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BOSTON – September 1, 2010 A team of scientists led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sea Grant (MITSG) College Program today announced the discovery of a new, as-yet unidentified parasite that is infecting cod in the waters of the Gulf of Maine.
The parasite is a species of acanthocephalan, or spiny-headed worm. Heavily infected fish sicken and die, making the parasite a serious threat to cod populations.
The parasite was first discovered by local commercial cod fishermen, who began noticing the easily-seen parasite as soon as the Gulf of Maine multispecies fishery opened in spring 2010. “It would have been hard to miss, “said Jack Spade, commercial fisherman and member of the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fisherman’s Association (CCCHA). “Those worms are bright yellow.”
MITSG is working with the local fishing community to map the prevalence and severity of infection of the new parasite. Several members of the CCCHA as well as fishermen in Gloucester and other Gulf of Maine ports are providing valuable data to researchers. If left unchecked, the parasite could severely curtail this year’s codfish catch, further damaging an already weakened commercial fishing sector. “We know we have a big role to play here,” said Mr. Spade, “and look forward to working with the researchers to get to the bottom of this.”
MITSC is collaborating with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) parasitologists to identify the species and its native range and life cycle. Although unlikely, it is theoretically possible for humans who eat the infected cod to ingest the parasite and become infected themselves. “We do believe at this point that infection in humans is unlikely,” said EPA spokesperson Sharon McCoy. “The parasite is easily seen and it also lives in the body cavity of the fish, not in the muscle tissue.”
However, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is looking into whether any sort of restrictions are called for. As with any potentially threat to the food supply, the DPH recommends limiting exposure to possibly infected cod, particularly for young children, those with weakened immune systems and frail elderly. For the latest updates, check the Massachusetts DPH website. New Hampshire and Maine are not considering any public health actions at this time.
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are also involved in the effort to identify the parasite. Population modelers at the Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health (WHCOHH) are developing projections for how the parasite may affect cod stocks in the near future. To protect consumers, and the livelihoods of fishermen from Maine to Massachusetts, researchers hope to be able to forecast where and when the parasite will next appear. And their work may also lead to answers as to what and why.
Scientists Dennis O’Leary and Zhuchen Le have developed a mathematical model of the parasite’s dynamics —a series of equations that captures the physical and biological factors involved in the movements of the parasite through the cod stocks in the Gulf of Maine.
O’Leary and Le entered a range of factors into their model: the speeds and directions of ocean currents, water temperature and salinity, winds, surface heat exchanges, tides, river runoff, and the distribution and behavior of the parasite in the water. They also incorporated other computer models that describe waterborne nutrients, solar radiation, and large-scale motions in the North Atlantic Ocean.
“The beauty of a numerical model,” said O’Leary, “is that it can be used to investigate extraordinarily complex systems by posing the problem in terms of a few guiding principles expressed as mathematical equations.”
WHCOHH researchers regularly share their field observations and models with more than 80 coastal resource and fisheries managers in six states as well as federal entities like NOAA, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration.
“Managers believe that a regional-scale, seasonal outlook can be useful in preparing for contingencies, ” said Dr. Judith Pederson of MITSG. ” This advanced warning, along with updates closer to and during the cod fishing season, can help state agencies prepare for monitoring and assessing public health risks, and also give fishermen the opportunity to shift the timing of their harvest.” Area restaurants may also benefit from advance warnings by making contingency plans for seafood supplies.
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The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE), in partnership with the Georgia Creative Communities Project, is introducing a tax credit program that allows businesses to proactively support students in K-12 schools with the skills a broad range of employers have identified as essential. By participating in the new tax credit program, businesses can help prepare students for the future workforce and engage in growing Georgia’s strong creative ecosystem in communities across the state.
The PEACH Education Tax Credit allows individuals and businesses to donate to the public education system in Georgia and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state income taxes. These dollars are then used to direct grants to K-12 schools and districts. The Georgia Creative Communities K-12 Fund is a program under the PEACH Education Tax Credit. For this initiative, GFPE will invite schools to apply for grants focused on one of five priority areas:
- Film, theater and television production
- Animation, special effects and post-production
- Production of video games, esports, virtual reality and augmented reality
- creative writing
- Audio Production/Music Production
“Our vision for this fund is to connect the workforce of tomorrow to the creative industry jobs that are moving to Georgia at an increasing rate, and to do so in cooperation with Georgia’s creative sector businesses,” said said Paige Pushkin, Executive Director of GFPE. . “We look forward to partnering with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Creative Communities Project to bring these opportunities to Georgia districts, schools, and students.”
A recent study shows that 50% of job postings cite creativity as a necessary skill, and educators say the risk of task automation is lower in occupations that require creative problem-solving skills. As technology and creative workforce projects developed and recruited in Georgia have increased, the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), launched the Georgia Creative Communities Project to help prepare students to participate in the state’s growing creative industries. This economic development initiative connects Georgian communities to nearby resources and opportunities in various creative sectors, including games, animation, post-production, music, and more.
The GFPE, which is the philanthropic arm of the Georgia Department of Education, will announce information about grant opportunities directly to districts and schools as soon as funding becomes available.
“The Georgia Creative Communities Project aims to educate and inform our communities about the wide range of opportunities available here in Georgia’s creative industries. This partnership allows us to impact K-12 education with next-level exposure and learning for students and teachers,” said Dawn Price and Asante Bradford, Engagement Managers. of industry at the Georgia Center of Innovation and co-developers of the Georgia Creative Communities Project. . “We are developing the next generation of content creators here in Georgia. By building the creative ecosystem and a strong future pipeline, we are working to make Georgia a global leader for the next generation of creative talent.
About GFPE and PEACH Education Tax Credit
The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) is the philanthropic arm of the Georgia Department of Education and exists for the sole purpose of supporting educational excellence for students in Georgia. GFPE offers easy ways for donors to support students in Georgia’s K-12 system, by investing in an ongoing GFPE project or working with GFPE to fund their vision.
The PEACH Education Tax Credit allows individuals to donate directly to public education in Georgia and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their income taxes. The tax credit is capped at $5 million and is approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested donors can access more information here.
About the Georgia Creative Communities Project
The Georgia Creative Communities Project is an economic development initiative created by the Georgia Center of Innovation to help Georgia build a strong creative economy by informing, educating and connecting Georgian communities about traditional and non-traditional resources and opportunities available in a variety of creative sectors. such as: games, animation, post-production, music, etc. Our mission is to help Georgian communities use local creative sectors to position themselves for economic opportunity, while building Georgia’s reputation as a state that embraces the future through creative innovation.
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UBS Quarterly Net Beats Estimates on Investment BankElena Logutenkova
UBS AG, Switzerland’s biggest bank, reported first-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates on higher revenues at the investment bank and in wealth management.
UBS rose as much as 7.3 percent in Swiss trading after reporting net income of 988 million Swiss francs ($1.05 billion), more than double the 412.3 million-franc mean estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti announced 10,000 job cuts and the exit of most debt-trading businesses at the investment bank last year to concentrate UBS on money management and boost profitability. UBS is trading at a higher price relative to estimated earnings and book value than Credit Suisse Group AG as investors back the company’s focus on wealth management.
“UBS caught us by surprise,” said Christopher Wheeler, a London-based analyst at Mediobanca SpA with a neutral rating on the stock. “It seems very clear that the equities business was a blowout. And wealth management had very strong inflows.”
UBS jumped 6.5 percent to 16.73 francs by 9:05 a.m. in Zurich, bringing the gain over the past year to 48 percent. That compares with a 27 percent gain in the Bloomberg Europe Banks and Financial Services Index of 40 companies.
“It’s too early to talk about vindication or to declare victory, but I think I’m extremely pleased with the progress we made so far in executing our strategy,” Ermotti, 52, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “It’s working. I’m very pleased to see that clients are responding well to the strategy.”
The investment bank posted a 92 percent gain in pretax profit to 977 million francs, beating the average analysts’ estimate of 321 million francs. The unit, which aims for an annual pretax return on equity of more than 15 percent, reported that measure of profitability at 49.5 percent for the quarter, up from 17 percent a year earlier.
“The strategy of the new investment bank works with two-thirds less capital allocation than a year ago,” Ermotti said.
Revenue at the securities unit rose 21 percent from a year earlier to 2.79 billion francs, helped by gains in equities and equity capital markets, which rose 17 percent to 1.17 billion francs and more than doubled to 503 million francs, respectively. Equities revenue included a 55 million-franc gain from the sale of a part of UBS’s former proprietary stock-trading desk, which the bank closed last year, while equity capital markets business benefited from a large private transaction, the bank said.
“UBS is delivering on restructuring well ahead of schedule,” JPMorgan Chase & Co. analysts Kian Abouhossein and Amit Ranjan said in a note. They have an overweight rating on UBS.
Earnings in wealth management fell 28 percent to 664 million francs on higher costs, after profit a year ago benefited from a reduction in expenses related to changes in the company’s Swiss pension plan.
The division attracted 15 billion francs in net new money from investors in the quarter, the biggest amount since 2007, with all regions registering inflows. The gross margin, a measure of how much revenue UBS makes on assets, rebounded by 6 basis points from the last quarter of 2012 to 91 basis points. A basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point.
The bank saw the biggest inflows in Asia Pacific, with 5.5 billion francs, and in emerging markets, with 4.9 billion francs. The gross margin in those regions rose to 89 basis points from 74 basis points and to 95 basis points from 92 basis points, respectively.
“If you’re not in developing markets or Asia you’re not going to see growth,” said Wheeler.
UBS saw an increase in client risk appetite in the first few weeks of the year, Ermotti said in the interview, while the re-emergence of the European sovereign-debt crisis with the situation in Cyprus damped that.
Juerg Zeltner, who heads UBS wealth management outside the Americas, said in an interview earlier this month that the revamp of the investment process the company has been undertaking since hiring Chief Investment Officer Alexander Friedman is helping the bank compete globally. Zeltner plans to expand the onshore business in Europe and invest in hiring and technology in Asia and emerging markets, where he doesn’t exclude acquisitions.
UBS is educating client advisers to make sure investment recommendations are followed through and rolling out a new offering for clients, where they would be charged a fixed fee for advisory services rather than commissions on each transaction.
Profit at the wealth management Americas unit rose 22 percent to 234 million francs, as the business, run by Robert McCann, attracted 8.6 billion francs in net new money.
The retail and corporate division posted a 48 percent drop in pretax profit to 347 million francs, as year-earlier figures were boosted by changes in the Swiss pension plan, while asset management increased earnings 12 percent to 190 million francs.
UBS said its common equity ratio under fully-applied Basel III rules rose to 10.1 percent in the quarter from 9.8 percent at the end of the year. The bank aims to boost common equity to about 11.5 percent by the end of 2013.
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The NATO administration warned Russia of new sanctions, should the Russian administration does not contribute to the cessation of the conflict in Ukraine. Foreign ministers of NATO countries gathered in Brussels to elaborate a joint approach to Russia. US State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf stated that the USA had prepared additional sanctions against Russia. The sanctions can be introduced very quickly, Harf said. According to her, Washington positively estimated Moscow's move not to use Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine. However, the US would like to see more dynamic actions from Russia.
The USA and the EU introduced sanctions against several Russian politicians, businessmen and companies after Russia reunited with the Crimea in March, following the results of the referendum on the peninsula. Now the US threatens to expand sanctions by introducing restrictions on the export of technologies for the oil and gas industry to Russia.
Vice Rector of the Russian Economic University named after Plekhanov, member of the Public Chamber, Director of the Institute of Political Studies, political scientist Sergei Markov said in an interview with Pravda.Ru that Washington may decide to impose the third package of sanctions against Russia.
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Moscow should stop the flow of weapons across the border. Kerry urged Putin to call on "separatists" to "lay down their arms." Obama again called Merkel and Hollande and agreed to make the announcement about sanctions in the field of energy and "Moscow's restrictions to world financial markets" at the EU summit on June 26-27.
"Putin stated in Vienna that peace talks do not imply the disarmament of the south-east of Ukraine, so it is unlikely that the wishes of the Americans will be fulfilled. Does it mean that the West will announce new sanctions against Russia?"
"I think that sanctions will be inevitably developing. The more steps Russia takes to retreat, the tougher the sanctions will be. There is a struggle of the party of peace and the party of war in Washington. The party of war claims that it can arrange a coup in Russia with the help of war to overthrow the leadership and bring a puppet government to power to put Russia down on its knees. They claim that the Russian government is afraid of sanctions, and, therefore, sanctions must be applied as the main tool of showing influence on Russia.
"Moreover, I think that sanctions will affect middle classes in the future as well, because the goal is to set the middle class against the leadership of the country and create problems for the middle class. So all this will continue to evolve.
"Washington has committed so many crimes in Ukraine, that it is obvious that there is a global goal hidden behind it. Obviously, the goal is a coup in Russia, like it was in Ukraine. Russia maneuvers and tries to get away from deploying the troops.
"There should be no peace and no equality of Russian and Ukrainian communities in Ukraine. Washington needs the de-Russification of Ukraine, to have extremist, terrorist forces in power that will conduct the violent de-Russification and become a tool of struggle against the Russian leadership.
"I believe that this plan includes the following. There will be strong anti-Russian propaganda conducted as it is now being done in most parts of Ukraine. They will make common Ukrainians hate Russia, Russians and everything related to Russia. They will use terror to suppress all forces that oppose this, as was done in Kharkov and Odessa.
"Afterwards, they will have the NATO army ready. In two years, the army of NATO will attack Russia to fight for the Crimea. Fighters from the "Right Sector" nationalist movement will be used as mass saboteurs, terrorists, who, in the fight for the Crimea, will conduct mass terrorist attacks in Russian cities."
"U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers -Obama's election sponsor - said that potential sanctions against Russian energy, defense and financial sectors may harm U.S. businesses and lead to job losses. Is this a serious argument?"
"Indeed, it will cause considerable damage, but no one will listen. Interests of particular businesses will be subordinated to common interests. There are many people, who want to avoid the Cold War between Russia and the West. This is an illusion. We are already in a condition that is much more serious than a Cold War. This is a hybrid war being waged by the war party in Washington. It is possible to remove the war party from power by only proving that going on the path of war is impossible. As long as the war party supervises the U.S. foreign policy, there will be no peace in Ukraine."
"Who guides the U.S. president, even if American entrepreneurs are against these sanctions? Or are they unsuccessful actions of Obama as a politician?"
"The war party does. There are different businesses there. The military business is not against the war. Those companies that were promised to have Gazprom and Rosneft in their hands after Russia is kneeled - they do not mind."
"Are they sanctions against Putin personally? Why does Obama dislike the Russian president?"
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When it comes to getting fit and staying in shape, what’s the best approach? According to Laurie White, the answer is easy: “The best exercise is the one you do,” the ski guide told the Georgia Straight.
If White’s advice sounds too simplistic, mull over her words while taking a long walk. After all, putting one foot in front of the other is something that comes naturally. “You’ll never do anything better than walking,” advised the fiftyish instructor. “I use Nordic walking poles for power walking coupled with a heart monitor, which is an essential tool to track your workout.”
Then she followed up with a caveat: “When you’re out for a walk, don’t stick to level ground but use the landscape to get the most benefit. Step up and down on curbs. Uneven terrain works the proprioception muscles in your lower legs, which are crucial to balance—and balance is the key to fitness.”
Balancing daily exercise with a busy work schedule is one of life’s biggest challenges. One underappreciated lesson of holding down a job is that it instills the importance of simply showing up day after day. Apply that same attitude to a fitness session. Embellish a workout with a dash of creativity by using the landscape to your advantage.
That’s exactly what fitness instructor Neil Chomos demonstrated to the Straight during a recent outing along a section of the waterfront Spirit Trail in North Vancouver. Pausing beside a panoramic viewpoint, with Coal Harbour spread out before him, the owner of the BFit Health and Wellness personal-training facility did step-ups on a picnic bench, then finished off with some pushups on the tabletop.
Hopping down, he moved over to the seawall and chose an appropriately sized piece of riprap to use for some weightlifting. “The West Coast has long been considered the fittest area in Canada, and I would match it up against anywhere in North America,” he said, then added with obvious pride: “And the North Shore is the fittest area in the Lower Mainland because we have the ideal topography for a good cardio workout.”
Getting your heart rate up is key to obtaining the maximum benefits from exercise. White and Chomos agree that downhill or cross-country skiing offers the best cardio routine in winter. “All that upper-body pole-planting combined with the lower-body sliding movement guarantees a complete workout,” said White, who for the past three years has run the Ski Sisters instruction program for women at Sun Peaks’ snow-sports school.
Given the North Shore’s hilly topography, with limited level ground on offer, skiing may not be the best fitness option for everyone. No matter the locale, when it comes to basic exercises, White said, she’s a firm believer in pushups. “I do core training every day with a fitness ball with an eye on exercises designed equally for flexibility, balance, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular strength,” she added. “Of all of these four, endurance is the most important to me.”
Throughout the year, one of the biggest fitness challenges occurs when travelling. On the road, adhering to daily workout routines becomes more difficult. To that end, Chomos recommended investing in an inexpensive sliding disk for foot lunges paired with a length of surgical tubing fitted with handle grips that you can trap under a hotel-room door.
As for mitigating muscle fatigue after skiing, White favours a 15-minute power walk. “Even if it’s the last thing you want to do, you won’t have sore legs the next day.”
When time is at a premium, deciding where to go and how much to budget per exercise session can be puzzling. Chomos recommended finding a good outdoor route in a nearby green space. “I gravitate to trails,” said the former competitive runner, who favours Capilano River Regional Park—which separates North and West Vancouver—as the place to be. “There are plenty of dips and step-ups along a good mix of smooth and uneven pathways, plus a blend of flats and hills. I start at the top of Cleveland Dam, drop down past the fish hatchery, and finish on an uphill climb, which is always a good challenge.”
As to how long a workout should last, both instructors advocated a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio thrice weekly. “Researchers found even though there are benefits for less than that, there are limited rewards,” Chomos said. “The definition of cardio varies with age and physical condition. A brisk walk would qualify if you were unfit. The
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When asked to list his top three suggestions for maintaining a healthy fitness level, Chomos pinpointed enlisting a friend as a workout buddy. “People are more likely to continue a routine when they’re accountable to someone else. It’s a fantastic motivator. Plus, keep a daily exercise and nutritional journal. Compliance to a habit is more accountable when you write it down.
“Most of all, make it fun. I don’t subscribe to the no pain, no gain philosophy. Don’t pick an activity if you’re not going to enjoy it. Even if it’s not the best, you’re most likely to continue.”
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I am sure you love to it scrambled eggs in breakfast, right? Well! You know your cats also love it. Yeah! if you want to have more cuddles from your cat and want your cat to love more and more, offer her scrambled eggs. But whenever you make scrambled eggs for your cat, avoid adding salt, pepper or salsa in it. Not only scrambled eggs, but your cat would also love to have eggs in different forms too.
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Though cats are carnivores by nature, means they are naturally obligated to eat meat. But some amount of salad will only help your cat to achieve good health.
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Want to keep your cat happy? Simply offer her some fresh and saltwater fish. Trout, catfish, salmon or tuna are believed to be the best fishes for cats but other fished won’t do any harm.
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Hope you’re aware that apples are rich in fiber and Vitamin C and Blueberries are good sources of Vitamin A & Vitamin C, so these two fruits can also be an amazing choice that your cat can eat.
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Not every cat likes veggies but some cats tend to like veggies in different forms, like boiled veggies or properly cooked curry. Even if your cat doesn’t like veggies, still add some of it in her food as vegetables are rich in vitamins and fiber and the natural water of veggies will help your cat to have better digestions.
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Bananas are believed to be a really healthy and quick snack for humans. You might not know the fact but bananas are cat-safe food. As bananas are very rich in potassium which control the effect of salt on our body and balance our blood pressure. Similarly, bananas also help to control the blood pressure in your cat. So if someday your cat consumes too much salt, give her a banana to balance the effect. However, excess intake of banana can also be harmful to your cat. So, make sure that the amount of banana should be 10% of total calorie in taking in a day.
Don’t we all know that bread is filled with protein and fiber? Well, apart from that, cats love to snack up on bread and if you offer your cat bread with some milk, it will become a super treat for her. Here we come with a collection of some Funny Pictures of cat memes to Brighten up your day. Check out-
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Republican Sen. Roger Wicker is vying for another term as a United States Senator for the state of Mississippi.
Tornado sirens will sound throughout Mississippi Wednesday, but for area schools, the statewide drill is just one of several they have already conducted this year in preparation for the fall tornado season.
It's a typical fall evening in Columbus. Hundreds have packed the stands at Columbus High School to cheer the Falcons to victory for their homecoming game. At the top of the bleachers, away from their parents and out of earshot of teachers, a group of young boys have gathered. As it often does with teenage boys, the conversation turns to sex.
Data released by the Mississippi Department of Employment Services (MDES) shows unemployment rates fell in August in every county. But the more telling data is comparing August unemployment numbers to those of the previous August.
Last week, USA Today reported that 21,000 jobs are created each month in the restaurant business, one of the few fields that seems to have continually defied the economic woes that have slowed job growth across the U.S. Locally, the economic impact of the restaurant industry seems to mirror that national trend.
For the 200 members of Mississippi State University's Gamma Zeta chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha, breast cancer awareness is both national philanthropy and personal mission. And though October is traditionally set aside for awareness campaigns, for these young women, it is a year-round passion.
A small company won a $10 million federal grant to expand wireless service in one of Alabama's most isolated regions, a five-county area west of Montgomery where it's sometimes impossible to make a cellphone call.
A statement from Britain's National Pig Association sent pork lovers reeling Tuesday. In the report, British hog farmers claim the world will be facing a shortage of pork, particularly bacon, in 2013. But some local experts say the shortage statement is somewhat misleading.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is encouraging citizens to come to the Starkville Substation tomorrow and donate blood.
The owner of a Monroe County car dealership was arrested on Thursday and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and possession of stolen firearms.
Alabama voters decided by a 2-to-1 margin Tuesday to avoid dramatic cuts in state government by withdrawing $437 million from a state trust fund to help balance the General Fund budget for the next three years.
First, the good news: More students than ever are flocking to Mississippi colleges. The bad news? Enrollment across the state remains relatively flat, with only three of Mississippi's eight public universities showing unduplicated headcount increases in preliminary fall figures, according to a report issued Monday by the state Institutions of Higher Learning.
A former West Point Municipal Judge was arrested in Monroe County on Thursday and charged with breaking and entering of a dwelling.
Friday afternoon, Columbus-Lowndes Development Link CEO Joe Higgins and a seven-person steering committee proudly presented their "baby" to a packed house at East Mississippi Community College's Lyceum Auditorium.
The grades are in, and in some cases, the results aren't pretty.
As national college rankings continue to emerge from the mainstream print media in "Best of Colleges" guides, Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University once more find themselves earning accolades for the quality of education provided and the value benefits they offer for cost-conscious students and parents.
A judge has ordered a second mental evaluation for a man charged with setting fire to a north Mississippi antiques business.
The United Way of Lowndes County held its annual "Day of Service" Tuesday morning, with 160 volunteers helping local service agencies with tasks they often either don't have the manpower, equipment or spare change to handle themselves.
Friday, the public will get its first look at the details behind a proposed tri-county economic coalition between Lowndes, Clay and Oktibbeha.
It's not the quantity of the voters that counted, but what the ones who voted had to say. Voters in West Point passed a resolution to allow the city to levy a one-percent tourism sales tax, bringing the sales tax to nine percent on restaurant, liquor store and hotel/motel purchases.
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|Design Life Span:||30,000h|
High efficiency high precision 1.5kW microwave magnetron power supply
The TL16-6.0KW-A1300S type power supply is used to drive 3KW microwave magnetron. It can replace high-voltage DC power supply composed of high-voltage transformer, high-voltage capacitor and high voltage diode and high voltage silicon stack, and has the advantages of high efficiency, high reliability, wide voltage input and stable output power.
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Product quality: industrial grade.
Widely used in continuous heating, power adjustable microwave energy application equipment (microwave extraction equipment, microwave vacuum continuous drying equipment, microwave tea finishing, microwave high temperature sintering, rubber microwave vulcanizing machine, plasma membrane microwave equipment).
|Parameters of magnetron power supply|
|Input power limited||2.3KW|
|Rated input voltage/current||One phase AC 220V+/-10% 10A 50/60Hz|
|Power factor||150mA-300mA >0.95 (full power range>0.85)|
|Rated output voltage||3.5KV-4.7KV|
|AC/DC conversion efficiency||＞95%|
|Output current adjustment range||70mA-450mA|
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|Front panel indicator||
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3. When anode and cathode of magnetron damaged, (break or shorted), the red light turn one.
4. When having no high voltage and no power output, the red light turn off.
5. When fans damaged, the blue light would turn on.
6. Output mA display
|Operating ambient temperature||-20℃ ~ +45℃|
1.ON-OFF control, shorted to ground for turning on
2.Power control: DC 0V-5.0V or 0-20mA(preorder)
|Mounting type||Two M4 set bolt on front panel, distance 280mm from left to right in the middle|
|Front panel interface||AC220V input (one-phase)|
|Back panel interface||
1. Negative high voltage output: two separate filament wires
2. Single ground wire
|Cooling||Forced air cooling front panel in and back panel out|
|I/O interface (back panel)||9 pins communication interface|
|Grounding method||Housing ground and connect to cathode of magnetron respectively|
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|Testing load condition||2M463/2M343|
|Overall size and weight||300(L)×300(W)×68(h)mm/3.8KG|
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Punt meant ‘bank joined with Seán Quinn at hip’
Former Quinn Group chief executive Liam McCaffrey leaving Circuit Criminal Court after yesterdays sitting of the Anglo Irish Bank case. Photograph: David Sleator
Brendan Grehan, senior counsel for Patrick Whelan, Anglo Irish Bank’s former managing director lending Ireland, cross-examined former Quinn Group chief executive Liam McCaffrey yesterday afternoon in the Criminal Courts of Justice.
McCaffrey had earlier been taken through the sequence of events around how Seán Quinn ended up borrowing so much money from Anglo Irish Bank by prosecuting counsel Úna Ní Raifeartaigh SC.
“We need to go back over matters in a bit more detail,” Grehan said, however.
- No minutes taken at six board meetings, says former Anglo Irish Bank secretary
- Former chief executive says Quinn held on to CFDs waiting for price to recover
- Quinn was ‘eternally optimistic’ about Anglo share price
- Derivatives like backing horses, economist tells trial
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He asked McCaffrey where was his job relative to company founder Seán Quinn.
“On top of me if I can put it like that,” McCaffrey said. “Seán Quinn was the boss,” he explained.
McCaffrey agreed that Quinn had initially invested in shares based on his opinion of their senior management using an offshore company owned by his children called Bazzely Ltd.
Grehan asked McCaffrey when did he believe Quinn first began to prefer using contracts for difference, a financial instrument, versus buying shares to invest.
McCaffrey said he was not sure but he believed “brokers in London” had introduced the Fermanagh businessman to the idea.
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Grehan contended Quinn had gradually become “enamoured” of CFDs. “Clearly it ended up that way, yes,” McCaffrey said.
Grehan asked McCaffrey had a “laying all ones eggs in one basket type of situation,” developed in relation to Anglo. “Yes,” McCaffrey replied.
McCaffrey said the Quinn Group had made profits of up to €500 million during the boom. He said the Quinn Group had never formally valued itself so he was unable to agree with Grehan’s contention it was worth €5 billion.
“I saw figures in the paper,” he said.
Grehan asked McCaffrey what would have happened if Quinn had been unable to fund his margin calls in relation to his CFDs.
“If funding hadn’t been forthcoming, the course of action would have been to close out the positions,” McCaffrey said. Quinn did not want to do this.
“I think his view of the scale of the recovery changed, but ‘How low can it go?’ was one comment I remember him making.”
Grehan put it to McCaffrey that the scale of Quinn’s punt meant “effectively the bank was joined with Seán Quinn at the hip”. “I don’t really know,” McCaffrey replied.
Grehan said Quinn had continued to increase his CFD position in Anglo even after it became a “major problem” for him in late 2007.
“I think he did, yes,” McCaffrey replied.
Grehan said ultimately Quinn’s stake went to 29 per cent, but McCaffrey said he thought this figure was 28 per cent.
Grehan said that part of the reason Anglo had lent Quinn €500 million in December 2007 was to replace money that had been loaned out of the insurance company to Quinn in order to fund his CFD position.
McCaffrey said the “maximum” taken out was €300 million.
He disputed Grehan’s assertion that the Quinn Group had had major difficulties getting its accounts signed off on by its auditors in 2008 because of various actions taken at that time.
McCaffrey disagreed with Grehan’s claim that PwC had reported Quinn Insurance to the financial regulator because of its concerns.
“The company reported the matter to the financial regulator.”
McCaffrey agreed the regulator had “concerns,” about what had happened in Quinn Insurance and admitted the company was later fined.
Grehan described the
regulator as practising “light-touch regulation” at that time. “It is a matter of opinion,” McCaffrey said.
Grehan asked in general was it fair to say the regulator tried to work with companies rather than “jump on their backs”. McCaffrey replied: “In general terms I would have thought so.”
McCaffrey said the Quinn Group had borrowed €200 million from Anglo in June 2008 to prevent it breaching its agreements with its other banks and bondholders.
He said if this loan had not been given it would not have been “terminal” for the Quinn Group, noting that companies breached their covenants without losing control.
“It is speculation to what extent it would have damaged the group,” he said.
He said it was wrong to conclude as Grehan claimed the Quinn Group was “running out of money”.
McCaffrey said the Quinn Group was “low on cash reserves,” to meet its covenants with banks and bondholders but it was never short of enough money to run the business.
Funding ‘dried up’
Grehan said that “funding all around the world had effectively dried up” and claimed the Quinn Group had nowhere to turn but to Anglo for money.
“I suspect nobody else would have funded margin calls.”
Grehan claimed this should be more than a suspicion for “an intelligent man.”
The jury heard that by the first week of July, the Quinn Group owed Anglo €2.4 billion.
Grehan put it to McCaffrey that Anglo was close to breaching banking rules if it lent the group any more money.
McCaffrey replied: “I don’t recall the matter coming up.”
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What does ‘care’ mean in contemporary society? How are caring relationships practised in different contexts? What resources do individuals and collectives draw upon in order to care for, care with and care about themselves and others? How do such relationships and practices relate to broader social processes?
Care shapes people’s everyday lives and relationships and caring relations and practices influence the economies of different societies. This interdisciplinary book takes a nuanced and context-sensitive approach to exploring caring relationships, identities and practices within and across a variety of cultural, familial, geographical and institutional arenas. Grounded in rich empirical research and discussing key theoretical, policy and practice debates, it provides important, yet often neglected, international and cross-cultural perspectives. It is divided into four sections covering: caring within educational institutions; caring amongst communities and networks; caring and families; and caring across the life-course.
Contributing to broader theoretical, philosophical and moral debates associated with the ethics of care, citizenship, justice, relationality and entanglements of power, Critical Approaches to Care is an important work for students and academics studying caring and care work in the fields of health and social care, sociology, social policy, anthropology, education, human geography and politics.
‘Critical Approaches to Care is a rich and engaging work, both theoretically and empirically. Its richness is enhanced through its cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural focus. Through a series of case studies, it explores the moral dilemmas, power relations, ethical considerations, and even unwelcome demands of care from a range of perspectives and across different political contexts. It is a feminist-inspired work that is both inclusionary and respectful of diversity. It examines the many equality and gender justice dilemmas posed by care work, be it through caring for intellectually disabled children, fostering, transnational caring, fathering or mothering. At a theoretical level, it addresses the tensions between an ethics of care and an ethic of justice. The book challenges us to consider how an ethic of care can reinvent understanding of what is socially just in a deeply uncaring and unequal world. It should be read not only by academics and students but by all of those with a public policy remit.’ – Kathleen Lynch, Professor of Equality Studies in the School of Social Justice, UCD, Ireland.
‘Care is both deeply unfashionable in contemporary social policy, and an enduring focus for understanding everyday lives and social practices. This collection is a major contribution to the re-emergence of applied research and scholarship recognizing the centrality of care in diverse personal and professional relationships, and as a political value.’ – Marian Barnes, Professor of Social Policy, University of Brighton.
Chapter 1. Understanding Care and Thinking with Care Georgia Philip, Chrissie Rogers and Susie Weller Section I: Caring within Educational Institutions Chapter 2. Reclaiming Care in Early Childhood Education and Care Paulette Luff Chapter 3. Revisiting Care in Schools: Exploring the Caring Experiences of Disengaged Young People Uthel Laurent Chapter 4. At Risk Pupils and the ‘Caring’ Curriculum Val Gillies and Yvonne Robinson Chapter 5. A Discourse Analytic Study of Power as Caring Relations in Philippine University Classrooms Mabelle Victoria Section I Summary: Caring within Educational Institutions Paulette Luff, Uthel Laurent, Val Gillies, Yvonne Robinson and Mabelle Victoria Section II: Caring amongst Communities and Networks Chapter 6. A Different Way of Caring? An Exploration of Alternative Health Care Relationships Maxine Birch and Nina Nissen Chapter 7. ‘Men’s Business’?: Black Men’s Caring within Black-Led Community Organisations Tracey Reynolds Chapter 8. Tea and Tupperware: Mommy Blogging as Care, Work, and Consumption Andrea Doucet and Natasha Mauthner Chapter 9. Researching 'Care', Family and Neighbourhood in Tehran, Iran Linda Bell Section II Summary: Caring amongst Communities and Networks Maxine Birch, Nina Nissen, Tracey Reynolds, Andrea Doucet, Natasha Mauthner and Linda Bell Section III: Caring For and About Families Chapter 10. Foster Care in Ambiguous Contexts: Competing Understandings of Care Linda Nutt Chapter 11. Intellectual Disability and Mothering: An Engagement with Ethics of Care and Emotional Work Chrissie Rogers Chapter 12. Working at Post-divorce Family Life: The Feminist Ethics of Care as a Framework for Exploring Fathering after Divorce or Separation Georgia Philip Section III summary: Caring For and About Families Linda Nutt, Chrissie Rogers, Georgia Philip Section IV: Caring across the Life Course Chapter 13. Who Cares? Exploring the Shifting Nature of Care and Caring Practices in Sibling Relationships Susie Weller Chapter 14. Care Arrangements of Transnational Migrant Elders: Between Family, Community and the State Elisabetta Zontini Chapter 15. Caring after Death: Issues of Embodiment and Relationality Jane Ribbens McCarthy Section IV Summary: Caring across the Life-Course Susie Weller, Elisabetta Zontini and Jane Ribbens McCarthy | <urn:uuid:4ce2fe05-e975-4c3b-adfd-cbe5caa9960d> | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | https://www.routledge.com/Critical-Approaches-to-Care-Understanding-Caring-Relations-Identities/Rogers-Weller/p/book/9780415613293 | 2018-10-20T15:28:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512836.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020142647-20181020164147-00002.warc.gz | en | 0.876218 | 1,077 |
The open office, once the trendiest office fad, has hit a downturn in popularity. From academic studies to exposes in The New Yorker, BBC, and elsewhere, experts and employees alike have complained about the detriments of the open office.
Although most organizations will not revert to the traditional model of having a number of private offices, help is on the way in 2019. Many have started looking into the value added to their work environment by office privacy booths.
These are nine reasons why companies have started looking at phone booths and moving away from the open office towards an evolved concept called the “agile office." This style combines the best of the open and traditional office concepts & privacy booths can help make the retooling easier and more cost-effective.
The Problematic Open Office
From the 1950s until the first decade of this century, the open office has slowly taken over the work world. German experts created the concept after World War II as a way to force colleagues to occupy the same space instead of hiving off into their own separate spheres. They believed that without walls between them, employees would create a more communicative and creative environment.
By the 1990s, tech companies embraced the ideal just as corporate America was searching for cost cutting measures to remain competitive.
Unfortunately, the open office did not deliver on the promise of more communication, creativity, or productivity. Instead, it brough noise and aggravation. Nearly two thirds of American office workers complain of too much sound at work, while only 10 percent of employees in traditional offices say lack of communication is even a problem.
Visual Distractions At Work
While anyone in any work environment can experience visual distractions, they are more pervasive and problematic in the open office. Distractions do create serious issues for both the worker and the organization. According to a Humboldt University study in Berlin, it can take an average of 23 minutes for a worker to restore concentration once lost.
In enclosed spaces, an individual can better control potential problems from a cell phone or computer display. Those stuck in open offices have no control over what could pull their eyes from their work.
Cubicles have a limited ability to block out problems but 70 percent of all offices shun both walls and cubicles, forcing people to work with no protection whatsoever.
Office Privacy Booths Stop Audial Distractions At Work
Worse than the visual issues are audial distractions. Over 30 percent of all open office workers complain that excessive noise disrupts their work.
Open offices create a cacophony of noise. Random conversations, ringing phones, office machines, and other noise pollution creates an atmosphere of constant distractions. The inability to escape from it can create a number of issues from individual health problems to drops in productivity across the board.
Lack of Privacy for Phone Calls in the Open Office
One major benefit of the office phone booth lies in its ability to create private spaces for business calls. Sometimes an employee needs to concentrate when on the phone with an important client. Other times, a person may need to take a call of a personal nature. Neither they nor their work colleagues want the nature of the call to be broadcast across the office. If for no other reason, the office booth plays an essential role in keeping private communication quiet.
Privacy Booths Offer Work Space for Quiet Concentration
A 2013 study indicated that office workers spent over half of their time on projects requiring individual focus. When one factors in the time spent in trying to re-establish concentration once broken, it is plain to see how overall productivity can suffer as a result.
The Zenbooth's sturdy construction blocks up to 40 decibels of noise. This gives workers an opportunity to concentrate on work in peace and quiet or also take that important phone call.
Employee Health Problems from Constant Noise
Noise pollution in open offices without relief can not only affect productivity, but health as well. Studies show that many who are exposed to the typical daily sounds and noise level in an office environment can develop serious problems.
Constant noise pollution can trigger the release of low levels of the fight-or-flight hormone. This can lead to chronic anxiety and even depression while elevating the risk of high blood pressure and other dangerous conditions. Open offices end up with almost two-thirds more sick days accumulated than those working with traditionally designed work spaces.
Adding offce privacy booths not only help to improve the ability of workers to concentrate and communicate, but it also could prevent health problems that come with spending a lot of time in an open office.
The New Agile Office Environment
Out with the old and in with the new. In recognition of the serious problems encountered, both individually and collectively, in the open office environment, many companies have moved towards what is called the “agile office.”
The agile office preserves the open space for potential collaboration envisioned by advocates. They can still meet, discuss and create as a team. It recognizes also that every employee will need to work in a quiet space where they can concentrate on projects, communications, or other work.
One of the only groups who professed to like the open office concept was younger workers in the millennial generation. Even there, however, those with more introverted personalities needed places to work alone and escape the possibility of unwanted interactions.
Office pods ensure that the dynamic qualities of open space do not impose themselves completely on those who need quiet time alone. In addition to blocking out noise, the closed door prevents employees from having their spaces randomly interrupted.
Agile office environments also help organizations satisfy the needs of people who do not like a lot of social interaction, but would also not work well from home.
Office Privacy Booths Cost Less Than Full Renovations
With so many open offices now retooling and re-incorporating private spaces, there is an immediate need for low cost quality solutions. The office pod in most areas costs much less than renovating or finding a new work space with offices built in.
The Zenbooth is fully sourced and manufactured in the USA and is renowned for its durable construction and ability to block out normal levels of office noise. It has ample LED lighting, a quiet fan for optimal air circulation, multiple charging ports for electronic devices, and an easy-to-operate sliding door.
Zenbooth’s offers the best convergence of the needs of the modern office and the requirement to keep overhead costs as low as possible.
Modern Phone Booths Are Much More Flexible Than Traditional Offices
In addition to containing all the amenities needed, Zenbooth's also offers another important characteristic: flexibility.
Despite their sturdy design, which incorporates genuine California hardwood, the weight of an office booth is not prohibitive. They may be easily disassembled and moved, or can even be moved while fully constructed.
Portability ensures that office rearranging is much easier when it inevitably happens. They can also be easily moved to new facilities.
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At this point in my career, I have supervised so many student teachers/interns that I cannot count them all. I was recently told that I am the most “experienced” supervisor in the local university program. And while having a student teacher can be an enormous help to you within the school setting, there are some keys to success that I have determined over the years. These are written in no particular order, but most of these ideas can be applied across ages and disciplines.
Introduce Your Student Teacher to the School
All student teachers have a lot of questions about their placement. Before they begin, I send them a document with good to know information:
- My name, phone number, license #, and best way to reach me
- The school’s address, phone number, and fax number
- School rules and expectations
- A map of the school
- My expectations
- Calendar of days off, meetings, other known events
Introduce Your Student Teacher to the Staff
It sounds obvious, but so many supervisors forget to introduce their intern to the staff as a whole. Before my student begins, I ask them to send me a photo of themselves and three interesting facts. Then on their first day in my school, I send a school-wide email to staff introducing my student teacher including his/her picture, three facts, and where they are studying. Other staff in the building begin greeting him/her from day one!
Introduce Your Student Teacher to the Students
Help your students to embrace the new adult in the room by treating your student teacher as a colleague. On the first day, help students practice their social skills by greeting the student intern by name, shaking hands, and saying something about themselves. Then treat your student teacher as a colleague: give them a name tag, post their picture outside of the door, write their name on the board, and include their name on your clip chart.
Write Down Your Procedures
Do you always begin teaching a certain way? Do you have a routine for lining up? How do you handle behavior? Write it all down. Some of these procedures can be written as a list (steps for lining up), whereas others need more of a flow chart (how to respond to escalating behavior). These are the papers that your students are going to go back to time after time.
Instruct Your Student Teacher to Write Down the “A-Ha” Moments
The process of student teaching is full of magical moments. Sadly, however, most of us no longer know what inspiration came out of that time because we never wrote it down. I strongly encourage my student teachers to keep a record of the light bulbs of inspiration that they come across each day. And because I want to be inspired as well, I have them share this information with me in a Google doc.
Keep a Running List of Questions
Many questions that I have for my student teachers, or they have for me, occur in the middle of instruction or meetings. It is not good timing to interrupt and ask. However, most of us are unable to remember the myriad of questions going through their heads during the school day. I ask my student interns to write down their questions whenever they arise on a Google doc. I check this document when I have time and then either type or orally respond to each question.
Provide an Ongoing Narrative of Why
When you have the time, explain to your student teachers what you are doing and why. Some interns may learn the routines but never understand the reasoning behind it. If you do things in a certain way, explain why that works best for you. For example, I recently explained to my student teacher why I use different tones of voice with different students. I want them to understand the rationale so that they can decide what will work best for them.
Balance Positive Reinforcement and Recommendations
Something that I always forget, if that even though my student teachers are adults, they often are very nervous about their skills. They want to make sure that they are “performing” well. When I observe my student teachers, I make a point of providing at least as many positives as I provide recommendations. This procedure helps boost their self-confidence as well as tells them specifically what procedures they did well.
Give Time for Reflection
When pockets of down time arise, ask your student teacher to reflect on the day. Having them talk out loud about what they saw or did can help them remember both what went well, and what questions they have.
Celebrate their Time in Your Classroom When it Comes to an End
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Alzheimer’s disease and senile dementia
Some causative factors
- Aluminium toxicity
- B vitamin deficiency
- Poor cerebral circulation.
Recent studies have investigated the possibility that supplementation with choline or lecithin may be beneficial in Alzheimer’s and other psychiatric diseases where there may be a deficiency of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, since these nutrients are precursors to acetylcholine. Rosenberg GS et al: The use of cholinergic precursors in neuropsychiatric diseases. Am J Clin Nutr 36(4):709-20, 1982.
Compared with controls, 17 Alzheimer’s disease patients had significantly lower plasma vitamin B1 levels. The authors conclude that currently used testing methods may be inadequate for such patients and point out that vitamin B1 deficiency can in itself impair cognitive function (rational thought processes). Gold M et al: Plasma and red blood cell thiamine deficiency in patients with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Arch Neurol 52(11):1081-6, 1995.
Vitamin B1-dependent enzymes were found to be very low in the brain of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, indicating a vitamin B1 deficiency. Gibson GE et al: Reduced activities of thiamine-dependent enzymes in the brains and peripheral tissues of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Arch Neurol 45(8):836-40, 1988.
The neurological status of 11 patients with low vitamin B12 levels but without definite haematological signs of deficiency was examined. The patients displayed a variety of neurological problems, including depression, dementia, neuropathy and seizure disorder. Testing procedures and a trial of B12 therapy led to the conclusion that electrophysiological evidence of neurological impairment is often present even in patients without obvious clinical neurological abnormalities. Karnaze DS et al: Neurologic and evoked potential abnormalities in subtle cobalamin deficiency states, including deficiency without anemia and with normal absorption of free cobalamin. Arch Neurol 47(9):1008-12, 1990.
Scores for mental performance were compared with levels of homocysteine (a marker of vitamin B12 deficiency) and serum levels of vitamins B6, B12 and folate, in 70 men aged 54-81. Lower levels of B12 and folate and higher levels of homocysteine were associated with poorer mental performance. Higher concentrations of vitamin B6 were related to better memory performance. Riggs KM et al: Relations of vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, folate, and homocysteine to cognitive performance in the Normative Aging Study. Am J Clin Nutr 63(3):306-14, 1996.
Promising nutritional research
The effects of gingko biloba extract on mental performance were assessed in 72 outpatients with cerebral insufficiency. After 24 weeks there was a significant improvement in short-term memory and learning rate. Grassel E: Einfluss von Gingko-biloba-Extrakt auf die geistige computerisierten Messbedingungen bei Patienten mit Zerebralinsuffizienz. Fortschr Med 110(5):73-6, 1992.
216 patients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia due to small blood clots were given either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo. After 24 weeks there was a significant improvement in the Ginkgo biloba group compared with controls. Kanowski S et al: Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in outpatients suffering from mild to moderate primary degenerative dementia of the Alzheimer type or multi-infarct dementia. Pharmacopsychiatry 29(2):47-56, 1996.
In an analysis of 40 clinical trials using Ginkgo biloba against cerebral insufficiency, it was found that Ginkgo was an effective agent, as effective as the pharmaceutical agent co-dergocrine, used for the same indication. Kleijnen J et al: Ginkgo biloba for cerebral insufficiency. Br J Clin Pharmacol 34(4):352-8, 1992.
Vitamin B12 levels were found to be significantly lower in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Alzheimer’s disease compared with blood clot-related dementia. Ikeda T et al: Vitamin B12 levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Acta Psychiatr Scand 82(4):327-9, 1990.
Patients with cerebral circulatory disease leading to intellectual deterioration, confusion and impaired memory and concentration experienced a significant improvement after treatment with 3-4 grams a day of the amino acid taurine by mouth for several weeks. Montanini R et al: Taurine in the management of diffuse cerebral arteriopathy. Clinical and electroencephalographic observations, and mental test results. Clin Ter 71(5):427-36, 1974.
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Using quotations marks in an essay
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Use double quotation marks to enclose the titles of songs, short stories, essays, poems, and articles: softly, almost tenderly, legree recited the lyrics to the song she made toothpicks out of the timber of my heart. Using quotation marks the primary function of quotation marks is to set off and represent exact language (either spoken or written) that has come from somebody else. Using quotations in your essay include within the text and use quotation marks around four lines or fewer of prose or three lines or fewer of poetry (use a slash (/) with a space on each side to signify the end of each line of poetry. When to put titles in quotation marks when to put titles in quotation marks related book english grammar for dummies, 2nd edition on the art of deductions (an essay) in getting rich and staying rich (a magazine) small business expenses.
A guide to using quotations in essays thoughtco, feb 20, 2018, thoughtcocom/using-quotations-in-essays-2831594 khurana, simran how to use quotation marks in american english get topic ideas for an essay or speech developed with examples. Job materials and application essays application essays (and personal statements) resume writing tips how to quote a source introducing a quotation quotation, do not use quotation marks unless you need to indicate a quotation within your quotation top punctuating with quotation marks.
Punctuating essays and letters bibliography quotation marks and direct quotations the use of quotation marks in this rare circumstance, the rule is to set off the internal quotation with the other type of quotation marks so, if you're using double quotes. Tips on how to punctuate character thoughts writers have options for writing a character's thoughts and inner dialogue thursday april 19 the editor's blog the dialogue word for word, and the characters' movements use quotation marks for the dialogue. 207 responses to marking text—choosing between italics and quotation marks one of which is called the standover man would i italicize the title of that book in my essay if not, how should i format it. Using quotations written by jerry plotnick, university college writing centre if you include too much quotation in your essay, you will crowd out your own ideas mentally remove the quotation marks.
Using quotations marks in an essay
Titles: when to italicize, underline, or use quotation marks 3/10/2010 carmen seitan keeping the rules for italicizing and using quotation marks straight isn't for example, a cd album contains many songs a book contains many chapters an anthology contains many essays or. Job materials and application essays application essays (and personal statements) resume writing tips using literary quotations use the guidelines below to learn how to use literary quotations commas and periods go inside the closing quotation marks.
- If you are using double quotation marks for the outside quote, use single quotation marks for the inside quote how to quote a quote let's say you need to quote a book for an essay.
- Integrating quotations into sentences example: thoreau ends his essay with a metaphor: those marks go inside of the final quotation mark if they are a part of the original--the writer's question or exclamation (like this) the proper.
- Essay editing one of the common esl mistakes we encounter is the misuse of quotation marks if quotations are distinguished only by the use of quotation marks and you are quoting more than one paragraph should i use double or single quotation marks for quotes within quotes.
What this handout is about used effectively, quotations can provide important pieces of evidence and lend fresh voices and perspectives to your narrative used ineffectively, however, quotations can clutter your text and interrupt the flow of your argument this handout continued. Let's begin by looking at some of the less complicated rules involving quotation marks first, they are used to enclose words and phrases to which special attention needs to be drawn. It is still a good idea to ask your instructor before using italics (the apa publication manual continues to insist on underlining) number and key — mozart's divertimento in d major, barber's cello sonata op 6 — we use neither italics nor quotation marks. How to put a quote in an essay using direct quotes in essays is a great way to support your ideas with concrete evidence and to make your then you'll have to put the quote in free-standing blocks of text, and not use quotation marks you can introduce the quote with a line of text and. | <urn:uuid:8f3842a6-53c0-456e-b78e-3d6a982a2742> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://sqessayziaf.ultimatestructuredwater.info/using-quotations-marks-in-an-essay.html | 2018-07-17T03:47:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589557.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717031623-20180717051623-00060.warc.gz | en | 0.91296 | 1,169 |
"Argo" has Toronto talking Oscar. Stephen Baldwin's legal battle over Kevin Costner's oil-cleanup technology takes another twist. James Cameron talks "Avatar 4." These stories and more are included in today's Evening Edition, a regular rundown of recent Hollywood headlines:
AP (via Nola.com): "Argo" generating big buzz at Toronto. Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master" might have taken home an armload of trophies from the "scandalous" awards ceremony at the Venice Film Festival, but on this side of the Atlantic, Ben Affleck's based-on-real-events thriller is winning fans - and building Oscar momentum. "Argo" -- based on a real-life effort to free six Americans out of Iran at the height of the 1979 hostage crisis - debuted Friday (Sept. 7) at Toronto. It lands in theaters Oct. 12. Click through for more coverage of the first weekend of the festival, which marks the unofficial start to the movie-awards season. You can also check out The Wrap's first-weekend wrap-up, headlined: "The buzz is strong, but the films are dark."
The Hollywood Reporter: Stephen Baldwin sues Kevin Costner's lawyer over BP oil-spill cleanup buyout. The latest twist in the serpentine case sees Baldwin and his business associate filing a $10 million suit against the lawyer who drafted the contracts that saw them on the outside looking in just as BP was signing onto a contract to use a cleanup technology developed by Costner in the 1990s. The details are dense, twisting and -- some would argue -- boring, so I'll leave the details in the capable hands of THR.
Deadline.com: "Star Trek" sequel gets a title. It will be "Star Trek Into Darkness," according to an exceptionally short item -- as in two sentences -- posted today at Deadline. The J.J. Abrams-directed sequel, which wrapped earlier this year, is scheduled to land in theaters May 17. It will see all of the chief cast return from the first film, including Chris Pine as Capt. Kirk, Karl Urban as Bones, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Anton Yelchin as Chekhov, Simon Pegg as Scotty, John Cho as Sulu and Zachary Quinto as Spock. Rumored to be new to the cast this time is Benedict Cumberbatch, as His Bare-chestedness, Khan - although that has yet to be confirmed.
/Film: DreamWorks Animation reveals slate of 12 movies over the next four years. In what Deadline is characterizing as a "desperation move" to convince investors of the stability of the company's future, the list comes out hot on the heels of DreamWorks Animations' new distribution deal with Fox. Among the titles is a pair of "How to Train Your Dragon" films, another "Kung Fu Panda" sequel, a "Madagascar" spinoff and a whole bunch of first-time projects. The full list follows, arranged by release date. Click over to /Film for synopses of each: "The Croods" for March 22, 2013, "Turbo" for July 19, 2013 and "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" for November 1, 2013; "Me and My Shadow" for March 14, 2014, "How to Train Your Dragon 2" for June 20, 2014 and "Happy Smekday!" for November 26, 2014; "The Penguins of Madagascar" for March 27, 2015, "Trolls" (working title) for June 5, 2015, "B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations" for November 6, 2015 and "Mumbai Musical" (working title) for December 19, 2015; "Kung Fu Panda 3" for March 18, 2016 and "How to Train Your Dragon 3" for June 18, 2016.
Indiewire: James Cameron says "Avatar 4" would be a prequel, with "Battle Angel" coming in four to five years. As the filmmaker makes the rounds to pump up the Blu-ray release of his 1997 Oscar-winner, "Titanic," he's proving that he's got his career pretty well mapped out for the foreseeable future. Starting with concurrent shoots for "Avatar 2" and "Avatar 3," it will be followed in "four or five years" by "Battle Angel" and, much later, a fourth "Avatar" that would serve as a prequel that goes "back to the early expeditions of Pandora, and kind of what went wrong with the humans and the Na'vi," Cameron is quoted as saying. | <urn:uuid:a0df9ff2-a1a6-41de-9a34-36aabc6c0841> | CC-MAIN-2014-41 | http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2012/09/ben_afflecks_argo_has_toronto.html | 2014-09-23T07:12:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1410657138017.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20140914011218-00053-ip-10-234-18-248.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963809 | 956 |
Hopewell Valley Rec Soccer Player Registration - Fall 2021 Program
The Hopewell Valley Soccer Association (HVSA) is pleased to announce that registration will open in July for the Fall 2021 season. Registration and payment will be done using our new TeamSnap registration platform. A blast email will be sent to all past registrants once registration for Fall 2021 is open.
COVID-19 Update: June 8, 2020.
Youth sports leagues are approved for return to play effective June 22nd. We will implement all modifications required for our players, referees, coaches, and spectators to remain safe and healthy. Once CDC and state guidelines are deployed, we will communicate any changes via this webpage and email blasts to registered players. Full refunds will be available to any family that does not want to participate with the modifications which we implement. For your planning purposes, fields/locations listed below are tentative. However, dates/times are generally accurate.
Consistent with Youth Soccer directives, head balls are no longer permitted in HVSA Rec Soccer games or practices.
There are six different age divisions for the Fall season as we transition to new age group designations. Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4 are split by gender and age. The Pre-K division (run in conjunction with Soccer Shots) as well as new Division 0 are co-ed. Children ages 3 to 18 are eligible to participate.
Programs are grouped by age as of September 30, 2021, except Pre-K (September 1, 2021).
Fall 2021 Fees
DIVISIONS (Girls & Boys)
Age on 9/30/21 (9/1 for Pre-K)
Typical Grade in Sept 2021
By July 31
Aug 1 – Aug 14
After Aug 14
3 - 4
6 - 7
1 - 2
8 - 10
3 - 5
11 - 13
6 - 8
14 - 18
9 - 12
Free Soccer Camp (Divisions 2 & 3 Only)
HVSA will offer a free soccer camp (2021 date TBD). All are encouraged to attend.
9am – 10:30am
10:30am – noon
9am – 10:30am
10:30am – noon
Preliminary 2021 Schedule(Sat Sept 11 thru Sun Oct 31)
Pre-K Division (co-ed) Three options Saturday mornings: 9:00-9:45, 10:00-10:45, or 11:00-11:45
Division 0 (coed) Two optionsSaturday mornings: 9:30-10:45 or 11:00-12:15
Division 1 Boys Saturday mornings: 9:30-10:45
Division 1 Girls Saturday mornings: 11:00-12:15
Division 2 Boys Saturdays 9:00-1:30 & Sundays 12:30-5:00
Division 3 Boys Saturdays 9:00-12:30 & Sundays 12:30-4:00
Playoffs and championships for Division 3 will occur weekend of NOV 7
Division 4 will play in conjunction with Mercer County inter-county league teams. Times/Dates TBD
Games are played on Saturday mornings (all divisions) and Sunday afternoons (D2, D3, D4) beginning on Sept 11 through Oct 31, 2021. Pre-K, D0 and D1 games will not be played on the weekend of September 25th unless the Hopewell Harvest Fair is postponed or virtual.
A schedule will be provided after teams are formed. Locations are not finalized but we will try to keep the same locations. The locations used last year are listed above (Independence Park is next to Stony Brook Elementary). Practices for D2, D3, and D4 will occur once per week, your coach will determine the day and time.
JOSHUA RIGEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Families experiencing financial hardships may request aid from the JOSHUA RIGEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. To request aid, please click on the link below:
Player Assessments (Divisions 2 & 3 Only)
D2 Girls and Boys, D3 Girls and Boys, will hold assessments in early to mid August. Your respective Division Coordinator will contact you with location/time details in late July.
The HVSA board has adopted a draft procedure policy that warrants that all teams will be reselected on an annual basis.
Shin guards are mandatory in all Divisions. Shirts, shorts and socks are provided for Division II thru IV. A team shirt and a ball will be provided to each Division I player. Soccer cleats are required for Divisions II thru IV.
Act C.5:18-1 passed by the Senate and General assembly of the State of New Jersey states that any child that wears corrective eyeglasses while participating in soccer shall be required to wear protective eyewear that meets the frame standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ATSM) F803 and the lens standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1. Refer to this site for more information.
No forms of jewelry are allowed on a player with the only exceptions of religious or medical bracelets, which must be properly taped to the player's body. This includes all forms of piercing.
The HVSA always needs board members, coaches, assistant coaches, sponsors and referees. If you would like to participate in one of these capacities, please indicate this when registering online.
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HRW on Syria: A Compilation of Rumors and Blog Posts
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has been very active in issuing statements and what are presented as research reports on the Syrian uprising against the Assad regime. However, a close examination of these activities demonstrates that HRW has very little reliable information that is not already available from blogs and other sources in Syria. Furthermore, this organization repeated and highlighted at least once major and demonstrably false “eyewitness testimony” from a fictitious victim of attacks by the Assad regime. In addition to these factual flaws, HRW’s track record demonstrates that for most of the repressive regime’s existence, they devoted minimal attention to Syria, and only became active in protesting human rights violations after the uprising began. In recent reports, the recommendations for policy responses are weak and without significant penalties, in sharp contrast to HRW’s numerous campaigns targeting Israeli responses to terror attacks.
On June 1 2011, HRW’s MENA (Middle East and North Africa) division published and promoted a 54-page report on the Syrian Security Forces attack on the Daraa governorate, headlined “We’ve Never Seen Such Horror.” This publication purports to recount numerous reports of torture, extrajudicial killing, and forced disappearances at the hands of the Syrian security forces. The report lists events following the mass protests in Syria in mid-March, and contains scattered references to the background situation (“a repressive police state ruled under an emergency law since 1963”) that inspired the protests.
Like many other HRW publications dealing with events in the Middle East, this report lacks a credible methodology, many of the claims are unverifiable, and the lack of quality control is evident. According to HRW, “This report is based on more than 50 interviews with Daraa residents and several Jordanian nationals conducted in person and over the phone in April and May 2011…. Additional information was provided by Syrian activists who have been documenting the events.” However, most of the substantive footnote referring to the interviews state “name and place withheld.”
An article in the Huffington Post blog reveals that some of the interviews were apparently conducted for HRW by Hani Hazaimeh, a reporter for the Jordan Times, who notes that the was hired by HRW on May 20, in the midst of the events in Syria. Hazaimeh apparently had no professional experience in human rights related work, and acknowledges his “personal conflict between passively listening and wanting to reach out to comfort those who have endured some of the worst human suffering I have ever heard.” While such identification with victims is understandable, Hazaimeh makes it clear that he had no means of verifying or assessing the credibility of the testimony.
In at least one important example, HRW published and disseminated a hoax – specifically, the invented tale of a “Syrian lesbian” using the name Amina Abdallah. Kenneth Roth, HRW’s executive director, tweeted the story in the Guardian, adding “Syria blogger kidnapped by armed men. Had written on uprising, politics, being a lesbian.”
Significantly and in contrast to HRW’s general lack of interest in the repressive nature of the Syria regime, the recent reports levels serious accusations, including long overdue accusations of crimes against humanity. The report on Daraa also marks the first time HRW has used the phrase “collective punishment” in the Syrian context. The “collective punishment” in Daraa, according to HRW, includes at least 418 deaths, extrajudicial execution of detainees, and indiscriminate firing at civilians by security services, as well as widespread accounts of torture and desecration of mosques.1
However, despite the evidence of major violations, HRW does not make substantial demands of the Syrian regime. The report does not call for extensive measures such as an arms embargo or comprehensive sanctions against the regime. Rather, HRW’s Middle East division asks that the Syrian government “carry out an independent and transparent investigation” of its own security forces and calls for the UN Security Council to “adopt targeted financial and travel sanctions on those officials responsible….”
In HRW’s report previous report on Syria “A Wasted Decade” (July 16, 2010), which covered ten years of research on Syrian human rights violations in just 35 pages, the organization similarly recommended a limited response, directed exclusively to President Bashar al-Assad. He was urged to enact, amend, introduce, and remove a variety of laws, and to set up commissions. To alleviate restrictions on freedom of expression, HRW urged him to “stop blocking websites for their content.” In a contemporaneous op-ed article, “Syria’s decade of repression” (The Guardian, 16 July 2010), HRW researcher Nadim Houry concludes with gentle prodding of Assad: “his legacy will ultimately depend on whether he will act on the promises” of reform he made upon taking office. “Otherwise, he will merely be remembered for extending his father’s…government by repression.”
HRW’s refusal to seriously challenge the Syrian regime prior to the current uprising, and its very limited attention to the regime’s repeated and systematic violations of human rights, illustrates the warped agenda of the organization’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) division. NGO Monitor’s detailed analyses of the biases reflected in the activities of MENA’s director Sarah Leah Whitson and deputy director Joe Stork also highlight the contrast between the soft approach regarding the Syrian regime’s activities and the harsh and unjustified attacks disproportionately condemning Israeli responses to assaults on Israeli civilians.
These ideological double standards were emphasized by HRW founder Robert Bernstein, who stated that the plight of the citizens of repressive Arab regimes “who would most benefit from the kind of attention a large and well-financed international human rights organization can provide is being ignored as Human Rights Watch’s Middle East division prepares report after report on Israel.” Similarly, in a magazine interview, an HRW board member admitted that “they go after Israel because it is like ‘low-hanging fruit’” – where it is easy, because of Israel’s open society, to generate reports on the conflict.
However, the real tragedy is not the disproportionate focus and biased attacks on Israel. Rather, HRW’s inaction regarding Syria, and many other closed societies, is the abandonment of the citizens of these repressive regimes, and is a betrayal of the universal values HRW claims to uphold.
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Leanne as she appears in
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
|Game|| Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance,|
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
|Skills|| Canto, |
|Known Relations|| Reyson (brother),|
Lillia (sister - deceased)
|Allegiance||Heron Family, Tibarn, Naesala|
Leanne is the fourth princess of the royal Heron tribe. She is also the younger sister of Reyson and Rafiel, other Herons of the royal family. They are the children of Lorazieh, the king. Leanne was thought dead after the Serenes Massacre but is found deep within the forest and becomes a non-playable character in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, not playable until Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. She is unable to attack, but uses the powers of Galdrar to enable units to move twice. She is able to transform, but it only enhances her powers and increases her skill slightly. She has no counter attack, and cannot do any means of physical damage. She is a highly useful unit none the less, and serves as an important character to the story of both Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Character Data
Leanne is first encountered accidentally when Ike and the Crimean Liberation Army try to track down Oliver and Reyson. Leanne immediately feints upon seeing them and is placed on Ike's back - still fighting - when Oliver and his army attempt to take her as a hostage.
In the following chapter, Tibarn, Ulki, Janaff and Reyson will arrive and escort Leanne back to Phoenicis where she is held under protection. The Black Knight eventually succeeds in kidnapping her to bring back to Ashnard who hopes she can release the Goddess of Chaos, even though she cannot. She is later rescued by Naesala and returns to Gallia with her brother, Reyson, when the game ends.
Leanne is first seen in the chapter On Drifting Clouds, where she runs into Begnion Dracoknights who attempt to kidnap and sell her. She fortunately runs into Queen Elincia and Marcia who protect her and bring her back to the country's capitol, Melior. Leanne seeks to speak with Ike about the coming war between the Laguz Alliance and Begnion, but Elincia informs her that Ike is no where to be found.
Leanne is not seen again until part three where she accompanies the bird tribes in the war. While her brothers fight in the endgame on opposing sides, Leanne attempts to seal the Goddess of Chaos away in the ever-so-glowing medallion. When Yune awakes and Ashera turns everyone to stone for their disobedience to her promise, Leanne joins the Silver Army on their march to the Tower of Guidance in hopes of stopping Ashera's final judgement which will ultimately clear the world of all living things.
Leanne, like her brother Reyson, picked up on some traits of the hawks. She is much more emotionaly powerful in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, and is always watching out for the better of the people. She refuses to stay away from the battle; not because she likes fighting, but because she wants to aid the cause of bettering the world. Even when she is told to stay behind, she comes to do what she can.
Leanne is primarily a very sweet girl who does her best to comfort her friends. Being a Heron, she has the ability to peer into others' hearts, which helps her with consoling other allied units throughout the Tellius Games.
Base Stats
|SKL||1 > 2||N/A||10%|
|SPD||6 > 12||N/A||20%|
|Class||Heron||DEF||2 > 4||N/A||10%|
|Level||5||RES||11 > 22||N/A||40%|
|Weapon Level||N/A: Cannot equip weapons||CON||5 > 9||N/A|
|Inventory||Weight||2 > 6|
Leanne is a Heron and will not be able to promote from her current state.
Leanne, along with the rest of the Heron Tribe, can not equip any weapons. The only physical way for Leanne to inflict damage is to use a Reaper Card, which allows non-magic users to inflict magical damage on their enemies. This is hardly recommended due to her fragile state and low magic, though.
Leanne instead uses the ancient song of Herons, Galdrar, to aid on the battle field.
- In On Drifting Clouds, Leanne will automatically join your team. She will not be recruited again until Just Cause when she is playable for the chapter only. She will be back in chapter one, part four, where she assists Micaiah's group on their path towards the Tower of Guidance.
Leanne, Part 2 Prologue
No! Princess Leanne! There's nothing... I can do... Why couldn't I save you...
Elincia, Part 2 Prologue
Leanne! That's enough. Fall back. We can make do without your galdrar, but we need you alive.
(My apologies, Sir Ike...)Leanne, Endgame
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One of the most pernicious and damaging lies, also one of the most pervasive, told by people to others and to themselves is: “It’s no use.” Variations on this falsehood include: “It doesn’t matter, anyway”; “Nothing I do makes any difference”; “I’ve tried everything and nothing works.”
On a macro, societal level, this deceit runs something like this: “They are just going to do what they are going to do.” They – my mother knew “them” well and frequently referred to “them” – are the invisible movers and shakers of society. “They say”; “They always win”; “You know they aren’t going to let anything as reasonable as that happen.”
On a political/governmental level, the lie expresses itself in terms like these: “I’m just one person. My vote doesn’t matter. My voice doesn’t make any difference. Nobody cares about the little guy.”
The lie becomes more destructive as it filters down to the relationship level. The more intimate the relationship, the more damage the lie causes. How many marriages have ended badly after one party or the other began to say, “It’s no use. Nothing is ever going to change.” To say, “It’s no use,” is to rob a person, especially oneself, of hope and, when hope dies, so do relationships.
The relationship between parent and child can suffer irreparable harm from the effects of this lie. When a child tells himself, “It’s no use. Nothing I do will ever please my parent,” the direction of that child’s life will change. When parents tell themselves, “It’s no use,” they are in danger of giving up on their God-given charge of loving, shaping, and sharing in their child’s life. A child’s relationship with a parent can survive many sins and rebellions, but it can be done in by the lie, “It’s no use.”
The lie is, however, deadliest of all when spoken to oneself. To say, “It’s no use,” and believe it, makes addictions unbreakable and relationships irreconcilable. When a person tells himself, Lynyrd Skynyrd-style, “It’s no use. Lord knows I can’t change,” his life is headed toward chaos and ruin.
A reader might object, “But in my case, it’s true: it really is no use.” That reader needs to understand that almost everyone, at one time or another, has believed the same thing and has been mistaken, so it is at least possible the demurring reader is also mistaken.
The lie, “It’s no use,” draws its power, like all lies, from a false image of how things really are. In this case, the false image of a static reality which we are powerless to change. But the thing about reality is that it is woven of billions of threads (or “strings” or “membranes,” if you are a physicist), and the thread that is in our hand may unravel the way things are and remake them. Rosa Parks, for example, pulled one string on a bus in 1955 and America began to change.
The Bible does not picture reality as static, as if it were the fixed stage on which we play our parts. Rather, the Bible pictures a reality that bends and adapts itself to the choices we make. As such, we have a God-given role, and the dignity that goes with it, to shape reality, including ourselves. We are not creators in the absolute sense that God is, but we are “sub-creators,” to use Dorothy Sayer’s term, with the momentous responsibility of cooperating with God in his construction project known as reality.
That construction project includes, as our area of oversight, the completion of ourselves as individuals. This is done under God’s authority and in cooperation with him. God, as the Bible strikingly portrays him, is like a potter. If, for some reason, the piece he is working on does not take its intended shape – does not “cooperate” – God will shape it into some other useful piece.
It is clear that God is flexible. He is willing – that is, he wills – to work with people. He allows them room to become themselves by making their own choices. So, to say, “It’s no use,” is both to abdicate one’s responsibility and repudiate God’s reliability. As long as God is in heaven and we are on earth, things can change.
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Cardiff Blues have announced that five players have extended their contracts at the club, as Matthew Rees, Kirby Myhill, George Earle, James Down and Dan Fish have all signed new deals to stay at the Arms Park.
Experienced hooker Rees was the only player who’s current deal was due to expire this summer, but after interest from Gloucester has put pen to paper and will play for another season at the Arms Park,
It will be Smiler’s 17th season at the top level of the game, after making his debut for Pontypridd in 2001, and he has gone on to make over 300 appearances for Celtic Warriors, Scarlets and Cardiff Blues, as well as becoming the most capped Welsh hooker of all time.
He joins the likes of Gethin Jenkins and Nick Williams as an experienced member of the squad renewing his contract, after a 2017/18 campaign that saw him make 16 starts in all competition, the joint most in his five years at the club.
Despite being 37 years old now his scrummaging powers have not waned at all, and it is these which have secured him the Cardiff Blues number two jersey for much of this season ahead of Welsh international Kristian Dacey, as well as retaining his mobility around the field and a solid lineout throw.
Attempting to do battle for that number two jersey will be Kirby Myhill, as the 26-year-old goes into his third season at the Arms Park next year.
After a frustrating first campaign in Cardiff Blues colours saw injuries impede his attempts to make his mark on the first team, Myhill returned to the first team picture with 23 appearances in all competitions last year, proving a valuable squad member during the Six Nations period.
The Wales U20 cap, who arrived from Scarlets where he graduated through the academy system, will now be hoping to put more pressure on Kris Dacey and Matthew Rees as the Cardiff Blues return to the Heineken Cup.
Behind them, John Mulvihill has moved to secure the futures of two heavyweights in the second row as George Earle and James Down are retained to pack down at lock.
Since arriving from Scarlets in 2016, South African-born Earle has been a mainstay in the pack when fit, with 36 appearances in all competitions across his two seasons at the Arms Park.
Adding a physical presence at the set piece and breakdown, as well as being a keen ball carrier, Earle has at times had to single handedly add some abrasiveness to the Cardiff Blues side, often to the detriment of an ankle injury that keeps flaring up on the plastic surface at home.
Hopefully, with lock an area that has been identified as needing recruitment, the 31-year-old’s game time can be managed over the next season and beyond, as his experience and leadership on the field, as well as his playing attributes, could be vital up against some big French and English forward packs.
On the other hand, James Down has been a stalwart of the Cardiff Blues squad over the last 11 seasons after making his debut while still an academy player in 2006.
The ultimate clubman, 30-year-old Down has made 231 combined appearances for Cardiff Blues and Cardiff RFC in the meantime, as well as spending a season at London Welsh in the Aviva Premiership in 2014/15.
Despite finding playing opportunities limited in the last few months of last season, the 6ft7, 19st lock will be hoping to still make valuable contributions, as he did away at Toulouse this season, when called upon by John Mulvihill.
Finally, the only back on the list of contract renewals is another club favourite, as Dan Fish will extend his time with his hometown team beyond the eight seasons he has currently spent at the Arms Park.
After ripping his hamstring from the bone away to Connacht in November 2016, full-back Fish has only featured off the bench in two Anglo-Welsh Cup games for Cardiff Blues, instead spending time with Cardiff RFC last season for whom he played for 13 times in the Premiership.
It has been a long and arduous road back to the first team for the 27-year-old, but the aim is now to get a full pre-season under his belt, and hopefully the man who few can understand will be able to add to his 97 appearances so far and reach the 100 club next season.
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Review of most typical SEO and CRO issues of e-commerce sites on Shopify platform, based on cases of real sites, submitted for review here at our thread on Shopify forum http://ecommerce.shopify.com/c/ecommerce-marketing/t/submit-your-sites-here-for-a-free-review-from-seo-and-usability-standpoints-150394
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Get to know the different roles, titles, and responsibilities of the various members of a UX team. Learn the difference between a UI Designer, a Visual Designer, an Information Architect, and more. More at neuronUX.com Full transcript here: http://neuronux.com/members-of-a-ux-team/ Partial transcript: Hi. I’m Soudy Khan, Director of User Experience at Neuron. Welcome back to our learning series. Today I’m going to talk to you about the members of a user experience team. While these terms can be debated, this is sort of what I’ve come up with having worked with a number of companies and having been a Director both full-time and interim at a number of companies. The positions I’m going to list first, then I’ll go into some more detail about each one of those positions. The first one is... | <urn:uuid:b3ee78b2-8268-4943-ac99-4ea9bbeb26a9> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | https://wn.com/Ux_seo_consultant?from=uxseoconsultant.com | 2017-08-17T09:27:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886103167.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20170817092444-20170817112444-00192.warc.gz | en | 0.898805 | 1,210 |
Massage is simply the adjustment of the soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy strategies can be used by fingers, fingertips, arm joints, feet, lower arms, or even a hand-held device. The main objective of massage therapy is to soothe pain or body tension. Many individuals get a massage as a part of an overall physical fitness program. Many therapists will likewise do it individually for their exclusive people. It is among the most healing as well as enjoyable forms of workout you can do.
A massage therapy specialist uses their hands to adjust particular target areas, typically in the shoulders or neck. The strokes or “touches” utilized in massage treatment are typically solid however slow-moving, to not jar the client. The strokes are typically routed at specific points along the meridian system that influences energy circulation as well as leisure. A stroke can be diagonal, horizontal, vertical, circular, or angled to target particular stress points along the meridians. In order for a massage therapy to be efficient, it needs to be performed in conjunction with appropriate breathing methods. The strokes have been described as soft, quick, and rhythmic.
There are several methods to offer a massage therapy as well as integrate necessary oils. Massage specialists who instruct basic therapeutic massage may use aromatherapy massages. Essential oils specialist can develop a stress-free setting through the choice of scented oils, music, dim lights, flickering candle lights, and so on. Music is an extremely beneficial tool in supplying a massage therapy. You can play soft or quick music, depending on your client’s preferences, or you can create an introspective atmosphere by playing soft instrumental music in the background.
Massage assists to boost the blood flow, increase lymphatic flow, get rid of waste items, and improve resistance. Massage therapy has actually been revealed to reduce stress and stress and anxiety, enhances muscle mass tone as well as adaptability, and also assists to unwind the body and mind. Massage has actually likewise been revealed to increase variety of activity, reduce muscular tissue pain and convulsions, boosts blood circulation, boosts lymphatic function, enhances pose, and reduces the results of gravity on the skeletal system. Massage has actually likewise been used to assist people manage the after-effects of anesthesia.
In our society we have realised that there is a vast array of massage methods and products on the market today. Massage therapy has in fact been shown to boost physical well being. Several massage therapy chairs on the market now offer both deep cells massage therapy as well as stress point therapy. Many individuals find that applying massage therapy oils or using the aromatherapy massage that is included in some massage therapies chairs, helps to make the experience a lot more pleasurable. Deep tissue massage therapy utilizes massage therapy methods to loosen and also revitalize tight muscular tissue teams, whereas stress factor therapy makes use of slow, firm pressure to reduce and also get rid of pain. There are various other massage therapy strategies such as Swedish, shiatsu, acupressure, reflexology, and various other sorts of gentle, non-invasive healing touch.
Massage therapy can be used for a variety of various sorts of problems, consisting of pain, health, rehabilitation, sporting activities injury, stress and anxiety, movement, joint health and wellness, and mental well being. The very best massage therapy should deal with all of these locations. Massage therapy can assist to kick back as well as minimize stress in the muscular tissues as well as soft cells, which are beneficial to lowering pain and also helping to promote recovery. Lots of people feel much better after a gentle, full-body massage as well as receive a feeling of wellness as well as security.
Aromatherapy massage utilizes crucial oils or aromatic oils to give a calming scent to provide remedy for tension, stress and also rigidity. One sort of aromatherapy massage makes use of essential oils such as lavender, chamomile, and eucalyptus. This massage alternative consists of a rolling massage that permits the therapist to use mild pressure to the individual’s body. Various other oils are warmed in the microwave or over a bowl of warm water until they end up being cozy and great smelling. These aromatherapy massage therapy oils are safe to use with babies and are much gentler than a few of the massage therapy oils made use of in conventional massage therapy.
Massage chairs have numerous types of massage therapy treatments, depending on what you most require. You can choose from massaging, gliding, as well as touching. Kneading usages mild and also precise strokes that extend and also elongate the muscles, while moving stretches the muscular tissues a lot more gradually. Touching makes use of a firm, strong stroke to promote the nerves. If you are having problem situating a massage therapy therapist in your location, there are a number of websites on the net that feature massage therapists. If you would such as an extra personal experience, you can schedule an appointment with a massage therapist in your house, office or resort, as well as ask for a massage therapy at whatever time you really feel the need.
Another sort of Swedish massage that is incredibly popular amongst massage therapy therapists is deep tissue. Deep cells is occasionally painful however typically creates obvious relief from pain within a few mins. Consequently, it is usually utilized combined with Swedish massage. This kind of massage ought to not be taken on with full-body massage, because the deep tissue technique just takes care of small locations of the body. If you are anticipating to suffer from a severe problem such as a hernia, muscle dystrophy, or sciatic nerve pain, it is best to look for the appointment of a physician prior to starting this kind of therapy.
Shiatsu is another ancient form of massage that uses finger stress on the acupoints found on the palm side of your hands. Shiatsu targets the tension in details locations in your arms as well as shoulders to help boost blood flow. Increased blood flow will lead to an enhanced ability to oxygenate and strengthen muscular tissues. Enhanced blood circulation will additionally decrease the stress applied on joints due to stress, enabling the joints to loosen up and also launch stress that collect with time.
If you would certainly such as a full-body massage, there are lots of massage therapy health facilities supplying Shiatsu, Swedish, and also aromatherapy massage therapy strategies. You can find massage therapy at different hair salons and also health spas throughout the USA as well as Canada. These full-body massage therapies can take longer than a Swedish massage therapy due to the fact that they need more adjustment and long periods of direct exposure to warm and also pressure. However, a lot of clients find the outcomes worth the additional initiative. Massage has been recognized to relieve muscular tissue discomfort, stiffness, soreness, cramps, as well as migraines, while the oils used during a Shiatsu massage can deal with several health and wellness problems.
Shiatsu is a terrific means to eliminate stress around the body without making use of warm or cold. Because it uses finger stress to apply massage work with the whole body, it is recommended to get massaged from highly-trained specialists. The Shiatsu specialist will understand specifically where to apply stress according to specific muscle mass groups. Swedish massage works similarly, but the massage therapy therapist utilizes their entire body to exercise tension points and also launch tension in the muscle mass. It may take longer to fully unwind your entire body, however the massage works marvels on the back and also aching joints. 출장
An additional form of massage therapy seems rather enjoyable, and this is the aromatherapy massage therapy. This treatment uses necessary oils that are massaged into the skin. Aromatherapy is also utilized to deal with depression, stress and anxiety, as well as anxiety. It can be utilized to help with frustrations, migraines, and also can be made use of along with Swedish massage therapy to completely relieve discomfort in the muscular tissues and joints. | <urn:uuid:1ae9ab48-37e5-43dc-b179-9eef3479b560> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://www.perlscriptingtool.com/2021/09/05/things-your-manager-demands-to-know-about-massage-therapy/ | 2021-09-21T16:48:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057225.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921161350-20210921191350-00386.warc.gz | en | 0.958192 | 1,639 |
This article was originally written by Bill Haber and published in the July 1983 issue of The Trader Speaks
On June 1, 1980 when Rube Marquard died, he represented the last survivor of the 358 major leaguers featured in T206. That is, with an asterisk. There remained one obstacle to be overcome until all those players could be accounted for. That one obstacle was Louis “Bull” Durham, major league pitcher from 1904 through 1909 who was featured in T206 as a member of the New York (Nat’l) Giants.
As of 1969, there were ten players featured in T206 who were listed among the “missing”. With the help of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) based in Cooperstown, New York, nine of those ten players were found, or, to be specific, their unreported deaths were located. Through painstaking efforts on the part of SABR members, Rube Geyer, Heinie Batch, Jerry Freeman, Bill Graham, Jack McAleese, Pat Paige, Lee Quillen, Ike Rockenfield and John White were ultimately found.
The Encyclopedia of Baseball states that Louis G. “Bull” Durham was born in Bolivar, New York in 1881 and was a brother of James Garfield “Jimmy” Durham, a pitcher-outfielder with the Chicago White Sox in 1902. Both facts ultimately proved incorrect.
In reading newspaper accounts of the travels of Bull Durham during his baseball career, one would learn that he was married about 1907 and that he spent the winter of 1906-07 studying law in Geneva, Ohio. A marriage record could not be found, nor could any such learning institution located in or near Geneva, Ohio be located. Bull Durham enjoyed a long and extensive minor league career, and much was written about him between 1904 and 1913, but nothing of any substance could be learned about him until October of 1982.
At that time, Ray Nemec of Naperville, Illinois located a note in a 1906 Pennsylvania newspaper indicating that Bull Durham’s correct name at birth was Charles Staub. This reference was reported to Al Kermisch of Alexandria, Virginia with whom the name Staub rang a bell. Al checked his extensive files of minor leaguers and found that our man’s correct name was actually Louis Staub, a righthanded pitcher he had traced through the 1900-02 seasons. Staub was last shown in the records of Al Kermisch to have been pitching at McSherrystown, Pennsylvania in August of 1902, so Al made an additional effort to turn up a note or two about him.
It was in early January of 1983 when A1 turned up the note which proved most significant. A newspaper item had indicated that Staub was born in New Oxford, Pennsylvania in 1879. Upon learning this, a check was made of the current New Oxford telephone directory, only to find nearly one column of Staubs. A call was placed to three such numbers, strictly at random. The third of the three was able to refer the caller to a woman in York, Pennsylvania who has compiled a genealogical study of all the Staubs of southeastern Pennsylvania dating back to the 1700’s.
A call to this woman resulted in the learning of Staub’s correct birth data. He was born Louis Raphael Staub in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1877, the eighth of nine children. Subsequent efforts resulted in the locating of two daughters of the ballplayer. They reported that their father died in Bentley, Kansas, June 28, 1960, one day after his 83rd birthday. He had changed his name to Louis Staub Durham in late-1902, and continued to use the pseudonym for the rest of his life.
When asked the reason why Mr. Staub chose the name “Bull Durham” upon deciding to change his name, the two daughters were of the opinion that their father had taken a liking to the smoking tobacco of the day. What they didn’t know was that he was a teammate of Jimmy Durham at Cedar Rapids in 1902 and the two had developed a close friendship. They were also teammates at Louisville in 1907 and were pictured alongside one another on the Louisville team photo. They also didn’t know that their father, upon settling in Kansas in 1926, chose to live the rest of his life in Jimmy’s home state. And, they didn’t know that their father’s early occupation of being a patent medicine specialist was closely related to Jimmy’s occupation of pharmacist. Is it possible that Bull worked for Jimmy in some capacity during the years? And, did he idolize Jimmy enough to honor him by adopting his surname?
These questions probably will never be answered. However, it’s nice to know that the T206 series can now rest in peace.
Ed. Note: According to Durham/Staub’s Wikipedia entry, “After he began playing minor league baseball he got into trouble with the league due to a fight in a bar. He was banned, but found a loophole by changing his name to “Bull Durham”. Once he finished his baseball career in 1909, he began acting and had roles in several silent films. He died in Bentley, Kansas.” | <urn:uuid:97d91fda-4d32-4932-b385-219d5cacb080> | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/the-mystery-of-bull-durham/ | 2016-02-07T12:42:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701149377.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193909-00196-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.990495 | 1,097 |
Don’t Let Your Staffing Firm Fall Victim to these Common Website Mistakes
Your company website is an essential part of your staffing firm’s branding and marketing efforts. Before contacting your sales team and recruiters, potential clients and candidates are most likely checking out your firm online. Thanks to the Internet, potential candidates and clients are able to access information about the history of your staffing firm, how satisfied current and former clients and candidates are with your services, and your track record in the industry. Hopefully your staffing firm’s website is one of the first resources reviewed; therefore, be sure to make it an interactive, easy-to-use site. Potential clients and candidates are going to use your website as a gauge of your level of expertise, so impress them right from the start and avoid these common website mistakes.
Ineffective Website Homepage
Your website’s homepage is the first impression users get about your organization and your first opportunity to communicate your brand. Is it confusing, overwhelming, too generic, or not stimulating enough? Too many images tend to bog down the page loading time; however, not using any photos or videos makes for a text-heavy page. Experiment with finding the right balance and ensuring loading times are optimized across your site’s pages. Your website Home landing page must make it easy for potential candidates to access current job postings, understand what the next steps are in the staffing process, and allow people to easily contact your company. There are many different staffing firms to choose from, so make sure your homepage differentiates you from the rest of the industry and grabs the attention of your potential customers enough to make them stick around and find out more about your staffing firm.
Not Designing to Your Target Audience
Trying to use a “one size fits all” website or hiring a website designer based on who is the least expensive is another common staffing firm website mistake. Website developers and website design software packages are capable of creating the basic layout, but it is important to incorporate essential marketing elements into the overall design. Your staffing firm’s website must speak to your target audience and your goal is to deliver the best possible experience for them when they reach your site. Once you identify your ideal clients and know what type of candidates they are looking to hire, you are better able to design your website to appeal to those individuals. Are you an agency specializing in clinical contract consultants? Do you only place consultants within the IT industry? In order for your website to appeal to your target audience, the language used, graphic images, and overall approach must be consistent with the industry you are hoping to attract.
Outdated Job Postings
Once users have landed on your Careers page, what do they see? If the answer is outdated job listings then you have fallen victim to yet another common staffing firm website mistake. All job descriptions must provide accurate information, be clearly written with no typos, and be immediately removed from your site once the position has been filled. Is your career site integrated with your ATS? It should be. Potential candidates who go through the trouble of applying for a position just to find out it is no longer available are bound to be frustrated with your staffing firm. Your Careers page must be easy to navigate and provide candidates the ability to filter positions based on preferred geographical location or area of expertise. It is also essential that candidates receive prompt feedback from your recruiting team to show that your organization is responsive to a candidate’s needs.
Unresponsive or Responsive Site
Nobody enjoys having to scroll back and forth just to read one line of text on their smartphone. Conversely, potential clients and candidates accessing the internet on their 80 inch Smart TV want the text on your website to be easy to read. Not designing a responsive platform for all devices is a common staffing firm website mistake. Make sure your site is easy to navigate and communicates to users that your staffing firm is innovative, not outdated. Design a customized hiring application that allows users to easily apply from their mobile phone or tablet. A responsive website ensures you are providing an optimal experience for all users, regardless of whether they are accessing your site from their smartphone, tablet, desktop, or Smart TV.
Lack of Relevant, Valuable Content
Potential candidates are looking to your team for guidance on how to effectively market themselves to your clients. Does your website provide valuable career resources or was it only designed to post available jobs? If your content is static and outdated, your company is also going to be perceived as outdated. News and announcements pages provide your website with dynamic content, as do company blogs. Updating these pages on a regular basis helps to drive visitors to your website and increase your SEO. Providing useful, downloadable content is attractive to potential job candidates and also provides your recruiters with valuable lead information.
- A confusing or ineffective website homepage is a turn-off to potential candidates and clients
- Using a generic website layout rather than designing to your target audience
- Failing to keep your Careers page current is a major mistake in the recruiting industry
- Not designing a responsive site that is compatible across all devices
- Forgetting to include relevant, valuable career information for potential candidates
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This portion of the "teaching" I'm discussing in this essay is a minute long. Her "teaching" in its entirety is longer, about 4 min. The original video I'd included which the transcription is from, has been deleted by Moore. Most copies of it I have been able to find online are marked "not available." I found that I had downloaded a copy from someone on Youtube who included some verses along with an inter-title caption. His video started a few seconds after the original one, so that is why there are a few sentences of a transcription that don't appear on the video.
Transcription: "... to beg to differ with people that are ten times smarter than I am. But I want to say to you I see something different than that. I see God doing something huge in the body of Christ. I do not know why I have had the privilege to get to travel around, see one church after another...one group of believers after another, interdenominationally, all over this country, but I have gotten to see something that I think is huge. And I'll also suggest to you I am not the only one. And tonight I'm going to do my absolute best to illustrate to you something that God showed me out on that back porch. He put a picture...I've explained to you before I am a very visual person...so He speaks to me very often of putting a picture in my head. And it was as if I was raised up looking down on a community, as I saw the church in that particular dimension- certainly not all dimensions, not even in many, but in what we will discuss tonight, the church, as Jesus sees it, in a particular dimension."
Do you know how crazy this sounds? Do you know how wrong this is? Do you know the danger you are in if you believe her?
I had seen that clip of her saying Jesus took her up and showed her the world in HIS dimension a few days ago. I was impacted greatly by it: horrified, aghast, astounded would be words to describe my thoughts and feelings when I heard that from Mrs Moore... and days later I am still feeling that way.
She literally said that God somehow mentally or emotionally or spiritually (Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know) took her into a dimension above the world to show her how Jesus sees His bride, effectively saying she was seeing thru Jesus eyes. Didn't satan do that to Jesus, take Him up and show to Him all the world's kingdoms? (Mt 4:8) Didn't the Lord lift up Paul and show Him things, but which no man is permitted to tell? (2 Cor 12:4). Apparently women are, though. Is Mrs Moore more special than Paul? Has God changed His mind on permissions since then? The only conclusion I can make is that God changed His mind on the lifting up and the telling, or it is satan showing her these things. You can guess which one of these two I believe.
The rampant problem of Christians who teach and preach that personal visitations from God are the normative experience are actually chipping away at the foundational truths from the bible which is the ONLY revelation now. (Hebrews 1:1-2)
Yes, God can do what He wants, and He can give revelation, but is He behind personal visitations and whispers and visions? That is the question. I believe the answer is no. He has said that currently He wants us to know Him through Jesus, who is the Word and His word is found in the bible. I go back to Hebrews 1, and also Revelation 22;18,"warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book." Revelation is the last book and with that admonishment, the canon closed. There is no new "seeing thru Jesus eyes" to be gained. It is all in the bible.
What Mrs Moore is saying is that God gave her a special revelation that is apart from the bible and subsequently she is here to teach us about it.
If we accept that we have authoritative word from the bible, PLUS Mrs Moore's visions, PLUS Bill Hybels' whispers, PLUS Colton Burpo's visit to heaven, PLUS Mary K Baker's visit to hell...where does it end? I say to one and all it ended at Revelation 22. You can read about it more here at MacArthur's site, "Does God still give revelation?"
The canon of scripture is closed. I do not believe Jesus is continuing to give authoritative revelation, and certainly none that we accept as a "teaching" about His church
From GotQuestions about the canon:
"The acquisition of knowledge regarding such things as the true nature of God, the origin of the universe and life, the purpose and meaning of life, the wonders of salvation, and future events (including the destiny of mankind) are beyond the natural observational and scientific capacity of mankind. The already-delivered Word of God, valued and personally applied by Christians for centuries, is sufficient to explain to us everything we need to know of Christ (John 5:18; Acts 18:28; Galatians 3:22; 2 Timothy 3:15) and to teach us, correct us, and instruct us into all righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)."
I reject Mrs Moore's claims of being raised up to see the church in another dimension as Jesus sees it.
We don't need to listen to individuals who say they have had a vision of being lifted up into His dimension, when Jesus came into OUR dimension to tell us, all of us. I'm grieved daily that people increasingly show us by their acceptance of heaping up these teachers who tickle the ears that His intrusion into our dimension was not enough. Now we must go to His, and come back and tell. This is what I mean by the current belief in the bible's insufficiency. God does have a vision for His church and that vision is contained in the bible. Listening to one person's extra-biblical revelations about what God showed her and her alone, and through Jesus's eyes no less, is dangerous in the extreme.
I see these things being said from people within what was once a conservative denomination, and I see and hear others even in churches around me here in GA saying similar, and I wonder, 'have they all gone mad??' but the answer is yes, I fear. It is as though as the Lord lifts His hand in ending the Church Age, the delusion that will come upon the whole world is infiltrating even now (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12).
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Deborah RutterKnown for emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter is considered one of the most influential arts administrators in the nation. As president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ms. Rutter is the artistic and administrative director of the world’s busiest performing arts center, managing all facets of the facility, including expansive theater, contemporary dance, ballet, chamber music, and jazz seasons as well as its affiliates the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera. The Center encompasses one of the nation’s largest arts education programs, reaching millions of people of all ages each year, and includes VSA, the international organization on arts and disability. Deborah F. Rutter became president of the Kennedy Center on September 1, 2014, the third person to serve in this capacity, following Michael M. Kaiser (2001-2014) and Lawrence Wilker (1991-2001).
From August 2003 through June 2014, she served as president of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA), employing her dynamic influence to further enhance the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s reputation as one of the world’s most highly acclaimed orchestras. As CSOA president, Ms. Rutter oversaw the operations of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Symphony Center Presents, the Institute for Learning, Access and Training (including the Civic Orchestra of Chicago), and the Chicago Symphony Chorus. The management of the renowned Symphony Center facility, and its extensive presentations of chamber music, jazz, and eclectic performances from around the world, was also under her direction.
The appointment of the legendary conductor Maestro Riccardo Muti as the CSO’s 10th music director and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma as the first Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant are two of the key highlights demonstrative of Rutter’s leadership in Chicago. In collaboration, they ushered in a new era of exceptional artistry and unprecedented musical outreach by the CSOA. At the same time, the CSO experienced record-breaking fundraising and ticket sales along with critical acclaim.
Working with the CSO’s board of trustees, Rutter helped reinvigorate educational programming in 2008 by establishing the Institute for Learning, Access and Training, which engaged more than 200,000 people (with primary emphasis on ages 3 to 30) across the broadest possible socioeconomic and ethnic spectrum each year. In 2011, the Institute launched its Citizen Musician initiative, which seeks to sustain and expand the role of music making in civic and cultural life. Also under Rutter’s leadership, the CSOA was an innovator in programming, adding concert series, mounting citywide musical celebrations, resuming the Orchestra’s weekly syndicated radio broadcasts on WFMT-FM, and establishing its own recording label, CSO Resound.
Prior to joining the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Rutter was executive director of the Seattle Symphony, a position she held from November 1992 until 2003. Despite having a deficit when she joined, when Rutter departed for the CSOA, the Seattle Symphony had nearly tripled its annual budget to $25 million, had no accumulated deficit, and the endowment had grown six-
fold to $24 million. During her tenure in Seattle, a new facility, Benaroya Hall, with two concert venues and an educational facility called Soundbridge, were built and are thriving today. Under her watch, programming grew exponentially including city-wide musical festivals, a presenting program which included a wide range of performances, and other community engagement activities. From 1986 to 1992, she served as executive director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and prior to that she was the orchestra manager of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Ms. Rutter’s ardent support of contemporary composers is evident in the creation of composer residencies at the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Her belief in and support of composers continued during her time in Chicago as she forged relationships with Pierre Boulez, Mason Bates, Anna Clyne, and others.
Rutter has been involved in a number of national and local cultural organizations and was a member of the board of Arts Alliance Illinois, Chicago’s Grant Park Conservancy, the Solti Foundation, After School Matters, the Cultural Advisory Council for the City of Chicago, the Association of California Symphony Orchestras, and the prestigious Curtis Institute Board of Overseers. She was a board member and president of the Washington State Arts Alliance Board of Directors and chaired the Policy Committee for the League of American Orchestras.
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ALRIGHT o(≧▽≦)o, If you're my loyal reader (*slapped) you should know that I prefer medium coverage foundation than high coverage foundation. I always love natural finish even though the foundation can't covers all my flaws. I don't want my skin look like mask or wearing tons of foundation and powder. I would look so horrible under sun light @_@ and whatever light, lol.
So, I decided to buy Candy Doll foundation and powder last month to try. I still have my SANA foundation and loose powder >_<, but I wanted to try Candy doll so badly. Hahaha, so when I got money from my beloved ad I couldn't help it. Kekeke, ordered it without second thought.
Is Candy Doll really worth the money? (Sorry, this will be a long post xD)
First, let's talk about the packaging.
First impression of the overall packaging is KAWAII~~~ヽ(*≧ω≦)ﾉ I love the pink-purple box so much~~ Japanese packaging always so interesting and unique!
The foundation bottle is really thin, it's made from a plastic not glasses like SANA foundation. I think it look cheap (ﾟεﾟ ), but the pink cap is make it look better. lol. The good part about plastic, you don't need to worry if they fall~! XD
I love how they put the font inside the vertical black stripes. The candy vector is super cute too~~!
Cute! But how they put the purple font over the white-black stripes is disturb me. LOL @_@ . The box is really interesting to open, hahahaha because it's really different from other powder packaging I had before. kekekek
I think the powder container is super small just like the foundation! Hahahaha, I wish it bigger (´Д｀)! I love the material of this powder, it's not too plastic and not made from glasses so it doesn't heavy.
I always accidentally drop things whenever I do my make up, but I don't need to worry about this. But, I still don't like that purple font over that black-white stripes (/ﾟДﾟ)/, lol
As you can see, it comes with a puff inside with ordinary black satin above it. Thanks the puff is soo soft and fluffy~ hohoho
They sealed the hole so the packaging won't become messy.
I personally think the shade is bit yellow （￣へ￣）. I was a little worried before applied it on my face. I don't want my face look like orang sakit kuning (︶︹︺) .
Let's see the swatch on my hand first.
✩ Liquid texture, not too thick and not too watery.
✩ I got shade 01 and I think it's a bit yellow for my skin.
✩ Easy to spread and blend.
✩ Small particles, really soft and smooth.
✩ Shade 01, same like the foundation. A bit yellow for my skin.
Now on my face, this my bare skin so you can see the before and after clearer. (right click+new tab, if you want to see it from closer).
Acne scars, acne, dark spots, big pores, etc. (I think my cam setting is too bright, lol) (；¬д¬)
I applied it only on my right side face. See the foundation is really bit yellow for me, hahhahah. I really love this foundation texture because it's not HEAVY and easy to blend with my fingers, hehehe.
After use the foundation, it covers my pores and scars really well. Makes my skin look smoother. It neutralize my red skin appearance. It has a soft matte result, so my skin isn't look shiny in the picture.
My before side is look shiny because I haven't put any foundation. Just skin care and SANA pore putty.
Please don't expect it can completely covers my scars because it won't (¬､¬). This foundation has medium coverage and natural finish.
After put foundation on both sides, I forgot to capture picture because I completely forgot. HAHA, I'm to busy dolled up my self that time, kekekek （｀ー´）. Don't worry, this is the after picture after make up. The picture size is more than 2000 pixels so open it in new tab if you want to see the result.
omg, I look so weird here, please bear with it. （ ﾟ Дﾟ）
I didn't edit my skin photos in this post. hahahhah check out by your self~ ( ꒪Д꒪)ノ
After make up, the foundation and powder is blended onto my skin. It matched my skin tone now after few minutes. Yeay~!
If you're wondering what circle lens and lipstick I use, I was using Princess Mimi Almond Brown and Revlon Lip butter in Sweet Tart (plus a lipgloss from Opera).
I was going to eat with my sister for 3 hours, ahahah yeah we always eat so slowly. I was sweating because korean food always HOT and SPICY, but not all of them ne~ I was afraid because whenever Im sweating, usually a new acne appear. wtf
I wiped my face from sweats and thought probably my make up is already washed-out. Lol
After went home, I was bring Happi for walk around. Poor him, it's been sometimes I didn't bring hime around for walk. He looked so happy~
And yeah, I was sweating again. Then I went to my room and looked at my skin in front of the mirror. Hurry captured it so I won't forget again, hahaha.
Lipstick is complety gone, face look a bit tired. Lol *lame (I think that because of my pale lips).
I think my skin is look fine, my make up wasnt completely gone. But yeah it looked a bit washed out, especially on my chin!
The foundation and powder stay quite well~ I didn't expect it would has a good staying power though. lol
CANDY DOLL FOUNDATION
♔ LIKE ♔
✩ The foundation texture is easy to blend, milky and has a medium coverage
✩ Natural finish
✩ Not cakey
✩ Blended on my skin and match my skin tone after few minutes
✩ Can use it everyday
✩ Not make me breakout
✩ Has good staying power despite of the medium coverage
♔ DISLIKE ♔
✩ The shade is too yellow for me
✩ Hard to get in Indonesia
Rating : 4.5/5
I love this foundation~ If it's not because of the yellowish shade, I'll love it eveeen moreee. Hahaha. The texture is gentle and soft, it blends easily and evenly onto my skin. I only use a fingers, so if you a newbie to make up you probably will love this foundation~
Price : US$ 20.40
You can get this product at sasa
This foundation is contains UV protecting agent that are able to protect my skin from day to day UV rays. Is that true?
My look that day, lol
CANDY DOLL Mineral Powder
♔ LIKE ♔
✩ Soft texture
✩ Micro particles so it can covers my pores perfectly
✩ Smooth and natural finish
✩ Comes with a puff
♔ DISLIKE ♔
✩ Shade too yellow
✩ Hard to get in Indonesia
Rating : 4.25/5
Smooth and natural finish! Can use this for touch up too~ It makes my skin look fresher after using foundation. I suggest you to slightly pat the powder onto skin so the result is look more natural~!
Price : US$ 21.40
You can find this product at sasa
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Have you ever noticed how some people don’t smell bad even if they’re sweating? It’s because they eat clean foods and avoid those that cause odours. In today’s post, guest blogger, Maureen Denard, shares with us the top foods that make us smell bad.
Body odor is an extremely sensitive issue for many of us. We spend hundreds of dollars on perfumes and deodorants so that we can smell better and prevent sweating. But we fail to understand that we’re on the wrong track by “preventing sweating" which is an important function of the body.
Sweating is absolutely necessary in order to cool your body and expel toxins from your system, and when you use deodorants to block your pores, you’re inviting ill-health and disease. Instead of focusing on artificial ways to reduce body odor, look to the foods you eat to smell good and stay fresh as a daisy all day long.
To help you do this, here’s a list of foods to avoid and why they make you smell bad.
Top 15 foods that make you smell bad
- Red meat: It is difficult to digest and often lies stagnant in your digestive tract. When this undigested food putrefies, it releases toxins and foul-smelling gases. This in turn is ejected as flatulence and sweat that reeks.
- Processed and junk food: Any food that is too rich and difficult for your body to digest, any food that is processed and refined which contains too much sugar, white flour, hydrogenated oils and other processing agents, and food that is labeled as “junk" rot in your intestines and produces a foul odor in your breath and through your sweat.
- Foods with pungent (strong-smelling) ingredients (used in large amounts): Garlic and other spices not only cause bad breath, they’re also responsible for body odour because they produce sulfurous gases when digested, which in turn are absorbed into the blood stream and released through your lungs and pores.
- Foods that are too fibrous: If you eat too much of foods that contain soluble fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes), gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane are released when they get digested in your large intestine. When these exit your body by way of flatulence, you tend to wish you were alone.
- A diet that is low in fiber: The opposite is also true – fiber is good for digestion and when your diet is poor in fiber, the residual food in your intestine causes the formation of gases like methane, leading to flatulence and belching.
- Foods eaten in a hurry: Any food eaten too fast causes you to swallow too much air (a mixture of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen). When this is expelled from your body in a burp, you can bet you don’t smell like roses.
- A diet that is low in carbohydrates: You’ve always believed that carbs are the villains of your weight loss program, but when it comes to body odor, these energy-laden foods save the day. When you limit your carb intake, you automatically take in more proteins; this starts burning your body’s fat stores for energy, and this releases ketones into your bloodstream, which in turn makes your breath smell foul.
- Dairy products: While they’re good for health in moderation, they tend to cause bad breath because they’re high in proteins that the bacteria in your stomach break down to create volatile sulfur compounds like hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan which smell foul.
- Drinking liquids through a straw: This applies to sodas and colas and other drinks that are aerated as well – when you gulp down any drink through or straw or drink any liquid that has gas in it, you tend to burp because of the buildup of gases in your stomach. And depending on what else is in your stomach, your breath and surroundings reek accordingly.
- Chewing gum: You may chew gum for a variety of reasons – to get rid of a nicotine habit, to make your breath smell better (how ironic), or just to while away the time. But when you choose the sugar-free kind, your body does not completely digest the low calorie sweeteners like sorbitol, and when bacteria acts upon it in your intestine, it causes a buildup of gas which leads to burping and flatulence.
- Beans and legumes: Many kinds of beans cause gas because they contain a sugar called oligosaccharide, and this in turn causes flatulence and burping which makes you smell bad.
- Foods rich in choline: Foods like egg and liver are rich in choline which is not easily digestible; this causes gases to accumulate and generates a foul body odor.
- Fried and baked foods: They contain fats and oils that become rancid with the passage of time, and this in turn leads to poor digestion and excessive belching and flatulence.
- Coffee: Coffee causes bad breath because the acidity in this beverage is much higher than that of human saliva.
- Alcohol: You know you reek the morning after a night out on the town, simply because you’ve had too much to drink. Alcohol makes your sweat and your breath smell really bad, so avoid it if you want to stay clean and fresh.
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Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education & Recreation. Principles of evaluation in physical education (Harper's series in school and public health education, physical education, and recreation) Hardcover – January 1, by Philip Smithells Author: Philip Smithells.
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SBC has lock on DSL / Customers can't keep current high-speed Internet connection if they switch local phone providers
Published 4:00 am, Saturday, December 21, 2002
But in September, the Daly City resident got a shock: He couldn't sign up for high-speed Internet service unless he switched back to SBC, formerly known as Pacific Bell in California.
Although several Internet service providers offer DSL, none of them in Northern California now offers the service to customers who don't have SBC as their local telephone service. Exactly why is a matter of debate.
"It seems like a huge impediment" to use another local phone company, said Miller, an art director for an advertising firm, who said he also found MCI's rates were less stellar than promised. Miller returned to SBC in November.
The problem isn't limited to MCI or Daly City. Across the country, the promise of local phone competition is running up against a major barrier: In most cities, customers can't sign up for DSL, which is dozens of times faster than a conventional dial-up line, unless they also stick with the traditional phone company for local phone service.
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The problem is particularly significant in the Bay Area, where an estimated 18 percent of households have DSL, among the highest percentage in the country,
according to a poll by the Bay Area Council business group.
Nearly all of those customers have local telephone service from SBC, California's largest telephone company. And SBC says it will cut off their DSL lines if they switch to rivals, such as AT&T and WorldCom's MCI unit.
"They are essentially holding the customers hostage," said Michael Shames, executive director of the Utility Consumers' Action Network, a San Diego consumer group.
Worse, telemarketers sometimes fail to warn customers that their DSL line could be cut off before they switch -- an issue customers have complained about on the Web site http://bye-byemci.com.
Both AT&T and MCI pointed the finger at SBC and other Baby Bells for refusing to provide DSL service to customers who switch to rivals.
"It's not a technical problem," said Ken McNeely, president of AT&T in California. "It's a policy decision by SBC that should rightly be scrutinized. It is clearly anticompetitive."
McNeely said AT&T has unsuccessfully tried for months to negotiate a pact with SBC's DSL arm to continue to provide the service to customers who sign up for AT&T's local telephone service.
"We can't agree on any of the terms or conditions," McNeely said. He said AT&T will likely file a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission early next year if it can't break the logjam.
But SBC blamed AT&T and MCI, saying they could either provide DSL service themselves or hire an independent Internet service provider to provide it.
"If AT&T (or MCI) wanted to provide their new dial-tone customer with DSL, they could do so," said spokesman John Britton. "In fact, one would think they would be eager to generate more revenue from the access line they just won over."
Indeed, both AT&T and MCI's parent (WorldCom) purchased the assets of bankrupt DSL providers NorthPoint Communications and Rhythms NetConnections, respectively, a year ago.
And AT&T is negotiating with Covad Communications, an independent DSL provider in Santa Clara, to provide Internet service to its local residential telephone customers. (Both AT&T and WorldCom already work with Covad in other areas.)
But even with an agreement with Covad, McNeely argues that AT&T would still need cooperation from SBC to prevent existing SBC DSL customers from getting disconnected when they switch local phone companies.
Theoretically, said Covad spokeswoman Martha Sessums, the switch could be made in as little as a day, but she said she isn't sure how long it would take in actual practice. (Covad DSL customers would be able to switch local phone service without any interruption.)
McNeely also complains that Covad doesn't provide coverage as extensive as SBC and other Baby Bells. Covad estimates it covers two-thirds of California, compared with 80 percent for SBC. But both companies say they cover the Bay Area much more thoroughly.
MCI notes that its customers could sign up for DSL, however, if they do so on a separate phone line, which would remain in control of SBC.
Meanwhile, several other states have already intervened because of complaints from MCI and AT&T.
Just this week, the Louisiana Public Service Commission ordered Bell South to continue providing DSL service to local phone customers who switch to rivals.
And at least one California regulator said she is concerned that SBC's refusal to provide DSL service to rivals' customers could give it an unfair advantage in the local phone market.
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Be patient, Arkansas Razorback faithful; Coach Bret Bielema will have your wonderful program restored to all its wonderful glory in little to no time.
While it may look bleak at the moment, your coach’s propensity for building a top-notch team — by way of being physically dominant on both sides of the ball — is already underway. His 68-24 record at the University of Wisconsin should not be sneezed at (albeit in the inferior B1G 10 Conference).
With the advent — and I use that term loosely — of spread offenses we mustn’t lose sight that the game will always be decided in the trenches. Even up-tempo, spread offenses like Texas A&M and Auburn’s are piloted by legit NFL talent across the offensive lines. And those same teams are laden with future NFL personnel at the running back position — which is something Bielema knows a tad bit about.
Let’s face it; not many do offensive lines — and running backs for that matter — like Coach Bielema.
The Badgers have supplied the professional ranks with some of the best college linemen in recent memory: Joe Thomas (Cleveland Browns), Kevin Zeitler (Cincinnati Bengals), Kraig Urbik (Buffalo Bills), Gabe Carimi (Atlanta Falcons), Peter Konz (Atlanta Falcons), Travis Frederick (Dallas Cowboys) and Ricky Wagner (Baltimore Ravens) have all been under the tutelage of Bielema.
Running backs P.J. Hill, John Clay, Montee Ball (Denver Broncos) and James White (New England Patriots) all donned the Wisconsin uniform — with current future superstar Melvin Gordon being a Bielema product as well.
To put it mildly, the man knows how to recruit and develop talent at key positions. You guys found that out last year with breakout superstar running back Alex Collins continuing the tradition for Bielema.
And while he may not have had a hand in fellow star back Jonathan Williams being in town, his prints were all over his development last season as well. So fear no more; the combination of Bielema, Collins and Williams — meshed with the offensive philosophy — will be tough for any team to deal with.
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Razorback fans are no strangers to great running back corps — especially in recent lore. Personally speaking, the duo of Darren McFadden and Felix Jones was one of my absolute favorites of all time. Both had exceptional speed and agility; both were two of the best playmakers in the history of the conference (or college football for that matter).
McFadden’s 2007 season: 325 attempts for 1,830 yards (5.6 YPC) with 17 total touchdowns, is the benchmark for all Arkansas backs (and possibly the SEC).
Most recently, the trio of Knile Davis, Dennis Johnson and Ronnie Wingo dazzled for a three- to four-year stretch. Davis looked to be the next McFadden with his 1,322-yard performance (13 TDs) in 2010. But injuries derailed the momentum he developed, and his career ended with a whimper.
But Williams (150 attempts for 900 yards and four TDs) and Collins (190 attempts for 1,026 yards with four TDs) may be able to most replicate what Jones and McFadden brought to Fayetteville. And Bielema’s scheme may be able to ensure that.
The 6’0″, 223-pound Texas native may not have gotten the publicity of his cohort Collins, but I bet if you ask any defender around the SEC how tough he is, the answer would be a resounding “ouch!” Because Williams is a man’s man who punishes would-be defenders at every junction.
He has good vision and runs with ideal pad-level. But his effectiveness comes from more than just running the ball.
Williams is money in the passing game. He’s outstanding in pass-protection as his willingness to engage rushers is very apparent. He has no problem striking a defender in the strike zone no matter who it is.
But his pass-catching ability is what separates him from most backs. He runs very good routes for a running back, period. Furthermore, it’s very rare that you find a power back with soft hands, but that’s exactly what you get from Williams.
This is an indelible play to most fans and pundits. Against Texas A&M, Williams caught this screen and unique blend of violence and artistry ensued. It’s very rare for him to be tackled by the initial defender, so being caught in no man’s land, with this monster, is bound to leave a mark.
But the initial defender had help with him and was still left asking for the license plate to the truck that hit him. While Williams has the agility to make defenders miss out in space, he’d prefer to use them as grass seed instead.
That particular play was certainly indicative of that.
This play is much of the same. After taking the delayed draw, Williams was able to avoid the initial defender –with a little assist — and use his vision to set up his next encounter. He then proceeded to drag a host of defenders until the levy broke.
Williams is indeed the backbone of the offense.
As a five-star recruit out of Ft. Lauderdale (Fla), Collins arrived with plenty hype — after his mother infamously ran away with his letter of intent. Collins settled in quite nicely — after the dust settled — when he finally got to Fayetteville.
The 5’11”, 215-pound slasher (not in a theatrical sense, I believe) was worth the wait. He’s a flashier runner than Williams. And although he may not seem significantly faster than the upperclassman, his out-the-gate quickness makes it seem as though he is.
He has unparalleled vision and is very scheme diverse. Bielema employs a pro-style, power man-blocking scheme, but Collins would be just as effective in an area-blocking scheme as well.
Here is a shining example of Collins’ explosiveness. On this routine dive, out of “22 personnel,” Collins’ vision leads him to bend it back outside of the right C-gap. From there he outruns two third-level defenders.
Collins has a similar build and skill set to Washington Redskins’ star Alfred Morris. Both are powerful, shifty and explosive (in the bottom gears). Although the timed speed may not jump off the charts — though he’s been timed in the 4.45 40-yard range — his ability to generate explosive plays is.
On this counter-lead run — out of “21 personnel” tight — Collins displays his ability to work off the fullback. Being able to work with a lead blocker is a lost art these days as most spread offenses don’t employ a fullback.
Collins’ one-cut-and-go style works very well on cut-back runs such as this. He doesn’t lose speed when changing direction, and his zero-to-60 transition is right up there with the best. It’s almost as if he’s shot out of a cannon.
He’s the perfect complement to to Williams and both fit the bill as to the type of backs Bielema requires. Playmakers like these make it easier on offensive linemen as they can create something out of very little.
Moving forward, expect the program to become one of the most physical in the country as Bielema gets a couple of recruiting classes under his belt — especially on defense. But we do know he has the talent on offense to surprise a lot of people in the very near future (and that’s not counting future star Korliss Marshall).
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I remember my first job interview clearly. I was 17 and looking for something to earn some extra pennies whilst I was at sixth form college. I applied to be an “activities organiser” at a local care home for the elderly. I got the job but only lasted a week once I realised that they didn’t actually want someone to organise days out and activities for the residents but required an underpaid carer with a false job description that meant they could get away without providing any health and safety training.
I haven’t had a job interview since, one of the many benefits of being self-employed… though I do wish I had a Christmas party to go to for once (someone invite me to theirs please)!
Anyway, Rowena from Cosmetic Candy has challenged her readers to document their “interview look”, which includes makeup, hair, scent, and nails. The complete package. Thankfully not clothes though… I’m rubbish at putting together outfits, truly awful…
Here’s my “interview appropriate” ideas for ensuring you look your best under pressure!
01: Benefit They’re Real Mascara (£19.50, boots.com) - I’d leave the eyeliner at home, knowing that one slip could turn my look from kitten-eyed into crazy-eyed… not to mention the lunchtime eye-bogies that can often accompany a slick of kohl. Instead, I’d reach for one of the most va-va-voom mascaras in my arsenal. Benefit’s They’re Real delivers the longest of lashes with the least amount of clumping for me.
02: Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette (£20.00, debenhams.com) – While its name may not be interview appropriate, the hues housed within this handy little eyeshadow companion are all about making the best of your features with the minimum of fuss. Perfect for shading and contouring the eye area to bring forth your natural beauty in a sophisticated and most importantly, understated way.
03: Illamasqua Gaze Eyebrow Cake (£15.50, debenhams.com) - Illamasqua’s answer to perfect brows has long-been on my holy grail list. Gaze is the perfect brow powder for dark brunettes looking for an ashy tone that won’t turn red as the colour fades.
04: MAC Pink Cult Blush (£??, discontinued) – Sadly, this perfect “pop of pink” blush was part of a limited edition collection a couple of years back, however I picked it up a couple of weeks ago at my local CCO for just over a tenner and I’m glad I did! The neutral flush gives a lift to my naturally ruddy cheeks without overpowering them with colour. Do keep an eye out for a re-issue from MAC or as an alternative, Illamasqua Naked Rose would work well.
05: Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil Lipstick in Thriller (£22.00, SpaceNK.com) – I umm’ed and ahh’ed over whether to include an easy-to-wear lipgloss, or stay true to my roots and go for a lipstick. In the end, I decided why choose when you can compromise? Lipstick Queen’s glossy lip pencils deliver a slightly-sheerer-than-lipstick punch of colour with the shine (but none of the stickiness) that comes with a lipgloss. Thriller is my chosen colour, the safest of reds that won’t leave you with colour on your teeth or a ring of doom on your lips!
06: No7 Stay Perfect Liquid Foundation (£14.00, boots.com) – It’s been a while but I’m still pretty much fully in love with this high-street foundation from the Boots’ brand. It provides long-lasting coverage with a natural finish that doesn’t sit too heavily on a (gently!) maturing face. The bottle dispenses the perfect amount of product in a single pump, ensuring that I never get too heavy-handed with my application, there’s nothing like finding a foolproof foundation and this is one of the closest I’ve discovered.
07: Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer (£4.19, boots.com) – I remember the first time I discovered this little beauty that highlights and conceals in one. Who knew that you could get such quality from such an inexpensive brand? I don’t go in for heavy-duty concealers and this one is perfect for a little bit of light cover-up and an undereye highlight.
01: Mum Cool Blue Extra Dry Deodorant (£1.05, chemistdirect.co.uk) - I can’t do aerosol deodorants… that blast of icy mist first thing in the morning does nothing to improve my just-got-out-of-bed mood. I’m a roll-on girl and Mum has been my brand of choice for years! I went through a Mitchum phase but for the extra pennies, I just don’t think it works that much harder than the Extra Dry variety I usually pick up which always keeps me cool under pressure!
02: Prada Infusion D’Iris EdP (from £41.50, theperfumeshop.com) – If you’re looking for a sophisticated scent that never cloys or irritates the nose of others around you, Prada’s Infusion d’Iris delivers a timeless and fresh perfume that lingers long into the day without need for reapplication. Perfectly interview-appropriate without causing a stink!
03: Mavala Liberty Mini Nail Polish (£4.10, supplymebeauty.com) – If you want your nails to look polished without causing a scene-stealing furore, your safest bet is to stick with a skin-flattering nude. Choose the perfect shade that will compliment your skin tone to elongate your fingers and show that you know how to take care of yourself!
04: Octopus Hair Claw (£17.00, stone-bridge.co.uk) - Hair is not my forte and for that reason, I recommend investing in only one product: a great quality hair claw. You’re looking for something that will keep your locks off your face securely without breaking after five-minutes. The Octopus hair claw is top of my list because of its tentacled hair-gripping combs and lightweight design that won’t pull fine hair down to the nape of the neck as the day progresses.
05: Leighton Denny Crystal Nail File (£15.50, boots.com) – Want to know what doesn’t look good in an interview room? A pair of tights that look as though you’ve been playing hide-the-sausage with the postman in the stationery cupboard (already). Catch any tears and snags that develop on your nails quickly before they rip your tights (and any chance of getting that job with it) to shreds.
06: Trebor Extra Strong Mints (£0.46, asda.com) – Because you just never know when last night’s cheeky takeaway is gonna put in a reappearance. You want to impress with your mind-meltingly good charm and knowledge, not your face-meltingly bad breath.
What’s the one beauty item you couldn’t survive a job interview without?
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We first met the Maceks at a Parade of Homes show. We were impressed with the quality of their home and they were friendly and open and willing to answer lots of questions. They helped us make a decision without pressuring us to choose them.
We were first time home builders and they made the process relatively painless. The price they gave us prior to building was pretty accurate and they did not quote low prices to get us to sign and then go way over budget They helped us keep in our budget and found lots of ways to get us extras.
They do alot of hands-on and work long hours to make sure things meet their approval. They were on the job site almost daily--even on Christmas Eve.
They are honest and excehttps://macekcustombuilders.comome good friends. Cheryl does a lot of the leg work searching for needed items and she was always willing to listen if we had questions or concerns. She also does a great job documenting prices, quotes and just keeping everything in line.
If we have a problem with the house they are willing to listen and help us without giving us any hassle.
They do quality work and stand behind their product and I would definitely recommend them to anyone and would chose them, in a heartbeat, to build us another home. -- Jim and Judy Sugg
We hired Macek Custom Builders to restore our sunroom following a devastating fire. With all the choices to be made following the fire, the best one we made was choosing Macek Custom Builders for the renovation. Rick's technical knowledge, hands-on experience and vision lead us through what could have been a miserable process. Instead it was remarkably straightforward and we couldn't be happier with the results.
Interior - Sunroom Fire
Interior - After Renovation
Rick took the lead in the new design process, helping us to explore new possibilities while remaining within budget. With a keen eye for detail, he also helped us in the selection and coordination of building materials. Technical knowledge with an aesthetic eye, like da Vinci.
Cost estimates for the project were detailed, transparent, and accurate; absolutely no surprises! The project came in within budget and on schedule.https://macekcustombuilders.com
Rick was available to answer questions immediately and our dealings with him were professional and considerate. The subcontractors he used were true craftsmen and their detailed workmanship is outstanding.
The only downside is that we now have Post-Project Blues with Rick's constant site visits and daily communication; we experienced separation anxiety once the project was completed. We'll have to remedy this by coming up with another project for Macek Custom Builders! -- John & Julia Royston, Monroe, MI
When we entered the Macek Custom Builders Parade of homes in 1999 (I think) we knew this was a company that we were very interested in contracting with. After interviewing many builders we decided to contract their services in building our first new construction project. Rick, Les and Cheryl surpassed the degree of professionalism and customer service that we expected in the largest project of our personal experiences. Their skills of organization, active listening, attention to detail and honesty made our building experience enjoyable and stress-free. They understood our goals and family needs which allowed us to design our dream home. We had very few modifications during the actual building project due to the thoroughness of the planning process. We moved into our home in 2001 and have no regrets on any of our decisions. We have had no construction issues or defects and if we decide to build in the future we would definitely use Macek Custom Builders. -- Bryan and Christine Ohm
Asked to describe our experience with Macek Custom Builders, several words come to mind. Honesty. Integrity. Vision. Skilled and knowledgable professionals. Rescurers.
In 1999, following two years of designing and planning, we began construction on our dream home, a timber frame on sixteen acres of wooded property. We spent time on every detail. We wanted it to be perfect. We broke ground in the summer of 1999. Then, in early 2000, our dream home became a nightmare. Construction came to a screeching halt when our builder, unable to meet his finanicial obligations ignored our phone calls and stopped paying the subcontractors and suppliers involved with our project. Our home, while encoIsed, was less than fifty percent complete. Seeking legal assistance, our attorneys advised us to secure at least three buliders' estimates of the state of completion and cost of finishing the home. Starting over, we contacted numerous buliders. Many, while sympathetic to our plight, would not even consider taking on our project. They were concerned with potential liability stemming from work done by our previous builder.
A friend suggested we contact Macek Custom Builders. Rick Macek and two other builders submitted contracts and specifications. What impressed us most about Rick Macek was his genuine enthusiasm to take on this, to say the least, challenging project. Rick was focused not just on getting the house done, but getting it done right. Even in early meetings with him we sensed that Rick had a vision for our home. His strong knowledge base in engineering and construction were impressive. Even more impressive was his sense of design, his vision of carrying a style through the entire structure. Wonderful details that we had not thought of, but that continue to impress all who visit our home. The final choice was simple and Rick and Les Macek were ready for the challenge.
Once our project began again, our respect and trust grew even stronger. Working closely with us and explaining things every step of the way, they began making all the previous builder's 'wrongs' right. Rick brought in quality subcontractors and routinely inspected their work. Rick and Les spent many late nights following up on work and completing much of the detail work themselves. Their standards are high. Rick advised us regarding a variety of options that would limit our expenses without sacrificing quality or style. They were open and welcomed our do-it-yourself efforts to keep costs down as well. If we had a concern, call backs were prompt and meetings at the site were scheduled anytime without hesitation. Rick researched timber frame structures, products and options for us to insure the best possible outcome for our project.
In October of 2001 we finally realized our dream and moved our family into our home. Macek Custom Builders played a critical role in helping us achieve our dream. Even two years later, Rick periodically checks-in to make sure all is well.
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Here are the answers to our quiz from 3rd July 2020 – how did you do?
- Which cult classic fantasy stars Harry Hamlin as the Greek hero Perseus? – Clash Of The Titans
- Who stars as an insurance investigator opposite Sean Connery’s professional thief in Entrapment? – Catherine Zeta-Jones
- Walking On Sunshine is a jukebox musical featuring songs from which decade? – The 1980s
- Released in the UK this week, which horror sequel is also known by the subtitle Dead By Dawn? – Evil Dead II
- What kind of animal is Amy in the Michael Crichton adaptation Congo? – She’s a silverback gorilla
- Born this week, who plays Austin Powers in Goldmember’s opening film-within-a-film, Austinpussy? – Tom Cruise
- The Four Horsemen are a criminal gang in which caper movie and its sequel? – Now You See Me
- Who plays Madison the mermaid in Splash? – Daryl Hannah
- Soldado is the sequel to which 2015 crime drama? – Sicario
- What is the name of the lead chicken, voiced by Julia Sawalha, in Chicken Run? – Ginger
- In which film does Smith punch an alien in the face and quip “Welcome to Earth”? – Independence Day
- Who plays the dual roles of US marshall Artemus Gordon and President Ulysses S. Grant in Wild Wild West? – Kevin Kline
- Which 2019 animated comedy centres around secret-agent-turned-pigeon Lance Sterling, voiced by Smith? – Spies In Disguise
- Which Tony Scott surveillance thriller stars Smith as a lawyer on the run from the NSA? – Enemy Of The State
- What is the name of the robot accused of murder in I, Robot? – Sonny
- Men In Black was a chart-topping song as well as a smash-hit blockbuster, but what was the title of Smith’s theme song from Men In Black II? – Black Suits Comin’ (Nod Ya Head)
- Which Smith-starring superhero movie was co-written by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan? – Hancock
- Who directed 2013’s After Earth, starring Will and his son Jaden as Cypher and Kitai Raige? – M. Night Shyamalan
- Which of Batman’s adversaries does Smith play in Suicide Squad? – Deadshot
- In which comedy does Smith play ESPN sports news presenter Jeff Bullington? – Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
- How many Mad Max movies have been released to date? – 4 (Mad Max, The Road Warrior, Beyond Thunderdome, and Fury Road)
- Which 2018 Disney film starred Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda as a Cockney lamplighter called Jack? – Mary Poppins Returns
- Who plays Hogwarts professor Horace Slughorn in the Harry Potter films? – Jim Broadbent
- In the Smokey And The Bandit movies, who did Burt Reynolds play – Smokey or the Bandit? – The Bandit
- Whose title roles include Hanna, Lady Bird, and Mary, Queen of Scots? – Saoirse Ronan
- Which sports-themed 2004 romcom saw Paul Bettany woo Kirsten Dunst at the tournament of the same name? – Wimbledon
- Set in South Africa, which sci-fi film is based on Neill Blomkamp’s short film Alive In Joburg? – District 9
- Welcome To The Jungle and The Next Level are sequels to which 1990s family movie? – Jumanji
- Who connects the comic book movies Dredd, RED, and Thor: Ragnarok? – Karl Urban
- And finally, according to its title, which Bruce Willis movie is worth £6,000? – A monkey is Cockney slang for 500 quid, so that’ll be Twelve Monkeys to you, sunshine.
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In the world of second-hand cars, the Toyota Camry is legendary…for all the right reasons.
It's the sensible choice; the smart choice; the choice you make when you place reliability above pretty much all else. The second-hand Camry is the car that recognises that long after the new-car thrill has left you, things like reliability and durability become the gifts that keep on giving.
But is it that simple? Is the pre-loved Camry the brilliant bet that folklore would have us believe?
Actually, the legend and the reality do, pretty much, line up in this case. The Camry represents a solid, if unexciting, purchase and, when it comes down to it, that's all the majority of car buyers want.
Proof of the theory that buyers preferred solidity over excitement came in the form of Toyota's decision to fit the 2006 model Camry with just a four-cylinder engine, relegating the V6 option to the pricier Aurion model (essentially the same car underneath, of course).
That meant a 2.4-litre four-cylinder making 117kW of power and decent flexibility for the five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive. There was also, allegedly, a five-speed manual option, but we've never seen one in the wild and you won't either.
The marketing was probably the most confusing thing about the 2006 onwards Camry, but to help you out, the range kicked off with the base-model Altise followed by the mid-spec Ateva. The Sportivo was the allegedly sporty choice (though it had no more performance than any other Camry apart from slightly stiffer springs) and the Grande was the flagship model.
Aside from all that dependability, the other thing that makes particular cars good bets for younger drivers - standard safety gear – was a mixed bag for this model Camry. All versions got anti-lock brakes, brake-assist and brake-force distribution, but only the Grande got potentially life-saving stability-control. In fact, stability wasn't even optional on the lesser models and if you're buying the base-model Altise, then you won't get the full complement of six air-bags that the others got.
It wasn't until the 2011 upgrade that the Camry line-up scored five stars for safety in ANCAP testing, and these earlier models made do with four stars.
Mechanically, there's very little to get worked up about, either in the way the Camry drives or in terms of potential flaws and faults that could come home to bite you in the long run. The only dirt we managed to dig concerned a few cars where the power-window switch had stopped working. It mightn't sound like a huge hassle, but it's not something that can be fixed at home with a spray can of lubricant. In fact, that's exactly what you shouldn't use, because it will only make the problem worse.
Some Camrys were also recalled to replace a potentially crimped fuel line that could have caused a leak.
The possible exception to all this good news that is the Hybrid version (released in early 2010) which comes with a few caveats. The first is the lifespan of the hybrid battery-pack.
Toyota says it should last the life of the car but, when pressed further, it emerges that 'life of the car' amounts to closer to 10 years or so. At this point in time, however, more Hybrid Camrys are biting the dust through accidents and ending up in wrecking yards than are experiencing battery-pack failures.
That means there are plenty of second-hand battery packs available for between $1000 and $2000, although as the cars age, that situation will flip and demand will outstrip wrecking-yard supply.
The other problem with a Hybrid Camry is that fleet buyers – as opposed to private buyers - were very attracted to them. Many local governments bought Hybrids to meet their green targets and, therefore, many Camrys became the office runabout and were driven by everybody from the CEO to the intern.
Rental car fleets liked the Camry, too, in all its forms and, again, these are likely to have led pretty hard lives.
But there are so many good, clean, pampered Camrys out there in second-hand-land that you won't have to look for too long before you locate a likely prospect.
Our pick would be a privately owned example with a full service history, and don't be too worried about a car having covered its share of kilometres, because that's what a Camry is exceptionally good at in the first place. We would, however, take a look at the oil to make sure it's clean and not thick and black, suggesting a long time between oil changes.
It's worth mentioning, too, that while the V6 engine in the Aurion used a timing belt that required replacement at routine intervals, the four-cylinder in the Camry used a timing chain which should be good for the life of the car. And, in this case, we don't mean 10 short years.
Add it all up, and what you're buying in a Camry is peace of mind that you've maximised your chances of having nothing go wrong for many years and kilometres. And, as we said, that's what makes this make and model a legend.
2006 Toyota Camry Nuts and bolts
Engine/s: 2.4 4-cyl
Fuel economy (combined): 8.8 litres per 100km
Safety rating (courtesy of www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au): 4 stars (5 stars after May 2011)
Our rating: 3.5 stars
· As bomb-proof as a car can be.
· Well regarded in the trade.
· Easy to maintain.
· Won't cost the earth to run and own.
· Not the most exciting drive in the business.
· Safety story has some gaps.
· Hybrid model is complex (as are all hybrids).
· Bland to look at and even to sit in.
- Toyota Aurion – The same car with a V6 engine, the Aurion is a bit spicier to drive. Well, in the way it accelerates, anyway. Similarly tough and rugged and similarly beige when it comes down to it. 3.5 stars
- Mitsubishi 380 – An orphan thanks to Mitsubishi pulling up stumps as a local car-maker just after the launch. Thirsty but performance is good thanks to lusty V6. Not as many about now. 3.5 stars
- Honda Accord Euro – A great package and a firm favourite at Drive. Earlier model was better looking, but second-gen Euro was still a good thing and very nice to drive. Don't confuse the Euro with Accord V6. 4 stars.
What to pay (courtesy of Glass's Guide):
Model Year New Now
Altise 2006 $29500 $5400
Ateva 2006 $33000 $6000
Sportivo 2006 $34500 $6300
Grande 2006 $39990 $7300
Altise 2007 $29500 $5600
Ateva 2007 $33000 $6300
Sportivo 2007 $34500 $6600
Grande 2007 $39990 $7600
Altise 2008 $29990 $6300
Ateva 2008 $33750 $7100
Sportivo 2008 $35250 $7400
Grande 2008 $39990 $8400
Altise 2009 $29990 $7000
Ateva 2009 $33750 $7800
Sportivo 2009 $35250 $8200
Grande 2009 $39990 $9500
Altise 2010 $30490 $8300
Ateva 2010 $32490 $9100
Sportivo 2010 $33990 $9500
Grande 2010 $39990 $11500
Hybrid 2010 $36990 $9500
Altise 2011 $30490 $9900
Ateva 2011 $32490 $10800
Sportivo 2011 $33990 $11200
Grande 2011 $39990 $13500
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Here we can see, “Shaw’s Jirds”
Finally, there’s Shaw’s jird, which stands in stark contrast to the well-known but little-loved great gerbil. The Shaw’s jird, or Meriones shawi, is a giant gerbil breed that yet maintains the look of a little, charming pet. Instead of a skin-covered tail, they frequently have very long tails covered in tiny, fine hairs, giving them a more appealing appearance than some other hairless gerbils.
Shaw’s jirds are prevalent in North African nations, although they are rarer pet gerbils available in pet stores. Females are hostile and quite territorial. Therefore, they are not as lovely as the first three gerbils on the list. Two male Shaw’s jirds or a male and a female Shaw’s jird should be kept together.
Shaw’s jird’s fur can be black or tan on top and white underneath. They’re usually reasonably gentle around people and don’t like being handled. They only bite on rare occasions. Once these gerbils have become accustomed to their human counterparts, they frequently become milder than any other gerbil species.
What is the lifespan of Shaw’s jird?
What is the size of Shaw’s jird?
Shaw’s jird is what colour?
Creating a Cozy Environment for Your Jird
- Choose a spot in your house to keep the jird.
- Purchase a large gerbilarium or a glass tank.
- Bedding should be added to the tank.
- Toys should be provided.
- Allow plenty of active exercise time for your jird.
- Make eye contact with your jird.
- As needed, clean the tank on a spot-by-spot basis.
- Clean the tank regularly.
Taking Care of Your Shaw’s Jird
- Give your jird a pellet and seed diet as a foundation.
- Fruits and vegetables should be added to your jird’s diet.
- Sometimes, serve some meat.
- Ensure that fresh drinking water is available at all times.
Keeping an eye out for potential health issues
- Keep a close eye on your jird’s feeding habits.
- Make sure to inspect their coat; it should be brilliant, soft, and well-kept.
- Check to see if your jird is keeping its weight.
- Take note of any changes in your conduct.
- Examine your jird’s cloak.
- Make an appointment with your veterinarian.
- Read a complete gerbil handbook because gerbils and jirds are the most comparable creatures.
Shaw’s Jirds eat what?
Taking Care of Your Shaw’s Jird Give your jird a pellet and seed diet as a foundation. Provide your jird with a pelleted food that is all the same. Gerbil muesli also works because they are the same animal.
Is it easy to care for gerbils?
Gerbils are popular pets because they are easy to care for and have no odour, but they do have some unique needs that must be met to keep them happy and healthy. Gerbils must live in pairs or groups due to their social nature. A gerbil’s lifespan is usually 3 to 4 years.
Do gerbils make a lot of noise at night?
Gerbils are very active creatures. They have a lot of energy and can make a lot of noise when awake. If your gerbil is particularly noisy at night, it may prevent you from sleeping. Gerbils can’t be made to sleep.
Is it okay for me to keep gerbils in my room?
Gerbils can be kept in your bedroom, but it’s best to keep their cage away from loud noises such as the television. On the other hand, keeping your gerbils in your room can be a lot of fun for both you and them.
Is it possible to litter train gerbils?
Your gerbil can be toilet trained. Set up a litter pan filled with sand or chinchilla dust for new pets, and let your gerbil become used to using it. Place the litter tray at the gerbil’s preferred bathroom for established gerbils; the odours should encourage it to use the tray.
Is it possible for gerbils to eat pine cones?
Pine cones are made from pine trees; however, they don’t have the same aromatic properties as the conifer trees from whence they come. As a result, gerbils can safely nibble on them.
Is it true that gerbils pee on you?
When gerbils are anxious, they will urinate on a surface to identify the item with their fragrance or to mask a harsh alien odour. As your gerbils become more accustomed to you and how you treat them, they will pee on you less frequently.
How many faeces do gerbils produce?
Every day, gerbils poop a few times. Gerbils can generate anywhere from 5 to 20 pellets per day, depending on how much they eat. However, when compared to other rats, this is normal and not out of the ordinary. As a result, they make excellent pets for young children.
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- The results for the Georgetown Highland Games are now available at https://t.co/jVztu7xenp. We look forward to seeing everyone at Cobourg.
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Message from the PPBSO Wednesday May 29th, 2013
The Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) has been busy working to improve its communications media, in order to keep its membership better informed on the comings and goings of the Society, the Ontario Games circuit, and the various branch initiatives, as well as to get important feedback from Pipers and Drummers in Ontario.
We are pleased to formally announce a number of initiatives in support of these efforts:
1. We have established a Facebook page, on which we will post notices, pictures, videos and other relevant and interesting information. We encourage you all to “Like” this page, and to visit often in order to stay informed on what is going on! This is an interactive page where you can share information and photos, videos and links. The more interactive this becomes, the better it will be for everyone! Click here → [FB][visit the page now!
2. We have joined Twitter, and will be tweeting on a regular basis, including pictures, videos, and links to order of play, results, and other important information either on our Facebook page, or our website. If you have a twitter account, be sure to follow us by clicking → [Tw] ]to stay up to date!
3. We have created a Youtube channel, on which we will be posting videos from around the various Games’ and branch events. Don’t worry, we will be sure to check with you prior to posting any band or solo video to ensure that you are ok with us posting it! If you have material that you would like us to post on the channel, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Click here → [YT] to visit the channel!
4. Over the past year, we have been working on a New Website for the Society, located at www.ppbso.ca. This new site, will include the following features and improvements over the current site:
- A fresh, new style
- More intuitive and user-friendly navigation
- A perpetual news stream where visitors can read about interesting PPBSO news and events
- Periodic surveys in order to get feedback from the membership on important issues and questions
- Complete Games and other events listing through a convenient calendar view
- Access to a member login area where members can join, or renew their memberships, and sign up for contests
- Access to forms, contest rules, society bylaws etc.
- Order of play for each Games
- Results posting for current and prior years’ contests
- A countdown ticker for all the Games – not just Maxville!
- Convenient links to our various Social Media outlets
- The PPBSO twitter feed
- Much, much more!
Please note that we will be phasing in our new website over time throughout the first month or two of this season. We simultaneously rewrote our database in order to be more flexible in the future.
We are now live with most of the “outward facing” parts of the site, allowing visitors to navigate the site, review the news feed, gain access to the social media links, review the calendar of events, forms etc. We encourage everyone to visit the site and take a tour, and to provide us with any feedback you may have, good or bad!
We will be testing the new database (registration and Games’ Management elements) of the new site in parallel with the existing (old database) site during the first few Games of the season. We recognize that it is vitally important that this part of the system, which drives things like order of play and results, be completely functional and accurate before we go completely live with it. In the meantime, we will be keeping the existing website (www.ppbso.org) live, so that our members may continue to have access to registration services, order of play, and official results.
We are excited about these new developments, and we hope you are too! Please be sure to take a moment and let us know what you think, and stay tuned to these new outlets for upcoming information about your PPBSO!
Yours in Piping & Drumming,
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The age of tech has given us instant connection – we can talk to anyone at any time! However, it can be hard to practice mindfulness while being distracted by social media and the internet overall. So how can we stop scrolling? Staying mindful and focusing on wellness. These practices have exploded in popularity in the past few years for good reason. Events are no exception!
So get ready to elevate your event game and incorporate elements of mindfulness and wellness into your event planning. We’ve compiled a few ways!
Give guests space.
Nobody wants to feel squeezed into a venue – we all need our space!
When planning your next event, think about the size of the venue and how many people it can comfortably fit. This may also vary depending on what activities you have planned – will your guests be seated or standing? It’s vital to give your guests plenty of room to easily move around.
Tip : create a designated seating area for guests to unwind and recharge during the event or in-between panels. Many people can get overwhelmed by large crowds and socialization, so they’ll truly appreciate a cozy place to take a breath. Take it up a notch and add a water or phone charging station to the space!
Take it outside.
It’s no secret that spending time outdoors is great for our mental and physical wellbeing. Not only does it give us a chance to disconnect and clear our minds, but it also allows us to take in some much-needed Vitamin D.
If your event venue has an outdoor space, don’t be afraid to encourage your guests to step outside and enjoy the fresh air! You can even create some fun signage to lead the way. And why not schedule a casual outdoor meet-and-greet to kick off the event? It’s a great way for guests to mingle and get to know each other in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
But if your venue doesn’t have an outdoor area, don’t worry! Consider scouting out a nearby park or other outdoor space where you can host a wellness activity like a yoga class or nature walk. Your guests will thank you for the opportunity to get some exercise, connect with nature, and recharge their batteries. So get creative and embrace the great outdoors!
Have healthy foods.
Wellness can start by fueling the body with healthy and nutritious foods. Add an element of wellness into your event by serving fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, nuts, and proteins. Your guests will thank you! The feeling of being hungry and not having anything energizing to eat is the worst – and if you don’t have anything to feed your guests, they might have a bad time.
For extra brownie points (no pun intended), check out our article about how to partner with the local community for your event. You might be able to source fresh produce and other goods from local farmers! Not only would you be supporting the local economy, but it’s also better for the planet.
Don’t forget to provide water for your guests to stay hydrated!
Plan a fun and relaxing workshop.
Let’s get present, people! Mindfulness is all about living in the moment and focusing on the here and now. And what better way to do that than by incorporating relaxing activities into your event planning?
A great way to help your guests practice mindfulness at your next event is to build workshops around relaxing activities – such as painting, yoga, or guided meditation. Even if not directly related to your industry, your guests will absolutely appreciate being given the time and space to truly relax and live in the present.
Plus, happy guests are returning guests! So go ahead and add some mindfulness magic to your event planning. Your guests will thank you for the chance to slow down, live in the moment, and embrace the present. After all, who doesn’t love a little bit of zen?
Let’s show the planet some love, people! We all know that the wellness journey starts with ourselves, but sometimes it’s important to spread the love and think about how we can positively impact the environment.
While event planning, try going green (or using eco-friendly products) at your event to inspire your guests! Swap plastic cups for biodegradable paper. Free guest swag? Make sure to give attendees gifts that they’ll truly want to use (and not toss in a drawer). Your guests will appreciate your efforts, and might even be influenced to be more eco-conscious after the event is over.
If you’re seeking further inspiration for hosting an environmentally-conscious event, look no further than these helpful tips on planning a truly sustainable event!
You’ve got this, wellness warriors! There are endless ways to sprinkle some mindfulness magic into your event planning, and we’re here to help inspire you. Whether it’s getting your guests moving with a yoga class or encouraging them to step outside and soak up some sunshine, every little bit counts when it comes to promoting wellness. And let’s not forget about eco-friendly practices and gifts that your guests will actually use and love.
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This delicious comforting dish named American Goulash, aka American Chop Suey, aka Beef and Macaroni, has simple, economical, filling ingredients such as lean ground beef, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and seasoned with herbs that are fairly family friendly and super simple to find at any market or local grocer.
If you grew up in the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s across America there is a 95% chance your parents or grandparents made this recipe for American Goulash at least once in your childhood. Now, some of you may know this recipe by the name American Chop Suey or even Beef and Macaroni with tomatoes. Whatever name you prefer to call it is fine.
I grew up in the Mid-West, Warren, Ohio to be exact; in the ’70s and our family simply called it Goulash. Back then our families recipe didn’t have cheese added to it; so I guess some of the recipes I have seen on the net are variations of the old-school recipe, I’m not sure so if you feel the need for cheese, feel free to add some cheese.
My dad actually was the one who would usually whip this recipe up at least once every 2 weeks. How could he go wrong? It’s yummy, simple, economical, and fairly quick to throw together for dinner. There were no serious complaints from his peanut gallery that night; that’s for sure.
Ingredients needed for American Goulash
- 1 and 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef 93/7
- a splash of Worcestershire sauce
- a few pepper flakes
- 1/4 of a teaspoon of Hungarian paprika
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 2-14.5-ounce cans of organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1-8-ounce can of organic tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1/2 of a teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 of a teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs
- 8-12-ounces of dry macaroni noodles cooked al dente
- chopped parsley for the garnish
This delicious comforting dish named American Goulash, aka American Chop Suey, aka Beef and Macaroni, has simple, economical, filling ingredients such as lean ground beef, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and seasoned with herbs
- 1 1/2 pounds Lean ground beef 93/7
- 1 splash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch Red Pepper flakes to own taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
- Kosher salt to own taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to own taste
- 1 large Yellow onion chopped
- 1 Green bell pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 2 14.5-ounce Cans of organic diced tomatoes
- 1 1.5-ounce Can of organic tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Organic tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 12 ounces Cooked macaroni noodles
- 1/4 cup Chopped parsley to garnish
In a large deep metal skillet on medium heat, add lean ground beef, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, a few pepper flakes, Hungarian Paprika, kosher salt, and pepper to own taste, and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up lean ground beef as you go.
Add chopped onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the metal skillet over medium heat and cook until ground beef is completely done. Drain the ground beef if necessary.
Add 2 cans of organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 can of organic tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper to own taste, to metal skillet; stir to mix ingredients together with ground beef. Cook for about 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook 8-12-ounces of macaroni noodles al dente, according to package directions. Drain the noodles and rinse noodles if desired.
Combine macaroni noodles and tomato beef mixture in a large serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Saint-Cloud, November 17, 2020, 3DS OUTSCALE, Dassault Systèmes’ Cloud subsidiary, launches Outscale Object Storage (OOS). This secure, large-scale, resilient storage service allows enterprises to store, manipulate, and access large amounts of data in the Cloud via API. In addition to simplifying the management of resources, Outscale Object Storage is a response to a major challenge: processing a volume of data that is constantly increasing due to the digital transformation of organisations.
OOS: designed to meet the challenges of the digital economy
The digital transformation of organisations requires the implementation of a good data governance policy. The massive increase in data and the resulting management has become a critical issue for organisations. It’s a fact: by 2024, companies’ unstructured data stored as files or objects will triple compared to 2019*.
As an object-based storage service in the Cloud, capable of managing large amounts of unstructured data (text, multimedia files, web sites and applications, etc.), Outscale Object Storage is the answer to a significant need as expressed by companies. With a guaranteed durability of 99.99999999%, Outscale Object Storage is easily accessible from the Internet in HTTPS via REST API requests and compatible with standard market APIs to facilitate its use via standard tools such as Cyberduck or S3cmd. Outscale Object Storage is in line with the interoperability principles which are in the DNA of 3DS OUTSCALE and are supported by the GAIA-X initiative.
Finally, the Outscale Object Storage service is based on a sovereign and scalable infrastructure integrating Scality’s RING solution for better data management in Cloud environments.
“We are delighted to present this new offer to the market. Outscale Object Storage is based on technology by Scality, one of the French and worldwide leaders in data storage software solutions. It is the ideal solution for companies that are increasingly confronted with the management of massive amounts of data. Companies will be able to store their sensitive or health data on our Cloud in an ever more secure way: indeed, Outscale Object Storage is available in all of our regions, two of which are SecNumCloud certified,” says David Chassan, Director of Strategy, 3DS OUTSCALE.
OOS: many capabilities for multiple benefits
Thanks to Outscale Object Storage, organisations’ data is automatically replicated for each object on different servers to ensure resilience. In addition, OOS ensures seamless continuity of updates and operations and thus maximum data availability. Outscale Object Storage accommodates large volumes of data of any size and adapts to growing storage needs. As a result, the service can scale up in parallel with the data generated by the company. Finally, Outscale Object Storage provides unlimited storage capacity on demand: only the storage actually used is charged for, for the exact duration of its use.
Features of the OOS solution:
● Storage of objects and files in a single system
● Distributed Storage architecture
● Unlimited scalability
● Data protection
● Automatic data replication
● Compatibility with market standards
Use Cases :
● Data backup management
● Data archiving
● Big Data (Analytics & DataLakes)
● High Performance computing (HPC)
● Log management
● Cloud-Native Applications (Web/ Mobile/Messaging/ Email)
About 3DS OUTSCALE
3DS OUTSCALE, the Cloud subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, focuses first and foremost on trustworthiness in its operations as a multi-region Cloud provider. Since 2010, 3DS OUTSCALE has committed to a responsible vision for its technologies which have inspired start-ups, software editors, businesses and institutions to innovate for current and future generations.
Our mission to offer fully trusted Cloud services is reflected in our promise to meet the highest market requirements, including the SecNumCloud qualification issued by the National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI) in 2019, making 3DS OUTSCALE the first Cloud provider to offer highly secure infrastructure services.
This commitment is also demonstrated by our Cloud services and our organization being fully certified in terms of Cloud information security and data management (ISO 27001:13-27017-27018) and health data hosting (HDS).
As the guarantor of the fully trusted Cloud in Europe, America and Asia, 3DS OUTSCALE offers a partitioning of the Cloud regions. 3DS OUTSCALE also acts for strategic digital autonomy in Europe as a founding member of GAIA-X.
Driven by the talent of its employees, 3DS OUTSCALE is the first Cloud provider to have committed to CSR and to be awarded the LUCIE ISO 26000 CSR label for its sustainable, responsible and inclusive actions.
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The Dolphins preseason finale against Dallas at Sun Life Stadium will not be televised live because the game will not be sold out in time to lift the local TV blackout. The game will be televised on a taped delay basis.
The Dolphins will make the announcement later this afternoon so that fans wishing to watch the game live have time to get their tickets and make plans to attend. The game will be broadcast by WFOR (Channel 4 in South Florida) starting at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday on tape and then be rebroadcast on Friday on Channel 33 at 8 p.m. Friday.
That's not good news, but the more sobering news may be on the horizon.
The Dolphins also plan to make it clear to their fans that tickets sales for regular-season games are not going as well as the team would like and that could mean blackouts of several meaningful regular-season games are about to happen.
Several home games on the regular-season schedule -- starting with the Week 2 game against Houston -- are so far from being sold out that the club is warning fans the only way to see them might be to buy tickets.
Games against Buffalo, Denver, and perhaps even Dallas and Washington may not be sold out in time to lift the local TV blackout unless local fans purchase tickets at a rate not yet seen in 2011.
That means Miami's regular season streak of 102 consecutive blackout-lifting home sellouts, dating back to October 1998, is in jeopardy barring a run on tickets. The Dolphins' streak is currently at 101 consecutive home sellout but the club expects to sell out the Sept. 12 regular-season opener against New England, which would mark the 101st game of the streak.
The Dolphins overall streak of consecutive sellouts, counting playoffs, dates back to January 2002 when a playoff game against Baltimore failed to sell out in time to lift the blackout.
So what does this mean?
- Several NFL teams, including Jacksonville, Oakland, San Diego and Tampa Bay are having similar problems selling tickets. That speaks to these being tough economic times and folks being careful with their disposable income.
- The Dolphins are in a tough situation because the people of South Florida have options if they want to go to a sporting event. The Hurricanes, Panthers, and Heat all play here. Oh yeah, the Marlins are here also, although most locals avoid attending their games.
- This being South Florida, there are other activities for people to enjoy in the winter.
- The Dolphins are hurt by the fact they were 1-7 at home last season. Those losses stung. Folks didn't enjoy going home from games unhappy and are obviously guarding themselves from a similar experience this year.
- Some fans are waiting to see how the club does against the Patriots in the season opener before making a ticket buying commitment. Win the opener and the club will give people a reason for coming back. Lose, and it could be hard to convince folks to purchase seats for the following week's game against Houston -- a team the Dolphins have never beaten.
- The Dolphins don't have a recent history for playing entertaining football. Folks down here want victories and even if those don't come in droves, they definitely want points. The Dolphins have been point-challenged the last couple of seasons.
- The NFL lockout obviously hurt the club's marketing.
- The lack of big-name offseason additions hurt the club's marketing.
This news will be jarring to some South Floridians. Folks have gotten spoiled with the idea of having the Dolphins on TV every Sunday during the season. Even during the 1-15 year, all the games were sold out in time to televise them.
But those days are gone. The club is going to make that clear. No owner can absorb the cost of buying his own tickets, particularly when the number of unsold tickets hover around 13,000 as it currently does for the Houston game.
Local television stations also don't have that kind of money. Last year, for example, the total number of tickets purchased to secure sellouts was no more than 2,000 for the entire season.
So the message that is about to come from the Dolphins should be clear to local Dolphins fans: Ticket sales are lagging. And unless they improve dramatically, the Dolphins will not be on local TV every Sunday.
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1 And so Jacob, setting out, arrived in the eastern land.
2 And he saw a well in a field, and also three flocks of sheep reclining near it. For the animals were watered from it, and its mouth was closed with a great stone.
3 And the custom was, when all the sheep were gathered together, to roll away the stone. And when the flocks had been refreshed, they placed it over the mouth of the well again.
4 And he said to the shepherds, "Brothers, where are you from?" And they answered. "From Haran."
5 And questioning them, he said, "Do you know Laban, the son of Nahor?" They said, "We know him."
6 He said, "Is he well?" "He is very well," they said. "And behold, his daughter Rachel approaches with his flock."
7 And Jacob said, "There is still much daylight remaining, and it is not time to return the flocks to the sheepfold. Give the sheep to drink first, and then lead them back to pasture."
8 They responded, "We cannot, until all the animals are gathered together and we remove the stone from the mouth of the well, so that we may water the flocks."
9 They were still speaking, and behold, Rachel arrived with her father's sheep; for she pastured the flock.
10 When Jacob had seen her, and he realized that she was his maternal first cousin, and that these were the sheep of his uncle Laban, he removed the stone which closed the well.
11 And having watered the flock, he kissed her. And lifting up his voice, he wept.
12 And he revealed to her that he was a brother of her father, and the son of Rebekah. And so, hurrying, she announced it to her father.
13 And when he had heard that Jacob, his sister's son, had arrived, he ran to meet him. And embracing him, and kissing him heartily, he brought him into his house. But when he had heard the reasons for his journey,
14 he responded, "You are my bone and my flesh." And after the days of one month were completed,
15 he said to him: "Though you are my brother, will you serve me for nothing? Tell me what wages you would accept."
16 In truth, he had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah; and truly the younger was called Rachel.
17 But while Leah was bleary-eyed, Rachel had an elegant appearance and was attractive to behold.
18 And Jacob, loving her, said, "I will serve you for seven years, for your younger daughter Rachel."
19 Laban responded, "It is better that I give her to you than to another man; remain with me."
20 Therefore, Jacob served for seven years for Rachel. And these seemed like only a few days, because of the greatness of love.
21 And he said to Laban, "Give my wife to me. For now the time has been fulfilled, so that I may go in to her."
22 And he, having called a great crowd of his friends to the feast, agreed to the marriage.
23 And at night, he brought in his daughter Leah to him,
24 giving his daughter a handmaid named Zilpah. After Jacob had gone in to her, according to custom, when morning had arrived, he saw Leah.
25 And he said to his father-in-law, "What is it that you intended to do? Did I not serve you for Rachel? Why have you deceived me?"
26 Laban responded, "It is not the practice in this place to give the younger in marriage first.
27 Complete a week of days with this mating. And then I will give this one to you also, for the service that you will provide to me for another seven years."
28 He agreed to his pleading. And after the week had passed, he took Rachel as a wife.
29 To her, the father had given Bilhah as her servant.
30 And, having at last obtained the marriage he desired, he preferred the love of the latter before the former, and he served with him another seven years.
31 But the Lord, seeing that he despised Leah, opened her womb, but her sister remained barren.
32 Having conceived, she gave birth to a son, and she called his name Reuben, saying: "The Lord saw my humiliation; now my husband will love me."
33 And again she conceived and bore a son, and she said, "Because the Lord heard that I was treated with contempt, he has also given this one to me." And she called his name Simeon.
34 And she conceived a third time, and she gave birth to another son, and she said: "Now likewise my husband will unite with me, because I have borne him three sons." And because of this, she called his name Levi.
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One of the drawbacks investors and utilities have found with solar and wind power is that they are “variable.” Simply put: they can’t generate electricity when the sun’s not shining or the wind isn’t blowing. That’s problematic because we’ve grown accustomed to getting energy whenever we want it. Flick a switch and the lights should go on, regardless of whether it’s sunny or windy outside.
In the past, utilities believed that they had to compensate for this variability by installing more traditional, fossil-fueled power plants. The more wind or solar power on the grid, the thinking went, the greater the need for backup generating facilities to be there when the wind or sun wasn’t.
Enter RMI’s Energy & Resources Team. Over the past year, Senior Consultant Lena Hansen has led a series of research projects to rethink the implications of wind and solar’s variability. In the process, she and her colleagues are re-evaluating the economics of putting more renewable energy on the grid. The key, according to Hansen, is for utility managers to think of all their wind and solar installations as a portfolio.
“No person would invest in just one stock,” says Hansen. In the financial markets, most people forego the huge risks and potentially large gains of owning shares of one company for the reduced risk and smaller rates of return of owning shares in multiple companies, she explains.
Hansen argues that the same should go for utilities investing in wind and solar. “By diversifying the portfolio of sites, you mitigate variability,” she says. “Put another way, the wind blows differently in different locations. So spread out your resource to reduce total variability.”
The trick is to balance risks and rewards. Very windy and very sunny sites produce more power than sites that are less windy or less sunny. But they also tend to be more variable. Ultimately, explains Hansen, utility managers have to make a tradeoff between variability and power output. However, by modeling a bunch of geographically spread-out sites, Hansen and her colleagues hypothesized, utilities can start to make educated guesses about the optimal portfolio—one that maximizes power generation and minimizes variability.
To test the hypothesis, Hansen and former RMI fellow Jonah Levine compiled hundreds of tables of meteorological data for a one-year period, then set about looking for overlaps in the times when the wind is blowing. As it turned out, 2004 data were the most complete, enough to model what would happen at 63 sites across the Great Plains.
“The basic idea,” explains Levine, “was to look for a complementary effect.” Simulating wind sites over a large geographic area should have decreased variability in the whole system without adversely affecting power output. The results were promising. Overall, Hansen and Levine noticed decreases in system variability for all the portfolios they studied.
Those findings spurred a second study, conducted earlier this year, that combined both wind and solar resources in one portfolio. The team’s hypothesis was that just as wind tends to blow differently in different places, the sun often shines when there is no wind. Using data from the National Renewable Energy Lab and Levine’s study, Hansen and ERT fellow Bryan Palmintier simulated 43 wind and solar sites throughout the Midwest. All 43 sites were within the Midwest Reliability Organization’s (MRO) area of responsibility regarding the grid. MRO is one of nine North American electric reliability regions, comprising Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, as well as portions of Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and two Canadian provinces. After running the numbers, they found that variability in the whole system went down by 55 percent compared to the average of all sites studied. Surprisingly, those results bore out whether they looked at the entire study group, or as few as six optimally selected sites.
“If you look at the average wind or solar site alone, there’s a good amount of time each day that it’s not generating electricity,” explains Palmintier. “But if you combine all the wind and solar sites together, you find that 90 percent of the time you can get seven megawatts out” of facilities that at peak production might generate 100 megawatts.
That increase in electric output may sound small, but Palmintier contends that it’s substantial enough to get utilities to think differently about their investments, especially if paired with programs to help users better manage the times at which they draw power from the grid.
To bolster these findings, the RMI team then expanded their analysis, first over a longer time period and then over a larger geographic area.
For MRO, Hansen and her colleagues simulated what would happen if they took into account three years of data. The findings were essentially the same as those from the first simulation, meaning that under“normal” weather patterns, the “optimal” portfolio of sites still reduced variability by the same amount. Also, the composition of the optimal portfolio didn’t change much between the one-year and three-year simulations that the team did, explains Josh Traube, a fellow with the Energy & Resources Team. Three-quarters of the sites that were in the optimal one-year portfolio were also in the optimal three-year portfolio.
And even if the three-year simulation were constrained to the sites chosen by the one-year simulation, the electrical output and variability stayed relatively similar. This means utilities don’t necessarily have to gather multiple years of data to make an informed decision about where to site the wind or solar installations in their portfolios.
“At least in this example, if you were to do only a one-year analysis, you wouldn’t penalize yourself unnecessarily,” says Traube.
The next step was to expand the simulation to include most of the Great Plains. Using additional data from the Southwest Power Pool and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Traube and Hansen simulated the power output and variability for 63 sites. Their conclusions: increasing the size of the study area tends to decrease variability as well. Much like the previous simulation, these results could be obtained with an optimal portfolio of as few as eight sites.
For Hansen, this last finding is crucial. If you’re a utility, she explains, “you don’t have to spend all your money on a huge number of sites to get the really big benefit” of a diversified portfolio. Ultimately, the RMI team hopes its research will demonstrate to utilities how to put more solar and wind on the grid.
There’s a financial incentive to decrease wind and solar’s variability, says Hansen. If utilities can rely even a little more on power from these installations, they won’t have to make as large of capital expenditures on coal or natural gas plants. “The industry needs to properly understand the value (or conversely the cost) of variability,” she says.
During the spring, the team presented their findings at the Power-Gen Renewable Energy & Fuels conference, the American Solar Energy Society’s annual conference, and the American Wind Energy Association’s annual conference. By participating in these industry forums, Hansen says she and her colleagues hoped to “seed the conversation with these kind of strategies and help wind [and solar] developers think about how they can apply them” in their long-term planning.
There’s no panacea for moving away from fossil-fueled power generation. But Hansen and her colleagues’ leading-edge research on variability, together with new storage technologies, better methods for responding to electricity demand, and two-way communication on the grid can go a long way toward supplying electricity—when we want it—without emitting greenhouse gases.
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Phillies lose Lee, defeat Nationals 10-4
WASHINGTON (AP) - Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee had reached the point where he wasn't thinking about the elbow injury that had sidelined him for two months this season.
Now it's foremost on his mind.
Ben Revere tied a career-high with four hits and the Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 10-4 on Thursday night despite Lee leaving in the third inning with an elbow injury.
After throwing ball one to Denard Span with two outs, Lee walked off the mound and tapped his left arm with his glove hand.
"It's pretty much the same thing as it was before," said Lee, who said he felt some discomfort throwing before the game and for the first few warm-up pitches each inning.
"The last inning, it never fully went away and it came on a little stronger the next six or seven pitches I threw," he said. "It was there every throw and I just felt like if I kept throwing something was going to snap and I just wanted to make sure that didn't happen."
Lee, making his third start since missing two months, left the game with an apparent recurrence of the flexor pronator strain that sidelined him in May.
The 35-year-old will be examined by the Phillies team doctor Saturday.
"I mean it was all but gone," Lee said of the injury. "It was out of my mind, and I wasn't thinking about it at all until today when I was throwing those pitches, and there it is again."
Grady Sizemore had three hits and three RBIs as the Phillies pounded out 17 hits.
Antonio Bastardo (5-4) relieved Lee and retired Span, the only batter he faced, and got the win.
Span had two hits and two RBIs.
Gio Gonzalez (6-7) failed to make it through four innings for the second time in three starts. He allowed five runs and eight hits over 3 2-3 innings.
"A lot of pitches right in the middle of the zone," catcher Wilson Ramos said. "That was a problem today. A lot of pitches up in the zone, too."
With Ryan Zimmerman sidelined, the NL East-leading Nationals bolstered their infield Thursday, acquiring two-time All-Star Asdrubal Cabrera and cash from the Cleveland Indians for shortstop Zach Walters.
Cabrera will play second base with Anthony Rendon shifted to third in Zimmerman's absence
It was Revere's fourth straight multi-hit game.
"Ben's just really peppering the ball, squaring up and using the whole field," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said.
The Nationals pulled within 5-3 on Span's 2-run single in the fifth.
Philadelphia added two in the sixth on Rollins' RBI-single and Utley's sacrifice fly.
Nationals: Manager Matt Williams said there's still no timetable for the return of Zimmerman, out since July 23 with a strained right hamstring.
"He's going to do nothing for two weeks," Williams said. "We'll make an evaluation after that."
Nationals: Doug Fister (10-2, 2.69) will be looking to win his sixth straight decision when he faces Philadelphia on Friday. He's 5-0 in his last six starts, with a 2.21 ERA.
Phillies: Roberto Hernandez (5-8, 4.14) looks to continue his recent success. Over his last three starts, he's 2-0 with a 2.61 ERA.
Nationals: For Cabrera, the Nationals parted with Walters, 24, who hit .234 with three homers runs and six RBIs in 40 games over the last two seasons.
"By shock, as anybody else would," Williams said about how Walters's reacted to the news. "He got called into the office, he thought he was in trouble for something, and I said 'No, we've made this trade.'"
Phillies: Despite much speculation, the deadline passed without general manager Ruben Amaro making a move.
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Dynamic Demon delivers for Aussies
ALEX de Minaur staged a remarkable comeback at Pat Rafter Arena on Friday night to seal Australia's ATP Cup Group F win over Germany.
Up 1-0 after a powerful Nick Kyrgios had earlier beaten Jan Lennard-Struff 6-4 7-6, Australia secured the tie with de Minaur's fighting 4-6 7-6 6-2 victory over a temperamental Alexander Zverev.
World No.7 Zverev seemed in total control and on his way to levelling the tie at 1-1 when he was up a set and a break. But from 3-4 down in the second set, de Minaur was unstoppable.
Breaking back to make it 4-4, Australia's world No.18 remain composed as the set went to a tie-breaker.
His emotions were in stark contrast to those of Zverev who smashed his racquet to bits after losing the tie-breaker 7-3.
With an energised crowd lifting him, de Minaur rammed home his advantage, spanking the demoralised Zverev in the third set to give Australia an unbeatable 2-0 lead heading into the doubles rubber.
The win was also sweet revenge for the Aussies, who were beaten by Germany at the same venue in a first-round Davis Cup tie in February 2018.
De Minaur rated the win as one of the most important victories of his career.
"At the start I was getting outplayed," he said.
"All of a sudden at the end of that first set things started to change ... slowly I managed to keep that pressure and eventually things turned around.
"What I'm proud of today is finding a way to win."
"He had my number until now ... this is about getting in my head that I'm good enough to match it with these guys and every top-10 win I get is a bit more confidence in myself.
De Minaur's victory follows Davis Cup wins for Australia against David Goffin and Denis Shapovalov, who he will play again when the hosts meet Canada on Sunday.
It's going to be popcorn match after popcorn match," de Minaur said of Australia's tough pool.
"I'm extremely proud of today ... hopefully come Sunday I'll be ready to do it all again."
The Germans had boasted before the ATP Cup how comfortable they were playing again at Pat Rafter Arena after their success there almost two years ago.
But Kyrgios had warned Germany, and particularly Zverev, that de Minaur was a much better player now and that the Davis Cup result meant nothing.
Kyrgios took great delight in watching de Minaur turn the tables on Zverev, doing a set of push-ups in Australia's courtside bench every time the German served a double fault, of which there were 14.
In contrast, de Minaur had no double faults in a controlled yet gritty 164-minute display that helped put Australia in a good position to qualify for the Cup quarter-finals.
Australia made it a clean sweep of the tie with victory in the doubles.
Veteran Chris Guccione and John Peers beat German pair Andreas Mies and Kevin Krawietz 6-3 6.4.
The Australians meet Canada on Sunday. The Canadians disposed of Greece 3-0 in Friday's other Group F tie at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
CANADA DOWNS GREECE
Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime won their singles matches against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Michail Pervolarakis to give Canada victory over Greece.
The Canadians then later took the doubles to secure an impressive 3-0 win.
Shapolvalov held off No.6-ranked Tsitsipas 7-6 (6) 7-6 (4) in just over two hours after 19-year-old Auger-Aliassime needed only 69 minutes for a 6-1 6-3 win over Pervolarakis, the Greek No.2 who finished last season at No.487 in the rankings.
"It's always amazing to be part of the team and have kind of a team feeling - it's pretty rare on the tour, so I definitely love it and I always feel like I thrive off that atmosphere," Shapovalov said.
"So, yeah, I'm really happy, happy with the result today."
No. 15-ranked Shapovalov now has a 3-1 lead in career meetings over ATP Finals champion Tsitsipas, who was unable to convert his breakpoint chances in the 7th and 11th games of the second set and then had a double fault on match point.
"It's definitely a huge win for me. Obviously, he had an unbelievable end to the season and he's definitely one of the top players in the world right now," Shapovalov said.
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By Al Novack and Noel McLaren
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Labor Day holiday is right around the corner, meaning it’s time for the “Made in America” festivities on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Preparations for the weekend event are well underway as crews continue to set up for the giant concert.
As the stages are built up for summer’s final act, traffic is building up on nearby roads. Multiple lanes on the Ben Franklin Parkway are shut down for the weekend’s Made in America concert and commuters aren’t happy.
“It really shuts all this down for labor day,” said Michelle Romano, who lives steps from the stages in Fairmount. She says as much as she’d love to be supportive of an event that brings more than $10 million into the city, she feels it lacks organization.
“It’s horrible if you live here it’s a mess,” she said.
Including a downed stop light neighbors say was hit by a truck in the concert area. To avoid the morning commute mess, Romano opted to work from home.
Other neighbors say the traffic and the sound from the concert are just the price of progress. Monica Dougherty says she isn’t even buying tickets, just opening her windows to hear grammy award winning artists right outside.
“Definitely a couple of blocks up into Fairmount you can hear it,” she said. “Some people mind, but I don’t.”
Police have set up local detours around Eakins Oval and the Art Museum. The center lanes of the Parkway are shutdown, and the Spring Garden Street access from Eakins Oval is closed off. Only the outer lanes remain open.
Cross streets like 22nd Street are open with no turns allowed onto the Parkway. Your best bet, if you’re heading into the city off the Vine Street Expressway — avoid the Art Museum and Parkway area using the Broad Street exit. It may be an inconvenience, but you’ll avoid all the roadblocks and street closings while the concert crews set up.
By 10 a.m. Friday, the full set of street closures will be in effect and they will remain closed until Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.
The full list of closures include:
– The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 20th Street, extending through Eakins Oval and behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art
– 21st Street between Winter and Spring Garden streets
– 22nd Street between Winter and Fairmount streets
– 23rd Street between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Fairmount Avenue
– 24th Street between Fairmount and Pennsylvania avenues
– 25th Street between Fairmount and Pennsylvania avenues
– Spring Garden Street between 20th and 31st streets, including the Spring Garden Street tunnel
– Kelly Drive between 23rd Street and Fairmount Avenue
– Martin Luther King Drive between the Falls Bridge and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
– Pennsylvania Avenue between Hamilton and Fairmount avenues
– The 2000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue between the Whole Foods market and 21st Street (the eastern half of the block from the Whole Foods market to 20th Street will remain open to allow access to the store)
– Park Towne Place between 22nd and 24th streets
– The I-676 Westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street (the I-676 Eastbound off-ramp at 23rd Street will remain open)
Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes, if possible, and to allow for extra driving time in the area.
There will be “no parking” restrictions in effect at the following locations:
– Pennsylvania Avenue between 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue (south side of street)
– Winter Street between 20th and 22nd streets (both sides of street)
– 20th Street between Vine and Callowhill streets (east side of street)
– 21st Street between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Race Street (both sides of street)
– 22nd Street between Winter and Spring Garden streets (both sides of street)
– Park Towne Place between 22nd and 24th streets (both sides of street)
Train service on the SEPTA Broad Street Line subway and Market-Frankford el line will run all night Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Det gjor ikke noget at vosre født i Andegaarden
naar man kun har ligget i et Svaneceg!
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN, Den grimme AElling
John Harvey Whitson was born in a log cabin in Seymour, Indiana, December 28, 1854, and was the son of Aaron F. Whitson and his wife Tacy McNamee. He attended the Seymour High School. At nineteen years of age he began to read law in a law office in his home town, and taught school during the winters. He was admitted to the bar in 1876 and practiced in Seymour for about three years, then became the editor of the Seymour weekly newspaper. He was probably addressed as "Squire Whitson," after the manner of the middle west in those days. In 1880 he helped establish and was part owner and editor of the short-lived Jeffersonville Evening Journal. Then, for a year or two, he lived in Indianapolis and was associate editor of a temperance paper, The Monitor-Journal. At the same time he wrote poems and short articles for out of town weekly story papers, and in 1882 sold his first short story to Beadle's Banner Weekly. In 1885 the Whitson family moved to Garden City, Kansas, where he and his father took up homesteads twelve miles outside the town. His father went into the cattle business, and John assisted him, but at the same time began writing professionally for a living, his previous efforts having been desultory. In 1888 he wrote, under the name "Lieut. A. K. Sims," his first Half-Dime Library for Beadle: "Captain Cactus, the Chapparal Cock; or, Josh Peppermint's Ten Strike." For it he received $50, but thereafter he received the regular price of $75 for a Half-Dime and $150 for a Dime Library. All of his longer stories for Beadle were under the same pseudonym, while his informative articles, poems, and sketches were under his own name. Among the latter, in the 1880s and early1890's, were several series of articles in the Banner Weekly on "Historic Bandits" (B.W. Nos. 45 to 64), "Early Days in the Black Hills" (Nos. 222-226), "Plains and Mountain Yarns" (Nos. 423-430), and "Western Sketches" (Nos. 523-533). In 1888 he became almost blind from exposure to the glaring sun while helping his father in his irrigation work, and for about eight years was unable to use his eyes to any great extent. His sister Barbara, who had been totally blind almost from her birth, assisted him by taking dictation on the typewriter. Barbara later became the heroine of his novel, "Barbara, a Woman of the West." Whitson also was writing at this time for Golden Days, Golden Argosy, Golden Hours, The Youth's Companion, Good News, New York Ledger, and many other publications. For Street & Smith he wrote, in 1897, three stories under Patten's pseudonym, "Burt L. Standish," while the latter was managing a baseball team, and in 1900 he wrote fifty-two of the Merriwell stories while Patten was taking time off to write the "Rockspur" series. Whitson wrote for various Sunday school papers in 1897 and 1898, principally, however, for The Young People's Weekly, published by D. C. Cook & Co. of Chicago. Most of the time from 1900 to 1916 or 1917, he was a staff writer for Street & Smith, but he was also at the same time a reader for Little, Brown & Co.
For the former firm he wrote many of the "Tom Wright" stories and the entire "Jack Lightfoot" series, which ran for fifty-four weeks. He also wrote many of the "Diamond Dick" and "Buffalo Bill" tales.
In 1898 he was ordained to the ministry in the Baptist Church, and preached for two years at Buckfield, Massachusetts. He was married to Flora Josselyn of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1900.
His first cloth-bound book for boys was "The Young Ditch Digger," a reprint of a serial that had appeared in the Young People's Weekly. His first cloth-bound book for adults was "Barbara, a Woman of the West," published in 1903. After that he published a number of other novels, among which "The Rainbow Chasers," a story of the great Kansas land boom and the transition from a cattle to a farming country, was probably the best. During 1920 to 1923 he taught Bible history and literature at the Ward-Belmont school for girls in Nashville, Tennessee, and from 1923 to 1931 was head of the department of religious education at Hardin College, Mexico, Missouri. In 1931, when the college went on financial rocks, he retired to his home in Rowley, Massachusetts, and in 1932 started a Bureau of Criticism for Writers. He died May 2, 1936.
The following pseudonyms were mentioned by Whitson himself:(1)
"Lieut. A. K. Sims" for the Beadle Dime and Half-Dime Libraries, "Luke Garland" for verse in the Indianapolis and Cincinnati papers in his early years, "Russell Williams" for the story, "Buck Badger's Ranch," published in Street & Smith's Boys of America and later in one of the "libraries," "Maurice Stevens" for all of the Jack Lightfoot stories which ran for fifty-four weeks, "Addison Steele" in Golden Days when he had other stories under his own name in the same number, "Robert Steel" for a large number of Tom Wright stories. Besides these names, he used with others the "stock" names of "Frank Merriwell," "Burt L. Standish," and "Arthur Sewell" (also used by H. H. Lewis). Street & Smith reprinted a number of Whitson's Beadle novels after Beadle and Adams had quit publishing, under the name "Captain" or "Colonel Hazelton," without the knowledge of Whitson, who discovered it by chance. This name, however, is not the Colonel Hazelton or Hazeltine of the Beadle publications.
REFERENCES: Who's Who, Vols. XII to XIX, and obituary in Vol. XX; Ralph Adimari, "Saga of a Dime Novelist," Amer. Book Collector, VI, 1935, 24-27, 72-75, 99-100; many personal letters from Whitson to Ralph Adimari and lent to me by Mr. Adimari; Book News (Philadelphia), XXI, 1903, 785, with small portrait; Literary Digest, XXVIII, 1904, 712, with small portrait; Arthur Grissom, "Westerners Who Write," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 28, 1888.
Under the name "Lieut. A. K. Sims" were published:
Dime Library. Nos. 528, 552, 618, 666, 673, 688, 695,
709, 723, 758, 776, 786, 804, 832, 843, 860, 873, 887,
Halt-Dime Library. Nos. 546, 568, 576, 583, 589, 601, 611, 622, 631, 638, 646, 657, 665, 676, 689, 699, 712, 733, 745, 761, 773, 785, 801, 832, 872, 937, 961
† Correction made as per Volume 3.
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30 April 2012, 18:00
16 people became victims of armed confrontation in Northern Caucasus during the period from April, 23, to April, 29
At least 16 persons became victims of armed confrontation in Northern Caucasus during the period from April, 23, to April, 29. 14 out them perished and two got wounded. These are the totals of calculation by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
There were four officers of power-wielding structures among those lost: two of them in Chechnya and two in Ingushetia. 10 supposed gunmen were killed: eight in Dagestan and two in Chechnya. Two members of law enforcement bodies got wounded: one in Dagestan and one in Ingushetia.
It should be taken into consideration that the above mentioned statistics cannot be one hundred percent precise concerning all the specified categories. News reports do not cover all the data. It is not always possible to verify how much veridical the statements of law enforcement bodies are.
On April, 23, servicemen of Inner Troops of the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Russia underwent firing during combing the area of Karabudakhkent district of Dagestan. The incident happened near the settlement of Kakakhami. Four persons were killed in the skirmish, part of the bodies were identified. Later one more man was killed while trying to put up resistance. There are no losses among law enforcement personnel. Members of power ministries stated that all those killed were participants of Gubden subversive terrorist group.
On April, 24, members of power ministries of Dagestan killed three supposed gunmen during a skirmish in Khasavyurt. There are no victims among law enforcement personnel. Identity of the killed men was established, among them leader of Khasavyurt gunmen's group Yusup Magomedov who was in federal search, Bulat Akavov and Abdulgamid Abdulgamidov.
An armed confrontation in Gudermes district of Chechnya in which two police officers and two gunmen perished took place on April, 22, during raid operations in the suburbs of the settlement of Gerzel. Local residents Ahmed Bentaev and Bislan Alkhazov who were in federal search were killed. Lieutenant-colonel Aslan Djamaldaev, Chief of Criminal Investigation Department of district Department of Interior Affairs of Gudermes district, and Ahmad Adalaev, Commander of a company of a patrol guard service battalion, were killed in the battle.
Explosions and acts of terror
On April, 24, an explosion took place in the suburbs of the settlement of Sagopshi, Malgobek district of Ingushetia. There are no victims among the personnel of patrol guard service (PGS) who were on duty on the site. A PGS car was injured as a result of the explosion.
A powerful explosion happened on April, 28, in Malgobek, near a confectioner's shop at the filling station. Two policemen died and one was taken to the municipal hospital in a very grave state. According to more precise data, Mikhail Tsokiev, Head of district inspector's service, and Adam Kartoev, officer of State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, perished as a result of blasting of the car in the filling station.
On April, 28, a policeman got contused in Dagestan while defusing a grenade. The incident took place in Kazbek district.
On April, 23, the personnel of power-wielding structures of Chechnya detained a local resident aged 19 suspected of complicity in the activities of armed underground in Shali district of the republic.
Members of power ministries in Dagestan detained Kamil Magomedov, ex-employee of "Free Republic" newspaper, suspected of organizing a paramilitary group and extortion of big sums of money from businessmen under a treat of murder.
An internal security unit of the Ministry of Interior Affairs in Kabardino-Balkaria detained a policeman suspected of illegal ammunition and explosives traffic.
On April, 29, officers of law enforcement bodies detained two women in "Chermen" Road Patrol Service post in whose car a home-made explosive device was found.
On April, 20, unidentified masked people in Makhachkala kidnapped local resident Zalbek Magomed-Kamilivich Paizulaev born in 1967. This was reported on April, 24, by his cousin Ramzan Omarov who appealed to human rights activists for help in establishing his relative's location.
On April, 25, armed and masked people wearing camouflage uniforms who introduced themselves as officers of Department of Interior Affairs of Magaramkent district carried away resident of the settlement of Kiuchiur, Kurakh district, Ramazan Saidhanov. The kidnapped man's location is unknown at the moment. This was reported by his brother Abdulhamid Saidhanov.
Relatives of resident of Dagestan Timur Danilin who disappeared on Mach, 25, report inaction of law enforcement bodies. They think that Danilin may be kept in the police department of Novolaksky district.
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The Grand Canyon Railway claims its customers get to enjoy two trips when they ride the historic train to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim: a trip to the Grand Canyon and a trip into the past.
It’s an accurate claim, and what a spectacular adventure!
Our family just returned from a Spring Break vacation that included 3 days in the Grand Canyon region. On our middle day we enjoyed the Grand Canyon Railway. We showed up at the Depot in Williams, AZ, located about 50 miles south of the South Rim, at 9:30 am. From there we got our tickets and then walked about 25 yards to the corral where we watched a great Old West gunfight skit and reenactment. It was really entertaining. Our three young sons loved it and we got some laughs at the great actors. My parents were along and also enjoyed the show.
We boarded the train at 10:20. We rode Budd Coach for our trip to the South Rim. Coach is the most economic option. There are four classes: Coach, First Class, First Class-Dome (“Observation Dome”) and Parlor (Luxury) Class. Coach, although the most economical of the classes, was still wonderful.
Seating was comfortable and entertainment was provided. We enjoyed interacting with one of the gunfighters in the Old West Show, as well as some great guitar music and singing.
The cars are historic and the train ride truly brings the Old West to life. It’s a great way to sit back and have a cultural experience that is also a lot of fun, and where someone else is doing the driving.
Around 12:45 the train delivered us to the Depot on the South Rim, near the historic El Tovar Hotel, where we walked about 50 yards to a free shuttle that took us to Maswik Lodge, where our group of 7 enjoyed a great cafeteria-style lunch where there was something for everyone. After that we walked a little ways to catch the Red Route/Hermits Rest shuttle system.
From there we took in great views of the Grand Canyon at Trailview, Hopi Point and Powell Point before heading back to catch the 4:30 return train.
For the return trip we had upgraded to First Class. Now that was extra comfy. Comfortable bucket seats and snacks and beverages were enjoyed. But regardless of what Class you’re sitting in, the return is packed full of entertainment.
For starters, we got robbed!
We were riding along visiting and enjoying the snacks and scenery when all of a sudden our young boys noticed a train robber/bandit on a horse racing right outside our train window. Wow, now that was exciting. Suddenly everyone got alert as our PSA informed us of how to protect our money and what to do if they overtook our train.
Five days later, our boys are still talking about the train robbery! It was a hoot to say the least.
In between all the excitement I had special press privileges to tour the Parlor/Luxury class sections of the train. Parlor Class has restaurant-type seating…comfy and roomy seating with tables, and lots of windows. Also, very importantly, if you’re riding in Parlor Class, you can enjoy the back outdoor deck. I was able to stand out back and listen and watch as the train took us down the tracks. It was very exciting! Champagne was another benefit, which I reaped when I was touring the back.
It was an adventure our family won’t soon forget, and it added to our Grand Canyon vacation experience. For our adventure, we took the 10:30 train, arrived to Grand Canyon at 12:45, enjoyed lunch and the free shuttles to major overlooks on the Red Route, including Trailview Overlook, Hopi Point and Powell Point before boarding the return train at 4:20 pm. It was just right for our family.
However, Grand Canyon Railway also offers packages that are very reasonably-priced and probably are the best package and value. For example, you can spend the first night in Williams at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, then board the train the next day and spend that night at a lodge on the South Rim of Grand Canyon then return the following day. There are all kinds of packages available and we’d highly recommend any of them. Go to TheTrain.com for more information.
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Longevity & Causes of Death
- The lifespan of a gorilla is estimated to be about 35 years in the wild.
- Gorillas may live up to 50 years.
- Leopards and crocodiles are large carnivores which may prey upon gorillas. Humans are the greatest threat to all gorilla populations.
- The main threats to gorilla populations today are habitat loss/fragmentation, poaching, disease transmission from humans, and civil wars/political unrest.
- Habitat loss and fragmentation occurs when land is modified for agricultural purposes, logging, and land conversion for grazing domestic animals.
- Coltan Mining
Coltan is a metallic ore comprising niobium and tantalum. In the refined form, this rare mineral becomes a heat resistant powder which has unique electrical charge storage capabilities. It is an essential component in the capacitors that regulate current flow in the circuit boards of cell phones. Nearly four-fifths of the world's tantalum resources are located in Africa, of which 80% is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC is home to many endangered species such as gorillas and elephants. Kahuzi-Biega National Park is located in the DRC and has been decimated by land clearing which facillitates the mining process. The land clearing has greatly reduced the amount of available food for native wildlife. Additionally with greater numbers of miners penetrating deep into the forest, where food supplies are scarce, they begin to rely on bushmeat. Bushmeat is meat derived from wildlife living in the forested areas of Africa. Mountain and Eastern lowland gorilla populations have been drastically reduced in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park locale. Coltan mining has become a lucrative industry due to the increased cell phone usage in the last decade. This increased economic incentive has placed great pressure on local wildlife. Unfortunately there are few alternative sources for coltan.
- Poaching is the illegal killing of an animal. Gorillas are poached for three main reasons: meat, capture for collections, and trophies. Partially due to the false negative image that gorilla stereotyping has projected, trophies from their hands, feet, skulls, and skins have been sought after. The collection of gorillas, especially infants, has led to numerous fatalities of adult males and females trying to protect their young. Many animals, including gorillas, are accidentally caught in snares not intended for them, often times resulting in death or serious injury. The most significant and urgent threat to African wildlife today is the commercial bushmeat trade (see below).
Forested areas in Africa are often referred to as 'the bush'. Meat derived from wildlife living in these areas is called bushmeat. Many bushmeat animals are either threatened or endangered, like the elephant, gorilla, and chimpanzee. It is estimated that over one million metric tons are taken from the Congo basin each year. Bushmeat has unfortunately become a profitable business for individuals without alternative income options, earning them about $300-$1,000 per year which is higher than the average regional household income. The bushmeat trade generates about $50 million annually. The vast majority of bushmeat consumers are low income families who cannot afford more costly meat alternatives such as pork and chicken. However, logging company employees and illegal imports to countries such as the United States and Britain are financially contributing to the growing crisis. It is estimated that as much as 10 tons of African bushmeat may be reaching London on a daily basis, according to a British documentary. The logging industry has accelerated the bushmeat trade through direct bushmeat consumption and by creating access to the forests through the construction of roads, thus increasing poaching opportunities. All viable African ape populations may become extinct within the next 5 to 15 years due to the bushmeat trade.
- Unfortunately, the gorillas' forested home may also provide retreats for armed opposition groups during times of war and political unrest. This adversely affects gorilla and other animal populations by reducing the number of areas they may safely inhabit (habitat loss).
Gorilla skulls among other animal products
for sale at a market in Cameroon.
Disease & Parasitism
- Many diseases that infect humans may also infect primates. The infectious agents that cause the following diseases may survive in soil tainted with fecal matter for up to six months: hepatitis A, poliovirus, tapeworm, and tuberculosis bacillus.
- In November/December 2002 the Ebola virus caused the deaths of many gorillas and chimpanzees; including 8 gorilla groups that had been studied by researchers since 1994. | <urn:uuid:f4eef2b4-3f83-4c5f-b01f-a38157582080> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/animal-infobooks/gorilla/longevity-and-causes-of-death/ | 2014-08-31T02:20:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500835872.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021355-00024-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954753 | 927 |
Since I’m not a glorified personal trainer or running coach and everyone can enjoy the benefits of training for an upcoming run in in a one-on-one or group setting, here are some of the great running and training groups in the Reno area that may be of some interest.
Each groups provides specialized training plans depending on the distance you’re looking at running, whether that is an upcoming 10k, half marathon, or marathon. All skill levels are welcome in these groups as well. Therefore, you don’t need to be a conditioned runner to be included, since odds are there are people at the same level as you are. It’s also a way to get to know the community of runners better in the Reno/Tahoe area!
NSET is a non-profit walking and running group based in Reno that provides training schedules, seminars, coordinated group runs and work out schedules, as well as general endurance training tips in an effort to help individuals reach their running or walking goals.
Runners are able to provide NSET with the event they are training for and the NSET coaches will make it a priority to coordinate group runs and training tailored to the best schedule for upcoming race. It is the participant’s responsibility to register for the upcoming event and make arrangement for participating in such event, but NSET will provide a training regimen necessary to be ready if you’re looking for some structure and accountability when training. Training for a specific event isn’t required but a specific goal in mind will help NSET coaches to provide a custom training schedule for whatever you desire.
NSET’s goal is “to achieve and maintain a healthy life style through endurance training and in the process achieve personal bests whenever possible”. They are a non-profit organization and operate only on tax deductible donations, so they aren’t out to make a buck on providing training, but rather to help people exceed in their endurance training goals and achieve overall health and satisfaction when it comes to running and walking.
EFAST provides endurance training at the next level with professionally certified coaches that have years of experience as athletes, coaches, and professionals. Their mission is to “re-create the collegiate team environment for our athletes, who are mainly working professionals, helping them achieve competitive greatness and increased enjoyment in their day-to-day lives”.
EFAST was founded and is ran by Lauren and Ryan Evans who started the endurance-coaching hub for athletes that work full-time. Together along with other coaches they help individuals to build endurance running strength by providing Body Circuit conditioning classes, Run Team group running sessions, individual personal training, as well as many more. They even provide consulting on running form analysis, injury prevention training, and pacing analysis.
Their endurance fitness and scientific training courses are provided at various rates and many different packages depending on the exact type of training that is desired, but the cost is definitely well worth it as you can read from the many testimonials participants have written about the quality of training they have been given.
Endurance Reno is an endurance coaching group for runners and triathletes in the Reno area specializing in training for 5k to Marathons and Sprint to Iron Man distance events. This group, also known as the “E-team” is a diverse group of athletes that help to motivate and encourage runners through various group running team schedules and coordinated training plans. Ranging from runners with 15 minute per mile pace, down to 5 minute per mile pace, the running groups with Endurance Reno have a lot of diversity.
They have experienced coaches that will be participating in each training session with you and provide all of the information that is needed when preparing for an upcoming event. Pricing structure ranges from $250+ per month depending on the desired level of coaching and length of commitment.
This group is a personalized fitness and coaching program that aims to provide personalized weekly training programs, group runs, lecture series, and other support to all levels of runners. They provide training programs for 10k, half marathon, marathon, and beginning runner groups. The mission of Reno Running and Fitness is “to enable all individuals to achieve their fitness goals with proper training, advice, inspiration and enthusiasm, while providing a supportive, encouraging and social environment.” All of their training programs are created with this mission in mind and they have helped many runners achieve their running event goals.
The pricing structure for participation in group runs and individualized training programs varies by the individual event that training is tailored to, but there is also an annual membership that can be purchased if individuals just want to participate in group runs.
Again, these are just some of the great running groups to look out for if you need some extra encouragement or motivation. Feel free to share some others that you know of or are a part of! | <urn:uuid:1010218e-48cd-40b8-9f3a-829000623417> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | https://runrenotahoe.com/2015/04/04/all-signed-up-who-should-you-train-with-in-renotahoe-for-that-upcoming-running-event/ | 2020-05-28T00:29:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347396300.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527235451-20200528025451-00353.warc.gz | en | 0.964046 | 992 |
Violence and Boys
William Pollack, in his book, "Real Boys" (Holt, NY, 1999), calls this kind of destructive behavior toward our sons a part of the "boy code" perpetuated by our society. His research validates what Olga Silverstein and feminist family therapists have warned us about previously in "The Family Web: Gender Patterns in Family Relationships" (p.166, Guilford, NY, 1988): Boys are shamed into early separation from their mothers and subsequently cut off from their own expression of sadness and vulnerability in favor of anger and detachment -- all in order to prove their manhood.
Repression of feelings (big boys don't cry) starts early for a male child in our society and mothers are warned from the beginning of the emasculating dangers of making their son a "mama's boy."
Boys are diagnosed with significantly higher rates of learning disabilities, hyperactivity and conduct disorder in our schools. In fact, Pollack tells us that boys are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with a serious emotional illness than girls. Is it any wonder that boys, ashamed to show emotional pain, reach out for help through aggressive conduct? After all, it is manly to punch, while it is "sissy" to cry.
With suicide being the third biggest killer of young people ages 15 to 24, boys are four to six times more likely to succeed at committing suicide than girls.
The push toward early separation and independence for a boy, usually by toddler age, can set the stage for depression when adjustment problems occur later. And conflicts of identity and sexuality that arise in adolescence are fertile ground for complications when boys are given a second push to be self-reliant and repress needs for ongoing nurturing.
But William Pollack warns us that repression of vulnerable feelings may cause a boy to further harden. Anger and rage, as the only acceptable male emotions, can create a formula for violence. When this equation gestates over time, unexpressed inner grief can take the form of outward rage.
When disconnection has reached crisis proportions inside and out, violence can become the distorted cry for help. Anger and rage are perceived emotions of strength and even power -- while sadness, fear and loneliness are considered weak. When a boy believes this, he acts accordingly. Cut off from his own emotions, he becomes disconnected from himself. Perhaps it is when this disconnection becomes complete that the choice to kill ensures that others will know the pain he feels inside.
In the absence of any one committed adult who cares, the situation can worsen -- with destruction expressed toward oneself and others. Or, as in the Columbine tragedy, both. Certainly there are many contributing factors in the formula for violence of this kind, notwithstanding the availability of illegal and sophisticated weapons, the anonymity of the Internet and the potential for desensitization to violence than may evolve from the common violent imagery found in the movies our children watch and the video games they play.
Still, the line between reality and fantasy are crossed because of serious emotional illness, which has not been adequately addressed by people and the systems we create as a society to raise and nurture our children.
Our society's formula for manhood is a part of the equation for depression, which may help set a boy on a course toward "crying bullets" to express his sadness and break his isolation.
What can we do to help our sons?
Testosterone does not equal violence, but it may contribute to differences in a boy's tendencies of self-expression. Do not shame your son for his aggression or label him because of it. Help him channel aggressive energy constructively and teach him to reach out for help without humiliation.
Keep in mind that the major protection your child has against drugs, unhealthy risk taking behavior or crime is the ongoing relationship of one, caring adult who is committed to his well-being. More is better, but one is enough! This is you. It is up to you to know where your child is, which sometimes may take extra effort in these days of travel in cyberspace! Do you know, for example, what sites your child has been visiting on the Internet? Time magazine (May 10, 1999) offers parents a list of software and tips to help you keep track of the sites your child has recently visited online.
Do not fall into despair or helplessness about violence in videos, music or movies. Instead, stay connected with your child in talking about them.
If necessary, consider limitations, but do not stop there! Talk about drugs, alcohol, violence and crime. Take your children to movies that show the values you want to teach them. Watch shows with them you believe are violent and be willing to discuss what you see. Your input is your child's greatest ally against unhealthy influences. Know who your child's friends are and what they spend their time doing. Now, more than ever, the answer is to connect and communicate!
A word of support to single mothers: Single mothers are often encouraged to find male role models, leaving a mother to believe she cannot raise her son on her own. This is not true! Feminist therapists have voiced the belief that a boy's relationship to his mother forms the basis for being able to be intimate. Emotional intimacy between mother and son is a foundation for a boy's growth, not his demise.
Certainly, including more adults, male and female in your son's life is desirable, as any one single caretaker has limited energy. But searching out male role models to make up for a deficit in your own perceived ability to effectively parent leads to false solutions.
Healthy parenting requires adequate self-esteem and in a single mother household -- as with a two parent household -- an attitude of respect for men and women is critical to a son's (and daughter's) development.
Mothers have long been held responsible for their children's development on the one hand, and ridiculed for their closeness to their sons on the other. The "boy code" binds both men and women.
William Pollack supports mothers and fathers in their quest to be close to their son. He acknowledges, rather than criticizes, mothers for their efforts: "...it is not mothers who are crippling our boys masculinity. It is society's myths about manhood that are preventing boys from being seen and trained as whole human beings, men who can work effectively and live in close relationship to other people." (p.98, "Real Boys")
Nurture your sons as much as your daughters. See their strengths and their vulnerabilities. The "boy code" does not by itself cause violence, but it can establish an environment where it can grow.
Gayle Peterson, MSSW, LCSW, PhD is a family therapist specializing in prenatal and family development. She trains professionals in her prenatal counseling model and is the author of An Easier Childbirth, Birthing Normally and her latest book, Making Healthy Families. Her articles on family relationships appear in professional journals and she is an oft-quoted expert in popular magazines such as Woman's Day, Mothering and Parenting. . She also serves on the advisory board for Fit Pregnancy Magazine.
Dr. Gayle Peterson has written family columns for ParentsPlace.com, igrandparents.com, the Bay Area's Parents Press newspaper and the Sierra Foothill's Family Post. She has also hosted a live radio show, "Ask Dr. Gayle" on www.ivillage.com, answering questions on family relationships and parenting. Dr. Peterson has appeared on numerous radio and television interviews including Canadian broadcast as a family and communications expert in the twelve part documentary "Baby's Best Chance". She is former clinical director of the Holistic Health Program at John F. Kennedy University in Northern California and adjunct faculty at the California Institute for Integral Studies in San Francisco. A national public speaker on women's issues and family development, Gayle Peterson practices psychotherapy in Oakland, California and Nevada City, California. She also offers an online certification training program in Prenatal Counseling and Birth Hypnosis. Gayle and is a wife, mother of two adult children and a proud grandmother of three lively boys and one sparkling granddaughter.
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As the coronavirus pandemic makes the group Zoom call an essential part of daily life, it was only a matter of time before the videoconferencing platform became both the medium for and the subject of a new work of art. That’s the case with the Public Theater’s production of What Do We Need to Talk About? written by Richard Nelson. It will reunite the Rhinebeck-based characters from his series of Apple family plays over a call as they too react to the crisis. The performance will be streamed live on YouTube at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, as the cast, Jon DeVries, Stephen Kunken, Sally Murphy, Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins, and Jay O. Sanders all call in from their respective homes, acting out the isolated members of the fictional clan doing the same. The cast has been spending their time rehearsing over Zoom under the direction of Nelson, figuring out how to adapt to a new form while also reacquainting themselves with the characters they’ve known for a decade. “It’s like, here is scorched earth after a forest fire, but look, there are little green things popping up,” Plunkett said of the feeling of returning to theater right now. “It’s kind of exciting, what people can do.” In advance of the performance, Vulture caught up with Plunkett and Sanders, who are married and staying together in their West Village apartment, to talk through how they’ve adapted to performing in a new format.
Realize you have the time: Though Richard Nelson has since expanded his Rhinebeck series to focus on other characters, the Apple family last gathered together onstage at the Public in 2014. But once the pandemic hit, Nelson, who frequently talks with Sanders and Plunkett about various ideas, started talking to them about a new project. Both were available too. Plunkett was preparing to shoot a TV show and going into a workshop for a musical, while Sanders had just opened Girl From the North Country on Broadway. “Richard was like, ‘Hey, Jay, you’re not doing that now; let’s play over here,’” Sanders remembered. “I threw in completely. I said I’d help him manage it.”
Figure out the structure: At first, Nelson wanted to revisit The Decameron, the classic 14th-century Boccaccio collection of stories told between people while they quarantine from the black death. “He proposed it to the Public. I said yeah,” Sanders said, “then he got back to me and said it’s too negative a context. It’s like saying, ‘This is The Plague.’ Instead, he worked that idea into the structure of this play. That’s what we’re doing, — telling stories in the spirit of The Decameron, and then it becomes interesting instead of being a drag.”
Reacquaint yourself with your characters: In the series, Sanders and Plunkett play Richard and Barbara Apple, brother and sister, and a lawyer in the state governor’s office and schoolteacher, respectively. Their characters have ended up quarantining together, with Barbara just returned from the hospital, where she’s been tested twice and released. Everyone on the call is adjusting to uncertain realities: especially Barbara, normally the caretaker, learning how to be taken care of. “It’s her function, and she’s a teacher also, so it’s about giving,” Plunkett said. “To have her suddenly in the position where she must receive care and must accept it is a turning point.”
Learn how to rehearse over Zoom: Before streaming the play live, the actors had to all gather on their computers and figure out how to work through the material from their homes. Luckily, they were familiar with the format, at least outside of using it to perform a play. “Jay and I had done Zoom calls with our families, so Zoom with our Apple family felt right,” Plunkett said. Nelson would call in to rehearsals and make himself invisible, and then they’d all gather at the end of run-throughs, visibly, together to talk through adjustments. “It was sort of like we’re sitting at the table going over notes, like normal,” she added.
Make your home the set: To set the scene, Plunkett and Sanders had to stage their West Village apartment as if it were Barbara’s home in Rhinebeck. They’ve gotten advice on making sure the sound and lighting is correct from the Public’s tech team, and they then also have some invisible secrets to get themselves in character. “Barbara always brought out a wooden card table that was always present on the set,” Plunkett said. “At the end of all it, after five years [of the plays], including the tour, I was presented with the table. That’s where we have our laptop set up. Jay and I know that it’s Barbara’s table, but nobody sees it.”
Tape the dress rehearsal, just in case: On Tuesday night, the night before the show, the cast gathered for a formal dress rehearsal, which the Public taped just in case of any tech issues the night of the performance. “Wednesday, I think we’re rehearsing some in the afternoon, and then we’ll just meet half an hour ahead of time to make sure everything is proper and working,” Plunkett said, “and that our phones are turned off.”
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I’m just going to say it: this is the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever eaten – better than the macaroni cheese I ate as a child; better than the macaroni cheese I brought my own children up on when they were little (they don’t agree); better than any fancy restaurant macaroni cheese with white truffle or lobster; better than any macaroni cheese I have loved in my life thus far, and there have been many.
I don’t feel it’s boastful to say as much, as the greatness lies not in any brilliance on my part, but in the simple tastes of the ingredients as they fuse in the heat. That’s home cooking for you. I do rather love the way these little macaroni cheeses, with their pixie-penne, look like they’ve been made with artificially colored, cheap squeezy cheese or out of a box, when in fact their exotic glow comes courtesy of the earthy goodness of a sweet potato.
- Serves 4
- 1 pound sweet potatoes
- 10 ounces (about 2 cups) pennette, or other small, short pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon English mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 ounces feta cheese (approx. 3/4 cup crumbled)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar, grated
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put on a large-ish pan of water to boil, with the lid on to make it come to a boil faster.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them roughly into 1 inch pieces. When the water’s boiling, add salt to taste, and then the sweet potato pieces, and cook them for about 10 minutes or until they are soft. Scoop them out of the water into a bowl–using a ”spider” or slotted spoon–and lightly mash with a fork, without turning them into a purée. Don’t get rid of this water, as you will need it to cook your pasta in later.
- In another saucepan, gently melt the butter and add the flour, whisking to form a roux, then take the pan off the heat, slowly whisk in the milk and, when it’s all combined and smooth, put back on the heat. Exchange your whisk for a wooden spoon, and continue to stir until your gently bubbling sauce has lost any floury taste and has thickened. Add the mustard and ¼ teaspoon of the paprika. Season to taste, but do remember that you will be adding Cheddar and salty feta later, so underdo it for now.
- Cook the pennette in the sweet-potato water, starting to check 2 minutes earlier than packet instructions dictate, as you want to make sure it doesn’t lose its bite entirely. Drain (reserving some of the pasta cooking water first) and then add the pennette to the mashed sweet potato, and fold in to combine; the heat of the pasta will make the mash easier to mix in.
- Add the feta cheese to the sweet potato and pasta mixture, crumbling it in so that it is easier to disperse evenly, then fold in the white sauce, adding 1 1/4 cups grated Cheddar as you go. Add some of the pasta cooking water, should you feel it needs loosening up at all.
- Check for seasoning again, then, when you’re happy, spoon the brightly sauced macaroni cheese into 4 small ovenproof dishes of approx. 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cup capacity (or 1 large rectangular dish measuring approx. 12x8x2 inches deep and 6 1/2 cup capacity). Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar over each one, dust with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of paprika, then shred the sage leaves and scatter the skinny green ribbons over the top, too.
- Put the pots on a baking tray, pop into the oven and bake for 20 minutes (or, if you’re making this in a larger dish, bake for 30–35 minutes), by which time they will be piping hot and bubbling, and begging you to eat them.
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Built in the 19th century, the old piggery on William Hunter's farm in Ballylooby, Co Tipperary, is typical of many thousands of similar farm buildings laying semi-derelict around Ireland.
Situated in a stone-built courtyard, the piggery was once a productive part of the working farm but up until 2016 it had a roof that was leaking and its days were numbered.
However, a government grant for €9,500 from the Heritage Council in 2016 enabled Mr Hunter to replace the roof, add guttering and repair the walls, setting in motion a sequence of improvements that's still ongoing.
"It was essentially an old stone building that was falling into disrepair, and while it was still standing, it couldn't really be used for anything. It originally served as a piggery but it's long since ceased being used for much," says Mr Hunter's son Eamonn. The Hunters' farm is now mostly engaged in tillage, growing oats and barley, plus 28 acres of oak and ash woodland. The Heritage Council grant came as part of the GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.
"It had been on our to-do list for a long time but any farmer knows there's always a backlog of things that need paying for on any farm, so it took a grant to get the renovations off the ground," says Eamonn.
"You have to apply for works and submit costings to consolidate essential parts of the building."
While there were some repairs done to the walls of the structure, the bulk of the money was spent on rebuilding the roof and gutters. The timber structure needed to be renewed and the slate cladding of the roof needed a lot of work. However, not only were the Hunters left with a dry, usable building suitable for storage and as a workshop, the project also started a process of repairing other structures in the courtyard.
"The whole courtyard is looking better and we're hoping in time to develop some self-catering accommodation in one of the larger buildings in the complex, to help contribute an income to the farm," says Eamonn.
"We don't keep pigs any more and the way the farm earns a living has changed over time, so it's time to look at further change.
"The main value of these buildings is in the character they give to the site. We'd like to diversify more to maximise that, and we see tourism as a strong aspect of the future development of the farm."
'Thousands of farm buildings are ripe for restoration'
Dotted all around Ireland are ramshackle and run-down farm buildings that could be restored and repurposed to offer landowners a second income. That's the message from architect and restoration expert Hugh Wallace.
"The reality is that not many people are building new working farmhouses and outbuildings. But there are thousands of older buildings like that all around the country, and many of them are ripe for restoration," he says.
"If you drive around the byroads of Ireland, pretty much in any county, there are farm buildings, amazing quadrangles of working buildings, and those lovely two-storey barns built to allow for hay storage upstairs and cattle downstairs."
Mr Wallace is best known as a judge on RTé's Home of the Year and a presenter on The Restoration Programme, and it's in the capacity of a restoration expert that he attended this year's Ploughing Championships, conducting a question-and-answer session around how to repurpose farm houses and buildings.
He also shared some tips on how to retain the heritage and integrity of period buildings while also looking at how the revived structure can help boost farming income.
"There's a huge number of these buildings at the end of somebody's garden or in a neglected farmyard. They're just rotting because they've passed their sell-by date in terms of having a function on the farm," he says.
"A lot of the time, you can see that there's a bungalow from the 1970s or 80s built beside the old farm building, but that the older building has been left to rot and the cattle have moved in."
Mr Wallace believes that there are a number of things that could be done with these buildings.
"There's a whole opportunity to generate income for farmers, either by offering a means for visitors to take part in the life of the farm, or via short-term lets," he says.
"They can also be used as studios for yoga and wellness activities - it's often hard to find spaces for community activities in rural areas. I also know of one family with a quadrangle of farm buildings that they did up over 12 years - they spread the cost out over time - and they now have an income from their properties of over €60,000 a year."
Mr Wallace says urban dwellers want experiences, and that includes being closer to agriculture.
"They want to walk around the fields, and meet and feed cows and lambs. Not many people know what that's like any more, other than farmers," he says.
According to Mr Wallace, many of these disused or run-down buildings have genuine architectural value, as they reflect the fact that for most of its history, Ireland has been an agrarian economy.
"It wasn't until the 1930s and 40s that we moved towards a more urban society, continuing on into the 50s and 60s. Around the cities there are listed buildings and conservation areas, but the farmlands and buildings of Ireland haven't had the same protection, and as a result there are a lot of buildings out there just rotting into the ground," he says.
"This needs to be an exercise in balance. These buildings need to be made fit for today's way of living as well as preserving the past.
"Within that, any one of these buildings will have elements that are worthy of restoring or showing off. It could be a staircase or original beams in the roof - it's a matter of retaining some of those elements."
Repurposing and restoring older buildings has a secondary benefit in addition to generating income for their owners, according to Mr Wallace: it can help to attract people away from the cities.
"We need to repopulate the countryside, and these farm buildings are an ideal way to do that," he says.
"In my opinion, buildings from pre-1910 should be preserved if they have architectural qualities. People should be able to do them up just like they can in urban areas under the Living Cities initiative.
"We should have a rural living initiative so that people can claim the money they spend on these buildings against income tax."
Currently the Department of Agriculture offers grants in the form of the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme, administered by the Heritage Council.
Under the scheme, grants are available to carry out approved conservation works to traditional farm buildings and associated landscape structures such as historic yard surfaces, walls, gate pillars and gates.
The principal objective of this scheme is to ensure that traditional farm buildings and other structures that contribute to the character of the landscape, and which are of significant heritage value, are conserved for agricultural use.
The grants available range between €4,000 and €25,000 and can cover up to 75pc of the cost of the works.
"From a planning point of view, renovating an existing building is much less complicated than building something from scratch on a greenfield site," says Mr Wallace.
"As long as a good bit of the roof is still on, then you can do maintenance work with very little hassle.
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When compared to last year’s icon design trends, not much has changed really. Year-on-year, icon trends have always evolved, but not this year. Flat design, iOS line-styled icons and Material Design continue to inspire heavily this year’s icon trends. SVG has continued to rise in popularity, as have icon sets created with Sketch.app.
One major difference has been the decrease in popularity of icon fonts. There has been a lot of discussion about them in the design community over the past month or so, especially from Tyler Sticka (Seriously, Don’t Use Icon Fonts) and Ben Frain (Seriously, Use Icon Fonts), we’ll let you decide whether or not you choose to use them.
We have also only included those larger, more complete sets. Some even have as many as 400 different icons! Most of the sets are available in either PSD, AI, EPS, SVG or Sketch formats, but there are also a few, as mentioned, icon fonts and some pure CSS sets as well.
To help you find the set you’re looking for quicker, we’ve categorized the icons into the following sections: Flat Icon Sets, Pure CSS Icons, Icon Fonts, Line Icon Sets, Block/Solid Icon Sets, Material Design Icon Sets, and finally a small selection of Specialized Icon Sets.
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On 17 April 2019, two adult beavers from Scotland were released into an enclosure in Cropton Forest, North Yorkshire as part of a five-year scientific trial. Find out more and discover what the beavers have been up to recently.
January 2021: The beaver family is bigger than we thought! Now confirmed, the Cropton Forest parents had two kits in summer, not one as previously thought. Ecologist Cath Bashforth explains: “I had suspicions, but it took a while to get two kits visible on the same camera clip!" This latest news makes them a family of six.
July 2020: We are delighted that the beavers have become parents again! The pair already have two kits from last summer, who are mucking in and helping bring up the baby. Video captured at the beaver site shows the new arrival settling in with the family.
Why Cropton Forest?
The communities downstream from Cropton Forest have suffered severe flooding in the last twenty years, with the most serious flood in 2007 causing approximately £7 million in damage to homes and businesses. Man-made dams have already been helping to reduce flooding, however they are are expensive and time-consuming to look after.
As a follow on to the 'Slowing the Flow' project to reduce flooding in the area, two beavers were released into a secure area to maintain the existing dams and create their own. As the first project of its kind, we're very excited to see how the beavers interact with man-made structures already in place.
Cath, the leading Ecologist for the project, tells us what it means to her and the local community:
We’ve had a fantastic positive response to the beaver trial so far. Over 40 volunteers have put in roughly 500 hours surveying the site for different species. It will be exciting to see how the site changes over the next 5 years and how the beavers interact with the man-made dam features in the beck.
Beavers are brilliant architects
Beavers can completely change their surrounding habitats for the better. They build dams to restrict water flow creating ponds of deep water, coppice trees and shrubs and dig canal systems creating diverse wetlands. These can bring huge benefits to a wide range of plants and wildlife.
As well as benefiting wildlife, beavers help humans by creating large areas of water-retaining wetlands which reduces flooding downstream. They also help to clean water and reduce silt levels. With all these benefits to people and wildlife, it's fantastic to see beavers returning to our rivers in this trial project.
Working with the community
Making time for nature and spending time outside has been proven to improve your mental and physical health by the mental health charity Mind, so we're delighted to see the local community getting involved in the project and they are excited to be welcoming their new neighbours.
So far, volunteers have contributed over 500 hours of work and their help has been vital for the success of the project. They have been getting involved with everything from helping to prepare the area to surveying existing wildlife and plants.
One of the many wildlife volunteers, Joan Childs, tells us what the project means to her:
It's been a great privilege to be able to contribute in a small way to this exciting project, by helping with the Diptera survey of the release site. North Yorkshire will be richer for the dynamism that beavers bring back to wetland habitats.
Local wildlife groups
The beaver release could potentially change the surrounding habitat for the better and alter local biodiversity so local wildlife groups have been on hand to volunteer. One local wildlife group 'The Pickering Forests Ringing Group', who have been monitoring the local bird population had this to say about the project:
Beaver habitats in North America and Europe are areas with a rich diversity of bird life. We're pleased to be part of the monitoring team conducting surveys of the current annual bird population and are looking forward to future monitoring where we hope to see an increase in species as a result of the habitat created by the beavers.
Local Butterfly Conservation member Graham Oliver, who has been volunteering on the trial, told us what it means to him:
I’m thrilled to be a volunteer in the Yorkshire beaver release trial. It will be fascinating to watch beavers in Yorkshire managing their own habitat and to witness the effect they have on local flood control and biodiversity.
Why do beavers build dams?
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Connecting local responses around the world
Practices. You know, that sometimes tricky-thorny part of the CLC Process that comes right after the dream and before diving into the self-assessment?
Well, the global support team of the Constellation is thinking of bringing more attention to it by adding it as a separate step between the dream and SA.
As we are thinking of giving more weight to this step, we want to learn from you!
SALT and the CLC Process have always been alive and changing as we learn from experience, please share yours below :) !
With deep gratitude,
Celicia on behalf of the Global Support Team.
Hi dear community, please have a look at what Lysiane shared about her experience.
She have an interesting experience of facilitating the Practices. She shared that she never manage to facilitate the dream building before the practices. She always use the practices as way to stimulate the conversation between the group and then ask for a materialisation of the dream by a drawing, a narrative or even a prayer.
Do you have such experience? Please share you experience if you also facilitated the process the other way around (practices first and then dream building).
Here is the experience she shared translated by Phil, please share you though and relevent experience to help us determine how to include this step in the entire process.
"I wanted to respond to Laurie's and GST's request for facilitation experiments in the practice stage. For my part, it has been a very short time that I have facilitated the process, but since I did the online training I had the opportunity to accompany some groups. And after a discussion with Laurie I realize that I have to share my experience and that this can eventually advance thinking around the place of the practice stage in the process.
I have never managed to derive the practices from the dream. The step of surfacing the practices has always come before the common dream. It is a step to go from the “I” to the “We”.
I will explain here how I adapted the process to meet the needs and the expectations of the groups I have been working with.
Since my involvement in the triads of the SALT Online Program, I have accompanied a group of people who are embarking on the transformation of a Bio Cooperative into SCOP (I think that this is something like a co-operative in England PF). This is the store of L'Epine Vinette in Briançon. When I proposed to accompany them with the CCV process, the group was questioning their identity and their dream for the future.
For the formulation of the dream and the practices I have adapted the process somewhat to allow a co-construction and a real ownership of both the process and the project.
For the dream I started by making the individual dream. Following this they did an active listening exercise in pairs. The person who listened to the dream of the other then presented the dream of his teammate in plenary.
During this time of presentation, there was a reporter who noted each idea of individual dreams on a post-it note. We ended up with a series of post-it notes on the wall (see opposite)
Then, the post-it notes were grouped together around common themes.This stage took a long time and the participants' feedback was quite negative on this stage. Nevertheless, I drew on the small amount of energy still present to ask the group to formulate practices on the basis of the identified themes and the words mentioned in the post-it notes.
I have guided the group to formulate practices in the following form: WE + Action verb.
They formulated 8 practices:
1 - We Radiate;
2- We share;
3- We move in a gentle way;
4- We cooperate;
5- We transmit;
6. We mark our differences;
7- We breathe;
8 - We live with nature.
At this point, we did not yet have a common dream. I wanted to ensure that the common dream could be formulated in an artistic and creative way. So I involved a friend of mine, art therapist with whom we imagined a process to achieve a common achievement that uses visual and plastic art.
From the post-it dreams of each one, they were offered to make a vignette (an image or a kind of storyboard) using the artistic support of their choice (painting, collage, sewing ...).
In groups of three, each group working on 3 practices. For each practice they referred to the words of the post-it to realize the vignettes. Each word was represented by a thumbnail (image or storyboard).
Then, in plenary, the vignettes were placed horizontally on the wall as if to tell a story. Each practice was represented horizontally by a series of vignettes (about 5 vignettes per practice) (see photo).
In a circle, the members of each group presented to the others their realization and the sense of the images represented.
A month and a half after that, we met again to continue the co-construction of the common dream.
We picked up the vignettes and we were immersed in the context and meaning of the images.
We then asked the group to select the vignettes that allowed them to tell their dreams as a story, the vignettes that were important to them.
They were then asked to classify the vignettes in a narrative order that allowed them to tell the story of their dream.
During this process, they immediately referred to the tree as order of presentation, with the roots and history of the project, trunk and branches. (See image next page)
I asked them to write the story, they wrote a text that they then wanted to declaim in music.
Throughout this process, Sophie filmed and captured sounds.
The next step is for us to edit the film.
Since then I have reviewed them to do the self-evaluation.
I invited them to take up the practices developed previously and see if they always matched their dream and if they still made sense today. Some have disappeared, others have been modified because they realized that it was more values than fields of actions for the sequel.
They were able to identify 5 practices:
- We weave links;
- We Scooperons;
- We mark our difference;
- We share;
- We cultivate the land and the land cultivates us.
In plenary they explained what they were putting behind these practices for a better common understanding. Then they self-assessed themselves where they currently are.
I have another pretty similar experience with facilitation practices.
I realize that I have never managed to facilitate the common dream before practices.
For this second experiment, it is a group of a federation of parishes of Briançon.
This group was uncomfortable with the idea of drawing, which he found too childish.
I am asked to share their individual dream by two and in plenary the listener presented the dream of the other.
On a chalkboard I noticed the ideas that came out of their individual dreams.
We had before us a set of ideas. I noticed every idea on a post-it and we then grouped by generic themes that emanated from these ideas.
From there, I encouraged the formulation of practices in the form: We + Word of Action.
The group was able to formulate 6 practices.
We are moving happily towards community involvement
From our differences we make our strength
We act to build our future
We invite you to participate
We take care of the Other
We bear the word of God
For some participants it was difficult to understand the meaning of this stage.
From then on, I proposed to them to materialize their dream by a text or a prayer.
They found the idea super and wished to make a prayer that they could say during the mass that followed the meeting.
"Let us pray for our community,
So that imbued with the Word of God,
We took care of our next
And act together
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Hey there, it’s time for us here at DHGF to give our opinions on the new Virtual Console games of the week. Or rather, game. One game. One lonely game. Again. Sigh. Anyway, it’s Metal Slug 2 from the Neo Geo. Where’s Earthbound? Does anyone know? I think I’m gonna cry.
Metal Slug 2
Developer: Nazca Corporation
Publisher: D4 Enterprises
System: Neo Geo
Original Release Date: 1998
Price: 900 Wii Points
Matt Yeager: Know what would be awesome? If they had a collection of these games available for the Wii.
Alex Lucard: Here’s the thing. Metal Slug 2 is an excellent game. One everyone should at least play. It’s a superior game to Metal Slug 1, but there are two big problems.
1. Metal Slug 2 suffers from slowdown. LOTS of slowdown. This is why the game was re-released as Metal Slug X, which is far superior and it probably the second best game in the series, after MS3. I would never recommend Metal Slug 2 over Metal Slug X, which is easily available on the PSX.
2. There’s a little something called the Metal Slug Anthology for the PS2 and the Wii. This title, which goes for about $20 these days not only has both MS2 and MSX, but it contains 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 to boot! That’s 7 metal Slugs for $20. Why would you buy a single MS for only $9. That’s just crazy!
There’s absolutely no reason to buy this game. None at all. Especially when you can get every Metal Slug except the 7 and the two Neo*Geo Pocket Colour games for a little over double the cost of the VC console download. Come on SNK, give us titles you HAVEN’T released an anthology for, like Mark of the Wolves or the first Baseball Stars.
Christopher Bowen: As Alex said, this isn’t even the best version of Metal Slug 2; Metal Slug X is superior, far superior, and is also available on the Metal Slug Anthology…the $20 Wii disc that comes with every version of the game other than Metal Slug 7 and the Neo Geo Pocket games (which were pretty good, actually)
I can see why they’re coming out with this game this week (and for those that complain that we’re not descriptive enough with our entries, read Alex’s Metal Slug 7 review, and rewind about fifteen years, adding in camels and shit. Bang, Metal Slug 2), with Metal Slug 7 being out for a couple weeks, but really, is Mark of the Wolves too awesome for us or something? Even barring that, where in the blue fuck are the games that Europe got last week? I still haven’t forgotten PSIV and Castlevania III, Nintendo!
Nathan Birch: Oh boy, they’re back to dumping SNK games on the service…wake me when it’s over.
Aileen Coe: Joy, another game you can buy cheaper and with other games in an anthology (in this case, available for the Wii, even!). Man, this seems to be a recurring theme with the VC as of late. Nintendo, there’s a near infinite library of games to choose from, both domestically and abroad – surely you can do better.
Mark B.: Uh, two things. First, as noted above, compilations exist with this game on it that come with OTHER games, and this are a more economical deal. Second, uh, aren’t there about a billion SNK games that AREN’T on compilation discs that COULD be coming to the VC? Couldn’t I, theoretically, be downloading Sengoku 3, or Cyber-Lip, or Mutation Nation, or hey, how about Samurai Shodown RPG? Couldn’t you perhaps give us something we HAVEN’T played in the past month? I mean, I know that the whole point of the VC is to re-release old games we loved as kids to get some more money out of them, but that only really works when I don’t own the games somewhere else, especially if it’s on a disc for this very system, guys. Let it go.
Well, I think we can all agree on this one…go for the Anthology if you get the Metal Slug urge. Otherwise, you might check out this weeks Wii Ware releases, Space Invaders Get Even and Pit Panic.
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Silk Road, dark market and subsequent similar operations, have achieved anything but the intended effects. The German Federal Criminal Police - aka Bundeskriminalamt - shuttered Wall Street Market, backed by support from Europol, the EU's law enforcement intelligence agency, as well as Dutch National Police and U. Black has one chance to keep Ramsey behind bars, and it'll be the toughest fight of her career. Old s are all to be retired to allow better defence against attacks. Hansa was younger than AlphaBay, but still it had earned some great reputations. Antivirus is a category of software that is designed to prevent, detect, and remove computer viruses. I’d seen this shirt advertised for a while and decided to give it a try.
According to the FBI's criminal complaint filed in Ross Ulbright's trial, the Silk Road market had almost 150,000 buyers and almost 4,000 vendors (USA v. Flashpoint and Chainanalysis noted that the darknet market only went offline temporarily during the COVID-19 onset in late March. And we're able to see a little bit of diversity because now we can reach out and expand, we can bring dark market in people from all over.
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Former Center interns take center stage, Dane County helps elect liberal justice, water quality and quantity issues dominate, white supremacist dies while making bombs
Of note: In this week’s edition, we highlight work of two of the Center’s former interns and a former fellow along with other news stories of interest to Wisconsin. Former Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism intern Tara Golshan, now writing for Vox, explains the growing speculation about whether House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will seek re-election to his Janesville-area seat. Former WCIJ photojournalism intern Lukas Keapproth, now working for Loyola University, chronicles the school’s unlikely and thrilling trip to the NCAA Final Four men’s basketball tournament. Former Wisconsin Public Radio/WCIJ fellow Bridgit Bowden reports for WPR that groundwater quality is an election issue for some voters this fall.
We also feature a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analysis of the recent state Supreme Court race that saw liberal Rebecca Dallet beat a well-funded conservative candidate largely on the strength of high turnout in Dane County. WisContext explains the reach of the Great Lakes Compact when it comes to water-intensive projects such as the massive planned FoxConn plant. And the Fond du Lac Reporter finds that a Beaver Dam man killed while making explosives had a large cache of weapons and white supremacist literature. The story reinforces findings from our Documenting Hate series that speech and actions targeting people based on race, ethnicity, gender identification and religion are both dangerous and on the rise in Wisconsin.
WisconsinWeekly is produced by Andy and Dee J. Hall, a couple who founded the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. Andy is the executive director and Dee is the managing editor.
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Vox — April 5, 2018
“The speaker is not resigning,” Paul Ryan’s spokesperson AshLee Strong said to Vox in a succinct email in late March. It was not the first time she’s had to field the question. On Capitol Hill, the likelihood of Ryan’s departure is no longer a question of will it happen but a matter of when and how. Written by former WCIJ intern Tara Golshan, Vox examines why so many Republicans think Ryan is ready to quit Washington.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — April 4, 2018
With a 62-point margin virtually unheard of in competitive statewide elections, Rebecca Dallet was elected to the state Supreme Court. Dane, Wisconsin’s fastest-growing and “bluest” county, turned out to vote at a rate 50 percent higher than the state as a whole. It is no coincidence that this Dane County landslide has come since Donald Trump’s ascension to the White House, which is mobilizing Democratic voters heading into the fall midterms.
WisContext — March 26, 2018
Wisconsin has yet to wrap up one big conversation about how it uses Great Lakes water, and is already embarking upon another. In following both the Waukesha and Foxconn bids for Lake Michigan’s water, it’s easy to become confused. An especially tangled point is where the rules of the Great Lakes Compact begin and the discretion of the Wisconsin Legislature and state regulators begins.
Wisconsin Public Radio — April 5, 2018
There are about 900,000 private wells in Wisconsin, and people across the state reply on the water for drinking, cooking and bathing. Some are worried about their wells becoming contaminated with bacteria from manure from nearby farms. Written by former WPR/WCIJ fellow Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio tells the story of Janet McConaughey who is worried about the six dairy and beef concentrated animal feeding operations, farms with more than 1,000 animals, in Jefferson County. So, she decided to run for office.
Fond du Lac Reporter — April 5, 2018
Benjamin Morrow of Beaver Dam was killed March 5 when his unit in Village Glen Apartments exploded. In search warrants, investigators found that Morrow had a “homemade explosives laboratory” in the apartment, along with white supremacist material, guns and ammunition.
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For a class project, a group of four students researched local food with an end goal of creating an event, communication tool or published content to demonstrate what they learned.
They brought together local farmers, processors, food organizations, chefs and purveyors at Ayden Kitchen & Bar for a networking, eating and education event. Nearly 100 people attended. What an inspiring bunch of people!
I (Melanie), had the opportunity to share our experiences about building our farm-direct meat business while four other presenters talked about local food from the perspective of a renowned Saskatoon restaurant, an urban farm venture and a rooftop gardening project at the U of S.
Did you know that Saskatchewan is only 7% self-sufficient for in-season fruit and vegetable production (excluding potatoes)? Manitoba is 57% while Alberta is 32% self-sufficient [AAFC 2005].
Did you know that Saskatchewan consumers spend $25 million annually on fruits and vegetables that could be grown here in the province?
Or did you know that Saskatchewan has the second biggest cattle herd in Canada but only 1% of what we raise goes through Saskatchewan meat plants while the 99% is exported elsewhere? [Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2012]
Surprised? Saskatchewan has the largest agricultural land base and the largest farms in Canada [Saskatoon Regional Food Assessment Report, December 2013, page 16]. We call ourselves the Bread Basket of the World, yet we cannot feed ourselves. We do not have the processing capacity, marketing savvy, distribution channels, and dare I say, the political will to make that feasible.
With our large production capacity, it is only natural that Saskatchewan agriculture is export focused and will remain so. However, we believe an opportunity exists for a parallel food system that feeds Saskatchewan. Market analysts tell us “We are only a million+ people here. The market isn’t big enough”. But we are a million+ people who need to eat – I’d say that’s a market!
“The 2007 Status Report by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada noted that “the increasing consumer interest in local food around the globe could shut Canadian producers out of the export markets we have come to rely upon,” making it imperative for Canada to create its own markets for locally-grown food (AAFC, 2007). It further noted that “Canada’s historical focus on an export food system has impeded efforts to build a healthy domestic food system;” and that the policy framework “is a significant barrier to local food systems.”” [Towards a Food Strategy for Saskatoon, December 2013, page 16]
We believe that becoming more food self-sufficient is not about reducing exports but rather decreasing imports to diversify and expand our economy. It’s about making the pie bigger for everyone.
Pine View Farms was local before local was a thing. When we started, there was no such thing as the 100 Mile Diet. Saskatchewan has come a long way in 20 years. Kevin and I believe in regional or local food production systems for so many reasons:
- Buying local keeps money flowing in the community. The wages we pay to our staff are spent at the local grocer, the clothing retailer, the hardware store etc. In turn, those businesses support the local accountant, lawyer, suppliers, and so on. We’re all better off when we’re all better off!
- Buying local food reduces transportation miles to market and is good for the environment.
- Did I mention flavor? Locally grown foods can be picked at the peak of freshness and flavor, resulting in a better eating experience.
- Regional food diversity is preserved and increases the culinary creativity of a community.
- Oh yeah, and you, the eater can know where your food was grown and how it was produced. In fact, you can talk to the farmer who grew it!
- Local doesn’t have to mean small either. When you put it all together, it really adds up! Data from the BALLE USA network (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) shows that in America, 2 out of every 3 jobs are created by independently owned businesses. And, for every $10 million spent in local businesses, 57 jobs are created. In contrast, for every $10 million spent at Amazon, only 14 jobs are created.
To be frank, these are challenging times for smaller, local food purveyors and restaurants. Big box stores have invaded the retail space. It’s hard to compete against the gargantuan marketing budgets, seemingly low prices and flashy lights of big box stores and chain restaurants. Plus, their distributions systems are set up to buy nationally or globally, making it basically impossible for small scale producers to get a foot in the door.
Everything has a cost though. While big box stores and chain restaurants pay wages in the local community, the corporate tax and the profits do not necessarily remain here. They leave the province or country, leaving sprawl and sameness in their wake. While the sticker price might be cheaper, the cost to our community is likely greater.
In the end, numbers alone will not convince you to love local, but we think the flavor and the people just might.
Spring is here! Now is the time to venture out and explore what Saskatchewan offers. Here are some ideas:
- Plan a “progressive supper” with friends — take a walking tour of downtown and/or 20th Street eateries and pubs, and savour a bite or drink at each place.
- Follow Saskatoon Chefs on Instagram to see what they’re creating from local, seasonal ingredients.
- Pack the kids in the car, grab a coffee and take a drive out of the city to experience the farm, and buy the ingredients you need for that night’s supper. You might capture a few moments of peace and quiet along the way, and you will definitely find some great ingredients to craft a simple dinner together at home that evening.
- Start a local supper club — either dining with friends at one another’s homes, or meeting at a different local restaurant each month.
- Support your local Farmer’s Market or buy a share in a CSA (community supported agriculture) for in-season produce and local goods. It’s fun, affordable and fresh.
Not a day goes by without Kevin and I being grateful for people like you who choose to support our farm. We wouldn’t be here otherwise. We feel privileged to do what we love — growing food, connecting with customers, sharing stories and becoming friends.
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This may be a short month but it was a full month.
First of all we have our Sing-A-Long on Sunday afternoons with Anna Marie Plaehn at the piano at 3 p.m. Feel free to come and join us for this.
Our senior walk program program started this month with several people from Westview doing this and also several people from the community have joined us for this, so anyone 55+ can come and do this with us.
Jean (Craig) Loger director and Dike New Hartford Show Choir perform for
Donna Peters had a good crowd out for our monthly blood pressure check.
Those that are participating in our Bible study on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. are enjoying it with Robin Plocher.
We've had good crowds for bingo and the LSB afternoon of Bunco; exercises are going good and cards on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30. We could use a few more bridge players along with pepper or 500 players.
On the 12th we watched an "I Love Lucy" video which is always good and funny and of course popcorn and juice.
For Valentine's Day we had a potluck dinner for everyone. Boy do we have some good cooks here at Westview, we had so much food.
Our tables had white table cloths and red valentine decorations and our waiters and waitresses were dressed in black and white. We celebrated the January and February birthdays with a candle in a cupcake for each one celebrating a birthday as well all sang Happy Birthday. We didn't think we had any January birthdays, but Rose Moser and Evelyn White moved in so now we have January birthdays. The February birthdays were: Diana Lauterbach on the 2nd; Leonard Mumm on the 5th; Ellie Hoffman on the 17th and Jack Needham on the 25th. So Happy Birthday to everyone. Our dining room was overflowing, anyone could invite guests.
We celebrated Wally & Ellie Hoffman 62nd wedding anniversary. Their daughter,Sharon HoffmanWambold brought us all kinds of good things to eat. So Happy Anniversary to a couple of special people.
We want to congratulate one of our faithful volunteer-Charlene Manlick as one of the 2008 Cedar Valley Hospice volunteers. Congratulations Char.
We have had fantastic entertainment this month. On the 19th the Johnson Strings came and played for us. It was mother and her six children. The mother played the keyboard and three daughters and a son played the violin and the two younger boys played the cello and they all sang.
What a talented family. The dad usually comes along but he was at work when they were here. They hung around afterwards and visited with everyone and that is what we like to do here. So thank you so much for coming to entertain us.
On the 26th the Dike-New Hartford Show Choir came and entertained us. What a show! Their dresses and shirts were bright red and beautiful. Our dining room was packed with people. Jean (Craig) Loger is the director and has a lot of relatives in this area so they came to see the show. They had already performed at Marshalltown and Gladbrook before coming here, so they had a busy day. Their singing and dancing was excellent. If you are a dancer, it was kind of hard to just sit there. Marian Ballard made cookies for the show choir so they had to leave so they took them along on the bus. Thank you Marian for doing this, they really enjoyed them. We moved the tables and chairs back and everyone stayed for coffee, lemonade, cupcakes and bars and everyone had a good visit. Thank you so much for a fun afternoon. Come back anytime. Also thanks to Charlene Manlick and Mae Jean Hoeppner for helping me serve the treats.
Christie has been on vacation or to meetings several days this month so I have been in the office so that is always fun. We have a good time here.
Barb Winterroth stops in at coffee break once in awhile and brings cookies. Thanks Barb thats our favorite past time sitting by the coffee pot either in the morning waiting for the mail or in the afternoon waiting for the Courier.
Christie attended the College Square Health and Wellness Fair and advertised for Westview.
On March 26th at 2 p.m. Dr. Valorie Prahl will be our guest speaker here at Westview about Health and Nutrition. Please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend this. Anyone can come but it will be beneficial for seniors. Valorie has just moved to this area so it will be a good chance to meet her.
Hopefully the weather shapes up in March as we are planning on our night on the town.
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Five things to know about Kentucky basketball’s next opponent, the South Carolina Gamecocks:
1. After a Final Four trip, the Gamecocks have fallen back to earth
Led by Sindarius Thornwell, Frank Martin’s team executed a memorable 2017 NCAA Tournament run, shocking Duke in the Sweet 16, then squeaking past fellow SEC member Florida to reach the Final Four before Gonzaga ended the Gamecocks’ dream season.
With Thornwell now playing for pay with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, South Carolina has suffered the inevitable letdown. The Gamecocks are 11-6 overall and 2-3 in the SEC heading into the Super Tuesday clash with Kentucky. They had lost three of their last four before beating Georgia 64-57 in Athens on Saturday.
The win over Georgia, plus the addition of former Louisville signee Brian Bowen and the suspended Rakym Felder to practice — neither will play this year — has lifted Martin’s spirits.
“I think we had some great practices leading up to the Georgia game, which we were able to pull through,” said the coach. “Rah and Brian, the addition of them to practice, just helps all of us get better each and every day.”
2. South Carolina still plays a physical style of basketball
As UK assistant coach Kenny Payne said Monday, the Gamecocks will try to rough up the Cats. That’s the way Martin’s teams play. They put their bodies on you under the glass, in the passing lanes, on offensive schemes.
“To me, I call it South Carolina basketball,” said forward Chris Silva after the win in Athens.
“We anticipated it would be a slugfest and when you have a game like that you have to rebound and make free throws and we didn’t do that,” said Georgia Coach Mark Fox.
South Carolina has had struggles shooting the ball (more on that later), but the Gamecocks are still excellent on defense. Ken Pomeroy’s numbers rank South Carolina 69th in overall efficiency, but 17th nationally in defensive efficiency.
3. South Carolina has had trouble shooting the basketball
Even in the victory at Georgia, South Carolina shot 27.1 percent. And still won the basketball game. According to ESPN, that was the lowest shooting percentage of a Division I basketball team in a win since St. Francis of Brooklyn shot 26.6 percent in beating LIU Brooklyn on Feb. 26, 2015. It was South Carolina’s lowest shooting percentage in Martin’s six seasons as coach.
It was not unusual, however. Carolina has shot below 40 percent in each of its five SEC games. It shot 37.9 percent in a 74-69 loss at Ole Miss. It shot 38.6 percent in a 79-68 loss to Missouri. It shot 38.9 percent in a 71-60 win over visiting Vanderbilt. It shot 36 percent in a 76-62 loss at Alabama.
As a team for the season, the Gamecocks are shooting 41 percent, slightly below the 41.9 Vanderbilt was shooting before its 74-67 loss to visiting Kentucky last Saturday. As NCAA rankings go, South Carolina is currently 322nd out of the 351 Division I teams in field goal percentage. And Kenpom has Carolina ranked 171st in adjusted offensive efficiency.
4. Chris Silva is South Carolina’s best player
The 6-foot-9 junior forward from Libreville, Gabon, in Central Africa leads the Gamecocks in scoring at 14.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He’s shooting 48.9 percent from the floor and 76.4 percent from the free throw line.
Silva has four double-doubles on the season — 10 points and 10 rebounds vs. Western Michigan; 26 and 10 at Florida International; 19 and 10 vs. Wyoming; 21 and 13 at Ole Miss.
He made nine of 15 shots on the way to a season-high 27 points in the win over Vanderbilt. He scored 14 points, grabbed nine rebounds, made four assists and blocked two shots in the win at Georgia.
Martin has seen improvement from Frank Booker, a 6-3 graduate transfer who played for Florida Atlantic last year after spending his first two years at Oklahoma. Booker scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the win at Georgia. His season high was 21 points in the SEC opener at Ole Miss.
5. Frank Martin is still the lovable Frank Martin
The fiery 51-year-old Martin went 117-54 in five seasons after replacing former boss Bob Huggins at Kansas State. He is now 107-80 at South Carolina, going 14-18, 14-20, 17-16, 25-9, 26-11 and 11-6 this season. His teams have had a 40-55 SEC record, but 23-13 over the last two seasons.
Earlier this season, Martin got into a little controversy when he appeared to blame his school’s marketing department for the disappointing attendance at home games. He quickly made amends.
And Martin raised some eyebrows by taking Bowen, the former Louisville Cardinal whose family is allegedly involved in the FBI investigation that caused U of L basketball coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich to both lose their jobs.
“Brian is an exceptional young man and a basketball player with a very high IQ for the game,” said Martin in a statement released by the school upon Bowen’s enrollment. “He brings a high-level skill set to the court and will make an immediate impact on our team with him joining us on the practice courts this week. He is a strong, athletic small forward, who can really shoot the ball and rebound.
“Brian deserves a fresh start and I would like to thank our university administration, President (Harris) Pastides, our Board of Trustees and Ray Tanner for their hard work and guidance in helping Brian become a member of our Gamecock family.”
Said Tanner, ““What better coach is there to help Brian grow as a student-athlete and more importantly as a young man than Frank Martin and his staff? Over the coming months, we will work diligently with the NCAA through our compliance office to ensure that Brian is eligible for competition.”
Kentucky at South Carolina
When: Tuesday, 9 p.m.
Where: Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.
TV: ESPN with Joe Tessitore, Sean Farnham and Laura Rutledge
Radio: UK Network with Tom Leach and Mike Pratt
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|Reviews for What It Takes|
| alwaysawake chapter 1 . 5/8/2011
what's going to happen next? need to know. love the song choice... Steven Tyler all the way. this is so good, please continue!
| izzybizzy333 chapter 1 . 5/31/2010
A dream, right? Please let it be a dream? Please? I really like nontheless. Wonderful writing. This is the first fanfiction I've read by you,but I have a feeling it won't be the last.
| Rising Dick In Your A-hole chapter 1 . 10/11/2007
I just got done giving your mom a full anal. She wanted me to remind you to go to the market and pick yourself and her up a douche.
| Cierra21 chapter 1 . 7/21/2007
| Kipling Bunny chapter 1 . 7/19/2007
ALSW! I miss you!
Nice beginning! Of course I always love your stuff, but this was so good and it just sucked you right in. I am missing, on the other hand, your lengthier stories too. :) But I totally get being busy since we all are anymore.
I'm really excited about this one! Can't wait to read more.
Hope you are having a great summer. :D
| T chapter 1 . 7/19/2007
WOW! I know I haven't reviewed in ages, but I have been faithfully reading each and every one of your BM/WW fics. I know there isn't really an excuse for not reviewing, but I finally got time to put my feet up and see how my favourite BM/WW author is going.
Hm. This looks interesting, like it can go somewhere. It made sense most of the way but you lost me sometimes but it all came together in the end. Now, the ending sure makes me want to read more. Anyway, I love the choice of song you used, it's fantastic. Just a general pondering but why is this in DC Superheroes?
You're awful at writing back? Now you're making me feel really bad. It's just that we just moves houses, and our family is extending and having children which equals constant family 'reunions' (if we can call it that anymore) and to top it all off, I have to go to work! However, it's still no excuse for me not sending some sign that I haven't disappeared off the face of the planet. Sorry yet again, and to make it up, I'll drop by some of your other fics and write a review for them, as I've already read them.
Thanks again for hearing me ramble on and on.
Still a faithful reader,
| Gabrielle Lupin chapter 1 . 7/18/2007
's what I found myself saying while reading your work. The way you tie things together and hook the reader is a skill I would love to have. Great chapter.
| anon e mousse chapter 1 . 7/18/2007
great chapter, please update soon.
| Hepburn chapter 1 . 7/17/2007
What! No Wonder Woman? ;)
It is a gripping and dark opening and you have made me wonder just what is going on or is going to happen.
I like it and I look forward to reading what you have in store! Keep writing, you are good at it. Oh and just two questions are you going to put Diana in this somewhere, and are you still writing under the Bats and Bracelets ( I hope that pen name is right?)pen name?
Have a good summer, I have missed your longer stories!
| wheathermangohanssj4 chapter 1 . 7/17/2007
that was a little dark and forboding and not really fit for the Summer season. It was much to warm for it to work well
| Lavender Gaia chapter 1 . 7/17/2007
I...I feel as if I've read this before, a long time ago... As if it's deja vu, if that existed... :p
Heh, I love it, of course. And Dickie Dearest better not be hurt or...well, you know bad things will happen.
As for pestering you...I'd like some Dick/Donna please! My summer's been okay, but it will make it so much better! I love you! | <urn:uuid:9c6e7a08-f42f-408b-86bc-18b311ce23f6> | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | https://www.fanfiction.net/r/3662847/ | 2017-11-20T18:01:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806086.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20171120164823-20171120184823-00680.warc.gz | en | 0.958104 | 931 |
The Washington Times
William Galston and Elaine Kamarck, two of the keenest observers of American politics and the fortunes of their Democratic Party in it, were co-authors of a 1989 analysis and strategy paper that in certain respects paved the way for Bill Clinton’s triumph in 1992 as a “New Democrat,” a candidate set apart from the left-liberalism that had come to dominate the party and to which Mr. Galston and Miss Kamarck rose in opposition. The two have just released a new study and strategy paper, “The Politics of Polarization,” that hopes to galvanize Democrats’ fortunes once again by directing the party back toward the electoral center.
You will not find a more astute political analysis. Unfortunately for Democrats, knowledge is not virtue, and a clear-eyed view of the political problem at hand, while a prerequisite for a solution, only begins the hard working of crafting a workable approach to the party’s national problem of powerlessness.
Let’s start with the basics: There are more voters in the United States today who call themselves “conservative” than call themselves “liberal,” 34 to 21 percent, according to 2004 exit polls, figures that have held remarkably constant over time. To the extent that each party, in what the authors call “the great sorting-out” that has taken place over the past couple decades, have essentially become the sole home to one or the other of these two proclivities, the Republicans start out with an advantage: It is a shorter distance for them from the baseline outlook of the party to a winning percentage at the polls.
That leads us to “the myth of mobilization,” the idea that by devoting their time and resources to catering to and turning out the party base, Democrats can fight their way back to victory. Such an approach will fail in the absence of an effective appeal to the center (an appeal the authors rightly understand the Bush-Cheney campaign made in 2004).
That’s only one of the “dominant myths … preventing Democrats from asking tough questions and making hard choices.” Mr. Galston and Miss Kamarck point as well to the “myth of demography,” according to which population shifts will inevitably return Democrats to power. The authors think this is not likely in the absence of more substantive change, and in any case will happen no time soon.
They also cite the “myth of language,” according to which Democrats need merely to find better ways to talk about what they believe in – to envelop their policy preferences in a more compelling narrative. As the two see it, the problem is the substantive package Democrats present and unfavorable associations voters have made with Democratic candidates.
And they offer as a shorthand formulation the “myth of prescription drugs”: the party’s tendency to try to push to the side national security issues and cultural issues, on which Democrats’ standing with voters is weaker, in favor of domestic policy issues on which the party is stronger. Here, the problem is that Democrats’ de-emphasizing these issues does not make them go away for voters or reassure voters that Democrats pass muster on them.
The authors’ analysis of changes in voting behavior point to two key groups among which Republicans have made gains: married women and Catholics, both of whom used to be much more favorably disposed toward the Democratic Party. Here, in particular, the national security and cultural issues rear up. Democrats have yet to overcome the Cold War-era deficit they acquired on national security, nor is the issue likely to recede in public consciousness again as it did in the 1990s, enabling Bill Clinton to get around it.
Democrats are also too prone to view cultural issues and moral values through the prism of the hot-button social issues, from abortion to gay marriage to end-of-life decisions. Democrats like to think that Republicans are intolerant in trying to impose their views on such matters, but they miss seeing their own intolerance.
Moreover, no less important than “issues” are the character traits people associate with candidates. The authors say voters ask three main questions about candidates apart from where they stand on the issues: Is “the candidate a person of strength? … of integrity? … of empathy?” For the first category, at issue is the matter of core conviction and the ability to persist through challenges and adversity. For the second, it’s a sense of straight-shooting and the consistency of words and deeds. For the third, it’s the sense of the candidate as someone like you, not aloof from you.
The recommendations follow accordingly: The party needs a candidate with real credibility on national security, whose convictions on social issues are accompanied by a spirit of tolerance, and who embodies those big-three characteristics of strength, integrity and empathy.
The problem for Democrats is that the man who best fills this bill is Sen. John McCain. And he’s a Republican who, notwithstanding his maverick reputation, still has a better shot at winning his party’s nomination than his Democratic doppelganger, if indeed there is such a one, has of winning the Democratic nomination. | <urn:uuid:ebc4654c-c577-47e7-afb3-fcebed5bcceb> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | https://todlindberg.net/2005/10/18/myths-of-the-democratic-party-mobilization-demography-prescription-drugs/ | 2017-08-24T01:03:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886126017.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20170824004740-20170824024740-00679.warc.gz | en | 0.9615 | 1,085 |
Mayo Foundation v. U.S.: Supreme Court Brushes Off Medical Residents, Unsettles Agency Deference Law
Becoming a doctor is not easy, cheap or quick. Work hard in college, four years of medical school, and then you’re shuttled through a blatantly illegal* residency matching program into an apprenticeship with long hours and low pay. If you’re lucky, three years of that apprenticeship and you’re out. If you’re not, hang on for four, five, six, seven, or eight more years.
(* Why “blatantly illegal?” Because the residency matching program is a flagrant violation of antitrust laws. Once trial lawyers realized that and started suing on behalf of medical students and residents, hospitals had Congress pass a specific antitrust exemption for residency programs.)
Unlike law school — increasingly revealed to be a losing proposition for most, with exploding admissions and imploding jobs — slogging it through seven to twelve years of medical school and residency tends to work out in the end. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes, “physicians practicing primary care had total median annual compensation of $186,044, and physicians practicing in medical specialties earned total median annual compensation of $339,738.” That latter number is so high because of “cartel barriers” imposed by the specialists’ organizations; it’s good to be self-regulating.
But it’s still a tough slog getting there, and a poorly paying one, too. Medical residents earn $30k–$60k annually. That’s not poverty (statistically it’s middle class, since the median household income for the United States is around $50k), but it’s also a bruising job: 60 to 80 hours (often more, though the hospitals fudge the records to deny it) a week, often on irregular schedules, and always at the whim of notoriously unsympathetic attending physicians and hospital administrators.
Hospitals, though, can’t get enough of them. Medical residents are like legal associates: cash cows which, through the joys of leverage, permit a single attending/partner to delegate profitable work for a half-dozen or more residents/associates. The best part for hospitals? Medicaid pays hospitals $9.5 billion annually to train residents. Free labor that can be billed at premium prices.
But nobody, not the hospital, the attending physicians, or the resident thinks of them as being “employees” but rather “students,” or more properly apprentices. They’re supervised at all times and are deliberately rotated through unusual tasks for the purpose of training.
Which raises a question: should medical residents pay payroll taxes like “employees” or should they be exempt like “students?” As the Supreme Court described on Monday in Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research v. United States:
It’s unfortunately a truism that, when Congress passes a law, that law will raise more questions than it answers. Medical residents are nominally in their jobs for educational, not employment, reasons — which is why we pay hospitals $9.5 billion a year to educate them, right? — and it sure seems that medical residents are “enrolled and regularly” attending their residency programs and that they are paid for a “service performed in the employ of . . . a school, college, or university.” If they’re not they’re to learn, why are we paying for them to be there?
The Department of the Treasury disagreed:
Medical residents typically “work 40 hours or more per week,” but the very nature of what they do is — at least according to residents themselves, the hospitals which use them, and the government which subsidies them — more “educational” than it is “service.”
In any event, it sure seems like an issue worth investigating. The Treasury Department didn’t care; 40 hours a week and you’re an “employee,” regardless of the nature of the work, no apprenticeship about it.
The Mayo Clinic sued, arguing:
And that’s where the Supreme Court has a chance to teach the Mayo Clinic something.
See, non-lawyers, law students, and even some lawyers are under the misapprehension that a court, particularly the Supreme Court, is under some obligation to care about the cases that come before it, that, if presented with a compelling enough argument, those courts will at least consider the argument and respond in depth.
Litigators, appellate lawyers, and trial lawyers have all been there. You spend a lot of time thinking through and researching an issue, spend years fighting the case up and down on an issue that not only seems simple, but obvious — after all, other than medical residents, what category of students work 40 hours or more per week for their schools? It seems like a “rule” designed solely to tax medical residents — just to have a court, sometimes a Supreme Court, brush you aside in a paragraph brimming with ponderous assertions like “The Department thus did not distinguish classroom education from clinical training but rather education from service” that mask the real complexity of the underlying issues and the disparate nature of the rule.
Plenty of humanities and science PhD students spend more than 40 hours a week as workhorses filling in the teaching and publishing duties of their tenured advisers, but there aren’t any customers around to see it, so it’s never considered “work” even though much of it has less educational value than a medical residency.
I thought the Mayo v. U.S. opinion might some value to lawyers going forward, since it purports to clarify that court deference to an agency interpretation of a statute is governed by Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837 (1984) rather than National Muffler Dealers Assn., Inc. v. United States, 440 U.S. 472 (1979). In short, under National Muffler, it matters when and why an agency interpreted the statute a particular way (and if the agency had been taking inconsistent positions in the past), whereas under Chevron neither of those issues matter. But the Supreme Court didn’t even squarely say which one was right, it just implied that Chevron seemed closer to the mark:
Under Chevron, in contrast, deference to an agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute does not turn on such considerations. We have repeatedly held that “[a]gency inconsistency is not a basis for declining to analyze the agency’s interpretation under the Chevron framework.” National Cable & Telecommunications Assn. v. Brand X Internet Services, 545 U. S. 967, 981 (2005); accord, Eurodif S. A., supra, at ___ (slip op., at 10). We have instructed that “neither antiquity nor contemporaneity with [a] statute is a condition of [a regulation’s] validity.” Smiley v. Citibank (South Dakota), N. A., 517 U. S. 735, 740 (1996). And we have found it immaterial to our analysis that a “regulation was prompted by litigation.” Id., at 741. Indeed, in United Dominion Industries, Inc. v. United States, 532 U. S. 822, 838 (2001), we expressly invited the Treasury Department to “amend itsregulations” if troubled by the consequences of our resolution of the case.
None of that, though, is inconsistent with the actual analysis National Muffler:
Which makes me wonder why the Supreme Court considered the case at all. The government had won in the Court of Appeals on the exact same grounds, grounds the Supreme Court merely affirmed 8–0 in a terse, uninformative opinion that unsettled a largely settled question about agency deference. Like I asked before, Do Lawyers And Judges Still Look To The Supreme Court For Guidance?
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Thursday, 6 October 2016
Interview With Lisa Morton By David Kempf
In 2014 she released the novels Netherworld and Zombie Apocalypse!: Washington Deceased, and 2015 saw the publication of Ghosts: A Haunted History and the short story collection Cemetery Dance Select.
She is the author of over one hundred short stories, and her most recent work can be found in Dark Screams 4, October Dreams 2, nEvermore, and Out of Tune.
As a Halloween expert, Lisa has appeared on The History Channel and The Discovery Channel, in the pages of The Wall Street Journal and the LA Times, at such events as the Utah Humanities Book Festival, and online in podcasts at BoingBoing and The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
Interview With Lisa Morton By David Kempf
When did you first become interested in writing?
I’ve been writing almost as long as I’ve been reading – my first poem was published when I was 5! – but I didn’t seriously consider making a living out of it until I saw The Exorcist at the age of 15. Seeing the astonishing impact that film had on audiences during its initial release made me realize I wanted to do that, too.
How did you make this a full time job?
Well, it’s not my full time job now. I tried that for a while, back when I was making a fair amount of money as a screenwriter, and it didn’t work for me at all. I know most writers dream of being able to leave their day job and pursue writing all the time, but for me it was too isolating. Plus, I really love being a bookseller.
How did you become President of the Horror Writers Association?
By attrition, sadly. I was serving as Vice President when the President, Rocky Wood, passed away. Before that I’d held a variety of positions within the organization. I do find it satisfying to work with other writers and promote a genre that I love.
Why do you think horror and fantasy books remain so popular?
Because they reach us on such a primordial level. The earliest forms of literature – think The Epic of Gilgamesh or The Odyssey – almost all include considerable amounts of horror and fantasy; I really think it’s a way for us to process some of the more mysterious aspects of existence.
How did it feel the first time you won a Stoker Award?
I didn’t believe it. I actually wrote the vote counters and told them they needed to re-count because they’d obviously made a terrible error!
Please tell us about Meet the Hollowheads.
Meet the Hollowheads (or Life on the Edge, the original title and the one I prefer) was my first real sale. I’d been working as a screenwriter for about ten years, with just a few options to show for it. For a brief time I worked in the special effects biz in Hollywood, first as a model-maker (on movies like Star Trek: The Motion Picture), then as a sculptor in the special make-up effects field, where I met the legendary Tom Burman. We started writing together, and Life on the Edge was the one we sold. Tom directed it and I worked on it as Associate Producer. It was an interesting learning experience, but the final product was heavily re-edited and kind of disappointing. Welcome to Hollywood!
What inspired you to write A Hallowe'en Anthology: Literary and Historical Writings Over the Centuries?
That was actually my second Halloween non-fiction book, after The Halloween Encyclopedia. For the encyclopedia I had gathered this incredible amount of information; some of the source material was just delightful, but of course in an encyclopedic reference you’re just condensing data. Doing the anthology gave me a chance to present the full versions (with my annotations) of some of that material.
Tell us about your work on Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
I was very young, not even 21! Back then, I used to hang out at a lot of film and science fiction conventions, and through the cons I befriended a guy named Greg Jein. One of my other friends was an absolute genius model-maker named Bill George (he went on to work for ILM and won an Academy Award for Innerspace), and Greg invited us to work for him. I didn’t spend a lot of time on Star Trek, but it was a wonderful experience. I mainly worked on the interior of V’Ger and on this miniature bridge made up of little hexagons. I still have one of those.
What do you think Rocky Wood’s legacy is?
Rocky touched so many lives in positive ways. Although he’ll undoubtedly be remembered for his scholarship on the work of Stephen King, he also brought HWA up to a new level, and he was unsparingly generous with his time in helping new writers.
What are your favorite horror books?
I grew up on the classics – Poe, Lovecraft, Stoker. As a teenager, I discovered writers like Theodore Sturgeon and Ray Bradbury, and later I came to love Shirley Jackson and of course King. One of my favorite authors, though, has to be Dennis Etchison, whose short fiction – much of which is set in a Los Angeles I recognize very well – is one of my biggest inspirations.
What are some of your favorite horror movies?
I’ve already mentioned The Exorcist. I grew up during that golden time when they used to show the Universal horror movies endlessly on television, so I love all of those (though I think I’m especially fond of The Creature from the Black Lagoon). My favorite horror film of the 21st century so far is the Korean masterpiece A Tale of Two Sisters. Over the last few years I think television has overtaken cinema as the place for horror; I’ve loved many episodes of American Horror Story (especially the Asylum season), Penny Dreadful, and Stranger Things.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment as an author?
Thus far, probably my novel Malediction, although I’m also proud of having authored over 100 short stories.
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Persevere. Rejection can be tough; if you’re in the screenwriting end of things (as I still am), even success can be tough! It’s easy to give up, or become cynical. Sometimes the authors we remember aren’t even necessarily the most talented, but they are the ones who hung in there and continued to produce work.
Running a close second, though, is: don’t be a jerk. If you’ve got a temper, channel that into your fiction. If you’re thin-skinned, figure out how to grow another layer because you’ll need it. Nobody wants to work with somebody who starts fights on social media, or insults other writers (or readers!), or sends snarky responses to rejections. Besides which, it’s more fun to be nice.
What is your opinion of the new self-publishing trend?
I have tremendous respect for the writers who have figured out how to do it right. Unfortunately, that’s not me!
What are your current projects?
I’m finishing up a piece for Stephen Jones that will be part of his new series The Lovecraft Squad. After that, I’ll be diving into a screenwriting gig that I’m really excited about (for a change!), but shouldn’t really talk about yet.
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Lisa Morton is a screenwriter, author of non-fiction books, Bram Stoker Award-winning prose writer, and Halloween expert whose work was described by the American Library Association’s Readers’ Advisory Guide to Horror as “consistently dark, unsettling, and frightening.” Her most recent releases include Ghosts: A Haunted History and Cemetery Dance Select: Lisa Morton. She lives in the San Fernando Valley, and can be found online at www.lisamorton.com | <urn:uuid:a3f29ae0-1d54-4426-a16d-31e6630361c2> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | http://www.mastersofhorror.co.uk/2016/10/interview-with-lisa-morton-by-david.html?zx=82f2b307dfef6dc3 | 2021-12-09T12:27:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964364169.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20211209122503-20211209152503-00438.warc.gz | en | 0.966921 | 1,707 |
A secondary source of income is an added boost to long-term financial goals. Many professionals quit their regular job once they start making a handsome profit with the side hustle. However, it is never easy to give time after a stressful day at work.
People spend the after-hours to relax and maintain a work-life balance. You cannot risk the mental exhaustion that can cause serious issues such as depression. Also, the relationships require some quality time together to keep the spark alive.
To your relief, these are some ideas to manage time outside the 9-5 job for a side hustle –
- Ask the Boss
Not every boss is a productivity freak that doesn’t support the employees in their personal endeavours. They will help you in some ways other than reducing the workload. This includes offering a different shift timing to help you make some more time.
You can ask for a time when the traffic is minimum to save some hours on commute. Also, a flexible schedule will give you more time to work on the side hustle. If possible, ask them for work from the home schedule at least once a week.
- Schedule Time
To make time, you need to work on a schedule to find the additional window for a side hustle. You will find some hours on completely unnecessary stuff that can better be utilised with some work. These include an hour late visit to the club for drinks.
It is easier to create a schedule than to fixate on it. There will be endless excuses and temptations to get away from the scheduled tasks. Keep the motivation high and find the little free time in your daily schedule to work on the project.
- Skip Some Tasks
Not every task is worth spending hours instead of hiring someone to do it. This includes building a website or writing appealing product descriptions. You can easily hire a freelancer for these tasks at a cheaper price.
It will give you time to focus on more important tasks, such as production and marketing. You can apply for a business loan if you are starting a business with no money and bad credit. It will help you cover all the additional cost with easy instalments.
- Wake Up Early
You can give an hour or two to the side hustle if you wake early. The distractions are minimum in the morning since everyone in your circle and neighbourhood will be sleeping. The productivity will increase since the complete focus will remain on the task at hand.
It will have some other benefits as well that includes timely check-in at work. This ensures you don’t have to spend extra hours at work because of running late. However, this requires a serious lifestyle change.
- Work During Travel
You can ditch the personal vehicle to spend some time on the additional work. Public transport will allow you enough comfort to complete some tasks. Also, you will save money on fuel expenses.
In many locations, driving through traffic jams and congested roads can be draining. You will save energy and time while riding the subway for work if the roads are extremely busy. However, there is no guarantee of vacant seats when you travel during common office hours.
- Use the Weekends and Lunch Breaks
People spend lunch hours to relax and recharge their mind for the remaining time. Eating takes only a few minutes, even for people with a heavy diet. You can use the rest for the side gig instead of gossips.
The weekends are the best time to spend hours on the assignment. You can use a few hours for other activities planned with your family or friends. The rest can still have a few hours of rest and work.
- Social Media Tools at Job
You can use social media tools now and then at your job during the little breaks in between. It won’t hurt your regular job as these breaks are essential for the focus. No one expects you to work 8 hours straight with complete focus on the computer screen.
There is a lot you can do within the 5-10 minutes windows on social media. The time can be used to create a new post, brainstorm for new ideas, or interact with the customers. Even tracking real-time engagement and other metrics are important aspects of your social media campaign.
- Manage the Side Hustle Outside
The sluggishness takes over the motivation once we enter the house after working the whole day. There are so many distractions combined with the comfort of your couch and bed. If you cannot resist them, you should complete the work for the side hustle outside.
You can spend some extra hours at the office to work on the side hustle after the allocated work is completed. You can use the coffee shops as well to spend an hour at work. Take a 15 minutes break before switching tasks to avoid mental and physical exhaustion.
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I always jump at the opportunity to head back to the Motherland and so when my bestie let me know she was flying halfway across the world for wedding bells in Wanaka; I thought it’s about time we stepped foot in the snow together.
I have never flown into Queenstown before, and only visited once before, about 10 years ago. I was so excited to land in the Winter wonderland and see the snowy Southern Alps surrounding my descent. After a teary reconciliation with my best friend, we grabbed two bottles of vino and some snacks and made our way to The Sherwood for what ended up being a five hour catch-up. The Sherwood is a community based accommodation option that specialises in sustainability, overlooks Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Range and is an incredibly unique and authentic place to unwind.
Our first full day started off the right way with an all you can eat breakfast buffet at our hotel. Farm laid organic eggs, local honey, freshly baked bread, lots of fruit and veges from the on-site gardens and copious cups of tea were on the morning menu and soon in our bellies. After a wander around the township and the lake we decided to hit the gym for some weights and yoga, since we like to keep up our exercise even when on holiday! We then made our way to Ice Bar for a cocktail….it was minus 12 degrees and everything was made of ice, including the bar and glasses themselves! After a few more sneaky vinos along Searle Lane it was time for some world famous pizza at Winnies…The perfect comfort food for the cold! Get the ‘Motinara’ and don’t pretend you will share. It’s that good!
I have an ultimate sweet tooth so I was longing to go to the Cookie Time Bar for dessert. For those that don’t know what a Cookie Time is, you are seriously missing out on life. It’s a cookie reminiscent of my childhood and I’d often buy one at the school tuckshops for $1. I opted for the Ice-cream sandwich and it was the perfect combination of freshly baked warm cookies oozing with chocolate, and good ol’ NZ dreamy ice-cream. I had to undo my jeans on the drive home….but boy was it worth it!
We also stopped into a tiny place called Arrowtown; a charming gold rush village that is one of New Zealand’s well kept treasures. The buildings and cobbled streets are so delightful and your imagination runs wild as you wander, conjuring up all sorts of scenes that would of gone on back in the day. If there is one thing you have to do, it would be to visit the sweet shop. I claim it’s the best fudge in the world – especially the Jelly Tip flavour.
The next morning, we said farewell to The Sherwood and hit the road to one of my favourite places on Earth; Wanaka. We stopped at Lake Hayes on the way and marvelled at the spectacular reflection of the mountains in the lake! After dropping our stuff at the cutest Air BnB I ever did see, we boosted into town to hire some gear and headed up Treble Cone for the afternoon. After setting up my board natural, and continuing to fall over I soon figured out that goofy felt a lot better. I surf natural and skate goofy so am a little all over the place… By the end of the afternoon I had the Beginners Slope down and was ready for the next day up Cardrona.
Cardrona would have to be my favourite mountain. We hitched a ride up as we didn’t have chains nor a 4WD. Thankfully kiwis are a friendly bunch and we got picked up straight away. We spent all day sliding down the slopes….Sarah even tricked me into going down a red run (for the advanced) and I made it all the way down and smashed my coccyx at the very bottom. After that fall it was time for a Moet at the top…..When in rome, or when in snow right? Some apres ski was had at Cardies Hotel, a rustic and charming hotel that is one of NZ’s oldest and most iconic hotels.
Friday I woke up pretty sore, but keen to get back up the mountain to perfect my new found passion. Unfortunately, over night some gnarly weather set in and all of the mountains were closed for the day. So we enjoyed a day of Netflix, tea and headed back to Queenstown for another friend’s birthday dinner!
The next morning we packed up the car and headed up the West Coast to my humble home town. We had a stunning sun-filled day for our 8 hour drive and stopped at so many spectacular sights on the way. I felt pretty proud that this beautiful coastline is where I get to call home. A few days with the family, lots of home-cooked hearty meals, kiwi treats from mum and we headed back to Christchurch and went our separate ways. Until the next #sweetandsaltytravels. | <urn:uuid:5661da59-8981-4892-8c3b-74c0ff31da85> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | http://www.foreverdreamcatching.com/the-snowy-south/ | 2022-11-26T15:40:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446708010.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126144448-20221126174448-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.96599 | 1,062 |
This will be the sitting of Parliament during which resource and energy politics come to utterly dominate the national conversation. Barring war or natural disaster, this will hold true from now through the next federal election in 2015.
Here's why. For the federal Liberals, the return of the House of Commons on Jan. 28 marks both a move into a pre-leadership hiatus, during which the party's MPs and critics will hesitate to break any new policy ground for fear of stepping on the next boss's toes (a new leader is to be chosen at a convention in Ottawa in April), and a significant ratcheting up of the leadership contest itself.
This isn't to say interim leader Bob Rae will sit on his hands: If history is any guide, he'll deliver aggressive, voluble performances in question period and in scrums, perhaps even bolstered by the knowledge that he no longer has anything to lose. Rae will also be front and centre on the aboriginal file, in which he has a strong personal interest. But the lion's share of the Liberal party's energies and attention will be directed internally this spring. Enter resource politics.
Justin Trudeau, the putative front-runner, clearly understands he has one shot at resurrecting his party as a free-standing political force, after which calls for a merger (in effect, a dissolution) with the New Democrats will grow too loud to ignore. He doesn't need to win to keep the party alive: He does need to put it back within hailing distance of power - ballpark, 70 seats.
In order to achieve that, Trudeau must significantly bite into the New Democrats' stronghold in Quebec - say, between 25 and 30 seats - while taking all of the Maritimes, as well as pockets of British Columbia. And he must make significant inroads in small-c-conservative Ontario, which has moved in stages into the Conservative fold over the past three elections (2006, 2008, 2011). Ontario is the key: Liberals can't win there without appealing to Harper voters in the 519, 905 and 705 areas - Toronto's suburban hinterland, the populous southwest, and the north.
How to do so? In speeches and newspaper articles, Trudeau has zeroed in repeatedly on resource economics - whether by disavowing his father's reviled National Energy Program in Calgary, or by backing a Chinese state-owned corporate takeover of oil and gas producer Nexen Inc. The point is to present himself as pro-free-enterprise, and thus a viable alternative, for conservative Ontarians, to Stephen Harper. Trudeau seeks to marry this "libertarian" economic inflection with youth, social progressivism and his perfect Quebecer's French, to create a new Liberal coalition. Resource extraction and the symbolism associated with it are key to the strategy.
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, for his part, comes to the discussion with a different but no less pressing set of problems. His strategy, since becoming leader of the New Democrats last year, has been to present himself as a scrapper and his MPs as "responsible public administrators," thus belying the party's old reputation as a nest of managerially inept do-gooders. Mulcair's branding attempts to marry environmentalism with "sound fiscal management," and more than a whiff of resentment, in the southwestern Ontario rust belt, at Albertans' resource wealth. Hence, "Dutch disease." But that gambit has an important flaw, which has become increasingly obvious in the past year: It presupposes Ontarians don't understand the extent to which Western resource wealth benefits all Canadians. They do.
So in this sitting, as Mulcair begins his two-year pre-campaign, he will flesh out his thinking on how Western bitumen and other resource wealth can be profitably extracted from the ground and shipped to market, without unduly harming the environment, taking care to express this in a way that does not set Albertans' - and by extension, Ontarians' - teeth on edge. Mulcair failed in this last year, and he does not like to fail. So, he will come back to it - sooner, rather than later.
Finally, we have Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservatives - intensely focused on resource and energy development at the best of times, but even more so now, with the Idle No More movement and some aboriginal chiefs threatening to block $650 billion in planned developments across the country.
These Conservatives view every file, including those traditionally related to social justice, through an economic prism - the thinking being that the surest remedy to poverty and related social problems is a job. I am told the prime minister's overarching goal is to address the blight of aboriginal poverty and the growing labour shortage in the resource economy at one stroke - by easing aboriginal Canadians' access to resource-related skilled trades. It's not just about revenue sharing, in other words: It's about building new industry and the workforce to staff it. Agree or disagree with his approach, Harper is nothing if not consistent.
In short, this winter, it's all about the economy, only more so: It's about mining, oil and gas. The debates will be fierce. They begin, effectively, now. | <urn:uuid:9a4b4b2c-a673-45b6-aa2e-4af29e747068> | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/news/editorial/story.html?id=9947747b-f8c0-4d6f-9222-13ed11f23ca6 | 2016-04-29T23:49:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461860111518.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428161511-00203-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968946 | 1,054 |
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My kids love it when I tell them funny stories about my life. I was able to entertain them recently with the tale of how I met my best friend in college. Her name is Callie and we continue to be dear friends today,but this was one of the most awkward moments and my children could not believe what dorks we were. They could not believe their very social mother could be such a social disaster.
It was the first weekend of our freshman year at Frostburg State University. While most every student was sleeping off whatever they had done the night before, I woke up fairly early on a Saturday morning hungry for breakfast and not really knowing how to get breakfast. I ventured down to the lounge in our dorm and sat wondering how would I get to the dining hall. Would I have to go alone? I hated eating alone. And there came Callie. And she sat. And we sat. In silence.
I don't remember who had the brilliant idea first, but someone said, "Want to go to breakfast." The other said, "Ok." And thus commenced the longest 1/2 mile walk across the campus and down the hill to the Chesapeake Dining Hall...in silence. There were no, "Where'd you go to high school?" or "What are you majoring in?" discussions. Nothing, just silence. We then entered the dining hall which smelled like maple syrup and all you could hear were the clanging of trays and silverware.
We made our wordless way to choose our meal and then to the table, where I sad down and began to inspect the silverware. Yep, I did that. I looked at each piece of silverware with some sort of disgust as I scraped remnants of the last person's meal from my fork. I think I got up and got new silverware and then inspected again. Callie just watched me and said nothing. Then I began to eat and sniffed each bite of food before I put it in my mouth, sort of like Hawkeye Pierce from MASH. I sniffed it! In silence. We chewed and swallowed and sipped...you guessed it, in silence.
Eventually, the longest meal was over and we made our way back up the hill to our dorm and we each disappeared into our rooms. I thought there is no way this girl could ever like me, what was wrong with me? Well oddly enough and I'm not sure how, we became the best of friends. Somehow the silence was broken and we discovered each other's sense of humor. At one point in our college career we were often mistaken for each other and people would be confused when they saw us together because they thought we were the same person. We have since been in each other's weddings and Callie has held every one of my babies within hours of their birth.
So what's all this got to do with Jesus? I think many of us have had awkward introductions. Some of us were dragged to church by our parents and made to sit upright to listen to a bunch of boring confusing stuff and listen to weird music. Some people were introduced to a harsh Jesus who seemed more like a judge and jury than a kind savior. Some of us never got introduced at all but have met people who thought they were introducing us, except these people were the most hateful, miserable people on the planet. Awkward. Not how God intended us to meet his Son.
We were meant to find out that He is kind and merciful and loving. We were meant to look past the strange and sinful ways of the people around Him and just see Him. Hear His words of grace of forgiveness. Somehow, Callie was able to look past my silverware scraping and pancake sniffing self and see who I really was. With one or two more tries, we were able to meet the real friend God had waiting for us.
Christ didn't come to be harsh and hurtful. He came to have a closeness and relationship with us. Many people think Revelation is the scariest book in the Bible filled with images of destruction and wrath. But one of the best pictures of our Savior is tucked in Revelation. Revelation 3:20 says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me." Jesus just wants to dine, even if you sit in silence and don't know what to say. Or you're weird and you sniff your food. He doesn't care, he just wants to be asked to the table. | <urn:uuid:70e56f30-d564-474b-b587-faab6b676e85> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://www.anotherblogaboutjesus.com/awkward-introductions/ | 2020-01-28T04:58:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251773463.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20200128030221-20200128060221-00407.warc.gz | en | 0.988636 | 940 |
For the first time since 2008, the Tennessee Titans will start the season with a 2-0 record, but the road to get there has been bumpy to say the least, as Tennessee nearly blew a 14-point second-half lead during the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In what was a reversal of roles from last week’s ugly win, the Titans’ offense had to bail out what was a horrible performance from the defense, although the latter was able to come up with a few big turnovers and a pair of late stops.
This game produced a lot of winners, but there were also some losers and others in between. Let’s see who falls where.
Winner: Ryan Tannehill
Tannehill came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, as he threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first two quarters. He was accurate and making all the right decisions, especially early on.
The Titans’ offense faded overall in the second half, but Tannehill added another touchdown pass in the final two quarters and led the Titans on what turned out to be a game-winning scoring drive late in the fourth quarter.
There’s no other way to say it: Tannehill is clutch.
Tannehill’s line could have been massive after the start he had, but he did end up completing 75 percent of his passes for 239 yards and the four scores. He also added 12 yards on the ground and finished with a QB rating of 145.7.
Loser: Titans' defense
Yes, the defense did record a pair of big interceptions, one of which led to a score, and the other sealed the win, but everything else was awful about this performance.
The pass rush didn’t generate enough pressure against a suspect offensive line and the secondary was horrid in coverage, which led to Gardner Minshew shredding Tennessee’s defense to the tune of 339 passing yards and three touchdowns. The run defense also got gashed for 6.1 yards per carry and 165 yards.
If not for a stellar first half from the offense, this game would have gone quite differently because of the defense’s inability to provide any resistance for most of the game.
Winner: Jonnu Smith
Smith had a career game in this one. His 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns were both career-highs for a single game, and his three touchdowns this season also ties a career-high.
The young tight end got Tennessee’s offense going right off the bat with a 63-yard reception on the first play that ultimately led to his first score, and he further proved to be a reliable red zone target with his second touchdown.
The breakout year we were expecting from Smith is well underway, folks.
In between: Titans' offensive line
For the second straight week, the Titans’ offensive line lost the battle in the trenches in terms of run-blocking. However, the big guys upfront were sensational in pass protection after allowing one sack and keeping the pocket clean for much of the game.
After posting a pair of false start penalties on a single drive in the first quarter, the O-line was able to settle in and avoid committing any penalties the rest of the way.
Winner: Stephen Gostkowski
One week after missing three field goals and an extra point, Gostkowski rebounded nicely in Week 2.
The veteran made both of his field goal attempts (one from 51 yards, one from 49), including what proved to be the game-winner. It’s one thing to make short field goals, but Gostkowski’s makes in this game were from tough distances, which is a great sign.
The only negative was Gostkowski missing an extra point.
Loser: Chris Jackson
It’s hard to get on a rookie in just his second career game, but Jackson was not good in this contest. He was the focus of Minshew and the Jags’ passing attack in the first half, as Jacksonville routinely attacked him with success.
While Jackson has been seeing ample playing time, particularly in the slot, the Titans might scale it back a bit after this game.
Winner: Kristian Fulton
Fulton notched his first career interception on a tipped pass in the first quarter, setting the Titans up for one of their four touchdowns in the game. He added three tackles and got some time on the boundary with Johnathan Joseph exiting early.
With Jackson struggling in coverage, chances are we’ll see more of Fulton in the slot moving forward, unless Joseph’s injury forces the second-round pick to the outside.
In between: Derrick Henry
Henry had his moments with some nice gains on important drives, but was bottled up for the most part, averaging just 3.4 yards per carry, and he failed to break the 100-yard mark or score his first touchdown.
Unfortunately for Henry, the Titans’ offensive line hasn’t been great in run-blocking to start the season, so his relatively slow start isn’t really on him.
Winner: Kenny Vaccaro
In what was a terrible day for the Titans’ defense, Vaccaro was one of the bright spots. He had a pair of passes defended, including one in the end zone, he was tied for the most total tackles with 11 and he notched one of two Titans sacks.
Winner: Adam Humphries
Humphries had multiple chain-moving grabs on Sunday, but his biggest catch came in the third quarter on a pass from Tannehill as he was hit in the backfield. The 18-yard strike was the only touchdown the Titans scored in the final two quarters.
Humphries’ five receptions were the most among Tennessee pass-catchers, and his 48 yards were the second-most on the team.
Winner: Corey Davis
Davis wasn’t able to match his yardage or receptions output from Week 1, but he did find paydirt in this game, which was his first regular-season touchdown since Week 7 of last season. He was tied for the second-most targets with five.
Winner: Harold Landry/Jeffery Simmons
We’ll group these two together because it was their collective effort that sealed the win. On the Jags’ final offensive play of the game, Simmons got his hand on a Minshew pass and tipped it up into the air and into the hands of Landry.
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As I’ve noted in the past, an astonishing number of historical characters have roles in Dewey Lambdin’s Alan Lewrie novels. One of those who makes an appearance in A King’s Commander is Captain, later Admiral, George Cockburn.
Cockburn, pronounced “Coe-burn”, is most famous to American readers for burning Washington, DC and on his way through the area confiscating the letter “C” from print shops so his name could not be spelled.
He was a real character, a protégé and favorite of Horatio Nelson, a devoted, resourceful, and audacious naval officer, and First Lord of the Admiralty when steam and the screw propeller ended the era of fighting sail.
Ship design during the Age of Sail was characterized by a constant struggle to achieve an optimum balance between speed and firepower. As technology and the art of shipbuilding advanced the size of ships increased.
Under the standard rating system for men o’war, ships of the line came in four rates. 1st rates carrying 100-120 guns, 2d rates carrying 90-98 guns, 3rd rates carrying 64-80 guns, and 4th rates carrying 48-60 guns. By the latter half of the 19th century it was obvious that 4th rates and those 3rd rates carrying fewer than 74 guns could no longer hold a place in the line of battle. To compound their weakness as line of battle ships they were too slow to be used as frigates.
Navies were confronted with the dilemma of how to best use these ships as scrapping them before their useful life cycle was ended wasn’t a good option. The solution was to convert them as razees.
A razee was simply a larger warship with a deck removed, or razed, to convert it to a large frigate. The resulting ship would have the strength of construction to carry larger guns and take more punishment than other ships in its class. As a bonus, their increased length made them fast sailers.
This process will be familiar to anyone who wrestled in high school or college. A razee is the guy at the low end of a weight class who could shed 7-10 pounds in a week so he could wrestle at a couple of classes lower than his natural weight.
Take, for instance, Sir Edward Pellew’s famous HMS Indefatigable. Indefatigable started life as a 64-gun 3rd rate that was obsolete upon its launch in 1784. A fact that was recognized by the fact that this new ship was never commissioned. In 1794, Indefatigable was razeed into a 44-gun frigate converting a useless ship of the line into a frigate that could outsail anything it could not outfight.
As technology progressed, razees became more extreme. HMS Majestic was a 74-gun 3rd rate that was razeed into a 58-gun frigate. The US Navy razeed the USS Macedonian, the former 38-gun frigate HMS Macedonian, into a 20-gun sloop. The 50-gun USS Cumberland was razeed into a 24-gun sloop. In these latter two cases not only did the longer hull length and heavier construction overmatch other ships in their class, improvements in technology enabled them to carry the same weight of broadside as they had as larger ships.
Following the loss of Toulon to the French Army, the British Navy fell back towards Italy. Part of the strategy required Corsica to be wrested from French control. The British Navy contributed men and artillery toward the effort. One of th most energetic officers in the operation was Captain Horatio Hornblower.
On 10 July 1794 while conducting siege operations against Calvi, a French cannonball struck the merlon of the battery from which Nelson was observing the British bombardment. The stone splintered, some of it striking Nelson in the right eye. The medical certificate from the surgeon reads:
These are to Certify that Captain Horatio Nelson of his Majesty’s Ship Agamemnon, now serving on Shore at the Siege of Calvi, was on the 10th day of July last, wounded in the face and right eye, much injured by stones or splinters, struck by shot from the Enemy. There were several small lacerations about the face; and his eye so materially injured, that in my opinion, he will never recover the perfect use of it again.
Surgeon to the Forces in
Calvi, August 12th, 1794.
There is an interesting account of Nelson’s actions during this campaign here.
Success breeds complacency. Few things are more devastating to an effective military than a long period without significant challenge. The US Army discovered this brutal lesson in Korea. The British Navy discovered this in the War of 1812.
By 1812 England had been at war nearly constantly for nearly 40 years. While British arms on land weren’t always victorious, indeed they suffered more than their share of debacles, the Navy had establish an estimable record of success against all odds and had achieved not only tactical supremacy but psychological ascendancy over it’s European foes.
This invulnerability was shattered in July 1812 when the USS Constitution beat the HMS Guerriere to a shambles in a 35-minute engagement that left 21 British sailors dead and 57 wounded. This was followed by the loss of HMS Macedonian in October and of HMS Java in December. To a Navy and a public used to victories in single ship engagements, this was an earth shattering development.
The pattern continued until June 1, 1813 just outside Boston Harbor.
Ferrol, Galicia, has been linked to the sea for its entire history. The remnants of the Spanish Armada took shelter here and it remains the major Spanish naval base on the Atlantic coast.
Ferrol, of course, is also well known to fans of C. S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower novels. The fortress at Ferrol, in the foreground, is where Midshipman Hornblower was imprisoned for two years and where, despite his lack of an ear for pronunciation, he learned Spanish that aided him in later adventures.
Captain Edward Riou
Earlier I noted how many, if not most, of the actions described in naval fiction actually have deep roots in the history of the Age of Sail. In that initial essay I pointed out how Richard Bolitho’s action in To Glory We Steer of boarding an enemy ship by using another ship as a bridge was actually less remarkable than the historical event, Captain Horatio Nelson of the 74-gun HMS Captain at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent using the 80-gun San Nicholas as a bridge to board and take the 112-gun San Josef.
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Chris McDaniel, Fiery Former Tea Party Radio Host, Enters Mississippi Senate Race
After losing to Thad Cochran in a contentious race four years ago, McDaniel is back again—this time, challenging Trump’s pick for the seat, Roger Wicker.
Chris McDaniel is running for Senate again. And once again, his candidacy will set up a brutal primary battle for what is considered a safe Senate seat for Republicans.
McDaniel formally announced his bid Wednesday afternoon at his alma mater, Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi.
“I’m tired of electing people from Mississippi to go to Washington to score points for the other team,” McDaniel said before saying he will help President Trump “drain the swamp.”
McDaniel specifically trained his fire on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Mississippi incumbent Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), who has received Trump’s endorsement.
“Why do you keep sending the same old men to represent you?” McDaniel said to the crowd. “They’re more concerned about Mitch McConnell than they are you.”
He quipped that “men like Roger Wicker remained eerily silent for the first 24 years of his tenure. Thank god for President Trump—he’s made Roger Wicker a conservative for about three weeks.”
On Monday night, McDaniel teased that he would formally jump into the race during a Facebook Live event. “I’m going to be holding an event, and I think you can probably read between the lines as to why I would be holding an event,” the Mississippi state senator said.
McDaniel previously ran and nearly defeated Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) in a contentious runoff in 2014. And his entrance into this year’s race serves as a flashback to last year’s Alabama special election, in which accused pedophile Roy Moore upended establishment choices for the seat, and shockingly lost to a Democrat in the general election.
McDaniel, of course, does not carry the same baggage as Moore, but a challenge from the right of an incumbent could weaken whichever candidate that inevitably emerges in the general election.
This time, McDaniel is pitting himself against Wicker whose seat is deemed safe.
To complicate matters, President Trump tweeted on Tuesday that he supports Wicker, just a day before McDaniel formally announced his run.
“I am with him in his re-election all the way!” the president wrote of Wicker.
And shortly after McDaniel's announcement, the Trump campaign issued a formal statement endorsing Wicker to drive the point home. Democratic State Rep. David Baria also decided to throw his hat in the race.
In a recent interview with The Clarion Ledger, McDaniel said that he was still a supporter of the president’s agenda and characterized Wicker as a “swamp creature” with “a 24-year record of liberalism.”
As a former right-wing radio host, McDaniel has a long history of inflammatory comments. He weighed in on a variety of topics over the years including some 2006 commentary on the radio show The Right Side, in which he said that the Democratic Party was “the party of sex on demand, the party that supports the homosexual agenda.”
Among other things, McDaniel said “I’m not even sure Janet Reno was a woman,” and that hip-hop music was partially to blame for gun violence. He’s also had a fixation on Mexico, much like Trump.
“Why don’t we all immigrate south, let’s go to Mexico…You know, a dollar bill can buy a mansion in Mexico,” the Wall Street Journal reported McDaniel once said. “And I think we all get together, go down there, build us a studio for like 26 pesos, uh and you know, put on a radio show right there in Mexico. Live the rest of our lives there.”
McDaniel also discussed when it’s appropriate to refer to someone as “Mamacita.”
“You say that at the wrong place and the wrong time you will get beat down,” he said. “Mamacita. It’s not a bad word. It’s indicative. I think it basically means—I’m an English-speaking Anglo. I have no idea what it means, actually, but I’ve said it a few times, just for, you know, fun. And I think it basically means, ‘Hey, hot mama.’ Or, you know, ‘You’re a fine looking young thing. It’s a Rolling Stones song is what it is.”
He also reportedly once attended a neo-Confederate event.
The 2014 race also included one of the more bizarre chapters in American political history in which a man was arrested for sneaking into a nursing home and taking photos of Cochran’s bedridden wife. At the time, as the Clarion-Ledger reported, Cochran’s campaign was questioning how McDaniel’s campaign manager seemed to be aware of the incident before news reports broke.
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Greg Copp takes a closer look at the DF350 from Suzuki…
Nothing quite beats the adrenaline rush of nailing the throttles on two big outboard engines. It was not just the twin 350hp DF350s driving the 10m Brig Eagle, but the grip these engines had on the water. When it comes to turning torque into knots, two propellers are always better than one for low- and mid-range power delivery, and Suzuki’s new twin engines are not shy in coming forward in this department, as they sharply pick up from as low as 2000rpm, with one of the broadest power deliveries I have experienced. The hole shot performance was outstanding, especially considering these engines had 3300kg of boat to contend with.
This is a beautifully smooth engine, and pretty quiet at half-sensible speeds. But of course, its real nature, the one for which it was built, is a different one. Once you hit 4800rpm it develops what can only be described as a ‘demonic howl’ when the variable valve timing advances fully, enabling this high-compression engine to truly come on song. The engine tone is addictive, and like nothing I have heard before. Although it has plenty going for it below this point, from 4800rpm to a 6300rpm redline this engine has a manic power delivery that grips you like it does the water.
It truly excels in its punching out of tight turns, making it hard to drive in a straight line. If you are not careful, these motors will have you against the sponsons at the flip of a wheel. There is no discernible slip as the stern tracks round, kept inline by the grip of four props. I kept my feet widely spaced, wedged against the console while standing – any other stance and the kill cord might have done its job. Twin-prop grip is nothing new, as Volvo Penta and MerCruiser have shown with their sterndrive engines over the years. However, when applied in a dual rig in something light and rakish like a RIB, the concept takes on a new dimension.
Many of you will ask the question: why has it taken until now for somebody to build an outboard with counterrotating props? In answer to that, I will put the record straight, as Yamaha built the first twin-prop outboard in the form of the 150hp V4 V-Max back in the 90s – a very capable 2-stroke engine that proved popular, mainly in the US, but was discontinued for no good reason. I have in the past presented the idea of a twin-prop outboard engine to various outboard manufacturers, to which I generally got a shrug of the shoulders. I suspect that cost in the form of expensive R&D has been a factor, especially given that outboard engine prices have risen considerably in the last decade, and pricing is a key competing point. Also, in terms of top-end performance, single-prop engines can deliver on a par with twin-prop motors, especially as most speed junkies have twin rigs with counterrotating propellers.
Looking beneath the skin, the DF350 is an impressive beast. It is a stroked DF300 block, insomuch as Suzuki have taken a DF300 and lengthened the stroke by 8mm, which has increased the capacity by 362cc to 4.4L. Increasing capacity and lengthening the stroke will boost torque, but they have also increased the compression ratio to 12:1. The issue here is pre-ignition or ‘pinking’. A compression ratio of 10:1 is considered a safe limit at which pinking will not occur for the average engine running on 95 octane petrol. However, modern fuel injection systems, safeguarded by an ECU with a pre-ignition sensor, retarding the ignition in the event of pinking, can comfortably push this margin to 11:1. The more you squeeze an air/fuel mixture, the more effectively it combusts, and consequently more energy and torque are produced – hence improved efficiency. Pushing the envelope to 12:1 with 95 octane fuel takes some doing, and this is where the team at Suzuki have done their homework.
No production outboard has yet been built to run at 12:1, especially as fuel quality varies around the world. However, Suzuki appear to have achieved this through several simple but effective engineering improvements, the most significant being the use of two injectors instead of one. This means that the fuel can be injected in one pulse from two opposing injectors into the combustion chamber. The main advantage is better atomisation, as with fuel entering the combustion chamber from two locations, fuel molecules can bond more effectively with air molecules – meaning less unburnt fuel. With the fuel injected at once rather than in a stratified pulse, there is a slight local cooling effect, which reduces the possibility of pre-ignition. Another interesting feature is the dual-louvre air intake system. In principle it is simple, using dog-leg inlet passages on both sides of the cowling with louvres (slanted panels) to trap and drain off water droplets. It is claimed this removes all moisture while reducing the induction temperature. Exactly how it reduces the temperature has not been explained, but a cooler air charge is a denser charge, with more air molecules for any given capacity. More molecules means better atomisation. In theory, maximum efficiency is achieved at a ratio of 14.7 molecules of air to 1 of petrol. However, many engines run at 13:1, as 14.7:1 creates a risk of pre-ignition with damaging results. What is certain is that a cooler air charge will improve torque and efficiency.
Not surprisingly, Suzuki have beefed up the engine internals using uprated ‘shot-peened’ pistons to take the extra power. The engine also has a separate forced air cooling system to remove the heat radiated from the cylinder block. This operates through an intake on the starboard side of the cowling drawing in fresh air. This is circulated by the fan on the flywheel before exhausting through a port-side vent.
All these advances in the powerhead will mean nothing without a drive train and a propulsion set-up to take it. Firstly, by using an offset drive shaft (as with all Suzuki V6s), the powerhead is moved slightly further forward, benefitting fore and aft trim, while enabling a reduction gear of 2.29:1. However, the real work not surprisingly is in the gearbox. The benefit of having two smaller-diameter propellers instead of one bigger one is that the bevel gears required to turn these props can be smaller. This means a smaller and sleeker gear case to house these gears, and importantly, less drag as a result. Though the propellers are smaller in diameter, they have a greater surface area, which with their equalising counterrotation effect gives them a high level of hydrodynamic grip.
Weighing in at 330kg, it sits between the 303kg 2.8L straight-6 350hp supercharged Mercury Verado and the 346kg 5.3L V8 350hp naturally aspirated Yamaha F350, so some may consider it a tad overweight. However, for the average boater this is splitting hairs, and as a single installation the advantages of twin props really can’t be ignored. The true judge of it will be how it stacks up against the opposition, which in due course will become apparent.
Fuel figures for the DF350 fitted to the Brig Eagle are shown in the Brig feature in this issue.
- Shaft lengths: X: 638mm (25″); XX: 762mm (30″)
- Starting system: Electric
- Engine type: V6 – 55° DOHC 24-valve
- Weight: X: 330kg (727lb); XX: 339kg (747lb)
- Valve train drive: Chain with variable valve timing
- Fuel delivery system: Electronic fuel injection
- No. of cylinders: 6
- Displacement: 4.390 litres (267.9 cu.in)
- Bore x stroke: 98mm x 97mm (3.74″ x 3.82″)
- Maximum output: 350hp / 257.4kW
- Full throttle operating range: 5700–6300 rpm
- Alternator: 12V / 54A
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Scientists still don’t really understand why we sleep, but they are getting a much better handle on what happens when we sleep and when we don’t. During a healthy night’s sleep, our bodies relax, and tissue growth and repair occurs. Our human growth hormone levels go up to support this tissue repair and our cortisol levels drop so we can wake up alert. Also, sleeping well helps balance our appetites by regulating our levels of ghrelin and leptin, which affects our feelings of hunger and fullness the following day.
So what can do you do better support a healthy night’s sleep?
- Go to bed at a consistent time, noting that earlier is typically better for higher quality sleep. The average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep.
- Cool your bedroom to 68-72 degrees to help your body cool to a naturally lower temperature while you sleep.
- Avoid the blue light of screens for an hour before you go to bed. There are phone settings and apps that mask the blue light, which helps, BUT screens are also providing stimulating content, which can keep us from winding down. Actually turning the screens off an hour before bedtime is better.
- Sleep in a completely dark room. Cover LEDs and clocks. Use blackout curtains. The darker the better for sleeping.
- If you awaken easily, try a white noise app or machine to help mask small noises throughout the night. For optimal white noise, choose a sound that is a consistent whir instead of rain or something where the sound is variable as it may actually cause you to wake up instead of sleep harder.
What should you avoid before bedtime?
What and when you eat also impacts your quality of sleep. Over the next several weeks try to tune in and correlate what you’re doing that makes for a better or worse night’s sleep.
- Caffeine. On average it takes people 4-6 hours to metabolize caffeine, but that’s not a hard rule. Genetic differences actually impact how we process it and 10 percent of the population has little to no sensitivity to caffeine, but others are hypersensitive to it. To optimize for a good night’s sleep, start avoiding caffeine after 1 p.m. daily.
- Sugar. If you find that you fall asleep easily, but awaken about 2 a.m. and have a hard time going back to sleep, a blood sugar crash may be to blame. While eating sugar can initially cause us to feel sleepy after a bit as your blood sugar level starts to drop it triggers the release of stimulating hormones like adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. This causes you to wake up and can make it incredibly difficult or impossible to go back to sleep no matter how much you want to. Sugar after dinner is the worst offender, but sugar throughout the day also impacts your sleep cycle, which is another reason to focus on minimizing refined sugar from your daily diet.
- Alcohol. The impact of alcohol is very similar to sugar in terms of how it also causes a blood sugar crash after consumption. This is compounded by the fact that many cocktails have a lot of sugar in them in addition to the alcohol content. To help mitigate this impact, eating food with a drink helps, but if you think a glass of wine is going to help you have a better night’s sleep because it helps you unwind, know the affect is temporary and it’s going to cause you to wake up later. Instead try to unwind with some hot tea, meditating, reading or taking a bath.
- Dinner timing. Our brains naturally start producing melatonin in the evenings to signal to our body that it is time to sleep, however eating late in the evening actually suppresses the production of melatonin (in addition the previously mentioned blue light), which can make it harder to wind down to sleep. It also interferes with our body’s night time regulation of leptin and ghrelin, and trying to sleep with a full stomach can lead to acid reflux or other discomfort during the night to make sleeping less peaceful. Starting with breakfast, try to evenly spread your food throughout several meals over the course of the day instead of saving a large portion of it for dinner, which can set you up for a rough night and a harder next day.
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Northampton Town v Oxford United
SKY BET LEAGUE 2
Saturday September 12th, 3.00pm
NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1
Sam Hoskins 23
OXFORD UNITED 0
Attendance: 4,838 (931 away fans)
Cobblers: Adam Smith, Darnell Furlong, Ryan Cresswell, Shaun Brisley, David Buchanan, Jason Taylor, Joel Byrom (sub Paul Corry 69), Lawson D’Ath, Nicky Adams (sub Ryan Watson 46), Sam Hoskins (sub Alfie Potter 77), Marc Richards
Subs not used: Ryan Clarke, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Josh Lelan, Rod McDonald
Oxford: Sam Slocombe, George Baldock, Joe Skarz (sub AJ George 89), Jake Wright, Danny Rose, Danny Hylton, Alex MacDonald (sub Patrick Hoban 71), Callum O'Dowda, John Lundstram, Ryan Taylor, Cheyenne Dunkley
Subs not used: Benjamin Buchel, Josh Ruffels, Robbie Cundy, James Roberts, Aidan Hawtin
Referee: Mr N Swarbrick
Cobblers: Lawson D'Ath (84, 1st of the season)
Oxford: John Lundstram (24), Cheyenne Dunkley (28), Danny Hylton (68)
5 cautions on or before 30 November; 1 match suspension
10 cautions on or before 11 April; 2 match suspension
15 cautions at any time in season; 3 match suspension
Cobblers: Jason Taylor (44)
Sendings off: 2 cautions in one game; 1 match suspension but cautions do not count towards above totals. Other sendings off; 1 or 3 match suspension. Extra match ban for additional sendings off.
New loan signings, central defender Shaun Brisley (Peterborough) and right-back Darnell Furlong (QPR), both came straight into the Northampton Town side for the visit of Oxford United. Jason Taylor was handed a recall to the starting line-up while Sam Hoskins came in for Alfie Potter.
Callum O'Dowda had a chance to put Oxford in front on 11 minutes but Adam Smith rushed out to make the save. The Cobblers had the ball in the back of the net five minutes later only for the goal to be promptly disallowed, Marc Richards adjudged to have impeded U’s defender Joe Skarz.
Sam Hoskins headed the home side in front midway through the first half, Nicky Adams' pin-point cross providing the assist.
Jason Taylor was shown a straight red card for an off the ball incident just before half-time and Oxford were awarded a penalty. Danny Hylton stepped up but Adam Smith saved well to keep the Cobblers in front at the break.
Ryan Watson replaced Nicky Adams at half-time, Chris Wilder making the change following Taylor’s dismissal.
Oxford had a chance just 30 seconds into the second half, Smith saving from Ryan Taylor.
As the second half progressed Oxford continued to press as the Cobblers defence stood firm. Paul Corry came on for Joel Byrom in Town’s second change while the U’s made a change of their own, bringing on striker Patrick Hoban for Alex MacDonald.
Alfie Potter came on against his former club with 13 minutes to play, replacing goalscorer Sam Hoskins.
Marc Richards headed straight at Sam Slocombe from a Cobblers free-kick as the clock ticked towards 90. Four minutes of stoppage time were signalled but the ten men saw that out to claim the three points, ending Oxford’s unbeaten start in the league.
COBBLERS MATCH STATS (first half in brackets, match total out of brackets)
SHOTS ON TARGET: (1) 2
SHOTS OFF TARGET: (3) 3
CORNERS: (4) 6
FOULS: (5) 11
CAUGHT OFFSIDE: (0) 1
OXFORD MATCH STATS (first half in brackets, match total out of brackets)
SHOTS ON TARGET: (2) 3
SHOTS OFF TARGET: (2) 4
CORNERS: (1) 6
FOULS: (7) 13
CAUGHT OFFSIDE: (0) 1
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There are individuals who’ve managed to journey the world utterly free or at little or no value. It proves that you just do not need to have some huge cash to journey. All you want is to be artistic. Listed below are 20 straightforward methods in which you’ll stretch your journey .1. Begin savingAs part of saving to your journey, make a plan. When planning, in a single column checklist all of the issues that you want to. In one other column checklist how one can scale back or eradicate these prices. Challenge how a lot cash you’ll now want and save in the direction of it.2. Join flyer miles benefitsMany firms now provide these as a part of their product choices. For instance, banks will provide journey factors on bank cards everytime you journey and use them.three. Look out for airline ticket dealsPopular airways typically have ticket offers and gross sales for sure occasions of the yr. Schedule your journeys round these occasions so that you could save on airfares. Additionally, schedule your flights for the center of the week when most enterprise vacationers or vacationers do not fly.four. Scout for vacation spot packagesThese are nice methods to economize. You will get all-inclusive packages, particularly at resorts, for much less at sure occasions of the yr.5. Test along with your employerIf you’re employed for the federal government or for a big company, examine along with your employer to see which locations worldwide have advantages for workers after they journey. Make use of those advantages and save your cash. Journey with proof out of your employer to your vacation spot. These might even nonetheless apply even in case you are a retiree.6. Test along with your schoolIf you’re a scholar, particularly a university scholar, examine along with your faculty for journey advantages that they could have for college kids. You might also have the ability to entry worldwide applications for college kids that may prevent cash while you journey.
In case you are in highschool, get your mother and father or guardians to search for locales for attainable faculty journeys. There are usually discounted group packages that may save them cash and are cheaper than in the event that they have been to do it on their very own. Often, a instructor or faculty worker will chaperone the scholars on the journey.7. Be a part of a charity or non secular organizationThere are some charity and non secular organizations which have abroad missions. As a member on a mission, you’re going to get to journey without cost. Nonetheless, please keep in mind that you’re on these journeys to help others and never to your personal self-gratification.eight. Make a journey budgetIt could be very tempting to get carried away whereas touring. You’ll come throughout many issues to spend cash on. Make a journey price range and persist with it.9. Keep at cheaper accommodationIf you aren’t on a journey package deal that provided you lodges at cheaper charges take into account lodging that may value you much less however are nonetheless protected. These embrace mattress and breakfast choices in non-public houses, rooms on college campuses, convents, motels and cottages.10. Attempt sofa surfingYou might have a good friend or member of the family residing out of the country. If they do not thoughts having you, take into account staying with them as an alternative of paying for lodging. One other factor you may attempt is a home sitting association. That is the place you occupy and watch over somebody’s property and their pets whereas they’re away. Lastly, you may be a part of sofa browsing communities the place you may join and stick with locals without cost.11. Stroll a lotSave cash through the use of your toes and never spending it on taxis or Uber. You may as well put on a pair of good footwear throughout your journey. Not solely can it information you and provide you with instructions, but additionally burn energy as nicely.12. Lease or purchase your individual transportationInstead of paying for taxi rides to locations, take into account renting or shopping for your individual transportation. Two-wheel autos, akin to bicycles, scooters, or motorbikes, are usually one of the best to lease or purchase as they value much less. You’re going to get extra mileage out of those to go many locations at much less value.13. Use digital guidesThere are actually many sorts of guides that you may entry that can assist you get round your trip locale. You’ll be able to entry many of those GPS functions in your cell phone. This can enable you to economize on tour buses and tour guides.14. Cook dinner as an alternative of buying mealsDon’t take into account cooking on a visit a chore. You can also make it enjoyable by making an attempt out some new meals the place you’re. Purchase contemporary meals at their native market and experiment with some new dishes. You are able to do an web search to learn the way to prepare dinner them, and it doesn’t need to be elaborate. Not solely will this prevent cash however you get to study delicacies in one other tradition.15. Go searching for meal dealsMeal offers should not solely out there at worldwide fast-food eating places. Yow will discover these elsewhere too. For instance, buffet type eating places, the place the scale of the dishes far outweigh what you pay. There are additionally all-you-can-eat eating places and different locations that provide discounted meals on sure days. A few of them do not thoughts you leaving with a “doggie bag” both.16. Drink boiled water
You do not have to spend cash on bottled water, which might add up. Use the common water from the faucet and boil it. Cool it and drink that. You might even use it to make drinks as an alternative of spending on these too.17. Leisure dealsIf you took a trip package deal then you do not have to spend further on leisure. This shall be supplied on a nightly foundation without cost. In case you are touring solo, because of damaging worldwide occasions, keep away from leisure late at evening and in sure locations. Contemplate an area film or live performance.18. Use your debit or bank cards as an alternative of cashMake positive your card would not cost a overseas transaction payment. Then, if you need to pay for one thing, use your debit or bank cards as an alternative of money. You could possibly get monetary savings on the forex trade differential relying on which nation you are in. Moreover, your card might have advantages akin to insurance coverage that protects your purchases or factors that you may money in for one thing else later. Each little profit helps.19. Store at discounted storesYou do not have to purchase stuff in costly retailers for guests or vacationers. Responsibility Free retailers in airports and retailers in lodges cost far more for a similar objects than yow will discover in an area low cost retailer. Go searching for these, they should not be that arduous to seek out.20. Items for othersIf you need to take again presents for family and friends, go for cheap objects. Small memento objects are nice and you do not have to purchase them at costly memento retailers catering to vacationers. In the event you exit an discover, yow will discover them present concepts in native shops and craft markets. | <urn:uuid:3f3017bf-9e2c-4253-a704-511119092a9c> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | http://www.travellingchoice.org/budget-travel/20-straightforward-methods-to-stretch-your-journey.html | 2024-02-22T10:26:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00848.warc.gz | en | 0.954606 | 1,524 |
by Tuba (aka Mrscage)
Terry is on stage, it is already the second time that the audience recalls him on stage after the curtains are closed. His new play is another success, he is not only a good actor of tragedy but he is also an author of comedy, the newspapers talks about him and how talented he is as an actor author and director. On stage he doesnít think of nothing but about the endless applause and about Susanne, his wife who sits among the audience at the first rank.
"Susanne, how beautiful is my wife, she is the one who comforts me and gives me all the inspiration that I need, here I am transformed into an author of comedy, Iím so happy that I donít want to take part in tragedies any more."
Once gone down from the scene he finds his wife who is waiting for him outside with red roses:
- You were excellent Terry my love, everybody is talking about you...
He bends down to kiss the woman on her wheel chair. "Her perfumeÖ I love her so much."
- Thank you my darling, it is thanks to you, you are my muse...
They leave to dine in the classiest restaurant in New York. It is their anniversary and Terry wants to make her a surprise. He closed the restaurant only for them, the pianist will play only their songs and he will offer her a ring to renew their wedding vows, as the first time two years ago, he didnít give his heart to this marriage. He wanted to start over. Susanne also had a surprise for her husband; she was expecting a baby. Their happiness will soon be complete... They arrived at the restaurant. The interior is decorated only for them, there are their pictures everywhere and Terry made them write with balloons "SUSANNE I LOVE YOU. MARRY ME." Susanne has tears of joy, even if she didnít understand quite well what her husband means.
- Marry You? But we are already married as I know of...
- Yes I know my love but you know, I am so ashamed to confess it, but the first time when we exchanged our vows, I was in love with another girl and marrying you was a duty for me.
The memories invade Susanne, the departure of Candy, the alcoholism of Terry and the way he treated her the first months of their marriage and then the change of attitude of Terry towards her with time. He does his best to make her happy now and repeats everyday how much he loves her. Her patience is rewarded. Even if Terry shows her his love, Susanne used to have doubts until today, she was wondering whether he would have married her if she had not had this accident. Today, all her doubts left, no more doubts, he loves her and he even wants renew their vows.
- So Susanne what do you think? Do you want to become my wife once again?
- Yes Terry, yes with all my heart, I live only for you.
- And me too, my muse...
They start to kiss with so much love that she thinks, "Life is so beautiful..."
Susanne does not speak much
during the dinner, she is like in a dream and she thinks of how she will
announce the great news to him.
- Susanne my love, here is my vow: "I had a life alone and sad, feeling to belong nowhere, the destiny however turned a so tragic event as your accident to the way that leads to true happiness which I was unable to see, I was busy to deplore my fate. You were so beautiful and patient, you did nothing but loving me, without ever judging me even when I was indifferent towards you and your love, even when I were cruel and wanted only to make you suffer, you always were there to wait for me. I am so grateful to you for bringing me happiness and peace; I will never leave you and will do my best to make you happy as much as youíve made me."
While he was saying those last words, he gives her the diamond ring. Susanne feels that it is the good moment to give him the good news.
- Terry, I didnít do anything but love you and you donít have to thank me, but I must thank you for the gift that you gave me. I not speaking about the ring but about the life who is starting to grow in me, of our child...
- What? You... you are pregnant?
Terry became so happyÖ he takes her in his arms and makes her turn around. The pianist looks them and thinks: ďA couple so much in love; you donít see that everyday. May God be with them and protect their love." | <urn:uuid:6826c95a-c558-4ce9-9c0c-c33259fc71c8> | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | http://candyterry.com/fanfictions/terrystory1.html | 2017-05-26T14:47:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463608668.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20170526144316-20170526164316-00442.warc.gz | en | 0.988727 | 990 |
When I initially started this blog I anticipated that it would be about my assimilation into Los Angeles and a way to document my life. However, anyone that knows me knows that I am a complex person with various personalities. One minute I could be in my hood mode and speak with that vernacular. Then instantly I can turn serious and starting talking about community issues and politics. Then I might flip on you again and want to talk about things like the economy, personal finances, homeownership and failing school districts. Finally, I might go all girlie on ya and want to discuss beauty products, hair and garments. So basically I will be discussing a variety of issues on this blog so be prepared to see a great deal of issues addressed.
Yesterday there were many programs on T.V. that addressed the issues surrounding Hurricane Katrina. As I watched those images across my screen I immediately felt a rush of emotions.
I was sad, angry, annoyed and disturbed all at the same time. Yet while I only felt these emotions for a mere 1 hour program, the residents of New Orleans feel these emotions everyday. I have been told that great deals of Americans are in Katrina fatigue mode. This makes me mad as hell. How can we be tired of this, people are still suffering, premises were made and not fulfilled. Let’s not forget or get tired, these people are living in conditions that many of us can not image or fathom. With that in mind I want to discuss some of the issues faced by the people of the N.O.
New Orleans could lose as much as 80 percent of its black population if its most damaged neighborhoods are not rebuilt and if there is not significant government assistance to help poor people return, a detailed analysis by Brown University has concluded
Mafruza Khan of the Center for Social Inclusion provided the following information.
In Louisiana, trailers have been provided for about 37 percent of the estimated 90,000 displaced families in need of housing. Officials acknowledge production bottlenecks and in-state battles over sites. Trailer costs have swelled from $19,000 to $75,000 apiece.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration are struggling to meet unprecedented demands. FEMA is providing rental assistance to 700,000 families, but about 75,000 people are still in hotels. In some places, there is a shortage of rental housing available for evacuees.
As of Jan. 16, 18,943 applications for rental help had yet to be processed. As of this week, the SBA said that 190,000 of 363,000 applications for disaster loans to homeowners and businesses are still pending.
"It just doesn't seem to be well organized," said Ronald D. Utt, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation who has written about disaster housing policy. "Things in some respects have gotten more confused than they were a couple weeks after the storm."
When Katrina hit the Golf Coast region donations to Habitat for Humanity skyrocketed. With donations around 140 million dollars many families in New Orleans were counting on these donations to assist in rebuilding their homes. Sadly on 15 million was allocated to New Orleans resulting in only 70 homes being completed. Some people were told that their wait time may be three years if they want assistance from Habitat for Humanity.
Part of the problem is that while Washington provides basic flood insurance, the government depends on private insurance agents to sell it as part of a standard homeowners' policy. Interviews, lawsuits and complaints filed with the Louisiana insurance commissioner's office suggest that many agents are underselling the flood portion of policies while overselling the company-provided homeowners' part.Some homeowners, like Louis J. Gentry Jr., who together with his wife, Kim, just finished rebuilding their Lakeview home two years ago and insured it through State Farm, have discovered themselves financially "upside down" without enough flood coverage to pay off their mortgage.
Homeowners are worried — apparently with good reason — that the rules are about to be changed so that many will have to literally raise their houses in order to qualify for flood insurance. For tens of thousands whose post-World War II suburban homes were built on concrete slabs rather than above the ground on piers, that's a near impossibility.
The Road Home is a program that offers homeowners grants of up to $150,000 for uninsured hurricane damages. However, only 25% of applicants have actually received a check.
Aug. 29 might be the first anniversary of the worst hurricane to hit this city and the Gulf Coast, but it is also D-Day for owners of flood-damaged homes to stop the city from possibly declaring eminent domain on their damaged property.
The Lower Ninth Ward — once home to about 20,000 of New Orleans’ citizens, mostly African American — sustained the brunt of the water damage. For the most part, the area looks the same as it did in the days following the levee break that brought high waters and destroyed homes and businesses.
The city’s measure, passed in April, gives owners of flood-damaged properties three options: to gut and board up their building; to renovate or rebuild; or to tear down, according to The Times-Picayune.
Struggling with day-to-day living in the aftermath of the hurricane, many people were unaware they must obtain permits before Aug. 29.
In the middle of the many issues plaguing New Orleans the AmeriCorps has been the silver lining in an otherwise gray sky. This organization has sent more that 1.1 million volunteers to aid in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Most of the volunteers are under the age of 21 but dedicated to restoring the city. People in the N.O. feel that AmeriCorps has brought a resurgence of hope and compassion to their communities. If you are interested in helping rebuild New Orleans visit http://www.americorps.org/ for more information.
While it is impossible for me to document all the concerns, problems and issues New Orleans residence face on a daily basis, I do ask that you do not forget them and their plight. This could happen in any state that sits off the ocean, so while the hurricane landed in N.O. next time it may hit New Jersey. Understand this is an issue facing the United States not just New Orleans. We are not powerless in this if you cannot donate money or actually go volunteer to rebuild New Orleans contact your congressional representatives and let them know you want more funding to go towards rebuilding New Orleans. If you do not know who your congressional representative is visit http://www.house.gov/zip/ZIP2Rep.html | <urn:uuid:8747a90f-4e25-41f0-bd3b-799ef10f9d7e> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://wisdomispriceless.blogspot.com/2007/08/ | 2018-07-21T05:35:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592387.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721051500-20180721071500-00269.warc.gz | en | 0.971655 | 1,363 |
By Anna Schwartz
Anna Schwartz is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania.
On January 10th, Governor Tom Wolf declared the opioid crisis a statewide emergency. He spoke about the loss of too many lives. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania has the fourth highest rate of death due to drug overdose in the country: 37.9 out of every 100,000 people. Yet Wolf reminded citizens in his speech that “those who we have lost are not just numbers.”
The average person hospitalized for abusing prescription drugs is 54 years old. Admissions for these opioid overdoses have increased four times over between 2010 and 2017 and cost about $27 million in 2016 to Pennsylvania taxpayers. Even further, most overdose patients are treated in emergency rooms and released without admission; ER data is not included in the analysis of overdose statistics.
Opioids, along with other addictive narcotics, have been federally regulated since the early 1900s. In the past forty years, however, more laws have been passed enabling doctors to treat addicts effectively. The Drug Enforcement Agency was created in 1973 to control illegal markets. Funds for drug prevention programs in schools were allocated to states in the late 1980s, and in 2000, the Drug Addiction Treatment Act allowed physicians to treat addiction in private and clinical offices. President Donald Trump named the opioid crisis a national “health emergency” because of the 59,000 deaths across the United States in 2016. Wolf followed Trump’s lead by naming the crisis an emergency. The title intends to call attention to the staggering death rates due to abuse and spark reform aimed at combating the problem.
In Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf has already signed bills into law that limit opioid prescriptions for patients in the ER, or minors in any setting, to seven days without special application. The bills also established an opioid safety curriculum for medical schools, requirements for physicians to double check the necessity of each prescription, and treatment referrals for patients who are at risk of addiction. Wolf, however, felt that these laws were insufficient to combat the growing crisis.
“I am taking this step to protect Pennsylvanians from this looming public health crisis, and I am using every tool at my disposal to get those suffering from substance use disorders into treatment, save more lives, and improve response coordination,” the governor said in January. His policy speech outlined 13 new initiatives. They focus on three missions: providing caretakers the tools to prevent death from overdose, expanding access to treatment, and collecting data to support future laws.
First responders of overdose patients will have increased access to Naloxone, a lifesaving reversal drug. Families of people who are hesitant to seek rehabilitation will thus be able to limit the impact of drug abuse. To connect more addicts with treatment, the plan outlined in the speech waives licensing requirements for medical and recovery centers. This will relieve some of the paperwork burden that inhibits care providers from helping as many people as possible. Another important initiative is the establishment of a command center at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. A group will meet weekly there to monitor the implementation and progress of the new policies. No new funds will be allocated to treatment, yet the policies promise significant change in Pennsylvania, such as simplifying bureaucracy, facilitating new rehab locations, expediting the admission process, and hiring professionals to oversee the projects.
Wolf admits that the declaration is "not a silver bullet.” Still, his administration remains dedicated to tackling opioid abuse. Disaster titles are usually reserved for events like tornadoes, hurricanes, and terrorist attacks. The governor labeling the opioid crisis this way shows that he is deeply concerned about the issue. Emergency labels expire after ninety days, and allow for the loosening of regulations. Wolf hopes that his streamlining policies make an impact despite the time crunch. He has also not ruled out issuing another statewide emergency if officials need more than three months to address the problem. At least until the declaration expires, Pennsylvania is sure to see a change in opioid treatment procedure. Wolf and his team will continue to address the increasingly prevalent issue of drug abuse.
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Coinbase wants the U.S. to create a new regulator to oversee the digital asset market, the company said in a policy document published Thursday.
Putting crypto oversight in the hands of one digitally native regulator would help the U.S. and the industry “avoid fragmented and inconsistent” supervision of the digital asset market’s “unique and concurrent innovations,” Coinbase said.
As it stands now, the crypto sphere sees regulation from several bodies. Coinbase, for example, paid $6.5 million in March to resolve a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) investigation into its trading volumes, then last month halted the launch of a lending product — called Lend — after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegedly threatened to sue the company.
State regulators, too, have had a hand in policing the space. New Jersey, Texas and other states this summer ordered the crypto firm BlockFi to stop offering interest-bearing accounts to residents because the regulators say the products aren’t registered as securities.
“We started where a lot of people start, which is taking the existing multiplicity of regulators and trying to figure out what minimal surgery you could do to make things work,” Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase’s chief policy officer — and the author of Thursday’s document — told CNBC. “And then there was a point at which … we just kind of looked at each other [and] we said it takes more effort to try to adapt the current system which is predicated on an old market structure — more intellectual effort, I would say — than it does starting from scratch.”
The U.S.’s patchwork regulatory regime, as it applies to crypto, puts it at risk of lagging other countries in digital asset supervision, Shirzad said.
“The United States is at risk of becoming a ‘taker’ of regulation as opposed to the primary ‘shaper’ of modern financial services,” Shirzad told CNBC.
Old laws, new tech
Apart from supervision by a single regulator, Coinbase suggested establishing a self-regulatory organization “to strengthen the oversight regime and provide more granular oversight.”
In announcing it was tabling Lend, Coinbase last month cited a desire for “regulatory clarity for the crypto industry as a whole.” Thursday’s policy document frames the company’s vision of that clarity.
At least some of Coinbase’s frustration stems from the SEC’s insistence that precedent, as it exists, is clear — something the company disputes.
"The SEC told us they consider Lend to involve a security but wouldn't say why or how they'd reached that conclusion," Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, wrote in a blog post Sept. 7.
The SEC contends interest-bearing accounts like those that would exist through Lend constitute investment contracts under the Howey test, a standard established through a 1946 Supreme Court case. In that case, investors bought rows of orange trees in Florida and agreed to let the Howey Company manage the trees, harvest and sell the fruit, and give investors a share of the proceeds. By that measure, a Bloomberg op-ed writer said in July, the oranges, trees and land are not securities, but the agreement is.
Grewal, however, argued that Coinbase’s crypto holders wouldn’t be investing but lending.
Coinbase’s policy statement takes direct aim at the SEC’s logic of adapting old laws to new technology.
“Laws drafted in the 1930s to facilitate effective oversight of our financial system could not contemplate this technological revolution,” the company wrote Thursday. “Forcing the full spectrum of digital assets into supervisory categories codified before the use of computers risks stifling the development of this transformational technology, thus pushing offshore the innovative center of gravity that currently sits in the United States.”
Cryptocurrency, Shirzad said at a press briefing Thursday, “does not fit neatly within the existing financial system.”
For that reason, the company suggested a second prong to its vision: It sees digital assets regulated under a separate framework apart from traditional finance.
“It didn’t make sense to take a legacy regulation and somehow transform it into an agency that would be able to look at these markets anew,” Shirzad said.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backed up that thinking in an op-ed published Thursday in The Wall Street Journal.
“Our existing financial regulatory system doesn’t work effectively for the open, decentralized networks that crypto has created,” Armstrong wrote. “Regulation was built around a series of financial intermediaries — transfer agents, clearing houses and traditional brokers — which don’t play a part in crypto transactions.”
Empowering the space
Apart from its regulatory suggestion, Coinbase said it wants the crypto space to support interoperability and fair competition, and to empower crypto holders through enhanced transparency and protection against fraud and market manipulation.
The document, Armstrong wrote in his op-ed, is “meant to spark a conversation about regulating crypto — one that isn’t anchored in specific products or enforcement actions, but instead takes a high-level view of the changing financial system and the new technology that underpins it.”
Coinbase is hardly the only crypto firm to sketch out its vision of a regulatory future — Andreessen Horowitz and others have done likewise. Some have come in response to a request from Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA, who is beginning to craft crypto legislation, Bloomberg reported.
In the balance hangs a crypto asset market that has ballooned from $16 billion five years ago to $2.3 trillion today, according to CNBC.
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A nurse who authorities say got his kicks by visiting Internet suicide chat rooms and encouraging depressed people to kill themselves is under investigation in at least two deaths and could face criminal charges.
Investigators said William Melchert-Dinkel, 47, feigned compassion for those he chatted with, while offering step-by-step instructions on how to take their lives.
"Most important is the placement of the noose on the neck ... Knot behind the left ear and rope across the carotid is very important for instant unconsciousness and death," he allegedly wrote in one Web chat.
He is under investigation in the suicides of Mark Drybrough, 32, who hanged himself at his home in Coventry, England, in 2005, and Nadia Kajouji, an 18-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, who drowned in a river in Ottawa, where she was studying at Carleton University.
While the victims' families are frustrated that no charges have been filed, legal experts said prosecuting such a case would be difficult because Melchert-Dinkel didn't physically help kill them. In the meantime, he has been stripped of his nursing license.
"Nothing is going to come of it," Melchert-Dinkel said of the allegations during a brief interview with The Associated Press. "I've moved on with my life, and that's it."
How to tie knots
The case came to the attention of Minnesota authorities in March 2008 when an anti-suicide activist in Britain alerted them that someone in the state was using the Internet to manipulate people into killing themselves.
Last May, a Minnesota task force on Internet crimes searched Melchert-Dinkel's computer and found a Web chat between him and the young Canadian woman describing the best way to tie knots. In their search warrant, investigators said Melchert-Dinkel "admitted he has asked persons to watch their suicide via webcam but has not done so."
Authorities said he used such online aliases as "Li Dao," "Cami" and "Falcon Girl."
The Minnesota Board of Nursing, which revoked his license in June, said he encouraged numerous people to commit suicide and told at least one person that his job as a nurse made him an expert on the most effective way to do it.
The report also said Melchert-Dinkel checked himself into a hospital in January. A nurse's assessment said he had a "suicide fetish" and had formed suicide pacts online that he didn't intend to carry out.
In excerpts of a Web chat between Kajouji and Melchert-Dinkel, provided by Kajouji's mother, he allegedly gave the young woman both emotional support and technical advice on hanging.
"im just tryin to help you do what is best for you not me," one message said, posted using the alias "Cami." Kajouji's mother said she was given a transcript by Ottawa police.
In another exchange, "Cami" tried to persuade Kajouji to hang herself instead of jumping into a freezing river: "if you wanted to do hanging we could have done it together on line so it would not have been so scary for you"
Melchert-Dinkel, who lives in Faribault, about 45 miles from Minneapolis, worked at various hospitals and nursing homes over the years and was cited several times for neglect and being rough with patients, according to the nursing board.
Task force spokesman Paul Schnell would not say when or if charges would be filed and stressed that the investigation is complicated because of the anonymity of Web chat rooms. He said the task force is also looking into whether Melchert-Dinkel was involved in other suicides.
In obtaining the search warrant for Melchert-Dinkel's computer, Minnesota authorities cited a decades-old, rarely used state law that makes it a crime to encourage someone to commit suicide. The offense carries up to 15 years in prison.
The law does not specifically address situations involving the Internet or suicides that occur out of state.
George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley, who follows the issue of physician-assisted suicide, said he has never heard of anyone being prosecuted for encouraging a suicide over the Internet.
Earlier this year, a judge threw out misdemeanor counts of accessing computers without authorization against a Missouri mother for her role in an Internet hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who committed suicide.
Typically, people are prosecuted only if they physically help someone end it all — for example, by giving the victim a gun, a noose or drugs. Last month, a Florida man was charged in his wife's suicide after allegedly tossing several loaded guns onto their bed.
Turley said if prosecutors file charges against Melchert-Dinkel, convicting him will be difficult — especially if the defense claims freedom of speech.
The law professor said efforts to make it illegal to shout "Jump!" to someone on a bridge have not survived constitutional challenges. "What's the difference between calling for someone to jump off a bridge and e-mailing the same exhortation?" he said.
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In other words, what it’s like to be a 33 year old Mom on a bachelorette party…!!!
In a few short days, my best friend and long-time college roomie is getting married. And COVID has really messed it up for her big day. She originally had a wedding planned for December at a resort in Mexico. To say this mom (me!) was eager for a real adult vacation is an understatement. And she having been a maid of honor at my wedding, I couldn’t wait to be there for her big day…the one she’s deserved since she was put on this earth. But, stupid COVID. So she planned a smaller, more intimate wedding for family in Cape Cod later this month. But then the Mass. governor put all the travel bans in place, and with her fiance’s family being from the Dallas area, that had to be canceled too. Stupid COVID. So finally she settled on an elopement in a few short days. No family, no friends, just her, her fiance, and a JOP. Stupid COVID. She’s gone through the ringer when it comes to this wedding, so we wanted to make sure she felt special for one last weekend, COVID restrictions and all. Kristen, we love you!
And now I’m about to tell the world what it’s like when two of the most opposite things in the world collide: being a mom, and a bachelorette party.
Let’s start from the beginning.
I have not been away from my kids overnight since September 30th, 2019. I know the exact date because that’s the weekend my husband and I escaped to Nantucket for a long weekend as a babymoon in preparation for Tessa’s arrival. My daughter is 8 months old now. And most of you know she has never taken a bottle, no matter how hard we’ve tried. Sooo safe to say I had some anxiety leading up to this weekend. The cherry on top being that my husband has also yet to be on his own overnight with all three kids too.
The good news? Well, a couple pieces of good news. One, I haven’t seen my college friends in ages and we had a pretty awesome day planned so I had some excitement to counterbalance the anxiety. Two, when I asked my husband, he had absolutely no anxiety or nerves surrounding the weekend whatsoever, even though I envisioned a baby crying all day and night because the boob was nowhere to be found. Three, two other nursing mamas also on the trip, and friends with lots of understanding and compassion.
Fast forward: Instagram ready on a chartered boat out in Boston harbor with a jet ski, driving green, plenty of spiked seltzers, and neon wigs. Definitely not a normal page from my reality. (If you can’t guess which one is me, just look for the loose fitting mom sweater and long mom skirt…)
The reality? Ha. Just you wait. There’s lots going on under that neon wig and mom outfit. Including but not limited to a panty liner to catch the pee I will leak all day long, a dose of antibiotics to stave off current UTI symptoms, high-rise spanx underwear UNDER my bathing suit to hold in all the extra skin and still look (halfway?) decent, nursing pads to catch the let downs that occur every time I think of my baby girl, and a huge black bag in tow that just happened to be filled with my breast pump, a mini cooler for pumped milk, and a hands-free nursing bra so I could pump and still enjoy some spiked seltzers. Also, about the hairy legs and unmanicured nails. Oops! And of course, I DIDN’T remember to pack my nursing poncho/cover…which just meant I was pumping for all to see whether I liked it or not.
But you know what, why should I be ashamed of that? Why should I worry about hiding all that? Why couldn’t I be a mom AND a good friend having a great time on a bachelorette party? Screw that, I totally could! So I pumped a lot, texted the hubby often to see how things were going (she took her bottle FINALLY at 6am this morning!), and yawned my way through dinner wondering how on earth I’d stay awake till the end of the night.
But I did it. I embraced the sh*t out of the situation and felt more free than I ever have in my life..well at least in a really really long time. The captain may have seen a few more boobs than he bargained for, but it was worth the good laughs and special times with friends I rarely get to see these days because of my reality. And my homecoming made for the sweetest (and usually unusual) extra snuggles from the bruises, with no plans to dictate our Sunday…and a hubby who, despite being on his own all weekend, still let me sneak in an afternoon nap to make up for the late night out (home by 11pm, that counts as late, right?).
In retrospect, I had two choices facing me this weekend: drain my cup and wallow in the challenges of trying to have fun in a social situation while filled with anxiety, OR fill my cup, refresh my soul, and come back a better mother for it.
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