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January 15, 2016 | Today's News
Study: Presence of bone marrow lesion may predict rate of radiographic change in knee joint space width.
Data from a multinational study published online in The Journal of Rheumatology suggest that the presence of bone marrow lesions (BMLs) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the knee may predict rate of radiographic change in joint space width. The researchers reviewed data on 176 participants in the placebo arm of the Strontium Ranelate Efficacy in Knee Osteoarthritis Trial. All participants were assessed via MRI at baseline and yearly for up to 3 years. The researchers found that 38.6 percent of participants were classified as BML-positive (BML ≥grade 2 at the tibiofemoral joint) at baseline. They found that patients who were BML-positive had a significantly higher rate of annualized change in joint space width; a relationship that remained robust after adjustment for age, sex, and baseline Kellgren-Lawrence grade. Read more…
Study: Ultrasound-guided or blind subacromial injection may offer similar clinical outcomes for subacromial impingement syndrome.
Findings published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) indicate no significant difference in clinical outcome between ultrasound-guided subacromial injections and blind subacromial injections for subacromial impingement syndrome. The authors conducted a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of 56 shoulders that received either a subacromial corticosteroid injection with (n = 28) or without (n = 28) ultrasound guidance. At 6-week follow-up, they found no significant difference in neither visual analog scale score for pain with overhead activities nor American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score. The authors write that four shoulders (14 percent) in the ultrasound group and 6 shoulders (21 percent) in the blind group eventually required surgery. Read more…
Study: What factors affect ACL reconstruction survival rates for adolescent patients?
A study published online in AJSM looks at 15-year survival rates for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in adolescent patients. The researchers reviewed prospectively collected data on 242 patients aged 13 to 18 years who underwent single-incision endoscopic ACL reconstruction with either an autologous bone-patellar tendon-bone graft or a hamstring tendon graft. All procedures were performed by a single surgeon. At 15-year follow-up, they found that 75 patients (31 percent) had sustained a further ACL injury: 27 (11.2 percent) ACL graft rupture, 33 contralateral ACL (CACL) injury (13.6 percent), and 15 both an ACL graft rupture and a CACL injury (6.2 percent). The researchers found that survival of the ACL graft was less favorable in patients with a family history of ACL injury compared to those without a family history. In addition, survival of the CACL was less favorable in male patients than in female patients and in those who returned to competitive team ball sports than in those who did not. Read the abstract…
Study: Compared to MIPO, patients treated with IMN for certain tibia fractures more likely to undergo second surgery.
According to findings published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, minimally-invasive plating (MIPO) and intramedullary nailing (IMN) may offer similar outcomes for treatment of non- or minimally articular metaphyseal distal tibia fracture, yet patients treated with IMN may be more likely to undergo a secondary surgical procedure. The research team conducted a cohort study of 64 patients treated with MIPO (n = 37) or IMN (n = 27) conducted by a single surgeon. At minimum 1-year follow-up, they found that complications were similar between the two groups in the areas of nonunion, malalignment, wound complication, and infection. They note that American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons and all SF-36v.2 domain scores were quantitatively higher for patients in the IMN cohort, although only Role Emotional reached a level of statistical superiority. In addition, 25.9 percent of patients in the IMN group underwent a secondary procedure for implant removal, compared to 8.3 percent of patients in the MIPO group. Read the abstract…
GAO: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research should improve quality of postmarket safety data.
A report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) states that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to correct problems with its postmarket safety data and ensure that such data can be easily used for oversight. The writers note that about one-quarter of drug applications approved by the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) between Oct. 1, 2006, and Dec. 31, 2014, made use of at least one expedited application program. GAO states that FDA lacks reliable, readily accessible data on tracked safety issues and postmarket studies needed to meet certain postmarket safety reporting responsibilities and to conduct systematic oversight. Evaluations of the CDER database revealed problems with completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of data. "These problems," GAO states, "as well as problems with the way data are recorded that impair their accessibility, have prevented FDA from publishing statutorily required reports on certain potential safety issues and postmarket studies in a timely manner, and have restricted the agency's ability to perform systematic oversight of postmarket drug safety." Read more…
Read the complete report (PDF)…
Study: Trauma team staff may face risk of burnout.
Information from a focus group survey published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Trauma Nursing suggests that hospital trauma team members may be at risk for burnout and so-called "compassion fatigue." The researchers surveyed 12 members of the nursing staff at a single, Level I trauma center. They found that most reported low levels of stress based on the Holmes–Rahe Life Stress Inventory. However, based on the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) Scales, 33.3 percent scored a combination of low compassion satisfaction and high burnout, while another 25 percent scored moderate burnout. Overall, 75 percent were considered at-risk, with either high (25 percent) or moderate (50 percent) secondary traumatic stress. Interpreting the ProQOL scales in combination, the researchers state that 42 percent of participants were identified as at-risk and 16.7 percent identified at high-risk due to burnout. Read more…
Read the complete study…
Study: Less physical maturity among boys, higher weight among girls, linked to longer recovery times for concussion.
Findings from a study published online in The Journal of Pediatrics suggest that less physically developed male athletes and heavier female athletes may face longer concussion recovery times. The authors conducted a prospective cohort study of 145 ice hockey players, aged 13-18 years, with concussion. They found that mean symptom duration was 44.5 ± 48.7 days. Overall, 48.3 percent of patients had concussion symptoms lasting 28 days or longer. The authors noted that "Early" Pubertal Category Score was the strongest predictor of prolonged symptoms among males, while heavier weight increased the odds of experiencing prolonged symptoms among females. Read more…
Last call: Call for volunteers: AMA representative for ACGME Review Committee for Orthopaedic Surgery.
AAOS seeks to nominate members to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Review Committee for Orthopaedic Surgery. Applicants for this position must be current American Medical Association (AMA) members with at least 5 years of experience as a program director in an ACGME-accredited program and for whom no more than 3 years have elapsed since serving in that capacity. Service experience in orthopaedic societies or other national professional organizations, academic appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor, and scholarly achievements are also required. In addition, applicants must be active fellows, candidate members, candidate members osteopathic, candidate member applicants for fellowship, or candidate member applicants for fellowship osteopathic. All applicants must provide the following: an online AAOS CAP application, a current full curriculum vitae, a current abbreviated curriculum vitae (not to exceed three pages), a 100-word biosketch, a letter of interest highlighting his or her expertise in the subject area, a statement that he or she is able to participate in full capacity, and a completed electronic application for AMA Nomination for External Leadership Position—RC-OS. Learn more and submit your application…(member login required)
Note: In observance of the Martin Luther King Day holiday, AAOS offices will be closed and AAOS Headline News Now will not be published on Monday, Jan. 18. Publication will resume on Jan. 20.


The hardest thing to do in life is to stand still. It's practically impossible. You are always either going forward, making progress, or going backwards, getting worse.
Everyone ought to be a lifelong learner. It is the key to becoming relevant and staying relevant. No matter your age, profession and social position, you have to keep educating yourself.
It is very easy to lose one's edge in this fast paced world. Things are changing constantly. What worked superbly yesterday suddenly becomes obsolete in a few months. To stay relevant one need to keep abreast of new developments in one's field and learn to use the technologies that are now turning old methods obsolete.
Fortunately, the best way to keep educating oneself has not yet changed for centuries and won't for many decades (or centuries) to come. Reading. You have to see reading as a necessity, more like brushing your teeth and taking your bath. It's no longer a hobby, something you need to have a natural likeness for. It is now among the league of things you have to do whether you like it or not.
You have to make space for reading (preferably) daily in your life. You have to read wide and deep. You should follow the news and happenings in your world by reading good newspapers and industry magazines/journals. You should broaden your mind by reading random books. You should keep your professional edge by reading study guides on the new technologies taking over your industry. And you should improve yourself by reading personal development books and biographies.
And you can start small. You should start from where you are with what you find convenient, and gradually expand your reading/learning. You don't have to make it a competition. There will always be people like me who can and often read over 3 hours daily. And there are people who struggle to do one hour a day. It really doesn't matter much in the long run. What matters is that you never stop educating yourself. You can incorporate other learning means you find more enjoyable -- watching educative TV channels, taking video courses, attending conferences and joining forward thinking communities. Just do all you can to be a lifelong learner.


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Q: php statement is executed even if checkbox value equals false I have a php function which updates email only if checkbox is checked. However, it always execute if statement even if the checkbox value is false.
I've set if ($_POST['emailCheckbox']) to only execute query if checkbox is checked, but for some reason it executes every time even if the value is false.
This is value of $_POST array when checkbox is not ticked. Otherwise it prints true.

Array ( [emailContact] => example@email.com [passwordContact] => password [firstNameContact] => John [emailCheckbox] => false )

$error = "";

        if (!$_POST['passwordContact']) {

            $error = "
You need to provide your password to make changes.
";
        }

        if ($error != "") {
            echo $error;
            exit();

        }

        $query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id=".$_SESSION['id']." LIMIT 1";
        $result = mysqli_query($link, $query);

        if (mysqli_num_rows($result) > 0) {

            $row = mysqli_fetch_assoc($result);

            if (!password_verify($_POST['passwordContact'], $row['password'])) {

                $error = "
Your password is incorrect. Please try again.
";

            } else if ($_POST['emailContact'] == "") {

                $error = "
Enter new email address.
";

            } else if (filter_var($_POST['emailContact'], FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL) == false) {

                $error = "
Please enter a valid email address.
";

            } else {

                if ($_POST['emailCheckbox']) {

                    $queryEmailCheck = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = '".mysqli_real_escape_string($link, $_POST['emailContact'])."' LIMIT 1";
                    $resultEmailCheck = mysqli_query($link, $queryEmailCheck);

                    if (mysqli_num_rows($resultEmailCheck) > 0) {
                        $error = "That email address has already been taken.";
                    }

                }

            }

            if ($error != "") {
                echo $error;
                exit();

            } else {

                if ($_POST['emailCheckbox']) {

                    $queryUpdate = "UPDATE users SET email='".mysqli_real_escape_string($link, $_POST['emailContact'])."', firstName='".mysqli_real_escape_string($link, $_POST['firstNameContact'])."' LIMIT 1";

                } else {

                    $queryUpdate = "UPDATE users SET firstName='".mysqli_real_escape_string($link, $_POST['firstNameContact'])."' WHERE id='".$_SESSION['id']."' LIMIT 1";

                }

                print_r($_POST); //For testing purposes.
                //mysqli_query($link, $queryUpdate);

                echo 1;
            }

        }

In my AJAX call I have this code:
$.ajax({
                    type: "POST",
                    url: "actions.php?action=editMyContactDetails",
                    data: "emailContact=" + $("#emailContact").val() + "&passwordContact=" + $("#passwordContact").val() + "&firstNameContact=" + $("#firstNameContact").val() + "&emailCheckbox=" + $("#editEmailCheckbox").is(":checked"),
                    success: function(result) {
                        if (result == "1") {
                            console.log(result);
                        } else {

                            $("#editContactAlert").html(result).show();
                        }
                    }
                })

How can I ensure that if ($_POST['emailCheckbox']) execute only when checkbox value is true?

A: $_POST variables are strings, and all strings evaluate to true except empty string "" and string "0".  So compare with a string:
if ($_POST['emailCheckbox'] == 'true') {

Or validate some strings as boolean (see Validate Filters).  Here string "true" evaluates to boolean true and string "false" evaluates to boolean false:
if (filter_var($_POST['emailCheckbox'], FILTER_VALIDATE_BOOLEAN)) {

Alternately, you could NOT pass anything if NOT checked and pass something (true, 1, etc.) if checked and then check if it is set, as checkboxes that are not checked will not be passed in the $_POST array:
if (isset($_POST['emailCheckbox'])) {

A: You're checking if the parameter is passed (it is, always) thus it isn't testing if the value is "true" or "false"
e.g. you need to check the value that is passed
if($_POST['emailCheckbox'] == "true"){...}

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Speaker deals blow to May's bid for 3rd 'meaningful vote'
File photo. A handout video-grabbed still image from a video made available by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit shows British Parliament Speaker John Bercow in the House of Commons following a vote on Prime Minister May's Brexit strategy in London, Britain, 14 February 2019. [Handout photo/EPA/EFE]
British Prime Minister Theresa May's bid to get her EU divorce deal through parliament was hit Monday (18 March) with a bombshell announcement by the speaker, ruling MPs could not vote again on the same proposal they had already rejected.
With less than two weeks to go until a potentially chaotic departure on 29 March that could trigger an economic shock, May hoped to twist arms and have a third so-called "meaningful vote" on the withdrawal agreement by Wednesday.
Her government was scrambling to convince Brexit-supporting MPs to drop their opposition and support the twice-rejected deal.
But the speaker of parliament's lower House of Commons, John Bercow, issued an unexpected ruling that MPs could not be asked to vote again on the same deal in this session of parliament.
After Bercow's statement on ruling out a third vote, the multi-national newsroom in the International Press Centre in Brussels can be heard in collective hysterics – a mixture of laughter and crying. The building is shaking. #Brexit
— Samuel Stolton (@SamuelStolton) March 18, 2019
"What the government cannot legitimately do is resubmit to the house the same proposition, or substantially the same proposition," he said, citing precedent dating back to 1604.
It is the first time in more than a century that a parliamentary speaker has invoked the rule.
Responding to MPs' questions about his ruling, Bercow said that "in all likelihood" it meant the government must find a way of substantially altering the deal with the EU before it can be voted on again.
A government source told AFP the speaker's move suggested "what he really wants is a longer extension, where parliament will take over the process and force a softer form of Brexit."
'Major constitutional crisis'
May had hoped to win last-ditch approval for her plan by Wednesday, before heading to an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday and seeking a short technical delay to Brexit until 30 June.
If MPs have not rallied round a deal by the summit, she has vowed to request a longer delay.
Solicitor General Robert Buckland, a Conservative MP who gives legal advice to the government, told the BBC Bercow had plunged Britain into "a major constitutional crisis".
He suggested parliament could have to be broken up early before reconvening in a new session, to bring the same deal before MPs.
European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels for pre-summit talks on Monday were broadly supportive of granting a delay but questioned its purpose.
"We are not against an extension in Belgium but the problem is to do what?" Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders told reporters.
Arrival and doorstep #BE @dreynders at the Foreign Affairs Council #FAC in Brussels: "We are not against an extension of #Brexit . The problem is to do what. If it's possible to avoid a no-deal situation, it would be better."https://t.co/T25R8xdiad
— EU Council TV News (@EUCouncilTVNews) March 18, 2019
Brussels could handle a British request to delay Brexit received at any time right up to the final hour before the 11:00pm London time 29 March deadline, a senior EU official told reporters.
British junior Brexit minister Kwasi Kwarteng told MPs the government expected European leaders to decide on the extension request at the summit, with legislation to change the UK's exit date then following next week.
'Signs of encouragement'
May's allies had argued earlier Monday that the government was convincing ardent Brexiteers previously opposed to her plan.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said there were "cautious signs of encouragement" but admitted there was a "huge amount of work to do" to win over hardcore Brexiteers.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, leader of the Conservatives' ardently pro-Brexit European Research Group (ERG), hinted on LBC radio that he could soften his position if Northern Ireland's small Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agreed.
"No deal is better than a bad deal but a bad deal is better than remaining in the European Union," he said.
The DUP — which May's Conservatives rely upon for a slender majority in parliament — has so far rejected the deal and is seen as crucial in determining its ultimate fate.
"Talks have been taking place with the DUP. Those talks are continuing," the prime minister's spokesman said.
However, in a blow to May, 23 Leave-backing Conservatives wrote a joint letter to The Daily Telegraph calling for a no-deal exit.
Former British foreign secretary Boris Johnson, a pro-Brexit figurehead, urged her to use the EU summit to wring more concessions out of the bloc before risking a third vote.
He summarised the dilemma as being between a deal that is "detrimental to the interests of this country" and the "real risk that Brexit would not happen at all".
"It is not too late to get real change," he wrote in the Telegraph.
May's departure date requested
The Financial Times reported on Monday that May has been told by senior Conservative party colleagues that she will have to set a timetable for her departure date from Downing Street in return for passing her Brexit deal.
The prime minister's chief whip, Julian Smith, is understood to have told May that some Conservatives will only vote for the deal if they are certain she will not lead Britain into a second round of talks with the EU on a future relationship, the newspaper said.
Article 50 extension
Didier Reynders

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ALSC Day of Diversity – Step It Up
February 3, 2015 in Uncategorized | Tags: ALSC, childlit, diversity, publishing, racism | 8 comments
On Friday, January 30, 2015, I participated in ALSC's Day of Diversity: Dialogue and Action in Children's Literature and Programming (in collaboration with CBC Diversity). The goal was to "bring together leaders in children's literature and literacy to discuss strategies for ensuring that all children have access to diverse literature and library programming." It was an honor to be included among the 70 or so folks who have been working toward equity in children's literature for years, and in many cases, decades. Also included during the day were 30 librarians who had applied to participate. Some of us were invited to present, some to moderate, some to facilitate, and some to attend. I was invited to facilitate one of the first breakout sessions – our task was to strategize on how to increase diversity in print and digital materials. My co-facilitators were Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies (which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this March), and Wade Hudson, author, president and CEO of Just Us Books (the only publisher publishing Black-interest children's books). I'm thankful to have been among so many smart and talented and hard working people.
Several friends have eloquently summarized and reflected on the event (Zetta Elliott, Debbie Reese, and Edi Campbell), so this is going to be more of a brief reflection than a summary. I think the general consensus was that it was wonderful to finally all be in the same room together, it was a great start, and we want to see how things will go from here. It was pretty evident that the first half of the day – what some of us called Square 1 or Diversity 101 – was more for the benefit of those who haven't already been talking about these problems. The breakout sessions were opportunities to really start talking, but even then sometimes they turned into opportunities for self-promotion rather than strategizing for action. Cutting people off is hard. Still, I think we got some solid ideas at the breakout sessions, so I'm hopeful that we'll be putting them into practice and effecting real change. Here are some of the ideas from my break-out session, in the order they were discussed:
book fairs at non-library and non-bookstore spaces (such as community centers, churches, sororities, etc)
send authors and illustrators into those unconventional spaces
target advertisements to specific communities (do research on where specific communities tend to get their news, whether TV, radio, internet, etc)
publishers should provide more resources on how to use particular books in the classroom and library
look for, speak up about, and debunk myths in the media
partner with Young Readers Center in Library of Congress
bookstores and libraries can organize out-of-the-box events, such as cooking classes and summer camps (check out La Casa Azul Bookstore)
empower local communities to partner more closely with libraries
push for books that move beyond what Rudine Sims Bishop would label as a "social conscience book" and more toward books that depict the multidimensional aspects of experiences
change curriculum in K-12 and higher ed (teacher education, LIS education, etc)
Common Core reform
build community esteem
speak up about white-centered book covers
I found the lightning talks to be quite moving, particularly when Namrata Tripathi talked about the assumptions people make about her name and background (I LOVED how she ended her talk – "Instead of saying goodbye, I'm saying hello, my name is Namrata Tripathi, and I'm very pleased to meet you.") When author Ellen Oh started talking about her Korean American family and history, I nearly died. I tweeted:
One reason why @elloecho writes is for her Korean Am daughters. Bc she writes, my KA daughter has more to read. Thank you #DiversityMatters
But the one thing that many of us talked about during and after was the absence of particular conversations. We didn't really talk about power or oppression or dominance or privilege in explicit terms. There was a politeness that was encouraged and for the most part, observed. As the saying goes, "Well behaved women seldom make history" (Ulrich). I'm not saying we should have been rude and out of place, but, invoking another saying, "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and never will" (Douglass). Because the conference program was so carefully crafted, there wasn't really an opportunity to demand that we talk about power and oppression and dominance and privilege. Sure, there were moments – Violet Harris pointed out that we've been having this conversation not for just a year or a few years but for decades; Pat Mora pointed out that the system needs to change; Camila Alire pointed out that the publishing numbers are getting worse… But it wasn't until the very end, when Satia Orange exhorted us to DO SOMETHING because #BlackLivesMatter. I'm paraphrasing here, but she basically said that the system is not interested in letting diverse voices speak. They want to shut us down because they're afraid of how things will go down when we're numerically the majority in 2050. They want to keep us illiterate, voiceless, and powerless, and keeping our stories out of circulation is one way to do that.
You could hear a pin drop.
I wish we had started and ended with something like what Satia said. It was powerful and would have provided the right energy. That said, it was a terrific way to end the conference, and I, for one, walked away feeling even more affirmed that our work matters. Only time will tell what kinds of changes we'll see in the future.
I tweeted most of these photos, but I'm posting them again anyway! Here we are, just before getting started…
The same cover, below, was used in Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo's white paper, The Importance of Diversity in Library Programs and Material Collections for Children (ALSC, 2014).
Notice the negatives… the number of diverse children's books by and about particular populations has actually gone DOWN. Never mind that the CCBC does not evaluate the quality of these books. As Debbie Reese has often pointed out, it's not enough to have 64 books about American Indians if many of them are horrible books.
Author/illustrator Gene Luen Yang talked about how these (and many other) graphic novels bust certain myths about non-white people as heroes. Side note: I read The Color of Earth/Water/Heaven trilogy right after giving birth to my daughter, and it was amazing.
The Diversity Gap infographic created by Lee & Low (part of the "Why Hasn't the Number of Multicultural Books Increased in 19 Years" blog post from 2013) that so clearly lays out the fact that the number of diverse books has not changed in the past 20 years. Absolutely unacceptable.
Loved this – a cheat sheet on how to promote diverse books without making your sell about the characters' race. For example, instead of "This is a book about a Native kid living on a reservation," say "Can't get enough of the Beatles? Neither can the author or the kid at the heart of this story. Friendship and rock n' roll" for Eric Gansworth's awesome novel, If I Ever Get Out of Here.
Pat Mora (founder of El día de los niños/El día de los libros – Children's Day/Book Day) finally just laid it out – we need a diverse publishing system at all levels. It's not enough to have diverse books written by diverse authors – they need to be edited by diverse editors (hurray to Namrata Tripathi for embracing her role!), marketed and promoted by diverse marketing and promoting departments (Remember the time I received a letter from an editor promoting a novel as "foreign" and "exotic"? Yeah, I'd like to forget that happened…), reviewed by diverse reviewers, awarded by diverse award committees, etc. The system has to change at every level.
After the conference, we enjoyed a reception at the Harold Washington Library, where Lesléa convinced us all to try a Twix bar that wasn't a Twix bar and tasted a million times better than a Twix bar.
Sandwiched between Debbie Reese and Cynthia Leitich Smith (who is, I believe, one of the most animated and hilarious people I've ever met!!) at the We Need Diverse Books dinner. What else is there to say? It was an epic way to end the day.
It's not a trip to Chicago unless you take your favorite friends to your favorite french toast restaurant. Closed out the weekend with author Zetta Elliott and author/illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez – two crazy awesome award winning women whose books and other writings we should all read. For example, I always assign Zetta's "Something like an open letter to the children's publishing industry" alongside Laura Atkins' "White Privilege and Children's Publishing: A Web 2.0 Case Study."
This is not The End. This is also not The Beginning. It's a point along the continuum – it's quite possibly a tipping point that, and as the We Need Diverse Books campaign has pointed out, "Now is the time to raise our voices into a roar that can't be ignored."
The industry – indeed, the world – can't ignore the fact that the number of multicultural books has not increased in the past 20 years. It can't ignore the fact that our society continues to diversify. It can't ignore that publishing does not. It can't ignore the fact that there are very talented authors and illustrators who make wonderful and amazing children's books. It can't ignore the fact that a lack of diverse books hurts ALL children. It can't ignore the fact that we need to have these conversations, that we need to address these issues and talk them out and DO SOMETHING to CHANGE the system. And we can't do it alone. Debbie Reese pointed out that she can't fight racism re: Native Americans in children's literature alone. None of us can do the work alone. We all have a stake, and we should all work to dismantle racism and promote equity in children's literature.
Many of us – including those not mentioned here – are already at work, and now, more than ever, we need to STEP IT UP. Won't you join us?
— Update 2015 February 3 —
Check out the following resources on ACTIONS we can take to increase diversity in children's books and get diverse books into the hands of all readers:
Elizabeth Bluemle's post at Pub Weekly: "Diversity: One Thing YOU Can Do Now"
The Birthday Party Pledge
Letter writing campaign
MN Faculty Becoming More Diverse
July 22, 2011 in Uncategorized | Tags: academia, diversity, orientalism, race, StKate, white privilege | Leave a comment
Recently, someone from the MN Private Colleges Council interviewed me because she'd heard I'd "had a good experience at St. Kate's." Indeed, I have. You all know how much I love my job. But… there's still work to be done. I enjoyed sharing my stories and experiences with her, and think she did a great job weaving together a story that both celebrates progress and indicates that it's an ongoing struggle.
Here's an excerpt from the article, "Faculty Becoming More Diverse," on the MN Private Colleges Council (MPCC) website:
Looking at the data, in 2009 MPCC institutions employed 465 faculty of color; a decade earlier it was 278. This increase of 67% compares to an increase of 27% for white faculty. While MPCC institutions have been able to recruit a more diverse faculty, the 9% non-white faculty still lags behind the state's diversity — 15% — and the ethnic diversity of our student body — 13%.
Once non-white or underrepresented faculty arrive, institutional support is key to their success. "A lot of us are first-generation graduate students and junior faculty and we don't have an 'old boys network' to support us in the challenges we face," Park said. She is one of four Asian Americans in a department of 13 faculty and staff. "The diversity and collegiality in my department is great," she said. "That doesn't mean there haven't been challenges."
During her first all-faculty meeting in 2009, Park was taken aback when another faculty member referred to a Chinese student as "Oriental." "I was shocked that she didn't know that that word was outdated and offensive," Park said. When Park approached her afterward, her colleague apologized and the two had a great conversation, but Park knew "there's still work to be done."
Check out the full article:
http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/newsletter/july-2011-newsletter/faculty-becoming-more-diverse


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Renewable Energy | Home & Garden
Is Geothermal Heating (and Cooling) a Good Choice for Your Home?
Cost effective. Energy efficient. Environmentally friendly. Geothermal home heating and cooling has it all.
ByJeanne Yacoubou MS on 16 March 2021 17 January 2023
Are you like many homeowners wanting to save on home heating and cooling bills while doing your part to save the planet? A geothermal home heating and cooling system may meet your energy needs and personal climate goals.
In this article, we'll dig deep to find out how geothermal systems work smarter – not harder – than traditional home HVAC to help you save money, energy, and the Earth.
Given that, in the United States, 40% of all energy consumed and its associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is due to buildings — especially heating and cooling — geothermal energy should be a large part of the solution to our climate crisis.
What is geothermal heating in a home?
How does geothermal energy work for the home?
Closed versus open loop geothermal systems
Geothermal closed loop systems
Geothermal open loop systems
How does a geothermal heat pump work?
Types of geothermal heat pumps for home heating and cooling
R410A in geoexchange heat pumps
DX geo heat pump
Is geothermal energy worth it?
Coefficient of performance (COP)
Energy efficiency ratios (EER)
Geothermal home energy system costs
Tax credits and other incentives for geothermal
Environmental considerations about geothermal home energy systems
Where does geothermal home heating and cooling work best?
Geological considerations
Hydrological considerations
How is a geothermal heat pump installed?
Takeaways on geothermal heating and cooling for your home
Taken from the Greek, geothermal literally means "earth heat."
As a type of renewable energy, geothermal energy production involves pulling up the heat as steam or extremely hot water from a mile or more below the Earth's surface. The heat in the form of steam drives a turbine to produce electricity for cities and towns on a grand scale.
By contrast, a residential geothermal HVAC system, commonly called a geoexchange, earth-coupled, or earth energy system, relies on the sun's radiant energy absorbed by and stored in the ground all around your home.
Another way of looking at it is that geothermal energy is naturally stored solar energy, available 24/7/365.
Approximately 50% of all the sun's energy that reaches the Earth is absorbed by its surface.
Here's a diagram that illustrates how the sun's radiant energy is distributed to Earth and its atmosphere:
Below the frost line, the temperature of the Earth stays at a relatively constant 48-52℉ throughout the year. (This temperature range may be higher or lower in very hot or cold regions.) It is this fact that geoexchange HVAC is built upon.
Exactly where the frost line is in your area is highly dependent on your latitude, soil type(s), and climatic conditions. It could be a few inches up to 100 inches below the surface.
It is critical to know where the frost line is if you're doing DIY geothermal.
To be sure they access constant-temperature heat, people installing geothermal systems lay their piping at least 4 ft. to 6 ft. underground. Some systems may go as deep as several hundred feet in some places.
In the piping, water, water-antifreeze mixes, or refrigerant circulates between the ground and your home. In the case of water-antifreeze solutions, food-grade propylene glycol is often used.
The liquids carry the earth heat to the interior of your home. There, the heat transfers to the air to heat your home and, possibly, your domestic hot water.
Geothermal systems also extract the heat from the air in your home during the summer months and send it underground via the liquid traveling in the piping.
All types and sizes of geothermal systems use a buried or submerged loop field to heat or cool a home. The "loop" consists of tubing usually made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) #2 plastic. Less frequently, the pipes are made of copper.
The "loop" may be circular, U-shaped, overlapping, helical, or spread out like open fingers.
There are two main types of geothermal loop fields: closed and open.
In a closed loop system, the underground piping is arranged in a continuous loop. The same heat-carrying and -dispersing liquid travels around in it all the time.
The closed loop can be situated in many different ways. The most common are horizontally (like a racetrack or slinky), vertically (in a series of long U-shapes very deep underground), and in a nearby pond or lake, set up in a horizontal fashion.
Source: EIA
Horizontal loops:
Work best when there is a lot of outdoor space.
Are cheaper to install than vertical loops since they require no well drilling.
Require less-complicated maintenance due to greater accessibility.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
Vertical loops:
Are the only choice if you have limited space.
Do not disturb landscaping to a great degree.
Demand costly, extensive repairs in case of damage or leaks.
Pond loops:
May work if you have access to a body of water close to your home.
Easiest type of loop to repair (no digging or excavating required).
Eliminates costs of excavation since you don't need to.
In an open loop system, there is no continuous loop of tubing or pipes. Rather, heat moves from supply groundwater or well water in a once-through path in piping leading into a heat pump. It is later discharged through exit piping, usually at a separate location like a discharge pond or a return well.
This technique earns an open loop system the name "pump and dump" geothermal.
Open loop geoexchange systems are not as common today as closed systems. There are too many variables regarding local water supply and quality for open loop systems to be economical or sustainable in the long term.
For example, it's common to have mineral scaling on the heat pump's condenser from hard water, or fouling issues from biological contamination, clogging up the piping and the pump.
Both of these problems result in damage and shorter life for geothermal heat pumps used in an open loop system.
Furthermore, you will likely need special permits to install and operate an open loop system because of potential impacts to the aquifer and local environment.
However, the basic principles of how heat transfers occur inside a geothermal heat pump are the same in open and closed loop systems.
A geothermal heat pump — also known as a ground source heat pump (GSHP) — is the central part of all earth-coupled HVAC systems, linking your home to the ground beneath it. It transfers heat from the earth to your home and back again.
To accomplish this, the pump operates on the same principle as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners. In all of these cases, the pump is working against the natural tendency of heat flow which is to move from warm to cold.
A GSHP uses a cycle of vaporization and condensation involving pressurizing and de-pressurizing a refrigerant so that it will undergo the phase change from a liquid to a vapor and back again.
In cases where the geoexchange system uses circulating water or water-antifreeze mixtures, there is a two-step heat transfer process in the pump, also called a water-source geothermal heat pump. (The term "water" in this type of pump's name refers to the water or water/antifreeze mixture inside the piping, not to ground, surface, or household water outside it.)
First, the liquid inside the tubing absorbs heat from the soil or groundwater and takes it to the pump. Then, in one of the pump's heat exchangers, the heat transfers to the refrigerant, warming it. Increased pressure on the warm refrigerant in the compressor raises the temperature even more. Eventually, the refrigerant vaporizes.
Then the hot refrigerant vapor blows through a refrigerant-to-air heat exchanger that removes the heat, sending it into the air ducts throughout your home.
Once the heat is removed, the refrigerant changes back into a liquid, ready to begin the cycle again.
In the summer, the process reverses itself. The refrigerant absorbs heat from your indoor air as the air circulates in the air ducts and eventually through the heat pump. When it passes through the heat exchanger, the refrigerant transfers the heat to the water or water-antifreeze mixture.
Then, the heat energy leaves your home and enters the underground loop. There, the ground takes the heat energy back.
Here's a general diagram illustrating how a geothermal heat pump works:
Source: Green Home Technology Center (Ohio State University Extension)
Almost all geothermal heat pumps on the market today use a two-step heat transfer process to bring the heat energy stored in the soil or groundwater into your home. Their operation was described in the preceding section.
However, in cases where homeowners choose copper pipes in a closed loop geothermal system, refrigerant circulates through the pipes, not water or water/antifreeze.
The most common refrigerant used today is R410A, a type of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is a powerful greenhouse gas. International agreements mandate that countries begin to phase down HFCs right now because of their contribution to climate change. Research to find more environmentally-friendly refrigerants is ongoing.
In a direct exchange geothermal heat pump — also called a DX geo or direct expansion pump — heat transfer from the soil to the refrigerant is very simple and direct. The high conductivity of the copper is the reason for this. As a result, energy efficiency is even greater compared to systems using the two-step pumps.
All geothermal heat pumps have capacities measured in tons.
One ton = 12,000 BTU/hr. = 3.5 kW
An average-sized American home uses 3 tons of heating and cooling capacity. To determine the optimal size for your home, figure out your heat load first.
High installation costs for geoexchange systems may be high, but the payoff in energy savings and greater efficiency translates into a system that will pay for itself in 2-7 years.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, geothermal systems can reduce energy consumption by 25-50% compared to air source heat pump systems. Geothermal heat pumps reach efficiencies up to 600%! (By comparison, 80% efficiency for an oil furnace is considered good.)
A coefficient of performance (COP) is a measure of the energy efficiency of a ground source heat pump. A COP of 1.0 = 100% efficiency.
A GSHP can easily earn a COP of 4 or 5.
Energy efficiency ratios (EER) is another way to quantify how efficient a pump is. Geothermal pumps are usually rated between 13-20, but can go as high as 30.
The higher the COP and EER, the better.
Knowing how great geothermal heating and cooling is for you in terms of energy savings and efficiency may lessen the sticker shock.
A complete system for a 2,000 sq. ft. home in the U.S. could easily be $20,000-$30,000. However, there are several ways besides energy savings that could justify the high initial outlay.
A ground source heat pump of 3 ton capacity with an EER of 28.7 costs about $4,500 today. Ten years ago, that value was $7,500.
The pump's warranty is often 10 years+. Their actual life expectancies often go twice as long or more. Also, the underground piping could last 50+ years.
Added bonuses that make a geothermal home HVAC appealing are the robust tax incentives and state rebates.
At the end of December 2020, the federal tax credit was extended until 2023. It will stay at 26% through 2022 before falling to 22% in 2023.
Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency to find out more about other ways to reduce the total cost of your home geothermal energy system.
Homeowners interested in lowering their carbon footprint can easily do so with an earth-coupled home energy setup.
A case study analysis of six GSHP projects by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) found that geoexchange systems reduced carbon emissions by up to 65%.
Another report by ORNL found that equipping all single-family homes in the United States with geothermal systems would on an annual basis result in a:
45% reduction in CO2 emissions
48% savings in energy
56% reduction in summer peak electrical demand
The good news is that geoexchange systems work well in all places in the U.S. Which system is the best for you depends on several factors related specifically to your property:
Spatial characteristics
The soil type, its moisture content, and the presence of underground rock must be taken into account when designing a geoexchange energy system.
The height of the water table in your area has a direct impact on your geothermal system design, especially if you're considering a vertical loop system.
If you're thinking about placing a horizontal loop in a nearby pond, make sure the depth and volume of water is adequate and constant throughout the year.
Do you have enough space for a horizontal geothermal system? Are there existing underground utilities that could interfere with the placement of a horizontal or vertical loop setup?
For all of these issues, consult with a geothermal expert to design the best energy system to meet all of your needs and work with (rather than against) the land and water characteristics of your property.
DIY geothermal is becoming more popular although most homeowners search out a qualified installer. The Geothermal Exchange Organization maintains a database of geo experts by state.
The most common type of geoexchange home energy system is a closed loop setup using plastic tubing with a water/antifreeze mixture flowing through it.
The closed loop arrangement is buried underground close to your home. The actual heat pump is located inside your basement or garage.
Horizontal closed loop system characteristics
Horizontal closed loops are placed in trenches that are at least 4-6 ft. deep up to 10 ft. deep and 400 ft. long. A backhoe or mini-excavator usually suffices for digging the trenches.
Once placed in the trench, the piping is covered with backfill. Approximately 500-600 ft. of piping is needed for each ton capacity of your GSHP.
Vertical closed loop system characteristics
Vertical closed loops may go 100-400 ft. down. For each ton of pump capacity, a 4-inch diameter hole is drilled 20 ft. apart from other vertical loops. Sophisticated well-drilling equipment is required to excavate vertical loop systems.
In general, vertical loop systems require less tubing than horizontal arrangements. 300-600 ft. of tubing is needed for each ton of pump capacity.
Interior parts of a geothermal HVAC system
All geothermal systems — both closed and open loop designs — have similar features inside your home.
First, the underground tubing enters through the floor or wall. It is attached to the heat pump located in your basement. There is no exterior compressor like conventional heating and cooling systems have.
Existing ductwork or the air handling system already in place can be used to complete your geothermal home energy setup. If not, new ductwork with at least a large blower and filter must be installed to transport the hot or cool air around the rooms of your house.
According to the U.S. EPA, a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home is the most efficient, economical and environmentally friendly energy system you can find.
Ground source geothermal energy is 100% renewable energy literally right below your feet, available all the time.
Initial setup costs may be prohibitive for some homeowners, but the payback period is short (usually 2-7 years) when energy savings, tax credits and other incentives are considered.
Geoexchange systems can work well anywhere because they rely on the constant temperature of Earth below the frost line.
There are several different loop systems possible. The ideal choice depends on your property's characteristics.
The carbon footprint of earth-couple energy systems for home heating and cooling is very low compared to other types of HVAC systems. In this way, geothermal home energy systems are an integral part of the solution to our climate crisis.
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Learn to play under the tutelage of pros
Netball players enjoying a game at OCBC Arena. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB
If you haven't tried netball, consider giving it a shot because it's tons of fun! In this sport, two teams of seven players each try to land a ball in their team goal circle to score a goal. Players are assigned various positions that define their roles, which restrict each player's playing area in the netball court. When a player receives a ball, that player has to pass or shoot the ball within three seconds.
Fancy a go? If you do, check out the Sports Hub Netball Academy, a programme launched in OCBC Arena Hall 3. The Sports Hub Netball Academy has three programmes catered to various age groups, which are conducted by professional coaches in a fully air-conditioned indoor sports hall that is equipped with shower facilities.
As one of the Sports Hub Netball Academy programmes, the Afterschool Netball programme is meant for all levels of players, aged 7 to 12 years old. This programme is meant for girls who want extra netball training or do not have netball as a co-curricular activity in school. It focuses on the basics of netball, agility, team play and game understanding, and participants will next be invited to compete in carnivals, leagues and friendly games.
Men and women aged 18 and above can consider joining the Social Netball programme, which comprises friendly and social training sessions that will keep participants fit and improve their netball skills. Held on Sunday mornings at 10am, each session lasts one and a half to two hours and starts with warm-ups and stretching, followed by continuous game play with rest periods, and concludes with cool-down stretching. After benefitting from guidance and pointers given by professional netball coaches, attendees of this programme too will have the opportunity to play at carnivals, leagues and friendly games.
Even moms can join in the fun! NetForMums invites netball enthusiasts between the ages of 35 and 55 to sign up for this programme. Designed to suit beginner to advanced level netball players, this inclusive programme encourages its players to socialise with like-minded individuals, so bring your colleagues, friends and family! Participants can choose to attend the weekday morning or weekday evening sessions.
All three programmes follow the school calendar and are divided into four terms each. Registration is by term and renewable quarterly. Players can join anytime unless the registration is closed.
If you're interested in strengthening your netball techniques or learning how to play netball, we recommend the Social Netball programme and the NetForMums programme, which are led by experienced coaches. Work up a sweat, enjoy the physical and mental benefits of netball training and bond with friends and family when you sign up for the Sports Hub Netball Academy!
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As Washington Backs Off Clean Energy, States Are Filling the Void
As a group, states are already doing more to support clean energy development than the federal government ever dreamed of.
Sarah Laskow
President Obama released his first campaign ad this week, which touts his credits on clean energy. But while the president has gone further toward supporting clean energy than any other environmental policy, the federal policies that were hustling wind and solar projects into existence have expired under his watch. Renewable-energy advocacy groups are pushing to reinstate those incentives, but they're also shifting focus to the states: The Solar Energy Industries Association, the industry's lead trade group, recently merged with the state-focused Solar Alliance to beef up its expertise on the kaleidoscope of policies emerging from legislatures across the country.
As a group, states are already doing more to support clean energy development than the federal government ever dreamed of. At the end of 2010, all but four states (Alabama, Missisippi, Tennessee, and Idaho) had approved a clean-energy policy of one kind or another. For states looking to increase their clean energy potential, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory advises using "suites of policies applied in succession" [PDF], with lower-cost strategies coming first. In other words, start small, with projects that will prove their worth quickly, then scale up as governments and citizens become more comfortable with green technology. There are three major areas in which state governments have a chance to make a significant impact in the clean-energy sphere without needing help from Congress.
Standards. State governments have the power to mandate certain outcomes. In clean energy, the two most important requirements for states to enforce are building codes and renewable-portfolio standards. Building codes can require certain levels of energy efficiency in new construction, for instance, which can lock in energy savings over the decades-long lifespan of a building. Renewable portfolio standards require utilities to source a fixed percentage of their power from renewable sources by set deadlines.
Connections. Renewable energy installations aren't much use unless they connect back to the grid, so states need rules for distributed energy sources like rooftop solar to connect back to the grid. Regulations like these also make it possible for the owners of distributed-energy sources to sell power back to the grid or receive credit on their energy bills for the power they contributed.
Money. In the end, though, growing clean energy means building more renewable power projects, which requires financing. States have such a range of programs in place—including grants, rebates, loans, and loan guarantees—that researchers looking at state-level policies have had a difficult time deducing which ones are working best. The Brookings Institution released a report this month advocating creation of state clean energy funds to support individual projects. Brookings sees these funds as a potential engine of innovation, too, funding clean-energy startups and cutting-edge research and development.
While the federal government backs off from its support of clean energy, state policies like these are increasingly essential for the industry's continued growth. State-level regulations have a trickle-down effect, too: It's easier for local governments to push for clean energy in states with strong frameworks. Of course, that would be true for federal level policies, too—while it's heartening that states are taking initiative, they would be able to achieve more with some increased leadership from Washington.
Photo courtesy of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory


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Q: Do "Oracle Streams" have anything to do with the "Oracle Stream Class"? Oracle has a concept call "Oracle Streams" which is extensively documented. Does this have any relation to the "Stream Class". My assumption is no, and that they're entirely distinct but disambiguation would really help here.

A: Oracle Streams is (was*) a built-in framework in Oracle databases that is used for logical data replication between databases.
The OCI Stream class is not related to it.
*Oracle 18c is the last release with Oracle Streams. Oracle Streams will be desupported in Oracle 19c. Terminal Release of Oracle Streams. Streams became deprecated in favor of Oracle GoldenGate 5 years ago. Streams was free, no additional cost on top of the database license. GoldenGate must be licensed and it costs as much as Oracle Standard Edition.


before the snow started flying.
I had a lot of fun putting it together this Spring.
I've really been using it!
It's been great having a "garden central"
where I can keep all my garden tools, gloves, potting soil, etc.
Instead of searching all over the place for them.
Under the deck and sunroom is pretty dark and dreary.
and the occasional raccoon potty.
but that just looked silly and not to be taken seriously.
there it was in all it's sturdy glory.
I imagine it had been in someone's garage to use as a tool bench.
old pots, a galvanized tub of my mil's, jars, seeds, and carriers.
and try to avoid the raccoons!
Now for some fun from last week.
I wish I could feature all of you!
takes us shopping where she finds this adorable mini hutch.
shares her home "that speaks French".
please go visit, her blog is full of wonderful French inspiration!
Lezlee, from Prior came up with an "out of the box(springs)" idea for a window treatment.
creates a wonderful chalkboard, with a perfect message!
please grab the "featured on" button for your sidebar.
or directions to a button on your sidebar.
Now. What's been inspiring YOU?
Oh Debra... that would make me want to garden!!! It's alllll gorgeous - I like the little yellow drawer!!!
Your potting bench is so cool! Love that it's white! It looks like the perfect place to do a little gardening, sit and drink a little tea, and just relax and enjoy!
I love the idea of using an old drawer as storage!!!! Saved that idea for future use! I recently put together a potting bench also and it has certainly relieved some of my gardening confusion!!!
Oh your potting bench is so cute...and all the trinkets on it! Great place to have it...and I know about Racoons...one thing is they are bigger than you think they are! and stinkers!!
oh, you lucky girl you! I have wanted a potting table forever! now I am really inspired- terrific!
Debra, love your potting bench. Sure wish I had one. Thanks for hosting this party.
Debra, I love your potting bench! It looks perfect there. I love your gravel area. I have been wanting a gravel area out back and hubs isn't convinced yet. He pictures the mower going alongside it and breaking windows. Ha. Thanks for linking it up at HSH and thanks for having us over to your delightful party!
If my potting bench looked as good as yours, my yard would be looking much better. Love the sweet cozy area you created.
Beautiful Debra. I would love to just hang out there. Thanks for hosting.
I love your potting bench, I gotta get me one of those, I transplant my pots in the kitchen and is a total mess. Thank you for the inspiration!
I love it! I think my favorite part is that yellow drawer underneath.
How inspirational. I think it's time mine got cleaned up, it would be pretty jealous right now!
The potting bench is perfect. You make me wish I had a place to put one! Thanks for hosting the party each week!!!
i love things that are pretty and functional...like your sweet potting bench...all linked up my friday friend!
I could putter around at your potting bench all day! You've arranged it perfectly!
Your potting space is pretty and practical, Debra! I love how you have it all arranged. The little caddy is so cute and I like the jar with the seed packet inside. I have my own little section of the workbench in the garage...I need to spiff it up! Thanks for the inspiration!
Debra, that is one gorgeous potting bench!!! All of your lovely vintage touches are so perfect of course. :-) I have been so surprised by how much I use my new one too and I think hubby is glad it isn't just out there to be pretty to look at. LOL! Thanks for hosting Friday Friend!
...oh to have a potting bench would be divine!!
Happy Vintage Inspiration Friday dear Debra!
Great potting bench, Debra! I love how you've got your stuff displayed on it ~ functional and very pretty!
Debra--what a pretty little potting area! I wouldn't have thought to go under the deck either; it actually looks nice and bright under there! I wish my deck was taller now!
What a perfect place for a potting bench! I need something like this! Thanks for hosting!!!
Hi Debra! I love your "Garden Central"!! Thanks for hosting.
Ok Debra, I am totally drooling over your potting bench! It is gorgeous! I love all of your wonderful accessorizes, such as your baskets, and the former dresser drawer, too! Now I want one:) Thanks for the inspiration!!
I love your little potting bench. I'm happy you made use of that space!
Your features? love that chalkboard!
Debra, I love your potting bench. It looks so sweet with all your vintage decor on it! I've found some racoon poo around here lately too. We hear them running and chattering around the yard almost every night! They keep us awake! Have a great weekend.
Hi Debra! Thank you so much for featuring my chalkboard! What a fun surprise! :) You are a sweetie! ♥ I am just adoring your wonderful potting bench and work area, girl! What I would give for a sweet little cozy place like that! Love your vignettes on it and that chair with the pillows adds just the perfect comfy touch!
Hi Debra! Wonderful features and thank you for hosting this fun party!
I would love to have an adorable potting bench like yours! Thanks for posting the wonderful features and hosting the party.
Love love love your potting bench! Thanx for such a great party!
I've always wanted a potting bench and now I want yours! ;-) I think my favorite part is that cute yellow drawer tucked in below. Or the little aqua bucket nearby. It's all good!
Love your potting bench. I'll bet it's being put to good use, too. I noticed that vintage kitchen scale....great color....along with the blue wooden bucket. A fun place to relax and plan your garden.
Debra, I like your vignettes on it and that chair with the pillows adds just the perfect comfy touch. It is really beautiful arrangement.
Cute potting bench, Debra! You always have everything looking so beautifully decorated.
Wow, that box spring window treatment is definitely out of the box!
Come by my blog...there's a treat for you!
I love your potting bench. I've been wanting one so much but have yet to find the right thing to make one of. I'd say that table is perfect!
My inspiration just skyrockets after visiting your Blog and Blog Parties!
Oh Debra! Your bench looks amazing! I really need to do something with my back porch, it is a barren waste land! Have a great weekend!
Hmmph...who cares what 50 ol' people say. I think it's a great use of a little hidden spot. Why couldn't you trellis in the front part and maybe give it a sanctuary look...your neighbors wouldn't suspect a thing!
Thanks for hosting another great party! Love your garden bench, it's beautiful! Looking forward to visiting all the vintage beauty in blogland.
Debra, I love your potting bench. I used to have one and miss it so.
Joining you for the first time. Many thanks for hosting.
Debra you have turned this space into something garden magazines are made. Love every square in of it...and no commitees to make happy either. My genius friend.
it was from a magazine!
of them : ) Happy Friday!
joining my show and tell!
Love how you brightened up under your deck. I have a separate garden shed with potting bench but yours is much brighter and fancy looking!
Love your potting area, looks gorgeous and useful! Have a blessed day dear Debra, HUGS!
I am sending this to my friend Mary Ellen who just got a potting shed! You have created some real beauty here Debra!!
Your potting idea is awesome. I like to appreciate you for sharing at Fishtail Cottage's Garden Party this week. You created real beauty in your blog.
I'm glad you finally got your potting bench, Debra! I've been wanting one for ages, too!


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Q: Could not load file or assembly 'AjaxControlToolkit, Version=4.1.7.1213 I have Publish Project with reference of Ajax Version=4.1.7.1213 and deployed single page(Not ajax dll version 4.1) at Other machine (that machine having ajax version 1.0).
It shows me error like:Could not load file or assembly 'AjaxControlToolkit, Version=4.1.7.1213
But when I Publish again with reference of Ajax Version=1.0 and deployed same single page at Other machine (that machine having ajax version 1.0). Its work fine.
My question is When DLL get created after Publish is it stored reference of Ajax Version.
Please help

A: Edit the web.config file to remove the reference, which is not required for normal operation:
1 - Open the web.config file in the root of your site
2 - Find the following line and comment it out():xxxxx-is your assembly name.
<add assembly="xxxxx", Version=3.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31BF3856AD364E35"/>

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A UK government agency was keen to share its new website with potential users to assess ease of use, navigation, content and whether the site provided the information that users were looking for. As users came from a wide variety of backgrounds, Individual Depth Interviews (IDIs) was chosen as the most appropriate research methodology to capture individual needs and journeys.
The website development was under serious time pressure and it was important for actionable feedback to be obtained quickly so that changes and improvements could be made without delay. It was also essential to capture quotes in the form of video clips to share with the development team, helping them to understand user opinions.
HT FACE allowed moderators to share screen with respondents and explore how they would use the website, where they would go, what they would look at and what they might like to change. It also allowed the use of a MIRO whiteboard, which allowed respondents to create their own ideal website.
The client was able to make significant changes to their website making it more comprehensive, more user friendly, more personalised (a really important aspect) and more likely to attract a wider range of visitors who would use the website regularly. The website was further developed and the new version went into beta testing.
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In 2018, more than 324,000 ComEd residential and business customers saved approximately $200 million on their electric bills by taking advantage of energy-saving offerings.
ComEd today announced "Powering People" - a series of initiatives in a broader assistance effort to help protect customers against fraud, offer more transparency around competitive energy choices and provide assistance to the most vulnerable customers.
Pepco Holdings and its more than 4,600 employees are celebrating three years as part of Exelon, the nation's leading clean power provider.
In a winter that has seemed to last forever, ComEd's smart grid improvements have ensured that fewer people felt Mother Nature's effects.
Maggie FitzPatrick, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Exelon Corporation (EXC), today was named to the 2019 PR Week Hall of Femme, an annual award honoring stand-out women leaders in the communications industry.
To help residential customers see the real impact of ComEd's electric grid investments on their electric service, the company is providing them with their own personalized reliability reports.
How do ComEd employees relax after a month of high winds, freezing rain and a polar vortex? With a dip in the chilly waters of Lake Michigan.
ComEd continues to restore electric service to customers who are experiencing power outages caused by dangerously high winds and gusts that are exceeding 60 miles per hour, downing trees and power lines throughout the region.
Even as daylight gives way to darkness, the walkway at Beethoven Elementary School in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood is bright thanks to off-grid lights powered by renewable energy and installed by ComEd.
Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.
Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) will conduct its 2019 annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 a.
The Board of Directors of Exelon Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.
ComEd representatives will be onsite at O'Hare International Airport Saturday, Jan.
ComEd's smart grid investments are delivering consistent reliability for northern Illinois residents and businesses.
As part of the company's focused plan to reduce environmental impacts related to operations, Exelon announced today that all of its six utilities - Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco - achieved ISO14001 certification.


Electricity distributed on our low voltage (LV) network is typically 400 volts and below and can be distributed through overhead lines and underground cables. We are trialling a variety of innovative technologies on the LV network to see where we can reduce faults and improve security of supply.
Find out more below about which projects are exploring Low voltage technology.
Power Electronics Devices (PEDs) have been used in other industries, such as the rail industry, for a number of years connected to three phase loads and generators but never connected directly to electricity distribution networks. PEDs have the potential to release and utilise spare network capacity (previously restricted by network boundaries) by connecting networks together by means of a 'soft open point' (SOP). The PED, connected across the SOP, monitors load, identifies network constraints and enables the flow of power to customers that previously could only have been supplied using expensive traditional network reinforcement.
Cost Benefit Analysis of using PEDs against traditional network reinforcement methods.
By trialling PEDs across these types of network we can demonstrate the potential savings of adopting these devices 50 cities throughout the UK with population densities higher than that of Brighton.
Electric vehicles will be a key feature of a low carbon future and London's electric vehicle charge point network is the UK's largest. Widespread electric vehicle use would drive demand for electricity well above normal demand growth.
To ensure our electricity network is able to support the widespread charging of EVs and to reduce the cost and disruption of installing new EV infrastructure, we are exploring smart controls of EV charging points to make best use of existing network capacity, minimising the need for new substations and cables.
Our electric vehicle trial is currently monitoring 77 residential, 66 commercial and more than 1,250 public charging points. Participants have an energy monitor attached to the charge point or power outlet that charges their electric vehicle.
The monitoring devices send us live electricity consumption data every 10 minutes. The data we collect will help us to understand charging patterns, including time of day, duration, location and amount of electricity transferred.
Our Low Carbon London partners, the Greater London Authority, TfL, Imperial College London and residential and fleet electric vehicle drivers across London.


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I Am Samuel – BFI London Film Festival
Written by Ricardo Acosta & Peter Murimi
Directed by Peter Murimi
While identifying as gay isn't strictly illegal in Kenya, the act of engaging in a relationship with someone of the same gender or sex is. An openly honest account of a young gay man's struggles with receiving the equality he deserves, I Am Samuel documents five years of Samuel's life as he moves to steadily introduce his parents, his friends and hopefully, one day, his country into accepting who he is.
I Am Samuel's unobtrusive verité-style maintains authenticity in how it delivers the truth across the film, refusing to pander to ideas of a manipulated narrative for dramatic effect. As director Peter Murimi gradually introduces the audience to Samuel, his partner Alex, and their subsequent friends and family, time is given to develop them as people, rather than encouraging snap judgements. This verité comes at a cost though, as the film's flow stifles, and any seeking a form of closure will be pressed to find one given Kenya's continued attitudes towards the love between two members of the same gender.
The longevity to create pays off for Murimi's debut piece, filming over five years allows for a definitive picture and flow of narration. The established relationship guarantees an openness from Samuel, concerning his relationship with Alex, as a level of trust is paramount given the nature of their relationship in a country violently opposed to love in a form which some are regrettably still unfamiliar with.
Depictions of violence only make up a minuscule, but impactful, anchor point for the film. Those who mindlessly preach on how things are different or that homophobia isn't as prevalent need only watch the film's opening moments. Censored, but still visceral, a young man is between and assaulted as the perpetrators hurl abuse and, breath-snatchingly declare to 'teach him a lesson', instructing one another to get a knife.
I Am Samuel doesn't garb itself in shocking imagery, though one distressing scene shows the scars a man bares after being mistaken for Samuel. The dedication to their visibility is extraordinarily respected by Murimi, who strives to allow everyone the chance to tell their story and experiences – obviously, chiefly that of Samuel and his partner Alex. Nothing is treated as inconsequential, as it all goes to building the image of who Samuel is as a person and his ambitions, despite the conformation and expectations men in his culture face.
A level of established trust is evident as the camera works its way into Samuel's parent's homes to unfold their thoughts on the revelations of their son's 'friend' Alex. Redon and Rebecca consistently harp on at their son to find a wife to both help with the family farm work, and to continue a legacy. His father Redon, a pastor, in particular raises eyebrows to this 'friendship' with Alex, discussing with the camera his concerns, as equally does his mother but for wholly individual reasons and worries for his safety.
Clean, capitalising on the beauty of the region, the film's visual direction of light and aerial shots capture the stage for Samuel's story. Backdrops are never parts of the narrative, outside of location changes to and from his parents or grandmothers residence. What aesthetical shots used enrapture, but stick within the verité guidelines to reinforce the film's authenticity, rather than bathe in spectacle.
Leaning into the rights of humanity to be recognised through the players in this film, as opposed to a direct political allegiance, Murimi succeeds in building I Am Samuel's legitimacy as a short documentary feature which manages to divulge five years of a young gay man's life into seventy minutes. Will the film essentially change the fundamental rights to care and love across Kenya? Not likely, but in putting across Samuel's story – Murimi's documentary protects the autonomy and determination a young man has to love, hopefully improving his future.
Posted in: Cinema, Review | Tagged: 2020, BFI, Cinema, Documentary, Film, I Am Samuel, Kenya, London, London Film festival, Movie, Peter Murimi, Queer, Queer Cinema, Richard Acosta, Uk Cinema
Herself – London Film Festival
Saint Maud – Edinburgh Filmhouse


Nay Canyon, Clark County, Nevada.
Eastern Mojave Vegetation Nay Canyon, Clark County, Nevada.
Canyon on south side of Virgin Mountains.
Stark, Lloyd R. 2007. An Evaluation of the Non-vascular Plants of Concern in Clark County. Clark County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Grant. Final Report. An excerpt of this report was provided to me by David Charlet.


Before I go to sleep at night I make sure to tag my big toe in case I pass away before daybreak and the undertakers come for my corpse. The cardboard is attached with a loop of baling twine, and if I had more courage I'd staple the tag to my skin. She finds my quirks intriguing, the way I research which barber to have cut my hair on every third Monday of the month, and how I use a knitting needle to test the gnocchi to see if they're done.
When I came home from the barber's shop with a bandage on my hand, she asked what had happened. I was embarrassed to admit I'd put a hand up to signify where to stop cutting, but the blind man had simply snipped on, my finger merely an obstacle to his scissors. But, her love for me trumps my oddness, her way of coming to me in silken garb, her skin drenched in sweat, the fine hairs on her upper lip moist.
I wonder whether she walks in a circle around the bed at night, waiting for me to die, contemplating the tag, playing with the idea of erasing my name and replacing it with another to fool herself into keeping me alive. Perhaps I should play dead, lie motionless in the bed to gauge her response. Will she order plastic flowers, or fresh gardenias? Or, will she retire to the kitchen and pick at the fruit bowl, waiting for the men to arrive and heave my body out the window to the waiting hearse?


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Autonomous and Electric VehiclesAPTAAdmin2019-12-03T16:03:32-05:00
Automated vehicle technologies can range from simple systems, such as driver assistance applications, to fully automated systems that do not require a human driver. Explore how transit agencies and their partners are adopting and deploying different levels of automated technology into their fleets to improve service.
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Shared AV Pilot
UPDATE: LAVTA will partner with Transdev to operate a shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) pilot. This pilot is central to LAVTA's Mobility Lab and will provide first/last mile connections for customers whom are not within walking distance of BART or LAVTA bus lines.
In June 2018, LAVTA, operators of the popular Wheels and Rapid bus services and the Go Dublin partnership with transportation network companies, is exploring an innovative shared autonomous vehicle demonstration project within the City of Dublin in collaboration with the City of Dublin, Contra Costa County Transportation Authority, First Transit and the GoMentum Station in Concord, California. Learn more here
JTA Tests First ADA Accessible Autonomous Transit Vehicle In The US
The transit agency is testing what it says is the first Americans with Disabilities Act accessible autonomous vehicle in the U.S. JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. said the transit agency has made ADA accessibility a requirement for the Ultimate Urban Circulator autonomous vehicle program, nicknamed U2C.
RTD Denver Autonomous Shuttle Partnership
December 2017-August 2019
The 61AV project is a partnership between various stakeholders that introduces an autonomous vehicle demonstration on a public roadway in a small defined geographic area. The project goal is to assess the reliability and availability of an AV shuttle service and its applicability to a transit application. The 61 AV demonstration project concluded on August 2, 2019. Read the final report here.
Presentation: Future of Streets by Andres Sevtsuk
Presented at the APA National Planning Conference. Presentation by Andres Sevtsuk, Associate Professor of Planning and Director, City Form Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Design.
METRO to Test Self-Driving Vehicles
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) board approved up to $250,000 for the first stage of an automated vehicle pilot program. The vehicle will be limited to a mile-long path on the Texas Southern University (TSU) campus, driving at 12-miles-per-hour. An operator will be on board the shuttle at all times. Operations are scheduled to begin this fall. Read more here.
Presentation: Automated Busses: Fantasy or Reality? by Paul Skoutelas
Presentation by APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas.
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Drive.ai Announces On-Demand Self-Driving Car Service on Public Roads in Texas
Denton County, TX
This pilot program is a model for the deployment of self-driving vehicles in a public setting, one of the first of its kind in the nation, and a major step forward for the industry. Drive.ai's self-driving on-demand service will be operated in conjunction with Frisco TMA, a public-private partnership dedicated to bringing innovative last-mile transportation options to the growing population of Frisco, Texas. The Frisco TMA includes the City of Frisco, HALL Group, Frisco Station Partners, The Star, and the Denton County Transportation Authority, which will administer the program. Read more here
JTA's Ultimate Urban Circulator
The U2C presents a bold new vision for the Skyway that will allow the system to reach existing and planned developments in and near Downtown Jacksonville to improve accessibility to the transit system. The U2C will make at grade extensions into nearby historic neighborhoods that maybe too costly and intrusive if the existing elevated people mover system was extended.
The U2C will convert the elevated Skyway infrastructure by removing the guidebeam, creating a smooth running surface and modifying the station areas to accommodate autonomous transit vehicles. Ramps will be added to allow the vehicles to operate at street level, either in dedicated lanes or mixed traffic, as technology and conditions permit. State of the art technology will oversee the system to ensure safe, efficient, effective and customer-friendly operations.
The U2C will include a larger fleet of smaller vehicles that will allow optimal operational flexibility. The vehicles will be able to operate individually for higher frequency (2-3 minute headways), or in virtual train sets to address peak loads. The ultimate vision for the system includes the ability to provide point-to-point and demand responsive service.
Valley Metro + Waymo announce technology & transit partnership
Valley Metro and Waymo joined forces to introduce a new partnership that will help drive the future of transportation. Using Waymo's self-driving vehicle technology, Valley Metro will participate in an innovative travel solution pilot that can be modeled across the country. Visit their website to learn more about the partnership
Capital Metro, City of Austin and RATP Dev USA are Testing Autonomous Transit
Capital Metro, Central Texas' transportation agency, will explore automated vehicle (AV) technology through evaluation demonstrations. If testing goes well, a pilot service is expected to follow. The announcement came by way of a presentation delivered at the agency's monthly board meeting today. Learn more here
RTC of Southern Nevada, AAA, and the City of Las Vegas' Self-Driving Shuttle Pilot Program
November 2017 – October 2018
In partnership with AAA and Keolis, the city of Las Vegas and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) have brought the future of transportation to America, and specifically, to downtown Las Vegas, with the nation's first public self-driving shuttle pilot project.
The pilot project was also the country's first self-driving shuttle to be fully integrated with "smart city" infrastructure by communicating vehicle-to-infrastructure with devices such as traffic signals. Southern Nevada has one of the nation's first truly integrated Intelligent Transportation Systems across all jurisdictions in the region with the RTC Traffic Management Center, making it easier for technology companies to access data and demonstrate products that require connection to traffic signals and monitors. For this pilot, the traffic signal data was communicated to the vehicle via Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) radios as it travels along routes in an area bound by Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont, Carson and Eighth Streets.
The all-electric, self-driving (Navya ARMA) shuttle offered people free rides so they can experience autonomous transportation in a real-world environment. Covering a 0.6-mile loop in the Fremont East Entertainment District within the Innovation District of downtown Las Vegas, it was the largest self-driving pilot in the country to operate in live traffic and be geared specifically for the public. Over the course of a year, the self-driving shuttle provided over 32,000 people a first-hand experience of autonomous vehicle technology, exposing most riders to the technology for the first time.
The shuttle can achieve a top speed of 28 mph, but operated at roughly 15 mph. It carried up to 8 passengers with seatbelts per trip plus a safety attendant from Keolis to supervise operation and communicate with riders. The shuttle did not have a steering wheel or gas/brake pedals as it was guided by front and rear cameras, light-detecting sensors (including two 360-degree multi-layer LIDARs and six 180-degree mono-layer LIDARs), GPS and other state-of-the-art autonomous vehicle technologies. The vehicle used positional information and sensor data to create a three-dimensional image of its environment and make navigation decisions using its control system. These systems allowed the vehicle to detect unexpected obstacles in its vicinity and come to a safe stop when necessary.
The Pilot:
This was a one-year (November 2017 – October 2018) pilot demonstration. The pilot project, funded by AAA and Keolis, was based in the heart of downtown Las Vegas because the city has developed and promoted progressive policies to further mobility and established an Innovation District to concentrate smart city technology infrastructure investment and testing. The self-driving shuttle was a natural addition to the Las Vegas Innovation District.
Recent surveys have identified that one of residents' key needs is improved mobility choices and equity. Having more demand-driven choices for mobility and reliable transportation choices are challenges the city is addressing to both satisfy our resident demands and reduce the impacts on roadways. Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) have been identified as an opportunity to provide as a mobility option while increasing roadway safety and capacity. CAVs were identified as a potential solution through planning efforts included in the city's Multimodal Mobility Master Plan and the city's USDOT's Smart City Challenge Grant Application. The city's Smart City Vision is to be a place where transportation works seamlessly with all other public service entities and improves the quality of life for all by, each year, giving our more than 2.2 million residents, and nearly 42 million tourists and business travelers an experiential demonstration of what it is like to move about and be a part of a Smart City. This project was made possible through the public-private partnership between City of Las Vegas, RTC, AAA, and Keolis with the common goal to introduce the public to autonomous vehicle technology and evaluate how it operates in a real world-environment. It is believed that AV technology has the potential to increase mobility access and improve safety.
Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and Keolis
Joanna Wadsworth, City of Las Vegas
Transit agencies are key partners in piloting and shaping autonomous technologies
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Each section takes you from conceptual foundations of dental hygiene through patient assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
Scenario boxes challenge you to integrate complex information as you assess, diagnose, plan care, and evaluate the outcome of care.
Client Education Issues and Legal, Ethical and Safety Issues boxes inform you of the latest information in these important areas.
Tables and boxes build upon and simplify information from the text, making study and review quick and easy.
Evolve website contains free online resources, including weblinks, self-assessment quizzes, and professional development worksheets for student review.
A reorganized section for Individuals with Special Needs includes chapters on Cleft Palate, Physical Abuse, Blood Diseases, and Mental Illness, all reflecting evidence-based research now available in these areas.
New chapters on caries risk assessment and the oral-systemic health connection – hot topics in today's dental sciences.
New anesthesia guidelines keep you up to date with what's new in pain and anxiety control.
Essential resources and websites are now included at the end of each chapter for easy reference.
New illustrations provide a fresh, reader-friendly design.
Self-assessment quizzes are available online, all case-based to follow the NBDH format.
Free online access to the Legal and Ethical Decision Making chapter, including an 'asset center' to assist you with clinical skills.