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From Smart Buildings to Intelligent Placemaking
Shaw Carpet Create Center — Cartersville, Georgia
by Richard Tyson
Today, data and technology play an increasingly important role in our experience of the built environment. Our digital lives — and perhaps more importantly, the global economy in general — are being shaped by the daily arrival of new, intelligent services across every industry and sector. Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being invisibly woven into everything around us, from our phones and cars to hospitals, grocery stores, banks, and insurance companies. We are slowly transforming from a service economy into an intelligence economy, where data is the raw material on which our economy is built.
The conversation around this transformation in the built environment has been largely focused on technology. The "smart city" and "smart building" dialogue is replete with talk of Internet of Things (IoT), sensing, robotics, autonomy, start-ups, data, and AI. There is a strong implication that any path to a successful smart building is paved with technology. A smart building is presumed to be a technologically advanced building with a strong focus on things like efficiency, occupancy, performance, and reduced cost.
But this is only half-right. A technology-rich building does not guarantee that it becomes an intelligent place for the people in it, as anyone who has ever had a bad video-conference experience will attest. An intelligent place is less a building with technology, and much more a place that integrates the right amount of design, experience, operations, and performance intelligence to cultivate desired human engagement and foster meaningful human outcomes: simplicity, health and wellness, discovery, learning, and a sense of welcome, ease, or comfort.
As advanced technologies become embedded in our design tools and daily lives, success will be not measured by technology but by better ways to orchestrate experience and human engagement, and a new horizon for intelligent placemaking. Gensler is actively developing our design practices to integrate data, AI, and intelligent building systems to create intelligent places that have meaningful outcomes from human scale to urban scale.
Digital model
Computational design analysis
A deeper role for design intelligence in the era of the digital twin.
As the intelligent world becomes awash in data, as our networks get faster and smarter, and as computing gets more powerful, buildings and places will increasingly have a "digital twin," a virtual copy that reflects all the things happening in and around the building. This digital evolution is driven by profound advances in visualization, modeling, and simulation that are transforming how we can design for and with clients — new forms of design intelligence that are shaping new possibilities for planning, design, construction, and management.
At the same time, digitally integrated sensing and automation are transforming how we understand how place is used, the connection between places and people, and how healthy, productive, and sustainable a place is. These advances are certainly enabled by technology, and that technology is definitely smart, but to harness it intelligently on behalf of people and community requires more than technology — it requires a practice with vision, judgement, ethics, stewardship, and design processes centered around the human experience.
Seeing beyond technology to human engagement
Ultimately, the digitization of space in the intelligence economy calls less for a focus on technology (which will expand regardless) and more for an integrated approach to designing human engagement enabled by technology. One of the profound implications of a data-driven world is a newfound ability to connect design practices that have been engaged separately. Previously, design for culture and social change has been designed in isolation from product or service design. Similarly, digital and interaction design has typically been conducted in isolation from interior, architecture, or experience design. Likewise, urban scale design and planning have been thought about differently from the design of individual user journeys.
Our spatially digitized world changes all that. Data lets us zoom-in and zoom-out; it allows us to model how a change in interaction (like shopping without having to check-out) changes the user's expectations of space, how changes in culture and social behavior call for new kinds of support and service, or how new demands for sustainable performance and wellness shape place. Being able to model human engagement across people, space, service, and interaction brings new opportunities and responsibilities in designing for the built environment. As designers, we have the opportunity to take a new, holistic approach — and a responsibility to orchestrate the possible on behalf of the desirable.
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Bard-le-Régulier – miejscowość i gmina we Francji, w regionie Burgundia-Franche-Comté, w departamencie Côte-d'Or.

Według danych na rok 1990 gminę zamieszkiwało 90 osób, a gęstość zaludnienia wynosiła 10 osób/km² (wśród 2044 gmin Burgundii Bard-le-Régulier plasuje się na 820. miejscu pod względem liczby ludności, natomiast pod względem powierzchni na miejscu 988.).

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DWELL ON DESIGN CELEBRATES ITS 13TH YEAR
L.A.-BASED ATTENDEES RECEIVED DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE ADVICE FOR THEIR HOMES AND GARDEN PROJECTS — FREE OF CHARGE — FROM THE TOP BRANDS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
Featured speakers on the main stage included prolific designer Jonathan Adler who discussed his career in design and involvement with charity Project Red; Founder of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Paula Wallace covered her vision for the highly regarded institution; Design disruptor Karim Rashid presented about the Future of Design in the digital age; Photographer Seph Lawless discussed his series The Autopsy of America; and Artist Janet Echelman discussed her ongoing Public Realm Through Art project.
Design, etc. LIVE Podcast streamed all of the amazing show floor content and are available online at iTunes.
Some of the brightest joined Dwell on Design to raise the level of discourse with StudioSessions. Topics included, 'The Micro Boutique Hotel', 'Social Impact Design', 'The Science of Selling', 'The Immerging Design Discipline of Bioclimatic Architecture' 'Tough Terrain, Peculiar Lots', and '2018 Global Color & Design Forecast'.
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2018 NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW: A GREAT SUCCESS
The 2018 National Hardware Show was a successful one," says Rich Russo, vice president of the National Hardware Show. "With three busy days full of excitement and enthusiasm, we were thrilled to see such a great turnout and hope everyone left feeling inspired by the ideas, best practices, insights, and new connections made at the Show. It was inspiring for us to see so many industry professionals from across the country and all over the world gather together here at NHS." As always, a key focus for all who attended were new products—not only could retailers find the latest and greatest at the Show, but there were several featured areas where their latest innovations and developments were on display. "We're constantly looking for products for our electrical department," says Diana Newton, vice president of Bay Hardware in Seal Beach, California. "There are always improvements to be made there."
THE LEADER HABIT
By Martin Lanik
Master the Skills You Need to Lead in Just Minutes A Day
In leadership as in life, only practice makes perfect. Habits are powerful. They can lock us into negative behaviors (like snacking and smoking) or train us to act automatically in ways that benefit us (such as putting on a seat belt). Routines quietly undergird large portions of what we do and how we function.
Martin Lanik is author of the business bestseller The Leader Habit and CEO of Pinsight. His habit-forming leadership training focuses on 5-minute practice sessions woven throughout the day. Martin's research-based formula has helped thousands of high-potentials, managers, directors, and executives in 30 countries build stronger leadership skills. More than 100 companies - including AIG and CenturyLink – have implemented his programs, which received
awards from Chief Learning Officer and Brandon Hall.
Martin's work has been featured in Forbes, Crain's Detroit Business, Chief Learning Officer, Talent
Economy, and Monster.com and has contributed articles to outlets like Chief Executive, Business Management Daily, HR People + Strategy, and HR.com. Martin lives in Denver, Colorado and holds a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Colorado State University.
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Think Tank Competition for Funding Projects
The Humanities Research Lab is seeking project proposals.
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 12:45
Get funding for a collaborative interdisciplinary project with faculty. The Humanities Research Lab (2035 Church Rd) is hosting a Think Tank Competition for students and faculty working on cutting-edge humanities projects (Art History, Music, Literature, Religion, Philosophy, History, Modern Languages). The groups working on the project must include faculty and students.
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Aug 8, 2019 • Caitlin Burns
Dr. Pederson Publishes on the Impact of Artists on Leonardo da Vinci's Work
Dr. Jill Pederson, associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts, contributed a chapter on the impact Donato Bramante's friendship had on the work of Leonardo da Vinci to the recently published book Leonardo in Dialogue from the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz. In the chapter, "...
Jul 19, 2019 • Jennifer Retter
Dr. Ferrell Presents on Artist Jay DeFeo in Paris
Dr. Elizabeth Ferrell, assistant professor of Art History, presented "The Ring Around the Rose" at Jay DeFeo and Beyond: Abstraction, Gender and its Effects in Paris, France on June 14. Her presentation included an overview of her current book project, The Ring around The Rose: Jay DeFeo and Her...
Jun 18, 2019 • Caitlin Burns
Dr. Pederson Presents in Mexico for da Vinci's Quincentennial Anniversary
Dr. Jill Pederson, associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts, was one of eight speakers who presented at the "Leonardo da Vinci: 500 anos depues," an interdisciplinary conference hosted by the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and the Humanities at the Universidad Nacional...
Feb 8, 2019 • Caitlin Burns
Arcadia Faculty "Takeover" Academic Podcast Feb. 11 to 15
Arcadia faculty are taking over the podcast The Academic Minute from Feb. 11 to 15. Each day of the week, a different faculty member will discuss their current research projects. Featured faculty include Dr. Bruce Campbell, associate professor of Education, Dr. Kalenda Eaton, associate professor...
Apr 27, 2018 • Jennifer Retter
Art History Students Present 'Camera Work' Exhibition
"Camera Work: Making a Medium," an exhibition curated by students in the Art History program's Make an Exhibition seminar, features Arcadia's collection of Camera Work, a photographic journal edited by Alfred Stieglitz and published in the United States between 1903 and 1917. A panel discussion...
Apr 25, 2018 • Caitlin Burns
Global 1968 Panel Explores Iconic Year's Influence on Pop Culture
By Caitlin Joyce '20 On March 29, a panel, "1968: Transformations in Art, Media, and Culture," discussed how political and social climate changes during that year influenced pop culture. The panel, part of the Global 1968: Explosions and Legacies series, featured Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr.,...
Mar 15, 2018 • Jennifer Retter
Dr. Ferrell Presents at College Art Association Conference
Dr. Elizabeth Ferrell, assistant professor of Art History, presented "The Ring Around the Rose: Jay DeFeo's Circle and Artistic Collectivity in Cold War San Francisco" at the annual College Art Association (CAA) conference in Los Angeles on Feb. 21. Dr. Ferrell explored women artists in post-war...
Sep 21, 2017 • Caitlin Burns
Interim President Brown Leads Students Through Art and History at U.S. Capitol
While many students visit the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., few receive a guided tour of the Capitol's art and history by a former U.S. Senator. On Sept. 15, Arcadia University's Interim President Hank Brown led Art and Design students through a tour of the Capitol's art, which include...
Judith Taylor Gallery Hosts Paper Trail Exhibition
Art History major Katie Bye '17 curated her first exhibition, Paper Trail, on display at the Judith Taylor Gallery in Landman Library through April 30. Paper Trail, which was a year in the making, features prints, artist proofs, and plates by nine students from Arcadia University, Temple...
Dec 21, 2016 • Jennifer Retter
Dr. Ferrell Presents on DeFeo's 'The Rose' at American Art Seminar
Dr. Elizabeth Ferrell, one of two scholars selected to participate in the Newberry Library's American Art and Visual Culture seminar on Dec. 2, presented "Between Action and Object: DeFeo's Myths about The Rose," a chapter which will appear in her upcoming publication, The Ring Around The Rose: Jay...
"What Makes a Successful Mural?" Discusses Challenges of Effective Murals
Arcadia University is pleased to announce "What Makes a Successful Mural?," a panel discussion featuring prominent Philadelphia-based public artists David Guinn, Keir Johnston of Amber Art and Design, Jon Laidacker, and Meg Saligman. Scheduled for Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the University...


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Home for the Holidays — пятый студийный альбом американского кантри-певца и автора-исполнителя Дариуса Ракера (певца из группы Hootie & The Blowfish), изданный 27 октября 2014 года на студии Capitol Nashville. Альбом продюсировал Frank Rogers, который собрал в него коллекцию из 12 рождественских песен, включая 2 оригинальные песни и одну совместную с Sheryl Crow.

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Альбом вышел 27 октября 2014 года на студии Capitol Nashville.
Ракер анонсировал выход альбома 15 сентября 2014 года, назвав его своим первым сборником рождественских песен и указав дату выхода в конце октября.
В интервью журналу Rolling Stone, Ракер высказал свой энтузиазм по поводу выхода рождественского альбома:
«I am so excited to finally make a Christmas album. This has been a lifelong dream, and I hope my fans enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making it.»

Альбом получил положительные и умеренные отзывы музыкальных критиков и интернет-изданий: AllMusic.
Home for the Holidays дебютировал на позиции № 31 в американском хит-параде Billboard 200 и на № 7 в кантри-чарте Billboard Top Country Albums с тиражом 9,000 копий в первую неделю релиза. Затем он поднялся на № 3 в чарте Top Country Albums в 5-ю неделю релиза и на № 25 в чарте Billboard 200 в шестую неделю релиза. К декабрю 2016 года тираж альбома достиг 220,800 копий в США.

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Founder, INSEAD & ICON Group International, Inc.
Philip Parker holds the INSEAD Chair Professorship of Management Science. He is also the founder of ICON Group International, Inc. which uses computer automation to author non-fiction titles distributed electronically and POD. The patented technology is language and format independent and has thus far created some 250,000 titles across various genres (business, health, and education) and formats (books, PC games, videos and mobile phone software). ICON Group is currently establishing a technology transfer initiative, under the name EdgeMaven Media.
Phil received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at Harvard University, MIT, Stanford University, UC San Diego and UCLA. His patent and research in publishing were recently featured in BusinessWeek, Handelsblatt, the Guardian, and the Annals of Improbable Research, among others.
Print-on-demand is emerging as an intriguing tool for publishers, providing new ways to think about your supply chain, your content, and your customers. This session will discuss how publishers have incorporated POD into their bottom-line strategies, and it will help you get your head around the questions you and your organization should ask if you want to pursue POD. Read more.


Dear 'Moon', please help me tell the world that you're not NEW TODAY. .i know that they have eyes and can see you up there to know that this Sun-down makes you 21days old you appeared, AND NOT NEW . .help me remind them of Gen.1:14, if you too can pray; maybe you help pray for them to come out of the 'SPELL OF CHRISTIANITY (RELIGION) – Rev.18:24′, because it's too deep the deception and difficult to SIMPLY FACE THE TRUTH, we're just drunk of this delusion and even when we could see the deception; we seem to be just like one who can't help but keep worshiping the beast (Pagan doctrines). .the strong men are weak, the weak women have been instrument for worse evil, WHO IS STANDING, WHO IS WILLING? The Beast shouts in pride "WHO CAN SEE ME, WHO IS WISE?", because wisdom have been forsaking, rejected and hated, yet WE PERISH FOR IT, so long the pen.
To those Hebrews who use the pagan Seventh day Calendar (Saturday) as their Sha-bbath; i guess today should also be your beginning of the '2nd Month'?. .How can you be Hebrews and at same time managing some paganism?
.#FATHER #HELP #YOUR #CHILDREN #'THE #HEBREWS/#IGBOS'. .


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This is the final look from my summer travels in the Mediterranean.
What it is: A five-minute self-foaming face mask that works to refresh and revitalize skin. Formulated with vitamin C and E, grape seed extract and soy protein to help skin look youthful and brightened.
Is it just me, or does this seem like it was the summer that everyone went to Greece?
A few seasons ago I was all about blazers. They were all I wanted to wear.
What it is: A collection of six new mascara formulations tailored to our most sought after lash wishes including Lash Blastoff, Lash Supernova, Outlash and more.
What it is: A new cross body-style bag from J.Crew. The bag, dubbed the Signet, is slightly rectangular in shape with a top zip and attached (and adjustable!) cross body strap.
I've had a sudden urge to streamline my closet lately.
What it is: An anti-aging line from the Canadian skincare brand IDC (stands for Integral Dermo Correction) that combines scientific research with the highest concentration of active ingredients to target the 16 causes of skin aging.
I've always been a sucker for a great pair of loafers.
I've been working my way through a to-do list this summer. But the items on it have been anything but a chore.
What it is: A nail polish collection formulated with Argan oil, pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin C to leave nails pretty — polish on or off.
Is it just me, or do short weeks sometimes seem to drag on for for-ev-er?
Don't get me wrong, it's not that I'm not loving my job, but I've had something to look forward to this weekend ... and it has to do with my feet.
What it is: Two palettes containing 10 neutral shades, one more purple/rose the other more brown/gold, easily mixed and matched for multiple looks.


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F5 Receives IPv6-Ready Gold Logo and USGv6 Certifications
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F5's BIG-IP® 10000 is industry's first Application Delivery Controller to complete rigorous IPv6 interoperability tests
• BIG-IP 10000 series appliances receive IPv6-Ready Gold Logo certification from IPv6 Forum industry consortium
• BIG-IP 10000 appliance and VIPRION 4300 blade complete NIST USGv6 accredited testing
• F5 is the first ADC vendor to pass both IPv6 interoperability testing requirements
SEATTLE – F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) announced that it has completed extensive interoperability testing with Internet Protocol (IP) Version 6. Testing was undertaken by IPv6Ready.org and by the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory to verify that F5's BIG-IP 10000 series application delivery controller (ADC) appliances are compatible with IPv6. F5 is the first vendor to have an ADC appliance complete both rigorous interoperability testing regimens.
IPv6 is foundational to the next generation Internet, enabling a range of new services and improved user experiences. With emerging trends in mobility, Internet-connected sensors, and cloud imposing increasing demands on the network, every device that uses an IP address must eventually support IPv6. "The migration to IPv6 is both necessary and pressing," said Dr. Mallik Tatipamula, VP of Product Management and Marketing at F5 and co-author of a foundational 2004 IEEE-published treatise on IPv6 integration. "The process can experience delay if organizations fear that moving to IPv6 will degrade the application services provided by ADCs, such as acceleration, optimization, security, and availability. F5's certification work in interoperability helps reduce uncertainty about the consequences of IPv6 transition for application delivery services."
The move from IPv4 to IPv6 is not one that organizations can delay much further without negative consequences. Gartner research analysts Neil Rickard and Andrew Lerner recently noted1that "the number of IPv6-connected devices is growing, and enterprises that cannot communicate with them risk financial and reputational damage." They warn that "[by] 2015, organizations that have not enabled their public Internet services to support IPv6 will suffer damage to their reputation and/or loss of revenue."
The IPv6 Ready Logo Program from the IPv6Ready.org consortium verifies protocol implementation and validates the interoperability of IPv6 products. The Phase-2 Gold Logo award indicates that a product has successfully satisfied the strong requirements of the Phase-2 IPv6 core test coverage, which consists of approximately 450 tests. F5's BIG-IP 10000 series appliances running TMOS® 11.3 achieved Gold Logo certification.
For compliance with the USGv6 regimen designed by NIST for achieving US Government interoperability goals, the F5 BIG-IP 10000 appliance and VIPRION® 4300 blade running TMOS 11.3 were both tested against the USGv6 Host and Router profile, a forward-looking set of RFCs published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). This profile encompasses basic IPv6 functionality, specific requirements, and key optional capabilities for routing, security, multicasting, mobility, network management, and quality of service.
"By obtaining the IPv6 Ready logo, we view F5 as leading and contributing to the market for delivering fully standardized and interoperable IPv6 solutions required for the smooth and professional transition to fully IPv6-enabled networks."
Dr. Hiroshi Esaki, Professor, The University of Tokyo and Chairman of IPv6-Ready logo committee
"As the only major ADC vendor with IPv6 Ready Gold and USGv6 certifications today, F5 has established itself as a leader in the market for integration in a multi-vendor IPv6 network infrastructure."
Dr. Shin Miyakawa, Executive Director of IPv6, NTT Communications, Japan
1 Gartner, Create the Right IPv6 Road Map for Your Organization, Neil Rickard and Andrew Lerner, 25 September 2013
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Data#3 Ltd (DTL) CEO & Managing Director Laurence Baynham speaks with Tom Piotrowski about the company's FY19 results, the concept behind digital transformation & commitment to deliver sustainable earnings growth.
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Washington H. Soul Pattinson (SOL) Chairman, Robert Millner
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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (KMD) CEO, Xavier Simonet speaks with Tom Piotrowski about the company's FY19 results, acquisition of Oboz & outlook to become a sustainable global business.
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AC/DC Concert in Barcelona – "Rock or bust"
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This may, 29 Barcelona will be visited by one of the world famous of heavy metal band – AC/DC. The concert will take place at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys at 20.45 pm where ledendary band of all the time will burst the night with a great performance!
New wave of AC/DC
At the beginning of december 2014 a band AC / DC turned out new album "Rock or Bust", which songs impetuously reached to the top-hit charts in a one week. That was a huge succes, It became a bestseller in ten countries around the world and in Germany the band's "Rock or Bust" had been sold so quickly, then for over the past 10 years , a real achievement for this band of heavy metal.
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"Rock or bust", AC / DC shows us fruits of last 41 years working on stage. Album which helped AC / DC to get in a list of prestigious music magazine "Rolling Stone" claimed that the components of AC / DC are still the masters of the genre of hard rock.
Barcelona welcomes AC/DC
Following the success of this new album, the band confirmed that their tour will pass through Spain with two concerts: one in Barcelona and one in Madrid (at the Vicente Calderon on May 31). Concert in Barcelona will be on May 29 when AC / DC will back on stage at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to demonstrate that years don't hinder to play and live for the rock public of Barcelona and enjoy the most powerful and sassy music.
The event's success was immediate: in a few weeks, tickets for the concert of AC / DC in Barcelona ran out and many fans are already looking through the winter pass by to see one of the most important bands in the history of music.
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Thursday, March 1. Area meeting is cancelled due to weather conditions.
SATURDAY, March 24. MVT safety training day at at Armourgeddon, Southfields Farm, Husbands Bosworth, LE17 6NW, 1000 – 1400. See Home Page.
Easter Saturday, March 31. Sywell Aviation Museum opens. See Home Page.
Thursday, April 5. Area meeting, 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN. Talk by Rusty Waughman, wartime Lancaster pilot (see Home Page).
Sunday, April 8. MVT AGM, 1pm Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, 16 Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JD. Not at Gaydon this year! Bring your membership card to gain admittance.
Wednesday, April 18. Classic Car Meet from 4.30pm at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0EP. Food and drink available. Entry fee per vehicle (postponed from April 4 due to weather).
Saturday, April 28. Farewell to Deenethorpe Airfield. See Home Page.
Wednesday, May 2. Classic Car Meet from 4.30pm at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0EP. Cancelled due to wet weather. Food and drink available. Entry fee per vehicle.
Thursday, May 3. Area Meeting, 8pm Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Saturday-Sunday, May 5-7. Rushden Cavalcade. Cancelled due to wet weather.
Tuesday, June 5. Area Meeting, 8pm at Wicksteed Park. No Thursday meeting this month.
Wednesday, June 6. Classic Car Meet from 4.30pm at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0EP. Food and drink available. Entry fee per vehicle.
Saturday, June 30. Armed Forces Day. See Home Page.
Wednesday, July 4. Classic Car Meet from 4.30pm at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0EP. Food and drink available. Entry fee per vehicle.
Thursday, July 5. Area Meeting. 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Friday-Sunday, July 13-15. RIAT at RAF Fairford, Glos. Advance booking essential.
Saturday, July 21. Chicksands Corps Day. See Home Page.
Sunday, July 22. Bramcote Camp open day. See Home Page.
Wednesday, August 1. Classic Car Meet from 4.30pm at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0EP. Food and drink available. Entry fee per vehicle.
Thursday, August 2. Area meeting. 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Saturday, August 11. Equata Fun Day , Grafton Park Wood. Charity event for horses charity Equata , details on their Facebook page. MVT have attended before. Camping available. It's not a big do but well worth a day out at one of the billet areas of 384th Bomb Group , couple of food stalls , music , bar , Vikings! NO blank firing! Excuse to take kids out in the Jeep day. First turning right out of Grafton Underwood on the Brigstock Road.
Sunday, August 12. Poppy Walk for Honour, Bedford. See Home Page.
Saturday, September 1. Royal British Legion Northampton "Saying Thank You" event, Becket's Park, Northampton. MVs requested. Arrive at/before 10.30am; 6pm finish; organiser: Russ Barrie – 07816 649 097.
Saturday, September 1. Harrington Aviation Museum Open Day. See Home Page.
Wednesday, September 5 Classic Car Meet from 4.30pm at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0EP. Food and drink available. Entry fee per vehicle.
Thursday, September 6. Area meeting, 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Thursday, October 4. Area meeting, 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Thursday, November 1. Area meeting, 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Saturday, November 3. Poppy Day collection with MVs, Abington Street, Northampton. 10am-4pm.
Saturday, November 10. Poppy Day collection with MVs, Abington Street, Northampton. 10am-4pm.
Thursday, December 6. Area meeting, 8pm, Aviator Pub, Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, NN6 0BN. Quiz, buffet, Secret Santa.


Given the torturous history of its production. I was unsure what to expect going into Ant-Man, the latest installation in Marvel's vast universe of films. In development for more than a decade, with multiple script rewrites and a very public change in directors, there was a lot to be nervous about. Sitting in the theater last Thursday, however, my fears were quickly allayed. Rest easy, true believers; Ant-Man is pretty darn good.
July 20, 2015 in Comedy, Comic Books, Movies, Reviews, Writing.
Writing reviews, I usually only get to watch the first couple episodes before issuing judgment. While early episodes can give a sense of where a series is headed, it's not always clear if even the most promising of premiers in September can stick the landing in May. So let's take a look back to see how some of the shows we've been watching this season fared.
June 11, 2015 in Comic Books, Drama, Reviews, Television, Writing.
Marvel kicked off its multi-series deal with Netflix last week with the premier of Daredevil. Without hyperbole, this is the best thing Marvel has ever done.
April 14, 2015 in Comic Books, Drama, Reviews, Television, Writing.
The series, which debuted its first two episodes on Jan. 6, is great fun. It's stylish, snappy, often humorous, and everything I'd hoped the often-bland Agents of S.H.I.EL.D. would be.
January 7, 2015 in Comic Books, Drama, Reviews, Television, Writing.
With the 2014 television season behind us, it's now time to look ahead to what we'll be watching in 2015. list. So set your DVR, update your queue, steal your parents' HBO Go password, and get ready for The TPC's 2015 TV Preview.
January 5, 2015 in Comedy, Drama, Reviews, Television, Writing.


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Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for preventing persistent postoperative pain in adults and children
Erica J. Weinstein, Jacob L. Levene, Marc S. Cohen, Doerthe A. Andreae, Jerry Y. Chao, Matthew Johnson, Charles B. Hall, Michael H. Andreae
Background: Regional anaesthesia may reduce the rate of persistent postoperative pain (PPP), a frequent and debilitating condition. This review was originally published in 2012 and updated in 2017. Objectives: To compare local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for the prevention of PPP beyond three months in adults and children undergoing elective surgery. Search methods: We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and Embase to December 2016 without any language restriction. We used a combination of free text search and controlled vocabulary search. We limited results to randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We updated this search in December 2017, but these results have not yet been incorporated in the review. We conducted a handsearch in reference lists of included studies, review articles and conference abstracts. We searched the PROSPERO systematic review registry for related systematic reviews. Selection criteria: We included RCTs comparing local or regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia with a pain outcome beyond three months after elective, non-orthopaedic surgery. Data collection and analysis: At least two review authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data and adverse events. We contacted study authors for additional information. We presented outcomes as pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), based on random-effects models (inverse variance method). We analysed studies separately by surgical intervention, but pooled outcomes reported at different follow-up intervals. We compared our results to Bayesian and classical (frequentist) models. We investigated heterogeneity. We assessed the quality of evidence with GRADE. Main results: In this updated review, we identified 40 new RCTs and seven ongoing studies. In total, we included 63 RCTs in the review, but we were only able to synthesize data on regional anaesthesia for the prevention of PPP beyond three months after surgery from 39 studies, enrolling a total of 3027 participants in our inclusive analysis. Evidence synthesis of seven RCTs favoured epidural anaesthesia for thoracotomy, suggesting the odds of having PPP three to 18 months following an epidural for thoracotomy were 0.52 compared to not having an epidural (OR 0.52 (95% CI 0.32 to 0.84, 499 participants, moderate-quality evidence). Simlarly, evidence synthesis of 18 RCTs favoured regional anaesthesia for the prevention of persistent pain three to 12 months after breast cancer surgery with an OR of 0.43 (95% CI 0.28 to 0.68, 1297 participants, low-quality evidence). Pooling data at three to 8 months after surgery from four RCTs favoured regional anaesthesia after caesarean section with an OR of 0.46, (95% CI 0.28 to 0.78; 551 participants, moderate-quality evidence). Evidence synthesis of three RCTs investigating continuous infusion with local anaesthetic for the prevention of PPP three to 55 months after iliac crest bone graft harvesting (ICBG) was inconclusive (OR 0.20, 95% CI 0.04 to 1.09; 123 participants, low-quality evidence). However, evidence synthesis of two RCTs also favoured the infusion of intravenous local anaesthetics for the prevention of PPP three to six months after breast cancer surgery with an OR of 0.24 (95% CI 0.08 to 0.69, 97 participants, moderate-quality evidence). We did not synthesize evidence for the surgical subgroups of limb amputation, hernia repair, cardiac surgery and laparotomy. We could not pool evidence for adverse effects because the included studies did not examine them systematically, and reported them sparsely. Clinical heterogeneity, attrition and sparse outcome data hampered evidence synthesis. High risk of bias from missing data and lack of blinding across a number of included studies reduced our confidence in the findings. Thus results must be interpreted with caution. Authors' conclusions: We conclude that there is moderate-quality evidence that regional anaesthesia may reduce the risk of developing PPP after three to 18 months after thoracotomy and three to 12 months after caesarean section. There is low-quality evidence that regional anaesthesia may reduce the risk of developing PPP three to 12 months after breast cancer surgery. There is moderate evidence that intravenous infusion of local anaesthetics may reduce the risk of developing PPP three to six months after breast cancer surgery. Our conclusions are considerably weakened by the small size and number of studies, by performance bias, null bias, attrition and missing data. Larger, high-quality studies, including children, are needed. We caution that except for breast surgery, our evidence synthesis is based on only a few small studies. On a cautionary note, we cannot extend our conclusions to other surgical interventions or regional anaesthesia techniques, for example we cannot conclude that paravertebral block reduces the risk of PPP after thoracotomy. There are seven ongoing studies and 12 studies awaiting classification that may change the conclusions of the current review once they are published and incorporated.
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Weinstein, E. J., Levene, J. L., Cohen, M. S., Andreae, D. A., Chao, J. Y., Johnson, M., Hall, C. B., & Andreae, M. H. (2018). Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for preventing persistent postoperative pain in adults and children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(6), [CD007105]. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007105.pub4
Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for preventing persistent postoperative pain in adults and children. / Weinstein, Erica J.; Levene, Jacob L.; Cohen, Marc S. et al.
In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 2018, No. 6, CD007105, 20.06.2018.
Weinstein, EJ, Levene, JL, Cohen, MS, Andreae, DA, Chao, JY, Johnson, M, Hall, CB & Andreae, MH 2018, 'Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for preventing persistent postoperative pain in adults and children', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2018, no. 6, CD007105. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007105.pub4
Weinstein EJ, Levene JL, Cohen MS, Andreae DA, Chao JY, Johnson M et al. Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for preventing persistent postoperative pain in adults and children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018 Jun 20;2018(6):CD007105. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007105.pub4
Weinstein, Erica J. ; Levene, Jacob L. ; Cohen, Marc S. et al. / Local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for preventing persistent postoperative pain in adults and children. In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018 ; Vol. 2018, No. 6.
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Home insurance pays me to do storm chores?
Although homeowners policies don't specifically require insurers to do so, most insurance companies will reimburse the insured for time spent doing cleanup after a disaster, at a mutually agreed upon general labor rate. You simply have to ask.
Your labor has to be for a claim covered by the policy. The amount of compensation has to be less than or equal to what it would have cost the insurance company to pay a contractor to do the work.
It's important to note that home insurance policies require a homeowner to do what is necessary to protect the property from further loss. Any reasonable expenses or labor you incur in complying with that condition should be reimbursable by your insurance company.
For example, say that a large tree is blown over onto your home in a thunderstorm and punches a hole in the roof. Rain is pouring in, threatening to damage hardwood floors and furniture. If you hire someone to cut the tree off your roof and put a temporary patch over the hole to stop the rain from entering, those out-of-pocket expenses should be reimbursed by your insurance company 100 percent.


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First Look Media grant to support legal tech fellow at Reporters Committee
First Look Media has renewed a $100,000 grant to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to support a…
First Look Media has renewed a $100,000 grant to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to support a yearlong fellowship focusing on the legal issues affecting journalism and technology.
The First Look Media Fellowship will be offered to a lawyer whose experience in tech law and journalism will help develop and expand RCFP's relationships with the technology community and digital and data journalists. The fellow will take a lead role in directing RCFP's policy and litigation work on issues including—but not limited to—cybersecurity, the future of media, free expression, access to government data, privacy, intermediary liability, and government surveillance. The complete job description, including how to apply, is on the Reporters Committee website.
Lynn Oberlander, General Counsel, Media Operations, for First Look Media commented, "We are delighted to be able to support the work of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. The Reporters Committee is one of the nation's premier organizations protecting the ability of journalists to report in the public interest, and the First Look Media legal tech fellow will help develop the awareness and implementation of technology crucial to journalism in the 21st century."
"We are very grateful to First Look Media for enabling this breakthrough position, which will be tremendously useful to defending the First Amendment and creating valuable new legal resources for journalism technology," said Reporters Committee Executive Director Bruce D. Brown.
About the Reporters Committee
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press was founded by leading journalists and media lawyers in 1970 when the nation's news media faced an unprecedented wave of government subpoenas forcing reporters to name confidential sources. Today it provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. Funded by corporate, foundation and individual contributions, the Reporters Committee serves the nation's leading news organizations; thousands of reporters, editors, and media lawyers; and many more who use our online and mobile resources. For more information, go to rcfp.org, or follow us on Twitter @rcfp.
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FLMW is a digital news media organization on a mission to create a world with greater understanding, engaged citizens and responsive institutions. It publishes The Intercept, a digital publication focused on national security, criminal justice and other areas of interest. Through Field of Vision, it produces documentary films on a range of issues. FLMW also makes grants to other charitable organizations that support independent journalism and a free press, and sponsors a Press Freedom Litigation Fund, designed to strengthen the ability of journalists to pursue legal action where a substantial public interest is at stake.
First Look Media Works, Inc ("FLMW") is a non-profit, non stock corporation formed on August 28, 2013 in the state of Delaware. FLMW is organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. On November 9, 2015, FLMW received its official 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS retroactive to August 28, 2013.
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The Solicitor General Weighs In on ERISA Preemption Battle Over PBM State Statutes
Blog Triage Health Law Blog
USA December 9 2019
In Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, No. 18-540, the United States Supreme Court invited the Solicitor General to provide the position of the United States through what is often referred to as a "Call for the Views of the Solicitor General" or "CVSG." The Supreme Court's request for a CVSG could signal the Supreme Court's interest in Arkansas' petition for certiorari. However, a CVSG is not unusual for cases implicating the interests of the federal government or cases involving complex regulatory or statutory schemes, such as ERISA. Indeed, in recent months, the Supreme Court invited the Solicitor General to submit a CVSG in two other potentially significant ERISA-related petitions for certiorari. See Thole v. U.S. Bank, N.S., 139 S. Ct. 306, 202 L. Ed. 2d 16 (2018) and Putnam Investments, LLC v. Brotherston, No. 18-926, 2019 WL 1756671 (U.S. Apr. 22, 2019).
On December 4, 2019, the Solicitor General submitted his brief, which recommends that the Supreme Court accept the Attorney General of Arkansas' petition for certiorari, and recommends that the Court overturn the appeals court decision.
At issue in Rutledge is whether an Arkansas statute that regulates the rates charged by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), is preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Among other requirements, the Arkansas law required PBMs to reimburse pharmacies for generic drugs at a price at least equal to what the pharmacy had paid for the drug.
ERISA expressly preempts "any and all State laws insofar as they may now or hereafter relate to any employee benefit plan" which is not specifically exempted under other sections. 29 U.S.C. 1144(a). The Supreme Court has construed ERISA's express preemption as "relating to" an employee benefit plan if it "has a connection with or reference to such a plan." The Supreme Court has further defined "connection with" and "reference to." A state law has an "impermissible connection with" an employee benefit plan if it "governs . . . a central matter of plan administration or interferes with a nationally uniform plan administration." A state law has a "reference" to ERISA if it "acts immediately and exclusively upon ERISA plans" or if "the existence of ERISA plans is essential to the law's operation."
The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals in Rutledge held that the Arkansas law included PBMs that cover ERISA plans, so the law "relate[d] to and has a connection with employee benefit plans," and was therefore preempted, declaring the law unenforceable as applied to PBMs in their administration and management of an ERISA plan.
In its petition for certiorari, Arkansas relied heavily on the "reference to" preemption theory: "If a law regulates a class of third-party administrators or claims processors whose customers merely include ERISA plans, it logically follows that the law does not act immediately and exclusively upon ERISA plans, and that the existence of ERISA plans is not essential to the law's operation." Pet. at 18 (emphasis in original).
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), a PBM industry group, urged the Supreme Court to reject the petition as the case was a "poor vehicle" for the justices to address any questions surrounding the issues of ERISA preemption, and that there was no error in the lower court decision. PCMA further argued that the question presented in Arkansas' petition relies upon the "connection with" theory of preemption and the appeals court relied upon both "related to" and "connection with" in determining that the Arkansas statute was preempted by ERISA.
The Solicitor General's brief argues that the Rutledge decision erred in holding ERISA preemption under both the "reference to" and "connection with" theories of preemption. The Solicitor General also rejected PCMA's contention that the case was not a suitable matter for the Court's review under the view that all provisions of Arkansas' statute are at issue and both theories of preemption are implicated with the petitions' question presented.
It is fairly certain that the Solicitor General's recommendation for accepting Arkansas' petition for certiorari will be granted significant weight by the Supreme Court in determining whether to grant the petition. If the Supreme Court reviews Rutledge, it will likely affect the operation of PBMs, further define the scope of ERISA preemption, and affect the other thirty-six states that have passed legislation regulating the rates charged by PBMs.
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The country has monitored the events in Ferguson, MO very closely. While the investigation into the shooting and its appropriateness are ongoing, one thing is clear – the authorities in Ferguson have done a terrible job in following First Amendment Law. The cornerstone of our democracy is the right of the people to peacefully assemble and the right of a free press to report without restriction. Both of these rights have been violated by a police force that appears more as military occupiers.
The first night of these protests brought looting to the area, causing Governor Jay Nixon to declare a State of Emergency in Ferguson. This led to the imposition of a curfew and an increased crackdown on protestors and police alike. While the looting is inexcusable, there is no doubt that the vast majority of the people on the streets of Ferguson have been exercising their right to protest what they see as unfair police practices. Likewise, the press are exercising their right (and doing their job) in bringing this story to the world.
Everyone should be concerned about the response to the protestors in Ferguson. While police certainly have an obligation to protect property and arrest those breaking the law, the answer is not to suspend First Amendment Law for a small municipality in St. Louis County. Instead, it should be dealt with problems as they arise instead of issuing blanket decrees that deny everyone their rights. Suspending the rule of law is never the answer to dealing with citizens.
Bruce Fein has been a champion for First Amendment Law for more than 40 years. He believes that the fundaments of free speech and free press are vital to a healthy democracy. If your First Amendment rights have been violated, contact Bruce Fein today to begin fighting back.


Nice picture !! I love it !!! Like this story a lots !!! Wish to sleepon his tummy too !!! Thank for sharing !!
I love My Neighbor Totoro!!
I also want to sleep on Totoro!
That looks so much fun and i love sleeping. *yawn* And sleeping at tree. Me too!
Aaaahhhwwww - thats so sweeeeet!
me looooves Totoro! thanks for the sweet scan! he's too cute!
Since I know Totoro doesn't exist, I want to get a HUGE stuffed animal that's modeled after him so I can sleep on him (I think this is a great idea) =O I WANTED ONE EVER SINCE I WATCHED THIS MOVIE!
Wierd animation. But at least it is a peaceful movie.
I wish I could sleep with Totoro! DX I do have the next best thing though: two giant dogs (an Irish Setter and a Great Dane) who really love to cuddle. ^_^ Thanks for sharing!
This is a great scan! Calms my heart..Thanks for sharing!
How i wish I can sleep on Totoro's belly! Looks really warm!
love pic love totoro ?


An in-depth health article on Paravirus, it's causes, treatments and negative health effects.
When a puppy or dog is infected with the virus it begins to replicate within the body and spreads via the bloodstream. It then attacks dividing cells in the dog's body causing major damage; cells contained within the bone marrow and lining of the small intestine are prime targets.
Isolation – Veterinary hospitals should all be equipped with an isolation unit where contagious animals are treated. A dog or puppy with Parvovirus will remain there for the extent of their treatment.
Replacement Of Lost Fluids – When a dog is infected with Parvo, the amounts of fluids lost due to vomiting and diarrhea can cause moderate to severe dehydration. Electrolyte solutions with added potassium are given either orally (in mild cases) or more commonly through an IV line.
Control Of Vomiting – Medications given through the IV line to control vomiting are sometimes administered.
Antibiotics – Antibiotics might be administered to aid in combating secondary infections.
Even if a dog has recovered from Parvo the feces can continue to spread the virus for up to 3 weeks. This can put other dogs at risk of infection. Restrict interaction for a month once your dog comes home.
Areas that have been exposed to a dog with Parvovirus should be cleaned thoroughly with a mixture of 1 part bleach to 30 parts water or with cleaning products specifically labeled for use against the disease. Remember to disinfect the bottom of all shoes, the dog's toys, bedding and bowls.
It can take between 7 months and a year before the virus is eliminated from the soil in your yard. Keep in mind that anytime the ground is frozen does not count in this time period as the cold temperatures keep the virus alive.
Remember that your dog has suffered some major intestinal trauma. He may have loose stool for a while. If he is acting lethargic, however, call your vet right away.
So why is it that some vaccinated puppies or even entire litters still contract Parvo? When a vaccine is given it spurs a response from the dog's immune system that protects the dog from whatever disease you are vaccinating against. However when puppies are born and nurse from their mother, they take in maternal antibodies. So if she has been thoroughly vaccinated for Parvo, the pups are normally safe from contracting the disease for an amount of time. Yet high levels of maternal antibodies can interfere with the effectiveness of vaccines, which is why puppies are boostered repeatedly. The multiple rounds of vaccinations help insure that your dog is protected. There are some cases where the mother's antibodies wane before the next vaccine is given – in those cases a puppy that is exposed to Parvo is still at risk.


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Saturday, January 18, 2020 10:56 PM EST
Rep. Kathy Castor
DETAILS: Rep. Kathy Castor
(1966 - ) Florida
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce
Subcommittee on Health
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
FL - 14 House
(2007- 2013)
https://castor.house.gov
https://twitter.com/USRepKCastor
NEWS: Rep. Kathy Castor
on Climate Change
House Democrats Push Environmental Bills but Victories Are Few
New York Times , 1 week ago
Rep. Kathy Castor received from National Assn of Realtors: $10k, Honeywell International: $5k, TECO Energy: $2k, plus $5.5k from others on Climate Change
Rep. Kathy Castor is on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Democrats call Trump 'clear and present danger' at final Judiciary impeachment hearing
YAHOO! , 1 month ago
Over Shouts and Bangs of the Gavel, Democrats Make Their Impeachment Case Against Trump
New York Times , 1 month ago
The Republicans' Closing Defense of Donald Trump Ended with a Whimper
GQ , 1 month ago
AGAINST on Impeachment
Lawyer for Democrats calls Trump 'a clear and present danger' as he argues case for removal
Houston Chronicle , 1 month ago
Trump Impeachment: Republicans Attack Investigation Process
International Business Times , 1 month ago
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TRENDING ON TWITTER: Rep. Kathy Castor
Yes! Transit and a more connected #TampaBay must be our community's priority. We can do this together 😁🌴🌤🎷🚋🚞🚆@JaneCastor @Kriseman @RepCharlieCrist @ChrisSprowls @JeffreyBrandes https://t.co/WMgSQNW09P
See tweet 1 hour ago
"If plaintiffs' fears,backed by the government's own studies, prove true, history will not judge us kindly. When the seas envelop our coastal cities, fires & droughts haunt our interiors, & storms ravage everything between, those remaining will ask: Why did so many do so little?"
See tweet 10 hours ago
I'm inspired that #Juliana plaintiffs will not give up and will ask 9th Cir for en banc rehearing. The powerful dissent gives a glimpse of the stakes: "Where is the hope in today's decision? Plaintiffs' claims are based on science, specifically, an impending point of no return."
🇺🇸🌎 Youth climate leaders are standing up for their life and liberty, & demanding elected leaders do the same! @Youthvgov shouldn't have to fight for #ClimateActionNow in the courts. It's the responsibility of Congress and the White House to develop a bold #ClimateAction plan https://t.co/CRzv8zgonX
Concerns about the #ClimateCrisis dominated THE TOP FIVE SPOTS of long-term risks cited in the World Economic Forum (@WEF)'s Global Risks report this year. Scientists agree. Economic experts agree. It's time for #ClimateActionNow 🌎 https://t.co/rZwgB8Agwh
See tweet 1 day ago
TWEETS on Climate Change
This is a #ClimateCrisis: 🔥2019 was the 2nd warmest year on record. 🔥The 5 hottest years on record happened in the past 5 years. 🔥19 out of the 20 hottest years on record happened within the past 20 years. Climate action is our moral imperative. https://t.co/28HFRvjAuh
See tweet 3 days ago
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Rep. Castor is AGAINST
David Schweikert
Rep. Castor is FOR
Val Demings
A. McEachin
Kim Schrier
ISSUES: Rep. Kathy Castor
VOTE: On Closing Portions of the Conference: Yes | 09/17/2019-11:20pm
"⚠ Anne Idsal: went from working to gut clean air protections to Trump EPA air official ⚠ David Ross: went from suing to gut clean water protections to EPA's Office of Water Read the whole list 👇- important reporting by @LFFriedman https://t.co/Njn9NV3Oef"
Kathy Castor received on Environmental Regulation
$10k National Assn of Realtors
$5k American Assn for Justice
$5k Honeywell International
$2.5k American Wind Energy Assn
$2k TECO Energy
$2k United Technologies
$2k Cruise Lines International Assn
$1k Northrop Grumman
$1k League of Conservation Voters
$1k Sierra Club
There is an ongoing controversy on how to address rising healthcare costs for Americans.
H.R.3 To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate., 1 month ago
"I'm thrilled for the dawn of the new era for @USouthFlorida & @USFHealth, which are the linchpins in Tampa Bay's evolution into a natl hub of health care innovation! The new Morsani College of Medicine opens tmw w/ 1,800 students, faculty & staff in downtown Tampa/Water Street. https://t.co/ixOh8sHfWf"
See tweet 1 week ago
"Trump & Florida are actively trying to end the ACA through a federal lawsuit that'd rip health care from millions of Americans, including our neighbors with preexisting conditions. I remain committed to protecting the #ACA & fighting for affordable, quality health care for all."
"The Affordable Care Act is vital to Florida families! Almost 2 Million Floridians enrolled in affordable health coverage via https://t.co/zZt0hjYBfd for 2020, an increase of more than 125K Floridians over 2019! https://t.co/0zuRNy0b2m"
"I'm proud that the Democratic-led House stood up for hardworking people & small business in 2019. The House has passed nearly 400 bills this year, including bipartisan bills to lower the cost of health care & prescription drugs, ensure equal protection, and #ClimateActionNow. https://t.co/JsbAFA9Xld"
See tweet 2 weeks ago
"I am looking forward to continuing the fight for climate action, lower health care costs, and good-paying jobs in the new year. I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful new year! 🎇🎆 #happynewyear"
Republicans have put forth a 68-page bill that is focused on Choice and Competition in the public healthcare marketplace. Some plans include loosening rules on health savings accounts and allowing businesses more freedoms in insuring their employees. source
Democrats primarily back a Medicare for All Plan, which would insure everyone has insurance and that costs were controlled. source
Kathy Castor received on Health Care
$10.5k American Medical Assn
$10k American Hospital Assn
$8.5k American Academy of Family Physicians
$8.5k American Health Care Assn
$8.5k American Society for Radiation Oncology
$8.5k Society for Vascular Surgery
$6k American Dental Assn
$5k American Optometric Assn
House of Representatives has the power to bring charges of impeachment, and they voted for impeachment on December 18, 2019. The Senate has the power to try the impeachment. Conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds supermajority vote of those present. The result of conviction is removal from office.
H.RES.660 Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Ms. Scanlon asked unanimous consent that Mr. Cole of Oklahoma be permitted to insert the text of the amendment he would have offered had the House rejected the previous question on H. Res. 660, along with extraneous material, into the Record immediately prior to the vote on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 660. Agreed to without objection., 2 months ago
H.RES.755 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Motion to reconsider Article II laid on the table. Agreed to without objection., 1 month ago
VOTE: On Agreeing to Article II of the Resolution: Yes | 12/19/2019-1:50am
VOTE: On Agreeing to Article I of the Resolution: Yes | 12/19/2019-1:32am
H.RES.767 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
H.RES.770 Disapproving the manner in which Chairman Adam B. Schiff of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chairman Jerrold Lewis Nadler of the Committee on the Judiciary have conducted committee action during the impeachment inquiry of President Donald John Trump.
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 191 (Roll no. 692)., 1 month ago
VOTE: On Motion to Table: Yes | 12/18/2019-2:59pm
H.RES.798 Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States.
"The U.S. Senate owes the American people a fair impeachment trial with all relevant witnesses and documents. #DefendOurDemocracy https://t.co/SDpPTcFojH"
"Tomorrow, the House will vote to send impeachment articles against President Trump to the Senate. Both chambers of Congress must act with a sense of urgency & integrity to protect our elections and defend our constitution. More in this week's HouseWatch👇https://t.co/HX25xgHCPt"
"The House wrapped up business for the year with a consequential week: a historic impeachment vote & an impactful appropriations package that will benefit hardworking families, service members, seniors, students & veterans in Tampa Bay. More in HouseWatch: https://t.co/O8e8TxNYxI"
"The president abused his power. The president violated his oath of office, but I intend to uphold mine. I will vote to impeach President Trump. My statement: https://t.co/aK3yPVBlEg"
See tweet 1 month ago
YAHOO! 1 month ago
Republicans are against an impeachment of President Trump.
Democrats are in favor of an impeachment of President Trump.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
American Medical Assn
American College of Physician Services, Inc.
American Hospital Assn
American Health Care Assn
Society for Vascular Surgery
American Academy of Family Physicians
Sponsored Legislation[1]
• Expressing support for the designation of September 24, 2019, as "National Voter Registration Day".
Co-Sponsored Legislation[105]
• To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
• To designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.
• Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.
• Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
• To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
• To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes.
• To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.
• To prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
• To eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes.
• Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for other purposes.
• Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.
• To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior including in any leasing program certain planning areas, and for other purposes.
• To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
• To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.


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"I'm not sure what the definite date is. I know we're shooting for October. Because we wanna release it right around the time the Knotfest shows happen, so everyone can have it. We've got pretty much all the artwork done, which Shawn did a hell of a job on. We're getting ready… probably in the next couple of weeks, we're gonna shoot a video for the first official single, which is called 'The Devil In I'. So we're gonna shoot a video for that. that's about all I know right now. 'Cause we're still finishing mixes. We've still got a couple of songs left that need final mixes, then it'll go to mastering, and everything will just start kind of coming together, and with a more stable, final release date, and as soon as we know that, the world will know."
In the meantime, the band released a digital single for "The Negative One" today, August 05th through iTunes.


A cheese surplus? What a time to be alive.
We are currently in the middle of the biggest cheese surplus in America in 30 years. But rather than sit around and let it stockpile, make use of it in the most delicious way possible: By packing cheese into as many melty, gooey recipes as possible. I mean, can you really call yourself an American if you aren't eating ALL the cheese right now?
Everything you love about spinach-artichoke dip sandwiched in a quesadilla.
You could eat a salad...or you could get your greens with tons of melted cheese.
Basically an excuse for lovers of cheddar cheese everywhere to essentially drink melty cheese. (Winning.) Beer and smoky bacon add depth.
It's like a five-layer dip lasagna: Salsa swaps in for marinara and beef gets taco seasoning in this tasty Mexican-inspired recipe.
Cheese is the super-obvious answer to making a better BLT.
What is pimiento cheese not good on? Exactly.
It's just like cheesy broccoli soup...mixed with mashed potatoes...stuffed into a crispy potato skin. So yeah, it's actually a lot better than soup.
Skip the egg and go right for the good stuff.
If you're salivating at the mere thought of this, you're in the right place. We combined steak, onion, and lots of melty provolone to create a soup you won't be able to stop thinking about.
Don't cheat yourself by making individual tamales—an entire pie is better.
When you want a warm, comforting Mexican dish, forget Taco Tuesday; it's enchilada time.
No judgment if you want to eat it in a bun.
It's time to taste your new favorite way to party.
The more layers, the better.
If you love a good beer-cheese dip, get on this stuffed cheesy bread.


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Up Close and Personal: My Mother and Alzheimer's
By Trish Vradenburg, February 17, 2012 10:52 AM
Colette Cassidy's Mom with her youngest child several years ago. Her family was already seeing memory problems and increased anxiety, but never dreamed it was Alzheimer's.
As many times as I read reflections of a daughter writing about her mother with Alzheimer's, it never gets old; it never fails to punch me in the stomach; it never fails to make me tear up. Such is the case with Colette Cassidy, a former news anchor, trained to be dispassionate about every story. But there is no being dispassionate about your mother living with Alzheimer's. Thank you, Colette, for sharing your poignant story:
As a TV reporter, I thought I had seen it all. In Philadelphia I covered every local story imaginable, and travelled for hurricanes, political conventions, a presidential impeachment and the Grammys. At MSNBC I anchored brief news updates and hours of breaking news, including live coverage of an impending storm called Katrina.
But every event I've covered, every story I've told, pales in comparison to the one I'm witnessing right now: the horrors of Alzheimer's disease.
My mother has Early Onset Alzheimer's, an aggressive form of the disease that hits before the age of 65, often in the 40's and 50's. My mother started showing symptoms in her 50's and is now in the final stages of this horrific disease.
I use the word "horrific", but the truth is, there is no word sufficient to describe the way Alzheimer's ravages a human being and human mind, and the exhausting, heart wrenching journey loved ones are on as they struggle to care for someone who no longer knows them.
Like many Americans, I quickly realized how much I didn't know about Alzheimer's. Even though my grandfather also had it, I was not prepared for how it would hit my mother. A friend who went through it said, "It comes at you with the speed and force of a freight train, and there's nothing you can do to stop it."
How true. I learned Alzheimer's is much more than memory loss. Forgetfulness is just the beginning, the earliest symptoms. The disease slowly kills brain cells, robbing the victim of their most basic functions and abilities.
So my mother, married 48 years with 6 children and even more grandchildren, doesn't know her husband. She doesn't think she ever had children. She rarely recognizes her large, loving family.
But more than that, a lifelong elementary school teacher can no longer follow simple instructions.
She doesn't understand the difference between left and right, up and down. She is confused by a toothbrush, has used it to brush her hair.
She looks at a meal, unsure of how to eat, how to even pick up a sandwich.
She lives in a world that is increasingly confusing and foreign to her, which leads to uncharacteristic bouts of anger and suspicion. She needs constant supervision. And she is only 68 years old.
Women my mother's age are anchoring evening newscasts, hosting talk shows, working as executives. Others are enjoying retirement, travelling, spending time with family. All this has been stolen from my mother - and father - by Alzheimer's.
It took us several years to recognize and accept my mother's condition. We knew something was wrong, she was suddenly asking the same question repeatedly. Where are we going? Who was just here? An expert says it's the inability to "learn" new information, to remember the answer to an already asked question. She would re-introduce herself to people at events, forgetting she had already said hello. She began hugging us repeatedly.
Do you call the doctor because someone is hugging you more?
Since she was young, we were given (and were maybe quick to believe) other reasons for her behavior. A neurologist said while it might be Alzheimer's, it could be anxiety, and we should be hopeful.
We've now learned my mother was "compensating", a term for how an Alzheimer's patient tries to cover their condition. For my Mom, it was lists and calendars that she studied faithfully. She could tell you what day it was, not because she knew it, but because she studied it. She had instructions for preparing breakfast, how to get to the store, directions to her daughter's house and a description of her granddaughter. My mother is one of the smartest people I know, and that helped her hide the disease from her closest loved ones.
My Aunt Gertrude recalls my mother fussing over a list once, confiding that her memory was "getting really bad." But she never confided her concerns to my father. Maybe she thought she could outsmart it. Maybe she wanted to protect her husband and children as long as she could. I think she was desperately trying to hold on to normalcy, even as Alzheimer's was giving her the fight of her life.
I now know that Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. without any treatment, cure, or way to slow its progression. Every expert I've spoken to, every article I've read, warns it's on the verge of exploding - with the potential to destroy relationships, bankrupt families, and bring our health care system to a breaking point.
While other major diseases decline, Alzheimer's is rising, up 66% in just 8 years according to the Alzheimer's Association.
The increase in cases is startling. A leading researcher at the University of Pennsylvania said, "I fear it will be a natural disaster worse than Hurricane Katrina... it is terrifying." Last June experts testified before members of Congress that Alzheimer's is "the single most significant health crisis of the 21 st century."
Do you know someone who survived cancer, a heart attack or stroke? You don't know any survivors of Alzheimer's. There are none.
The reporter in me wants to share these facts as thoroughly as I can.
The daughter in me wants to somehow save my mother, or at least do something to stop the disease and save someone else's.
I don't want anyone else to go through the horror of Alzheimer's. Explaining it and experiencing it are two very different things. I don't want anyone to see the confusion and terror in a parent's eyes that I have seen in my mother's. I don't want your children to see it in you.
You do not want a front row seat to this disease. Trust me.
We need to make fighting Alzheimer's a national priority. And we need to end it in the most fitting way: let's make it a distant memory.
You can contact Colette Cassidy at ccalz@hotmail.com and follow her on Twitter @cc4alz.
Photo courtesy Colette Cassidy.
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