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Rural Utilities Service
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is a division within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency responsible for providing public utilities, such as water, waste disposal, telephone, electricity, and broadband Internet to rural areas through public-private partnerships. The agency administers loans, loan guarantees, and grant programs to eligible populations. The Administrator for RUS is Jonathan Adelstein.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) in 1935 to bring electric power to rural areas for the first time through loans to rural electric cooperatives. The policy was controversial, and faced great opposition from private utility companies, threatened by the cooperatives. The REA would also later give loans to rural telephone cooperatives in 1949.
In 1946, Congress established the Farmer's Home Administration (FmHA), which provided water and wastewater management assistance for rural areas. In 1994 the REA and the FmHA were merged to form the Rural Utilities Service during a department reorganization. In the years since, other programs have been included, such as distance learning and telemedicine initiatives, and the rural broadband program in 2002.
Farmers Home Administration's Farm Loan Programs (pdf)
History of Electric Co-ops
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) helps to provide the basic foundations of rural infrastructure including water, waste treatment, electric power, and telecommunications. Aid is in the form of direct payments, grants, loans and loan guarantees for programs including increasing access to broadband, financing electric systems, and developing rural water systems.
The RUS Water and Environmental Programs provide financial and technical assistance to communities for drinking water, sanitation, waste management and storm drainage operations. The Electric Program, which aids more than 700 active borrower entities in 47 states, insures loans and provides loan guarantees to nonprofits and co-ops, public bodies and other utilities, for the construction of facilities and distribution of power in rural areas, including renewable energy. Eligible recipients include corporations, states, territories and subdivisions, and municipalities, utility districts, and cooperative, nonprofit, limited-dividend, or mutual associations.
The RUS Telecommunications Program oversees the Traditional Telephone Loan that provides loans for telephone service and for broadband service with DSL. Broadband Access Loans and the Community Connect Grant program also provide loans to build or improve broadband service to rural communities. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine program also provides electronic support for educational programs.
From the Web Site of the Rural Utilities Service
Administrator Bio (pdf)
Electric Loan Program
Electric Program
Field Staff – State-by-State
Program Accounting Services Division
Publications - Informational
Regulations and Guidance
Telecommunications Programs
Water and Environmental Programs
Recipients of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) aid include rural residents, rural and urban farm workers, individuals or groups with special needs, non-profit organizations and local governments. Between 2002-2012, the RUS provided more than $9 billion in grants, according to a query of USAspending.gov.
Top recipients and their percentage of all grants include:
1. Windstream $181,328,163 (1%)
2. State of Alaska $106,816,951 (1%)
3. VTel Wireless $81,664,754 (1%)
4. American Samoa Telecommunications Authority $81,034,763 (1%)
5. Denali Commission $72,275,000 (1%)
The RUS also provided more than $1.3 billion in nearly 7,800 loans from 2002-2012, and spent nearly $370,000 for 27 contracts in that time period.
Open Range Bankruptcy Scandal
Begun during the Bush administration, a controversial Rural Utilities Services (RUS) program intended to bring broadband to neglected areas of the country collapsed during the first term of President Barack Obama.
Bush-appointed officials approved government financing so two companies, Open Range and Globalstar, could team up to use satellites to provide high-speed Internet service to rural communities.
The arrangement required a special waiver from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which approved the deal 3-2. One FCC commissioner who opposed the plan accused Open Range of relying on bad technology.
Problems enveloped the project. Open Range did indeed have trouble with its technology, while Globalstar fell behind on launching its satellites. FCC deadlines were missed by Globalstar, which requested extensions. The FCC declined.
The troubles prompted the RUS under Obama to reduce Open Range's loan commitment. The company then filed for bankruptcy. Lawmakers in Congress demanded answers to explain what went wrong. Meanwhile, a bankruptcy trustee sued the RUS and FCC in 2012, claiming the government was at fault for Open Range's financial failures.
Broadband Company's Demise Puts Taxpayers On Hook For $74 Million Loan (Washington Post)
Congress Wants Details on Open Range RUS Loan Default (by Joan Engebretson, Telecompetitor)
Trustee Sues Agencies Over Open Range Communications Bankruptcy (by Greg Avery, Denver Business Journal)
RUS Should Stop Giving Loans Out of Universal Service Funds
A cable industry organization called upon the RUS in 2011 to stop using a special fund dedicated to phone service for the purpose of financing broadband expansion.
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association issued a study that urged the RUS to stop allowing Universal Service Fund (USF) money to go toward securing loans for high-speed Internet development.
The trade group said 78% of monies for RUS broadband loans was being underwritten by USF subsidies. The USF was established to help pay for phone service in high-cost and out-of-the-way areas. If the Federal Communications Commission were to cap the USF, the loans would not be "financially feasible."
NCTA Study: Stop Allowing USF to Secure Rural Broadband Loans (by John Eggerton, Broadcasting & Cable)
Does USF Reform Put RUS Loans at Risk of Default? (by Joan Engebretson, Telecompetitor)
Republican Lawmakers Question Broadband Program
In February 2011, just weeks after President Barack Obama called for all Americans to have access to high-speed Internet in his 2011 State of the Union address, Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives criticized two agencies, the RUS and the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), saying that they provide more than $7 billion for broadband deployment and should reexamine grants to projects that overlap existing broadband service. They added that these agencies should return any funds that go unspent. In response, the NTIA and the Federal Communications Commission released the nation's first broadband map, showing that large swaths of the western and southern United States, comprising 5–10% of the country, do not have access to wired or fixed wireless broadband.
Broadband Plan Debate: Federal Bureaucracy or Local Initiative? (by Dan Rowinski, Federal Computer Week)
Republicans Question Broadband Stimulus Program (by Grant Gross, IDG News)
Broadband Falls Short in U.S. (by Grant Gross, IDG News)
Changes in Electric Loans
Anticipating changes in rural energy lending practices and climate change regulation, the RUS announced suspension of a low-interest lending program for rural electric co-ops to build coal-fired power plants in early March 2008, saying the loans would be too risky. The program has been criticized by budget experts and environmentalists who claim it subsidizes coal plants without providing corresponding financial or environmental assessments of risks. At the time of suspension, there were at least four utilities expecting loans totaling more than $1.3 billion for projects in Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, and Missouri. Plants awaiting federal loans might be able to find funding from the private sector, but the higher interest rates would be passed on to the consumer. In March 2008, several major banks announced they would require plant developers to assess climate change when seeking private funding. In 2008, Henry A. Waxman (D-California), then Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said that the "RUS needs to account for the financial risks associated with global warming regulations when it considers these applications. Citibank, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank of America all factor in these financial risks, and RUS should be just as protective of taxpayer funds."
U.S.D.A. Study Raises Questions about Electric Deregulation (by Blair S. Walker, Stateline.org)
Government Suspends Lending for Coal Plants: Risks Cited To Economy, Environment (by Steven Mufson, Washington Post)
Rural Utilities Explains Funding Pullout (by Karl Puckett and Richard Ecke, Great Falls Tribune)
The Beginning of the End for Coal (by Lester R. Brown and Jonathan G. Dorn, Earth Policy Institute)
Broadband Program Effectiveness
Some have argued that federal investment in broadband for rural populations interferes with private-sector investment, and that alternatives such as deregulation, tax incentives, or changes in spectrum policy might be more effective.
Supporters of the federal aid say that the private sector only invests where it can expect the greatest return, which are areas of high population density and income. Recent reports show that broadband deployment lags behind in rural areas. According to an audit report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, broadband programs have shifted focus away from rural communities, as the definition of rural is "too broad to distinguish usefully between suburban and rural communities." Meanwhile others argue that the eligibility criterion of 20,000 or less in population is too narrow, as some rural towns in need exceed that population limit yet still need aid. Grants are also limited to underserved areas, which may exclude communities with existing but limited access.
Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA's Rural Utility Service (by Lennard G. Kruger, Congressional Research Service) (pdf)
Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (by Lennard G. Kruger and Angele A. Gilroy, Congressional Research Service) (pdf)
Audit Report: Rural Utilities Service Broadband Grant and Loan Program (USDA OIG) (pdf)
Suggested Reforms:
Debate:
Should the RUS continue to try to bring broadband to rural communities?
With the advent of high-speed Internet service, a divide has opened up between urban and rural America. The development of broadband services has largely occurred in cities and suburban communities, while unincorporated parts of the country have struggled to receive the same services. Some argue that the government should take an active role in helping rural communities obtain high speed Internet. The Obama administration has embraced this policy, and as part of the 2009 federal stimulus package, $2.5 billion was appropriated to the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for establishing broadband technologies in non-urban regions. But critics object to the RUS taking charge of this responsibility, citing its past mistakes in wasting taxpayer money.
Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (by Lennard G. Kruger and Angele A. Gilroy, Congressional Research Service)
It is absolutely critical for the government to invest in rural broadband development, supporters contend. They say it is necessary to spend billions of dollars to get small communities and farmers plugged into the World Wide Web because, without this capability, they will suffer economically. High speed Internet is now considered the "norm" in urban America, thus how can officials in Washington not come to the aid of those in the countryside? No broadband could very well mean fewer job opportunities for non-urban areas, and the nation cannot afford this problem if it wants a strong U.S. economy once again.
Lack Of Broadband Has Crippling Effect (by Sharon Strover, University of Texas at Austin)
Rural Broadband Access: There's an "APPalachian" for That! (Benton Foundation)
Critics acknowledge that it is important for rural communities to have high speed Internet access. They just don't trust the RUS to do the job properly. Too often the agency has been caught wasting tax dollars by paying private companies to build broadband networks over ones that already exist. At other times the RUS has allocated funds for rural broadband to build networks in affluent suburban communities. "We simply cannot afford such excesses if we are to stand any chance of creating a sustainable fiscal future," wrote critic Andrew Moylan at Breitbart TV).
USDA Prime Cuts: Rural Broadband Subsidies (by Andrew Moylan, Breitbart TV)
Former Directors:
James M. Andrew, (2005-2009)
USDA Biography of James M. Andrew (pdf)
Hilda Gay Legg, (2001-2005)
USDA Biography Hilda Gay Legg
Christopher McLean, (2000-2001)
E-Copernicus Biography Christopher McLean
Wally Beyer, (1993-1999)
In the Spotlight: Wally Beyer
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Official Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Utilities_LP.html
McBride, Brandon
Previous Administrator
Brandon McBride was appointed administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service in March, 2015.
McBride earned B.A., B.S. and a master's in public administration from Arkansas State University. Before moving to the Rural Utilities Service, he worked in the U.S. Senate. Beginning in 2001, McBride was a grants specialist for Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Arkansas). In 2003, he was named Lincoln's senior legislative assistant. McBride moved to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry in 2009 as a senior staffer, where he remained until 2015.
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Padalino, John Charles
Former Administrator
John Charles Padalino, who has served as acting administrator of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) since September 17, 2012, was named permanent Administrator on May 23, 2013. An agency of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), RUS is the successor to the New Deal's Rural Electrification Administration, and has funded rural electric cooperatives since its creation on May 11, 1935. At present, RUS has more than $60 billion in assets under management to finance electric, telecommunications and water and wastewater utilities serving rural areas nationwide. Padalino succeeds Jonathan Adelstein, who served as RUS Administrator starting in July 2009.
Born in Texas circa 1973 to Jerry Padalino, who was a law enforcement officer with the U.S. Customs Service, and Priscilla (née Laguna) Padalino, Padalino earned a B.A. in Government at the University of Texas at Austin in 1995 and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law-Camden in 2003, where he was on the Rutgers Law Review. In the interim, he worked as a water and wastewater utility operator at Severn Trent Environmental Services, Inc., from 1995 to 1997, and as a senior water and wastewater utility operator at H20 Consulting, Inc., from 1997 to 2000.
Licensed by Texas in 2003, Padalino practiced law in El Paso at Kemp Smith LLP from 2003 to 2009, representing rural water districts, litigating commercial cases and handling appeals in state and federal appellate courts. He also took leave from his law practice in 2008 to volunteer as a field organizer for Obama for America in Texas.
From 2009 to 2012, Padalino served in a number of positions at USDA, including acting principal deputy general counsel for the Office of General Counsel, chief of staff for USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager, and acting administrator of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
John Padalino married Rachael B. Ribble in 2004 in Texas, and they have two children, Lucius and Fiona.
Official Biography (pdf)
Inside the USDA Rural Development's Rural Utility Services with Acting Administrator John Padalino… (by Brian Allmer, BARN) (audio)


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The Dangers of Climbing Mt. Everest
Approximately 240 people have died trying to make it to the top of Mt. Everest. Since it is difficult and dangerous to bring down the bodies, most are left frozen and intact along the mountain. Some of those who have lost their battle with the mountain are even used as markers along the trail for future climbers. They also serve as a stark reminder of the brutality of this beautiful mountain. Perhaps trying to stem the tide of climbers who truly aren't ready for the trek, the Nepalese government now charges a hefty fee for a permit to climb the mountain.
Best Time to Explore Mt. Everest
Being one of the natural wonders of the world is sure to draw visitors from all over the globe. While only experienced climbers are advised to venture to the peak, there are those who only climb the mountain part way. Climbing during the right weather conditions is crucial to a successful climb. April and May are considered the best months to attempt a climb. The monsoons start after that, making the snow soft and the chance for an avalanche greater. The southern route on the mountain is the way most climbers travel to reach the top.
Unique Ways to Experience the Mountain
While most people attempt some sort of climb to experience the grandeur of one of the great natural wonders of the world, there are other ways to experience the mountain. Individuals have snowboarded and skied down the mountain while others have flown turboprop planes and helicopters to the peak. However people wish to experience Mt. Everest, they should be prepared to make a dent in their bank account. The cost for permits, guides, and supplies will be at least $25,000, and that wouldn't include the initial travel expenses to Nepal.
Ever since Hillary reached the top, over three thousand individuals have also reached the peak of the mountain. Mt. Everest, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, still captivates people with its rugged terrain and raw beauty.

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We asked Diploma Programme (DP) graduates to share stories about their IB experiences. Cynthia Claudia tells us about a critical choice she made during the DP and its outcome in her life after graduation.
As I began Sekolah Menengah Atas (Indonesian for senior high school), I remember constantly asking myself: "What do I like?" I was a student who did not know what her interests were. Even right up to when I started the DP, I didn't have a clear idea of my main interests and I couldn't choose my subjects. I thought very hard about this and often second guessed my decisions.
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For biology, Cynthia presented research on a method to detect the presence of borax in food products. The project also supported her CAS activities.
Looking back, I was extremely grateful that my school gave me this exposure to different subjects. I was able to find out what I liked and didn't like and so, I shaped my subject choices to my strength and weakness. It enabled me to take learning into my own hands and this is what made the IB distinctive from the local curriculum in Indonesia.
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A complete failure of all payment transactions within the Target2 system was experienced for several hours on Friday, with backup systems and contingency modules also initially unable to function.
In a status update posted Sunday, the ECB states that "due to an internal issue affecting the Target2 infrastructure, all settlement services became unavailable from approximately 14:40 CET."
"As a consequence, no payment, ancillary system instructions or liquidity transfers from/to TIPS and T2S could be processed for several hours. The ICM was also unavailable."
With the backup system failing to boot up, it was necessary to move the production site from one region to the other to restore normal operations.
The failover was completed around 22:30 CET after which the ICM became available and settlement services were restarted. Friday's processing window wasn't closed until after 3:00am Saturday morning once the pending transactions had been processed.
An article by finanzSzene.de reports that there were still delays to Sepa instant payments being experienced during Monday morning.
The ECB update from Sunday states that a thorough analysis of the root-cause of the incident has been launched and the ECB has already excluded a "cyber-related incident."
The ECB and Bundesbank have declined to comment on the cause of the outage, when Sepa payments will return to normal or why the failover nor contingency modules failed to operate.
UPDATE: The ECB posted an update at 7:00 CET Tuesday that the TARGET2 system is now operating normally. No further updates about the cause of the disruption have been provided.
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Companies that promise to reduce or eliminate credit card balances and other debt for customers will no longer be allowed to charge an upfront fee. The Federal Trade Commission said yesterday that the new rule is intended to crack down on the debt settlement industry, which has flourished in the downturn as borrowers struggle to pay their bills. The rule goes into effect Oct. 27. Debt settlement companies that violate the new regulations will be subject to a $16,000 fine per violation. The Federal Trade Commission's rules only apply to for-profit companies. But the agency warned that it would go after companies that pose as nonprofits as well. Regulators cautioned customers to be wary of any organization that charges a steep upfront fee and makes promises that sound too good to be true.
Higher spending on plastic and fewer bad loans at American Express Co. and Capital One Financial Corp. boosted the companies' second-quarter profits. Both companies' second-quarter profit nearly tripled. American Express profit rose to more than $1 billion from $337 million, and Capital One's increased to $608 million, from $223 million. Like many banks that reported earnings this week and last, American Express and Capital One are benefiting from fewer losses on bad loans, but struggling with weak demand for new loans that would lift revenue. The results may remove any lingering doubt on the improving quality of card loans, even as unemployment remains stubbornly high. Another bright spot: Delinquency rates, a key gauge of future losses, are at their lowest this year. While investors may be cheered by card issuers' profits, the boost to earnings from releasing funds from credit losses isn't sustainable. Ultimately, the companies will need growth in new accounts.
Despite legislation to make credit card terms fair and easy-to-understand for consumers, the new regulations have opened the door to changes that can make cardholders "vulnerable and uninformed." A Pew Health Group study shows that issuers have taken two steps forward in most areas, but also taken a step back with penalty rates. Some issuers no longer provide full disclosure of the terms of the penalty rate, or fail to correctly follow disclosure requirements required by the new Federal Reserve rules.
According to the report, "Who Gains and Who Loses from Credit Card Payments? Theory and Calibrations," released Monday, the reward programs create "an implicit money transfer" to credit card users from noncard users (i.e. cash payers) because of the across-the-board price increases merchants put in place to cover the costs of accepting the cards. "This retail price markup for all consumers results in credit card-paying consumers being subsidized by consumers who do not pay with credit cards," the researchers wrote in the report. The use of credit cards and rewards, according to the report, is positively correlated with income, meaning that lower-income consumers tend to be the ones not using credit cards and instead paying cash. After accounting for rewards paid to households by banks, the researchers concluded that the lowest income household (those making less than $20,000 a year) pays $23 a year, while the highest income household (those making $150,000 or more annually) receives a subsidy of $756 every year.
Visa Inc., the world's biggest payments network, said the U.S. Department of Justice may sue the company over a policy that bars merchants from charging extra to customers who pay with credit cards. Visa, American Express, and MasterCard disclosed in 2008 that the Justice Department was investigating the companies over so-called anti-surcharging policies and rules prohibiting merchants from "steering" customers to other forms of payment. The Justice Department's antitrust division is "investigating whether certain credit-card network rules regarding merchants' treatment of various payment forms, including credit cards, are anticompetitive," said a Visa spokeswoman.
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O2 transient trapping-desorption at the Ag(111) surface
J. Chem. Phys. , Volume 106 p. 2477- 2491
Molecular beam scattering experiments of O2 from Ag(111) carried out at a surface temperature of 150 K, which is below the desorption temperature for the molecular chemisorption state, show three different scattering paths: physisorption followed by desorption, direct-inelastic scattering and transient trapping-desorption. The transient trapping-desorption process is attributed to transient adsorption of the molecule in a metastable O2d- state at the surface. The translational desorption energy of the transiently trapped molecules is far above thermal, strongly dependent on the surface temperature and independent of the translational energy and angle of the incident oxygen molecule. A strongly peaked intensity distribution around the surface normal is observed for the desorption. The transient trapping probability shows a sharp increase above a threshold energy and a subsequent decrease with increasing incidence energy. It is accompanied by a strong broadening in the angular direct-inelastically scattered flux distribution. The possible origin of the metastable O2d- state will be discussed.
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Raukema, A, Butler, D. A, & Kleyn, A.W. (1997). O2 transient trapping-desorption at the Ag(111) surface. J. Chem. Phys., 106, 2477–2491.


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Probably the most infuriating sides of the Jeffrey Epstein saga is that he persevered to wait Hollywood premieres, make marketing campaign contributions to political applicants, and put money into prestigious medical analysis tasks even after being accused of molesting dozens of ladies, being arrested and jailed on prostitution fees, and registering as a intercourse culprit. Harvard College, to which Epstein donated a minimum of $6.five million in 2006 to release "a mathematical biology and evolutionary dynamics program," has lengthy insisted that it's preserving the cash, even though different faculties have returned donations from tainted people. As an example, the College of Southern California rejected a $five million pledge from Harvey Weinstein amid allegations about his sexual misconduct with dozens of girls.
A few of Epstein's donations had been a lot more contemporary and appeared to have hardly ever raised any eyebrows. In 2013, he was once described by means of Forbes because the "monetary guru" at the back of an effort by means of OpenCog, an formidable open-source device mission, to increase "emotional device" for the gaming trade. Describing the hassle as a digital platform to check the mission's speculation in regards to the thoughts, Epstein advised Forbes: "It's moderately like development a automobile, with out a directions, however our affect of what a automobile can do." (His EpsteinScience.com site highlighting his investments has been taken offline, however there are some archived pages in the market.)
OpenCog's founder, Ben Goertzel, who has thanked Epstein for his "visionary investment of my AGI analysis," teamed up with roboticist David Hanson to create the arena's smartest robotic. As Goertzel put it, they had been pursuing robots "with fundamental not unusual sense figuring out of the on a regular basis human global." Sophia, a robotic parodied on Silicon Valley a couple of years in the past, is powered by means of OpenCog's code, which "shall we her reply and react to customers' emotional states." In that episode of the HBO comedy, an actor with a powerful resemblance to Goertzel performed Sophia's creepy writer. Goertzel didn't go back a request for remark from Speedy Corporate.
Different scientists funded by means of Epstein have vigorously defended him, even because the stunning main points of his crimes got here to gentle. When Lawrence Krauss, a famed physicist and the creator of The Skeptics' Information to the Universe, was once requested about Epstein in 2011 by means of The Day-to-day Beast, those phrases got here out of his sensible mouth:
Jeffrey has surrounded himself with stunning ladies and younger ladies however they're no longer as younger as those that had been claimed. As a scientist I at all times pass judgement on issues on empirical proof and he at all times has ladies ages 19 to 23 round him, however I've by no means noticed anything, in order a scientist, my presumption is that regardless of the issues had been I'd consider him over people. . . . I don't really feel tarnished whatsoever by means of my courting with Jeffrey; I believe raised by means of it.
Krauss, who was once himself pressured to surrender from Arizona State College amid allegations of sexual misconduct (which he strongly denied), didn't go back a request for remark.
Evolutionary psychologist Robert Trivers defended Epstein—who donated $40,000 to the Rutgers scientist to check the hyperlink between knee symmetry and sprinting skill—by means of telling Reuters in 2015: "By the point [girls are] 14 or 15, they're like grown ladies had been 60 years in the past, so I don't see those acts as so heinous."
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Ovulation bleeding: What to know
Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M.D. — Written by Zawn Villines on July 24, 2019
Other types of bleeding
Ovulation bleeding is vaginal bleeding during or immediately before or after ovulation, which occurs roughly in the middle of a menstrual cycle.
Changes in estrogen levels are often the cause of this type of bleeding, and light spotting around ovulation does not usually signal a serious problem. Some people refer to ovulation bleeding as "estrogen breakthrough bleeding."
In this article, learn more about ovulation bleeding and other types of bleeding between periods. We also explain when to see a doctor.
What is ovulation bleeding?
Hormonal changes during ovulation may cause bleeding that is much lighter than a regular period.
Ovulation bleeding generally refers to bleeding that occurs around the time of ovulation, which is when the ovary releases an egg.
In the days leading up to ovulation, estrogen levels steadily rise. After the release of an egg, the estrogen levels dip, and progesterone levels begin to increase.
This shift in the balance between estrogen and progesterone levels can cause light bleeding, which is usually much lighter than a regular period.
In most cases, it does not cause any other symptoms.
If a person experiences other symptoms, such as cramping, alongside the bleeding or it lasts longer than a few days, something other than ovulation bleeding may be the underlying cause.
People who do not regularly ovulate may have unusual bleeding patterns, such as bleeding very lightly for many days or only getting a period every few months. Numerous medical conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, can cause irregular cycles.
Ovulation bleeding is just one of many types of atypical vaginal bleeding. While bleeding that relates to ovulation is usually harmless, it is important to ensure that there is no underlying medical cause.
Some hallmarks of bleeding during ovulation include:
The bleeding happens around ovulation. On average, ovulation occurs 14 days after the last period began, although many people ovulate earlier or later. People can use ovulation testing kits or monitor their basal body temperature to help pinpoint the time of ovulation.
The bleeding occurs only once during each month at around the same time.
The bleeding stops on its own within a couple of days and is not heavy or painful.
Bleeding that does not follow this pattern could be due to:
Implantation bleeding. After a sperm fertilizes an egg, the egg must implant in the lining of the uterus. Implantation usually occurs about 10 days after ovulation. Some people experience light spotting, called implantation bleeding, around this time.
Pregnancy-related bleeding. Bleeding early in pregnancy is common, and it can be due to a number of causes, ranging from a relatively harmless condition called a subchorionic hemorrhage to a potentially life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.
Anovulatory cycles. Anovulatory cycles are monthly cycles during which a person does not ovulate. A wide range of medical conditions can cause a person not to ovulate. Irregular bleeding is common during an anovulatory cycle.
Structural abnormalities. Structural problems with the uterus or ovaries may cause unusual bleeding. For example, a person with endometriosis or uterine polyps may bleed between cycles.
Kidney or liver disease. Kidney failure and liver disease may cause problems with blood clotting, leading to abnormal bleeding.
Thyroid issues. The thyroid releases hormones that help regulate the menstrual cycle. Too much or too little thyroid hormone can cause bleeding between periods.
Hormone treatments. Various hormones, including birth control pills and fertility drugs, may cause bleeding between cycles.
Drugs and medications. Some prescription medications, such as anticonvulsants and antipsychotics, can cause abnormal bleeding.
Pituitary diseases. The pituitary gland helps regulate hormones that affect the menstrual cycle, including estrogen and progesterone. Conditions that affect the pituitary gland, such as Cushing's disease, may cause unusual bleeding.
Infection. Sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, may cause the cervical tissue to become inflamed and bleed easily.
Tumors. Ovarian tumors, especially those that produce estrogen, may cause unusual bleeding. Although rare, abnormal bleeding may be a symptom of cervical or endometrial cancer.
In people with very irregular cycles, it can be difficult to tell the difference between irregular bleeding and the normal monthly period. Anyone whose periods do not follow a predictable pattern should talk to a doctor.
A person should seek medical advice if bleeding patterns are different than usual.
Light spotting in the middle of the cycle is not usually harmful, especially if it occurs at the same time each month.
However, it is important to discuss any unusual bleeding with a doctor, particularly if other symptoms occur alongside it. Charting the bleeding — including what time it usually occurs and how long it lasts — can help a doctor identify the cause.
People who experience the following should speak to a doctor:
changes in the usual pattern of bleeding, for example, periods being less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart
bleeding becoming much heavier or lighter than usual
excessive bleeding, such as soaking a tampon or pad every 2 hours or passing large blood clots
additional symptoms, such as painful periods, difficulty getting pregnant, pelvic pain during or after sex, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness, or chest pain
bleeding after menopause
A person should seek urgent medical attention if:
they have had a positive pregnancy test or believe that they are pregnant
the bleeding is extremely heavy, soaking through a large pad or tampon every hour
they develop a fever or other symptoms of an infection
they have a bleeding disorder and experience heavy bleeding that does not stop
Bleeding between periods is common, affecting 9–14% of females between menarche — when periods begin — and menopause.
While ovulation bleeding is a common reason for bleeding between periods, it is not the only potential cause. Therefore, it is important to monitor the bleeding and talk to a doctor about any bothersome symptoms.
As everyone's menstrual cycle can be different, a person may wish to track their cycle to determine the usual cycle length and the typical day of ovulation. This information can often help a doctor determine whether ovulation or something else is causing the bleeding.
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Matthew Justin "Matt" Crafton (* 11. Juni 1976 in Tulare, Kalifornien) ist ein US-amerikanischer Rennfahrer, der derzeit in der NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fährt. Dort pilotiert er den Menards Ford F150 mit der Startnummer 88 von ThorSport Racing. In der Saison 2009 belegte er Rang zwei der Gesamtwertung.

Karriere
Crafton begann seine Karriere im Alter von sieben Jahren, als er ein Go-Kart geschenkt bekam. Er gewann zahlreiche regionale und nationale Titel, bevor er im Alter von 15 Jahren auf Midget-Cars, Fahrzeuge, die Karts ähneln, umstieg. Er gewann in Midgets 20 Hauptrennen. Im Jahre 1996 stieg er in die Featherlite Southwest Series ein, in der er im Jahre 2000 die Meisterschaft gewann. 1998 erlangte er nationale Bekanntheit durch die Teilnahme an der Winter Heat Series, die auf dem US-amerikanischen Fernsehsender ESPN zu sehen war. Dabei trat er unter anderen gegen Piloten wie Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch und Ron Hornaday Jr. an.

Im Jahre 2000 gab Crafton sein Debüt in der NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series im Saisonfinale, dem Motorola 200 auf dem California Speedway. Er startete auf Platz 17 und kam auf einem sehr guten neunten Platz ins Ziel. In der Saison 2001 wurde er vom Vollzeitpiloten von ThorSport Racing. Dort bleibt er bis zum Ende der Saison 2003. Dabei kam er 28 Mal in die Top-10, allerdings nicht ein einziges Mal in die Top-5. Die besten Platzierungen in Rennen waren im Jahre 2001 Platz sechs, im Jahre 2002 Platz sieben und im Jahre 2003 wieder Platz sechs. Die beste Platzierung in der Fahrergesamtwertung Platz elf in der Saison 2003.

Zum Beginn der Saison 2004 unterzeichnete Crafton einen Vertrag bei Kevin Harvick Incorporated, der ihm die Möglichkeit gab ein ganzes Jahr für Harvick zu fahren. Er kam erstmals in der Craftsman Truck Series in die Top-5, seine besten Ergebnisse waren zwei dritte Plätze im O'Reilly 200 auf dem Bristol Motor Speedway und im Chevy Silverado 150 auf dem Phoenix International Raceway. Er wurde Fünfter der Gesamtwertung. Trotzdem kehrte er zu ThorSport Racing zurück, wo er nicht mehr an die Erfolge bei, die er bei Kevin Harvick Incorporated feierte, anknüpfen konnte. Im Jahre 2005 sicherte er sich auf dem New Hampshire International Speedway seine erste Pole-Position in der Serie, schied jedoch aus und wurde nur 35. im Rennen. Die Saison beendete er auf Rang neun der Gesamtwertung. Auch in der Saison 2006 fuhr er für ThorSport Racing und kam dabei viermal in die Top-5. Er fiel in der ganzen Saison nur einmal aus und belegte am Ende Platz 14 der Gesamtwertung. In der Saison 2007 fuhr Crafton nur noch einmal in die Top-5, hatte jedoch häufiger Pech, dennoch reichte es zum achten Platz der Gesamtwertung. Er war neben Rick Crawford einer von nur zwei Fahrern in den Top-10 der Punkte, die keinen Sieg einfahren konnte.

Auch in der Saison 2008 startete er für ThorSport Racing. Am 16. Mai 2008 gewann er sein erstes Rennen, das North Carolina Education Lottery 200 auf dem Lowe's Motor Speedway. Das Folgejahr wurde im insgesamt 21 Top-10-Platzierungen zum besten seiner Karriere. In der Meisterschaft belegte Crafton Rang zwei. Sein nächster Sieg folgte 2011 in Iowa.

2013, nachdem ThorSport von Chevrolet zu Toyota gewechselt war, gelang Crafton mit dem Titelgewinn sein größter Triumph, obwohl er in derselben Saison nur ein Rennen gewinnen konnte. Dieses Kunststück wiederholte er im Folgejahr (erstmals mit mehreren Siegen) und war damit der erste Fahrer überhaupt in der drittgrößten NASCAR-Serie, dem es gelungen war, seinen Titel zu verteidigen.

2015 gewann Crafton sogar sechs Rennen und damit mehr als in seinen ersten 14 NASCAR-Jahren zusammen, verpasste jedoch die Titelverteidigung gegen Erik Jones und wurde nur noch Gesamtdritter.

2016 gewann Crafton zwei Rennen und wurde Vizechampion hinter Johnny Sauter.

2017 gewann Matt Crafton das Eldora Dirt Derby auf dem Eldora Speedway. Es war das erste Dirt-Rennen, das er in der Nascar Camping World Truck Series gewinnen konnte.

2018, nachdem ThorSport zu Ford gewechselt war, blieb Crafton erstmals seit 2012 sieglos und verpasste zudem die Top-4 der Gesamtwertung und wurde Sechster.

2019 gelang Crafton zum dritten Mal der Titelgewinn, obwohl es ihm während der gesamten Saison nicht gelungen war ein Rennen zu gewinnen, was sich vor allem mit dem seit 2016 aktiven Chase-for-the-Cup-Format als schwierig gestaltete. Dennoch lagen er und sein ebenfalls siegloser Teamkollege Grant Enfinger zu Beginn der Play-offs aufgrund ihrer Konstanz auf den ersten beiden Plätzen der Meisterschaft. Zwei Rennen später, zum Ende der Round of 8, lag Crafton vor Enfinger und Sauter. Im nächsten Rennen auf dem Las Vegas Motor Speedway erreichte keiner der drei das Ziel, und da Crafton am Crafton von allen ThorSport-Fahrern vor dem Rennen am besten dagestanden hatte, kam er mit einem 30. Platz als Einziger der drei in die Round of 6. Nach einem achten Platz wurde Crafton nur 23. in Martinsville (seine erst zweite Platzierung außerhalb der Top-20 nach Las Vegas), kam jedoch trotzdem vor zwei anderen Meisterschaftskandidaten, Austin Hill und Tyler Ankrum ins Ziel. Nachdem Crafton im vorletzten Rennen sechster, Hill 13. und Ankrum 26. wurde, reichte es somit, in die Top-4 zu kommen und damit beim Finale in Homestead um den Titel zu kämpfen. Dort musste er sich im Kampf um den Sieg zwar Hill geschlagen geben, kam jedoch vor den anderen Titelkandidaten, Ross Chastain, Brett Moffitt und Stewart Friesen, ins Ziel.

Er war damit der zweite Fahrer nach Austin Dillon, dem es gelungen war, in einer der drei größten NASCAR-Serien sieglos Champion zu werden. Zudem zog er, was Titel in der Trucks-Serie angeht, mit Jack Sprague gleich und liegt damit an zweiter Stelle hinter Ron Hornaday junior.

2020 fuhr Crafton seinen ersten Rennsieg für Ford sowie seinen 15. Sieg insgesamt ein. Dennoch verpasste er vor dem letzten Rennen die "Final 4" und wurde lediglich Gesamtfünfter.

2021 kehrte ThorSport zu Toyota zurück. Crafton blieb diesmal wieder sieglos, zwar schaffte er es zum vierten Mal in sechs Saisons in die Final 4, dort allerdings wurde er als Zwölfter schlechtester der vier Meisterschaftskandidaten. Der Titel ging an Craftons Teamkollegen Ben Rhodes.

2022 blieb Crafton abermals sieglos und schied nach der Round of 10 aus (das Play-offs-Feld war vergrößert worden). Er schloss die Saison als Neunter ab und scheiterte damit erstmals seit 2006 an den Top 8 der Gesamtwertung.

Dennoch verbleibt der Kalifornier auch 2023 im Team.

Crafton startete in fast 500 aufeinander folgenden Rennen in der Camping World Truck Series.

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Q: Can't add foreign key to an existing table I want to add foreign key to an existing table questions which has 1000 above questions of different categories in it. But when I am trying to add foreign key mysql throws error as below.
#1452 - Cannot add or update a child row: a foreign key constraint fails (question_bank.#sql-af8_1d0, CONSTRAINTcat_idFOREIGN KEY (cat_id) REFERENCESdb_category(cat_id) ON DELETE NO ACTION ON UPDATE NO ACTION)
category table db_category structure.

questions table db_questions structure.

A: Before adding a foreign key you should ensure it fits with the actual data.
The error is simple, you have some rows on questions table with wrongs value on cat_id
Just delete that rows, or create new categories. You can check the problematic rows with:
SELECT * FROM questions WHERE cat_id NOT IN (SELECT cat_id from category)

A: You cant add a foreign key to that table because you must check first if the primary key table has a record exists value same with foreign key table.
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Ottawa Honda | Blog & News | Our Blog | Large Honda SUVs in Ottawa: Passport or Pilot?
Large Honda SUVs in Ottawa: Passport or Pilot?
Our Blog Aug 18th, 2022
It's no secret that Honda SUVs are extremely popular these days. Whether it's the CR-V, HR-V, Pilot or Passport, the lineup of Honda SUVs all have incredible designs and features to offer in 2022.
When it comes to size, passenger space and maximum cargo, there are two SUV options that Honda drivers must consider, the Passport, and the Pilot. At an initial glance, these may seem similar, but there are some key differences that you should know before making a final decision.
In this blog, we're helping you make this choice, with a clear breakdown of the differences between each model for a few set categories. Here's what you need to know about making a choice between the Honda Passport and Honda Pilot in 2022, 2023 and years to come.
The way a vehicle feels and performs during a test drive remains one of the most important aspects to consider. In terms of engine specs, the Passport and the Pilot have identical engines with a 280 horsepower 3.5 liter V6. This powerful engine allows both SUVs to be quick off the line. However, it's been said that the Honda Pilot does have a more responsive braking system despite being the heavier of the two vehicles.
Overall, both the Passport & Pilot are powerful vehicles with a smooth and responsive driving experience. Despite their size, these cars are nimble and will give you a luxury driving experience at an affordable price! If you have a need to tow a boat, trailer or camper with your large Honda SUV, these two are great options to consider.
Cargo & Passenger Space
In terms of interior space and cargo space, the Honda Pilot and Honda Passport are both great picks. Where the key difference between the two really shows is the passenger seating capacities. While the Honda Pilot seats up to 8 passengers, the Honda Passport can only seat 5. While we're talking about seating capacities, here's a fun fact: the Pilot is one of the few vehicles in its class that can easily and comfortably accommodate adults in the third row.
That said, the Passport is still a great vehicle overall, and it does offer more space than most vehicles in its class.
If you are in the market for a vehicle that will be perfect for those long road trips with excessive amounts of luggage, both of these will be a great fit. But if you have a big family and require more than 5 seats, the Honda Pilot is the one for you.
Honda has been long known for its safety and reliability, this applies to both the Passport and the Pilot. In fact, when it comes to driver safety, passenger safety, and pedestrian safety, Honda engineers have made it their priority to equip innovative, segment-leading safety technologies in all trim levels.
No matter which vehicle you choose, you'll be safe and secure. If you'd love to know more about Honda Sensing Technologies and other safety features, we're always happy to answer any questions you may have in person. Feel free to give us a visit at 955 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON to talk with one of our representatives.
Given the current fuel prices in Canada, fuel economy is a criterion people value more than ever.
Luckily, this is another area where Honda has a long history of being an industry leader. Although the Pilot has a slight advantage, both these vehicles are great choices compared to other makes and models available in the market today.
Honda Pilot Fuel Economy:
Sport, EX-L, Touring, Black Edition: 12.4/9.3/11.0 (L/100 KM, City/Hwy/Combined)
TrailSport: 12.3/9.5/11.1 (L/100 KM, City/Hwy/Combined)
Honda Passport Fuel Economy:
Sport, TrailSport, Touring: 12.5/9.8/11.3 (L/100 KM, City/Hwy/Combined)
Making the Final Choice at Ottawa Honda
Both the Honda Passport and the Honda Pilot are excellent choices for those looking to purchase a large SUV that provides them with all the new bells and whistles available at a competitive price.
Get in touch with us today so we can help make your car purchase process as smooth and enjoyable as possible! We just may have the vehicle you're looking for.
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Anxiety is something that many people struggle with on a daily basis. It can make it difficult for people to perform their jobs and do other things they need to do. For many people, battling anxiety is something they need to put up with for their entire life. The good news is that there are effective ways to treat this problem without using medications which can often do much more harm than good. Here are a few of the methods that you can use in order to take control of your anxiety and make it a thing of the past.
1. There are a variety of completely natural supplements on the market that are designed to help relieve anxiety.
You should always avoid taking standard medication to treat your anxiety because you can never really be sure what they are doing to your body. It is always much safer to take supplements that are made from completely natural ingredients that are not created in a lab. You can go the natural route and take supplements that are extremely effective without causing any long-term problems to your health. These all-natural supplements are readily available in retail stores and from various websites. You should do some research to find out which ones are receiving the best reviews from the people who use them on a regular basis. You might want to try a few different brands to find out which supplement works the best for you. RediCalm is an example of an all-natural method of relieving anxiety. Nutreance's RediCalm has helped many people to put their anxiety behind them for good.
2. Hire a personal trainer who can design an exercise program to eliminate your stress and anxiety.
Another avenue you might want to pursue in your effort to rid yourself of anxiety involves exercise. You should never underestimate the power of exercise and its impact on the body. Are you someone who has never exercised before? If this is the case, it would be wise to consult with a personal trainer. Get his or her ideas regarding an exercise program that is specifically designed for someone with your level of fitness. You do not want to overexert yourself by doing too much too soon. Slowly ease into your daily exercise routine and make sure you give your body an adequate amount of time to rest. You should also not begin any exercise program without first consulting your doctor.
3. Breathing exercises have been shown to be an effective reliever of anxiety if they are done regularly.
Breathing exercises are a very handy way of managing your anxiety because they can be done basically anywhere. You can perform them while you are driving in your car or riding on the subway. You can also do them several times a day in the privacy of your office at work. This will allow you to get the most benefit from doing these exercises. There are a variety of breathing techniques that have been used in yoga meditation for many hundreds of years. You will need to practice a few different techniques to see which ones give you the best results in terms of managing your anxiety. There are many videos on the Internet which will show you the proper way to do these breathing exercises.


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Patrick Pearse
By Ruán O'Donnell
On 24 April 1916, as President of the Provisional Government, Patrick Pearse appeared under the GPO Grand Portico on Dublin's O'Connell Street and read aloud the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. Nine days later, he was the first of the rebel leaders to be executed.
In the 16Lives biography series.
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Category: 1916 Easter Rising, Biography/Memoir, History
Series: 16Lives
Pearse was born in Dublin on 11 November 1879, to an English father and an Irish mother. Considered the face of the 1916 Easter Rising, for many he was also its heart. In this definitive biography, using a wealth of primary sources, Dr Ruán O'Donnell establishes as never before the significance of Pearse's activism all across Ireland, as well as his dual roles as Director of Military Operations for the Irish Volunteers and member of the clandestine Military Council of the IRB.
On 3 May 1916, Pearse was executed in the Stonebreakers Yard at Kilmainham Gaol, at the age of thirty-six.
RUAN O'DONNELL is head of the History Department at the University of Limerick & the official historian of the Robert Emmet Association. He has written for The Irish Times and several historical publications.
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Industrial steam turbine applications are generally classified as either condensing or non-condensing (back-pressure). A third classification is an extraction turbine, which can include elements of both.
Condensing turbines operate with an exhaust pressure less than atmospheric (this is a vacuum pressure). Because of the very low exhaust pressure, the pressure drop through the turbine is greater and more energy is extracted from each lbm (kg) of steam. Standard condensing turbines may be of straight flow (Figure 11-5a) or dual-flow opposed exhaust design (Figure 11-5b); the later being used to minimize stresses and optimize efficiency in larger units.
Figure 11-5a Straight Flow Condensing Turbine.
Figures 11-5a — 11-5i; adapted from graphics provided by Tuthill Corp., Murray Turbomachinery Div.
Figure ll-5b Dual-Flow Opposed Exhaust Condensing Turbine.


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The Fate of the SuperAirliner
Posted 11/20/2009:
One of the minor mysteries surrounding the figure of Alfred W. Lawson concerns the end of his 1–passenger SuperAirliner project. This much is known: the bright orange cabin was built in Garwood, NJU in 1927; and in early 1928 was moved to a leased factory building in Trenton, NJ. What happened to t from that point is unknown. Recently, copies of the Trenton Evening Times have been digitized and offer some intriguing new information. One find is a new image of the cabin as it was being moved into Trenton:
Several articles that appeared throughout 1928 and 1929 indicate that virtually no further work was done on the plane for over a year, although Lawson did continue to pay his monthly lease on time. In April of 1929, Lawson was reported to have approached the city of Prescott, AZ about moving the project there. However, the Prescott Chamber of Commerce was likely scared away after they inquired about Lawson to Trenton officials. The last mention that appears about the SuperAirliner in Trenton comes from the June 15th, 1929 edition of the Times. It notes that the plane has been moved from the Thropp plant in accordance with the termination of the lease, and notes that the Lawson concern "intends taking the craft to a western city."
Where the cabin was taken remains a mystery. Moving it would have been a very expensive logistical challenge.
[2020 Postscript: I have no further information on what happened to the SuperAirliner after it was taken from the Thropp shop in May, 1929. But here is another photo of when it arrived in Trenton from Garwood the previous year, 1928:]
Alfred Lawson, Baseball Fiends and Flying Machines, Inventors
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MixItMusic » Hip hop » Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
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Jumping into the New School Year
Upper School Math Teacher Catherine Sigurdsson
Quote: "I'm having a very dif cult time keeping the even ver- sus odd days straight. I keep wanting to call ABCD even, no I mean odd. No, even. I want to call it even but it is odd." Location: Freshman hallway or kung fu class
Favorite Math Concept: Volumes of Rotations
Kung fu master, workout guru and mom to two Hockadaisies (seventh grader Stella and freshman Catherine), Sigurdsson does it all. Sigurdsson teaches AP Statistics and Integrated Math III. Prior to coming to Hockaday, she taught math at Ursuline Academy. However, before becoming a teacher, she was a registered nurse in orthopedic surgery. Math teacher by day, Sigurdsson is a kung fu master by night. She has had seven years of training. It is no surprise that she braved the Mo Pole.
Academic Technology Specialist Candice Townsley
Quote: "Mac all the way."
Location: Room 219 in the LLARC or playing the violin, cello or piano
Favorite SAGE food: Grilled portabello mushroom with zucchini, squash and red bell peppers. Townsley's office is like no other. On one side, there are huge photographs of a few of the places she has visited—a roadside in Germany, the Parthenon in Greece, and the Grand Canyon. Another wall bears a poem that she heard over 30 years ago in an Apple commercial. At first glance, you may not have guessed that her position entails helping Upper School students and teachers incorporate technology into the curriculum (think less Powerpoint, more Prezi).
Associate Director of College Counseling Micah Lyles
Quote: "It's been GREAT! Exclamation point. All caps."
Location: At his standing desk in College Counseling or Montreux, Switzerland
Currently Trying to Perfect: The Donut
When Lyles isn't dealing with distressed seniors, you may find him saying his favorite words "lechuga" and "seriously," at the theater, shopping in Paris, winning spelling bees or baking. Before to coming to Hockaday, Lyles was a college counselor at Highland Park High School and had also been a counselor in the Plano Independent School District. In addition to being an avid craft coffee drinker, Lyles has been a vegan for four years. His favorite food is a vegan cannoli. And if he weren't a college counselor, he would be a pastry chef, interior designer, theatre designer or a set dresser for a theater.
Middle and Upper School English Teacher Bethany Dies
Quote: "I have three dogs, two cats and two chickens right now. It's a zoo."
Location: Freshman hallway or in Costa Rica
Superpower: Rescuing animals
When Dies isn't teaching English to seventh grade and Form I students, she is raising her many pets or reading "Pride and Prejudice." In the past, she has been a French teacher as well as an English teacher. During her 12 years of teaching, she has taught at a number of DFW schools and at UT Arlington. However, Dies has never taught at an all-girls school.In her free time, she performs animal rescue work, gardens, restores old furniture and travels. The last place she travelled to was Cuba this past summer. However, Tahiti and Costa Rica are her favorite.
Upper School History Teacher Kristen Olson
Quote: "Okay, controversial opinion. I actually do not like animals."
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International Programs Coordinator Gary Stollar
Quote: "What I like the best is being an administrator and teacher. "
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Ideal Class to Teach: History of the Future
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March 20, 2019 / 1:41 PM / 4 months ago
Banks stifle Wall Street rally following dovish Fed statement
Stephen Culp
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow ended lower on Wednesday as interest rate-sensitive financial stocks dragged down the indexes after the U.S. Federal Reserve affirmed a dovish monetary policy stance.
Street signs for Broad St. and Wall St. are seen outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
While all three major U.S. stock indexes briefly reversed earlier losses following the Fed statement, only the Nasdaq ended the session in positive territory.
"The first reaction to a Fed statement is always the wrong reaction," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at National Securities in New York. "Hey great, the ambulance got here, oh wait – we need an ambulance. The Fed to the rescue – oh wait we need the Fed to rescue us?"
At the conclusion of its two-day monetary policy meeting, the central bank indicated it sees no further rate hikes this year, and released details of a plan to end the monthly reduction of its balance sheet.
But while the indexes briefly turned positive after the statement's release, banks, which are sensitive to interest rates, put a damper on the rally.
The financial sector sold off sharply in the last hour of trading, ending the session down 2.1 percent.
R.J. Grant head of trading at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in New York saw "a heavy pickup in selling in the banks especially," as the yield curve flattened.
The stock market has rallied since the beginning of the year, when Fed chair John Powell said the Fed would take a "patient" approach to monetary policy.
Powell affirmed that sentiment at a press conference following the release, citing mixed economic data and risks associated with Brexit and trade negotiations as reasons for caution.
Indeed, Federal funds futures now see nearly even chances that the central bank will cut interest rates in early 2020.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 141.71 points, or 0.55 percent, to 25,745.67, the S&P 500 lost 8.34 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,824.23 and the Nasdaq Composite added 5.02 points, or 0.07 percent, to 7,728.97.
Of the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, six ended the session in negative territory.
Shares of Fedex Corp dropped 3.5 percent after the global package delivery company cut its 2019 profit forecast, citing slowing global trade growth.
FedEx weighed on the Dow Jones Transport Index, a closely-watched gauge of economic health, pulling the index down 1.3 percent.
Rival United Parcel Service Inc was also down, falling 2.2 percent.
General Mills Inc. rose 2.2 percent after the packaged food company reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and boosted its full-year forecast.
Declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the NYSE by a 1.16-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.64-to-1 ratio favoured decliners.
Volume on U.S. exchanges was 7.76 billion shares, compared to the 7.53 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.
Reporting by Stephen Culp, additional reporting by Charles Mikolajczak and Sinead Carew; Editing by Susan Thomas


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Careers at AFSCME
AFSCME Governance
Resolutions & Amendments
37th International Convention - Chicago, IL (2006)
Child Care is a Need and a Right
Resolution No. 9
37th International Convention
There is a need for affordable, quality childcare for our members and families all across the country; and
In a 2005 AFSCME survey to over 1,000 members nationally, 39% said they had children under the age of 18 living in their households; and
33% of New York's District Council 37's 125,000 membership are estimated to be single parents and 25,000 members have children below the age of 13; and
In most European countries childcare for working parents is more readily available and productivity in those countries has been enhanced by childcare; and in New York City a study done by Childcare, Inc. in private hospitals where their union has a childcare fund enabling their members to get access to services, productivity was shown to increase; and
A recent study showed that early learning gained from pre-school childcare generated roughly $4 for every $1 invested, and decreased behavioral problems and crime, and increased productivity and academic achievement; and
There are long waiting lists across the country for families to gain access to affordable childcare because demand has outstripped supply; and
Subsidy rates and eligibility salary ceilings for childcare are not in keeping with the current market in most states; and
There is a shortage of funding and capacity for welfare recipients to obtain childcare, thus threatening their ability to continue to work; and
AFSCME DC 37 working with the New York Central Labor Council has successfully lobbied the state for childcare subsidies in various neighborhoods throughout New York City that lifted the salary ceiling requirements, enabling union members to be able to obtain quality, more affordable childcare services; and
DC 37 members at Bellevue Hospital have successfully led a "public-private partnership" with a non-profit provider that built an on-site 24-hour childcare center that opened May 1, 2006, funded by tax dollars, which is being staffed by AFSCME members from DC 1707 and CSEA, the first of its kind in the city; and
DC 37 has negotiated with the city administration a pilot project to search for adequate space to build on-site childcare centers at city agencies funded by private grants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That AFSCME and its affiliates will support and where possible initiate legislation that calls for increasing the availability of subsidized childcare centers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That AFSCME and its affiliates will support and where possible, work by legislation, collective bargaining and/or in coalitions to construct childcare centers on work sites and in communities near worksites and seek ways to work with existing providers to expand their centers into worksites including providing 24 hour services; and
That AFSCME and its affiliates will work in such coalitions with understanding that staffing for such centers be unionized, of the highest quality, and fairly compensated in comparison with unionized elementary education personnel; and
That AFSCME and its affiliates will support and where possible, initiate legislation that calls for increasing and updating both the subsidy levels and subsidy salary ceilings so as to make sure a larger portion of our membership and the public become eligible for subsidized childcare; and
That AFSCME and its affiliates continue to support and where possible initiate legislation that calls for increased childcare subsidies to needy welfare recipients, and the capital money to expand capacity and access; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That we work in coalitions with those in need, other unions, politicians, advocacy groups, our work institutions and providers of childcare in order to fulfill our needs for affordable, quality childcare.
SUBMITTED BY: Ralph Palladino, 2nd Vice President and Delegate
Eddie Rodriguez, President and Delegate
AFSCME Local 1549, Council 37


Added a Filter property ( List ) to the Bitmap Component which enables you to choose between Linear ( default ) and Nearest.
can we see a couple of images of the differance? just wondering what the differance in apearence will be,. sounds like you been doing loads of interesting work adding cool features,. did you ever get the gamepad stuff to work ?
Same 16x16 Bitmap, different Filter.
Joystick isn't done yet, I'll have to find some time to finish it up.
ah, that was what I thought,. excellent! I hope you add this to the next release, as I am a fan of some sweet pixilation! and just having more choices in general.., could other filters be implemented easily?