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Heating and Cooling – Heating accounts for around 38% of energy use for houses in our area. Making small changes to your heating habits can make a big difference in your monthly utility bills.
Clean or replace your filters. This is very easy to do, but most people do not do it regularly. Here is a simple tip for you to improve your filter maintenance. Set a calendar reminder that alerts you every month on Saturday or Sunday in the morning that reminds you to change the filter(s) in your furnace, air conditioner, and/or heat pump. Want to make it easier on yourself? Put the size of your filters in the subject of the reminder so you never forget them. Replace air handler air filters today (15"x15"x1"). Air filters are cheap, but the efficiency they create more than pays for them each month. I also recommend you buy a one year supply of them at a time. You won't replace them if you don't have them handy. Trust me.
Install a programmable thermostat. Depending on the type of your system, a programmable thermostat can save you significant dollars each month if you set it properly. Here is a great article from the Department of Energy on best practices for setting your programmable thermostat. Of course if you really want to go state of the art, you could also go with a smart thermostat like a Nest.
Get a heating blanket. You can lower your thermostat setting an additional few degrees while you sleep by having a heated blanket or mattress cover in your bed. Not only will you save on the energy bills, they are super cozy.
Give your equipment some help. In the winter, open the curtains on the south facing side of your home to let in the natural heat of the sun. Your furnace or heat pump will appreciate the assistance. Your pets will also love to sleep in the sunbeams. Even animals love the home energy checklist! At night, close the curtains back to keep the chill radiating from the windows out.
You can't do it all. When was the last time you had maintenance done on your heating and cooling system? If you are like I was, you only called them when there was a problem. And then you either melted or froze for days waiting for them to make it out. You can avoid most of this discomfort by having your annual maintenance done. It bears a small cost, but reaps many more rewards.
Everyone and everything gets slower when they get old. How old is your heating and cooling system? By nature of its age, it may not be efficient. Look for the ENERGY STAR label on your equipment. If your equipment does not meet or exceed government energy standards, then you might think of changing it. ENERGY STAR labeled products can cut your energy bills up to 30%.
Cooling accounts for 10% of the annual energy use for the average home in our area. If your heating and cooling systems are one in the same, many of the above steps will cover both areas. But a few things to check specific to cooling are below.
Do your A/C a favor. Just like your heater, your A/C will appreciate a little helping hand. Close south facing curtains or blinds during the day in the summer. Open them back at night.
Spring and fall days and nights are great for turning your system off completely and opening the windows. Not only will the temperature stay nice, but your home will also have a chance to air out a bit.
Use small fans in workspaces or ceiling fans in larger rooms to help cool your home. You can raise the temperature on the thermostat a couple of degrees by having fans help keep you cool.
Get the plants to help. Plant low growing evergreen shrubs around the base of your home to protect it from the cold wind. Plant trees on the south and west side of your yard to shade and cool the house in the summer. Once they lose their leaves, they will let the winter sun help to warm the house.
Hot Water accounts for 19% of the energy used in average homes in our area.
Check your water heater setting. You can probably lower the setting on your water heater to the warm setting (around 120F).
Is your water heater naked? If it is, get an insulating blanket for it. They will pay for themselves in no time.
Don't forget the pipes. Just like the water heater loses heat through its body, so do the pipes. You can lose a great deal of heat in your water as it travels through cold pipes.
Drips sound like coins falling away. If your hot water drips one drip per second (faucet, shower, etc), you can be losing up to $35 per year. That is one entire water bill for me.
Curtail your usage. I know you think that I am talking about taking a shorter shower, and that will help a great deal, but I am actually talking about your shower heads and faucet aerators. Changing these two items in the rooms you use them can reduce the flow of water you use…thus reducing the amount of hot water that is used. Two birds with one stone.
Appliances account for 15% of the energy use in average homes in our area.
Heat, heat and more heat. The overall theme in saving money for your home is to reduce the amount of heating you have to do. Whether it is air or water, heating elements use energy very inefficiently. That is what our home energy checklist is helping you fix.
Dishwashers use a heating element to heat the water as it washes. While you need a temperature of 140F to properly clean your dishes, you don't have to have it for a long period of time. Try using a shorter wash cycle.
Clothes washers don't need hot water. You can get away using cold or maybe warm water for nearly all of your laundry. Even if you have to use hot to wash, make sure to use cold for the rinse.
Heating your food. Do you fire the oven up and preheat it for 15 minutes to cook 10 fishsticks for 7 minutes? That is a giant waste of energy. Not only are you using the heating element to heat the cavernous space of your stove, if it is summer, you are also heating the surrounding area; making your A/C work that much harder. Try a toaster oven instead.
Close the fridge door! Did you know that the fridge door may not be closed even when it is closed? Try putting a piece of paper between the fridge and the seal of the door when you close it. If you can easily pull the paper out, you are leaking cold air and may need new seals.
How well do you clean? When was the last time you vacuumed the coils on the back of your fridge? Don't worry. I won't tell anyone. I will tell you that keeping those coils clean will keep your fridge running more efficiently.
Other devices account for 13% of the yearly energy usage in average homes in our area.
Stand about 6 inches in front of your tv for a few seconds. Feel that heat? Guess what, your A/C feels it too. Don't just walk away from it knowing the "power saver" will come on in a few minutes. YOU are the power saver. Just turn it off when you aren't watching it. The same goes for your computer or laptop. Not only the monitors, but the devices themselves.
Standby mode. How much stuff do you have running in standby? My blue ray player has said "welcome" on the screen for about three weeks. As it turns out, that sucker is not really saving me any money waiting for me to watch another movie. Turn things in standby mode off. If you rarely use them, it is better to unplug them completely. They still use small amounts of energy when they are "off".
Lighting accounts for 5% of energy usage in average homes in our area.
Replace those old bulbs with LED or CFLs. Don't wait for all the old ones to go out. Just rip the band aid off and do them all at once.
Do you use lights when the sun is out? If so and you can get away with a small lamp instead of a big light fixture, then do it. It is much cheaper to light a small area than it is a big one.
Use motion sensors. Install motion sensors on your outdoor lights so you don't have to keep them on all the time.
Just turn the lights out. How many times have you left a room and left the lights on? Hundreds of dollars' worth I would imagine.
Landscaping lights? Think about replacing these with solar ones if possible.
Drafts create untold energy losses in homes on our area.
Add film to old windows. If you cannot afford to replace all your windows, you can add film to them to help insulate the heat and cold from radiating in.
My Grandfather caulked everything. I never caulk anything. Perhaps I should. There are lots of cracks around my windows. Heading to the hardware store right now!
If it whistles, it is asking for help. Seal up those whistling gaps. Look in all your vents and make sure the ducts are sealed tight so you don't lose any of that expensive heat and A/C.
Plumbing can be drafty. Look for places where plumbing comes in the house or cuts through dead spaces. These can be the cause of lots of your draftiness.
Look up. Check for drafts in your recessed lighting. This is another drafty place that you may never notice because it is out of the way.
Check your insulation. This one also can bear a bit of cost, but if it is bad, it will pay for itself in the long term.
Check around your doors. Can you see light through the edges with the door closed? It probably needs some weather stripping.
Using our home energy checklist will help you quickly go through most of the items listed above. Keep in mind, neither this page nor our home energy checklist is all inclusive. We recommend you call your local electric company to receive a comprehensive home energy efficiency audit. They are sometimes free, but usually in the $25 – $50 range. The savings you can gain from this visit will almost always pay for it in a matter of months. You will also receive valuable information on how to get rebates if you decide to make any of the changes they recommend. Here is an example of our local electric provider and some of what they offer.


The Steelers commitment to their community continued when another donation through the Steelers Social Justice Grant program was announced on Friday.
The program, which is led by the players themselves, is an effort to engage with various factions, including law enforcement, charitable organizations, military and more to strengthen the community at large.
Steelers' players are doing their part to make a difference, aiding organizations financially and by giving their time to local organizations.
The most recent donation was made to the United Way's Hill Youth Partnership for Enrichment (HYPE), with players donating and the team also contributing, for a total of $30,000.
HYPE is a grassroots effort of Hill District youth service providers that includes the Hill District Education Council and Pittsburgh Public Schools that focuses on engaging youth from K-12 in afterschool and summer programs. Their goals are to engage more youth in the Hill District to take part, improve the quality of the programs, and serve as a model for other communities.
"It's incredibly important to support the United Way and the agencies they work with," said Ramon Foster. "When you are in a place like Pittsburgh, helping an organization like United Way is key because it gives you a bigger understanding of what is there to support the people in the city. The United Way, with the different things they do, opens your eyes to a lot of stuff that is going on. They reach the people who need the help the most.


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Integration & Differentiation
Part of the Oxford MAT Livestream
These are the solutions for the Integration & Differentiation worksheet.
Differentiate $x^{17}-x^{-17}$ with respect to $x$.
The derivative of $x^a$ is $ax^{a-1}$ so the derivative of this expression is $17x^{16}+17x^{-18}$.
Differentiate $2\sqrt{x}+3\sqrt[3]{x}$ with respect to $x$.
Remember that $\sqrt{x}=x^{1/2}$ and $\sqrt[3]{x}=x^{1/3}$, so the derivative of this expression is $x^{-1/2}+x^{-2/3}$, which we could write as \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}+\frac{1}{x^{2/3}}\) if we wanted to.
Differentiate $1-e^{3x}$ with respect to $x$.
Remember that the derivative of a constant is $0$, so the derivative of this expression is just $-3e^{3x}$.
Find the tangent to the curve $y=e^x+x^2$ at $x=2$.
We need to find the value of the derivative $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}$ at $x=2$ because that's equal to the gradient of the tangent. We can differentiate to find $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}=e^x+2x$ so that gradient we wanted is $e^2+4$. We also want the tangent to have the same value at $x=2$ as the curve; that's $e^x+x^2$ at $x=2$, which is also $e^2+4$. So our tangent is $y=(e^2+4)(x-1)$.
Find the normal to the parabola $y=x^2$ at $x=3$.
First find the derivative at $x=3$, which is $6$ for this parabola. That's the gradient of the tangent, and the normal is at right-angles to the tangent, so it has gradient $-\frac{1}{6}$. We have $y=-\frac{x}{6}+c$ and we want the normal to go through the point $(3,9)$. So we want $c=\frac{19}{2}$.
Find the turning points of the curve $y=x^4-2x^3+x^2$. Identify whether the turning points are maxima or minima. For which values of $x$ is $y=x^4-2x^3+x^2$ increasing? For which values of $x$ is it decreasing?
The turning points must have $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}=0$ so we must have $4x^3-6x^2+2x=0$. That happens when $x=0$ or when $2x^2-3x+1=0$ which happens when $(2x-1)(x-1)=0$, which is either $x=1$ or $x=\frac{1}{2}$.
Now find the second derivative to check whether these are minima or maxima. $\frac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{d}x^2}=12x^2-12x+2$, which is positive for $x=0$, negative for $x=\frac{1}{2}$, and positive for $x=1$. So we have a (local) minimum, then a (local) maximum, then a (local) minimum.
The function is decreasing for $x<0$, then increasing for $0<x<\frac{1}{2}$, then decreasing for $\frac{1}{2}<x<1$ then increasing for $x>1$.
Two points $A$ and $B$ are on the curve $y=x^3+x^2+x+1$. $A$ is fixed at $(1,4)$. The point $B$ moves along the curve towards $A$. What happens to the line through $A$ and $B$?
The line definitely goes through $A$, which doesn't move. The thing we learn from "differentiation from first principles" is that the gradient of the line gets closer and closer to the derivative of the function at $A$.
The derivative is $3x^2+2x+1$ which is 6 at $x=1$. The value is $4$, so the tangent is $y=6x-2$. So if the line through $A$ and $B$ is $y=mx+c$ then $m$ gets closer and closer to 6 and $c$ gets closer and closer to $-2$.
Suppose that the derivative of a polynomial $p(x)$ with respect to $x$ is $q(x)$. Find an expression for $\displaystyle \int q(x)\,\mathrm{d}x$.
This must be $p(x)+c$ for some constant $c$.
Find the area enclosed between the polynomial $y=x^2+4x+3$ and the $x$-axis.
First find the points where $y=0$. We have $(x+3)(x+1)=0$ so these points are at $x=-1$ or $x=-3$. In between, we have $y<0$ (by considering the graph).
So we want $-\displaystyle \int_{-3}^{-1} x^2+4x+3\,\mathrm{d}x$. That minus sign out the front is because the function is negative.
This works out to be $\frac{4}{3}$.
Find $\displaystyle \int_{-1}^1 1+x+x^2+x^3+x^4+x^5+x^6\,\mathrm{d}x$.
This is $\left[x+\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac{x^3}{3}+\frac{x^4}{4}+\frac{x^5}{5}+\frac{x^6}{6}+\frac{x^7}{7}\right]_{-1}^1=2+\frac{2}{3}+\frac{2}{5}+\frac{2}{7}=\frac{352}{105}$.
Find $\displaystyle \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} x^{1729}\,\mathrm{d}x$.
This is $\left[\frac{x^{1730}}{1730}\right]_{-\pi}^{\pi}=0$. In general, any "odd function" with $f(-x)=-f(x)$ which we integrate from $-a$ to $a$ for any real number $a$ will give zero.
Find \[\int \frac{x+3}{x^3}\,\mathrm{d}x, \qquad \int \sqrt[3]{x}\,\mathrm{d}x,\qquad \int \left(\left(x^2\right)^3\right)^5\,\mathrm{d}x,\qquad \int \left(x^2+1\right)^3\,\mathrm{d}x\]
$\displaystyle \int \frac{x+3}{x^3}\,\mathrm{d}x=\int \frac{1}{x^2}+\frac{3}{x^3},\mathrm{d}x=-\frac{1}{x}-\frac{3}{2x^2}+c$ where $c$ is a constant.
$\displaystyle \int \sqrt[3]{x}\,\mathrm{d}x=\int x^{1/3}\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{3}{4}x^{4/3}+c$ where $c$ is a constant.
$\displaystyle \int \left(\left(x^2\right)^3\right)^5\,\mathrm{d}x=\int x^{30}\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{x^{31}}{31}+c$ where $c$ is a constant.
$\displaystyle \int \left(x^2+1\right)^3\,\mathrm{d}x=\int x^6+3x^4+3x^2+1\,\mathrm{d}x=\frac{x^7}{7}+\frac{3x^5}{5}+x^3+x+c$ where $c$ is a constant.
By thinking about the area that the integral represents, explain why \[\int_{-1}^1 f(x)\,\mathrm{d}x=\int_{-1}^1 f(-x)\,\mathrm{d}x.\]
The graph of $f(-x)$ is the graph of $f(x)$ reflected in $y$-axis. Also, note that if we reflect the interval $-1\leq x \leq 1$ in the $y$-axis then we get the same interval back. On the left-hand side, we're finding the area under $f(x)$ (or maybe negative the area in any regions where $f$ is negative). On the right-hand side, we're calculating exactly the same area, but with the shape of the graph reflected.
MAT questions
MAT 2014 Q1C
First work out the derivative \(3kx^2-2(k+1)x+(2-k)\) and then the second derivative \(6kx-2(k+1)\).
At $x=1$, the first derivative is \(3k-2(k+1)+(2-k)\), which is zero for any $k$, and the second derivative is \(6k-2(k+1)=4k-2\).
For this to be a local minimum we would need zero derivative (which we have!) and we would need the second derivative to be positive, so we would need $k>\frac{1}{2}$.
The answer is (c).
MAT 2017 Q1A
Let's look for the stationary points by working out the derivative $6x^2-2kx+2$.
That's got two distinct roots if the discriminant $4k^2-48$ is positive, which happens if $k^2>12$.
Technically we should probably check that the second derivative isn't zero at these points, but since the first derivative is a quadratic, it can only have zero derivative at a root if there's a single repeated root (which is not the case).
The answer is (b).
MAT 2014 Q1J
This question is tough. We're not going to work out what the function $f(x)$ is! We're just going to work out precisely the information $\int_{-1}^1 f(x)\,\mathrm{d}x$. Let's give that number a name (it is a number, not a function of $x$). I'm going to call it $A$.
Now the equation we've been given is \[6+f(x)=2f(-x)+3Ax^2\]
I don't know much about $f(x)$, and frankly I don't care much about the details of $f(x)$, I just want to find $A$. I've noticed that if I integrate the left-hand side of the equation, I get $12+A$.
If I integrate the right-hand side I get \[2\int_{-1}^1f(-x)\,\mathrm{d}x+3A\int_{-1}^1 x^2\,\mathrm{d}x.\] I've moved the $A$ outside of the integral there because it's just a constant.
Now note that $\int_{-1}^1 f(-x)\,\mathrm{d}x=\int_{-1}^{1}f(x)\,\mathrm{d}x$; we talked about this in the warm-up. That's $A$.
So we have $12+A=2A+3A\int_{-1}^1x^2\,\mathrm{d}x$. We're almost done, I just need to calculate one integral and I'll get an equation for $A$.
I get $12+A=2A+2A$ so $A=4$.
The answer is (a).
MAT 2016 Q1H
First, let's calculate the two areas in the question.
The $x$-axis and $f(x)$ enclose a region with $-\sqrt{a}<x<\sqrt{a}$ where $f(x)$ is positive. The area is \[\int_{-\sqrt{a}}^{\sqrt{a}}a-x^2\,\mathrm{d}x=2a^{3/2}-\frac{2}{3}a^{3/2}=\frac{4}{3}a^{3/2}.\]
The $x$-axis and $g(x)$ enclose a region with $-a^{1/4}<x<a^{1/4}$ where $g(x)$ is negative. The area is \[-\int_{-a^{1/4}}^{a^{1/4}}x^4-a\,\mathrm{d}x=-\frac{2}{5}a^{5/4}+2a^{5/4}=\frac{8}{5}a^{5/4} \].
We want to find out when the first area is bigger. We need \[\frac{4}{3}a^{3/2}>\frac{8}{5}a^{5/4}.\]
This rearranges to $a>\left(\frac{6}{5}\right)^4$.
The answer is (e).
MAT 2017 Q3
(i) Here's a sketch
Note that all the curves pass through the point $(0,0)$ and through $(1,1)$. For $0<x<1$ the curve with the highest value of $k$ is the largest, but for $x>1$ the curve with the lowest value of $k$ is the largest.
(ii) For $0<x<1$, the curve $y=f_{k+1}(x)$ has a larger value than the curve $y=f_k(x)$. The area we want is \[\int_0^1 f_{k+1}(x)-f_k(x)\,\mathrm{d}x=\int_0^1 x^{1/(k+1)}-x^{1/k}\,\mathrm{d}x=\left[\frac{x^{1+1/(k+1)}}{1+1/(k+1)}-\frac{x^{1+1/k}}{1+1/k}\right]_0^1=\frac{k+1}{k+2}-\frac{k}{k+1}.\]
We can check that if $k=1$ then this is $\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{6}$.
(iii) Remember that $y=f_1(x)$ is just $y=x$. This intersects the line $y=c$ for $x=c$, so the point of intersection is $(c,c)$. The curve $y=f_2(x)$ is just $y=x^{1/2}$ so the point of intersection with the line $y=c$ is $(c^2,c)$.
(iv) Here's a sketch
We can write the area between the curves and under $y=c$ in two parts as \[ A=\int_0^{c^2} x^{1/2}-x\,\mathrm{d}x+\int_{c^2}^c c-x\,\mathrm{d}x.\]
We can calculate these integrals to get (after simplifying) \[ A=\frac{c^2}{2}-\frac{c^{3}}{3}.\]
Now for the two regions to have equal area, they must each have area $\frac{1}{12}$, because we found in part (ii) that the overall area is $\frac{1}{6}$. This gives the equation $\frac{1}{12}=\frac{c^2}{2}-\frac{c^3}{3}$ which we can rearrange for $4c^3-6c^2+1=0$.
We know that $0<c<1$, so let's try guessing simple fractions as roots of this cubic. It turns out that $c=\frac{1}{2}$ works. Perhaps we could factorise the cubic to check that this is the only root in that range, but it's easier to argue geometrically; as $c$ increases from zero to one, the area under the line $y=c$ only increases, so we can't have two different values of $c$ which split the region in half.
Splitting the area up into multiple parts is a good tactic. In the long question, I split the area up into a region to the left of a point of intersection and a separate region to the right. I could have spotted that the region to the right was just a right-angled isosceles triangle, which might have been a faster way to get the area.
If you've never seen something like $\int_{-1}^{1}f(t)\,\mathrm{d}t$ before, it's worth thinking about what this means and why it's the same thing as $\int_{-1}^{1}f(x)\,\mathrm{d}x$.
Drawing sketches is still important, even if the question doesn't ask you to!
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How History Is Shaping the Future
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Mentoring for the Future
Preserving knowledge and creating community strengthens the laboratory industry
Hannah Feldman
We live in a world where nearly limitless information is available at our fingertips, but there are some things that books and impersonal online resources just can't teach. There are lessons and advantages that only the personal, one-on-one connection of mentorship can provide. With the overall number of dental technicians declining and educational pathways in flux, it's more important than ever for those who possess advanced technical skills and industry knowledge to pass it on to the next generation of up-and-coming technicians.1
Many students complete their education with solid technical skills but feel uncertain about how best to apply those skills to achieve success in their chosen career. A technician may be able to make a functional and esthetic restoration but still struggle with how to progress in the profession. This is where a mentor, someone with extensive experience and knowledge of the industry, can step in and make a vital difference. Studies have shown that a mentored employee experiences improved career outcomes, feels more engaged with their company, and is more committed to staying with their employer.2
Mentorship is a form of support which can be personalized to every individual technician's needs and experiences. Each of the technicians interviewed by IDT has seen different yet unmistakable benefits from a mentorship experience in the laboratory industry.
Barbara Warner Wojdan, CDT, AAACD, didn't have to look too far from home to find her mentor. After she finished her education, she received a call from her father, Robert Warner, CDT, telling her that he had an opening in his laboratory and he needed her to come home. She joined Knight Dental Group in 1987 and worked her way up from the very basics under the careful direction of her father.
"All of my training was over-the-shoulder," says Wojdan. "I would observe his work, get my own hands-on experience, then have him inspect it. I used to take him work that I thought was perfect, and he would point out every flaw and show me how each part could be improved. At the time, I was so deflated, but it taught me a lot of tenacity. He showed me that average isn't enough."
Warner came by his military precision and discipline honestly, having joined the Navy when he was young with the ambition of becoming a pilot. Due to his colorblindness, however, they sent him to dental technology school instead. This turned out to be a stroke of luck, and he discovered both an aptitude and a passion for the artistry of dental technology. After his service in the Navy, he went on to establish his own laboratory.
"He built Knight Dental on a solid foundation of quality. He taught me to keep striving for excellence, and he taught me not to give up. I didn't like it at the time," Wojdan admits, "but I'm not sure where I'd be if I hadn't always been trying to please him and trying to make something more realistic, more esthetic. I think it's really important to have someone to guide you, whether it's a family member, a manager, or just someone who can show you the ropes. He's been my coach my whole career."
Wojdan's career has been a distinguished one. During her time at Knight Dental Group, she has worked in nearly every department, finally taking over as President in 2011. She is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as the President of the National Association of Dental Laboratories. Wojdan believes her father's mentorship played an important role in her career success.
"I really love what I do, so even without his help, I would have still striven for a higher level of skill. However, his mentorship gave me a solid foundation, something to build on," says Wojdan.
Now she is in a position to pass on that foundation to the next generation. "My son was in the same situation that I had been," she says. "He wasn't sure what he wanted to do—and then a position opened up in the laboratory. He started in the billing department, and then an opportunity arose for him to learn how to layer. Now, when I teach my son, I try to do the same thing that my father did. I tell him how to improve his work, and I try to be constructive rather than negative."
Now her family includes three generations of dental technicians, and she has found it very rewarding to become a mentor herself.
"It's a beautiful thing when you see someone listening and learning," she says. "Each week, I can see the improvement, and his work becomes more realistic and more esthetic. I've watched him grow from creating just a single posterior tooth to a six-unit anterior bridge."
Wojdan's family isn't the only one to embrace mentorship. Of the many technicians that she knows, she says that the vast majority of them have had mentors of some sort in the industry, often relatives or family friends. "I think it really says a lot about the industry, about how close and family-oriented we are," she says. "Most of us have found our way into this career because someone has inspired us or told us that they thought we'd be really gifted at this. This industry gives life to people who like to create, and I think in order to improve, you need to be coached and pushed to do better."
Mentoring Like a Boss
Bill Atkission didn't set out to be a mentor. He was just looking to hire a new technician to help out at his laboratory, Bella Vita Dental Designs, which was expanding after 30 years of successful business. Since his laboratory is located in a small community in Arden, North Carolina, Atkission knew he was going to have to look farther afield to find a technician who would be a perfect fit. He turned to social media, and that's when he noticed Kevin Reck.
"We didn't think Kevin was going to be interested," Atkission admits. "He was posting a lot on Facebook, doing a lot of things, and we thought he was probably happy where he was. But I gave him a call anyway, and lo and behold, he was not satisfied with his current position."
Reck, it turned out, was looking for new opportunities to learn and to pursue emerging digital technologies. "I had a difficult time after I graduated from school," he says. "I went to several different laboratories where I didn't feel excited or challenged. When Bill reached out to me, I had already been following his work, and I really liked that he ran a small laboratory that was already about 90% to 95% digital. I went there for an interview, and the next thing I knew, I was hired."
Reck has been working with Atkission for 2 years now, and both consider it a mutually beneficial arrangement. Reck has been able to draw on Atkission's 35 years of experience as a dental technician, including over 13 years of working with CAD/CAM. He has also been able to do more hands-on work and has been challenged to take on bigger and more complex cases.
"Bill's mentorship has allowed me to work and learn at the same time, which is what I was really looking for," says Reck.
Atkission is also thankful for Reck's contributions to his laboratory. "I didn't know we were going to get quite as good a technician as we did," he says. "Since he joined us, we've opened a digital denture department with Kevin as our main denture technician. I think he's grown tremendously in the past 2 years, and we're all becoming more educated and skilled together."
Atkission still doesn't consider himself a mentor. As a laboratory owner, he regards the education, training, and advancement of his employees to be a part of his responsibilities. "I was just being a teacher," he says. "To me, that's the natural way of things. I didn't realize I was being a mentor, but I'm extremely proud that he calls me that."
"He's definitely a mentor to me," says Reck. "I've learned a lot from him, but it also goes both ways because I've been able to teach him some things that he didn't know. It's a great relationship where we can share knowledge. A lot of laboratories don't have that kind of camaraderie, especially with their bosses."
Over the course of the last two years, the relationship has also grown beyond the sharing of industry knowledge. "Kevin and I talk quite a bit," says Atkission. "I find myself giving him advice that has nothing to do with the job itself. Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to one of my kids."
Because of his experience with mentorship, Reck has gone out of his way to help others in the field. "After I give courses or lectures, I give out my contact information to anyone who might have questions and tell them to get in touch. I never thought that I would be someone that people looked up to, but after starting to give courses here, I realized that I had knowledge that I could share with other people."
Reck has gone from being unsure how long he would stay in the field to finding a genuine passion for the industry.
"I think having a mentor for anything in life—someone to look up to—will inspire more joy," he says. "I think it's crucial. It drives you to improve and learn new things when someone believes in you."
The Personal Connection
Jessica Birrell, CDT, is the owner of Capture Dental Arts in West Jordan, Utah, and the proud mother of three. With over 20 years of experience as a dental technician and educator, she has seen the benefits of mentorship many times.
"Mentorship can be a very personal experience. In order to truly benefit, you have to be willing to open your mind, let your guard down, and allow another person's advice to influence your personal or professional direction," says Birrell. "It's a beautiful relationship where a mentor not only gives someone the tools to succeed, but also believes in them and inspires them. Mentorship doesn't always have to be taking someone under your wing; it can simply be opening doors and allowing opportunities that wouldn't otherwise be available."
After working her way up through the industry and overcoming her own natural shyness and fear of public speaking to become an educator, Birrell felt strongly about helping others discover their individual strengths and achieve success both personally and professionally.
"I think there are more women and mothers entering this industry than when I started," she says, "and there are a lot of ways in which we can connect and be there for each other."
So when Kristin Ettinger reached out to her with a request regarding some courses she was presenting, Birrell was happy to assist.
Ettinger had worked as a chairside dental assistant for 8 years before making the switch to the laboratory. She started with 2 years of on-the-job training and has now been working as an in-house technician for 11 years. She considers herself lucky to have had multiple mentors during that time, including Birrell.
"I first learned of Jessica when I attended a lecture she gave on morphology. It was a great presentation, and I wanted to learn more from her," says Ettinger. "I was so impressed with her knowledge and passion for dental technology."
After the two got in touch, Ettinger ended up flying out to attend courses being held at Birrell's laboratory in Utah. After the course, they stayed in contact.
"Jessica was always very responsive when I had technical questions," says Ettinger. "Then we met up at several events in the following years where we were really able to get to know each other."
Over time, the two women came to share not only technical knowledge, but also a personal connection. They found that they shared a love of artistry and had faced similar personal struggles.
"I tried to support Kristin when she reached out to discuss decisions about her career path, and over the years, it's turned into a beautiful relationship. I became mentored in return, finding support that I never expected and could never have predicted I would need throughout challenges in my own life," says Birrell.
While we can see many of the benefits that mentoring provides to the recipient, the benefits to the mentor may be more subtle—but incredibly powerful, according to Birrell. "When we share our knowledge and sincere passion, that energy can awaken others' passion and create an environment for growth. Once someone discovers something new and really gets it, you can see it in their eyes, lighting a little fire, creating curiosity, building lifelong confidence—these are the moments that are most rewarding."
Above all, Birrell believes in community and supporting one another. "If we try to do everything on our own, it becomes much more difficult. Even if we are determined and capable enough, it may take much longer. If we surround ourselves with people we aspire to be like, we can broaden our perspectives and achieve goals in a faster and easier manner—saving ourselves a lot of unnecessary headaches and stress."
For Ettinger, Birrell is certainly one of those people she aspires to emulate. "Her professional success as a business owner, artist, teacher, speaker, and researcher really struck me—and all of this while being a mother to three beautiful children. She proved to me that it can be done."
Ettinger has taken that inspiration to heart. This summer, she plans to make a big career transition in which she will merge with a denture laboratory, bringing her crown and bridge expertise. She intends to own her own laboratory in the future, and she has taken on mentorships of her own.
"I love what I do, and I enjoy teaching and sharing information," says Ettinger. "I've been very fortunate in my career, and it makes me happy to be able to share knowledge that can be helpful to others.
Both Birrell and Ettinger are hopeful for the future of the laboratory industry, especially for up-and-coming women technicians.
"Women share many of the same challenges, so it makes sense for us to mentor and support each other," says Birrell.
"I love what I've been seeing the past couple years in our field," agrees Ettinger. "The female presence seems to be growing stronger, and there's such a strong desire to share information and support fellow technicians. I'm excited to see what the future holds as we see more women in leadership positions as laboratory owners, instructors, and speakers."
Sharing Knowledge Through the Generations
Renzo Chiappe met his mentor during a difficult time in his life. A native of Peru, Chiappe had taken a position with a laboratory in the US, but he was feeling stagnant and passionless. In an effort to rekindle his excitement for the industry, he decided, with his wife's encouragement, to start learning about dentures—a discipline that wouldn't conflict with his current employer's crown and bridge business. He signed up for a training course given by Robert Kreyer, CDT, and traveled to New York looking for inspiration.
Kreyer is a highly experienced third-generation dental technician with a long and varied career and a passion for educating. During the training, Chiappe caught his eye.
"When I met him at the course, Renzo was a little distraught, but he had a unique passion for prosthetics," says Kreyer. "He was trying to figure out what to do with his life and how to proceed with his profession." They talked during the course, and then continued the conversation that evening after the training had concluded.
"Robert saw something in me that I didn't see in myself," says Chiappe. "I lacked confidence and felt lost, but he took me under his wing." Despite juggling a consulting business, a dental laboratory, and a family, Kreyer always found the time to answer Chiappe's questions and help him get back on track when he felt uncertain.
Chiappe continued taking courses with Kreyer, asking questions, and planning his future. "Robert is an open book," says Chiappe. "I consider him one of the most knowledgeable technicians in the world. Many people have great skills, but I haven't met anyone else who has as much knowledge of the history of dental technology and expertise in materials as Robert. He became not only my coach in dental technology, but also my coach in life."
However, Kreyer feels that his help to Chiappe was more of a nudge in the right direction. "Renzo didn't actually need a lot of guidance," says Kreyer. "He had a very high skill level and was very well educated. He knew what to do, but just needed a bit of direction."
That direction would be needed more than ever when an unexpected setback affected Chiappe's long-term plans. While he was working to open his own laboratory, he lost his job as a crown-and-bridge technician due to a change in ownership and shifting company priorities that placed speed above all. He was left with a brand-new laboratory and zero clientele.
"Robert spoke to me about word of mouth. He told me to knock on doors, show my work, and eventually I would get a client who would spread the word about my quality," says Chiappe. "It was a struggle, a whole year of living off my savings, but eventually everything that Robert had predicted came to pass." Chiappe landed a single client on the strength of his quality, and word of mouth began to spread. "He told me that eventually, I wouldn't have to knock on doors anymore, and that I would get to a point where I would have to choose which clients I wanted to work with," Chiappe says. "And that's what happened. Now I have a steady clientele and a wait list."
Kreyer firmly believes that all dental technicians should find a promising technician to mentor. His philosophy is that passing on techniques and knowledge will not only improve individual businesses, but also the industry as a whole.
"I think we need mentorship in our profession because when I was younger, my generation was reluctant to share knowledge with our colleagues and fellow technicians," he says. "I saw people hunched over their work so that no one passing by would see their special techniques. As a result, we've lost knowledge, and unless experienced technicians share what they've learned with the next generation, we'll continue to lose more knowledge in prosthodontics—especially in removable prosthodontics, which has the most variables of any discipline in prosthodontics."
Kreyer has been true to that philosophy, helping many determined, young technicians in kickstarting their careers. "When you put time and effort into helping someone else develop, the way Robert did for me, it creates a desire to pass that along," says Chiappe. "He touches people's lives."
Kreyer himself is proof that the desire to mentor can be passed along. He credits his father and grandfather as his first mentors, passing down all the techniques they had learned since his grandfather first started as a technician in 1914. Throughout the rest of his career, he was fortunate to be mentored by several knowledgeable colleagues such as Earl Pound, DDS, John P. Frush, DDS, and Frank Lauciello, DDS.
Kreyer recommends joining industry associations and societies in order to share knowledge and continue to learn—in his case, specifically the American Prosthodontics Society. "I believe that a collaborative environment that includes technicians, general dentists, and prosthodontists is the best place to learn, both clinically and technically," Kreyer says. "Not only can you sit in on lectures, but you can also speak personally to people on the clinical side, ask questions, and gain a greater understanding of customer expectations. This understanding allows technicians to improve their craft and their laboratory business."
He also advises using new technology such as social media to interact with and mentor others in the profession. "There's a lot of sharing of knowledge that happens on social media," he says. "You can connect with many more people that way." However, he cautions, there's no substitute for sitting down with someone at a hands-on course or talking one-on-one.
Kreyer has done his best to pass on all the knowledge that he has gained in memorable and useful ways.
"Robert is not the type of person who will tell you what to do," says Chiappe. "He will provide information and then let you make your own decisions, draw your own conclusions. It's a very unique way to teach. His teaching helped me to believe in myself and develop problem-solving skills, even as he taught me about materials and techniques. When someone shares that type of knowledge with you, you get the feeling that it's not yours to keep—it's yours to share."
Chiappe hasn't yet gotten the chance to mentor someone else as Kreyer mentored him, but he's looking forward to the opportunity. "Next time I go back to my old school, I want to find a student and sit down with them to share what I have learned. It's the only way I can repay Robert for what he's done for me—by paying it forward to newcomers in the industry. I just hope that one day I can fully repay him."
Making Mentorship Connections
Many individuals who enter into mentorship relationships don't think of themselves specifically as mentors and don't set out with a mission to mentor others. However, it benefits everyone as individuals and the industry as a whole to promote mentorship and the sharing of knowledge and experience.
For now, formal mentorship programs within the dental laboratory industry are few and far between. However, the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology does offer a Volunteer CDT Mentor Directory aimed at assisting those who are looking to earn their CDT credential.
For the most part, informal mentorship arrangements prevail, growing organically from personal connections through family, friends, and educators. Those technicians who have experience and knowledge to share can make themselves available in many ways, from providing educational opportunities to simply hiring and supporting the most promising young technicians in their laboratories—and can encourage their colleagues to do the same. Likewise, an ambitious, up-and-coming technician shouldn't hesitate to reach out to those more experienced; it might spark a wonderful opportunity—and possibly a lifelong friendship.
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Ábelfalva (szlovákul 1899-ig Abelova, ma Ábelová) község Szlovákiában, a Besztercebányai kerület Losonci járásában.

Fekvése
A Korponai-fennsíkon, Losonctól 20 km-re, északnyugatra fekszik.

Története
1275-ben említik először. 1700-ban, 1722-ben és 1742-ben tűzvészek pusztítottak a faluban. A legutóbbi különösen nagy károkat okozott a településen, amiről Bél Mátyás is beszámol. A lángok pillanatok alatt mindent elhamvasztottak. Ugyancsak tűzvész volt 1824. május 17-én is, erről az 1838-as egyházi vizitáció számol be.

Vályi András szerint "ABELOVA. Tót falu Nógrád Vármegyében, földes Ura Gróf Forgáts, és Gróf Zichy Uraságok, lakosai evangelikusok, fekszik Déventöl egy és 3/4 mértföldnyire, nevezetesíti e' helyet, a' híres vólt hazánkbéli földmérőnek Mikovinyinak, itten lett születése, a' kinek némelly Vármegyékröl készített föld képei mind a' Bél Mátyás munkáiban mind azon kivűl esméretesek, 's nyilvanitóji a' szerző vólt jeles tehetségjének. Határbéli földgye közép termékenységű, réttye, legelője, 's fája elég; második Osztálybéli."

Fényes Elek szerint "Abelova, tót falu, Nógrád vármegyében, közép magas hegyháton, Losonczhoz 3, Gácshoz 2 mfd. Szántóföldjei, úgymint rétjei annyira kövesek, hogy a termőföldet rajtok csak egy negyed résznyire tehetni. Termesztetik búza, rozs, árpa, zab, burgonya, borsó, pohánka. Egyszer kaszálható rétjei jó hegyi szénát adnak. A határ kiterjedése 8000 hold, mellyből 2000 h. urbériség, 850 h. irtás, 5150 hold majorság. A föld sárgás agyag, fövennyel vegyitve, és köves. A lakosok nyáron át sok juhot tartanak, mellyeket őszszel eladnak, veszik pedig tavaszszal Erdélyben és a Bánságban. Továbbá magok készitik azon fekete és fehér posztót, mellyből a szinte maguk varrta kankó és kunya készül. Népessége 908 lélek, u. m. 894 evang., 8 r. kath., 6 zsidó. Az iskola jó állapotban. Evang. temploma új, mert a régi goth modorú paplakkal, iskolával és fél faluval együtt 1824. máj. 17-dikén ismét leégett, mert 1722-ben a tűz már ezeket egyszer elemésztette. Anyakönyve kezdődik 1736-tól. Birtokosai: id. gr. Zichy Ferencz, mint a Zichy család legöregebbike és gr. Zichy Károly".

Az 1920-as trianoni békeszerződés előtt Nógrád vármegye Gácsi járásához tartozott.

Népessége
1910-ben 966 lakosából 55 magyar és 882 szlovák anyanyelvű lakosa volt.

1970-ben Madácsin 271 szlovák élt.

1980-ban Nederesen 196 szlovák élt.

1991-ben 348 lakosából 282 szlovák és 8 magyar volt.

2001-ben 274 lakosából 272 szlovák és 1 magyar volt.

2011-ben 243 lakosából 238 szlovák és 2 magyar volt.

2021-ben 219 lakosából 2 magyar, 193 (+1) szlovák, 3 (+2) cigány, 1 ruszin, (+3) egyéb és 20 ismeretlen nemzetiségű volt.

Neves személyek
 1700-ban itt született Mikoviny Sámuel mérnök, térképész.
 1779-ben itt született Haan János magyar evangélikus lelkész.
 1799-ben itt született Petényi Salamon János ornitológus, a TIT tagja.
 1909-1945 között itt élt és alkotott Božena Slančíková-Timrava szlovák írónő.

Jegyzetek

További információk
 Községinfó
 Ábelfalva Szlovákia térképén

A Losonci járás települései

Nógrád vármegye települései

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EXTRA TRACTION: These 6X6s Are Ready To Conquer The World
Written by Nicole Ellan James
LOT #727.1 – 2021 Ford Bronco Custom 6×6 SUV "Apocalypse Dark Horse" is selling with No Reserve at the 2022 Palm Beach Auction.
LOT #727.1 – 2021 Ford Bronco Custom 6×6 SUV "Apocalypse Dark Horse" – No Reserve
When the proverbial zombie apocalypse goes down, you will need a vehicle designed to traverse the roughest terrain and carry necessary supplies to remote and otherwise unapproachable areas. When faced with the havoc of such an event, a 6×6 vehicle will come in handy.
Luckily, Apocalypse Manufacturing has you covered. The team sought to create innovative 6×6 vehicles that could survive the test of time through countless hours of engineering, performance adjustment and off-road testing. The result is a "truck where looks and function dance with the devil in the pale moonlight."
Apocalypse Manufacturing has put more than 140 vehicles on the road in countries worldwide. Three of its recently built 6×6 vehicles will cross the block with No Reserve at the 2022 Palm Beach Auction, held April 7-9 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Among the offerings is Lot #727.1, a 2021 Ford Bronco 6X6 named "Dark Horse."
Most notably, what sets Dark Horse apart from other Broncos is the addition of a middle tandem axle, which delivers power to all six wheels.
The build's base started with a 4-wheel-drive 2021 Ford Bronco powered by a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, equipped with the Black Diamond trim package.
Apocalypse Manufacturing promptly removed the back of the Bronco and extended the body with steel and fiberglass to create a 5-foot-long functional bed. Bumper to bumper, it measures 225 inches. For more context, that's 3 feet longer than the Bronco's factory 189-inch length.
Next, the team ditched the Bronco's convertible roof and created a removable fiberglass hardtop that's been elongated and comes with a slant back.
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Under the hood, the EcoBoost received larger fuel injectors and a tune that bumped the power output to approximately 400hp. The distinctive snarl of Dark Horse comes from a complete exhaust upgrade.
LOT #728 – 2022 RAM 100 TRX Custom 6×6 Pickup "Warlord II" – No Reserve
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When "auto mode" is activated, Dark Horse operates as a full-time 6-wheel-drive vehicle sending power to both rear axles, but the truck's internal computer will engage the front axle when needed.
Lastly, Dark Horse features a 4-inch lift with a steering stabilizer to ensure complete control at high speeds and off-road scenarios. The look is finished with a front steel bumper coated in Kevlar and steel side steps. It sits on 20-inch alloy SJF wheels wrapped in 37-inch Patagonia tires.
In addition to Dark Horse, Apocalypse Manufacturing built Lot #728, a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX 6×6 named "Warlord II."
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This machine features six 37-inch all-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch wheels, and a seventh spare tire is set atop the pickup bed to round out its look.
The final offering built by Apocalypse Manufacturing is Lot #728.1, a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Custom 6×6 pickup named "HellFire."
LOT #728.1 – 2022 Jeep Gladiator Custom 6×6 Pickup "Apocalypse Hellfire" – No Reserve
HellFire is equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine factory rated at 717hp. A high-performance 8-speed automatic transmission backs the tuned SRT Hellcat engine.
In addition to the signature third axle, HellFire features an active suspension to deliver maximum articulation and handling while power is sent to all six wheels. The driver can choose between 4-wheel or 6-wheel drive.
Like the Dark Horse Bronco, the HellFire Jeep was lengthened to make room for the third axle. As a result, it comes with an 8-foot truck bed. The roof and doors are also removable.
Additionally, HellFire has a locking metal roll-down enclosure ideal for safeguarding
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Kids are impressionable, especially when motorcycles are involved. That magical combination of sound, smell and danger has a way of imprinting itself on young minds. But Kyle Harvey didn't just dream of bikes as a child—he practically grew up with them.
Kyle's trade is tool and die making, but his passion is building bikes. His father, Garth Harvey, got Kyle and his brother into bikes at a young age; as soon as they could start their old man's vintage motorcycles, they were riding them. Living in Edenvale in South Africa's Gauteng province, the boys also had direct access to the local Classic Motorcycle Club.
The folks at the CMC made quite an impression on young Kyle—and taught him everything he knows about vintage bikes. After helping numerous friends work on their bikes, he went on to open his own shop, named simply 'The Workshop.' Kyle has been building and restoring classic motorcycles for over a decade now.
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The V12 engine holds a special place in the heart of many automotive and motorsports fans. For some, it's the sound of Formula 1 through the years, especially during the 1990s. For others, it's engines like the 6.1 L BMW S70/2 from the McLaren F1 or the 3.9L Lamborghini V12 that powered all their cars from the Miura through to the Diablo. No matter where it lies in your heart, it is the "proper" configuration for many: 6 cylinders per bank, put into a V, and firing in an odd sequence to give it that special roar under power.
Yet, as concerns over fuel efficiency, qualms about environmental impact, and high-powered turbocharged V8 or V6 engines are the norm now, the V12 is slowly, but surely, being put to rest. In fact, the only place that V12s are still hanging on by the last threads of their engine mounting bolts are in supercars, hypercars, and a few ultra-luxury cars. Even then, many exotic brands have announced that their next cars will either be V10s or turbo V8s and V6s.
Since it appears that the swan song of the V12 is reaching a crescendo, we thought it only appropriate to celebrate the few remaining cars out there that carry them. It may be the last time we see some of these brands, many of which are known for their V12s.
The Amazing Last V12 Production Versions from the Big Brands
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Ferrari 812 Superfast. Image via Supercars.
The writing is on the wall for the prancing horse, as the new Ferrari 296 GTB is showing the direction that Maranello is headed. Yet, unless you were invited to snag one of the limited-edition Monza SP1 or SP2 cars, there is still one car you can buy from the legendary marque that has all 12 cylinders fully intact.
The 6.5L F140 GA V12. Image Via: Wikimedia Commons.
The 6.5L F140 GA 65-degree V12 in the front of the 812 is the last road-going version of the V12 that debuted in the Ferrari Enzo. Producing a monstrous 789 HP and 530 lbs-ft of torque, it is no slouch either, as when the 812 Superfast debuted, it was the most powerful naturally aspirated production car engine ever made.
It has the typical low-rev Ferrari roar that rises into a howl as the car revs up to nearly 9,000 RPM, and will catapult the 3,845 (1,744 kg) car to 60 MPH in 2.9 seconds. As far as a curtain call is concerned, that's a great way to bow out and focus on hybrids and turbocharged engines.
Mercedes-Maybach S680 4MATIC
cedes-Maybach S680 4MATIC. Image via Supercars.
Mercedes-Benz used to be at the very top of the V12 pecking order when it came to luxury performance cars. Such classics as the S 65 AMG from the mid-2000s and the 500 TE AMG W123 Touring from the very end of the 1970s came with big V12s that sound astounding, but the biggest and baddest of the Mercedes V12s left on in a production car is the M279 E60 LA that hauled the S65 AMGs of 2014.
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Title: The Swan Song of the V12
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Book Review: What I Carry
Title: What I Carry
Author: Jennifer Longo
Date read: December 1, 2020
What I Carry follows a 17-year-old high school senior named Muiriel who is soon aging out of foster care. She makes an active effort not to form attachments to her foster families and often moves houses, but during her last year she tries committing to one home.
I have a lot of mixed feelings about What I Carry. On the one hand foster care and/or adoption stories are stories that consistently have a strong emotional impact on me and I find the insight gained from them invaluable, and What I Carry was no exception to this. On the other hand all other aspects of the novel fell short for me. To start, I think this novel's biggest weakness is in its writing. The author tries too hard to write from a teenage narrative, to the point where it feels forced. And while I appreciate that Longo attempts to tackle other important topics such as racism, and more specifically internment camps, I think had those topics been discussed with more nuance it would have left a stronger impact. The fact that Muir was always playing hero to the only two characters of colour also rubbed me the wrong way. I do appreciate the amount of research that went into the foster care aspects of this novel though, and when the book focuses on foster care I thought the novel was at its strongest. Muir's flashbacks in particular were quite impactful. My one complaint in that regard though is that it would have also been more compelling to know more about what happens to some of the kids who do age out, as opposed to vaguely alluding to it.
In regards to characters, Muir was an interesting character to follow, and I could sympathize with what she was going through. I like that initially she was more subdued, but over time began to be more expressive, that gradual shift in demeanour was a great reflection of her character growth. I did find her attachment to John Muir a bit annoying at times though, and her arguments with Sean about conservation vs preservation felt more like trying to side the reader with preservation than actually providing concrete arguments to both sides. Speaking of Muir and Sean, I thought the relationship between the two lacked chemistry and that made it difficult for me to be truly invested in their relationship. I was always much more interested in scenes Muir shared with Kira or Francine as I thought those relationships felt a lot more genuine. The understanding between the women was clear and they all really respected each other which provided a solid foundation for their friendships. Muir's interactions with Natan were really gross, and as the repercussions of her assault were minimally discussed, it left me with the feeling that Longo was trying to cram in as many social injustices into this novel as possible. The bullying narrative was probably the worst element of the story though, and seemed to only serve as a way to push certain characters into making certain decisions. That the bullies became irrelevant afterwards came across to me as sloppy storytelling.
Have you read What I Carry? If not, do you plan to? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Happy reading! 💗


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Q: Unable to horizontally center my list (containing an image) I have two lists that's location I would like to move as the screen size gets smaller. When the screen reaches 327px in length, I would like the "headlogo" to be centered on the screen, and everything else exactly as it is... how do I do this?

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A: If you would only center it horizontally u have to edit #center in the 'max-width: 327px' query to the following:
#centerme {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

I made the #center div a 100% width and set the text-align to center, which affects the image also. So this way you can center the image horizontally.
Or if you would center it horizontally and vertically you can use:
#centerme {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(50%);
    -webkit-transform: translateY(50%);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

With the same code from above I added
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(50%);

to center it horizontally.
Goodluck!

A: This should centre it below 327px;
@media (max-width: 327px){
    #headlogo{
         display: block;
         margin: 0 auto
    }
}

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A: You can do
@media (max-width: 327){
   #headlogo{
    //with your code her//
   }
}

Or you can use a new css file with media added
<link rel="stylesheet" media="screen and (max-width: 327px)" href="small.css/>

With this line you can add a complete new css if your screen will be 327px or smaller.


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⬇ Enugu State @ 30: Situating Ugwuanyi, Quest For Equity And Justice
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Enugu State @ 30: Situating Ugwuanyi, Quest For Equity And Justice
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By Louis Amoke
Historically, the creation of Enugu State 30 years ago by General Ibrahim Babangida's regime significantly transcended providence. It was largely the outcome of a tenacious struggle for the emancipation of the people of Wawa-speaking area (Enugu and Abakaliki) of Igboland, by the founding fathers of the state.
Both perceptually and in reality, it was a sustained agitation against injustice meted to a people (Wawa) who were honest, patient, intelligent and hardworking.
The spirit of the dogged struggle was to birth and bequeath to its people and future generations a state anchored on peace, development, unity, equity and justice.
Enugu as the capital city of Nigeria's Eastern Region; East Central State; old Anambra State; old Enugu State, when Abakaliki (now part of Ebonyi State) was part of it and the present Enugu State, has come a long way on the side of history. It is home for all Igbo, politically, socio-culturally and economically.
*Sustaining the founding fathers' dreams*
The creation of Enugu State on August 27, 1991, brought unbridled excitement and a sense of accomplishment to the founding fathers. It consummated the liberation of the Wawa people to live freely in a society founded on the pillars of peace, equity and justice.
No wonder, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, in his 2015 inaugural address, recommitted himself to the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers of the state to "take up the gauntlet of the struggle for the emancipation of the Wawa man from where our heroes past stopped".
Gov. Ugwuanyi also vowed, in accordance with the ideals and aspirations of the founding fathers of Enugu State, to "deploy government services to create fair and equal opportunity for every willing citizen to make a living, educate our children, and enjoy life in a peaceful and secure environment", while pursuing vigorously, employment generation, enhanced social services and good governance, rural development, security and justice.
This sound vision, the governor has dexterously accomplished in spite of avalanche of challenges confronting the nation's economy, security and public health, among others.
In a recent forum, Gov. Ugwuanyi reiterated his commitment to the sustenance of these noble, lofty ideals and the principles of equity and justice in running the affairs of the state, reassuring that his administration will, at its end, "bequeath to all, a just, equitable, peaceful, united and prosperous Enugu State that has ascended more rungs on the development ladder".
*Quest for equity and justice ahead 2023*
This pronouncement was in response to the recent demand by the people of Enugu East Senatorial District, at a well-attended mega rally, in Enugu, that it is their turn to produce the next Governor of Enugu State in 2023, in the spirit of equity and justice, and based on the long established rotational template in the state.
Speaking at the rally, themed: "Oganiru Enugu East Senatorial District", the Convener and Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi, stated that it was the unanimous stance of the people of Enugu East Senatorial District that Gov. Ugwuanyi has a major role to play in the choice of his successor since his predecessors enjoyed such privilege during their tenures as governors of the state.
They therefore requested Gov. Ugwuanyi to uphold the long established rotational arrangement among the three senatorial districts of the state, namely Enugu East, Enugu West and Enugu North.
Enugu East Senatorial District comprises six local government areas of Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East and Nkanu West.
Aligning with the Speaker's position at the rally, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye announced that the party has zoned its governorship position in 2023 to Enugu East Senatorial District.
The APC chairman eulogized Gov. Ugwuanyi for his uncommon leadership qualities as a peaceful, humble and development-oriented governor.
In his speech, the former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, expressed optimism that Gov. Ugwuanyi will endorse his successor from Enugu East Senatorial District, stressing that "Gburugburu will give Ndi Enugu East Senatorial District governor in 2023; we are only waiting for the time to come to know who will be the next governor from our zone".
On his part, former President of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, endorsed the stance of the people of Enugu East Senatorial District at the rally and commended the organizers of the event for galvanizing the people of the zone to come and appraise the existing rotational principle of zoning in Enugu State.
Senator Nnamani lauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for the peace being enjoyed in Enugu State, expressing confidence that the governor's disposition to peace and good governance will guarantee a peaceful transition in 2023, where a candidate from Enugu East Senatorial District will be elected governor of the state.
*Enugu West's endorsement and PDP's rotation agreement*
Lending their support, a few months after, the people of Enugu West Senatorial District converged on Awgu Local Government Secretariat and declared that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District to produce the next governor of Enugu State in 2023, based on the principles of equity and justice as well as the existing rotational arrangement, which was reaffirmed by the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during the State Caucus meeting of the Party in 2013.
Speaking at the massive rally tagged: "Ife-Emelumma Enugu West Unity Rally for Gburugburu", which was graced by Gov. Ugwuanyi (on invitation), his deputy, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Ubosi, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Augustine Nnamani, present and former members of the National and State Assemblies, Chairmen of Aninri, Awgu, Ezeagu, Oji-River and Udi LGAs, Traditional Rulers, the Clergymen, youth and women groups, among others, the Convener and Chairman of the Central Organising Committee of the rally, Senator Ben Collins Ndu, told Gov. Ugwuanyi that the people of Enugu West Senatorial District have assembled to speak with one voice that the zoning of the governorship seat of the state favours Enugu East Senatorial District.
Senator Ndu who disclosed that the people of Enugu West Senatorial District are 100 percent in support of Gov. Ugwuanyi and his decisions in respect of his successor in 2023, maintained that they firmly stand by the decision of the State Caucus of the PDP in 2013, that the governorship position of Enugu State should rotate to Enugu East Senatorial District after the expiration of the turn of Enugu North Senatorial District presently occupied by the governor.
The Convener revealed that he seconded the motion moved by Chief Hon. Dubem Onyia, at the said PDP Caucus meeting of July 7, 2013, that the governorship position of the state should rotate to Enugu North Senatorial District in 2015, with an understanding that it should rotate to Enugu East Senatorial District in 2023, after the turn of Enugu North Senatorial District.
Senator Ndu pointed out that the PDP meeting of 2013 was attended by the party leaders such as the then State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Engr. Vita Abba, then Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime (from Enugu West Senatorial District), then Deputy President of the Senate and the current Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, then Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odo, other members of the National and State Assemblies who were members of the Caucus and members of the Party's Board of Trustees from the state, among others.
He added that it was based on the PDP decision on zoning of the governorship position that Rt. Hon. Ugwuanyi from Enugu North Senatorial District emerged the governorship candidate of the party and thereafter the Governor of Enugu State in 2015.
"What we are saying in Enugu West Senatorial District is that in Enugu State, governorship position rotates among the three senatorial districts. You (Ugwuanyi) are a beneficiary of the motion I seconded in 2013 that the governorship seat should rotate to Enugu North Senatorial District. The motion was amended by Dr. Charles Egumgbe that after Enugu North Senatorial District, it would be the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District. The amendment was adopted by the Caucus at that meeting", Senator Ndu said while displaying the minutes of the meeting and other documents.
In their goodwill messages, other speakers at the unity rally, such as all the members of the State House of Assembly in Enugu West Senatorial District, Chairmen of the five LGAs in the zone, members of the State Executive Council (EXCO), the PDP LG Chairmen, the Traditional Rulers, the youth and women, former House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi, former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, former Minister of Aviation, Amb. Mrs. Fidelia Njeze, Chief Anayo Onwuegbu, among others, endorsed the pronouncement made by the Convener, reiterating that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District to produce Gov. Ugwuanyi's successor in 2023.
*Gov. Ugwuanyi's response*
Addressing the mammoth crowd at the rally, Gov. Ugwuanyi did not mince words in rekindling his unwavering commitment to the sustenance of a peaceful, united and prosperous Enugu State, saying: "In doing so, we shall be consultative, just and equitable".
His words: "Having listened to all the speeches, I now understand that 'Ife Emelu Mma' mantra, is both a statement of fact and a philosophy; a philosophy that situates and inspires a just and equitable dispensation of political leadership in our polity.
"In its literal sense, it is 'ofo'; an invocation of the divine spirit to bear witness to our acts of justice and equity.
"Your message is therefore clear. It is understood in all ramifications. May God grant your prayers and heart's desire".
*Brief history of Enugu guber rotational transitions*
In 1999, Senator Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani from Nkanu West LGA in Enugu East Senatorial District occupied the exalted seat at the Lion Building as the Governor of Enugu State for two consecutive tenures of eight years, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which ended on May 29, 2007.
Senator Nnamani who could have ordinarily advanced a cause for his successor to emerge from his senatorial district (Enugu East), championed and spearheaded a rotational zoning process among the three Senatorial Districts of Enugu State, which led to the emergence of a candidate of the PDP from Enugu West Senatorial District, in the person Barr. Sullivan Chime, as his successor in 2007.
It was based on this rotational arrangement that the offices of the Deputy Governor and Speaker of the State House of Assembly were zoned to the other two senatorial districts, Enugu East and Enugu North, respectively.
Shortly after the successful reelection of Chime in 2011 as Enugu State Governor, the debate on the sustainability of the zoning arrangement as played out in the two consecutive transitions in 2007 and 2011, occupied the major part of the PDP-led government of the former governor.
The agitation that it was the turn of Enugu North Senatorial District to produce Chime's successor, as the last senatorial district to benefit from the triangular rotational arrangement, in the spirit of equity and justice, was spontaneous and justifiable.
It was a trajectory that was unanimous and endearing to the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers of Enugu State, who painstakingly struggled for the emancipation of the Wawa people of Igboland, for them to enjoy peace, freedom, love, unity, development and political stability, laced with justice and equity.
The recent revelation at the Enugu West Ife-Emelumma rally that the PDP reaffirmed a rotational zoning formula in 2013 which favoured Enugu North Senatorial Zone to produce Chime's successor in 2015, with a caveat that, after eight years, it will move to Enugu East Senatorial Zone, and thereafter Enugu West, connotes peace, equity and justice.
*The governor's message*
As we celebrate Enugu State at 30; as Gov. Ugwuanyi continues to dedicate his time and energy to the sustenance of peace and entrenchment of good governance in spite of the nation's economic, security and public health challenges; as the debate on 2023 keeps occupying the minds of discerning members of the public, one important message by the governor remains that "in the fullness of time, dialogue, justice and equity shall take pre-eminence".
The governor is grateful that "beyond our election, God has been with us all the way. His blessings have afforded us peace and unity. His speed has taken us through far-reaching developmental milestones. His love has sheltered us from the menace of COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic challenges. His mercy has navigated us through the #EndSARS protests and recent spikes of insecurity", adding that "in every adversity, He (God) has made us stronger, more peaceful, more united and more determined to succeed as a people". Enugu State is truly in the hands of God.
*_Amoke writes from Enugu_*
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