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GERMAN FIRM IS REVIVING G.I. TEDDIES
Patricia Dane Rogers The Washington PostSOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL
Half a century ago, G.I. Teddy Bears were made from U.S. Army blankets by a Bavarian toymaker as a thank-you to the troops who helped save his company at the end of World War II. Now, the company hopes to sell a limited number of the bears, as well as an Air Force version, to the American public.
Hugo Koch Toys operated in the former Czechoslovakia from 1902 until 1945, when German nationals, including Koch, were ordered home. An American Army major transported Koch and most of his tools to safety. Back in Germany, he started over making plush toys and rocking horses. Using olive drab Army blankets, he made G.I. teddies to present to his Army friends in 1946. An original is in the Smithsonian's Museum of American History.
Four years ago, Koch's granddaughter, Evelyn Geisbauer, and her husband, Wolfgang, brought back the bears. Made in China, they were sold on U.S. military bases in Europe. Now, bears for the U.S. market are being made in Germany, available by May for $98, plus shipping (www.hugokoch.de/eng/).


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Construction of the New House of Formation in Chile Reaches Major Milestone
Author: General Administration
On the same weekend that the Congregation of Holy Cross celebrated the inauguration of the new McCauley House of Formation in Nairobi, Kenya, half a world away in Santiago, Chile, the Congregation was also celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the Santa Cruz House of Formation.
On Friday, October 21, the Congregation's District of Chile celebrated "Tijerales" with the construction workers who are building the new house of formation. A Chilean tradition, Tijerales is a celebration that marks the completion of the "obra gruesa" or the structural phase of construction. The party is hosted by the owner of the house as a way to thank the workers.
Joining the members of the House of Formation in hosting the workers for the Tijerales were Fr. Pepe Ahumada, C.S.C., Superior of the District of Chile, and the District Council. Also present were the architects and engineers who are overseeing the project.
"It is a joy to see how this building, which will be so significant for future generations of Holy Cross religious, is rising from the ground," said Fr. Ahumada. "We hope, as it says in the Gospels, that the whole building is assembled in Christ Jesus, and that the young who will live in this house feel the presence of the Lord who is asking them to be good disciples of his, in order to announce his kingdom."
"The care that the workers are putting into the new construction is a sign that the love of Christ is very alive in this place," he added.
Learn about Holy Cross in Chile
As an additional sign of gratitude to all the workers, the men in the House of Formation presented them with medals of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Back in April, at the blessing of the building's foundations, the men in formation had presented the workers with medals of St. Joseph.
Three days later, on Monday, October 24, Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C., the Director of the Santa Cruz House of Formation, celebrated the first Mass in the still unfinished chapel. The Mass was held during the workers' lunch break, and well over 30 of them attended.
The Santa Cruz House of Formation receives men in formation after the Novitiate from Brazil, Chile, Haiti, Mexico, and Peru. The new house sits on the site of the old one in the Peñalolén neighborhood of the Chilean capital. The same property is also home to the District's headquarters, the District's retirement home, and the central office of Fundamor, the Congregation's outreach to vulnerable children. It is also within the boundaries of San Roque Parish, which was founded by and continues to be administered by the Congregation.
The new house will have 20 rooms for men in formation, four rooms for staff and other finally professed religious, and two guests rooms. The bulk of the building's space is dedicated to the communal areas, including the chapel, library, kitchen, dining room, community room, classrooms, and conference room.
While the structural work is nearing completion on the project, there is still much work that remains. The tentative date for the inauguration and dedication of the new Santa Cruz House of Formation has been set for May 20, 2017.
As with the McCauley House of Formation in Kenya, the Santa Cruz House of Formation in Chile is a project of the United States Province of Priests and Brothers, which has oversight of the Congregation's missions in the two regions.
Read about the new McCauley House of Formation
"The construction of new Houses of Formation in Santiago, Chile, and Nairobi, Kenya, is a strong signal from the United States Province of Priests and Brothers that we look to the future of Holy Cross with confidence and excitement, not just in the United States but throughout the whole world," said Fr. Thomas J. O'Hara, C.S.C., Superior of the United States Province of Priests and Brothers. "Holy Cross is truly an international community, and we are proud to provide beautiful new houses of Formation in Africa and South America.
"Much more importantly than new buildings is the confidence we place in the young men who live in those buildings," added Fr. O'Hara. "For they truly represent the future not just of Holy Cross but the Universal Church."
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Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages offer visitors unique and varied self catering rental properties in the heart of Glen Dye Estate. From cosy cottages with Swedish wood fired hot tubs to The Saw Mill site which offers the very best of outdoor living combined with luxurious indoor spaces - all of the properties are equipped to the highest standard and each has it's own unique appeal. Perfect for a romantic couples getaway, big family celebrations, holidays with friends, a relaxed chill out with your nearest and dearest - 100% dog friendly too!
A short walk from the properties will find you out on the hills of Glen Dye with spectacular views and miles of glorious country to explore; or a short drive will take you to the local surrounding towns with cafes, restaurants and shops galore. Castles to visit, galleries to browse, and the great outdoors.
The properties all have wood burners or open fires with an unlimited supply of firewood, and an amazing welcome hamper will await your arrival.
4 Steading Cottage forms part of an award winning steading conversion and offers a peaceful, beautifully appointed and furnished four bedroomed semi detached cottage.
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Venture out of the back yard and along a private woodland path and you will come to a beautiful Swedish wood fired hot tub situated in a clearing in the trees, ready for some star gazing.
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Sleeping 6 people in two double and one twin room, with an upstairs bathroom with walk in shower and a downstairs shower room, living room with open fire, and an amazingly equipped kitchen/dining room. There is a utility room with washing and drying facilities, and the spacious entrance hall provides plenty of room for any outdoor paraphernalia!
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Anger is a powerful emotion and it is sometimes difficult for parents to know how to handle it with their children. When a child is angry, it could be related to them feeling misunderstood, falsely accused, unfairly treated or insecure. It is important to remember that it is okay for your child to get angry and that how they act on their anger is the key. There are many activities out there for kids that help them learn how to control their anger effectively.
Deep breathing is a great technique to use for anger and anxiety. Pinwheels, balloons and bubbles are great ways to do deep breathing with children. Another fun one is using a candle and flower. You start with the flower and have the child breath in nice and slow. When they are breathing in the flower, remind them that they are breathing in calm feelings and to hold it for two seconds. Then they release their breath by slowly blowing out the candle, pretending they are blowing out the angry/bad feelings.
Another activity is the tower anger management. This activity has children get a good visual of their problems getting locked away in the tower and have them come up with solutions for solving their problems. The tower is on a worksheet and the children write down their problems in the tower. Sometimes, the child will not be able to find a solution for their problem, and the tower will be locked away until one is identified. The tower anger management activity helps empower the child by separating themselves from the problem.
It is crucial when working with a child who has anger outburst that you teach them to have emotional awareness. You then should redirect their angry actions and have them accept those feelings. Children want to be understood so when you say, "It's not a big deal, calm down," it will just make them more frustrated and it can be counterproductive. Instead, understand their feelings and encourage an appropriate expression. With using the fun activities on anger management, children will learn these skills a fun, productive way.


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"Blaze" in distilling mode.
Made in Milwaukee
Blazel divides time between brewing and distilling
Brian "Blaze" Blazel moved to Milwaukee from Eau Claire to study mechanical engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, but enthusiastically changed directions when he was offered a job as a brewer at Milwaukee Brewing Co. Last summer, Central Standard Craft Distillery - a micro still and tasting room in Walker's Point - rented space in Milwaukee Brewing Co.'s building and hired Blazel as a distiller.
By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Jan 15, 2015 at 11:09 AM
Brian "Blaze" Blazel moved to Milwaukee from Eau Claire to study mechanical engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, but enthusiastically changed directions when he was offered a job as a brewer at Milwaukee Brewing Co.
"It's pretty common for a distiller or brewer to have background in engineering or chemistry," says Blazel.
Last summer, Central Standard Craft Distillery – a micro still and tasting room in Walker's Point – rented space in Milwaukee Brewing Co.'s building and hired Blazel as a distiller.
Today, Blazel divides his time between brewing and distilling and, recently, OnMilwaukee.com stopped in to get the low-down on his new spirit-making gig.
OnMilwaukee.com: How is your background in engineering helpful with distilling and brewing?
Brian Blazel: It helps having a background in engineering when upkeeping the equipment. Also, fluid movement, thermodynamics.
OMC: Are brewing and distilling similar?
BB: There's one extra step with distilling. You make the alcohol as you would for beer and then distill off the alcohol – for whiskeys. We haven't done anything other than grain mashes but for a brandy you would use fruit so it's like making wine first and then distilling that to make brandy.
OMC: Does it take longer to distill than brew?
BB: Not necessarily. It depends on the product.
OMC: How did you learn distilling?
BB: I had been reading about it for two years. The opportunity popped up because when the owners took over this space from Jim (McCabe, owner of Milwaukee Brewing Co.), they mentioned they were looking for a distiller and Jim told them about me.
I shadowed a couple of people on distillation runs. The guys at Great Lakes Distillery have been great. Any problems I had during the early stages I could call them. Death's Door in Middleton has also been very helpful. They have a huge, state-of-the-art facility.
OMC: When did you start distilling?
BB: At the end of July. There wasn't a lot of testing, we just hit the ground running.
OMC: What have you made so far?
BB: A 100 percent rye malt vodka, a gin that's very floral, an oat-based white whiskey and we have a rye and bourbon aging. We will have a (non-white) whiskey by next Thanksgiving and our straight bourbon and rye have to age for about two years.
OMC: What's white whiskey?
BB: It's whiskey that hasn't aged, so there's a quick turnaround. It's basically a placeholder until we age a bourbon, which takes two years. A lot of distilleries will buy another distillery's whiskey, relabel it and sell it as their own. We're trying to do it in a more natural way and we're making it and aging it all ourselves.
OMC: Have you botched any batches?
BB: No, but we are definitely learning the finer points and a couple batches have turned out better than others. So far we've been able to save anything that started to go a little sideways.
OMC: On your own time do you drink more spirits or beer?
BB: I like bourbon and rye and whiskey, but for special occasions. I don't go home and pour myself a glass of whiskey. I'm more of a beer drinker.
OMC: Where are bottles of Central Standard spirits sold?
BB: At the end of November we started selling retail through Beer Capitol. You can get it at larger liquor stores like Discount Liquor, Ray's, Otto's and I think Woodman's. Eventually, we will be in stores like Roundy's and Sendik's.
OMC: The distilling equipment is in the open for customers to see, but can you actually distill when the tasting room is open?
BB: No, we can't. The government doesn't like that.
OMC: Is it because distilling is dangerous?
BB: Distilling shouldn't be dangerous if all of the safety measures are in place. The still explosions you hear about are people in their yards or garage not being safe.
OMC: Have you ever tried home distilling?
BB: No, I'm not that gutsy.
OMC: Where do you live?
BB: In Bay View, near Humboldt Park.
OMC: Do you like Milwaukee?
BB: I've been here nine years now and I really like Milwaukee a lot.
OMC: Milwaukee is traditionally more of a beer town. Do you feel most Milwaukeeans have a lot to learn about spirits?
BB: I think the public as a whole, not just Milwaukee, has a long way to go in spirits education. It was the same when brew pubs starting to come around in the mid '90s: people didn't know any difference in the beer – just that it was made locally – and now people know so much more about beer. It's coming around with spirits, too.
OMC: Do you give tours of the distillery?
BB: I give some of the tours.
OMC: When are the tours? How much are they and how long do they last?
BB: They are $10 and offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. People stand in front of the equipment and we talk briefly about the history of the company and they get a tasting flight and a rocks glass. It's about a half hour or so depending on how many questions people ask.
OMC: Do people ever go on a Milwaukee Brewing Co. tour and then one over here, or vice versa?
BB: I'm not sure, but you can't bring beer in here from Milwaukee Brewing Co. or Central products over there.
OMC: You serve beer in the tasting room?
BB: Yeah, we're the first (distillery tasting room) in Wisconsin to get a liquor license. With our production license we can only serve our spirits, but we can also serve beer. I don't know the intricacies of that one, but we can. We have six signature cocktails so far.
OMC: Any regrets that you didn't finish engineering school?
BB: No. I never ever dread coming to work. I have a lot of creative control and will have more in the future. It's a really fun job.
Central Standard Craft Distillery tasting room is open Wednesday-Friday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Ready to learn the question words in Spanish? One of the best ways to advance your Spanish skills is to converse with fluent or native speakers. But how do you break the ice?
Start by mastering the new vocabulary in this guide, and then practice some of the most commonly asked questions.
People love being asked questions! It shows you're interested in their opinions and experiences.
After reading this article, you'll feel more comfortable meeting new people and making friends in Spanish.
Learn new words, phrases, & conversational skills in one of our FREE online Spanish classes.
Let's go over some of the most important question words in Spanish. Memorize this vocabulary so you can be ready to strike up a conversation when the opportunity arises!
If you look closely at the sentence structure of these questions, you'll see that in Spanish, you don't need to add a word for "do." For example, "How do you make that?" would literally be translated into Spanish as: ¿Cómo lo haces? (How you make that?).
It sounds funny when translated literally, doesn't it? This is one example of a basic language translation fact: we translate ideas, not words.
¿Quién es? (Who is it?) Note: Use when answering a phone or door.
Another thing you'll notice is that when quién is used plurally, referring to more than one person, it becomes quiénes.
Be aware that when used in isolation, "¿Cómo?" means the same thing as "¿Qué?" You'll hear Spanish speakers using both of these phrases.
¿Cuándo es? (When is it?) Note: Use for social events or appointments.
Sentence structure for questions isn't too different from English. The basic structure for all of these starts with the question word and is followed by the conjugated verb in the appropriate tense.
Remember how quién became quiénes? You'll also notice that when cuál is used in the plural form, it becomes cuáles.
In the first two examples, take note that Spanish uses the word for "which," rather than "what" as we're used to in English.
It's vital to learn these seven words, because you can't ask questions in Spanish without them! Study these essential Spanish question words to really take your conversation skills to the next level.
Need more help forming questions in Spanish? Check out the video below from one of our online Spanish classes.
You can also take private lessons with a Spanish teacher, online or locally. You'll get hands-on instruction and instant feedback on your grammar and pronunciation. Buena suerte!
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Marking the 1-Year Anniversary of That Peloton Commercial – Turns Out It Wasn't Such a Bad Gift After All!
By Taylor Galla December 3, 2020
Courtesy of Youtube / Peloton
On December 3, 2019, the home spin bike brand Peloton released a 30-second commercial that sparked enormous controversy online. Almost as soon as the commercial was released, Peloton's name was dragged through the mud as the entire internet joined hands to hate on the video advertisement. The company's shares fell by 9 percent that day.
The commercial was released exactly a year ago today, and what a difference a year makes. After a year where we all started working out at home and had much more important things to worry about, the Peloton commercial certainly hits different.
Seriously, try to put yourself in the mindset of someone living in 2019 and getting mad online because of a Peloton commercial. We had no idea what was coming for us. We were all so innocent, then.
Who Was the Peloton Wife? The Commercial That Launched a Million Tweets
Peloton made a lot of enemies with the simple, 30-second ad spot, which featured a wife being gifted the $2,000 bike by her husband, documenting her fitness journey and ultimately thanking him at the end for "changing" her. To be fair, it was kind of a cringe-y commercial, with viewers calling the commercial creepy, sexist, fat-phobic (the woman in the video is thin) — you name it.
At the time, the backlash was severe. The main actress, Monica Ruiz, who no one had ever heard of, suddenly was at the receiving end of a barrage of negative Tweets and messages and given a new nickname — the "Peloton Wife." (A name that I consider pretty sexist, but I'll dive into that more later on.) The husband in the ad was also donned the "Peloton Husband" and called sexist, misogynist and a "symbol of the patriarchy" — again, charges I believe are harsh. The ad was also parodied repeatedly online and even spoofed on SNL during their presidential coverage.
The ad caused such a stir that celebrities got involved. Ryan Reynolds infamously released a commercial answer for his own brand Aviation Gin, where Ruiz plays a wife who's drinking with two friends at a bar — drowning her sorrows in swigs of his tasty liquor. It was a very clever piece of viral marketing.
Peloton stood by the ad despite the backlash, noting that they were "disappointed in how some may have misinterpreted this commercial." The company said at the time, and continues to say, that people can change their lives through fitness, and I believe this theory.
So let me be clear — besides some awkward direction, there really isn't anything wrong with the advertisement itself. There is absolutely no depiction of the idea that the Peloton Wife "needs" to lose weight or that her husband gifted this to her in any way as a judgment. It's a quick story that concludes with her having changed her life through exercise and fitness — something that anyone of any size can do. She never expresses a desire to change how she looks for her husband. Quite frankly, the response to this advertisement was more sexist and evocative of these ideas than the commercial itself. I mean really — "Peloton Wife?" You know better than that, Twitter.
The idea that a woman can't exercise except to lose weight for her husband is also insulting, and that a husband can't gift his wife anything fitness-related without it being a condemnation of her looks is a depressing reflection of how quickly our society assumes the worst. Basically, there was a whole lot of projection going on in December 2019.
"Regardless, it's Peloton who's having the last laugh, because as it turns out, a Peloton was actually the perfect gift heading into 2020."
Yes, the bike is expensive and the woman in the commercial is thin. Is Peloton the most accessible fitness brand out there? From a financial standpoint, definitely not. However, is it their obligation to be? I also don't think so. If you can't already tell, I'm a Peloton user, and I acknowledge how privileged I am to be able to afford a piece of fitness equipment as expensive as this bike. However, I will also note that I saved up for this bike because I knew what it could do, and I believe in the mission of the company. I still do to this day.
Regardless, it's Peloton who's having the last laugh because, as it turns out, a Peloton was the perfect gift heading into 2020. Who could've expected that a company that was the laughing stock of the internet at the end of 2019 would turn out to be tailor-made for the hellscape that was 2020? In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peloton has seen its stock soar 350 percent.
Once the shelter-in-place orders were put into place and gyms were closed, what did everyone want? That's right, a Peloton. The Peloton bike and treadmill were suddenly back-ordered for months and sales have surged 172 percent as there was a run on home fitness equipment.
Find Something You Love as Much as Peloton Wife Loves her Peloton
So, what is the lesson here? The internet is always going to do its thing — mainly, looking for reasons to be mad online — and every piece of content published is opening itself up to potential criticism. Whether you're a major company producing a simple Christmas commercial or some rando writing a tweet — producing content is entering into a discussion with billions of strangers you have no control over. However, I believe that criticism should always come from an empathic place that's well-researched and thoughtful — not blind hate.
Courtesy of Peloton
I also think this commercial's anniversary is a pretty good touchstone for the kind of transition we've all gone through in 2020. This year has turned everything on its head — Peloton's reputation included. I'll admit that I fully drink the Kool-Aid of their program and have become an addict during the quarantine. But I also fully believe the brand had good intentions with the ad. The Peloton Wife was not trying to offend or hurt anyone, but simply communicate excitement about working out.
After the year of controversies we've had, the idea of getting angry about this ad is laughable today. Our society has gone through the gauntlet this year, and I believe, like the Peloton Wife, we're going to come through stronger on the other side. That being said, I think it's time for my 30-minute pop ride.
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digital humanities – Gretchen Kreahling McKay, Ph.D.
Last year my institution, McDaniel College, entered into a consortium with nineteen other liberal arts colleges (SLAC) that are members of CIC: the Council of Independent Colleges. Thanks to the Mellon Foundation, CIC was awarded money to fund this project that examined new online models of education and how they might work in a SLAC environment. I was one of the two faculty members from my institution who taught a course fully online. My course was entitled Ways of Seeing Byzantium.
My course was mentioned in a blog post by Bryan Alexander, who is a consultant on the project, helping faculty to find technological tools to support their pedagogical and learning goals for their online classes. You can read his post here. As he says, these are not "MOOCs"; if anything they are the antithesis. I will say this about my online class: I saw deeper engagement in the material because there was more time for students to think about their responses than the immediate and rapid fire expectation that a F2F discussion often requires. Even students who were concurrently enrolled in my F2F classes indicated to me that they liked the online class for different reasons, one of them being longer time to read, consider, and draft their comments.
This coming spring I teach the course again, this time open to students at the other nineteen institutions. I'm looking forward to what those students will add to our discussions.
A friend of mine sent me think link about a Digital Humanities project based at Stanford University by Professor Josiah Ober. This article explains the site and within the article is a link to the DH site itself, called POLIS.
1. A lot of the data that Ober is using was previously published. Ober is well-versed enough in the ancient Greek world to realize that if that very data were put in a new paradigm, different questions could be asked and new answers generated. From the same published data. I think that is very cool.
2. Graduate students helped enter this data. I don't have graduate students and I teach at a place that doesn't have Stanford's resources (to even put my institution and Stanford in the same sentence is nearing silliness). I am just about to embark on a digital project, but this gives me pause. I recall the gurus of my DH for Art History summer workshop, Sharon Leon and Sheila Brennan, noting that we should start small and keep the data "tidy," but I am still feeling rather daunted by what was done with POLIS. My own Italo-Byzantine painting site won't be nearly this large in scope - it's going to be an iconographic project and focused, for now, just on Tuscany in the thirteenth century.
My main question: do people out there have suggestions for someone at the beginning stages of a digital project?
It's been a year since I was actively engaged in building this website and thinking about the digital humanities. But there are several projects in the fire that have me back to this site and this subject.
Berlingheiro, Madonna and Child, active in Lucca 1228, died 1236. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York.
I would also like to figure out how to get some twitter feeds on the blog, and will continue to research how to do that.
Hope the site is a bit better than it was.


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Alexandru Spiridon, né le  à Edineț en Moldavie, est un footballeur moldave, devenu entraîneur à l'issue de sa carrière, qui évoluait au poste de milieu offensif.

Il compte 16 sélections et 2 buts en équipe nationale entre 1991 et 1995.

Biographie

Carrière de joueur

Avec le club du Zimbru Chișinău, il remporte cinq championnats de Moldavie.

Avec cette même équipe, il joue deux matchs en Ligue des champions.

Carrière internationale
Alexandru Spiridon compte 16 sélections et 2 buts avec l'équipe de Moldavie entre 1991 et 1995.

Il est convoqué pour la première fois par le sélectionneur national Ion Caras pour un match amical contre la Géorgie le , où il marque son premier but en sélection (défaite 4-2). Il reçoit sa dernière sélection le  contre l'Albanie (défaite 3-0).

Carrière d'entraîneur

Statistiques

Palmarès

En club
 Avec le Zimbru Chișinău :
 Champion de Moldavie en 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 et 1996

Distinctions personnelles
 Footballeur moldave de l'année en 1992

Notes et références

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Footballeur soviétique
Footballeur international moldave
Joueur du Zimbru Chișinău
Joueur du Zorya Louhansk
Joueur du FC Bălți
Entraîneur moldave de football
Entraîneur du Zimbru Chișinău
Sélectionneur de l'équipe de Moldavie de football
Naissance en juillet 1960
Naissance en RSS moldave

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CASE TV SERIES - SOUNDTRACK
Press play to listen to the soundtrack of CASE - a Netflix Original Series.
Under the player you can find more information about the soundtrack, as well as purchase links.
READ BLOG ARTICLE
Instrumental Singles
Here are some of my recent instrumental singles. Links open in Spotify.
GO TO SPOTIFY AND LISTEN SOME MORE
These are albums that I have collaborated on, mostly as a guitarist, but sometimes as producer as well. Links open in Spotify.
OLAFUR ARNALDS | FOR NOW I AM WINTER
MORTEN HARKET | LETTER FROM EGYPT
TOGGI | WONDERFUL SECRETS
DIEGO BUONGIORNO | THE SWAN
TOGGI | PUPPY
GIMME SHELTER O.S.T ÓLAFUR ARNALDS
ICELAND AURORA - I AM AURORA O.S.T.
I composed some music for Iceland Aurora, a non-narrative time-lapse film which captures the mesmerising Aurora Borealis and the unique scenery of Iceland.
CONNECT ON SOUNDCLOUD
Advertising singles
I have been fortunate enough that some songs I have written for commercials have been popular enough merit a full version and release, some have even become very popular. Sometimes this has been an afterthought, sometimes deliberate. Here are various songs written and produced by me for commercials and advertising campaigns. The songs open in Spotify.
BÓGÓ & LÓLÓ BETRI EN ÞÚ
Hófí - It Has to be you
SUZY THUNDER - BIG
LIGEGLAD TV SERIES - SOUNDTRACK
Press play to listen to the soundtrack of Ligeglad, an Icelandic comedy series.
Under the player you can find a link to more information about the soundtrack on my blog.
DARK SPACE MATTER
Dark Space Matters is a collection of music composed to Science Fiction themes and topics, robots, AI, Space, and all that.
ADVERTISING AND TRAILERS
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Documentary Screening: Grace, Milly, Lucy... Child Soldiers in Toronto Feb 12-19
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Grace, Milly, Lucy...Child Soldiers
A film by Raymonde Provencher, produced by Macumba DOC Productions in co-production with the NFB
Screening at the Royal Cinema, Toronto on February 12, 5pm
and February 13 to 19 at the NFB's Mediatheque
"It's very easy to create a killing machine. Just imagine. You're seven years old and taken away from your family…your parents are killed in front of you or you're forced to kill somebody. Through all that you're beaten…then you're given a gun and you're told, 'This gun is your life.'" – Grace Akallo
Toronto – Following its premiere at last year's Hot Docs festival and screenings on the international festival circuit, Raymonde Provencher's Grace, Milly, Lucy . . . Child Soldiers will open at the Royal Theatre and NFB Mediatheque in Toronto on February 12, 2011.
Supported by the International Bureau for Children's Rights, the film's release is timed to coincide with the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, which each year denounces the use of children in armed conflicts. A number of events aimed at raising awareness of this issue are also planned for the occasion. The film will screen concurrently in Montreal, Quebec City and Vancouver. The promotion of these screenings is made in collaboration with War Child Canada.
A representative from the International Bureau for Children's Rights (IBCR) will introduce the film and lead a discussion on Saturday, February 12 at the Royal Theatre (theroyal.to).
At the NFB Mediatheque, representatives from Amnesty International Canada, the IBCR and Plan Canada will be on hand after the screening on February 13 to lead a discussion. The February 15 screening is co-presented by the Ontario Black History Society, and Dr. Opiyo Oloya, a weekly columnist for Uganda's national newspaper, the New Vision, will be in attendance. A representative from Amnesty International Canada will also lead a discussion after the screening on February 17.
In the last 20 years, more than 30,000 Ugandan children have been abducted and forced into armed combat in the war between the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel forces and government troops. Of these children (who account for 80% of the LRA's recruits), approximately one third are girls. This little-known reality is examined in Grace, Milly, Lucy . . . Child Soldiers. Returning from captivity, girls who were trained to kill and often forced to "marry" their captors must readjust to life in the community. For some, life becomes a struggle to make their voices heard. Combining personal accounts and scenes from daily life, the film probes their journeys on the long road to reconciliation. Though it conjures up the stifled echoes of a painful past, Grace, Milly, Lucy . . . Child Soldiers dares to believe that a better future is at hand for these women, united in a common struggle. Produced by Macumba DOC production in co-production with the NFB.
With a degree in political science and a longstanding interest in current events, Raymonde Provencher has a passion for international issues. Her films War Babies (2002, winner of several Gémeaux awards), Blue Helmets: Peace and Dishonour (2007) and A Senseless Death (2008) throw the harrowing tales of women victims of war crimes into sharp relief. Grace, Milly, Lucy . . . Child Soldiers breaks the silence surrounding the fate of a sacrificed generation.
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Wayne Westland Community School Proudly Welcomes Three New Administrators to The District
Wayne –As we continue the 2018-19 school year, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to welcome three new administrators to the district.
"We are excited for the additional perspectives, knowledge and experiences that our new administrators are bringing to WWCS," said Dr. Shelly Holt, Superintendent. "I look forward to collaborating with each of them as we continue to educate the students in our community."
Please join us in welcoming the following administrators to WWCS and their new roles:
Kimberly Milstead, Principal of Tinkham Educational Center
Kimberly Milstead has supported educators within the WWCS district since 2016. Before joining the WWCS team, she was a learning specialist and cross categorical teacher in Ann Arbor Public Schools and at Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies. Additionally, Kimberly brings nearly 10 years of classroom teaching experience having taught learners at all levels from Kindergarten to High School/ Young Adults. Her personal academic journey is equally as impressive as she boasts undergraduate and graduate degrees in Special Education and Inclusion as well an administrative certification.
Michael Wegher, Principal of John Glenn High School
Michael Wegher is new to the WWCS district bringing 10 years of classroom teaching experience having taught in both Melvindale-North Allen Park Public Schools and Taylor Public Schools. He also brings 8 years of middle school and high school administration experience from his time in Taylor Public Schools. Additionally, he brings an undergraduate degree and graduate studies in secondary education and social studies as a Master's degree and certificate in School Administration.
Jennifer LaDuke, Principal of William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Jennifer LaDuke brings a fresh perspective to WWCS with extensive classroom teaching experience having taught at the elementary and high school level with Algonac and Grosse Ilse Township Schools. She has also served as an instruction and assessment coordinator in Wyandotte Public schools and most recent served as the Director of Career and Technical Education for Monroe Country Intermediate School District. Additionally, she has an undergraduate and graduate degree in education and educational leadership.
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While fighting against pancreatic cancer, singer TONY MILLS (ex-TNT, ex-SHY) died at the age of 57.
He recently released his new solo album, "Beyond The Law", on June 21st.
Mills's passing was confirmed by his wife Linda in a social media post earlier today. She wrote :
"It is with a shattered heart that I announce the passing of my loving husband and best friend Tony Mills. He was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in April of this year and lived his life to the fullest until he exhaled for the last time in my arms. He wanted to live, but wasn't afraid of death.
"Most will know him through his incredible contribution to the music world as a singer in bands like SHY and TNT as well as a solo artist and session vocalist. He leaves behind him a legacy that will live on for many lifetimes.
"Those people closest to him will also know him as a gentle and kind soul, a dedicated husband with a love for the quiet life, his animals and his motorbikes. His sense of humour was always on point. His last summer was the happiest in his life, at the end of each day he exclaimed 'It's been another fantastic day!' He spent a lot of time in his workshop fixing up his dirtbike so he could ride it later this autumn. The evening before he passed, he managed to whisper: 'I've had a good life. I've had a GOOD life. I'm just a bit pissed about the bike.'"
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by Christopher Covert
Ten years and 50 weeks ago, Justin Gatlin was suspended from professional track and field for using a banned substance. His ban, originally eight-years, was reduced to four after his cooperation with doping officials. This suspension took place at the height of his popularity: only two-years removed from gold-medal performance in the 100m during the 2004 Olympic Games, three-times a World Champion the following year, and just a few years removed from racing his way to six NCAA Championships at the University of Tennessee.
Last night, Gatlin returned to London, England - a place where he raced to a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics - and defeated the greatest sprinter of all-time, Usain Bolt, for the 2017 World 100m Championship. His journey from doping outcast to champion, although controversial, should be a teaching moment to all of us who have failed, try and try again to be successful, and realize that a journey to greatness can not be achieved without the support of others.
Here are our takeaways:
Always Persevere - There is a saying that Samurai are taught at an early age: fall seven, rise eight. You fail, you get back up. You loose, you try again. You screw up, you try to do better. Gatlin's poor and selfish decision making that lead to his greatest failure was so big that he was not allowed in a track stadium for nearly half a decade. But that didn't stop him - so don't let failure stop you.
Great Things (most of the time) Take Time - Being about to bounce back from failure or lapses in judgement take time. No one can change who they are overnight. However, with a heightened state of self-awareness and clear understanding of the process of your goals, you can gain perspective, stay more engaged in the moment, and learn understand that your goals will come - if you can take your time.
Selflessness - After winning last night, Gatlin repeatedly told reporters that the difference between this championship and others where he could't beat Bolt was, "I usually sit and think a lot about myself and my plan. But tonight, I was thinking about my family, my friends, and the people that got me to this point. This race was not about me tonight - I was doing it for them." If you are coming back from redemption or failure, odds are you have a support team around you to make sure you are making the proper steps to come back (and if you don't have that type of group, you need to get one - now). People who are successful over a long period of time don't just do things for selfish reasons, they want to best represent and make proud the people that got them there. Gatlin, whose doping actions should and are considered extremely selfish, accomplished what was once that the impossible when he let is focus move away from himself (for once) and put his attention on those who got him there. Needless to say, the results where better. When you are coming back from failure, don't just make yourself better for you - focus on getting better and bouncing back because of the people that are around you.
Whether you love or hate Justin Gatlin, it's hard not to recognize that nearly eleven-years after he was banned, going from banned-doper to defeating the fastest man who has ever walked the earth is pretty amazing. And although the actions that warranted his suspension where appalling, his comeback and teachable moments for those who have failed, are ones of true inspiration.
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In November 2017 Höganäs acquired Metasphere Technology, a Swedish start-up that has developed a new atomizing technology using plasma for high performing materials for surface coating and additive manufacturing while in February 2018 Höganäs acquired Alvier PM-Technology, a Swiss world leading company specializing in designing and manufacturing of tools for pressing of metal powder components.


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Each position on Raspberry Island is a unique, one of a kind position, in an environment and location that is likely completely foreign to many people considering a job with us. We receive a huge number of applications during our very short hiring period. Here are some pointers to help you A) decide if this job is right for you, and B) help you achieve the position.
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Apply. If this looks like a great opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply, even if you're afraid you're not fully qualified.
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Please understand that some of our positions are two-term, or half season, so about 2 months long, as reflected in the job description. New applicants will not be offered full term, full season positions.
Team Members who have worked with us before are automatically considered first for rehire and are eligible for full term employment.
Understand that it is expensive to get to Kodiak. While the following are paid positions, please ensure you take into account that your point of hire is Raspberry Island; and that you are comfortable with making the financial commitment to not only get here, but also to invest in the clothing and licensure some of the positions require. These requirements will be listed in each job description. Please do your research before applying for the position.
All positions for 2019 have been filled. Thank you!


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# Copyright (c)  2012-2013  Mikael Leetmaa
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# This file is part of the KMCLib project distributed under the terms of the
# GNU General Public License version 3, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
#

from KMCLib.Utilities.CheckUtilities import checkPositiveInteger

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    """
    Class for handling the control parameters that goes in to a KMC simulation.
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    def __init__(self,
                 number_of_steps=None,
                 dump_interval=None,
                 analysis_interval=None,
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        Constructuor for the KMCControlParameters object that
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        :param number_of_steps: The number of KMC steps to take. If not provided
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        :param dump_interval: The number of steps between subsequent trajectory
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        :type dump_interval: int

        :param analysis_interval: The number of steps between subsequent calls to
                                  the custom analysis 'registerStep' functions.
                                  The default value is 1, i.e. analysis every step.
        :type analysis_interval: int

        :param seed: The seed value to use for the backend random number generator.
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                     seeded based on the wall-clock time.
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        """
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        return self.__number_of_steps

    def dumpInterval(self):
        """
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        """
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    def analysisInterval(self):
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        Query for the analysis interval.

        :returns: The analysis interval.
        """
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    def seed(self):
        """
        Query for the seed value.

        :returns: The seed value.
        """
        return self.__seed

    def timeSeed(self):
        """
        Query for the time seed value.

        :returns: The time seed value.
        """
        return self.__time_seed


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By: Celine Turkyilmaz '21
Each summer, Colgate University students and alumni gather for an evening of celebration and connection, swapping stories over hors d'oeuvres. Called Colgate in Your City, this series of events takes place in cities like Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the District of Columbia.
Associate Director of the Professional Networks Jillian Cole '10 describes Colgate in Your City as memorable for everyone in the community.
"The program was developed out of a desire to build strong relationships between students and alumni," Cole said. "It helps students receive valuable insight from alumni who are experts in their industries of interest."
For Kendall Williamson '21, who attended the San Francisco edition of Colgate in Your City, the event was a way to open doors to future success. "It's incredibly important to connect with alumni," she said. "Everyone I met was enthusiastic and eager to share the knowledge and skills they acquired both during and after their time at Colgate."
For her part, Emily Raiber '02 co-hosted the Los Angeles event. "Our alumni are passionate, smart, and share a love for Colgate that can't be explained without being experienced," she said. "I credit my internship experience while at Colgate with helping me land my first job in television. I know that these summers are crucial to helping students discover their passion and lay the foundation for their careers."
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City Council plans hearing into why hundreds of children still get lead poisoning (US)
13 Jan 2016 | Inaccurate records, Inadequate Systems, Incomplete records
he Baltimore City Council announced plans Monday to hold an investigative hearing into why hundreds of children are still getting lead poisoning — a preventable condition officials vowed to eradicate six years ago. … A top state environmental official said the...
Audit office criticises health department's handling of $15 billion pharmacy deal
6 Mar 2015 | Breakdowns in Accountability, Inadequate Systems, Incomplete records
The federal health department has been criticised by the Australian National Audit Office for its administration of a $15 billion agreement with pharmacists. The audit office identified several shortcomings in the department's administration of the agreement,...
Thousands lose pensions in firms' 'Fawlty Towers' bungles (UK)
13 Sep 2014 | Inaccurate records, Inadequate Systems, Inappropriate Disposal or Destruction, Systemic failure
Firms have lost "whole box loads of paperwork" recording pension contributions and entitlements, meaning thousands could be deprived of their retirement income. Hundreds of thousands of people may be deprived of the pensions they contributed to for years...
Watershed department audit is one hell of a depressing read (US)
11 Sep 2014 | Inaccurate records, Inadequate Systems, Incomplete records, Lack of transparency, Non-compliance, Systemic failure
If the mysterious disappearance of 28 700-pound water meters and an $80,000 backhoe didn't alert you to laughably bad security at the Department of Watershed Management's warehouses, the city auditor has conveniently documented the failures for you in a scathing...
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eAge Edusolutions Awarded 'Innovative Edutech Company' at Icons of Learning 2016
New Delhi based eAge Edusolutions was presented the 2016 Icons of Learning Award for "Innovative Edutech Company" at the annual Gala ...
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New Delhi based eAge Edusolutions was presented the 2016 Icons of Learning Award for "Innovative Edutech Company" at the annual Gala Awards Evening for education & learning sector hosted by the Business Excellence & Research Group (BERG) at Singapore.
A premier thought leadership, networking & recognition platform, Icons of Learning witnessed participation from education institutions ranging from schools, colleges, private universities as well as edtech startups from South & South East Asia.
eAge EduSolutions is India's leading digital spoken English service provider with a target to achieve enormous scale by surpassing the barriers in the brick and mortar format. eAge offers engaging training sessions with live teachers and these sessions are powered by Zilleon – proprietary virtual class platform that facilitates live interaction between students and teachers. "The award is testimony to our hardwork, customer focus and relentless efforts by our team," said Chander Madan, Founder & CEO , eAge solutions.
Digital technologies are increasingly ubiquitous, and enable new forms of knowledge production, socialization, communication and play. More than ever, developing school-wide strategies to develop and support 21st century learning is dominating the educational landscape. This was the unanimous view of educators and EdTech startups at the 3rd annual Icons of Learning conclave & awards hosted by the Singapore-based Business Excellence & Research Group (BERG) here.
The panel discussion on "Changing Paradigm of Learning in the Digital Age" had Mr David Edwards, CEO & Head of School, GEMS World Academy, Singapore, Mr Shivanu Shukla, CEO & Founder, Teamie and Mr Bernard Golstein, CEO & Co-Founder, VivaLing as the speakers. The session was moderated by BERG Founder & Managing Partner, Mr Vishwesh Iyer.
"Education is one of the key sectors fuelling sustainable growth for the region, and we hope that these award winning institutions will inspire other schools of higher learning to also commit to enriching people with industry-relevant skillsets and knowledge to thrive in the new economy," said Mr Thomas McMahon, Chairman, Advisory Board, BERG Singapore.
Author, Storyteller & Entrepreneur, Mr Hemant Bohra was the keynote speaker on the occasion, Mr Bohra published his first book, Your Story Your Way, earlier this year. He spoke in depth of the essence of storytelling as a primary tool to impart life-long learning.
At the Gala Awards evening that followed, some of the leading educational institutions and edtech companies from India, Singapore & Malaysia were recognised for their continuous innovation and delivery in the learning process with the 2016 Icons of Learning Awards.
Asia Learning Resources, MediaKindle, FII-News, Global Citizen Forum (GCF) and AsiaBizToday were the supporting partners to the 2016 Icons of Learning conclave & awards.
About BERG Singapore
Established in 2013, Singapore-based Business Excellence & Research Group Pte Ltd (BERG) is committed to nurturing and promoting business excellence across diverse sectors. In this quest, BERG has gone on to establish thought leadership, networking & recognition platforms over the past few years since its inception. The areas of focus include Urbanisation & Real Estate, Learning & Skills Development, Medical & Healthcare as well as Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystems.
BERG's Advisory Board and Executive Team brings together people with diverse and combined international experience of over 50 years. BERG has a presence across key emerging markets of Singapore, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Philippines.
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In 1982, George M. Bridges decided it was time to leave the tobacco farm behind and try his hand at something new. With a background in construction, he built his first airboat in the backyard, mortgaging the house to do it. It was a gamble, but a risk he was willing to take. George worked hard through the years, and it wasn't long before he knew he had stumbled onto something extraordinary. Today, nearly three decades later (and with a few more airboats on premise) Everglades Holiday Park continues to serve as South Florida's premier gateway to the state's most exciting natural attraction- the Everglades.
Centrally located on Griffin Rd. in Fort Lauderdale, Everglades Holiday Park is a family fun entertainment destination, offering everything from guided Everglades airboat tours and live alligator presentations to food, souvenirs and fresh water fishing. We cater to families, individuals, educators, corporations and anyone looking to experience the magic and wonders of our state's most exciting natural resource. We encourage visitors to enjoy the pristine Everglades ecosystem while learning about important preservation efforts.
The Florida Everglades is revered for its fishing. At Everglades Holiday Park, experts and amateurs alike can enjoy fishing the 'glades' from a Jon boat, the dock or as part of a professionally guided tour. We are equipped with boat and gear rentals, bait and fishing licenses and everything else you need for catching large mouth bass, peacock bass, catfish and more. With access to a boat ramp right at the park, locals and tourists can fish 24 hours a day.
What is it about Everglades Holiday Park that differentiates us from the rest? We pride ourselves on giving visitors a fun, one-of-a-kind experience and we treat our customers as we would our family members. Connecting people to the magic that is the Everglades and it's inhabitants- that's what our park is all about and that's what we do every day.
At Everglades Holiday Park, we don't stop at providing exciting airboat rides and gator shows. Instead, we create an experience you'll treasure for years. To us, it's just good business, but to you, it's building memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime. With the knowledge and expertise to show you the simplest plant to the most complex wildlife in the Everglades, our team exceeds expectations every time.
Truly, our staff is what makes Everglades Holiday Park the best. We like being highly rated, but it's our team that put us here. They are an extraordinary group of people, experts, professionals and animal lovers with a work effort defined by integrity and passion that keeps us busy and our visitors happy. We've learned the art of bringing the best to our customers by working together and we over deliver every time.
We welcome you to experience the adventure that is Everglades Holiday Park. There's only one Everglades and only one way to see it!


You probably have a social media account- you might have even ended up here on this site because of one. Even if you don't personally have an account, you're aware of what they are.
During my time in my twenties, which at this point has been almost nine year (!), I've had a lot of fun on social media. Unfortunately hand in hand with that, I've lesrned many hard lessons, too. The biggest takeaway, the conclusion of it all, is one big blaring neon sign: social media makes me feel worse about myself. Why? For me, it's been a slot machine of comparison. What are other people doing with their lives? Are they traveling more? Happier than me? More financially stable? Are they overall leading a better life, more like the one I'm striving to reach on a daily basis?
I'm sure you've heard the phrase before: people only show you their highlight reel on social media. They're not going to exemplify the moments where they feel like failures. But in those moments where I post something good, where I feel happy and post about it: it certainly does feel like bragging. Don't you wish you were here in Europe with me? Hmmm? Doesn't it look incredible!! Don't you wish you were doing these fun activities I'm doing? Look at me!!!
it doesn't feel good, it doesn't sit right. I don't want to make myself feel good by putting others down, and that's what I feel like I'm doing even if it's indirectly. My highlight reel is just that- the best moments of my life, not the days where I felt so lonely and hopeless. I dont want to contribute to someone else looking st my brightest days and wondering why hers aren't the same. I assure you, lovely, we are both human and both feel and thus both have valid, tough days in private.
i'm not saying I am against social media nor am I saying that I'll be deleting my account- that's career suicide! :) But I am saying I am striving to be more present in my experiences and make sure I'm taking photos for the memories, and not to show off to the world that my life is perfect and glamorous. I won't reflect that lie.


It was a tough class but I'm glad I stuck through this! Great workout!
Great place, clean, friendly staff, and excellent instruction.
Really great class and awesome instructor!
Good intensity with varied sequences. Worked every muscle!
Cyclestrong is 30 spin/30 weights & TRX. Erica was a positive teacher with a great playlist. This studio feels like a community, I like it here.
Sweaty and exhausting in a very good way.
This class started with a normal spin class (except for the AC/DC song), then we moved into the hot room for a crazy ab isolation class. I have had a class from this teacher before and she is a tough cookie. I have never been in a class with more groans and noises to hold the poses. I gave 5 stars because i feel good the day after.
First time doing a cycling class. The instructor was very helpful and patient. Great challenging workout and fun class. Can't wait for next week.


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Ian W. Toll
Ian W. Toll (born 1967) is an American author and military historian. He lives in New York City.
1967 (age 51–52)
Notable works
Six Frigates: Epic History of Founding of the US Navy; Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942; The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944.
Toll received a degree in history from Georgetown University in 1989, and a master's degree in public policy (M.P.P.) from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1995.[1]
Early in his career, he was a political aide and speechwriter to U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes and New York Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine. Subsequently, Toll was an analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and an equity research analyst at three investment banks, covering communications, software, and e-commerce stocks.[1]
Toll is the author of Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy; Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942; and The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944. The latter two titles are the first two volumes of a nonfiction trilogy about the Pacific War.[2] The third and final volume in the trilogy,Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945, will be published in July 2020.
Toll has also served as a juror for the National Endowment for the Humanities, a cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department, and a lecturer at the Naval War College.
Six Frigates was the 2007 recipient of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature[3][4] and the William E. Colby Military Writers Award.[1][5]
Pacific Crucible received the Northern California Book Award for Nonfiction in 2012.[6]
The Conquering Tide was a New York Times bestseller and was selected as the best book of 2016 by Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times.[7][8]
In 2019, Toll was awarded the The Samuel Eliot Morison Award by the USS Constitution Museum.
Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy, W. W. Norton, 2006. ISBN 0393058476
Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941–1942, W. W. Norton, 2011. ISBN 9780393068139
The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944, W. W. Norton, 2015. ISBN 9780393080643
"Ian W. Toll: Six Frigates - Pritzker Military Museum & Library - Chicago". pritzkermilitary.org.
"Ian W. Toll". wwnorton.com.
"Latest NOUS Awards". Naval Order of the United States. Archived from the original on 2017-06-03. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
"Previous Morison Book Awards". Naval Order of the United States, New York Commandery. Archived from the original on 2016-08-27. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
"The Colby Award for Military Writers : Colby Symposium". Colby Symposium.
"Poetry Flash > programs". poetryflash.org.
"Best Sellers/Hardcover Nonfiction". New York Times. October 11, 2015. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
"The Best Books of 2016". Financial Times. Financial Times. 2 December 2016.
Author's biography at http://www.ianwtoll.com/
Entry from the 2007 ed. of Contemporary Authors
Author page at Amazon.com Retrieved 2015-01-26.
Author page at Simon & Schuster.com Retrieved 2015-01-26.
Pacific Crucible page at W. W. Norton Retrieved 2015-01-26.
The Conquering Tide page at W. W. Norton Retrieved 2016-01-04.
Toll discusses Six Frigates at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library on May 10, 2007. Retrieved 2015-01-26.
Review of Six Frigates
Review of Pacific Crucible
Review of The Conquering Tide
Toll at National World War II Museum
Toll at New York Society Library
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'The news to have been selected for the Summer Internship at Magdalene College Library came to me as an unexpected, and strongly desired, surprise. My five weeks in Cambridge passed so quickly, but they left with me a treasure of acquired knowledge and abilities, as well as fond memories of beautiful places and, above all, smart, kind and passionate people.
I decided that libraries were to be my professional choice during my academic studies in Italy, when I visited several institutions across the country for research purposes. A 50 pence coin, a limited edition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of public libraries, found on a pavement during my wanderings around London, became the reminder of my goal. Volunteering, work experience, and visits to various libraries made it clear to me that special collections and rare books especially attracted my interest. This is the reason why I made sure, once I saw the opportunity of this internship, I would try my best to grab it.
I am currently completing an MSc in Information & Library Studies at the University of Strathclyde, started last September with the aim of progressing my career in the information sector. The course provided me, along with many other things, cataloguing skills that proved useful for the project I have accomplished at Magdalene, focusing on adding bibliographic descriptions of the Old Library collections to the online catalogue. The majority of the books considered by this project were post-1850 works written by significant English authors, such as Arthur C. Benson and Charles Kingsley. Nonetheless, during my last week I had the honour of being introduced to the fascinating and intricate art of cataloguing rare books, including a wonderful, tiny 17th century edition of the Divine Comedy, by my illustrious compatriot Dante Alighieri. Despite general perceptions (or better, stereotypes), cataloguing is not a tedious, mechanic, repetitive task: it requires great attention to details and focus, and you never know what to expect when you open a book! Letters, (hard to decipher) inscriptions, photos, past librarians' annotations: each volume contains a world of its own and has its own story to tell.
The visits to some of the numerous Cambridge libraries, kindly arranged for me by my lovely supervisor Catherine Sutherland, granted me the chance of a privileged 'behind-the-scenes' view of libraries services. I met brilliant and enthusiastic professionals, keen to share with me their expertise and ideas. I got to turn through the pages of wonderful 13th century manuscripts and was shown the VLE ('Virtual Learning Environment') in addition to other useful electronic resources available to the students. I was taken on tours to restricted-access areas and was shown the elaborate process of creating a metadata description for manuscripts. I also assisted with everyday library activities, such as book ordering or dealing with image requests. What struck me, in a very positive way, is the collaborative attitude of librarians, who are happy to share their knowledge rather than keep it to themselves, and seek for help when in need, knowing that someone will be glad to provide it. I believe that is the way to go for libraries, especially in a time when the swift technological turnover is challenging the ability of the information sector to stay relevant and up-to-date.
It was no doubt the best time of the year to enjoy Cambridge: it was very pleasant walking across the Fellows' Garden and the College's courtyards, admiring the meticulously maintained gardens in bloom, and observing the punters telling their (unlikely to be real!) stories to groups of surprised tourists, with the fresh summer breeze carrying around the sweet scent of lindens. I will bring back home with me affectionate memories of this experience, not only for the highly valuable learning outcomes which will assist my professional development, but also for the kindness and generosity of the people I met.


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Ageism is alive and well when the New York Mets hired an 82 year old pitching coach
Last year in New York an elderly man walking on the streets of Manhattan with a walker was attacked by a troubled teen with a golf club.
The incident was caught on video and it was a disgusting thing to watch. Thankfully, some bystanders quickly came to the senior's aid and restrained the attacker until police arrived.
What happened afterward, I thought, was also appalling. The story didn't make the front page of the papers. It didn't lead any newscasts. It was treated as though it was just another thing that happened. Had the same thing happened to Cardi B, we wouldn't stop seeing it everywhere. And that's the problem! We don't care as nearly enough about the elderly as we should.
These people are our treasures and we have a lot to learn from them everyday we're blessed to still have them among us.
Case in point. The New York Mets hired an 82 year old pitching coach named Phil Regan. The Mets are struggling, especially their pitching staff which supposed to be their strength. Phil Regan pitched alongside Sandy Koufax. The amount of pitching wisdom inside of his head is immense, probably more than anybody in the world. So the Mets took advantage of a treasure they already had under their noses. But, the ridicule came quickly. The jokes were too easy to make. "Can he get to the mound without a wheelchair?" Regan still pitches batting practice. He's still in good condition at his advanced age.
So what's the problem?
It all comes back to our societal attitude towards the elderly and it needs to stop once and for all!
This is Phil Regan talking about working with Mets closer Edwin Diaz whose been struggling mightily.
"He came off the mound and said it worked"
New Mets pitching Phil Regan had Edwin Diaz make an adjustment and it paid off pic.twitter.com/C3KlN5jZjn
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2019


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Nitric oxide does not improve babies' recovery after heart surgery
July 9, 2022 July 5, 2022 - by fccdpnet
Congenital heart disease affects about one in a hundred live-born children. In the US alone, about 40,000 children are born with congenital heart disease every year. About half of these patients require heart surgery during the first years of life. This type of surgery involves performing a cardiopulmonary bypass, or artificial heart-lung machine, that is needed to allow surgeons to operate on the heart.
However, this machine can cause severe inflammation in the children, which may last up to several days after surgery. This inflammation is harmful to the patients, as it weakens the heart and may result in organ dysfunction and the need for ventilation in the ICU. To reduce these side effects, the addition of nitric oxide to the heart-lung machine has been discussed as a promising approach.
No difference in ventilation needs
Researchers at the University of Zurich, the University Children's Hospital Zurich and the University of Queensland (Australia) have now investigated whether the addition of nitric oxide to artificial heart-lung machines reduces infants' need for ventilation after surgery. "The randomized trial involved 1,371 children across six pediatric heart surgery centers in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands," says lead author Luregn Schlapbach from the University Children's Hospital Zurich.
Published in JAMA, the findings show no difference in the ventilation needs of study participants who received nitric oxide and those who did not after heart surgery. The study authors thus conclude that the use of nitric oxide in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery does not improve the recovery of children following heart surgery.
The trial was the largest interventional study in children with congenital heart disease performed to date. "Researchers will now analyze gene activation patterns in the study participants to find out which biological processes could be targeted in the future—including in terms of precision medicine," says Schlapbach. A follow-up study of the cohort into school age will also be conducted to understand the true long-term impact of nitric oxide gas intervention.
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In the coming years, our electronics will be much less rigid. Flexible electronics are on the way.
Our electronic gadgets are smaller, lighter, and flatter. But they're still so rigid.
In the era of the curved screen, every single object you know and love has the potential to be reborn without losing its ergonomics. Of course, building a television into your couch might just sound silly, but the fact that it could even be considered demonstrates just how up-in-the-air the world becomes when our most popular digital interface gets a rounded makeover.
In fact, the technology is already here. And close to becoming a consumer reality. Samsung unveiled prototypes for flexible, bendable displays at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year. And now LG is taking orders for its curved OLED TV and promises a new smartphone with a flexible OLED display by the end of the year. What more innovations from this technology could be on the horizon?
And read SmartPlanet's conversation with Rolston from 2011 .