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Home > Bulletin Board > Other Initiatives > Introductory Workshop in Astronomy and Astrophysics Organised by NECRD, IGNOU, Guwahati (15—17 December 2010).
Introductory Workshop in Astronomy and Astrophysics
(December 15 - 17, 2010)
NECRD, IGNOU, Guwahati, will be hosting an IUCAA sponsored Introductory workshop in Astronomy and Astrophysics during 15—17 December 2010. This workshop is intended for young researchers (final semester post-graduate students, research scholars, and college / University teachers) who are working in the area of astronomy and astrophysics. The total number of participants will be restricted to 25.
To participate in this workshop, please send your resume by post or e-mail along with a covering letter to the address given below before October 20, 2010. Ph.D. students, PDFs and young faculty members interested in starting their research career in observational astronomy are particularly encouraged to apply. They should arrange to send a recommendation letter from their guide or head of the department along with their application. Participants will be provided free hospitality and accommodation during this workshop. Limited travel support will be available. Those who require travel support should mention that in their applications.
Dr. Anil Ch. Borah
North East Centre for Research and Development
Near Nayantara Super Market
H/No. 2, 6 mile
Guwahati 781 022, Assam
E-mail: anilchborah@ignou.ac.in / anilchborah@yahoo.com
Tel-Fax: (0361) 2335470.
Introductory Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics
To be organised by North East Centre for Research and Development (NECRD), IGNOU, in Collaboration with Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a University of repute for open learning and distance education. The university has also started many courses in face to face mode in recent times. It has revolutionized the idea of open and continuous learning in India has contributed significantly to the development of higher education in the country. The University follows a learner-centric approach and has successfully adopted a policy of openness and flexibility in terms of relaxed entry qualifications, period required for completion of a programme and place of study. Among its many new initiatives, IGNOU has recently started the North East Centre for Research and Development (NECRD) at Guwahati for long term Human Resource Development in North-East India. The NECRD aims at enhancing and supplementing quality education with need-specific research & development by utilizing the locally available resources and qualified man-power for creating a conducive environment for research in north-east India.
In view of above NECRD proposes an Introductory Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics to expose and motivate students and young researchers (final semester PG students/research scholars/college teachers) towards this field so that the upcoming young generation in North East India can efficiently use the next generation space and ground based telescope facilities such as Herschel, JWST, ALMA, VISTA and SCUBA/JCMT etc.
Astrophysics is one of the old and exciting branches of science and has relevance in all time. It does not only provide job opportunity but is also very interesting because of its very aim of explaining the cause of creation and sustainability of the universe. Our methods of investigating the universe have changed in the last decade because of new observational facilities and parallel theoretical developments. With advances in infrared and (sub) millimeter detector technology, new wide field cameras have been developed that allow mapping of large areas of the sky in reasonable observation times. Recent advancement in technology and subsequent new challenging observations will be able to answer some of the unresolved issues in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. Depth and coverage of multiple wavelengths is expected to be increased with the help of the current and new facilities such as WFCAM on UKIRT, UKIDSS, ESO-VISTA (infrared), SCUBA2, HARP, 4MASS (radio) on the ground and the space missions such as AKARI, Spitzer Space Telescope, Herschel (launched in mid May 2009) and Planck. On the other hand, the upcoming facilities such as ALMA in the millimeter wavelengths and the JWST in the infrared will provide angular resolution at milli-arcsecond levels to probe distant objects at AU scales. SPICA in the mid-/far-infrared, to be launched in 2017, will fill the gap in the coverage of wavelength between JWST and Herschel. With these upcoming facilities it will be possible to observe a significant area of star forming regions in a short time scale. Consequently, this will provide a chance to address the central issues in star formation studies. The all sky samples covering large fraction of the sky will provide an opportunity to carry out unbiased statistical studies of young stellar properties, the distribution of sub-stellar objects, the structure of molecular clouds, initial mass function and mechanism of massive star formation.
The purpose of the workshop is to expose and motivate post graduate students, young researchers and college teachers towards astronomy and Astrophysics and promote the subject at the graduate studies level so that the upcoming young generation in North East India can efficiently use the next generation space and ground based telescope facilities such as Herschel, JWST, ALMA, VISTA and SCUBA/JCMT.
Workshop Topics
DAY-I
Introduction: Astronomy and Astrophysics
DAY-II
Recent Developments in Astronomy and Astrophysics
DAY-III
Star Formation


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China and Philippines sign oil, gas exploration deal as Xi Jinping meets Duterte
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte shake hands after a joint press statement at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on Tuesday.
Beijing and Manila have agreed to a joint oil and gas exploration deal – one of 29 deals that were signed on Tuesday as Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day state visit to the Philippines, South China Morning Post reported.
The two nations also signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on Beijing's vast trade and infrastructure strategy, the "Belt and Road Initiative", and agreed to boost ties.
After meeting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for talks, Xi described the visit as a "milestone" in the countries' relations. Xi is the first Chinese leader to visit Manila in 13 years.
The trip is widely seen as part of Beijing's efforts to move closer to the Philippines – despite their long-running dispute over the South China Sea – by extending investment and aid to the United States ally.
"China and the Philippines have a lot of common interest in the South China Sea," Xi said after the talks. "We will continue to manage contentious issues and promote maritime cooperation through friendly consultation."
He also said China would work with other Southeast Asian countries to finalise a code of conduct for the disputed waters within three years.
Reuters reported that Xi's visit comes two years after the maverick Duterte declared he was reorienting his foreign policy away from longtime ally the United States and toward China, despite decades of mistrust and bitter maritime disputes with Beijing.
Duterte is facing criticism from opponents for making too many political concessions to China in return for billions of dollars of pledged Chinese loans and investments that have yet to materialize, or be committed to formally.
The two leaders on Tuesday oversaw 29 agreements of sorts, many of them broad or vague, from cooperating in education, culture and industrial park development to jointly promoting infrastructure, agriculture cooperatives and establishing sanitation protocols for shipping coconuts.
Duterte said there was "a deepening trust and confidence" between them and he and Xi had discussed increasing trade and investment, and China's involvement in his signature $180 billion "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program.
"With mutual respect, sincerity and adherence to sovereign equality, I will continue to work closely with President Xi," he said.
SUBMISSIVE STRATEGY
Duterte's management of those issues has frustrated nationalists, who say he has been submissive in refusing to criticize China's military buildup, or asking for its compliance with a 2016 arbitration award that invalidated its claim to almost the entire waterway.
Though public opinion is largely supportive of Duterte's presidency, surveys consistently show reservations about his China policy and his personal dislike of the United States.
A Social Weather Stations poll of 1,200 Filipinos released on the eve of Xi's visit showed 84 percent felt it was wrong not to oppose China's militarization of its manmade islands in the South China Sea.
It also showed trust in the United States remained "very good", but China was considered "poor".
Asked about that survey, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte's strategy was to avoid a conflict while reaping the rewards of improved business.
"They are not aware of the real geopolitics in the region. The president is a very cautious diplomat," Panelo told news channel ANC.
"Rather than provoke, he'd rather talk with them and get some trade relations that will benefit this country."
In comments prior to the two leaders' meeting, Panelo accepted the slow pace of China delivering on its investment pledges, but said he expected Duterte to be brave enough "to exert pressure" on Xi.
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Home Locations Baltimore Review: 'The Tempest' at The Baltimore Annex Theater
Review: 'The Tempest' at The Baltimore Annex Theater
Patricia Mitchell
It's only the end of January and, with its production of The Tempest, The Baltimore Annex Theater ("Annex") has already set a very high bar for my 2017 theater viewing. Founding Artistic Director Evan Moritz says his plan to stage The Tempest "began germinating" five years ago. Whatever occurred during the intervening half-decade to help that seed take root and grow, it was well worth the wait. Having decided that now is the time to direct The Tempest, Moritz – along with Assistant Director E'Tona Ford and a talented collection of designers and actors – has cultivated an outstanding production.
The Tempest is one of the last plays written by William Shakespeare; reportedly, it's the last one he wrote solo. I think it's one of his best. With a sense of humor and beautiful (oft-quoted) language, the Bard tells a story of magic, love, and intrigue.
Aladrian Wetzel (Prospero), Betse Lyons (Antonio), Molly Marguiles (Stephano), and Mike Ziccardi (Gonzalo). Photo by Dave Iden.
Scenic Designer Douglas Johnson has created an immersive physical environment for this production. The theater is dominated by a large oval table that stretches from one end of the room to the other. The table is surrounded by seats for the audience, like in a banquet hall. [Pro Tip: Don't leave any of your belongings on the tabletop. The table is the stage and the actors use Every. Single. Inch. of it.] On the walls opposite the ends of the table are large projection screens, each with a circular viewing surface. Overhead hang several circular hoops onto which long strips of fabric have been attached, creating a loose web of cloth beneath the ceiling, which then drapes down the walls. The effect is suggestive of a net of dream-catchers.
From the first moments of the play, the collective work of Johnson, Sound Designer Rjyan Kidwell, and Projections Designer Tom Boram are in full effect. In the tempest/shipwreck scene, for example – Boram's projections show billowing fabric that roils like the sea. The lights are a stormy blue and black, giving a subtle glow to parts of the scene, and Kidwell's electro-ambient score amplifies the tumultuous experience. The atmospheric elements and the closeness of the stage make the scene feel immediate and evocative. Looking up, as if below decks, at the actors pitching back and forth in unison as the powerful Prospero careens them toward his island makes an impact that watching it from risers across the room could not match.
As the team above created a great space for the cast to work, Costume Designer Susan Maccorkle created beautiful clothes for them to wear. Straight-up, Maccorkle is a garment-creating goddess. I've been to theaters with immense budgets and their costumes were no better than these. In addition to making historically-accurate brocade doublets, sueded jerkins, and round hose breeches, Maccorkle outfitted both sorcerer and spirits in imaginative, magical attire that appear organically inspired by the elements. You're going to get to see them all super close-up since the actors are literally inches away from you at times; take a look at the exquisite buttons, the meticulous stitching and how the fabric on Prospero's cape drapes so regally.
Aladrian Wetzel is commanding as Prospero. From an audience members' vantage, she looks 11 feet tall; her head reaches the cloth-draped ceiling and her sheer, flowing cloak brushes the stage as she moves. Wetzel keeps her back straight and rigid; she is a tree, the mast of a ship, a bolt of lightning, a magic staff striking the ground. Towering and immovable, her elevated position is a visual manifestation of her power over Ariel and Caliban – everyone, really. Through her voice, body, and movement, Wetzel embodies Prospero's stature, discipline, and single-mindedness. In animal skins, feathers, and vast, magical capes, she makes an arresting image as the shipwrecked sorcerer.
Molly Marguiles (Stephano) and Sarah Lamar (Alonso). Photo by Carly J. Bales.
Katharine Vary shines as Prospero's daughter, Miranda. Clad in a layer of fine cloth under a loose-knit, handmade tunic, with strings of beads, and a macramé belt that houses a knife pouch and pelts, Vary expresses Miranda's duality well. She is the daughter of a Duke, but she was raised on a deserted island; she remains "civilized' due to her dignified father, but she is also wild. Stalking an animal, Vary's lithe body creeps low and smooth like a silent predator. Vary's acting is always good; this performance is no exception. She portrays Miranda's innocent naivety and the rugged wildness she learned from island life with equal acumen.
Jonathan Jacobs adeptly plays Ferdinand, Miranda's love interest and heir to the throne of Naples. Jacobs does a great job portraying the enchanted prince who must prove himself to Prospero as worthy of Miranda's affection. This role is ripe with comedic opportunity and Jacobs takes every one. His physical comedy rivals his lovesick trance as my favorite part of his performance.
Mika Nakano plays the air spirit, Ariel. Indebted to Prospero for helping her escape a curse, Ariel is Prospero's magical servant until such time as he releases her. Nakano delivers her lines in a clear, but often otherworldly manner; her whispered soliloquies from the projection screens are practically hypnotic. Nakano's light and spritely movements match her character's airy magic well. Most impressive, though, is a scene in which she dons feathered wings. Her movements are taut and spasmodic like a bird, with articulation control that make her seem downright avian. Caitlin Bouxsein's movement consulting surely helped Nakano achieve this feat.
Prospero's other servant, the "monstrous" Caliban, is played by June Keating. Caliban is not a very sympathetic character, but Keating manages to humanize him in a way that doesn't excuse his misdeeds, but still makes his involuntary captivity and poor-treatment by Prospero feel bad. Keating's Caliban is energetic and flashes unapologetic displays of emotion. At the prospect of serving a new master, he beams with a grateful delight reminiscent of Dobby when Harry tricked Malfoy into giving him a sock. Even knowing what Caliban's plan would entail, I couldn't help but feel hopeful for him.
Annex company members Molly Marguiles, as Stephano, and Carly J. Bales, as Trinculo are so funny they could take their show on the road. The drunken butler and hapless jester stumble through the play, eliciting laughter in every scene they touch. Marguiles is my favorite drunk since Jack Sparrow; she's comical, but not so over-the-top as to be annoying or unintelligible. Bales' physical comedy is spot-on. I don't always go for vaudevillian kind of humor, but there's a scene with Trinculo and Caliban that had me laughing out loud.
The cast is rounded out by a quartet of courtly folk. Betse Lyons is despicable as the villain, Antonio, who put this whole thing in motion by betraying his brother, Prospero. Annex company member Sarah Lamar is earnest as the grief-stricken Alonso, King of Naples, who believes his son Ferdinand was just lost at sea. Alonso's brother, Sebastian – well-played by Desirae Bush – is less concerned with his family's loss than with taking really bad brothering advice from Antonio. And Mike Ziccardi gives a standout performance as the good-hearted lord, Gonzalo.
Lyons, Lamar, and Ziccardi additionally play the three spirits – Iris, Ceres, and Juno – called by Prospero to solemnize Miranda and Ferdinand's contract of love. The talent of Puppetry Designer, the Tryfus Collective, is evident in the striking, giant masks the actors hold aloft in a third horizontal dimension above the stage. The Collective also created several smaller puppets used to good effect in the show.
Annex Theater's production of The Tempest is unlike any I've seen before. All the elements I've mentioned – the acting, directing, set design, sound, lights, projections, puppets and those gorgeous costumes – they all conspire to make this show truly magical. With The Tempest, Evan Moritz and the folks at Annex have made a beautiful piece of art. With the world feeling as ugly as it has been of late, catch one of the remaining performances of The Tempest for a much-needed dose of beauty.
O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people in't!
Running Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
The Tempest plays through February 19, 2017, at The Annex Theater – 219 Park Avenue, in Baltimore, MD. For tickets, buy them at the box office, or purchase them online.
NOTE: Due to the very limited seating for this production, I would encourage you to purchase tickets online to make sure you get a seat. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays.
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Patricia Mitchell has been an editor, an attorney, a theatre reviewer, a Girl Scout leader and a promoter for punk bands. She is currently a freelance writer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more at www.patricia-mitchell.com.


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Hamby v. Parnell
MATTHEW HAMBY, et al., Plaintiffs,
SEAN C. PARNELL, et al., Defendants
[Copyrighted Material Omitted]
For Matthew Hamby, a married couple, Christopher Shelden, a married couple, Christina Laborde, a married couple, Susan Tow, a married couple, David Robinson, a married couple, Sean Egan, a married couple, Tracey Wiese, a married couple, Katrina Cortez, a married couple, Courtney Lamb, unmarried persons, Stephanie Pearson, unmarried persons, Plaintiffs: Allison E. Mendel, LEAD ATTORNEY, Mendel & Associates, Anchorage, AK; Caitlin Shortell, Heather Leigh Gardner, LEAD ATTORNEYS, Shortell Gardner, Anchorage, AK.
For Sean C. Parnell, in his official capacity as Governor of Alaska, Michael Geraghty, in his official capacity as Attorney General of the State of Alaska, William J. Streur, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Phillip Mitchell, in his official capacity as State Registrar and Licensing Officer, Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics, Defendants: Kevin Todd Wakley, LEAD ATTORNEY, State of Alaska, Department of Law (Juneau), Juneau, AK; William E. Milks, LEAD ATTORNEY, Alaska Office of the Attorney General, Juneau, AK.
For American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Anchorage Branch, Amicus: Amanda Goad, LEAD ATTORNEY, PRO HAC VICE, American Civil Liberties Union, Los Angeles, CA; Joshua A. Decker, Thomas W. Stenson, LEAD ATTORNEYS, ACLU of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage, AK; Susan Orlansky, LEAD ATTORNEY, Susan Orlansky LLC, Anchorage, AK.
TIMOTHY M. BURGESS, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE.
The issue in this case is whether Alaska's constitutional and statutory provisions prohibiting same-sex marriage and the recognition of same-sex marriages lawfully entered in other states violate the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.[1] The Plaintiffs are five same-sex couples living in Alaska; four of the couples are lawfully married in other states and one couple is unmarried but seeks to marry in Alaska (" Plaintiffs" ).[2] All couples wish to have their commitments legally recognized by the State of Alaska. The Defendants, sued in their official capacities, are: Sean Parnell, the Governor of the State of Alaska; Michael Geraghty, the Attorney General of the State of Alaska; William J. Streur, the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Human Services; and Phillip Mitchell, the section chief of the Division of Public Health of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services for the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics (" Defendants" ).[3]
Plaintiffs brought this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that Alaska's laws banning same-sex marriage and refusing to recognize a same-sex marriage lawfully entered in another state violate both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.[4] Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief.[5] The Defendants deny any violation of the Plaintiffs' constitutional rights and therefore seek summary judgment as a matter of law in their favor.[6]
For the reasons that follow, the Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. The Court finds that Alaska's ban on same-sex marriage and refusal to recognize same-sex marriages lawfully entered in other states is unconstitutional as a deprivation of basic due process and equal protection principles under the
Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
II. BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs challenge the constitutionality of three Alaskan laws: Article 1, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution and Alaska statutes Section 25.05.011 and Section 25.05.013 (collectively, " the same-sex marriage laws" ). Article 1, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution, adopted in 1998 and effective in 1999, confines the definition of a valid marriage to couples of the opposite sex:
§ 25. Marriage
To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman.[7]
Alaska statute Section 25.05.011, enacted in 1996, reiterates the definition of marriage as being between male-female couples and prevents the solemnization of any marriage that does not meet that requirement:
§ 25.05.011. Civil Contract
(a) Marriage is a civil contract entered into by one man and one woman that requires both a license and solemnization. The man and the woman must each be at least one of the following:
(1) 18 years of age or older and otherwise capable;
(2) Qualified for a license under Alaska Stat. § 25.05.171; or
(3) A member of the armed forces of the United States while on active duty.
(b) A Person may not be joined in marriage in this state until a license has been obtained for that purpose as provided in this chapter. A marriage performed in this state is not valid without solemnization as provided in this chapter.[8]
Alaska law recognized valid marriages entered in other states. However, in 1996, Section 25.05.013 was written to specifically exclude out-of-state same-sex marriages from that formal recognition. It provides:
§ 25.05.013. Same-sex marriages.
(a) A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or under statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state, and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage, including its termination, are unenforceable in this state.
(b) A same-sex relationship may not be recognized by the state as being entitled to the benefits of marriage.[9]
In combination, the same-sex marriage laws specifically identify homosexual couples as a group that is (1) not entitled to the benefits and responsibilities conferred by marriage, and (2) excluded from having lawful out-of-state marriages recognized by the State of Alaska. The Plaintiffs argue that the laws' effect stigmatizes same-sex couples and their children by relegating them to a " second class status," as well as " undermines the Plaintiffs' ability to achieve their aspirations, disadvantages them financially, and denies them 'dignity and status of immense import.'" [10] The Plaintiffs allege that these harms deprive them of their rights under the Fourteenth Amendment, which include the right of all people to choose whom to marry
and to be treated equally under the law.[11]
III. LEGAL STANDARD
Summary judgment is appropriate where " there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law." [12] The facts of this case are not in dispute; the Plaintiffs present a facial challenge to the constitutionality of Alaska's laws prohibiting same-sex marriage and the recognition of same-sex marriages lawfully entered in other states. Challenges regarding facial constitutionality implicate only issues of law.[13] If Plaintiffs demonstrate that Alaska's same-sex marriage laws are facially invalid, the Court will strike the laws as unconstitutional.[14]
The Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides, in relevant part, that no state shall " deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." [15]" At the heart of [Fourteenth Amendment] liberty is the right to define one's own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life. Beliefs about these matters could not define the attributes of personhood were they formed under compulsion of the State." [16] While the power to define and regulate marriage is allocated to the separate states, state laws still may not infringe upon individual constitutional rights. [17] Although the freedoms ...


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Packers Linked to Big-Name Coach for New Special Teams Coordinator
By Adam Taylor McKillop
The Green Bay Packers have been linked to a perfect candidate, Rich Bisaccia, in their search for a new special teams coordinator. / Quinn Harris/GettyImages
The Green Bay Packers' road to the Super Bowl ended earlier than expected thanks to an awful special teams performance in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Green Bay quickly addressed the issue by firing special teams coordinator Maurice Drayton after just one season.
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Now, the Packers are eyeing a perfect candidate for his replacement.
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur has been in talks with Las Vegas Raiders special teams coach / interim coach Rich Bisaccia bout becoming the #Packers' special teams coach, according to two sources. Packers will have to pay a lot to get him and they may be willing to do it.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) February 5, 2022
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Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that head coach Matt LaFleur has been in discussions with Las Vegas Raiders special teams coach/interim head coach Rich Bisaccia for the the open ST role.
Bisaccia has been lauded for his role with the Raiders, specifically since taking over as interim head coach midway through this past season. He led the tumultuous franchise to a 7-5 finish and their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Las Vegas opted to hire Josh McDaniels as their next coach instead of letting Bisaccia take over on a full-time basis, but it's left an awesome opportunity for the Packers.
Green Bay ranked 31st in special teams efficiency during the regular season, while going through two different long-snappers and a career-high 9 missed field goal attempts from veteran placekicker Mason Crosby.
Green Bay's coaching staff will certainly have a new feel on their chase to the Super Bowl next season with Adam Stenavich being promoted to replace Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator. The Packers hold +1500 odds to win the Super Bowl next season on FanDuel Sportsbook.
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doing it for laura
Posted by: Vanessa Whiteley
Each year our staff members take part in a vote to decide who will become our chosen Charity of the Year. In the past we have supported the likes of Candle lighters UK, NSPCC and last year we chose Alzheimer's Society. All of these charities do amazing work and we are glad to have supported them but this year a Charity has been presented to us that is not our usual National charity, but one that is very close to home.
This charity is linked to one of our own team members Phil Nuttall (Business Development Manager). Sadly Phil's wonderful Niece Laura Nuttall, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after undergoing a routine eye test.
Laura's Story
Laura Nuttall, 19, from Lancashire who achieved straight As in her A levels last summer, was just weeks into an international relations degree at King's College University in London in October when she began to experience occasional headaches and nausea.
She put her symptoms down to 'fresher's flu', but a routine eye test led to her being diagnosed with glioblastoma – the most aggressive brain cancer in adults. Laura was referred to Moorfields Eye Hospital, where doctors recommended further tests but the following day, after she was violently sick, she called mum Nicola at home in Lancashire to ask for help.
Nicola, 48, and her younger daughter Grace, 17, raced to London and took Laura straight to A&E that night. A 3am CT scan at Homerton Hospital in Hackney revealed the devastating news that she had two brain tumours. The following morning, a more detailed MRI scan of Laura's brain identified several more.
After an operation to remove the largest and most life-threatening growth on November 7th at Salford Royal Hospital, Laura and her family were told she had glioblastoma – the most aggressive brain cancer in adults and the type which took the life of former Labour cabinet minister Tessa Jowell.
Laura underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy at The Christie Hospital in Manchester throughout December in an attempt to keep the remaining tumours at bay.
She is due to embark on a further six-month course of intensive chemotherapy next month.
The family is also exploring whether Laura may be able to have experimental treatments such as DCVax, a type of personalised therapy made in the USA using some of an individual patient's own immune cells.
The treatment hit the headlines last May when early findings from a clinical trial suggested it could increase overall survival from glioblastoma.
The family are speaking about Laura's diagnosis through The Brain Tumour Charity to raise awareness of brain tumours, which kill more children and young adults in the UK than any other type of cancer.
In the hope of raising the funds needed for this life changing non-standard treatment. Laura's family have launched their own go fund me page which already has over £74k in donations.
After reading this amazing and brave young girls story I hope you can find it in your hearts to support one of our own and donate whatever you can to help save Laura's life.
We as a company will be supporting Laura and her family in her bid to raise the £150k needed for the surgery that could just save her life.
If you would like to donate please visit Laura's Go Fund Me page here.
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Lender charged with discrimination
Polyana da Costa @Polyanad
August 28, 2013 in Mortgages
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development charged Fifth Third Bank and a mortgage company in Michigan with discriminating against a couple with disabilities when they tried to refinance their mortgage.
HUD alleges that the lender and Cranbrook Mortgage Corp. required the couple to obtain medical documentation to qualify for an FHA loan, which is a violation of the Fair Housing Act, HUD says.
What the rules are
"Persons with disabilities should not have to meet higher mortgage qualification standards because they rely on disability insurance payments as a source of income," said Bryan Greene, HUD's acting assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity. "Banks and mortgage companies may verify income and have eligibility standards, but they may not single out homebuyers with disabilities or deny financing when they are otherwise qualified."
The couple was using Social Security Disability income to qualify for the loan. The Federal Housing Administration's guidelines say that income received from government assistance programs is acceptable to qualify for a loan "as long as the paying agency provides documentation indicating the income is expected to continue for at least three years." Social Security income must be verified by the Social Security administration or from federal tax returns, the FHA says.
How HUD says the rules were broken
But Firth Third's lending manual listed a physician's statement as one of the acceptable documents to verify continuation of income for borrowers receiving disability-related income, according to the charges filed by HUD.
Barbara Grimsley, a spokeswoman for Fifth Third, said the bank does not comment on matters of litigation.
Following the lender's underwriting guidelines, the mortgage broker asked the couple to obtain a note from the doctor stating that the couple would be eligible for benefits for the next three years, according to the charges. The couple told the broker doctors can only provide medical findings and can't declare their eligibility for benefit payments.
How it ended up
Eventually, the mortgage company sent the couple a notice that their loan was denied because they were "unable to verify income," and the couple filed a complaint with HUD.
HUD's charge will be heard by a federal administrative law judge unless any party to the charge elects to have the case heard in federal district court.
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Actress Jayne Mansfield gives an interview in her Cordell Hull Suite of the Capitol Hill Holiday Inn March 27, 1965. She is in town for the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon.
Jayne Mansfield, this generation's sweater girl, is proud of a statistic other than her 41-18-35½. It's is her IQ, a 164. "But it's hard to be an intellectual and dumb blonde at the same time, so I kept my intellectual background somewhat hidden early in my career," Mansfield said."I'll still be Jayne Mansfield, sex goddess, but now I'm trying to do more serious roles," she added, lounging in a gold-knit Italian suit on a couch in the Cordell Hull Suite of the Capitol Hill Holiday Inn in downtown Nashville.
She recently recorded an album entitled "Shakespeare, Tchaikovsky and Me," where she recites Shakespeare's sonnets. "I hear it's big with the college crowd. The boys probably play it to their dates to set things up," she giggled.
Mansfield is proud of her performance in a summer stock "Bus Stop" production she did in 1964. "I got good reviews, not as a sex goddess, but as an actress. That's when I met my husband who was directing the play. The experience started whole new cravings in me," she added.
The sex queen for over seven years intends to remain a sex queen. When asked what it takes to be one, she said, "You have to have a large bosom, a beautiful face and a beautiful figure. Also, the women have to accept you as well as the men, in another way, of course. And you have to be sort of sweet and soft, like a little white Persian cat."
Mansfield said America is "all wrong" in it's attitude toward sex. "Here it's regarded as something sinful," she said. "Too much worry and fret is dissipated over sex in America, while in Europe it's accepted as a natural part of the human make-up. In England, for instance, they won't allow violence or bloodshed on television but you can have cleavage practically down to your navel".
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Mansfield, who is expecting her fifth child (A son, Tony Cimber was born Oct. 18, 1965), said she will sing and dance on the telethon. "I can't do too much dancing in my condition," she said, "but I'm looking forward to singing my new record." She recently releases the songs "Little Things Mean A Lot" and "That Makes It."
Her last movie release was "Panic Button," which came out in 1964. She plays Angela, a "woman of the evening with a heart of gold who helps this little old Italian painter with 13 children to support."
Mansfield said the plans for her next movie are "That Girl From Boston" (The movie, directed by Cimber, wasn't made until the mid-70s with Mamie Van Doren).
There is a plan to film a situation-comedy television series pilot called "The Jayne Mansfield Show" in 1965 with another play, "Nature's Way," for the summer. She and husband Cimer do a daily radio show called "Leave It to Jayne."
Mansfield added, "I become more active when I'm expecting, and I think that's what more women should do rather than lie around as if to say 'Look how pregnant I am!' "
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Why not celebrate Valentines with a bubbly drink dedicated to our favourite bombshell? Here's how you make it!
♡ Jayne Mansfield ♡
Light rum 2.5 cl
Strawberry Liqueur 2.5 cl
Champagne 10.0 cl
Syrup 0.5 cl
4 strawberries
1 Champagne glass
1 Cocktail shaker
Muddle strawberries in a shaker. Add the rum, liqueur and syrup. Shake. Strain into glass. Top up with champagne. Stir gently.
If you want you can make a nice edge on the glass:
pour sugar and grenadine on a plate. Dip the champagne glass edge in grenadine and then in the sugar to create a red sugar ring around the glass edge. Hold the glass upside down for a while to dry.
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Car hanging out of gaping hole on side of an Humble home it crashed into, Pct. 4 photos show
Images from Precinct 4 show the entire front of the car damaged. As for the home, a section of bricks made up most of the rubbish, along with what appeared to be a tree or two run over.
HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was rushed to a hospital Wednesday after crashing into a home in Humble, according to Harris County Precinct 4.
Pct. 4 shared pictures of the man's car slammed into a home in the 19600 block of Timber Forest Drive. The crash happened at about 11:58 a.m., at which point first responders arrived.
Images show the entire front of the car damaged. As for the home, a section of bricks made up most of the rubbish, along with what appeared to be a tree or two run over.
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4 June, International Day of Innocent Child Victims of Abuse
The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the suffering endured by children around the world who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse, and to recall the commitment of the United Nations to the protection of children's rights. Its work is guided by the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, United Nations, 2019).
It is an opportunity for people around the world to become aware of the monstrous impact of abuse, in all its forms, on children. It is also a time for organisations and individuals to learn about and participate in awareness-raising campaigns to protect children's rights (United Nations, 2012).
On 19 August 1982, at its special emergency session on the Palestinian question, the General Assembly, "appalled by the large number of Palestinian and Lebanese children who are innocent victims of Israel's acts of aggression", decided to designate 4 June each year as the International Day for Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (resolution ES-7/8, United Nations, 2019).
In 1997, the General Assembly adopted resolution 51/77 on the Rights of the Child, a landmark act in the drive to improve the protection of children in conflict situations.
In recent years, the number of violations against children has increased in many war zones. More and better action is needed to protect the 250 million children living in conflict-affected countries and territories; more and better action is needed to remove them from the violent extremists who target them; to promote international humanitarian and child rights laws; and to prosecute those responsible for their violations.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development gives us a blueprint for securing a better future for children; it includes for the first time a specific goal (16.2) for ending all forms of violence against children, and ending the abuse, neglect and exploitation of children is included in several other goals related to violence and conflict.
The six most widespread violations are: recruitment and use of children in warfare, killing, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access (United Nations, 2019).
Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Yemen and Syria all show similar signs of children's exposure to a hostile environment. Violence has profoundly affected the lives of these children and has inevitably disenfranchised them. Action must be taken to remove these children from this violence.
Objective: to promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
To meet this challenge, and to build more peaceful and inclusive societies, effective and transparent regulations and realistic and comprehensive budgets are essential. Among the first steps towards protecting individual rights are the implementation of a global birth register and the creation of more independent national human rights institutions around the world
Among the institutions most affected by corruption are the police and the judiciary.
Corruption, bribery, embezzlement and tax evasion cost developing countries an estimated US$1.26 trillion each year, which could be used to improve the lives of those living on less than US$1.25 a day for at least 6 years.
73% of children under 5 years of age were registered at birth, but only 46% of people in sub-Saharan Africa were registered.
About 28.5 million school-age children not in primary school live in areas affected by war and conflict.
The rule of law and development are strongly interrelated and mutually reinforcing, and are therefore essential for sustainable development at the national and international levels.
Violence directly affects more than one billion children worldwide and costs societies more than $7 trillion a year.
Fifty per cent of the world's children experience violence every year.
Every 5 minutes, somewhere in the world, a child is killed by violence.
1 in 10 children are sexually abused before they reach the age of majority.
9 out of 10 children live in countries that do not fully prohibit corporal punishment, leaving 732 million children without legal protection.
All children can be victims of cyber-violence.
246 million children experience violence in schools each year.
1 in 3 students have been bullied by their peers at school in the last month, and at least 1 in 10 children have been cyberbullied.
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Geelong Homœopathic Dispensary
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Mr Edward Gardiner Gould, son of London homœopathic chemist, Edward Gould, arrived in Melbourne in 1860 and helped establish the Kidner and Gould homœopathic pharmacy in Collins Street. On October 5 1863, Mr Gould, previously dispenser to the London Homœopathic Hospital, opened a homœopathic pharmacy at Ryrie Street in Geelong, nearly opposite the Post Office. On the same day, the Geelong Homœopathic Dispensary opened. The notice in the Geelong Advertiser which advertised its opening stated:
NOTICE. – On and after Monday next, patients may attend with their tickets
of recommendation from subscribers, at the offices of the Institution in
Ryrie-street, nearly opposite the Post Office. The Dispensary will open for
The reception of patients from a quarter to nine o'clock until a quarter to
ten every morning (Sundays excepted).
The object of this Institution is to give gratuitous medical relief to the sick
poor. Intending subscribers may procure copies of the regulations of the
Dispensary and every other information connected therewith from the
Dispenser, at the offices of the Institution, as above.
H. SPEED
Honorary Secretary.
At the same time, in a separate advertisement, Dr P. Teague advertised that he was a Homœopathic Physician and Surgeon whose premises were at 19 Ryrie-street, Geelong, "over Mr Crooks, late F. Bauer". Dr Teague was an Englishman (from Perranuthnoe, Cornwall) who arrived in Australia in 1862 at the age of 25. (He was married on 15 May 1862 in Geelong.) Dr Teague had studied medicine in America, graduating from the College of Homoeopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania in 1859.
The first annual meeting of the governors and subscribers was held in November 1864. The committee stated that they had "much pleasure in assuring the subscribers of the institute that the small amount collected in support of the first year's operations, has been productive of very extensive medical relief to the sick poor". They reported that from October 1863 to 30th September 1864, 1,675 prescriptions had been made up.
A large number of chronic cases have throughout the year been successfully treated at the dispensary, and very many patients have gratefully acknowledged the beneficial results of homœopathic treatment, whilst out of the 196 cases only three have terminated fatally. Many patients have, in the course of medical treatment, been visited at their own residences, as although the rules do not contemplate affording medical relief to patients unable to attend at the dispensary, Dr Teague made upwards of fifty gratuitous visits to several whose illness became so developed as to prevent attendance at the dispensary.
The charitable objects of the promoters of the dispensary have not as yet been sustained by the majority of those resident in Geelong and its neighbourhood, who have received benefit from homœopathic treatment, and your committee, therefore, now appeal to all those favourable to the extension of the benefits of homœopathy to the poor, and trust that, notwithstanding the present generally depressed state of business, the subscription list for the ensuing year will be greatly augmented.
Only 60 pounds had been collected towards the establishment of the dispensary. Although the free services of Dr Teague had kept the costs of the dispensary's operations down, there was a deficit of 15 pounds.
Still it is confidently expected, now that your committee are prepared to show that much good has been done with but a comparatively small amount of money, that further efforts, in the same direction, will surely obtain substantial encouragement not only from those who have subscribed for the past year, but also from the general body of the homoeopathists of Geelong, who are sufficiently numerous and respectable to support an institution involving much greater outlay than that already incurred by your committee.
The people elected as members of the committee for the following year were:
The Reverends T. McK. Fraser, James Henderson, and A.M. Moore, and Messrs A.M. Campbell, John Dennis, Silas Harding, George M. Hitchcock, T.M. Hall, T.B. Hunt, W.L. Lees, H. Speed, T.P. Teague [a typographical error, should be J.P. Teague], W.J. Thomas, and James Wood.
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The committee thanked Dr Teague "for his gratuitous services and untiring zeal in furthering the usefulness of the dispensary. A daily attendance at the dispensary and many attendances elsewhere on dispensary patients would have proved wearisome to anyone less devoted to the well-being of the institution and the spread of homœopathy …"
DR S.R. ROBINSON
Dr Sidney Rudge Robinson, who had received his medical qualifications in England, was recorded as being in Melbourne in 1862. However from 1865 he lived in Geelong, where he took over Dr Teague's Ryrie Street practice.(Dr Teague moved to Melbourne.) Dr Robinson provided honorary services twice a week to the Geelong Homœopathic Dispensary.
In 1866 it was reported that 1,968 prescriptions had been dispensed to 285 persons. There was an income 60 pounds, not sufficient to pay for a medical officer.
APPLICATION FOR CHARITABLE FUNDS
On 12 June 1867 an article in The Argus reported that the Geelong Homœopathic Dispensary had put in a claim to share in the grant of money annually voted by Parliament to charitable institutions. There was a deputation to the Treasurer by: Messrs Campbell, Hitchcock, Speed, Brown and others, introduced by Mr Richardson, MLA, and Mr Byrne, MLA. They urged the merits of homoeopathy, and evidence of success with cholera epidemics. Statistics were provided. Assistance was required so that they might extend the benefits of the establishment. However, the Treasurer did not believe the dispensary came within the meaning of the vote as worded by the Assembly. He believed that there was an even bigger issue – could the Government support two conflicting systems. Mr Campbell wanted the New Melbourne hospital to be homœopathic, to prove the system.
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1868
The Argus of 8 February 1869 provided a report of the 5th annual meeting of subscribers to the dispensary. There had been 214 cases for the year, which with 25 from 1867, made the total 239, for whom 2005 prescriptions were dispensed – an increase of 54 patients and 604 prescriptions. A grant of 50 pounds had been received from the government, which, with 20 pounds from the surplus of the NSW Flood Relief Fund, and a sum of 57 pounds, 16s 9d received from subscribers, made a total of 127 16 9 for the year, which had met the expenses, leaving a balance of 12 17 5 to the credit of 1869. The committee wanted to acknowledge the continued attention of the HMO Mr JR Robinson. They regretted their inability to remunerate him, but voted 15 guineas to him as a small present, with that sum he had devoted to the purchase of a microscope for the dispensary.
The annual meeting for 1870 reported that:
206 patients had been relieved during the past year, and that the total number received since October, 1863, amounted to 1298. The receipts for the year, including £13s. 2d. in hand at the commencement, were £13s.2d., of which £was the grant in aid for 1869, and £the grant for 1870. The amount of private subscriptions received during the same period was £46 10s. The expenditure for that time was £16s. 6d., including £53 10s. paid as liabilities of the previous year.
Subscriber tickets were available, with tickets for home visits for larger subscribers.
APPLICATION TO TREAT PATIENTS AT THE GEELONG HOSPITAL
The Argus of 3 March 1870 reported that the application made to the authorities of the Geelong Hospital for the use of a ward for the treatment of patients homœopathically was refused by them as impracticable. The Committee, therefore, stated that it would therefore be the more necessary for the friends of homœopathy to subscribe liberally to the Dispensary in order that the greatest possible amount of benefit may be afforded it.
The 7th AGM of the Dispensary was held in January 1871. Dr Robinson, as Medical Officer, reported that:
The medical attendance at the Homœopathic Dispensary having been hitherto confined to such patients as were able to attend at the Institution, it follows that the majority of cases treated have been of a chronic nature, except when the patients were children who could be carried to the Dispensary, and have generally been treated with marked success. For the above cause severe cases of disease of the lungs are almost wholly absent from the report while diseases of the digestive organs preponderate greatly. As, however, the committee (by the aid of the Government grant) have made arrangements for the home visiting of the poor, it is expected that the medical attendant will, for the future, be called upon to treat more acute cases, which will be an immense advantage to the patients, and will give the public a greater opportunity of judging of the merits of the Homœopathic system.
The Dispensary was moved to Myer Street. In the Medical Registers for 1886 and 1892, Dr Robinson was listed as the Visiting Medical Officer of the Dispensary. By 1896 there was no mention of the Dispensary in the Medical Register. The last mention of the Dispensary was in 1902.


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Through this article, you'll acquire the imperative knowledge to make your adventure an absolute delight. Here are 6 Important things to keep in mind when you're planning your trip to the Capital of Germany.
Exploring the Historic Landmarks of Berlin
Exploring the unique history of Berlin is a truly rewarding experience and no trip would be complete without visiting its many iconic landmarks. From the awe-inspiring Brandenburg Gate to the somber Holocaust Memorial, or even taking in some street art at East Side Gallery – each attraction provides insight into this remarkable city's past.
Meandering through the majestic and picturesque locations is sure to make a lasting impression, while also emphasizing core concepts in German history such as oppression, mistreatment, and fortitude. Allocating time to grasp and contemplate upon the renowned events that transpire within these celebrated sites aids in reminding us of what it means to be human amidst an ever-transforming world.
Iconic Museums and Monuments to Visit in Berlin
As one of the most influential capital cities in the world, Berlin offers many iconic museums and monuments that attract travelers from all walks of life. From iconic landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie or the Brandenburg Gate to art galleries like the Neue Nationalgalerie and Old Master Paintings in the Gemäldegalerie, there is something for every artistic taste.
The city's fascinating history can also be explored at various museums, such as Madame Tussauds where wax figures of famous personalities are on display, or Berlin Story, which retraces Berlin's turbulent past.
Finally, visit a piece of the past by taking a tour in Spandau Citadel – a fortress constructed in 1594 during the Thirty Years' War – or head to Friedrichswerder Church for admired religious architecture.
Experience the Eclectic Art Scene of Berlin
Berlin is one of the world's most vibrant cities and its art scene is no exception. With a vast number of galleries, open-air art installations, and experimental projects, Berlin has truly embraced the phenomenon of modern art.
One of the best ways to experience this rich culture is by indulging in the local street art – featured on buildings across the city can be found vibrant murals from both well-established artists as well as up-and-coming graffiti painters.
Whether you are a fan of Picasso or Banksy, there is something for everyone to discover in Berlin's diverse and ever-evolving art landscape; it's an exciting place to explore for any enthusiast.
Enjoying Music Venues Across All Districts of Berlin
The Capital of Germany is renowned for its vibrant and electric music scene, offering visitors the chance to enjoy music venues across all of its districts. Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg, the selection of performance spaces cover every genre imaginable.
Whether it's jazz clubs in Charlottenburg or ice-cold schnapps bars in Neukölln, it's possible to find almost any style of music during a night out in Berlin. Across the city, there's a wide range of well-known and intimate music spots waiting to be experienced.
There's no shortage of opportunities for discovering local talent or even catching international stars playing in some surprisingly intimate settings before they become household names.
Get a Taste of Local Cuisine at Popular Restaurants in Berlin
Berlin is a great city to explore when it comes to a variety of ethnic cuisines. You can find traditional German dishes like sausages, mashed potatoes, and schnitzel but also international fares like Italian pasta, French crepes, and Middle-Eastern delicacies, there are so many popular restaurants in Berlin that cater to all kinds of taste buds.
Restaurants are not the only eating options in the capital of Germany. A visit to some of the acclaimed currywurst stands or food carts around town will introduce you to unique local specialties. Don't waste the opportunity to taste the delicious cake-like bakeries boasting rows of mouthwatering cakes and pastries while exploring this eclectic city!
Shopping for Unique Souvenirs in Different Areas Around Town
Shopping in Berlin can be a truly unique experience, particularly when it comes to finding that special souvenir. Depending on the area of the city you find yourself in, there is bound to be an abundance of shops offering one-of-a-kind memorabilia. You can find hip and wonderfully quirky items like vintage furniture and decorative plants, but also traditional German artifacts such as cuckoo clocks and beer steins.
You should explore the flea markets along Revaler Strasse, browse the designer goods at Kurfuerstendamm, and simply window shop around Hackescher Markt. You are guaranteed to discover something truly memorable that will commemorate your journey around this wonderful European capital.
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York College Announces Affordable Online Associate Degree for Early College High School
The degree program, offered as part of the college's new YC Academy, includes 60 hours of college credit and is designed specifically to meet the needs of high school and homeschool organizations. The first cohort of high school juniors will begin this Fall, with a second cohort, including high school sophomores, beginning in Spring 2021.
Remembering David Lynn ('74)
The York College family mourns the passing of David Lynn, who died at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday night after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. He served for nearly fifteen years on the YC Board of Trustees as Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee and most recently as Chairman of the Board. Lynn's service to his alma mater began in 1985 when he returned to campus as the Business Manager. Later he was named Vice President of Finance and also served as interim president for a time. He was recognized in 2012 as the York College Alumnus of the Year.
PBL Hosts Business Etiquette Dinner
What do I say? How do I act? What do I wear? How do I eat? These are all questions YC students may have been wondering before Tuesday night's Business Etiquette Dinner, hosted by the York College PBL chapter. On March 3, YC students, faculty, staff and York community members gathered for a meal giving students the opportunity to practice their business etiquette skills.
Long Time Traveler
Join the York College Celebration Singers as they perform Long Time Traveler on the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center stage Wednesday, March 4, through Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved at www.york.edu/boxoffice or purchased at the door.
Long Time Traveler follows the storyline of a person on a journey to find themselves. "We will begin "at home, simple and safe," says Director Amy Fraser. "Then we will go on a journey of finding who we are, through the good and the bad of life, and return back home a new person at the end."


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International Prospects High School
2017 adidas Eurocamp: Day One
Mike Schmitz
@Mike_Schmitz
Day one of the 2017 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy is officially in the books. We recap some of the most notable performances.More EuroCamp Content
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The day started with some stretching and light drills, giving the hundreds of members of the basketball industry assembled here a chance to reconnect and put faces to names before competitive action tipped off.
The strengths of this year's camp are a bit different than in years past, with a tremendously talented group of US players brought in which includes 11 of the consensus top-20 prospects in the high school class of 2018, and another half dozen prospects just outside of that range. As good of a primer for a draft two years away as perhaps any event of this kind in recent history, the strength of the international camp roster is in the players attending from the younger generations as well. Organizers Jelena Soce, Michele Gherardini and their staff have continued to find ways to make this event more compelling over time, and this year's crop of young talent born in 1999 and beyond may be the feather in his cap with many NBA executives sharing the sentiment that their trip to Treviso this year was worth it for the US Select squads alone. That helped ease the blow somewhat of a very down crop of international prospects throughout the 2017 NBA Draft, which unfortunately has been felt noticeably at this year's EuroCamp as well.Day One ActivitiesThe first day of the adidas EuroCamp included drills and team practices to go along with a total of four games featuring all four teams of campers, the Slovenian U20 National Team, both USA Select Teams, and an all-star team of the day's top performers.
When players aren't competing, they go through a gambit of athletic tests and measurements administered by BAM, on a separate court. We'll analyze those numbers in detail when they're released in the coming days.
Playing in a setting that separates them from the comfort zones they've settled into with their respective clubs, day one always offers an interesting frame of reference into how well a player can survive off their instincts and adapt to their surroundings.
With the likes of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Masai Ujiri, Donnie Nelson, Brian Colangelo, Tommy Sheppard, Brian Pauga, Adam Simon, Marc Eversley, and many more looking on among countless other high-level decision-makers, today's games got off to their transitionally slow start, but the level of play picked up far faster than most camp settings with the day ending on a very high note in an ultra-competitive matchup between the Eurocamp All-Stars and The Path Team.
At the end of the day, we also got to take in a private practice featuring the outstanding Next Generation group. That group will be unveiled publicly in a game between the two teams of talented 2001 and 2002 international assembled here tomorrow, with many of those prospects sure to drum up significant interest despite their extreme youth.
The players also enjoyed a talk with international basketball legend Andrei Kirilenko in the afternoon.Nassir Little
Perhaps the top performer today was fast rising consensus top-50 combo forward prospect Nassir Little. Scoring 16 points on 7-11 shooting while coming up with 5 steals, Little helped the US Select Team blow out the Slovenian U20 National Team with a strong outing on both ends.
Listed at 6'6 by a number of sources but looking a shade taller than that, Little stands out on first glance with his strong frame and long arms. Averaging 17.3 points and 7 rebounds per game for 1 Family on the adidas Gauntlet circuit this spring, Little is a capable scorer who plays with impressive energy on both ends. A capable set and pull-up shooter who does much of his scoring attacking closeouts and using head fakes and jabs to get his defender off balance in one-on-one situations, Little contributed in a variety of ways today, including one notable dunk that came over a defender on an off-the-backboard assist from David Duke.
The Orlando Christian Prep standout also made his mark on the defensive end, really getting after it. Flying around all over the place trying to make plays, Little seized the golden opportunity this event presents for him to introduce himself to NBA scouts.
Garnering a significant amount, but not universal, high major interest, Little is a player worth keeping an eye on in the coming years as the talented small forward certainly made an impression today. Off the court, the interview he conducted with us was thoughtful and extremely detailed, showing a level of understanding of his game you don't normally find from prospects his age.
Nassir Little Interview
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We'll cover many of the other players on the US teams here in detail in the coming days as both teams appear to be absolutely loaded heading into their highly anticipated matchup on day three.
Competitive ActionImmanuel Quickley and Darius Garland were the top performers for The Path Team which beat the Eurocamp All-Stars by double-digits in the final game of the day.
A 6'3 guard from Baltimore who has shot the ball well each of the last two summers on the adidas Gauntlet Circuit, Immanuel Quickley found his range early here, scoring 15 points on 5-9 shooting, including 3-7 from beyond the arc. Knocking down a spot up 3 from the corner and another off of a jab-step, while also making the defense pay for going under screens in the pick and roll, Quickley showed a strong all-around perimeter scoring arsenal. He was perhaps even more impressive on the defensive end, applying great pressure on the ball and getting in the passing lanes frequently, showing impressive quickness. Struggling a bit to finish inside and finishing the game with only 2 assists, still clearly adjusting to his new teammates and the intense half-court played by the older and more experienced European squad, Quickley has some things to work on in terms of his advanced playmaking and ability to read the floor, but made an outstanding first impression here on both ends.
Brentwood Academy standout Darius Garland turned in one of the top individual scoring performances in Eurocamp history scoring 18 points on 7-7 shooting in only 13 minutes of action. An impressive athlete who plays at his own pace, but can pull-up on a dime and make shots with range, Garland poured in on thick in limited minutes. Using changes of speed to get to the rim in early offense and showing great quickness and ball handling ability creating in the half court, Garland scored from the inside and out to help his team earn a comfortable victory.
Standing only 6'1 in shoes with a 155-pound frame when he was measured last summer by USA Basketball, Garland's body doesn't appear to have improved significantly since last year, but there's no questioning his talent level. He's grown considerably since we first saw him a few years ago, as he was more of a spot up shooter at that stage, as his floor game has blossomed in a major way since then.
One of the lone European players to find their footing in the first game, oversized French point guard Abdoulaye N'Doye scored 8 points while coming up with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in only 21 minutes.
Much improved from the last setting we evaluated him in at the U18 European Championship in Samsun, N'Doye's skill-set and feel for the game appear to be making major strides. He used both sides of the floor, showed the ability to change speeds patiently and read the help-side defense, and was constantly probing with his dribble looking to get others involved.
The clear-cut best defender here among the European prospects, N'Doye showed the ability to lock down anywhere from the 1-3 positions, completely locking down heralded NBA prospect Arnoldas Kulboka (who stands 6'9) with suffocating ball-pressure thanks to his long arms, quick feet and chiseled frame. N'Doye measured exceptionally well at 6'5 1/2 without shoes, with a massive 7'2 wingspan that may even allow him to even defend some big men as his strong 198 pound frame fills out.
N'Doye did a nice job of introducing himself to the many NBA executives who were watching him here for the first time, and will continue to get long looks as the camp moves on. With incumbent point guard Frank Ntilikina certain to miss the U19 World Championship in Cairo later this month, N'Doye has a major opportunity to continue to build his NBA draft stock with the French national team riding high after winning the U18 European Championship in December.
The biggest question marks surrounding N'Doye revolve around his ability to put the ball in the basket, something that is a major necessity from the guard spots in today's NBA. His perimeter jump-shot is still a major work in progress, and is likely the key to him unlocking his potential as a prospect. N'Doye mentioned to us in an interview today that he's heading to the US this summer to train in Dallas with Tyler Relph and work with the rest of his Comsport agency's highly touted group of clients, including Sekou Doumbouya.
Though he scored only 2 points and pulled down 4 rebounds in limited action in the first game of the day, Slovakian guard Mario Ihring, who spent parts of this season with Slovakian club BC Prievidza and Italian 1st division side Capo D'Olrando showed well in the competitive action against the US squad, running the show comfortably and not being rattled by the long and athletic American backcourt recording 4 assists and 1 turnover in the final game of the day. Playing with quite a bit of flair, the 6'3 combo guard knocked down floaters and pull-up jump shots consistently creating separation with hesitation moves and crafty moves inside. A savvy passer out of the pick and roll, the 1998-born prospect had a strong showing on day one. He lacks a degree of length and struggles at times with turnovers, but Ihring stood out at times today.
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From the ocean to our glass: sucking the salt from the sea
By Chris Still
A new breakthrough could provide clean drinking water for people who don't have that basic necessity.
Can you imagine not being able to go to the tap and pour yourself a glass of clean water to drink? Unfortunately that is the reality for almost a third of the world's population. Some 2.1 billion people don't have clean and safe drinking water. As a result, millions– mostly children – die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene every year.
Contaminated water transmits diseases such diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio. And as the world's population grows and clean water becomes scarcer, these issues will only increase.
In a revolutionary breakthrough, a team of researchers have come up with a method to turn sea water into safe drinking water in a way that's more energy efficient, economically sustainable and cost effective than current technologies.
Mighty MOFs
MOFs: tiny crystals with big applications
It all comes down to MOFs. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are an amazing next generation material that have the largest internal surface area of any known substance. The sponge like crystals can be used to capture, store and release chemical compounds. In this case, the salt in sea water.
A just released paper found that membranes made out of MOFs can mimic the way cells allow specific atoms or molecules through to help them grow and survive, while stopping everything else. Known as "selective permeability" this allows cells – and now MOFs – to act as a filter.
At the moment more than half the world's desalination is achieved using a form of this called reverse osmosis, which is also an important step in most water treatment processes. There's a downside though. Reverse osmosis membranes are inefficient, expensive and very energy intensive. A high flow rate, lots of pressure and energy need to be generated to "push" water through the membrane while leaving contaminants behind. Doing so can also create vast amounts of waste water, full of contaminants, and strip healthy minerals from the water along with the contaminants.
Specially-designed MOFs however, can potentially do the same thing with a far simpler membrane that requires vastly less energy. That's because, unlike reverse osmosis, MOFs don't need to create an artificial difference in pressure to "force" water through, while blocking contaminants. Instead, MOFs' selective permeability means they're designed at the molecular level to only let water pass.
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Could sea water one day power your phone? Image: Flickr / Martin Abegglen
If that wasn't enough of a problem solver for you, MOFs technology could also help power your smart phone or other electrical equipment one day.
The research found MOFs are great at extracting the Lithium used in today's highly popular Lithium Ion batteries. When it comes to natural resources most people think of huge underground or open cut mines. Lithium though has, for decades, been extracted from extremely salty water known as brine using expensive chemical processes.
This MOFs breakthrough means it could be possible to extract Lithium cheaply from the planet's abundant and easily accessed supplies of sea water instead.
There are other advantages as well. Waste water from industrial processes could be purified, reducing pollution while, at the same time, extracting Lithium and other resources for resale.
The research team made up of our very own chief scientist, Dr Anita Hill, and researchers from Monash University and the University of Texas at Austin worked together to try and solve this global challenge.
So there you have it. MOFs could soon be doing everything from providing safe drinking water around the world to powering your smart phone and helping reduce pollution.
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How to work out which coral reefs will bleach, and which might be spared
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Max Bancroft
Ships that are nearing their use by date could be used as platforms to build a Thorium Reactor to power a desalination plant. The ship can be moored in a port that is experiencing drought, desalinate sea water from the harbour and pump fresh water into the town's water mains. The salt that is recovered is a valuable commodity and can be on sold to industry. Thorium reactors do not produce radioactive waste. They can actually be used to process it and render it harmless. Thorium is found in clay and we have plenty of that. When the drought breaks the ship can be moved to another port where drought is being experienced.
Zeolites were once considered to offer the filtering potential now possible from MOFs, so it will be interesting and hopefully exciting to see how artificially-made materials can remove the limitations inherent within zeolites and take filtering to a new level
johninbolivia
Ellen, looking at the abstract of the article you referenced it is clear this technology has applications in treating waste water from mining operations. I work a lot in Bolivia where acidic mine waste water causes huge environmental damage. The technology presumably won't fix the high acidity but seems as though it will strip out all the salt and toxic heavy metals. Has the technology been commercialised yet?
Stephen Wootten
There are many metals in sea water Are MOFs partial to lithiml or can they be tuned to select any metal?
Ellen Singleton
Hey Stephen,
There are a number of metal ions found in sea water. The MOF we are talking about has great performance (speed and selectivity) for some of them. I imagine that we could screen MOFs in the computer to see which MOFs are best suited for extraction of the metals of interest. For example, we have done work on extraction of heavy metal ions from water and this can be found at http://pubs.rsc.org/-/content/articlehtml/2015/ta/c5ta04154f
We hope this helps!
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allan potter
At last we have found a replacement for our oft complained about desalination plant.


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Zingaro Blue (Zingaro means Gypsy in Italian) was founded in 2015 by Singer/ songwriter Lesley Neesham(now Price) and violinist Mario Price.
Mario and Lesley first met in 2011 after collaborating on a concept album called 'The Legend of L'Inconnue' which was written and performed by local band Mulberry Hawk. After realising how well Mario's violin and Lesley's vocals just simply fit together, Mario joined Mulberry Hawk that same year.
Due to matters out of their control Mulberry Hawk disbanded in 2013. Lowestoft needed a new band! After a long break Mario and Lesley started writing songs together and have now written over 60 new songs. They also started auditioning a multitude of talented musicians ;)
Drummer Gary Drew a special friend from years ago had been waiting in the wings for 18 months, so he was very pleased when he got the call that Mario & Lesley were ready to form the ultimate band.
Richard Bennett has been a band member for a long time now and with his unique style and the versatility of his musical talents, keyboard and accordion, Zingaro Blue were lucky that he loved their music and wanted to be in the band.
Although many of you will be disappointed that Mike Flower & Billy Lund Snr have left the band and we will miss them both for sure, we are happy to announce that we haven't been sitting around these last few months.
Joining us on Guitar, Double Bass, Banjo, Vibraphone, Cello etc.....Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Ball was thrilled to be asked to join the band.
His gorgeous girlfriend Charley joins us on Double Bass & Percussion and although Charley is the icing on the cake ..... we are so happy that we could persuade.......
Danny Parry to join us on Rhythm Guitar and Bass.
These three creative musicians have brought a soft and youthful approach to the songs. Sounding just as good but quite different our fans will be excited to hear us play.
Line up Zingaro Blue is once again complete!
Please click on the other tabs under this page to learn more about each member of Zingaro Blue!
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