Fall may not be officially here yet, but that doesn't mean you can't get psyched about the star fruit of the season.
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Combining tart green apples with spinach in an easy vinaigrette creates a salad that's simple without being a snore.
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The Defender goal is to keep the Invader from breaching the Stronghold for 7 Turns.
The Defender has the following Units available: Marksman - Strength 1, Soldier - Strength 2, Veteran - Strength 3.
Remember: At the start of every Turn the Defender receives 2 Hourglasses to use after the first Invader Action.
The Actions of the Invader take time and as such they provide the Defender with a certain number of Hourglasses. Each of the Defender Actions also takes time and has a certain cost in Hourglasses.
The Defender uses these Hourglasses to move his Units around the Stronghold and perform defensive Actions.
After each Invader Action, the Defender must spend all Hourglasses in his supply. Place the spent Hourglasses in the spaces next to the Action. Placing the Hourglass on the last free space activates the Action. When all the Hourglasses are spent, the Invader takes his next Action. If the Defender receives no Hourglasses, the Invader starts the next Action immediately.
from a Building or the Courtyard to any spot on the board Only Marksmen may move into the Towers. The Defender cannot move Units to the Forge, the Workshop, the Scouts, the Hospital or the Cathedral.
Note: Game components may override these restrictions.
The Heroes may only move on Wall sections and to/from the Courtyard.
Note: The Defender may move any number of Units each turn. Individual Units may move multiple times. Discard the Hourglasses used to pay for Movement actions.
Cost: 1 Hourglass per swap Effect: Instead of moving to a free space, a Unit may swap places with another Unit in an adjacent space. Heroes may also swap in this manner.
Note: The Defender may move any number of Units each turn. Discard the Hourglasses used to pay for Movement actions. The Courtyard may hold an unlimited number of Units.
At any time during the game, the Defender may choose to use the Defense Plans chosen at the start of the game. Once used, all Defense Plans have a negative section that affects the Defender in different ways. Most Defense Plans are retained for the remainder of the game and continue to impact the Defender.
The Defender spends Hourglasses to perform Actions available in the Buildings. The Defender does not need to have all the Hourglasses necessary to complete a specific Action at one time - they may be built up over a series of Defender Phases or Turns. Each Action available in the Stronghold may only be performed once per turn unless otherwise noted.
After the turn is over, remove all Hourglasses used on completed Actions. Hourglasses placed on Actions that were not fulfilled remain for later Turns.
If there is a Saboteur token in a Building, it increases the cost of the actions in that building by 1 Hourglass. The additional Hourglass should be placed on the red Hourglass space on the Building tile. There is a brief summary of each action available below. For a more detailed explanation of each action, see the Defender Actions Explained on the extra sheet.
In the Forge, the Defender fashions the armaments required to defend the Stronghold.
Location: Tower Effect: During Ranged Combat, choose this side's Foreground, or any Rampart opposite or adjacent to the Tower.
Reveal the top card of the Defender Hit deck. Kill one of the indicated Units. If more cannons shoot, resolve all cards and then reshuffle the deck.
Note: Each Tower may only have 1 Cannon, Pole, or Bay Window.
Location: Wall section Effect: During Melee Combat, kill one unit of the corresponding type. Goblin Cauldron kills all Goblins.
In the Workshop, the Defender's craftsmen build the wooden fortifications and tools of defense that are needed in the Towers.
Location: Tower Effect: During Melee combat, choose 1 Wall section adjacent to this Tower. Reveal the top card of the Defender Hit deck for each Pole. Kill the weakest of the indicated Invader Units on the Wall section. If more poles attack, resolve all cards and then reshuffle the deck.
Location: Tower Effect: Gain 1 Strength at both Wall sections adjacent to this Tower during Melee combat if there is at least one Marksman present.
Location: Wall section Effect: You may have an extra Defender Unit at this Wall section.
Location: Wall section Effect: Place 1 Wall component on any Wall section.
Training the scouts is key to protecting the Stronghold. Use your advanced units to sabotage the Invaders best laid plans.
Location: Path (placed face down) Effect: When the Invader moves over a trap reveal it.
Troll - Kill 1 troll, Goblin - Kill all goblins, Siege Tower - The Siege Tower does not move during this maneuver (it may move in subsequent maneuvers).
Effect: This weapon may not fire during the next Assault.
Effect: Place the Spy token on an available Invader Action Card.
The Invader must pay +1 Unit when activating this card.
Note: The Spy may not be placed on the Phase 1 or 6 cards.
The spiring towers of the cathedral are not only good for worship and prayer. Looming high above the walls, they make a perfect location for marksmen and lookouts.
Location: One side of the Stronghold Effect: During Ranged Combat, Marksmen on this side of the Stronghold fire all together at any single Rampart on this side of the Stronghold.
Location: Wall section Effect: The Assault is not resolved at this Wall section.
Location: None Effect: Kill one Invader Unit anywhere on the board.
Location: None Effect: Discard one Invader Order.
While stuck inside the Stronghold's walls, the defending units have plenty of time to train for the inevitable battle.
Note: Training Actions may be used multiple times during a turn. Remove spent Hourglasses after each use.
Effect: Replace a Unit in the Barracks: Replace 1 Marksman with 1 Soldier, Replace 1 Soldier with 1 Veteran.
The Guards allows the Defender to remove Invader Saboteurs from the Stronghold.
Effect: Discard 1 Marksman from the Guards to remove all Saboteur tokens from the Stronghold.
All Defender Units which die this Turn are placed in the Hospital. At the end of each Turn two of these Units (Defender's choice) recover and are moved to the Courtyard. The rest of the Units at the Hospital go back to Supply.
The Courtyard can hold any number of units and Heroes. There are no special actions on the Courtyard, it is simply a holding place for unassigned Units.
Two Heroes assist in defense of the Stronghold: the Officer and the Warrior. Each of them affects their Wall sections differently. Additionally, each may perform one Heroic Order per Turn to aid the defense. These Orders do not cost Hourglasses and may be used during any Defender phase.
The Heroes cannot be killed.
Action: Each Hero may perform one Heroic Order per turn from the following options. Each Heroic Order may only be used once per turn.
Move 1 Unit from the Courtyard to a Wall section where a Hero is present.
Move any Unit to any Building (except for the Guards and the Barracks) and gain 1 Hourglass to use on the chosen Building.
Move one unit from any Wall section, on the same side of the Stronghold as the Hero, to the Courtyard.


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Q: polar and rectangular coordinates The point $(r,\theta)$ in polar coordinates is $(7,5)$ in rectangular coordinates. What is the point $\left( 2r, \theta + \frac{\pi}{2} \right)$ in rectangular coordinates?
Am I supposed to find (7,5) in polar coordinates?
If yes, then how should I solve?

A: Solving for $r$ and $\theta$ is one way to do it. You can get the answer without actually finding values for $r$ and $\theta$, though.
Consider: replacing $\theta$ with $\theta+\frac{\pi}{2}$ rotates you a quarter turn counter-clockwise. That move sends $(x,y)$ to $(-y,x)$, so we're now at $(-5,7)$. Then, replacing $r$ with $2r$ doubles your distance from the origin, without changing direction. You can do that by doubling both coordinates.
By all means, find the answer by doing trigonometry as well, for practice, but make sure you end up with the same answer that you get this way.

A: We have
$$x_1=7=r\cos (\theta)$$
$$y_1=5=r\sin (\theta) $$
and we look for $x_2,y_2$ such that
$$x_2=2r\cos (\theta+\frac \pi 2)$$
$$=-2r\sin (\theta)=-2y_1=-10$$
and
$$y_2=2r\sin (\theta+\frac \pi 2)$$
$$=2r\cos (\theta)=14$$

A: Hint:
Draw a right triangle in Quadrant I with legs of lengths $7$ and $5$. Then, use trigonometry to solve for $r$ and $\theta$. Next, calculate $2r$ and $\theta + \pi/2$. Draw another tight triangle that models these polar coordinates. Now use trigonometry to solve for the lengths of the legs.
This cheat sheet should be of use to you.

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SXSW 2018: Real-time and In real life
Every year, floods of tech-savvy and tech-curious individuals make their way to Austin to take in the SXSW Interactive Festival. Credited in years past for launching new technologies like Twitter, the 2018 festival seemed to connect more with key themes like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and increasing diversity in the workplace. Specific to the sessions attended on the marketing and customer behavior tracks, the Mindsailing team netted these takeaways:
The Future of Technology in the Purchase Experience
While plenty of interactive sessions bemoaned the death of brick-and-mortar retail, Emily Wengert, an experience director at Huge argued that retail stores have much to gain by embracing what makes them different: tactile browsing that can't be paralleled in the e-commerce space. Certainly, digital is finding ways to permeate the retail store experience: brick and mortars from Starbucks to car dealerships have integrated "screens" to deliver brand messaging, but in most cases, as an after-thought lacking a specific reason-for-being with regard to the purchase experience. Instead, Wengert advocated for adding technology when it could deliver a memorable surprise tailored just for the audience. One such example she mentioned is the idea of an autonomous store -- self-driven vehicles that house product collections that navigate their way to a location that's convenient for the consumer.
Takeaway: The integration of technology in retail - or anywhere in the sales and delivery of your product or service - should be a complementary and planned in advance
Integrated Campaign: V2
One of the unique differences about the SXSW Interactive Conference is that it exposes attendees to unique and unexpected topics through the lens of case studies. During an HBO roundtable on the secret sauce behind its smash hit series Westworld, the series producers stressed the importance of building a "transmedia" campaign to deliver narrative storytelling across multiple platforms for the purpose of enhancing the user experience. Case in point: the Westworld television show focuses on a futuristic Old West theme park where visitors can live out their fantasies, but the campaign surrounding its launch included a real-life trade show booth for the fictional park at a TechCrunch conference, where a web-based artificially intelligent (AI) concierge answered questions about the theme park, and a "secret" website that told the story of Westworld characters. Launching months in advance of the show, this marketing campaign linked these complementary channels in a network that fans could explore in advance of the series premiere.
Takeaway: Audiences are growing tired of traditional integrated campaigns that repeat the same message across marketing mediums. Standing out is the result of embracing platforms – website, email, social – in complementary ways.
The On-Demand Era Demands Focus and Purpose
In the age of Netflix and Amazon Prime, leading brands are working hard to serve customers with products and experiences in real time, but it's not enough just to be fast. During a panel at the Capital One-sponsored house, Nicole Quinn of Lightspeed Venture Partners noted that on-demand companies must have a specific, niche focus so customers understand how to use the channel. This was part of the challenge Lightspeed experienced with its investment in Taskrabbit - the online marketplace of freelance "Taskers" who could be contracted to help with most any daily task, but this generality made it hard to some customers to understand. Taskrabbit later gained stronger awareness when a majority of customers started leaning on the service specifically for help assembling DIY IKEA furniture. (IKEA went on to buy the company in 2017.)
On the same panel, Jeremy Phillips from Capital One's innovation team noted that the most successful implementations of on-demand, digital experiences reinforce or make easier the behaviors we already engage in. Using Lyft as an example, Phillips pointed out that people have always relied on friends for rides - Lyft simply added a digital overlay of convenience to an existing experience. Capital One strives to deliver a similar experience and Phillips noted a pilot debit card replacement program to underscore the point. In select markets, customers can use their banking app to report a lost card and have a new one delivered to their door step in less than two hours. The brand impact was clear. Phillips explained: exceed customer expectations with a standard, expected service and they're more likely to recommend the product or company.
Takeaway: On-demand delivery of products and services may be a growing customer expectation, but without focus and purpose, the resulting experience will leave customers questioning its value.
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About Ellen
Collaborative Practice
This first testimonial is a special one, and is something I loudly and proudly want to share. That these kind words come from the "other" party from whom my client was seeking a divorce, speaks volumes about the true value of the collaborative approach to resolving conflict:
"I greatly appreciate the quality of the attention you brought to our affairs. I was impressed that you took the trouble to get to know me (by seeing my personal film) which quelled a lot of my uneasiness about the process. I also appreciate the sense of direction you brought to the negotiations, for acknowledging and honouring both our needs. Your clients are indeed lucky to have you in their camp! Thanks again for the warm wishes and wishing you all the best in life and work in the years ahead."
– The Spouse of a Collaborative Client
Here is another message from the spouse of one of my clients. These notes are important reminders that a collaborative solution to these challenging processes requires, well… collaboration from all parties:
I regret that you will no longer be a part of this process with us. I found you to be a woman of integrity and that gave me hope that you would be able to guide the process from your end in an ethical manner. It was a pleasure to have met you and I can only hope that whomever (my husband) retains, works in a manner similar to you and that he is able to make good choices.
(the wife)
And these kind words — valuable and appreciated in their own right — are from personal clients:
"Thank you Ellen not only for reducing this final payment given my financial status, but also for her ongoing professionalism, support, and compassion throughout this process."
– A Collaborative Practice Client
"My colleague is in the early stages of a separation and needs to talk to a pro. I told him the same thing I tell everyone who asks – it's no fun and I'm sorry and find a lawyer whose clients end up in a good place. Your fingerprints are now on 3 different divorces in my life, and all of them are among the most harmonious, mature post-divorce relationships I've seen. That's no coincidence."
"I left yesterday's meeting exhausted, but very grateful for your support and patience as we define what separation means for us individually, as parents, and as friends. It's obvious that you all work well together, and having the separation process be about continuing to help each other rather than negotiation contract clauses makes me very glad we chose a collaborative process. I'm also grateful that you've been able to accommodate our bizarre geography and schedule needs.
Obviously we have a long way to go still, but I feel like we started in a strong way. I'm confident now that we will end up with a separation that we can be proud of, just as I remain proud of the marriage we had."
Thank you all so much,
"Thanks Ellen for keeping me together.
"I just wanted to say thanks for taking me on as a client. Your combination of friendliness and professionalism made me feel immediately at ease, and I came away with a sense that I'm in good hands."
"I do want to say that your heartfelt warmth and kindness and focus on our priorities (our kids) was very much appreciated and I thank you for your guidance."
"I can't express the relief I feel having this process complete or the gratitude I have for you for taking care of it. Again, thank you so much and best wishes."
– L.S.F.
"Thank you for all the good work you are doing. I think you are settling things down really well and have had a very positive effect on the entire process."
"I am writing to express my gratitude for the services you have provided for my divorce, and through this very difficult time. As well, a special thank you to your legal assistant who has always been available for any questions I had and her prompt answers. You and your team are a model of efficiency and reliability."
"I retained Ellen's services for a difficult separation with my ex-wife. At the time of writing, Ellen is the Chair of the board for collaborative practice lawyers. She really knows her stuff. She has always been extremely prompt with responding to my emails and phone call questions and has been of fantastic help during this process. This is the first time I have had to retain a lawyer for a protracted amount of time. She is a very good lawyer, professional and helpful. I was referred to her by my co-worker – his ex-wife retained Ellen. I would also recommend her to anyone."
"Ellen was a supportive and respectful presence throughout a difficult time. It was clear from the beginning that she was both knowledgeable and truly invested in my case and I felt very comfortable putting my trust in her. Thank you Ellen!"
"Ellen was very helpful and made a difficult situation much easier to cope with. She was very accommodating and willing to meet me whenever and wherever to be flexible, due to my situation. The most important thing to me, which I was absolutely clear about with Ellen at our very first meeting, was obtained. I am forever grateful for the compassion that she showed and the professionalism she portrayed. I felt like my options were set out in front of me and that once a decision was made she supported me with them and we were able to have open and honest discussions about my choices. I would recommend her to anyone in my situation. She understood my urgency to get a resolution and did the best she could do to speed things up given an uncooperative other party. Thanks Ellen!"
– A Client in Traditional Negotiations
"Thank you very much for all of your help and support over the last year. As you know it's been an extremely difficult year for me in many regards, and I have felt well taken care of by you throughout this process. I am also eternally grateful for your infinite patience with deferment of my reimbursement for your services."
"BIG thanks for guiding me through a long, emotional day Friday. Interesting how we can look back at these moments and be appreciative of the little things that are so meaningful. It will be a day I will always remember – for the time shared with such wonderful women who guided me with love, strength and grace. Thank you for gently reminding me who I was, and what I wanted, when I got stuck. Thank you for helping me to create a process that felt more in line with the experience I hoped for. More when I see you in person but I wanted to express my gratitude."
– A Lawyer-assisted Mediation Client
"I am writing to express my gratitude for the services you have provided for my divorce, and through this very difficult time. As well, a special thank you to your legal assistant who has always been available for any questions I had and her prompt answers. You and your team are a model of efficiency and reliability."
- A Collaborative Practice Client
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Digger came to us in February 2011 as a 7 month old puppy who was already having difficulties in coping with the world around him. He was brought up in a busy home with young children and was a very nervous youngster who needed time and space to help him to build up his confidence in a quiet, stable environment.
Digger is a bit of a 'special needs' dog and we have made the decision to keep him with us as a permanent foster dog, as we worry that elsewhere he may be put in a situation which he is unable to cope with and may get himself into trouble (particularly because of the negative associations that many people have of his breed).
He enjoys mooching around the stable yard and has learned to play ball – he is a bit 'over the top' with other dogs but is very enthusiastic about life and has a permanent smile on his face. Digger is a popular dog with friends and visitors alike, enjoying nothing more than a cuddles and fuss.
An official welcome to the family Digger, who I guess now, at 4 years old is a 'grown up' (don't tell him that!) If you want to support us, in supporting dogs like Digger, please consider sponsoring one of our long term residents!


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package com.github.cafaudit.auditmonkey;

import static org.mockito.Mockito.mock;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.times;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.verify;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.when;

import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

import com.hpe.caf.auditing.AuditChannel;
import com.hpe.caf.auditing.AuditEventBuilder;

public class RandomMonkeyTest
{

    private AuditChannel channel;
    private MonkeyConfig monkeyConfig;
    private AuditEventBuilder auditEventBuilder;

    @Before
    public void setUp() {

        channel = mock(AuditChannel.class);
        monkeyConfig = mock(MonkeyConfig.class);
        auditEventBuilder = mock(AuditEventBuilder.class);
    }

    @Test
    public void shouldSendTwoAuditEvents() throws Exception {
        when(monkeyConfig.getNumOfEvents()).thenReturn(2);
        Monkey sm = new RandomMonkey(channel, monkeyConfig);
        when(channel.createEventBuilder()).thenReturn(auditEventBuilder);
        sm.execute(channel, monkeyConfig);
        verify(auditEventBuilder, times(2)).send();
    }

    @Test
    public void shouldSendOneHundredAuditEvents() throws Exception {
        when(monkeyConfig.getNumOfEvents()).thenReturn(100);
        Monkey sm = new RandomMonkey(channel, monkeyConfig);
        when(channel.createEventBuilder()).thenReturn(auditEventBuilder);
        sm.execute(channel, monkeyConfig);
        verify(auditEventBuilder, times(100)).send();
    }
}

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Metacognition in learners considered as having severe learning difficulties (SLD).
Main aim of the research
To explore the potential for metacognition in learners considered as having severe learning difficulties (SLD).
Specific research objective:
To ascertain whether metacognition occurs in learners considered as having SLD in order to inform further development in this field.
The origins of the concept of metacognition trace back to cognitive psychology, itself being an element of cognitive research, since the 1970s (Nelson, 1996). The term, metacognition, was first introduced by John Flavell in 1979. Cognition describes the mental processes of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience and the senses (Papaleontious-Louca, 2008). Metacognition takes this a step further referring to second order cognitions; essentially it means cognition about cognition, thinking about thinking, knowledge about knowledge or reflections about actions (Flavell, 1979). A number of authors and researchers (Jacob and Paris, 1987; Hattie, 2012; EEF, 2016) have suggested that metacognition has a positive impact on learning making it a potentially valuable tool in education and one that may also prove valuable for learners considered as having SLD
Severe Learning Difficulties
The term, 'severe learning difficulties' (SLD), has been used to describe individuals who have 'intellectual disabilities' of a severe nature. The term, SLD is intended to reflect chronic deficits in cognitive capacity which, first occur in the developmental period and generally implies significant weaknesses in learning abilities, communication, personal skills, and/or sensory and physical development (Westling et al., 2014). Not only is this a broad and very general definition, it encompasses a plethora of very different individuals. Each individual may come with a number of very different, and even contrasting, characteristics.
Metacognition for Learners with Severe Learning Difficulties
The educational implication of the application of metacognitive strategies is to support learners to develop the skills they need in order to control their own learning and learn how to learn. Whilst research in these areas continue to develop (Papalleontiou-Louca, 2008; Dunlosky & Metcalfe, 2009; Larkin, 2010), there appears to be little research into the impact of these processes when applying them to learners considered to have SLD. SLD is in itself a vast topic which includes a number of arguable definitions and theoretical discussion.
in order to develop metacognition for learners with SLD, it would be essential, in the first instance, to ascertain whether metacognition can occur in learners considered as having SLD given their chronic defects in cognitive capacity which may impact on metacognitive capability.
Purpose of the Research
In order to move towards finding out whether metacognition has a positive impact on learners considered as having SLD and to begin to develop the and adapt metacognitive strategies for learners considered as having SLD, in the first instance, it would be necessary to ascertain whether metacognition can occur in learners considered as having SLD. The purpose of the research, therefor, will be to ascertain whether metacognition occurs in learners considered as having SLD in order to inform further study into the potential impact and development of metacognition in learners with SLD.


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How do moms do it? I'm a mom of one child and I still don't know how moms do it. Dare, I say that I took my toddler to CVS today for a quick run! I got out of there as fast as I could but she wanted to "play". I have to admit it is fun to look around at CVS but keeping a toddler under control is tough. My daughter loved the CVS coupon machine so that worked out for a minute then she decided to run around and try and open everything she could get her hands on. It was tough.
I had 2 coupons that expired this week a $2 ECB and a $3 CVS coupon on any purchase. I was so bummed out. I decided to go in and ask nicely if they would allow me to use the coupons even though they expired. I was nearby and thought I could try. The cashier was sooooooo nice! She said, "No problem because they expired this week." I have to admit the ECB was with my "Nana's card" and the coupon was with my card.
Lesson 1: If an ECB expires this week then ask the cashier (before you shop) if you can use it. You never know they might let you.
Lesson 2: Try not to let your ECBs expire. Write them down on your calendar or in an email calendar so it can send you reminders.
1 pack of Huggies Swim diapers which rang up for $6.99! I didn't realize that they were on sale. I then used the $1.50 IP coupon and then $2 CVS coupon and last but not least the $2 expired ECB. I paid $1.49! Wow!
I had a coupon for $3 off a $3 purchase that expired and I picked up some CVS baby wipes (easy when you are next to them in the store and the toddler is running around) that were discounted to $3.96. Perfect spend $.96 right?! However, it rang up for $2.67! So, the wonderful cashier said that she could push it to $2.67! Perfect! I paid! $0.00 Gosh, I love that CVS!
My daughter at that point in time found the CVS candy and bubble gum containers and I was telling her to put them back. *sigh* I think I grew a couple more gray hairs. Tell me what do you do with your toddler when you go to CVS? Do you take him or her? Or do you leave them with a babysitter/Daddy? I told my husband this is why Moms run errands when Daddy can watch them. He doesn't believe me.
Lesson 3: Find a babysitter!
I also found that it is much easier if you do not let them out of the cart. When you enter the store put them in the cart and DO NOT let them out! Once they are out, it's over! My husband was with me one day and I told him the deal with the cart. After a bit of whining he took the kids out of the cart. He quickly learned what a mistake that was!
.-= Renae @ Madame Deals ´s last blog ..Disney Alice in Wonderland Blu-Ray/ DVD Combo $10 Coupon =-.
LOL I love Harris Teeter shopping because the balloon, cookie bribing and even the fun carts. My issue has been getting her in the cart in the first place. She knows! She has a full tantrum in the store – arms out, legs kicking and screaming as I try and convince her in a calm Motherly way. Then I let her cry and scream and she learns defeat and actually has a good time. Never do I let her out until we are done! I knew the CVS trip was going to be fast so I didn't even think about the cart and at that store (my favorite store) they do have car carts and I should have taken advantage of that.
What did our Mother's do when we were little? Stay at home?


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Will using first names with Beethoven and Mozart help fight racism and sexism in the concert hall?
Why do concert programs read simply Beethoven for Beethoven (below top), but Florence Price for Florence Price (below bottom)?
According to a recent controversial essay by Chris White (below), a professor of music theory at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, it reflects and reinforces sexism and racism.
White is calling for universal "fullnaming" to put women composers and composers of color on an equal footing with the traditional canon of dead white male composers. All people may be equal, but all composers and their music are not.
You can certainly make a case for his interesting argument against using "mononyns," as he calls them. But it still seems less than convincing to many, including The Ear. It many ways it seems downright silly and arbitrary. Isn't it obvious that not all composers are equal in quality of their work?
It is the latest dustup in the classical music world, coming right on the heels of, and logically linked to, the idea that Beethoven is responsible for sexism and racism in the concert hall and the so-called "cancel culture" that is allied with the social and political protest movements of the past year, including Black Lives Matter.
That was treated here in a previous post: https://welltempered.wordpress.com/2020/09/19/did-beethoven-and-his-music-especially-the-iconic-fifth-symphony-foster-racism-exclusion-and-elitism-in-the-concert-hall-the-ear-thinks-that-is-pc-nonsense-what-do-you-think/
Here is a link to the complete article by White about the inclusion and absence of first names as it appeared on Slate: https://slate.com/culture/2020/10/fullname-famous-composers-racism-sexism.html
Funny, The Ear thinks of using only last names as little more than a function of: quality, importance and time; of fame and familiarity; and sometimes of promoting clarity and preventing confusion — not of race or gender.
It is why we say Bach (below) when we mean Johann Sebastian, and why we say Wilhelm Friedemann or Carl Philipp Emmanuel or Johann Christian when we mean one of his sons.
It is why we say Richard Strauss to distinguish him from Johann Strauss.
But it also why Haydn means Franz Joseph (below), not his less important brother Michael Haydn.
And why the American composer Henry Cowell is listed with his full name and not just Cowell.
Perhaps one day – if we hear enough of the music by the recently rediscovered Black female composer Florence Price often enough and like it enough – she will be known simply as Price. After all, the Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu is not usually listed as simply Takemitsu.
Actually, the Ear prefers using full names for all composers — famous or not, male or female, white or black — especially when it is for the general public. But it seems more a matter of politeness, respect and education than of sociopolitical change and social justice.
That is not to say that those of us in classical music don't see a need to correct the racism and sexism of the past, to foster diversity and inclusiveness. White has a point. Still, the whole idea of using both names in all cases seems more than a bit naïve, superficial and simplistic as a solution to racism and sexism.
It sounds a lot like the kind of theoretical speculation and contrarian thinking you might expect from an assistant professor trying to get noticed and make his mark on big contemporary issues so that he can get tenure and become an associate professor. A high public profile certainly helps that.
But whatever you think of White's motives or purpose, his essay is causing a "meltdown" on Twitter: https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/'fullnaming'-mozart-and-beethoven-to-fight-sexism-and-racism-twitter-squabbles-over-slate-article.1108776/
Should you want to know more about Professor White or to leave a message of either support or disagreement, here is a link to his home website: http://www.chriswmwhite.com
What do you think about the idea of using first names for all composers as a way to combat racism and sexism in classical music?
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Classical music: Pianist James Giles will replace Ya-Fei Chuang for TONIGHT's recital at Farley's House of Pianos
The Ear has received the followed announcement from Farley's House of Pianos about its solo recital tonight.
"We are sad to announce that pianist Ya-Fei Chuang has sustained an injury that will prevent her from performing for us TONIGHT and teaching a master class on Sunday. It is our intent to reschedule her as soon as her health and schedule permit.
"In the meantime, we are very fortunate that James Giles (below), of Northwestern University, is able to step in and perform for us, and we are excited about the program and repertoire he has shaped for us.
"We apologize for this last-minute change, but are excited to introduce James Giles to our Salon Piano Series audience, and look forward to seeing you TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. at 6522 Seybold Road, on Madison's far west side near West Towne Mall."
His recital at Salon Piano Series will include works of Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Isaac Albeniz, Ignaz Jan Paderewski, Leopold Godowsky and others.
An artist's reception will follow the concert.
Tickets are $50 in at the door ($10 for tickets) and $45 in advance at:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3499200
For more information about the master class, including participants and repertoire, call Farley's at (608) 271-2626 or go to:
https://welltempered.wordpress.com/2019/04/04/classical-music-acclaimed-pianist-ya-fei-chuang-plays-works-by-schubert-liszt-and-ravel-this-saturday-night-at-farleys-house-of-piano/
Giles has been praised as "a technically polished, elegant pianist" (Sibelius Academy, Helsinki), "with a riveting intelligence given to everything he play[s]," (Wigmore Hall, London), a "distinctive interpretive persona [and] beautiful pianism … direct and unmannered" (Alice Tully Hall, New York). His Paris recital at the Salle Cortot in 2004 was hailed as "a true revelation, due equally to the pianist's artistry as to his choice of program." (You can hear Giles playing the Humoresque by Robert Schumann in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
Giles regularly performs in important musical centers in America, Europe, and Asia, in solo and chamber recitals and as concerto soloist. A native of North Carolina, he studied at the Manhattan School, the Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, and at Oberlin College. He was awarded a Fulbright Grant to study in Italy with the legendary Russian pianist Lazar Berman.
Coordinator of the Piano Program and Director of Music Performance Graduate Studies at Northwestern University, Giles is director of the Amalfi Coast Music Festival during the summers, and was director of the 2017 American Liszt Society Festival.
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Classical music: The annual sold-out Christmas concert by the Madison Symphony Orchestra, guest artists and local groups is this coming weekend
The Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the Music Director John DeMain will kick off the 2017 holiday season this weekend with the annual "A Madison Symphony Christmas."
The holiday celebration is filled with traditions from caroling in the lobby before the concert to the closing sing-along, where John DeMain (below) and the Madison Symphony Orchestra don their Santa hats.
Christmas classics are interwoven with new holiday music. Guest artists soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Eric Barry join DeMain, the MSO, the Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, and Mount Zion Gospel Choir on stage for the family-friendly celebration.
The concerts are in Overture Hall at the Overture Center, 201 State St., on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $18-$90. See below for details.
The program features an array of music including Joy to the World by Georg Frideric Handel; Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B minor with the Madison Symphony Chorus (below); Mozart's Mass in C minor with Emily Pogorelc; John Rutter's Shepherd's Pipe Carol (heard in the YouTube video at the botttom) with the Madison Youth Choirs; Do You Hear What I Hear?; the Seven Joys of Christmas; Leotha and Tamera Stanley's Christmas Peace with the Mount Zion Gospel Choir.
In addition, sing-a-longs that include O Come, All Ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, The First Noel, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Praised for her "lively, incisive soprano" by the New York Times, soprano Emily Pogorelc (below) currently attends the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. A native of Milwaukee, Pogorelc has performed with the Opera Philadelphia, Glimmerglass Opera Festival, Curtis Opera Theatre, and the Florentine Opera. She has won first place in numerous competitions, and was featured on National Public Radio's From the Top.
Winner of the Bel Canto Prize at the 2016 Maryland Lyric Opera Competition, Spanish-American tenor Eric Barry (below) is "making an impressive mark" on opera and concert stages "with a clear timbre, evenness of projection and exceptional sensitivity" (Opera News).
His engagements have included performances with the Shreveport Opera, Boston Midsummer Opera, Opera Memphis, North Carolina Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, and the Teatro Comunale di Sulmona along with music festivals around the world. He returns to the MSO after appearing as a featured soloist in 2015.
The Madison Symphony Chorus (below, in a photo by Greg Anderson) gave its first public performance on February 23, 1928, and has performed regularly with the Madison Symphony Orchestra ever since. The Chorus is comprised of more than 150 volunteer musicians who come from all walks of life and enjoy combining their artistic talent.
Recognized as an innovator in youth choral music education, Madison Youth Choirs (MYC, below) inspires enjoyment, learning, and social development through the study and performance of high-quality and diverse choral literature.
The oldest youth choir organization in Wisconsin, MYC serves more than 1,000 young people, ages 7–18, in a wide variety of choral programs. In addition to a public concert series, MYC conducts an annual spring tour of schools and retirement centers, performing for more than 7,000 students and senior citizens annually.
Under the leadership of Leotha Stanley and his wife, Tamera Stanley, the Mount Zion Gospel Choir (below, in a photo by Bob Rashid) has been a part of the MSO Christmas concerts since 2005.
The choir is primarily comprised of members from Mount Zion Baptist Church and includes representatives from other churches as well. It has traveled extensively throughout the Midwest and has toured to Europe, singing in France and Germany.
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive 45 minutes before the concert begins to join the Madison Symphony Chorus as they lead a selection of Christmas carols in the festively lit lobby at Overture Hall.
Adds the MSO: These concerts typically sell out, so early ticket purchases are encouraged.
Single Tickets are $18-$90 each and are on sale now at: https://www.madisonsymphony.org/singletickets, through the Overture Center Box Office at 201 State Street, or by calling the Box Office at (608) 258-4141.
Groups of 15 or more can save 25% by calling the MSO office at (608) 257-3734.
For more information, visit, https://www.madisonsymphony.org/groups.
Student rush tickets can be purchased in person on the day of the concert at the Overture Center Box Office at 201 State Street. Students must show a valid student ID and can receive up to two $12 or $18 tickets.
More information is at: https://www.madisonsymphony.org/studentrush
Seniors age 62 and up receive 20% savings on advance and day-of-concert ticket purchases in select areas of the hall.
Discounted seats are subject to availability, and discounts may not be combined.
Major funding for the Christmas concert is provided by: American Printing, Nedrebo's Formalwear, John W. Thompson and Jane A. Bartell, Maurice and Arlene Reese Family Foundation, BMO Wealth Management, Hooper Foundation/General Heating & Air Conditioning, Judith and Nick Topitzes, and An Anonymous Friend. Additional funding provided by Colony Brands, Inc. J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Classical music: The percussion ensemble Clocks in Motion performs music by Steve Reich and John Cage in Spring Green on Monday night
Performing on a variety of percussion instruments, the experimental quartet Clocks in Motion (below, in 2015) is the featured performer at the next Rural Musicians Forum concert.
The concert will be held on this coming Monday night, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hillside Theater (below) on the Taliesin estate, south of Spring Green at 6604 Highway 23.
The concert is not ticketed and is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to support the concert series. For additional information and driving directions, see www.ruralmusiciansforum.org
Clocks in Motion is known for engaging performances of the classic repertoire for percussion quartets presented alongside new compositions and rarely heard works.
Featured in this performance are the great masterworks "Mallet Quartet" and "Drumming, Part I" by Steve Reich (below). In addition to these classic compositions, Clocks in Motion will perform their commissioned work by Marc Mellits, "Gravity." (You can hear "Mallet Quartet" in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
The quartet will also perform Moldavian folk music for hammered dulcimer, experimental music by John Cage (below), and a not-to-be-missed theatrical work for wooden spoons on lunch trays.
Hailed as "nothing short of remarkable" (ClevelandClassical.com) and "the most exciting addition to Madison's classical music scene" (Isthmus), Clocks in Motion is a percussion quartet that performs new music, builds many of its own instruments and breaks down the boundaries of the traditional concert program.
The current mebers of Clocks in Motion (below from left, in a photo by Strom Strandell) are Sean Kleve, Kyle Flens, Matt Coley and Garrett Mandelow.
Formed in 2011 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Clocks in Motion is quickly becoming a major artistic force in today's contemporary music scene.
Among its many recent and upcoming engagements, the group served as performers at the Interlochen Arts Academy (Michigan), The Overture Center for the Arts (Wisconsin), Casper College (Wyoming), University of Michigan (Michigan), Baldwin Wallace University (Ohio), The University of North Carolina-Pembroke (North Carolina) and The Ewell Concert Series (Virginia).
The concert is made possible in part through a grant from the Spring Green Art Fair and an anonymous gift to Clocks in Motion.
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I can't believe I just said (typed) those words either, but friends, I think it might be true: I'm might be falling out of love with Target. At least their women's clothing & shoes options.
It actually started a while back when they completely stopped carrying my shoe size (5.5). I used to be able to find so many shoes and would spend longer than necessary trying to decide which pair to buy, but now I don't even look because I know they won't have anything. I suppose they're doing me favor considering my knees and ankles have been telling me for a while now that I need to invest in some better quality shoes with good support, and Target's shoes are not that. It seemed to slowly go downhill from there.
These days, I don't have much time (or money) to shop but the few times I have tried stuff on, it just didn't work for me. Dresses fit weird, pants and shirts are too long, and the shoulders seams don't line up with my actual shoulders. But, to be fair, I'm short and petite so garments tend to fit weird everywhere I go, unless they're specific to smaller gals. Tailoring gets expensive so most of the time, I don't even bother.
Target maxi that looks awesome, even though I had to hem the shoulders.
Naturally, I'm pretty sad about these latest developments. I was very much looking forward to their new lines and had already purchased a few things that made me feel pretty awesome. It hasn't all been rainbows, though. There was a cardigan I purchased that was less than stellar because once I wore it, I discovered that the cuff of the sleeves stretch out A LOT if I pull them up at all, so I would pull them up around my elbow and they would fall back down immediately. All that pulling and tugging got pretty uncomfortable so I just don't even wear the cardigan anymore. Sad.
When I do find myself in Target (which is most weekends, actually) I'm drawn to the children's clothing. I do love all of the cute little pants, tops, and jackets for Sebastian! It's kind of funny how I've gone from wanting all the clothes for me to wanting all the clothes for him. He barely even leaves the house most days but I want him to look super dapper at all times. At least I can still count on Target for that.
I haven't given up hope. I'd like to try on a few more things and see what their spring and summer lines have to offer. Maybe we can salvage our relationship but, at the very least, there's still all of the other departments I can look forward to (I'm looking at you, home and bath!).
What are your thoughts on all the new changes Target has been implementing recently?


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Layne Simpson - September 23, 2010
The concept of interchangeable barrels isn't limited to Blaser and Thompson/Center.
By Layne Simpson
During the past few years, rifles with two or more interchangeable barrels have become mildly popular among American hunters and varmint shooters, but they enjoy more use in other countries. In Germany, hunters are required to buy a separate license for each rifle they purchase, but since there is no such requirement on barrels alone, a switch-barrel rifle with several barrels is a logical answer there.
Regardless of the country, I would imagine those who live in small apartments can appreciate a single rifle with, say, three barrels simply because it requires less storage than for three complete rifles. There is also the matter of economics: One rifle with barrels in several calibers is considerably less expensive than individual rifles in the same calibers.
If all its barrels are the same weight and length, a rifle handles and feels very close to the same regardless of which caliber barrel it might be wearing, something that cannot always be said of several rifles — even though they all might be of the same model from the same manufacturer.
Switch-barrel rifles have been around for quite a long time, with Winchester perhaps the first American firearms manufacturer to offer them. Takedown versions of various lever-action rifles once offered by that company could be special-ordered with more than one barrel. One of the nicest I have seen through the years was a heavily engraved Model 94 with fancy wood and barrels in .25-35 Winchester and .30-30 Winchester.
I have never seen a Marlin rifle with more than one barrel, but I have examined several Savage 99s with one barrel in either .22 High Power or .300 Savage and the other chambered for the 21⁄2-inch .410 shotshell. When wearing the rifle barrel, the Savage Combination Rifle/Shotgun, as it was called, worked like any other Model 99, but since its rotary magazine was incapable of handling the .410 shotshell, installation of the smoothbore barrel made it a single-shot.
Switching the barrels of those early Winchester and Savage rifles took very little time, and no special tools were required, so they belong to the quick-switch group. Today's quick-switch factory rifles are represented by bolt-actions such as the Blaser R93, the Merkel KR1, the Sako Quad and the Challenger from Chapuis Armes.
The single-shot Contender and Encore rifles from Thompson/Center probably also belong here. The AR-15/M16 could be described as a quick-switch design, although in its case complete upper assemblies are usually switched rather than barrels.
Then we have the slow-switch group of rifles. They differ mainly by usually requiring removal of their stocks in order to change barrels. An exception is a varmint or target rifle wearing a heavy barrel with little or no taper. If the channel in the stock is a bit larger than the diameter of the barrel, it can be removed without removing the stock.
The unique barrel-attachment design shared by the Ruger 10/22 and 77/22 makes barrel removal easy, and as thousands of shooters know first-hand, it also makes them excellent candidates for switch-barrel rifles.
I have a 10/22 built by Tom Volquartsen with barrels in .22 Short, .22 Long Rifle and .17 HM2, and it is more fun than you can imagine. That particular conversion requires three bolts weighted specifically for each cartridge, and the .22 Short also requires modification of the 10/22 magazine. The Fusion, which is built by Volquartsen from scratch around his own action, is of quick-switch design with barrels in .17 HMR and .22 WMR.
Nothing typifies the modern quick-switch barrel system in America better than the T/C Encore and Contender rifles.
I have no idea who came up with the idea of converting a standard bolt-action rifle to switch-barrel configuration, but I do know that benchrest shooters are the ones who popularized it. Rifles capable of winning matches in that game have always been expensive, so to save serious dollars some competitors use the same rifle in more than one class.
An example would be using one rifle to compete in both Light Varmint and Heavy Varmint classes where the only difference is in maximum rifle weights allowed. By switching to a lighter barrel, the weight of a Heavy Varmint rifle is reduced enough to allow it to be shot in Light Varmint class where maximum weight is 101⁄2 pounds.
When barrels are installed at various factories, they are usually tightened with so much torque it takes a heavy-duty action wrench and barrel vise to remove them. Some are so tight they require the use of a 800-pound gorilla with cheater bar on the wrench to break them loose.
An action wrench used for removing factory barrels is more like a heavy-duty vise that clamps around the outside of the receiver ring. Also required is a special barrel vise that can cost several hundred dollars. Those are not needed for a switch-barrel rifle.
The barrel of a switch-barrel rifle is tightened just enough to prevent it from becoming loose during normal use and nowhere near as tightly as the typical factory-installed barrel. For this reason, tools used to switch barrels are of lighter duty and far less expensive.
Benchrest shooters prefer custom actions such as the Hall and the Stolle, but the Remington family which includes the Models 700, 600, Seven, XP-100 and 40X are the most popular among big game hunters and varmint shooters who use switch-barrel rifles.
The best wrench to use on the various Remington actions is the Davidson rear-entry type; it fits snugly inside the receiver over the full lengths of the bolt raceways. Sinclair International sells the action wrench and a Davidson barrel vise for less than $100. Other nice-to-have but not absolutely necessary items are a vinyl bag with a padded lining made specifically for storing a barrel and a Delrin cap for protecting its threads, both available from Sinclair for $15.
Side-entry wrenches designed to reach through the ejection port to engage a short section of the bolt raceways are available for some actions, and while they seem to work as well as a rear-entry wrench, using one makes me nervous because it seems to place more stress on the receiver. Even so, I know people who use them with complete satisfaction.
When fitting a barrel to a switch-barrel gun, a gunsmith who spec
ializes in them knows how much torque to apply for trouble-free use of the rifle. Benchrest shooters tighten barrels by feel, but they are accustomed to working with switch-barrel rifles — plus their rifles are not subjected to the hard knocks of hunting.
I highly recommend having witness marks applied on the barrel and receiver by the gunsmith who fits the barrel; when installing the barrel, simply tighten it until the two marks are in alignment and you are set to go.
The unique barrel attachment design of the Ruger 10/22 makes it a great candidate for a switch-barrel rimfire system.
The Savage 110/111/112 series is also popular among barrel-switchers. When the Savage action is assembled at the factory, its barrel is first screwed into the receiver to the desired headspace and then secured in position by a large lock nut. Ease of barrel removal makes it a natural for a switch-barrel rifle. Wrenches that fit both the old grooved style of nut as well as the new smooth style are available from Brownells.
A standard scope mount works fine on a rifle with barrels used for the same purpose such as big game hunting in open country. One of my custom Mauser rifles has barrels in .270 Winchester and .338-06, and the 2-7X scope it wears works fine with both calibers.
I use the same 1.5-6X scope on my Remington Model Seven when using it with most of its barrels, but I switch to a 6-24X scope when shooting varmints with its .22-250 Improved barrel, so that rifle wears a quick-detachable mount.
Since the action is usually the most expensive part of a rifle, switching both barrels and stocks is an option worthy of consideration. A friend of mine built a switch-barrel rifle around a short Remington 700 action, and he uses it for all of his deer hunting and groundhog shooting.
During summer, his rifle wears a 6-18X scope, a heavy barrel in .22-250 and a stock with a wide, flat-bottom fore-end that's perfect for shooting over sandbags. During winter, the same rifle is equipped with a 2.5-8X scope, a light barrel in 7mm-08 Remington and a lightweight stock.
The barrel nut on the Savage action lends itself to having interchangeable barrels and is popular for those who want to have a switch-barrel rifle built.
There is also no law against having a switch-barrel rifle with more than one bolt. The Remington 700 with the red stock you see in the photos has two bolts and barrels in .223 Remington, .22-250, .260 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor. An extra bolt is not always easy to come by, but a bit of serious searching will eventually turn one up.
Prior to writing this article I had not thought about the number of switch-barrel rifles I have accumulated over the years. Before he moved to California to become famous for building fine double rifles, Butch Searcy built for me a rifle on the 98 Mauser action with barrels in .270 Winchester and .338-06.
When Kenny Jarrett put together the very first rifle ever built in 7mm STW back in 1987, I had him also fit a second barrel in .416 Remington Magnum to its Model 700 action.
Through the years I became the owner of three other switch-barrel guns built by Jarrett. One, on the Remington Model Seven action, has a McMillan stock and barrels in .22-250 Improved, .243 Improved, 6.5x52 American, 7mm-08 Improved, .308 Winchester and .338 Federal. I have taken deer with five of those barrels and also a nice black bear with the .308. Another rifle on the Model 700 action has barrels in 7mm STW and .358 STA (I used it to take by first brown bear in Alaska).
Switch-barrel rifles don't come that way from the factory; they're fitted by a gunsmith. Once done, though, the user can swap barrels with the use of a vise and a few other tools.
My Weatherby Varmint Master left the factory in .22-250, but back in the 1970s Wally Siebert modified it to handle a wildcat on the .308 Winchester case I called the 7mm SGLC. Shortly thereafter, I took it to Rhodesia and bumped off various and sundry antelope up to the size of sable and greater kudu. I later added a barrel in .250 Savage Improved, so I have three barrels for that rifle.
And of course, there's my Encore with a number of barrels from T/C and SSK industries in calibers ranging from .220 Swift and 6mm-06 to 9.3x74R and .416 Rigby. And I must not overlook my rail gun; it has two bolts and several barrels in calibers ranging from .223 Remington to .308 Winchester.
The switch-barrel rifle is like the peanut and the potato chip; once you try one you will likely want another. And another.
The availability of an action wrench that enters the Remington Model 700 receiver from the rear makes it ideal for a switch-barrel conversion.
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Donnell Jewellers – Update
Donnell Jewellers served the people of Canterbury, New Zealand, for over 45 years.
We operated our retail store and manufacturing workshop from the Triangle Centre, at 281 High Street. Our premises were severely damaged in the Feburary 2011 earthquake. After trading for some years from our homes, we decided to retire in 2019. We thank you, our customers, for your support of our business over the past five decades.
Over 63 Years on High Street, Christchurch
Our founder, Richard Donnell established Donnell Jewellers in 1975, when he purchased Adcocks Jewellers. Previously, he had worked for 23 years as a manufacturing jeweller for another High Street jewellery business. Our retail store and workshop was located in the Triangle Chambers building in High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. We traded from this location for just over 40 years. Richard's wife and four daughters worked in the shop over the years, along with numerous employees.
Unfortunately, in February 2011, the building was severely damaged by the Christchurch Earthquake, and later demolished. The business operated for several years after this by appointment only. In 2019 the difficult decision was made to officially retire.
For existing or past customers, if you need to get in touch with us, please contact Deb Donnell on 021 227 7587.
If you would like to learn more about our history, and the impact of the Christchurch Earthquakes on Christchurch, Deb has documented the city's story through a number of articles and publications. You can view her articles and purchase her books here.
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We recently had a clear out of old board games that we no longer play and we were wondering what to do with them. There are quite a few places that will give old board games a good home….Donating board games for children
Orphanages and children's care homes.
Therapy centres.
Family shelters.
Children's hospitals.
What are the best places to buy board games near you?
Local Game Store – Before quarantine, I got into a habit of visiting the store (5 min away) every time I get off of work.
Target – Target has really upped their game on board games in the last couple of years.
Barnes & Noble – This one heavily depends on your local Barnes & Noble.
The dollar store industry is dominated by two companies: Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which also owns Family Dollar. The company, he added, imports about 40 percent of its merchandise directly from China.
An investment group consisting of affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), GS Capital Partners (an affiliate of Goldman Sachs), Citigroup Private Equity and other co-investors completed an acquisition of Dollar General Corporation for $6.9 billion.
These States and Territories do not have any Dollar General locations – District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Montana, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Idaho, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska.
They don't usually sell brand names The dollar store itself is the brand, and the cost of the items is the draw, says Stacy Caprio, of Deals Scoop. "So they are able to private-label and sell their own items without having to pay the high brand-product markups that you see in regular stores," she explains.
Franchise Cost – While you can open an independent dollar store, if you want to operate under a name brand like Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, etc., there will be a franchise fee that can range from $10k – $50k, plus royalties (a percentage paid based on sales) depending on the brand you work with.
Once seen as dumping grounds for liquidated and off-brand merchandise, today's dollar stores often buy their inventory from major manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Energizer, Crayola and General Mills.
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If you have games that are still have all their pieces, consider donating them to a local charity, children's hospital, church or school. There are a lot of people who would love to give your old games a new life. Game boards can be used as hard covers for a homemade journal or sketch pad.
Donate. Share the tabletop love by passing your board games on to someone else. Many charities like Child's Play, Ronald McDonald House, and children's hospitals can only accept unopened items, so if you have any unwanted games still shrink-wrapped, those are some great options to look into.
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After we re-examined our lives and the decisions we made to get here, we were surprised at what the journey meant, which has changed us in many ways. It was just when a cousin's mother came to her head when she told a family reunion (after we knew we were around the world) that traveling was the best education she could get. Although my wife and I have guessed that this was the case, there was someone who actually lived and confirmed our suspicions.
One thing is to see something on TV or to read about it in the newspaper (or on the internet or in books, the media is the choice), but it's another thing to see and experience these things personally. More than not, when something is, you will surely appreciate the message and be more likely to react briefly (or not) and then forget it, but if you have been bombarded or beggars first, those moments will cling to you and you will start to wonder, why these things happen  For example, in a school you can try to teach students the utmost from litter in the history text that the population showed 95% illiteracy, the riches were getting richer, while the poor were poor and the population was oppressed and had no way of abandoning poverty. Certainly, students remember some dates and some key people in history, but have forgotten about the end of the test or class and the cause and effect of the circumstances leading to the revolution are lost.
But if these students sometimes visited a family with no running water, no electricity, no school or lack of food, while working very hard for survival; in the meantime, he was deeply angry with the government for accepting bribes, acquiring a large part of the country's wealth, and even during the incoming and outbreaking of dams, or because of its carbon dioxide exemption (thus exerting greater pressure on its own land and affecting its own means of survival) students are so deeply moved by experience to better understand why people want to act and revolt to improve their situation.
This is the reason why so deep impressions that we only experience firsthand when traveling are one of the main reasons why traveling is the best education you can get. Perhaps more importantly, such impressions insist on you so much that we are more inclined to take the steps to change the right things.
We always believe that reality is the fastest and most effective teacher. If you buy some hard, discounted price on some street markets just to knock-off when you get home, you'll learn not to look at the street markets in the same way. As long as you do not get the bitter taste of being torn off, you should always look for the next great search, regardless of whether the seller is detrimental.
eyes ahead bearing in mind that travel has the means to test its theories and beliefs as different people, different cultures, different things, different persuasions, and in different environments often often conflict with what they have used or predetermined to travel so that travel expands the horizons of the universe and the openness of the vast diversity and diversity on the planet and its peoples and keeping things open, it is easier to learn these differences and apply them in a way that would improve their own lives (and hopefully others). you will generate greater respect for other people during the process, while differences will not be distinguished from differing people.
Perhaps one of the most important things the trip has made us gives a greater perspective. When traveling, they offer a greater experience. So there is a wider range of experience and knowledge to ask when you find a new situation or problem. And thanks to our extended library, we look forward to the big picture, solve the problems, not forget the little things, believe in ourselves and to our knowledge, better understand people, better judge the characters, and objectively examine things. With this awareness and self-conviction, we feel that we have crossed the cross-border obstacles (many of which have been self-imposed) that he thought was possible.
In general, travel (at least the more enlightened customized types) is expensive, logistically difficult and requires a lot of time, health and energy. However, we have learned to overcome these limitations while receiving a rich reward with the acquired knowledge. And in our own time, we did the path and the execution to break through the mental obstacles that typically prevent people from getting there first; with objections that are too expensive, too heavy, too much planning time, etc. In a sense it forces you to defeat your mood, to go out into the real world, and to acquire immaterial materials, a better person than it is.
Although we say that travel is the best education you can get is not advised to give up formal education and does not mean that is the answer to all our problems. We just say that the journey will be cultivated in a way that it will get closer to a meaningful, healthy and happier life if it goes with open theory and the right attitude.
However, there are various trips, and we must show that not all of them help learning. In fact, if you only travel for consumption (such as just holiday, golf or water sports [not that I condemn these activities] without interacting with locals or experiencing what it offers in authentic experiences) 39 only on local cultures, environments and peoples and I do not know much. You will not be able to expand your horizons and travel education benefits.
Consumption notes that the journey is not environmentally friendly (greenhouse gases [GHGs] have flown to the upper atmosphere, the aircraft are as energy efficient as they will be and the water loss caused by environmental damage at resorts, not to mention all the plastic bottle waste). We think, however, that if more people traveled to learn different things and get to know them or experience them, they will understand them better, be better able to keep things in mind, and take action to make the world a better place and more sustainable. So they say that sometimes the same people would be willing to travel (not to mention their lifestyle) less effective while still serving the benefit of society (especially in education you do not get to school) as a whole.
With regard to school, I think that travel can do wonders if you complement your education with worldly experiences. So you get the skills you need to get your school life, but while you are learning and observing your journey, you learn more (or even question). Additionally, you may also be able to vote more intelligently and thus create better leaders. I dare say that people who did not spread their horizons and did not have an open mind were unable to prevent the tide of corruption and bad leadership that was solved most of today's world-wide problems.
So travel is the best education you can get? As far as we are concerned, we are welcome!
Despite the fact that our journeys prompted us to incorporate our savings, which would delay the home shopping process by pushing everyone (including our government through twisted tax laws), we would not trade the world. We are not financially rich, but we have met a lifetime of memories and moments and some of our friends along the way. We have been speeding up to discover new places by using waterfalls as an excuse to meet you far and close. We hope we can keep it. Because we never want to stop learning, improve ourselves and make a difference in the world.


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Aphids are small sap-sucking insects. They are among the most destructive insect pests on cultivated plants in temperate regions. The damage they do to plants has made them enemies of farmers and gardeners the world over, though from a zoological standpoint they are a highly successful group of organisms. Their success is due in part to the asexual reproductive capabilities of some species.
About 4,400 species of 10 families are known. Historically, far fewer families were recognized, as most species were included in the family Aphididae. Around 250 species are serious pests for agriculture and forestry as well as an annoyance for gardeners. They vary in length from 1 to 10 millimeters.
Natural enemies include predatory ladybirds, hoverfly larvae, parasitic wasps, aphid midge larvae, crab spiders, lacewings and entomopathogenic fungi like Lecanicillium lecanii and the Entomophthorales.
Most aphids have soft bodies, which may be green, black, brown, pink or almost colourless. Aphids have antennae with as many as six segments. Aphids feed themselves through sucking mouthparts called stylets, which are formed from modifications of the mandible and maxilla of the insect mouthparts. Most aphids have a pair of cornicles (or "siphunculi"), abdominal tubes through which they exude droplets of a quick-hardening defensive fluid containing triacylglycerols, called cornicle wax. Other defensive compounds can also be produced by some types of aphids. They also produce a sweet substance called "honeydew". Some species of ants "farm" aphids, protecting them on the plants they eat, eating the honeydew that the aphids release from the terminations of their alimentary canals. This is a mutualistic relationship. Some ants "milk" the aphids by stroking them with their antennae.
Some aphid species have unusual and complex reproductive adaptations, while others have fairly simple reproduction. Adaptations include having both sexual and asexual reproduction, creation of eggs or live nymphs and switches between woody and herbaceous types of host plant at different times of the year.
When there is a sophisticated reproductive strategy, only females are present in the population at the beginning of the seasonal cycle (although a few species of aphids have been found to have both male and female sexes). Eggs are parthenogenetically produced without meiosis and the offspring are clones of their mother. The female then give live birth to first instar female nymphs. The offspring resemble their parent in every way except size, and are called "virginoparae". This process iterates throughout the summer, producing multiple generations that typically live 20 to 40 days. Thus one female hatched in spring may produce thousands of descendants. Some aphids have telescoping generations. That is, the female has a daughter within her, who is already producing her own daughter. Thus a female's diet can affect the body size and birth rate of more than two generations (daughters and granddaughters).
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Student Review: Medical Genetics
Author: Ian D. Young
Edition: First (reissued)
Ian Young's textbook aims to review the basic genetic principles and relevant genetic diseases covered during the study of medical genetics by medical and biomedical science students. The book successfully achieves that aim, presenting the information in a logical order so that the concepts that often confuse students are made easy to understand.
The first few chapters act as a review of the basics of genetics, including transcription and translation, mitosis and meiosis and a summary of mutations and chromosome rearrangements. These chapters seem to be intended for revision purposes rather than as an introduction to the subject, and serve as a helpful reminder of what students may have forgotten from their first year.
Young then goes on to explain simple Mendelian inheritance, including how genes are identified and the inheritance of complex disorders. After the basics have been introduced, the book reviews some of the most medically important areas of genetics, including cancer, before going on to the current and future treatment of genetic disorders. The final chapters are primarily designed for medical students, as they describe the clinical skills needed in medical genetics.
Unlike many genetics textbooks, Medical Genetics is relatively short and explains concepts in a concise and informative manner, with good use of diagrams to clarify the points made. Many textbooks have questions at the end of each chapter, but the multiple-choice questions presented here offer a particularly simple but effective way of checking the reader's knowledge. The reading list at the end of each chapter consists of only a few, well-chosen papers, thus allowing the student to easily access the most relevant information on the topic.
One of the best aspects of this textbook is its use of case studies and landmark papers that bring the text to life and allow the reader to understand more about a particular disease or the importance of a specific discovery. Some of the more interesting case studies include famous people who may have had genetic disorders: for example Frederic Chopin, who is thought to have suffered from cystic fibrosis.
This textbook offers a successful review of the basics of medical genetics. Some prior knowledge would be useful when reading it, but it makes a great revision tool, as the basic concepts are summarised clearly and effectively.
The book's overall layout and style help the reader to understand fully concepts that are often challenging when they are first introduced.
Who is it for? Biomedical sciences and genetics undergraduates, and medical students.
Presentation: Clear and informative, with case studies throughout the text and multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter.
Would you recommend it? Yes, mainly to medical students and genetics undergraduates in their second or final year.
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