on any number of keyboards. -The Washington Post
The most profoundly musical pair of piano virtuosi of this century, with brains and taste as well as fingers. -Audio Magazine
Here was the art of duo-pianism at a summit all too rarely attained. -The Dallas Morning News
They have given the two-piano medium a whole new dimension. The Contiguglias stand apart in a lofty world of their own, unrivaled and supreme. -Records and Recording, London
Piano Duo Contiguglia Created Tour-de-force with Bartók Premiere -Het Parool, Amsterdam, Holland
The featured soloists, Richard and John Contiguglia, made an indelible impression with their duo-piano artistry in Poulenc's infectiously playful Concerto. -Denver Post
Liszt duet worth 152-year wait
Thanks to an incredible series of coincidences, the world has had to wait 152 years to hear the only work Franz Liszt wrote for two pianos. But judging by the terrific sendoff given Liszt's Grosses Konzertstück in its American premiere Sunday afternoon in Orchestra Hall, this marvelous piece seems destined for a far better fate during the next 1½ centuries. The performance by the Contiguglias was more than equal to the score's technical demands, but it was also sensitive to its lyrical essence. This was a dynamic performance of a first-rate work. -Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
The program was pure joy from its first gorgeous tone to its last. Quite simply, this concert was tonally ravishing. Their hands devoured the Saint-Saens Variations, Op. 35, with such relish that cheers burst spontaneously from the audience throughout the auditorium. -San Antonio Express-News
Identical twins, Richard and John Contiguglia, emphasized the lyricism in Max Bruch's expertly crafted, bountifully melodic Concerto for Two Pianos. -The New York Post
The Contiguglia brothers are really first-rate pianists and interpreters, and they bring a particularly poetic style to the epic music (Beethoven-Liszt 9th Symphony) that makes it sound poignantly humane. -The New York Times
Piano marathon puts Beethoven in romantic light
(Beethoven/Liszt 9th Symphony)
No doubt the early-music purists, if there were any in the hall, were gnashing their teeth as duo-pianists, Richard and John Contiguglia, whipped up unabashedly romantic masses of sound at their facing keyboards. Octaves, arpeggios, block chords, mercurial scales – Liszt used virtually everything in his sizable arsenal at various junctures of this piece.
The result is not so much a transcription of a Beethoven symphony as a massive inflation of one. Yet it's just the sort of novelty that piano buffs adore, witness the instantaneous ovations it received when the Contiguglias completed it.
From a strictly pianistic point of view, the Contiguglias were extraordinary. There was weight and sonic depth to their performance, but not at the cost of clarity or precision. Even in the most grandiose passages of the finale, the Contiguglias never failed to express harmonic and melodic underpinnings.
The hourlong piece must seem like a marathon for performers, who are asked to leap from one technical hurdle to the next with hardly a moment's respite. You would never know it, though, from the Contiguglias' performance; their final passages sang out as vividly as their first.
For listeners, the joy of this piece extends beyond the pianistic fireworks (which are certainly entertaining in themselves). Rather, it offers a chance to watch Liszt at work – to observe precisely what he does with another composer's masterwork. -Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
Their Beethoven No. 9 caused a sensation in Japan. They are very different from all other duo-pianists I have heard. They bring the duo-piano art out of the salon and into today's large concert halls with their dynamic, articulated and detailed playing. -Stereo Gaijutsu, Tokyo
Brothers make piano twice as beautiful -Robert Marsh, Chicago Sun-Times
The virtuosity of the Contiguglias was truly awesome, exceeded in fact only by their penetration into the depth of the music itself. -Syracuse Post Standard
The Contiguglia twins here sound like Ashkenazy multiplied by two, and this is the most amazing record of two-piano music that I can remember. (Liszt – Operatic Fantasies) -Gramophone, London
Richard and John Contiguglia treated the elegant Mozart Double Concerto with identical mastery – vibrant, songful and crystalline playing. -Milwaukee Sentinel
For the music lovers in the hall there was something privileged about being able to leave the concert with the highest attainable musical happiness on earth. (Mozart – Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, K.365) -Het Vaterland, The Hague
The Contiguglias gave it (Victor Babin's Concerto with the Cleveland Orchestra) a brilliant and at the same time sensitive reading that gave evidence of the accuracy of the lavish credits that preceded them. -The Cleveland Press
The Contiguglias proved that Rachmaninoff on two pianos can be as exciting as on one, provided these remarkable brothers are doing the playing. They are a superb team; it was wonderful to hear them again. -The Washington Post
…each has been gifted with prodigious musical ability and their duo-pianism is truly outstanding. Rarely has music for this medium been played with such empathy and intensity. -The Miami News
Brilliant Bartók With Noordelijk Filharmonisch Orkest
The Concerto, of course, largely because of the piano-duo, Richard and John Contiguglia, was a breath-taking event. -Nieuwsblad van het Noorden, Groningen, Holland
The twin brothers, Richard and John Contiguglia, gave us an interpretation (Bartók's Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra) that commanded mesmerized listening by its amazing rhythmic subtlety, dynamic depth and keen expression. All the elements of this fascinating work came out perfectly: i.e. the 'white-knuckled' tension of this complex score, characterized above all by the gouging, hammering rhythmic structure. -Eindhovens Dagblad, Holland
Pianists Score with Concerto on 'Porgy and Bess' Themes
The Seattle premiere was a smashing success, acclaimed by a packed Seattle Center Opera House crowd. If conductors and managers are alert, the Contiguglias could easily spend the rest of their lives playing the new concerto, relieving audiences of endless performances of Gershwin's greatest hit, Rhapsody in Blue. The Contiguglias play the great Gershwin tunes with seductive phrasing and exuberant all-American vitality. -Byron Belt, Newhouse News Service
THE YEAR 2000, BEST IN SHOW
Santa Barbara News-Press, December 29, 2000
by Greg Hettmansberger
For local concertgoers, the year 2000 was vintage. In looking back on my freshest musical memories, I realized that all of my choices represented two things: music played nearly as well as can be imagined, and interpretations so persuasive as to transcend momentary critical quibbles.
The twin duo-pianists Richard and John Contiguglia demonstrated that a large body of great music still lies largely neglected. Their achievement also showed why: Not many pianists of their caliber will devote the hours necessary to mastering the repertoire for two pianos. In music of Debussy and Mozart, they were captivating in their ability to communicate at opposite ends of the concert grands; in Grainger's stylish arrangement of music from "Porgy and Bess," the brothers were inerrant in capturing the brio and lyricism of Gershwin's original.
CONTIGUGLIAS: TWIN PIANISTS PLAYING AS ONE
Santa Barbara News-Press, Tuesday, May 2, 2000
Richard and John Contiguglia did not become duo pianists because they are identical twins. During individual post-graduate studies with the legendary Dame Myra Hess, she encouraged them to devote themselves to what is possibly the most misunderstood - and certainly underappreciated - genre of all great music.
The Contiguglias have spent nearly four decades trying to change that. Friday night at the Lobero Theatre, they offered overwhelming evidence for both their passion and their extraordinary talents. While there was the inescapable novelty of the concert, the very first work proved so startling that one failed to focus at first on the varied aspects of dualism.
Debussy's "En Blanc et Noir" was his deeply personal response to being unable to physically fight in World War I. The three movements contain little, if any, of the familiarly gauzy harmonic blurs of his impressionist style. The brothers made the esthetic battle evident without overstating the case.
Debussy had an encore of sorts, as arranger of Schumann's "Etudes in Canon Form for the Pedal Piano." The named instrument had a brief vogue at mid-19th century and quickly went extinct, but we may be glad that Schumann was inspired to write this music and Debussy so delicately arranged it. The canons are far less obvious and academic than one might assume and the first of the three (Nos. 2-4 of the set were performed) sounded nothing like Schumann or Debussy.
By this time it was already clear that the Contiguglias are as much about what they play as how they play it. The rest of the program read: Mozart, Schubert and Gershwin/Grainger. To survey names this familiar while discovering great music so little known was a major treat in itself.
Perhaps no other work would so test the pianists as Mozart's Sonata in D, K.448. Surely no other instruments can be so difficult to play simultaneously as grand pianos; the players are nearly 18 feet apart, making visual cues of the other's hands impossible. But the Contiguglias truly played as one, matching not just obvious rhythmic articulations, but the subtlest inflected gestures. By the finale, it was impossible not to take their precision for granted.
The "Fantasy in f minor" D. 940 of Schubert, gave more than ample evidence of their expressive powers. The only work of the evening played four-hands at one piano, it is yet another miracle of the last of the composer's 31 years. The Contiguglias wrung every ounce out of the poignant return of the haunting opening theme without crossing the line into maudlin heart-tugging.
Percy Grainger's arrangement of music from Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" is a specialty of the brothers and a perfect closer. Again at two keyboards, the miracle here was the sheer vocalism of "Summertime," as well as John's special effects of glissandi and the pair's inerrant and natural sense of style.
The audience, which half-filled the Lobero, was a fine one and their response earned yet another substantial and specially selected encore: the andante religioso from Liszt's "Festival Cantata." As Richard explained, it is essentially a transcription of the slow movement of Beethoven's "Archduke" Trio; Liszt's work was an homage to an 1845 monument erected in Beethoven's home-town of Bonn. Which reminds me - the guys also wrote their own exceptional program notes.
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Rabbi Lionel Blue OBE – who died in the early hours of this morning at the age of 86 – was a pioneering rabbi, teacher and mentor.
Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Liberal Judaism's director of strategy and partnerships, was one of Lionel's students and this morning joined many others, all around the world, in paying warm tribute to an incredible man.
Charley said: "One of Britain's best known rabbis, Lionel entertained the nation for decades with media appearances, his most famous being as a regular on Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"On a personal level, as a lecturer at Progressive Judaism's Leo Baeck College, Lionel was the archetypal rabbi's rabbi – always there for us as individuals, helping us understand our own personal and spiritual journeys.
"And he leaves a legacy like few others. As the first British rabbi publicly to come out as gay, in the 1970s, Lionel paved the way for many others, including clergy of all faiths.
"His courage and pioneering spirit have created a more equal Judaism, and a more equal world. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing."
During his later years, Lionel played a key role in Rainbow Jews, the landmark LGBTQI+ oral history and archive project, hosted by Liberal Judaism.
Liberal Judaism's LGBTQI+ project manager Surat-Shaan Knan said: "Rabbi Lionel Blue was such an inspiring, witty and kind person and it was so moving, and also exhilarating, to listen to his stories. He was a true pioneer and his legacy is surely | 365 |
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Sweeting joins teams heading to the Trials in Winnipeg
With a cold draw to the button, Edmonton's Val Sweeting has punched her ticket to the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings.
Sweeting and teammates Dana Ferguson, Joanne Courtney, Rachelle Pidherny and coach Taina Smiley can now pack their curling bags and plan for a trip to Winnipeg after defeating Kelly Scott of Kelowna, B.C., 6-4 in the final Trials qualifying game of the Capital One Road to the Roar, presented by Monsanto, on Sunday afternoon in K<|fim_middle|>"It feels great," said Sweeting. "We kept it tight at the beginning and stepped it up for the last half and played well. That steal of three was unfortunate and uncharacteristic of Kelly. We knew we would have to stay strong and that they would make good shots to get back in it."
The final game of the 2013 Capital One Road to the Roar on Sunday night will see 2006 Olympic gold-medallist Brad Gushue of St. John's, N.L., take on reigning Tim Hortons Brier champ Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., for the last qualifying spot among men's teams.
Click here to see post-game interviews with Kelly Scott and Val Sweeting.
The Capital Road to the Roar continues on Sunday at 7 p.m. (all times EST). The draw will be televised on TSN2.
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Val Sweeting, Dana Ferguson, Joanne Courtney, Rachelle Pidherny, coach Taina Smiley (Photo CCA/Michael Burns)
With the win, Sweeting claims the final women's berth in the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials, presented by Monsanto, and will join seven other women's teams vying for the honour of representing Canada at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Sweeting heads to the Canadian Curling Trials as somewhat of an unknown on the women's curling circuit, but that doesn't bother her.
"We had a bit of a rough time in Winnipeg at a Slam when we were there (in late October)," she said about her team's preparation this season. "We had a very early flight back to Edmonton, and the first thing we did was go and practice at the Saville (Sports Centre). We didn't want to be disappointed like that here. So all that hard work paid off, and it feels great."
Scott and teammates Jeanna Schraeder, Sasha Carter, Sarah Wazney and coach Brent Giles rattled off four straight wins early in the competition to qualify for playoffs, but after losing the Page playoff A-B Trials qualifying game 12-4 on Saturday night to Renée Sonnenberg of Grande Prairie, Alta., needed to regroup quickly.
"Maybe in hindsight, sitting off for two days since we qualified (for the playoffs) isn't the best recipe," said a subdued Scott. "But we didn't dwell on the fact that that was our fate. We were happy to qualify the way that we did, and just didn't bring our best the last two games. Today was a lot better, but just chasing a little."
"It was just one of those games that didn't work," she said. "You go and restart the game and it might be totally different, but in that game, it wasn't working for us."
In the fifth, both teams' sweepers – Carter and Wazney on Scott's, Pidherny and Courtney on Sweeting's – put on a clinic, repeatedly guiding their skips' rocks through a small port. Sweeting was able to steal a single when Scott's final takeout attempt didn't get the roll.
The turning point of the game came in the sixth, when Sweeting stole three to go up 5-2. After forcing a single in seven, she blanked the eighth to hold on to hammer and made a spectacular runback double in nine, but Scott was still able to steal one to keep it close.
Trailing 5-4 in the 10th, without hammer, Scott needed two to win, but Sweeting made the perfect draw to put the game away.
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Rebuilt from the ground up – 2020 Ford Explorer
Ford's best-selling mid-size SUV nameplate has been completely rebuilt for the new model year. The 2020 Ford Explorer is based on Ford's CD6 platform and shares underpinnings with the Lincoln Aviator. However in an indication of the different directions the brands take, all exterior metal<|fim_middle|> rows.
Also new to the Explorer is the integration of Ford's Co-Pilot360 driver-assist tech. This includes adaptive cruise control with speed sign recognition, intelligent braking and restart, lane-keep, lane warnings and reverse brake assist. And of course you get automated park assist as well.
Finally, the 2020 Ford Explorer will have the largest variant line up with the Explorer, XLT, Limited, Limited Hybrid (when the Hybrid engine debuts), ST and Platinum.
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Celebration time! – Mercedes-AMG GT Concept | , interiors and a lot of the customer facing features are different.
The 2020 Ford Explorer now sits on a larger 3,025mm wheelbase to haul a 5,050mm overall length. The lateral dimensions also improve, with a width of 2,005mm without mirrors and a height of 1,780mm.
The vehicle has also evolved in terms of styling – a brand new fascia with nicely integrated lights and grille has a complex arrangement that take tapering headlight assemblies from inside the typical grille volume and wrap them around the fenders.
The profile uses the longer wheelbase to communicate sleekness, aided by the rising shoulder line and strong strakes that run at the waistline and in-between the wheel bays. The lateral lines also integrate the door handles. Moving over to the rear the tailgate has been changed completely, with a large chrome bar in the centre between the vertically aligned taillights. There is added chrome below the tailgate.
Yet, the continuity in visual identity from the fifth generation is still there.
The 2020 Ford Explorer now gets two EcoBoost engines at launch. The smaller 2.3-litre inline four-cylinder unit has been carried over and upgraded. It now produces 300 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. The larger 3.0-litre is new to the line up, with a compact 60-degree bank of cylinders and direct injection. This unit has 365 horsepower on offer with 515 Nm of torque. In either case the transmission is Ford's new 10-speed automatic unit with Selectshift.
The interior redesign takes a twin cockpit approach with the use of wood veneers and a vertical 10.1″ central display. Ford also integrates the Drive modes from the Expedition allowing drivers to shift easily between Normal, Slippery, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Sport, Tow/Haul and Eco modes.
Cabin layout allows for easy access to the third row by one-touch flip down second row seats, while the third and second rows fold for a full flat floor. The wider cabin gives better hip room in the second row and the structure redesign and intelligent packaging give better headroom in both second and third | 469 |
A long-term grantee of the National Institutes of Health has been awarded the International Prize for Biology from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Eric H<|fim_middle|> after birth; maternal, child, and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. For more information, visit the Institute's Web site at http://www.nichd.nih.gov/. | . Davidson, Ph.D., was recognized for his efforts in deciphering gene regulatory networks, the intricate sequences of genetic control switches that guide the formation of the embryo. Dr. Davidson is Norman Chandler Professor of Cell Biology, in the Division of Biology, California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.
Genes, made up of DNA, contain the information needed to make proteins. With the assistance of molecules known as RNA, the information stored on a gene's DNA is eventually translated to make a protein. Proteins are complex molecules that play a number of roles. Some of these proteins, known as transcription factors, bind to DNA and control the expression of other genes—determining when they are activated or switched off. Other proteins are secreted and serve as signals to other cells to coordinate their activities. This process is repeated, over and over, guiding the development of a fertilized egg as it becomes an embryo and then a mature organism. Genes are activated, transcription factors are made, still more genes are either activated or deactivated, and so on.
For the last decade Dr. Davidson and his colleagues have been mapping these gene regulatory networks in sea urchins. His laboratory has used the purple sea urchin as a model for embryonic development of all animals, including human beings. Purple sea urchins produce hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions, of rapidly developing embryos which are very easy to observe and study.
Dr. Coulombe said that an ability to understand, and, one day, to control these gene regulatory networks has important implications for a number of conditions and disorders. For example, understanding the networks that control embryonic and fetal development may lead to ways to treat or prevent birth defects and developmental disorders, thought to result from altered communications in gene networks during development. Similarly, an understanding of gene regulatory networks may allow researchers to program stem cells to replace damaged tissues, such as that which occurs after a heart attack or spinal cord injury.
"In recent years, computer DNA sequencing, and sensitive assay technologies have advanced to the point where we are poised to begin taking advantage of the information that Dr. Davidson and his colleagues have uncovered," Dr. Coulombe said.
Information on the International Prize for Biology is available at http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-biol/index.html.
About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): The NICHD sponsors research on development, before and | 491 |
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) has called for a federated data ecosystem for sharing genomic and clinical data in an article published June 10 in Science.
The authors, including David Haussler, scientific director of the Genomics Institute at UC Santa Cruz, as well<|fim_middle|> (the Beacon Network), (ii) an international collaboration among breast cancer genetics experts (the BRCA Challenge), and (iii) a peer-to-peer network of clinicians (Matchmaker Exchange).
"While still nascent, these projects are already having a positive impact; their true value will come when the tools are applied at scale," said Haussler, who also serves as co-chair of the GA4GH Steering Committee.
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health is an international, non-profit alliance formed to accelerate the potential of genomic medicine to advance human health. Bringing together over 400 leading organizations working in healthcare, research, disease and patient advocacy, life science, and information technology, GA4GH Members are working together to create a common framework of tools, methods, and harmonized approaches and supporting demonstration projects to enable the responsible, voluntary, and secure sharing of genomic and clinical data. | as a diverse team of international leaders in academia, research, medicine, and industry, argue that a common framework of principles, protocols, and interoperable technical systems are necessary to enable responsible and effective data sharing.
To date, GA4GH has created a toolkit of diverse products, including the Genomics API, which allows disparate technology services to exchange genotypic and phenotypic data, as well as the Framework for Responsible Sharing of Genomic and Health Related Data, which outlines the basic principles and core elements for responsible data sharing. GA4GH has also catalyzed the development of three data sharing projects which aim to illustrate the value of sharing data in real world contexts. These consist of (i) an open-ended approach to sharing data across the internet | 152 |
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 04, Text 05 | Listen to Bhagavad Gita As It Is Online in MP3 Audio Format.
sri-bhagavan uvaca — the Personality of Godhead said; bahuni — many; me — of Mine; vyatitani — have passed; janmani — births; tava — of yours; ca — and also<|fim_middle|> Arjuna could not, despite the fact that both Krishna and Arjuna are eternal in nature. We may also note herein that a living entity forgets everything due to his change of body, but the Lord remembers because He does not change His sac-cid-ananda body. He is advaita, which means there is no distinction between His body and Himself. Everything in relation to Him is spirit – whereas the conditioned soul is different from his material body. And because the Lord's body and self are identical, His position is always different from that of the ordinary living entity, even when He descends to the material platform. The demons cannot adjust themselves to this transcendental nature of the Lord, which the Lord Himself explains in the following verse. | ; arjuna — O Arjuna; tani — those; aham — I; veda — do know; sarvani — all; na — not; tvam — you; vettha — know; param-tapa — O subduer of the enemy.
In the Vedas also it is said that the Lord, although one without a second, manifests Himself in innumerable forms. He is like the vaidurya stone, which changes color yet still remains one. All those multiforms are understood by the pure, unalloyed devotees, but not by a simple study of the Vedas (vedesu durlabham adurlabham atma-bhaktau). Devotees like Arjuna are constant companions of the Lord, and whenever the Lord incarnates, the associate devotees also incarnate in order to serve the Lord in different capacities. Arjuna is one of these devotees, and in this verse it is understood that some millions of years ago when Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to the sun-god Vivasvan, Arjuna, in a different capacity, was also present. But the difference between the Lord and Arjuna is that the Lord remembered the incident whereas Arjuna could not remember. That is the difference between the part-and-parcel living entity and the Supreme Lord. Although Arjuna is addressed herein as the mighty hero who could subdue the enemies, he is unable to recall what had happened in his various past births. Therefore, a living entity, however great he may be in the material estimation, can never equal the Supreme Lord. Anyone who is a constant companion of the Lord is certainly a liberated person, but he cannot be equal to the Lord. The Lord is described in the Brahma-samhita as infallible (acyuta), which means that He never forgets Himself, even though He is in material contact. Therefore, the Lord and the living entity can never be equal in all respects, even if the living entity is as liberated as Arjuna. Although Arjuna is a devotee of the Lord, he sometimes forgets the nature of the Lord, but by the divine grace a devotee can at once understand the infallible condition of the Lord, whereas a nondevotee or a demon cannot understand this transcendental nature. Consequently these descriptions in the Gita cannot be understood by demonic brains. Krishna remembered acts which were performed by Him millions of years before, but | 516 |
The Winky-Dink Revolution
April 11, 2009 January 29, 2014 by BG, posted in Boomers, Music, Nostalgia, Retirement, Seniors, Video
I have to thank Lil' Sis for the inspiration for this post. It's the story of one of the earliest instances of<|fim_middle|> that too. I didn't remember the band though.
By the way, I do remember that my Winky Dink tv sheet was a greenish shade.
Crabby Appleton! My best friend's mom always used that epithet on any of us kids who was being a bad sport. I never would have remembered the song, though. Nice going!
I remember Captain Midnight saying, "Ikky! Fire up the Silver Dart."
I seem to remember being called Crabby Appleton myself. 🙂
Whenever I think about Captain Midnight, I seem to visualize Captain Video. Remember him?
About Winky Dink — I found a web reference that said they only made 13 shows (on film) and just kept repeating them over and over. Doesn't sound right to me but I guess it's possible…
Thanks for all the comments, everybody! | interactive entertainment, a TV program that even Bill Gates once saluted as a revolutionary use of the medium — a 1950s show called Winky-Dink And You.
Co-producer Jack Barry also served as host of the show, which first appeared on TV in 1953. The program was designed to be interactive (though I doubt that word was used in those days) and required kids to order a special kit through the mail. It included a piece of clear flexible plastic, which was called a 'magic window', along with some special crayons. The idea was that kids would use static electricity to stick the plastic over their TV screen, then use their crayons to follow along with Barry and his cartoon sidekick Winky-Dink as they drew pictures, solved puzzles and played games. (Video below.)
From the first notes of the opening theme song the show proved intoxicating for kids, and parents figured that it was sort of educational so it was a win-win for everybody. Not surprisingly, the show became a huge hit and kids all over America ordered the kits, which added another revenue stream for the show's backers. (It's said that parents who didn't get around to ordering the kits quick enough found that their kids would take a crayon directly to the TV screen — not a good thing.)
We had one of the kits at our house too and I remember it well. My sister would have been closer to the ideal age for the show's audience, but even if I was theoretically a little too old, I'm sure I stuck my nose into the process pretty regularly.
Although the show did stick around for several years and remained popular, it might have been doomed by something that sounds funny to us now but was dead serious at the time. A lot of parents began to wonder if it was dangerous for kids to spend so much time so close to TV sets. It was still new technology for many people and they weren't too sure about all those mysterious rays coursing through the air — and never mind what it might do to the kids' eyesight!
It's hard to say whether that helped hasten its end, but the show was eventually taken off the air — though it did make a brief comeback in 1969 as a fully-animated program. And current nostalgia buffs should note that they can still buy a kit — complete with DVD — and visit with Winky-Dink to their heart's content.
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A great post!
Alan G says:
Okay, I've given this considerable thought and have decided to 'fess-up' about being the previous owner of a Winky Dink Kit. I even remember having one I got from somewhere that was a translucent green. I think it was supposed to make you think you were watching color TV but I can't be sure. Seems like it might have had something to do with "Rocky & Bullwinkle". Anyway….thanks for the memories!
I think you might be right about the greenish color — or maybe that came along later (and probably cost more). In a similar vein, I remember an uncle who sent away for a 'color TV' kit that was advertised in magazines in those days. It was just a rainbow-colored plastic sheet that you'd stick on the screen.
thejazzmonger says:
I did this, too! I ordered the kit and drew on the screen. herd to believe now, but I did it. Had a secret decoder as a member of Captain Midnight's Secret Squadron, too. They gave you a coded message at the end of each show and you could decode it using a little wheel to relate numbers to alpha. My badge number was 185622. How come I remember that and nobody's phone number.
Remember the captain's sidekick, Ichabod "Ikky" Mudd?
Here is a link to a Wikipedia article about Captain Midnight: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Midnight
Li'l Sis says:
Your post got me to thinking about favorite characters that I remember watching on TV. I remembered that I used to watch the Tom Terrific cartoon….I think it came on Captain Kangeroo. It had a character called "Crabby Appleton" and the song about him sticks with me today. It went "he's Crabby Appleton, and he's rotten to the core." I thought of this the other day when my significant other was grousing about things. I called him Crabby Appleton and told him he was rotten to the core. Heh, he didn't have a clue what I was talking about. I actually looked it up and saw that there was a band in the 70's named | 1,004 |
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The screeching strings, the plunging knife, the slow zoom out from a lifeless eyeball: in 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho changed film history forever with its taboo-shattering shower scene. With 78 camera set-ups and 52 edits over the course of 3 minutes, Psycho redefined screen violence, set the stage for decades of slasher films to come, and introduced a new element of danger to the movie-going experience. Aided by a roster of filmmakers, critics, and fans — including Guillermo del Toro, Bret Easton Ellis, Jamie Lee Curtis, Eli Roth, Danny Elfman, and Peter Bogdanovich — director Alexandre O. Philippe pulls back the curtain on the making and influence of this cinematic game-changer, breaking it down frame by frame and unpacking Hitchcock's dense web of allusions and double meanings. The result is an enthralling piece of cinematic detective work that's pure nirvana for film buffs.
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Museum gives kids a March break
Fram Dinshaw | Posted: March 11, 2018, 5:43 p.m. | Updated: March 11, 2018, 5:43 p.m. | 2 Min Read
Shawn Johnson and his son Nolan were some of the many guests at the Museum of Industry, celebrating March Break as part of Once Upon a Castle. - Fram Dinshaw
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"In Pictou County we like to put something on at the museum that invites parents in, bring their kids, have a little activity together and see the museum, sometimes for the first time," said Phillips.
The March Break fun runs from the 10th to the 18th. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days except Sundays, when it runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, please visit https://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca. | some people away, plenty of children chilled out building Lego castles or exploring the waterwheels and mining exhibits after a spot of dueling or seeing a little dress-up skit in the main hall.
"We have a theme called Once Upon a Castle going on right throughout the period of March Break. Everything is open, nothing's really scheduled per se during the day, so parents and kids are free to stop in and take part in whatever activities they like," said Andrew Phillips, curator of education and public programs.
With a heavy focus on interactive activities, children and families could test their wayfinding skills in a dungeon maze or their architectural prowess by building their own model castles.
Others enjoyed a museum treasure hunt, or a little visit with Thor, a bearded dragon lizard.
Would-be medieval soldiers could adjust the settings on wooden model catapults to hurl the balls, a vastly scaled-down version of the real things used to breach city walls hundreds of years ago.
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UDFB Breaks Ground at New Location: June 16th
June 10, 2015 /in Announcements, Blog, Events /by University District Food Bank Administrator
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UNIVERSITY DISTRICT FOOD BANK BREAKS GROUND AT NEW LOCATION, JUNE 16
Public event celebrates food bank's groundbreaking for new mixed-use facility
SEATTLE—June 5, 2015—The University District Food Bank, which serves more than 1100 families each week out of an 800 square foot church basement, is breaking ground on its new 6000 square foot, environmentally friendly facility at 5019 Roosevelt Way Northeast in Seattle's University District on Tuesday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m.
The ceremony will be held at the new site just north of the corner of 50th and Roosevelt Way. Elected officials and food bank partners Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and YouthCare, will be there to commemorate this special occasion for the new University Commons facility.
"We're thrilled to be breaking ground on the new University Commons and food bank facility. The support of the community has been vital to making this dream a reality and we are so thankful to all our partners," said Joe Gruber, University District Food Bank's Executive Director.
LIHI is overseeing the construction, and will own and operate 48 units of low income housing above the food bank, 16 of which will be managed by YouthCare and reserved for young adults. All residents are expected to use the food bank. YouthCare will run its successful barista training program for at-risk youth, and partner with the food bank for job and life skills training programs. The food bank will be located on the ground floor with indoor waiting area (currently customers have to wait outside) and full ADA accessibility.
In addition to a grocery-store style distribution space, the food bank runs grassroots programs that bring nutritious, healthy, age- and culturally-appropriate food to customers in need. Its home delivery program provides healthy food to 80 homebound senior citizens every week. Packs For Kids gives backpacks of food every Friday to more than 450 K-12 students per week at eight nearby schools.
The food bank capital campaign, Fight Hunger Build Hope, has successfully raised seventy-five percent of its $3.6 million goal to date with support from local community groups, grants and private donations. The campaign is still aiming to raise another $900,000 by June 2016 to meet the building costs of the new facility and continue to operate with a lean staff of three full-time employees and three part-time employees once the new<|fim_middle|> (9,000 individuals) per year to people living in the 98102, 98103, 98105, 98112, 98115, and 98125. The food bank strives to provide individuals and families in need with food and access to a network of community resources that helps them achieve self-sufficiency.
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Completion and move-in are planned for summer 2016. For updated capital campaign and groundbreaking information visit the University District Food Bank website and Facebook.
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For more than 30 years, University District Food Bank has helped prevent hunger in Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Each week, more than 1,100 different families receive groceries and supplies to prepare nutritionally balanced meals at home as well as toiletries and baby food. UDFB distributes 2.3 million pounds of food annually, about 1.9 million meals per year, and currently serve 5,200 households | 130 |
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Fishtech securing market position in the face of emerging threats, founder's own win record
By: Austin Barnes- February 28, 2019
Gary Fish, Fishtech Group
On track to reach $100 million in annual revenue by 2020, it's full steam ahead for the cyber security freight train Fishtech Group, said serial entrepreneur Gary Fish.
"It took me about 14 years to get [to $100 million] in my first company," explained Fish, founder and CEO of the three-year-old, Martin City-based, data-driven security firm.
No stranger to growth — having previously led FishNet Security and FireMon LLC to near $1 billion dollar exits — a combination of experience, grit, and timing has positioned Fishtech to achieve such milestones of success a decade earlier than Fish's previous operations, the startup veteran said.
"We always joke that we have an unfair advantage because we've done this before and there's that confidence there. It's in the same field. So, we didn't really start over. We just picked up where we left off is the way I look at it," Fish said, noting that he walked into the startup with cash to burn.
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Revitalizing a community while scaling a startup, Fish said building his Martin City cyber security campus — which now boasts three buildings that represent $21 million in company infrastructure investments — is an unexpected benefit of his past success.
"We've got all the tools, the facilities, the right people, and we're in this industry that has unlimited potential," he said. "So, I look at this, and it's a no brainer to make this thing grow by leaps and bounds."
Property values in the Martin City neighborhood have risen four-times since Fishtech's new Cyber Defense Center opened its doors to employees, Fish said.
Protected by top talent
With a track record of success also comes hiring advantages, Fish said. The company earlier this month hired Kerry Kilker, former Walmart global chief information security officer, to fill a similar role as Fishtech's executive vice president and chief information security officer.
"It felt like a great opportunity because after you leave a Fortune One company, you start talking to other big corporations. It's not very attractive. So, what do you do? I wasn't ready to retire, so we started talking and it was a great opportunity. … It's new, it's innovative, it's different," Kilker said of trading his corporate experience for a new adventure in the startup space.
Fresh from Walmart, the new executive is expected to lead the Fishtech Innovation Center in Northwest Arkansas, which aims to bring more cyber security resources to a region long-dominated by the retail giant, Fish said.
Kilker also joins the Fishtech team as final preparations<|fim_middle|> urgency to stay ahead of them. You can't get complacent when you have this fast-moving culture, you know? [One that] kind of always feels like a startup culture. And if you get too complacent, then your competitors are going to out lap you," he said.
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Insecure phones, devices creating largest-ever sensor grid (for China) in US homes, says Pepper cyber security report | are made to fully launch the firm's SOC — security operations center — in the newly opened Cyber Defense Center, Fish explained from the facility's cloud gallery — a space that overlooks the secure area, designed to show visiting clients how they're being protected around the clock.
"We use artificial intelligence and machine learning," he said. "When we see a threat, then we can respond, call a customer and go, 'Hey, here's what's going on, here's what we've gotta do to mitigate it.'"
A culture of staying ahead
A 24-hour facility designed to feel like a home away from home for Fishtech employees, the Cyber Defense Center is also outfitted with showers and stocked with freshly prepared paleo meals and Starbucks coffee, Fish said, highlighting the importance of creating a culture that empowers employees to love what they do.
For Fish, creating the right atmosphere is everything.
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"What it does for us as a company — when you bring a large corporation here — you automatically have instant credibility. It's not just three guys in the back room writing code," he said of the sprawling security site.
Reflecting on the success of Fishtech, Fish noted the cyber security space has changed dramatically since he launched his first venture in 1996, but it's an industry that will long maintain its relevance.
"Always believe that everybody out there is trying to stay ahead of you … So you've got to have the sense | 323 |
Happy Friday! I am back again with some more of my projects using the new LLLC images, dies, and one of their kits. It is going to be somewhat of a long post, so let's dive right in!
It was so fun fun to pair up the Mad Hatter with the new clock die. I die-cut the clock several times<|fim_middle|> some spray adhesive on the wood cut-outs and then sprinkled with the Glitter ritz.
Guess what? The whole new collection of dies, kits and images is ready to order in the LLLC STORE!
Very wonderfull and fantastic creation, for all the book looks very amazing! | in black and silver cardstock. (Notice that all the clocks have a different time). This fun paper from Authentique's Lovely paper-pad was a fun graphic addition to the card.
Here is another fun image that is so much fun!
I embossed Red Zing powder on the heart cut out and the small heart. I was a bit nervous but I turned out terrific. It has a wonderful finish and the wood veneer did not warp one bit. I added Glitter Ritz to the medium heart and scroll. I just used | 109 |
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