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Improved, heavy rare earth-free, low-cost magnets for EV vehicles could reduce mobility costs
New Delhi : Scientists have fabricated improved low cost heavy rare earth-free high Nd-Fe-B magnets, which are in high demand for Electric Vehicles and can make them more affordable.
More than 90% of EVs use brushless DC (BLDC) motors made up of rare earth Neodymium Iron Boron (Nd-Fe-B) magnets. Since its discovery by Sagawa in 1984, the Nd-Fe-B magnet has been one of the most sought-after permanent magnetic materials for many applications due to its exceptional combination of magnetic properties.
Nd-Fe-B magnets used in EVs operate at high temperatures of 150 – 200oC and need to exhibit high resistance to demagnetization, a capability that pure Nd-Fe-B magnets do not have. Hence Dysprosium (Dy) metal is added as an alloy to improve the resistance to demagnetization. World over, researchers are trying to enhance coercivity (resistance to demagnetisation) of Nd-Fe-B magnets without the addition of costly Dy. A strategy adopted by the research community to enhance coercivity is to enrich the region between the grains of the Nd-Fe-B magnet with "non-magnetic" elements through suitable heat treatments (grain boundary diffusion).
Recently, scientists from the Centre for Automotive Energy Materials at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous Research and Development Centre of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, have enhanced the coercivity of Niobium (Nb)-containing Nd-Fe-B melt-spun ribbon by grain boundary diffusion process (GBDP) using a low melting point alloy of Nd70Cu30 which acts as the source for the "non-magnetic" element. They have reported restricted grain growth during grain boundary diffusion due to the precipitation of Nb, which facilitates the enrichment of Copper (Cu) at the grain boundaries aiding the increased resistance to demagnetization of Nd-Fe-B powders. The coercivity value of 1 T at 150oC critical for automotive applications achieved in this research published in Materials Research Letter could be a useful strategy to develop magnets without Dy for EV applications.
ARCI has ventured into setting up of pilot plant for manufacturing of near net shaped Nd-Fe-B magnets through a major project funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission of the Government of India, and the above strategy will be explored for the magnets manufactured in the pilot plant.
The new strategy could also be used for commercial production of Nd-Fe-B magnets in India, reducing imports that meet the major requirements of the automotive sector.
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Holiday miracle for new mother who gave birth on Christmas Day... even though she didn't know she was pregnant
Leanne Carter, 21, was admitted to hospital with 'severe period pain'
She had no idea she was pregnant with son Joseph, born on Christmas Day
Miss Carter showed no physical symptoms throughout her pregnancy
By Sara Malm
A young woman who welcomed her first-born son on Christmas Day had no idea she was pregnant.
Leanne Carter was admitted to hospital with stomach cramps in the early hours of Christmas morning and left with baby boy Joseph.
The 21-year-old from Ilkeston, Nottinghamshire said her son was 'the most surprising and best present ever'.
Surprise Christmas present: Leanne, 21, had no idea she was pregnant with baby boy Joseph who came into the world on Christmas Day
Miss Carter said she had no physical symptoms throughout her pregnancy and only 'became bloated' in the last month.
'It was a big surprise - I didn't know anything about it,' she said. 'When I heard of these kind of things before I always thought 'how could you not know?'
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Miss Carter woke up at 2.30 on Christmas morning with what she believed to be severe period pains, and as they worsened her mother suggested they go to the hospital.
She said: 'When I was there I went to the toilet and just felt the need to push. My mum had to go and get the staff and they asked if I was pregnant.
'They wheeled me in and the first time I realised I was pregnant was when they gave me the gas and air as I was pushing.
'I was shocked, then scared and worried and I didn't know if he was OK but then I was happy.'
Joseph was born at 8am on Christmas Day and weighed 4lb 12oz. Medical staff at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham believe he was born around two weeks early, but say he has suffered no lasting effects from his surprise entry in to the world.
Miss Carter said she had carried on normal life throughout her pregnancy, and recently started working at a shop in her home town. Her periods continued as normal and she had not felt the baby moving around.
Holiday in hospital: Miss Carter was admitted to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham with stomach pain in the early hours of Christmas Day and suddenly felt the urge to push
She said: 'I did a lot of heavy lifting - he's had it tough, but he's fine. I just carried on life as normal, did my day-to-day stuff.'
Alison Atkinson, head of maternity at Nottingham University Hospitals, said: 'I'm delighted that Leanne and her baby are both well and happy.
'It's rare for a woman to give birth without knowing she's pregnant but I'm pleased that it was a happy surprise.
'It was also a lovely surprise for our team in the emergency department who were thrilled to be a part of this wonderful Christmas story.'
Joseph was equally a surprise for Leanne's boyfriend Scott Curwood who she says was 'shocked' but happy about the birth of his son.
The couple are now hoping to find a house together; meanwhile Leanne and baby Joseph will live with her mother and grandmother.
Miss Carter said: 'Joseph is definitely the most surprising but the best Christmas present ever.
'He's very quiet and quite sleepy - my mum says he's the spitting image of me.
'He's going to be tall; he's got massive feet and tiny little skinny legs.'
'I didn't intend on having children for a long while yet but I'm happy and I'm dead excited. It's still sinking in a little bit but I'm getting there.'
Christmas miracle for new mother who gave birth on Christmas Day... even though she didn't know she was pregnant

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Petraeus Scandal Raises Concerns About Email Privacy
David Petraeus, then-CIA director, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in January. Petraeus resigned Friday after acknowledging an extramarital affair.
The FBI review of sensitive email messages between former CIA Director David Petraeus and his biographer-mistress Paula Broadwell has been raising big questions about Big Brother.
One of them: When can federal law enforcement review a person's private communications?
To Julian Sanchez, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, the real scandal over the Petraeus affair is not the extramarital sex, but the invasion of privacy.
"Law enforcement and certainly intelligence agencies have an incredible amount of ability to gather huge volumes of detailed information about people's most intimate online communications, a lot of it without requiring a full-blown warrant, a lot of it without requiring even any kind of judicial approval," Sanchez said.
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act gives the FBI a lot of authority. The 1986 law says emails in transit to the recipient, or unopened messages, are highly protected. But in many places around the country, law enforcement can get opened messages and emails older than six months with a subpoena or an order that requires only that they be relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation.
"Given the weakness of the initial case here, given the fact that it now seems the initial impetus for this investigation was not actually a crime, you have to wonder, were they able to get access to some of these older emails in part because they didn't have to show probable cause that a crime had been committed?" Sanchez asked.
The FBI and the Justice Department have been reluctant to detail their investigative methods in a case that remains open. But former computer crimes prosecutor Orin Kerr said he believes investigators in the Petraeus case must have gotten court permission to review the Gmail messages between the CIA director, his mistress and other people caught up in the case.
"In terms of email privacy, the basic idea is the government can get the contents of email accounts much like they can get search warrants to search homes. The big difference is when the government searches your home, you probably know about it," said Kerr, now a law professor at George Washington University.
If senior members of Congress get their way, that could change. A bill under consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee would amend the 1986 law to require the FBI to obtain a search warrant, showing probable cause to a judge, before agents get email contents from an Internet service provider. The legislation sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., would also force the FBI to provide more detailed notice to the person whose email account is being reviewed.
The bill is scheduled to be marked up by the Judiciary Committee over the next few weeks, said Leahy's spokeswoman, Jessica Brady.
One takeaway from the Petraeus scandal may be just because you do it on the Internet doesn't mean it's a secret, Kerr said.
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What is Vladimir Putin up to? This book examines how the mentality of Putin and his team - the code of Putinism - has shaped Russian politics over the past two decades. It explains not only the thoughts and ideas that motivate Putin's decisions, but also the set of emotions and habits that influence how Putin and his close allies view the world. While some observers portray Putin as either a cold-blooded pragmatist or a strident Russian nationalist, Taylor provides a more nuanced and compelling interpretation of Putin's motives and actions.
After surviving an abusive home life, Sam has started a new life in the city in an attempt to transform into a better person. However, everything goes wrong when he attempts to make some fast cash with his cat burglar of a friend. Their adventure into an ominous cavern beneath the city to steal a flower turns deadly and leaves the pair with bullets in their heads. The flower they stole is beyond ordinary and brings Sam back to life, making him tremendously powerful. This sudden resurrection releases Malice, a demon that takes over Sam's body each time he resurrects.


Elizabeth Richardson, a Red Cross volunteer who worked as a Clubmobile hostess, provided a touch of home to American soldiers in England and France. It required both physical endurance and the skills of a trained counselor.
A fascinating collection among the six billion letters that were sent overseas during WWII that will transport the reader back in time to an unforgettable era.
Decisions made on the fateful day of June 20, 1944, changed Sergeant Centore's world forever when disaster struck Crew 601 on a mission to bomb oil facilities deep into Germany.
The personal story of Georg Gaertner, a German POW who escaped from a camp in New Mexico to avoid being sent back to Soviet occupation. He slipped into American society and lived a quiet American life for forty years.
Ernie Pyle, better than any other WWII journalist, conveyed the triumphs and tribulations of the common soldier trying to survive a brutal conflict. From North Africa and Normandy, Anzio and Okinawa - where he died - Pyle brought the war home to America.
A world classic - a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.


I'm not sure who first came up with this idea, but I got the directions from Stephanie Luman. The card is a smaller one, so I am thinking next time I may make it a little bigger. I also used some tape to help hold the pot closed, and the card in place, rather than just have the ribbon holding it all together.
As you can see, the pot is kind of like the envelope (although the whole thing does fit in an actual envelope, for posting if you want), and the flowers are attached to the inside card that pulls up and out.
The neat thing about this project is that it can be changed in so many ways - change the colours and flowers, throw in a butterfly, or other bugs, go for an all green pot plant, or other favourites such as cactus or bonsai.... It could also been a fun way to have some hidden journalling on a scrapbook page, don't you think?
Flowers are stamped using the Eastern Blooms set, and I also stamped the bottom of the flower pot with choc chip ink, and the 'sanded' background stamp - although that is a bit hard to see on the photos. Colours are tempting turquoise, red riding hood, so saffron and choc chip, with a bit of (retired) wild wasabi for the leaves.


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Time for another #AskAwayFriday, hosted by the five lovely ladies below. In case you're new to the party, AAF is a fun way to get to know some other bloggers by swapping ten questions of your choosing with one person each Friday. I post my answers to my partner's questions here, and you can find my partner's answers to my questions on her blog.
My first AAF was with Amber of Bold Fit Mom. This week, I exchanged questions with Stacey of This Momma's Ramblings. Stacey blogs about being a home schooling, full-time mom and includes everything from recipes to product reviews to family life updates. I liked that I wasn't familiar with Stacey prior to swapping with her: I think we both asked each other questions that made us think! Please head over to This Momma's Ramblings to see Stacey's answers to my questions!
1. I know that you are a travel lover: what has been your favorite place to visit? What about it made it special?
Oh, this is tough! I have to go with Nicaragua, where I spent one month four years ago. I stayed in the beautiful city of Granada for one week, and spent the rest of the month on a volcanic island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua called Ometepe. It was special for so many reasons– I felt that I blossomed as soon as I traveled north from Costa Rica into Nicaragua. I felt re-inspired and happier than I'd been in months. And on Ometepe, I stayed long enough to feel like I had a connection there. There was a wonderful energy to the whole island (some said it was from the volcanoes), and I felt a sense of home and community after only a couple of weeks.
One of many heavenly Ometepe sunsets.
2. If you could go back in time and interview any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
Ready for my first flight in a biplane, at the Olde Rhinbeck Aerodrome, October 2010.
I'm pretty sure I was ten times more relaxed on my open-air flight than Amelia was when she flew!
Oh boy. I've had so many different dreams, and I'm not sure which ones I'm supposed to follow through on. I've had off and on dreams of being a mother and I do hope that happens in the next couple of years. I've always been interested in studying midwifery, but I think I've realized that I have a passion for natural birth and not necessarily a calling to be a midwife. And of course, I am always dreaming of travel, whether I have a trip coming up, I've just returned, or my next destination is months away.
I've certainly accomplished some things I never set out to do, like riding the largest motorcycle in existence, out on eastern Long Island earlier this month.
4. How long have you been blogging? What made you start?
I started Sweet and Savoring in August 2012. I wish I could say that I've been blogging consistently since then, but my wintertime depression has gotten in the way of that. Happy to say my readership is back up and increasing every month!
Back to your question, though…what did make me start blogging? Originally, this was about featuring food photos, since I took so many of them. I also just wanted something of my own, a creative project of some sort, and eventually I added Hudson Valley features and life happenings to my blogging topics.
The Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River here in Ulster County.
I never planned to delve as deeply into mental health as much as I have, or venture into legit travel blogging and B&B reviewing, or meet so many wonderful fellow bloggers, but I'm glad I have! I'm so grateful for everything that's happened so far as a result of this blog.
5. I am looking forward to summertime weenie roasts in our back yard, complete with glazed donuts and s'mores. What is something that you are looking forward to doing this summer?
Glazed donuts and s'mores? Yes please! I must say, since I'm vegetarian the phrase 'weenie roast' is not in my vocabulary 😉 But I am looking forward to all the wonderful summer produce, like summer squash, tomatoes, corn on the cob, and berries! As long as we're talking about food, I can't leave out our annual family Lobster Party in July. I'm also looking forward to heading to Maine for my birthday in two weeks, hitting up lots of state parks and beaches, and spending lots of time outdoors with friends.
6. I am a super music junkie…What are the top 5 songs that are rockin out your playlist?
It's funny, I've been listening to podcasts more than music lately! But some songs that never get old are Macklemore's Thrift Shop, Fat Freddy's Drop's Roady, Bassnectar's American Beauty Remix, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' Home, and Pogo's Go Out and Love Someone. Some of these songs make me get up and dance, some of them recall fond memories, and they all make me happy.
7. Where has been your favorite place to live? What was special about it?
I love living here in the Hudson Valley, but my other favorite place is just being on the road. I love looking forward to being somewhere new, and how very alive I feel when I'm traveling, I'd love to live on the road and travel around the world for a year or more!
On my flight into Barcelona, Spain five years ago. I love the Mediterranean!
8. What would a pamper day include for you?
If we're talking dreams, then I'm spending a day at Mohonk Mountain House for sure. I'd spend time in the Spa Wing: relaxing in the hot tub, chilling in my white robe by the fireplace in the solarium, sipping on tea, and getting a massage. Then afternoon tea and a walk around the gardens, and an amazing dinner!
The gardens at Mohonk Mountain House are pretty much out of a fairy tale.
9. What dessert will you go for above any else?
It's pretty hard for me to resist ice cream- particularly if there is peanut butter, chocolate, or caramel involved. But really, I love all sweets: cookies and bars probably come second, followed by cake (preferably made by my sister), and then everything else.
Chocolate peanut butter ice cream from Stewart's, our neighborhood ice cream/convenience store.
10. Do you have a favorite book that you will read over and over? What is it?
I have several, actually! Reading has always been one of my favorite things to do. Some books on my shelf that I've read multiple times are The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Still Alice by Lisa Genova, The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields, A Sense of Place by Michael Shapiro, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, and Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin.
Whew! Stacey sure gave me some thoughtful questions! If you're interested in #AskAwayFriday, visit any of the hosts' blogs, join our Facebook group, or let me know if you'd like to set up a swap. It's so much fun!
Do you have any special weekend plans? I'm kind of bummed about the rainy weather, but hopefully I'll go on some kind of hike anyway. Oh! And I almost forgot: I bought a new camera on Ebay last night! It's not brand new, but I love it: a Canon G12. I can't wait to get it in the mail!
See you all back here on Sunday for a travel retrospective!
I love your travel pics. You've visited some interesting places.
Thank you so much, Rudri!
Now first of all, I LOVE the life you live – I mean all the traveling and food and adventures! I'm all up for it, I just don't have the luxury of time now because of the perks of being a mom to a toddler, you know what I mean. LOL. When he gets older, really I hope we could go to some interesting trips together!
Thanks, Rea! I completely understand about adventures being on the back burner for you. Sometimes I wonder if I would travel with a toddler…hard to say!
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I just wish I could list 'traveler' as my occupation and be done with it! I hope you do get your passport, Tiffany. Thank you!
Oh, I'm glad you liked the songs, Shelly! It was fun for me listening to all of them together when I wrote this, haha. Thanks for coming by!
Wow that is a huge motorcycle. I can't imagine riding a motorcycle at all.
I did a project on Amelia Earhart when I was a kid. I loved dressing up as her. I'm FASCINATED by her. Seriously. What happened? Do we know yet?
I'm about to dip into some nutter butter ice cream so I hear you there! And I am surprised by how much I have discussed my mental health here. I didn't expect it but it became inevitable. And therapeutic!
You know, I don't even know that much about her but I'd love to learn more! She popped into my head when I thought about that question, and it just seemed to make sense.
Loved your answers, Christy! Wow, Ometepe sounds beautiful, especially that sunset! Amelia Earhart, that is cool! I am really not at all adventurous. LOL! I have actually experienced natural childbirth…at least in the sense of no meds at all, with my daughter. With my boys I only had a local pain killer, no epidurals for this girl. LOL! Natural wasn't so bad, but I am thankful that my daughter was quick about it. 😉 The Mohonk Mountain House sounds amazing! I have always dreamed of going to a spa in Hershey, PA and taking a chocolate bath! LOL! I love Macklemore's Thrift Shop song, especially because I am a thrift shop junkie! I also love my sweets way too much, which is probably why my pants are a bit snug. Oh and yes…glazed donuts over an open fire are absolutely divine! Hoping to have some for this Memorial Day weekend! It was wonderful swapping with you and getting to know you better! Have an amazing weekend!
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And Mohonk is truly a gem- we spent the day there once as a gift from a friend, and then returned two years ago for a special overnight stay.
I hear you on the snug pants, haha! I just came back from a run so I'm justified in eating Nutella on rice cakes, right?!
So much fun, Stacey- enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Your pictures are beautiful! I love them!
Amelia Earhart is a fascinating person. I'd like to know the "real" her more, and not so much of the legend she has become.
I am an avid reader as well, although I struggle to read as much I would like to these days. The Time Traveler's Wife was one of my all time favorite books! And Still Alice is on my to-read list!
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You too, Beth! I'm excited that Still Alice is being made into a movie right now, starring Julianne Moore! So curious to see how it will be!
I look forward to roasting summer squash each summer. It's an easy summer side that's really yummy. I also, look forward to eating local blueberries and just about everything else that is local…lol.
Oh yes, summer squash is back in season and I'm so happy! I love grilling it, making ratatouille, slicing it in salads…I even found a cool recipe for summer squash and basil waffles and they're fantastic!
The CSA farm program starts next week – I can't wait to get lots of fresh fruits and veggies every week! I'm trying to shake my sweets habit but it's just so hard! Have a great time in Maine; we've been there twice with the kids and just loved it.
OK, I haven't read any of those books! I am off to find them in the library!! Thanks for the recommendations!
You're welcome, Rabia! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.


Materials I used for this project: Scrapbook paper; little wooden letters and a wooden heart (I bought a package of assorted letters and shapes for $3.99 at the craft store); Red acrylic paint and small paint brush; Glue gun; glue stick; Scissors; Tape; and Twine.
First I painted each letter and the wooden heart with fast-drying red acrylic craft paint.
While the letters were drying, I folded a piece of paper in half and cut out a heart shape. This became my stencil. (I wanted all of my hearts to look the same.) I then traced the stencil on the back of my scrapbook paper until I had enough hearts for each letter, and then cut them out. I used red scrapbook paper for the "space" heart between the 2 words, which the wooden heart is glued onto. I cut out a smaller heart using my patterned paper and used a glue stick to attach it to the red paper.
Then, I used my glue gun to attach all of the letters and wooden heart to my paper hearts.
Last, I taped twine to the back of each heart, and then it was ready to hang!
The whole thing took me maybe 30-40 minutes. You can spell out whatever you want, and use any pattern/colors you like. You could also use ribbon instead of twine. This idea could be used for any holiday, just pick out patterns that compliment whatever the occasion may be. Scrapbook paper can cost as little as a few cents a sheet, and there are tons of colors and styles to choose from.This project was quick, only cost a few bucks, and added a cute little "touch" of Valentine's Day to our home.


Our dining program was established to ensure that all residents are eating healthy, seasonal and home-style foods. We carefully plan our menus to fit our resident's preferences and dietary restrictions while also keeping in mind the latest health and nutrition guidelines for seniors and those living with Alzheimer's and dementia.
What this means is you or your loved ones will be met with fresh, seasonal and healthy foods, in addition to fun desserts and meal options. Many of our recipes are designed around the Mediterranean and vegetable-first healthy dining initiatives while also featuring fresh fish, chicken, beef and other hearty options. Our chefs are encouraged to be creative and bring their own flare to their meals while also making our residents' favorite dishes.
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LeBron James Got a Rude Awakening About His Greatness From Fans in a Big Way
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LeBron James is one of the most self-centered egomaniacal athletes on the planet. He really does believe he is God's gift to the Earth.
Unfortunately for him, most people don't share that sentiment and largely just view him as a good basketball player who does good charitable work for his community.
But while that's all fine and dandy, LeBron James just got a rude awakening about how fans view his talents as an NBA GOAT.
LeBron James was hailed as the biggest high school prospect since nobody. Really, no other player in NBA history can compare to the hype train of the superstar talent. Not Kobe Bryant. Not even Michael Jordan.
James had an okay ride in his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers but once he landed in Miami, to play for the Heat, James made the NBA Finals – winning three championships along the way – over eight straight years.
This year brought that streak to an end.
The Los Angeles Lakers won't make the playoffs and were a disaster the size of Mount Everest this year. Sports media will point to James' groin injury as the reason for the reason why but that's not true. They were terrible even when James returned from his injury.
But a new poll by Business Insider asked fans who was the GOAT (Greatest of all time) and Michael Jordan straight up smoked him in the poll.
The poll was done on March 10th with 1,082 respondents that asked who the GOAT was and Michael Jordan came in at a eye-popping 66% and although LeBron James finished second, it was only a measly 10.4%.
Other notables; Larry Bird came in 3rd with 4%, then Wilt Chamberlain at 3.5%, Shaquille O'Neal at 2.7%, Kobe Bryant at 2.3%, and even Stephen Curry with 2%.
Business Insider noted, "The responses suggested a strong correlation between age and the pick for GOAT. For instance, of the respondents who picked Jordan, 74% were between the ages of 30 and 44, and 69% were between 45 and 60."
However, "Comparatively, James polled best in the 18 to 29 age group, receiving 20% of his votes from respondents in that age category. Just 6% of his votes came from people ages 45 to 60 and 60-plus."
Not surprising that the younger 18-29 generation would think he's the best because many of them never got to see how great Michael Jordan was. Also, Millenials probably aren't aware of how much the game has evolved.
It was way more physical. There was no hand-checking rule. It was an inside out game first. This made it even harder for guards like Jordan to excel because the offensive designed favored centers and power forwards.
Now you have what James is, essentially a "point forward." It's basically position-less basketball nowadays though, which favors players like James.
So while the game today favors James, it didn't at all favor Jordan.
Oh, and Jordan never lost a championship when he got to the NBA Finals. James has lost five times.
Open and shut case.
Looks like although LeBron James thinks he's the greatest to ever play the game, but barely anybody else agrees with him.
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April 7- We had a great p-day and was able to get everything done. We had a fun zone activity where we played ultimate ball which is like ultimate Frisbee but with a football and it is played inside on the basketball court. It was fun and I was able to get to know the zone a little bit better. After we had dinner at the Bears who is a fun family. They are the hunting kind of family so Sister Dunford was able to talk a lot about all of that. Not my type of conversation but hey im learning lots from it all haha We then rushed over to the Bucks home and had FHE with them and Narah and Darren. That was crazy because all the kids were running around and just having a good time. I love kids so much but Sister Dunford wasn't enjoying it at all haha She is the baby of her family so she isn't use to little kids running around. We were able to share an easter Mormon message and then did the eggs with them and then had dessert. It was a good night!
April 8- Today we had zone meeting and that went really well. We were able to learn lots together. We then had lunch and Sister Dunford wasn't feeling well so she took a nap and then we went out and tried visiting people. We had no luck but that is okay! We then went to dinner at the Bishops home the Waite family. That was a great dinner and much needed! It was good to get to know the bishop better and for him to get to know us as well. After we went to the Swarts home and updated Bro Swart on the work we have been doing since he has been out of town. After we went home and it was time for bed! yay!
April 9- We were able to do our personal study this morning but then had to leave to go to sister Vondersaars home because we did service for her. Us and the elders were able to go to their gym and help move the equipment for their up coming competition. They own a gymnastics gym so that was really fun! We were going to jump on the trampolines but we ran out of time because we had to be back for our president interviews. That went really well! I love President Hobbs he is such an amazing man and I am so glad that he is my mission president. After we went to dinner at the Lopez home. That was interesting cause they speak more Spanish than English but hey that is alright! I wish I knew more Spanish but I am picking up a few words while being out here. After dinner we went and had a church tour with our investigator Richard. Mutual was also going on so it was kind of crazy but it went really well. Sister Dunford invited the elders to join and they stayed with us until they had to go do something and then we also had a young women who joined as well. The spirit was really strong there but after the tour Sister Dunford and I talked and we both felt that we shouldn't teach him anymore. We cant tell if he is mentally all there. We were both really sad about it but knew it was the right thing to do. Later that night we were able to talk with the elders about it too and they were happy to hear that we were following the promptings of the spirit. We were both grateful for this experience we were able to have together even though we aren't sure why we needed to stop teaching him we both just know to always follow the spirit!
April 10- This morning we did our studies at the stake center with the zone leaders and a few other sets of sisters. President Hobbs likes them to study with all of us to see if we are doing the 12 weeks correctly and to just get more insights on how studies go. I was really not looking forward to it but it turned out to be really good! After we went and did Mormon.org and visited people in area 5. We then went and helped sister Lopez with her phone and downloading the Mormon channel app and lds.org as well. We then were able to talk to her about her concerns she has about her husband not being really active anymore. We hope to continue to work with their family! That evening we took it easy cause Sister Dunford caught what I had and needed to sleep so we went home and wrote thank you cards to the ward members and I did studies.
April 12- I cant believe that I have been out for 10 months now! it is so crazy to me! The time is flying by. We did our normal studies and then went to the library to make invites to our primary Easter activity on the 19th. We are excited about that cause we have been able to invite many families to that who aren't members. We then were able to help move in a member and her non member family. we were able to set up a time to come and visit with them all so hopefully we will be able to teach them! After we had dinner at the Bridsall home. I love this family so much! We went home and did 12 weeks which was watching the district so it was as close to a movie night as I can get!
April 13- Normal church meetings. Went home after church and did studies and then went over to Sister Newey's for dinner. While eating dinner we were able to watch a little bit of the priesthood session of general conference. We were able to watch all of the first presidency which I loved! I cant wait to read the rest. After we went and walked our apartment complex and was able to talk with Jose. He was worried about us being outside after dark but we were on our way home so it was okay. We talked to him a little and he asked us if we were JWs (uh nope we like our holidays too much haha) He then asked a little more about what we do and he said he would love for us to chat with his 12 year old son because he needs Christ in his life. We were so excited about this! We gave him our number and we are going to stop by this week. I love being able to witness miracles!
We are focusing a lot of finding people to teach but I know that as we continue to work hard and have strong faith that we will be able to find those who are ready to hear this message! I love being out here serving! I wouldn't have it any other way :) I love you all so much! I also love my Savior and I know that I couldn't do this without Him. As Easter is approaching please focus on His life and what he has done for us and what the true meaning of Easter is to you. I have come to know my Savior even better these past few months and I encourage you all to do the same! Have a wonderful week!


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Ranchers scramble to save young livestock in Montana spring snowstorm
By: Casey Conlon
BILLINGS - Tuesday's snowstorm that hammered southern and eastern Montana is giving the state's ranchers an extra challenge as they try to keep young livestock alive at the tail end of calving season.
"These storms are just brutal," said Molt rancher Sara Hollenbeck. "You just hope for the best and prepare for the worst."
Sara and husband Hank have been through a lot of spring storms, so they know what needs to be done.
"We started last night getting every animal in protection we could," she said. "Unfortunately, not every animal will fit into the barn."
At least one flock of sheep didn't quite make it inside. They had a rude awakening.
Photo courtesy Sara Hollenbeck
A flock of sheep struggles to stay warm in an April snow storm on the Hollenbeck Ranch in Molt.
"They were blown in quite a bit by the snow, but everything was at least head above," Hollenbeck said. "We gave them lots of alfalfa to get their bellies working and keep them warm, get them moving."
That's one of the keys to avoiding cold stress, especially on younger livestock who need extra help when the temps dip below 50° degrees.
MTN News Billings affiliate KTVQ Chief Engineer Mark Huller's calves were looking for all the food they can find at his property in Bridger.
Ranchers all across Eastern Montana are battling this week.
Photo courtesy Mark Huller
Cows and a single calf feed at Mark Huller's ranch during an April snowstowm in Bridger, Montana.
"Between Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, we're all swapping stories," Hollenbeck said. "'Has the snow hit you yet? How much have you gotten? Has any livestock been affected?'"
She hadn't heard any really bad news as of Tuesday afternoon, nothing like what they experienced in an April storm about a decade ago.
"We had just shorn some sheep, and they were out a ways from the barn," she said. "What happened was, it rained first, and then a blizzard rolled in. The sheep got cold and it wiped them out. That was one of the worst experiences we've been through as a ranch.
"It's detrimental financially as well as emotionally."
The best everyone can do now is just ride it out.
"Everything's not going to be perfect come tomorrow, but hopefully we won't have the loss like we have in past years."


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Before summer gets into full swing, we suggest dropping by our Subaru service center near Randolph to have your coolant checked. If there are problems with your radiator or other components, addressing them before the heat puts them under additional stress is critical. Changing your oil is a good idea, too, as clean oil serves to coat and cool your engine's many moving parts.
We also recommend running the air conditioning for a while while it's still nice enough to have the windows down. Ensure that the system is still pumping out cold air, and take note of any persistent smells. If the system doesn't seem quite right after it's run for a while, let our team of experts take a look!
As long as your engine temperature and cabin temperature are where you want them to be, summer is sure to be a blast! For more information on preparing for the season, or to schedule a visit with our team, don't hesitate to contact us online or to call the Subaru of Morristown team at (866) 910-3466 today.
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Introduction to 3D-Modelling and Animation covers the basic principals of Modeling, Lighting & Shadows, Indirect Lighting, Shading, Rendering, Keyframe Animation and Dynamics. These concepts are presented with the software Autodesk Maya 2012.
To obtain the ECTS-Credits a small Maya-project must be completed.


Foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea now go through an immigration clearance process that features SMARTCORE multi-biometric acquisition stations (MBAS) with Lumidigm multispectral imaging sensors. Upon arrival to Korea's busiest airports and seaports, all foreign visitors proceed to Korea Immigration stations and submit their arrival card and passport to the immigration officer. They then place the index fingers of each hand on the two Lumidigm fingerprint sensors for simultaneous fingerprint verification. The MBAS also photographs the face of each visitor during the transaction.
Manufactured by SMARTCORE, a leading image processing and immigration solutions provider in South Korea, the MBAS is an ergonomic, integrated unit that captures both facial and fingerprint data at the Korean immigration stations. It minimizes imaging time and acquires high-quality biometric data. Because the fingerprint sensors use multispectral imaging technology, the MBAS is able to read fingerprints on the first try. Multispectral imaging collects information about both the surface and subsurface fingerprint to capture reliable data, regardless of whether a user's finger is dry, wet, dirty, slightly rotated, or difficult to capture. Data is captured on the first try every time, allowing tired travellers to enter the country as quickly and easily as possible.


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Florida V. Bostick, Yale Kamisar Jan 2009
Florida V. Bostick, Yale Kamisar
501 U.S. 429 (1991), argued 26 Feb. 1991, decided 20 June 1991 by vote of 6 to 3; O'Connor for the Court, Marshall in dissent. What constitutes a "seizure" within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment? Police practices need not be "reasonable"—indeed, are not regulated by the Fourth Amendment at all—unless they are considered "searches" or "seizures." In this case, which involved a growing antidrug police tactic known as "working the buses" (randomly approaching a bus passenger and asking him for identification and to grant permission to search his luggage), the Court took a narrow view ...
Mallory V. United States, Yale Kamisar Jan 2009
Mallory V. United States, Yale Kamisar
354 U.S. 449 (1957), argued 1 Apr. 1957, decided 24 June 1957 by vote of 9 to 0; Frankfurter for the Court. Although the power of the Supreme Court to overturn state convictions is limited to the enforcement of Fourteenth Amendment due process rights, the Court may formulate rules of evidence in the exercise of its "supervisory power" over the administration of federal criminal justice that go well beyond due process requirements. The best-known example is the McNabb-Mallory rule.
California V. Acevedo, Yale Kamisar Jan 2009
California V. Acevedo, Yale Kamisar
500 U.S. 565 (1991), argued 8 Jan. 1991, decided 30 May 1991 by vote of 6 to 3; Blackmun for the Court, Scalia concurring, Stevens in dissent. Until the 1991 Acevedo case was decided, two different rules governed the search of closed containers found in a motor vehicle. In United States v. Ross (1982), the Court held that if the police had probable cause to search an entire vehicle for contraband and came upon a closed container in the course of the automobile search, they could open the container without first obtaining a warrant. On the other hand, in ...
Escobedo V. Illinois, Yale Kamisar Jan 2009
Escobedo V. Illinois, Yale Kamisar
378 U.S. 438 (1964), argued 29 Apr. 1964, decided 22 June 1964 by vote of 5 to 4; Goldberg for the Court, Harlan, Stewart, White, and Clark in dissent. When Danny Escobedo, a murder suspect, was taken to the police station and put in an interrogation room, he repeatedly asked to speak to the lawyer he had retained. Escobedo's lawyer soon arrived at the station house and repeatedly asked to see his client. Despite the persistent efforts of both Escobedo and his lawyer, the police prevented them from meeting. The police also failed to advise Escobedo of his ...
Massiah V. United States, Yale Kamisar Jan 2009
Massiah V. United States, Yale Kamisar
377 U.S. 201 (1964), argued 3 Mar. 1964, decided 18 May 1964 by vote of 6 to 3; Stewart for the Court, White in dissent. Massiah was decided at a time when the Warren Court's "revolution in American criminal procedure" was accelerating. According to Massiah, after the initiation of adversary judicial proceedings (by indictment, as in Massiah's case, or by information, preliminary hearing or arraignment), the Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to rely on counsel as the "medium" between himself and the government. Thus, once adversary proceedings have begun, the government cannot bypass the defendant ...
Miranda V. Arizona, Yale Kamisar Jan 2009
Miranda V. Arizona, Yale Kamisar
384 U.S. 436 (1966), argued 28 Feb. 1966, decided 13 June 1966 by vote of 5 to 4; Warren for the Court, Clark, Harlan, White, and Stewart in dissent. The Warren Court's revolution in American criminal procedure reached its high point (or, depending upon one's perspective, its low point) on 13 June 1966. That day the Court handed down its opinion in Miranda, the most famous, and most bitterly criticized, confession case in the nation's history. To some, Miranda symbolized the legal system's determination to treat even the lowliest and most despicable criminal suspect with ...
Documenting Discrimination In Voting: Judicial Findings Under Section 2 Of The Voting Rights Act Since 1982, Ellen D. Katz, Margaret Aisenbrey, Anna Baldwin, Emma Cheuse, Anna Weisbrodt Jan 2006
Documenting Discrimination In Voting: Judicial Findings Under Section 2 Of The Voting Rights Act Since 1982, Ellen D. Katz, Margaret Aisenbrey, Anna Baldwin, Emma Cheuse, Anna Weisbrodt
The Voting Rights Initiative ("VRI") at the University of Michigan Law School was created during the winter of 2005 to help inform [...] the debates that led to this latest congressional reauthorization and the legal challenge to it that is certain to follow. A cooperative research venture involving 100 students working under faculty direction set out to produce a detailed portrait of litigation brought since 1982 under Section 2. This Report evaluates the results of that survey. The comprehensive data set may be found in a searchable form at http://www.votingreport.org or http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/votingrights. The ...
Documenting Discrimination In Voting: Judicial Findings Under Section 2 Of The Voting Rights Act Since 1982, Ellen D. Katz, Margaret Aisenbrey, Anna Baldwin, Emma Cheuse, Anna Weisbrodt Dec 2005
This year marks the fortieth anniversary of one of the most remarkable and consequential pieces of congressional legislation ever enacted. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ("the VRA") targeted massive disfranchisement of African-American citizens in numerous Southern states. It imposed measures drastic in scope and extraordinary in effect. The VRA eliminated the use of literacy tests and other "devices" that Southern jurisdictions had long employed to prevent black residents from registering and voting. The VRA imposed on these jurisdictions onerous obligations to prove to federal officials that proposed changes to their electoral system would not discriminate against minority voters. Resistance ...
Face To Face With The Right Of Confrontation, Richard D. Friedman Jan 2004
Face To Face With The Right Of Confrontation, Richard D. Friedman
This article is an edited excerpt from the amicus curiae brief filed in Crawford v. Washington, heard before the United States Supreme Court on November 10, 2003. Prof. Friedman wrote the brief for the Court.
Still Unfair, Still Arbitrary - But Do We Care?, Samuel R. Gross Jan 2000
Still Unfair, Still Arbitrary - But Do We Care?, Samuel R. Gross
Welcome. It is a pleasure to see everybody at this bright and cheery hour of the morning. My assignment is to try to give an overview of the status of the death penalty in America at the beginning of the twenty-first century. I will try to put that in the context of how the death penalty was viewed thirty years ago, or more, and maybe that will tell us something about how the death penalty will be viewed thirty or forty years from now.
Arbitration And Judicial Review, Theodore J. St. Antoine Jan 2000
Arbitration And Judicial Review, Theodore J. St. Antoine
A quarter century ago, in a presentation at the Academy's annual meeting, I used the phrase "contract reader" to characterize the role an arbitrator plays in construing a collective bargaining agreement. That two-word phrase may be the only thing I ever said before this body that has been remembered. Unfortunately, it is almost invariably misunderstood. Time and again members have reproached me: "What's the big deal about contract reading, anyway? Isn't it just the same as contract interpretation?" Or, more substantively scathing: "Do you really think, Ted, that all you have to do to interpret a labor ...
Arbitration: Back To The Future, Theodore J. St. Antoine Jan 1996
Arbitration: Back To The Future, Theodore J. St. Antoine
A strong new ideological current is sweeping through much of the Western World. At one extreme it manifests itself as a deep distrust of big government. In more modest form, it is a sense of skepticism or disillusionment about the capacity of big government to deal effectively with the problems confronting our society. In continental Europe today there is much talk of the principle of "subsidiarity," the notion that social and economic ills should be treated at the lowest level feasible, usually the level closest to the people directly affected. In the United States there is much talk of "privatization ...
Equality And Freedom Of Speech (Eighteenth Annual Law Review Symposium: Demise Of The First Amendment? Focus On Rico And Hate Crime Litigation), Terrance Sandalow Jan 1995
Equality And Freedom Of Speech (Eighteenth Annual Law Review Symposium: Demise Of The First Amendment? Focus On Rico And Hate Crime Litigation), Terrance Sandalow
The editors responsible for today's symposium have posed an alarming question: whether we are witnessing the demise of the First Amendment. I want to dispel at the outset any anxiety the question may have aroused. The First Amendment is alive and well; indeed, it is thriving. I believe, though I cannot prove, that public respect for the values it expresses has never been greater than it has been in recent years. Whether or not I am correct in that belief, however, it is certain that constitutional protections against governmental efforts to limit speech and other forms of expressive activity ...
Supreme Court Philosophy On Labor And Employment Issues, Theodore J. St. Antoine Jan 1992
Supreme Court Philosophy On Labor And Employment Issues, Theodore J. St. Antoine
It would not take a confirmed cynic to suggest that the title of this paper amounts to an oxymoron. That soft-hearted but tough-minded commentator, Florian Bartosic, and his collaborator, Gary Minda, came close to putting it in so many words: " [T]he Supreme Court lacks a consistent and coherent theory of labor law" (1982). My own view is somewhat different. First, lack of a consistent judicial philosophy is not all bad; at least it is better than a consistently wrong philosophy. Second, the vacillating theories of the Supreme Court tend to reflect the divergent attitudes of American society toward labor ...
The Labor Board And The Arbitrators, Theodore J. St. Antoine Jan 1967
The Labor Board And The Arbitrators, Theodore J. St. Antoine
The Labor Relations Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan held its second program of the current year, from May 27 through May 30, 1967 on Mackinaw Island, on a variety of subject matters with excellent presentations by the resource people conducting each of the various symposiums. Those who were unable to be present in this joint venture of pleasure and legal presentations will be able to at least vicariously "gather in the sheaves" of the legal wisdom disseminated during the program by the report contained herein. For those who were fortunate enough to attend plus those who didn ...


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KABUL -- The "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant" (ISIL) in Afghanistan is committing atrocities in the name of Islam, trampling on Islamic teachings, basic morality and the Afghan culture, analysts and citizens say.
ISIL uses the name of Islam but has nothing to do with Islam, outraged Afghans say, citing cases of ISIL slaughtering worshipers at prayer, bombing mosques, killing women and children and burning down civilians' houses.
"Through its non-Islamic and inhumane actions, ISIL is trying to generate panic and horror," Aymal, 25, of Nangarhar Province, told Salaam Times. "In reality, however, these criminal acts have resulted in breeding anger and hatred toward the group."
Groups that insult Islam and Afghan culture will never find a place in Afghanistan, he added.
Throughout its whole time in Afghanistan, ISIL has tainted the image of Islam and Afghan culture, Kabul-based security analyst Muhammad Behrooz told Salaam Times.
"The brutal murder of civilians, including women and children, disrespect for elders and burning down of people's houses aroused public outrage and anger," he said.
Behrooz recalled an atrocity in Nangarhar Province in October 2015, when ISIL members split a newborn baby in two in front of his father.
ISIL shows no respect for mosques and even kills worshipers inside them, Reza Mohseni, 34, of Kabul, told Salaam Times.
"Conducting suicide attacks in mosques ... sends no message other than hatred of Islam,"he said.
Among its many atrocities in Afghanistan, an ISIL suicide bomber blew himself up at a mosque in Kabul in November, killing 30 participants in an Arbaeen ceremony, which occurs 40 days after Ashura.
ISIL also claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Nangarhar Province in June that killed and injured scores of worshipers in a mosque.
In a meeting with provincial authorities on December 3 in Mazar-i-Sharif, Haji Muhammad Mohaqqeq, a deputy to Afghan government CEO Abdullah Abdullah, noted how ISIL is trying to sow discord between Shias and Sunnis.
"Shia and Sunni are branches of the same tree," he said, adding that ISIL will fail to open a sectarian rift in the country.
Afghan officials point to a record of crushing ISIL and vow to destroy it.
ISIL has regularly sought to establish a headquarters in Nangarhar Province, but troops and civilians have teamed up to deny ISIL its goal.
In recent days, troops and civilians in various anti-ISIL uprising forces drove the terrorist group out of Pacheragam District, Nangarhar.
The military will destroy ISIL wherever it shows up, Gen. Muhammad Zaman Waziri, an Afghan military commander in Nangarhar told Salaam Times.
"The government is fighting ISIL with precision to avoid harm to civilians," Ataullah Khogyani, the Nangarhar governor's spokesman, told Salaam Times. "Members of this group hide in residences and in mosques."
"This group's actions are intolerable to the public," he said, citing ISIL's "terror and oppression".
Nangarhar was the first province to see civilians rise up against ISIL, Khogyani said.
Residents of Pacheragam District, freed of ISIL, expressed their eagerness to co-operate with the government to keep ISIL from wreaking misery upon them again.
"ISIL members killed and beat up people," Muhammad Anwar, 40, a resident of the district, told Salaam Times. "They said they co-operated with the government, or they did this or that, or gave dozens of other pretexts. They shut down schools and extorted people."
Anwar said he was grateful to see ISIL gone and pledged to help security forces and the government.
I agree with all the comments of our friends. However, I totally disagree with the name of "the Islamic State" which is attributed to these bloodthirsty savages. In my opinion, calling them as such is a great disservice to Islam and Muslims.
Operations against all militant groups including the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' (ISIL) will continue this winter, officials say.


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Easily pair up your socks by marking them with Iron on dots. These dots will help make sure your kids don't get their socks mixed up at school and help them to pair them up correctly.
The labels feature a colourd star which is available in six different colours.
With these Iron on dots you can brand every pair of socks so you never loose one in the wash!


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Episode 991 - Strike a Fully Powered Pose for a Sleepover!
Everyone, including Burnet, has come to Professor Kukui's house and have decided to have a sleepover. With games, food and other activities, the night is a lot of fun but, once everyone falls asleep, Burnet notices Lillie sneaking out of the house. Finding her by the seam Burnet tries to find out what is bothering Lillie. What has happened to Lillie?
991: Strike a Fully Powered Pose for a Sleepover!


Self-Governance Tribal leaders and technical experts provide information, education, advocacy, and policy guidance for the implementation of Self-Governance within the Department of the Interior (DOI) and Indian Health Service (IHS) through regular meetings and communication with the Federal leadership. The DOI Self-Governance Advisory Committee (SGAC) advises the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs on issues related to Self-Governance within the Department, while the IHS Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) advises the IHS Director regarding Tribal Health Programs. Together the advisory committees also serve as liaisons for Self-Governance Tribes on policy, legislative, budget and program discussions and decision-making actions that affect Self-Governance Tribes collectively.
The Department of the Interior's Self-Governance Advisory Committee (SGAC) was formally sanctioned by the Assistant Secretary – Bureau of Indian Affairs (ASIA) in 1998, which provides the opportunity for Self-Governance Tribal governments to have input on the implementation of the Title IV amendments within the Department of the Interior. SGAC is comprised of Self-Governance Tribal representatives from the ten Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions with Self-Governance Tribes. Click here to learn more about SGAC's responsibility, membership, and recommendations.
At the recommendation of the Self-Governance Tribes, representatives from the Self-Governance Tribes and Indian Health Service staff developed guidelines for establishment of a Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC). After review and revision, the TSGAC guidelines were approved by the Director, Indian Health Service, on April 23, 1996 and formally adopted by TSGAC on July 10, 1996. Passage of Title V, The Tribal Self-Governance Amendments of 2000 (P.L. 106-260) and the subsequent promulgation of the Title V regulations, published in the Federal Register on Friday, May 17, 2002, further strengthen the role of the TSGAC in implementing this Act. Click here to learn more about TSGAC's responsibility, membership and recommendations.


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This paper deals with the development of a numerical simulation methodology for estimating damages in laminate composite materials caused by a low-speed impact. Experimental tests were performed on laminate plates reinforced with woven carbon fibers and epoxy resin. Three thickness plates were evaluated. The impact loads were transversal and punctual. Two lamina failure criteria were evaluated. The first is the maximum stress. The second is a proposed modification of the Hashin failure criterion. Four lamina degradation criteria were evaluated too. The numerical contact loads between the plate and impactor were well represented. The numerical damaged areas and lengths were similar or greater than the experimental results.
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Select Page Horses Jockeys Trainers Ratings Championships
Very Smart b F 2015 Dandy Man - Silk City
Current Rating(s): Flat (49)
Trainer: Patrick Martin
Owner: T. F. Brennan
Magners Light H'cap (Trained by: Patrick Martin - Ridden by: K.J. Leonard - 2018)
Value Cabs H'cap (Trained by: Patrick Martin - Ridden by: G.M. Ryan - 2019)
Place Money
Winter All Weather 2018/2019 4 0 0 1 1 €0 €1,825 €1,825
Winter All Weather 2017/2018 1 0 0 0 0 €0 €0 €0
Flat 2019 8 1 0 0 1 €6,250 €525 €6,775
Flat 2018 8 1 0 0 1 €6,875 €1,013 €7,888
Venue ALL Cork Down Royal Dundalk Fairyhouse Gowran Park Naas Navan Roscommon Thurles
Date From ALL 18/10/19 10/10/19 01/09/19 27/07/19 08/07/19 22/06/19 03/06/19 29/03/19 15/03/19 22/02/19 25/01/19 11/01/19 11/08/18 27/07/18 18/07/18 18/06/18 19/05/18 18/04/18 07/04/18 28/03/18 09/02/18
Date To ALL 18/10/19 10/10/19 01/09/19 27/07/19 08/07/19 22/06/19 03/06/19 29/03/19 15/03/19 22/02/19 25/01/19 11/01/19 11/08/18 27/07/18 18/07/18 18/06/18 19/05/18 18/04/18 07/04/18 28/03/18 09/02/18
Jockey ALL C.P. Hoban G.M. Ryan K.J. Leonard R. Coakley S.M. Mooney W.M. Lordan
Trainer ALL Patrick Martin
Race Type ALL Hcp Mdn
Distance ALL 1m 5f 6f 6f 180yds 7f 7f 50yds
Place ALL 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17
Weight ALL 8-1 8-7 8-10 8-11 9-0 9-1 9-2 9-3 9-4 9-5
Rating ALL 64 61 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51
Pattern/Listed ALL
Pattern/ Listed
Dundalk 18/10/19 G.M. Ryan Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 10 8-10 52 BetVictor Bet 5 Get 40 Offer H'cap (Div 1)
Thurles 10/10/19 G.M. Ryan Patrick Martin Hcp 1m 8 8-10 52 Moyne H'cap
Cork 01/09/19 G.M. Ryan Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 10 9-1 54 Matchbook Straight Seven H'cap
Gowran-Park 27/07/19 G.M. Ryan Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 8 9-2 55 Kilkenny Vehicle Centre Apprentice H'cap (Div 1)
Roscommon 08/07/19 G.M. Ryan Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 50yds 4 9-4 55 SuperValu's Roscommon Apprentice H'cap €525
Down-Royal 22/06/19 G.M. Ryan Patrick Martin Hcp 6f 180yds 1 8-7 51 Value Cabs H'cap €6,250
Gowran-Park 03/06/19 S.M. Mooney Patrick Martin Hcp 1m 7 9-2 53 GAIN Equine Nutrition Apprentice H'cap
Dundalk 29/03/19 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 9 9-1 55 Bar One Racing Big Price Boost H'cap
Dundalk 15/03/19 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 5 9-1 55 BarOneRacing.com H'cap €250
Dundalk 22/02/19 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 10 9-2 56 Carnbeg Hotel & Spa H'cap (Div 2)
Dundalk 25/01/19 C.P. Hoban Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 3 9-5 54 Shabra Charity Foundation H'cap €1,050
Dundalk 11/01/19 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 4 9-3 54 Cash Out Now BetVictor Apprentice H'cap (Div 1) €525
Cork 11/08/18 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 17 9-3 57 Follow Us On Twitter Hcap
Down-Royal 27/07/18 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 7f 1 8-1 51 Magners Light H'cap €6,875
Fairyhouse 18/07/18 R. Coakley Patrick Martin Hcp 6f 5 8-10 54 Race Displays H'cap (Div 1) €263
Naas 18/06/18 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 5f 8 9-2 58 Follow NaasRacecourse On Twitter App Hcp
Navan 19/05/18 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 5f 10 8-1 61 Meridian Security H'cap
Dundalk 18/04/18 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Hcp 6f 9 8-10 64 Hen & Stag Packages At Dundalk H'cap
Navan 07/04/18 W.M. Lordan Patrick Martin Mdn 5f 6 9-0 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Dundalk 28/03/18 K.J. Leonard Patrick Martin Mdn 5f 4 8-11 Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn €750
*Statistics are up to close of business the previous day. Prize-money is allocated within 1 week of the race date (allow 1 week for Prize-money).
Profiles and Statistics


Zambia is one of the most impoverished countries in the world, with 78% of its almost 17-million population living in poverty – most Zambians being subsistence farmers. Tragically, it also has a large blind population and one of the highest rates of childhood blindness in the world. With only one ophthalmologist per million Zambians, the prevalence of blindness is estimated to be as high as 2%.
• We focus on capacity building and training eye-care professionals and faculty.
• We develop community outreach programmes to ensure children in need are identified and given the best possible care as quickly as possible.
• We coordinate the mass distribution of the antibiotic Zithromax to eliminate blinding Trachoma in the region.
Orbis has been partnering with the Zambian Ministry of Health since 2010 to build capacity within the overburdened and under-resourced healthcare system. Orbis International: Zambia, a branch of Orbis International, was established in 2017 to support our work nationally.
In North-Western Province, Orbis works across all levels of eye health throughout the province's eight districts, with a focus on increasing the cataract surgical rate and implementing trachoma control and prevention in areas with prevalence above 10%. Seeing is Believing, a Standard Chartered Bank initiative initially funded the programme. Investment from HNA Group will see the rollout of the Africa Brightness Campaign in the province from 2018.
In Copperbelt Province, Orbis has expanded its child eye health programme from tertiary level to community, primary and secondary levels of care in the province's ten districts. In 2016, Orbis received a 3-year grant from the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) through the Vision for Zambia match aid appeal.
The Human Resources for Eye Health (HReH) project at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka has made great strides. The project focuses on building the institutional capacity of UTH-Eye Hospital to train high quality eye health workers and ensure competent and highly skilled faculty.
In addition, Orbis secured funding from Sightsavers in 2017 to implement mass drug administration for trachoma in the Kitwe district.
• We have supported an increase in the cataract surgical rate from 446 to 1 686 in North-Western Province.
• Orbis facilitated the successful roll-out of the film-screening methodology for improved community awareness and engagement on eye-health issues.
• In 2017, Orbis took the advocacy lead and worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Health and other NGOs to increase and improve eye health data collected. As a result, data is now broken down by gender, age and type of eye condition which will enable us to asses uptake, accurately target and improve interventions, and raise the profile of eye.
Read our latest success story from Zambia here: Duncan's Passion For Eye Health.


When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest to serve a stint with the Peace Corps in Peru, Luther & Nora Krank (Tim Allen & Jamie Lee Curtis) face the prospect of a very lonely holiday. So they decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays.
But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood aghast, especially local busybody Vic Frohmeyer (Dan Aykroyd). The Kranks are skipping Christmas? Unimaginable. Unthinkable. Unbearable. To make matters worse, Luther refuses to put his illuminated Frosty the Snowman on his rooftop. Every house has a Frosty on its rooftop at Christmas. Hemlock Street is famous for it.
Then, without warning, Luther & Nora get a phone call from Blair. She's coming home for Christmas after all, returning to Chicago with her new fiancée. The Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors back in the Christmas spirit and throw the best celebration ever!
With fast-paced energy and support from Dan Aykroyd, Cheech Marin, Jake Busey and M. Emmet Walsh, this hilarious adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel, "Skipping Christmas" became "an instant family classic!"
The following recipes were inspired by the film Christmas With the Kranks. Don't forget to serve them with your Hickory Honey Ham!!!
Prepare corn bread, following label directions, or use your own favorite recipe. Cool. Crumble enough to make 7 cups and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Saute celery and onion in butter in a large skillet until soft. Spoon vegetables and butter over corn bread crumbs.
Mash sweet potatoes/yams. Add the brown sugar and the juice from 1 orange. Add nuts; mix well. Cover the mixture with marshmallows. Bake until marshmallows are brown at 325 degrees.
Separate eggs. Beat whites stiff. In another bowl beat yolks and add sugar, vanilla extract and whiskey (optional). Gently fold in whites and cream.
Place the cans of sweetened condensed milk (labels off, unopened) in a large pot; bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 hours, making sure the water stays above the cans. Let cool 1 hour.
CAREFULLY open the cans and scoop contents into large bowl. Fold in the marshmallow cream. Pour into pie shell. Chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
Serve topped with whipped topping. When cooked that long, the sweetened condensed milk turns into caramel. Very yummy and so easy!
Microwave the chocolate in a microwavable bowl on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until completely melted. Stir the nuts into the chocolate. Spoon the chocolate and nut mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm. Break into bite-size pieces about an inch in size.


The much loved Comox Valley Christmas Light Truck resumed after a brief law-enforced interruption. The tradition sees a small convoy of trucks decked out in lights roll through the Valley. It was halted in 2017 when Comox Valley RCMP issued a warning to two drivers, saying the Christmas lights could be distracting for drivers. In December, however, the trucks got the go-ahead from the RCMP and were back out on the streets spreading Christmas cheer.
Cleanup began at the beginning of December at the site where 46 supportive housing units will be built. A number of people had set up camp on the empty lot, but were directed to local shelters while the modular housing units are completed. The units are expected to be ready for delivery in mid-January, while construction is expected to be completed by the end of March.
started job action in hopes of fair wages and benefits. The assisted living facilities are owned by Retirement Concepts, a company managed by Pacific Reach Seniors Housing Management. The facility is staffed by members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). BCGEU president Stephanie Smith said the targeted job action was designed to ensure residents were still getting proper care.
A couple weeks after the beginning of rotating strikes, the workers were allegedly attacked on the picket lines. Smith said workers were picketing on an evening shift when arrows were shot at the line and gasoline was thrown in their direction.
The long-awaited Comox Valley Autism Centre officially opened at the beginning of December. The 2,000 square foot centre will house the Comox Valley Child Development Association's autism programming and other services. Previously, the Autism Program was being held in the basement of the CVCDA. Parents, children and workers alike were excited for the change.
The centre is equipped with a brand new kitchen and laundry where older kids can learn life skills. There are five smaller rooms for one-on-one therapy and other space for private meetings with families.
An RCMP member was involved in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 19 south of Courtenay on Dec. 8. The collision was caused when a BMW traveling southbound lost control as it was passing a Honda CRV. The BMW then spun into an unmarked police car sitting in the centre median. Two people in the BMW were sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
An unmarked police vehicle was sitting in the centre median of Highway 19 when it was struck. Photo courtesy of Marc Bedard.
The new Cumberland fire engine is long-overdue, according to Cumberland's fire chief, Mike Williamson. The pumper truck was finally ordered mid-December after delays due to the prospect of a new fire hall. The current fire hall truck bays were too small and required a $70,000 renovation so the new truck could fit inside. Williamson says they were forced to order the truck and renovate the current fire hall since plans for a new building aren't even complete yet.
The woman involved in a trial for a multi-vehicle collision in which a pedestrian was killed two years ago in Courtenay was found guilty of three of nine charges. Serina Laliberte, 48, was found guilty of having a blood-alcohol content over 0.08 mg/100 ml of blood, causing an accident resulting in death, and two counts of causing an accident resulting in bodily harm.
Comox Valley RV was among hundreds of businesses throughout North America to receive emailed bomb threats on Dec. 13. The threat demanded a $20,000 payment by bitcoin from each business targeted and was determined to be a hoax.
Two homes were handed over to homeowners as a part of Habitat For Humanity Vancouver Island North's Lake Trail Road build project. The next two homes in the Lake Trail Development are slated to be completed by the spring of 2019, and all 10 completed by 2020.
Woodland Gardens lights up for the Christmas season just like it has for the past 28 years. Christmas lights light up the property and hang on every tree and shrub, decorate pathways, and trim the entrance arbor and Santa's barn. The lights are turned on every night from 5 to 9 p.m. until Jan. 2.
Three Comox Valley students were among eight outstanding youth athletes from Vancouver Island recognized by the Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Knowlton Griffiths of the Selkirk First Nation, a Grade 10 at Highland, is a snowboarder on a community team. Fellow Highland student, Cameron Christison of the Beaver First Nation, a Grade 12 student, excels in volleyball, basketball, hockey, and track and field. She and Sierra Murphy of Métis Nation BC (also an award winner) were starters on B.C.'s U16 volleyball team that won a silver medal at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto. Murphy is also part of the Mark Isfeld senior girls volleyball team.
• Brent Flahr, a Courtenay-raised hockey executive, was named the vice-president and assistant general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. He had previously been with the Minnesota Wild for nearly a decade. In his new job, Flahr will supervise the Flyers' scouting department, oversee development of club prospects and make decisions involving player personnel.
• The Swiss national junior hockey team began training at the Comox Valley Sports Centre to prepare for the IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. For the 10th year in a row, the Swiss are in the top bracket of the annual tourney.


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Breakthrough UK Board
Jackie Driver
Jackie has been recognised by both The List and Shaw Trust's Power 100 List as one of the UK's most influential disabled people. She holds a senior role at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, leading programmes on identity based violence, hate crime, freedom of expression, diversity in broadcasting, disproportionate stop and search, and LGBT equality.
She has been secretary to the Board of Trustees of Manchester Deaf Centre and advisor to the Homes and Communities agency on equality and diversity. She is currently part of a Fundamental Rights Agency experts' platform aimed at addressing hate crime across Europe, and supports an international research project into people with learning disabilities in the criminal justice system.
Jackie is also a board member of the Deaf Education Advocacy Partnership.
Kirit Patel
Kirit is a manager and trainer with over 20 years' experience working in the voluntary and community sector. Previous roles include leading Oxfam's Race Equality Programme in England, Services Manager for the Black Health Agency (now BHA); managing the Kath Locke Centre (part of the Big Life Group); and as Project Co-ordinator for Southern Voices promoting global education and equality issues in schools and communities.
Kirit is a member of the Steady State Manchester, a policy group interested in a viable and sustainable regional economy; West Point Residents' Association; and Can-Survive UK, a cancer support charity for ethnic minorities in Manchester. In 2018, Kirit completed a part-time MA in Creative Education at the University of Salford.
Councillor Basil Curley
Basil is a Councillor for Charlestown ward in North Manchester, and an employee of Manchester College. He is Chair of the Communities and Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee and is closely involved with Work Solutions.
He is a champion of dignity and care and his main focus is on people who have mental health issues, giving support where it is needed whilst showing personal respect to people in all the different circumstances.
Previously, Basil has been Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health, and Housing. He organised a partnership of Manchester NHS Trusts and the Primary Care Trust to investigate employment opportunities for local people.
Richard Currie
Richard has been actively involved in politics and social change for over 10 years, with organisations including the Citizens' Advice Bureau, Crown Prosecution Service, and Greater Manchester Coalition for Disabled People. He was a board member for the Right to Control Area Partnership. Richard undertook a two year Policy Internship with Breakthrough and has supported us with projects including the Office of Disability Issues fundraising discussion paper.
Richard is also a member of the Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG). He is a seasoned traveller and enjoys checking out travel services for wheelchair users in other countries.
He has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in international relations and politics.
Nik Noone
For the last 14 years Nik has worked in management or senior executive positions within the voluntary sector. Since April 2014 she has been the CEO of Galop, the leading UK LGBT anti-violence, abuse and discrimination charity. She sits on various groups including the Ministry of Justice's Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, the Crown Prosecution Service's Hate Crime Scrutiny panel and the Metropolitan Police Service's LGBT Advisory Group.
Nik has been involved in various LGBT organisations either in a paid or voluntary capacity. She also worked in Hackney as Director of a charity that supported young people with mental health issues, ensuring some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK had access to appropriate services.
She has Masters in Business and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
Vivienne Stone
Vivienne Stone has spent over 30 years working to promote the Social Model of Disability and encourage others to implement its ideas. Her work for Local Authorities in the North West included leading on positive action in employment for disabled people, and the Greater Manchester Travel Voucher Scheme. She has also worked as Partnerships Manager for the Disability Rights Commission.
Vivienne recently retired from the Equality and Human Rights Commission where she worked as Deputy Director of Disability Programmes. She has worked to integrate disability issues within the Commission's programme of work, and on the Disability Related Harassment Inquiry.
Vivienne has been a member of Manchester Disability Forum, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People and Manchester Disabled Women's Group. Learning from her disabled peers continues to underpin Vivienne's personal and professional life.
Martin Bretts
Prior to a spinal injury in 2016, Martin had a 30 year career in the IT industry, working in senior sales and marketing roles for a variety of organisations both in the UK and Europe. In addition, he has started, built and sold his own IT company.
Since finishing rehabilitation for his injury and retiring from full time work, Martin has been a volunteer and Chairperson at Shopmobility Manchester. He is currently a member of the Disability Design Reference Group which advises Transport for Greater Manchester on how to provide an inclusive, barrier-free access to public transport in Greater Manchester. He was recently appointed as a magistrate for the family court in Manchester. Outside of work, Martin is a lifelong Watford FC fan and is enjoying getting to know the city of Manchester having moved here in 2016.
Jane Bevan
Jane has extensive experience working in the voluntary and public sector in Greater Manchester, particularly in social welfare and equality law.
Until November 2017 she was Head of Disability Programmes for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Previously she was Programme Head for International and European Policy at the Commission. She led a number of substantial and successful work programmes at the EHRC focussing on disability policy and international human rights and equality law and spanning England, Scotland and Wales.
Jane has extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and has engaged with Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Ministers, Chairs of Equality Bodies and National Human Rights Institutions, Members of Parliament and of the European Parliament and senior members of the European Commission.
Jane is a governor at Oldham Sixth Form College with lead governor responsibility for equality and safeguarding. In her current role she coordinates a Body, Mind and Well-being project in Oldham. Jane has a particular interest in mental well being and is training to be a Reiki practitioner.
Samantha Pearsall
Samantha is a profoundly Deaf British Sign Language user.
Originally from the Northeast, she then moved to Manchester working in Forensic Secure Units all at different levels of security and risk. She then moved to the Isle of Wight, working in a Deaf care home as a deputy manager, before returning to Manchester to pursue a career with national charity Signhealth as an Outreach manager.
Samantha has been actively involved in the Deaf care sector for more than 11 years, working within the Deaf forensic mental health environment. Samantha's background knowledge includes working with Deaf people living with dementia, challenging behaviour, mental health and people who have been part of the criminal justice system.
She is currently Service Manager for Signhealth, and manages two services.
Samantha is actively involved in LGBT+ equality and outside of work enjoys music concerts that are accessible via a BSL interpreter and socialising with family and friends.
David Coulter
Jennifer Daniels
Gemma Nash
Stacey Stanhope
Michele Scattergood - Chief Executive
Peter Jackson - Deputy Chief Executive
Elaine Astley - Policy and Research Officer
Jennifer Halfpenny - Operational Services Manager
We also have a team of dedicated Employment and Independence Advisers who work directly with our clients – disabled people in Greater Manchester – providing personalised support.


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