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RECENT history and the bitter lessons it brought home are keeping Magnolia Ang Pambansang Manok's feet firmly planted on the ground.
That's why the Hotshots go into their PBA Governors Cup semifinal duel with Barangay Ginebra at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday armed with extra determination tempered by caution against a Kings squad known for its legendary never-say-die" spirit.
Last Monday, Magnolia carved a 101-97 follow-up to its 106-98 victory in the best-of-five series opener, giving it three cracks at closing the deal starting in Game 3.
Despite his Hotshots being on the verge of a second finals stint this season coach Chito Victolero remains focused on the task at hand - and for good reason.
In its colorful history since joining the league in 1979 as Gilbey's Gin, Ginebra has only dug itself out of such a 0-2 hole once in a similar race-to-three duel, during its controversy-filled 2010 Philippine Cup quarterfinals series with Talk N Text.
Sponsored content: League records also show that since the best-of-five semis was institutionalized in 1993, 36 of 37 teams which went up 2-0 won the series.
There is one instance last year which nags at Victolero the most, however.
Against Victolero and the Hotshots in last season's Philippine Cup best-of-seven semis, the Kings overcame deficits of 0-2 and 2-3 to beat the team then known as Star.
"I have asked my players to remember that at iyun 'yung magiging inspiration namin siguro for the (rest of the) series," said Victolero. "We've experienced that before and we'll try our best na sana makuha namin iyung pangatlong panalo."
Even Magnolia import Romeo Travis can't stress enough how crucial Game 3 would be, knowing fully well that to give Ginebra the opening to stay alive and keep on fighting could spell trouble.
Sponsored content: "It's of utmost importance," said Travis. "That team is amazing, that's a great team, perennial champions. You don't wanna keep playing them.
"You don't wanna keep giving them opportunities so this is the most important game of the year for us. That's just what we wanna do, you don't wanna give this team chances."
Magnolia already had a big scare in Game 2 last Monday, when Ginebra came charging back from a 12-point fourth quarter deficit and threaten<|fim_middle|>jection, due to successive technical fouls, of Ginebra coach Tim Cone with still 9:18 left in the game.
Cone refused to talk to the media after the game, but chief deputy Richard del Rosario said the reigning back-to-back champions will not just shot up for the game.
"We still have faith in our players and the character of the team because of past experiences," said Del Rosario. "We will be okay."
That is what Victolero is wary of as he prepares for whatever tinkering Ginebra may do to free up Justin Brownlee more from Rome dela Rosa's defense and keep Travis and Lee from taking over.
"Sa ngayon di ko pa alam kung ano magiging adjustment," said Victolero. | within two, going to the game's last 24 seconds.
Good thing for the Hotshots the Kings were unable to bring home the fightback, while Paul Lee and Travis sealed the deal from the stripe.
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Bochy Ball! The Chemistry of Winning and Losing in Baseball, Business, and Life
Business leaders can draw from the insights and apply the wisdom that turned the failing San Francisco Giant's franchise into a $2B force, with three World Championship titles in five years. You do NOT have to be a baseball fan or sports addict to learn from Bochy Ball. You do have to be a<|fim_middle|>able.
Build unlikely partnerships that lead to ingenuity.
Think like an OUTSIDER to load your pipeline with great ideas.
Get comfortable being UN-comfortable.
Encourage people to think BIG and act BOLD by rewarding intelligent failure.
This presentation shows you what happens in companies that are passionate about growth. If you want to create a culture where people move with a sense of urgency and say "yes" to new ideas, new relationships, new business models, new products and new markets, this presentation is your kick-starter.
Stand out in a sea of sameness.
Say NO to the "incumbent's mentality" that leads to failure.
Challenge teams to use limitations as springboards to creativity.
Lead change efforts that are opportunity-led, not crisis-driven.
Leverage connectivity to get smarter, better, faster.
Now more than ever, consumers expect a meaningful social impact. In the future, if you can't demonstrate that you are legitimately doing something to make the world better, you won't be in business.
Define your business as a cause and watch your people reach higher, move faster and own more—and, make brand fanatics of your customers.
Every employee wants to belong, to be part of something bigger.
The ONE THING that unlocks the door to motivation and engagement.
Inspire employees to come to work fully awake, fully engaged, and firing on all cylinders.
Give employees a chance to solve a problem that really matters, to change the world.
Show how your products and services have social value and positive impact.
Invite Customers to buy BETTER VERSIONS of themselves.
Kevin will unpack the character strengths of gutsy leaders and shows you how these strengths play out in some of the world's most admired companies.
Move the organization in bold, new directions to be extraordinary.
Choose service over self-interest: If you didn't have a title would anyone follow you?
Mine the story behind the story to discover what truly motivates people.
Compete on relationship, not product and price.
Create breakthroughs that challenge the status quo by giving people a voice. | person...
Innovate or Perish!
This presentation has received accolades from business leaders in companies all over the world—primarily because Kevin demystifies innovation and shows you how innovators THINK and what they DO. Keynote Takeaways: Create a culture where people aren't afraid to question the unquestionable. Build...
Be Hungry 4 Change!
This presentation shows you what happens in companies that are passionate about growth. If you want to create a culture where people move with a sense of urgency and say "yes" to new ideas, new relationships, new business models, new products and new markets, this presentation is your...
When the Business Becomes a CAUSE what Follows is a MOVEMENT
Now more than ever, consumers expect a meaningful social impact. In the future, if you can't demonstrate that you are legitimately doing something to make the world better, you won't be in business. Define your business as a cause and watch your people reach higher, move faster and own more—and,...
Gutsy Leadership
Kevin will unpack the character strengths of gutsy leaders and shows you how these strengths play out in some of the world's most admired companies. Keynote Takeaways: Move the organization in bold, new directions to be extraordinary. Choose service over self-interest: If you didn't have a title...
Business leaders can draw from the insights and apply the wisdom that turned the failing San Francisco Giant's franchise into a $2B force, with three World Championship titles in five years.
You do NOT have to be a baseball fan or sports addict to learn from Bochy Ball. You do have to be a person who wants to borrow from what great leadership looks like in the best and worst of times! How does that translate to today's business leaders?
The Giant's success is based upon clubhouse culture, team chemistry, and a championship mindset, all things every business can gain from. Top CEO's understand that an intentional approach to company culture and a willingness to nurture a "champion's mindset" in each of their employees is vital to their organization's success.
Keynote Takeaways:
Why team chemistry is hard to emulate and compete with.
Culture counts—recruit people to an environment, not a business.
Finding great talent, developing great talent, getting talent to gel.
Leadership characteristics of a three-time world champion coach.
Getting your players to own it.
Managerial courage: Great coaches aren't afraid to have the tough, uncomfortable conversations.
You will get a highly customized keynote that wraps countless lessons from Bochy Ball around your team's performance goals and your meeting objectives.
This presentation has received accolades from business leaders in companies all over the world—primarily because Kevin demystifies innovation and shows you how innovators THINK and what they DO.
Create a culture where people aren't afraid to question the unquestion | 573 |
M&T Chico Ranch/Llano Seco Rancho Fish Screen Facility Short-Term Protection Project
The Project involves dredging that will remove in-river sedimentation from the Sacramento River to allow parallel sweeping flows at the M&T Chico Ranch/Llano Seco Rancho fish screen and pumping facility (M&T/Llano Seco Pumps Facility) in order to maintain functionality while continuing to meet National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and CDFW fish screen criteria. It is anticipated that up to two dredge cycles (during separate years) could occur, potentially removing up to 100,000 cubic yards of material per cycle, in the area immediately upstream, adjacent to, and downstream of the M&T/Llano Seco Pumps Facility via suction dredge. The first dredge cycle is currently proposed for2015. The Project also includes approval for the continued presence of the revetment installed during the fall of 2007, as well as implementation of maintenance activities that may be required while the revetment remains in place until a long-term solution is completed. The Project will result in temporary direct and in-direct impacts to habitat for spring-run and winter-run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytsha)<|fim_middle|>, under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and is expected to result in take of these species, as defined in Fish and Game Code section 86. To authorize such take, CDFW issued to the Project applicant an incidental take permit pursuant to CESA (ITP No. 2081-2014-015-02). The ITP as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of Covered Species, subject to various terms and conditions, including the requirement that all authorized impacts are fully mitigated.
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Stafford County Partners with CIT to Define "Smart" Features of the New Downtown Stafford
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David Ihrie, CTO at the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT). David leads a program with DHS Science & Technology Directorate to bring leading-edge innovation to the First Responder community and has partnered with Smart City Works to create the world's first infrastructure focused business actuator. Currently, he is co-leading Virginia Smart Communities initiatives, and along with CIT Broadband is helping bring this new generation of capability to all Virginians.
Herndon, VA, March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced today a partnership with Stafford County to help define "smart" for the new smart Downtown Stafford, including issuance of an open RFI (Request for Information) by CIT to solicit concepts for inclusion.
Stafford County is preparing in 2019 to begin building the new "smart" Downtown Stafford near the current Stafford Government Center. CIT is leading the Smart Communities initiatives on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, so a partnership between the County and State efforts is a natural. To that end, CIT has now issued a Request for Information seeking public inputs on what a "smart" Downtown Stafford would include.
The RFI is available at:
http://www.cit.org/assets/1/7/Smart_Town_Center_Specification_RFI.pdf and inputs will be accepted through the end of August 2019 for potential inclusion in an "Innovation Library" for Stafford.
Stafford County has been laying the groundwork for this development for some time. The conceptual plans for Downtown Stafford and other data justifying its development and land use mix is available at:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bibpqqjz34ccf0i/Downtown%20Stafford-BoardWorkshop_180814-DRAFT6.pdf?dl=0
According to John Holden, Director of Economic Development "we expect our new Downtown Stafford to anchor development in our region for decades to come, and help make Stafford a place where people want to visit, live, and raise their families. The opportunity to partner with CIT and access the types of expertise they can bring to the table will help us define the enduring vision for Downtown Stafford, and make it a leading example of how smart communities can transform a region."
What makes a community smart? Many people think of the technology, smart lighting or connected trash receptacles or Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and those and other technologies certainly can play a role. But in the end, a smart community is one that provides the built environment and community services that make people want to live, work and play there.
According to David Ihrie, CTO of the Center for Innovative Technology "the interest and response from communities all over Virginia has been very high. Stafford County is moving ahead at an exciting time in the development of these ideas, and our collaboration will provide one model for how a community can establish a vision for their future and then take the steps towards making that future a reality."
Stay tuned as the concept of a smart Downtown Stafford take shape over the next few months!
About The Center for Innovative TechnologyThe Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), a nonprofit corporation, has been Virginia's primary driver of innovation and entrepreneurship since 1985. CIT accelerates the next generation of technology and technology companies through commercialization, capital formation, market development, and revenue generation services. To facilitate national innovation leadership and accelerate the rate of technology adoption, CIT creates partnerships between innovative technology start-up companies and advanced technology consumers.
To learn more, please visit www.cit.org or www.cit.org/vasmart
Stafford County Virginia Website
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At STM, students have many opportunities to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ through small groups, programs, one-on-one meetings and retreats.
Small Church Communities (SCCs) are a part of a pastoral initiative found throughout the world. SCCs bring together small groups of students,<|fim_middle|> as they deepen their relationship with God and offer assistance with vocational discernment through individual prayer and discussion.
Held on alternating Sunday evenings at 9:10pm in the Meditation Room. Students spend time in prayer with music and silence.
Each Friday during Lent, students lead the Stations of the Cross. | faculty and community members weekly to pray, discuss scripture for the upcoming Sunday Mass and reflect on how it relates to our own lives.
The Men's and Women's Spirituality Groups provide students a supportive environment in which to explore spiritual issues particular to their experience as Catholics.
Join with students in prayer and discussion as you explore how to discern your gifts and talents to best serve the church.
Retreats offer an opportunity to step away from the distractions of everyday life and spend time with God and peers in a unique way. STM hosts a three-day Fall Undergraduate Retreat; a one-day Fall Graduate Retreat; a Busy Persons Retreat in December and a Spring Retreat.
STM's Chaplains provide pastoral counseling for students seeking a confidant or direction during a difficult or questioning time in their lives. They also provide spiritual direction by accompanying students | 166 |
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Other Egyptian sports included javelin throwing, excessive leap, and wrestling. Ancient Persian sports such as the normal Iranian martial artwork of Zoorkhaneh had an in depth connection to warfare abilities. Among other sports that originated in historical Persia are polo and jousting. In aggressive occasions, individuals are graded or categorized based mostly on their "end result" and sometimes divided into teams of comparable efficiency, (e.g. gender, weight and age). The measurement of the end result may be objective or subjective, and corrected with "handicaps" or penalties.
Last season, 17,253,425 people attended NFL games, while 21,997,412 NBA fans went to games. Yes, the NBA attracted 5 million more people than the NFL, but that's not as many as one would think given the big difference in the number of games each league plays per season.
S<|fim_middle|> Dream A Reality With New Home Windows, Siding And Doorways On Your Home | uggs averaged 15.3 factors, 6.three rebounds and a pair of.three assists in three games in Las Vegas. In the dramatic global diffusion of recent sports, the French have also played a big role. The first Paris–Rouen race occurred in 1869; the Tour de France was inaugurated in 1903. The big success of the latter inspired the Giro d'Italia and numerous other long-distance races. Behind this epochal transition from Renaissance to modern Sports sports lay the scientific developments that sustained the Industrial Revolution. Athletes trained systematically to realize their bodily maximum. New games, corresponding to basketball, volleyball, and team handball, have been consciously invented to specs as if they have been new products for the market.
"Athletics" grew to become in style after Oxford and Cambridge held their first track-and-field meet in 1864. The Amateur Athletic Association, which emphasized track-and-field sports, was founded in 1880, the Amateur Rowing Association in 1882. While the aesthetic element survives in sports such as determine skating, diving, and gymnastics, the modern emphasis is generally on quantified achievement. In reality, the transition from Renaissance to modern sports may be seen in a semantic shift; the word measure, which once connoted a way of stability and proportion, began to refer virtually exclusively to numerical measurements.
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The 5-foot-8 Lewis, who was utilized for most of his career as a third-down again, always played larger than his size, gaining three,833 yards from scrimmage with 22 whole touchdowns over his profession. He performed on New England's Super Bowl groups within the 2016 and 2017 seasons, successful a title in 2016. He also played for the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles. He gained a hundred and fifteen yards on 29 carries whereas catching 19 passes for 127 yards with the Giants last season, scoring three touchdowns. Lewis, who will turn 31 in September, did not play the 2013 and 2014 seasons while recovering from a broken leg.
These equestrian video games may actually be probably the most distinctive Asian contribution to the repertory of modern sports. Cultural variation among black Africans was far larger than among the many Arab peoples of the northern littoral.
A professional baseball recreation performed in an iconic corn field ended with a walk-off home run in a subject of corn. [newline]The Cowboys look to rebound from their 16-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Hall of Fame Game, whereas the Cardinals make their preseason debut. The Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback, faces the Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, in an NFL preseason recreation on Sunday, August 15, 2021 (8/15/21) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Game outcomes for each game featuring two main schools since 1949. The web site also contains sections for coaches, awards, leaders, and the postseason. Every box score in NCAA Tournament history and every regular season box rating since 2010. Stay updated all through the Ravens' preseason opener in opposition to the New Orleans Saints with real-time recaps and evaluation. Per Henrik Ling in Sweden elaborated techniques of gymnastic exercise that had been finally adopted by college methods in Britain, the United States, and Japan.
In virtually every instance, the first to undertake soccer have been the cosmopolitan sons of local elites, a lot of whom had been sent to British faculties by their Anglophile dad and mom. Seeking standing in addition to diversion, middle-class staff of British companies adopted the upper-class lead. From the gamut of games Football performed by the higher and center courses, the industrial staff of Europe and Latin America, like the indigenous population of Africa, appropriated soccer as their very own. In all probability, polo developed from a far rougher recreation played by the nomads of Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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Tuesday 8/20/19
7:00p-11:00p
Tove Lo @ Tope
Rooftop Reception at Hoxton Hotel
Hosted by Republic Records with DJ Automatic
Wednesday 8/21/19
Breakfast Delivered to Rooms
Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar with Blue Star Donuts Reception / Alpha Media Theater
8:30a – 8:45a
Welcome from Alpha CEO Bob Proffitt
"PHILosophy" from Alpha EVP of Content Phil Becker
Republic Records – Performance by R. LUM.R
In2une / 300 Entertainment
9:55a – 10:05a
10 Minute Break
10:15a – 11:15a
Greg Bell – Solutions for Lasting Change
More than just a motivational speaker and Ted Talk alum, Greg Bell is a thought leader, business consultant, and leadership coach. His famous book, Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals, has inspired Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney, Comcast and The Portland Trailblazers. He is also the force behind Coaches vs. Cancer — a campaign for the American Cancer Society that has raised over $87 million for cancer research.
11:25a – 12:30p
Jeff McHugh – The Power of Storytelling
The outstanding media players of 2019 are expert storytellers. As an OM or PD, knowing how to tell a story well means you can be more effective in teaching storytelling to your on-air players. Get ready to tell your story in a fun, interactive session with talent coach Jeff McHugh. Jeff McHugh coaches presenters for on-air, on-camera, on-stage and for podcasts. At The Randy Lane Company, Jeff encourages top performance from hosts in every radio format and podcast genre across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jeff also coaches public speaking at companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, NBC Universal and Amazon through Own The Room.
12:30p – 1:30p
Food Truck Frenzy with UpInSmoke & Twisted Gyro
1:30p – 1:50p
Epic Records
RED Music – Performance by MAX
Arista – Performance by Stephen Puth
The Anatomy Of A Hit – The Secret Behind Hit Records with Mike Caren, Hit Boy, Social House
Mike Caren is a producer, songwriter as well as the CEO & founder of Artist Partner Group. Working across Warner Music's legendary labels, such as Atlantic, Elektra, and Warner Bros. Records, Mike has written or produced songs with Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Kanye West, Flo Rida and many others. Over the course of his career, Caren has signed or co-signed 19 Platinum – or Gold – selling artists.
Hit-Boy is a producer, rapper and songwriter and has worked with some of the industry's biggest artists including Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, Drake, Travis Scott and more.
Michael "Mikey" Foster and Charles "Scootie" Anderson teamed up to form the duo Social House, delivering hits for Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Lil Yachty and are currently the opening act of the Ariana Grande World Tour.
Lori Lewis – Stop Thinking What You Do Has Value
Lori will be sharing why gone are the days of touting product attributes. Today's brand voice needs to reflect what matters to the audience. It's no longer about how our product performs, but how the product fits and feels in their lives. Lori will share ways to redefine our competitive strategies; becoming more purposeful in the minds of the fans.
Lori Lewis' radio career spans 25 years, starting out as an on-air talent on the nationally syndicated "Bubba the Love Sponge" show, and then to a decorated Program Director in Baltimore. Lori left day to day programming in 2008 and created the new position – VP of Social Strategies & Digital Audience Growth – for Duke Wright's Midwest Communications. In 2015, Lori, again, forged a new position for the industry as Vice President, Social Media, for Cumulus Media and Westwood One. In 2018, Lori left Cumulus to rejoin Lew Dickey for another newly created position, Vice President, Social Media for Modern Luxury.
Board Portland Spirit (<|fim_middle|> all of these with real time stats and engagement. 10 products, 1 platform and billions of themed templates to use. It's easy. It's fast. And it looks pretty sweet.
11:40am – 12:10p
Food Truck Fiesta with Pepe Caliente & Koi Fusion
12:10p – 12:30p
88Rising / Mad Decent
Interscope Records
Lakeside Mgm / We Three
Salt & Straw Ice Cream Social – 3rd Floor Lounge
Dear Program Director – An Open Letter From Talent With Jubal Fresh, The Dana Cortez Show, Tino Cochino & Ebro Hosted by Jeff McHugh
Sean Carrier – General Manager Triller
Triller is an entertainment platform built for creators. A social video community where you can show the world who you are by capturing flawless videos and sharing them in seconds. With over 40 Million downloads and partnerships with the biggest names in music and Social Media, GM Sean Carrier shares how radio can use the platform to engage at an even higher level.
Jill Strada – Cox Media Group Miami
Jill will be discussing the biggest asset we have in our industry, the people. Whether you're grooming the next big pop star, coaching the next big morning show on radio or developing social influencers to curate content for their blogs or podcast, people make it all happen.
Hayley Jones – Nielsen Muisic / BDS
Haley spent most of her career programming radio, but has recently jumped ship to tell stories using data on the Nielsen Music team. Join us for the latest on the music consumption conversation: What the heck is this music consumption thing anyways and how does it help me? Insights from the Nielsen Music Midyear Report. Plus, be the first to see the new Custom Music Dashboard (created for Alpha) and BDSradio 3.0.
Jason Garte – The MIX Group
Learn how a minimum wage employee of Power 96 Miami used one station as his launching pad to become the industries largest imaging and sound design company. Now, in their 16th year, The MIX Group has over 1,200 clients worldwide. Expect an overly passionate Jason, fluttering around on stage, elaborating on the differences between mere station identification and actual, real-life, effective audience brand washing.
Adidas Field Trip
A trip to Sneaker City would not be complete without a stop at the Adidas Employee Store. This members-only store has all of the latest Adidas gear and because it is Oregon, there is no sales tax. Come kick it and maybe cop some kicks!
Capitol Record Dinner (Portland City Grill 111 S.W. 5th Ave 30th floor)
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Thursday 8/22/19
Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar With Voodoo Donuts Reception / Alpha Media Theater
Fred Jacobs – Jump Balls For Creating New Ideas
Jacobs Media celebrates its 36th anniversary this year, providing research and consulting guidance to brands throughout North America, including commercial, public, and digital media. Jacobs Media's annual Techsurveys have been widely quoted inside radio – and out – providing fresh data about the "connected car," smart speakers, podcasting, and other key challenges and opportunities facing radio.
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The Mentalist Wayne Hoffman
Multi-award winning performer Wayne Hoffman is recognized as one of the top mentalists in the world with performances on Ellen, America's Got Talent, The Today Show, CNN and countless others. He currently tours the world with his stage show "Mind Candy" and his motivational speech, "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind." He is also the author of the best-selling book "Mind Candy."
Randi P'Pool – Promotions That Don't Suck by Aptivada
"Alexa, build my weekend contest." JK, but you do have Aptivada! And we've got you covered! We'll build a contest in real time for you to use right now. Create any type of promotion on our platform. Give away tickets with a sweepstakes, poll your fans, survey or quiz them on their expertise, or run a pick' em or bracket for pro or college sports. Get | 366 |
J.S. Bach: A Musical Offering, BWV 1079 – Harpsichord Concerto, BWV 1059 & Trio Sonata in D Minor, BWV 527
J.S. Bach: A Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Harpsichord Concerto, BWV 1059 & Trio Sonata in D Minor, BWV 527 quantity
Artists: Concertante of London, Nicholas Jackson
Composers: Gustav Leonhardt, Johann Sebastian Bach, Nicholas Jackson
Genre: Chamber, Instrumental
Period: Baroque
Nicholas Jackson's realisation of Bach's Musical Offering makes this an interesting new release for the SOMM catalogue. It is coupled with his arrangement of the Trio Sonata in D minor BWV 527 and by the Harpsichord Concerto No. 8 in a reconstruction by Gustav Leonhardt.
Lisete da Silva –Baroque Flute/Recorder
Hannah McLaughlan –Baroque Oboe
Madeleine Easton – Baroque Violin
Marianna Szucs –Baroque Violin
Emma Alter – Baroque Viola
Nick Stringfellow – Baroque Cello
Kate Aldridge – Double Bass
Nicholas Jackson – Harpsichord/Director
Nicholas Jackson's realisation of Bach's Musical Offering makes this an interesting new release for the SOMM catalogue. Also of interest is how this astonishing work came into being. In brief, the work has its roots in a meeting between the composer and Frederick II in May of 1747. The King wanted to show Bach a novelty: the piano had been invented some years earlier, and he now owned several of the experimental instruments being developed by Silbermann. During his anticipated visit to Frederick's palace in Potsdam, Bach received from the King a long and complex musical figure on which to improvise a three-voice fugue. Frederick, then, challenged Bach to make that into a six-voice fugue. Two months after the meeting Bach published a set of pieces on this theme which we now know as The Musical Offering. Bach inscribed the piece Regis Iussu Cantio Et Reliqua Canonica Arte Resoluta, the first letters<|fim_middle|>
Musical Offering: II. Allegro
Musical Offering: III. Andante
Musical Offering: IV. Allegro
Trio Sonata No. 3: I. Andante
Trio Sonata No. 3: II. Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
Trio Sonata No. 3: III. Vivace
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Apart from the Trio Sonata which concludes the Offering which is written for flute, violin and basso continuo, the pieces have few indications of which instruments are meant to play them.
In this realisation the composer, harpsichordist and organist Sir Nicholas Jackson was motivated by the thought that the whole work might be effectively performed by just the four players involved in the Trio Sonata – undoubtedly the finest example of a Trio Sonata ever written. Hence the instrumental distribution for the 6-part Ricercar. In Bach's Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord as well as the ones for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord, two of the contrapuntal lines are played on the harpsichord. For this arrangement the harpsichord plays 3 of the voices. Two of the canons are not playable on the flute but work well when played on the recorder – an instrument that all baroque flautists would have also played.
The Musical Offering might well have been called the 'Art of Canon' as in it Bach included ten canons, which were written as puzzles for which solutions have to be found. In five of these he used the royal theme as a 'cantus firmus' alongside canons. In the remaining five he made decorated versions of the theme and in some of these actually using versions of the theme itself as canons. In the 4th canon, for instance, although two instruments play the same music, one starts at the beginning while the other starts at the end and works backwards. But the astonishing technical feats demonstrated in these compositions are always subservient to an artistic result. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the sublime Canon in augmentation and contrary motion in which the violin imitates the cello at half speed and upside down, while – in this realisation – the recorder plays a decorated version of the royal theme. Above this canon Bach wrote 'As the notes increase in value, so may the fortunes of the King.' Above another canon that modulates up a tone each time he wrote 'As the modulations rise, so may the glory of the King.'
The couplings on this disc are no less fascinating. Only the first nine bars (the opening tutti) exist of Bach's Harpsichord Concerto No. 8. As these are identical with the opening of the first Sinfonia from Cantata No. 35 it has been possible for Gustav Leonhardt to reconstruct this concerto using the two instrumental Sinfonias for the outer movements, and writing a brilliant harpsichord part above Bach's own orchestral parts.
This disc concludes with the Trio Sonata in D minor BWV 527, arranged by Nicholas Jackson. This is an arrangement of the 3rd of Bach's six Trio Sonatas for organ. A version of the 2nd movement also appears as the middle movement of the Triple Concerto transposed up a 5th and with the addition of an additional pizzicato accompanying line for the violin, which is in turn accompanied by the flute playing staccato in the repeated sections. This arrangement has been adapted here, putting it back into its original key and re-arranging Bach's extra pizzicato/staccato accompanying line. In the outer movements the brilliance of the flute and violin parts makes the work resemble a Concerto for these two instruments.
"He plays with superb judgement, and seems to find his way to the core of the music every time." – RECORDS AND RECORDINGS
"Nicholas Jackson's whirlwind fingerwork" – THE TIMES
"The doubling of the task of conductor and soloist was strikingly successful" – THE TELEGRAPH
"He performs Scarlatti with splendid panache…his brilliant command of the instrument….a fine record" – GRAMOPHONE
"His strength as an interpreter lies in his warm response to modern romantic music, as is evidenced by his powerful and dramatic performance of Langlais' Incantation pour un jour Saint." – GRAMOPHONE
"Nicholas Jackson's playing is impeccable" – HI FI NEWS
"The hero of the day is Nicholas Jackson who first performed his Four Images at Notre Dame where they must have sounded very splendid indeed." – GRAMOPHONE
"Jackson is a superb interpreter of his own music. His dazzling Variations on 'Praise to the Lord, the Almighty' constitute a marvellously inventive tour de force." – MUSIC WEB (NAXOS CD recorded at Chartres)
"It isn't just the organ of Chartres Cathedral that sounds French. So does Jackson's music which is warmly recommended to those happy in Messiaen and Duruflé territory. The composer-organist's ear for poised other-worldly harmony and iridescent colour is beautifully evident …" – CLASSIC FM (NAXOS)
"In the Organ Mass by Nicholas by Nicholas Jackson, delicate accompanying figures weave an atmospheric spell, and there is a glorious ending …" – RECORDS AND RECORDINGS (NAXOS)
"I can heartily recommend Nicholas Jackson's Bach CD of 'Christmas Organ Music'…excellent playing and good value." – GRAMOPHONE (SOMM)
"Jackson's fine and sensitive playing throughout" (CD of Spanish organ music) – CHOIR & ORGAN (PRIORY)
Keyboard Concerto: I. Moderato
Keyboard Concerto: II. Siciliano (arr. N. Jackson)
Keyboard Concerto: III. Allegro
Musical Offering: Ricercar a 3
Musical Offering: Canon perpetuus
Musical Offering: Canon a 2 per motum contrarium
Musical Offering: Canon a 2
Musical Offering: Fuga canonica in Epidiapente
Musical Offering: Canon a 2 per Augmentationem
Musical Offering: Canon a 2 – modulating
Musical Offering: I. Largo | 1,229 |
Foreign currency trading is fast-becoming a trend. Nowadays, the normal public can engage into FOREX trading as the business has been opened. FOREX holds the largest financial market all over the world with its $ 2.5 trillion trading per day. This amount still increases as the market moves by the moment.
The forex market is all over the world and it is represented by a virtual market linked together through the internet, telephone and fax lines. Every FOREX trader involved in the market can access the virtual market at anytime. The FOREX market is open 24 hours a day, 5 days per week. Unlike other markets, such as the Stock Market, trading only occurs during business hours. The FOREX market could be accessed from anywhere in the world at anytime within the 5-days per week schedule.
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The liquidity of the FOREX market allows the traders to make transactions in and out of the market since huge volumes are flowing everyday as it is<|fim_middle|> features and benefits that one may find and experience while trading in the FOREX market. Though it may sound enticing enough, the key to a successful currency trading lies on the knowledge that one should apply as a trader. There is no quick way of getting into the business of currency trading but putting enough effort in understanding the concept of the business could certainly help a speculating trader in order to achieve his objective of profiting. | the largest financial market in the world. Though it is quite rare in the FOREX business to experience volatility, the FOREX market honors stops and limits. A benefiting factor is the liquidity of the market and the continuous flow of trading that occurs 24 hours a day, eliminating all possible gaps during the trading period.
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Another advantage of FOREX trading is that it is a very predictable market since it employs technical analysis at a maximum.
There are other great | 145 |
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How do I choose a gas regulator?
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A single-stage regulator is recommended where inlet pressure does not vary greatly or where periodic readjustment of delivery pressure does not present a problem. A two-stage regulator, however, provides constant delivery pressure with no need for periodic readjustment.
The first stage propane regulator will compensate for differing tank pressures and will deliver into the gas line at a pressure of 10 pounds or less. The purpose of a first stage propane regulator is to deliver propane at an ample pressure to a downstream second stage propane regulator.
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The materials of construction for a regulator should be selected based on the properties and purity of the gas being used. Regulators are typically made from brass, aluminum, and 316L stainless steel. Brass is compatible with most of the non-reactive gases. A choice of forged body or barstock construction is available.
If a first stage regulator is used in an LP Gas plumbing system, a second stage regulator must be installed downstream. In other words, a first stage regulator can't be installed independently in an LP Gas system. There must be a second stage regulator installed as well.
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Jones tweeted that to signal that he acceded to, if not supported his move from center to right field as Cedric Mullins arrived from Triple-A Norfolk.
Mullins' promotion was long awaited and when the announcement finally came Friday, Jones was prepared. He'd been working out in right field with first base coach Wayne Kirby.
Jones walked into the clubhouse as Mullins prepared for his first interview as a major leaguer. They shared a quick hug, and Jones disappeared, letting Mullins have the attention.
Mullins had a quick start with a run-scoring double and an RBI single in his first two-at bats in the Orioles 19-12 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. He added a double in the ninth inning to become the first player in team history with three hits in his Orioles debut.
Ever since Jones declined a trade to Philadelphia late last month, the Orioles had been seriously preparing for Mullins' arrival. Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette said as much July 29 after the Orioles traded Brad Brach.
Although it took the Orioles 12 more days to add Mullins, manager Buck Showalter made it clear that the move wasn't a short-term one.
The 23-year-old Mullins, who was drafted in the 11<|fim_middle|> surprise when Jones allowed him to lead the team out on the field.
"The center fielder leads (the team) on the field, last time I checked," Jones said.
"In all honesty, I thought he was messing with me," Mullins said. "I was looking around, 'So is the pitcher good? All right?' And all the players were saying, 'Hey, go, you're leading it.' So I took their word for it. And went out on the field. And then I took the scenic route. The long way around.
"It's hard to explain. It kind of felt like a pass-the-torch situation. Just being able to feel like you're taking charge of your debut. That's the only way I can describe it,' Mullins said.
Showalter, who has been eager to see Mullins play, is content with having Jones mentor him.
Did anyone notice Gausman's performance last night? Eight innings… no runs and no walks. I expect we'll see similar type outings now that he's out from under MacDowell.
I hope Gausman pitches well for the Braves. But even the Braves tv announcers said it will be easier for him now since he is out of the AL East, out of Camden Yards, and faces a pitcher rather than the DH. It really surprised me that they were so honest about how much easier it will be for him.
Victortee, it's conventional baseball wisdom, and not bad thinking. It's eight hitters really in stead of nine, and larger ballparks.
Ekim, a change of scenery often helps, and switching leagues where batters are unfamiliar with pitchers often gives them an advantage at first.
What a debut for Mullins. His speed, hitting skills, and defensive versatility are exactly what the Orioles need. I'd love to see him have a career similar to Torii Hunter.
musicman, that line of thinking is music to the Orioles' ears.
I was at the game last night. Mullins' speed was invigorating to see, as a fan. Especially an Orioles fan. Watching him score from second and easily beat the throw reminded me of Al Bumbry. One game, small sample size, and all that….But it was a reason to go to the game. I'm not saying he's Bumbry, but we haven't had that kind of speed in so long. I'm pulling for the kid.
Chico, I thought Mullins brought some life to the ballclub, and it's fun to see.
Jonsie…class act! Exciting to finally see Cedric Mullins and yes, a little reminder of The Bee!
Curt, Buck Showalter compared Mullins to Bumbry, an interesting comparison.
I agree with the comments about Mullins. His debut took me back to 1973, when the Orioles had Al Bumbry and Rich Coggins in an outfield that could fly, and hit. He definitely brought energy to the team, but the pitching eliminated the chance for a perfect evening. Still, it was a promising start, whetting the appetite for more prospects to move up when they're ready. It would be nice if the Orioles had a shortstop in that group, but I digress.
Jones continues to show what a class act he is on and off the field. Next year's young team is going to need a veteran presence and I can think of no better person than Adam Jones. Showing the players how to conduct themselves not only on the diamond but in the community as well. The O's could do a lot worse than resign Jones and allow him to mentor the next generation of players. | th round in 2015, was often asked to join the Orioles for spring games from minor league camp in 2017. Showalter was impressed with him, and this year he stayed with the team for the entirety of spring training.
Mullins started at Bowie and, after hitting .313 in 49 games, was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk, though some in the organization thought he should have come directly to Baltimore.
At Norfolk, Mullins hit .267 in 59 games. He'd missed three games because of illness this week, and once he was over that, got the call.
He and Jones had grown close during those weeks in Sarasota with lockers near each other.
Mullins said the support from Jones has been crucial.
Showalter has been honest with Jones, whose time with the Orioles may not last past Oct. 1.
Mullins' debut was somewhat spoiled by the Orioles' sloppy pitching. The 19 runs were the most scored against them since July 16, 2012.
Showalter felt the team was energized by Mullins.
According to STATS LLC, the Orioles have been mathematically eliminated from the AL East race with 46 games remaining, tying the 1962 Mets and 1932 Red Sox for earliest elimination. Their record is 35-81.
Mullins' night began with a | 297 |
Walking onto Victoria University of Wellington's Kelburn campus.
It's easy to forget<|fim_middle|> Lab is one of my favorite places to eat on campus. They serve noodles, salad, an array of fresh sandwiches and baked goods, and juice and smoothies. I love getting the $5 noodles and salad, it's a great deal and you can get it for takeaway.
Liz seems to love the peanut butter smoothie she has, too!
Usually the place where I end up taking my noodles for lunch, the Hub is an open area when students can hang out. It's a great place to go between classes to meet up with friends and talk. And if you like getting work done in a more social environment, this is the place for you.
From the Hub, you have access to a sushi bar, the bookstore, the Lab, the library, and some of the classrooms on campus.
If you need peace and quiet to get work done, the library is perfect because it has different areas designated for different noise levels. In some you can speak quietly, and in others it must be silent. And I mean honestly, how can you complain too much about schoolwork when this is the view you have while studying?
Awesome view from the library.
If you need a café to have a more formal meeting, or if you want to sit down and get a cup of coffee and relax during a break, I recommend Milk and Honey. This café isn't as loud and busy as the hub, so it's a perfect escape if you are having a stressful day.
You should really try the muffins from Milk and Honey; they are absolutely amazing!
Next up is a classroom. This is the lecture hall for one of my history classes, which has about 40 students in it. I actually really love the set up of the room; it seems smaller than it really is, and it's easy to see and hear your professor from wherever you sit.
The red comfy chairs help make this classroom my favorite!
Some days are just too nice to sit inside the Hub on your breaks. This outdoor terrace area is the perfect place to come.
This area has plenty of places to sit and it's really close to a lot of the classrooms.
If you need a place to eat a good meal after class one day, definitely go to the Hunter Lounge. It has 2-for-1 pizza deals, along with plenty of other options.
The atmosphere of the Hunter Lounge is open and relaxed, a great place to wind down after class or grab a quick dinner with friends.
One of my favorite parts about campus is where my tutorials are held. Tutorials are like extra help sessions; they are smaller than your regular lectures and review what you are learning in class. The coolest part is, some are held in houses along the main road through campus.
The tutorial houses have classrooms set up inside of them, but it is nice to be able to go into a smaller, more comfortable space to learn.
The last stop on the tour is what I see on my way to and from class everyday. The view is just another reason to love Victoria University of Wellington.
This view puts me in the best mood, before and after class.
Kate Farrell is a student at the University of Hartford and a TEAN Featured Blogger. She is currently studying abroad with TEAN in Wellington, New Zealand. | about school when you are deciding where you want to study abroad. Initially, I ended up thinking more about city location in terms of travel access and how the culture of each location would impact my time abroad. In reality, the university you choose to study at greatly impacts the semester you have. Also, you spend a lot of your week there and it's where you meet many of your friends. So I wanted to give you a brief tour of Victoria University of Wellington's Kelburn campus and hopefully show you how amazing and social this school is.
First up is Victoria International, the place you should go if you need any help at all. They are there to assist you with any questions or concerns you might have. They also plan an informative orientation session, with campus tours, and even a day trip through the city or to the coast if you'd like to participate.
Victoria International really welcomes you and motivates you to explore the school and city.
Here's the bookstore, where you'll go the first week of classes to find your books. The bookstore also has snacks and drinks if you need something quick before running to class.
The bookstore staff is knowledgeable and can help you find whatever you are looking for.
The | 243 |
Contact: Jill Jess, University Relations, 785-864-<|fim_middle|>: | 8858
Gray-Little issues statement on death of Carolyn Bailey Berneking
Rock Chalk Chant
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued the following statement on the death of Carolyn Bailey Berneking, former KU librarian, longtime volunteer and granddaughter of E.H.S. Bailey:
"Carolyn Bailey Berneking was a beloved member of the Jayhawk nation. On behalf of the entire University of Kansas community, I offer the deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. She will be missed."
Bailey Berneking died Aug. 11 at age 96.
She worked to preserve the history of the university and was instrumental in ensuring Strong Hall was entered in the National Register of Historic Sites and Bailey Hall, named for her grandfather, was placed on the Kansas Register of Historic Buildings. She was a 1937 graduate of KU.
Her grandfather was the chemistry department chairman for nearly 40 years and also the creator of the iconic Rock Chalk chant. In 2010, at age 95, Bailey Berneking helped University Relations produce a video explaining the chant as a part of Traditions Night | 246 |
Los Angeles: Administrative Officers
Chief Campus Officers
Originally, the Los Angeles campus was under the supervision of a director whose title was changed to vice-president and director in 1930<|fim_middle|>. When he became chancellor at the age of 36, Dr. Young was the youngest person at the helm of any major American university. He retired June 30, 1997, after serving 29 years at the helm of UCLA. source
Albert Carnesale, 1997-
Albert Carnesale became chancellor of UCLA on July 1, 1997, and was formally inaugurated on May 15, 1998, as UCLA's eighth chief executive. Born on July 2, 1936, Chancellor Carnesale grew up in a tenement in the Bronx, New York. He earned B.M.E. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering at Cooper Union in 1957 and Drexel University in 1961, respectively. In 1966, he received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University.
Before he assumed leadership of UCLA, Chancellor Carnesale served for 23 years in numerous capacities at Harvard University. He joined the Cambridge campus in 1974 as the Lucius N. Littauer Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Earlier in his career, Dr. Carnesale was a member of the faculty at North Carolina State University from 1962 to 1969, and again from 1972 to 1974. In the intervening years, he held a position in government as part of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency from 1969 to 1972. In addition, he worked in private industry for Martin Marietta Corporation from 1957 to 1962.
He currently holds faculty appointments in the UCLA Department of Policy of Studies at the School of Public Policy and Social Research and in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. source | and vice-president and provost in 1931. From 1945-48, the chief executive at Los Angeles was called provost of the University and in 1948, vice-president and provost of the University. In 1952, chancellor became the official title. During two interim periods (1942 to 1945 and 1950 to 1952) when the campus was without a provost, administrative affairs were handled by a three-man committee. source
Ernest Carroll Moore, 1919-36
Ernest Carroll Moore played a major role in the founding and early development of the Los Angeles campus. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 20, 1871, he was educated at Ohio Normal University, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago, where he received the Ph.D. degree in 1898. In the same year, he joined the University faculty at Berkeley to teach philosophy and education. Between 1906 and 1910, Moore served as superintendent of schools in Los Angeles, then taught at Yale for four years and at Harvard for three years. In 1917, he became president of the Los Angeles State Normal School, which, in 1919, became the Southern Branch of the University of California. From 1919 to 1936, he served first as director and finally as vice-president and provost. After his retirement from administrative duties in 1936, Moore served as professor of philosophy and education until 1941. He died in 1955. source
Earle Raymond Hedrick, 1937-45
Earle Raymond Hedrick served as the second chief campus officer. He was born September 27, 1876, in Union City, Indiana, and was educated at the University of Michigan, Harvard, and the University of Goettingen, Germany. He taught at Sheffield Scientific School (Yale) from 1901 to 1903 and at the University of Missouri from 1903 to 1924. He joined the faculty of the Southern Branch of the University in 1924 as professor of mathematics and as chairman of the department. In 1937, Hedrick was named vice-president of the University and provost of the Los Angeles campus, a position he held until 1942. He died in 1943. source
Clarence Addison Dykstra, 1945-52
Clarence Addison Dykstra was provost during the post-World War II period. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 26, 1883, he graduated from the State University of Iowa and was a fellow and teaching assistant at the University of Chicago until 1908. He taught at the University of Kansas from 1909 to 1918, served for two years as executive secretary of the Cleveland Civic League, then two years as secretary of the Chicago City Club. He came to the Southern Branch of the University in 1923 and taught municipal administration until 1930. From 1930 to 1937, he was city manager of Cincinnati, and in 1938, he became president of the University of Wisconsin, a post he held until 1945. He took one year's leave of absence, 1940-41, to serve as the first director of selective service. In 1945, he was named provost of the Los Angeles campus and served until his death in 1950. source
Raymond Bernard Allen, 1952-59
Raymond Bernard Allen was chief executive during a period of rapid campus expansion and was the first to hold the title of chancellor. Born in Cathay, North Dakota, August 7, 1902, he was graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1924 and earned his M.D. degree from the same institution in 1928. For two years thereafter, he was a general practitioner in North Dakota. In 1933, Dr. Allen won a Mayo Fellowship and in 1934, received the Ph.D. degree from the Mayo Foundation Division of the University of Minnesota's Graduate Division. He went into medical administration, serving at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, Wayne University's College of Medicine, the Chicago Colleges of the University of Illinois, and Illinois' College of Medicine. In 1946, he became president of the University of Washington. Dr. Allen became chancellor of the Los Angeles campus in 1952. During his tenure, the Center for the Health Sciences came into being. He served until 1959, at which point he resigned and became the Director of the International Cooperation Administration in Indonesia. Later, Allen joined the World Health Organization in Washington D.C. source
Vern Oliver Knudsen, 1959-60
Vern Oliver Knudsen served as chancellor for one year and played a leading role in establishing graduate studies and research at the Los Angeles campus. Born in Provo, Utah, December 27, 1893, he earned his A.B. degree at Brigham Young University and the Ph.D. in physics and mathematics at the University of Chicago in 1922. In that same year he joined the faculty of the Southern Branch of the University as an instructor in physics. From 1924 to 1958, Knudsen served briefly as dean of graduate studies and subsequently as dean of the graduate division. In 1958, he became vice-chancellor and in 1959, chancellor; he retired in 1960. Knudsen served as a consultant in architectural acoustics to the Hollywood motion picture studios, the Hollywood Bowl, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and the Los Angeles Music Center, and was president of the American Acoustical Society, 1933-35. source
Franklin David Murphy, 1960-68
Franklin David Murphy assumed the position of chancellor at UCLA on July 1, 1960. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, January 29, 1916, he was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1936, spent 1936-37 on an exchange fellowship at the University of Goettingen, Germany, and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1941 with an M.D. degree. Dr. Murphy served with the U.S. Army in World War II, working on research projects in tropical diseases. He was separated with the rank of captain in 1946. From 1948 to 1951, he was dean of the School of Medicine and associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Kansas. In 1951, he was named chancellor of the University of Kansas, serving in that capacity until he went to Los Angeles in 1959. He played important roles in the realization of Pauley Pavilion, the establishment of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, and the passage of the 1962, 1964, and 1966 bond issues that provided UCLA with $95 million in construction funds. He left the campus in 1968 to become Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Times Mirror Company. source
Charles E. Young, 1968-97
Charles E. Young took office as chancellor of UCLA on September 1, 1968, and was formally inaugurated on May 23, 1969. Born on Dec. 30, 1931, in San Bernardino, California, Dr. Young's association with the University of California began in 1953, when he enrolled as a transfer student at UC Riverside. There, he served as the new campus's first student body president. After graduating with honors in 1955, he pursued doctoral studies in political science at UCLA, earning his M.A. in 1957 and Ph.D. in 1960. In 1959, as a member of UC President Clark Kerr's staff, he participated in the creation of the Master Plan for Higher Education in California and the University Growth Plan.
Dr. Young returned to UCLA in 1960 to serve in a series of executive posts in the administration of Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy: assistant to the chancellor (1960-62), assistant chancellor (1962-63), and vice chancellor for administration (1963-68). He also became a full professor in the political science department. Following Chancellor Murphy's resignation, Dr. Young was named his successor by the UC Regents on July 12, 1968 | 1,924 |
Wichita Falls the Gateway to Texas
The City of Wichita Falls, Texas is comfortably nestled in the North-East corner of the Panhandle/Plains area of North Texas. By most accounts, Wichita Falls can be summed up with two words, pleasant and comfortable. This is a family-oriented city conveniently located within two hours of two metropolitan areas with populations exceeding one million citizens: Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Wichita Falls has a population of approximately 104,553 and is the county seat of Wichita County.
Wichita Falls Regional Airport is serviced by American Airlines with connecting flights to DFW. Kickapoo Airport serves the general aviation needs of small jets and helicopters. The Travel Center handles the travel needs of bus passengers. It is serviced by Greyhound Bus Travel. The Wichita Falls Transit System, Falls Ride, provides public transportation for the City of Wichita Falls and its residents.
Wichita Falls is about 15 miles south of the Oklahoma border, 115 miles northwest of Fort Worth, and 140 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. It has one of the largest freeway mileages for a city of its size. It is the western terminus for Interstate 44. Highways leading to or through Wichita Falls include 287, 277, 281, and 82. State Highway 240 ends at Wichita Falls and State Highway 79 runs through it.
Wichita Falls has a population of approximately 104,553, making it the 38th-most populous city in Texas. It is home to Sheppard Air Force Base, which houses the Air Force's largest technical training and Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, the world's only multi-nationally staffed and managed flying training program to produce combat pilots for both USAF and NATO.
Climate Info
The hottest month is usually August with average temps of 97°F. Temperatures have hit 117 °F. The coldest month is January with average temps of 43 °F. Snowfall is sporadic and averages 4.1 in. The wettest month is usually June with an average of 1.44" of rain. Wichita Falls receives an average of 9.02" per year. The windiest month is probably April with an average wind speed of 11 mph.
You'll find considerable cultural activities from the symphony to good old Texas rodeos. Wichita Falls prides itself on having something for everyone. The City has a wonderful twenty-mile-long trail system that winds through neighborhoods and along attractive streams and lakes for use by walkers, joggers, bicycles, and rollerbladers and an additional parks system featuring 39 parks within the city limits. The parks are great for family outings with spacious picnic shelters, playgrounds, nature trails, duck ponds, and more.
You can also enjoy the Wichita Falls ballet troupe, museums, symphony, community theaters featuring everything from Shakespeare to rock concerts, professional hockey, skate park, newly renovated municipal golf course, college football and basketball, festivals and fairs, water park, family entertainment centers, nearby lakes and mountains, and a Multi-Purpose Event Center with convention facilities, 10,000 seat arena, agriculture building and more.
Wichita Falls offers year-round entertainment and activities that are guaranteed to keep you and your family as busy as your schedule will allow.
The City also has several institutions of higher learning, and a community spirit geared toward family, friends, and a desire to see that this thriving city continues to grow and prosper. Our award-winning public school system and institutes of higher education are exemplary.
The Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) serves the North Texas community of Wichita Falls. The District operates four early childhood campuses, 16 elementary campuses, three middle schools, three high schools, and three alternative campuses. The District also operates the Career Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility completed in 2017. Here, students are trained in one of 26 career pathways. Each provides students with a multitude of post-graduation opportunities. Two new state-of-the-art high schools are currently under construction.
Midwestern State University is heralded throughout the state for its medical, teaching, business, and liberal arts programs. The 255-acre campus is nestled among the city's residential area and comprises 70 buildings, numerous playing fields, and an outdoor recreational facility near Sikes Lake.
Wichita Falls proudly calls itself the home of the finest military installation in the country, Sheppard Air Force Base. Through Sheppard's Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, Wichita Falls has a significant international flavor. The program is utilized by seventeen different NATO countries for the finest fighter pilot training in the world.
There is a considerable international investment in the area's manufacturing base as well. The greater Wichita Falls area has 185 manufacturing companies producing products for major automotive manufacturers, oil and gas production, construction, aircraft manufacturers, food service providers, water recreation, and more. Within a 60 mile radius of Wichita Falls, there are more than 393,000 people of which approximately 152,000 are in the workforce.
Wichita Falls also offers state-of-the-art medical facilities and services that have made it the health care choice of residents throughout North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Along with excellent healthcare, the City has a lower than average cost of living with affordable, quality housing ranging from apartments to mansions.
History of Wichita Falls
Legend of poker game winnings by John A. Scott
According to legend, the land where downtown Wichita Falls is presently located, in southeast Wichita County, was acquired in a poker game by John A. Scott of Mississippi in 1837. He packed away the certificates and promptly forgot them. Years later, the certificates were rediscovered by Scott's heirs, who commissioned M. W. Seeley to map out a townsite on the Wichita River tract. In July 1876, the townsite, as platted by Seeley, included a small waterfall on the Wichita River that was later washed away.
Fort Worth and Denver Railway arrives September 27, 1882
From 1881 to 1882, the residents of Wichita Falls induced the Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, then building tracks west out of Fort Worth, to run the line through the town by offering substantial property concessions along the right-of-way. The arrival of the first train on September 27, 1882, triggered a boom in the sale of town lots.
Joseph Alexander Kemp, a found father, arrives
Joseph Alexander Kemp, later to become one of the most prominent of the town's promoters, arrived in 1883 and soon established a general merchandise store.
Wichita Falls becomes County Seat
Wichita Falls became the county seat of Wichita County in November 1883. It was officially incorporated on July 29, 1889, and the first meeting of the town council occurred on August 21, with Mayor Otis T. Bacon presiding.
Lake Wichita Project
The Lake Wichita project was begun in 1900 and completed the following year. It was the primary source of water for drinking and irrigation. By 1909 Wichita Falls boasted thirty miles of sidewalk, five miles of sewers, and more than 100 businesses. A streetcar system also appeared; it featured an extension to Lake Wichita that made the lake a recreation center. Soon a hotel, a domed pavilion, a racetrack, a boardwalk, and vacation cottages sprang up. The lake remained the center of recreational activity for the city until World War I, even though the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1918. The abandoned pavilion burned in 1955.
By 1913 the North Texas fields were producing 46 percent of all the oil in Texas, and refineries began to appear in Wichita Falls in 1915. The discovery of the Burkburnett fields in 1918 triggered an actual boom. Bank deposits increased by 400 percent in 1919, and oil-related industries increased dramatically. By 1920 there were nine refineries and forty-seven factories within the city. The oil boom also produced a building boom.
The Littlest Skyscraper
The Newby–McMahon Building, commonly referred to as the world's littlest skyscraper, is located at 701 La Salle (on the corner of Seventh and La Salle streets) in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas. It started out innocently enough, but then most swindles do. In 1919, Wichita Falls was a crowded place. While area businessmen were enjoying the first of several region-wide oil booms, offices were located wherever space could be found, and " coat pocket" business addresses were as common as anything made of bricks and mortar. Investors practically stood in line to buy stock in a construction project proposed by a Philadelphia building engineer, the plain-looking tenant of the Newby Hotel, a man whose given name has been lost to history. He probably was a genuine building engineer or he could never have presented his $200,000 project so convincingly! Contracts were signed, money changed hands and construction began on the lot next door to the clever visionary's hotel address. Trouble was, none of the investors seemed to notice that the Philadelphian's blueprints, which called for dimensions measured in square feet, were actually executed in square inches until after the property, still standing after 80-plus years, was finished. By then, the Easterner had long checked out of the hotel, taking the bulk of his ill-gotten $200,000 along. During the 1920s, the Newby–McMahon Building was featured in Robert Rip<|fim_middle|> in August 1948. It continues to function as a major training center for air force technicians and a flight training center for NATO.
By 1960 the population had dropped to 101,724, and while oil production in the area still ranked eighth in the state, it would soon be eclipsed by other areas. By 1962 refinery activity had practically ceased. Recognizing that change was coming, the city's leaders formed Industrial Development, Incorporated, which sought to diversify the economy by attracting other types of industries.
In 1970 Industrial Development Inc. merged with the Chamber of Commerce to form the Board of Commerce and Industry. This organization was successful in attracting fifteen new industries during the 1970s, including Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Certain Teed, Washex, Howmet Turbine, AC Spark Plug, and Cieba Geigy.
1979 Tornado
In 1979 Wichita Falls faced its largest disaster challenge to date. A large deadly tornado changed the landscape and took lives. Out of that disaster several local non-profits were born and are still around today that help people daily. After extensive study of the storm damage, the National Weather Service changed its safety guidelines for where to shelter in place during a tornado that are still the standard for storm safety.
Multi-Purpose Events Center
Construction is completed of the 95,000 square foot Multi-Purpose Events Center or MPEC. The MPEC allows Wichita Falls to host large events, musicians, sporting events, festivals, conventions, and tradeshows.
Wichita Falls in 2000
Area residents unite to preserve the unique history of North Texas. Through their tireless efforts, the Museum of North Texas History was started. The first water park in Wichita Falls, Castaway Cove, opened in 2003.
Five year drought leads to award winning conservation project
A five-year drought tested the City's staff to find ways to save water. There was a danger of running out but staff found a way to not only conserve water but to actually reuse it. With emergency approval from Texas officials the City implemented a system that saved more than two billion gallons of water that helped save the City until flooding rainfall ended the drought. That project won Civil Engineering awards and drew international attention for not only relief in a drought but treating water in more efficient ways. Because of some innovative thinking and engineering, Wichita Falls is now better prepared should extreme long-term drought ever arise again.
Links for Wichita Falls Visitors
Online Visitor Guide
Texas Travel Information Center
Downtown WF
WF Chamber of Commerce
Art Organizations
Art Council of WF
WF Art Alliance
WF Ballet Theatre
WF Symphony Orchestra
KFDX Channel 3
KAUZ Newschannel 6
Times Record News
Emergency #'s
Fire & Police Emergencies
United Regional Hospital
Kell West Regional Hospital | ley's Ripley's Believe It or Not! syndicated column as "the world's littlest skyscraper," a nickname that has stuck with it ever since. The Newby–McMahon Building is now part of the Depot Square Historic District of Wichita Falls, a Texas Historic Landmark.
Wichita Falls 1930
The Federal census determined Wichita Falls was the 10th ranking city in Texas with a population of 43,607. There were thirty-two parks, forty-seven churches, four railroads, twenty schools, and 118 industrial establishments. The depression slowed growth but did not stop it, due in part to a major oil discovery at nearby Kamay in 1938.
In 1940 the population was 55,200. Bank deposits exceeded $36 million, and there were ninety-two miles of paved streets, seventy-seven manufacturing establishments, 127 wholesale outlets, and 741 retail stores.
Sheppard Air Force Base
In 1941 the economy was further bolstered by the opening of Sheppard Field, an Army Air Corps training facility. By May 1945, when the base reached its peak strength, there were 46,000 army personnel stationed there. The base was deactivated on August 31, 1946, but reopened as Sheppard Air Force Base | 293 |
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Learning about Rocket BlueZoneTerminal Emulation?
"A Long Time User Since it was called Zephyr Passport PC to Host"
We have basic needs in terms of terminal emulation, but this software was easy enough to automate configuration details for all of our users. Also not that it's used a lot, but macros are a nice feature, they've improved over time for sure.
Again, as stated above our terminal emulation needs are low, but I recall wanting to prepopulate an ssh host key for users connecting to the same trusted server, to alleviate the need of having to click on "Yes I trust this host", but it looked like that particular value was stored in the registry. I also wanted to find a command line reference, if it was available, but I struggled to find one, and honestly didn't look very hard.
I hate to say it, but in all honesty, I'd think it'd be in our best interest to look around occasionally. I mean for our use case, maybe something like putty is good enough.
I hate to say the same thing over and over again, but we are just using this to connect to a host, via ssh, that hosts a console only application.
"Daily user of Blue Zone. I maintain at least two version for multiple logons."
Can customise the IP address for multiple LPAR each having a separate icon. Also the Insert character will not lock and require a reset like other emulators. Another helpful feature is the bottom row. Here you will find such things as the TCP/IP address and the VTAM name assigned. This can relate to resources on CICS for instance. I have used this on more than one occasion.
The transfer seems hard to setup for text versus binary. It may be caused by help. I have overcome this by using known endings like TEXT/txt for instance. Sometimes I wish for a tabbed approach to the multiple screens. This would clear up the icons I use. The icons could be stored in a windowed space under a grouping to sort out usage for example.
Read the documentation and experiment to get the feel. Try to improve the usage by printing out the Keyboard maps. If you need differing keys, they can be customised to your liking.
"Bluezone is light weight and very fast"
Screen scrapper is fast and efficient. It works very well on IBM Mainframe, VT Terminal and AS400. It work great. Support is been great. very good. Very responsive. We never had an issue with support. All the issue are resolved in timely manner. Support goes beyond the reach. It has been very pleasant experience with the product. Installation is very easy and also upgrade. We did few upgrades and never had an issue so far.
I find nothing about dislike the product. I use the product every week and never had an issue. As far as I know I have no issue. Initially, I had issue with HALLAPI but it was resolved before we bought the product.
Cost. It is less expensive and works well. Scripting is very easy than before. You can create customize ini file to your needs. very flexible product. Our company liked the product very much. We are using over 6 years and no issue.
"Rocket BlueZone Terminal Emulation Experience and Review"
BlueZone works flawlessly. I am one of those people who likes to configure my keyboard and keys to closely emulate a true 3270 keyboard when working on a IBM mainframe. With BlueZone this is very easy to do. BlueZone is a rich full featured terminal emulation program that puts many functions a feature right at your fingertips such as opening or closing sessions, print screen, data transfer send and receive and so on. There are too many features to go into here but one of the best things is that they are very intuitive and easy to use and they work!
I have been using BlueZone for a year now and don't really have any complaints that I can think of. The Help feature is good and it is pretty intuitive to figure out and use. Configuring the mouse options could probably be improved upon especially for novice users but overall it is not bad.
I highly recommend BlueZone to anyone considering the purchase of a terminal emulation product.
BlueZone is used by the City of Los Angeles staff in support of the IBM Mainframe and other legacy platforms and applications in support the the LAPD as well as other Departments and applications.
"3270 emulator does everything we want"
Correct rendering of all kinds of 3270 output, colors, etc., in whatever number of rows or columns we want, plus a user-friendly file upload/download process.
So far have not been able to figure out how to create a Windows desktop shortcut for a different screen size. However, (1) we are using an older version of Bluezone that is not supported on Windows 10, and (2) we just start it up and change the size from there, so it's not really a problem.
I am very happy with BlueZone and would recommend it to anyone needing 3270 emulation.
We have clients who are running one of our products on zOS/TSO/ISPF, so we must be able to emulate 3270s and upload and download files.
"Revival of a major system"
Ledger system is now easily accessible.
"Perfect Terminal emulation for Windows 7 onwards"
BlueZoneTerminal Emulation is a perfect client terminal for our end users to connect to out legacy Sco OpenServer 5. We've had no problems with their Sco Unix v5 Emulation.
The ability to save specific configuration sets so that they can be distributed to our end clients is also valuable.
I would prefer if profiles were built into an interface on the application rather than each individual unique settings profile be saved as a separate *.zvt file.
Our users can now be upgraded from their old Windows XP systems, which is now out of support and has become a security vulnerability, to the more stable and secure Windows 10. Now our environment is up to date and our users can use new and faster hardware to improve efficiency.
Adaptability of this emulator is the best part. It is highly configurable and provides customization facility. Lots of documentation.
The product needs to upgrade to the current market standards. Better to offer plug and play. Documentation could be much more straight to the point. Could be better if you can provide free lifetime developer licences.
"Review of BlueZone terminal Emulator"
It can be used with different browsers like the way it used be several years ago.
The implementation of the product is made complicated because the URL has to be specified in several files. It has become very cumbersome when testing the software between different test LPARS where the URL is different.
BlueZone Terminal Emulation solve printing issues in our government space. Additional to this the high levels of security build into the product, make this a winner.
I really appreciate the superior technical support. Whether my issue is major or minor, it is handled with urgency and the support folks are very knowledgeable and professional.
The only thing I do not like is that the script is a series of step, and not scripting code. I believe their old macros used to generate scripting code that could easily be customized.
BlueZone is a great mainframe Admin platform, and can be used to perform multiple system tasks using Office VBA.
Our shop does a lot with VBA and automation to the BlueZone emulators. We have has some anomalies that they were able to successfully resolve.
"BlueZone is a great terminal emulator!"
The ability pass key binding between people who have customized them is really helpful for getting new people on board.
With it being a stand alone desktop app, it is tough to get access from remote locations.
BlueZone Terminal helps my team and I get reliable access to our mainframe system, analyze customer dumps, build code, process jobs, and complete daily business tasks.
"A great terminal with a well known API"
I few bugs but it was fixed with an update from provided by the support staff.
Gave me an API to old AS400 systems without API.
"Great product if you are moving from Extra"
I was easy to use no dislikes for me, found the transition from Extra very easy.
Good product, great support during the transition.
We needed to move to a 3270 emulator that was compatible with Windows 10 64 bit. The cost was very reasonable and it was easy to transition to this product.
"Comprehensive access to Mainframe with Scripting Support"
We experience tremendous efficiency by being able to combine BlueZone Mainframe Terminal with the scripting tools and Blue Zone FTP. When programming scripts the status bar provides a wealth of useful information.
I'm at a loss to think of anything which isn't related to the mainframe applications we access.
Without BlueZone access to old mainframe applications would be a bear.
"The product is Simply and fast to use."
"Fully featured product supporting multiple emulations"
What we like best is the number of customizations available in the product. Technical support is also responsive and very competent.
very little to dislike here. can't think of anything.
Has support for silent unattended installations.
"An Emulator that "good enough""
if building macros create to control the emulator, create interface class that interacts with the Emulator API to make the transition easier.
Mainframe Emulator with API interface to automated Data Entry Tasks.
It I easy to configure and easy to use. The interface is good and the ability to launch multiple sessions easily is a bonus.
Access to our green screens.
"It's a very efficient 3270 emulation."
It's easy to set up and to use. We download it from the web, customize, and deploy it easy smoothly.
Our version (6.1) is not working with Microsoft Edge or Chrome. I'm not sure if there is a new version is working with Edge.
If you can use Microsoft internet explorer you might want to consider switch to Blue Zone.
Our users are dependent to Blue Zone to connect to the IBM mainframe.
The team was always responsive to any questions I had. There were no issues within administration and all staff members I encountered provided good service.
There were multiple times the server crashed, or something that prevented me from signing in, but the staff was always able to assist and help me connect.
I process write-ins for missing payroll for our associates.
"Reliable, flexible, like the scripting"
"Bluezone: The Software is Adequate"
Bluezone is flexible and fast. There are mutliple scripting methods available.
There are occasional compatibility issues with Windows 10.
Seamless switch over from our current solution to the Rocket BlueZone Terminal Emulator. Even migrating VBS macros was a breeze. Faster response times too!
Nothing to dislike. Our end users are happy so we are too!
We are able to run our macros faster resulting in quicker data turnover.
"It has met the business and IT requirements well and at a good value!"
I like the way that it simplifies the delivery of the apps to our users.
not sure that I dislike anything!!! Maybe the time to get the product installed and configured initially could have been better.
deployment timelines reduced and costs reduced are big winners.
"Easy to install, manage and it works"
Very much like the scripting functions, and the easy of installation.
There are some features that Passport did better than BlueZone that I wish BlueZone would adopt. Specifically the ability to add or remove the end of file marker (EOF).
Connecting to remote legacy mainframe.
Price. There are numerous terminal emulators on the market for much less. A little more challenges with compatibility but the price difference can be substantial.
"How BEST to access MainFrame Application Screen and Data."
Quotes and orders take some time, and most times I have to request the quotes more than once.
The customer support is the best I have interacted with.
I do not dislike anything with the trial.
We have made it easier for our users to use the terminal.
"The software works just as promised"
"Rocket BlueZone works very well for my Mainframe Emulation. "
none that I have come across so far. Works for all my needs.
It always seems like the technicians are knowledgeable when you have to call for service.
Working on certificate issue at the moment.
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Since moving to New York City from Israel 20 years ago, I have longed for two things: falafel and real Moroccan couscous. I opened Taïm to satisfy my longing for falafel; now I'm opening Kish-Kash to satisfy my longing for couscous. I couldn't be more excited to share our real, hand-rolled, hand<|fim_middle|> to move to New York City. Now, after 20+ years in New York, Einat persists in her work and expansion with her new ventures, including Kish-Kash. Hand rolled couscous, deemed "fine as sand" by Eater, is served fresh there every day and is a perfect example of how Einat continues to innovate and push the food scene.
"Cooking is a way to express my love and compassion for those around me," Einat says. "It is also a way to connect the past with the present and future. The flavors, the smells, the sounds, they flood me with memories and bring me instantly back to my childhood. And make me feel whole."
When she is not at one of her restaurants, she can be found at home in Brooklyn, cooking for her two children, Liam and Mika, her husband and business partner, Stefan Nafziger, plus, a constant flow of dinner parties with family and friends.
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- Einat Admony
Einat Admony, also known as the ultimate balaboosta, (meaning "perfect housewife" in Yiddish) is the chef and owner of Balaboosta, the fine-dining Middle Eastern restaurant; Kish-Kash, New York's first couscous bar; and the beloved falafel chain, Taim. She is also the author of two cookbooks: Balaboosta, and the upcoming Shuk (Fall 2019), with Artisan Books.
Einat, named a "fiercely determined chef" by The New York Times, grew up in Tel Aviv, worked as a cook in the Israeli Army, walked away from college after two months, roamed around Germany as a gypsy, then packed up her life | 172 |
The Woodstock Bus
My friends and I have a factual TV production company called Arcadia. We've made hundreds of hours of programs for National Geographic, Discovery, and History channels about ocean adventures, searches for lost history, and wildlife rescues.
I<|fim_middle|> Bob about seven years ago. We were doing a documentary for National Geographic about the symbols in the Architecture of Washington DC. Dr. Bob appeared as an expert in symbols. His deep understanding revealed how generations of builders, and the builders of the nation cherry-picked some of the deepest, oldest and most meaningful symbols ever created by artistic minds to represent what they hoped America could be.
One of the great parts of doing factual TV production is meeting amazing people all over the world and learning a lot. Dr. Bob is a fascinating fellow with a real-life Forrest Gump quality about him. He told me that he had painted the original symbol covered Woodstock Hippie bus, Light, but had not, in the end gone to the festival himself. In fact, he still had his original unused ticket to the event.
The notion of this 'Golden Ticket' stuck with me and all of us here at Arcadia kept up with Dr. Bob over the years.
Last year we started a conversation with Bob about restoring the Light Bus for the 50th anniversary of Woodstock in August 2019. Dr. Bob, the folks from the band Light, and all of us here were more than enthusiastic about the idea. The problem was, no one could remember exactly what happened to the bus. Classic.
Starting from the last known photo of the bus, taken in April 1972 we started a search. Bad news? The bus, which was used as a commune errand bus after Woodstock finally rusted out, broke down and was traded for parts. Good news? After a few months of searching we found an identical bus in a field in Tennessee. It was meant to be. In the rust paint and primer of the Tennessee bus I felt I could squint my eyes and see Dr. Bob's symbols and colours of the Light Bus.
I proposed to our friends at Curiosity Stream TV, a new online channel started up by the founders of Discovery Channel, that we could tell this story in a documentary series, restore the bus, repaint Dr. Bob's masterpiece, get on the road, and share the story for the Woodstock 50th anniversary. They agreed. Now we're traveling. It's going to be an incredible adventure. A journey trough the past, present, and future. We want to share with everyone. | met Dr. | 3 |
Some companies go for speed; "Our processor is the fastest!" they shout from the rooftops. Others go for great prices, "Cheap processors, get your cheap processors right here!"
Us, we go for simplicity. We don't make<|fim_middle|> I/O Ninja, our terminal software. It was born out of our own frustration with existing offerings. We wanted a simple, elegant, versatile terminal. We couldn't find one, so we created it ourselves. We liked it so much that we made it into a product.
Finally, with AggreGate, we try to bring simplicity into the complex device management space. Our vision is one unified system which would make it easy for you to work with multiple devices, multiple users, and even multiple servers.
We hope our products will get your creative energy going. And of course, we are always happy to hear about any cool new Tibbo-powered devices you create. | the fastest processors around. Our products are not the cheapest, either. But they are a joy to work with and they save you valuable time.
Right from the get-go, Tibbo was all about simplicity. We were one of the first companies to offer comprehensive PC software with our Device Servers. Our Connection Wizard is considered quite innovative to this day!
With our programmable devices, we followed the same paradigm. BASIC was an obvious language choice, but we didn't stop there. We developed our own dialect and our own IDE. We also made it so that you don't need an ICE machine or any other complex hardware. Just grab any programmable Tibbo device, get the free software from our site, and start creating!
The same goes for | 150 |
Student leaders serve the campus community by building relationships on the halls, planning activities and events, and leading student organizations.
Resident Advisors serve as peer leaders on their halls by modeling Christian character, investing spiritually in their fellow students, fostering relationships among students, providing advice and counsel, and handling administrative and policy matters that help maintain a safe and efficient living environment.
Assistant Resident Advisors each support one Resident Advisor on a particular hall as a key ministry partner. ARAs strive to model Christian character, invest spiritually in their fellow students, foster relationships among the students, reach out to students the RA is unable to reach, provide advice and counsel, and assist the RA in administrative and policy matters that help maintain a safe and<|fim_middle|> programs, outreaches, and services to enliven, encourage, and mobilize the Boyce community. | efficient living environment.
This team cultivates biblical community by planning a variety of events, activities, | 19 |
People Like Us (Vicki Bennett) b. 1967
Back to People Like Us
The Big Sleep (2014)
Duration 19'14" minutes
Sleep deficient actors drift in and out of consciousness.
From the solo exhibition "Shutter" at Leeds College of Art<|fim_middle|> movie? What is it really like on the other side of the screen? This exhibition addresses these subjects and attempts to take us to these places.
People Like Us in UbuWeb Sound | , Spring 2014.
Peer into a parallel cinematic world that exists between the edits, when we are not looking at the screen.
Actors aren't seen to rest a lot in films, considering people on average sleep 8 hours a day. More often than not, feature films contain a stream of attention-grabbing imagery and noise, and if the mood does slow down there is still dialogue, music and other distractions.
In feature films we don't see the real-time flow of everyday life, we don't see the actors queuing, watching TV, reading a book, sleeping. Nor do we witness the mundane – we see the James Bond car chase but no stopping off to eat a panini. Reality can be brought back into film by revealing actors in their normal, uneventful moments. Actors need to sleep as well. Where do they go after a film has ended? What do we miss when we blink while watching a | 191 |
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When only 32, in 1966 Hans Hollein was commissioned by Christa and Caspar Ludwig Metek to plan a fashion boutique in Vienna's inner city. Completed a year later, the intervention still stands out in the city's today.
In 1966 Hans Hollein (1934-2014) had<|fim_middle|> elements are translucent. Originally the flooring was sand coloured pile carpet, the cabin curtains yellow and their cladding as well as the table, orange. In the yellow window display, which is separated by a step, fabrics and items of clothing used to be draped over colourful Perspex furniture. Today the boutique houses a vintage clothing store. | already been awarded the prestigious Reynolds Prize for his first completed building, the Retti candle shop. Like Retti, the CM fashion boutique at 3 Tegetthoffstrasse is also a conversion of the historical substance in the 1st District of Vienna.
The striking shop can even be seen from a distance with its segmented, incomplete circle that transitions into the lettering, and found again in the logo. The flat entrance of anodised aluminium, tinted glass and orange plastic represents just a thin separating layer between the outside world and the only 19.5 square metre showroom. As it does for Retti, it absorbs the air conditioning and ventilation units. The lettering for "Christa Metek" was realised in green Perspex. Inside, moveable lights in the corners of the portal run on rails.
A modular system of fibreglass-strengthened polyester elements in two different sizes (1.86m x 1.86m and 1.86m x 2.10m) determines shop's geometric arrangement. These surround the space, adopting functions like changing cubicle, mirror, shelf, hanging compartments or storage, whereby the wall elements are sealed with hard white lacquer and the ceiling | 255 |
Nearly 2,000 fans enjoyed opening day activities for the start of the 55th racing season at Stockton 99 Speedway, as the NASCAR sanction Late Models, Grand Americans, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks, and USAC/BRCA Midgets (see story by Floyd Busby below) vied for top honors and early season point leads on the high-banked quarter-mile paved oval.
Jim Pettit, III, of Salinas scored the big win and banked the $2,000 winners share of the $16,000 purse set aside for the return of the Late Model division to its NASCAR Regional Series premier status.
Rookie Late Model driver Chris Wadsworth of Oakley controlled the pole position for the start of the 76-lap C.L. Bryant/Union 76 Gasoline sponsored feature, but the first lap lead went to outside runner Tony Schmidt of Modesto. Eric Schmidt of Roseville passed Tony on lap-five as the field ran to its first yellow on lap-eight for a spin by Joey Zamp of Napa on the back straight. Pettit restated on the outside of Schmidt with Dave Byrd of San Jose coming to third on lap-12. Pettit made his move under the leader into turn one and took the point on lap-15.
Defending champion Steve Belletto of Modesto moved<|fim_middle|> heat races over Scully, Davis and Floyd Alvis. Shelton won the second heat over Wise, Sleepy Tripp and Tony Hunt. Jim Silva took the Chandler Chevy V4/Beast to the semi-main win over Bill Lindsey and Cliff Servetti.
Meseraull, a signed-in member of both BCRA and USAC, earned the distinction as point leader in both organizations. The next USAC event is on April 7 at Irwindale and next BCRA race is at Madera on April 21, co-sanctioned with USAC. | to 4th on lap-17, with Rookie runner Angelo Queirolo of Lathrop coming to 5th on lap-19. Byrd and Belletto moved to the second and third slots on lap-31 as the field continued it torrid pace to a 38th lap yellow as Wadsworth spun in turn-four. Minor contacts and debris caused cut tires on Steve and Harry Belletto costing both a trip to the infield for fresh rubber.
Another yellow fell two laps later as Harry Belletto came to a stop high in turn-four, and his other son Jeff Belletto spun on the front straight heading for the yellow. The final 'go-slow' flag was exposed on the 42nd circuit as Kevin Gottula of Modesto and Wadsworth got tangled up in turn-four.
The final restart saw Pettit in front of Queirolo, Byrd, Jason Wright of Modesto, and Stockton pilot Brent Seitz, with Byrd coming to second on lap-44. Jeff Belletto worked his way back to third on lap-61 with Seitz coming to 4th on lap-64 as Queirolo slid to 5th. Seitz gained third on lap-69 to set the final finish order of Pettit, Byrd, Seitz, Jeff Belletto, and Queirolo, with the top three runners earning a guaranteed starting position in the first of the three Tri-Holiday events set for May 26th. Fast time on the night went to Jeff Belletto at 13.734 with heat wins falling to Tony Schmidt, and Jim Fair. Chris Wadsworth won the trophy dash.
Eddie Wilcox of Modesto brought the Grand American feature field to its first green with outside runner Mike Regelman of Ripon grabbing the first lap lead before spinning himself out of contention on lap-seven causing a five-car jam-up and bringing out the first of three yellows and a red that were waved over the 20-lap contest.
Troy McQueen of Lodi took the point for the restart but got turned around just as quickly in turn-one with track officials laying the blame on Paul Henry of Groveland with both ending up at the rear of the field now led by Steve Stacy of Stockton. The red fell one circuit later as Rookie Chris Mays and Robert Knittel of Lodi got togeather off turn four with Mays taking a hard hit against the wall under the flagstand. Buzz Devore of Stockton got past Stacy to take the point on the restart with Jay Linstroth of Citrus Heights gaining second over Stacy on lap-12. A solo spin by Aaron Young of Stockton briefly slowed the action on lap-14 and allowed Linstroth to take the lead with Jason Philpot of Sacramento coming to second on lap-18. To set the final finish of Linstroth, Philpot, Devore, Stacy, and Knittel. Linstroth had the fastest lap in time trials at 14.298 with heat wins going to Eric Clark, Danny Contessotto, and Stacy. Stacy came back to take the dash win with the Semi-Main win going to Jack Stone of Lodi.
In the Pro Stock ranks, it was Joe Hylton of Manteca with the pole duties for the 20-lap feature, but again the first lap lead fell to the outside runner as Jason White of Lodi beat him to the flagstand on lap-one. White spun on his own on lap-four handing the lead to Jerry Crawford of Stockton who in turn passed it Johnny Berndt of Clements with Hylton coming back to the front on lap-seven. Defending division champion Cary Treadway of Stockton came to second on lap-nine and took the lead on the next pass as another yellow followed for another spin by White.
Crawford gained the lead for one go-round before Treadway got it back and Mike Garcia of Lodi edged into third. Two yellows slowed the action on laps 14 & 16 with Garcia coming to second on lap-18. A major crash brought out the checkered/yellow as Hylton and Crawford tangled on the backchute leaving Crawford stuck in the pit exit gate opening. Treadway led Garcia to the final flag, but both failed to stop at the newly designated tech area on the back straight and were set down one lap on the final record sheet, giving the win to Ed Cullom of Ripon. Mike Monez of Lodi was scored second, followed by Hylton and Berndt. Treadway set the quick time on the night with a fast 15.178 with the dash win going to Mike Garcia.
The fender slamming Pure Stock feature saw outside pole sitter Ray Davis of Galt take the first lap lead and hold strong to lap-seven before bowing to Tracy Bolin of Valley Springs. Bolin was never headed as he lead Davis, Doug Lane of Stockton, highly improved Jeff Ahl of Lodi, and Danny Guibor of Manteca to the checkered flag.
Doug Lane, John Medina, Danny Guibor, and Johnny Bird won heats, with the dash win going to Lane. Kannai Scantlen took the Semi-Main honors.
The action will continue next Saturday, April 7th with the first regular season nighttime event of Late Model, Grand American, Pro Stock, and Pure Stock action set to flag off at 6:00 p.m.
STOCKTON, CA., APRIL 1: It was not an April Fool's joke for Thomas Meseraull as he drove the TST Motorsports Esslinger/Beast to victory in the 54th Annual Cavalcade of Racing at the Stockton "99" Speedway. Meseraull took the lead from early pacesetter Josh Wise at the halfway point of the 30-lapper on the speedway's banked and paved oval. The midgets were part of the annual speedway season opener with four NASCAR divisions, led by the late model stock cars.
The co-sanctioned USAC Western States and BCRA midget go marked the opening race of the season for BCRA and the third for USAC, with Meseraull coming out on top in the early point battle with both sanctioning organizations.
Josh Wise led off the feature from the pole in Eric and Charlie Wise's Esslinger/Beast, as Meseraull jumped from sixth-starting to second on the first round. Shane Scully held third aboard his Pink/Beast with Pete Davis fourth in the former Billy Sipe Esslinger/TCR. Over the next two laps Ricky Shelton moved by to claim third aboard the John Gregg Gaerte/Beast.
Marc DeBeaumont, the former driving champion with both BCRA and USAC, moved the Bob Rosen Brayton/Beast into the fifth slot from his 10th starting position by the sixth lap. Meseraull hounded Wise through the 15th lap, then made good his bid for the lead, earning the top spot to lead lap-16 as the leaders began lapping several slower cars. At the mid-point Shelton still held third, Scully fourth, and DeBeaumont fifth with a quick Matt Streeter sixth in his Pink/Drinan. One lap later Streeter was sidelined with a broken u-joint and Steve Paden took over the position with Danny Ebberts following.
The fast-running lead pack remained the same until the 26th circuit as Paden moved past DeBeaumont for fifth. At starter John Moreland's checkered flag it was Meseraull over Wise, Shelton, Scully, Paden and DeBeaumont, with Rory Price, Ebberts and Chuck Gurney Jr. rounding out the top-ten, as 16 of the 20 starters were running at the finish. Sleepy Tripp's day ended as he was pushed off for the feature and experienced mechanical problems, leaving him sidelined before the start.
Meseraull gave a preview of his dominance by outqualifying the 27-car field with the top time of 13.306. The fastest six cars automatically transferred to the feature. DeBeaumont took the first of two 12-lap | 1,743 |
Q: Minimal, but most important I'm writing a Priority<|fim_middle|> "min priority queue" being used.
| Queue. The details of it aren't important, but to describe a situation, I need a specific word.
It's possible for an item with the lowest priority to be the most important item in the queue.
As an example, say you have a task where the time left to complete it is the priority of the task. An item with less time left (assuming all work is equal) will have a higher priority.
The problem is expressing this idea in a few words coherently. If I wanted a function that creates a queue that prioritizes items of higher relational priority, I could call it new-high-priority-queue, or even just new-priority-queue. "Priority" just generally lends itself to urgency and an understanding that more == more.
How do I name a queue that prioritizes "low priority" items though? new-low-priority-queue? That sounds like all kinds of wrong. The best I could up with to express this idea was new-inverse-priority-queue, but that still sounds obscure. Of course I could/will add documentation, but it would be nice if the name of the queue spoke for itself.
A: I'm no expert on computer programming by any means, but I've heard the terms min heap or min priority queue used to describe such queues that prioritize lower values.
I'm not sure if you would consider Wikipedia a valid source, but here and here are just a few examples of the terms "min heap" and | 297 |
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Russia Approves Lunar Orbiter for 2015
Luna-Glob Orbiter
Credit: Space Research Institute
<|fim_middle|> Most recently, and following the Phobos-Grunt embarrassment, the mission concept which called for an orbiter and a lander was split into two separate spacecraft, with the orbiter launching a year in advance of the lander. At one point the spacecraft was also intended to host four high-speed penetrators, but that component was subsequently removed over fears they could not survive impact.
On December 3, President Vladimir Putin approved a 2013 budget which raised space spending by 16.4% compared to the prior year, bringing it roughly on par with total spending by the European Space Agency at 5.2 billion.
At the risk of belaboring the obvious, not only can Russia conduct crewed space launches from its own soil, it can also apparently pass a budget.
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In another sign that after years of decay and delays, Russia is serious about revamping its space infrastructure, Vladimir Popovkin announced today that his agency Roscosmos, the Russian Federal Space Agency, will launch a lunar orbiter mission in 2015 aboard a Soyuz-2. Scheduled to lift off out of the yet to be completed Vostochny space launch complex in the nation's Far East, the mission, Luna-Glob (Lunar Sphere) is intended to be the first of four planned robotic missions paving the way for an increased emphasis on lunar exploration in the second half of the decade.
The Luna-Glob mission has been on the drawing board for years, during which it has undergone a number of design changes. | 161 |
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By Jane on October 1, 2020 in Irish Life & Lore News
We are delighted to present Season 1 of the Irish Life and Lore podcast. Drawing on our library of over 4,000 hours of oral history recordings, collected over twenty years, Maurice O'Keeffe examines<|fim_middle|> artist Sean Keating RHA (1889-197[...]
PODCAST: The Arrival of Computer Technology in Ireland
The computer is the single most significant factor to contribute to the world of communica[...] | topics ranging from the Great Irish Famine to Irish railway history. Carefully chosen sound clips are woven together to provide a nuanced picture of social, political and cultural events in Irish history. You can find to our podcasts on Spotify, Apple podcasts or listen to them here
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There are many very needful and excellent rules and cautions for hearing the word, in the parable of the sower, and the application of it. Happy are we, and for ever indebted to free grace, if the same thing that is a parable to others, with which they are only amused, is a plain truth to us, by which we are taught and governed. We ought to take heed of the things that will hinder our profiting by the word we hear; to take heed lest we hear carelessly and slightly, lest we entertain prejudices against the word we hear; and to take heed to our spirits after<|fim_middle|> enough not to hold the truth in unrighteousness; we should desire to hold forth the word of life, and to shine, giving light to all around. Great encouragement is given to those who prove themselves faithful hearers of the word, by being doers of the work. Christ owns them as his relations.
Luke 8: 4-21, Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible.
Words: Katharina A. von Schlegel, in Neue Sammlung Geistlicher Lieder, 1752 (Stille, meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen); translated from German to English by Jane L. Borthwick in Hymns from the Land of Luther, 1855.
This hymn was reportedly the favorite of Eric Liddell, the athlete who became famous in the 1924 Olympics for refusing to run on the Sabbath (see the movie Chariots of Fire). Liddell later became a missionary in China, and was imprisoned during World War II. He is said to have taught this hymn to others in the prison camp (where he eventually died of a brain tumor). | we have heard the word, lest we lose what we have gained. The gifts we have, will be continued to us or not, as we use them for the glory of God, and the good of our brethren. Nor is it | 47 |
CHANDLER — Dale's Pirates registered triumphs over Latta, 10-2, and Chandler, 6-4, Thursday at the<|fim_middle|> and walked two.
Dale, 6-4, will continue tournament play at 8 p.m. Friday against the Oklahoma City Broncos. | McLoud Tournament.
Dale scored in all four innings against Latta. The game was stopped on the eight-run rule after 4 ½ innings.
Dale accumulated 10 hits and didn't commit an error.
Latta was held to two hits by Ryan Haney. Haney registered four strikeouts and walked one in a 69-pitch outing.
Carson Hunt doubled and singled while Jono Johnson added two singles for Dale. Tanner Collins doubled and scored twice.
David Herring, Jared Rogers and Carson Hunt drove in two runs apiece.
Ryan Reed tripled for Latta.
Against Chandler, Dale compiled five runs in the top of the second inning. Cooper Hunt drew a bases-loaded walk, two runs scored on an error, Ike Shirey delivered a sacrifice fly and Herring had a run-scoring single.
Dale combined four hits, all singles, with eight walks.
Pirate starter Jaxon Wright gave up one run, fanned four and walked one in two innings. Johnson, in 1 2/3 innings, gave up three runs, only one earned, and four hits. Herring went the final 1 1/3 innings, allowing no runs and no hits. Herring fanned one | 252 |
Matt Berninger And Phoebe Bridgers Release Song
Matt Berninger and Phoebe Bridgers "Walking On A String"
Matt Berninger and Phoebe Bridgers have released "Walking On A String", the track was written for Between Two Ferns. The Movie by Berninger in collaboration with his wife, writer Carin Besser and musician Mike Brewer. The track was recorded at Sound City, CA with Walter Martin (guitar) and Matt Barrick (drums) of The Walkmen and produced by Bridgers, Tony Berg and Ethan Gruska. "Walking On A String" will be released by Dead Oceans on October 17th, 2019.
The Movie starring Zach Galifianakis is released on Netflix today Friday September 20th. The movie features multiple cameos but music fans will find particular delight in<|fim_middle|> glory and as hushed, chilled-out Americana. The band's performance in the movie was filmed at Oh Grady's bar in the San Fernando Valley, CA. It marks Berninger and Bridgers first collaboration together.
About Between Two Ferns:
Zach Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show "Between Two Ferns" and uploaded it to Funny Or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation. Directed by Scott Aukerman, and produced by Mike Farah (Funny Or Die) and Caitlin Daley, and Aukerman and Galifianakis, BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIE is a laugh-out-loud comedy that gives new insight into the curmudgeonly, beloved outsider Zach Galifianakis has created over the years.
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Northern Transmissions Best Albums of 2020 | the appearance of Matt Berninger, of The National, dueting with acclaimed Californian singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers in a barroom scene.
The Movie's producer and writer/director Scott Aukerman had given Berninger carte blanche to create whatever he wanted – with whomever he wanted – provided the resulting song would sound right at home being performed in a bar scene set in the heartland of America. The song, performed as a duet between the two singers, was recorded in two versions – presented in both soaring, lush pop | 112 |
Evidence portrays incestuous love triangle in…
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Evidence portrays incestuous love triangle in Kohut child rape case
James Kohut appears in Judge John Salazar's courtroom Tuesday morning. (Dan Coyro — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
By Michael Todd | mtodd@santacruzsentinel.com | Santa Cruz Sentinel
PUBLISHED: October 2, 2018 at 2:38 p.m. | UPDATED: October 3, 2018 at 10:36 a.m.
SANTA CRUZ — Amid a flurry of objections from a team of defense attorneys, the prosecution called a series of witnesses who explained the allegations of a Watsonville former nurse, Tucson, Arizona woman and brain surgeon James Kohut raping children in Santa Cruz County in 2017.
Tuesday was the first time the details were made public: "They were in some sort of love triangle," district attorney's inspector Kelli Freitas told the courtroom, referring to statements by accused child rapist Rashel Brandon. Brandon, 44, of Watsonville was an intensive-care unit nurse at Dominican Hospital. She worked with neurosurgeon Kohut, 58, and the connection became sexual, according to testimony.
The three defendants, including 31-year-old Emily Stephens, were in jail garb and shackles at the defense table Tuesday morning before Superior Court Judge John Salazar, who approved a request for them to be absent for the duration of the day-and-a-half hearing that would be the first presentation of evidence relating to the charges.
Kohut, who lived in Soquel and Santa Cruz for 13 years, faces 48 felonies. He is represented by attorneys Jay Rorty and Edward Swanson.
Stephens, who is represented by Brian Worthington, is charged with 45 felonies. Attorney Anthony Robinson represents Brandon, who faces 44 felonies.
Evidence<|fim_middle|> chambers 1:30 p.m. Thursday, when Salazar will review the submitted videos. A request to reduce Kohut's bail to $1.5 million will be addressed at another time. The defendants remained at Santa Cruz County Jail.
Michael Todd | Reporter
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After final draft of rail-trail project study causes a greater divide | in the case includes video acquired by the FBI. Filmed in Watsonville from Jan. 1 and May 9, 2017, the video shows defendants raping 3-year-old and 10-year-old boys multiple times, according to court documents. There are four alleged victims: Brandon's son, Stephens' son and daughter and a female victim who was 13 when she said Kohut assaulted her in 2004, according to testimony. There also are allegations that Kohut abused one of those children at Brandon's lake house in Tuolumne County.
Rashel Brandon talks to attorney Anthony Robinson in Judge John Salazar's courtroom Tuesday. (Dan Coyro — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Testimony presented Tuesday revealed allegations of molestation involving Brandon's and Stephens' children.
"Mr. Kohut had been involved with Ms. Stephens for eight years," Freitas said. All members of Stephens' family — she had four children — had been living in the nude and having sex with adults, Freitas said.
For Brandon, by October 2016, the relationship with Kohut "turned sexual." The doctor expressed the desire to have a taboo family — a family that spends time naked, including children, and has sex, Freitas said.
Brandon requested to speak to Freitas early in the investigation. Brandon said Kohut mentioned previous relationships of a taboo nature with an employee at Dominican Hospital, a woman and child in Louisiana and a woman in Riverside.
"He had told her he was molested as a young child by his nanny and her two daughters and he believed it to be a beautiful experience," Freitas said. "Mr. Kohut wanted Ms. Stephens to move to Santa Cruz and move in with Ms. Brandon."
It also is believed that Stephens was impregnated by Kohut, according to testimony.
Freitas described the scheme behind the suspected blackmail: Kohut told Brandon that Stephens was planning to blackmail him and "he wanted an insurance policy." The means were to film Stephens having sex with children to use it against her, to prevent her from telling Kohut's wife and family about his actions, Freitas said. Brandon said a video filmed at a Scotts Valley Best Western was being used to leverage Stephens into compliance with Kohut's demands. That encounter did not involve Kohut, said Freitas.
In March 2017, Stephens brought two of her children to Brandon's Watsonville home, where all three defendants were present. Kohut orally copulated a 5-year-old girl while "Stephens held her arms down," Freitas said. Kohut also touched another boy's genitals, she said. Kohut was said to have directed the sexual acts, Freitas said.
Kohut walked into the frame of the video and the children call him "James and Dr. Daddy," Freitas said. Only when a 5-year-old was "acting out" did the encounter end, she said.
Stephens returned to Arizona and came back to Santa Cruz two weeks later. At that time, Kohut was allowed "alone time" with a 10-year-old child after Kohut confronted her about having videos of her having sex with children.
Freitas interviewed one of the children in Arizona and the child said Kohut and Stephens' children would "pile their bodies on top of each other."
Descriptions of some of the videos depicted a 3-year-old child screaming "no" while other children were being directed to compel oral copulation, Freitas said.
Emily Stephens speaks with her attorney in Judge John Salazar's courtroom Tuesday morning. (Dan Coyro — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
'Possibly Pregnant'
Watsonville detective Juan Sanchez, who has been the primary investigator in the case, said the motel video involved two adults "abusing three children."
He said Brandon identified Emily Stephens, her son, and Stephens' son and daughter during that encounter.
"Stephens was possibly pregnant with Dr. Kohut's child," Sanchez said. "Brandon told me that Stephens and Kohut said they had been sexual with children before. … (Kohut) was concerned Stephens would tell his wife."
Robinson, in Brandon's defense, asked whether Brandon had been cooperative with the investigation. Brandon helped unlock one of the phones in evidence, Sanchez said.
FBI supervising agent Chris Marceau testified that he and a team of about a dozen officers and agents were called early in the case and they gathered a "large amount of digital media" for forensic extraction. Texts also were gathered between Brandon and Kohut with information indicating their intentions to blackmail Stephens, " Marceau said."]
Marceau went on to describe the acts in the videos: Brandon groping a boy, orally copulating a boy and having sex with him while the child was on his back; Stephens having oral sex and intercourse with a boy on his back; and Brandon having oral sex with a girl, among other depictions.
'Their Maker'
After the hearing, Brandon's brother, Isaac Lynn, said he does not judge his sister, or the co-defendants, based on the allegations.
"It's between those three and their maker," Lynn told the Sentinel.
He also said his nephews are doing well.
"They ask about their mom all the time," Lynn said. "They love their mother."
The preliminary hearing is slated to continue in judge's | 1,099 |
'I want to be a Premier League great' – Ayoub Assal driven to succeed and why AFC Wimbledon is the right club for him
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AFC Wimbledon's Ayoub Assal has set his sights on reaching the pinnacle of world football and believes that his talent can take him there.
The driven 19-year-old has gone from only featuring in sporadic EFL Trophy games to becoming one of the most feared and dependable youngsters in League One in less than a year.
After being named in head coach Mark Robinson's inaugural first-team squad for the trip to Wigan last season, there was a steady drip-feed of substitute appearances – scoring his first goal for the club at Shrewsbury – before being unleashed as a consistent starter with Wimbledon firmly immersed in a relegation battle.
Starting in every League One game for the South Londoners this season – except for the 3-1 win against Oxford United – Assal has seamlessly adapted to life in professional football and is intensely focused on where he believes he can be one day.
"I want to reach the top of football," Assal told the South London Press while on his way to watch the club's youngsters take on Haringey Borough in the London Senior Cup. "I don't just want to reach the top and be a name. I want to be a key name that people talk about. When you see the great players now in the Premier League, I want to be there one day.
"I know I can do it – I know I have the talent to do it.
"It's up to me to keep taking it day by day. It's a long-term process but, before you know it, it will work.
"I trust the coaching staff, and I trust Wimbledon – I know one day hopefully that's where I will be."
Despite Assal's frightening talent being repeatedly discussed amongst those within the third<|fim_middle|> I am because a lot of my friends wanted to be in the same position that I'm in now. When some of my friends tell me: 'You're so lucky you're playing this and that,' it makes me realise what a great position I'm in. I have to keep going and striving."
Ayoub Assal in action against Burton Albion Picture: Keith Gillard
After playing an influential role under Robinson in the battle to secure League One football – scoring four and assisting two in his debut campaign for the Dons – Assal was rewarded with a new contract over the summer to keep him at Plough Lane until 2024.
"The main decision was development," said Assal. "I'm still young – I don't want to be looking at other things that are happening off the field. I still need to develop – I can still improve my game.
"That's the main reason why I signed the contract, because I want to keep improving, keep getting appearances under my belt, keep growing my name and keep helping Wimbledon. They have paved the road for where I am now.
"Some youngsters get ahead of themselves and think: 'I'm 19, I need to do this and that.' But if you just focus on your own improvement, you will get to that stage regardless."
After being an unknown quantity when he burst through and left an immediate impression on the Wimbledon first-team, opponents this season have set about devising plans of action to stop Assal and nullify his attacking threat.
"It's helped improve my game a lot," said Assal on the way he has had to change his style with teams administering the dark arts of football to stop him.
"Players now, if I am going past them and they're not letting me go, they're kicking me down or fouling me, and it's a test of my reaction to keep going.
"The coaching staff always tell me: 'Don't see it as an insult – it's a compliment because they can't handle you'.
"If anything, it brings the best out of me and improves me. I accept the challenge – that's how football is."
Ayoub Assal has a shot against Sheffield Wednesday Picture: Keith Gillard
With eight goal contributions in 22 games this season, including his first home goal in front of the Plough Lane fans against Fleetwood last Saturday, Assal has carried over his exciting form from last season to be one of Wimbledon's most reliable outlets.
"It was a special moment as an academy boy coming through the ranks – it's one of those things you dream of," said Assal of his goal last weekend.
However, he's in no mood to dwell on his exhilarating start to his first full season in professional football.
"If you look at the best – Ronaldo or Messi – they don't focus on what they have achieved. It's just looking ahead to what's next? What can I do more of? And what can I do to improve?
"It's just constant improvement because you haven't got time to settle down and think: 'What did I do last year? Wow, that was good.' That will come maybe when I stop playing football.
"Right now, I'm just focusing on progressing and improving."
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Walworth families told their school is likely to close in September because of falling numbers → | tier, he remains grounded by looking back on the journey and sacrifices that have allowed him to call football his full-time profession.
Ayoub Assal celebrates scoring at Morecambe Picture: Sean Gosling
When Assal finished his day at secondary school in Blackheath, he would have to sprint down a hill to catch a bus. Once he reached his home in Deptford, Assal would have to change, pick up his food, and head quickly out to catch two or three trains to get to Wimbledon's training ground in New Malden.
"Training would finish by 9pm and then I have school the next morning, so I would have to rush back on the same journey – I wouldn't get home until 11pm," recalled Assal. "It was the same routine – again, again and again.
"All those emotions come into one moment. It's just that relief to think about all of those days that I worked hard, all of those days where I rushed and left all of my friends in school – when I wanted to be with them – but my mum would always tell me: 'Sacrifice now, and later you will be laughing.'
"My mum tells me every day that she's proud of me, and that puts the biggest smile on my face, but she also tells me: 'You can do more – you can keep improving.'
"It was late nights. People don't see the work in the background that has led to this."
When asked if being a footballer has quite sunk in for him yet, Assal explains: "Not really. I still have a normal life outside of football. I meet my friends, and we go to the cinema or bowling.
"I just get to do what I love – playing football.
"Sometimes I may not understand how lucky | 366 |
Cement and steel companies<|fim_middle|> assessed by TPI so far on carbon management.
There is a lack of consistent disclosure of carbon emissions in the cement and steel sectors. The cement sector has developed reporting guidelines, but a number of the largest companies do not yet follow them. Disclosures are particularly inconsistent in the steel sector.
Very few companies have set targets to reduce their carbon emissions beyond 2020, making it difficult for investors to understand whether cement and steel emissions will be reduced in line with international targets.
Commenting on the study, Professor Simon Dietz of the London School of Economics Grantham Research Institute, said: "While we see that some companies have made progress, and some examples of good practice, overall the assessment looks very similar to last year. These two sectors remain stuck in second gear on climate change."
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New research by the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) shows that cement and steel companies have made only modest progress in managing climate change and reducing their carbon emissions over the past year.
TPI is backed by asset owners and investors with over £7 trillion ($9 trillion) of assets under management. The assessment of companies' carbon management and performance is carried out by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, supported by data from FTSE Russell.
Two reports, launched today, examine how the world's largest publicly listed companies in the cement and steel sectors are managing climate change risks and opportunities, and how their emissions performance compares to international climate goals. These reports update assessments of the cement and steel sectors published in September 2017. The findings show that:
Companies in these sectors tend to be building capacity on managing climate change, but are yet to integrate the issue into operational decision-making. A sizeable minority still do not disclose their emissions, or have not set any form of target to reduce their emissions.
While several companies have progressed since 2017, implementing new practices to manage carbon emissions, other companies are falling back – overall there is little change on last year's assessment.
The steel sector remains the lowest performing sector | 268 |
Car enthusiasts in small towns all over the county come together under clear summer skies to marvel at autos from years gone by. Our little town is no different. Last weekend the center of town was filled to the brim with cars, trucks, motorcycles and even a boat!
We love walking around with the pup, looking at auto models we owned in days gone by, and those that pre-date our memories. We can remember when the streets were filled with the style and color of decades worth of cars – from the 50's to the 70's as teens. Large and small, convertibles, station wagons, campers …. they were everywhere!
For me, much of the beauty is in the details. How the light plays on the chrome, what I see reflected in the back of a mirror, or a polished hubcap. And the colors! From a turquoise Mustang to a rose pink Chevrolet – and the matte blue pain on the low rider above –<|fim_middle|>bird with the porthole windows, to the classic pickup truck, they are all beautiful. And we love taking that trip down memory lane whenever we get the chance.
*click on a photo in each mosaic to open a carousel gallery for viewing. | it was a beautiful rainbow of cars.
The owners of these cars seem to have so much fun decorating them! This VW van was outfitted with all the necessities, including a brownie camera. From the diminutive Thunder | 44 |
RICHARD HEARNS
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What is it? It is him.
Dr. Marguerite Helmers, Department of English University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Art pleases us and challenges us to think in new ways. Richard Hearns achieves these two qualities in his new work for the exhibition, Crucible. My twenty students from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh visited Richard in his studio at the Burren College of Art<|fim_middle|> is palpably physical. | on May 20th to see the works in their final stages. This visit made a lasting impression on the group: they had never met a working artist or been inside a studio of art where the paint was still
wet.
With his characteristic openness, Richard welcomed the students to experience the paintings without over-intellectualizing them—which also became a greater invitation to experience what is around them in daily life, to
not fear that which is unfamiliar, to find joy in what they do. During the rest of our visit to Ireland, the students returned to that message of joy. It became a mantra for writing in journals and composing poetry in Dublin.
People often say that they don't understand abstract art. I often hear the question, 'What is it?'
When Richard spoke about these abstract works, we learned that a painting can be the size of a man; that the mark on the canvas is an extension of his arm; that color is emotion. Richard lifted and turned one of the canvases to show us how its size mirrored the size of his body. Between his outstretched arms, the canvas was lightly turned. Richard's work | 233 |
WRC: Not in the US
February 8, 2013 buffalopundit 5 comments
This weekend is the annual FIA WRC Rally Sweden, a competition that involves small turbocharged cars going very fast on all sorts of road conditions – gravel, dirt, asphalt, and snow/ice. Unlike NASCAR and Indycar, they turn more than just left. Spectators stand right next to the track. It's insane and death-defying. Of course, it's not being aired in the US at all. Or in Canada, for that matter.
This is something that should be remedied. Witness:
Highlights from the 2012 Rally Sweden:
Highlights from Monte Carlo 2013:
The $100,000+ Bentley Continental W12 GT takes to the Welsh WRC rallye track with Top Gear's James May calling the turns – often poorly.
Ken Block with Top Gear's James May at a California airfield.
Catalunya Spain 2011 WRC:
Climbing up Pike's Peak:
How is this not popular in the US?
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MaxPlanck
Thanks, Alan…that looks like too much fun. Reminds me of an episode of Top Gear, except they used beaters and the drivers were "just folks."
Jesse Griffis
Not-invented-here syndrome and a bunch of dudes with funny names.
Shame, really. At least there's the interwebs….
(To<|fim_middle|> a silver platter, all while being served beer in the grand stand seats.
But that's ok, because US Rally is alive and well. See you all at STPR! | be fair, Indycar doesn't always just go on an oval)
Sunny Hasija
Actually, it was kinda invented here.
Henry Ford was a big backer, and Ford actually sponsors a large chunk of the modern World Rally Championship.
In fact one of the first rally races in the World Rally Championship was in Michigan.
>How is this not popular in the US?
Well seems like the Finn's have the market cornered. It takes up to 2 years to get a license there, and you get tested on all sorts of conditions(slippery, snowy, etc) before you get it. And given the remoteness of most areas in finland, there is plenty of practice for those finns.
Interestingly though, one of the founding races in the WRC was in Michigan – the Press-On Regardless Rally. Also Ford's european arm is a big sponsor of the WRC. But the fans still need to park a ways away, and walk and stand by the trailside and wait for cars to pass. Even the checkpoints (which usually have a stand) are temporary, so you could not build an infrastructure for fan engagement. They'd rarther watch "left turns" all day and drink beer.
Jim Perrin
February 8, 2013 11:46 am
Simple: Americans are lazy and want the action brought to them on | 280 |
War Doesn't Seem To Affect Consumers
by Paul Gough , April 20, 2003
A new study conducted by a television industry organization finds that American consumers not only expect but encourage advertisers to remain on course during war or the threat of terrorism.
In a sign that Americans have at least learned to live in a turbulent world, only 18% of the 413 people surveyed nationwide by Frank N. Magid Associates said they weren't accustomed to the changes the U.S. has seen since 9/11. Online research director Michael Antecol said Americans have become more resilient since the terrorist attacks and have also remained interested in what's going on in the world. Sixty-two percent<|fim_middle|> and of those, 88% had a positive reaction to it.
In a side part of the study, Antecol said that the war has caused almost no delay in consumer spending behavior, with 89% saying that the war hadn't caused them to cancel or delay planned purchases. He pointed to evidence of pent-up consumer demand as the war winds down, with 48% of people more likely to schedule a vacation afterward and about 30% ready to buy furniture, computers or a major appliance. | said they were "very interested" in the war in Iraq and 73% said they were watching TV as their primary means of catching up on the news.
"There's no wear-out in terms of the desire for war coverage," said Antecol.
A majority - 79% - don't see a problem with ads during TV news programs that have significant war coverage and won't penalize a company that does so. Only 6% would avoid companies that advertise. The study was commissioned by the New York-based Television Bureau of Advertising.
Sixty-six percent of people surveyed believed advertising was necessary to keep the economy moving, war or not, and 70% felt that ads are a normal part of television, even during wartime, and they expected to see them. Those disagreeing were 21% and 24%, respectively. Majorities also felt that companies sponsoring news programs were performing a public service and that it was appropriate to advertise during the current war.
As for the ads that run, 63% said they looked favorably upon ads that showed support for the armed forces or a patriotic theme but an almost equal number said advertisers should steer clear of politics during wartime. Antecol said a good yardstick was the 18-month recall rates of the "Keep America Rolling" campaign, which was started by General Motors shortly after the 9/11 attacks. Forty-three percent of those surveyed recalled the campaign | 293 |
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NEUROAXIS<|fim_middle|> Mr Girish Nair has injected stem cells into the brain of a patient in a world first trial to treat Parkinson's disease.
Ch7 – Seven News 4:00 pm (National)
An Australian man has become the first person to receive a new stem cell procedure that is hoped will cure Parkinson's disease.
SBS World News 6:30pm (National)
Neuroscientists in Melbourne have made a breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease by injecting stem cells directly into a patient's brain. Neurologist Dr Andrew Evans, says this aims to slow or even reverse the Parkinson's process. Neurosurgeon Mr Girish Nair, says getting this procedure wrong can cause a stroke, or even death, in the patient. The final results of the transplant will not be known for at least two years.
Ch 10 – TEN Eyewitness News 5:11 pm
A team from the Royal Melbourne hospital have successfully completed a world-first, potentially revolutionary procedure for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. During the eight hour operation, surgeons injected stem cells into the patient's brain.
Researchers at The Royal Melbourne Hospital have begun trialing a treatment for Parkinson's disease which they say is the first of its kind in the world.
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital have conducted a trial experiment, by injecting stem cells into a brain to treat Parkinson's disease.
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Surgeons at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have transplanted stem cells into the brain of a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease.
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Stem cells have been injected directly into the brain of a patient with Parkinson's disease at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have injected stem cells into a man's head in a world-first trial to treat Parkinson's disease. The experimental treatment used a 3D recreation of the patient's skull to carry out the procedure.
Melbourne hospitals, medical researchers and scientists have amazed the world with new technological advances in surgical techniques. The latest medical miracle now includes inserting stem cells deep into a patient's brain in an experimental treatment for Parkinson's disease.
In a world-first trial, stem cells have been injected into the brain of a Victorian patient in a bid to develop a treatment for Parkinson's disease.
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Mr Girish Nair and his team's breakthrough treatments for Parkinson's Disease using stem cells and 3D printed equipment have been widely featured in the Australian media. Neuroaxis has received TV coverage from Channel 9 News, Channel 10 News, Channel 7 News and Channel Ten's The Project. Our story has also featured on radio stations such as ABC Radio, Gold FM Hourly News and many popular newspapers including the Herald Sun and the Geelong Advertiser.
Mickan Against Parkinson's – Gala Dinner 2019
At "The Mickan against Parkinson's " Adelaide, SA. Congratulations to Ms.Nassaris (CEO Parkinson South Australia) and the team at Adelaide Oval for putting this together .Thanks for inviting Mr Girish Nair(Neurosurgeon) as a speaker for the event to speak about his involvement in Mr. Mickan's care as a treating Neurosurgeon
Thanks for having Neuroaxis at this event celebrating a true Champion in footy and in the fight against Parkinson's. We are proud to be part of Mark's Parkinson journey.
Former AFL player, Mark Mikan was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2016. Until recently, he experienced debilitating tremors in his hands and feet. His symptoms have been greatly reduced since undergoing brain surgery. Find out about the operation using the latest in deep brain stimulation technology.
A new surgical technique lead by neurosurgeon Girish Nair is having a remarkable impact on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The new and improved deep brain stimulation therapy uses 3D printed equipment that is fitted to the patients head. This results in a faster, more accurate and ultimately less intimidating operation for the patient. Previously any patient undergoing deep brain stimulation would be secured to an operating table with a cumbersome head frame. They were often kept awake for the operation which lasted many hours making the treatment almost intolerable.
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In April 2018, Girish Nair was invited to speak at the annual scientific meeting in Sydney for the NSANZ. He spoke about stereotactically targeted stem cell therapy for Parkinson's Disease.
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In August 2018, Girish Nair was invited to speak at the Fight Against Migraines conference held in Melbourne. He is pictured here with Dr David Dodick, a world leader in the field of headache and migraine.
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In a world first, stem cells have been injected into the brain of a Parkinson's disease sufferer as part of an experimental treatment in Melbourne.
Interviewees:
Mr Girish Nair, Neurosurgeon & Dr Andrew Evans, Neurologist
Ch 9 – Nine News 3pm & 4pm (National)
Specialists at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have injected stem cells into the brain of a Parkinson's disease sufferer, in a world-first experimental treatment. Doctors hope the bold procedure will help reverse the degenerative disease.
Ch 9 – National Nine News 6:14 pm
Melbourne Neurosurgeon | 650 |
I was one of those kids with a pretty extensive collection of scratch-n-sniff and fuzzy stickers. So it's not surprising that I'm a fan of the new flocked papers on the market. Flocking is the technique of applying small fiber<|fim_middle|>, in my opinion).
Wow! So many Oscar Wilde experts. :) The quotation came from me – not Julia. However, it is not uncommon that there are different variations of the same quotation – I should point out that the sentiment is the same in these versions. For the curious, my version of the quotation came from "Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments" by Florence de Dampierre page 167.
Tracy Kendall has a sensational flocked wallpaper called Dream Text, although she only has a pic of the non-flocked version at her website currently. You'll have to scroll down a few papers, although they are all lovely.
This quote was spoken by Oscar Wilde on his death bed. It is known for being his last words. | particles to any surface coated with an adhesive. Applied to paper, it gives a three-dimensional velour texture. Flocked wallpapers got a bit of a bad rap after their overuse in the '70s, but they have come back with a vengeance — you can go the traditional damask route or more avant-garde, like the papers from the Timorous Beasties, or go for something with a modern feel, such as the flocked stripes from Lasari Flock. I got so inspired by all the flocking that I channeled my inner 5th-grade fuzzy-sticker-loving self and created my own flocked stationery. — Amy A.
Flock — a powdered wool and a waste product of the woolen cloth industry — began to be applied to papers in about 1600. Leather hangings that were painted with gold or silver foil initially inspired the flocked papers, but they were created as a less-expensive alternative to cut-velvet wall hangings. It was a pretty big cost savings — flocked papers were half the cost of cut velvet (although they certainly were still a luxury item). An additional advantage to flock paper was that the turpentine used to affix the flock to the paper was a moth repellant, a huge bonus during a time when textiles were enormously expensive.
Image above: My first attempt at flocking! Soooo easy!
CLICK HERE for more history of flocked wallpaper + a DIY flocked stationery project!
Creating flocked papers was a multi-step process that involved painting a background color onto paper or canvas, stenciling a design with slow-drying adhesive and finally scattering the flock over the adhesive. The real craze for flocked wallpaper occurred about 1715 to 1745 when the fashion began in France. Even Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV's trend-setting mistress, had flocked wallpapers installed in her apartment at Versailles.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the paper wasn't pasted directly to the wall. Instead, it was adhered to linen, which was attached to the wall using copper tacks. The showiest flocked papers had large pattern repeats — often 6 or 7 feet in length — and were often flocked in multiple colors. Flocked papers were fashionable until the mid-19th century. Their decline in popularity resulted from the Victorian obsession with maintaining cleanliness, and a washable "sanitary" wallpaper was preferable over the flocked papers.
Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments — Love, love, love this book! I'm a huge fan of anything by Florence de Dampierre. Walls touches on nearly every wall treatment imaginable. It's a must have.
The Papered Wall: The History, Patterns and Techniques of Wallpaper — This is a great book to have on hand if you're a big wallpaper-history buff, but it's a wee bit academic.
1. Use the paintbrush to apply the glue to the index card (leaving room for a Japanese tape border).
2. Shake the flocking powder onto the glue, and then shake off the excess (just like applying glitter).
3. Create a border around your note card with Japanese tape.
Martha Stewart has a flocking kit that I checked out; the one I ended up with was geared to babies, so I stuck to the squiggly lines and the stars. The stickers serve as the adhesive, and you have sheets of the flock, which you press into the adhesive. It looks pretty, but there's not much opportunity for creativity — you basically have to use the stickers provided.
Image above: Flocked stationery (with pretty peony from Sprout Home)!
I would highly recommend wearing some kind of protective mask over your nose and mouth while doing this (like a surgical mask or a bandana). The fibers are really bad for you to breathe in ( and unlike glitter, it tends to cloud upward when you are message with it).
My grndmother had blue and white flocked wall paper in her dining room and it was stunning.
I guess you already know about the scratch and sniff wallpaper company – Flavor Paper? We had a powder room in our house growing up with flocked wallpaper on three walls and mirrors on the fourth – loved it! Snuck in when no one would catch me and pretended to be at a nightclub. I'm glad to see it coming back a little – who doesn't need over-the-top at times?
I have flocked wallpaper in my home and love it. It looks so luxurious and adds so much more to the room.
OK, it's not flocked but check out the wallpaper in out foyer / entrance way. It's Gold Metallic Alligator Skin and it's original to our 1965 Ranch. It was definitely one of the major selling points when we purchased the house! Wish we could find more.
Sometimes also misquoted as,"Either this wallpaper goes or I do." (Funnier | 1,018 |
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Cardiovascular Medicine: Coronary Artery Disease will offer today's most up-to-date, user-friendly guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of this most important aspect of cardiovascular disease and will be on the wish list for every trainee and practicising cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, vascular surgeon, diabetologist, cardiac radiologist and any physician who manages cardiac patients. The book is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of every aspect of coronary arterial medicine from cardiac signs and symptoms through imaging and the genetic basis for coronary disease to surgery, interventions, treatment and also to preventive cardiology. The Editor – and a group of contributing world authorities – offer their decades of scientific and clinical experience. A major selling point is the consistent chapter organization, clear | 653 |
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Founded in 1995, we are a holistic program working to empower young single moms ages 14 to 24. The youngest mom we've worked with was the age of 12, and just recently we worked with a 13 year old. Our moms come from every walk of life and they all want the same thing: for themselves and their children to be safe, to be heard, seen, and valued, and to be great moms.
We offer support, mentoring, goal-setting, crisis intervention, and we walk alongside our young single moms and their kids as they succeed.
Step by Step empowered me by showing me that I am not alone that I can make friends and succeed in life that the skyis the limit and I can do whatever I set my mind on to do.
I came to SBS unsure of what to expect and now I'm seeing the difference SBS makes in the lives of these young women and their children.
SBS is a great place to find a family of sisters who support your every move, give you great advice, look out for you, and help you get connected. It helps you get back to finding faith when it was lost and helps you move towards the goals you have set in life all surrounding you with loving and caring people who won't give up on you.
Once I met my mentee, some of the fears melted away when I realized the goal was simple--all I have to do is love her. These young moms... want to be truly seen and truly heard--they want to be known. All the pieces just sort of began to fit as we settled into our relationship. Although we came from vastly different backgrounds, we found we had several things in common, and it was so neat for us to discover that together. For us both to realize that our circumstances don't define us, and that we can do life together...even if our lives are very different.
Since being with SBS, I have gotten my own apartment, an internship with Community Inspired Solutions, I am taking my GED classes, I got a raise at work, I am more attached to my daughter. I am learning to budget my money. And, I have healthier relationships.
Once I met my mentee, some of the fears melted away when I realized the goal was simple--all I have to do is love her. These young moms are thirsty for someone to care about them. They want to be truly seen and truly heard--they want to be known.
I love that SBS was there for me when I was too afraid to turn to anyone else and helped me find the strength I needed to stand up<|fim_middle|> honor me and my accomplishments. During rough times I had someone to talk to and people to call...even when I was crying. I have more confidence in myself. I am making better choices in my life than I did before. Even though I do worry, I pray a lot more than I used to. I have a relationship with Jesus now. I feel great about my future. | for myself. Every meeting, I look forward to all of the love, support, and guidance I receive. They showed me overwhelming support after my daughter was born at 30 weeks - it's as if having a second family to lean on.
The thought you struggle with most as a mentor is, "I'm not good enough." Overcoming that feeling of not being worthy to come alongside someone and be a positive, Godly influence is certainly tough...but there is an incredible support system at Step By Step. They do a great job of empowering and encouraging volunteers.
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Water for Life: OSCE supervises irrigation canal restoration in Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone
TBILISI 12 September 2002
The OSCE Mission to Georgia previously supported repairs of an irrigation canal<|fim_middle|> runs through Georgian and Ossetian villages in the conflict zone has been successfully concluded. The canal has been handed over to Georgian and Ossetian residents living in the vicinity.
The repair was part of a programme under which the OSCE Mission to Georgia helps to address the basic community needs of people in return for their voluntary handover of arms and ammunition.
Supervised by the OSCE Mission to Georgia, the project was a joint effort with the British Department for International Development.
"The Kekhvi-Vanati irrigation system is an example of the timely response of an international donor - in this case the United Kingdom," said Hans Wesseling, member of the OSCE Mission to Georgia at the official opening of the channel. "The OSCE is pleased to have completed this successful project."
Under the voluntary handover-programme of the OSCE Mission, 1,320 units of arms and ammunition and 210 kg. of pure explosives have so far been handed over to the Joint Peace Keeping Forces (JPKF) in the conflict zone. More than half of it has now been destroyed by the peacekeepers. The project forms part of the joint efforts of the OSCE Mission and the JPKF Command to reduce the number of arms in the region.
"This project was implemented thanks to the collaboration of the local population - both Georgian and Ossetian villages took part. It would be of mutual benefit for them to maintain it," said Wing Commander Andrew Kerr, British Defense Attaché. "In the future, fish can be put into the water reservoir that is being used already as a swimming pool," added Wing Commander Kerr. A supply of fish can help secure food supplies in the zone of conflict for both Georgians and Ossetians. | near Tskhinvali in return for voluntary handover of arms and ammunition. (OSCE/Mission to Georgia) Photo details
TBILISI, 12 September 2002 - Repair work on a 30-kilometre irrigation canal system that | 58 |
The Historic Anchor Inn is a small inn nestled in Lincoln City's historic Taft district. Steeped in romance, history, and 1940s nostalgia, the inn is being renovated with utmost care to evoke the Oregon Coast experience of a bygone era. Please be aware that we are a hotel and restaurant for non-smokers. No smoking is allowed anywhere on premises. This includes all outside areas. We are ideally located to take advantage of restaurants, galleries, and antique shops. Just a short stroll to the bay and beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the many other attractions of the coast region. Welcome<|fim_middle|> and inn. We are certainly not for everybody so it is best if you check out our reviews and see if we will be a good fit for you.
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Then, you must definitely go to<|fim_middle|>amer Platz does become quite a party mile. Bars and discotheques, such as the Adagio of the well-known Felix near Brandenburger Tor, are good places to go dancing.
Travelling with a "regional" train from Berlin-Spandau, it takes about 30 minutes to Friedrichstrasse, where you change and travel one stop to Potsdamer Platz. By car in the evening, you will need about the same time. Parking is only possible in the very large underground garage.
Kudamm and Friedrichstraße
Not far away from Potsdamer Platz you will find Friedrichstraße, a shopping street which previously accommodated a border crossing point at Checkpoint Charlie. Unter den Linden, Berlin's culture kilometre, is just around the corner, starting with Berlin's famous landmark, the Brandenburg Gate.
"Unter den Linden" leads directly to the old centre of East Berlin, Alexanderplatz with its TV tower and the "Rote Rathaus", Berlin's "red" town hall.
The centre of what used to be West Berlin is "Kurfürstendamm", affectionately shortened to "Kudamm". The landmarks here are the "Gedächtniskirche" (Church of Remembrance) and the Mercedes star on the roof of the "Europa-Center". Kudamm is a place to go shopping, to visit the zoo or to just lounge around in a cafe.
Berlin's excellent public transport network means that it is not far from one sight to the next. Travel to & from Spandau either with the "S-Bahn" or with a "Regional" train.
Enquiry, Order News Trade fairs, Seminars Contact | Berlin's city centre, to experience Berlin's charm for yourself. Whether a stroll around Potsdamer Platz, along Friedrichstrasse or Kudamm, a visit to the Reichstag or to Schloss Charlottenburg, or wandering around the many areas with restaurants and bars ... Berlin has got something to offer everyone.
Potsdamer Platz in the centre of Berlin extends over 50 hectares and is an exciting quarter to be in. This ultra-modern area is made up of the so-called Daimler-City and the Sony Center. At the core of the Daimler part there is a huge, three-storey shopping centre - the Potsdamer Platz Arkaden. Distributed over 50,000 square metres you will find a very varied and attractive range on offer.
There is also a large multiplex cinema and an IMAX cinema (3D and IMAX films are shown here at hourly intervals). There is also a large casino and a musical theatre, where stars can occasionally be spotted going to special events such as the Berlin Film Festival.
The Sony Center, which was built opposite Daimler City is also a tourist magnet. In the core of the Sony Center there is an architecturally very interesting covered square with a fountain, several cafes, restaurants and a cinema.
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Chick-fil-A's first UK location slated for closure days after opening
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Chicken Salad Chick is coming to Florence | il-A opened its first restaurant in the UK, the location is set to close amid pressure from gay rights groups over past donations to anti-LGBTQ groups.
Amid calls for boycott, shopping center The Oracle decided eight days after Chick-fil-A opened that "the right thing to do" was to let the restaurant's six-month trial lease expire, The BBC reports.
The family-owned business, based in Atlanta, has been the criticized in the past for helping fund groups that condemn homosexuality. Think Progress reports that Chick-fil-A donated $1.8 million to "discriminatory groups" in 2017.
The company's CEO, Dan T. Cathy, also made comments in 2012 about gay marriage that ignited a backlash online.
Chick-fil-A addressed protests over donations, saying in a March statement that the Chick-fil-A Foundation's giving "helps with economic mobility of young people by focusing on homelessness and poverty, education, and community revitalization, and is done with no political or social agenda."
Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ organizations
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Playing online games can be an<|fim_middle|> must define the vibrational frequency of what we receive, and get into it. To put it another way, get in tune with that special love you want to find .
How to Attract Love with your thinking!
If you want romantic love , you must first give pure love. But while acting lovingly toward everything and everyone, your thoughts should also fall within this vibration. If you love deeply but you are all the time thinking that "you do not have love," to "how much I need love in my life," the universe will not find in that vibration. Remember that in the language of all there is no concept of "no", then you must stay in a positive and affirmative mindset to get what you want.
Instead of thinking that you do not have love, missing you, how much you expect, ized as if you were already receiving that love. Feel loved one or beloved ized with that partner, not her specifically, but in the attitude, in the situation to hug that person and get a hug, the kiss, the caress. Do not grieve for what you have, because you're just reminding your reality the Universe. You are what you feel and think of you, and if you think getting that love and feel they already get, because that is what you get.
The Principle of Vibration, one of the seven cosmic laws, invites us to walk the same path of universal energy, vibrate at the same frequency of what we receive. If we vibrate on the negative, we get the negative. If we vibrate in friendship, we receive friendship. If vibrate in love couple, and maintain an attitude of constant love, the universe will hear you and compensate you with that special person who will do much good to your heart. | excellent mental exercise for the all age groups.
How to Attract Love with the Principle of Vibration!
The Principle of Vibration tells us to vibrate on the same page with what we want, and if we love, we will begin to deliver.
In this universe, everything is energy. Even us: we are a mass of matter and energy that vibrates constantly, traveling, coming and going without stopping for a second. That's why we get what we give, what we express life itself.
If you are looking to attract love to your life, then you must deliver love, live in a constant state of love for you and for those around you, for your community, for everything. And to understand it in depth, we can apply to our daily lives the Principle of Vibration , one of the seven cosmic laws.
You need to understand that everything is energy, and that energy vibrates. Ergo, everything is in constant vibration , activity, movement. On the other hand, we know that energy has two poles, two currents, positive and negative, good and bad. So, absolutely all of our existence (our thoughts, feelings, actions, words, behaviors: all) is a manifestation of our vibrational energy and, when activated, produces a constant reaction of cause and effect.
Ya sure you get what you give, you attract what you emit. But it is also something deeper than that, if we think in the sense of adequacy, accuracy of what we receive. You know for love of life, you should give love. But you can get any kind of love. Therefore, according to the principle of vibration, we | 332 |
Disneyland Resort confirms 2019-2020 Ambassador Team!
Posted by Joey Inigo | Oct 4, 2018 | - Featured Articles, Disneyland Resort | 0
Justin Rapp and Rafa Barron might be two familiar faces you've seen around the Disneyland Resort and today you'll see their faces with big beaming smiles as it was confirmed today that they will represent 2019-2020 Ambassador Team!
In a tradition started by Walt Disney in 1965, the pair will represent the Resort and its 30,000 cast members during a two-year term, taking the magic of the Resort into the community by acting as emissaries of goodwill. According to Disney:
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PICTORIAL: Complete recap of our time at WonderCon 2019! | were selected from more than 100 applicants. As part of their full-time duties, they will represent the Resort at a variety of events, such as hospital visits with Disney characters, special promotions and cast recognition ceremonies. In addition, they will serve as spokespeople for the Resort, as well as host dignitaries and other VIPs, especially during the park's largest expansion in its history, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. While the tradition started at Disneyland Resort, today there are Ambassadors at every Disney Park around the world.
Justin and Rafa will be celebrated during a cavalcade at Disneyland park today at 11 a.m. PT, from "it's a small world" to Main Street, U.S.A.
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The base game – 1849 (see review) – was created as a combination of City-building and Economic Simulation, offering the player the chance to work through story challenges in the environment of the California Gold Rush era.
Despite the obvious focus on Gold, the base game includes a well-rounded resource, industrial, and manufacturing focus – and considering that far more money was made selling supplies to the miners than was made in general by miners, that says a lot.
The primary strength of 1849 is the fact that it is a stand-alone game at a reasonable price that does not include Premium Currency, micro-transactions, or in-game advertising. You pay the $4.99 for the base game, and the $4.99 for the DLC expansion and that is all.
1849 Nevada Silver is a DLC Expansion to the 1849 base game, adding six new scenarios to 1849, and is set ten years after its California gold rush scenarios.
This time around a new trading system is in place along with new buildings and tech, including trains and steam-powered mills. The focus is Silver (Gold was the focus of the base game), and the Silver Rush in Nevada.
While the basic mechanics of game play are very similar to that of the base game – you start out building houses and industry, and then refine your town based upon the three challenges per scenario, the game is still neatly divided in terms of play between the Story Mode (Campaign), and Sandbox Mode (Creative / Freeplay).
The former follows the established story line, and the latter offers the player access to pretty much all of the new structures, objects, and buildings from the start.
The heart of the campaign are the three standard challenges for each scenario -though this time around exporting minerals is a core focus as well as creating the established resource-industry-finished goods chain.
The trade routes system has been updated to factor in trains – which makes it possible to export heavier resources and goods and to import larger amounts of the goods your towns need.
While part of the focus is to create a unique economy built around Silver and Quicksilver, the previous resources – like agrigoods – remain a major focus of game play.
The tutorial for the expansion nicely covers the new resources and trade method, with trading being far more significant an element than previously was the case.
As with the base game, each town offers specific resources – for example in rural areas the primary focus still tends to be agricultural, whereas in hilly areas it is mineral based.
Regardless of the base economic resource, each town still has certain buildings that are common to it and useful – housing, saloon, Sheriff, jail. and the like.
The city-building and economics simulation go hand-in-hand, and in spite of the more complex resource-industry-manufacturing scheme, the money side is still very challenging.
This time around learning what your trading partners want and seeing to it that you provide that is of prime importance – more so than in the base game it seems. The improvements to the game are largely tweaks to the existing game play mechanics, but they are tweaks in the right direction.
While creating finished goods like Pick Axes with your Blacksmith in the base game was a good way to make money, in Nevada Silver that becomes a serious element to balanced economics.
If you already own and enjoy the base game, adding this expansion makes sense – you receive a low-priced entertaining romp through the Silver Rush and a return to the city-building and economics simulation that kept you occupied and entertained with the previous title, and Nevada Silver delivers more of that and then some.
As with 1849 the game delivers something rare in today's game market: value for your dollar!
Giving the game a good solid workout reveals that it offers a decent 20 hours of game play – which gives it an Average Admission Price of .24 cents an hour – which is certainly a bargain even for a mobile play.
That said, the expansion offers pretty good replay potential thanks to the more complex trading and manufacturing elements. That noted, we find that Nevada Silver earned an 8 out | 847 |
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Tagged: Bridgeport, brownfields, The Cities Project, Waterbury | by Michael Puffer|Republican-American June 11, 2019 @ 5:00 am Updated March 5, 2022 @ 12:11 am
A former factory complex in Bridgeport is being transformed into housing, retail, medical offices and a school. Steven Valenti / Republican-American
Waterbury — The irony carries great economic consequence: Once engines of Connecticut's prosperity, the state's former factories have long been massive liabilities for struggling cities.
Connecticut has found a path to get these sites back into use, and it's fueled with taxpayer money.
Polluted industrial sites litter Connecticut's struggling cities. Hulking, deserted and crumbling complexes attract crime, trespassers, illegal dumping and sometimes suspicious fires become spectacular and dangerous blazes.
These sites also hold captive desperately needed space for development which would bring new jobs and tax revenue.
Developers have shied from sites that need environmental cleanups which often costs millions of dollars.
But in the past 15 years, Connecticut has developed programs to tip the scales, making these properties worth a second look. It's created liability relief to shield municipalities and developers from responsibility for pollutants dumped by past owners.
Over the past decade, the state also has pumped more than $206 million into grants and loans for brownfields cleanups.
The state claims developers and other funding sources, which could include federal and private dollars, has paired that with $3.2 billion, said Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development spokesman James Watson.
That means an investment of $15.50 for every dollar spent through the brownfield programs, Watson said.
In Bridgeport, an investor behind the redevelopment of the American Graphophone Co. claims his company has been able to raise $33 for every $1 the state has invested.
Gary Flocco, developer, said state grants made his company's Bridgeport brownfield project possible to get started, but more than $1 billion will be invested by the time construction ends in six or seven years. Steven Valenti / Republican-American
The roughly 5.5 acre area originally hosted a manufacture of graphophones — one of the earliest mass produced players of recorded sound. That and later uses led to a mix of toxins in the buildings and the grounds. Corvus Capital Partners is turning it into a mix of 277 affordable apartments, commercial space and a charter school. It's a roughly $150 million development, said Gary Flocco, a managing partner with Corvus. It was made possible with $3.7 million in low-interest loans and grants from the state.
"Their money gives us the ability to clean up the sites which gives the bank the comfort level to move forward with us — not only banks, but other agencies and other funding sources," Flocco said. "If it wasn't for the state brownfield program it would be very difficult to do the type of developments we do."
"If it wasn't for the state brownfield program it would be very difficult to do the type of developments we do."
Gary Flocco
Managing Partner, Corvus Capital Partners
Flocco's site is highly visible, perched along Interstate 95 and a passenger rail line. He said the site's transformation is creating an advertisement for Bridgeport's potential from what had been a visible sign of failure.
Their cleanup costs aside, brownfields often have a lot going for them, said Rick Dunne, executive director of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments. Many sit in prime locations along rail and highway corridors, next to rivers, near downtowns, often served by industrial-grade power, water and sewer utilities, Dunne said.
Those advantages, on their own, haven't been enough to inspire redevelopment. Many brownfields have sat idle since the 1970s and 1980s, Dunne said.
"All of that infrastructure the taxpayers paid for long ago," Dunne said. "And what have we done since we built all that infrastructure for those factories? Connecticut has tried to prosper by sprawling out into greenfields, farmlands and wooded areas, and building new utilities to get out to that."
Those new utilities and roads may be built initially by developers, but maintenance eventually falls onto the backs of taxpayers and utility ratepayers, Dunne said.
"It's a bad bargain all around when all of this precious real estate is sitting there and ready to go," Dunne said. "It's the lost opportunity for the last 40 years of having all this great infrastructure in all the right places."
State lawmakers and business advocates have developed tools to tempt developers, like Corvus, into brownfields.
A 220-person crew is rehabbing a former factory complex on Bridgeport's Howard Street. Steven Valenti / Republican-American
In addition to loans and grants, the state has developed liability protections for new owners of industrially polluted sites. If new owners perform cleanups overseen to state standards, they can't be sued by the state if pollution from prior owners is later found to have migrated offsite.
A city's ability to turn around brownfields is partially in its own hands, depending on how ambitious leading officials care to be in tackling the often complex, costly and time-consuming problem.
Market values make a big difference. Stamford, a resurgent city, has used its coast and proximity to New York City to draw developers.
Ultimately, brownfields are driven by the market. If a developer can tackle the cleanup and still make a profit, then the deal makes sense, it "pencils," as Dunne says. In Stamford, "the value of the new development is greater than the cost to build it," Dunne said.
"The closer you get to New York, the more true that is, so, for Stamford, it's true," Dunne said. "For Norwalk it's true. For Bridgeport, less true, but for other reasons."
For Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury and Hartford these reasons include high tax rates and struggling public schools, Dunne said.
"It takes a little more convincing to get people to invest in those cities because they have systemic problems," Dunne said.
Part of a former factory complex on Howard Street in Bridgeport will become a 725-student charter school. Other space will be housing, retail, and medical offices.
Connecticut's economic struggles can sap the value of land deals and incentive to tackle dirty sites, said David Hurley, an environmental consultant on the General Assembly's Brownfields Working Group.
"We have the broad economic issues in the state that we need to address, and at the same time the ability to clean up the brownfields is key to us seeing investment in the state," Hurley said. "Those sites aren't going to get cleaned up unless we have an economic climate in which there is demand."
Those cities along the Interstate 95 corridor and the Amtrak passenger rail have an edge over places like Waterbury, Torrington and New Britain, Hurley said.
At multiple sites in Waterbury, Mayor Neil M. O'Leary's administration had opted to take on the role of developer to kick-start reuse of these properties. The city has acquired massive polluted sites and is using state and federal money to clean them in hopes of redevelopment. This is possible because of the liability relief adopted by state lawmakers, O'Leary said.
"These buildings have been sitting not for years, but for decades and longer because up until legislation that reduced liability to the cities that acquire them, you couldn't possibly market them, because the return on the investment was always in the negative," O'Leary said.
"The return on the investment with public money is in the negative too, let's be honest," the mayor said. "But at least the federal and the state government has recognized the only way you are going to get this. It's a slow crawl."
The City of Waterbury is cleaning up the Anamet site in the South End, and hoping to attract developers. Why invest in this neighborhood? We talked with people who have a stake in what happens there.
The Cities Project, a collaboration between CT Mirror, Connecticut Public Radio, Hearst Connecticut Media, Hartford Courant, Republican-American of Waterbury, Hartford Business Journal, and Purple States, will publish periodic articles exploring challenges and solutions related to revitalizing Connecticut's cities. Send comments or suggestions to ehamilton@ | 1,721 |
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Yesterday I attended the convocation chapel at the Methodist
Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) which honored the careers<|fim_middle|> that statement: That they have some
wisdom to share, and that they have so much more to learn. | or retiring
professors Dr. John Kampen and Dr. Linda Mercadante. Both have Mennonite ties. John and his wife Carol are long time members
of Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship where I pastored prior to CMC. Linda and her husband Joe Mas attend CMC.
Both gave reflections.
John recalled what he feels to be the most important accomplishment of his
professional career: While teaching and
serving as Academic Dean at Payne Theological Seminary, an African Methodist
Episcopal Church school, he helped them become an officially credentialed seminary. They continue to form black leaders who are
shaping communities and institutions.
Linda spoke of MTSO as a haven for her over a long academic
career that included personal challenges.
She began her career surrounded by male faculty and has seen the institution
grow to embrace female faculty. It was
noted that because of her long tenure, over half of the alumni to ever pass
through MTSO would know her, and that her work with those who identify as spiritual but not religious has made a
major contribution at the intersection of faith and culture.
Retirement seems to be a major theme these days at CMC as
well. I don't know how many of you have
retired in the last couple years, but it's a lot. Which means questions of identity, direction,
and calling are all very close to the surface these days. Where to focus one's energy? How to enter into this new stage of life in a
way that welcomes new opportunities along with a chance for renewal? How to let go of professional identities yet
still claim the gifts one exercised in those offices? How to adjust expectations when one's body
doesn't cooperate with one's aspirations.
And many other such questions.
Listening to John and Linda speak affirmed how valuable it
is to listen to one another's stories, and what a gift it is to have this
multi-generational community called a congregation. Since we're starting to live with the words
of our new Membership Commitment Statement, this line especially applies: "Learn
from one another, allowing the wisdom of all ages to teach us."
I'm not sure if we have enough structured ways to learn from
the wisdom of all ages, but I want to say for now that it's a very good
thing. And I'm guessing our recently
retired folks are feeling both parts of | 498 |
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Every second, the brain's nerve cells exchange many billions of synaptic impulses. Two kinds of synapses ensure that this flow of data is regulated: Excitatory synapses relay information from one cell to the next, while inhibitory synapses restrict the flow of information. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology in Martinsried could now show, in cooperation with colleagues from the Ruhr University of Bochum, that excitatory and inhibitory synapses remain balanced – even if the brain undergoes reorganization. Following a small retinal lesion, the nerve cells in the mouse brain responsible for this particular region no longer received (excitatory) information. As a result, the cells reduced the number of their inhibitory synapses by 30% in the space of just one day. This down-regulated balance between excitation and inhibition could indicate to the nerve cells that it is time for them to reconfigure to partially compensate for the loss of information.
The synapses of this nerve cell inhibit the flow of information of other cells.
Nerve cells are "information addicts". To process and store new information or to optimize already existing ways of processing it, minute appendages emerge continually from their surface and grow towards neighboring cells. At the end of these appendages, a synapse can develop via which the two nerve cells can then exchange information. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology in Martinsried and the Ruhr University of Bochum were already able to show how quickly such nerve cells can reorganize themselves even in the adult<|fim_middle|> new tasks within the processing network.
However, optimal processing in the brain depends not only on the circulation of information but also on the direct inhibition of the flow of information at given points. What actually happens to these so-called inhibitory synapses when conditions change in the brain? Since this area has hardly received any detailed scientific attention, the team of scientists set out to examine the fate of these synapses in the nerve cells that receive no information on account of the small retinal lesion.
"One possible outcome was that inhibitory synapses remained, maybe to inhibit these cells which would otherwise pass on no, or only meaningless, information", explains Tara Keck, whose study has just been published in the scientific journal Neuron. However, the neurobiologists discovered that precisely the opposite was the case. They showed that those cells which had been rendered redundant reduced the number of their inhibitory synapses by about one third within one day. Such was the extent of this downsizing that the imbalance in the flow of information, brought about by the loss of the excitatory signals from the retina, was quashed. "The exciting thing about this result is the insight that the brain appears to be constantly seeking to maintain the balance between excitation and inhibition", Keck relates.
The scientists already have a theory as to the importance of this lower level of the established balance. "The decimation of the inhibitory synapses may act as a signal to neighbouring cells by advertising: Nerve cells seeking work. Please get in touch", reflects Mark Hübener, the head of the study. The scientists now hope to establish whether this is indeed the case and whether more inhibitory synapses are produced to regain the original balance once the rewiring with other cells is complete. | brain, so that they are constantly able to process information: After a small retinal lesion, the nerve cells responsible for processing information from this area were "out of work". However, during the weeks to follow, the neurobiologists observed that these nerve cells increased the number of appendages sent towards their neighbouring cells. The cells that had been temporarily redundant were thus reconnecting themselves and could take on | 80 |
A Cheltenham mum has called on parents to be aware of what their children get up to on the internet after expressing fears her daughter had played the 'Momo Challenge'.
The mum was worried the young girl had got sucked into the 'Momo Challenge' after she had been watching videos on YouTube Kids over the weekend.
By Tuesday morning the five-year-old girl's behaviour was beginning to concern her mum who confronted her - and then found her daughter had cut off "her lovely blonde curly locks".
The mum, who did not want to be named, said: "Over the weekend, I noticed my child's behaviour become erratic, almost like she's gone back to her terrible twos again.
The mum said her daughter would normally be "pestering her" while in her uniform but this morning she couldn't hear her from her room. She went to her bedroom and decided to confront her.
"I asked her what she was going. She said nothing. I opened the door and was standing in the middle of the bedroom. There was a pair of kitchen scissors in her hand.
"There was blonde hair everywhere round her bedroom.
The mum told Gloucestershire Live that her girl said to her: "Momo told me to do it".
With a scary doll's face, Momo is reportedly being hacked into child-friendly apps such as Peppa Pig, Fortnite and YouTube Kids.
And while there is evidence of videos being doctored, the Momo Challenge itself is widely seen as a hoax.
Gloucestershire's police and crime commissioner said the challenge aspect is an urban myth.
The Momo character was designed by a Japanese artist for an exhibition and the artist is not linked with the challenge.
But it interacts with the child through WhatsApp and there have been reports it gets them to take part in challenges, making threats if they don't carry them out.
However, it is widely assumed that the Momo Challenge is a hoax.
The mother had been aware of reports of Momo Challenge and said she "freaked out".
What is the Momo challenge and where did it come from?
A creepy woman with straggly hair, protruding eyes and a devil grin called "Momo" entices kids to contact her through WhatsApp.
Kids receive a message requests from an unknown number which then proceeds to send graphic images and instructions to harm themselves and others - or she will "curse them".
However, this creepy image wasn't designed with evil intention or to be part of these threats and has unwittingly been used in the sick online game.
The picture is actually of a sculpture created by Japanese special effects company, Link Factory.
The work is by Japanese artist Midori Hayashi, who is also not associated with the game.
Japanese artist Midori Hayashi is known for making bizarre dolls using different animal parts.
The grotesque character was on display at Tokyo's, Vanilla Gallery - the artist named it Mother Bird.
After it was shared on social media its original story quickly became distorted and it was soon<|fim_middle|> challenge by clicking here. | associated with the Momo game.
The viral challenged gained major attention after a 12-year-old girl was found dead in her backyard near Buenos Aires, Argentina, after allegedly having an online conversation with the disturbing character.
But she said she was able to ask questions about what happened and how Momo had got her to cut her hair.
"I said 'who's Momo?' 'It's the lady on YouTube', she said. I asked 'how did she do this? She's not here'.
Taking the day off she took her girl to hairdresser Toddler Trims but she wouldn't stop talking about Momo.
The Cheltenham hairdresser posted a warning on Facebook about the game.
"So I've just had a beautiful little girl in affected by this sick MOMO challenge!! If you are unaware this sick human/mutant is hacking into peppa pig, fortnight, minecraft etc..
"She is five-years-old & still keeps talking about Momo, her mother is absolutely devastated!!
The post has been shared almost 60,000 times in less than 24 hours as fears over the impact such videos are having over children grow.
The mum said that since this incident, the internet has been banned in her household.
She called on other parents to make sure they keep an eye on what their children are up to.
"Keep an eye on what they're doing online. If you see your child's behaviour change then ask them what's' going on," she said.
While she hasn't spoken to Gloucestershire Constabulary about what happened, she said she would do.
Some parents say their children have been told they will be "killed in their sleep" if they do not contact 'Momo', Mirror Online is reporting.
Shortly after a young girl died in Argentina, concerns began to grow about children taking part in the challenge.
Fox Business Network welcomed parenting officer Titania Jordan to the show to share her advice for keeping kids away from Momo.
Although the show aired in 2018, Titania's advice is still relevant.
She recommends maintaining an open dialogue with your children about what they are doing online and the dangers of viral trends like this one.
She also suggests monitoring the things your children can access on the internet. This includes activating parental controls and checking search history.
There are also reportedly services available to allow parents to monitor WhatsApp.
Knowing the signs of distress in your child is also a huge indicator that something could be going on behind closed doors.
These include falling behind at school, loss of appetite and being agitated after being on their phone.
You can watch the full segment about protecting children from the Momo | 542 |
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Pay-TV rivals vie to become the 'omni-channel' of the future
By IBC Daily Team
Pay-TV operators are facing some tough short- and long-term challenges. That was the conclusion of a panel of pay-TV experts speaking at a Platform Futures conference session at the Forum on Thursday (14 September).
Jeff Hunter, chief architect at on-demand and cloud-based TV service YouView, told delegates: "<|fim_middle|> 100 million by 2027
Analyst: Global pay-TV subs to continue to rise
Amino visualises quality metrics data for pay-TV operators | Unfortunately not everyone can be the world's biggest pay-TV provider. Those that are destined to be successful will need to be simple, relevant, seamless and indispensable.
The key is to understand the user and personalise their experience. You also need to get smarter – driving insights from the data you collect."
Hunter added: "For pay-TV operators the battle is on to develop deeper insights into the interests of customers – giving touch points for the provision of a much wider range of services. To, in effect, become an 'omni-channel'. The battle is on for such companies to make themselves ever-present and indispensable to the consumer – so no wonder there is so much competition."
Companies such as Amazon and Netflix, which have deep pockets for investment in original content and a lot of data at their fingertips about customer preferences would be in a strong position, said Hunter.
Justin Hewelt, global director of brand product and marketing at PayMedia Consulting, said that OTT propositions are evolving and converging in the current marketplace.
"Now we are seeing the emergence of more linear OTT propositions, and propositions targeted at different market segments, such as YouTube TV, aimed at millennials, or Sling, which targets non-traditional segments and cord cutters, and Hulu, focused on changing the OTT model with new, personalised relationships."
Hewelt added: "We have entered a landscape where consumers expect to access lots of different content from service providers. For the pay platform operators there is a real challenge to work out who your partners are, when to differentiate and when to collaborate.
Pay-TV ops have been working hard to reinvent their products using personalisation and recommendation.
"At the end of the day for pay-TV it's about locking in customer relationships you have built up over time. The newer landscape is all about building deeper relationships – in a world in which the use of apps and the popularity of no contract services means that users can come and go much more easily."
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New Measurements of Arctic Ozone
The winter of 2004-2005 saw the second highest chemical ozone destruction ever observed over the Arctic. Polar ozone is destoyed when chlorine, cold temperatures, and sunlight mix in the atmosphere 8-50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Since ozone shields the Earth from ultraviolet light, the high-energy light that causes sunburns and is associated with skin cancers, low ozone levels could threaten human health. Ultraviolet levels remained near normal through the winter, however, because unusual weather conditions brought ozone from the Earth's ozone-rich mid-latitudes to the pole to fill in the gaps left by the extreme ozone depletion.
These images show the fluctuations in ozone during the Arctic winter of 2005. The top two images show the average total column ozone over the Arctic during the months of January and March, 2005, and the lower image shows total column ozone on a single day, March 11, 2005. The images are based on data collected by the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) aboard NASA's Aura satellite.
During this time period, the Microwave Limb Sounder, another instrument on the Aura satellite, measured 50 percent ozone loss, the second-highest level ever observed behind the 60 percent loss measured in 1999-2000. Despite this, the lowest total column ozone values in polar regions are slightly higher in March than in January, on average, as evidenced by the broad splashes of red that represent high ozone levels. Stratospheric winds carried the ozone north into the Arctic, compensating for the significant chemical loss, so that no blue or purple holes representing low ozone levels appear in the March image. Black circles over the North pole show where OMI did not collect data.
On a single day, March 11, 2005, ozone was distributed far more unevenly, with dark red, almost black areas of high ozone over the Aleutian Islands, Asia, and Europe, and a pale blue thin spot over Iceland and Greenland. This reveals that even though ozone values appeared to be near normal on average throughout March, some regions experienced much lower ozone levels—and therefore, a greater exposure to UV light—on an individual day.
For more information and images, see "NASA Spacecraft Measures Unusual 2005 Arctic Ozone Conditions" on the NASA portal.
Image courtesy NASA/JPL/Agency for Aerospace Programs (Netherlands)/Finnish Meteorological Institute
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Arctic Ozone Loss
Recent observations from satellites and ground stations suggest that atmospheric ozone levels for March in the Arctic were approaching the lowest levels in the modern instrumental era.
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8 decades on and still going strong!
The Company's 80th year has been a bumper one for awards. In September, CJ Thorne & Co were the winner of the 'Best Construction Project' Award at the South East Construction Awards ceremony, for our impressive spillway project at Bayham Lake in Kent. On the same evening, at a separate event, we proudly accepted two awards at the 2019 East Sussex Business Awards: 'Outstanding Team of the Year' and 'Overall Business of the Year'. Then at the Uckfield Community Awards in November, we were presented with the award entitled 'Give Back to the Community'. Having been active in supporting the community for many years, all staff were delighted to receive recognition for this. The Company have provided the Christmas Tree for Uckfield since 1951 in addition to the lorry to transport it to its place by NatWest Bank. We provide trucks for various community groups to decorate for the Uckfield Carnival. We are always active in sponsoring such things as the Uckfield Business Awards, local charities, am-dram organisations and local sports clubs. As a local family business that has gone from strength to strength over the past 8 decades, these things are just our way of giving back, so thank you to all the Thorne employees who are a part of this vibrant team effort.
Sussex Super Growth Awards - One of the Top Ten Fastest Growing Companies in Sussex
C J Thorne & Co was this month recognised as being amongst the top 10 fastest growing companies in Sussex at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Amex Stadium, home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
The award acknowledged the sustained growth of the Company over the last three years and MD Chris Thorne said: "As a private family-owned business with strong links to the local community, we are absolutely delighted to be in the top 10 of the Sussex Super Growth awards.
Our business is all about the strong teamwork of our loyal staff, and their commitment and expertise is what delivers complex projects successfully for our Clients.
Sussex Heritage Trust Awards - Commercial Award
The Lewes & Wealden Business Awards - Large Business of the Year
The Company this month won the prestigious<|fim_middle|> as major business leaders from throughout the region.
ACES - East Sussex Business of the Year
C J Thorne were nominated and put up against nine local companies for East Sussex Business of the Year hosted by ACES Chambers of Commerce.
C J Thorne went on to win the Award.
See the video interview of Chris Thorne, the Managing Director of The Thorne Group here.
Uckfield Business Awards - Business of the Year
The great and the good from the local area dined out in style as 320 local business people celebrated the 2014 Uckfield Business Awards. Top prize on the night was "Business of the Year" and C J Thorne & Co was announced as the winner – a feather in the cap for the whole Company! | title of Large Business of the Year, and was commended for demonstrating exceptional performance, growth and market leadership. The award was presented to Directors Jim Fraser and Chris Thorne at a Gala Dinner attended by local MPs as well | 44 |
Exclusive Interview With Valid Point: Meet Thad & Jonah
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What first drew you into hip-hop?
Thad talks about this in our song "Long Time" off of our EP that we put out this summer. Personally, I (Thad) was drawn to hip hop at a young age. My dad had the Willennium on cassette and we would listen to that<|fim_middle|> we are doing our best to learn about and has us feeling very excited.
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Catching Up With abel | constantly. That sort of opened the doors to hip hop for me because after that I constantly wanted more. My cousin would always have the newest music. I would go over to his house and listen to Nelly and Eminem for hours while we played video games or jumped on the trampoline. There is something about hip hop that gets your blood flowing. When I started getting into writing and producing music, hip hop was honestly the most economical route for us to take. We are both musicians, again we reference our emotion in "Long Time", and sometimes we feel like we are cheating because we don't always get to utilize playing those instruments live on a record (drums, guitar, piano, etc.). We do try to implement as many real instruments as we can. Sometimes you can lose a lot of emotion when you play from a computer rather than the real thing. We try to keep that in mind during our production process.
I (Jonah) first got into hip-hop in late elementary school. My friend used to carpool with me and we would sit in the back sharing headphones, listening to lil wayne, eminem, dr. dre, and other legendary rappers. Later in high school I started playing guitar and Thad and I started creating music together. We moved into the same room to create an open room for our "studio". We have now grown to new levels with more professional equipment and a new studio, but it has always been really fun creating music together.
You are among the few brother duos in the hip-hop industry, care to share more about your creative processes and how you collab?
From the beginning, we made a clear cut split with how we handle Valid Point. Jonah handles the business side of the music. He manages all of our accounts, promotions, distributions, and artwork, as well as, help write lyrics. Thad handles the music. He produces the music, writes, records, mixes and masters.
As far as our process, we meet once a week physically and spend about 8-12 hours in our studio. We usually write together during those days. If we hit writer's block, then we may talk about a vibe we want to attack and Thad will try and find it in a beat. We also have a Dropbox folder updated constantly with lyrics and beats to keep the juices flowing.
Your latest song "Don't waste my time" features a great production and your touching vocals. Did you produce the track yourselves?
We produce, record, mix, and master everything in house. Currently, everything has been done with Logic Pro and we use Ozone 7 for our mastering process.
That was easily the best writing process we have ever had. The beat was actually one we sat on for about 3 years and just couldn't figure out what to do with it. Honestly, I think it was two projects that we decided to morph into one. Anyway, we basically played the beat for about two hours. Thad would mumble a flow and Jonah came up with the majority of lyrics. He comes up with some of the best lines we have ever recorded. My favorite stanza from that song has to be
"I turn my 10 grand into 30 guess it's trending boy
I got my money in the bag I don't spend it boy
And I know you want some but you know That I'm not lending boy
And if you come up on my brothers Run my boy"
It was the perfect mix of our lyrics.
"Don't waste my time" has an old school vibe to it, and it reminds us of some of the productions by legendary artists such as dr.dre and eminem. Can you tell us more about your idols? Who are your role models?
Dr. Dre is way up there on the list, especially as far as producers go. He is a genius. I have a lot of respect for him for sitting on "Detox" as long as he has. True artistry is standing behind your product, and it's awesome to see him not release something he doesn't fully believe in.
As far as other producers, Metro Boomin is in heavy rotation on my iPhone right now. I have a lot of love for Nate Fox too. He produces a lot of Chance the Rapper's music. He's currently my favorite rapper. I think "AcidRap" is one of the greatest collections of music of all time. Front to back, it's a great mixtape. It is amazing he has never sold a song. I have a lot of respect for artists that step out of line.
Other than that, we both have a pretty wide spectrum for music. We like anything from Pierce the Veil to Rae Sremmurd. I think it's good to always listen to different types of music. It always gives us a ton of ideas. I had a buddy in high school who told me "how can music continue to progress, because I feel like everything has been done". I keep that in mind with everything we do. He was crazy for saying that, but it's too easy to keep putting out music that sounds the same. We stay away from formulas and just put out what we think is cool or touching. Sometimes we call a friend to send us some guitar or piano. Honestly, those have been some of the best songs we have done "Wrong" is a testament to that. It's nice to have different musicians send you things. Sometimes you can fall into a rut
How would you summarize 2017?
2017 was a startup for us and we are excited to keep growing. This year has been full of ideas from how we should brand ourselves, what our tone is, and how we should stay progressive. There is always something to learn and we have learned a lot throughout 2017. We learned how to mix better, how to master professionally, promotional plans, and social connections are key. Like we said, this is just the startup, a beginning, and we cannot wait to keep doing our best and keep growing.
You have recently started your "songamonth" initiative do you plan to keep releasing a song every month going into 2018?
This is something we have actually been discussing. We are thinking of ending the "songamonth" series in late summer of 2018 and starting something new but we haven't decided yet. "Songamonth" has been a good way to create a base for us and we have truly enjoyed it, it will be sad to let it go.
What are your goals for 2018? Any upcoming projects we can get excited about?
Our goal for 2018 is simple; impact as many people as we can with our music. We want people to hear our music and enjoy it, whether that be by making them happy, sad, reminiscent, pumped, or even angry. We are also looking at doing shows in 2018. We would love to do some shows in our hometown of Raleigh, NC as well as Charlotte, wilmington, and maybe even the OBX. This is a whole new project that | 1,458 |
You might remember Pango, the adorable blue raccoon, from our previous review of Pango Imaginary Car. Developer Studio Pango has just released a cute seasonal app which is, best of all, multilingual. Pango Christmas 2013 is a fun way to keep kids excited about the upcoming holiday.
In this app, Pango is getting ready for Christmas with his animal friends. They are setting up the wreath, building a snowman, and staying warm by the fire while they participate in other traditional preparations.
Each interactive page has some fun surprises and funny new characters. It's highly entertaining for preschoolers and offers an opportunity for Spanish reading practice for the slightly older kids.
Note: Just change your<|fim_middle|> all I need to do is change my device language and i can used this app with ease.
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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings is a singular book. It stands alone among 20th century fiction as the single greatest story produced in the English language. The magnum opus of its author, J.R.R. Tolkien, it has been widely panned or ignored by critics, but amongst those who have read it and enjoyed it, it is often considered their favorite book. I count myself in that number.
And yet, it is a polarizing book which remains opaque and inaccessible to many. With its assortment of elves, hobbits, goblins, wizards, and ringwraiths, it is considered simply too odd or bizarre for many readers to even consider. Tolkien realized this himself and composed this short verse to describe the way readers approach his work:
is one of those things:
if you like it you do:
if you don't, then you boo!
So, for those who already enjoy this book, this review will potentially be superfluous and to those who are put off by fantasy in general, perhaps unconvincing. And yet, it is, after all, my favorite book, and really, after having recently re-read it, it is high time, I think, to put my thoughts down about what makes it a book of such special magnificence.
For some interesting trivia check out my 10 Amazing Facts about Lord of the Rings
Concerning Hobbits
This, along with all other illustrations in the review, are by Alan Lee and can be found in the Illustrated Edition of The Lord of the Rings
Of its many qualities, the most obvious at first blush is Tolkien's portrayal of hobbits, a small people with harry feet and big appetites. Though personally I actually enjoy reading about the elven race and the elven characters most, the existence of Hobbits, their oddities, qualities, and ways is key to understanding the story. It is primarily through hobbit characters that the tale is told and Tolkien rightly bookends the novel with sizable sections set in the hobbits' ancestral home of The Shire, a quiet, sheltered, and green country in the Northwestern part of Middle-earth.
The Shire is a pastoral, idealized version of England, though in some ways its charm stretches beyond England to all lands where food, flowers, trees, and "good tilled earth" are valued above wealth and industrialization. Though I myself live happily amidst dozens of modern conveniences, there is a pull when one reads of the hobbit lifestyle that awakens a desire for gentler, simpler times.
Of the hobbit characters featured in the novel (side note: though released as a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings was originally composed as a single novel and I will be treating it as such for the purposes of this review) Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin, are the central characters, though Bilbo, whose exploits feature prominently in The Hobbit does have an important role in the beginning of the book.
As noble and important as Frodo is, Sam is the character I connect with the most. Simple though he is, there is an uncomplicated sincerity about everything he does. His devotion to Frodo and to what is good and right is unshakable. Of all the characters in the novel, it is Sam who grows the most, from a humble, obscure gardner, to one of the most celebrated heroes of Middle-earth.
The Road goes ever on and on
Another of the wonders of The Lord of the Rings is that it reads very much like a history. There are lands and places, peoples, nations, and events, that have this living, organic quality, such that you feel as if Tolkien were pulling back the veil and ushering you into a place which actually existed. What C.S. Lewis wrote in his review of The Hobbit in 1937 is doubly true of The Lord of the Rings. It is a book that "admits us to a world of its own—a world that seems to have been going on before we stumbled into it but which, once found by the right reader, becomes indispensable to him."
Tolkien is able to invest these lands of elves, men, dwarves, and hobbits, with such verisimilitude in part due to his background as a philologist. For Tolkien, the language behind these peoples comes even before his interest in their histories or the individual characters themselves. In this, he is unique amongst almost all other authors I am aware of.
Most authors simply do not share Tolkien's interest in language as the driving force for building a world. That is perhaps why most fantasy novels coming after The Lord of the Rings often feel derivative of Middle-earth, rather than wholly original (though Tolkien's story was itself inspired by northern mythology and other authors, in particular E.R. Edison, whom Tolkien called "[T]he greatest and most convincing writer of 'invented worlds' that I have ever read."). Tolkien has, in a sense, done all the hard work for us. The rest of us are only able to tinker with the recipe a bit, omitting this or that aspect, putting more emphasis on one thing or another.
And I must follow, if I can
But perhaps the chief virtue of Tolkien's story is the truth it conveys. His story stands in stark contrast to the vast sea of modern works whose characters wander about in a meaningless and hopeless universe. Modern fiction is full of clever, assertive, and even broken or flawed individuals whose actions serve mainly to achieve their own goals or pursuits. Even characters who end up risking their lives or saving the world often do so more out of necessity or for personal reasons than because of any larger principles or profound sense of what is good and honorable.
Not so, in The Lord of the Rings. Here we meet characters like Aragorn, who is willing to spend years in the wilderness, defending people who do not even know he exists, rather than take the throne which is his by right. We meet Gandalf the wizard, an ageless person who is something more than human, but who refuses to accept the One Ring when it is offered to him for fear of the terrible power he would wield with it.
Even characters who succumb to temptation such as Saruman and Boromir, serve as cautionary examples that even the mightiest among us are not above a fall.
Until it joins some larger way
But there is more to Tolkien's moral fabric than simple honor and a sense of duty. The moral compass of its central heroes is grounded in a transcendent, eternal framework. The echo of the Undying Lands lays heavy upon Middle-earth. This immortal realm beyond the sea shines in the eyes of the elves, in the Phial of Galadriel, and the tree of Gondor and is ultimately the fountain from which flow the goodness, truth, and beauty, which so guide the heroes of this tale. Though it may not be obvious upon a casual reading, the distant call of these lands touches every page of the story. It is easy to forget that upon every step of Frodo's epic journey he is strengthened and guided by unseen hands.
Gandalf is there, surely, but Gandalf was sent by someone, wasn't he? Tom Bombadil arrives just in the nick of time, but what brought him there at that precise moment when he was needed most? "Just chance brought me then, if chance you call it. It was no plan of mine," he tells the hobbits when he rescues them from Old Man Willow. And what brought the Fellowship to Rivendell in the first place? Elrond, after revealing the need to deal with Sauron's Ring tells them, "That is the purpose for which you are called hither. Called, I say, though I have not called you to me, strangers from distant lands."
The very fact that Frodo even has the Ring at all is shown to be part of some larger plan. Gandalf tells him:
Behind that there was something else at work, beyond any design of the Ring-maker. I can<|fim_middle|> sorrow we must go, but not in despair. Behold! We are not bound forever to the circles of the world, and beyond them is more than memory.
And if it takes a few hobbits, elves, dwarves, and forgotten kings to remind us of such things, well that's a story worth reading, don't you think?
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Abbey Stellingwerff
Lovely review. My two favorite things about Lord of the Rings are two things you mentioned here. I love that Lord of the Rings feels like history, and I love that Lord of the Rings has a never-ending hope in dark times.
DJ Edwardson
Yes, I could have listed another ten virtues and they all would have been important, but I was pushing it with the word count as it was so I tried to distill it to its essence.
This book that just has so much to give.
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Jenelle
This is a beautiful review of a most excellent work of art. The Lord of the Rings is more than just a story, and you captured the why behind that sentiment so very well.
That poem, though… I never really thought about how Tolkien himself must have had quite a witty and somewhat snarky sense of humor… to be able to write all the parts of the book that always make me laugh.
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THE Review iz just awesome…
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This is great! Thanks for the work on this.
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Leave a comment, I love hearing from readers. Cancel reply | put it no plainer than by saying that Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, and not by its maker. In which case you also were meant to have it. And that may be an encouraging thought.
Where many paths and errands meet
And so we see that, though small hands and mighty swords fight and labor to protect Tolkien's beloved world, there is a larger purpose at work behind it all. Tolkien's characters exist in a fundamentally moral world, where good and evil are real things based on divine decree, not cultural conventions or shifting ideas. Sauron, the Ring-maker, is irredeemably evil, and his plans wholly wicked, but he is not the only force at work, and in the end we see that the power which opposes him is greater still.
What Tolkien has given us in the guise of a story, is hope in a fallen world. When the world offers us nothing but sadness and meaninglessness, Tolkien, though The Lord of the Rings, reminds us that, no, this is not the end. Evil and death and suffering do not have the final say. There is One who holds the keys to life and death who is good and right and just and his plans never go astray. In this book we hear echoes of John 1:5, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." As Aragorn tells Awen on his death bed:
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Our team at Nug Digital Marketing is packing their bags for Las Vegas this month. We are headed to the Marijuana Business Conference and Expo mid-November!
The MJ<|fim_middle|> even have the opportunity to test them out before you get home.
4. George Blackenship, Jeanne Sullivan, Chris Walsh, and Kenneth T. Walshwill be there.
Who ever thought that group of success stories would all be in the same place at the same time, talking to you! This amazingly accomplished group is just a snapshot of some of the featured speakers on this year's lineup. They are prepared to talk about their experiences and successes and give us insight into their journey. The only problem is you might have to choose between your favorites when planning your schedule.
5. Networking opportunities are out of this world.
With 20,000+ attendees, 9 educationaltracks,110 speakers, 14,000 cannabis business leaders, and 650+ exhibitors you'll have unlimited opportunities to meet people. Take business cards and try to meet one person in every session, in each line for food or drinks, and even introduce yourself to exhibitors. You'll begin to create a community of like-minded individuals who are invested in helping shape the cannabis industry. | Biz Conference and Expo is an essential conference for those in and around the cannabis industry. With more than 110 speakers, 14,000 cannabis leaders and investors, and over 650 exhibits over a three-day period, you are sure to learn and network during the cannabis industry boom.
Why should you go to MJ Biz Con this year?
Nearly 20,000 people are registered for this annual marketing conference hosted by Marijuana Business Daily. If you aren't one to follow the crowd, here are some of our top reasons for why we think you should join us at the Marijuana Business Conference in Las Vegas this year.
1. There are nine tracks of lectures.
This is your opportunity to learn about the latest and greatest in the cannabis industry. The things you learn in sessions can be implemented as soon as you get home. It's your opportunity to learn directly from the sources and absorb as much as you can. With so many different sessions taught by so many different authorities, you'll learn new skills and strategies that will get you inspired before you even leave the conference.
2. You've got all of the experts in one room.
Where else can you get face-to-face and even one-on-one access to some of the biggest names in the marijuana industry? This is your opportunity to ask your specific questions and get real answers that are catered to you. Get to the root of your unique needs with pointed discussions and seminars directly related to your work.
3. Get a first look at cutting-edge innovations.
The Marijuana Business Conference and Expo is mecca for marijuana technology and thought innovations. Keep an eye out for new products and strategies that other marketers have been working to perfect. You'll be the first to know about these cutting-edge developments and may | 359 |
Beef Bolognese over Roasted Spaghetti Squash | Plated | Cook more. Live better.
Spaghetti Bolognese is the perfect cold weather dish: saucy, comforting, and hearty. In this Popular Recipe, we're serving the classic meaty pasta sauce over spaghetti squash instead of noodles, and finishing it all with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You'll never look at spaghetti squash the same way!
Preheat oven to 450ºF. Rinse carrots and cut into ¼-inch dice. Halve squash lengthwise, then scoop out and discard seeds. Peel onion, halve, and cut into small dice. Mince garlic.
Line a baking sheet with foil and add squash cut-side up. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over cut sides and season with spice mix, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper as desired. Arrange squash cut-side down and roast until tender, 25-<|fim_middle|> and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Then, remove pan from heat and stir in red wine vinegar.
Using a fork or tongs, rake roasted squash flesh to create spaghetti-like strands, raking back and forth until you've reached the outer skins. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired, then divide between serving bowls. Discard skins.
Return pan with sauce to medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons heavy cream (save remainder for coffee!), and simmer to warm through, 1 minute more. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Spoon beef Bolognese over squash noodles for a classic spaghetti presentation, or gently stir squash into sauce before plating. Garnish with Parmesan and dig in! | 35 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
While squash roasts, pat beef dry with paper towel. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium high-sided pan over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add beef and season with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper as desired. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a bowl. Discard almost all excess fat in pan, leaving behind a thin layer for the next step.
Return pan from beef to medium-high heat with ½ tablespoon olive oil. When oil is shimmering, add tomato paste, carrots, onion, and garlic. Sauté, stirring, until softening, about 5 minutes. Return beef to pan and add wine and stock. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium high | 177 |
"And<|fim_middle|> Baillie). | Jesus answered and said to him, 'Simon, I have something to say to you.' So he said, 'Teacher, say it.' 'There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?'" (Luke 7:40-42).
GRATITUDE FOR GOD'S FORGIVENESS IS A POWERFUL FORCE THAT MOVES US IN THE DIRECTION OF TRUTH AND GOODNESS. To the extent that we're aware of the magnitude of our sins and the love that had to be shown by God to make their forgiveness possible, we will be motivated both to seek Him and to serve Him. If our motivation toward God is not what it should be, here is the key to progress: we must increase our love by increasing our gratitude.
Paul spoke of the "constraining" or "compelling" effect of Christ's love for us. "For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again" (2 Corinthians 5:14,15). And the love of Christ is that which compels us even before we've been forgiven of our sins. It is our recognition of His love and our joyous anticipation of gratitude to Him that move us to respond to the gospel in the first place.
It is important to remember the proper order of these things. God's love comes first, and then our gratitude and love. If we're not careful, we may lapse into thinking that God confers forgiveness upon us because we are those who love Him. However, just the opposite is true. "Love is not the cause of forgiveness. Forgiveness causes love. The more we are forgiven, the more we love" (William Tyndale). John said simply, "In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us" (1 John 4:10). "We love Him because He first loved us" (1 John 4:19).
In general, gratitude comes from a sense of our emptiness and need. If we're proud and self-sufficient, and if we suppose there is little about us to be forgiven, then there will be little gratitude in us — and consequently little love, little seeking of God, and little in the way of service to Him. Without the power of gratitude, we fight a losing battle.
"A true Christian is a man who never for a moment forgets what God has done for him in Christ, and whose whole comportment and whole activity have their root in the sentiment of gratitude" (John | 593 |
Pier 21 is the ultimate comfort food and another delicious soup to add to your meal rotation! You really can never have enough soup, especially when they are this creamy and loaded with dill & healthy goodness!
Our hearty potato corn chowder soup is a simple, comforting meal at the end of a busy day. This chowder welcomes you home with a delicious taste of sweet corn, potatoes and a savory broth. Add three chopped slices of bacon for a smokey potato corn chowder!
Either way, toss the ingredients of this bag into 8 cups cold water and bring to a boil; reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until potatoes and corn are tender, giving you time to garnish.
When the chowder is ready, discard bay leaf, slowly stir in 1/2 cup cream, or<|fim_middle|>! Salt and ground pepper to taste. *ADD water if too thick!
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Add two cans of your favorite clams from your local grocery store. Add heavy cream for richness | 23 |
Quotes \<|fim_middle|> it becomes absurd" | Authors \ American Authors \ David Lynch
Facts about David Lynch
David Lynch is a famous Director from USA, he/she is still alive and was born January 20, 1946.
He/she is born under the zodiac aquarius, who is known for Knowledge, Humanitarian, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous. Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by David.
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Famous quotes by David Lynch (11)
"You're right on the money with that. We're all like detectives in life. There's something at the end of the trail that we're all looking for"
"This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top"
"The ideas dictate everything, you have to be true to that or you're dead"
"The concept of absurdity is something I'm attracted to"
"Television provides the opportunity for an ongoing story - the opportunity to meld the cast and the characters and a world, and to spend more time there"
"Somewhere in talking and rehearsing, there is a magical moment where actors catch a current, they're on the right road. If they really catch it, then whatever they do from then on is correct and it all comes out of them from that point on"
"Sex is a doorway to something so powerful and mystical, but movies usually depict it in a completely flat way"
"My cow is not pretty, but it is pretty to me"
"I like cappuccino, actually. But even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all"
"I didn't watch much TV as a kid and I don' t watch it now. I don' t find anything beautiful or unique to the medium, and the only thing you can do on TV that you can't do in film is make a continuing story - which is so cool!"
"Absurdity is what I like most in life, and there's humor in struggling in ignorance. If you saw a man repeatedly running into a wall until he was a bloody pulp, after a while it would make you laugh because | 428 |
Sr M. Véronique (Georgette) BRIAND was born on 17th December 1922 in Loire Atlantique, France. In 1947, she entered the SMSM novitiate and on 9th March 1950 she made her first religious vows at Estrablin, France. In 1951, she arrived in New Hebrides and pronounced her perpetual vows on 9th March 1956 at the hospital on Santo which at that time was at St. Michel.
Since her arrival in the country, she has worked in most of the missions within the archipelago. When she first arrived in 1951, Sister was in Port Vila. Then in 1953, she went to Port-Orly, Santo and from there to the hospital at St. Michel, Santo. Several years later, Sister went to Lamap, again to Port Vila to the old French hospital, and once again to the new hospital that had been constructed on Santo.
In 1967, Sister Veronique went back to France for the first time for a time of renewal. On her return, she left again for Santo, and from there Sister went to the dispensary in Melsisi, followed by Lamap and then Montmartre. From there in 1976, Sr. Veronique went to France on holiday.
From 1978 until 1982, Sr M. Veronique served in Sesivi on Ambrym. Then in 1982, Sister went back to France to give service in the house for our aged Sisters at Ste.-Foy-les-Lyon until 1985. On her return to Vanuatu, Sister went first to Lamap, then later for several years to Baie-Barier but returned once more to Lamap, this time not to care for the sick but to give service in the community.
After her last holiday in France in 1992, Sr M. Veronique gave service in New Caledonia until returning to Paray, Vanuatu in 1994. In 1997, Sr. M. Veronique was missioned to Tanna and became very familiar with the difficult road leading to Imaki. There Sister worked in the community and the garden.
In 2005, Sister asked to remain in Port Vila and became a member of the Notre Dame Paray community. Sister was always active in the garden and in the community until her diminished strength and increasing deafness led<|fim_middle|> was self-effacing, discrete, always helpful with her jerky laugh. She never looked for recognition and never complained. She had been at the service of the sick, moving all around the corridors and the patients' rooms. Later her service was for the Sisters of the community where she lived. Truly, Sr. M. Veronique lived with simplicity and Marist humility. | to a well merited time of rest.
A fortnight or so before her death, Sr. M. Veronique fell and broke her arm. Ten days later, forgetting she was handicapped by her broken arm, she fell again and this time broke her femur. Courageously, she did not complain, but even found a smile. However, little by little Sister slipped into a coma and died in the evening of 20th April 2018.
Sr M. Veronique | 103 |
From now on, we plan to introduce one of the Global Tea Hut members to you each month in these newsletters. We hope that this helps us all get to know each other better. It's also to pay homage to the many manifestations that all this wonderful spirit and tea are becoming, as the tea is drunk and becomes human. The energy of the tea fuels some great work in this world, and we are so honored to show you some glimpses of such beautiful people and their tea. We thought we'd introduce you to the incredible Nick Dilks.
I am fairly new to tea having been introduced to Oolong by my good friend, San Bao, who runs the tea ceremonies at the health spa we both work for in Koh Samui, Thailand. That was about two years ago. Before that, I had been put off tea as a young kid who was forced to drink milky 'builders' tea by my Dad at mealtimes! Later in life I got into Buddhism, particulary connecting with Zen, and was surrounded by inspiring stories of monks sipping tea in the mountain peaks... I desperately wanted to like tea, and even had a friend who did Oolong tea ceremonies, but found myself the lone Buddhist at our center who didn't drink tea. . .
However, two years ago I sat at San Bao's tea ceremony determined to give it another try and a lovely Kwan Yin Oolong tea was placed before me. I drank it and, lo and behold, I loved it! I immediately bought a starter kit: a tray, some cups and a couple of tea pots, and I've never looked back. I started to give other teas a try and found something miraculous happen: though I rarely liked them at first, maybe after ten brews some started to<|fim_middle|> Tea Hut.
In December I had the good fortune to visit Taiwan with San Bao and his partner, Gila, and had the opportunity to visit the Tea Sage Hut community. We had such a great time, and I would recommend that you all get there if you can. I love receiving my tea package from the gang every month. It is lovely to think of you all around the world, and because I am so new to tea, each month so far has been a new type of tea for me.
Normally, when I get into something I go mad reading books and trying to find out as much as I can about it. But with tea something different is happening: I am just enjoying whatever comes my way . . . and rather than seeking to master the subject of tea, I am waiting to see what the master, the Leaf, has planned for me! | taste great. Perhaps this was my palate slowly given up my association of tea with my Dad!
San Bao has been very helpful all the way, sharing his passion with characteristic big heart. He also introduced me to Wu De by way of Wu De's first book and the old Art of Tea magazines. He also told me about Global | 67 |
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<|fim_middle|> entertainment, cooking, hairstyles and home décor to men's entertainment. | @creamershaffer
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Dorothy Creamer, editor-in-chief of Hospitality Technology has been with HT for five years, starting as the publication's managing editor. In that role, she managed daily editorial operations plus the brand's digital channels, including its website and e-newsletters. In 2016 she was promoted to editor and now, in addition to driving HT's editorial direction, she is responsible for the analysis and writing behind the brand's three benchmark industry research reports. She also develops content and leads speaker recruitment efforts for HT's three annual industry events. Creamer has been with HT's parent company since 2009. Prior to joining HT, she led the full editorial strategy for several merchandising magazines. A publishing professional for 15+ years, Creamer started her career as an editor for a consumer publications house, where she rose through the ranks to be editor-in-chief of magazines with subjects ranging from children's/teen | 197 |
The Zetlight UFO LED is a very interesting new aquarium LED light whose appeal goes far beyond skin deep. The UFO<|fim_middle|>s. | LED by Zetlight has a dramatic, flying-saucer shape with a flashy appearance that is accentuated by super glossy finishes, and complimentary mounting accessories.
The Zetlight UFO 96w LED Light Unit is a superb 44 LED unit that can be powered up to 96 watts with an improved transmission of UV rays. The innovative design from masters of aquarium lighting Zetlight features a beautiful quartz lens, with accessible controls and programming made possible via Smartphone connection or Apple iOS or Android.
The futuristic design of the Zetlight UFO LED Light unit lends itself to its eye-catching titanium alloy fasteners encased within a dynamic flying saucer shape. The modernistic design of the lighting unit comes feature packed inside a captivating construction that is both corrosive-resistant with an impressive IPX4 waterproof rating. Aside from its cutting-edge optional Zetlight Wifi Switch accessory, the lighting solution also features a beautiful Noctilucence' moonlight, which is accessible at the edge of the unit. The feature which effortlessly replicates lunar cycles, can be programmed, or manually controlled for desirable lighting conditions inside the aquarium at any point.
The Zetlight UFO 96w LED Light Unit also features a unique blend of Cree LEDs in eleven colors, concentrated together in a tight custom multichip LED cluster. A condensed optical lens also offers deeper penetration, whilst a hanging mount, bracket mount, and a flexible mounting arm provide quick and easy installation.
By combining Zetlight's unprecedented craftsmanship and keen eye for cutting edge technology, this newest development offers something never been seen on the market before. Through injection molding technology, the incredibly lightweight design, together with its reduced thickness, creates an exquisite lighting feature to combine with any contemporary designed aquarium | 352 |
However, in the end you will see that a professional plumber is needed to fix the problem. If you need a plumber, check out their reviews before hiring. Some plumbers do not have the experience to deal with certain problems, and may make matters worse. Check reviews, and ask your friends and family for recommendations. If you've got issues with your toilet blocking, see if the blockage<|fim_middle|> about plumbing so you can understand what the plumber is doing. It will be more difficult to put one over on you if you become a better-educated client. You have all that you need to better your plumbing system. That must feel great! From here, you need experience to get better. There is no limit to the amount of knowledge and experience you can have with plumbing, as it's an area where learning is always part of the job. You could have discovered a "regular" or new favorite idea for plumbing projects. Leak Gas Hot Water Heater Buying a cheap shower head will end up costing you more money over the long-term.
It is important to locate the main water supply cut-off valve in your home. , These items don't dissolve and can cause clogs. Use the least amount of toilet paper you can when you use the toilet, too. If you have a shower head that needs replacing, be sure to get one that is good quality. People will buy the cheapest option thinking it will do the job they need it to do. However, they are inexpensive for a reason, this being that they are cheaply made and tend to break a lot easier. Don't run the water while putting food through your garbage disposal. People think that things will go more smoothly down the disposal if water is used at the same time, but it does nothing to help. Water can cause food to stick to the moving parts, and this could create damage. To extend the life of your pipes, try to stay away from drain cleaners if you can. There are some harsh, corrosive chemicals found in these drain cleaners. That's why they work so well to knock out clogs.
It's a lot simpler to eliminate hair that is on a screen than eliminating it off a pipe. Sink Drain Replacement Lake Oswego OR, Ensure overflow holes don't have any debris in them. The overflow holes help prevent a sink from spilling. When blocked, they don't work properly and the water can spill out onto the floor. When you're periodically checking your sink for possible problems, take the time to clean out the overflow holes. Run lots of cold water whenever you use your garbage disposal. The helps sharpen the blades and clears out the drain mechanism.
Whatever material your pipes are built from, very cold water pressure can make pipes crack. | exists at the branch line which connects the sewage and main lines. If you cannot clear the blockage, you will have to contact a professional, who will run a snake along the line to clear it. When it gets cold out, ensure that your faucets outside aren't dripping or leaking. If they are, it is necessary to repair them before the arrival of freezing temperatures. Freezing water can cause pressure to build up, causing your pipes to crack, or burst, regardless if your pipes are constructed with steel, plastic, or metal. Cracked pipes can lead to extensive water damage to your home, resulting in very costly repairs. Most people don't know much about plumbing, so they pay ghastly prices for plumbing services. Water Heater Plumbing Repair Services Corvallis OR If you're a professional plumber, consider taking an amateur under your wing as an apprentice.
As the weather is becoming colder due to the coming of winter, be sure that your external faucets do not have leaks or drips. If there are drips or leaks, then the repairs need to be make prior to any freezing temperatures. It does not matter if your pipes are steel or plastic, when water freezes it expands and will crack the pipes. Even a small crack will let enough water out to cause some serious damage. Most people don't know much about plumbing, so they pay ghastly prices for plumbing services. If you own your home, it is very important to have at least some knowledge | 298 |
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We are one of New York state's largest antiquarian bookstores with 35,000 square feet of retail & warehouse space, located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, NY. We moved into<|fim_middle|>Card, Visa, Discover, AmEx and PayPal accepted. Items may be returned within 30 days, if in the same condition as when ordered. NY residents must add 8.75% sales tax. Shipping by USPS Media Mail: $3.99 first item, $1.45 each additional item. Shipping by USPS Priority: $10.99 for first item, $4.95 each additional item. Heavy or oversized items will require extra postage; international shipping will be quoted. Insurance is optional at customer's expense. All items subject to prior sale. | our present location in early 2003, when we realized that we needed to significantly expand our shelf and wall space to accommodate our vast inventory of books, prints & artwork, historical documents, magazines, memorabilia, etc. We offer three floors of retail and gallery space, where our customers can shop for unique items in every price range. We take great pride in our personal service, well-organized departments, and pleasant ambiance. If you are seeking something specific you don't see listed in our online inventory, please contact us to check our offline stock for you.
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The Library serves as a Passport Application Acceptance Facility for the US Department<|fim_middle|> passport from the State Department.
Separate $35 execution fee per application paid to Webster Groves Public Library. This payment can be by cash, credit card, or check.
For more information about passport applications, visit the State Department's travel site at travel.state.gov, or contact the Reference Desk through our Contact page or by calling 314.961.7277. | of State. Applications are available at the Reference Desk, and processing can be done on a walk-in basis. Each application can take up to twenty minutes to process, so please allow enough time for all applications to be finished at least one hour before the Library's closing time. This means 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Processing time does not include your time spent initially filling out the application.
The following is a list of items we will need from you in order to process your application.
Your completed DS-11 application form, filled out in black ink only. Blank forms are available from the Reference Desk, or you can print one from the State Department's Web site.
One passport photo. Because of the specific requirements for the photo, it is best to have it taken somewhere that specifically performs that service. Examples include About Time & American Passport (in Richmond Heights) or any Walgreens, Costco, or FedEx.
Proof of US citizenship. In most cases, this will be a certified copy of your birth certificate or an expired US passport. Other examples include a naturalization certificate or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
Valid government-issued ID. Typically, a driver's license or state nondriver's ID card. Temporary paper licenses are not acceptable.
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In the United States, this is the time of the Thanksgiving holiday (Canada has theirs in October and Australia will be having theirs in May). Christians (and most Americans) use this time to thank their god for all the blessings that they have received while they eat a huge turkey and carbohydrate meal, complete with cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. And let's not forget that half of the folks at that first Thanksgiving in 1620 were Pagan<|fim_middle|> replacement, a satire, a new champion, and another fierce and bloody battle would things be put right. And in the end, Bres traded the secrets of the seeds to Lugh in return for his life, giving Ireland the blessings of plow and harvest.
So even when times are rough we can laugh and celebrate. When we need to fight for what is right and just, our knowledge and wisdom will go a long way in aiding us. And if we keep focused and determined, strengthen our divine relationships, and hold our dear ones close to us, we will find joy and peace in both the best and worst of times.
And these are blessings, indeed! | Native Americans! We modern Pagans celebrate with great abandon, thanking the Earth Mother and Land Spirits for the blessings of food and family, of plenty, and cherished loved-ones, eating just as much as everyone else. And then there's American football!
And despite these difficult economic times we do have plenty to be thankful for. Most of us have enough to eat, and if we don't have jobs at the moment the governmental social safety net is still in place. We have our families and our Grove families, our e-mail list friends, our religious practices, and our gods. And we find joy and peace in our lives.
This time of year reminds me of the Gaelic story of Eochaid Bres, "Bres the Beautiful". During the devastating First Battle of Moytura, Nuada, the king of the Tuatha Dé (Tribe of the Gods), lost his hand in combat, and since he was no longer perfect, he could no longer be king. The folks settled on Bres to be their new king - he had knowledge of agriculture (something the Tuatha Dé lacked) and being half Tuatha and half Fomoire, he might be able to bridge the differences between the two peoples.
But Bres turned out to be stingy and unwilling to share - he forced the gods to perform hard labor, and when they went to his house, "their knives were not greased and their breaths did not smell of ale." A terrible state of affairs, to be sure.
Only through a hand | 310 |
As with most recipes, essentially the most scrumptious ones<|fim_middle|> event you're in it to win it, make an authentic batch. | come from pure happenstance and no matter I occur to have available. This mole cauliflower took place for 2 motive. An assistant who made a large quantity of mole and a last-minute potluck the place I wanted to carry a dish. I occur to have a head of cauliflower available, so I set to work.
I notice this the mole sauce could also be a purple flag for some as a result of at it's root, it's a posh course of with 25+ elements. Nevertheless, you've gotten choices right here. To begin, discover native Mexican grocers who might need do-it-yourself mole paste on the market. That is greatest place to begin. In the event you can't discover any there, make a fast model from a recipe like this or this. Or after all, in the event you're in it to win it, make an authentic batch.
Nuts: Pepitas a are a kitchen staple for me however you may not have them available. Look and see what nut/seed was used within the mole sauce and attempt to both match or praise that. Toasted almond slices or pecans could be beautiful.
Grain Bowl: Actually the one factor lacking, to make this a dinner, is grains. I might simply make a meal out of this cauliflower combine with the assistance of quinoa, farro, or millet.
Mole: In the event you don't really feel like making an attempt your hand at mole, you might swap out sauces. I'd advocate roasting the cauliflower in a romesco sauce or a flavorful masala paste. The flavour on this dish is absolutely in no matter you roast the cauliflower in- don't skip!
Excellent as a aspect salad or vegan lunch, this roasted mole cauliflower is filled with taste and simple to make.
Warmth the oven to 425˚F. Mix the chopped cauliflower with the mole sauce, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Roast, stirring sometimes, till the cauliflower is tender; 30 minutes or so.
Whereas the cauliflower is roasting, place the cilantro on a slicing board and add lemon zest and garlic. Chop till the whole lot is well-combined and minced finely.
As soon as the cauliflower is tender, take away from the oven and stir within the chickpeas (elective), pepitas, cilantro, and lemon juice. Style and regulate the salt/lemon juice and desired. Serve heat or chilly.
Ideas + Methods: As talked about, search for do-it-yourself mole at a neighborhood Mexican grocery retailer. In the event you can't discover any there, make a fast model from a recipe like this or this. Or after all, in the | 552 |
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Who could resist a taste of honey, especially when a spoonful is offered to you sitting on top of a scone with clotted cream (Devon cream tea style)! This was the Devon County Show and this is where I volunteered to help in the Devon Beekeepers Association marquee. Pardon the pun, but the place was buzzing with people who would certainly have left the marquee knowing a lot more about bees - and hopefully a thought on what they can do in their own daily lives to help bees, whether it be planting more bee-friendly plants in their gardens or eventually becoming beekeepers themselves.
As you walked into the marquee there were beekeeping supplies to be bought, interactive games for the kids aimed at educating them about bees, displays of beehives from the tranditional style (known as WBCs) through to the modern (honey on tap style), microscopes for you to see the intricate details of bees and pollen, live bee handling demonstrations, as well as live demonstrations of hand-weaving skep baskets. The two observation hives drew hundreds in to watch the incredible daily lives of the working bees.
On the first day of the show, my help was on the candlemaking stall and this turned out to be a big hit with the kids. You could see their eyes light up with the vibrant colours of the sheets of beeswax they could choose from to make their candles. What a wonderful introduction to these youngsters, some as young as 2 years old, having a go at rolling their own beeswax candles and taking them home.
If that wasn't enough, there were displays of cakes made with honey, flower arrangements, jars of beekeepers' honey all wanting that first prize in the classes they had been entered.
With all that honey-enriched food to see, before you left the marquee, there was the tasting of honey to be had and that's' where I helped out on the last day of the show. I must admit that I've never thought of making a Devon cream tea style scone by replacing the jam with honey<|fim_middle|>, my Devon cream teas are definitely going to be topped with that magical substance made by our wonderful bees - honey. | . What a game-changer! From now on | 10 |
Every year in the United States, about 5 million people suffer from congestive heart failure, according to the Patient Education Institute. Congestive heart failure occurs when your heart is unable to efficiently pump enough blood throughout your body to meet your needs. As a result, fluid may build up in your lungs, feet and ankles forcing your heart to work even harder. Along with medications prescribed by your physician, changing your diet can help decrease fluid build-up and lessen the stress on your heart.
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Avoid adding salt to your food during cooking or at the dining table, as one teaspoon of salt contains 2,360 mg of sodium. Instead of salt, look for other creative ways to add flavor to your dishes. Try adding fresh or dried herbs, onion, garlic, or citrus juices. You can even purchase or create your own salt-free seasoning blends. Even if you are accustomed to using a heavy hand on the salt shaker, in time your taste buds will adjust to a lower sodium diet.
Your physician may limit how much you drink each day, which is also known as fluid restriction. Depending on the severity of your condition, your physician will provide you with a specific fluid restriction. If your physician has restricted your fluids, this includes all foods that are liquid at room temperature. According to UPMC, you will have to monitor your beverage intake, as well as the quantity of soup, ice, ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelatin, ice pops, milkshakes, and sherbet you consume daily. If you are on a fluid restriction, measuring and recording your fluid intake is essential, especially as you are learning.
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Follow a diet plan that is low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Also, make sure that you get adequate fiber in your diet. Eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains will help you consume enough fiber each day. An overall balanced diet will keep your weight and arteries in check.
To properly manage your congestive heart failure, weigh yourself on a daily basis. Weigh yourself at the same time each day, so that you will be able to notice even subtle weight changes. Weighing yourself in the morning after going to the bathroom and before breakfast is ideal. Keeping a weight diary can help you easily track your weight. According to the American Heart Association, gaining three or more pounds in one day or five or more pounds in one week is cause for concern. If this occurs, you should contact your physician as a change in your treatment may be required.
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John Pell (1 March 1611 – 12 December 1685) was an English mathematician and political agent abroad.
He was born at Southwick in Sussex. His father, also named John Pell, was from Southwick, and his mother was Mary Holland, from Halden in Kent. He was the second of two sons, and by the age of six he was an orphan, his father dying in 1<|fim_middle|> he remarried.
Pell spent much of the 1630s working under Hartlib's influence, on a variety of topics in the area of pedagogy, encyclopedism and pansophy, combinatorics, and the legacy of Trithemius. By 1638 he had formulated a proposal for a universal language. In mathematics, he concentrated on expanding the scope of algebra in the theory of equations, and on mathematical tables. As part of a joint lobbying effort with Hartlib to find himself support to continue as a researcher, he had his short Idea of Mathematics printed in October 1638. The campaign brought interested responses from Johann Moriaen and Marin Mersenne.
His reputation and the influence of Sir William Boswell, the English resident, with the States-General procured his election in 1644 to the chair of mathematics in Amsterdam, after an earlier attempt immediately after Martin van den Hove left for Leiden had failed. From 1644 he worked on a polemical work, against Longomontanus. For this he put in a large effort soliciting help and testimonials: from Bonaventura Cavalieri, his patron Sir Charles Cavendish, René Descartes, Thomas Hobbes, Mersenne, Claude Mydorge, and Gilles de Roberval. It finally appeared as Controversy with Longomontanus concerning the Quadrature of the Circle (1647).
In 1646, on the invitation of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, Pell accepted a professorship at the new Orange College at Breda, where he taught until 1652. He realised that war between the English and the Dutch was imminent and that he would be in an extremely difficult position in Breda, so returned to England before the outbreak of the First Anglo-Dutch War in July 1652. After his return, Oliver Cromwell appointed Pell to a post teaching mathematics in London.
From 1654 to 1658 Pell acted as Cromwell's political agent in Zurich to the Protestant cantons of Switzerland; he cooperated with Samuel Morland, the English resident at Geneva. Pell was described in Zurich by the English traveller Sir John Reresby in about 1656 as "a strange unknown person, not unsuiting the people he was sent to, nor the master [Cromwell] he came from. They are here so strict in their religion, they suffer not the Venetian ambassador to hear mass in his own house." Cromwell wanted to split the Protestant cantons of Switzerland off to join a Protestant League, with England at its head. However Pell's negotiations were long drawn out and he returned to England to deliver his report only shortly before Cromwell's death. He was unable to report as he waited in vain for an audience with the ailing Cromwell.
which is known as Pell's equation. This problem was in fact proposed by Pierre de Fermat first to Bernard Frénicle de Bessy, and in 1657 to all mathematicians. Pell's connection with the problem is through Rahn. It consisted of publication of the solutions of John Wallis and Lord Brouncker in his edition of Thomas Branker's Translation of Rhonius's Algebra (1668); added to his earlier editorial contributions, whatever they were, to the 1659 algebra book written by Rahn (i.e. Rhonius). This new edition by Pell of what was essentially Rahn's work included a great deal of additional material on number theory, amounting to a reply to the 1657 book Exercitationes mathematicae by Frans van Schooten. It is also notable for its inclusion of a Table of Incomposits, an early large factor table.
After his return to England Pell took orders and in 1661 became rector of Fobbing in Essex. In 1663 he was given an honorary D. D. (Lambeth degree) and was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. At the same time he was presented by Bishop Gilbert Sheldon to the rectory of Laindon, Essex; Sheldon expected him to treat the positions as sinecures. He spent time visiting William Brereton, 3rd Baron Brereton, at Brereton Hall, having taught him mathematics at Breda, and after Brereton died in 1680 John Aubrey reported a very close friendship between the two men.
In 1673 Pell met Leibniz in London, and was able to inform him that some of his mathematical work had been anticipated by François Regnaud and Gabriel Mouton. His devotion to mathematics seems to have interfered with his advancement in the Church and with his private life. For a time he was confined as a debtor in the King's Bench Prison. He lived, on the invitation of Dr Daniel Whistler, for a short time in 1682 at the College of Physicians, but died at the house of Mr Cothorne, reader of the church of St Giles-in-the Fields.
Many of Pell's manuscripts fell into the hands of Richard Busby, master of Westminster School, and afterwards came into the possession of the Royal Society; they are still preserved in nearly forty folio volumes in the British Library, which contain, not only Pell's own memoirs, but much of his correspondence with the mathematicians of his time.
A Table of Ten Thousand Square Numbers (fol.; 1672).
The Idea was a short manifesto. It made three suggestions: a mathematical encyclopedia and bibliography; a complete mathematics research library and collection of instruments, with state sponsorship; and a three-volume comprehensive set of mathematical textbooks, able to convey the state of the art to any scholar.
Yet another of John Pell's American descendants, Morris Birkbeck Pell, graduated as senior wrangler in mathematics at Cambridge University in 1849 and emigrated to Australia in 1852 to become the first professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at the newly inaugurated University of Sydney.
^ "Pell, John (PL624J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
^ Malcolm and Stedall, p. 29.
^ Malcolm and Stedall, p. 69.
^ Malcolm and Stedall, p. 55.
^ a b Malcolm and Stedall, p. 57.
^ Malcolm and Stedall, pp. 73-4.
^ Malcolm and Stedall, pp. 77.
^ Aloysius Martinich, Hobbes: A Biography (1999), p. 278.
^ a b Andrew Pyle (editor), Dictionary of Seventeenth-Century British Philosophers (2000), article Pell, John, pp. 638–641.
^ Albert Ivatt, M. A., ed: The Memoir and Travels of Sir John Reresby, Bart. (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, 1904), p. 42.
^ Malcolm and Stedall p. 77.
^ Florian Cajori, A History of Mathematical Notations: Two Volumes Bound as One (1993 edition), p. 271.
^ Nicholas Jolley, Leibniz (2005), p. 17.
^ John T. Young (1998), Faith, Alchemy and Natural Philosophy: Johann Moriaen, Reformed Intelligencer, and the Hartlib Circle. Aldershot: Ashgate. ISBN 1-84014-282-0, p. 115.
^ Sources variously give the date of the transaction as 27 June, 11 November, or 14 November 1654.
^ Austin N. O'Brien (August 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pelhamdale". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2010.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Pell, John" . Encyclopædia Britannica. 21 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
O'Connor, John J.; Robertson, Edmund F., "John Pell", MacTutor History of Mathematics archive, University of St Andrews .
This page was last edited on 12 February 2018, at 19:15 (UTC). | 616 and his mother the following year. John Pell the elder had a fine library, and this proved valuable to the young Pell as he grew up. He was educated at Steyning Grammar School and entered Trinity College, Cambridge, at the age of thirteen. During his university career he became an accomplished linguist, and even before he took his B.A. degree (in 1629) corresponded with Henry Briggs and other mathematicians. He received his M.A. in 1630, and taught in the short-lived Chichester Academy, set up by Samuel Hartlib. On 3 July 1632 he married Ithamaria Reginald (also rendered variously as Ithamara or Ithumaria, with the surname Reginolles), sister of Bathsua Makin. They went on to have four sons and four daughters. Ithumaria died in 1661, and some time before 1669 | 205 |
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Paris Insider Guide: let's meet for cocktails at Harry's Bar
June 19, 2017 By Debra Finerman | Paris, France
Not too long ago, the words 'Paris' and 'cocktails' rarely appeared in the same sentence. Oh, how things have changed. There are now numerous superb bars to try. Harry's Bar is one of the best at 5 rue Danou, Paris 75002. The street address is phonetically spelt out on the menu cover as "Sank Roo Doe Noo" for non-French speakers to tell their taxi driver.
As I push through the saloon-style swinging doors and step in, I have to smile.
Harry's warm, cozy atmosphere dates back to 1923. You can sip a glass of wine or a cocktail in a setting that's still pretty much the same since Hemingway used to drop in, and Gershwin tinkled the ivories composing 'An American in Paris' in the piano bar downstairs.
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The décor is eclectic, to say the least. The wood paneling is hung with college pennants from top prep schools and universities, including my alma mater UCLA. I'm surprised that instead of Americans, I hear about 80 percent French, and only 20 percent English spoken around me.
I overhear a conversation in French and ask a group of four businessmen why they come to an 'American Bar'. They tell me their office is on the rue Royale nearby. They come for the soft lighting and strong cocktails. I notice virtually no tourists here.
I'm told by one of them that it's definitely off the tourist beat.
Are women attracted to Harry's Bar, I wonder?
I take a seat at the mahogany bar shipped here from New York before Prohibition. There's a cozy, old boy atmosphere, though I'm hardly an 'old boy'.
Antoine, the barman, tells me with a chuckle that Harry MacElhone, the founder, published a pamphlet in 1932 entitled, 'What I Know About Women', with 100 pages completely blank. Female clientele, however, whether accompanied or alone, have never felt uneasy, he tells me.
During Paris Fashion Week cocktails are the thing and models drop in to say hello to their favorite bartenders. Fashion shoots often take place here with the sexy, insolite décor as background.
A chic woman sits next to me on a bar stool and chats with Antoine. She's Iman, Moroccan-born French, who tells me she comes here daily after work.
Why do you come to Harry's Bar, I ask curiously?
Women alone are no problem! We're welcomed." She tells me.
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What's your most ordered drink? I ask Antoine. "The Bloody Mary" he says. "it was invented here."
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It's such a quintessentially American drink, how could it be that a French bartender at Harry's Bar created it?
One sip reveals that it's amazing. Turns out, if the legend is true, that it was invented in Paris at Harry's Bar, but not by the French, by an American. None other than Ernest Hemingway.
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Built in 1885-90 to a design of Melbourne architect, George Johnson, the Collingwood Town Hall complex comprises town hall, library, municipal offices, court house and post office, all spaciously arranged in a heavily ornamented two-storey fabric of brick, stucco and wrought iron, dominated by a soaring clock tower. The clock may be the original one from the Melbourne General Post Office which was removed from that building in 1890. The clock bell was cast by Mears and Stainbank at the Whitechapel Foundry, London, in 1890. Extensive alterations to the interior were made in 1938 by AC Leith and Associates.
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The Collingwood Town Hall is of architectural, aesthetic, social and historical significance to the State of Victoria.
Why is it Significant?
The Collingwood Town Hall is significant for its architectural association with two influential Melbourne architects. It is an important example of the work of George Johnson, possibly the most prolific designer of municipal buildings in late 19th century Victoria, as well as of many theatres and opera houses in Melbourne and other Australian cities and the annexes to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. As a largely intact example of Johnson?s work, it is of direct comparative relevance to other town halls designed by him, such as those in Hotham (North Melbourne) and Northcote. Renovations to the building conducted in 1938 were the work of AC Leith & Associates. Leith was notable for his work throughout Victoria. Amongst other things, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Housing Commission of Victoria?s Holmesglen House Factory and was the designer for Australia?s first Drive-In theatre at Burwood.
The Collingwood Town Hall is of aesthetic significance because its largely intact and unpainted ornate exterior is a comparatively rare example of 19th century boom style classicism in original condition in Victoria. The exterior form remains substantially as it was when the building was opened in 1887, when it was lauded in the Melbourne press as a grand and attractive building.
The Collingwood Town Hall is of social significance as a monument to the aspirations of the predominantly working class municipality of Collingwood in the late 19th century. It has also played a major and continuing part in the social life of the area. It has been, especially between the wars, an extremely popular dance venue, and from the early years of the 20th century the main hall was used as a cinema.
The Collingwood Town Hall is of historical significance as a building representative of an important period in Melbourne?s history, when suburban municipalities asserted their claims to civic importance and improvement.
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While part of a balanced diet relies on choosing healthy foods to eat, combining foods proves important to providing your body with adequate nutrition. Since few, if any, foods provide all the nutrients your body needs, choosing foods with complementary nutrient profiles helps prevent nutritional deficiencies. A snack made of mandarin oranges and cottage cheese contains a range of nutrients, providing a greater breadth of nutrients than either food alone.
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4 Give Your Diet a Boost with Strawberries | it passes through your digestive tract. The extra bulk in your stool prevents constipation, and the presence of fiber slows the release of glucose into your bloodstream to prevent blood sugar spikes after eating. Since fiber only occurs naturally in plant-based foods, snacking on cottage cheese alone fails to provide a source of fiber. Each large mandarin you pair with cottage cheese provides 2.2 grams of fiber, 7 or 11 percent of the daily recommended intake for men and women, respectively, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
A snack of mandarin oranges and cottage cheese also provides a source of protein. Each cell in your body continually produces new protein molecules to support continued cellular function. This constant protein synthesis relies on a steady supply of amino acids, obtained by breaking down the protein from your diet. Mandarin oranges on their own provide very little protein, with less than 1 gram per large piece of fruit. Cottage cheese, on the other hand, provides a rich source of the nutrient, containing 28 grams of protein in a 1-cup serving.
Vitamin C, an essential nutrient also called ascorbic acid, plays an important role in your health. It helps your body produce collagen, a protein that provides structural support to your tissues. Your skin, bones, teeth and blood vessels all rely on collagen to maintain their strength, and failure to consume enough vitamin C negatively affects these tissues. Snacking on cottage cheese alone provides your body with no vitamin C, but each mandarin orange contains 32 milligrams of the vitamin -- 35 and 43 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C for men and women, respectively, according to the Linus Pauling Institute.
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If you're not a fan of cottage cheese or mandarin oranges, you can receive similar benefits by pairing other foods. Try mandarin oranges with Greek yogurt, for example -- the yogurt provides a rich source of protein, with some varieties offering 20 grams of protein per 3/4-cup serving, according to Rutgers University. Alternatively, enjoy your cottage cheese with strawberries, blueberries, mango or raspberries -- each of these fruits contains both dietary fiber and vitamin C to compensate for the absence of these nutrients in cottage cheese.
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When Mike Hirschbach first walked into the building beside St<|fim_middle|> probably 45 to 50 members, including students.
"The hardest part is trying to balance having a normal social life outside of circus life, along with a lot of training," Smith said. He performed a solo canes routine in the showcase, as well as a partnered acrobatic act.
After the show, Hirschbach reflected on how far the performers have come.
"Most of the people that you saw here tonight walked in this door at some point and just said, 'I want to learn how to do that,'" he said.
"It's really a matter of dedication, being passionate about it and not giving up when it's difficult because it's guaranteed to be difficult at some point," he said. | . Matthew's Church on Barrington Street 11 years ago, it was an empty gymnasium. Since then he's hung a trapeze from the ceiling, silks from the beams and started the Halifax Circus.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Circus performed a work-in-progress showcase, Light & Dark, that featured 11 acts.
"What happened over the next five years as I kept doing this work, (is that) other circus people would find me and would ask if I could train them," said Hirschbach, who as been performing for nearly 35 years. On the weekend, he did a juggling act and a diablo, a Chinese yo-yo act, in the show.
Hirschbach said the Circus has a lot of talent, including some professionals.
"People say, 'I had no idea circus skills of this calibre existed in this city,'" he said.
The Circus also trains new performers. Zanthia Berube began riding the unicycle in Grade 5 when the Circus came to her gym class. Five years later, she can ride backwards, jump and skip rope on the unicycle.
"It took me at least a good six months of two hours every day," said Berube.
However, Berube said that joining the circus is not what she thought it would be.
Kristin Langille has been involved with Halifax Circus as their head of aerial since 2009 and has been doing aerial performances for over 10 years.
Langille said one of the hardest parts of aerial is experimenting.
"We're actually trying things for the first time in front of an audience," she said.
Langille's silks performance with her partner, Jane, tested out a new M-shape silk formation. The pair also made a last-minute switch from low-stretch fabric to super-stretch fabric.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a daily White House coronavirus news briefing. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo
By MERIDITH MCGRAW
Don't focus on the 200,000 people the coronavirus might kill in the U.S., think about the 2 million people President Donald Trump is saving.
Even as Trump adopts a somber, get-ready-for-the-worst tone, he still has sought to portray himself as a hero for his actions thus far, batting away questions about whether he has adequately responded to the coronavirus outbreak.
"What would have happened if we did nothing?" the president asked Tuesday night.
Like many of Trump's rhetorical questions, he had already answered it himself — millions would die. Starting on Sunday, Trump began touting a scary figure that his staff had shared with him as it created models to judge the outcome of the coronavirus pandemic — 2.2 million deaths. That was the government's latest upper-end estimate of how many Americans might die if nothing were done to prevent the spread of the disease — no social distancing, no business closures, no banning of mass gatherings.
Over the next three days, Trump mentioned the number over 20 times in his daily briefings, often to illustrate the success of his efforts thus far to curb the coronavirus.
<|fim_middle|>0 death toll assumes widespread adherence to the current extreme social-distancing guidelines until June. Not every state has formally adopted these emergency rules, and compliance with voluntary guidelines has varied. In addition, Trump so far has called for them to stay in place only until the end of this month.
"Fortunately, no amount of gaslighting and lying will change the facts because the world has the receipts," Kyle Morse, a spokesman for the progressive political group American Bridge, said in a statement. "Donald Trump ignored medical experts and belittled the threat for months, and on TV and Twitter, Trump has served as a deadly, one-man disinformation machine."
In recent days, Trump and his team have started explaining that the early, hopeful assessments were a function of the president's positive outlook.
"I don't believe the president has ever belittled the threat of the coronavirus," Pence said Wednesday on CNN. "The president is an optimistic person. … And what the American people can see in this president every day is a leader who knows that we will get through this."
Later in the interview, Pence also brought up the figure Trump has latched on to: 2.2 million.
"Some of the initial estimates even in this modeling suggest that without every American [mitigating], that we could have literally seen between 1.6 million and 2.2 million losses," he said. "But the president also wanted to make it clear that our most recent modeling suggests that with strong mitigation, the range is still heartbreaking when we think about the lives that could be lost."
He added: "Our message over the next 30 days, is the future is in our hands."
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Donald Trump 2020, | "Think of the number — potentially 2.2 million people if we did nothing, if we didn't do the distancing, if we didn't do all of the things that we're doing," Trump said Sunday.
"I thought about it," Trump conceded. "I said, 'Maybe we should ride it through.'"
Instead, with the current measures in place — including federal guidelines recommending extreme social distancing through the end of April and travel restrictions for various global hot spots — the death toll is expected to fall between 100,000 and 240,000, according to the government model. Yet Trump has mentioned the actual expected death totals only about 10 times since Sunday, calling the figure "sobering" and "horrible" but a victory when compared to the 2.2 million figure.
"If we can hold that down, as we're saying, to 100,000 … we all, together, have done a very good job," he said.
It was a notable change in posture after Trump initially signaled optimism about the virus and said in late February that cases would soon "be down close to zero."
And it reflects the latest messaging campaign as Trump, backed by his aides and surrogates, argues that the administration's actions are responsible for saving lives.
Trump and the White House have repeatedly pointed to the president's decision in late January to close most travel from China, where the coronavirus originated, as having lowered the number of predicted casualties from as high as 2.2 million to as low as 100,000. Other moves, such as the administration's social-distancing guidelines and further travel restrictions on Europe and South Korea, have also pushed down the potential fatalities, they say.
"It was those numbers that were presented to the president, taking into account the measures we had done before, the fact that the president suspended all travel from China in January," Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday on CNN.
The same day, Trump also painted himself as the savior of a testing system that has lagged in the first few months of the coronavirus outbreak, as states have struggled to process coronavirus tests in a timely fashion. Trump has argued — inaccurately — that Obama-era guidelines prevented the swift approval of commercial coronavirus tests, and said he came along and changed them. He also has falsely claimed that World Health Organization coronavirus test kits were bad tests and that the U.S. has developed better ones.
"We inherited bad tests. These are horrible tests. And it was broken, it was all broken and we fixed it," Trump said.
The Trump administration on Friday also approved a new rapid coronavirus test and is currently determining where to deliver those tests. Senior White House aide Kellyanne Conway on Wednesday argued that the move was among several Trump had made that would "save lives and mitigate damage to the Americans."
"I mean it would take years in the past to get approval for things like that," she added.
Conway's argument comported with White House talking points sent this week to allies and the media. The talking points highlighted the president's efforts to increase hospital capacity and expand the health care workforce, as well as a Federal Emergency Management Agency project that aims to quickly airlift critical supplies across the country.
Trump's critics and public health leaders counter that while these moves may be helping, they are far from enough. And they note that the projected 100,00 | 698 |
BOSTON, October 6, 2009 — Harvard Business School (HBS) has named Nobuo Sato executive director of its Japan Research Center (JRC) in Tokyo. A graduate of Keio University and Harvard Business School (MBA 1982), the former banker and executive recruiter officially assumed his duties in August.
Harvard Business School established the Japan Research Center in 2002 to provide formal support for faculty research and case-writing activities in Japan. The Tokyo facility is part of a global network of centers located in regions that play a vital role in the world economy, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Latin America, and California's Silicon Valley. Through these centers, HBS faculty work with leaders of industry, government, and academia worldwide and learn from business challenges and innovations around the globe.
"We are pleased that Nobuo has taken on this important leadership role at our Japan Research Center," said Krishna Palepu, the School's Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration and Senior Associate Dean for International Development."Forming strong ties with business and academic organizations around the world is central to the HBS Global Initiative. It allows the School to expand research and course development and continuously infuse timely and relevant content into our educational programs. Nobuo will also concentrate on maintaining strong relationships with our alumni and other senior business leaders throughout Japan."
Sato's business career has spanned three decades. Most recently, he was a global partner at Egon Zehnder International, a worldwide executive search and assessment firm. During his more than 15-year tenure there, he launched the firm's Tokyo-based financial service practice group and oversaw all executive searches in the financial sector. In addition, he managed a corporate governance practice group and oversaw the firm's Japan-based industry sector research team. Prior to Egon Zehnder, Sato worked for 15 years in the Tokyo and London offices of the Industrial Bank of Japan (now part of Mizuho Financial Group).
Since 2002 HBS faculty and researchers, with the assistance of the Japan Research Center, have developed case studies focused on more than 60 Japanese companies-from large, established organizations to Internet startups. In 2007, the JRC and HBS Dean Jay O. Light hosted a research symposium in Tokyo that brought together Japanese academics, business leaders and government officials with HBS faculty and alumni.
Approximately one-third of the Harvard Business School cases developed each year are international in scope, and a wide variety of courses<|fim_middle|> faculty help shape the perspective, knowledge, and insight of managers throughout the world. | and cases in the HBS MBA program address global business issues. At any given time, HBS researchers are active in more than 40 countries.
Established in 1996, the Global Initiative at Harvard Business School builds on a legacy of global engagement by supporting the HBS community of faculty, students, and alumni in their work, encouraging a global outlook in research, study, and practice. With its rich heritage of global leadership in management education and research, Harvard Business School is deeply rooted in the international economy. Working closely with companies, universities, and governments, the School and its | 121 |
HomeFilmMission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2<|fim_middle|> Apollo is one of the most cinematic documentaries of the past few years and this is the case not because of any visual trickery, but because of the depth of Fairhead's storytelling. Most people will have watched half a dozen films documenting human exploration of space, but here is a film which tells a story otherwise untold and shines a light on the unsung work of people who's pivotal role in the development of space flight has long been impenetrable to those on the outside.
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017)
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There have been a plethora of documentaries on the subject of the Apollo Space Program made in the last 20 years and the majority of them have focused on the experiences of the astronauts or on the socio-political context of the missions. Hidden Figures was a breath of fresh air as it unveiled and dramatised the work of those women behind the scenes who at the time were not given recognition. With Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo David Fairhead has broken the mould again by putting the audience right inside mission control, a place that the audience has previously only seen from the outside, always separated by the computer monitors which pour vast quantities of unintelligible data into the brains of their users. Everyone has seen the images of men in suits jabbering into microphones or smoking celebratory cigars, but mission control has always been an alien world, steeped in mystery, to even the most experienced documentary watcher.
Here, the terminology is explained, the acronyms deciphered and the challenges laid out plain as day. Before the film gets into the details of any of the flights, archive news footage gives a brief floor plan of where each particular individual's desk and monitor is before the various engineers – EECOM (Power and Life Support), INCO (Instrumentation & Communications Officer), CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator) are just a few – explain personal roles and responsibilities, both generally and in relation to the various Apollo missions. This is an editorial decision from David Fairhead, who also directs the film, that allows the audience to understand the stress and pressure that these people endure and therefore empathise with them during the most testing moments of the missions. The film is Fairhead's directorial debut but as an editor, mostly on documentaries, for more than 20 years he has a great deal of experience taking real stories and real people and making them both visually and emotionally arresting. Through the blending of archive footage and interviews with those who worked in mission control Fairhead gives a unique insight into the inner workings of one of the most audacious and dangerous endeavours in human history.
The only real issue is that while Fairhead's directing and editing is enough to make the documentary cinematic, a number of unnecessary additions have been made which are intended to add to the gravitas and drama of the story but instead detract from an otherwise brilliantly sculpted work. For instance, interspersed VFX clips of Apollo 11 flying around the moon or Apollo 13 venting oxygen looked cheap and fake, perhaps because the film has a budget incomparable with most modern day visual effects driven movies. Given the amount of available footage from the missions, much of it used in Mission Control to great effect, the use of computer generated images to depict the events as they unfolded seemed somewhat out of place. In the same vein, Chris Roe's overblown score would be more at home in a mid range Hollywood drama than it is in this grounded and subtly crafted documentary.
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of | 643 |
The great outdoors are here for you to explore with some of the best scenery on the West Coast of Scotland. From our open seas to secluded native woodlands the variety is matched only by the quality recognised by the nature reserves and other designated sites in our areas.
Whether you are interested in walking, cycling, fishing or wildlife spotting, there's plenty to see and do.
If you just want peace and tranquillity, the air is so clear and the area so unspoilt, it is not difficult to<|fim_middle|> or see here! | find a corner somewhere that can become your own particular haven.
Festivals, Highland Games and many modern visitor attractions provide plenty of activity and entertainment in Ardnamurchan.
Stay in peaceful surroundings, but within a short journey from your accommodation, you can be transported to the UK's most vibrant Outdoor Capital, where there is some of the most challenging hill walking, climbing, cycling and skiing you will find in the whole of the UK.
Choose your activity and start your journey you will never be stuck for things to do | 104 |
This morning, Huda began by drawing us into the satisfaction of reading, guessing, and finally being told a solution for the mystery genre as entertainment. And led us into the wonder of the mystery of God's grace and gifts to us. Have we come to the solution of the mystery of faith? Do we need to completely understand this mystery to be faithful along our paths as Christians?
Through our study of God's word given to us in the Bible, we work to fully understand the mystery<|fim_middle|> another grow in faith. And we are called to know that the mystery of God is a precious gift. | of grace. As a reforming people, will we reach definitive solutions? Perhaps not, but by accepting the promise of the Resurrection, our faith assures us that there is a defined solution, even though we cannot flip to the back page for the complete wrap up.
Throughout our lives, we are called to be still so that glimpses of the wondrous solution are clear for even a fleeting moment. We are called into community to share our stories and experiences to help one | 95 |
Reports from local research events Towards a clinical trial to<|fim_middle|> and David Breen. Maria had given an ERIG talk four years ago about her work using a nematode worm model to study Parkinson's. Her work has gone well and she had a major publication in January showing that the aggregation of α-synuclein in her model could be slowed down by the actions of bacteria present in a commercially available probiotic. Maria was preparing a major funding application to investigate whether this approach could be applied to Parkinson's itself. The proposal included a plan for a small clinical trial in Edinburgh to be run by David Breen. Maria and David were keen to tell us about these plans and get input from local people affected by Parkinson's about the proposed clinical trial.
The meeting began with a slide presentation by Maria that summarised the recent excellent progress with her nematode model, which had demonstrated the ability of the gut bacterium, Bacillus subtilis, to slow down the accumulation of α-synuclein aggregates. She then described how she planned to go on to study the mechanism of the interaction between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's in her nematode model, but also in a mouse model and in People with Parkinson's (PwPs) themselves. There followed a lively discussion with an enthusiastic audience about how she thought that the actions of specific gut bacteria could affect the development and progression of such a complex neurological disorder.
A pdf of Maria's talk can be viewed by clicking here: Doitsidou talk 2020.pdf
David Breen then outlined the objectives and plans for the proposed clinical trial. Despite realising that the more advanced stage of their Parkinson's would likely exclude some members from the trial, there was unanimous support amongst the PwPs present for the trial. Concern about the feasibility of conducting a trial during the current Covid-19 pandemic was raised, but David assured the audience that the trial protocol would be "Covid-19 proofed". He explained that this was a phase 2 trial with the specific limited objectives of assessing the tolerability to daily doses of the B. subtilis probiotic, determining its persistence in the gut and any associated changes in the gut microbiome, and identifying any changes in a variety of blood-based markers relevant to the postulated mechanism of action of the bacterium in affecting the aggregation of α-synuclein. If the trial had a clear positive outcome, then the result could be used to make a very strong case for a larger and longer multi-centre phase 3 trial to investigate the ability of the B. subtilis probiotic to act as a disease modifier for the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. There was extensive discussion about the exclusion criteria for the trial, specifically about the heterogeneous nature of the symptoms experienced by PwPs and whether this would complicate the analysis of results. David stressed that the exclusion criteria and design of such a medium-sized trial had to be rigorous for reliable outcomes to be obtained.
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Towards a clinical trial to assess the ability of a probiotic bacterium to protect against α-synuclein aggregation in Parkinson's
This was the topic for our first ever online ERIG meeting, held on Saturday 30th May at 11:00 and attended by 25 members. Talks were given by Drs Maria Doitsidou | 96 |
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Bridging lender<|fim_middle|> "Whilst having an advanced technology platform, our focus remains on traditional values such as understanding our borrowers and working closely with them to find the right solutions.
Fiduciam completes over £22m in CBILS loans to housebuilders
"Such an approach pays off both for the borrowers and ourselves and has resulted in our zero default rate to date. We are excited to now have someone of Harry's calibre join us to take our message to a wider client base."
The lender is planning to hire 15 more members of staff this year.
It lends in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain, with loan amounts typically ranging from £500,000 to £10m.
As it stands 60% of its loan book is made up of traditional products such as buy-to-let, refurbishment and conversion loans, with the other 40% comprised of loans to SMEs for working capital, expansion and acquisition finance.
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Hodell said: "The institutional funding model of Fiduciam and its borrower-centric DNA set it apart from many in the bridging lending industry.
"I am looking forward to working closely with introducers and intermediaries to meet their clients' needs and to expanding the number of introducers, significantly, over the next few months."
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The lender has made six appointments since the start of the year, while it has just hired Harry Hodell as a senior originator from Lendy.
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This post was originally published by No Tech Magazine. The original article can be found here.
As a result of the industrial revolution and the subsequent development of "big agriculture," small-scale farming tools have become almost obsolete. In order to fulfill the demand created by a burgeoning community of small-scale farmers, Stone Barns Center has partnered with Barry Griffin, a design engineer, to develop farming equipment and tools. Called the Slow Tools Project, this partnership brings together leading engineers and farmers to design and build appropriately scaled tools that are lightweight, affordable and open-source.
They have identified 34 tools in need of development, beginning with a small electric tractor that will serve as the "motherboard" frame to which other tools can be attached. Other inventions to follow will be the solar-powered "Horse Tractor," which could have a significant impact among cultures dependent on draft animals and where drought limits water availability, and a compressed-air grain harvester and processor.
In the summer of 2015, The Slow Tools Project will focus on the development of a Bed-Former/Shaper powered by a BCS walking tractor; a hug-wheel driven, walken behind electric tool carrier; a two-layer clear plastic blanket for field-scale soil solarizing; and a 30-inch wide stripper/header to harvest grain for poultry.
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Light-weight farm equipment is already available from the Amish in the USA. For example, I & J Manufacturing, Pioneer Farm Equipment, and Heavy Horse Equipment manufacture farm equipment that can be drawn by horses, mules or garden tractors. For an overview of modern horse drawn equipment, check out this website.
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Hacking it Out at the Farm
The original version of the post was published by the Sustainable Food Trust, and can be found here.
New entrants to farming in Britain are often faced with a long list of challenges before they even put their wellies on. Defra's 2013 report, Future of Farming Review, details a vast array of barriers faced by new entrants to farming, and highlights the shocking figure that only 8% of British farmers are first generation.
Across the pond in the United States, a different phenomenon is occurring: the arrival of the Greenhorns. In farming terms, a greenhorn is a novice or new entrant into agriculture, and this grass-roots group aims to help them. The Greenhorns have been making waves with their 2014 documentary on young farmers, and they are helping to change the landscape of field-to-fork farming by using technology to organise and up-skill new farmers. Recently, the Greenhorns have developed a specific tool to help connect the diaspora of new farmers spread across the United States – it's called the 'Farm Hack', and it has now arrived in the UK.
What's a 'Farm Hack'?
'Farm Hack' is a concept coined by the Greenhorns. Think 'i-fixit' combined with Wikipedia. Lots of problems – and lots of solutions – all on an open-source, easily accessible platform that allows members to interact, debate and build on each other's ideas. Although the term 'hack' evokes images of computers with Matrix-style numbers flashing across the screen and a virus eating your computer from the inside out, it actually has myriad meanings. These range from the ability to cope successfully with something to breaking up the surface of soil. In recent years hack has also come to mean a congregation of people (either online or offline) aiming to take action or work together to solve a problem.
Taking action and problem solving is exactly what occurred on a sunny spring day last month at Ruskin Mill in Gloucestershire at an event organised by the Landworkers' Alliance. A group of farmers – some new entrants, some old hands – gathered together to find solutions to their shared problems. From Fife to Devon and Norwich to Pembrokeshire, farmers and those with technical expertise travelled from far and wide to share their knowledge and see how they could help one another address a wide range of issues faced on the farm.
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The Farm Hack was launched by Severine von Tscharner Flemming, the founder of the Greenhorns, with guests of honour L'Atelier Paysan, an innovative group of French farmers, that are reclaiming farming knowledge. The Farm Hack got off to a flying start, with the attentive attendees ready to soak in the energetic atmosphere. The highlight of the morning's demonstrations was a bicycle-powered mill from Fergus Walker and the Fife Diet. Coined the 'People Powered Flour Mill', it was an ingenious box that looked like a red rocket, and it ground wheat into flour at the turn of a pedal. The afternoon saw a host of inspiring workshops, covering compost tea preparation, 3D printing and how to set up food hubs with the Open Food Network. Alongside all this were welding, blacksmithing and green wood-working drop-in sessions.
The second day felt like the crux of the event. It culminated in an extremely productive Open Space session that identified projects for collaboration, with a short period devoted to the development of these projects. The Open Space session allowed attendees to get stuck into what they really came for – exploring their ideas, finding solutions and offering help to others. Suggestions were made for regional working groups to skill share and to create training and barter systems, as well as tapping into expertise outside of farming from engineers, CAD experts, coders, academics and architects. These other networks provided an alternative perspective on solving farming problems by framing the issues differently. For example, a blacksmith may have the expertise to fix a broken tool, but an engineer may suggest a different tool with a new shape or a different attachment to do the job better. It was a team effort – and if you didn't know the answer, there was almost always someone in the room who did!
Is technology the solution?
Technology is often seen as the golden ticket to problem solving. But driverless tractors, drones and robots are not necessarily the answer (despite what the Daily Mail may want you to think). Instead, we need problem-solving tools that can make a real difference in the hour you have at the end of the day when you choose either to sit at the computer or water the tomatoes. The introduction of organisational tools such as Farm at Hand, Trello and the Farmhack wiki could potentially change the face of farming. Farmbrite is designed for record keeping and is mobile enabled so it is accessible out in the field. The Open Food Network and Farmdrop support small-scale farmers by connecting customers directly with producers in their local area. And there is Buckybox, an organisational platform designed specifically for community-supported agriculture (CSA) projects – my local grower at CSA Sims Hill Shared Harvest was raving about it over the seed beds a few mornings ago. These are tools that allow CSAs to manage their members without ever seeing each other face to face.
One of the best ideas of the day was to invite older and more established farmers to share their expertise to help find better working systems. Meeting in real life rather than by email meant ideas could flow more freely, connections could be made and interests shared. Farmers need support through shared best practice as well as from new developments in the field. The wisdom imparted from established farmers who have seen it all before is incredibly valuable. Once this group of farmers got going, the ideas were flowing faster than Severine could note them down – a sign that a network of farmers, old and new, focused on solutions and assisted by technological tools is just what the future of farming might look like.
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How to Make Everything Ourselves: Open Modular Hardware
This post was written by Kris de Decker of Low Tech Magazine. The original article can be found here.
Reverting to traditional handicrafts is one way to sabotage the throwaway society. In this article, we discuss another possibility: the design of modular consumer products, whose parts and components could be re-used for the design of other products.
Initiatives like OpenStructures, Grid Beam, and Contraptor combine the modularity of systems like LEGO, Meccano and Erector with the collaborative power of digital success stories like Wikipedia, Linux or WordPress.
An economy based on the concept of re-use would not only bring important advantages in terms of sustainability, but would also save consumers money, speed up innovation, and take manufacturing out of the hands of multinationals.
A modular system unites the advantages of standardisation (as parts can be produced cheaply in large amounts) with the advantages of customisation (since a large diversity of unique objects can be made with relatively few parts). Modularity can be found to a greater or lesser extent in many products (like bicycles and computers) and systems (like trains and logistics), but the best examples of modular systems are toys: LEGO, Meccano, and Erector (which is now the brand name of Meccano in the US).
LEGO, Meccano and Erector are composed of relatively few elementary building blocks, which can be used to build various objects. The parts can then be disassembled and re-used to build something completely different. Apart from the elementary buildings blocks, these manufacturers have produced many more specific building blocks, which are less versatile, but further increase customisation possibilities.
All the building blocks in a set of LEGO, Meccano or Erector fit together because they are designed according to a set of specific rules. The holes (Meccano and Erector) or studs (LEGO) have a precise diameter and are spaced apart at specific distances. In addition, the dimensions of the building blocks are precisely matched to each other. The long lasting success of LEGO, Meccano and Erector (which appeared on the market in 1947, 1902 and 1911 respectively) is based on the fact that those rules have never changed. All new buildings blocks that were added in the course of the years are compatible with the existing ones. Today, kids can expand their collection of these toys with that of their parents or grandparents, and they are worth as much on the second hand market as they are worth new.
Grid Beam, Bit Beam, Open Beam, Maker Beam and Contraptor
The same principle could be applied to everyday objects, from coffeemakers to furniture, gadgets, cars and renewable energy systems. All you need is a standardisation in design. The design rules can be very simple, as is the case with Grid Beam. This modular construction system, which was developed in 1976, is based on beams with a simple geometry and a repetitive hole-pattern. The beams can be made of wood, aluminium, steel, or any other material.
In spite of the simplicity of the design, a great variety of objects can be constructed. Grid Beam has been used to make all kinds of furniture, greenhouses, constructions for workshops and industrial processes, windmills, wheelbarrows, agricultural machinery, vehicles, sheds and buildings (a book about the system was published in 2009, and can be found online). Grid Beam was inspired by a system envisioned by Ken Isaacs in the 1950s, Living Structures, which used similar beams but contained only a few holes.
In recent years, several systems have appeared that use a very similar set of rules, based on a repetitive hole pattern. Bit Beam is basically a scaled-down version of Grid Beam, aimed at building smaller structures in balsa-wood, like a laptop stand or a prototype device. Contraptor uses a similar approach, but is aimed at providing structural metal frames for DIY 3D-printers, milling machines, or robotics. OpenBeam and MakerBeam are also modular construction systems based on very simple rules. These are not based on a hole-pattern, but use T-slot aluminium profiles. Makeblock combines both approaches and includes electronic modules.
Most of these construction systems are limited to the design of frameworks. There is one system, however, that offers much more possibilities, because it is based on a more sophisticated set of rules: OpenStructures. The project was kicked off in Brussels in 2007. Unlike all the projects above, OpenStructures is still in an experimental phase. However, it is interesting enough to look at in more detail, because it best shows where modular construction systems may be headed in the future.
OpenStructures
The first basic rule of OpenStructures is shared with Grid Beam and similar systems: all parts are connected to each other in such a way that they can be easily disassembled, using bolts and screws rather than nails or glue. However, the OpenStructures design "language" is different: it is based on the OS Grid, which is built around a square of 4×4 cm and is scalable. The squares can be further subdivided or put together to form larger squares, without losing inter-compatibility. The illustration below shows nine complete squares of each 4×4 cm put together.
The borders of the squares mark the cutting lines (which define the dimensions of square parts), the diagonals determine the assembly points, and the circles define the common diameters. As is the case with LEGO, any modular part has to comply with at least one of these conditions in order to be compatible with other parts. Either the dimensions have to correspond with the horizontal and vertical lines, or the assembly points should be spaced according to the grid, or the diameters should be similar. Below is a part that fulfills two of three conditions.
While this set of rules is more sophisticated than that of the Grid Beam system, complicated it is not. Nevertheless, it allows for the design of a much larger variety of objects, not just square or rectangular frames. Over the course of five years, OpenStructures has yielded objects ranging from household devices to cargo bicycles, suitcases and furniture.
Open versus Closed Modular Systems
In spite of the similarities, there is one fundamental difference between modular construction systems such as OpenStructures, Grid Beam and Contraptor, and modular toys such as LEGO, Meccano and Erector. The first group consists of "open" modular systems, where everyone is free to design and produce parts, while the second consists of "closed" modular systems, where all parts are designed and produced by one manufacturer. Closed modular systems produce uniform parts. For instance, all LEGO building blocks are made of plastic. LEGO does not produce building blocks made of wood, aluminium, glass or ceramics. There is a limited range of colours. And because LEGO is a closed system, nobody else is allowed to produce LEGO pieces.
There exist modular construction systems that operate according to the same principles, like the T-profiles made by 80/20 inc. However, in the modular construction systems that we have introduced above, everyone is allowed to design and produce parts, as long as these parts are compatible with the basic set of rules. We find the same approach with open software, like Linux (an operating system), OpenOffice (office software) or WordPress (a blogging platform). The computer code for these systems is being written by a large amount of people, who all build a part of something larger. Because all participants stick to a basic set of rules, a great amount of people can, independently of one another, add parts that are inter-compatible.
Consumer products based on an open modular system can foster rapid innovation, without the drawback of wasting energy and materials
An open modular system has many advantages over a closed modular system. Since anyone can design parts in an open system, it generates a much larger diversity of parts: they can be made in different colours and materials, and none of the producers can set a fixed price for all consumers. And because many designers constantly review, adapt and improve each others' work, innovation is accelerated. All open software systems described above are arguably better than their closed counterparts, and some of them have become more successful. A closed modular system only has one advantage: the one who holds the copyright makes a lot of money.
Sustainable Consumer Goods
Modular construction systems encourage the re-use of physical parts, and thus form a sustainable alternative to our present-day system of producing consumer items. Most products that we buy end up in landfills or incinerators within a couple of years, at most. This is because the majority of manufacturers encourages consumers to replace their products as quickly as possible, either by designing objects that break down easily, or by introducing new generations of products which make the former generation of products obsolete. This approach not only generates a massive pile of waste, it squanders an equally massive amount of energy and raw materials.
Consumer products based on an open modular system can foster rapid innovation, without the drawback of wasting energy and materials. The parts of an obsolete generation of products can be used to design the next generation, or something completely different. Furthermore, modular objects have built-in repairability.
Open modular construction systems could greatly speed up the diffusion of low-technologies, such as pedal-powered machines, solar thermal collectors, velomobiles or cargo cycles. Building a windmill or a cargo bike goes much faster when using modular parts than when using carpentry or welding, and there is no need for expensive tools or special skills. Mistakes can be easily corrected — just unscrew the bolts and start again. It would also be interesting to see modular parts combined with an open hardware project such as the Global Village Construction Set, which generates many interesting designs but makes limited use of modularity.
Circulation of Parts
"While eBay provides a circulation of objects, and cradle-to-cradle provides a circulation of materials, modular construction systems provide a circulation of parts and components", says Thomas Lommée, the creator of OpenStructures. "Our ambition is to create puzzles instead of static objects. The system should generate objects of which it is not entirely clear anymore who designed them. An object evolves as it is taken in hands by more designers."
The kitchen appliances that were designed in the context of the project are good examples. A couple of parts were initially made for a coffee grinder, were then used, together with new parts, by another designer to build a coffeemaker. This appliance was then further developed into a water purification device by a third designer. The plastic bottle that served as a water container was replaced by a cut through glass bottle containing a clay filter. Thomas Lommée: "By adding or removing components, or by using them in a different manner, what you get is a family of objects".
Cargo Cycle
Another prototype that originated from the project, is a cargo cycle. The rear is a sawed through frame of a standard bicycle, the end of which is compatible with the OS Grid. This means that the front of the cycle can be built up in a modular way. Designer Jo Van Bostraeten used this opportunity to design both a cargo bicycle and a cargo tricycle (the latter is carrying a 3D-printer), and it doesn't end there. Together with Lommée, he also constructed a modular motor block. The unit consists of an electric motor and wheels, on top of which a similar unit can be placed that holds a battery. Since the units are compatible with the OS Grid, they can be coupled to the front of the cargo cycle, resulting in a completely modular motorised cargo vehicle.
The latest "family" of objects to come out of the project is aimed at children. It is noteworthy that this collection arose from one component of the cargo cycle — the container. It is built up from modular parts that can be bolted together, and can thus be combined in different ways. A couple of designers got started with those parts, resulting in (among other things) a sled, a seat, a toy excavator, and a swing. When the child becomes an adolescent, the parts can be used to make a suitcase or a tool box, or become part of a cargo cycle that could make him or her some pocket money.
More interesting than the objects themselves, is their user support system. Grid Beam is obviously a product from the pre-internet age. Those who want to copy a design are encouraged to look at a picture of someone else's creation and "count the holes". OpenStructures, on the other hand, leans heavily on online user support. The re-use of parts is being facilitated by an online database that can be used in three ways.
A Modular Database
First, you can request an overview of all objects that were designed based on the OS grid. The webpage for each object then shows you the parts and components from which it is made. Second, you can request an overview of all parts that were designed based on the OS grid. The webpage for each of these shows you which components and objects they could serve. Third, you can request an overview of all components. The webpage for each component shows you their parts and the objects they can be used for.
Open modular construction does not mean that everyone should make their own consumer products
The webpage for each part, component and object also gives additional information: the dimensions, the materials, the designer's name, the licence and the order information. To add to this, all parts and components receive a serial number. This means that after a modular object is taken apart, the serial number of each part and component can be entered into the database to see what else can be made with it. Missing parts can be obtained via the database: either by ordering them online, by finding the address of a shop where they sell them, or by downloading the digital design and making them.
Not Everyone is a Designer
Open modular construction does not mean that everyone<|fim_middle|> a kit from LEGO, Meccano or Erector. In this case, the consumer would not have to search for the parts himself, but he still assembles the product himself, just like he would assemble a piece of furniture by IKEA. Similarly, a company could offer a more general building kit, which can be used to make whatever one would like, similar to a box of basic LEGO bricks. Bit Beam, Contraptor, Open Beam, Maker Beam and, recently, Grid Beam offer one or both of these options.
The third possibility is that a manufacturer places the object on the market as a finished, assembled product. The coffee maker or the workbench would then be sold and bought just as any other product today, but it can be disassembled after use, and its parts can be re-used for other objects.
Economic Model: who Produces the Parts?
While the design process behind OpenStructures and other open modular construction systems is identical to that of digital products such as Wikipedia, Linux or WordPress, there is also a fundamental difference. Computer code and digital text accumulate without any material costs. This is not the case with objects. This makes open modular hardware less easy, but it also creates economic opportunities. It's hard to make money with open software or online writing. However, in the case of an open modular system for objects, someone has to provide the materials.
It is also important that the parts are produced by as many manufacturers as possible, so that they are available worldwide. Otherwhise, the shipping costs can be so high that a modular object becomes too expensive.
There are many opportunities to make money with an open modular construction model. A manufacturer can choose to produce a part in which they sees economic potential. Another manufacturer can choose to sell a building kit or a finished product of a design they think will sell. A designer can make money by uploading a design that might be free to download for personal use, but not for commercial use. A manufacturer that wants to commercialise this design, can then buy the licence from the designer.
Craftsmen can focus on the design of exclusive, handmade parts in special materials, which are compatible with popular mass produced items. Others can start a fab lab or a tech shop where people can build their own modular objects for a monthly fee. In short, an open modular construction system offers economic opportunities for everybody.
"It is not our ambition to build a gigantic factory that produces all possible parts", Lommée notes. "OpenStructures should not become a modular IKEA. Our ambition is the creation of a collective economic system, where one producer benefits from the production of another producer. Because parts which are made by one, can be used by another. What we would like to see, are streets full of little shops where everybody generates their own little part of a larger system, a collaborative economy where small, self-employed producers have their place. Not one big player that makes everything. The social dimension is very important."
"If IKEA wants to sell a product that is compatible with our system, then that's fine with me. But the system can only work if it remains open. The larger it becomes, the easier it is for a small company or a craftsman to be a part of it. The ambition is to start a universal, collaborative puzzle that allows the widest possible range of people — from craftsmen to multinationals — to design, build and exchange the widest possible range of modular parts and components."
Organising Re-use
Apart from a design language (the OS grid) and an online database, OpenStructures also has set up a prototype of a warehouse in Brussels. This kind of place should become the hub for the organisation of the re-use of parts and components. Think a fab lab or tech shop, but then combined with the storage of modular parts. If a modular product is no longer needed, and the owner does not feel like using the parts to build something new, he or she brings it to one of these places, where it is taken apart, and its parts are stored.
An open modular construction system offers economic opportunities for everybody
Other people could come to this place to buy parts or to use them on site to build something new. As Lommée says: "Not everyone has to make their own products, but after its useful life, a modular product always comes into the hands of a group of people who like to make things."
Compatibility between Open Modular Systems
While it is still in an experimental phase, OpenStructures is by far the most ambitious and complete open modular system designed to date. However, being a European project, it follows the international metric system, while the much older Grid Beam follows the imperial system. The systems are not compatible. With more and more open modular systems appearing, would it not be important to provide inter-compatibility between them?
Lommée doesn't think so: "Most of these systems are designed for different applications. For instance, Contraptor aims at precision, because the parts are used to build robots and other sophisticated machines. Esthetics are clearly not important. I am a designer, so what interests me especially is whether or not a modular system can generate beautiful objects, things you would want to put in your interior. There is also Wikispeed, for instance, which concentrates on the development of a modular car. Arduino is aimed at electronics. I don't think that all of these modular systems have to be compatible with each other because the applications are very different."
He goes on to explain why he chose the metric system. "I have been doubting a lot about this. But in the end I decided that the metric system is easier to work with. And I think the world is big enough for two systems — just look at the variety of energy standards which are in use. Somebody has developed a European version of Contraptor, based on the metric system and compatible with the OS grid. And it is always possible to design a coupling between two systems, so that they can be used together. On the other hand, we live in a networked world where everything is connected and copied. This often means that when standards compete, only one survives. And this is not necessarily the best one. I'll keep my fingers crossed."
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Teaching schools: sharing the expertise
The proposal for teaching schools in England accelerates the partnership approach to school improvement already adopted by many top school leaders, says Steve Munby of the National College
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string(474) "... hopes.Andy Buck is Director, Teaching Schools at the National College. Liz Francisis Director, Workforce Strategy, Standards and Qualifications at the TDA. Todownload the latest teaching schools prospectus go to www.nationalcollege.org.uk/docinfo?id=146256&filename=teaching-schools-prospectus.pdfKnowledge trails1) Teaching schools: Sharing the expertise – The proposal ..."
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Todownload the latest teaching schools prospectus go to www.nationalcollege.org.uk/docinfo?id=146256&filename=teaching-schools-prospectus.pdfKnowledge trails1) Teaching schools: Sharing the expertise – The proposal for teaching schools in Englandaccelerates the partnership approach to school improvement already adopted by many top schoolleaders, says Steve Munby of the National College.http://library.teachingtimes.com/articles/teachingschoolssharingtheexpertise.htm2) Teaching the teacher – Better teachers should mean better teaching – but how successful willthe government be in its efforts to improve the quality of new entrants to the profession?http://library.teachingtimes.com/articles/slt_teaching_the_teacher.htmMeet the new teaching schoolsThe first 100 teaching schools met at the National College's Nottingham learning and conference centre in September for aninduction event which represented the official start of the teaching schools programme.There will eventually be 500 teaching school alliances throughout England by 2014. The following gives the perceptions of someof the early Teaching School leaders.Cotgrave Candleby Lane Primary in Nottinghamshire is among the first cohort. Headteacher Chris Wheatley said:"We are absolutely delighted to have been designated a teaching school. At this stage of our school's development,collaborations have been valuable and we feel that the teaching school status can only enhance this and enable thedevelopment of further effective collaborations in the future."The opportunities that the teaching school will bring are vast, continued professional development opportunities both insideof school, across the alliance and beyond as well as provision for aspirant leadership, provision to support national programmesand development of initial teacher training opportunities are an extremely exciting prospect."Daniel Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of the Harris Federation of schools in London added: "We are absolutely delighted thatHarris Academy Crystal Palace has been designated a teaching school. We have been sharing our expertise across the federationwith other schools for a number of years."Teaching School status will help us to provide more choice for schools and teachers and to contribute to the creation of vibrantmarket for school improvement support, professional development and teacher training."Headteacher Vicky Beer<|fim_middle|> ona small number of research and development themesagreed by teaching schools.Leading professional developmentTeaching schools will coordinate CPD and lead peer-to-peer learning across the group of schools. In particular,teaching schools will draw on the expertise of experiencedand accomplished professionals across the group tosupport the learning and development of others.Teaching schools will, in many cases, alreadybe delivering significant leadership developmentopportunities for teachers and support staff in theirown and other schools. This may be through one ofthe College's existing middle leadership developmentclusters, or by offering placements, mentoring andcoaching to trainee heads as part of the NationalProfessional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).68……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Teaching schools: time for schools to take the lead ■■■■■Meet the new teaching schoolsThe first 100 teaching schools met at the National College's Nottingham learning and conference centre in September for an inductionevent which represented the official start of the teaching schools programme.There will eventually be 500 teaching school alliances throughout England by 2014. The following gives the perceptions of some of theearly Teaching School leaders.Cotgrave Candleby Lane Primary in Nottinghamshire is among the first cohort. Headteacher Chris Wheatley said:"We are absolutely delighted to have been designated a teaching school. At this stage of our school's development, collaborationshave been valuable and we feel that the teaching school status can only enhance this and enable the development of further effectivecollaborations in the future."The opportunities that the teaching school will bring are vast, continued professional development opportunities both inside of school,across the alliance and beyond as well as provision for aspirant leadership, provision to support national programmes and developmentof initial teacher training opportunities are an extremely exciting prospect."Daniel Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of the Harris Federation of schools in London added: "We are absolutely delighted that HarrisAcademy Crystal Palace has been designated a teaching school. We have been sharing our expertise across the federation with otherschools for a number of years."Teaching School status will help us to provide more choice for schools and teachers and to contribute to the creation of vibrant marketfor school improvement support, professional development and teacher training."Headteacher Vicky Beer, of Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Trafford, said: "Our staff, pupils and governors recognise that we have animportant role to play in ensuring that all children receive the best education possible – regardless of which school they attend."This collective vision, together with our history of collaboration and partnerships, will ensure the success of our teaching school. A keycomponent is the strong partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University who will provide some"
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string(284) "In the latest in our series on major issues in the world of school leadership, Professor Peter Earley discusses some of the challenges school leaders face both now and in the future, emphasising the importance of focusing on the right things and developing strong networks of support."
string(458) "... of school leaders,known generically as 'system leaders', whichinclude National, Local and Specialist Leadersof Education (NLEs, LLEs and SLEs). SystemLeaders exercise leadership beyond theirown schools, sharing their expertise and theirschool's practice with other less effectiveschools through school improvementpartnerships. The best school leaders'are working to build robust partnershipsbetween schools ..."
string(5923) "andstaff. A self-improving system involves identifying the challenges and encouragingcollaborative working between schools in order to tackle them. As noted above, mostschool leaders see partnership working as crucial.Schools are now expected to lead their own improvement with limited or no localauthority support. The coalition government stated: 'Our aim should be to support theFor schools toimprove, they needto have robustand challengingdiscussions bothinternally and withexternal agencies.""57Vol 5.2School Leadership Todaywww.teachingtimes.comLeadershipSkillsTheProfessorsschool system to become more effectively self-improving'11. The National College, whohave been charged with driving this process, state:'The self-improving system can be defined as one in which schools themselves,through greater autonomy and freedom, are in the driving seat of school improvementand professional development, working together to spread best practice, knowledgeand experience to the benefit of schools across the system.'12One key issue however, is that the concept of a self-improving system 'has becomesynonymous in some quarters with academisation and other structural solutions'. Thereport from the Academies Commission was clear that academy status alone is nota panacea for improvement, reminding us that all kinds of schools can be successful– and all kinds can underperform.School-to-school support is beingencouraged through a type of school leaders,known generically as 'system leaders', whichinclude National, Local and Specialist Leadersof Education (NLEs, LLEs and SLEs). SystemLeaders exercise leadership beyond theirown schools, sharing their expertise and theirschool's practice with other less effectiveschools through school improvementpartnerships. The best school leaders'are working to build robust partnershipsbetween schools so that teachers learn fromand with each other and capacity is shared sothat pupil outcomes are improved'.System leaders also have an importantrole in supporting and complementingthe teaching schools approach (similar tohospital schools) and the first cohort ofTeaching Schools was designated in summer2011. National, Local and Specialist Leadersof Education and the creation of a nationalnetwork of Teaching Schools and Teaching School Alliances are potentially powerfuldrivers of school-led improvement. There is a growing body of evidence showing thebenefits of such an approach.However, even under plans to develop 500 Teaching School Alliances by 2015– there were just over 300 in March 2013 – up to half of all schools in England may beleft out. It is early days of course, and some heads are undecided or uncertain aboutTeaching Schools and related developments. They were reluctant to engage, so it willbe interesting to see how policy develops over the next five years or so. There is thevery real danger that the gap between the best schools and the rest could widen. Asnoted by the National College:'There is a risk of a two-tier system emerging in which some schools gainsignificantly from the enhanced continuing professional development, the sharing ofexpertise, peer evaluation and challenge that comes from working with other schools,while some others will find themselves increasingly isolated.'12At a national level, the self-improving system is not yet fully in existence, but there aresmall sub-systems, largely built around Teaching Schools and their alliances, chainsand federations, proving that as a concept it is possible. Whether it expands or notfrom its current state remains to be seen and will depend on a number of educationaland political factors. An education system in which some schools are left behind, ordisenfranchised as a consequence of not feeling a part of this 'self-improving system' isa very real possibility.So what next?More and more countries are moving towards decentralisation. Schools are moreautonomous in their decision-making, and increasingly held to account for their results,which are made public and widely available. As schools have gained more autonomy,58Vol 5.2School Leadership Todaywww.teachingtimes.comLeadershipSkillsTheProfessors the more important the role of school leaders, especially headteachers, has become.However, for Cranston, 'the rhetoric of self-management and devolution across somedecades now has not resulted in schools and school leaders … determining and drivingeducational priorities'2. Many school leaders have become the 'doers' of the bidding ofothers rather than 'playing a lead role in shaping school leadership professionalism andeducation more broadly for the 21st century'.Our research on the leadership landscape in England reported that the majority ofschool leaders viewed the move towards greater autonomy in positive terms, however,realistically they did not anticipate gaining further autonomy in practice. A greaterproportion of heads could be defined as 'confident' than 'concerned' about currentpolicy, but the 2012 study identified some worrying trends – how a combination ofincreasing site-level responsibilities, diminishing support from LAs and differentialregulation of schools, largely through the inspection process, may be leading to theintensification of existing hierarchies between schools. Some developments, such asthe growth of Teaching Schools and their alliances, may leave a significant numberof schools, up to half according to some calculations, outside of any partnership orcollaborative arrangements.The situation of primary schools is of particular concern. Their lack"
The intensifying role of school leaders | , of Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Trafford, said: "Our staff, pupils and governors recognise that wehave an important role to play in ensuring that all children receive the best education possible – regardless of which school theyattend."This collective vision, together with our history of collaboration and partnerships, will ensure the success of our teachingschool. A key component is the strong partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University who will provide some additionalsignificant expertise and some exciting new ways to deliver initial teacher training."ReferencesBarber M.; Whelan F.; andClark C (2010) Capturingthe leadership premium:How the world's topschool systems arebuilding leadershipcapacity for the future.National College andMcKinseysRobinson V.; HohepaM.; and Lloyd C (2009)Identifying what worksand why. University ofAuckland; EducationCounts Publications.http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/docinfo?id=146256&filename=teaching-schools-prospectus.pdfhttp://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/docinfo?id=146256&filename=teaching-schools-prospectus.pdfhttp://library.teachingtimes.com/articles/teachingschoolssharingtheexpertise.htmhttp://library.teachingtimes.com/articles/slt_teaching_the_teacher.htm"
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string(428) "... from research anddevelopment work across the alliance and the widerschool system.The National College has also set up a national researchand development network to support teaching schoolalliances to engage in research activities. This providesopportunities for training, sharing expertise and widerdissemination of 'what works' and provides a forum fornetworking between teaching ..."
string(4734) "andpractice29……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Ensure that existing evidence can be accessed andused by staff and that appropriate staff have thetime and support needed to undertake research anddevelopment activities; andEffectively disseminate learning from research anddevelopment work across the alliance and the widerschool system.The National College has also set up a national researchand development network to support teaching schoolalliances to engage in research activities. This providesopportunities for training, sharing expertise and widerdissemination of 'what works' and provides a forum fornetworking between teaching school leaders and teachers,so they can learn from and with each other (Sebba etal., 2012). Three national research and developmentthemes were identified by the Teaching schools andthree associated research projects set up to address themhave been funded by the National College for 2012−14.■■Specifically, these examine: what makes great pedagogy?;what makes great professional development which leadsto consistently great pedagogy?; and how can leaderslead successful teaching school alliances which enablethe development of consistently great pedagogy? Acorresponding programme: Closing the Gap: Test andLearn provides grants for schools and teachers to getinvolved in rigorous research under the auspices of theirneares Teaching School Alliance.fIt is clear then that the Teaching School Approachplays a halfway house between compulsion to engagein research and support for doing so. The latteraspect (support) appears designed to tackle the issuesidentified by Levin et al. (2011) regarding capacityand the need for intermediaries (for instance, theNational College has commissioned the Institute ofEducation, and Sheffield Hallam University to supportTeaching School Alliances to undertake cross allianceresearch and development projects). The former aspectGrowing your own evidence! ■■■■■30……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Notesa. See: http://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/evaluationb. See: http://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/toolkitc. Teachers Law of the People's Republic of China, (enacted 1993-94), Ministry of Education of the People'sRepublic of China See: http://www.moe.gov.cn/publicfiles/business/htmlfiles/moe/moe_280, accessedSeptember 2012.d. See: http://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-training-and-exams/gp-curriculum-overview/~/media/Files/GP-training-and-exams/Curriculum%20previous%20versions%20as%20at%20July%202012/curr_archive_3_6_Research_v1_0_feb06.ashx, accessed 16 May 2013.e. http://www.education.gov.uk/nationalcollege/index/support-for-schools/teachingschools/teachingschools-programme-details.htm, accessed 24 December 2012.f. http://www.education.gov.uk/nationalcollege/index/about-us/national-college-role/national-college-consultations/testandlearn.htmis reflected through statements such as that TeachingSchools must "ensure that new initiatives within thealliance are based on existing evidence and include arigorous evaluative focus, drawing on external expertise".However, this is only incumbent on schools who havealready volunteered to take part. In other words thosewho have, by their inclusion, already demonstratedsome propensity or interest to engage in research. Thisthen raises questions as the long term viability andsustainability of the project. A truly self improvingschool system (Hargreaves, 2010; 2012) is one in which"school improvement and professional development areconjoined in the life and work of a school in relationto its chosen partners" (Hargreaves 2012: 6); and isbased on the notion of partnerships or alliances ofschools acting as engines for improvement. Can such apilot approach to such fundamental development everbe rolled out across the school system as a whole, ifidentifying best practice is dependent simply on highcost support and good will?■■■ So what does this"
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This document presents results of non-quantitative observations<|fim_middle|> the analysis and interpretation of the results as a whole. | application and their processing methods, which significantly widen the analytical capabilities of the statistical measurement of the Russian IT market. The need to expand statistical tools that allow to reflect current and future trends in the sectoral development of IT sphere in a fast and visible manner, due to the rapid character of penetration of these services into the Russian market, is argued in the paper.
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The paper presents an analytical aspect of business surveys data processing, which allows highlighting key points in the dynamics of small retail businesses economic development in various phases of business cycle (case study: retail trade). In the introduction in addition to calculating balance characteristics and composite indicator of business conditions the authors substantiate the necessity to implement methodological approach to studying behavioral models of economic entities that are attributable to small retail enterprises, based on the statistical distribution of respondents' answers. In reviewing cluster analysis individual data for clustering is suggested as variables that are an entrepreneurial assesses the actual and expected trends in real time. Features of the application technique of cluster analysis in determining the different «behavioral patterns» can be classified as individual responses of economic agents at different stages of the business cycle. A more thorough examination of this information may be useful in analyses of various operational indicators of organizations activity. This aspect is essential for investigating small business aggregate behavior in specific phases of business cycle, when it is necessary to detail business reaction with respect to actual or expected economic events.
The data of business (market) surveys of entrepreneurial activity are an important source of economic information in national and international practice. Their results reflect the specific features of cognitive perception by business agents of business trends and sectoral cyclical events in various sectors of the country's economy. Using the appropriate measurement procedures for the processing of structured distributions of entrepreneurial opinions makes it possible to obtain arrays of information that are the so-called «soft» non-quantitative statistics in the «near real-time» mode.
When analyzing the results of business surveys, first of all, there are the tasks of their quantitative characterization, measuring the relationships between the qualitative characteristics of the objects surveyed and the generalization of the interrelated information into summary indicators characterizing the scale of the distribution of cyclical industry events in the economic development of the country. In this regard, the authors present the main stages and methods for quantifying the results of surveys, in particular the procedure for scaling qualitative characteristics, their quantitative determination; the possibility of applying specific statistical measures is justified. For the generalized measurement of qualitative information, the concepts of horizontal and vertical integration of survey results are introduced. The questions of adequate and logical interpretation of balance statistics, based on subjective assessments of respondents, are considered. The authors formulated reasons for combining the results of the surveys into composite indicators, which make it possible to identify the most characteristic links among simple survey indicators and simplify | 609 |
Thinking of investing in ERP software, but not sure where to start?
1: What is ERP, exactly?
This is a biggie. Many people have heard the term 'ERP' but are unsure about the specifics. In short, ERP is business management software that integrates and automates business functions.
ERP software is usually a suite of integrated applications or modules that can be configured to suit your business. These are used to collect, store, manage and interpret data from different parts of your business, including operations, planning, HR, payroll and finance.
You should be able to access your core processes and data through a single dashboard. This means information can be shared accurately between your various departments, improving efficiency and reducing wasted time – no more entering the same data two or three times. It's all about helping your business do what it does, but better.
Find out more about the basics of ERP here.
2: Am I big enough to need ERP?
It's not really about size, it's about complexity. Of course, if you're running a home business with two employees, you probably don't need an ERP solution, but medium to large businesses definitely benefit.
We have clients with 50 staff and clients with 4000, clients who turn over 5 million a year and clients turning over a billion. If you're managing hundreds, to hundreds of thousands, of products across multiple locations, or dealing with complicated reporting and invoicing, an ERP solution could make a big difference. And if you're small at the moment, but aiming to grow, an ERP system can help you get there a lot faster.
<|fim_middle|> to easily measure your KPIs once they've been defined and identify the road blocks that are preventing you from achieving them.
Our case studies talk for themselves in terms of KPIs being achieved and clearly defined ROI.
5: How long does it take to get started?
The time it takes to implement an ERP system all depends on the time, energy and resources you're willing to commit to it.
Generally, if you're keen to get started quickly, and willing to dedicate a chunk of time to getting it done, it's technically possible to get going in as little as three weeks. But if you're wanting to separate out your different business areas and stagger implementation across them, then you're typically looking at 3-6 months of lapsed time.
Again, it's about your business's needs and limitations. If you're working towards an external deadline, like a sale or merger, we can design an implementation to fit. Or if you're faced with a crisis situation, such as your existing system suffering a total melt down, it's a case of getting the basics up and running as fast as possible so that cash flow and customers aren't negatively impacted.
Got more questions? We're happy to answer them.
Philip is a Greentree lifer, having implemented the 3rd ever site, Anzco Foods (literally a customer for life). A ground-breaker, Philip is also responsible for introducing IPM Project Management to the New Zealand market. Company Directors don't come with much more depth of experience: former Managing Director, Product & Service Line head, Business Advisory leader, analyst and programmer. | Read the seven signs you're ready for ERP here.
3: How much will I need to spend?
Of course everyone wants to know this before they start, but it's a tricky one to answer. Greentree, and most ERP systems, aren't simple, self-contained products. You choose from a wide range of modules, to build a solution that stretches across your entire organization and is configured to match your specific business needs.
Your requirements, the size of your business, and the complexity of your operations determines the price. At Verde, we pride ourselves on understanding our customers' needs and being able to provide them them with a solution that most of the time is available straight out of the box.
And because Greentree is both modular and fully integrated, it is designed to expand and grow with you; while you might start with just the core functionality adding on additional capability when you're ready for it is seamless and really easy.
Greentree also gives you very real choice in terms of your licensing options (perpetual or subscription) and how your system is hosted (on premise or in the Cloud). You decide what best meets the staffing resources and technical infrastructure you have available. What you spend comes down to a discussion about what you're wanting to achieve, while factoring in the resources and infrastructure you can make available.
With any investment, measuring your ROI comes down to what you're looking for. ERP software is no different. Before you start, you and your team need to define specific success criteria. Every business will have different expectations and different measures of success.
It's up to you to decide what success looks like for your business. Sales? Total turnover? Reduced errors? Fewer customer complaints? Order speed? With an ERP system, you should be able | 357 |
If you are a business owner you understand how important presentation is. Whether its brochures, business cards, or a sign for your company, you want it to draw the eyes attention in a pleasing way. To not only show off who you are as a business but also your information for them to call or come in and check things out. So here are some of the top tips for success when using your Queens brochure printing company.
Just like you want to build relationships with your clients, you also want to build a relationship with your printer. You want a good report so when you need things done and you are trying to get a job done right, you know you can trust your printer to handle it. You both have plenty of things on your plate, and it helps everything go a lot smoother when you have good communication and understanding with one another.
When going into a printing project you always want to be sure to know what you want and how you want it. Be sure to have all of these details hashed out before starting your project because your printer is not a mind reader, they can only make what you want if you tell them what you want. They are always able to give you pointers and let you know what works best usually for different projects, but in the end, it is about your vision. Here are a few details<|fim_middle|> you did your research and you are dealing with a good Queens Brochure Printing company, they will help you when something goes wrong, and they always want to hear when they did a good job on your project for you! So letting them know will help build a stronger relationship with your printing company. If you follow these tips you will have the best printing experience possible! | to make sure you have worked out before getting started. The deadline for the project, whether its the timeline for when you need it done or if its being handled for a client and they have a specific date they need it by. You also need to be aware of your budget for this project, how much are you able to spend. Make sure to let your printer know what the project is for so they can properly help you to make sure its done best for what you need. Also, be sure to know the quantities of what you need printed. Know your format! What kind of paper do you want? you can ask for paper selections. You should also know if you want a matte or gloss finish, and if you want any specialty selections such as a fold on you business cards. Lastly, make sure to proof you project, you can always ask for a PDF or some kind of attachment in an email to see before hand what the end product will look like before it is sent to print. Make sure all of your information is spelled correctly, your business and personal name, your address, etc. Presentation is everything.
Queens Brochure Printing | Last But Not Least!
It is finally time to print! Be sure upon receiving your finished project to check it out and make sure everything has come out just as you and your printer discussed! Double check all of the things we went over before and be sure it is to your liking. Now that you have checked your order, be sure to give your printer a call if there is something not quite right, but especially if they did a good job! If | 322 |
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A powerful and intimate portrait, JOAN MITCHELL: PORTRAIT OF AN ABSTRACT PAINTER captures Mitchell's independent spirit and testifies eloquently to Mitchell's art. Joan Mitchell was born in Chicago in 1926 and died in Paris in 1992. After graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Joan settled in New York City in 1950. She was an active participant of New York's dynamic Abstract Expressionist scene and hung out with fellow painters Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning and Philip Guston and, soon, poets Frank O'Hara, James Schuyler and John Ashbery. In the mid-fifties, she moved to Paris, France. There she was part of a circle of friends that included Pierre Matisse, Samuel Beckett and Alberto Giacometti. Mitchell is one of the great abstract painters of the 20th century. This elegantly edited documentary weaves interviews with the acerbic Mitchell and other leading painters and critics while letting her stunning pictures dominate the film. Stephen Holden of the New York Times says, "The canvases have grand chaotic romanticism. While celebrating the physical universe with an ecstatic love of color, they don't shy away from expressing a harsh, feral apprehension of nature and its violence."
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Emily must accept her gift of clairvoyance and remember her past, when a psychopath returns to kill again.
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Author: Donna Jean McDunn
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Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Tags Nightmares, psychic, psychopath, clairvoyance, boyfriend, memories, 1966 Chevelle Malibu, ghost, high school, prom, Charles City, Iowa, motorcycle, Kawasaki Ninja Sport Bike, murder, visions
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Eighteen-year-old Emily Preston has it all. She's beautiful, strong, and confident. But just weeks before graduating from high school, the nightmares she'd experienced as a child begin to plague her once more. When a mysterious voice warns that she must remember her past and accept her gift of seeing into the future in order to save her boyfriend's life, she believes she's losing her mind. The nightmares escalate into visions of long ago and memories begin to return. Will Emily allow herself to accept the gift or will she lose everything, including her life.
Outside, Emily shivered. A short, black strapless prom dress doesn't offer much protection against the cold wind, no matter how good it looks on you.
Her boyfriend slipped behind her, wrapping her in his arms, blocking the wind. The heat from his body was warming.
"Have I told you how great you look?" he whispered in her ear.
Emily giggled and turned in his arms to look into his blue eyes. "No, why haven't you?"
His hold tightened and he pulled her closer. "Because I wanted<|fim_middle|> bent down to hop in the car, she caught a glimpse of a dark shape next to the bumper. She gasped and clutched Tony's shirt. Her heart raced and the hair on her arms stood on end.
Tony wrapped his arm around her waist. "What happened? Are you hurt?"
She shook her head. "I thought I saw someone crouched down by your car. They were wearing a hooded sweatshirt."
Tony looked around. "I don't see anyone? Are you sure?"
Donna Jean McDunn is a writer of fiction for young adults, women's romance and short stories for children and women. At the tender age of twelve, she dreamed of writing, but she had no way of knowing the many journeys she would take before reaching her dream. She married at nineteen, had three daughters by the age of twenty-seven and graduated from college at forty-two. The first of eight grandchildren was born by age forty-five. She earned a 3rd degree black belt in Songahm Taekwondo at age fifty-eight. And so today she writes and her dream is no longer just a dream. She has had three children's stories and one adult story published. She was also one of nine winners in The Mystery Times Nine 2012 Young Adult Short Story Mystery Contest sponsored by Buddhapuss Ink Publishing.
Author's Other Works:
Mystery Times Nine – An Anthology of nine short stories to be published Sept./Oct. 2012 by Buddhapuss Ink LLC
EMAIL WEBSITE BLOG | to do this first." He kissed her.
She grinned. "You clean up pretty good, too. I almost didn't recognize you without all the grease and oil from that car."
Tony laughed and reclaimed her hand. "Come on. You're freezing. Let's go sit in that car so we can talk."
Emily giggled. "You know I'd follow you anywhere, but could you slow down a little? These shoes are new and I'm not used to walking in heels."
Tony dropped her hand and put his arm around her. "Oh, sorry, I forgot."
For the moment, with his arm around her, she felt warm and protected, until she remembered why they had come outside. Tony wanted answers. From the determined look on his face, she knew he wouldn't settle for anything less. But could he handle the truth? Did she even know the truth?
She remembered having nightmares about a thunderstorm as a child. Her mother had told her scary nightmares were part of childhood. She said they'd go away when Emily got older and they had. So why terrorize her now, night after night, just like when she was little?
The nightmares were frightening enough, but the voice warning her of danger terrorized her. What she really wanted to do was run away and hide, but she couldn't, not if Tony was in danger, too.
"Remember your past," the voice had said, "so you can save Tony and yourself."
It didn't make sense. What was she supposed to remember from her past? What was she supposed to save them from, his going off to college? How could Tony and her past be connected?
She could tell him about the nightmares, but anything more and he'd think she was a paranoid schizophrenic. Maybe he'd be right. What was wrong with her? From her earliest childhood memories, she planned to be a normal girl with ordinary problems. She couldn't explain anything to Tony; not before she put her life back together.
The lights in the parking lot glistened off Tony's black 1966 Chevelle Malibu. She didn't need to ask him if he'd spent the entire afternoon cleaning and polishing it. Of course, he'd say he did it all just for her, but she knew better. Tony practically worshiped everything motorized, but the Malibu was special to him. His dad bought it and planned to restore it with the help of his two young sons but was killed in a car accident before he had the chance.
Sometimes she wondered if she should be jealous of that old car. Tonight, she was just grateful to get out of the wind.
As Tony opened the driver's door and Emily | 548 |
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