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I'm From the Government, and I'm Here To Help
Posted on September 8, 2017 November 30, 2019 by rebeccadeniston
It's the Movie Scientist Blogathon! Great Scott! We're looking at good scientists today, and what's better than saving all of mankind from a mysterious bacteria?
The Apollo 11 mobile quarantine facility. Source: National Air and Space Museum
Remember how the Apollo 11 astronauts were put in a mobile quarantine facility to make sure they didn't bring anything infectious back from the moon? Who hasn't seen the pictures of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins peeking out through the quarantine window and beaming? They were completely entitled to those big smiles, having only just achieved the most momentous feat in human history. It was a victory for Americans, the world, and science, vindicating NASA above its Russian rivals. Still, people were concerned about contamination from outer space. That same year, Michael Crichton published a novel, The Andromeda Strain, about what might happen if disease could hitch a ride on returning spacecraft. In 1971, it was made into a film, and while it doesn't feature any big stars, The Andromeda Strain is a compelling movie.
Directed and produced by Robert Wise of Sound of Music and Citizen Kane fame, The Andromeda Strain is structured like a documentary. It begins in Piedmont, Arizona, where a couple of Air Force reconnaisance men are suspicious because the town has shown no signs of life. Even a pilot flying over and scanning the place via infrared doesn't turn up anything. Finally, the two reconnaisance men head into the town to check it out. Meanwhile, they're in communication with their superiors at Vanguard Air Force Base in California, who listen to the whole saga unfold. The screams of the two men and then total silence tell them all they need to know, unfortunately, and the Major puts in a call to Washington. The deaths have put a plan called Operation Scoop into motion, and no one can know, least of all the press.
The first thing to do is to call in their crack team of experts to work the problem, and they have to drop whatever they're doing, no matter what it is. The first and senior of the group, Dr. Jeremy Stone (Arthur Hill), is pulled out of a party. His poor wife calls her dad, who's a senator, and everything is so hush-hush, she not only can't get through, but her line is tapped. The second, Dr. Charles Dutton (David Wayne) is talking to his wife about retiring to Alaska when his grandson comes and tells him about the military men outside. Dr. Ruth Leavitt (Kate Reid) is pulled out at a critical moment of an experiment she's conducting. The most awkward moment comes when the fourth member, Dr. Mark Hall (James Olson) is called in just when he's about to make the first incision in a surgery.
We have a survivor, and bless him, he's hungry.
Jeremy and Mark ride a helicopter into Piedmont to assess the situation, and what they find is chilling. Dead bodies lay in various spots in the streets, clearly having died very quickly. One lady even has a bag of groceries next to her. The doctors start peeking in windows, and see people seemingly frozen in time. An old man looks permanently surprised. Another man lays on a floor staring into space. Since it's the seventies, there's a hippie laying on another floor, a peace sign around her neck. They also find the town doctor in his office, slumped in his desk chair, eyes fixed on the ceiling. The doctor was on to something, though–he was able to recover a satellite that had fallen on Piedmont before he died. The weirdest thing of all is that there are birds of prey picking at the bodies, but no blood on the wounds. Jeremy and Mark think this is very strange, and Mark cuts the wrist of one of the victims to see what happens. Both men are mystified to see only red powder pour out instead of blood.
Just when they're about to leave, Jeremy and Mark hear a baby cry, and they go into a house to find a tiny little boy in his crib in the hallway. He's hungry and scared, but otherwise fine. They immediately bring him out, and right then a grizzled older guy rushes up to them, obviously also not infected with whatever killed Piedmont. There's room for everyone on the helicopter, so Mark and Jeremy help them aboard.
Just wait–it only looks like a storage room.
The other half of the group, Ruth and Charles meet them at their super-secret base out in the Nevada desert. It seems to be an innocuous agricultural station, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Charles leads Ruth into a storage closet, hits a button, and the two of them begin descending down a long elevator shaft. This is only the first of many levels the four of them will have to go through. Each level is color-coded, and each has its own decontamination process–the four scientists have to do everything from full body scans to walking naked through gray sludge to wearing what look like spangly fencing helmets while getting sprayed with white powder. Each level also has its own jumpsuit that corresponds to the color of whatever level it belongs to, and as they go down lower, each suit must be incinerated. Good thing they're only made out of paper, although they don't look like it. The whole process takes sixteen hours to complete, until there's absolutely no chance that anyone will get infected. The environment is so stringent, they don't even get real food at the lowest level–only supplements and liquid "caffeine," which couldn't possibly be coffee, or they would say so.
Once at the securest point, our four scientists have to figure out the who, what, when, where, why and how of this mysterious biohazard. They run tests on monkeys to see how the bacteria spreads. They have to observe the bacteria closeup to see what it looks like, of course, and they have to determine its chemical structure. Furthermore, they have to find out why, of all the people in Piedmont, the only ones to survive were an old man and a young baby.
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Mark has the most responsibility of the four, except for Jeremy. As the only unmarried person in the group, Mark is what's known as the Odd Man. In other words, if something happens to Mark, he doesn't leave any family or significant others behind, and as such, he's given the most risky jobs. He has to wear a key that can disengage the self-destruct mechanism in their underground lab, and he's also the one who works the closest to the Piedmont survivors, except for his assistant, Karen Anson. Mark is sort of a wild card who's not above flirting with the voice that wakes him up, or with his pretty right-hand lady, but when it counts, he knows how to step up to the plate.
The Andromeda Strain is an effective mixture of sci-fi and Cold War tension, and Robert Wise and Company did themselves proud. If the movie looks familiar, there's a good reason–the visual effects were done by 2001: A Space Odyssey's Douglas Turnbull. The set design is the usual claustrophobic rooms and hallways that are so typical of sci-fi films of that era. The characters are static, but that's because the story is outcome-based. These people aren't underground for laughs and giggles, or to find new purposes in life–just to figure out what killed Piedmont and how to keep the bacteria from spreading. The movie does give in to political film clichés such as the Generic Officer ordering an underling to get him So-and-So, with or without pounding the desk. In spite of those minor predictabilities, I found myself on the proverbial edge of my seat.
What are we dealing with here, folks?
The film is rated G, but I don't know how this thing swung it, seeing as there's nudity in it, plus fairly graphic (but obviously fake) shots of dead bodies and scientists cutting into dead bodies. Still, it's an interesting story with plenty of intrigue, and not too dry, with just enough of what we would today consider 1970s camp.
That's all for Day One of the Movie Scientists Blogathon. Day Two will focus on Mad Scientists, and in the meantime, Christina and Ruth have more for you at their respective blogs. Hope you enjoyed, and see you tomorrow for Day Two!
This film is available on Amazon.
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christinawehner says:
This does sound tense and very intriguing! I've been trying to bone up on scifi films, especially from the 1970s and am adding this one to the list.
Thanks so much and glad you could join us!
You're welcome Christina! I'm glad, too. And great–that's one of the things I like about doing these blogathons. It's always fun finding new movies for the list. 🙂
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As I recall, this was a fairly big hit at the time. At least, it played at our town's theatre for a few weeks and as I wasn't interested, I was rather irked. I think now I am interested. Must have something to do with your writing.
Thanks, Patricia, that's very nice! And LOL–that was me too when my husband bought the DVD. It kinda grew on me the second time, though. 🙂
Randall Green says:
Great review of a great, great movie, one of my all-time favs. Real Sci-Fi as apposed to a monster movie set in space, not that there's anything wrong with that. Cheers.
Thanks, Randall–glad you enjoyed it! And yeah, "Andromeda" is the real deal. Cheers!
I've avoided this film because it seems a little too creepy and fairly plausible – not the virus from space part, but the deadly virus part. (As an aside, I didn't realize the Apollo 11 astronauts were put into quarantine for fear of an outer-space virus.)
You've convinced me to finally see this film, and I'll try to track it down at the library. Thanks for bringing this to the Movie Scientist party! 🙂
That's great–I hope you like it when you find it. Andromeda's creepy in a good way. And you're welcome. Thanks for hosting this blogathon! 🙂
jennifromrollamo says:
I have heard of this film but have never seen it. Now I want to see it! Thanks for your look at it.
Oh, good–glad to inspire you! Thanks for reading. 🙂
Quiggy says:
I finally got to see this a couple of years ago. (Imagine! I'm 10 years older than the movie, but i only just go to see it…) It was a great movie. I love movies where the government is involved in secret subterfuge and cover-ups. It serves to juice up my distrust of government officials. 🙂
Yeah, I know what you mean, lol. 🙂


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The Great Volcanic Fun Run comprises two events the Mountain Challenge (Race Details) and the Family Trail Run. In both events, you can run or walk up fire trails and bush tracks with some spectacular views from Mt Towac, Young Man Canobolas, and Mt Canobolas.
The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge starts near the Pinnacle Picnic Reserve and finishes at the top of Mt Canobolas (the overall climb is 520M and the distance is 11KM); and a bus takes you back to the Pinnacle Picnic Reserve. Whereas the Great Volcanic Family Trail Run starts and finishes at the Pinnacle Picnic Reserve.
This is an annual event and entry numbers continue to climb each year exceeding 500 people. Top runners can finish the Mountain Challenge in under 1-hour, with most participants finishing between 1.5 to 2.5 hours; and top runners can finish the Family Trail Run in under 30 minutes with most participants finishing between 45-minutes to 1 hour.
These events are open to everyone – runners and walkers, young and old, individuals and families. But it is a challenge, so be sure you are fit enough to complete this long course within 150-minutes and the shorter one in about 75-minutes.
Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge Entries
Entry Fees (until 22 March 2020)
Individual Senior: over 18-years of age = $55.00
Individual Junior: under 18-years of age = $40.00
Entry Classes
Age categories are based on a participants age on the date of the event.
Under 15-years of age
15-17-years of age
45-49 years of age
Over 75-years of age
Age categories relate to both male and female participants.
Great Volcanic Family Trail Run Entries
Age categories are based on the participant's age on the date of the event
Under 9-years of age
9-10-years of age
Age categories relate to both male and female participants for all courses.
Online entries accepted up to 11:59PM on Sunday 22 march 2020
Entries on Saturday 28 March 2020, 12:00PM to 4:00PM @ The Orange Visitors Information Centre
Enter as an Individual only
Individual entries are either Junior (under 18 years) or Senior (18 years and over)
Entry fees for the main race include shuttle bus return to Registration area at Towac Pinnacle Picnic Ground.
The buses operate until 12 noon
Race packs will not be posted to participants.
Race pack pick-up will be available at The Orange Visitors Information Centre on Saturday 28 March 2020 between 12:00PM to 4:00PM. Where possible please take advantage of the Saturday pick up to reduce the rush on race day morning
The packs, including Race No. bibs and any shirts ordered, will be available at the Registration Area from 7:30 am on race day.
There will be two Start times: 9:00AM and 9:10AM, for the main race and 9.45AM for the Family Trail Run.
With electronic timing mats at the Start and Finish, there is no handicap in starting with the second wave at 9:10AM.
Your wave assignment will be indicated on the label attached to your race pack.
With growing numbers in the event, safety becomes more important. The objective of having a two-wave Start is to allow top runners to complete their descent of Mt Towac before slower contestants commence their ascent.
Please respect your wave assignment to assist with this goal.
There is no public transport to the Registration/Start area
Portaloo toilets will be available near the Registration area. There are public toilets at the summit of Mount Canobolas
A 'Clothing Return' is available, a box will be placed near the Start and taken to the Finish area at the summit during the run
All finishers will receive a commemorative medal, and a certificate citing their name, time and category placing will be available online.
Please note that dogs will not be permitted on the course or any associated area, e.g. Registration, Start and Finish areas.
What to wear? That depends on your ability. Trainers that fit firmly on the feet are important to deal with gravel roads and bush tracks. Consider sunscreen, hats, and water.
Pinnacle Physiotherapy will be offering massage services before and after the event. Look for their marquee near the Registration point.
Coffee van at Registration Area from 8am
Cold drinks, tea, coffee, BBQ sausage and steak sandwiches on sale at Registration Area after the event
Water stations (3) along main course one at the turn point of the mini challenge
Water and watermelon available at each Finish
At the Registration/Start areas parking will be over three or four areas. Please assist by following directions from the Parking Marshals to achieve maximum efficiency with the space available.
Spectators wishing to park at the summit must also follow directions from Parking Marshals as space is extremely limited.
The start is just 12km from the centre of Orange NSW. There are signs at all turns.
Approaching Orange from Bathurst, Cowra or Dubbo, follow the Great Volcanic Mountain
Challenge signs from the large roundabout, corner of Summer Street (Mitchell Hwy) and Woodward Road, Orange.
Head south on Woodward Rd for 1km, turn right into Racecourse Road, cross a railway bridge and continue south. The road becomes Pinnacle Road and winds its way to Towac Pinnacle Picnic Ground assembly area. (Coordinates: -33.3465, 149.0295)
Please take your time on this road, it is narrow with some tight turns.
Allow 30 minutes for travel from Orange, parking and walking to Registration Area.
The main race starts near Towac Pinnacle Picnic Ground on Pinnacle Road, Orange and takes in spectacular views from the volcanic range, passing through changing vegetation on little used forest roads and bush tracks. The course is 11 km.The second half of the course takes in Mt Towac (1350m), some beautiful forest area then Young Man Canobolas (1330m) via bush tracks before ascending to the summit of Mt Canobolas, at 1397m, a climb of 520m and the finish point.
The Mini race start half an hour after the main race at the same starting point follows a different (easier route) to an as yet unnamed plateau with spectacular views and returns to the starting point.
The Main Course on Google Maps
This is NOT a training map but could be useful for those wishing to get familiar with the course.
Medals will be presented to the three fastest female and male competitors for each age category in each event at presentation ceremonies after the events have finished. In addition to the Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge, there will be special awards for the overall male and female winners of that race, the fastest female and male in the junior category (under 18-years of age) and to the oldest female and male competitors that complete the course within the race time of 150-minutes.
The three fastest female and male competitors for each age category in each event will be presented with medals. In addition, there will be special awards for the overall male and female winners of that race, the fastest female and male in the junior category (under 18-years of age) and to the oldest female and male competitors that complete the course within the race time of 150-minutes.
Race Packs: Orange Regional Museum
Event Registration and Race Start: Pinnacle Picnic Area


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By Chris Tognotti
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Thanks to real estate magnate Donald Trump's upset electoral college victory, despite losing the presidential popular vote to Hillary Clinton by more than 2.7 million, he's now the President-elect of the United States. And that coveted title brought with it a major media recognition this week, as he was named TIME magazine's 2016 "Person of the Year." So, in that spirit, here are nine ways Trump changed 2016 that TIME had to recognize, as much as you might like to never see his face again, let alone on a magazine cover.
It's worth noting that winning TIME's annual distinction is not always a portent of a successful, humane leader, as past victories for Hitler and Stalin constantly remind. Basically, it's an award you can win any number of ways, whether through positivity or negativity, appealing to the better or more troubling impulses in humankind. It's basically an impact award, and on those grounds, Trump's win is hard to take strong issue with, even if you disagree with it.
Here are nine reasons Trump secured this distinction this year, all of which weren't overlooked when the time came to name the top spot:
1. He's Going To Be The President
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This one's simple enough ― Trump is going to be the most powerful person on Earth, and that's a fact that typically earns someone a TIME "Person of the Year" title. In fact, the last President not to win this recognition was Gerald Ford, who was never actually elected.
2. He Upended The GOP Establishment
Like him, hate him, or really hate him, Trump did engineer a successful, hostile takeover of the Republican primary, and he did it while visibly spending less time or effort preparing and practicing and learning policy than any of the other major candidates. To the contrary, he carved out a vague yet politically savvy set of priorities ― combined with oodles of pandering to misogyny and white racial resentment ― and cobbled together a coalition he rode to victory.
3. He Defeated The First Woman Nominee
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The same reason his victory was such a devastating blow for so many people ― especially older women who supported Clinton and may never now witness a woman president in their lifetimes ― is a mark of achievement for Trump, albeit more in infamous fashion than a positive one. Simply put, Clinton ran of a message of progress and moving forward, and Trump ran on largely the opposite. And despite the fact that Clinton's political coalition was decidedly in the majority, Trump's won out on the electoral map.
4. He's The First President Without Any Relevant Experience
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Trump has never held previous public office, nor been a member of the U.S. armed forces ― and in fact, throughout his run, he showed a fair amount of contempt for people who have. He's the first person to ever be elected president without either of those backgrounds.
5. He Forced Us All To Keep Thinking & Talking About Him
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Countless observers throughout 2016 theorized that Trump ran for president not to win, so much as to prove his doubters wrong.
6. He'll Lead The World's Most Powerful Military
Having your finger on the button of America's nuclear arsenal, and the full might of the military at your call sort of sends your potential impact on the world soaring off the charts. So it will be for Trump, who's set to become the most powerful military leader for at least the next four years, and quite possibly the next eight years if the Democrats don't get their act together by then.
7. He Won Despite Losing The Popular Vote
For a sense of contrast, George W. Bush won the electoral college in 2000 while losing the popular vote, but he only trailed Al Gore by a six-figure margin that now seems quaint ― 543,816. Trump, on the other hand, is currently running behind Clinton in the popular vote by more than 2.6 million, and despite his obviously self-aggrandizing rumor-mongering to the contrary, that's not fraud, it's the sign of a minority coalition.
8. He Won Without A Majority In The Primary
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Suffice to say Trumpism is here, and it's a genuine and distinct threat to progressive and democratic values. But it's also a political philosophy that was a minority movement in the Republican party, and a minority movement across the United States.
9. He's Actually A Two-Time Winner
Usually presidents have to get re-elected to win this honor a second time, but in Trump's case he's already on his second go-around. That's because Trump was also awarded the TIME Person of the Year award back in 2006.
So while some may want to say it's TIME's "fault" that Trump was awarded this title, these nine things prove that he completely changed and redefined 2016 in a way that couldn't be ignored.


You may find people like yourself already at St. Aidan's, or not. Either way you belong. We are an Episcopal Church community [What does this mean?] with members of all ages, several ethnic groups and nationalities, men and women. We particularly invite students to be part of this family. We are also a welcoming and affirming congregation for lesbians and gay men. You can question, search, and make your own conclusions at St. Aidan's. We do not ask for conformity but embrace diversity. Your ideas are respected as we each search for meaning and direction, belief, doubt, and faith. We are especially proud to be a co-founder, along with Northside Presbyterian, of one of the country's oldest interfaith corporations, Northside Associated Ministries. Come share God's loving embrace.
Our most important time together is our Sunday morning worship service at 10:00 AM. Our worship space is intimate, overlooking the woods and wildlife habitat. And, our worship style is traditional Episcopalian; that is, structured from the Book of Common Prayer. At the same time, we avail opportunities to utilize innovative, seasonally appropriate sources. Come join us as we worship God.
"What does it mean to follow Jesus?" This is a complex question without simple answers. And, St. Aidanites do not feel we have a monopoly on the truth. We are all on a spiritual journey and lifelong discernment is an essential part of our life together. Much of this we share with our sister congregation, Northside Presbyterian, learning from each other. Offerings include Christian Education for all ages, regular Bible Study, Wednesday evening Lenten Series, book clubs, and special retreats via the Retreat Center. [The Retreat Center is an exciting new ministry, check it out.] Some members are active in renewal and interfaith movements, and some are companions of religious orders and intentional communities. Come walk with us to Emmaus.
Inevitably, God's love in you will lead you to offer that love to others. Some you will serve out of your love for them, others will be people you don't even know. Your love is an image of God's unfailing, unchanging, ever present love for us all. The people of St Aidan's have many calls to ministry including pastoral care, social justice, local and world hunger, homelessness and affordable housing, interfaith understanding and world peace, environmental sustainability, to name but a few. [See what a member has to say about Loving Service.] Come bring your passion, it will be empowered.
Many at St. Aidan's believe that God's loving intention encompasses all that God has created, all plants, all animals, and all natural systems, even to the apparently least significant. God is in all creation and all things are of the divine. Every creature, inorganic as well as living, is entitled to a life of freedom from coercion, in unity with every other creature throughout the cosmos. Humans with our superior intelligence, language, and manual dexterity are given heightened responsibility to protect creation, not exploit it. Creation is not a thing but a life giving and sustaining being, not an object to be used solely for humanity's benefit, but a person to be revered and celebrated. Being created in God's image means servant -- loving and nurturing all of creation. At the same time, nurturing creation goes beyond working for environmental sustainability; it includes peace and justice for all creatures. It requires unity with God, with Nature, with each other. Fulfilling this paradigm and motivated by our beautiful wooded nature site, St Aidan's is the first church in Michigan to join the GreenFaith Certification Program, an interfaith partnership that promotes protecting the earth as a religious value and environmental stewardship as a moral responsibility, with a commitment to environmental justice. [Learn more about St.Aidan's commitment to ecological ministries] Come walk with us as we follow Jesus into the Household of God.


Bellbrae Carriages is a museum of early Australian horse-drawn carriages. It is located by the corner of Hendy Main Road and Brushfields Road. Follow Coombes Road westbound off Geelong Road, just north of Torquay, and it becomes Hendy Main Road.
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre welcomes visitors to experience Indigenous culture. The gallery/retail area displays a wide range of Aboriginal arts and crafts with staff keen to share their extensive knowledge of history and culture. Visitors can also be treated to a didgeridoo performance, hear stories of Dreamtime paintings or take a leisurely stroll through the native garden. Entry to Narana is free and presentations can be booked at a moderate price.
The Australian National Surfing Museum is the world's largest surfing museum boasting an incredible collection of surf memorabilia. Marvel at fascinating displays, which tell the story of Australia's significant surf heritage, and celebrate the country's love of the ocean.
Bellbrae Carriages is a museum of early Australian horse-drawn carriages. It is located by the corner of Hendy Main Road and Brushfields Road. Follow Coombes Road west bound off Geelong Road, just north of Torquay, and it becomes Hendy Main Road.


It has been a traditional every year in kahrizak (Alborz) to celebrate Doctor's Day. On the 24th August a ceremony was held at the institute. Physicians safeguard and protect patients health in the society. They are life savers. They heal the body's pain through God's Grace.


Girls should wear a leotard or unitard, if they have one. Girls who do not have one of these and all boys should wear shorts and a t-shirt. Jean shorts or any shorts with zippers, snaps, buttons, etc. on the front are discouraged. Children should remove shoes and socks, sweaters, coats, etc. before class begins and put them in a cubby in our "cubby" area.
Children with hair shoulder-length or longer must wear a hair tie to keep hair away from the face and behind the head.
Parking is available in front of the gym. Members can also pick up a parking pass at the front desk to park in the lot at "The Church in Denver" located east of the facility at 2180 S. Leyden St. (S. Leyden & Warren Ave). Parking is available on the South side of their building, as we are asked not to use the parking spaces directly in front of the entrance to their building or those on the North side of the building.
Parents, if parking on the street please make sure your children are with you at all times for safety. If a parking pass is not on display when parked in this lot, or if you park in any other lot around the gym, your car is at risk of being towed at your expense.
Children are prohibited from wearing jewelry into the gym. All ear piercings must be posts and must not dangle. Necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, and dangling earrings must be left at home. Gum and food are not allowed in the gym or observation areas. All food and drinks (except water bottles) must remain in the lobby or in your car. Excess money, beyond change for the snack machine, should not be brought to the gym and left unattended. We have had items stolen at GP from gym bags and cubby shelves. Gymnastics Plus is not liable for anything left unattended.
When to register? When to pay?
Our class sessions at GP are 8 weeks long, except for Summer Sessions. During weeks 1-7 of each session, you may register for the next session (Prior Registration). If you have not re-registered by week 8, your class spot is available to a new student Gymnastics Plus provides a number of notices (postings, handouts and mailing of Priority Registration Invoices,) regarding re-registering for the next session. Students who are not registered are not allowed in the gym. All membership fees must be paid upon registering for classes and then annually as they are due.
Gymnastics Plus does not provide refunds or credits.
When to call us? How to schedule a make-up class?
We would appreciate being called ahead if your child is going to miss a class. In case of illness, we have two (2) Fridays scheduled for make-up classes per session. Make-up classes are provided as a courtesy only. Make-up classes are to be made during the session of the missed class. Make-up dates and sign up sheets are available at the front desk after the 1st week of each session. Make-up classes are not offered / available during the Summer Sessions.
If classes are cancelled due to stormy weather, we will announce the cancellations on our website, Facebook, and answering system. Please check our newsletter calendars for other cancellations due to holidays and gym events.
How does my child get advanced to the next level?
In the young child classes, children are advanced by age alone. Classes at this level are coached by developmental maturity, not skill. Therefore, children under age 3 must remain with a parent in the Parent-Tot class and children under 6 must remain in a PS class. If a child has been at GP for years and the coach feels she/he is ready for a beginner class, we will speak with you. Beginner classes are coached with much less hand-spotting and game-playing. The child must be able to sit and wait for her/his turn and must be comfortable being on the equipment without a coach holding onto her/him at every moment. Beyond the beginner class, children are advanced by skill-level. The coaches will fill out an advancement request form and you will be notified by telephone or upon registering for the next session.


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March 1, 2010 | Materials | Sensors/Data Acquisition | Medical | Nanotechnology
Magnetic Nanoparticles and Devices for Biomedical Uses
Potential applications include detecting selected biomolecules and treating some brain injuries.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Virginia
A program comprising several collaborative research efforts has been dedicated to advancing the art of utilization of magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical purposes. The research has been performed by three teams, each focusing on different aspects of the art:
This Transmission Electron Micrograph shows a magnetite/titanium oxide/gold nanoparticle typical of the magnetic nanocomposites investigated in this research program.
A team at the Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI) of the College of Sciences of the University of New Orleans has addressed the synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles and associated materials. The work of this team has been divided into several main tasks. One task is to develop methodology for the synthesis of magnetic nanocomposite particles, including magnetite/titanium oxide/gold (see figure) and magnetite/polystyrene/semiconductor nanoparticles. Another task is to provide for functionalization of magnetic nanocomposite particles to make them suitable for bioconjugation of antibodies or other active biomolecules. Still another task is to improve the utilization of magnetic nanocomposite particles as means of delivering drugs.
A team at the Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD) of Louisiana State University has addressed the design and fabrication of devices for handling and detecting biological samples labelled with magnetic nanoparticles. These devices include sensors that utilize giant magnetoresistance (GMR) for detection of biomolecules through detection of magnetic nanoparticles attached to those molecules. This work has been divided into several major tasks, including fabrication of silicon-based GMR sensors and integration of them into microfluidic platforms, functionalization of surfaces of GMR sensors with thin layers of biomolecules that afford selective binding of target molecules, and synthesis and characterization of biofunctionalized magnetic nanoparticles.
A team at the Louisiana State University Neuroscience Center of Excellence has addressed the utilization of magnetic nanoparticles in the treatment of mild brain injuries. This team has made use of the magnetic-nanoparticle technology developed by the AMRI and CAMD teams and has developed molecular recognition processes and identified bioreceptor-recognition elements needed for the further development of nanobiotechnological approaches to (a) reducing the short-term consequences of mild traumatic head injury, (b) preventing or slowing laser-induced retinal injury, and (c) alleviating pain in military personnel.
This work was done by Charles J. O'Connor of the University of New Orleans, and Josef Hormes and Nicolas Bazan of Louisiana State University for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. For more information, download the Technical Support Package (free white paper) at www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/briefs. DARPA-0008
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The High Road sees pilgrims and seekers of many kinds. I have been studying the descansos, the roadside shrines of white crosses, plastic flowers and sometimes stuffed toys which mark a soul's passing after a traffic accident. And I've been avoiding discarded syringes, broken bottles and crushed beer cans all day. My eyes on the red pumice gravel, I nearly run into a marcher holding up a sun-faded rosary he's found on the side of the road. He offers it, and I, who have recently misplaced my Buddhist mala (but not my Hindu mantra, the chanting of which keeps me going on the uphill) know it's meant for me. Every tenth bead is a plastic picture of our Lady of Guadalupe, the Christianized Aztec earth goddess, Tonantzin and Mother Goddess of this land. I remove the broken wooden cross attached and wrap the beads around my wrist, grateful for this symbol of protection.
and seekers of many kinds.
It won't rain tonight. I lay out my sleeping bag in the new grass at the edge of the parking lot so as to see the stars. Or even a UFO! I have cheerfully explained to curious east and west coast marchers why the cattle warning road signs we see have flying saucers added. They do not seem to share my delight with paranormal trivia and grim humor when I describe the spate of mysterious cattle mutilations and strange lights that occurred in the 70's and sometimes even now. What lover of myth could not love New Mexico?
After exchanging a foot massage with a fellow marcher also old enough to remember the Peace March for Nuclear Disarmament in 1986, I explore the shrine. While others cut carrots for dinner, attend a council meeting or play in the stream, I find myself alone in the dim chapel. Its shabby filigree and folk art style portraits of bloody martyrs and saints weave a spell of sadness around me. A small room to the left of the altar holds the crutches of those healed at this place — the "Lourdes of New Mexico." Ironically, this overnight spot is where I will lose the new trekking pole on which I leaned so heavily today as I tried to keep up. Philosophically, I later think that perhaps the displaced patella of my right knee might be miraculously healed now that the expensive pole has been sacrificed. Maybe my walking stick will end up hanging here among the crutches! Magical thinking (and alien encounters) will eventually get to you if you live in the "Land of Enchantment" long enough.
Pilgrimage may be thought of as the experience of finding a holy place. But it is not a journey to Eden. Transcendence does not come without the understanding of suffering.
In the shrine room, a foot and a half diameter hole in the rock floor invites pilgrims to trowel a bit of the "holy dirt" to carry with them for luck and health. I like that it is called holy DIRT, not "soil" or "clay," "caliche" or "sand," just good old honest "dirt." I take a pinch for my pocket.
I asked a marcher one day, how she felt about walking through the back country Pueblo lands without seeing the public, when a goal of the March is to raise awareness. She answered that it was important to experience what we were actually marching for; to experience the bones of the land without its overlay of cities, farms, roads; to get a small taste of what it must be like to have some harmony with natural forces; to feel a little of what we have lost.
Pilgrimage may be thought of as the experience of finding a holy place. But it is not a journey to Eden. Transcendence does not come without the understanding of suffering. On this march there is cold, exhaustion, pain, arguments, tears, frustration, anger and grief along with the laughter, love, wonder and beauty. Three days hence, children these marchers have met, will have fallen to their deaths from the sky over a New Mexico forest fire. On that same day, a peacock will have spread iridescent feathers in challenge to a rainbow and the ubiquitous LYFs (little yellow flowers) of the desert roadside will remind us that life goes on somehow. That it will go on without or despite us. Pilgrimage is an embracing of the holiness of it All: the holiness, you could say, of Dirt.
Winter Ross is a street medic, artist and appreciator of paradigm diversity. She joined the Great Climate March between Santa Fe and the Taos Mesa where she currently tends an Earthship home.


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This is more of a passion project for me, as succulents are some of my favorite outdoor items to photograph. I use them as artwork in my home quite often, and they grow in excess here in Southern California. I will continue to update this portfolio as I shoot and edit new photographs, so feel free to bookmark it!


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Obama: I 'always thought' Bush was a 'good guy'
Stephen C. Webster
Published: Saturday January 17, 2009
President-elect Obama must have either an enormous capacity for forgiveness, or a short memory.
On Friday night, he told CNN's John King that he has "always thought" Bush was a "good guy."
What a difference eight months can make.
"I mean, I think personally he is a good man who loves his family and loves his country," said Obama.
"If you look at my statements throughout the campaign, I always thought he was a good guy," Democrat Obama said, when asked in a CNN interview whether he still stood by his campaign trail criticisms of the Republican president.
"I think he made the best decisions that he could at times under some very difficult circumstances. It does not detract from my assessment that over the last several years we have made a series of bad choices and we are now going to be inheriting the consequences of a lot of those bad choices."
Although a query of RAW STORY's campaign 2008 reporting did not turn up any personal insults made explicitly by Obama, the laundry-list of slags against the Democrat is long.
"Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with the terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along," Bush said in May 2008, comparing the supposed strategy to Britain's 1930s appeasement of the Nazis. "We have an obligation to call this what it is -- the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."
"I think it's very clear who Hamas wants to be the next president of the United States," said McCain, Bush's political ally in the election, during an April 2008 campaign stop.
And who could forget McCain's running-mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, accusing Obama of "palling around with terrorists?" She later refused to use the same term -- "terrorists" -- when referring to abortion clinic bombers.
Though, it's not as if Obama didn't hit back.
"We all know why, Senator McCain doesn't want to be seen, hat in hand with the President whose failed policies he promises to continue for another four years," Obama said in May 2008, before a speech in Nevada.
But, since the election, rhetoric between the outgoing and incoming presidents has cooled. Bush, who is actually a distant cousin to Obama, even said he "likes" him.
"Listen, the man's obviously a charismatic person ... and the man is able to persuade people that they should trust him," Bush told Fox on Jan. 11. "And he's got -- he's got something -- he's got a lot going for him," he said.
In spite of his personal opinion, the question as to whether Obama will allow a prosecution of "good guy" Bush for authorizing war crimes, among a litany of other abuses, remains unclear.
"We're still evaluating how we're going to approach the whole issue of interrogations, detentions, and so forth," the President-elect told ABC in early Jan. "Obviously we're going to be looking at past practices and I don't believe that anybody is above the law."
With wire reports.


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As the title says this flavour is really quite something. If you enjoy a good hint of spice from a cinnamon flavour then this is great. the inhale you get a great apple flavour and the cinnamon on the exhale, I didn't get much cream flavour tho.
Firing on 60w Smoke T-Priv 220w with a baby beast tank.


There are two main types of skin cancer – melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Each of these types has a number of variants, which require different treatment.
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This uses components of the classic salade niçoise--tuna, olives, and green beans.
Steam beans, covered, 7 minutes.
Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt over tuna. Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add tuna; cook 3 minutes on each side or until medium-rare or desired degree of doneness. Break tuna into chunks.
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, oil, anchovy paste, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add beans, tuna, couscous, tomato, olives, onion, and parsley; toss gently. Top each serving with an egg wedge.
Wow! This was much better than I expected it to be. So many flavors and textures. We ate it as a main dish salad. I think it would be equally good without the tuna as a side dish, though.
I don't usually make Mediterranean or salad-type meals, but wow, maybe I should more often! This was delicious. I left out the egg (forgot to boil one) and also the red onion, since I usually find it to be too strong. In this recipe, though, it would have been fine. Looking forward to impressing friends with this meal.


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Q: go to function when press button in JS form I created Form in JS and react, when user press the button "submit" I want it to trigger the function "submit" and pass all the values from the form.
how can I do it?
import React from 'react';

export default function MessageForm(){

    const submit = (values) => {
        console.log(values);
    }

    return(

                <form action="http://localhost:3001/messaging/write-message" class="tm-contact-form" method="POST">

                        <input type="text" id="sender" name="sender" class="form-control" placeholder="From" required/>

                        <input type="text" id="receiver" name="receiver" class="form-control" placeholder="To" required/>

                        <textarea rows="1" id="subject" name="subject" class="form-control" placeholder="Subject..." required></textarea>

                        <textarea rows="5" id="message" name="message" class="form-control" placeholder="Message..." required></textarea>

                        <button type="submit" onClick="submit" class="btn tm-btn-primary tm-send-btn">Send</button>

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A: just replace "submit" with {submit} in the button tag onClick attribute <button type="submit" onClick={submit} class="btn tm-btn-primary tm-send-btn">Send</button>

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Apple has been long rumored of entering the home entertainment market with their own HDTV. Sources even claim to have seen the mystical HDTV, describing it as an Apple Cinema Display with a $99 Apple TV built-in. All these strong rumors of Apple releasing a dedicated HDTV have have amounted to absolutely nothing.
I personally believe Apple has already entered the home entertainment market. The $99 Apple TV is the Apple HDTV; after all, what it does is inject the Apple TV OS into any HDTV. There are two big benefits to this: it's easier for Apple to manufacture and very easy to sell to consumers because of its very reasonable price of $99.
Yet despite all that, Apple TV has yet to really go big. In its current state, the Apple TV is a bit limited: it doesn't allow developers to make their own apps. You can, however, use an iOS device to do all the heavy-lifting and enjoy your app on the big screen. Dual-screen apps like Real Racing 2, Perfect Browser are good examples of this.
Now, while Apple already allows developers to create dual-screen apps, the whole process is going to become a whole lot easier with an updated version of Brightcove's App Cloud Software Development Kit (SDK).
App Cloud has been in the market for over a year. It allows developers to easily create apps for iOS and Android with minimal coding and without having to learn platform-specific languages like Objective-C.
The new version of App Cloud comes with an important new feature called Dual Screen Solution for Apple TV. These are a bunch of APIs that enable developers to create dual-screen apps for Apple TV that enhance your home entertainment experience.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO Brightcove, demoed a fictional app called Vido which lets users use their iPad for navigating and searching while whatever video is playing is up on the Apple TV.
While we haven't tried any app built using App Cloud ourselves, dual-screen apps do look much better than the traditional method of using iPad/iPhone as a second screen and a limited remote control.


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Houston Shot Down A Commuter Fee, But What Was It?
Urban Reform | 6/24/2019 | Staff
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At last week's marathon Houston city council meeting to consider the $5.1 billion fiscal year 2020 budget, one council member attempted to tack on an amendment that would have opened the door for a "commuter fee" better known as congestion pricing.
Council - Member - Martha - Castex-Tatum - District
Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum (District K) offered the amendment, with the full support of Mayor Sylvester Turner, and it would have created an exploratory committee to research the new fee. "This is just an opportunity for us to look for another way to source some additional revenue," she said as she rolled out the amendment. The amendment died because of a tie vote of 7-7 (two council members were out of chambers and couldn't vote), but there wasn't much of a discussion as to what exactly is a congestion fee and what commuters should expect.
The concept has been around for some time and implemented internationally in London, Stockholm, and Singapore, but New York City will be the first U.S. to implement it.
Simply - Commuters - City - Core - Revenue
Simply put, commuters would pay to drive into the city's core. The revenue would be used for infrastructure improvements as, according to the council member, commuters aren't currently paying their fair share.
In practice, governing entities designate a "congestion zone," or multiple zones, and...
(Excerpt) Read more at: Urban Reform
Individuals can exist without government but government can't exist without individuals.
Amazon adds Hindi to the Alexa Skills Kit Users of Amazon's voice assistant will soon be able to talk to Alexa in Hindi.


The Christmas Tree needs some decoration and we use our beautiful VR to get audiences into the holiday spirits!
The perfect activation for the Christmas season, players get to decorate the tree in a variety of virtual settings ranging from their living room to the outdoors. With a variety of beautiful ornaments to choose from, players select the decorations from a tablet and throw them onto the tree.
As they place the ornaments, the tree is displayed on the big screen. Then, they get to take home a picture with them and their amazing tree once they finish!


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Officials search for wanted man with 3-year-old son
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Authorities are looking for a 25-year-old wanted man and his 3-year-old son who may be in the Hillsboro area.
Gaige Burnes, who has a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest, is thought to be living as a transient, possibly near Shute Park, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies think Burnes has his son, Colt Burnes, with him.
The Department of Human Services has a protective custody order for Colt and said Colt may currently be in an unsafe situation.
Deputies said the public should avoid confronting Gaige Burnes.
Burnes was charged with 2nd-degree child neglect in March. The warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to show up for his arraignment the following month.
If you know anything about their whereabouts, please call non-emergency dispatch at 503.629.0111.
Gaige Burnes has a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest, May 8, 2019. (Washington County Sheriff's Office)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More than 60 community projects are taking place in the Portland area this weekend in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Friday, organizers of the 13th-annual MLK Weekend of Service started to mobilize their 1,500 volunteers who will carry out a variety of projects to support communities and people need.
Pedestrian hit while crossing TV Hwy at SW 198th
by Jenny Young, KOIN 6 News Staff / Jan 16, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was hit by a vehicle and seriously hurt while crossing Tualatin Valley Highway at SW 198th late Thursday afternoon, officials said.
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m., according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said passerby stopped to help the pedestrian and one person performed CPR on her.
Oregon mental health clinics for kids expanding


This is an online video training course for Power Query. The course consists of more than 40 video lessons explaining how to use Power Query for Power BI and Excel. It starts at the beginning and covers the basics right through to advanced techniques and patterns to solve real world problems. There are a few free introductory videos that cover an outline of the course, an overview of the user interface and also an explanation of some of the various ways you can use Power Query. These free samples will give you a taste of what this training material is like to help you determine if it will be useful for you. After purchasing the course you will be able to view the content online for a single user for 12 months from the date of purchase. The videos are not available for download and you are required to have an internet connection to access the material.


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Fairfield Decom Limited
A Future Vision for Decommissioning
Profile on Fairfield Energy and Fairfield Decom. Originally appeared in Energy Oil and Gas magazine.
It was back in 2018 that Energy, Oil & Gas first documented the activities of Fairfield Energy. Established in 2005 in response to the rapidly developing opportunities for focused independents to acquire and operate marginal fields in the UK Continental Shelf, it became the operator of the Dunlin Area in 2008, before assuming the duty holder role to adopt full command and control in 2014. In the time since, the company has applied its experience as an independent late-life, mature field operator to a complex, multi-year decommissioning programme for the Greater Dunlin Area.
"Since we last spoke, the Dunlin Platform wells plug and abandonment (P&A) campaign has continued to progress safely and efficiently with 37 of the 45 platform wells completed," begins John Wiseman, Managing Director of Fairfield Energy Limited. "We have finalised the Osprey and Merlin subsea satellite well P&A campaign in good time and under the OGA's P10 target, and we have also recently completed a successful 2019 conductor removal campaign, with the hydraulic workover unit working in parallel with the drilling rig. Furthermore, we continue to bring down the forecasted final project cost, reducing it by a further £60 million in 2019."
One of the biggest recent milestones for Fairfield Energy came in May 2019, when approval was officially given for the company to commence with its Dunlin Alpha Topsides Removal Decommissioning Programme. Consisting of a four-leg concrete gravity base structure, a steel box girder module support frame deck, and two further levels of modules, the Dunlin Alpha installation stands in 151 metres of water and is 240 metres high from the seabed to the top of the drilling derrick. Its topsides, which were designed as a drilling and production facility, span across three levels and weigh approximately 19,640 tonnes.
"Topsides preparation is presently ongoing, and the topsides lift will be carried out by Heerema Marine Contractors, using both the Thialf and the new Sleipnir super heavy lift vessels in 2021/2022," John continues. "From there, the topsides structures will be taken to AF Offshore Decom Vats yard for break-up, recycling and disposal.
"The latter phases of topsides preparation for removal and conductors removal has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of complex hazardous activities requiring focused management efforts in the field, and much greater levels of workforce engagement to assure safe and efficient progress than for routine production operations. In addition, the challenge of retaining a competent and motivated workforce as the end of project nears has been another big focus area for the management team."
Brand new company
Once the decommissioning of the Greater Dunlin Area comes to its conclusion, Fairfield Energy as it is known today will likely cease to exist. The next chapter for the Fairfield organisation, however, is already in the process of being written, with May 2019 also marking the launch of Fairfield Decom. A joint venture between Fairfield, and the aforementioned Heerema Marine Contractors and AF Offshore Decom, its business model involves taking over operatorship of fields in their final years of production and guiding them through to decommissioning.
"Fairfield Decom is a completely new company, not a division of Fairfield Energy, and the first true Decom Operator in the North Sea," states Graeme Fergusson, Managing Director, Fairfield Decom. "We take the experience of an operator which has been through the end-of-life asset management process, and combine it with the expertise and outstanding track record of two world-leading heavy lift and decommissioning contractors. In doing so, we are able to offer a fully integrated, end-of-life asset management solution that includes ultra-late life operations and can be tailored to the specific needs of operators and asset owners.
As Graeme goes on to add, decommissioning is a distinct activity that demands a specific mind-set. "The North Sea has created outstanding explorers, developers and producers committed to building and safeguarding assets for the long-term. Decommissioning, however, has a completely different set of priorities, and there has been a dramatic increase in complex multi-hazard activities that require a different approach. Fairfield Decom is able to implement innovative/novel commercial models, and our integrated technical solution encourages simultaneous operations which improves efficiency and enhances predictability. In short, we help to keep things simple and we know what not to do!"
Fairfield Decom's vision is to become the recognised innovative and sustainable solution provider to the offshore decommissioning industry. "As a decommissioning operator, we occupy a unique position within the market, providing collaborative solutions that resolve the traditional conflict between E&P and decommissioning activities," Graeme continues. "Our approach is to take control of the field in the last years of its life, which gives us a thorough knowledge of the infrastructure. We manage and execute the entire scope of ultra-late life operations purely with decommissioning in mind, thus creating efficiencies, managing risks, and enabling operators to concentrate their resources on their core E&P business activities.
"We fully understand, however, that funding for decommissioning projects may compete with exploration, development and production enhancement investment decisions, and that the availability of financing is important to enable projects to reach the execution phase. As a dedicated Decom Operator, we have the scale and financial strength to be able to manage this. We have invested a significant amount of time in discussing these requirements with the financial community and developed a range of commercial options, to the point where we are confident that our innovative solutions will give the industry the assurance they need to make decommissioning decisions at the right time."
Fairfield Decom believes that only specialist companies with the capability to take on latelife operations prior to an asset's Cessation of Production (CoP) can provide efficient and predictable outcomes. "Adopting an approach that facilitates a better understanding of the technical challenges enables the initiation of upfront decommissioning work scopes whilst the asset is still producing, resulting in a more economically efficient outcome," Graeme enthuses.
"What Fairfield Decom provides is visionary, but it is not just a concept, it is a new and exciting solution to the challenges the industry faces – particularly in the mature North Sea basin – which is both scalable and sustainable," Graeme concludes. "It provides career opportunities for those already within the industry, ensuring skills and knowledge are retained, whilst at the same time creates new and exciting opportunities for those at the start of their careers."
It is hard to question the belief that 2020 marks an exciting time for the decommissioning sector, what with statistics quoted in the recent OGUK Decommissioning Insight Report showing plenty of work on the horizon. Indeed, Graeme anticipates that in the next 12-to-18 months, Fairfield Decom will have at least two major projects underway, and be in discussions regarding other prospective works and collaborations.
Want to know more about Fairfield Decom?
We have a range of ways you can get in touch and find out more about Fairfield Decom. Use the link below to go to our contact page – we look forward to hearing from you.
© 2021	Fairfield Decom Limited


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** Any low calorie margarine will also work.
1. Take the frozen fish fillets out of the freezer the night before and move to the fridge to thaw.
2. When your ready to cook heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Give it one spray with olive oil and put 5g of margarine in the pan. Add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until brown and cooked through.
3. While the fish is cooking, put the frozen vegetable mix in a microwave safe dish and cover. Steam in the microwave for the recommended time* and then dish vegetables onto the plates.
4. The fish should be done by now, remove it from the pan and place on a plate along with the mixed vegetables.
5. Lastly, put the frozen peas in the microwave safe dish and cover for 1 minute, stir and then steam for another 30seconds. Dish out onto the plates.


Planning permission sought for significant mixed use development within the historic town centre of Carlisle. Development to provide close to 40,000 sq ft retail floorspace and 367 car parkings spaces as part of an adjacent multi-storey car parking proposal. Siginificant benefits to the city are on offer with the redevelopment of a surface car park.


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When it comes to measuring your client's success, your analysis can only be as detailed as the data you collect. This tactical presentation will cover questions to ask to ensure access to the "right" data, tips to avoid misinterpreting the data you collect and best practices in creating compelling visuals and analysis from the data available. Along the way, we will touch on the allure of (and obstacles to) 1:1 attribution, the value of statistical analysis and other ways to turn promise into potential when translating media delivery into business success.
You will walk away from this 40 minute mind melting session with an array of skills and free tools to better understand your audience, what they are searching for online, and discover how to create compelling and engaging content using Google tools. Get hands on with Advanced Search and Trends to do fast research and put your finger on the pulse of what people are searching for, use tools like Google Maps, My Maps and Street View to bring context to your content, learn the best practices to distribute your content for mobile first audience, and get excited about the future of storytelling with virtual and augmented reality via Daydream and Tango. You'll also encounter ways to dive even deeper with free online training and resources from g.co/newslab. Cardboard will be provided. Please bring a laptop or mobile device.
An interactive introduction to the value of design thinking: why empathy, prototyping and story matter even more as we introduce AR, VR and big data to our business offering.
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Queen Mary's School is to stage Purcell's classic opera Dido & Aeneas on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March.
Ripon girl, Emilia Jaques, who is Head Chorister at Queen Mary's School and this year's female BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year will lead an outstanding cast of singers and dancers in this challenging production.
First performed by an independent girls' school in Chelsea in 1689, the story follows Dido, the Queen of Carthage, through her unrequited love for Trojan hero Aeneas to her eventual tragic death. In this fully-staged and costumed performance, the young singers will bring to life a moving musical story of love, fate and tragedy.
Taking the part of Dido, the Queen of Carthage is 16 year old female BBC Young Chorister of the Year, Emilia Jaques. The role of Sorceress will be played by the talented young mezzo soprano Tilly Armstrong and Belinda, Dido's sister by former York Minster chorister Elizabeth Nolan. They will lead a cast of talented singers and dancers alongside an orchestra where Queen Mary's girls will play alongside professional musicians. The production is directed by Queen Mary's vocal coach Anna Bleiker and Director of Music, Sarah Holloway Lloyd.
Performances will take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March. The evenings will begin with an optional pre-theatre talk before a drinks reception with live music followed by the opera itself. Tickets priced at £10 are available by calling 01845 575000 or emailing admissions@queenmarys.org.
Queen Mary's offers a broad curriculum, allowing pupils to pursue their interests within small classes designed to encourage their development and achievement. The next Open Morning will take place on Monday 6 May. For more information please call 01845 575040.


The King is Superhuman. It's now a fact. Apart from his obvious athletic ability and his philanthropy that we've all witnessed over the last 15 seasons, 1143 games and 44,298 court minutes, he's still getting better each and every year.
His newest Instagram post shows just how much of a beast the almost 34-year old is.
Just look at where his damn head is.
I don't care whether you root for or against him, any true basketball fan appreciates his greatness, especially his continued dominance year after year after damn year.
James, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, is expected to help add another championship to the franchise.
If the three-time NBA champion can continue to defy father time, the window will remain open for the opportunity to win multiple championships in the near future.
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John Galliano's Maison Margiela Fall/Winter 2016-2017 show was a runway riot of spectacular color that experimented with the classic codes of Haute Couture. Five things you need to know about the show.
The materials From nylon and cotton-coated leather to Scottish wool and fishnet tulle, Galliano incorporated innovative new materials not normally associated with the art of Haute Couture into his collection. Focusing on softer, more flirtatious fabrics, the result was a a remarkable mixture of striking cuts and futuristic silhouettes.
The accessories Thigh-high boots in both leather and in rubber added a punchy feel to an already high-energy collection. With super-short dresses and extra-long sweaters it all felt like a very fashionable game of hide and go seek.


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Richardson PREP HI Middle School - San Bernardino, CA
455 South K Street
San Bernardino, CA, 92410-2607
Mrs. Jenny Vetere, Principal at time of Nomination
Title I School, Magnet School
San Bernardino City Unified School District
The primary vision of Richardson PREP HI Middle School is to provide a positive, supportive, and secure environment in which to develop responsibility and self-discipline for academic and social excellence within a framework of a cooperative relationship between staff, parents, and students.
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Our students work hard AND play hard! Crazy Hat Day.
Richardson PREP HI Middle School in San Bernardino, California embodies "High Expectations with High Support for All" within every system, person, and program here at RPH. We know and experience that those who feel supported, celebrated, and included will meet or exceed high expectations when it comes to both academics and behavior. We work to create a family atmosphere, as we really do spend so much time together. Warm greetings at the door for parents, students, and staff, as well as Family Movie Nights, Coffee with the Principal, small counseling groups, and fun staff activities all help create this atmosphere.
Our ROAR (Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility) Code of Conduct helps all staff, students, and families stay accountable for high expectations in all of our actions and behaviors. We reward students for demonstrating these behaviors through special lunches, music in the quad, Tiger money that can be redeemed at our student store and raffles, and special acknowledgement in our Tiger Television series.
We have a plethora of enrichment and extracurricular activities offered after school that include Science and Robotics club, Academic teams, music, art, and many sports. We also have intense support and tutoring for struggling students so we can rally with and behind them in regaining their academic momentum. Our team approach to teaching and learning promotes a collaborative and united environment for staff and students, making it ripe for success and growth.
Each year, as we bring our school year to a close, parents, staff, and students reflect on how much of an honor it is to be a Richardson Tiger. We never say farewell to anyone without reminding them, "Once a tiger, always a Tiger!"


Master musician and guitar virtuoso Doug Munro is an established veteran of the New York music scene. Since 1987 he has released 14 albums as a leader and has appeared on over 75 recordings as a sideman, producer, and arranger working with a diverse array of artists including Dr. John, Michael Brecker, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Doug has over 75 original published compositions and over 300 recorded arrangements performed by some of the finest players in the world. He has released recordings in many jazz styles including: Soul-Jazz, Organ Trio, Latin and Gypsy Jazz.As an educator Doug created and was Director of the Jazz Studies Program at The Conservatory of Music at Purchase College from 1993-2002. He continues to teach there as Director Emeritus. This esteemed jazz program boasts a faculty that includes John Abercrombie, Todd Coolman, Jon Faddis, Eric Alexander, John Riley and many other top jazz performers.


Since 1956 PROGRESSIVE STEEL has been providing quality heat treating services to the Aerospace, Automotive, Food, Medical and Military industries. Constant improvements and state-of-the-art equipment help us to achieve our goal of 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, with a strong emphasis on premiums, rush and time critical deliveries. There is no limit to our service.