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Plan to invest in high tech this year? Read this first
This week, we take a detailed look at mergers in the tech world, the move toward a more secure Internet and the coming need for more cell phone towers.
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What does bulging natural gas supply mean for your business?
Natural gas prices are back in the doldrums after a brief rally this winter. Output is high and demand is tapering off as spring weather arrives across the U.S. And there's a genuine risk that prices could fall even further, depending on the weather this summer. What does it all mean for energy producers and investors?
Natural Gas Prices: Apocalypse Soon?
Gas prices are in the basement. At $1.86 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), the benchmark futures contract is back near the lows it reached last December, when an unusually mild start to winter quashed heating demand throughout much of the country. February saw gas futures tumble all the way to $1.64 per MMBtu, the lowest closing price in 17 years. The average rates paid by homeowners, manufacturers and power plants are also trending lower.
And spring is unlikely to bring much relief for gas producers. The arrival of mild weather marks the start of the "injection season," when heating demand subsides and excess gas production goes into underground storage for later use. This year, that process will begin with gas stockpiles still elevated compared with their seasonal average because of the relatively mild winter of 2015-16.
At the beginning of winter, which was shaping up to be a warm one, we did some back-of-the-envelope calculations and figured that gas stockpiles might fall to about 2.4 trillion cubic feet (TCF), which would be far higher than normal. Last week, the Department of Energy estimated that stockpiles will indeed bottom out around that level by late this month. By comparison, stocks fell all the way to 1.5 TCF last spring, after the much colder winter of 2014-15.
Bulging spring storage levels mean the gas glut could reach epic proportions later this year. If gas demand stays week during spring and summer, there is some chance that energy producers might run out of physical space to store their surplus output. According to the DOE, the U.S. has enough storage capacity to hold somewhere between 4.3 TCF and 4.7 TCF of gas. In other words, available storage will already be half-full at the start of injection season and could approach its limit by the time cold weather returns in the autumn. If there's even a risk of storage overflowing, gas prices could plummet from today's already depressed levels.
Demand: Heating Up?
Only a jump in gas demand looks capable of giving prices any lift this summer. Normally, you would expect low prices for a commodity to curtail new production and bring the market back into balance. But U.S. gas output remains resilient, even as the number of rigs drilling for gas continues to drop. Energy firms continue to drill more efficiently, extracting more gas per well as they race to cut costs amid low prices. The DOE estimates that gas output will hold pretty steady this year, increasing by a bit less than 1% from last year's record high.
Demand could soar if the summer of '16 turns out to be a scorcher. For the first year on record, natural gas will generate a larger share of the nation's power than coal will. (A decade ago, King Coal accounted for half of all generation.) So when the mild temperatures of spring give way to summer heat, more of the nation's air conditioners will be running on electricity supplied by gas-fired plants than ever before.
An average summer probably won't suffice to stoke up natural gas prices. Bentek Energy reports that from November 2015 through February 2016, the U.S. electric sector increased its gas consumption by 17% compared with the same period a year ago. Returning to our back-of-the-envelope math, we figure that if that trend continues this summer, power plants will burn an extra 785 billion cubic feet of gas. That still wouldn't be enough to keep gas stockpiles from swelling to about 4.2 TCF by autumn — a record high, and perilously close to the nation's maximum gas storage capacity.
But a brutally hot summer would send demand for gas into overdrive, keeping stockpiles from ballooning too much. If power plants have to burn 20% more gas this summer than last to keep up with electricity usage, stockpiles would probably only reach about 4 TCF: close to their record peak in 2015, but manageable. If gas usage jumps by more than 20%, stockpiles will fall short of the 4 TCF mark, which could be bullish for prices.
Forecasting the weather three months in advance takes a lot of guesswork. But for what it's worth, the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center sees warmer-than-average temperatures across the entire continental U.S. for the months of June, July and August — exactly what it will take if gas prices are going to stage any sustained rebound this year.
A Word on Oil Prices
Crude oil isn't waiting for the weather: It's already rallying. After hitting a low of about $26 per barrel in February, benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has climbed back to $40 per barrel. Many analysts attribute the price appreciation to recent talk from OPEC and other big oil-exporting countries about a possible production freeze to tackle the output surplus that has been weighing on oil prices for almost two years.
We had been expecting a bit of a rebound for oil, figuring that WTI would return to a trading range of $35 to $40 per barrel sometime this spring. But we wouldn't rule out yet another price plunge at some point. Even if OPEC, Russia and other oil exporters agree to keep their output steady, global production will continue to outpace global demand. And while output in the U.S. is starting to decline, the drop has been small so far. So crude continues to pile up in storage.
Until oil inventories start dropping, WTI will struggle to mount a sustained rally. If stockpiles keep growing, the same fears stalking the natural gas market about running out of storage space could infect oil traders, too.
Author Jim PattersonPosted on March 23, 2016 September 10, 2019 Categories EnergyLeave a comment on What does bulging natural gas supply mean for your business?
A computer on a thumb drive, and world-wide broadband?
This week, we take a deep dive into satellites, plus a look at a powerful new generation of thumb drives and cutting-edge 5G technology.
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Will the next SCOTUS nominee determine the fate of the Clean Power Plan?
The Obama administration's Clean Power Plan is arguably the most significant environmental regulation to come out of Washington in decades. The CPP calls for dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, and has been hailed as proof of America's commitment to combating climate change. But a rare move by the Supreme Court has halted implementation of the CPP and created significant uncertainty for the future of U.S. energy and environmental policy.
A Rare Stay
It was not surprising that many states brought a legal challenge against the Environmental Protection Agency's CPP regulations as soon as the rules were finalized. The CPP calls for a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the nation's power plants by 2030 (with 2005's emissions used as the starting point). That's bound to require expensive changes, such as closing coal-fired power plants, revving up the use of renewable power and boosting energy efficiency. More than 20 states sued the EPA on the grounds that the agency doesn't have the legal authority under the Clean Air Act to impose such sweeping changes. (We take no sides on that legal question, or on any of the other arguments over the CPP.)
The surprise came from the Supreme Court, which in a 5-4 ruling ordered the EPA to suspend implementation of the rules until the Court has had a chance to hear the challenge brought by the states. That was remarkable because a lower federal court was still considering the case, and the Supreme Court almost always waits for cases to work their way up to its docket before intervening. Clearly, five of the Court's justices believed there was a very compelling reason to keep the CPP from going forward before the legal questions are resolved at the highest level.
But now, the rule's fate before the Supreme Court is in doubt because of the recent passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, who was widely seen as a reliable "no" vote against the CPP. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans seem determined not to consider any nominee President Obama might put forward to fill the vacancy left by Scalia. So what does an eight-justice Court mean for the power plant regulations?
The Road Ahead for the CPP
Don't expect the Court to end the suspense over the power plant rules anytime soon. Nothing will happen until the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit hears the challenge brought against the EPA in June and issues its own ruling later in the summer.
According to Patrick Parenteau, an environmental law professor at Vermont Law School, the D.C. Circuit is likely to uphold the CPP. "Overall, it's a great panel for the EPA" to win its case, he says.
Assuming an initial win for the government, the states challenging the CPP can then ask the Supreme Court to take up the case. But that probably won't happen until the spring of 2017, says Jeff Holmstead, a former EPA assistant administrator under President George W. Bush and now an attorney with the firm of Bracewell in Washington, D.C.
How might the Supreme Court rule? Both Parenteau and Holmstead agree that the odds of the Court striking down the regs decreased with the death of Justice Scalia. Holmstead estimates that, with Scalia, the challengers had a 95% chance of success, but "how to understand the case has changed" with only eight justices, who could split 4-4.
If the Court is deadlocked, the EPA effectively wins by default. In that scenario, the opinion of the lower court stands, though the decision does not set a legal precedent the way a normal Supreme Court ruling would.
The Political Angle
Whatever the Court does, voters will have a big say on the CPP. The next president will be able to implement the rules as written, modify them or nix them entirely. And it's a good bet that pretty much any GOP candidate currently in the running would pull the plug on the CPP. Republican front-runner Donald Trump has suggested that he would make big cuts to the EPA's budget if he is elected president, which certainly wouldn't bode well for the future of the CPP.
By contrast, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton would almost certainly implement the power plant rules as written by the Obama EPA. Moreover, she'd probably appoint a more liberal justice to fill the Scalia vacancy, thereby creating five likely votes to uphold the regulations.
Along with everything else riding on the 2016 election, add in the Clean Power Plan. A GOP victory would render any court decisions moot. A Clinton win would means the regs likely stay in place.
Meanwhile …
Although the Supreme Court stayed the EPA's hand, progress on the CPP's goals is continuing. At least five states (California, Colorado, New York, Virginia and Washington) say they'll voluntarily continue to implement the rule, never mind the Supreme Court's stay. And, more generally, the carbon intensity of the U.S. power sector (that is, the amount of carbon dioxide produced for each unit of electricity generated) is bound to drop in the near term. Why?
Coal consumption will keep falling, as it did dramatically last year. Based on Department of Energy data for the first 11 months of 2015, we figure that the U.S. burned less coal last year than at any time since the mid-1980s, as utilities dealing with other clean air regulations switched to cleaner burning (and cheap) natural gas. Data on direct coal consumption for 2016 aren't available yet, but statistics from the Association of American Railroads show that trains hauled 27% less coal this past February than they did in February 2015. In January, the year-over-year drop was 33%. This strongly suggests that coal consumption is still plummeting after a very weak 2015.
And renewable power generation continues to soar. The Department of Energy expects about 26 gigawatts of generating capacity to come on line this year, based on announcements from utilities. Solar leads the way with about 9.5 gigawatts of utility-scale projects, three times the amount installed last year. Natural-gas-fired plants rank second, with 8 gigawatts of planned capacity, followed by wind turbines at 6.8 gigawatts.
The bottom line: A rising share of generation will come from low- or zero-emission sources, which is more or less what the CPP aims to achieve.
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Who profits from the Apple vs. FBI showdown?
In this issue: How the standoff between Apple and the FBI spells more business for security firms. Growing threats from phony e-mails. Cellular firms betting heavily on 5G networks as their next cash cow. AT&T and Intel testing wireless airwaves for drones. How good is your state for tech innovation? Facebook's new global telecom project. Good stock picks in the Nasdaq for dividend hunters.
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The reality of winter blues: symptoms and what helps
"You can have a couple of down days and that's not a depression, but it's when it carries on ... then you're looking at a real depressive disorder."
Flu hits peak season in Saskatchewan, five deaths so far
There have been 1,050 confirmed flu cases in Saskatchewan so far, including 5 deaths, 30 outbreaks in long-term care facilities and 16 ICU admissions.
13-year-old with rare blood disease named 2020 Champion Child
At nine years old, Torrie Schaffer was airlifted to the Saskatoon Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with no platelets in her blood and soon diagnosed with a rare disease.
Parents upset with parking enforcement due to extreme cold
"We have to use some common sense and have some compassion for people that are trying to drop their kids off."
SaskPower seeking volunteers to have commercial smart meters installed
"The main difference between a residential and commercial meter is just that they're built to different specifications because the commercial meters have to handle higher volumes of power."
Harbour Landing French immersion students moving to Perry this fall
"I don't think it would be sustainable without moving the program for the next three years."
Public school board votes to look at 'communication implications' of future motions
"The only intent is for the division to be able to appropriately prepare for communication fallout from whatever the motion is."
Regina clinic expanding services to help more people with chronic pain
"I felt like they were really invested in seeing that I could get off of the opioids."
Equine Assisted Learning helping people overcome life's challenges
"There was a number of things going through my mind that I just had to get out, and gosh, that horse let me talk."
Man angered by drive-by dog attack that leaves his pet dead
"He never stopped to acknowledge or anything, never stopped to say I'm sorry, just loaded up the dog and took off."

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On April 5, Simmons College hosted its 39th annual Simmons Leadership Conference on the theme "Disrupt the Ordinary." The culmination of a very impressive lineup of speakers was a concluding discussion between Simmons College President Helen G. Drinan and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The event took place at the Boston Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, with a live simulcast running all day on campus.
And no, it's not about whether or not she will ever run for president (she says no). But this is not the time to despair because she sees her role as more about supporting the women that do want the job, will run for it, and will win it.
My own great-grandfather was a sharecropper and my grandmother, aunts, and uncles picked cotton.
My grandfather couldn't write his name until he was well into his thirties.
My mother marched on Washington in 1963.
From the realities of their lives to my being a second-generation college graduate, I've created, revised, and clarified my own "missions" around my experience as a woman of color. As a career counselor, I often ask students to explore what their own missions are. We often see those "mission statements" spelled out on websites and marketing materials, created to drive home why an organization does what it does. For the sake of internal soul-searching and defining what young people can communicate to the world, why not encourage them to do the same for themselves? This is about perspective, and learning both inside and out of the classroom. It's also the awareness that idealism can coexist with the reality that progress isn't as quickly pushed out in the time that it takes to download an app or post or tweet about a particular cause. Their own personal missions have to be developed and cultivated over time.
Sometimes I, too, have a hard time with that one. On March 24th, at the March for Our Lives, it was made abundantly clear by young people that they are serious about their well-being and the desire to live to see adulthood. At a time when they've witnessed extreme shifts in national leadership, they are also growing up post the "Hope and Change" years that reflected inclusivity, empathy, and accountability. They are personally affected and traumatized by the issue of gun control and its impact on their right to an education without fear of losing their lives. It shouldn't be a big deal for a child to ask to not be shot while in school. It's our role as adults to not only ask ourselves about our own missions, but also about how to help these intelligent youth shape their own narratives. We must remind them to be patient with the long arc of progress. We are faced with the balance of supporting their work for progress during a long step back from where we seemed to be.
I am biased, yes, but if there is a group of humans who have been resilient in the face of racism and sexism in America's history, it's black women. So of course when Oprah brought men and women to their feet at the 2018 Golden Globes, that resilience came through in her words about Recy Taylor and Rosa Parks. Of course when Michelle Obama spoke about a White House built by slaves where she, the first African American First Lady, was raising two daughters, it suggested that the legacy left from slavery was slowly being diminished and replaced with true progress.
It's no surprise that black women are known for being strong. However, this is one of the most crucial times in our country when shared responsibilities and talents need to be promoted to continue the hard work of generations before us. We know that when women like Angela Davis and Gloria Steinem were not thinking solely about careers (and remember that career exploration and planning wasn't a luxury at the time for women) and they didn't strategize a path for education, number of degrees, internships, and connections that would ultimately put them on the map. Fortunately, more colleges and universities have the resources and people to facilitate conversations and educate students, in particular women, about careers in public service. More work, however, needs to be done around access, diversity, and then the inclusion needed for women of all backgrounds to know that their voices and presence are supported on campuses as they shape their futures.
Not long ago I received advice from a colleague about the importance of focusing on only a few key areas in my work. Michelle Obama talked about this in the context of "going deep" vs. "broad." While there's never a shortage of national and global issues to tackle, if one expects to have an impact, her best bet is to focus her energy and prioritize where to use strategic thinking in ways that will "move the needle," as Obama put it, toward change. This makes it much easier to know when to say yes, and when to say no with a clear sense of professional boundaries.
No matter the industry, I'm sure many of us look like swans sometimes — full of grace and serenity on the surface even though we're paddling hard underneath to get the work done. The least we can do is not overextend ourselves and ignore self-care. Obama reminded us that generally women don't make themselves a priority nearly as often as men do.
I've had the opportunity to travel to Nigeria twice. It was the first time I'd see the glaring contrast between people who had nothing and those with excess. Children were literally covered in dirt and begging for money in the middle of the night on the highway, while nearby folks in Mercedes were cruising down the road seemingly without a care in the world. I remember wondering what those children's futures would be like and realizing how lucky I was to have the resources I had back home in the States. I was reminded of this trip when Obama touched on her family's experiences visiting schoolgirls in Liberia and Senegal. She emphasized the need for keeping a broader perspective as well as focusing on the causes that are most important to you. Now and in the future we'll meet many leaders who appear to have all of the answers and know exactly what they're doing. They don't. (Hopefully they're not all Wizards of Oz working a lot of special effects behind a curtain — we all know the disappointing reality behind smoke and mirrors.) We must remember that failure is a part of the process but shouldn't disrupt it.
The gratitude that we experience should be for ourselves, what our potential is and how to use it. We can include our desire, mentors, and experiences and push forward no matter how discouraging things look right now. Michelle Obama is no longer in the White House but it doesn't mean that she can't be a force for change. The same goes for the rest of us.
For more from The Horn Book on social justice and activism, visit our Making a Difference landing page; see also our FLOTUS booklist.
Jessica Chance is an actor, writer, and assistant director of career services at Emerson College. She's a part of the theater community and provides career development to students pursuing arts and communication. In her work she also focuses on the advocacy and support of marginalized voices through writing and programming.


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Gayla Randel to receive National Honorary Membership from Phi Upsilon Omicron
Gayla Randel, instructor in family and consumer sciences, has been selected for a National Honorary Membership from Phi Upsilon Omicron, the National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences.
National Phi Upsilon Omicron honorary membership is bestowed upon a person who has made outstanding contributions to the Family and Consumer Sciences profession on the national level and who possesses the scholarship, leadership and service qualities associated with Phi U membership.
"Gayla exemplifies the criteria for this award through her leadership, service, and commitment to advancing the field of Family and Consumer Sciences," said Michelle Toews, associate dean and Phi Upsilon Omicron past president. "As one of her references noted: 'Through leadership and action, Ms. Randel has demonstrated her belief in the importance of improving the quality of life of individuals, families and the communities in which they live.' We are fortunate to have Gayla as part of our faculty."
Randel will be honored at the 2020 Biennial Conclave meeting in Columbus, Ohio where she will also serve as a keynote speaker during the event.
This article was posted on Monday, June 17, 2019, and is filed under College News.
Gayle Doll receives Distinguished Faculty Award from the Gerontological Society of America
Barstow and Buckwalter named Fellows by American Physiological Society
Dietetics faculty and students recognized at Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting
College of Human Ecology recognizes outstanding graduate students
Physician Assistant program to begin in 2021 at Kansas State University


Adding a few great accessories to a coffee table or sofa are touches that make a living room look like you've done a lot more than you have. They are also the first thing people notice when they enter your home, which is why it's always a good idea to play with fashion and introduce personality. Work in fun pieces with a nod to the season, and have enough cushions, lamps, and vases for variety. Here are 10 ways to make your home decor accessories work as a team in your living room.
Go for a pair of matching lamps on side tables flanking a sofa for a polished look. Use multiples of the same cushion, and repeat colors; repetition soothes and balances.
2. Style your throw cushions.
Although styling a sofa with throw cushions is a matter of preference, the aim is to create a space that feels inviting and comfortable. I recommend doing away with unnecessary cushions and opting instead for two properly made cushions with ethical down filling. Try a bespoke cushion in a luxe velvet or embossed silk in the middle.
When styling a space, always work with uneven numbers on surfaces — think one, three, or five. Start with a horizontal object, such as a coffee table book or tray; add something tall and vertical, such as a vase or candlestick; then add a low and bulky item, like a paperweight or bowl. This style technique is foolproof.
4. Add a throw rug.
A beautiful cashmere or wool throw rug folded on your sofa will add life, warmth, and comfort.
5. Style the coffee table.
Start with something large in the middle, like a huge basket filled with a plant, a flower arrangement, or a hurricane shade. Build out from that with stacks of books or candles. Pile glossy hardcovers or magazines in deep stacks to the edges. They will finish your table and reflect your style.
But be careful that you don't go overboard! There's no need to be a total minimalist, but curating your things will keep you from looking like a hoarder. You should aim to keep surfaces clutter-free.
6. Select an accent color.
Keep accent shades to a minimum. One is more dramatic than two. Every new accent you add muddles the effect of the others, from colors to magazines, flowers, plants, or candles.
From baskets to bowls, we're always on the lookout for pieces that can freshen an old room for far less than a complete overhaul. A beautiful bronze accent piece can refresh any space.
Pop a tray or low basket on top of your ottoman to create the perfect place to display everything.
A wicker tray breaks up a coffee table, and can also be used as a stylish way to entertain when serving guests food and drinks.
10. Add flowers and greenery.
Blooms in small flashes also have big impact. Stick to one or two hues for maximum effect. The vase you choose is vital.
Indoor greenery is a quick way to soften tabletops, add focal points, and make a room look lived-in. Adding a vintage basket filled with a bromeliad, agave, cyclamen, or orchid is a time-honored look that graces the best houses everywhere.
This article was originally written by Melissa Penfold. For more, check out our sister site, Homes to Love.


The hobby came some years ago from the USA to us. There it is already popular since the beginning of 90's. Also here it inspires more and more doll fans. The aim of the "Reborning" is to copy the natural example very precisely. Particularly the representation of small babies is liked.
All vinyl parts get a new, special skin colour (Really Skin technology, see Painting Tutorial). Therefore one take acrylic colours. The doll gets a shock of hair from mohair or real hair which is mostly pierced in the head with special needles. This procedure is called "rooting". Besides, only 1-2 hair is pierced per sting mostly. Then this looks very natural.
Special fillers, e.g., plastic granulate materials, gets the doll on baby weight. It is fitted with a disc joint body, so that all movements look more real. Also the dolls get humanize glass-eyes or acrylic eyes, eyelashes, perhaps little tooth and a special colouring for copying the fingernail and toe nails. Then they must be drawn only accordingly and the Reborn Doll is ready.
First you need of course a kit. Here we recommend to beginners a reasonable model with closed eyes. This is easier for the beginning.
There are 2 variations how the head of the kit can be worked, once it can be pasted with a wig or it can be rooted with mohair or human hair.
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Every one of us is subject to changing moods. We have times when we seriously wonder whether our being in the world makes any significant difference at all.
We wonder what we can do with the limited talent that is ours, and we sometimes find ourselves saying "if only the situation were a little different."
If only I were not so old.
If only I felt better and were stronger.
If only I had married someone else.
If only I had lesser drives or appetites.
If only I were in another school.
If only I had another job.
"But a dolphin in a tree would be a very grotesque affair, and there would be no wisdom of God to admire a trout singing in the groves. But when a fish cuts the wave with agile fin, its very bone is fitted for the circumstance in which it finds itself. So God has matched our souls to our circumstances. We are not in our present circumstances by accident."
There are no hopeless situations. There are only those who have grown hopeless about them. We must not let what we cannot do interfere with what we can do.
There are always things we can do to make life better and brighter for others. "The best way to make glad the heart of the heavenly father is to do something for some of his other children." It may not be a project for which we had hoped or been trained. It may seem commonplace and simple, but it can be very important.
It can be smiling, caring for an invalid, looking after children, keeping house and preparing meals, pounding a typewriter or computer, driving children to their commitments, writing a letter or making a phone call, teaching a class or doing an act of kindness for someone in need. The smallest good deed is better than the greatest good intention.
I read a story in a periodical by Joel Arthur Barker. It was about a man taking a walk along the beach at sunrise. He caught sight of a young man in the distance who seemed to be dancing along the waves. As he got closer, he saw that the young man was picking up starfish from the sand and tossing them gently back into the ocean.
"What are you doing?" asked the older man. "The sun is coming up, and the tide is going out; if I don't throw them in the water, they'll die," was the reply. "But young man, there are miles and miles of beach here with starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference."
The young man bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it lovingly back into the ocean, past the breaking waves. "It made a difference to that one," he replied"
Barker said, "The young man's actions represent something special to each of us. We are all gifted with the ability to make a difference. Each of us can shape our own future. Each of us has the power to help our organizations reach their goals."
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.
The cumulative effect of little things done graciously can bring to pass a beautiful life or some other work of artistry.
Thomas Macaulay, the British historian, told the story of the man who had the contract or putting in the stained glass windows for a great cathedral. He was amazed by the persistent request of his apprentice for the privilege of designing and arranging the glass for just one window.
He didn't wish to destroy the young man's ambition, but he didn't want to waste costly material on an experiment. So he said to him, "If you furnish your own material, you may try your hand at that window pointing to one that was not in an especially prominent spot."
To his surprise, he found the young man gathering up little bits of glass that he, himself, had cut off and thrown away. The apprentice set to work with these and succeeded in working out a design of rare beauty.
When the doors of the cathedral opened and the people came in to view the work, they stood before the apprentice's window, admiring its excellence. Their admiration was so great that the master artist became exceedingly jealous.
The story has a moral for us all. It is possible to gather up little bits of time, energy and opportunity that we often throw away and weave them into a life so beautiful that others stand and marvel.
It is not the big events alone that make us what we are, And not the dizzy moments when we're swinging on a star. It's just the things that happen as along the road we plod. The little things determine what we're really worth to God.


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US Prepares to Start Building Portion of Texas Border Wall
FILE - A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicle passes along a section of border wall in Hidalgo, Texas, between the U.S. and Mexico, Aug. 11, 2017.
HOUSTON - The U.S. government is preparing to begin construction of more border walls and fencing in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, likely on federally owned land set aside as wildlife refuge property.
Heavy construction equipment was expected to arrive starting Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. A photo posted by the nonprofit National Butterfly Center shows an excavator parked next to its property.
Congress last March approved more than $600 million for 53 kilometers (33 miles) of new barriers in the Rio Grande Valley. While President Donald Trump and top Democrats remain in a standoff over Trump's demand for $5.7 billion in border wall funding, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has pushed ahead with building what's already funded.
That construction was often described as fencing, and the government funding bill that included construction was supported by some Democrats in the House and Senate. CBP refers to what it plans to build as a "border wall system."
According to designs it released in September, CBP intends to build 40 kilometers (25 miles) of concrete walls to the height of the existing flood-control levee in Hidalgo County next to the Rio Grande, the river that forms the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. On top of the concrete walls, CBP will install a 5.5-meter (18-foot) steel posts and clear a 45-meter (150-foot) enforcement zone in front.
Maps released by CBP show construction would cut through the butterfly center, a nearby state park, and a century-old Catholic chapel next to the river.
Many landowners oppose a border wall and have vowed to fight the U.S. government if it tries to seize their property through eminent domain. Court fights over condemning land could take weeks if not months.
FILE - A "no border wall" sign is held during a ra
FILE - A "No border wall" sign is held up during a rally to oppose the wall the U.S. government wants to build on the river separating Texas and Mexico, Aug. 12, 2017, in Mission, Texas.
CBP said in its statement that it intends to start construction on federally owned land. Environmental advocates expect the government to use land that's part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
The refuge consists of dozens of parcels of land purchased over the last 40 years to create a corridor for endangered species and other wildlife.
The Department of Homeland Security can waive environmental restrictions to construct a border wall and issued its waiver for Hidalgo County in October. A coalition of environmental groups has sued DHS over its use of waivers, arguing that wall construction would endanger ocelots, rare birds, and other wildlife that rely on refuge land for habitat. That lawsuit is still pending.
Congress last March required CBP not to build in the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge after a public outcry. But it didn't exempt the Lower Rio Grande Valley refuge.
"Santa Ana was not a big enough refuge to sustain all the wildlife down here," said Jim Chapman, a longtime resident of the Rio Grande Valley and member of the group Friends of the Wildlife Corridor.
The National Butterfly Center released the text of an email sent by an attorney from the U.S. Department of Justice. The lawyer, Cliff Stevens, says in the email that construction will begin in mid-February "on federally owned land east of Bentsen State Park."
Directly east of Bentsen State Park is a refuge tract called El Morillo Banco, which is between the state park and the butterfly center. DOJ declined to comment on the email, and CBP did not respond to several requests for comment.
Land already in the hands of the government becomes an easier place to start construction quickly, said U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Cuellar has introduced a proposal that would instruct CBP not to build border walls in several places that have environmental and cultural significance.
"The easiest way, historically, is to go to public lands, because who's going to fight them?" he said.
Several dozen protesters were walking Monday along the river levee where CBP intends to start construction. The butterfly center said on Facebook that a local police officer had declared all their property south of the levee to be off limits. The center says it intends to take legal action.
Chapman said that despite months of protests and meetings, he hadn't seen "any attempt" from the U.S. government "to acknowledge and to take the needs of wildlife into account."
"If you were going to design a border wall with maximal impact, you would do exactly what they were doing," Chapman said. "You couldn't do it worse."
Trump Won't Rule Out Another Shutdown in Border Wall Dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump is refusing to rule out the possibility of another partial government shutdown to win congressional approval of funding for a wall along the southern border with Mexico. But he also signaled strongly he plans to declare a national emergency to build the barrier without assent from lawmakers."I don't take anything off the table," Trump told the CBS News show "Face the Nation" in an interview broadcast Sunday, a week after a record 35-day shutdown of a…
By Ken Bredemeier
AP Fact Check: Trump Distortions on the Wall, Steel, Climate
President Donald Trump claimed great progress in building the border wall even though it's no longer than before he took office. He dismissed the reality of global warming because of a fierce, passing cold spell. He described the steel industry as "totally revived" despite 20,000 job losses over the past decade.A look at his recent rhetoric and the reality:
Trump Denounces Pelosi Over Border Wall Funding
The president of the United States has lambasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling her "very bad for our country" and saying that "she doesn't mind human trafficking" because she opposes designating money for a wall at the U.S. border with Mexico.In an interview Friday with CBS News, Donald Trump said Pelosi is "very rigid" and that she is attempting "to win a political point' by refusing to give him money for the wall that…
By VOA News
Trump Mulls Emergency Declaration to Build Border Wall
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he would consider declaration of a national emergency as the path forward to building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border because he didn't think lawmakers' negotiations would produce the necessary funds."We will be looking at a national emergency because I don't think anything is going to happen. I think Democrats don't want border security. And when I hear them talking about the fact that walls are immoral, walls don't work …


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Rajd Lipawy 2022 (Tet Rally Liepāja 2022) – 10 edycja rajdu samochodowego Rajdu Lipawy, rozgrywanego na Łotwie. Rozgrywany był od 1 do 3 lipca 2022 roku. Bazą rajdu była miejscowość Talsi. Była to piąta runda Rajdowych Mistrzostw Europy w roku 2022. Pierwszy etap rajdu (sobotni) był równocześnie drugą rundą Rajdowych mistrzostw Łotwy. Składał się z dwunastu odcinków specjalnych.

Lista startowa

Poniższa lista startowa obejmuje tylko zawodników startujących i zgłoszonych do rywalizacji w kategorii ERC w najwyższej klasie RC2, samochodami najwyższej klasy mogącymi startować w rajdach ERC – klasy R5.

Zwycięzcy odcinków specjalnych

Power Stage – OS 12

Wyniki końcowe

W klasyfikacji generalnej dodatkowe punkty przyznawane są za odcinek Power Stage

Klasyfikacja ERC po 5 rundach

Kierowcy

Punkty w klasyfikacji generalnej ERC otrzymuje 15 pierwszych zawodników, którzy uczestniczą w programie ERC i w ukończą wyścig, punktowanie odbywa się według klucza:

Dodatkowo punktowany jest ostatni odcinek rajdu, tzw. Power Stage, według klucza 5-4-3-2-1. W tabeli podano, które miejsce zajął zawodnik w rajdzie, a w indeksie górnym które miejsce zajął na Power Stage.

Przypisy

Lipawa
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5 Timeless Holiday Desserts for Making Spirits Bright
Why search the latest trends in holiday desserts when you can try these time-tested treats? We've reached into the archives for vintage recipes that will turn today into the good old days. Become a Better Homes & Gardens Insider today to gain exclusive access to 95+ years of archived inspiration, experience the magazine like never before, and view all of the recipes below. With Insider access, your holiday season is sure to be truly unforgettable.
1929: Poinsettia Snowballs
Pretty Poinsettia Snowballs spread cheer to anyone receiving them in a holiday gift box. When this recipe was introduced in 1929, Americans needed help getting into a festive spirit. By the time the holiday issue of Better Home & Gardens reached newsstands and mailboxes, the stock market had crashed and the country was already feeling the effects of the Great Depression.
Cue these ingeniously-decorated Poinsettia Snowballs for a much-needed dose of holiday spirit. On the surface, they're standard cupcakes. But the clever poinsettia design stands out in a gift box or on a holiday table. For even more timeless holiday cheer, the editors suggested decorating your holiday package with tiny sprigs of snowberries, holly, bittersweet and red berries.
SEE THE FULL VIDEO & DELICIOUS RECIPE HERE
1947: Kris Kringles
With the end of World War II, all previously rationed ingredients were back in full supply, and recipes for cookies and candy were now chocked full of sugar. The article, "Christmas cookies and candies," from the December 1947 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, serves as living proof that sugar was back in a big way.
Bursting with ideas for cookies, divinity puffs, popcorn balls, molasses taffy, and Yule cakes, the story's recommended recipes were a welcome relief for every sweet tooth that just couldn't get enough sugar during the war. While sweet treats are everywhere today, there's still room for a classic like Kris Kringles, touted as "rich, tender cookies." Undoubtedly, it's that old favorite ingredient shortening that gives them their light, flaky texture.
CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE HERE
1952: St. Nick's Cookies
No one had heard of binge-watching back then, but all the nibble-worthy snacks suggested in the 1952 holiday issue of Better Home & Gardens would have been enough to keep a roomful of rabid Lucy fans busy for hours. "Festive snacks for your open house," mapped out a plan for ambitious hosts and hostesses to cover the coffee table, bitsy buffet, and card table with snacks of every sort.
The menu in this article features crunchy Fruitcake Delight, refreshing Cranberry Sparkle Cocktail, three colors and flavors of popcorn balls, St. Nick's Cookies sugarcoated in green and red, and so much more. The name may suggest that these adorably round cookies are really meant for Mr. Claus, but the recipe also recommends that you "don't let anyone keep count when you start eating these."
1957: Oh, Fudge!
Legend has it that the first batch of fudge came about by accident in the late 19th century thanks to a bungled batch of caramels. The errant baker apparently exclaimed, "Oh fudge!" While we can't vouch for the veracity of that tale, we can testify that 70 years later fudge was so popular that the 1957 holiday issue of Better Homes & Gardens featured 10 different fudge recipes for every sweet tooth.
We're still giving thanks for this happy accident, as we'd take a batch of fudge over caramels any day. The 10 timeless fudge recipes allow holiday cooks to slip something a little extra into their cookie tins. Take a few tips from the pages of the 1957 issue and try your hand at fudge this holiday—we're certain it won't disappoint!
LEARN HOW TO CREATE THIS DESSERT HERE
1959: Christmas Cookie Cut-Outs
In 1959, Better Homes & Gardens holiday issue was there with a promise to make the holidays "the merriest yet," With their article titled, "Christmas Cookies," which featured recipes for hospitality, the holiday tree, and family. In addition to cookie recipes, this festive issue was brimming with trim tricks to turn basic cookies into holiday delicacies.
Everyone needs a reliable basic sugar cookie recipe. You can count on the one we featured in 1959. Could it be the grated orange peel that gives it just the right kick? Give this recipe a whirl and see for yourself! But it's the decorating tips that really make the cookies stand out. Whether you're looking to create an icing that's just right, add colorful candies, or even build double- or triple-decker cookies, this recipe should be your go-to this holiday.
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A Marca de Mântua era um marquesado na Lombardia, norte da Itália, submissa ao Sacro Império Romano-Germânico.

Marqueses de Mântua - Casa de Gonzaga

1433-1444 : João Francisco
1444-1478 : Luís III, o Turco , filho do precedente
1478-1484 : Frederico I, o Corcunda , filho do precedente
1484-1519 : Francisco II , filho do precedente
1519-1530 : Frederico II , filho do precedente

Ver também
Mântua
Lista dos soberanos de Mântua
Família Gonzaga
Gonzaga-Nevers
Palácio ducal de Mântua
Margarida de Saboia, duquesa de Mântua

Referências Bibliográficas
Giuseppe Coniglio, I Gonzaga, Varese, Dall'Oglio, 1973. ISBN não encontrada.
Adelaide Murgia, I Gonzaga, Milano, Mondadori, 1972. ISBN não encontrada

Estados do Sacro Império Romano-Germânico
Estados extintos da Europa
Estados extintos da Europa da Idade Média
Estados extintos da Europa da Idade Moderna
História da Lombardia
Ducado de Mântua
Família Gonzaga


The child's phone call to a relative might prove to have saved the unresponsive adults' lives, according to state police.
A child at a New Sharon home potentially saved two adults' lives Tuesday after a presumed heroin overdose by calling a relative who then dialed 911, according to the Maine State Police.
On Tuesday, Maine State Police, Franklin County Sheriff's Department, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and other emergency agencies responded to a residence on Farmington Falls Road where two adults were unresponsive, according to Sgt. Matt Casavant of the state police.
One of the adults was taken by Northstar Ambulance to Franklin Memorial Hospital for treatment, according to the release.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services was contacted about the safety of children in the home and it was determined the children would be placed with a family member temporarily, according to the release.
New Sharon Fire Department, Northstar Ambulance and the Farming Fire Department all assisted in the incident.


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Copper is one of the world's most important industrial minerals, and Africa is an important world producer.  While output is traditionally dominated by Zambia, South Africa and Katanga Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many African nations contribute to copper production, and many African nations have undeveloped ore resources.

Cobalt, another important industrial metal, is often mined in conjunction with copper.

Botswana
 Dukwi, African Copper's  mine
 Ghanzi, Hana Mining; also silver.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Katanga Province

Namibia

Weatherly (formerly Ongopolo Mining and Processing) – Matchless Mine Western Extension and Otjihase Mine near Windhoek

South Africa
 Palabora Mining Company
 Rio Tinto

Uganda
Kasese - Kilembe Mines
Jinja – Kilembe smelting operations currently reopening under A-Tec Mining after 1975 nationalization

Zambia

 The Copperbelt
 Copperbelt Province
 Lumwana – Equinox Minerals
 Nchanga Mines
 Luanshya Copper Mine Company – Baluba – Mulyashi copper project
 Mkushi – African Eagle Resources

 Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines
 Zambia Copper Investments Limited – Konkola Deep Mining Project – symbol ZCI on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange

See also
 Copper extraction techniques
 List of countries by copper mine production
 Mineral industry of Africa
 Economy of Zambia
 Aluminium in Africa
Cement in Africa
 Iron ore in Africa
 Platinum in Africa
 Titanium in Africa

References

External links
Copper Development Association Africa
 Journal: Mining Review Africa
 MiningTopNews

Africa
Mining in Africa
Natural resources in Africa


This post is actually not about marriage or India at all. It is about your career. Please keep reading.
One of the biggest misconceptions about having a fulfilling career is that you should "find your passion" first. This lie has been spat on us for longer than we can trace and the damage left in its wake has ruined too many peoples' happiness. Stop the madness, I say, once and for all. Let's change our understanding of passion and work.
Please don't misunderstand, there is nothing inherently wrong with finding work that aligns with your interests, desires, and strengths. Thankfully, many have been successful in this search, namely: sports writers, inventors, doctors, tech entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and the list goes on.
Our world is no doubt a better place for those who have followed their unique interests and found it in their work. But this is more the exception than the norm. Most people, even the really intelligent and successful ones, don't actually find their passion in their work. Instead, they bring their passion to their work, like an arranged marriage.
Unfortunately, however, we don't think this way in the U.S., and the reason is obvious. The problem starts early when, as children, we are told we can be anything we want to be. The error is that parents can sometimes oversimplify and over-communicate this based on what their six-year-old child is excited about. Let's take Johnny as an example, who loved coloring books when he was young.
"Johnny is really good with crayons," his mother says, over-exaggerating, "we think he'll be an artist of some sort," then, turning to him, "Johnny, don't you want to be an artist?" Of course this message comes from love, but what damage does it do?
Johnny grows to be eighteen and he still loves art (who doesn't?) so he selects a college major that aligns well–Graphic Design. Four years later, Johnny graduates and lands an exciting job with a mid-sized firm in the city where he designs website backsplashes for retail companies.
After a year or two in the working world, Johnny gets bored with the work. Finally, one day while sitting in traffic on the drive home, he has an epiphany. "I'm actually not passionate about art!" He says it aloud a couple of times and it feels good to realize this after so many years.
With his newfound realization, Johnny loses steam at work. He begins slowly lagging on deadlines, staying up late and sleeping in, complaining to friends, and hoping for the weekend to come quickly. Johnny believes it is time to get out of any work that is art-related. He needs to find work that he is passionate about.
And like too many marriages, where passion fades and so too with it does the commitment, Johnny decides to move on. No one can condemn him–he's doing what he's supposed to do–chasing his passion, right?
Passion is not a hill to be climbed or a pot of gold to be obtained. No, passion can't be grabbed or taken, it can only be given.
Passion does not wash over us like waves of ocean water. No, instead it comes from the inside-out, like air from our lungs.
Passion is not a badge, a uniform, or a title. No, passion is worn on the chests of those who choose to bear it, no matter their employer or job title.
Passion does not rest inside of office buildings, concert halls, or studios. No, passion is like a cloud of smoke that fills a room when entered by those who carry it.
Passion is an ideal and a belief in self. A manifestation of imposed will.
So, if you want to be happier in your career, discard your previous ideas about finding your passion and resolve to instead become passionate and then bring that passion to your work. Do this and watch as the love for your job will grow.
Finally, once you have done all of that, once you have brought your passion to your work, if you still don't like your job then please, go find another one. Life is too short to do work that you hate doing. But before doing so, realize that you aren't searching for some mystical treasure of passion that will make you feel good. No, you are searching for a place to deposit your passion into. Good luck.
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After a long bus journey on our rest we set off from the beautiful town of Perigueux.
Today was a flat stage, one for the sprinters in the real tour, nearly 200 km of the best scenery so far in temperatures over 30 degrees , a far cry from last weeks wind and rain.
Due to the conditions, the peloton proved to be a fast group today, without riders alternating, the speed was constantly high throughout the whole day.
Regular feed stations allowed all riders to take on plenty of fluids in the sweltering heat.
The quickest day by far, with the quickest speeds all tour meant that we were able to get back to our luxurious chateau early and enjoy the facilities. This was a luxury stop over and even included a swimming pool … boy what a treat !!!
We even had our own Tour de Force menu.. we felt like superstars ?
You deserve a bit of luxury after some of the places you have had to stay. Shame I wasn't there to enjoy it with you ?


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Schreib deine Anzahl vollendeter Runden, das verwendete Gewicht und die Boxhöhe in die Kommentare.
Post number of rounds completed, load and box height to comments.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Workout Of The Day abgelegt am 30. Juni 2010 von Claudia.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Allgemein abgelegt am 29. Juni 2010 von cfbs.
It's moments like these which remind me of why we started CrossFit Basel.
You know the kind. Moments where all your hard work, your gruelling hours, your lost sleep, your numerous deprivations, your endless discussions and your investments finally pay off. Not in the form of monetary riches, no, but in something even better.
It's the feeling of pure bliss and humbleness which sets in when you receive a deep, heartfelt thank you from a client.
This time the thank you came from Lee Ann, who joined us as our 10th client and who is now homeward bound to the United States and Canada.
Only days before her flight left, she came to our box for the last time just to say goodbye. Also, she bestowed us with a present.
Lee Ann, thank you that you allowed us to make an impact on your life and to further your work capacity and your health. We will always remember your commitment, your passion and your great attitude which in turn impacted our community and culture at CrossFit Basel.
Ramon, Claudia and DominiqueIt's moments like these which remind me of why we started CrossFit Basel.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Allgemein abgelegt am 28. Juni 2010 von cfbs.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Workout Of The Day abgelegt am 28. Juni 2010 von Claudia.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Workout Of The Day abgelegt am 27. Juni 2010 von Claudia.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Allgemein abgelegt am 25. Juni 2010 von rg.
Schreib deine Zeit und deine Eindrücke in die Kommentare.
Post time and your impressions to comments.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Workout Of The Day abgelegt am 24. Juni 2010 von Claudia.
Für jede Pause beim Halten der Plank-Position wird eine Runde Sprint/Ausfallschritt mehr gemacht, die Pause darf höchstens 5 Sekunden lang sein.
5 seconds break are allowed when doing the plank hold. Do one more round of sprint/walking lunge for each break.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Workout Of The Day abgelegt am 23. Juni 2010 von Claudia.
Where are they got to?
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Allgemein abgelegt am 22. Juni 2010 von rg.
Schreibe die Anzahl Runden in die Kommentare.
Dieser Beitrag wurde unter Allgemein abgelegt am 21. Juni 2010 von rg.


Purpose is a core principle at Pinnacle; being intentional, focused, principled and persistent. So goal- focused planning is a natural and essential focus of our firm.
We start by listening and exploring together the values you hold dear, the traditions and experiences that have shaped you, and the principles that will define your legacy. That leads to a picture of the future you want for yourself, for your family. It is only then that we can begin to build the steps needed to realize your dreams.
Pinnacle's advisors collaborate with a team of experts in tax management, risk management, estate planning and gifting to develop plans that address both long-term goals and near-term wants and needs.
Life is dynamic, so your plans need to be adjusted as your goals and circumstances change. Our experienced team is ready to respond to your questions and make adjustments as markets and life- circumstances warrant.
The result – dynamic, holistic financial plans built with clarity around your goals and objectives that lead to a confident, fulfilling future.


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Woman who walloped gunman: 'I was concerned about my guys'
Bagging the shooter
Ginger Littleton says she was worried security guard wouldn't arrive in time
Man took hostages at school board meeting in Panama City, Florida, Tuesday
Littleton, after she was told she could leave, tried to knock weapon from gunman
Gunman killed himself after guard wounded him
(CNN) -- Ginger Littleton took about 30 seconds to decide she was going to use her hand-me-down purse to try to knock a gun out of the hands of the man threatening her colleagues on Tuesday.
In the hours afterward, she'd concede it probably wasn't the best idea. But at the time, she worried she was the only person in position to stop a slaughter at the Bay District School Board meeting in Panama City, Florida.
So Littleton -- the one board member the gunman had released, because she was a woman -- re-entered the room, sneaked up from behind and swung.
"I was concerned about my guys," Littleton told CNN's "American Morning" on Wednesday.
The incident began when Clay Duke, 56, stood up during a public-comment portion of the meeting, spray-painted a red "V" with a circle around it on the wall and brandished a handgun, police said. He ordered the room cleared except for the six men on the board, and said he was upset that the district had fired his wife.
Inside mind of would-be killer
School board shooter's wife speaks
Survivor whacks shooter with purse
Police: Gunman came with a purpose
Eventually Duke would fire his gun but hit no one, and a security guard would arrive and shoot Duke, who ended up fatally shooting himself in the head, police said.
But Littleton tried to end the incident earlier, almost right after it began.
Littleton obeyed Duke's initial dismissal, but stayed in a hallway. Duke, with his back to the hallway, stepped up to the dais where the six male board members remained seated.
Video shows that less than a minute after she left, Littleton re-entered the room, steeled her jaw, wheeled her purse over her shoulder and swung it at Duke's gun hand.
Why? Because security had not yet arrived, and it looked like the only chance to stop him, she said.
"My guys were actually lined up like pigeons on a wire (in front of Duke), one after the other, and it would have taken two seconds for him to take every one of them out. And they had three-ring binders and pencils for defenses," Littleton told "CNN Newsroom" Wednesday afternoon.
The move didn't work. Duke held onto the gun and Littleton took one last swipe at the weapon with her hand, yelling. He fended her off, and she fell to the ground.
Now Duke was aiming at her.
"He points the gun at my head and says, 'You stupid (expletive),' " Littleton told reporters Wednesday.
But for reasons she doesn't know, he didn't pull the trigger. She was allowed to leave the room a second time, not to return before Duke killed himself.
Video shows that after conversing with the six male board members, Duke pointed his gun at Superintendent Bill Husfelt and fired, but missed. Security officer Mike Jones arrived and shot Duke, who fired some more until eventually killing himself, police said.
Littleton, as did the other board members, hailed Jones as a hero. "Hadn't he (done) what he did when he did, many of us would not be here today," Husfelt told reporters Wednesday.
But Husfelt also lifted up Littleton.
"What she did was try to help us, because she knew we couldn't help ourselves, and so anybody that says anything to the contrary, you get into that situation and then you tell me how you'd deal with it," Husfelt said.
Littleton said Wednesday that her move was "probably not one of the smartest things I ever did." Her three daughters, she said, asked the question many must have been wondering.
"The first comment by all three was, 'Mom, what were you thinking?' And then the second one was, 'Were you just crazy?' Probably the answer to those is, no, I wasn't thinking, and yes, I was just crazy."
But Littleton and her purse have shot to fame, with TV stations across the country airing the video. The faux crocodile leather handbag -- which contained a "lot of keys," a compact, a wallet, a cellphone and "bills I should be paying" when she swung it at Duke -- was handed down to her because it was too heavy for her 89-year-old mother-in-law.
It wasn't heavy enough to knock the gun from Duke on Tuesday.
"Was it a smart move and was I successful? Well, probably not. But maybe it took enough time so we could get the troops in," Littleton said.
CNN's Jason Hanna, John Roberts, Brooke Baldwin and Jeanne Moos contributed to this report.
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Disrupting The Legacy Of Colonization - Emerson Munduruku
Emerson Munduruku is a young artist, scientist, and educator from the Munduruku people of the Amazon. Through his drag persona, Uyra Sodoma, Emerson blurs the lines between human, animal, and plant. Whether out in the streets of the Amazonian city of Manaus, or in the sterilized space of the art gallery, Emerson disrupts colonial narratives of wilderness, gender, and environmental destruction as he mesmerizes audiences. Emerson spoke with Cultural Survival about his decolonial, queer performances, and about his hopes for both the art world and western science.
Khoikoi Language Gathering
We interview Wilhelmina Van Dyk who coordinated the Khoikhoi language gathering in South Africa. This event put the Khoekhoegowab language in the spotlight and left attendees with basic vocabulary of the language after a few days.
Produced by : Shaldon Ferris
Interviewee: Wilhemina Van Wyk
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by A Tribe Called Red - used with permission.
"Avantgarde" by Tyso, used with permission
Linda Coombs on Plymouth 400
The Wampanoag Peoples have lived in the region of what is now southeastern Massachusetts for more than 12,000 years. The year 2020 represents 400 years since colonizers voyaged on the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony as settlers on Native land. This anniversary is a time of reckoning with that history of violence, dispossession, removal. The story of Plymouth Colony cannot be told without the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples who were here as that ship arrived and who still remain.
The Seven Grandfathers with Clayton Shirt
Clayton Shirt is a counsellor and Traditional native healer at University of Toronto, Canada. He is a pipe carrier, sweat lodge keeper and is a traditional healer since a young age. Cultural Survivals Avex Cojti sat down to interview Mr. Clayton shirt in Canada earlier in 2020, he tells us about his journey.
"Lights in the forest", by Ziibiwan. Used with permission.
The Oraons Of India - An In Depth Look Into Issues Of Identity And Education
Exposure of Indian tribals to education has been a rarity. Even after education, the caste-ridden mainstream system has continued to question tribal identities and push them to the far end of the social periphery.
LGBTQIA+ - A Perspective From Nepal
In Nepal, people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community are known as "Tesro lingi" (third gender). In Nepal, and in many other places in the world, members of the LGBTQIA+ community face lack of respect and acceptance due to discrimination. Families often reject them. They often become homeless, face bullying, and many are barred from accessing education.
Image: LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag, Wikimedia Commons
Music: Yawar Wawki-Yarina, titled 'wawa' music from Peru, used with Consent.


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Spatial data is used in a variety of industries, including surveying, mapping, and GIS. However, in order for this data to be accurate and useful, it must be transformed to a specific coordinate datum. In this article, we will discuss the importance of coordinate datum transformation and how it ensures the accuracy of spatial data.
What is a Coordinate Datum?
A coordinate datum is a set of reference points and a mathematical model used to define the location of points on the Earth's surface. These reference points are typically a group of points with known coordinates, such as a group of survey markers or GPS control points. The mathematical model used to define the location of points is known as a geodetic datum.
There are many different coordinate datums in use around the world, each with their own set of reference points and mathematical model. The most commonly used coordinate datum in North America is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83), while the World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS84) is used globally.
An example of coordinate datums would be comparing the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) to the World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS84). NAD83 is the standard datum used in North America for surveying and mapping, while WGS84 is the standard datum used globally for GPS and satellite-based positioning.
For example, if a surveyor takes measurements at a specific location using NAD83, the coordinates they obtain may not match up exactly with the coordinates of the same location in WGS84. This is because NAD83 and WGS84 use different reference points and mathematical models to define the location of points on the Earth's surface.
To ensure accuracy and consistency, the surveyor would need to transform the coordinates from NAD83 to WGS84 using a coordinate datum transformation method. This would allow them to compare their data to other datasets or GPS coordinates that use the WGS84 datum.
Why is Coordinate Datum Transformation Important?
Coordinate datum transformation is important because different coordinate datums have slightly different reference points and mathematical models. This means that coordinates in one datum will not match up exactly with coordinates in another datum.
For example, a point with coordinates of (50, 50) in NAD83 may have coordinates of (50.1, 50.1) in WGS84. This may not seem like a significant difference, but it can lead to major inaccuracies when working with large datasets or in precise applications such as surveying or mapping.
How is Coordinate Datum Transformation Done?
Coordinate datum transformation is typically done using specialized software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS. The process involves identifying the source and target coordinate datums, as well as any additional parameters such as the datum transformation method and grid shift files.
Once the parameters have been set, the software will use mathematical algorithms to transform the coordinates from the source datum to the target datum. The transformed coordinates will then be used to create a new dataset that is accurate and consistent with the target datum.
Common Coordinate Datum Transformation Methods
There are several different methods used for coordinate datum transformation, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. The most commonly used methods are:
Molodensky Transformation: This method uses a set of seven parameters to transform coordinates between datums. It is considered to be one of the most accurate methods, but it can only be used for small areas.
Bursa-Wolf Transformation: This method uses a set of three parameters to transform coordinates between datums. It is considered to be one of the most accurate methods for larger areas.
Geographic Coordinate Conversion: This method uses a set of mathematical equations to convert coordinates between datums. It is considered to be one of the most accurate methods for large areas.
Helmert Transformation: This method uses a set of seven parameters to transform coordinates between datums. It is considered to be one of the most accurate methods for small areas.
Coordinate Frame Rotation: This method uses a set of three parameters to transform coordinates between datums. It is considered to be one of the most accurate methods for larger areas.
Coordinate datum transformation is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy of spatial data. By using specialized software and appropriate methods, data can be transformed to match a specific coordinate datum, allowing for accurate and consistent results. It is important for professionals in industries such as surveying, mapping, and GIS to understand the importance of coordinate datum transformation and to use the appropriate methods to ensure the accuracy of their data.
In addition to the methods discussed above, there are also various tools and services available that can help with the process of coordinate datum transformation. For example, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) provides a tool called the Online Positioning User Service (OPUS) that allows users to submit GPS data and receive transformed coordinates in a variety of datums.
Overall, coordinate datum transformation is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of spatial data. It is important for professionals to understand the importance of this process and to use the appropriate methods and tools to ensure the accuracy of their data. By doing so, they can ensure that their data is reliable and can be used effectively in their industry.
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Searching for an Identity
I am a composer currently residing in Kearny, New Jersey and have been living there since 1998. I began studying music on June 23, 1999, nearly two weeks after completing seventh grade at St. Lucy Filippini Academy in Newark, New Jersey.
It was on this date when I had a Yamaha keyboard that had been dormant for a decade. As I started playing the keyboard, my mother heard me playing and asked if I would be interested in trying piano lessons.
It was there where I began to think music would be a first career as I would spend five years playing the piano while also picking up singing (2002) and violin (2003) lessons as well with a private teacher in my hometown. On top of that, I studied music theory for two years at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey.
Things looked optimistic, and I thought music would be something I would pursue. In March 2004, I was still undecided as to what college I would attend, and it was down to two choices. There were two options: Westminster Choir College in Lawrenceville, New Jersey or Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Both had their pros and cons.
If I chose Westminster, I would pursue music. However, Westminster, though part of Rider University, was separate from the main campus. That would have posed a problem if If I had declared and decided to change majors. Despite missing out on a part of the audition, I was accepted.
If I chose Montclair, I would have some experience because I had been to the campus during the summers of 1997 and 1998. Familiarity was there for the campus, but when I applied to the music program, the decision was not favorable.
I decided to take a chance at Montclair State University, where for nine months, I also taught piano lessons to different children and adults. In 2005 I applied for what proved to be two rejections auditions in a five-month span.
It was a difficult time for me to fathom, especially when I found out on June 7, 2005, that I lost my job at the music school due to a falling out with my teacher.
It suddenly hit me, and even at times to this date, I still struggle to grips with the decision. If I were to pursue music and make something of it, I would have to do so on my accord.
I would have to follow the main interests that I enjoyed during the first five years. Those benefits started during the 2002-03 year while attending private lessons; a certain book caught my eye. The store has a book that featured Russian piano music, and at the time, I was first learning to play an excerpt from Modest Mussorgsky's Great Gate of Kiev. This Russian book had the full version, along with Promenade.
I figured the book would be beneficial and to this date still have the book, along with three other Russian-specific books ranging from the great composers such as Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky to folk music.
Besides Russia's most notable composers, I have also become fascinated with some, not that well-known outside Russia. Among those include Lyapunov (Transcendental Etudes, with the Lezginka as his most famous), Kalinnikov (F-sharp minor Nocturne), Lyadov (Ballade Op. 21, and one of my personal favorites Glory) and Taneyev (Prelude and Fugue in G# minor).
While the Russian books led to my decision to minor in Russian Area Studies at Montclair State, another book led to my interest and rebirth in music composition.
In 2002, I received a Scott Joplin ragtime book for Christmas. At the time, I never knew too much about American music, and I was hesitant about trying this genre. In the end, the book proved valuable to play, and by 2007, wrote eight rags during my college career. It would not be until 2015 when I returned to writing ragtime music as other commitments and interests sparked my creativity.
Growing up in the United States, classical music is not as prominent as it should be, especially in the local towns and cities, the idea of writing my music is to get the inspiration from the previous masters of music, in addition to adding some modern influences from other media.
Most of my music has roots from all different eras of classical music, a testament to the genre that has impacted the world and yet looking for an identity in the United States.
Please take the opportunity to visit my site and sample all the music that I have written.
Score catalogue
Ragtime at the Red Light District 64
Saint Petersburg: Paradise in June 13
The Radical Intelligentsia 7
Russian Spirit 4
German Redemption 2
Anarchist Rhapsodies 12
Bangkok: Ragtime for the Perplexed Soul, Op.2 No.64
Jazz / Ragtime
Bergen: Ragtime for the Pioneering Soul, Op.2 No.63
Gronigen: Ragtime for the Courageous Soul, Op.2 No.62
04 April 2015, Article
A Christmas Gift Going a Long Way
Over a span of three or four years, I remember getting about five or six music books for piano that would he mee become an avid follower of music. One book I remember Christmas in 2002 when I was still in high school and music interest was becoming ...
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