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Delta Time Zone - D
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UTC/GMT is 15:39 on Monday, January 17, 2022
The Delta time zone (D) is the fourth zone to the east of the Greenwich or Prime Meridian, with an offset of UTC + 4:00. This means that it is four hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The US Military, Chinese Military, and several others have adopted a unique list of names for the time zones across the world. The names use the NATO phonetic alphabet which calls for the 26 letters of the alphabet to be designated by easily recognizable words. The Delta time zone is one of these.
The letters Alpha through Mike – except for J – are used to label the 12 time zones east of the prime meridian with positive UTC offsets. In the opposite direction, going west from the meridian, the letters November through Yankee are used, and these time zones primarily have negative offsets.
The Delta time zone is primarily used in aviation and military operations.
Other time zones that include the same offset are Armenia Time (AMT), Azerbaijan Time (AZT), Georgia Standard Time (GET), Gulf Standard Time (GST), Kuybyshev Time (KUYT), Moscow Daylight Time (MSD), Mauritius Time (MUT), Reunion Time (RET), Samara Time (SAMT), and Seychelles Time (SCT).
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D to EST
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D to PST
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French police unions on Wednesday called on members to handle only emergencies in a protest triggered by a €62m cut in the national police budget due to be approved by members of parliament on Thursday.
The French interior ministry has offered a one-off bonus of €300 to officers in compensation after weeks spent containing protests by the grassroots 'Yellow Vest' movement.
Maybe the Elite can roll up their shirt sleeves and contain their own protest next time?


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For maximum flexibility, the Menhir is available with internal and external SIM card slots. The latter enables the user to determine which provider is transmitting data, without having to open the device. The system can also be equipped with a low cost M2M solution.
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A.F. Knott and Rowan Leigh: Founders of Hekate Publishing.
Autonomy and integrity were central to the idea of establishing Hekate Publishing. The healthy development of this company as both a personal mythologic mission and as an ethical business depends on being able to maintain these two important factors. With this in mind, we want to work with writers in a mutually beneficial way rather than the traditionally accepted master/slave dynamic.
We decided we wanted to work with writers who are trying to maintain their autonomy as much as is humanly possible in the present age. And, of course, the mavericks...those who want to self-publish and yet never stepped foot inside a creative writing classroom.
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Hubble's View of Deep Impact - Solar System Planets And Moons Section.
Hubble's View of Deep Impact.
Hubble's view of the Deep Impact collision. Image credit: Hubble.
The powerful Hubble Space Telescope was on hand to watch the collision between Deep Impact and Comet Tempel 1. Even though Hubble is one of the most sensitive Telescopes available, the shroud of dust and gas surrounding Tempel 1 obscures a view of the comet's nucleus. Hubble was able to see the flash from the impact, making the Comet 4 times as bright, and then an expanding fan of debris moving away from the comet.
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured the dramatic effects of the collision early on 4 July between the Deep Impact impactor spacecraft and Comet 9P/Tempel 1.
This sequence of images shows the Comet before and after the impact. The image at left shows the Comet just minutes before the impact. The encounter occurred at 07:52 CEST (05:52 UT/GMT).
In the middle image, captured 15 minutes after the collision, Tempel 1 appears four times brighter than in the pre-impact photograph.
Astronomers noticed that the inner cloud of dust and gas surrounding the comet's nucleus increased by about 200 kilometres in size.
The impact caused a brilliant flash of light and a constant increase in the brightness of the inner cloud of dust and gas.
Hubble continued to monitor the comet, snapping another image (at right) 62 minutes after the encounter. In this photograph, the gas and dust ejected during the impact are expanding outward in the shape of a fan.
The fan-shaped debris is travelling at about 1800 kilometres an hour, or twice as fast as the speed of a commercial jet. The debris extends about 1800 kilometres from the nucleus.
The potato-shaped Comet is 14 kilometres wide and 4 kilometres long. Tempel 1's nucleus is too small even for the Hubble telescope to resolve.
The visible-light images were taken by the high-resolution camera on Advanced Camera for Surveys instrument. The Hubble Space Telescope is a project of international co-operation between ESA and NASA.


The Early Seekers Team sent us the following update today…they are still working hard and still going strong!!!!
Once again we had another blessed morning at KP, we had the honor of having Genera, William Leonard and several others helping on the food truck at KP this morning. God bless you all. Once again there was a huge amount of people At KP This morning. We passed out 362 lunches,9 bags of clothing, toiletries & bibles Everyone was so thankful. God bless you all for your labor of love in all you do to bless this ministry and for all your Prayers. Please see the Praise Reports below.
A grateful thank you to all who make sandwiches, Lunches, give snacks and drinks. God bless you all.
Note: If you are making sandwiches, Lunches, or donating Snacks, Lunches, coffee or any food items to the Early Seekers, would you kindly please go to the sign up sheet located on the side of the cabinet in the Church kitchen and Write down what you brought in and how many Lunches ,sandwiches, items etc and sign your name so we can keep an accurate account. Thank you so much. Also Please label your donations Early Seekers. God bless you all.
A grateful Thank you to Sharon Cogean's Co- workers for the clothing and toiletries. And to all who donated clothing. and Thank you Sharon for picking them up and delivering them. You all are such a blessing to the Homeless. God bless all of you.
Lidia said the sinners prayer with a man and the angels in heaven are rejoicing with us as there is a new name written down in Glory. and His name is John Praise God!!!
Liz Brenda Melucci's mom is swallowing and eating normally!!!! Liz and the family thank you so very much for all your prayers.
Tom a Man we have not seen for a few years and use to come to Pt faithfully with his wife. came to Jan and said O my God I can't believe you all are still coming to KP , giving out food and clothing after all these years. I know a lot of organizations That help the homeless but they come and go and fade out. You have been doing this faithfully for years. You are so dedicated. this shows that your love is real and genuine. He & his wife are living in East Providence and have been attending a church near him. But also said he wants to come to PT again.
Robert needs a miracle healing from addiction that has tried to kill him, He also needs a miracle healing for his liver he is only in his 20's Please, Please storm heaven for him and his family. His mom and sister are Born Again.Pray for His salvation as well.
Paulie & his family please continue to pray for all his loved ones that are battling Cancer and other illness as well and pray for his family as well as they are caring for them.
Barbara & Bob They need many miracles in their family, they really need a break through.
Cheryl God knows, And some man is constantly bothering her .
Ronnie will be out of jail soon please keep him and his wife and children in prayer.He is now Born again and doing well.
Jimmy needs jeans size 32 or 34 He needs a home sleeps out side, He wants to come to church with his girl, He wants to get out of his situation and was in tears we prayed for him also.
Tony asks for prayer for Philip C.
Job Peace& good health Needs BP.
A man said Pray for Spring !!!!!!!
Thank you so much for all your support!!!!
Check out this email I received from the Early Seekers Team – it came with a throwback pic!
What an awesome morning we had at Kennedy Plaza!!! We passed out about 30 huge bags of clothing, several bags of toiletries, About 10 blankets, a radio and a coffee maker and about 300 sandwiches. Praise God! and a Heartfelt thank you to all of you, once again YOU MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!!! Over 300 people were blessed by you today, They were all so thankful and walked away with smiles on their faces because of your love and faithfulness to them. God bless You all.
Joe Brito Sharon Cogean's Co-Worker who donated 3 huge bags of designer clothing, Some Brand new Jeans, Men's underwear & many T shirts and other slightly used clothing. What a huge blessing to the men these are the items that are so hard to come by. They always ask for Jeans & underwear, They were so excited to get them. You made their day. God bless you.
Andrea from Help the homeless in Rhode Island for the 6 huge bags of clothing, and plastic lunch bags. They were so blessed by you. God Bless you.
Sharon Cogean's coworkers for the toiletries and clothing, Your continued support is such a blessing to them. God bless you all.
Steve Marocco for all the Huge Boxes of Brand New Jackets and clothing. Your continued support is such a blessing to them. God bless you.
Linda Cantone for the things you donated.God bless you.
Marie Tatarian & Lynn Spirito's Family & to their friends from facebook: Lorie Ricci, Karen Stahowick Ramsdem, Sheila Maguire and to all who donate Lunches each week. God bless you all.
Liz, Brenda Melucci's Mother, had her surgery and it went well and she is able to talk well and may be able to swallow soon.
Mr. & Mrs. Santiago: Got their apartment a few weeks ago and they keep getting blessed and are so thankful. Coreen & Barbara From Help the Homeless in Rhode Island went to their apartment last week and blessed them with a brand New Pan Set, blankets Pillow's & toiletries. Mr. Santiago was at KP this week and was telling us how thankful, Him and his wife are. They are also bring them a toaster, silverware and a coat. God bless them.
Lewis is 3 years sober and has been working and doing well Praise God!
Liz Brenda's Mother please continue to keep her in prayer for complete Healing.
Thanks Love and prayers from the Homeless & the Early Seekers!!!


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We use a multidisciplinary approach which touches on concepts learned in one or more of the major strands of science and technology outlined in the curriculum. In doing so, we can teach students how these strands of science and technology relate to each other and the ways in which their new found knowledge can be applied to the world outside the classroom. The dynamic and captivating reptiles and amphibians we bring into your classroom will increase your students' interest in learning; thereby, increasing the richness of their educational experience.


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THE ROAMING ZONE FAQ:
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT ROAMING
Roaming Q&A:
Q: How do I know my phone is roaming?
A: There is a word or indicator on the screen of your phone. Indicators can be a (triangle) or an "R", words can say "Roam" or "Extended Network". Sometimes the name of the network you are roaming on appears.
Q: What is Roaming?
A; Cellular Roaming allows mobile wireless customers to automatically receive service when they are outside of the area covered by their "home" provider's network. Mobile wireless service providers enter into roaming agreements with each other so that their customers will be able roam and receive service automatically, regardless of their location. The FCC has recognized the importance of roaming for mobile consumers and requires mobile wireless service operators to provide automatic voice roaming. In 2011, the FCC adopted rules requiring facilities-based providers of commercial mobile data services to offer data roaming arrangements to other such providers on commercially reasonable terms and conditions, subject to certain limitations. Also, while there are agreements between carriers based in the US with those in foreign countries, those agreements are not as favorable as they are within the US.
Q: How do I call someone who is roaming in another state or country?
A: You just call their normal cell number. If their phone is on while roaming, their cellular carrier will have a record of where they are and route your call appropriately.
Q: What does a flashing Roaming indicator tell me?
A: Flashing normally tells you you are roaming on a "friendly" system and should mean you won't receive any roaming charges. A solid indicator could mean you will receive charges unless your wireless plan includes free roaming.
Q: My plan includes "No Roaming Charges". Can I ignore any roaming indicators?
A: Usually, yes. However all plans are not equal, so you need to ask your carrier what kind of roaming will cause extra charges. Most phones won't roam on systems that will produce charges, but that is not universally true.
Q: My phone says I'm Roaming. How do I know what network it's using?
A: The easiest way is to enter an invalid phone number, like "1234" and try to make a call. The system should return a recorded error message that may include their name or a number that identifies their SID. You might also check among your Display options. There should be a menu selection for "Network" or "Other Information". Most phones will show an "SID" number. Compare that to our SID List to see what system you are using. Some phones show the network name on the screen.
International Roaming Q&A:
(Using your own US-based phone while roaming internationally):
Q. How do I call back to the US when roaming outside the country?
A: Normally, you enter the same sequence of numbers the locals use to make international calls. In some cases you add a "01" or a "001" before the US Area Code and number. There is a short cut for most GSM phone users (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc), by entering a "+" before your number. The foreign system figures out the roaming codes automatically, but you still must enter a "1" before all US numbers. Unless you have these codes programmed into your phone book, none of your entries, including the voice mail button, will work.
Q. Will I be charged long distance in addition to the per-minute roaming rate?
A. Normally, calls you make or receive while roaming internationally are charged at the per-minute voice roaming rate, with no additional long distance charges.
Q. How am I charged for voice mail calls while roaming internationally?
A. Voice mail calls are charged the same as calls to the US. With a GSM phone, incoming calls that try to ring your phone but are not answered, are normally charged as an international roaming incoming call to your device, even if the caller does not leave a message. You may also incur a charge for and outbound call back to your home voice mail system. If your device is turned off or in flight mode, the network does not try to deliver the call to you in a foreign country, so there are no international roaming charges.
Q. Can I make and receive calls while on a cruise ship?
A. Yes, most cruise lines offer roaming service for their passengers, but since the connection is satellite-based, it is not cheap. You need to be careful in port that you call is being delivered by the right roaming carrier, and not the ship's.
Q. Can I access data services while traveling abroad?
A. Text Messaging is typically available in all countries. Picture, video messaging and GPRS data services are available in fewer countries, and access to mobile broadband 3G networks less than that.
Q. Do I still have unlimited data usage when I travel outside the US?
A. Most likely, no. However, unlimited data use may be available in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Q. How do I minimize my charges when I use Cellular Data outside the U.S.?
A. Smart phones have many robust applications, so it's natural for users to transfer more data on their smart phones than they would using other handsets or PDA devices. AT&T offers the following tips to keep your bill predictable:
Turn Data Roaming "OFF"
Use "Wi-Fi" instead of "Cellular Data"
Turn "Fetch New Data" "OFF"
Consider purchasing an international data package
Reset the usage tracker to zero
Q. How do I contact Customer Service from abroad?
A: First, try calling "611". In many cases the roaming carrier forwards your call to your home system without charge. Failing that, your home carrier also has regular (non-800) numbers that do not incur any per-minute charges. Look these up before you leave. The number for Verizon Wireless is (908) 559 4899.
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Chapter One: Access and Consumption
Chapter Two: Online News and New Devices
Latest Digital News Report
Business News Consumption
Posted by Nic Newman Senior Research Associate, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism on April 2, 2012
Just as political news is essential to a well-functioning democracy, a strong and vigorous business press is necessary for the efficient functioning of markets and the economy. Monitoring financial information is vital for individuals as they take more responsibility for their own financial future in an era of austerity.
Interest in economic and business news by country
Q2 Which of the following types of news is most important to you?
Base UK (n=2173) Denmark (n=1002) France (n=1011) Germany (n=970) USA (n=814)
News about the economy is given a higher ranking in the UK than in all the other countries surveyed, with the exception of the US. So far the financial crisis has had a greater impact on US and UK household finances than in the European countries we surveyed, despite the looming Euro crisis – and the latter also have a bigger cushion because of the existence of stronger welfare states.
In all the countries surveyed, there is a significant difference in the level of interest in news about the economy (which gets the highest rating of any specialist news area) and news about business and finance, which is rated much lower, with only one in five people saying that is important. Interest in business news seems to be significantly lower in France (where it is only one in ten), and higher than average in Denmark.
Interest in the economy and in business news
More than 4 in 10 of our UK sample say the news about the economy is important to them. This group is broadly similar to the population as a whole, with equal numbers of men and women, and equal numbers from all social classes. Their media consumption patterns are also similar to the norm, with television their main source of news, and they are heavy readers of the tabloid press, such as the Mail, the Mirror, and the Sun. However, young people are far less interested in economic news than the older groups. This may be because young people have fewer financial responsibilities, such as mortgages; or it may be that older people have more financial stress, or are more worried about retirement.
In contrast, business news is a minority interest with only one in five people rating it as important. This group tends to be disproportionately male and they are more likely to be in the higher social classes. The age differences are far less marked – suggesting that this group is taking an interest, and perhaps planning for their financial future, at an earlier age. Those who thought business news important also had a different view of what other areas of the news mattered, with fewer citing entertainment, sports, or local news as important, while more were interested in politics, science and technology, and international news. They were more likely to be readers of the broadsheet press, especially the Telegraph and The Times (but not the Guardian).
Interest by age and social class
Interest in economic and business news increases with age and social class
Business 18% 17% 17% 17% 22% 23% 21% 13% 14%
Economics 29% 35% 39% 49% 50% 42% 40% 45% 44%
Base All (n=2173)
Keeping up with financial matters generally
The Reuters Institute survey also asked a series of broader questions on how important it was to keep up with financial matters generally. This is one of the key indicators of financial capability developed by the Financial Services Authority and first surveyed in 2005.
Importance of financial matters generally
Q10a In your opinion, how important is it for people like you to keep up-to-date on what is happening with financial matters generally?
Base % saying very important (n=601)
Most people agreed that it was important to keep up with financial news (82%), while 28% said it was 'very important'. Among people aged 16–24, an astounding three times as many men as women said it was very important. But by the time people reached 55, the difference had completely disappeared.
One-third of the population looks for financial information either daily or several times a day, probably many more than before the financial crisis.1 Again, age and gender differences are very important: four times as many young men as young women looked for financial information daily, but by age 55+ the difference was 5:3 (48% of men and 31% of women). Those interested in business news, and those who were categorised as news absorbed, search for information even more frequently, with more than half of the latter looking daily or several times at day. In contrast, one-quarter of casual news users rarely or never look for financial information.
Austerity News: The Financial Crisis and the Digital Revolution
Keeping up with financial news
News Absorbed
Mainstreamers
News Light
Several times a day 9% 21% 12% 0%
Once a day 24% 36% 28% 14%
Several times a week 29% 25% 31% 20%
Once a week 16% 13% 16% 19%
2-3 times month 7% 3% 5% 11%
Once a month 4% 2% 3% 10%
I don't keep up 9% – 5% 20%
Never 2% – 0% 5%
Q10b How often do you keep up with financial matters generally, such as the economy and the financial services sector?
Sources of financial information
Finally, we asked about the sources that people used to find financial information. Older groups were just as likely as young people to say the internet was one of their main sources of financial information. But young people were far less likely to use either television or newspapers for this purpose. Men were more likely to use the internet than women (59% vs 47%), while women were more likely to talk with friends and family (19% vs 31%). Young people used social media more (9% 16–20 vs 2% 55+), but in general this was not a major source of financial information – perhaps reflecting the British reluctance to talk about money matters publicly.
The group who are interested in business news are big consumers of digital financial news. Nearly half (47%) used smartphones, tablets, and other devices, compared to 40% in the wider sample. And 69% search the internet for financial information, compared to 53% overall. They were also nearly twice as likely (9% vs 16% on radio and 12% vs 22% on TV) to listen to personal finance programmes on television and radio, and read the business pages of newspapers (18% vs 38%). Interestingly, they were less likely to use personal contacts with friends and family to get financial information, and no more likely to seek advice from a bank or adviser (18% vs 21%).
The large and diverse range of sources that people used, and the increase in both internet and face- to-face contacts – particularly compared to 2005 – suggests there may have been some decline in trust in traditional media sources since the financial crisis – something which is backed up by other research.2
Q10c Which of the following sources do you use to get advice on personal financial matters?
Base (n=2173)
See the essay by Steve Schifferes, Austerity News: The Financial Crisis and the Digital Revolution, for further details of the comparison between this survey and the 2005 FSA research. ↩
Steve Schifferes, 'Trust-Meltdown for Business Reporting', British Journalism Review (June 2012): http://www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/153245/Trust-meltdown-for-business-journalism-Steve-Schifferes-BJR.pdf. ↩
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Chapter Two: Online News


America's Test Kitchen is a half-hour cooking show distributed to public television stations and Create in the United States, which are also available in most Canadian markets. Christopher Kimball hosted the show's first 16 seasons, while he was editor-in-chief of Cook's Illustrated. The program is now co-hosted by Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster, both of whom were previously among the rotation of cooks featured on America's Test Kitchen.
The show is affiliated with America's Test Kitchen, publishers of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines, and beginning in Season 19, the show is recorded at ATK's test kitchen facility at the Innovation and Design Building in Boston, Massachusetts (Seasons 1-18 were recorded at ATK's former test kitchen on Station Street in Brookline, Massachusetts). The America's Test Kitchen brand also produces cookbooks, podcasts, and websites associated with each show and magazine, offering recipes, equipment and ingredient reviews, and tips. Test cooks and equipment/ingredient testers exhaustively test recipes and gear to fulfill the goal of "Recipes That Work." While the television shows have underwriters to cover their costs, the magazines and websites are subscriber-supported and do not carry advertising. Beginning in September 2018, ATK launched America's Test Kitchen Kids.
Through season 6 the show was taped in standard definition, 4:3 video; season 7 saw the show switch to widescreen 16:9 video. The high definition version of the show is broadcast as part of PBS HD's master digital schedule, and by some PBS affiliates as part of their normal schedules.
During recording, 26 episodes are videotaped during a three-week period. Six recipes are recorded per day, and there are two recipes demonstrated per episode.
America's Test Kitchen features several recurring cast members, although not every cast member appears in each episode. Julia Collin-Davison (identified on-screen before season 7 as "Julia Collin"), Bridget Lancaster, Kay Rentschler, Rebecca "Becky" Hays, Sandra Wu, Yvonne Ruperti, J. Kenji Alt (now J. Kenji Lopez-Alt), Erika Bruce, Bryan Roof and Dan Souza are the chefs who explain and prepare the recipes in each episode as Kimball watches and comments. Yvonne Ruperti and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt departed the company in 2011 and 2009 respectively. Usually only one or two of the chefs will appear in an episode. Collin-Davison, Lancaster and Rentschler appeared as regular cast members on season 1. Since, Rentschler moved to the positions of Culinary Producer and Executive Chef by season 2 and appeared in only one episode that season, before leaving the show by Season 3. Hays joined the permanent cast in season 5, Bruce, Wu, and Ruperti each appear for a single season (seasons 5, 6, and 8, respectively), and Alt appears in seasons 7 and 8. All are prominent recipe testers or editors in Cook's Illustrated. Beginning in season 5, Cook's Illustrated staff chefs Hays, Bruce, Jeremy Sauer, and Matthew Card appeared in segments answering common viewer mail questions. Hays, Bruce, and Sauer joined the on-camera cast for season 6; Hays moved into credited cast member status beginning in season 7. Roof and Souza were added to the regular cast starting season 15.
Christopher Kimball, the show's host for seasons 1-16, was the co-founder, editor and publisher of American's Test Kitchen and its associated magazine, book, television and radio programs from their inception through 2016. Kimball and ATK parted company in the fall of 2016 over a contract dispute.
Julia Collin-Davison, executive food editor for the cookbook division, took over as co-host of "America's Test Kitchen" alongside Bridget Lancaster with the start of season 17 in January 2017 and took over Kimball's role in introducing the recipes featured in each episode. Julia Collin Davison appeared in most episodes of "America's Test Kitchen" seasons 1-16, but will appear in all upcoming episodes (January 2017). Davison will continue cooking selected recipes on each episode with the help of current and new cast.
Bridget Lancaster, executive food editor for television, radio and new media, appeared as a regular cast member in seasons 1-16 and joins Julia Collin Davison as host in all episodes beginning in season 17. Lancaster will also continue to cook through select recipes on upcoming episodes alongside other cast members.
Jack Bishop, Chief Creative Officer for America's Test Kitchen, appears in most episodes hosting the Tasting Lab segment. In the Tasting Lab, he describes a tasting panel's opinions on different brands of the food or ingredient in question, as Kimball, Lancaster or Davison tastes several of the items blind. After Kimball, Lancaster or Davison provides his or her thoughts on the different varieties, Bishop reveals the brands that Kimball, Lancaster or Davison tasted and compares his or her thoughts to those of the tasting panel. Bishop and Kimball frequently refer to a running joke that Kimball's tastes are often vastly different from the tasting panel's; as an example, in a segment tasting bottled waters, Kimball picked Boston tap water over all the brands of bottled water. Bishop also hosts the Cook's Illustrated podcast.
Dan Souza is editor-in-chief of Cook's Illustrated magazine.
Adam Ried appears in most episodes as the host of the Equipment Corner segment. In this segment, he shows several brands of a piece of kitchen equipment and often asks Kimball, Lancaster or Davison to use several of the items or eat food prepared with different brands. In the end, he identifies the test kitchen's preferred brand and demonstrates its key features. For particularly expensive items, he often identifies a best buy: an item that was ranked highly but is significantly less expensive than the top brand. Throughout the show's run, items previously tested in other seasons have been retested as technology changes warrant; for instance, in season 8, garlic presses were retested due to the failure of the non-stick coating on the previous winning brand after heavy usage, and a new favorite brand was chosen. Occasionally the Equipment Corner segment does not focus on a single piece of equipment; instead, a "buy it/don't buy it" format is used to pick the best items among newer, trendier kitchen gadgets. One of Ried's favorite "buy it" gadgets was a timer that came with its own lanyard so cooks could wear it around their necks and not have to be in visual range of the oven timer; Ried revealed, however, that the timer was normally used to stay one step ahead of local traffic law enforcers by signaling that it was time to feed the meter or move the car.
Lisa McManus first appeared as the show's gadget expert in season 10, reviewing smaller kitchen gadgets in short segments. She is executive testing and tasting editor at America's Test Kitchen.
Odd Todd (Todd Rosenberg) designs animations for the Science Desk segment, illustrating such concepts as flambé, brining, marinating vs. dry spice rubs, and whether plastic or wooden cutting boards are better for overall kitchen hygiene. His segments made their debut in season 5 but were replaced by non-animated segments with Jeremy Sauer in season 6. The animations returned for season 7, interspersed with non-animated science segments done by Kimball and Sauer.
Guy Crosby is the science adviser for America's Test Kitchen. He began working for Cook's Illustrated as a consulting editor in early 2005.
Rebecca "Becky" Hays, Dan Souza, Keith Dresser, Elle Simone, Erin McMurrer and Lan Lam are the chefs who explain and prepare the recipes in each episode as the host watches and comments. Usually only one or two of the chefs will appear in an episode. Collin-Davison, Lancaster and Rentschler appeared as regular cast members on season 1. Since, Rentschler moved to the positions of Culinary Producer and Executive Chef by season 2 and appeared in only one episode that season, before leaving the show by Season 3. Hays joined the permanent cast in season 5, Bruce, Wu, and Ruperti each appear for a single season (seasons 5, 6, and 8, respectively), and Alt appears in seasons 7 and 8. All are prominent recipe testers or editors in Cook's Illustrated. Beginning in season 5, Cook's Illustrated staff chefs Hays, Bruce, Jeremy Sauer, and Matthew Card appeared in segments answering common viewer mail questions. Hays, Bruce, and Sauer joined the on-camera cast for season 6; Hays moved into credited cast member status beginning in season 7. Souza and Bryan Roof were added to the regular cast starting season 15. Chin, Dresser and Simone were added to the regular cast starting season 17. Also during Season 17, McMurrer and Roof traded places, with McMurrer moving from the cast of sister show Cook's Country to America's Test Kitchen and Roof moving from the America's Test Kitchen cast to Cook's Country. Lan Lam has been added to the cast in season 19 while Tim Chin left the rotation.
2015 The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook Volume 2 New Whole-Grain Flour Blend. 75+ Dairy-Free Recipes.
2015 Healthy Slow Cooker Revolution One Test Kitchen. 40 Slow Cookers. 200 Fresh Recipes.
2014 The How Can it Be Gluten Free Cookbook Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes.
2013 The America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook Everything You Need to Know to Become a Great Cook.
2011 Slow Cooker Revolution One Test Kitchen. 30 Slow Cookers. 200 Amazing Recipes.
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Review Fix Exclusive: Inside 'Storytelling in Video Games: The Art of the Digital Narrative'
March 9, 2019 Patrick Hickey Jr. Books & Comics, Video Games 0
Review Fix chats with "Storytelling in Video Games: The Art of the Digital Narrative" author Dr. Amy M. Green to find out what inspired the book and why the stories in video games matter.
Beginning with the structural features of design and play, this book explores video games as both compelling examples of story-telling and important cultural artifacts.
The author analyzes fundamentals like immersion, world building and player agency and their role in crafting narratives in the Mass Effect series, BioShock, The Last of Us, Fallout 4 and many more. The text-focused "visual novel" genre is discussed as a form of interactive fiction.
Amy M. Green is an assistant professor-in-residence at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her work with video games has appeared in numerous academic journals, public speaking engagements, and a TEDxTalk.
Review Fix: What inspired the creation of this book?
Amy M. Green: This was an idea I had for a while. I had been publishing work critically analyzing narrative in video games, but I also tended to find that some existing scholarship about video games was failing to present a fuller picture of what is possible within the field of video game study. That has changed a lot even since I published my book, but at that time, there was not as much out there that was considered storytelling in video games by looking at theme, symbolism, historical and cultural contexts, and the like. Of special concern to me was that a lot of books about video games did not seem to be written by people who played and loved video games. As a result, these books often had gaps –or inaccuracies – that I felt contributed to misunderstandings about video game study.
Review Fix: What makes the video game industry worthy of a book like this in your opinion?
Green: My approach to video game study lies in the narratological study of games, meaning that I look at the stories video games tell in much the same way that I would doing traditional literary analysis. I come from a background in literary study – my doctoral degree is in English – and my belief is that the study and understanding of storytelling is of critical importance more generally. We are a storytelling species – even our primitive and ancient ancestors sought to contextualize their understanding of the world through cave paintings, a type of storytelling. From there, we began to tell oral stories, then eventually, many cultures began to record their stories in writing.
Now, we have storytelling across many formats – written, oral, film, television, and, of course, video games. Granted, not all video games tell stories and that is fine – but the ones that do merit careful consideration. They are cultural artifacts – they reflect on history, culture, and society in important ways.
Review Fix: What was the writing process like?
Green: I think that everyone has a different writing process and approach to a project like this. I began by considering what my goals were for the book overall. I wanted to create, in some ways, a "nuts and bolts" guide to the study of storytelling in video games aimed at someone interested in video game study, but without a lot of knowledge of the field. To that end, I wanted to cover both long form games, those with a play time of 40 or more hours as I defined them in the book, and shorter ones, as length impacts both the scope of a story and how it might unfold. I also considered very short games, like the independent title Fingerbones. That game almost functions as an iteration of microfiction, while still providing a stunning sense of narrative told primarily through the environment and with an economy of specific details.
From that overall structure, I began to collate together the video game examples I wanted to include in the book. I did not want to just talk about how to study storytelling in video games – I wanted to present a number of diverse examples in each section of the book to show a practical application of how that might be done.
Review Fix: How was it different from your other books?
Green: I've written two other books on specific video game titles – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, and History in Metal Gear Solid V and A Cure for Toxic Masculinity: Male Bonding and Friendship in Final Fantasy XV in addition to a number of scholarly articles. Those all share in common a focus on one particular video game title. This is part of my training in literary study – the focus on one work, covered with depth.
Storytelling in Video Games: The Art of the Digital Narrative is different in that it focuses on a larger number of games, each illustrating a particular point about the narrative analysis of video games. This book also has a pedagogical component to it, which is not something about which I typically write. The final chapter of the book considers my own incorporation of video game study into the literature classes I teach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where I am an Assistant Professor-in-Residence. My hope is that this chapter will inspire other educators to consider using video game study in their own classrooms and presents my experiences regarding how this can be done logistically.
Review Fix: How does storytelling in games differ than films and books?
Green: The primary difference has to do with video games being an immersive form of storytelling, in ways that films and books are not. The player has agency, even in a game not driven at all or almost at all by choice, to explore and observe the fictional space carefully. Additionally, the storytelling unfolds a bit differently. Films present a story focused through the eye of the camera lens, which in turn is the eye of the director. The information given through that eye – through that lens – reflects what the director wants the viewer to see. With books, the author controls the details that are presented to the reader. In a game, the player is often free to look at relatively minor details – for example, exploring the entirety of a street – rather than being limited to what is shown through the lens or written about on the page.
Video games also frequently rely on environmental storytelling and artifacts like journals, books, and letters found at various locations to help convey plot points and to further develop the fictional world. This requires the player to place close attention to details and consider their implication. The player has to want to engage with the story. There are many examples I could point to in this regard, but a compelling moment from Silent Hill 2 comes to mind. When the player explores Neely's Bar, that person sees the message "There was a hole here. It's gone now" written in what looks to be blood on the newspaper covering one of the windows. The message is presented without explanation or context and leads the player to consider the numerous, and all rather ominous, possibilities and questions it raises.
Review Fix: How do you feel the best game stories will be looked at in a few decades?
Green: They will be remembered in the same way in which we remember, and continue to revisit, outstanding examples of storytelling in other formats, like film, television, and literature. Stories that remain relevant do so on two levels. They provide us with insight into the historical and culture contexts out of which they were created and comment in profound ways upon our own current context.
Review Fix: What did you learn through the writing process that you weren't expecting?
Green: I have been writing and publishing for many years, so I don't think I would say that I learned anything new about my own process. What I did learn was the need to connect ideas across the entirety of a book, reiterating and sometimes repeating them, to remind the reader of what had been covered and how new points connected to previous ones.
Review Fix: What are your goals for the book?
Green: To underscore that video games are a relevant, and important, source of storytelling.
Review Fix: How would you like it to be remembered?
Green: This, for me, combines with the previous question. I certainly hope that gamers will enjoy the book. However, it would also mean a lot to me, as a scholar working in video game study, to have those who have not considered video games to be a relevant storytelling medium change their minds.
Review Fix: What's next?
Green: I've been working quite a bit with Final Fantasy XV as of late, and just published a book considering its depiction of male friendship. My immediate focus is an article considering Kingsglaive, the film which functions as another narrative component of Final Fantasy XV's world, as a commentary on WWII. After that, I have some other ideas I am starting to put together looking at other video games.
Review Fix: Anything else you'd like to add?
Green: No, but I appreciate the opportunity to talk about my work and my lifelong love of video games.
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日本中国学会について
役員・委員会委員一覧
歴代役員名簿
大会及び催し物の案内と報告
大会関連のお知らせ
年次大会の案内と報告
歴代大会開催校
次世代シンポジウム
『日本中国学会報』
掲載論文
学会賞一覧
歴代学会報編集担当校
歴代学界展望担当校
『研究集録』
『日本中国学会便り』
関連研究会等の案内
日本中國學會
The Sinological Society of Japan
Outline of the Sinological Society of Japan
1.[Aim and Character]
The aim of the Society is to promote the study of disciplines relating to China, and it is a nationwide umbrella society made up of people engaged chiefly in the study of Chinese philosophy, Chinese literature, and the Chinese language.
2. [Establishment]
The Society was established in October 1949 and celebrated its fiftieth an- niversary in 1999.
3. [Membership]
At the time of its establishment the Society had 246 members; in 2000 its membership was made up of 2,056 individuals and 61 institutions.
4. [Activities]
(a) The sponsorship of an annual academic conference.
(b) The annual publication of the Bulletin of the Sinological Society of Japan; No. 52 was published in 2000.
(c) The biannual publication of a newsletter, providing members with reports on the Society's affairs and other necessary information.
(d) The selection of recipients of the Sinological Society of Japan Prize, inaugurated in 1969 with an endowment by the late Mr. OKUNO Shintaro. Because the prize is intended as an incentive, awardees are generally restricted to those forty years of age and under. Usually two awardees, one in the field of philosophy and the other in the field of literature and language, are selected chiefly on the basis of articles published in the Bulletin of the Sinological Society of Japan, and the prizes are presented at the plenary session of the annual conference.
(e) The provision of academic assistance to members.
(f) The maintenance of contacts with overseas academic organizations related to China.
5. [How to Join]
Upon having been nominated by either an ordinary member or an overseas member, the applicant's application is considered by the Board of Directors and accepted after final approval by the Board of Councillors.
6. [Fees]
Seven thousand (7,000) yen annually, to be paid at the start of the year; in the case of foreign students studying in Japan (postgraduate students of foreign nationality at Japanese universities) the fee is five thousand (5,000) yen.
7. For further details, reference should be made to "Articles of the Sinological Society of Japan."
無断転載を固く禁じます。
Copyright © 2008 The Sinological Society of Japan All rights reserved.


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In today's daily rush, it's easy to forget to nourish ourselves.
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Yet, many report that it seems to be hard to find time to get outside, or to find folks that they feel a real connection with that can become mutual supports on the journey of life. This part of life used to be "built-in", but now it requires some intention to cultivate.
In many communities, the inter-generational mentoring structures that make up the older place-based cultures have broken down. Many adults, youth, and even elders now feel isolated, feeling like they have to "go it alone" or primarily rely upon their nuclear family for support. At the same time, many people report a feeling of disconnect from the natural world, and wonder how to live more in tune with the patterns of nature, or if this is even still possible.
A sense of isolation and uncertainty has become the norm for many today, but it wasn't always this way. What happened? Where did truly supportive community go in the modern era? And, what has become of our relationship with nature?
Culture - The Missing Link?
Supports individuals to shine in their gifts and roles that support the larger community.
Guides the community to work in alignment with the cycles of nature surrounding the culture.
The mass legacies of war, displacement, and the resulting trauma around the world have played a large part in disrupting traditional culture in many places. The resulting void has created a hole in the modern experience that increasingly trends towards disconnection on many levels.
The lack of culturally-supported alignment with nature is now catching up with our modern society.
Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and Vitamin N, coined the term "Nature Deficit Disorder," which describes how our loss of connection with nature has resulted in widespread behavioral problems and despair, as well as a stunting of human development.
Its positive emergent qualities can also be intentionally supported to take root.
An intentionally-designed connective culture can help us support our relationships with our deeper selves, each other, and the natural world.
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Culture is often invisible, too. Yet it impacts us every day, whether we realize it or not.
Every school, team, workplace, and situation where people do things together takes place within a cultural field - an often invisible matrix of attitudes, beliefs, and subtle awareness that generates action. A well-thought out learning culture enhances connection, engagement and learning exponentially.
At our in-person 8 Shields programs, we utilize a powerful team-based facilitation model that weaves behind the scenes to amplify the learning and connections at each event.
The Acorn Model is part of the "secret sauce" that makes our 8 Shields events so engaging. The Model can be applied in many team settings, from educational settings to community-based events, conferences, businesses, schools, and more.
An Acorn is a team of people working together behind the scenes to create a connective field for a larger group experience.
The Acorn is at the core of the Art of Mentoring training model that has inspired hundreds of learning communities around the world in the US, Canada, Austria, Germany, UK, South Africa, Israel, Australia, France, and beyond.
The Acorn Team Model is a proven strategy for weaving a powerful connective field that ignites learning, transformation and teamwork. It's been applied for 30 years around the world at schools, leadership teams, camps, community events, and even at weddings! You can bring this model into action in your local community, too.
Ready to learn how to create an Acorn Team? Learn more below.
Deepen your own nature connection while learning to apply the Acorn model in your local setting.
This training is designed to guide you in creating an Acorn team for your local community events. Whether you are gathering friends for something as simple as a potluck experience, or want to create a connective team to support your camp or event, this 9 month distance training will walk you step by step through gathering, training and implementing an Acorn.
The Rebuilding Nature-Connected Communities training will guide you on a personal transformation journey that will awaken your own "connective field," and in turn activate your natural leadership abilities and capacity to help awaken them in others.
For those who aren't currently engaged in a community project, or are more interested in a personal transformational experience, this training will guide you through exploring the 8 Natural Archetypes, as well as core routines and practices to activate your full potential and awaken your deepest gifts.
You can "choose your own adventure" and be supported by this training, at whatever level you decide to implement the practices.
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I think many of us have these feelings and understandings we recognize in our hearts/bodies, but we don't have the language to express what we're feeling and understanding.
The program gave me the language to connect my heart and mind.
Training is delivered through 16 group calls over 9 months (September 2018- June 2019), with additional at home digital study materials and practical assignments provided throughout the series.
Experience dynamic group mentoring calls with Jon Young & the 8 Shields Team, and gain depth knowledge through online learning materials in between calls. Social engagement skyrockets learning because it comes from multiple angles, from each person's unique perspective. This engages one's whole being in the learning process.
We guide you to go beyond theory, through regular practical applications of the Acorn model in your local setting.
Rebuilding Nature Connected Community Group Calls.
RNCC members also get access to our ongoing weekly Village Talk Call Series for the duration of your course membership.
Choose from Tuesdays at either 11am, 4pm or 7pm PT each week. Each call is 1.5 hours and provides a regular opportunity to share in 8 Shields topical discussions with peers from around the world. Experience mentoring and the art of questioning with weekly topics around connection building. Meet other mentors, facilitators and fellow journeyers from around the world. Each call has a keynote from Jon Young, and is hosted by skilled 8 Shields mentors.
Attendance on Village Talk calls is not required, but is highly recommended. Village Talk serves as our ongoing "virtual community fire" and is a great way to get inspired and share the journey with others passionate about connection-based practices. Recordings are available each week for current course members, so even if you can't make these calls, you can still join in on the learning experience.
Renewal of Creative Path Toolkit.
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Mentoring encompasses a continuum of learning and transformation. We support each participant to engage with the training at an appropriate level for this point of their unique journey.
Mentoring - a "Social Technology"
Learning isn't just about imparting information. It's also about creating opportunities for dynamic, engaging connections to form.
Before there were the formalized schools and institutions as we know them in the modern era, how did people learn?
How is the "human operating system" already hardwired and optimized to absorb experiences and lessons?
The 8 Shields Model was developed through the exploration of these questions. We searched worldwide for universal principles that generate connection-based experiential learning for all ages and stages of life. For over 30 years, we have tested these processes and honed our understanding of the principles that develop connection. These tools enhance team-building, group resiliency and greatly support group facilitation processes.
Much experiential learning actually happens "invisibly" - through role modeling, storytelling, and the art of questioning, to name just a few of the universal elements we've identified.
The 8 Shields approach is different than primarily didactic, lecture-based learning models. We go out of our way to intentionally create "sideways learning" processes that impart information and experiences in engaging - and often unexpected - ways.
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-You are called to step into your deepest gifts and greater health and well being.
-Or, you are a teacher, mentor, therapist, outdoor instructor, elder/uncle/auntie or "extended family" member, or part of a larger learning community or team environment.
-You wish to gain skills that build connection and enhance learning and community for yourself and others.
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Between calls and independent study practice, expect to average 3-5 hours/week for full participation. More time invested will result in more potential learning. You can adjust to what feels appropriate to you at this time in your life.
- Regular sit spot time in nature at least twice a week, for 20-30 minutes per session. Nourish yourself in nature while deepening your understanding of the Acorn model and Natural Archetypes through your sensory experience.
Over the course of the training, participants have the option to organize 4 different local gatherings applying the Acorn Model. These gatherings will range in size according to your level of experience and your learning edge. The amount of time needed will varying according to your experience and how small or large a gathering or event you decide to organize (everything in scope from a potluck with friends to larger events).


It hath been some time since I decreed, but thou hast forc'd mine paw.
I feel an unsettling, dark presence creeping over me.
No, I don't see them. I'm so glad they're gone. Cats hate aliens you see. Wait! No! They're back!!! THAT LIGHT!!!
I'm sure if I just believe in my furry heart that the air conditioner wants to help me, I will not be disappointed.
Why can't I sleep? I've been up nearly an hour! Surely I'd be tired by now.
…if he wasn't posting so many cat pictures.
It was soooo scary, what I saw!
Get me out of here! Get me away from this window!


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Richards Guitar Studio and Richards Rock Academy are pleased to present….new jazz band MILLENNIUM JAZZ with sensational frontwoman Brooke Falls! Phenomenal pianist Tina Douglass, drummer Jared Schwartz, and guitarist Jeremy Cleghorn.
Here is their set at World Cafe Live in Philly!
See their first performance at Nu Millennium Studios (hence the name…) below. Richards Guitar Studio and Richards Rock Academy owner Nate Richards stumbling along on bass to fill in for the vacancy. This band is a new frontier for Richards Rock Academy, and will certainly obtain some great gigs in the future. Their next performance is December 23, 2016 at 11pm at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
Richards Rock Orchestra is a unique new startup in Richards Rock Academy at Richards Guitar Studio in Aston, PA designed for middle school and high school aged students. We will play LIVE GIGS of rock style music, incorporate electric instruments, drums, vocals, play rock covers and create new versions of a variety of songs. Think Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Lindsey Sterling, Mark Wood, etc. Past venues Richards Rock Academy has played include The Trocadero, World Cafe Live at The Queen and in Philadelphia, The Bitter End in NYC, and local venues such as Barnaby's, Chaplin's Music Club in Spring City, and many many more!
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Richards Rock Fest 3 was an incredible success! 7 hours of music! All 10 bands performed at the top of their game. A full recap coming soon!


If you're looking to cut down on your auto insurance costs, there are a handful of upgrades you can perform. At Allegiance Insurance Agency, we know just how frustrating expensive insurance costs can be, which is why we want to give you a handful of pointers for lowing the insurance costs on your Plano, TX vehicle.
When buying a new vehicle, make sure it includes an alarm and security system. You might save a few dollars up front, but you'll probably pay more in insurance. If you have an older vehicle, consider installing an alarm and security system.
Wheels are the easiest part of a vehicle to steel. An expert team can remove the wheels off of your vehicle in the amount if time it takes to walk in, order a coffee, and return to the car. Wheel locks will security the wheels in place and make it extremely difficult for anyone to remove the wheels without very special tools. Due to this, wheel locks can reduce the cost of your auto insurance.
Some technology makes your vehicle more expensive to insure. A back up camera is not one of these technologies. It greatly improves the safety of the vehicle and makes it easier to back up. If you have a larger vehicle, such as an SUV or pickup, seeing everything behind you is tricky, especially anything small. An installed back up camera can make this easier.
There are different ways you can cut down on your auto insurance costs. There are ways to do so with a few upgrades, including the ones mentioned. At Allegiance Insurance Agency, we want to help you save money on insuring your Plano, TX vehicle. So, consider making these individual upgrades whenever possible.


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We just couldn't manage without all the dedicated people we have doing everything from running the library to setting up new members to organizing audio/visual equipment at meetings. We have a lot of fun working together and enjoy each other's company.


Advise the Area Agency on Aging on all matters relating to the development and administration of the Area Plan and operations conducted as specified by the Older Americans Act. The Committee shall review the Area Plan on an annual basis.
Serve as an advocate for age sixty (60) and over and the family caregiver populations in the counties of Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments: Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson. The Committee shall coordinate with other advocacy groups and the county planning committees.
The Committee shall actively promote all programs of benefit to the senior adult population and family caregivers in Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments.


Jun. 29, 2016 2:21 p.m.
INSPIRATIONAL - Dan Bremnes is one of the special guests for this weekend's Praise in the Park.
The second Praise in the Park event is set to take place in Red Deer this coming weekend.
Praise in the Park is a free, non-denominational event and it will take place on July 3rd from 3-8 p.m. at Bower Ponds.
The CrossRoads Kids Worship team will kick the day off at 3 p.m. Jon Bauer will then perform, followed by Embraced, the City-wide worship team. Fraser Campbell will then take the stage and the event will round out with a performance by Dan Bremnes.
One new highlight of this year's event is the addition of a prayer tent.
Last year, Sampson said she estimates about 2,000 people attended the event.
"We're really hoping we'll have at least as many people this year and with the word spreading a little bit from last year, potentially we could have more," she said. "We hope to fill the park and we hope to fill the grounds with people that are just enjoying the day and praising Jesus and lifting His name high in the heart of Red Deer.
"We encourage people to come because it is such a unique event and one of the great things about this event that I love so much is that is appeals to an audience right from one or two-years-old, all the way up to the 95-year-old seniors who were coming and bringing a lawn chair and enjoying the day.
Parking is not available on site but organizers have arranged for alternate parking and some transportation to the site instead.
Sampson said parking will be available in the parking lot which is located west of Carnival Cinemas. Patrons can then walk a short distance over the bridge to the Bower Ponds area. There will also be golf carts which seat six that will be going between the parking lot and Bower Ponds for those who need extra assistance.
"We have turned the parking lot, not closest to the Cronquist House, but the second parking lot, into complete handicapped parking and whoever has a handicapped placard can come there," said Sampson.


Spinal Decompression Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, OH Chiropractor - Poelking Chiropractic Wellness & Physical Therapy, Inc.
Over 30 million Americans suffer from back pain every day and a very large portion of them don't have to. An equally large number have been told that this is just a part of getting older. The truth is, It is not!
We wake up one day unable to move as freely as the day before. We notice a slight "catch" in our back. Or, we find it hurts to bend over and hug our grandchildren or to lift a bag of groceries. We find ourselves moving slower and making excuses for not playing golf with friends or taking a walk with a loved one. We might have trouble sitting through a movie or a long car ride. Even our sleep is not as peaceful as it used to be.
In more severe cases, we may suffer excruciating pain shooting down one or both legs. Perhaps we live with numbness in our arms or legs. We might even need a cane or walker to get around. However it affects us, this is not living like we are supposed to.
There are many causes of back pain. Some people are injured playing sports, or in an automobile accident or at work. Most of us however, develop it over a long period of time until the neglect of our spine reaches a critical point. That is when it lets us know the best way it can that it needs help...with pain. Perhaps we were told by our doctor that we have a bulging disc, sciatica or a touch of arthritis and that this is part of normal aging. We were then told our options are to learn to live with it, take pain medicine to get through the day or perhaps take that final irreversible step and seek out a skilled surgeon.
There is an alternative that not many understand or know about. Over 65% of patients with back pain will see their primary care physician and be treated symptomatically with pain medicines or injections. Only 17% have sought the NON-INVASIVE,CONSERVATIVE, GENTLE RELIEF of a qualified chiropractic physician who will treat the cause of your back pain, not just the symptoms.
At Poelking Chiropractic Wellness & Physical Therapy, we believe you don't have to suffer needlessly with quality of life - limiting back pain. We have built a state–of–the-art practice centered around the patient who is suffering with spinal pain and have been dedicated to relieving it. This is what we do. We are experts at it. And we have helped thousands of patients just like you find lasting relief.
What is Spinal Decompression, how does it work and how is it different than traction?
Spinal decompression is the process in which a negative pressure from within the disc is achieved while separating 2 vertebrae. This is, however much different than traction! Traction is a sustained "pulling" effect and does nothing to counteract the forces of the body's natural defense mechanism. When a body part is being pulled on, it is only natural for the body to "tighten up" or "guard" that area. That's normal. But through FDA Certified Decompression, it has the ability to read the body's responses up to 17 times per second, to overcome and "trick" the body to reduce the guarding and relax. This can take up to 8-11 mins on average, just to overcome the body's defense mechanism. THEN, decompression begins. The negative pressure forms a "vacuum" where the nucleus (the jelly substance in the center of the disc) is retracted, thus allowing the outer ring of the disc (the annulus) to come together and heal. This allows the disc to heal from the inside out, keeping the pressure off the exiting nerve. Prior to treating, multiple factors are considered including, but not limited to, the level of the bulge/protrusion/herniation, the age and weight of the patient, the presence of other factors (facet arthrosis, ligamentous hypertrophy, spondylosis, stenosis, osteopenia/osteoporosis...) and hydration of the disc. The patient is in the recumbent position with a harness around the waist and one around the upper torso. During the treatment, the patient has a very mild and a precisely computer controlled traction applied along a specific portions of his or her spine. This releases the pressure that gravity has placed on the discs and allows them to begin to regain their normal healthy shape. This "negative" pressure also allows for nutrients to flow back into the disc giving it the ability to better deal with everyday stresses and gravity forces.This allows the disc and back to heal naturally. Additionally, the treatments are gentle, safe, enjoyable and most importantly, conservative. No shots. No knives. Just relief!
A 68 year old female presents to the office complaining of lower back pain with severe pain radiating down her left leg. She reports this pain started six weeks ago with no known cause and sought relief from her family doctor. He advised her she has a bulging disc putting pressure on the sciatic nerve. He recommended bed rest and treated her pain with prescription pain medicines and muscle relaxants. The patient reported some relief but the medicine made her feel sick.
Two weeks later the patient advised her doctor that the pain remained and on some days felt worse. Her physician suggested a course of physical therapy but after her second visit her symptoms worsened. She was told if this doesn't work, surgery might be an option, but she is not sure that this is the right step for her yet. She wants to see if there is anything less risky and non-invasive.
After performing a physical exam and reviewing her MRI, the cause of the pain was verified to be a herniated disc protruding into the spinal canal. As an alternative to only masking the pain, I proposed a course of spinal decompression therapy using one of our FDA Cleared Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression tables, joint mobilization, and a targeted course of core strengthening exercises.
After a few weeks on the program, there was a marked decrease in the patient's pain and a significant increase in her range of motion. A post treatment MRI showed a significant reduction in the disc protrusion as demonstrate on a subsequent MRI which coincided with the patient's pain relief.
The goals for the patient were much more than just "pain relief." The motivating factors in this case were her frustration with her inability to perform normal daily activities such as standing to do dishes and difficulty bending forward to put on her socks and shoes. As this patient's symptoms improved, so did her function and stamina. She was excited about getting back to a normal life and feeling more independent.
At this point, I recommended an easy, but effective home spinal strengthening program to support proper pain-free movement and spinal health, This program can be done in her home in just minutes each day. This will allow her to maintain her results without being forever dependent upon us.
86% of patients maintained a 50% or greater reduction in pain. Employment status increased by 40% among those previously out of work due to back pain.
The spinal decompression programs offered at Poelking Chiropractic Wellness & Physical Therapy are safe, gentle, pain-free and effective for adults and seniors. This is a conservative therapy working with the body to help it heal itself.


Visit the Design House IDOLI virtually in a 360° panorama interactive presentation. Venture outdoors for a moment in time in the polar, blue night of December in Inari. Peek into the exhibition and our sales atelier.
The consept of Design House Idoli has receaved a honorary mention in Fennia Prize Design Competition held by Design Forum Finland.


And I'm still looking for people to add some more motivation with some small donations. Wanna help?
Need to lose a few pounds? You can still be a part of that too!
Bobby's right…..boy I never thought I'd get to say that in my life time. Just kidding. Love ya, and keep up the good work!!
If I had started at 172, you'd be right, but if you go to my original weigh in you'll see that I started at 173…173.2 to be exact.
I hate to burst your bubble but if you started at 172 and now weigh 168 you only lost 4 lbs according to my math, which I admit isn't very good. I'm not sure you really need to take your wallet out I didn't think it had that much $$$ in it. I do want to congratulate you on a great start!


Want to go to Germany during autumn break?
Would you like to get out and enjoy a wonderful vacation during the autumn holidays? You'll be at the right place for your autumn vacation at Holiday Park Hambachtal! Germany is the perfect destination for those who want to go abroad, but don't feel like traveling by plane. Holiday Park Hambachtal is located at the center of a beautiful area, which looks especially stunning during autumn. Here, you can go hiking and cycling for hours, allowing you to discover the most beautiful spots in the area!


Rapid travelled to Valencia for Thursday's UEFA Europa League round of 32 clash in the hope that they might spring a surprise on their illustrious opponents, but nonetheless with a huge amount of respect for the Spanish giants. Zoran Barisic and his players wanted to demonstrate that they could compete at this level, and were aiming to not go into their shells, to press high and try to get up the pitch. Unfortunately straight from kick-off the gulf in class become painfully obvious, as the Green & Whites were left chasing shadows for the majority of the match.
Just a few minutes into the match the size of the task facing Rapid became obvious: an excellent ball from Gomes sliced the struggling Viennese open and Santi Mina buried the chance with a degree of aplomb from close range (4.). Santi Mina then turned architect allowing Valencia to quickly double their advantage, as he picked out Parejo with defence splitting pass. Parejo did the rest, giving Richard Strebinger no chance with a high quality finish (10.). A shocked Rapid outfit tried to muster a response via Jelic whose effort was blocked, but things quickly went from bad to worse: a dangerous ball into the box was met once more by Santi Mina, who easily bagged his second of the evening and Valencia's third (24.), before Negredo added a simple fourth as things threatened to get very ugly (29.). Gomes added a fifth in the 35th minute as Rapid were completely exposed by Valencia's high quality football. The Green & Whites simply couldn't plug the holes at the back, or get any meaningful possession in either their own half or the opponents'. Steffen Hofmann departed injured before the break, as Rapid and the legions of loyal travelling fans began wondering how bad things might get during the second half.
Thankfully it seemed that Valencia's first half exploits had proved to be a cathartic exercise for Gary Neville's side following weeks of frustration, and the hosts took their foot off the gas in the second period and decided to knock the ball about and retain possession. To their credit, Rapid showed great spirit and came forwards attempting to at least salvage some pride and perhaps a consolation goal from a devastating evening. Thanos Petsos tried his luck with a long range shot (54.), before good work from Thomas Murg fashioned a sight of goal for Matej Jelic who could only hit the side netting (59.). The 2600 Rapid fans were struggling to create the sort of atmosphere associated with the club's travelling support, not only because of the demoralising score-line; but also because roughly two hundred supporters were denied entry to the stadium with their flags and paraphernalia - a huge part not only of the atmosphere generated at Rapid's European games - but also a central pillar of Hüttledorfer fan culture.
Shortly before the Rapid-Viertelstunde Thanos Petsos threatened the Valencia goal with a free kick that went just the wrong side of the far post (72.). The Green & Whites did manage to produce a moment of real quality in the closing stages when an attractive build up lead to a precise cross into the box from Mario Pavelic onto the head of Matej Jelic, who powered a good header downwards and towards goal, only to be denied by a fine stop from Valencia keeper Ryan (82.). There was still time for the home side to add a sixth through Rodrigo with just a couple of minutes to play (88.).


Since Hunnic is so poorly attested I used some creative liberties with the language.
Hunnic (huŋi qey) is a Yeniseian language which would likely be spoken in Eastern Europe. The core vocabulary is of Yeniseian origin but there is a significant amount of loanwords from surrounding Turkic and Mongol languages. There are some Minor influences from Uralic and Indo-European languages as well.


Big mouth, more than meets the eye: A dominant force in biathlon, Martin Fourcade wants to significantly expand his gold medal collection at the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Alongside the shooting range, the Frenchman is a loving father and social media star.
The big goal of Martin Fourcade: Gold at the Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Here we go again. At a test race in Norway before the Olympic season, Martin Fourcade, who was also a guest at ISPO Munich in 2017, stood on the podium's top step.
This winter, Fourcade has just one goal: "I want to win a gold medal at the Olympics in Pyeongchang. Before you go mouthing-off saying, 'I want three golds,' you have to win the first one." This belief suits the confident Frenchman, a slick-tongued sharp shooter.
At the 2017 Biathlon World Championships, Fourcade openly criticized the decision to allow Russian Alexander Loginow to participate shortly after his doping ban was lifted. As a result, Loginow and his Russian teammate Anton Schipulin refused to shake hands with Fourcade on the podium as is normally expected.
The dominant biathlete has been seen on the podium more than anywhere else in recent years. Last year, Fourcade won a record 14 times at 26 World Cup starts, while also winning the overall World Cup for the sixth time in a row as well as all the Crystal Globes for the wins in the discipline World Cups.
At the 2017 World Championships in Hochfilzen, he won five medals, only one of which was gold however. Almost disappointing for someone like Fourcade, who is an eleven-time world champion and two-time Olympic champion. Fourcade is the king among the men and therefore the counterpart to German Queen of Biathlon, Laura Dahlmeier.
Surrounded by princesses 💕 This little one was patient enough to wait the season end and her father. Welcome in our world Inès! Entouré de princesses 💕Inès a été assez patiente pour attendre la fin de la saison et le retour de son papa. Bienvenue parmi nous ma chérie!
Alongside his race performances, which are normally out of this world, controversies make Martin Fourcade the biggest star worldwide among biathlon fans. Fourcade hits the right note in everything he does. Sometimes the nature freak posts pictures of dreamy landscapes, sometimes he take selfies with his brother Simon, four years his elder.
Less regularly, there are pictures from his private life with partner Hélène and their two young daughters. Manon has already marveled at her daddy doing his thing at the World Cup in Ruhpolding, while little Marie was born just before the end of last season, as confirmed by Fourcade with a loving tweet.
The superstar also benefits from the interests of his sponsors, such as Rossignol, for whom Fourcade is one of the most important poster boys and where he has his own collection.
Fourcade is one of the big earners on the scene. Last winter, he pocketed a record sum of 342,000 euros in prize money alone, and his income at the World Cup totals more than 1.5 million euros to date. His yearly income is estimated to be over a million euros.
Martin Fourcade is not only a good shot – he's also hard-hitting: At the 2013 World Cup in Le-Grand-Bornand, he hit Sweden's Fredrik Lindström with his ski stick after they became entangled with one another going uphill. Fourcade was not punished for this.