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Silk Lace fabric
Once you start dress shopping, you'll begin to hear a lot of the same fabric terms — satin, tulle, silk, blends, Chantilly, charmeuse... But unless you're a designer or seamstress, you may not know exactly what they mean and, more importantly, why one would make a better choice for your dream dress.
We consulted several experts to help you decode the language of bridal wear, Terry Hall, fashion director at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York, and a group from David's Bridal: Lori Conley, senior merchant; Eileen Small, bridal director of textile research and development; and Robert Barnowske, V.P. of design. They'll help you distinguish between fiber and finish and give you the lowdown on how they wear.
Fiber vs. Finish
At it's most basic, fabric is a cloth that's made by either weaving or knitting fibers. In a woven, the fibers are crossed in a miniscule grid pattern, resulting in a fabric that's smooth, structured, and, often, with little give (unless it's blended with a stretch fiber). The fibers in a knit are looped around one another for a fabric that's stretchy, drapey, and soft. Fibers can be natural — such as silk, cotton, or wool — or synthetic, like polyester.
It's a common misconception, says Hall, but "satin" is not a fiber. It's a finish. You can have satin that's made of pure silk, all polyester, or a blend. The same is true for lace, tulle, taffeta — almost any fabric. In general, fabrics made from natural fibers breathe better, but they can also be more expensive or wrinkle more easily, thus blends and synthetics. So if you're looking for a ruched satin ball gown for your wedding dress, don't forget to ask for the fiber you want, too, such as silk.
See More: 5 Style Rules for Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
One of the most common, most versatile, and most durable bridal fabrics, satin has a smooth finish with a lot of body, making it perfect for more structured gowns. It's a supportive fabric that works with every body type and is a good choice for ruched, draped, and ball gown styles. And because it tends to be a thicker fabric, it's also a good choice for cooler weather weddings, particularly duchess satin. Most bridal satins tend to be 100 percent silk.
Usually silk, but also synthetic, charmeuse is a light, rich fabric with a lovely drape and a glossy sheen. "Charmeuse has a gorgeous liquid effect that's slinky, but it's not so forgiving, " says Hall. Most often cut on the bias (diagonally across the grain to encourage it's drape) and used in column dresses, charmeuse is incredibly luxurious, but it does show every flaw.
Incredibly sheer and lightweight, chiffon is a light woven fabric. Because it's so sheer, it's often used in layers or as an overlay for a more substantial fabric. This delicate fabric has a floaty, weightless look, but it does fray and snag easily.
Like chiffon, organza is a sheer, lightweight woven, but far stiffer than chiffon. Whereas chiffon drapes, organza is more structured, though still light and ethereal, making it perfect for warmer weather weddings. It, too, is a very delicate fabric, so watch out for snags and pulls.
See More: Browse Hundreds of Ideas for a Summer Wedding
You know the light, netlike fabric that ballerina's tutus are made of? That's tulle. Tulle is sheer with on open weave that looks like netting. The fabric can incorporate lace designs, as well. According to Hall, a ball gown style made of tulle will have a diaphanous, airy feeling, but ruching it will give it more structure. Either way, it's an incredibly delicate fabric, easily snagged on jewelry.
Most often used as an overlay or detail, lace comes in a startling variety of styles, most often named for the city where they were originally produced. Some of the more popular varieties are Chantilly (a very detailed, open lace with a defined border), Alençon (bold motifs on net, trimmed with cord), and Venise (heavier and more textured; often used in winter weddings). As with tulle, the open weave makes it susceptible to snags.
Our experts are also seeing other fabrics gain popularity in wedding wear, such as mikado (a heavy silk), gazar (crisp and smooth), and radzmir (firm and lustrous). Other hot trends, according to Hall, include creative and artistic tattoo and laser-cut laces, which nod to the traditional while still being fresh and modern.
Source: www.brides.com
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It's that table-turning time once again, ladies and gentlemen. Where the teachers get to become the students and learn from the grand book of geekdom. Today we tackle the topic of 8-bit gaming (with a minor in arbitrary alteration, apparently). This time of yore is akin to the Jurassic era with large and looming beasts dominating the landscape. The T-Rex, in this case, being the toys and games company called Nintendo (founded in 1889, unbelievably).
Since its 1985 debut, it can be hard, to sum up, the impact that the Nintendo Entertainment System (or NES, for short) has had on the culture, not to mention review all of the classic characters and locales to be found, but somehow game designer Jay Palin figured it out. The premise is simple: play the classic game Super Mario Bros. with an all-star roster of some of 8-bit gaming's greatest stars.
Though the idea is simple the amount of hard work and dedication that went into this project is amazing. Each character plays differently by using their signature equipment and moves. Even the background music is changed to fit the games the characters come from. In just the short year since the game was released, Pavlina has added new characters, modes, cheats, tutorials, and more to make this not only an awesome game to play but a digital museum to the 8-bit era.
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Obama Poll Watch -- September, 2016
[ Posted Thursday, October 6th, 2016 – 17:02 UTC ]
Obama Hitting New Plateau?
After August's spectacular improvement in job approval polling, Barack Obama saw his numbers fall in September -- what the stock market might call a "correction." Obama had the best August he's ever had in terms of improving his poll numbers, but it seems now that the whole month was the high end of a slow, two-month cycle which might indicate he's hitting a plateau. That's all a very polite way of saying Obama's numbers went down in September, although not as much as they had risen in August. Let's take a look at his new chart.
[Click on graph to see larger-scale version.]
Obama's average monthly job approval rating rose 1.7 points in August, but then fell back 0.8 points in September, to wind up at 50.5 percent. His disapproval number fared even worse -- after falling 1.8 points in August, it rose 1.5 points in September to close at 46.4 percent. So while Obama's losses were fairly large for a single month, in perspective they are really nothing more than the end of a bounce.
September's political news almost exclusively centered around the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, of course. The back-and-forth between the two has reached epic levels, culminating in the first presidential debate at the end of the month. Trump looked like he was closing the polling gap with Hillary for a while there, but after his laughable debate performance, Hillary has roared back (one national poll just put her up by 10 points). Heading into the final month, Clinton has the edge, although things are still close enough that they could shift back again quickly.
Obama wasn't in the news much at all last month, even though he had his first veto overridden by Congress. The whole thing was somewhat of a fiasco -- for Congress, that is. They passed a bill over Obama's veto and then tried to blame Obama for how badly the bill was written. No, really! They're even now promising to return after the election and fix the bill to address Obama's concerns (the reasons why he vetoed it in the first place). That doesn't exactly count as a political loss for Obama, to put it mildly, it just shows how incompetent the Republicans running both houses of Capitol Hill truly are. But, in the end, the public wasn't even paying much attention, what with all the campaign news flooding the airwaves.
This dynamic will continue throughout October, barring any unforeseen events (or should I say "surprises"?). Obama will be in the background of the political news, as the election fever hits its highest pitch. We've got two more debates to go, and then the homestretch of campaigning before the election (finally!) happens. My guess is that most of this won't even affect Obama's job approval polling much, if at all. Which is why I'm thinking the graph is going to flatten out somewhat over the next two months. But I'm getting ahead of myself, here.
Overall Trends
What essentially happened in September is that Obama's post-convention bounce wore off to a certain degree. Throughout August, Obama rode this bounce, but then it fell back a bit in September. Let's take a detailed look at the past year for Obama, where the differences are more easily seen.
For the past four months, the trend for Obama's approval seems to be two steps forward, one step back. A large gain is made, but then it is tempered by a smaller loss the next month. The overall trend goes up, but in fits and starts.
There were two interesting bits of data last month worth mentioning, before I get to the overall trend. The first is that Obama's approval rating did better than his disapproval rating. After rising 1.7 points in August, Obama's approval fell only 0.8 percent last month -- less than half of the gain he had just made. But his disapproval rating didn't follow this pattern, first falling 1.8 points but then rising back 1.5 points last month -- almost as big a gain as the previous month's fall.
This brings up the second interesting bit of data. In the larger graph at the top of the column, there is a third line: undecided. The undecided number usually fluctuates from around 4.0 to 6.0 percent. The past five months, however, it has been below 4.0 percent, and it hit a low of 3.1 percent last month. This is the lowest it has been for Obama's entire second term. What happens is that the public pays more attention around the election, which means fewer people don't have an opinion. Obama's undecided number is now lower than it has been for his entire presidency, except for two months: October (2.8 percent) and November (2.7 percent) of 2012. So in large part the difference between the changes in Obama's approval and disapproval are due to more people paying attention, as they always do just before an election.
At the end of last month's column, I predicted Obama's numbers might plateau for a few months, and I still tend to believe this might be the larger trend here. Technically, I am not supposed to know what will happen in October when I write September's column, but we're already almost a week in -- and Obama's job approval ratings are once again rising quickly. But -- at least until the election's over -- I think there's a built-in ceiling to this rise. I think Obama's approval numbers will hover in the range between 50 and 52 percent, and his disapproval will likewise keep within the range of 45 to 47 percent.
Barack Obama's overall job approval chart, for both terms, has shown long periods of plateaus, interspersed with periods of frantic (or not-so-frantic) movement. He's had more big flat spots on his graph than peaks or valleys, to put this another way. I think the next two months will bear this out, and Obama will say above 50 percent (but not much above it) until the election's over. At that point, traditionally, lame-duck presidential ratings usually spike upwards, since everyone's thinking about the new president and is more willing to give the outgoing president the benefit of the doubt. So Obama could finish his second term with job approval as high as 55 or even 60 percent (indeed, he's at or above 55 percent in some individual polls already).
Congress is already out on the campaign trail themselves, so no big legislative crises loom for Obama. He'll be campaigning for Hillary, and he'll quite likely be in the news for the coming week, supervising disaster relief from the incoming hurricane. This did him wonders in 2012 with the Sandy storm, but he's also not on the ballot this time around, so people will be paying less attention. My prediction is that Obama's job approval will bounce back in October, continuing the last few months' fluctuation pattern. At the same time, I'd be surprised if his job approval average topped 52 percent. Still, this bodes well for Clinton, since presidents with good approval ratings usually see their party retain the White House in November. It also bears mentioning that if Obama does plateau at roughly 51 percent approval, it will be the highest plateau he will have ever achieved during his entire term in office (ignoring the "honeymoon" period during his first year, that is).
One final note to close on, for regular readers. While preparing this month's charts, it really struck home how few months Obama has left in his term. There will only be four more Obama Poll Watch columns, to put this another way. When I started this series, the graphs had very little data and a whole lot of white space on the right side. The empty spaces are almost full, though, meaning the column series is almost at its end. So I'd just like to take a minute to thank everyone for continuing to poll-watch with me, because it certainly has been an interesting ride.
[Obama Poll Watch Data:]
Sources And Methodology
ObamaPollWatch.com is an admittedly amateur effort, but we do try to stay professional when it comes to revealing our sources and methodology. All our source data comes from RealClearPolitics.com; specifically from their daily presidential approval ratings "poll of polls" graphic page. We take their daily numbers, log them, and then average each month's data into a single number -- which is then shown on our monthly charts here (a "poll of polls of polls," if you will...). You can read a much-more detailed explanation of our source data and methodology on our "About Obama Poll Watch" page, if you're interested.
Questions or comments? Use the Email Chris page to drop me a private note.
Obama's Second Term Statistical Records
Highest Monthly Approval -- 1/13 -- 52.7%
Lowest Monthly Approval -- 11/13 -- 41.4%
Highest Monthly Disapproval -- 12/13 -- 54.0%
Lowest Monthly Disapproval -- 1/13 -- 42.6%
Highest Daily Approval -- 1/31/13 -- 52.5%
Lowest Daily Approval -- 12/2/13 -- 39.8%
Highest Daily Disapproval -- 12/2/13 -- 55.9%
Lowest Daily Disapproval -- 2/24/13 -- 42.3%
Obama's Second Term Raw Monthly Data
[All-time high in bold, all-time low underlined.]
Month -- (Approval / Disapproval / Undecided)
09/16 -- 50.5 / 46.4 / 3.1
Second Term Column Archives
[Aug 16], [Jul 16], [Jun 16], [May 16], [Apr 16], [Mar 16], [Feb 16], [Jan 16], [Dec 15], [Nov 15], [Oct 15], [Sep 15], [Aug 15], [Jul 15], [Jun 15], [May 15], [Apr 15], [Mar 15], [Feb 15], [Jan 15], [Dec 14], [Nov 14], [Oct 14], [Sep 14], [Aug 14], [Jul 14], [Jun 14], [May 14], [Apr 14], [Mar 14], [Feb 14], [Jan 14], Dec 13], [Nov 13], [Oct 13], Sep 13], [Aug 13], [Jul 13], [Jun 13], [May 13], [Apr 13], [Mar 13], [Feb 13], [Jan 13]
First Term Data
To save space, the only data and statistics listed above are from Obama's second term. If you'd like to see the data and stats from Obama's first term, including a list of links to the full archives of the Obama Poll Watch column for the first term, we've set up an Obama Poll Watch First Term Data page, for those still interested.
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19 Comments on "Obama Poll Watch -- September, 2016"
One other note to close on, for regular reader Michale -
Stay safe for the next few days. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say we truly want to see you blown away by Hillary Clinton's victory in a month, and not by mere hurricane winds!
Suggested playlist:
"All Along The Watchtower"
(Jimi Hendrix or Bob Dylan, take your choice....)
"Two riders were approaching, and the wind began to howl."
Riding The Storm Out
(REO Speedwagon)
(The Doors)
(Creedence Clearwater Revival)
and finally,
(Led Zeppelin)
"If it keeps on rainin', the levee's gonna break..."
Like I said, stay safe....
[ Permalink ] [ Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at 17:08 ]
neilm wrote:
Stay safe Michale.
I second, or third, all of those wishes, Michale, and the playlist, too! :)
Let us know you're alright as soon as you can!!!
I heard Obama is sitting at 55% right now.
Any chance we'll see him in Putin territory before next January? :)
Batten down the hatches, Michale. Stormtroopers just for you:
https://youtu.be/6WZkErIBBUs?t=4s
[ Permalink ] [ Friday, October 7th, 2016 at 01:42 ]
John M wrote:
Speaking from my own experience when Hermine came through my area of Florida, don't be too worried if we don't hear from Michale for about a week. Power outages can last a long time. It doesn't mean anything else is wrong. From one Florida hurricane survivor to another, stay safe and good luck Michale!
Balthasar wrote:
Any chance we'll see him in Putin territory before next January?
I doubt that he'll be invited anytime soon. heh.
Seriously, I think Obama will leave office with quite good approval numbers, but that they will only improve with time (especially among Republicans). I picture Madam Tussaud's in the year 2030 having a display that includes the Clintons, the Obama's, and the two Bushes. The juxtaposition between the two dynastic families, the first black and (possibly) the first female president all interacting in the same political time and place will, I'm sure, be too much for historians to resist, and I expect lots of keystrokes to be spent analyzing the whole spectrum of the era 1992-2024, and its peculiar mix of cultural shift, partisan tribalism, shifting international terrain, and economic challenge. Trump's ascension to the nomination will be studied in relation to all of those, and the yet-unknown effect of his candidacy will have its own chapters in a whole shelf full of books, whether he wins or loses the election.
So, as for Obama's approval ratings after he leaves office: I think we can safely assume that his numbers will rise (just as Carter's did, after all) and his role as the nation's first black president will certainly be celebrated, especially so in the black community. Someday Republicans will quote him, you can bet on it.
And then again...
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/08/01/16/36C75D0800000578-0--a-12_1470065572338.jpg
Are you trying to be funny, Balthasar?
Trying. With Michale away and hunkered down, there's no one to jump on the bad jokes, so that I won't put my foot in my mouth.
I will say, though, that I never saw a wax figure that looked as much like the person depicted as that sculpture I linked to in [8] does.
Bloody brilliant Balthasar. Thanks.
Balthasar,
I'll say... wow is that an accurate lump of gray. Now if they can get the oil painting on its face just the right shade of orange and get the teeny hands molded correctly. :)
You're succeeding, Balthasar. :)
You are in our prayers! Stay safe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AGQbe9mWZU
Someday Republicans will quote him, you can bet on it.
Someday?!?! Oh wait, I thought it said,
"Someday Republican will misquote him..."
They will, but it won't be until they call themselves "Democrats" again. Kinda like how they love to claim to be "the Party of Lincoln" today.
Listen [16]: yep. True.
Hey I understand that Trump is about to release an "Apology" video in response to the video of him joking crudely with the cast of Inside Edition was released. It's been released unedited, so you can get the full effect of it. The media is on this like mosquitoes on tourists.
This remark is time stamped. I predict that Trump will do a cursory semi-apology tonight and then unload on Clinton tomorrow. Remember when he went after her early in the primary for being an 'enabler'? That he accused her of abetting Bill in his extra-presidential dalliances, yadda, yadda, yadda?
Buckle up. Bill's about to defend his first wife.
Correction: the video was shot by NBC's Access Hollywood.
Just as I thought: a few sentences of apology, would have sounded sincere if he wasn't obviously reading it, then a statement of justification: the video is a decade old. Then a denial that he was even on the video, i.e., the 'that isn't me, anyone will tell you' defense. Then a pivot to an attack on Clinton, which he promises we'll hear more about. My question is: if the Trump video is, according to Trump, moot because it's an old video, what does that make the Lewinsky Scandal, which is even older?
If I'm Hillary, I say Sunday night, "Those things played out in public a long time ago, Donald, and we spent a very difficult time afterward rebuilding trust in our marriage because we love each other. That is clearly not a concept that you've ever been familiar with."

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Universal Testing Complete At PA Nursing Homes
90.5 WESA | By Aaron Moselle | WHYY
Published July 28, 2020 at 5:34 PM EDT
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A biohazard bag at a COVID-19 test site in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood.
Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Thursday that all skilled nursing facilities have now complied with a state order to test all staff and residents for COVID-19.
Under the state mandate — released June 8 — the universal testing had to be completed at all 693 facilities in the state by July 24.
There are approximately 84,000 state residents living in long-term care facilities.
"Our goal was to rapidly detect asymptomatic positive residents and staff to prevent further spread. By completing universal testing, facilities are one step closer to achieving all of the goals set out to achieve safe visitation, communal dining and activities," said Levine during an afternoon news conference.
It's unclear when those things may safely resume at those facilities. Levine advised people to consult directly with the nursing home where their loved one lives.
The state's Health Department is working on retesting protocols for nursing homes.
"We'll have individualized testing protocols, but they're gonna have to continue to retest. It's not a one-time thing," said Levine.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Pennsylvania has reported more than 100,000 positive cases of COVID-19 across all 67 counties.
More than 7,000 residents have died from the highly-contagious respiratory virus. As of July 17, the latest date for which statistics are available, roughly 40% of the state's death toll has been among nursing home residents.
Levine urged all residents to continue wearing face masks whenever they leave the house and follow social-distancing and hand-washing protocols.
"The prevalence of COVID-19 in our nursing homes is directly related to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the communities in which they are located. The more the virus is spreading in the community, the more likely it is that one of our heroic health care workers at a nursing home may contract the virus and unknowingly spread it," she said.
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January 21, 2021 | Press Releases
Supply Chain Decarbonization Offers a Game-Changing Opportunity for Companies to Fight Climate Change
New research by the World Economic Forum and BCG shows that it is possible to decarbonize major global supply chains with readily available technologies at low end-to-end costs
GENEVA—The commitment to tackling climate change is accelerating in all sectors of society, with net-zero pledges from companies, cities, states, and regions doubling in the past year. Decarbonizing supply chains is a major opportunity for companies to put these commitments into practice.
New research published today by the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows how tackling supply chain emissions can be a game changer in the global fight against climate change. Net-Zero Challenge: The Supply Chain Opportunity analyzes the top eight global supply chains that account for more than 50% of global greenhouse gas emissions and finds that end-to-end decarbonization of these supply chains would add as little as 1% to 4% to end-consumer costs in the medium term.
The report breaks down the major sources of emissions along each of the eight major supply chains—food, construction, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services, and freight. It assesses the key levers to reduce emissions in each supply chain and shows that many can be easily deployed today and cost very little to implement. The report also points to the global nature of many supply chains, enabling companies to support decarbonization across borders and in countries where governments do not yet prioritize climate action.
The opportunity for impact is especially high for consumer-facing companies, whose supply chain emissions far outweigh their direct emissions from manufacturing. These companies can use their buying power to push for rapid decarbonization and help fund the transition by co-investing with upstream raw-material producers, which struggle to finance the transition alone.
For example, while it costs a steel producer significantly more to make zero-carbon steel, raw input materials like steel account for such a low proportion of end-consumer prices that a zero-carbon car is only about 2% more expensive for the buyer in the medium term.
The report points to nine major actions that CEOs should take today to address supply chain emissions, including:
Building a robust view of emissions with supplier-specific data and setting ambitious targets for emissions reductions
Redesigning products and reconsidering geographical sourcing strategies to optimize for CO2
Cofunding abatement measures and educating suppliers on how to implement low-carbon solutions
Engaging in industry ecosystems to share best practices and create a demand signal for green products
Aligning incentives internally to ensure that decision makers focus on lowering emissions
Nigel Topping, the UNFCCC's high-level climate action champion, said: "Supply-chain decarbonization will be a 'game changer' for the impact of corporate climate action. Addressing Scope 3 emissions is fundamental for companies to realize credible climate change commitments."
Dominic Waughray, managing director, World Economic Forum, said: "This important report shows how companies have the opportunity to make a hug impact in the fight against climate change by also decarbonizing their supply chains. The interaction between governments and companies to seize this opportunity is an important one. We welcome more leaders to join and help build momentum on this important agenda."
Patrick Herhold, a report coauthor and managing director and partner at BCG's Centre for Climate Action, said: "The argument that costs are a major barrier to reducing emissions is increasingly flawed—around 40% of the emissions across the eight major supply chains we analyzed can be eliminated with measures that bring cost savings or are at costs of less than €10 per ton of CO2 equivalent. Increasing process efficiency and the use of recycled materials, as well as buying more renewable power, provides companies with major climate gains at very low costs."
A copy of the report can be downloaded here.
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The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders aimed at rebuilding trust to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in 2021. It features a full week of global programming dedicated to helping leaders choose innovative and bold solutions to stem the pandemic and drive a robust recovery over the next year. Heads of state, CEOs, civil society leaders, and global media will actively participate in almost 100 sessions across five themes. Media can register here.
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A vaccine that protects infants from a nasty stomach virus may provide an unexpected bonus – helping to prevent type 1 diabetes.
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American River 50 Combines Roads, Trail for Spectacular Ultra Race
By Henry Howard on February 7, 2017 in Guest Perspective, Trail Running, Ultramarathon
Gloria Takagishi has a long list of running accomplishments — Boston Marathon, Western States, etc. — but will always remember and treasure her first ultra marathon, the American River 50 in California.
Now 70, Takagishi has started the race every single year. In fact, she finished AR50 each of the first 30 years of its existence.
On April 1 of this year, Takagishi will again line up at the starting line in Folsom for the race that is close to her heart.
American River 50 combines roads, trails for spectacular ultra race
I will also be at that starting line this year. You can join Takagishi and me for the 50-mile or 25-mile distances. Use discount code MTA15 for $15 off your entry into this beautiful, well-organized race.
We also have something else in common: neither Takagishi nor I ran in high school or college. She started her fitness program after visiting with the police chief in Sacramento, who mentioned a requirement for officers to stay in shape with the Dr. Kenneth Cooper method to retain fitness.
"I bought the book and decided to try the running program," Takagishi said. "I am a process person so I followed the program outlined step by step until I was at the point of running two miles at an 8-minute pace four times a week for fitness. My husband would ride his bike with me during my training sessions."
Her path to running longer distances started with encouragement from the running community. Fellow runners saw Takagishi on her runs and asked her to join them on their 5-mile runs.
"I finally decided to join them after much reassurance that I could do five miles if I slowed down," she recalled. "They invited me to join them at 5K and 10K races. I soon met a runner who was training for a half marathon and was encouraged to join in the training. The half marathon led to a 20-mile race and then my first marathon – Avenue of the Giants."
As Takagishi became hooked on longer distances, the running community stepped in with some more prodding.
"After two marathons, the same runner was encouraged by Sally Edwards
(Western States winner, triathlete, etc.) to run AR50 – a race which was her idea for an ultra and she was the race director," Takagishi says, admitting that she and her friend had minimal trail experience. "We improvised water bottles and were not trained for trail conditions in the afternoon heat. I completed the race but my training partner did not."
No one (almost) gets in Western States the first time
Takagishi checked off more marathons and the American River 50 the next several years. Then the running community encouraged her to put her name in for Western States because "no one gets in the first time they enter, so you might as well start and you may get selected in a few years."
Takagishi's name was drawn the first year.
"So I had to find training partners and learn the course — I had not been on most of it," she said. "I finished WS and over the years had three Western States bronze buckles and two Vermont 100 finishes. I have completed over 45 50-mile races, over 40 50K races including 24 Way Too Cool finishes. I have over 40 marathons including New York, Boston, Disney World and many in California."
How does a 70-year-old keep churning out these long-distance accomplishments?
"I have been very fortunate to be pretty much injury free during my running career," she says. "I did fracture my ankle in November one year but was able to recover, rehab and run Way Too Cool in March and AR50 in April. Over the years I have used a training plan for each race and then cut back after the event."
The uniqueness of the American River 50
The American River 50 went from Auburn to Sacramento for its first two years. For the next 32 years the course went from Sacramento to Auburn, but now starts in Folsom.
"The change was to take the race off of the American River Parkway," Takagishi said. "The start of the race was moved to Folsom and when the course gets to Nimbus the next part is the same. A couple of miles was added out of Granite Bay to make up for the distance that was missing in the move of the start to Folsom. There are a few miles of trails at the start of the race before going to pavement."
The AR50 is a challenging course for runners.
"The race is a combination of road racing and trails which makes it unique — over 20 miles of pavement followed by trails," Takagishi said. "My theory is that you need pavement training since trail training does not matter if you cannot complete the pavement section in fairly good shape. If you are in good shape coming off the pavement, the trails will be scenic and enjoyable."
Her training plan consists of the Napa Marathon (pavement) in March followed by Way Too Cool (trails) the end of the same week. "This would be my big training week and then I feel I am ready for AR."
Not only is the pavement-to-trails a challenge but a steep climb welcomes runners to the last section of the race.
"I have always thought that once you get to the steep climb up from the river you have three miles left and there in nothing to stop you from attaining your goal," Takagishi says. "You have completed 47 miles. Take one step at a time, continue to move forward and focus on your goal. The end is in sight and for ultra runners three miles is a short run."
Her advice for flatlanders like me preparing for the end of AR50: "You can use a treadmill with elevation climbs, find any small hill and do repeats, exercises for hill climbing muscles, etc. Also some mental training and a positive attitude that 'you can do it.'"
Participants can prepare their training plans to account for those challenges yet there is one they cannot control. "The weather for the race has ranged from heat — 80 degrees — to rain the entire day to cold and hail/thunderstorms. Have a positive attitude and enjoy the day," she advises.
Lastly, Takagishi credits race director Julie Fingar, the NorCal staff and the volunteers who "put on a fantastic race. You will find most of what you need at aid stations but if you need some special item, I advise you carry it or have your crew make it available. Enjoy the day and keep going forward toward Auburn."
Speed drill
Name: Gloria Takagishi
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
Number of years running: 39
How many miles a week do you typically run: 30
Point of pride: Consistency in races and completion of 30 straight AR 50s, 24
Way Too Cool 50Ks and five 100-mile races.
Favorite race distance: 50 miles
Favorite or inspirational song to run to: Do not listen to music; prefer to enjoy the scenery or natural beauty.
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Question: What Language They Speak In Budapest?
1 Do they speak English in Hungary?
2 Can you get by with English in Budapest?
3 Is English widely spoken in Budapest?
4 What clothes do they wear in Hungary?
5 Is it cheap in Hungary?
6 Is Budapest safe at night?
7 Is Hungary a safe country?
8 How many Hungarians know English?
9 What is the religion of Budapest?
10 Is Hungary a good place to retire?
11 How far away is Budapest airport to city Centre?
12 What is Hungarian similar to?
13 Is Hungarian close to German?
14 Should I learn Hungarian?
Do they speak English in Hungary?
Theoretically most people younger than 30 speak english in Hungary. It is widely studied in primary and high school. However, even though most of these young Hungarians have a degree in english language, they don't use it daily, and they can only understand basic things.
Can you get by with English in Budapest?
The consensus from tourists who have visited Hungary is that English is indeed widely spoken in the capital Budapest and you will have no problems being understood there and getting by in the main tourist spots.
Is English widely spoken in Budapest?
Budapest is a multicultural city, so there are many different nationalities and languages spoken, luckily for those native to English speaking countries, English is still the most used common spoken language.
What clothes do they wear in Hungary?
A skirt, always worn with many petticoats, could be plain or richly patterned. An apron, often in festive silk or linen with embroidery, patterns, and lacing, usually covered a skirt or a dress. The women also frequently wore bodices of linen, cotton, silk, or other fabrics.
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Is it cheap in Hungary?
Budapest is still one of the cheapest cities to travel in Europe, partially because Hungary is not part of the Eurozone, and the Forint, the Hungarian national currency has decreased in value in the past years to increase the attractiveness for companies to start open up businesses in Hungary.
Is Budapest safe at night?
Is Budapest safe at night? As a general rule, any street that isn't well-lit or seems dodgy is not going to be safe. If you avoid these areas and stick with a group, Budapest can be safe at night. Just make sure to keep your eyes open and stay aware of your surroundings.
Is Hungary a safe country?
Hungary is, generally, a very safe country. However, there is a considerable rate of petty crime, particularly in Budapest. The most common form of a crime you'll probably encounter is pickpocketing or bag snatching.
How many Hungarians know English?
Population by knowledge of languages
Number of speakers (2011)
Hungarian 9,896,333 (99.6%)
English 1,589,180 (16.0%)
German 1,111,997 (11.2%)
Russian 158,497 (1.6%)
What is the religion of Budapest?
Budapest is the home to one of the most populous Christian community in Central Europe, numbered 698,521 people (40.4%) in 2011. The Hungarian capital is also the home of the largest Calvinist community on Earth. Religion.
Is Hungary a good place to retire?
Retiring in Hungary: 7 Best Places to Retire in Hungary Hungary is sometimes overlooked as a retirement destination. Expats who retire in Hungary appreciate the low cost of living; rich history; friendly people; and beautiful cities, towns and countryside
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How far away is Budapest airport to city Centre?
How far is it from Budapest airport to city centre? The city centre of Budapest is around 25 km away from the airport. You can get to central Budapest either by taxi or bus.
What is Hungarian similar to?
The Hungarian language is totally different to the dialects spoken by its neighbours, which usually speak Indo-European languages. In fact, Hungarian comes from the Uralic region of Asia and belongs to the Finno-Ugric language group, meaning its closest relatives are actually Finnish and Estonian.
Is Hungarian close to German?
Originally Answered: Is Hungarian similar to German? They are very different. In fact, the two languages belong to entirely different language families — German is an Indo-European language, while Hungarian is Uralic. In other words, they are unrelated and, accordingly, have vastly different grammars and vocabularies.
Should I learn Hungarian?
If you don't have any of those reasons, then, no, you should not learn Hungarian. It's a challenging language and quite different from most other European languages (it's not related to the Indo-European languages, but just to Finnish and Estonian, as well as some minority languages mostly spoken in Russia).
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Karoline Walch, born March 18, 1988 as the second daughter of Elena and Werner Walch, already discovers her vocation for wine as a young woman. After completing the Bachelor degree in Business Administration at the University of Graz (Austria), she continued her studies at the University of Adelaide (Australia) where she attended the Master in "Wine Business". Later Karoline deepens her knowledge through various internships to finally return to the Elena Walch estate in 2013 and take over, together with her sister Julia, the reins of the family business in 2015.
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Ljubav živi – czternasty studyjny album serbskiej piosenkarki Cecy Ražnatović. Płyta swoją premierę miała 17 czerwca 2011 roku, dokładnie 5 lat od wydania poprzedniego studyjnego albumu Idealno loša.

Lista utworów

Twórcy
Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović – wokal

Ivana Peters (Pavlović) – wokal wspierający (wszystkie piosenki)

Aleksandar Milić Mili – wokal wspierający (piosenki 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9), produkcja muzyczna

Nenad Bojković – gitara elektryczna, gitara akustyczna

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Vladimir Milenković – akordeon

Petar Trumbetaš – buzuki

Aleksandar Petrović – perkusja

Jovica Smrzlić – instrumenty klawiszowe

Nebojša Brdarić – kaval

Ivan Ilić – puzon

Strahinja Banović – trąbka

James Cruz – mastering

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All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs. The cost of a dog license is cheaper than the fine for not having one.
License fees help millions of dogs in the state by funding the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement which is charged with ensuring the welfare of breeding dogs and puppies in commercial breeding kennels. The Bureau also regulates activities pertaining to dogs that are classified as dangerous, and oversees annual licensure and rabies vaccinations for dogs.
Dog licenses can be purchased from your county treasurer or issuing agent. Please visit www.licenseyourdogPA.com for a listing of all treasurers.
If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get him/her back. LOVE YOUR DOG? LICENSE YOUR DOG!
What are Pennsylvania's Dog Laws?
A dangerous dog is one that has attacked, inflicted severe injury to, or killed a human being or a domestic animal without provocation while off an owner's property. A dog is also considered dangerous if it was involved in committing a crime. It is unlawful for an owner or keeper of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal or from destroying property with its teeth.
The Act does not apply to police dogs , guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, aide dogs for the handicapped, or farm dogs (under certain circumstances).
The Act does not apply where a person attacked, provoked the animal, or was committing willful trespass or another unlawful act for which civil suit can be brought.
If a dog attacks a person, the person (or anyone acting on his/her behalf), the state dog warden or a police officer may file a complaint with a magisterial district justice charging the owner or keeper with harboring a dangerous dog.
*NOTE: If a dangerous dog is transferred to a new owner, the new law (Act 119) will automatically supersede the old law (Act 225).


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7:30pm Janet Williams, soprano, and Alan Nathan, piano (Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre, ...))
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Alumna Janet Williams has won international critical acclaim for performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Berlin Staatsoper, Paris Opera, Theatre des Champs Elysee, Opera de Lyon, Nice Opera, Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, Geneva Opera, Frankfurt Opera, Cologne Opera, Leipzig Opera, San Francisco Opera, Washington Opera, Dallas Opera, and Michigan Opera Theatre as well as in concerts throughout Europe, North America, Canada, Israel, and Japan.
She holds degrees in both music education and vocal performance from Michigan State University, where she studied with Harlan Jennings, and a master's degree in vocal performance from Indiana University, where she was a student of Camilla Williams. Her book, "Nail Your Next Audition, The Ultimate 30-Day Guide for Singers," has attracted a global following of young singers and voice professionals.
The College of Music Alumni Board is pleased to honor Janet Williams with the 2010-2011 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Location: Music Building Auditorium [map]
Price: $10, $8 for seniors, and free for students and those under age 18.
Sponsor: College of Music