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Week 10 high school football playbook: Sebastian River DT Tim Smith peaking at right time
Two district champions will be decided Friday when Sebastian River hosts Fort Pierce Westwood and Jensen Beach hosts Coconut Creek.
Week 10 high school football playbook: Sebastian River DT Tim Smith peaking at right time Two district champions will be decided Friday when Sebastian River hosts Fort Pierce Westwood and Jensen Beach hosts Coconut Creek. Check out this story on tcpalm.com: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/10/24/sebastian-river-tim-smith-fort-pierce-westwood-football/4081127002/
Jon Santucci, Treasure Coast Newspapers Published 2:15 p.m. ET Oct. 24, 2019
With Sebastian River senior defensive tackle Tim Smith, the question has always been, "What if?"
What if the 6-foot-4, 319-pounder played with consistent effort on every snap?
Well, Smith is starting to answer that question.
The No. 1 ranked player on the TCPalm Super 11 has played the best football of his varsity career over the past month, and it couldn't have come at a better time. The Sharks are on a four-game win streak and host Fort Pierce Westwood on Friday in a game that will determine the District 11-6A champion.
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Smith admits he's struggled with his motor in the past but attributes that to playing too heavy last season. He finished his junior year at more than 350 pounds and was playing about 50 snaps per game.
But after several months of eating less and drinking more water – sometimes drinking multiple glasses of water at a time to curb his appetite – Smith is much more explosive. He's starting on both sides of the ball and is playing close to 100 snaps each game.
"I feel a lot different," Smith said. "The explosiveness is something everybody will see now. If you watch film from last year, I would play one series and then be off the field. Now, I'm starting at left tackle and defensive tackle."
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The difference has been clear. Smith has always had natural ability. He's blessed with a quick first step and strength to match. Mix in consistent effort, and you get a player other coaches fear.
After making nine tackles for loss against South Fork, Bulldogs coach Mike Lavelle said Smith was the best high school football player he'd ever seen. Lavelle rattled off a list of players he'd seen while living in Miami, including Frank Gore, Andre Johnson and Willis McGahee. But he couldn't stop talking about Smith and how quickly he got into the backfield.
"Sometimes I think he's offside because he's the only one moving," Sebastian River coach Tony Perry said. "He's on the snap, but the center hasn't even moved. You don't see that with anyone else. He's in shape now. He doesn't have that extra weight holding him down."
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Sebastian River's defense has been solid during their win streak, including posting two shutouts.
Westwood will be its biggest test. Since the Panthers added quarterback Maurice Smith Jr. and wide receiver Vandrevious Jacobs to the lineup, Westwood is averaging more than 27 points per game.
Panthers coach Jeff George Jr. said he's been pleased with his offense's improvements and is confident heading into Friday's game. Not surprisingly, the game plan revolves around Smith.
"Don't let No. 50 take over," George said, referring to Smith. "No. 50 is a monster. They have a pretty good defense; their offense is doing better each game. I'm impressed. But whatever we do, we can't let him take over.
"He wants every play. He runs sideline to sideline. I want him at his best. I want to see what we have against him. We're always going to know where he is on the field."
High School football: Sebastian River at Port St. Lucie
Sebastian River running back John Butler (26) carries toward the end zone for the second touchdown of the game in the third quarter of a District 11-6A game against Port St. Lucie on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Volunteer Stadium in Port St. Lucie. Sebastian River won 13-0 to stay undefeated in district games. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Port St. Lucie quarterback Jacob Lucas (11) hands off to running back Saleem Felder in the third quarter of a District 11-6A game against Sebastian River on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Volunteer Stadium in Port St. Lucie. Sebastian River won 13-0 to stay undefeated in the district. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Sebastian River quarterback Ian Snow throws in the third quarter of a District 11-6A game against Port St. Lucie on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Volunteer Stadium in Port St. Lucie. Sebastian River won 13-0 to stay undefeated in the district. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Port St. Lucie wide receiver Hansen Dominique (10) comforts quarterback Jacob Lucas after Lucas threw an interception to start the third quarter of a District 11-6A game against Sebastian River on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Volunteer Stadium in Port St. Lucie. Sebastian River won 13-0. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Port St. Lucie hosted Sebastian River in a District 11-6A game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Volunteer Stadium in Port St. Lucie. Sebastian River won 13-0 to stay undefeated in the district. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
The top games of Week 10
1. Westwood at Sebastian River. It's winner-take-all in this District 11-6A showdown. The winner gets the district title, a guaranteed playoff spot and home-field advantage in the regional quarterfinals. The loser could find itself outside of the Region 3-6A playoff picture.
2. Coconut Creek at Jensen Beach. District 14-5A played out exactly the way it was expected to, with these two teams playing for the championship. Jensen Beach already is in the midst of a potentially historic season. If Jensen Beach wins Friday, it will arguably be the biggest win in program history.
3. Treasure Coast vs. St. Lucie West Centennial. The Titans end their regular season with a rivalry game. This is a big game for both teams as far as playoff seeding goes. Treasure Coast can essentially guarantee itself the No. 5 seed in Region 3-8A. Centennial is the No. 7 seed in the region. The Eagles' strength of schedule is very high, but a win here would give them a certain bump in the RPI standings.
Vero Beach at Fort Pierce Central: Vero Beach is tied with Lakeland for the state record for consecutive regular-season wins with 60. They go for the record against the Cobras at Lawnwood Stadium. It just so happens that Vero Beach's last regular-season loss (in 2013) was against Central at Lawnwood Stadium.
Top individual matchups
Westwood WR Vandrevious Jacobs vs. Sebastian River DB Jadrain Scurry. Jacobs, a freshman, has five touchdowns in three varsity games. He's been an instant impact player and even earned his first college offer – from Murray State – earlier this week. Scurry has emerged a strong defensive back the past month and has a knack for knocking passes away. Scurry (6-foot-2) also can match Jacobs' height (6-foot-1).
Treasure Coast FB Keegan Davis vs. Centennial LB Caleb Excellent. Whether or not he touches the ball, Davis plays a key role for the Titans. He's a physical runner and one of the top run blockers in the area. Excellent is aptly named. He and Deshauwn Alleyne combine to make up the premier inside LB duo on the Treasure Coast. These two will collide many times Friday.
South Fork WR Tyler Chreitzberg vs. Port St. Lucie DB James Monds. Chreitzberg, a senior, is the Bulldogs' top receiver and has had a knack for scoring on long plays this month. Monds, a sophomore, was so impressive during the first half of the season that he's seeing almost no passes thrown to his side of the field. It will be interesting to see how South Fork approaches this matchup.
Coconut Creek WR Michael Jordan vs. Jensen Beach ATH Da'Quan Gonzales. Jordan has been Coconut Creek's top offensive playmaker and they will rely on him to give the offense a spark. Gonzales continues to cement his status as one of the top athletes on the Treasure Coast and is coming off a career game against Central last week. After three picks last week, will Coconut Creek try to throw on him?
High School football: Fort Pierce Central at Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach's Makai Sawtelle (12) carries on a 71-yard kick return run against Fort Pierce Central during the first quarter in a high school football game at Jensen Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Jensen Beach. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Jensen Beach's Fletcher Marshall (5) steps into the end zone for a touchdown as Fort Pierce Central's Lonnie Reese (25) defends during the first quarter in a high school football game at Jensen Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Jensen Beach. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Fort Pierce Central's Robert Cooper (83) hauls in a pass as Jensen Beach's Jeremiah Denaud (11) defends during the first quarter in a high school football game at Jensen Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Jensen Beach. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Fort Pierce Central's James Durante (52) and Dae'Quan Ambrister (6) tackle Jensen Beach's DaQuan Gonzales (18) during the second quarter in a high school football game at Jensen Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Jensen Beach. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Fort Pierce Central's Robert Russakis (23) tackles Jensen Beach's DaQuan Gonzales (18) during the second quarter in a high school football game at Jensen Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Jensen Beach. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
Jensen Beach plays Fort Pierce Central in a high school football game at Jensen Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Jensen Beach. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
2: Shutouts for Sebastian River's defense this season. It's the most the Sharks have had in a single season since 2016, when the team posted seven shutouts.
3: Times Jensen Beach has won six games in a season, which is the school record for single-season wins. The Falcons already have won six games this season and still have two regular-season games remaining.
6: Receiving touchdowns for Vero Beach junior WR Jermaine Dawson, who has caught two touchdowns in each of the past two games and has scored at least one touchdown in four of the past five games.
10: Points Centennial held Treasure Coast to in last year's game. It's the only time the past two seasons that Treasure Coast didn't score at least 22 points.
11: Offensive touchdowns for Westwood's offense the past three games with QB Maurice Smith in the lineup. The Panthers scored nine offensive touchdowns during the first five games of the season.
17: Total touchdowns for John Carroll Catholic junior QB Jay Allen. He has nine touchdown passes and a team-high eight rushing touchdowns.
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Eleven systems combining epoxy-coated reinforcement with another corrosion protection system are evaluated using the rapid macrocell, Southern Exposure, cracked beam, and linear polarization resistance tests. The systems include bars that are pretreated with zinc chromate to improve the adhesion between the epoxy and the reinforcing steel; two epoxies with improved adhesion to the reinforcing steel; one inorganic corrosion inhibitor, calcium nitrite; two organic corrosion inhibitors; an epoxy-coated bar with a primer containing microencapsulated calcium nitrite; the three epoxy-coated bars with improved adhesion combined with the corrosion inhibitor calcium nitrite; and multiple coated bars with an initial 50-micrometer (μm) (2-mil) coating of 98 percent zinc and 2 percent aluminum followed by a conventional epoxy-coating. The systems are compared with conventional uncoated reinforcement and conventional epoxycoated reinforcement. The results presented in this report represent the findings obtained during the first half of a 5-year study that includes longer-term ASTM G 109 and field tests.
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Eleven systems combining epoxy-coated reinforcement with another corrosion protection system are evaluated using the rapid macrocell, Southern Exposure, cracked beam, and linear polarization resistance tests. The systems include bars that are pretreated with zinc chromate to improve the adhesion between the epoxy and the reinforcing steel; two epoxies with improved adhesion to the reinforcing steel; one inorganic corrosion inhibitor, calcium nitrite; two organic corrosion inhibitors; an epoxy-coated bar with a primer containing microencapsulated calcium nitrite; the three epoxy-coated bars with improved adhesion combined with the corrosion inhibitor calcium nitrite; and multiple coated bars with an initial 50-μm (2-mil) coating of 98 percent zinc and 2 percent aluminum followed by a conventional epoxy-coating. The systems are compared with conventional uncoated reinforcement and conventional epoxy-coated reinforcement. The results presented in this report represent the findings obtained during the first half of a 5-year study that includes longer-term ASTM G 109 and field tests. In the short-term tests used to date, the epoxy-coatings evaluated provide superior corrosion protection to the reinforcing steel. The results also indicate that the bars will continue to perform well in the longer term, although the tests do not evaluate the effects of long-term reductions in the bond between the epoxy and the reinforcing steel. The corrosion rate on the exposed regions of damaged epoxy-coated reinforcement is somewhat higher than the average corrosion rate on the surface of uncoated reinforcement subjected to similar exposure conditions. The use of concrete with a reduced water-cement ratio improves the corrosion performance of both conventional and epoxy-coated reinforcement in uncracked concrete but has little effect in cracked concrete. Increased adhesion between the epoxy and reinforcing steel provides no significant improvement in the corrosion resistance of epoxy-coated reinforcement. It appears that corrosion inhibitors in concrete and the primer coating containing microencapsulated calcium nitrite improve the corrosion resistance of the epoxy-coated steel in uncracked concrete, but not in cracked concrete. The zinc coating on the multiple coated bars acts as a sacrificial barrier and provides some corrosion protection to the underlying steel in both uncracked and cracked concrete. The degree of protection, however, cannot be evaluated based on the results available to date.
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Home / Game News / Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game Recap: They Call Me J-Rich
Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game Recap: They Call Me J-Rich
By Jonathan Sherman
(Miami, FL) – The Miami Heat have had a very tough time taking advantage of their home court so far this season with just a 5-7 record before Saturday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. While it once again looked as though the Heat were going to give up a double-digit lead and end up losing, they were able to rise to the challenge and come away with a much-needed victory, 90-85.
The Heat had been up by double digits early in the third period and looked to be on the verge of pulling away for good, but after a 9-0 Clippers run, they found themselves up just two points at 56-54.
The two teams traded shots down the stretch of the third quarter, and while the Clippers brought the score to within one, Josh Richardson, who was on fire all night long on his way to a career high 28-point performance, hit a clutch three to put the Heat lead at four heading into the final frame.
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"I think I just had to get us going," Richardson said of his night in which he shot 6-of-8 from the three-point line. "Things weren't coming easy, the Clippers are a team that are starting to play super hard. Those are tough to play against. Things were tough for guys so I kind of had to take things into my own hands a little bit."
In the fourth quarter, the Clippers continued to battle and with just 10:24 left in the game, they captured their first tie of the night when forward Montrezl Harrell hammered home a huge dunk. Kelly Olynyk, who had 11 points, five rebounds, five steals, and four assists in the game, responded with a 3-pointer, but the Clippers answered back with a three of their own.
The following two minutes were scoreless as the Heat came up with several huge defensive stops, but could not capitalize on the other end of the court. Then, with "Let's go Heat" chants ringing in American Airlines Arena, Richardson nailed yet another massive 3-pointer to put the Heat up three points once again.
Clippers international sharpshooter Milos Teodosic helped carry his team on back-to-back scoring possessions to give Los Angeles its first lead of the night, 77-75. The Heat hit back, though, bringing the game to a tie at 79-79 with just over four minutes left in the game.
Once again, Richardson hit a massive 3-pointer with 3:37 left in the contest, and while the Clippers kept fighting, the Heat capitalized when it counted. Olynyk added to the Heat lead with a clutch 17-foot jumper and when the Heat had fallen behind after a 5-0 run by the Clippers, Goran Dragic hit his biggest shot of the game to put the Heat up 86-85 with a little over a minute left in the contest.
One minute later, Richardson was sent to the line to ice the game. As he had all night, the talented youngster, who is quickly becoming an offensive focal point for the Heat, hit two free throws to seal the win.
Saturday night's win was huge for a number of reasons. Not only did it give the Heat a winning record of 15-14 on the season and move them to within just one game of the Southeast Division-leading Washington Wizards, it also gave Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra win No. 455 of his career, making him the winningest coach in Heat history.
The Heat even released a touching video minutes after the victory to honor Spoelstra's incredible career as the Heat head coach.
Congrats, Coach! pic.twitter.com/DJaUhxPnFA
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 17, 2017
The victory did come with a loss, however, as team captain James Johnson will likely be joining Justise Winslow and Hassan Whiteside in the recovery room after suffering a right-ankle injury in the first quarter of the game.
While Johnson's loss is certainly a hit to the team as they prepare to embark on a two-game road trip, Jordan Mickey continues to provide productive minutes as his teammates recover as he put in an incredibly well-rounded nine-point, four-rebound, two-assist, two-steal, and two-block performance.
"I just had to go out there and play hard, bring some energy to my team," Mickey said following the game. "We seemed like we were moving a little sluggish. I just wanted to get out there and bring some energy and get guys moving and try to get some defensive stops."
Many other players put in solid performances as well. Dion Waiters ended the night with 13 points, Bam Adebayo helped contain Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan and finished with seven points and five rebounds, and Wayne Ellington added nine points despite an uncharacteristically cold night from beyond the arc where he went 2-of-7 in the game. The sole underperformer of the night was shooting guard Tyler Johnson who contributed zero points on a dismal 0-of-9 shooting.
The Heat will have a one-day rest before heading to Atlanta to try and secure their third win in a row against the Hawks.
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Four years into dating, the proposal came. Nolan built a website for our most recent passion project: Fox and the Owl Studio. Within the site was the promise of marriage, love and laughter, passion and art, and a business we would eventually run together.
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An anthology of 25 stories by six authors connected by a single thread: the dark side of human nature in all its hues.
Vices in us, we know, exist and breed. What fans them further and do we tame them (if at all)?
The diverse settings, relatable experiences, and the very humane nature of each story intrigued me. Every single minute of my "me time" was dedicated to the book.
The book is divided in to three portions: Light Grey, Dark Grey and Black. The stories in each section portray/reveal related darkness – not depression. Most of the stories are sure to linger in your mind even after you put the book down. They evoke emotions that we deny ever exist in us.
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Dr. Vivek Banerjee, the author of 'The Long Road' is a self-confessed "full time pediatrician (by choice) and part time author (by chance)". Also known by his pen name Ben, for his blogs earlier, Vivek shares snippets of his writing career with us. Read on.
Could you share with us your earliest memories of writing? What got you blogging and finally writing a fictional tale?
The earliest memories in writing are contributing to my school magazine and later editing it. Blogging started as an experiment and then became an addiction. Rediff iLand (the earlier and hugely successful avatar of now moribund Rediff Blogs) provided the proverbial fuel to the fire. The Long Road started as a serial story called Doctors on Rediff iLand. It was hugely popular and my fellow bloggers got more and more involved as the story progressed. Eventually, the idea of presenting it as a full-fledged novel came to me and I decided to take the plunge.
What kinds of books grab your attention?
I love fiction. From adventure to science fiction; thrillers to classics and novels to short stories, I love them all.
How was the experience of writing a novel, given the fact that your profession barely leaves you time for other activities? What inspired you to come out with a full length novel?
Agreed! There is hardly any leisure. This novel and all my writing is generally done deep in the night. Many a time, I have to attend calls at odd hours and find it difficult to sleep after returning. The only option left is to pick up the laptop and start typing.
Any character from the novel that reflects or resonates with the real you?
No, I don't think so. I do wish that I could be like Prof. Patil from the book.
The language used is quite simple and coming from a highly specialized industry, one tends to use the jargon of the field. How easy or difficult was it writing a book based around your profession?
It was very simple to write a book based on my profession and many parts of the book are inspired from real life happenings. I did make a conscious effort to avoid medical jargon or get too technical. I hope that I have succeeded in this aspect.
Would you like to share a memorable incident that happened during the writing process? Or an instance that clicked the writer in you (while at work), wherein you felt that the incident would make for an interesting mention in the book?
Considering the fact that I joined Medical College in 1983, I had a rich reserve of memories and experiences to draw from while writing the novel. But one repetitive incident that causes me a lot of anguish and finds a mention in the book is our inability to prevent very sick children from dying despite best efforts.
An ebook or a hardcover– your pick? and Why?
I guess I am traditional in this matter. I am a huge fan of printed books. If you visit my home, you'll find a lot of books everywhere. E-books are not for me.
Name some your all time favorite reads.
To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is an all time favorite.
I am partial to almost all the books by Isaac Asimov, Wilbur Smith and Jack Higgins and have read them multiple times.
A Quote that inspires you – in personal life / professional life.
A book/author in the recent past that has captured your interest?
Anish Sarkar's Benaami and the Urban Shots series.
Any other genre that you'd like to explore now? What next do we see from your desk?
I am writing short stories. In fact, there are two projects in the pipeline. One is a collection of stories about the paranormal in collaboration with Faraaz Kazi. An anthology of stories about the darker side of human nature is the other project. Upneet Grover, Saksham Agarwal, Amit Kumar Gupta, Anandita Chawla and I team up for this one.
A renowned blogger and a lover of…words, Kunal Dhabalia is a software professional who enjoys traveling and capturing images for life.
Here's a quick interview with him.
Where do you draw inspiration from? Any author/book that has had the most impact on your or your writing?
My inspiration for writing can be anybody. Most of my stories have been the result of traffic jams. When ever I'm stuck in crawling traffic, my thoughts would veer to what could be the story of the guy driving the bike next to me. Sometimes I think of the start, at times I think of how the story should end, and from there the complete story develops.
Share your experience of writing "Love All" and getting featured in Urban Shots.
Getting featured in 'Urban Shots' was a scintillating experience. I had been a short story writer for some time, and although I was getting good feedback from the readers I did not have a good reach. That is where Ahmed stepped in and asked me to write a short story for 'Urban Shots'. Writing "Love All" and "Driving down the Memory Lane" was an interesting experience. I wrote the stories in 3-4 days but the editing took at least double the time. And it is very difficult to edit your own writing. Multiple re-readings and editing sessions later I finally felt that the stories were finished product.
If you had to choose one short story from Urban Shots, which one would it be and why?
'Stick Figures' by Vrinda Baliga. It has been told from a kid's perspective and even then it is a very powerful read which is something quite hard to achieve. Vrinda has captured the emotions flawlessly.
Is there something else from your desk that you'd like all your readers to read?
Another anthology of short stories based on school & college life by Grey Oak Publications is already out – 'Down the Road'. I've contributed a short-story in it – 'The Accidental Author'. Apart from this I've been working on few more short stories for further publications. And all other random writings happen on my blog.
Many bloggers nowadays end up sequencing their blogs and getting them published. Or maybe make a full fledged story out of their experiences to get them published. What is your take on this shifting scenario where bloggers are taking their work offline to reach more people?
It is good in a sense – you reach a much wider audience. Although there is a chance, that a few of them would not enjoy the writing at all. The biggest advantage with a blog is that one has a very targeted audience. The blogger has already built a reputation, has a style of writing, the readers expect something of him/her – all of these things go for a toss as soon as the blogger reaches the offline audience. But if the writing is good enough, these things do not matter. What matters is that the writer has made an impression, and expanded his horizons.
Your idea of a vacation would include…?
Some place where I am completely cut off from the world 🙂 No internet connection, no cell-phone towers – no external factors to distract me from spending a good time with my family.
There's more about this bright author who grew up in London; enjoyed his vacations in India; professionally is a business strategy advisor; a passionate photographer and artist; and a poet by choice.
The Lotus Queen, is the story of the beautiful and spirited Queen Padmini. Based on actual historical events and figures, the novel is a tribute to one of India's greatest heroines. Set in the backdrop of 14th century Rajasthan, the narrative weaves together a tale of love, friendship, and inner courage.
Tell us something about your growing up years in London – campus life in London and the vacations in India. Was it during your early days that your tryst with writing began? And how did the shift to Dubai happen?
Wow – this question covers my whole life! I guess the short answer is that my life growing up and even now is filled with the people that I love and books that have become as close to me as some of my friends. My early days were filled with memories of being either very British or very Indian activities or surroundings. I guess being in Dubai allows me to have the best of both!
As for writing, I didn't really set out to be a writer. I have always been an avid reader, and thought unless you can write as well as the greats, you should really bother. Ultimately, however, as with many authors I imagine, my writing has just powered its way through the surface – spurred on by the Legend of Queen Padmini, and my need to create something, something on paper. How good it is, and how it is received only time (and my readers and publishers) will tell!
We read somewhere that you are a senior business strategy advisor for a global real estate and finance company. How do you balance time off to write, given the fact that strategy advisors barely can spare time for family sometimes?
What triggered the passion for photography and painting? How and when did 'Invisible Horizons' commence?
I have always loved art – since I could hold a pencil or a brush. For me, I have always been fond of sketching Animals and Nature. I still have sketches of trees since I was four and portfolio of sketches of African animals made during my teenage years. As I grew older, somehow art or love for nature seemed to creep into my life – I found myself working next door to the National Gallery in London, taking my wife on our honeymoon to Cuba, or my holidays in Nepal or Africa.
Since I have no training as painter or an artist, I turned to photography. Invisible Horizons project is just a collection of my favourite pictures that I wanted to see showcased. It is a private project that perhaps is there just to forcing me to search for beauty in the world around me.
How and when did you start penning poetry? When do we get to read Voices Of Silence?
How did I start? I am not entirely sure. It just came out of me one day, when I was at an extremely difficult point in my life. Somehow the poetry provided a release for my sorrow. Since then I have begun, extremely fitfully, to write poems whenever I feel the urge to. Sometimes I write three poems in one go – other times years have passed between poems. 'Voices of Silence' is an apt title for this collection – the voices of the silence inside of me. I wrote my first poem roughly when I was eighteen.
As for when do you get to read it…as soon as a publisher agrees to publish it! But given my newcomer status, and the limited appetite for poetry, I don't imagine that will be anytime soon. I am looking for an outlet for my work, for now there are some examples up on my website.
How did you venture into short story writing? House in Ali Bagh, that featured in 'Urban Shots' is set in Delhi and is about an old house that is about to be pulled down. But the night before a construction worker experiences something extraordinary. How did the ideation of this story come about?
To answer with a metaphor, I honestly no idea where the where meal came from, but do recognise the ingredients. My wife is from Delhi, so the environment and the house itself comes from my various experiences exploring that sprawling paradoxical city. The seeing the supernatural or super-sensorial is one that I have always desired or wished for, and is a theme of one of my favourite authors L Adams Beck. Largely forgotten, she wrote some unique stories about seeing the 'real' world behind the veil of our everyday perception. One particular book, the Ninth Vibration, has probably been the strongest influence on me as a writer. Looking back on it, I think the urge is almost universal – don't we all want to have an experience with the other world? Isn't that the object of meditation? Of fantasy itself?
However, where and how the story itself came about I am not sure. My dear friend, and fellow author (and now publisher) persuaded me to submit the story to his evaluation team at Grey Oak. That's how it came to be in Urban Shots.
Talking about Demon Diaries – are those random doodling ventures or are they true thoughts about the sham our real world offers?
Hehe, a bit of both. Demon diaries is my experiment with myself; stripping away my everyday mundane, emotionally-charged thoughts to reveal an undercurrent of my thinking. It sounds very lofty, but I guess it's something that's for me allows me to tap into something deep inside myself. Most of it is therefore a good serving of doodles with some side servings of meaningful insight.
Talking about The Lotus Queen –how did the ideation of the story come about? What prompted you to pick a historical figure (Queen Padmini)? What kind of research did this require? How much time did you take to wrap up the book?
The idea of the story first came about during a family holiday in Rajasthan. We were driving to Udaipur, when we took a detour and visited the fort Chittor. It is not an understatement to say, the fort blew my mind. Or perhaps more accurately got me dreaming. Where the rest of my family saw ruins, I saw gleaming palaces, and tragic queens. Finally a year later, I decided to put pen to paper and the result is The Lotus Queen.
Research for the book was conducted through my visits to Chittor, and through books and the internet. Given obscurity of the era, I had to be informed not just about the events, but about the people: what they wore, what was used in warfare, what was the layout of the fort at the time, etc…,. This was crucial to forming my own version of the story in my head. To answer the last question, I wrote very, very quickly; finishing the heart of the book in less than two months. However, for different reasons, the book then stayed on my shelf for almost seven years. Finally, last year I revisited, and rewrote, the book in about four months.
Apart from indulging in the creative world, what do you like doing the most?
Spending time with my daughter and wife – my 'real' world! I usually love lounging at the beach near my house, sitting at a shisha bar with my friends, or watching a movie at home.
What next do we see from your desk? A novel? A short story? A different genre?
I am right now trying to finish the planning around the second in the 'Chittor' series – which will cover the events of the second siege during the 16th Century. Given my pace, I hope to have a first cut done over the next year. I would love to keep working on some short stories in the meantime – but sometimes I feel it's harder to write a short story – it has to be extremely well written and to the point, and that something which requires a lot of inspiration, and of course, practice.
In the future I would love to experience with the mystery and horror genres – I am a big fan of books like Dracula and stories with a twist from authors such as Poe, Dahl, Du Maurier and Saki. A collection of spooky tales perhaps?
– Rikin the author that not many people know?
I am worried about my sacrificing my time away from my family and work to write. Isn't it selfish, isolationist pursuit after all? At the same time, it's something that I love and makes me happy…go figure!
– Rikin the person that not many people know?


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Die GEWA ist eine Schweizer Stiftung mit Sitz in Zollikofen BE, deren Kernanliegen es ist, dass Menschen ihren Platz in Gesellschaft und Arbeitswelt finden. Um diese Aufgabe wahrzunehmen bietet sie Angebote zur beruflichen Integration und wirtschaftliche Dienstleistungen mit eigenen Betrieben in verschiedenen Branchen.

Die Anzahl der Belegschaft beträgt ca. 900 Personen. Diese teilen sich auf in 650 Mitarbeitende, davon 450 an angepassten Arbeitsplätzen und 200 Personen in Eingliederungsmassnahmen sowie 250 Personen im GEWA-Führungsteam.

Geschichte
1986 wurde der Verein Gewerbe- und Arbeitszentrum für psychisch Behinderte der Region Bern vom ehemaligen Leiter der Arbeitstherapie der Psychiatrischen Uni-Klinik Bern, Martin L. Ryser, gegründet. Unterstützt wurde er vom 1895 gegründeten Verein für Arbeitsbeschaffung (VfA). Zweck des Vereins war der "Betrieb geschützter Werkstätten in der Region Bern für psychisch Behinderte im Sinne der Bundesgesetzgebung über die Invalidenversicherung und der kantonalen Gesundheits- und Fürsorgedirektion sowie Förderung von Massnahmen zur beruflichen Wiedereingliederung von psychisch Behinderten."

2001 überliess der VfA das ursprünglich gewährte Darlehen in der Höhe von 1,5 Millionen Franken der Gewa als Stiftungskapital. 2018 änderte die GEWA Stiftung für berufliche Integration ihren Namen in GEWA.

Weblinks
 Offizielle Website

Einzelnachweise

Stiftung (Schweiz)
Behindertenorganisation (Schweiz)
Organisation (Zollikofen)
Gegründet 1986
Ehemaliger Verein (Schweiz)
Abkürzung

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Q: Datagridview add column data if it contain number I've a datagridview like this:
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| S.N   |Data1 |  Data2|
| 1     |  -   | 10    |
| 2     |  4   | 2     |
| 3     |  2   |  -    |
| 4     |  9   |  -    |

I want result like this:
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| S.N   |Data1 |  Data2|
| 1     |  -   | 10    |
| 2     |  4   | 2     |
| 3     |  2   |  -    |
| 4     |  9   |  -    |
| total |  15  |  12   |
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I've tried this:
Dim data1 As double = 0
Dim data2 As double = 0
For i As Integer = 0 To DataGridView1.RowCount - 1
  data1 += Val(CDbl(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(1).Value))
  data2 += Val(CDbl(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(2).Value))
Next
Dim rows As String() = {"Total", data1, data2}
DataGridView1.Rows.Add(rows)

But it has shown an error:

Can I extract number only from datagridview and display sum of them
and add to the last row?

A: And now I get my answer:
Dim data1 As double = 0
Dim data2 As double = 0
For j As Integer = 0 To DataGridView1.RowCount - 1
  If Regex.IsMatch(DataGridView1.Rows(j).Cells(1).Value, "^[0-9 ]+$") Then
    data1 += Val(CDbl(DataGridView1.Rows(j).Cells(1).Value))
  End If
  If Regex.IsMatch(DataGridView1.Rows(j).Cells(2).Value, "^[0-9 ]+$") Then
    data2 += Val(CDbl(DataGridView1.Rows(j).Cells(2).Value))
  End If
Next
Dim rows As String() = {"Total", data1, data2}
DataGridView1.Rows.Add(rows)

A: This checks for nulls and ensures the data is numeric.
Dim data1 As double = 0
Dim data2 As double = 0
For i As Integer = 0 To DataGridView1.RowCount - 1

    If Not IsDbNull(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(1).Value) AndAlso IsNumeric(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(1).Value) Then data1 += Val(CDbl(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(1).Value))
    If Not IsDbNull(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(2).Value) AndAlso IsNumeric(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(1).Value) Then data2 += Val(CDbl(DataGridView1.Rows(i).Cells(2).Value))

Next
Dim rows As String() = {"Total", data1, data2}
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ENGLISH First of all, I'm so sorry for being out all this time. I have no excuse... I tried to finish one vid before but I couldn't, sorry again! Finally I am back with this new AMV: Fairy Tail's Guild What's a guild? What's Fairy Tail? I try to show you a little part of this awesome anime! Hope you enjoy! Thank you so much, because you guys have been accompanying me all this time. I really apreciate it T_T Important advice: Don't copy / don't translate / don't Rip it! I don't get any profit of my AMVs but my only "payment" are your visits. So if you steal my work for translate into your lenguage or to getting more visits I will lost visits and I will stop uploading my videos. If you really appreciate my work, please don't copy my videos. Thank you so much! ESPAÑOL Ante todo, Lo siento mucho por haber estado ausente este tiempo. No tengo escusa... Intenté terminar algun video antes pero no pude, lo siento de nuevo! Finalmente he vuelto con este nuevo AMV: Fairy Tail's Guild ¿Qué es un gremio?¿Que es Fairy Tail? Intento enseñar una pequeña parte de este increible anime! Espero que os guste! Muchas gracias, porque vosotros chicos habeis estado acompañandome todo este tiempo. Realmente lo aprecio T_T Aviso importante: No copies / No Traduzcas / No Ripees esto! No obtengo beneficio de mis AMVs por lo que mi unico pago son vuestras visitas. Asique si tu me robas mi trabajo para traducirlo o conseguir más visitas,yo perderé visitas y pararé de subir mis videos. Si realmente aprecias mi trabajo, porfavor no copies mis videos. Muchas Gracias! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DnmanumontHide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dnmanumont.hide Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DnManumont - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Songs used: Intro: love-in-idleness Main: Epic Score - This Is Our Land - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Programs used: Sony Vegas Pro 13 Adobe After Efects CC Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe Audition 3.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Special Thanks go to: IManu96I & willy_95 - Intro. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disclaimer: This video is purely fan made, and I am not making any profit. It is purely for entertainment purposes and in no way meant to offend. I do not own the clips or the songs I used, they belong to their rightful owners/companies. No Copyright Infringement is intended at all.
isn´t it weird that cana has her guild mark on her belly?? she got it as a little child :o isn´t that kinda .. creepy?? just my thoughts! nice AMV BTW!!!
Who is speaking at @2.51?
Javiiiii sigue haciendo mas amv! soy fernando de tu clase de utad!
I have watched this video 20 times over the past 2 years, everytime i cry.
We miss you old friend... When you will come back?
HOLY FREAKING CRAP I GOT SO MANY CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE DURING THIS VIDEO! THIS WAS AMAZING!
I love your amvs! I hope you make more!
Love this amv! Great work! What's the song called? If you don't mind me asking if course.
+Naruto 4U omg I kept looking! kinda sad I didn't see that. thank you though!
"Epic score- This is our land" Just a bit of friendly advice, always check the description.
your work is the best out there ...you are the best Amv maker..plz keep doing this .
God bless your gifted talent of making others feel emotion with your work of art.
+FTRT Well yeah, I have already subbed some top anime channels :D and sometimes read theories in tumblr.
+alexandramirjam do you like fairy tail theories and ranking videos?
Awesome work man! Another Fairy Tail AMV/ASMV would be great! Maybe an AMV of the past story of Natsu or something like that... But really nice work!!
Am I the only one that is really pissed that they removed the magic circles on the newer Fairy Tail episodes?
OMG I almost cried 10/10 BEAUTIFUL 😭😭😖😖😂😂 TEARS OF JOOOY!!
Just crying everytime i see this... Fingers up, nakama!
Ooh, ooh! Have you ever tried making an AMV with English Dub voices?
Your AMVs are the best I've seen on YouTube!
This is what I call an amv tbh. Good music, good edits, and the voices of some of our favorite charcarers. Yup best amv channel ever. Goodbye to all the other wannabe's.
This moved me and made me look at fairy tail in another way. I mean it's my favorite show but this shows another side that you have to find I love this it's so touching I want to cry!
Love this amv! Fairy Tail family for life!
mi segundo anime favorito despues de one piece, eso si, fairy tail es el numero uno en momentos emotivos.
Why you don't get strikes? When i Upload my Owen amv i get striked from YouTube.
Fairy Tail !!!!! oh Yes!!!
Why does this guy not have 1 million subscribers yet?
When do you make a new AMV? I cant wait ._.
This is honestly so beautiful. I remember all the battles they went through and all the difficulties. They are the best when they're together.
Your AMV are touching... I LOVE IT!!!
Just began watching this anime recently and the first thing I though when. Gildarts appeared was Shanks?!?
Can you make one about Naruto's growth from being hated by everyone in the village to becoming the village hero?
I feel like this could convince anyone to watch Fairy Tail, this video was amazing. I felt chills the entire time.
OMG THIS SHOULD BE A TRAILER. IT IS SO GOOD, I FET TEARY WHEN I WATCH THIS. OMG.
Finally, the DnManumont HAS COME BACK to A... M... V... HOOORAAAAY!!!


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Thanks for the Promos. Tweeting and scheduling. back after work tomorrow.
Tweeted/scheduled and pinned to here those who tweeted me on Wednesday.
Quiet here today. To here.
Done to here. Catherine, I'm going to check my Wed tweets.
I wonder where everyone is at?


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Study shows machine learning can improve catalytic design
Algorithm helps chemical engineers at Rice, Penn State find hidden correlations
Chemical engineers at Rice University and Pennsylvania State University have shown that combining machine learning and quantum chemistry can save time and expense in designing new catalysts.
A quantum chemical simulation (lower panel) depicts the charge transfer (blue/green) between metal atoms and an underlying support (orange). This is but one description of a catalyst's physical behavior, and researchers created a massive database by calculating 330,000 such descriptions for each of many catalysts. Machine learning was used (upper panel) to search the database for hidden patterns that designers can use to make cheaper, more efficient catalysts.
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"Large amounts of data are generated in computational catalysis, and the field is starting to realize that data science tools can be extremely valuable for sifting through high-volume data to look for fundamental correlations that we might otherwise miss," said Rice's Thomas Senftle, co-author of a new study published online this week in Nature Catalysis. "That's what this paper was really about. We combined well-established tools for data generation and analysis in a way that allowed us to look for correlations we wouldn't otherwise have noticed."
A catalyst is a substance that accelerates chemical reactions without being consumed by them. The catalytic converters in automobiles, for example, contain metals like platinum and palladium that aid in reactions that break down air pollutants. Catalysts are a mainstay of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the global market for catalysts is estimated at $20 billion per year.
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The metals used in catalytic converters are typically part of a wire mesh. As hot exhaust passes through the mesh, the metal atoms on the surface catalyze reactions that break apart some noxious molecules into harmless byproducts.
"That's a gas phase reaction," Senftle said of the catalytic converter example. "There's a certain concentration of gas-phase species that come out of the engine. We want a catalyst that converts pollutants into harmless products, but different cars have different engines that put out different compositions of those products, so a catalyst that works well in one situation may not work as well in another."
The practice of flowing reactants past a catalyst is also common in industry. In many cases, a catalytic metal is attached to a solid surface and reactants are flowed over the surface, either as a liquid or a gas. For industrial processes that make tons of products per years, improving the efficiency of the metal catalyst by even a few percent can translate into millions of dollars for companies.
"If you have a clear picture of the properties of the metal catalyst and the substrate material the metal attaches to, that allows you to basically narrow down your search at the beginning," Senftle said. "You can narrow your design space by using the computer to explore which materials are likely to do well under certain conditions."
Senftle, assistant professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering at Rice, began the newly published research while still a graduate student at Penn State in 2015, along with lead authors Nolan O'Connor and A.S.M. Jonayat and co-author Michael Janik. They started by using density functional theory to calculate the binding strengths of single atoms of many different kinds of metals with a range of metal oxide substrates.
"The binding energy between the metal and substrate is of particular interest because the stronger the bond, the less likely the metal atom is to dislodge," Janik said. "If we can control that binding energy, we can tailor the size distribution of these metal particles, and that, in turn, is going to impact the overall reaction that they can catalyze."
O'Connor said, "We were curious about the properties of individual metal atoms and oxide surfaces that made for strong interacting pairs, which is a property we can use to design robust catalysts."
Along with the list of binding energies, the team had a catalog of about 330,000 additional properties for each of the metal-substrate combinations, including factors like oxide formation energy, coordination number, alloy formation energy and ionization energy.
"The machine learning algorithm looks for the combinations of those descriptors that correlate with the observed data on binding energies," Jonayat said. "It basically allows us to ask, 'Of all of these descriptors, how can we find the ones that correlate with the observed behavior in which we're interested?"
He said identifying such correlations can streamline catalyst design by making it possible to predict how materials will behave prior to laboratory testing that can be both expensive and time-consuming. Machine learning also can identify interesting effects that are worthy of additional study.
For example, Senftle said one correlation that kept appearing in the study was the importance of the direct interaction between the catalytic metals and the metal atoms in the support. He said this was unexpected because the metals typically each have a strong affinity to bind with oxygen as opposed to binding with each other.
"Originally, the idea was that it was the oxygen that was important," Senftle said. "We were interested in determining how well these two different metals shared the oxygen. But this direct interaction between the metals themselves kept popping up in our calculations, and it played a much larger role in dictating the overall behavior of the system than we had anticipated."
Senftle said he'd like to build on the complexity of the simulations in future research.
"Here we were looking at the interactions between the metals and the supports in a pristine environment with no water molecules or impurities of any kind," he said. "In reality, catalysts are used in very complicated reaction environments, and we'd like to examine how these trends change in those settings. For example, if this were an aqueous environment, water or dissociated water would likely adsorb on the surface. Those are going to impact the interaction, because now you have another player that is sharing the electron density and sharing the surface oxygens."
The research was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Rice supercomputing resources were provided by the NSF-supported DAVinCI supercomputer administered by the Center for Research Computing and procured in partnership with Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology.
A copy of the paper is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41929-018-0094-5
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The notion that medical marijuana struggles for mainstream acceptance, as Joshua Mitnick writes in the Wall Street Journal, may be hard to believe if, like me, you live in Southern California. It is a valid point in the broader scheme of things, however, because "doctors have never been able to fine-tune doses like they are used to with pharmaceutical drugs," writes Mitnick in an article titled, "Cannabis Technology Venture Eyes Pain Free Future." That may be about to change, thanks to an Israeli startup. Syqe Medical (Tel Aviv) has developed a cannabis delivery system that will eliminate the trial-and-error approach that currently defines medical marijuana prescriptions. The Syqe Inhaler Exo is designed to deliver just enough cannabis to relieve pain without producing the mind-altering properties that make it difficult to function in polite society. "Our device, for the first time, positions cannabis on an even playing field with mainstream pharmaceutical drugs, a fact that will change the game for physicians, subsequently affecting the widespread use and prescription of medical cannabis," Perry Davidson, CEO, Syqe Medical, told PlasticsToday.
The palm-sized Syqe Inhaler Exo, designed for clinical use, works with cartridges that are preloaded with cannabis granules. The device has already undergone a successful clinical trial in Israel. "The study was published in the Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy, supporting the claim [that this is] the world's first metered-dose cannabis inhaler," says Davidson. The device will be available for use in hospitals and healthcare settings in Israel in Q4 2014; a home-care version is planned for 2015.
Meeting ambitious time-to-market goals was largely made possible through the use of 3D printing, says Davidson.
Almost three-quarters of the Syqe Inhaler Exo's parts were 3D printed in house using multiple Stratasys printers, says Davidson. This strategy allowed the company to rapidly and successfully complete the human clinical trials.
Different materials were selected for the four main components of the device—the shell, chassis, airway, and thermal housing—to achieve "rigidity, clarity, biocompatibility, and heat resistance," says Davidson. "We used the family of Vero photopolymers, digital ABS, MED610, and PLA, and we printed the parts on Objet30 Pro, Connex3, Objet Eden260v, and Replicator 2 systems."
The flexibility of 3D printing also made the technology invaluable for producing the needed tooling and testing systems during four years of R&D. "Since metered dose inhalation of raw botanicals is a highly unconventional undertaking, we had to develop the tooling and machines for many of our processes," explains Davidson. "More than half of our production equipment, jigs, and analytical tools were printed in house."
Although Davidson and his team expect to shift to other manufacturing technologies as they scale up for mass production, 3D printing has worked so well for them that they are seriously considering using it to print specific components.
The legal marijuana market in the United States currently is estimated to be worth more than $2.5 billion, according to Arcview Market Research. In the next five years, it will reach $10 billion, according to the consultancy. Israel also has a flourishing medical marijuana market, notes Mitnick in his article, "where usage of medical cannabis is growing and publicly funded research is flourishing."
While Syqe's cannabis delivery system won't satisfy recreational users, who will be asking, Where's the buzz?, it can certainly capture significant market share among those who partake strictly for pain relief. Israel's Chief Scientists office, which has provided approximately $1 million in R&D assistance over the last three years, certainly seems to think so.
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Prosthesis of prothesis (van het Oudgriekse  / ,  "voor" /  "bij" +  "leggen, plaatsen") is het toevoegen van een foneem (in de vorm van een letter of lettergreep) aan het begin van een woord, echter zonder dat daarbij de morfologische structuur van het woord als geheel verandert.

Prosthesis bij woordvorming
Prosthesis kan deel uitmaken van het natuurlijke evolutieproces van talen of in het bijzonder plaatsvinden bij leenwoorden. Bekend is het voorbeeld van de clusters /s/ + plosief (s impurum) in het Latijn, waar in de eerste fasen van de Romaanse talen een /e/ aan werd toegevoegd. Het Spaanse woord estado 'staat' is dus afkomstig van Latijn status, en Frans esprit ontwikkelde uit Latijn spiritu(m).  Nederlands nonkel 'oom' luidde oorspronkelijk onkel (ontleend aan Frans oncle), maar door metanalyse van vaak gebruikte uitdrukkingen zoals den onkel of e(e)n(en) onkel heeft het er een voorafgaande /n/ bijgekregen.

In sommige talen zoals de Turkse talen, het Nenets en het Hindi worden consonantclusters aan het begin van woorden bij voorkeur gemeden. Het Franse leenwoord station heeft daarom in het Turks de vorm istasyon gekregen. In het Hindi is het Engelse leenwoord school vervormd tot iskuul, en het woord special tot ispesal.

Bij de ontwikkeling van de verschillende Slavische talen werden aan het begin van woorden door middel van prosthesis soms juist medeklinkers toegevoegd, vaak om de lettergreep als geheel sonoorder te maken; vgl. Pools en Russisch okno 'raam' met Oekraïens vikno en Belarussisch vakno. Een ander voorbeeld is Pools wątroba 'leverworst' tegenover Russisch utroba. Zie ook de wet van open lettergrepen.

Prosthesis als sandhi en tweede taal-verschijnsel
Prosthesis kan ook optreden als externe sandhi, bijvoorbeeld in het Italiaans, waar la scuola ("de school") soms verandert in in iscuola ("op school"). Deze verandering heeft waarschijnlijk een puur fonetische oorsprong; men wilde een moeilijk uitspreekbare opeenhoping van medeklinkers voorkomen. In de westelijke tak van de Romaanse talen is dit sandhiverschijnsel versteend: het Frans zegt altijd école, het Spaans altijd escuela.

Wanneer iemand een vreemde taal spreekt, is hij vaak geneigd de fonologische regels van zijn moedertaal toe te passen, zoals bijvoorbeeld prosthesis. Zo zal een Spanjaard zeggen: "ik kan eSpaans espreken.".

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 Prosthesis is een vorm van metaplasma.
 Het tegenovergestelde van prosthesis is procope.
 Epenthesis is bijna hetzelfde als prosthesis, maar vindt binnenin de woorden plaats.
 Omdat de toegevoegde klank geen eigen betekenis heeft, verschilt prosthesis van proclise.
 Pro(s)thesis dient ook niet te worden verward met prothese, een medische term.
 In de oosters-orthodoxe kerk en grieks-katholieke kerk (kerken van het Byzantijnse type) verwijst het begrip pro(s)thesis naar de plaats waar de voorbereidende handelingen voor de liturgie plaatsvinden. De prothesis bevindt zich achter het templon of de iconostase en bestaat uit een kleine tafel, ook wel bekend als de tafel van het oblation, waarop brood en wijn worden gereed gemaakt voor de Heilige Liturgie, veelal aan de noordzijde van het altaar of in een apart gelijknamig vertrek aan de noordzijde van de middenapsis.

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I wanted to put together a little guide for attendees that might be coming in for the convention which featured some tips and information on where to stay, transportation and other helpful stuff.
Phoenix Comic Con does have hotel partners that offer special rates to attendees but some of them are sold out while others are over $100 a night. Downtown does offer great bars and the comedy club, Stand Up Live, which will feature Kevin Smith on the Saturday of the convention. Also, you'll find what many food critics believe is the best pizza in the country at Pizzeria Bianco which is within walking distance of the convention center.
If you're looking for other options that are not downtown but are still very close than you're in luck. Who doesn't want a few extra bucks for spending money at the con?
Tempe is the home to Arizona State so it does offer a wide assortment of inexpensive hotels. Staying in Tempe also gives you the chance to use the Valley Metro Light Rail (you can find a map here) that runs from downtown Phoenix to Tempe. The cost of an all day pass is $4 and will save you a few dollars on either driving your own vehicle downtown (which most designated event parking spots run from $10-$12) or using a taxi/Uber.
Most of the hotels in the area run from $50 – $90 the weekend of Phoenix Comic Con. As far as night life and food options, Tempe is an excellent choice. Mill Ave is a large stretch of restaurants and bars (which typically stay open until 2 AM, very popular destination for the college crowd) that plays host to a variety of options. The Handlebar and Zipps are some of my personal favorites.
Scottsdale is described by many as the "South Beach of the desert". You'll find plenty of hotel options in the city and because most tourism doesn't happen during the month of June, you can get a nice hotel for not much more than the price of an average hotel. I would only recommend staying in Scottsdale if you have your own transportation because unlike Tempe, the light rail does not in run in between Scottsdale and downtown.
The really attractive thing about Scottsdale is the sheer amount of restaurants that have acclaimed chefs and amazing food. With any upscale city comes the great nightlife and if you want to experience some of the best this side of Las Vegas than you're in for a treat. If you're on a budget however, you should look into staying else where because food prices can get a little pricey at some places in Scottsdale.
Something that is popular with convention goers and a bit unique are bed and breakfast locations, most are the same price as an average hotel but it is bit of a different experience. This site has a bunch of options for b&b's in Phoenix.
The actual convention itself is held in the north building of the convention center. That is where you will find the exhibit floor and panels, however this year it looks like registration has been moved out of the north building and across the street into the south building (if you have attended Amazing Arizona Comic Con in the past two years, the south building houses that con).
Surrounding the convention center are many places to eat and if you want to purchase some snacks or drinks and not pay the convention center price, you can find a CVS drugstore at Cityscape which is within walking distance of the convention center.
If you're driving into the city and looking for parking, you can try the Bank of America Tower or one of the many lots that surround Chase Field or US Airways arena.
If you've never been to Phoenix during June, it gets hot as I am sure you know but I would suggest keeping your hotel room stocked with bottle water and to make sure you bring some with to the convention as well. If you stay near a QT gas station, that is your best bet because they are some of the cleanest facilities in the city and have some of the best prices around on drinks and snacks. Also, keep the weather in mind when deciding on your hotel if you plan cosplaying. If you're going to be wearing something that is heavy, I would recommend staying as close to the convention center as possible because you don't want to be walking for blocks in the heat that will be probably reach 100 degrees or more (the average for that weekend is historically a high of 102).
Don't forget the comfortable shoes as well. This is more of general convention suggestion but you'll be walking a lot from the exhibit floor or to and from your hotel/vehicle. If you're cosplaying, bring an extra pair of shoes and live them in your vehicle for when your feet start to get tired.
Planning on taking some time during the convention to explore what Phoenix has to offer? Friday, June 6th, you can catch an Arizona Diamondbacks game which is the only baseball game of the weekend and is pretty much across from the convention center. If you want to keep your exploration of the city geek themed than might I recommend All About Comics (located on Central and Camelback, 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix), which might have the most comic inventory in the state of Arizona (the place has a separate room dedicated to $1 comics for crying out loud). Down the street from All About Comics on Camelback is also one of the three Samurai Comics located in Phoenix. Todd McFarlane also has his flagship McFarlane Toys store in Glendale at the WestGate plaza but keep in mind it is around a 30 minute drive from downtown Phoenix, even further if you are staying elsewhere.
If by chance you want to visit the largest mall in the southwest (and probably the priciest), you can find the Scottsdale Fashion Square in downtown Scottsdale. This mall features some of the largest names in luxury retail Prada, Luis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.
If nature is your thing, the city offers both the Phoenix Zoo and the Botanical Gardens, which are next to each other and are great experiences.
That should just about do it! If you think it is missing some vital information, please let us know and we can update this (still plenty of time!). Just remember, stay hydrated!


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"We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of...." [Insert Uncle Bob in the middle of the aisle.] We all have an Uncle Bob, or at the very least been privy to his antics at the wedding ceremony of a friend. He's at best nuisance, and at worst, he gets in the way of those special moments you paid your photographer to capture. Many couples decide they want guests to "unplug" for the wedding ceremony. Here's how Joy can help.
There are plenty of reasons to have an unplugged wedding ceremony—from keeping Uncle Bob in his seat with his iPad tucked away in its case (photographer, Corey Ann, of Corey Ann Photography has entire post dedicated to this one), or simply because you'd like to keep things über private.
If you search Pinterest or Etsy for "unplugged ceremony," you'll find hundreds of gorgeous signs—including $5 print outs and hand-lettered chalkboards—asking guests to kindly turn off cameras and phones so they can be fully present for the wedding ceremony.
We love these custom signs, and we think they're important for creating the perfect atmosphere for your wedding ceremony. But the good news is you can also use Joy to ensure that your friends and family aren't distracted by their cell phones and cameras (nor will they interfere with the hard-working photographer that you likely paid generously for their time and talent).
Are you having an unplugged wedding ceremony? How are you kindly encouraging your guests to put their phones down while you head to the altar?
Does this work for guests that do not download the app? If so do they receive a text message or email?
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