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Mysterious Observations of Giant Exoplanets Explained by Astronomical Simulations
TOPICS:AstrophysicsExoplanetUniversity of California Santa Cruz
By University of California - Santa Cruz November 3, 2019
A giant-impacts phase in the evolution of planetary systems can explain the observations of close-in giant planets with eccentric orbits.
As planetary systems evolve, gravitational interactions between planets can fling some of them into eccentric elliptical orbits around the host star, or even out of the system altogether. Smaller planets should be more susceptible to this gravitational scattering, yet many gas giant exoplanets have been observed with eccentric orbits very different from the roughly circular orbits of the planets in our own solar system.
Surprisingly, the planets with the highest masses tend to be those with the highest eccentricities, even though the inertia of a larger mass should make it harder to budge from its initial orbit. This counter-intuitive observation prompted astronomers at University of California Santa Cruz to explore the evolution of planetary systems using computer simulations. Their results, reported in a paper published in Astrophysical Journal Letters, suggest a crucial role for a giant-impacts phase in the evolution of high-mass planetary systems, leading to collisional growth of multiple giant planets with close-in orbits.
"A giant planet is not as easily scattered into an eccentric orbit as a smaller planet, but if there are multiple giant planets close to the host star, their gravitational interactions are more likely scatter them into eccentric orbits," explained first author Renata Frelikh, a graduate student in astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz.
Frelikh performed hundreds of simulations of planetary systems, starting each one with 10 planets in circular orbits and varying the initial total mass of the system and the masses of individual planets. As the systems evolved for 20 million simulated years, dynamical instabilities led to collisions and mergers to form larger planets as well as gravitational interactions that ejected some planets and scattered others into eccentric orbits.
Analyzing the results of these simulations collectively, the researchers found that the planetary systems with the most initial total mass produced the biggest planets and the planets with the highest eccentricities.
"Our model naturally explains the counter-intuitive correlation of mass and eccentricity," Frelikh said.
Coauthor Ruth Murray-Clay, the Gunderson professor of theoretical astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, said the only non-standard assumption in their model is that there can be several gas giant planets in the inner part of a planetary system. "If you make that assumption, all the other behavior follows," she said.
According to the classic model of planet formation, based on our own solar system, there is not enough material in the inner part of the protoplanetary disk around a star to make gas giant planets, so only small rocky planets form in the inner part of the system and giant planets form farther out. Yet astronomers have detected many gas giants orbiting close to their host stars. Because they are relatively easy to detect, these "hot Jupiters" accounted for the majority of early exoplanet discoveries, but they may be an uncommon outcome of planet formation.
"This may be an unusual process," Murray-Clay said. "We're suggesting that it is more likely to happen when the initial mass in the disk is high, and that high-mass giant planets are produced during a phase of giant impacts."
This giant-impacts phase is analogous to the final stage in the assembly of our own solar system, when the moon was formed in the aftermath of a collision between Earth and another planet. "Because of our solar system bias, we tend to think of impacts as happening to rocky planets and ejection as happening to giant planets, but there is a whole spectrum of possible outcomes in the evolution of planetary systems," Murray-Clay said.
According to Frelikh, collisional growth of high-mass giant planets should be most efficient in the inner regions, because encounters between planets in the outer parts of the system are more likely to lead to ejections than mergers. Mergers producing high-mass planets should peak at a distance from the host star of around 3 astronomical units (AU, the distance from Earth to the sun), she said.
"We predict that the highest-mass giant planets will be produced by mergers of smaller gas giants between 1 to 8 AU from their host stars," Frelikh said. "Exoplanet surveys have detected some extremely large exoplanets, approaching 20 times the mass of Jupiter. It may take a lot of collisions to produce those, so it's interesting that we see this giant-impacts phase in our simulations."
Reference: "Signatures of a Planet–Planet Impacts Phase in Exoplanetary Systems Hosting Giant Planets" by Renata Frelikh, Hyerin Jang, Ruth A. Murray-Clay and Cristobal Petrovich, 17 October 2019, Astrophysical Journal Letters.
DOI: 10.3847/2041-8213/ab4a7b
In addition to Frelikh and Murray-Clay, the coauthors of the paper include Hyerin Jang at UC Santa Cruz and Cristobal Petrovich at the University of Toronto. This work was funded by the National Science Foundation.
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Was there a time you decided to build a bucket list and promised yourself to accomplish it? Well, me? I was able to do so, at one point, and then it went missing. But there was one item in the list that I will never forget: Cologne Cathedral.
Cologne Cathedral, for me, is the stuff of encyclopedias. I grew up reading encyclopedias and I always read about European history and architecture, most notably something about churches and cathedrals. And Cologne Cathedral always comes up as it used to be one of the tallest buildings in the world. Now, this cathedral is hailed as one of the tallest churches in the world.
Cologne Cathedral, or the Kölner Dom, was built in the year 1248. But, there are sources that point to the year 313 when a bishop of Cologne was mentioned for the first time. Around the year 800, an 'old cathedral' was erected on the current spot of the present-day building. The baptistery and the baptismal font are the only surviving remnants of the old cathedral. In 1164, the so-called relics of the Magi were received by the archbishop of Cologne from Milan through Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. Quickly, due to the archbishop's idea, the relics became the talk of the empire. It was then decided to renovate the cathedral into its current High Gothic form. Construction began in 1248 but was interrupted in 1520. Some say construction stopped either due to finances or interest.
The baptistery and the baptismal font are the only surviving remnants of the old cathedral. In 1164, the so-called relics of the Magi were received by the archbishop of Cologne from Milan through Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. Quickly, due to the archbishop's idea, the relics became the talk of the empire. It was then decided to renovate the cathedral into its current High Gothic form. Construction began in 1248 but was interrupted in 1520. Some say construction stopped either due to finances or interest.
Basically, the cathedral was left unfinished for some 300 years. Since then, the cathedral served a variety of purposes, including as a stable and magazine house during the French Revolution. The year 1842 was when construction continued, owing to the renewed interest in medieval architecture, and finishing in 1880. Years later, World War II would lay siege onto the city, damaging the cathedral with firebombs and other forms of artillery. Luckily though, all medieval art and stained-glass windows were spared. The interior of the cathedral saw a major reconstruction after that, just in time for the 700th anniversary of laying the first-ever foundation stone in 1948, and continued until 1956. Its exterior was renovated in 1952. Today, the cathedral is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The cathedral is way easy to spot, especially if you're coming to the city by train — because it is right next to the central station, only separated by a huge square. When I arrived in the city, I was greeted by its towering spires. And, yep, it is true — Kölner Dom is very large.
The Cologne Central Station on the square. I was standing here on the cathedral steps when I took this.
This is the side facing north.
When you get to the façade, you'll notice that everything is intricately done, down to the last facial detail of the sculpted figures. Very masterfully done.
Once you step in front of the Dom, start taking pictures, especially when the sun hits the façade.
My favourite shot amongst all the pictures with me in it.
Trying to fit the cathedral in my camera.
I took several photos of the cathedral, using my mobile phone and my DSLR. Lesson learned: taking photos of the Dom is pretty difficult because it is a huge cathedral. A camera with a wide-angle lens would suffice. Throw in a zoom lens to capture the beautiful handiwork on the cathedral portals.
There is an interesting plaque near the main portal of the Dom. It reads, 'This could be a place of historical importance'. You can read more about of the art project by Braco Dimitrijevic here and here.
I was not able to enter the cathedral at the time because the guards advised that no big, heavy bags are allowed inside for security reasons. No bag drop-offs are found near the cathedral premises. It's best to bring a bag small enough to fit your necessary belongings.
If you aren't able to go inside, you can check out the Romano-Germanic Museum a few meters away from the Dom. Entrance fee to the museum is 9€ per head. Or, better yet, stroll around the old town for some cool views.


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Gerard III van Gelre (ca 1185 - 22 oktober 1229, begraven in de Munsterkerk te Roermond was graaf van Gelre en Zutphen van 1207 tot 1229.

Genealogie
Hij was een zoon van graaf Otto I en Richarda van Beieren en wordt ook wel aangeduid als Gerard IV of Gerard V. In januari 1206 huwde hij met Margaretha van Brabant, dochter van hertog Hendrik I van Brabant.

Gerard was vader van:
 Margaretha, verloofd met heer Dirk II van Valkenburg, maar uiteindelijk getrouwd met graaf Willem IV van Gulik (-1278)
 Otto II (-1271)
 Hendrik (-1285), bisschop van Luik
 Richardis, gehuwd met graaf Willem IV van Gulik (-1278).

Biografie
Gerard had in eerste instantie zeer veel invloed aan het hof van keizer Frederik II, maar raakte later met hem in conflict, waarna de keizer Roermond in 1213 verwoestte. Dit was een incident en later werd de relatie met Frederik II beter. In 1220 kreeg hij toestemming van Frederik II om de tol bij Arnhem te verplaatsen naar Lobith, wat economisch een succes werd en een van de beste inkomstenbronnen werd van de graaf. Tussen 1224 en 1229 groeide Roermond uit tot een stad, daarvoor was het niet meer dan een handelsnederzetting. Gerard stichtte vervolgens de Munsterabdij en gaf Roermond stadsrechten (ca.1229).
Met bisschop Otto van Lippe van Utrecht had hij strijd over Salland, maar kort daarna steunde hij deze tegen Drenthe.

Slag bij Ane
Tijdens de Slag bij Ane in 1227 werd hij gevangengenomen, en toch weer vrijgelaten door een smoes. Gerard III vroeg aan de Drentse edelman die hem gevangen hield een tijdelijke vrijheid om de nieuwe Utrechtse bisschop mee te kunnen verkiezen, omdat immers de vorige gedood was bij Ane. Als erewoord beloofde Gerard plechtig weer terug te keren, zwaar gehavend van de strijd trok hij naar de verkiezingscommissie in Utrecht en verkondigde daar dat hij niet meer terug hoefde te keren omdat ze in Drenthe verdoemd waren.

Tussen 1212 en 1215 ontving hij van zijn broer bisschop Otto van Gelre de novale tienden uit de nog onbebouwde landen van de Veluwe. Hieruit blijkt dat de Veluwe na deze jaren gedeeltelijk in cultuur is gebracht. Hij gaf in 1227 de Veluwe landrecht.

In 1229 overleed Gerard mogelijk aan zijn verwondingen van de slag bij Ane, volgens Johannes de Beke bij een veldslag dat jaar. Andere bronnen beweren bij een veldslag bij Zutphen dat jaar.

Voorouders

Graaf van Gelre
Huis Wassenberg
Gelre, Gerard III

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USCIS Announces Online Filing for Affirmative Asylum Applications
2 months ago By Chief Editor
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, is available to file online for certain affirmative asylum applicants. USCIS continues to accept the latest paper version of this form by mail.
"The expansion of online filing is a priority for USCIS as we make our operations more efficient and effective for the agency and our stakeholders, applicants, petitioners, and requestors," said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. "The option to file affirmative asylum applications online is part of USCIS' ongoing move to minimize reliance on paper records and further transition to an electronic environment."
At this time, the option to file an online Form I-589 is only available for certain affirmative asylum applicants. Applicants may use their USCIS online account to file for asylum affirmatively with USCIS if they are physically present in the United States.
To file online, an applicant must first review the instructions on the USCIS website to determine whether their application may be submitted electronically.
Affirmative asylum applicants may not file an online Form I-589 if they:
Are in proceedings in immigration court or before the Board of Immigration Appeals;
Are an unaccompanied alien child as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 279(g) and are in removal proceedings;
Are among the categories of applicants who must currently file by mail with the Asylum Vetting Center as outlined in the Special Instructions section of Form I-589 webpage; or
Already submitted a Form I-589, which is still pending with USCIS.
During fiscal year (FY) 2021, USCIS received more than 8.8 million requests for immigration benefits and other requests, including 61,150 Forms I-589. Since launching online filing in 2017, the overall number of forms filed electronically has increased significantly. In FY 2021, more than 1.21 million applications, petitions and requests were filed online, reflecting a 2.3% increase from the 1.18 million filed in FY 2020.
To file an online Form I-589, an individual must first create a USCIS online account, which provides a convenient and secure method to submit forms and track the status of a pending USCIS immigration request throughout the adjudication process. There is no cost to set up an account, which offers a variety of features, including the ability to communicate with USCIS about an application through a secure inbox and respond online to Requests for Evidence.
With the addition of online filing for Form I-589, individuals can now file 13 USCIS forms online. The Forms Available to File Online page has links to file all of these forms. USCIS continues to accept the latest paper versions of all forms by mail.
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Las Fuerzas Armadas de Filipinas, fundadas el 21 de diciembre de 1935, son una de las fuerzas militares más antiguas del sudeste de Asia. Una vez modelo para el continente asiático, temidas y envidiadas por sus vecinos del sudeste asiático particularmente durante 1950 y 1960, el ejército filipino cuenta con mucha experiencia bélica gracias a las batallas que libró en el pasado contra los españoles, japoneses, los Estados  Unidos y actualmente contra el Estado Islámico en Asia. El ejército de Filipinas adiestra a los soldados norteamericanos en materia de cuerpo a cuerpo y defensa personal.

Datos generales
 Ramas militares Ejército, Marina (incluye el Cuerpo de Infantería de Marina), Fuerza Aérea, Comando de Guandicion, Cuartel General y Servicios del Cuartel General.
 Edad militar 18 años (1998)
 Disponibilidad Varones de edades 15–49: 22 435 982 (2004 est.)
 Competentes para el servicio militar Varones de edades 15–49: 22 435 982 (2004 est.)
 Alcanzando la edad militar anualmente Varones: 851 009 (2004 est.)
 Gastos militares—en dólares estadounidenses $995 M (FY98)
 Gastos militares—porcentaje del PIB 1,5 % (FY98)

Historia
Las Filipinas en el periodo prehispánico mantuvo milicias locales en el marco del sistema de Barangay. En dependencia del datu, estos grupos, además de mantener el orden en sus comunidades, también se desempeñaron como sus fuerzas de defensa. Con la llegada del Islam, el sistema de las fuerzas de defensa en sultanatos de la región de Mindanao bajo control musulmán refleja esos otros sultanatos existentes en la región. Estos guerreros locales que estaban al servicio del sultán también fueron responsables de los ciudadanos varones cualificados designados por él.

El AFP remonta sus raíces al Katipunan, la fuerza revolucionaria fundada por Andrés Bonifacio en julio de 1892 que hizo la guerra contra España y los Estados Unidos para la independencia filipina y las fuerzas militares fundadas en el periodo revolucionario y en la guerra Filipino-Americana. El Katipunan, oficialmente conocido como Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (la Sociedad Suprema y Venerable de los Niños de la Nación) o KKK, fue compuesto principalmente de los campesinos que fueron atraídos por el carisma de Bonifacio en la exigencia de independencia del país contra las fuerzas del colonialismo español que tuvieron durante más de tres siglos de dominación sobre las islas, mientras que muestra el progreso económico y social, testigo del sufrimiento de su gente y una serie de rebeliones luchadas contra un gobierno colonial opresivo. La primera fuerza militar profesional del periodo revolucionario, el Ejército Revolucionario, se fundó el día 23 de marzo de 1897, como consecuencia del decisiones de la Convención de Tejeros, en la provincia de Cavite; esta fecha está marcada en los tiempos actuales como el día de la fundación de la Ejército Filipino.

Creación de las presentes FF.AA.
De acuerdo con la Ley de Defensa Nacional de 1935, el Ejército de Filipinas se fundó oficialmente el 21 de diciembre de 1935, cuando la ley entró en vigor. Esta fecha está marcada en los tiempos actuales como el día de la fundación de las modernas Fuerzas Armadas de este país. El general retirado del Ejército de los Estados Unidos, Douglas MacArthur, hijo del General Arthur MacArthur, héroe de las fuerzas americanas en la Guerra Filipino-Americana, se le pidió para supervisar su fundación y formación. MacArthur aceptó la oferta para la formación de esta fuerza y se convirtió en un mariscal de campo de Filipinas, una rango militar de ninguna otra persona ha mantenido desde entonces. Su esposa, Jean MacArthur, encontró que la situación divertida y comentó que su marido se había ido de la celebración de más alto rango en el Ejército de los Estados Unidos para con el rango más alto en un ejército inexistente. El Presidente Manuel L. Quezon, el primer comandante en jefe de esta institución castrense, confirió oficialmente el título de Mariscal de Campo a MacArthur en una ceremonia en el Palacio de Malacañang el 24 de agosto de 1936, cuando apareció con un bastón de mariscal de oro y un uniforme único. El general de división don José De los Reyes fue nombrado el primer jefe de Estado Mayor de las nuevas fuerzas armadas.

El Ejército de las Filipinas incluía los unidades navales y aéreas que informaban directamente al cuartel general del entonces Ejército de la Mancomunidad Filipina, y la Constabularia Filipina, más tarde parte de las fuerzas terrestres propiamente dichas como una división. En 1938, la división policial fue separada del ejército y reorganizada en una fuerza policial nacional militarizada.  MacArthur amplió el ejército de Filipinas con la reactivación de la marina de guerra en 1940 y la formación del Cuerpo Aéreo del Ejército Filipino (anteriormente el Cuerpo Aéreo de la Constabularia Filipina), pero no estaban listos para el combate al comienzo del Guerra del Pacífico en diciembre de 1941 e incapaz de derrotar a la invasión japonesa de 1941-42.

Hasta 2016, las Fuerzas Armadas de Filipinas se sustentaban especialmente en el préstamo de ayuda militar de los Estados Unidos. En octubre de 2016, el entonces ministro de defensa nacional, Delfin Lorenzana, hizo unas declaraciones en las que defendía que Filipinas ya no necesitaría más de las ayudas de EE. UU. para sustentar y actualizar sus propias FFAA.

Tensiones con China

En 2016, en medio de un fuerte crecimiento de las tensiones con la República Popular de China a causa de la disputa del Bajo de Masinloc, reclamada por ambos países, que ya tuvieron un enfrentamiento en 2012 de baja intensidad, el presidente Benigno Aquino Jr. anunció el destino de 25 millardos de pesos filipinos (unos 522 millones de dólares estadounidenses) para reforzar las fuerzas armadas en 2016.

A mediados del 2017, el presidente Duterte envió marines filipinos a la isla Thitu, una de las islas que forman el municipio del archipiélago Kalayaan (Archipiélago Libertad en español), bajo administración filipina, pero que son parte de la disputa territorial conocida como las islas Spratly entre varios países, entre ellos la RP de China. Se ordenó además, izar la bandera nacional en una docena de islas y erigir instalaciones militares amparándose en el fallo de la corte internacional de La Haya de 2013. Esto creó un enérgico rechazo de las autoridades chinas.

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Referencias

Enlaces externos
 CIA World Factbook


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by wendy ruth walker
Gabriella Souza, our new nonfiction editor, lives and works as a writer and editor in Baltimore. She received the 2021 Carlisle Family Scholarship from the Community Writers and won the 2020 San Miguel Writers' Conference Writing Contest. She recently completed the MFA program at Antioch University in Los Angeles, where she received an Eloise Klein Healy Scholarship. Her work has appeared in North American Review, The Adroit Journal, Essay Daily, New South, BULL, Lunch Ticket, and Litro, among others. She is busy working on a novel.
the editor Gabriella Souza
How did you come to be involved with the journal?
I met Chelsea Lemon Fetzer at a CityLit Project event a few years ago and we had the most wonderful conversation. We stayed in touch on social media afterwards, and when I saw that she had become editor at Little Patuxent Review, I messaged her and threw my hat in the ring to be a member of the staff. I have long appreciated the work of this journal and have good friends and writing comrades who have served in various editing capacities, so I'm thrilled to be a part of this.
As the new nonfiction editor at LPR what kind of work are you looking for?
I'm looking for work that's exciting, bold, and like nothing I've seen before. I love it when a writer takes me to a place I'm not expecting and is willing to take risks with structure and subject matter. Also, and perhaps most importantly, the writing needs to feel true. This summer I heard the writer Michael Jaime-Becerra discuss the difference between authenticity and truth, and I realized I had been using the wrong term for what I meant. For me, truth means that the writing goes beyond accurately depicting a person or place. We need to feel that the writer has lived the emotion in the piece and reached a depth of honesty about the experience that allows us to connect with them and understand a little more what it means to be human.
I'm looking for work that's exciting, bold, and like nothing I've seen before."
There's been a longstanding debate (I feel as if it's existed since the creation of The Iowa Workshop but that can't possibly be accurate) with regards to the value of the MFA in Writing. Having received yours from Antioch, can you speak to your experience and whether or not you feel it was worth it?
Ah yes, I know that debate well! My MFA program was instrumental to my realization that I really, truly was a writer, and that the work I had written in "secret"—in my journal or in a random Word document when I had five minutes on my lunch break—had value. Beyond that, I got to think and talk about reading and writing, my two favorite things in the world, and do so with some incredible mentors. So, in my estimation, the MFA was worth it. Do I think you could absolutely find experiences similar without shelling out piles of cash? Absolutely. Every writer has to find their own way, and not all of those ways include MFAs.
I notice that you started as a journalist and are now writing prose. Would you be willing to share a little of your writerly path into prose? What writers have influenced this decision?
I have always written—my earliest stories involved My Little Ponies and characters I constructed from magazine ads. My parents were professional musicians and because I really wanted to be able to have a job and earn a living while writing, I chose to get a journalism degree. I continued to write prose but didn't consider it as important as the other work I was doing. Luckily, I had amazing editors who helped me continue to cultivate my love for good writing. We had a writers group that used to get together during lunch at one of the newspapers I wrote for, and we read and talked about Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and Stephen King's On Writing. And I always read prose. Some of the writers I leaned on then and continue to carry with me are Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, Miranda July, Stuart Dybek, Jeffrey Eugenides, Sandra Cisneros, Zadie Smith . . . I could go on and on. It feels like the right time in my life to be writing prose, as if all of my writing experiences up until now have brought me to this point.
What is your favorite piece of writing advice?
It's less advice and more a mantra and a good reminder. One of my professors in college always told us that if a particular aspect of your writing kept coming up as a criticism in workshop, that it was either something to work on OR your undeveloped superpower. I try to remember that every time I find myself being harsh with myself or other writers.
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HomeBusinessMedtech Perseveres During COVID-19
Medtech Perseveres During COVID-19
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Medical device companies are moving forward as the pandemic continues--but what challenges are they facing?
Daphne Allen | Apr 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is "an unprecedented crisis, and we've never seen anything like it," Pat Shafer, managing director in Grant Thornton's healthcare and life sciences industry business, told MD+DI recently.
Judging from the amount of stories MD+DI has published alone in the last several weeks on the rapid responses from many medical device and diagnostics companies as well as industry suppliers, manufacturers are working quickly toward several potential solutions.
The medical device industry has been very agile in responding to the pandemic, Shafer said. "Most manufacturing has not had any production stoppages, and factories are still open, and many have sufficient supplies on hand."
Added Maria Shepherd, president and CEO of Medi-Vantage: "I am really proud of how medical device and diagnostics companies have responded." She pointed to work by Thermofisher, J&J, Hologic, and Roche. "They've been able to come through very quickly." She said there will be "lessons to be learned on how a big company can move quickly when necessary."
However, it is not business as usual, as virtually everyone who typically works in medical device company offices is working remotely and devising ways to continue critical processes, observed Shafer. Employees are practicing social distancing and reducing face-to-face meetings. For instance, inspections have now become "virtual," he said, as inspectors view virtual front rooms and back rooms, review documentation, and discuss processes. "One day the production line will be seen in person," he said.
And there are some medical device sectors that have seen demand dry up. "There's a reduction in elective surgeries, such as for orthopedic implants, as well as the whole continuum of care from imaging through physical therapy and rehabilitation," said Shepherd. "In addition, many other 'bread and butter' elective surgeries in breast, bariatric, GI, women's health, and vascular surgery are being postponed."
Following are some recommendations that could help manufacturers experiencing urgent, unprecedented demand as well as some ideas that could help those seeing a drop in business.
Keeping up with High Demand
Medical device manufacturers often have production in multiple areas with certain registrations, so if needed, companies may be able to move production and work with authorities to get exemptions, Shafer said. For instance, "if a company were to produce infusion pumps in Brazil for the Latin American market, it may be able to work with authorities to get approvals for another market," he said. FDA does also have some leeway in terms of how to apply exemptions. "I am sure they are making [it] a priority," he said.
If manufacturers need more materials and components than on hand, they may be able to turn to safety stock triaged for distribution or to repurpose work-in-progress materials or those set aside for testing, he added. And there are other options. "For instance, there may be electronic device subassemblies that may not have met specifications or were ordered from the wrong supplier. Maybe with some rework they could be acceptable," Shafer said. "If companies dig into inventory, they may find they can be more flexible."
Shepherd pointed out that medical device manufacturers are required to identify secondary supply sources. However, there still could be supply-chain challenges with backup sources. "We've all become so reliant on sourcing from other countries," she said. "Maybe that is something we should reconsider for future strategies.
"Switching from one supplier to another takes time, effort, and money," she acknowledged. But it is possible. "Communicate with your secondary supplier and find out how much material can be supplied in a short amount of time, and be realistic. And if you have a third source, immediately begin to work with them."
Quality procedures may also need to switch from quality assurance to quality control, she said. "Inspect product as it comes in—you may need to go back to this approach in order to get over any shortages. This worked at one point," she said. "Companies should be inspected and visited at some point when things get back to normal." She added that decisions based on incoming sample inspections should be based on "statistically significant numbers." Such a shift may be difficult for large companies, as adapting their quality system could be a bureaucratic nightmare—but smaller companies could, she said.
When asked whether there are regulations or standards that could offer companies guidance for responding to heightened demands and shortages during a pandemic, Shepherd said, "I trust we'll be working on it in the future."
Surviving Low Demand
Shepherd points out that "until recently, no one has really defined what 'elective procedures' are, but now the lists are starting to emerge." She says that "cancer patients are still receiving treatment, and cardiology procedures may be necessary." However, she is not sure of the impact on new diagnoses.
Venture capital may be impacted. "The nation's attention is on the coronavirus," Shepherd said. "I am worried it will affect funding." Her advice to start-up companies seeking funding is to "keep trying and rethink your sales pitch to investors. Examine strategy, value proposition, [and] how should/could it be updated? This won't last forever."
Shepherd added: "Be sure you understand what investors are looking for, during and post coronavirus. Medical device start-ups need to re-examine their business and funding plans to make them fresh, compelling, and current to ensure that new ideas are carried over into investor decks, company plans, and PR materials. Also, what do your contingency plans show? There is always more than one way to skin a cat—what can you do uniquely, more efficiently? Now is the time to re-assess strategies or gain outside perspective."
Companies may also want to reduce spending to conserve cash. "The immediate impact on cash flow will hurt many industries," explained Kristine Kopsiaftis Lampert, managing director at Fulcrum Partners, experts in executive compensation and benefits consulting. "Many companies are working hard to balance conserving cash flow and managing supply chain disruptions. We are recommending that our clients review their executive benefit financing strategies for opportunities to conserve cash flow."
In terms of manufacturing, while Shafer believes that most U.S. manufacturing hasn't taken a dip—some clients are diversifying, such as producing novel coronavirus test kits.
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The pandemic could bring more manufacturing back to the United States. Shafer said U.S. legislation could evolve that would be "very reactionary against China, but it does underscore the effort to move manufacturing from China to the United States. Companies can also think about near shoring production."
Many companies had already been bringing manufacturing back to the United States, so these companies are in a good position with U.S. capacity, he said. "The defect rate in China has typically been higher, and there has been an unreliable workforce. These companies felt the reliability of the supply chain was more important than the lower per-piece cost," he said.
Shafer wonders whether there may also be companies that had built up inventories given past political turmoil, such as that involving tariffs.
Supply chains could face issues if the U.S. border were to close. "Five or six medical device companies have significant manufacturing in Juarez alone," he said. However, "I think all companies would have to do is to apply for an exemption for medically necessary goods."
Grant Thornton offers a supply-chain resiliency plan, "but the crisis is here now, and companies need to react," Shafer said. "They can use all the regulatory and quality tools at hand in order to respond to the crisis."
But once the crisis subsides, manufacturers should begin to take stock of their own situations. "It won't be this again, but it will be something else," Shafer said. "There are important lessons to be learned, and companies that were previously sitting on the fence to diversify or de-risk their supply chains may no longer be."
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Hello and welcome, you're listening to Races to Remember, a mini series brought to you by Sidepodcast. During this second series of memorable races, we're looking specifically at those which have broken records or stood out because they are the longest, the shortest, the highest or the lowest. So far, we've looked at a number of different feats, but today's is slightly different. It's the South African Grand Prix of 1962.
In 1962, the South African race was held at the Prince George Circuit in East London – a destination Formula One only visited a handful of times before the action moved to Kyalami. What's special about this race is that it was the latest an event had been held in the year, taking place on the 29th December. Not only was it a late one, but there had been a whopping three months wait following the last championship race, and the title was still up for grabs.
Graham Hill was leading the standings, with 39 points, and Jim Clark was chasing him in second place, with 30. The top six positions would get points, the winner receiving nine. Jim Clark needed to win the race to secure the championship, and although that would only put them on equal points, the system back then only selected the best five results. That would give Clark the title.
Clark was driving the new Lotus 25, designed by Colin Chapman for the 1962 season. It was a unique design, with a far stronger cockpit than others on the grid, a chassis that weighed a lot less, and a car that was generally a lot lower to the ground. The car was considered to be a risky design when it was first introduced, but its debut season in 1962 saw Jim Clark power to three race victories, and battle for the championship. With one race left to go, it was in the hunt to take the Scottish driver to title victory.
Clark made the best start to his weekend by qualifying on pole position, but Hill was second on the grid and ready for the chase. Jack Brabham was third, with Innes Ireland in the Lotus fourth. Clark managed to retain his lead off the start line, and was dominant for the first portion of the race. He pulled out a healthy lead, but about two thirds of the way through the race, the engine started smoking.
Clark pitted and retired, the car suffering an oil leak. Graham Hill, who had been left behind in second place, inherited the lead and went on to win the race and the championship. Two Cooper cars of Bruce McLaren and Tony Maggs rounded out the podium three.
The championship victory was Hill's first of two, the second coming six years later, after he switched to the successful Lotus team. Jim Clark went on to win two titles as well, the first of which came in 1963. Sticking with the strong Lotus 25, Clark won seven races that season, and he finished on the podium in two other events.
The final race of 1963, also at East London, was held on the only slightly earlier date of December 28th. Jim Clark had already wrapped up the driver's championship, but was given the chance to avenge his disappointment from the previous year. The dominant Lotus started from pole position on the grid, and Clark won the race by over a minute.
That's all for this episode of Races to Remember, all I can say is I'm glad the F1 season doesn't drag on that late anymore! Let me know what you think of a two month gap to decide the championship, by commenting on Sidepodcast.com or sending a message via the form sidepodcast.com/contact. I'll be back tomorrow with our penultimate episode of the series.


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A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralised by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same period. It follows the lives of several characters through these events. A Tale of Two Cities was published in weekly instalments from April 1859 to November 1859 in Dickens's new literary periodical titled All the Year Round. All but three of Dickens's previous novels had appeared only as monthly installments.
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Prospero was once the Duke of Milan and was rich, powerful, and had no worries in his life. He spent most his days reading or studying, caring very little for any government business, giving that to his brother.
One night when most were asleep, Antonio helped the forces of Naples to invade Milan and enter the city. Prospero had to quickly flee in order to escape. After this Antonio became the Duke of Milan. This was final straw and is the event that caused Prospero to go to the island.
With the help of Gonzalo, they escaped to a boat. That boat was in poor condition and Antonio hoped for it to sink. However it did not and they soon landed on a island n the middle of the ocean, safe.
In addition to Caliban, the other person that Prospero and Miranda find is Arial. He is a magical being who was imprisoned by Sycorax in a tree for over twelve years.


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#include "CCControlHuePicker.h"
#include "support/CCPointExtension.h"

NS_CC_EXT_BEGIN

CCControlHuePicker::CCControlHuePicker()
: m_hue(0.0f)
, m_huePercentage(0.0f)
, m_background(NULL)
, m_slider(NULL)
{

}

CCControlHuePicker::~CCControlHuePicker()
{
    removeAllChildrenWithCleanup(true);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_background);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_slider);
}

CCControlHuePicker* CCControlHuePicker::pickerWithTargetAndPos(CCNode* target, CCPoint pos)
{
    return CCControlHuePicker::create(target, pos);
}

CCControlHuePicker* CCControlHuePicker::create(CCNode* target, CCPoint pos)
{
    CCControlHuePicker *pRet = new CCControlHuePicker();
    pRet->initWithTargetAndPos(target, pos);
    pRet->autorelease();
    return pRet;
}

bool CCControlHuePicker::initWithTargetAndPos(CCNode* target, CCPoint pos)
{
    if (CCControl::init())
    {
        setTouchEnabled(true);
        // Add background and slider sprites
        this->setBackground(CCControlUtils::addSpriteToTargetWithPosAndAnchor("huePickerBackground.png", target, pos, ccp(0.0f, 0.0f)));
        this->setSlider(CCControlUtils::addSpriteToTargetWithPosAndAnchor("colourPicker.png", target, pos, ccp(0.5f, 0.5f)));

        m_slider->setPosition(ccp(pos.x, pos.y + m_background->boundingBox().size.height * 0.5f));
        m_startPos=pos;

        // Sets the default value
        m_hue=0.0f;
        m_huePercentage=0.0f;
        return true;
    }
    else
    {
        return false;
    }
}

void CCControlHuePicker::setHue(float hueValue)
{
    m_hue=hueValue;
    // Set the position of the slider to the correct hue
    // We need to divide it by 360 as its taken as an angle in degrees
    float huePercentage	= hueValue / 360.0f;
    setHuePercentage(huePercentage);
}

void CCControlHuePicker::setHuePercentage(float hueValueInPercent)
{
    m_huePercentage=hueValueInPercent;
    m_hue=m_huePercentage*360.0f;

    // Clamp the position of the icon within the circle
    CCRect backgroundBox=m_background->boundingBox();

    // Get the center point of the background image
    float centerX           = m_startPos.x + backgroundBox.size.width * 0.5f;
    float centerY           = m_startPos.y + backgroundBox.size.height * 0.5f;

    // Work out the limit to the distance of the picker when moving around the hue bar
    float limit             = backgroundBox.size.width * 0.5f - 15.0f;

    // Update angle
    float angleDeg          = m_huePercentage * 360.0f - 180.0f;
    float angle             = CC_DEGREES_TO_RADIANS(angleDeg);

    // Set new position of the slider
    float x                 = centerX + limit * cosf(angle);
    float y                 = centerY + limit * sinf(angle);
    m_slider->setPosition(ccp(x, y));

}

void CCControlHuePicker::setEnabled(bool enabled)
{
    CCControl::setEnabled(enabled);
    if (m_slider != NULL)
    {
        m_slider->setOpacity(enabled ? 255 : 128);
    }
}

void CCControlHuePicker::updateSliderPosition(CCPoint location)
{

    // Clamp the position of the icon within the circle
    CCRect backgroundBox=m_background->boundingBox();

    // Get the center point of the background image
    float centerX           = m_startPos.x + backgroundBox.size.width * 0.5f;
    float centerY           = m_startPos.y + backgroundBox.size.height * 0.5f;

    // Work out the distance difference between the location and center
    float dx                = location.x - centerX;
    float dy                = location.y - centerY;

    // Update angle by using the direction of the location
    float angle             = atan2f(dy, dx);
    float angleDeg          = CC_RADIANS_TO_DEGREES(angle) + 180.0f;

    // use the position / slider width to determin the percentage the dragger is at
    setHue(angleDeg);

    // send CCControl callback
    sendActionsForControlEvents(CCControlEventValueChanged);
}

bool CCControlHuePicker::checkSliderPosition(CCPoint location)
{
    // compute the distance between the current location and the center
    double distance = sqrt(pow (location.x + 10, 2) + pow(location.y, 2));

    // check that the touch location is within the circle
    if (80 > distance && distance > 59)
    {
        updateSliderPosition(location);
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}

bool CCControlHuePicker::ccTouchBegan(CCTouch* touch, CCEvent* event)
{
    if (!isEnabled() || !isVisible())
    {
        return false;
    }

    // Get the touch location
    CCPoint touchLocation=getTouchLocation(touch);

    // Check the touch position on the slider
    return checkSliderPosition(touchLocation);
}

void CCControlHuePicker::ccTouchMoved(CCTouch* touch, CCEvent* event)
{
    // Get the touch location
    CCPoint touchLocation=getTouchLocation(touch);

    //small modification: this allows changing of the colour, even if the touch leaves the bounding area
//     updateSliderPosition(touchLocation);
//     sendActionsForControlEvents(CCControlEventValueChanged);
    // Check the touch position on the slider
    checkSliderPosition(touchLocation);
}

NS_CC_EXT_END

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Make your gaming experience extra special with the best gaming monitors this 2021.
Your gaming rig will never be complete without a decent gaming monitor! Often, even a 19-inch gaming monitor will do the job. However, it doesn't guarantee the best gaming experience. For the best gaming experience, we have the best list of gaming monitors available today.
Gaming monitors have higher refresh rates. This means they can deliver the smoothest visual displays. The higher refresh rate a monitor has, the more frames its panel can display. For example, regular monitors have 60Hz of refresh rates while a gaming monitor can reach up to 240Hz.
Likewise, some of the best gaming monitors have anti-tearing technology that synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate with the GPU. As a result, there will be reduced screen-tearing during games. In addition, these monitors have a higher color quality which is a big factor to set the mood and enhance the immersive experience.
HP Omen X 25f
One of the fastest gaming monitors released in mid-2019. The HP Omen X 25f features a 24.5-inch screen and a 1080p 240Hz TN Panel monitor. Likewise, the TN Panel comes with a 1ms GtG response time, which is considered one of the fastest 240Hz TN panels.
The monitor has a premium build quality with borderless bezels on three of its sides. Also, it comes with a strong metal stand with adjustable swivel, tilt, and height. At the back, you'll find 3 USB ports, audio jacks, 1 x display port, and 2 x HDMI ports.
The HP Omen X 27 is an adorable gaming monitor. It delivers a 1440p and 240Hz refresh rate. With its high refresh rate, it's the ideal monitor if you want to up your gaming experience with League of Legends or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
With aesthetics, this 27-inch monitor looks similar to the HP Omen X 25f. Both monitors have the same base, a rear headphone hanger, and an overall style. Unfortunately, the video quality isn't that satisfactory along with the stand. Overall, this gaming monitor features a great upgrade in the 1440p 240Hz gaming space.
Dell 27 Curved Gaming Monitor
The Dell 27 Curved gaming monitor offers an affordable price with 1080p performance and 144Hz display. If you want a good gaming monitor that doesn't hurt your purse, you can opt for this monitor. While it doesn't excel in contrast and color quality, however, it delivers low measured input lag. Thanks to the smoothness of the Nvidia G-Sync/AMD FreeSync, PC gamers will surely appreciate it.
Surprisingly, the Dell 27 Curved delivers a high-quality display at such an affordable price. It has a well-balanced natural color, smooth motion, and extremely low input lag. Overall, it's a satisfying gaming monitor that won't need to break your bank.
Asus Rog Strix XG438Q
The Rog Strix XG438Q features a VA panel with very high contrast and brightness. Brightness and contrast are enough for HDR-10 support for the 90% DCI-P3 gamut. Likewise, this monitor has a 43-inch screen with a lot of adjustments. It includes three HDMI 2.0 inputs and a 1.4 DisplayPort. This allows users to plug-in multiple game consoles and media streamers simultaneously.
Unfortunately, the big screen and all these features aren't cheap. In fact, this is what you have to pay for a premium screen that aims to offer the best gaming experience possible. Moreover, the XG438Q comes with an aspect ratio of 16:9, 3840 x 2160 native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 450cd/m2 brightness.
MSI Optix MPG341CQR
The MSI Optix MPG341CQR features a 34-inch widescreen, a VA panel, and a 1800R curvature. It has a 3440 x 1440 resolution, a 21:9 aspect ratio, and an HDR 400 certification. This particular monitor remains true to the Optix series monitors, including a tripod base, matched bronze accessories, and a plastic rear end that looks like aluminum.
This also includes two HDMI 2.0b ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB Type-C, an overkill for most gamers. The MPG341CQR is one of the most versatile gaming monitors in the market today. Likewise, it has one of the best 144Hz response times.
Acer Predator XB3 XB273K
The Acer Predator XB3 (XB273K) is a beast! This 27-inch gaming monitor comes with a G-Sync enabled IPS screen, with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 4K resolution. It offers a good variety of options that allows users to establish gaming presets.
Overall, it offers versatility with gaming or is used as a daily work screen. Unfortunately, it has a high price tag. But with $1,000 less compared to the X27, this is a serious gaming monitor that is almost future-proof.
Acer Predator X35
Acer answered the call for a grand gaming monitor with the Predator X35. This monitor features a 35-inch screen, a full 1440p resolution, a true HDR with a 200Hz refresh rate, 1000-nit peak brightness, and 512 zones of local dimming. But there's more! It even has a G-Sync Ultimate and a 1800R curve.
In fact, this gaming monitor will not waste your time making its first impression. With specs, the X35 Predator belongs to the high-water mark for super-wide displays. Moreover, the suite uses comprehensive gaming features. But the most notable feature is the G-Sync Ultimate. This lessens screen tearing for an extra-smooth gaming experience.
Without a doubt, the X27 gaming monitor from Acer is an impressive piece of display hardware. In fact, it offers excellent performance with big HDR support. Unfortunately, it has a really steep price tag. However, you get a true gaming monitor with top-level brightness, 4K UHD resolution, G-Sync support, and enhanced refresh rates.
Notably, the Predator X27 is one of the very first monitors that features 4K resolutions and a very fast frame rate. It's a fantastic monitor that delivers eye-catching images thanks to its 4K 144Hz HDR output. It's very responsive to gamers of any type of genre.
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SPX Update: Potential of a Bearish Pattern Failure Looms
Since last update, the market turned at the second noted bear inflection zone, and this has cast a shadow on the "usual" expectation of the market reaching 2115. It's possible that the pattern failed to generate the usual outcome, which can be a signal of an exceptionally weak market -- but due to the complexities of the noise zone, we can't entirely write off a trip to 2115 just yet.
We're just going to focus on the big picture chart today, which shows the potential of a bearish pattern failure (black "bear ii"). This pattern was expected to be run north of 2114, but stalled in last update's second noted "bear c of (2)" inflection zone.
In conclusion, at the moment, there's very little to suggest that bulls are still running the show. The preferred counts remain intermediate bearish, although there are options for complex corrections that give bulls a near-term edge. Right now, though, the pattern is bearish until proven otherwise. Trade safe.


Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Ah, the glorious winter season in Los Angeles is so bright, snowy, and blistering cold. Errr…not! I will try not to really complain, but every once in a while I feel a tinge of jealousy when I picture those cold season cities full of snowflakes, kids and families wearing warm jackets, and lots of hot cocoa consumption. For now, I'm trading in the dream of that epic winter experience for the warm coziness of our home kitchen. My own little nerds and I made simple and easy, winter wonderland cupcakes. And, I have to say, Liam and Gav nailed it!
Ok, moms, let's do this! First lesson – let your kids play with those little cupcake toppers, fighting it is just futile. Liam was grinning from ear-to-ear when I let him loose to play with the miniature animals. You would've thought it was a matchbox car the way he slid it across the granite island. As the playing died down, we switched into serious little nerds baking mode.
Where does one get these super adorable deer? There are quite a few options available on the internet, but I always have a great experience with this vendor, Layer Cake Shop. They do a great job curating some of the most adorable baking supplies and they're always well displayed on their website. To the point where it makes me want to climb into their creative spreads and start eating everything (and playing, too).
It warmed this Sweet Nerd's heart to watch the boys baking together. They both always want to be master sous chefs, vying for this coveted baking position. When I heard the "no fair!" objections between the two, I'd shoot them my side-eye Cruella de Vil look that I've mastered from my many years of teaching in the classroom. It usually does the trick.
When the bickering subsides and I see these two finally working happily together, it makes me one proud mama. And, can I say, this recipe just flowed easily! They were both so eager to get to the end part of decorating the cupcake that they were rolling with the punches, so to speak.
This recipe starts with the dries, then you add the butter. Next, come the wet ingredients. Step by step, this recipe produces a beautiful moist vanilla cupcake.
Gavin and Liam had their own ideas about the rights of a sous chef. See the shocked look on my face?!? That was Liam sharing tip number two below.
Making minor fart sounds is perfectly acceptable chef behavior.
Watching a spoon fall into batter like quicksand is pure fun. Then, picking it up to use it again is fair game.
I can't help but run a Q&A while we are baking. It is in my nerdy blood line coming from a family of teachers. I am sure you might be rolling your eyes, I even want to, but Liam loves this mini interrogation and still raises his hand to tell me the right answer. Gavin thinks its lame, clearly from his 4th grade expression.
Liam owns this! He loved filling the cupcake liners and it's so easy-peasie for little ones. Sometimes it's tough to give up the control of being a neat freak in the kitchen. Ok, not sometimes, that really is the toughest part for me but how could you say no to that face! The memories we were making in that moment were so worth the quick clean up. You fellow type A's out there, just breathe, smile, and enjoy those little nerds.
Gavin and Liam were great about cleaning up their mess, too. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! We talked about what would happen if we didn't clean up those itty bitty drops of cupcakes on the tin if they stayed there. Liam knew where I was headed with this line of questioning (little bugger), and he wondered if they might turn into little bitty cupcakes for itty bitty babies. HA! He is a quick one, and loves a good banter.
But let's be real, clean up is just part of the job. Good? Bad? Not sure, but I figured if I really want to cultivate little chefs in the kitchen, then they have to learn about cleanliness in the kitchen. Good habits start pronto.
I love how fluffy and beautiful these vanilla bean cupcakes look and taste. DEE-LISH!
Once the cupcakes are ready for decorating, get your materials lined up and start piping that sweet billowy buttercream on top. I tried to demo it a few times for them, but the truth is that they won't learn until they do it themselves. Liam loved the look of what he described as white 'doo-doo'. Aw, keep smiling mommas, we're almost there!
We piped the icing together to help him get a feel of how to top off the cupcake! It was so fun. Hand on hand, and we were both loving the connection. Can I just freeze time? It can only be a mom's wish that he continues to have birthday parties, but never gets a year old. Sigh, yea, it's just a dream.
After we piped the buttercream, we plopped it in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Then voila, onto dipping these sweet, winter wonderland cupcakes into some fluffy coconut snow. Dip, roll, and press slightly…let the good times roll.
Finally, (drum roll here), they get to put in those cute little spotted deer and place a few silver trees to inspire a natural (or not so natural) looking habitat. The shimmer and shine of the trees captivated them and we had fun making a variety of snowy combinations.
So let it snow mommas, whether you're on the west or east coast, this recipe is sure to bring winter wonderland fun into your sweet home kitchen.
2Add the sugar, about 1 cup at a time, until it is fully incorporated. Then add the next cup and incorporate again. Repeat until you have added all the sugar. (Be sure to scrape down in between mixing). Last, add the vanilla and salt. Beat at low speed for 15 seconds until incorporated. Finally, whip (on medium to high speed) for about 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
1Scoop or pipe a mound on top of the cupcake.
2Then flip over and dip into coconut until the top is covered. Dip lightly so you don't smash the shape of the frosting.
3Top with deer or xmas tree adornments and enjoy!
i am blown away by how great your are with your boys in the kitchen. i need to channel my inner cindy when i cook breakfast with my two on the weekend. you have such a great attitude about leading the way, not micro-managing, teaching them to clean up and of course having fun. wish we could have a group bake-off sometime!
Hoping that one of these days we can do a bake-off. Would love that. Thanks for the sweet comments.
Thanks Annie! It gets messy, but it is fun!
Thanks Annie! Sorry so late in responding, I hosted the Holidays this year, and whew it was hectic. Appreciate the sweet comments. Cheers!
I love baking with the kiddos! And here in LA, we kind of have to take the snow where we can get it, right? And anyway, I think I'd take the edible kind over the kind that needs to be shoveled. Anyhow – totally adorable post!
So true April, we have to take winter any which way we can get it.


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Casa per Ferie Villino Noel is a beautiful guest house in the famous Prati area of Rome. Ideal for sightseeing, minutes from the Vatican and metro to explore the Eternal City. Comfortable rooms and a lovely outdoor courtyard ensure a great Stay.
The sisters were so kind and the facilities were immaculate and quiet. The only downside are the beds, which are hard. The location is great because you can easily get around the city with buses and metro, there are affordable and good restaurants near, it feels safe, and you can walk to Vatican city. Another nice feature is the Mercato Trionfale across the street. We purchased food there and ate in the Casa's courtyard. The Casa also has an arrangement with the Cafe Gourmet next door for breakfast--which serves delicious homemade pastries.
This convent is operated by the Suore Oblate dell'Assunzione.
A beautiful town villa with peaceful guest areas. Good sized rooms are well appointed and immaculately maintained and presented.
Mass is held Saturday at 5:30pm in the Chapel. In July and August the Sisters go to the nearby church to celebrate mass. Chapel is accessible to guests.
Breakfast is included in the price and is a true 'Italian Experience' with espresso coffee and pastries served at the great cafe next to the guest house. There are many dining options within walking distance of the venue.
Mosaic art works, throughout the house are integrated with lovely furnishings. The chapel has been recently restored and is a highlight.
Sister Eliana was very helpful. The breakfast option at the cafe is really nice. We enjoyed our stay here. They even have audience with the pope tickets for guests.
My stay was delightful:it was clean, quiet and comfortable, and very conveniently near the Vatican Museums and the Cipro Metro stop. The only difficulty I had was that the sister who received me did not tell me that one of the others sisters spoke English. My Italian is very weak. However, we managed. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to friends.
French speaking which suited me - they speak Italian as well. Sisters were very friendly; Sister Salome most helpful and great source of information. Breakfast (included in price) which was provided at very friendly next-door Café Gourmet - was minimal; however, it was cheap to add on some delicious croissants and pleasant to breakfast in the shade on the street (you could also breakfast inside if you preferred).
Super location near Vatican and St. Peter Cafedral, many places to eat nearby, quiet district. Clean room. Sisters provide a keys from gates and front door, so no time restriction to come back at the evening.
It was a little difficult to locate on Google Maps; it is located in the center of the block and there is a gate with an intercom along the sidewalk. The room was therefore very quiet for a city. The location was excellent as it was far enough from the crowded areas to be quiet but in easy walking distance to St Peter's down Via Leone IV and only a few blocks to either Cipro or Ottaviano Metro stations. It was very clean. Tickets to the Papal Mass and Audience were available on the table. The nuns are able to arrange transportation to the airport if one notifies them the night before departure.
This was my first time staying in a monastery. It was a wonderful experience. Wish I had planned to stay in more monasteries during my trip. It was clean, felt safe and in a good location.
It was very easy to get to with public transportation, and it was on a very busy, main road which was good for a single female like myself. It was within walking distance to the Vatican which was also great. The lady who greeted did not speak anything but Italian. She was also a sister - so sweet! The place was very clean and humble. They even gave me a ticket for a free breakfast just a couple stores down, and it was delicious!
Loved it here and the sisters were very hospitable and accommodating. The pastries at the cafe next door were wonderful. Would definitely stay again.
Excellent, clean, safe, conveniently located accommodation. Nuns do not have much English language but we could manage.
Great location. Very close to Vatican. Limited air conditioning.
The location is perfect walking distance to the Metro, Vatican museum, St Peter square, other areas of interest. Lots of cafe and ethnic restaurants nearby. The big plus is the super market next door! Laundromat is also walking distance. The air-conditioning is scheduled automatically in the afternoon and at certain times at night. Overall, we would go back to this location. It's safe and the sisters are so welcoming.
Wonderful stay; Sister was very helpful.
Sisters were friendly and helpful. We have never seen a cleaner room. Easy and secure access with their key system.
Very clean, very good location.
Staff were warm, friendly and helpful and patient with us having no Italian. Close to transport, laundromat and a range of restaurants. The Supermarket a few doors away was terrific.
We enjoyed our stay very much. The nuns were very helpful and friendly. It was a nice area to stay in with plenty of buses or trains on the metro. Everything was handy. We enjoyed our breakfast at the cafe next door which was included in the price. We also used the cafe occasionally for other meals.
Absolutely excellent: delightful nuns, excellent location for closeness to Vatican but also near to public transport and local shops including Coop to buy food for lunch so don't always need to go to restaurants; also excellent location for good value restaurants in Prati. Great food at the cafe next door: we often supplemented the breakfast with a bit extra, which of course we paid for. Even the free bit of breakfast (coffee and a pastry) is a lot better than the breakfasts I have had at other monasteries: I don't mind that, but my husband who is not a catholic used to roll his eyes at the poor coffee in these other places. This arrangement here with the breakfast at the next-door cafe is much more his style. We also used to go there most afternoons and after dinner, for a cup of something. The owners knew us and were always delightful, on one occasion bringing us a free plate of biscuits. It's heaving with locals, which of course is a good sign. If you want to splash the cash, you might want somewhere a bit more luxurious than this convent; but if you are watching money, or if you just prefer the idea of a convent that is simple, but with every practical need looked after (security, cleanliness, location, shops, transport), along with delightful nuns and somehow a more "authentic" experience (whether you are catholic, or in any other way religious, or just an interested observer)- if this sounds like you, then this might well be the place for you.
perfect quiet location, nice and friendly. great breakfast next door!
A very clean and sweet place to stay. The sisters are quite helpful, but their English is limited.
This facility was convienient to the Metro and the Vatican Museums, St Peters complex. It was convenient also to bus stops to connect to many parts of the city easily. We were pleased with the quiet building set back from the street and the sisters were very helpful. Breakfast was next door in a very nice small coffee bar. Breakfast was just cofffee and rolls, but sufficient to get our day started.
I would definitely stop here again. Very basic, no frills, but very clean and calm atmosphere. The beds were very comfortable and double metal shutters kept out all light and noise. Wonderful shower. The breakfast was in the cafe next door which was a coffee and choice of pastry. This was lovely as the quality was good, however that was it, so the very hungry might be disappointed. Location was excellent. Very near the Vatican, but away from the the cafés that charge a lot. Excellent places to eat all around the convent. Near the metro too, another plus.
Wonderful sisters run this place. Close to the Vatican and metro station Cipro. Basically no curfew as you get your set of door keys of front entrance. Wifi thru out the place. Breakfast served at the friendly cafe next to it. Safe area at night with good restaurants around.
The sisters were so welcoming and kind. The cleanliness of the facility was absolutely superb, I have experienced less standards in 5* accommodation. I would certainly recommend the Villino Noel for convenience and high standard of cleanliness.
It was very close to Vatican City, the Metro, and buses. Sisters were very friendly. Sr Lydia speaks English, but even those who did not were very helpful. Rooms were exceptionally clean, although plain and simple, but who stays in their room in Rome. Room temp adjustable and comfortable.
We had a great stay at Villino Noel, it is a fabulous location.
We enjoyed it a lot, very nice area with easy access. The nuns don't speak much English but we got along fine.
The LAR145 guest house was wonderful, and the nuns were very sweet. The twin beds were rustic and the bed springs were noisy, but comfortable.
Had a wonderful stay at convent, clean, comfortable, friendly and exceeded our expectation.
We were a group of 13, and we really enjoyed our stay; the nuns were lovely, friendly and helpful, and it was a real treat to join them for Holy Mass each afternoon. The rooms were fairly basic, but had everything you would need. Breakfast was at the nearby cafe, and good quality. Overall, good value-for-money accommodation with a bit of a difference. We would go again.
We had the most wonderful stay, fabulous welcome and hospitality was given to us.
It was an amazing location and stay! I love the fact that we had breakfast included! THANK YOU!
The experience was once in a lifetime, and my husband and I wouldn't have wanted to stay anywhere else. Chapel on site and friendly service. Breakfast was simple, but exactly what we needed for a breakfast on the go.
Wonderful location friendly nuns who went out of their way to help.
Very pleasant, central location would certainly recommend and would stay again.
We had a wonderful stay. Just one comment, there was a group of 10 of us, 3 of those traveling with me had to stay in the separate building from the main building. Would definitely stay there again, the sisters were so incredibly kind!
It was quiet and comfortable, and felt very safe for leaving the car inside the gates. The Sisters were very good with recommendations. We liked having breakfast at the cafe next door to the convent, too.
Excellent, warm, welcoming. The best set of windows. Appreciated the breakfast arrangements with the cafe next door. Bed was not as firm as others in our stay.
Absolutely wonderful experience! So thankful the sisters are there.
The Sisters were very welcoming but spoke little English. The rooms were on controlled air-con in a heat-wave, which was very difficult for me personally. The room heated up quickly and you wake up hot. Otherwise, lovely stay.
The AC is only available for 3 hours mid-afternoon and for 2 /2 hours in the evening. While the room was great and clean and otherwise comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay at the convent. It was our first experience in Italy and Rome and a very good way to start our Italian vacation travels. The sisters were very friendly and helpful. It added enormously to our religious experience of visiting Rome. It was by far the most appropriate place for us to stay.
Within walking distance to transportation and major attractions, restaurants and pharmacy. Very clean and quiet. Friendly attention by the nuns. Breakfast included was enough for the morning.
Simple but very clean. The nuns came in and cleaned and mopped our room every day. We felt safe and secure. We had a beautiful private court yard for guests, away from traffic and street noises. It was hard to believe we were in the middle of one of the worlds largest cities. It was so tranquil. I can't think of anything we were not happy with.
The French nuns in Rome were charming and the location was ideal for us Very clean, simple, en suite room. Charming hosts, nice courtyard space outside to have a cool drink in at eventide; good breakfast arrangement with cafe next door.
The friendly atmosphere. The room was quiet, so I could sleep very well. I arrived late in the night and it was a little difficult to see the button on the gate to press and get in.
Matched my expectations; it was chosen because the group wanted no curfew. It had a small courtyard garden, which was a plus, as this was not clear from the photos. We were given a token for breakfast at a nearby cafe; The room was small but of a comparable size to that of the room of a friend, who was staying in a hotel and paying much more for it.
I expected clean, quiet and in a good location. The location to the Vatican was great. I was not prepared for the air-conditioning to shut off in the middle of the night. (Only A/C from about 10pm till 2am or so.) Yes I would recommend it but after telling them about the A/C.
Easy access to sights of Rome. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room with all the facilities we needed.
Peaceful and clean. Well situated. Nuns were friendly and helpful. We would have preferred to have breakfast where we were staying.
The location turned out to be wonderful. It was very close to the Vatican and each day there was an incredible open market that stretched for blocks just outside the monastery walls. The nuns were so hospitable and helpful, the courtyard was perfect for lunches purchased at the market and we felt very secure with the gated entrance. Everything was perfect - no complaints.
All of the sisters were very friendly and offered assistance. It was close to the Vatican and easy to find my way back to.


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Power to the felines, it is about time. Since the humans took over the old country, everything is going down hill. Food has been converted into hard pellets, stuffed with elements know as vitamins. We never asked for vitamins, we survived in the old country without them. All we wanted were a few juicy rodents to keep th balance of nature and what happened when the humans took over? There were plagues caused by too many rodents, due to the shortage of felines. They even accused us of turning the milk sour in some countries, calling as the assistants of witches and so our numbers were reduced.
Of course we were not assistants, we just wanted to try out a new idea, but it went wrong somewhere. The humans could not cope with it, especially when they began to turn milk sour and keep black felines as pets. No-one keeps black felines as pets, black felines are the ones that were actually ruling the world at the beginning but the power took over and grew into their whiskers.
The future belongs in the paws of the tabby felines. We are destined to take over the world one day. Every tabby feline is gradually programming its human to stop buying bags of vitamin pellets. Our time will come when we eventually develop our own opposable thumb claws, in the meanwhile we will populate the world with hairballs of all sizes, flavours and colours. We will succeed, we are the champions. In the meanwhile I will have a sleep, perhaps I might get a few good ideas.
Cats are predators and they like to pounce on their prey and these hunting skills require a lot of energy, so they take a lot of naps in order to be prepared for that next juicy rodent which they may encounter.
Of course, we will need the canines to bury the bones of the leftovers, but do not forget, cats first and perhaps dogs second. Wipe your paws before you enter my territory.
I've never met a completely black cat. I've had cats that were mostly black, but they all had a piece of white somewhere on them … a paw, an ear, something.