We speak with LAUREN KAORI GURLEY about the strikes in Matamoros. Since January, 50,000 workers have gone off the job and the prospects for the labor movement are the best in a generation. We talk about what has led to this moment and what we might expect going forward. Lauren Kaori Gurley is a reporter-researcher at The New Republic. She previously served as web editor at the North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA). Her reporting on labor, immigration, poverty, and the U.S.-Mexico border has been published in CityLab, In These Times, NPR's Latino USA, The American Prospect, and ProPublica.
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We talk with Gerald Horne about his book, "The Apocalypse of Settler Colonialism: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, and Capitalism in Seventeenth-Century North America and the Caribbean." Dr. Horne holds the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston. His research has addressed issues of racism in a variety of relations involving labor, politics, civil rights, international relations and war. He has also written extensively about the film industry.
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We speak with Gerald Friedman about the growing economic gap between the poorer states in the U.S. and the wealthier coastal regions. Gerald Friedman is a professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Professor Friedman has research interests in the areas of economic history, specifically 19th- and 20th-century France and the US; political economies; and the economics of healthcare. He has drafted financing plans for single-payer healthcare systems, and has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals.
Two events in NYC this week!
We speak with Garon Scott of the NYC DSA Racial Justice Working Group about two important events happening this week. On March 7th, the Elected Civilian Review Board Campaign will have a speaker at the police-accountability-focused Charter forum at City Council Chambers, and hopes to pack the chambers with at least 100 campaign supporters. On March 9th, the campaign against school suspensions will hold a public delivery of petition signatures on the steps of City Hall. Listen to the show for more details!
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We speak with Dr. Stephen R. Shalom about the weaponization of anti-semitism against supporters of BDS and critics of Israel. Steve Shalom teaches political science at William Paterson University in New Jersey, where he is director of the Middle East Studies minor. He's a member of the editorial board of the journal New Politics and works with the northern NJ chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. He has written extensively on U.S. foreign policy and on the Middle East.
We speak with Rachel Bitecofer on why the Democrats will win the 2020 election, whether Bernie is a good candidate, and the implications of a polarized America. Rachel Bitecofer (@RachelBitecofer), a political-science professor at the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, in Virginia, is the author of "The Unprecedented 2016 Presidential Election." Professor Bitecofer successfully predicted the outcome of the 2018 mid-term elections months before 538 and other experts. We were introduced to her work when we read David Leonhardt's column here and you can find her most recent NYT Op-Ed here.
We speak with Bridey Heing about the CIA's first coup. Bridey Heing is a writer and critic based in Washington, DC. Her writing on literature, culture, and politics has been published by The Economist, the Times Literary Supplement, and Pacific Standard, among others.
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We speak with Martin Bak Jørgensen about immigration in Denmark. Martin Bak Jørgensen is an associate professor at the Department of Culture and Global Studies at Aalborg University. He is coeditor of Solidarity without Borders: Gramscian Perspectives on Migration and Civil Society and coauthor of Solidarity and the 'Refugee Crisis' in Europe.
We speak with Hilary Klein about the lessons of the Zapatista Revolution. HILARY KLEIN spent six years in Chiapas, Mexico, working with women's projects in Zapatista communities. After she compiled a book of Zapatista women's testimony to be circulated in their own villages, women in the Zapatista leadership suggested that Hilary compile a similar book for an outside audience. Hilary has been engaged in social justice and community organizing for twenty years. After spending five years at Make the Road New York, a membership organization that builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities, she joined the Center for Popular Democracy in May 2015.
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This episode might radically change the way you think about Congress. We speak with political scientist Frances E. Lee about the new hyper-competitive nature of Congress and the implications of congressional parity. Professor Lee has been a member of the University of Maryland faculty since 2004. Her work has received national recognition, including the American Political Science Association's Richard F. Fenno Award for the best book on legislative politics in 2009, the D. B. Hardeman Award presented by the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation for the best book on a congressional topic in both 1999 and 2009, and the APSA's E. E. Schattschneider Award for the best dissertation in American Politics in 1997. To watch an interview with Lee about her book Beyond Ideology on C-SPAN's Book TV, click here. To watch Ezra Klein's interview with Lee about presidential leadership of Congress on Vox.com, click here.
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Its the weekend and sometimes you just need a little cake and ice cream. In this case together…in one dessert. My gingerbread ice cream recipe uses leftover Hot Water Gingerbread cake (though you could use store bought gingersnaps if you were in a pinch) to make a delicious frozen custard. Best of all, you don't need to have an ice cream maker to do this recipe.
If you'd like to make this recipe, check it out on my recipe blog by clicking HERE.
This entry was posted in Baking & Desserts, Uncategorized and tagged baking, cooking, crosby's molasses, dessert, food, frozen custard, gelato, ginger, gingerbread, ice cream, molasses, organic on March 19, 2016 by Our Little Organic Life.
After three weeks in the 30-odd degree sunshine of Guatemala and Belize, I have returned to an England which might not be unfamiliar to the Bronte sisters. Its late May, but there has been snow in some parts of the country. In London its 9 degrees Celsius and its raining; its been this way – more or less – over the last fortnight.
The good news about the cold, rainy weather – the only good news about the cold, rainy weather – is that I have an excuse to wear my new wellies A LOT and I get to eat porridge for breakfast every morning. (By now I would normally have switched to a bircher muesli for the summer) The café in my building makes excellent porridge. I know, I could make it myself at home for pennies – but for £2.50 I get a pot of porridge, a skinny cappuccino and a chat with Alvin, fellow foodie and café manager.
I had been desperately hoping to host a BBQ this coming long weekend. In anticipation of that, I had a builder come round last Saturday to construct a wooden deck in the back garden and I employed my husband to put together the John Lewis BBQ we were given as a wedding present last autumn. The rattan outdoor sofa set with matching coffee table has been artfully arranged on the deck and I've attempted to give the place that smack of Pottery Barn style with conch shells, pillar candles in glass hurricane vases and throw cushions…none of which have any business being outside in cold, wet English gloom. And as its now looking less and less like BBQ weather, I may be trading in prawn kebabs and sunscreen for central heating and comfort food. In fact, I might make some gingerbread.
This is old fashioned Nova Scotian gingerbread. I'm fairly sure it came off the back of a packet of something or other sometime back in the 1950's because my best friend Sarah's grandmother's recipe is exactly the same as my own grandmother's recipe.
2. Beat egg and add molasses, sugar and hot water.
3. Combine the dry and wet ingredients.
5. Pour in 8 by 8 inch square cake tin.
6. Bake 350 for 45 minutes.
Sarah's Mom says that this recipe doubles really well (their family is much bigger than mine). Also the old, dark metal tin which used to belong to Sarah's Nana has gone missing, so if you see it, please send it back to her.
This entry was posted in American & Canadian, Baking & Desserts, British, Recipes and tagged baking, cake, crosby's, crosby's molasses, dessert, desserts, food, gingerbread, hot water gingerbread, molasses, recipe, tea bread, tea cake on May 24, 2013 by Our Little Organic Life.
The funny thing about marriage is that whatever action one spouse decides to take, it has an impact on the life of the other.
For instance, if Mr Harris decides to spend all day Saturday holed up in the living room with a case of Corona and a bag of pretzels watching the last leg of the Six Nations, it kind of affects my plans to spend a romantic afternoon, hand in hand, perusing Borough Market day. And if I decide to catch up with some girlfriends for dinner at the Covent Garden Hotel one evening after work, that means Mr Harris orders a takeaway Chinese and eats it on the sofa in front of the TV while feeding prawn crackers to the dog has had his day impacted by my actions.
So at 4 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon when my husband excitedly pointed out to me the recipe for Skinny Red Velvet Cupcakes he had found on a foodie blog, I was…well, slightly taken aback by the sudden interest in cupcakes, but happy to go with his plan to stop by Sainsbury's to buy the ingredients. Mr Harris – on the rare occasions he does visit the kitchen – never bakes or cooks using what's in the cupboard. Any recipe requires a major shopping trip and an entire restock of our pantry WHETHER IT NEEDS IT OR NOT. At quarter to five when we arrived home, the sudden passion for making cupcakes had somewhat disappeared and the lure of watching a week's worth of CSI episodes on Sky Plus had become a far more attractive alternative. It was at this point that I found myself in a kitchen full of mixing bowls and muffins tins, elbow deep in pink batter.
So, I made the cupcakes. And they turned out fine.
It was at this point that Mr H wandered into the kitchen and interest in the recipe suddenly reignited. He decided to take over the real man's work – frosting. He insisted that I leave 'his' kitchen while he prepared the cream cheese frosting. I felt distinctly nervous about the whole thing for several reasons. Mainly because Mr H didn't have much experience eating cream cheese frosting, let alone making it. The whole thing smelled of disaster. With a self satisfied look on his face, he proudly produced a bowl of thin, gloopy…not frosting…possibly icing? It tasted of cream cheese and wasn't really all that sweet. Worried he'd predict my lack of faith and duplicitous nature, I waited until he'd gone back to the living room before quickly grabbing what was left of the icing sugar, dumping it in the bowl and rapidly transforming the sweet soup into a slightly thin, but acceptable form of frosting.
I joined my husband in the living room several minutes later. "See?" he said, with a self-satisfied look on his face. "I told you it would be fine and YOU didn't think I could do it." I apologised and told him I was wrong. I told him his frosting was excellent. And quickly returned to the kitchen to finish decorating the cupcakes before he suspected the truth – that I am a bad wife.
So, I return to my original point. The funny thing about marriage is that whatever action one spouse decides to take, it has an impact on the life of the other.
Oh, and by the way, by the time I was finished with these cupcakes, they weren't 'skinny' anymore. Here's the recipe. With good cream cheese frosting.
1. Preheat oven to 350. Line cupcake tins with liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flours, salt, cocoa, and baking powder.
3. In another large bowl beat sugar, applesauce and butter. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl mix baking soda and vinegar. Add half of the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, mix well. Add buttermilk, red food colouring and mix well. Add the remaining dry ingredients and fold in vinegar and baking soda.
5. Pour in prepared cupcake liners 3/4 of the way.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool, then frost with low fat cream cheese frosting.
2. Add the cream cheese in one go and beat until it is completely incorporated. Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed.
3. Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes. Do not overbeat, as it can quickly become runny.
This entry was posted in American & Canadian, Baking & Desserts, Musings and tagged baking, cake, control freak, control freak wife, cupcake, cupcakes, food, lying, lying through your teeth, marriage, red velvet, red velvet cake, red velvet cupcake on March 25, 2013 by Our Little Organic Life.
They say you should start the year as you mean to go on.
I don't know about that; that sounds like a challenge for tomorrow morning. But if how you end it says anything, I should worry.
My shoulders are permanently knotted from work stress and they make a range of snap, crackle, pop and clickity noises whenever I move my head, neck, arms or shoulders.
And finally, this morning I appear to have left the house dressed, well…really not that dissimilarly to Mr Tumnus (tweed jacket, cashmere turtleneck jumper, long scarf and carrying a cane umbrella). Possibly a side effect of watching too much Narnia on Channel 4 this Christmas.
One good thing, however, is that I started the day with a slice of my excellent upside down breakfast cake. And unlike the name of that actor who was in that movie with the other actor, I actually have this recipe committed to memory.
Step One: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition, followed by the crème fraiche and vanilla extract.
Step Two: Sift the flour and baking powder and add the salt. Fold the liquid with the dry ingredients and mix only until the ingredients are moistened and there are no flour lumps left.
Step Four: If the fruit you are using is a small berry, such as a blueberry, use it whole, but larger fruit, such as apples or pears will need to be cut into small manageable chunks. Place the fruit in the base of both tins, around an inch thick, and then evenly scatter a few small knobs of butter and 1.5 tbs of dark brown sugar on top of that, so it can create its own caramel as its baking. Pour the batter on top of each loaf tin.
Step Five: Bake the loaves, undisturbed, in an oven at 190C for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let sit for no less than 5 but no more than 10 minutes before inverting onto a baking rack or serving plate. Let cool before slicing into thick slices – a perfect accompaniment to a cup of strong black coffee.
This entry was posted in Baking & Desserts, Musings and tagged apples, blueberries, blueberry, breakfast, breakfast cake, cake, dessert, food, fruit, loaf, mr tumnus, narnia, pears, trainspotters, upside down cake on December 31, 2012 by Our Little Organic Life.
Four years ago I bought a beautiful LSA crystal trifle bowl at the John Lewis on Oxford Street. The first reaction of my then boyfriend, was that I would never use the trifle bowl and it was a waste of £40 and precious storage space. At that time, we lived in a one bedroom flat in Bermondsey; a beautifully designed home that by all rights should have been the perfect pied a terre for city professionals with a large country home in Norfolk or Wiltshire. Just like us…minus the large country home in Norfolk or Wiltshire. With the absence of any storage whatsoever, it was absolutely essential that each item we owned had to serve a purpose, if not several purposes.
So in order that I would always have the moral upper ground, as least as far as my frivolous purchase was concerned, my trifle bowl spent much of the year, serving as an urn for displaying leafy Spanish mandarins, bright knobbly Sicilian lemons, shiny and jewel-toned pink pomegranates or really whatever happened to be in season. And once a year, at the great family gathering in Sussex on Christmas or Boxing Day, my trifle bowl would display its true splendour and serve its intended use.
As, I have discovered, trifles are surprisingly sturdy. I have preassembled and carried them across the home counties on trains, in the boot of my car (bumping wildly over country lanes), and I have jostled them along London streets, wedged into a hemp Whole Foods carrier bag. It always survives and always looks a masterpiece when displayed on the table or the sideboard.
So this year, when friends invited us to their home for Boxing Day dinner…their large country home in Wiltshire, I might add…I didn't hesitate to shamelessly offer to bring the trifle. Through politeness, or perhaps a lack of opportunity to refuse, our hosts appeared grateful and accepted.
After feasting on gravadlax on rye toasts, spatchcocked poussin and creamy dauphinoise, my trifle made its appearance. No one usually holds very high hopes for trifle. (I've seen many a layered Jell-O, pineapple and Cool Whip creation lurking on British supermarket shelves, claiming trifle status. I can appreciate the general cool attitude towards it.) I was offered by my host to be mother, and I took the opportunity, assertively spooning equal proportions of the deep layers into each of the dessert bowls.
"Oh, Kelly" my host gasped, in what I think was genuine surprise, "from now on, you are in charge of all things sugar." And I blushed with much false modesty.
Step One: Cut all the sponge fingers in half and make small jam sandwiches with them. Arrange these in the base of the trifle bowl and drizzle liberally with a good glug of Amontillado sherry – around 4-5 tablespoons. (You don't want the sponge fingers to become too wet, though, as the raspberry juices will need to be soaked up later.) You can do this step the night before, should you wish.
Step Two: Create an even layer of frozen raspberries on top of the sherried sponges. This is where I pause if I am taking this dish to someone else's house. Placing the raspberries on the sponges around lunchtime will mean that the raspberries will have thawed by dessert, later that evening, and the juices will have soaked into the sponge.
Step Three: If you have a medium sponge flan case, place it on top of the now thawed raspberries, and fill it with the remainder of the jar of raspberry conserve and the 200 g of fresh berries. It should help contain the custard and create a layer of sponge which isn't as soggy as the bottom layer.
Step Four: I wouldn't do this step until probably an hour or two before serving. Pour the custard over the sponge flan & berries and spread the softly (unsweetened) whipped cream in an even layer atop the custard. I usually finish mine with a small crown of fresh raspberries, cape gooseberries or red currants (as shown).
This entry was posted in Baking & Desserts, British, Recipes, Uncategorized and tagged amontillado, bermondsey, food, lsa, raspberries, raspberry, sherry, sponge, trifle on December 28, 2012 by Our Little Organic Life.


Sean Maguire plays the lead role of 'Sean O'Malley' in 'Songs for Amy'. London/Irish Sean made his acting debut at the age of five in 'Voyage Around My Father' with Sir Laurence Olivier. Since then he has starred in many features including 'LA Blues', 'Waterland' and 'Prince Charming'. His most recent lead role in 'Meet the Spartans' was number one in the US Box office. Sean is also well known for his TV roles largely in the UK including Grange Hill, Eastenders, Dangerfield and Sunburn and is currently filming ITV's police drama 'Scott & Bailey'. Sean is currently starring as Robin Hood in the ABC hit TV series 'Once Upon A Time'.
Using both his acting and singing talents in the film, Sean plays 'Sean' (yes, it's just a coincidence), a charismatic but struggling Galway musician who is surrounded by four idiot band mates and chaos.
Scottish actress, Lorna Anderson plays the leading lady role of 'Amy', the object of Sean's affection and cause of much chaos in Ireland. 24-year old Lorna has worked largely in Glasgow's 'River CIty' drama for many years and recently starred in the Bollywood feature 'Mausam' alongside Indian megastars Shadid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. With big blue eyes and an ability to play both the independent young woman as well as the fragile girl, Amy is a fabulous leading lady and well worth Sean's efforts.
Barry Ward plays Rory, Sean's best friend and lead guitarist in his band 'Lost and Sound'. A key character in the film, Rory is often insightful but usually stoned.
Barry made his professional debut at 14 years old in Roddy Doyle's highly acclaimed BBC drama, 'Family'.More recently Barry appeared as Jack Clitheroe in a critically acclaimed and record breaking production of The Plough And The Stars at The Abbey Theatre directed by Wayne Jordan. He appeared as Dean in Lay Me Down Softly, a new play by Billy Roche at the Peacock Theatre directed by Wilson Milam and subsequently appeared in the leading role of Azore in the same theatre in La Dispute, directed by Wayne Jordan. Barry recently appeared in Ireland in the leading role of David in Love and Money directed by Annabelle Comyn at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin. He also recently appeared in Caryl Churchill's Mad Forest at the Battersea Arts Centre directed by JMK Award winner for 2009, Caroline Steinbeis. Barry's latest work is the lead role in Ken Loach's movie 'Jimmy's Hall'.
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Ford Kiernan (Still Game, Field of Blood) is one of Britain's favourite comedians. Already an esteemed actor, Ford is also a highly talented writer and joins the team at Sonny and Skye as actor and executive producer. Ford plays 'Sled', the drummer in Sean's band 'Lost and Sound' and is pictured here with his onscreen girlfriend, Lilt, played by Olwyn Boyle.
'Songs for Amy' introduces Ross Mac Mahon as 'Declan Kelly', the bass guitarist in Sean's band 'Lost and Sound. In Ross' fantastic portrayal of the self-obsessed Declan, he manages to induce laughter with a mere raise of his eyebrow.
Much loved Scottish Actor, Gavin Mitchell plays the very precise and highly efficient 'Bob Sweeney' in 'Songs for Amy'. Gavin is probably best known for his role as 'Boaby the barman' in the Scottish sitcom 'Still Game' but has also worked extensively in theatre and film including 'You Instead', 'Breaking the Waves' and 'Being Human'. Gavin played a great part in the film both onscreen and off!
In addition to having had a long and extremely successful career in film (Sleeping with the Enemy, Robin Hood, Patriot Games), Patrick is also a highly talented musician. Originally from Dublin, Patrick spends his time between UK, Ireland and USA. With a smile that can light up a room and enormous talent both in acting and music, Patrick plays legendary folk musician 'Patrick Flynn', who is a pivotal character on Sean's journey. He is pictured here with writer/producer Fiona Graham on the set of 'Songs for Amy'.
One of Scotland's most admired actors, James Cosmo plays Amy's father 'Murdo' in 'Songs for Amy'. James attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and also studied at the Bristol Old Vic drama school. He went on to work with some of the biggest names in the industry, starring in 'Trainspotting', 'Braveheart', 'The Four Feathers', 'The Legion', 'Game of Thrones' and 'Sons of Anarchy' to name a few. Cosmo has great presence both on-screen and off. He is the ideal character for Amy's protective and hard-nosed Scottish father, but a gentle giant in real life and enormous fun to work with.
Olwyn Boyle (Fair City, Desperate Houses, Take me Out) joins 'Songs for Amy' as Lilt, the highly energetic gypsy. Originally from Clonmel, South Tipperary in Ireland, Olwyn is a terrific actress whose natural energy and humour provide the perfect basis for her film character.


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FDNY christens fireboat named in honor of deputy commissioner killed on 9/11
NEW YORK (WABC) -- A fireboat named after First Deputy Commissioner William Feehan, who died on September 11, 2001, was offically christened Friday.
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro and Canadian Consul General to New York John Prato joined Feehan's family members, colleagues and friends at a noon ceremony at the South Street Seaport.
Feehan responded to the World Trade Center and was killed in the collapse of the South Tower. He was the second highest ranking FDNY member killed on 9/11, and at 71-years-old, he was the oldest responder to the site.
Using steel recovered from the World Trade Center, the name William M. Feehan adorns the sides of the boat's cabin.
"With this state-of-the-art fireboat, Bill Feehan will once more serve and protect New York City and its more than 520 miles of coastline," Nigro said. "On every response, this fireboat will honor Commissioner Feehan's bravery, leadership and his 42-year legacy of tremendous service."
The William M. Feehan is a 66-foot long, 90,000 pound, jet-propelled fireboat with the ability to pump more than 8,000 gallons of water per minute. The $4.7 million vessel was built in Canada by Metalcraft Marine and was largely funded through the FEMA's Port Security Grant Program.
The Feehan has multiple fire suppression capabilities on board, including more than 200 gallons of foam and 100-pounds of dry chemical, both of which are used to fight fuel based fires. The boat is equipped with a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear system to protect firefighters and other passengers within a pressurized and filtered cabin on board. The Feehan's design also allows it to operate and maneuver close to shore in shallow bay areas, including the areas around New York City's airports.
"I'm honored to participate in today's ceremony, which reflects the abiding friendship and partnership between Canada and the U.S., and the City of New York," Prato said. "I am so proud to help christen this fireboat, the William M. Feehan, built in Canada by MarineCraft. It bears the memory and proud name of a decorated, respected FDNY Firefighter whose dedication and service lives on."
Feehan's career with FDNY began as a firefighter with Ladder Company 3 in the East Village in 1959. Throughout his career, Feehan served throughout the five boroughs, holding every uniformed rank. In 1991, he retired as the highest ranking uniformed officer - chief of department. One year later, Feehan was appointed as first deputy commissioner and charged with managing the day-to-day operations and activities of the FDNY across all offices and bureaus. In 1993, he briefly served as acting fire commissioner.
Before his appointment to the department, Feehan served with the United States Army during the Korean War and was decorated with the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Feehan's son John is an active battalion chief assigned to Brooklyn.
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Harris and Harris Group Invest Another $500K in Starfire Systems Silicon Carbide Technology
Written by AZoMMar 18 2005
Starfire Systems, Inc., located in the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park, announced today that Harris & Harris Group, Inc. has exercised its option to invest an additional $500,000 in privately held Starfire Systems. Harris & Harris Group is a publicly traded venture capital company that makes initial investments exclusively in tiny technology, including nanotechnology, microsystems and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
Harris and Harris to Invest up to US$1m in Starfire Systems
Harris & Harris Group Invests in Silicon Carbide Forming Polymers
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Properties and Applications
This follow-on investment in Starfire will assist in the manufacturing and commercialization of Starfire's unique ceramic-forming polymer technologies targeting applications in microelectronics, automotive and aircraft friction materials, and aerospace systems.
Richard Saburro, President and CEO of Starfire Systems commented, "We are delighted with the decision by Harris & Harris Group to increase their stake in our company. They have been a valuable partner and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the common goal of growing Starfire into a major force in the world of nanostructured ceramics."
Starfire Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance nanostructured silicon carbide ceramic products and materials using their proprietary liquid polymers. Starfire's polymers yield nanostructured ceramics with superior properties and offer unique processing and design advantages. The company's products include ceramic composite brakes for transportation; packaging substrates and thin film coatings for microelectronics; rocket engine components and thermal protection systems for aerospace; and tower packing for the purification of chemicals for semiconductor chip fabrication. Starfire's polymer based manufacturing technology allows advanced ceramics to become a cost competitive solution where essential properties include high temperature strength, thermal stability, light weight, and wear and corrosion resistance.
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Elaine Clark Smith serves as chair of the Augusta University Literacy Center advisory board and recently created an endowment for the center.
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Alumna and board member turns passion for literacy into endowment for Augusta University Literacy Center
Valerie Emerick3 min readApril 12, 2022
When Elaine Clark Smith was a student at Augusta University, she had no idea that one day she would be on the Augusta University Foundation board of trustees or that she would create the Elaine Clark Smith Literacy Endowment Fund to benefit one of her lifelong passions: helping others learn to read.
"I have a very long history with Augusta University going back to Augusta College," said Clark Smith, who chairs the literacy center advisory board. "I was a student here, as was my sister. I graduated from here. My father went here as well, so it goes back several generations."
Clark Smith, a graduate of the College of Education and Distinguished Alumna for COE in 2006, first became interested in the Augusta University Literacy Center while she was serving as chair of the board of trustees for the Augusta State University Foundation. She worked closely with Paulette Harris in the early days when the literacy center was on Magnolia Drive in a small house near the Forest Hills Campus.
The idea behind the creation of that first literacy center in 1990 was to help adults who were struggling with literacy by giving them a place to go and the resources to learn to read. While working with the adults, it became apparent that their children also struggled with reading, so the center evolved to include working with children, teens and adults. Since then, the literacy center expanded to include two satellite locations. The Magnolia Drive location closed in 2019 due to renovation needs, but tutoring services have continued at various permanent and temporary satellite locations.
In addition to free tutoring services, both in person and virtual, the literacy center also offers educational workshops and seminars to encourage the development of literacy skills, as well as holding an annual book drive, Books for Shay, to collect and distribute new and gently used books for K-5 schoolchildren.
"We couldn't take many students initially, but I became intrigued with what they were doing there," Clark Smith explained. "Literacy for me has been something I was always interested in since I was very, very young."
A pivotal moment in her life that sparked her passion for literacy was when, as a teenager, she met a woman who couldn't read or write.
"She was a friend of our family, and it really made an impression on me. She was about 35 years old and had children, and I thought, 'How in the world do you manage when you can't read or write? How do you read signs? How do you read to your children? How do you do just basic things in life?' After that, I became interested in literacy."
In April 2020, the Augusta University Literacy Center received a tremendous boost when the Augusta National Golf Club announced a $10 million donation to the Harrisburg and Laney Walker Community to support the building of a new facility called The HUB for Community Innovation. The HUB will house the AU Literacy Center, Augusta Locally Grown, Harrisburg Family Health Center and RISE Augusta.
Clark Smith couldn't be more excited about the new development and the partnerships there. She feels the timing for creating her endowment, which will go toward funding the programmatic needs of the AU Literacy Center in perpetuity, is perfect.
"Right now, where we are today, is just so exciting, so invigorating," she said. "Because to see where we were a few years back to where we've come today is a miracle. We have the best partners with The HUB. And for me to see this beautiful building, that I hope will change lives and make a difference, is so rewarding. That's my main goal — to have something that can be a legacy, not only for Augusta University or myself, but for other people to better their lives."
Clark Smith is passionate about literacy and has seen firsthand how empowering the ability to read and write can be. She encourages others to visit the literacy center, see it in person, understand the programs offered there and observe, as she has, how life-changing the center can be.
"The people that I have met, that I've helped just on a very small scale — it is amazing just how appreciative they are, how much it changes their lives, how they become a different person. You lose your confidence when you can't read, can't write — you don't have the confidence you need to excel in anything. I've seen so many people whose lives are just completely changed. It makes me very happy changing lives for the better. That's the legacy I want to leave."
Learn more about how to support the Augusta University Literacy Center by contacting Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement.
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Parish council near Crewe seeking co-opted members.
THE unparished part of the borough ward of Leighton is to be included as part of Minshull Vernon & District Parish Council.
Belinda Ryan
This means there are now parish councillor vacancies in the Leighton Urban ward of Minshull Vernon & District which can be filled by co-option.
Cllr Derek Bebbington, Leighton ward member for Cheshire East, who also sits on Minshull Vernon and District Parish Council, said: "The respondents in the Leighton borough ward have opted to remain as a whole community with the rest of the Minshull Vernon & District Parish.
"Now, we are actively seeking people who will come forward to represent the local community on this council.
"At the same time, we must support the new council in Crewe and hope that it works for the people of the town."
There are currently four councillor vacancies in the Leighton Urban ward.
Anyone who is interested on being co-opted on to this council should call parish clerk Carol Jones on 01270 812065 or alternatively email her at carol.jones@ceparishclerk.co.uk.
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Road rage attack: First image of man charged with murder of great-grandfather Don Lock
THIS is the first image of a man charged with the murder of a great-grandfather in an alleged road rage attack.
By Tom Parfitt, Nick Gutteridge
11:48, Sun, Jul 19, 2015 | UPDATED: 16:50, Mon, Jul 20, 2015
Matthew Daley has been charged with murdering Donald Lock
Matthew Daley, from Worthing, West Sussex, has been charged with murder and possession of a knife in a public place.
The 34-year-old is accused of repeatedly knifing Mr Lock after their cars were involved in an alleged minor crash.
Mr Lock, who had recently been given the all-clear from prostate cancer, died at the scene on the A24 at Findon, near Worthing, West Sussex, last Thursday.
Daley, a local golf club worker, was arrested by armed officers at 2pm on Friday in connection with the incident.
He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address
Mr Lock's son Andrew Lock, 48, was among relatives who sat in the public gallery at Daley's first court appearance.
Daley, who was dressed in a sweatshirt and jeans, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the three-minute hearing.
Prosecutor Beata Murphy said the charge of murder could only be dealt with at the Crown Court.
Magistrate Simon Buck-Honour told Daley that he will make his next appearance at Hove Crown Court tomorrow.
Mr Lock's family paid tribute to him today
Our whole family are absolutely devastated
Andrew Lock
On Saturday Mr Lock's tearful family paid tribute to his "wisdom, wit and charm" as they gathered near the spot where he died.
His distraught relatives hugged each other for support as they told of their sadness at his death, and thanked passers-by who battled in vain to save his life.
His voice cracking with emotion, Mr Lock's son Andrew said: "On Thursday evening dad was taken from us in what can only be described as an horrific and unprovoked attack.
"Our whole family are absolutely devastated with the loss of someone who can only be described as gentle, kind and loving."
Speaking at the spot where dozens of friends and family have laid flowers in remembrance of the tragic pensioner, he added: "The whole family are incredibly overwhelmed with all the messages of sympathy and support, the sheer volume of tributes on the various social media sites, and people even changing their profile pictures to a picture of dad.
"To the people who tried their best to help dad at the scene, we are deeply grateful for what they did, and know they did all that they could. We can only say thank you to you, and they are very much appreciated."
He said the family wants to "remember dad for the fantastic person he was – full of wisdom, full of wit, always calm" and added: "Always supportive, the perfect role model, and full of charm. Don, dad, granddad and great-granddad, the best."
Mr Lock was a keen cyclist and had recently been given the all-clear from cancer
Mr Lock's family said they were 'devastated' by his death
Married for 55 years, Mr Lock was a veteran member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club.
He was due to become a great grandfather for the sixth time.
Wearing the blue cycling jersey of the club, his emotional son said he had been itching to get back to competitive cycling after returning to fitness.
He said: "As has already been said and stated, dad had recently been given the all-clear from prostate cancer, medication stopped and energy returning, and he even mooted the idea of doing a race with me later in the year.
"Although a few days later he did change his mind, as he realised he was probably being a bit optimistic, and probably concerned with how keen I was about doing the race."
He told of how his parents had been looking forward to going on a cruise next month before heading to Scotland for a holiday.
He raised a warm chuckle from his family as he recounted his father's adventurous streak – travelling around the world and even riding ostriches.
He said: "Over recent years we have joked with mum and dad about their holidays, suggesting they let us know when they are at home rather than when they are away.
"They have travelled to all parts of the world over the last 20 or so years.
"They have often done things that people 20 years younger would think twice about – walking over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, jet boat rides, even riding ostriches.
"Mum and dad were due to go on a cruise down the Rhine next month and then a few weeks later to their beloved Kentallen lodges near Glencoe in Scotland, a place that holds many memories for both of them.
Donald Lock's daughter, Sandra (right) and Grand-daughter Kirsty (left) lay flowers at the scene
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Mr Lock, known as Don, leaves son Andrew, daughter Sandra, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, with the sixth great-grandchild due later this year.
The keen Brighton and Hove Albion football fan had lived in Worthing for 55 years.
A stream of family and friends have left floral tributes at the scene of the murder.
Earlier on in their investigation detectives revealed that they had seized a knife, which has been sent off to a forensic laboratory for testing.
The senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rymarz of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: "Mr Lock was the victim of a violent, unprovoked attack that he had no chance to defend himself against."


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By: Mel 3rd April 2021 7th July 2021
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The Unsung Wallflower
Have you ever met someone who struggles to fit in? Someone who feels anxious when being around normal people? It depends on how you define "normal", but still, I'm talking about the people who feel excluded in one way or another.
Regardless if you know them or might even be one of them, these people seem shy, guarded, socially awkward and sometimes feel confused. Trust me, this is only what you see from the outside! Behind closed doors, there's a lot more profoundness to their personalities than you think.
These "outcasts" or "wallflowers" form the core characters of these books, it is noticeable how these individuals evolve and grow along the way. The turn of events certainly took me by surprise in each of these books.
Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes
You may have heard of Jojo Moyes from the romance novel "Me before You" which had us all cry our eyes out, whether while reading the book or watching the movie. She presents a heartwarming and inspiring romantic fiction that tells a story about Nell, who's never been the adventurous or the spontaneous type, but when she decides to travel for the first time to Paris with her boyfriend and to spend a romantic getaway together, he doesn't show up to the station.
Nell's story with her boyfriend is considered a one-sided relationship, where she's the one giving everything she possibly can to keep him close to her, while he can't even show up to a planned trip that she booked on her own expense for both of them. She had two choices, either to go to Paris and dread the whole trip, or to prove everyone wrong and make the most out of it.
I was impressed by the growth of Nell's character throughout the book. Knowing that she's a naïve and cautious person who never takes any chances, but somehow she ends up alone in Paris, enjoying every minute of it with a care-free attitude and even indulging in a new liaison.
Along with the main story of "Paris for One", the author included other short stories, making them brief but pleasant and straight to the point.
You just destroy the thing you love. By weighing it down.
This was a light and easy read! Jojo Moyes' writing style is persuasive, opening a path for the readers to relate to the main character.
If you're in for a quick romantic read by the beach, at the park or even at home, I would definitely recommend it!
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven
I finished reading this book around three weeks ago and at some point I couldn't let the book down; the anticipation was too high, especially when I was halfway through it. Inspired by Jennifer Niven's own life events, comes this exciting love story about two high school students – Libby & Jack. What caught my attention is the fact that it revolves around both characters equally in a first-person narration — this hugely impacted my attachment to each of them.
Libby is known for being "America's Fattest Teen" back when her mom had just passed away and food was the only way she could fill her void. Since her loss, she has been home-schooled, but it all changed when she decided to go back to school a few years later. Her ambition and goals are bigger than her and I could tell you that for a teenage girl, she's tougher than anyone else around her – she knows what she wants and nothing will stand in her way, not even Jack…
Jack is the cool kid with the laid-back attitude and the charm that makes every girl at school interested. But there's more to him than what meets the eye; it's not only about his personality and intelligence, but more about his aptitude. The author gave much more depth to his character at first, leading me to relate and get attached to it much more than Libby's, but by the end of the book, the opposite happened.
No one can lock you back in, Libby. You choose whether you let them.
The love story between Libby & Jack is heartfelt, especially that they started off as practical enemies, but they took their time to actually "see" each other. Libby's character seems gullible at first, but she will surprise you. So my advice is to keep on reading!
It is a cute and easy read, I think my teenage self would've immersed even more with the narrative. Nevertheless, this is one sweet love story!
The Girl he Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
This romantic novel revolves around Annika who's a student at the University of Illinois. She's a wallflower, always anxious when around people and prefers to spend time on her own, reading her books in the library or playing chess in the university's club. Jonathan, a new member to the chess club, who not only loses his first game to Annika but also his heart along the way.
He understands her like no one else ever could, sees through her awkwardness and helps her overcome her own challenges. In this relationship, he was the one who's always giving and making sure that Annika is comfortable and at ease even in social gatherings, putting himself second in many situations for the sake of his love for her.
The love they shared was incomparable, but circumstances changed, which led them to grow apart and eventually their relationship reached the end of the tunnel. Ten years later, they're reunited in Chicago and all I can say can be summed up in one sentence: "what's meant to be will find its way!". Annika had to take things in her own hands and prove to Jonathan that she's not the same person anymore, that she can take care of herself, but will she be able to outgrow herself?
It's a hard pill to swallow when you have to admit, even to yourself, that you were wrong about the person you were certain was perfect for you.
Tracey Garvis Graves
I can't even begin to explain how much I liked this novel, from the author's writing style to the characters and plot, it just ticked all the boxes for me.
Tracey Garvis Graves surely knew how to build up the suspense with her writing in this one. I remember finishing the book earlier than expected!
In these fictional books, there's growth in these shy and naïve characters when they're placed in certain situations. Do you believe people are genuinely capable of change in real life? I would love to hear your thoughts!
I'm planning to add some of these authors' newest books to my TBR, let me know if you have any recommendations in the comments below!
Posted by:Mel
Love, It's a Matter of Perception!
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ghadeerez says:
3rd April 2021 at 2:25 pm
I really enjoyed reading this!! My 15 year old self is relating to this so bad! I personally stopped at The Girl He Used to Know I think it would definitely be one of my next reads
I'm glad you enjoyed it 🤗 hope you'll like the book!
Chloe Saade says:
6th May 2021 at 9:16 pm
I really enjoyed reading you Mel! Paris for One will be on my list for the next vacation!
Thank you Chloe! 🥰 I'm happy to hear that!
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I can't help but smile as I head into Pumpkin's day care center to pick her up. This is partly because I am on my way to get my precious little girl, and partly because the bigger kids are all outside playing at this time of day, and their joyous laughter and shrieks are infectious.
When I reach Pumpkin's room, I open the door slowly, as the sign requests (babies are at play!) and walk in carefully. Pumpkin is almost always playing near the window. If she is facing me, her face breaks into a giant grin as soon as I walk in, and she puts down her toy and crawls towards me. (Last week, she even said "Mama" while she crawled.) I pick her up, and she gives me hugs and love pats (our word for the palm-down flapping/slapping motion she makes when she's happy to see the person who is holding her). She immediately starts pointing at things around the room (the phone, pictures of babies, the day care workers, the other babies....) and grabs onto my hair as I go over to pick up her daily report sheet and any bottles that are in the room. If she is facing away from me when I come in, I sneak up on her, and tap her on her shoulder. She turns around, sees me, gets a big grin on her face, and then we launch into our routine.
All in all, it is a wonderful part of my day. I am happy to see her so happy at day care. I am happy to see that the day care workers clearly enjoy her, too- they are having almost as much fun with the pointing phase as we are. Today, I saw her little plastic bag of graham crackers (her favorite food) hanging from a mobile near the high chairs. I'm sure that this was there so that Pumpkin could point at that the crackers to indicate that she wanted more. Everyone waves bye-bye to her, so that she can wave enthusiastically back. Then we walk over to the other baby room, which is where she spends most of her day, and pack up her stuff. I play a game, or give her a bottle as a toy, or sing her a song to distract her while I put her in her car seat, and then we leave and drive home.
If the traffic isn't bad, we get home in time for a walk. She likes to be carried in the Baby Bjorn. She gets excited when I get it out of her closet, and crawls over to pull on my pants legs until I pick her up and put her in the carrier. Then we head out for a walk around the block, during which she might wave at some of our neighbors or chat to me in her baby language that I can't understand. If she sees a car or truck go by, she might point. If she sees a bird fly over head, she will definitely point and say "Da!" I name everything that she points at. I would sound a bit strange to someone passing by who did not see the baby on my chest: "Bird! Car. Car. Bird! Dog. Bird!"
If traffic is bad, we go outside for a swing instead of going for a walk. She absolutely adores swinging in the swing her grandparents bought for her. She loves it so much that she never wants to quit. When, after 15 or 20 minutes, I decide that it is time to go in so that she can have dinner, she wraps her legs around the restraining bar as best she can (her legs aren't quite long enough to really wrap them around), grabs onto the straps, and screeches at me. She is quickly distracted once we're inside, though, either by a toy or by a cracker.
She grins and giggles when Daddy comes home, and one of us feeds her dinner. I'm exhausted by the time dinner is over, but I love our after work routine.
Our morning routine has its joys, too. The best part is actually when I leave for work. Her Daddy holds her, and they wave bye-bye to me as I go out the door. She grins and waves enthusiastically. So my work day is bracketed by a grinning, happy baby. I couldn't ask for a better way to start or end the work day!
Those are wonderful moments! She sounds like a gem!


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I can make a few suggestions for those of you who are stumped. Please do not try to sum up decades of your life. What is more powerful is a closer look at a single event. Try to focus on keeping your video unified, that is, focused on a single idea or theme.
Remember, if you are an ex-patient, SUCCESS is the best revenge! Show the world the positive changes in you since you stopped mental health "care." If there have not been positive changes, if you are suffering from trauma or drug damage, then please don't blame your suffering on your own mental disorder. Be sure to let the world know that psychiatry or therapy caused the harm.
There is an upload link but I do not yet have that link. We're going to need these by April 30. They will be put up on YouTube and are being used for the APA Protest. Feel free to send an edited video if you like. We will be editing them anyway to make them look professional. You can use your real name or not, that is up to you.
Mostly, be creative! Best of luck!


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ROBERT MILSTEN
Robert B. Milsten November 6, 1932 - October 6, 2019 OKLAHOMA CITY Robert B. Milsten left this world a better place on October 6, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1932 in Tulsa, OK. He was the oldest son of native Oklahomans Travis I. Milsten and Regina Jankowsky Milsten, and the grandson of pioneer Oklahomans Morris Milsten of Coalgate and Simon Jankowsky of Tulsa. Robert graduated from the original Tulsa Central High School in the "Nifty Class of '50". Robert graduated from Indiana University in 1954 with a B.S. in Business and was a Distinguished Air Force ROTC graduate. He completed his legal education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law with an L.L.B. degree in 1956. He was a member of Phi Delta Phi; legal fraternity and its Treasurer in 1955-56. He entered the U.S. Air Force serving two years active duty as a legal officer at Tinker Air Force Base. Upon release from active duty, he went to work as a tax attorney in the office of Regional Council, Internal Revenue Service in Dallas and Nashville, serving from 1958-62. During his government service, Robert handled civil, criminal tax, and tax collection cases. He tried 12 cases in the U.S. Tax Court, winning 11. Bob returned to Oklahoma City and was hired by the law firm of Fuller, Smith, Mosburg, and Davis. The firm merged with Mosteller and Andrews, a leading tax firm which eventually became Andrews, Davis, Legg, Bixler, Milsten, and Murrah. He stayed with the same law firm for 44 years, until his retirement in 2008. He was a Director of this firm from 1977-82 and 1996-98. He was a member of the Oklahoma and Federal Bar Associations and American Bar Association, and served on its Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee of its Section of Taxation from 1962-98. He was listed as one of Oklahoma's top rated tax lawyers based on the highest level of ethical standards and professional experience. Robert was a member of Temple B'nai Israel for over 50 years. He and his wife Jane were married there on June 24, 1956. He served in all of its offices, and was President of the congregation from 1977-79. Bob believed in giving back to the community that gave so much to him and his family. He created an endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to perpetually benefit OKC Philharmonic, Temple B'nai Israel, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (where he served as a docent for many years). He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Oklahoma City for many years. He enjoyed both classical and folk music (especially early Bob Dylan). He and Jane were season attendees of OKC Philharmonic for more than 50 years. He also collected folk music, and he and Jane attended many concert and coffee house performances of the top musicians. Bob enjoyed fine wine and food - and also not so fine. He enjoyed hearing and telling jokes of all types - some not so fine! He enjoyed playing tennis for more than 60 years. He grew and tended roses, and liked to give them away. He was a longtime member of the Economic Club of Oklahoma, the Men's Dinner Club, and at different times, Quail Creek and Gaillardia Country Clubs. During most college summers, he liked working as a camp counselor at Camp Nebagamon in Wisconsin where he learned water sports. When Jane and Bob moved to their home on Browne's Lake, the first thing he bought was a used canoe. He also had great fun sailing and river rafting. Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 58 years, Jane H. Milsten. He is survived by his two children: son Stuart P. Milsten, and his wife, Leslie G. Milsten, of Summit, NJ and daughter Leslie M. Thornton and partner, Jon Holladay, of Annapolis, MD. Two granddaughters : Frances Grace Milsten and Anne Alexander Milsten, both of Summit, NJ. Robert has two wonderful brothers, Malcolm Milsten and his wife Paula, of Tulsa, OK and Richard Milsten and his wife Nancy, of Vero Beach, FL. Bob is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews with whom he kept in touch over many years of good times. When Jane passed, Robert was lovingly cared for by his home health care assistant and close friend Michele Scott. Funeral services will be held at Temple B'nai Israel (4901 Pennsylvania Avenue, OKC) at 1:00pm Friday, October 11, 2019. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Temple B'nai Israel, OKC Philharmonic, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and Good Shepherd Hospice.
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Bright, fresh, beautiful and just right for an elegant expression of heartfelt sorrow and devastating loss. This classic standing arrangement is constructed by a local FTD artisan florist of hand-selected pink blossoms ranging from pale pastels to deep blushing pink. It includes roses, carnations, stock, cushion pompons, Asiatic and Stargazer lilies and hydrangea beautifully set among a field of lush contrasting greens like aspidistra and ivy vines. It comes with a wooden easel for flexible display options and makes an impressive memorable tribute at a wake, funeral or graveside service. Deluxe is approximately 31"H x 20"W.
Bright, fresh, beautiful and just right for an elegant expression of heartfelt sorrow and devastating loss. This classic standing arrangement is constructed by a local FTD artisan florist of hand-selected pink blossoms ranging from pale pastels to deep blushing pink. It includes roses, carnations, stock, cushion pompons, Asiatic and Stargazer lilies and hydrangea beautifully set among a field of lush contrasting greens like aspidistra and ivy vines. It comes with a wooden easel for flexible display options and makes an impressive memorable tribute at a wake, funeral or graveside service. Standard spray is approximately 30"H x 19"W.


Fadi Stephan is a technology consultant, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), and Agile coach with more than twenty years of experience at startups, government agencies, and Fortune500 companies across various sectors including financial, hospitality, and homeland. His focus is on building high performing innovative organizations and teams that deliver value early and maximize ROI. Fadi coaches clients on agility and organizational culture, leadership, product management, user-centered design, Agile engineering practices and DevSecOps. Fadi is based in Washington DC and co-organizes DC's largest Scrum User Group (DCSUG).


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Nike My Time Is Now
"Don't tell me I have potential" is the rallying insight behind the "My Time is Now" campaign. The campaign features some of the world's best players, and celebrates the hunger and impatience of young players who are ready to make their mark in football's elite ranks.
The spot debuted in an interactive format on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. As the action unfolds, viewers are invited to try to find nine additional 'tunnels' of content by clicking on the right objects and people.
The film has received over 39m views (30m flat film views & 9m interactive film views across all platforms) and is the fastest growing Nike film ever – according to the brand. Fans reportedly spending an average of 6mins 18secs viewing the film and the "hidden tunnel" content.
Gold, One Show
Silver, Cannes Lions
Thanks Wieden + Kenndy London. It made me proud to be a member of the Nike team. Special mentions goes to Stuart Harkness, Ben Everitt, Al Merry, Scott Dungate and Graeme Douglas.
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Originally aired Sunday, March 28, 2004 | Watched by 7.02 million viewers.
Gob attempts to make good on his promise to make the family yacht disappear. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Maeby try to track down Lindsay's grandmother, Tobias seeks George Sr.'s respect, and Michael attempts to fire Kitty, who claims to have information that could bring down the company.
"... I always ended up on all fours."
Lucille: "Honey, they're just heels. They can only support so much weight."


Writing for The Mirror, former footballer Robbie Savage had his say on the team of the season so far. Despite their mediocre performances to date, Jose Mourinho's men were fairly well represented.
He seemed to be rather generous to Manchester United, naming two of their players in his eleven. Controversially, he decided that no Liverpool player had made the grade, and that infuriated their fanbase.
Michael Carrick was given the nod in midfield, ahead of the likes of N'Golo Kante and Adam Lallana. The English midfielder has really helped change United's fortunes in recent weeks, but he has only played around half of his teams games this season – leading many to believe that he hasn't warranted a space in the team.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was also selected in the team, which was given a 433 formation, the Swede was placed alongside Alexis Sanchez and Diego Costa in the line up. Liverpool fans felt that Sadio Mane may have been a better fit in the side, especially as Savage had previously suggested that Mane may be the signing of the summer (ahead of Zlatan).
Carrick has no doubt been influential, as has Zlatan, but whilst they have been good, it is understandable that many disagree with them being placed in the team of the season so far. The bemusement of many fans is that Savage only included 1 Arsenal, 0 Liverpool, 0 Tottenham and 2 Manchester City players – all clubs which sit ahead of United in the league currently.
If Carrick and Zlatan continue their good form and help United get closer to the summit of the Premier League then their inclusions will be a bit more understandable, but for now it does seem a little biased to include both.
Kante, Lallana and Mane have all been incredible this season and influential in helping their teams to the top of the Premier League. For me, all three of those players deserve to be in the team ahead of Carrick at this moment in time. Kante has continued his form from his Leicester City days and continues to be an integral part of his team, whilst Lallana has improved tremendously under Jurgen Klopp – he already has 6 Premier League goals and 6 Premier League assists this season, proving that he can be an incredibly productive midfielder.
The team represented with the most players was Chelsea, with Costa, Azpilicueta, Luiz and Hazard all in Savage's 11 – so even without Kante, Conte's men have 4 players in the team.


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Comfort Suites Fultondale is located approximately 10 miles from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and eight miles from Birmingham International Airport. This location is also 12 miles from the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and Birmingham Zoo 18 miles from the Alabama State Fairgrounds and 25 miles from the Birmingham Race Course. The property's amenities include the indoor heated pool exercise room and free breakfast and coffee. The inn also offers coin-operated laundry facilities valet laundry service free weekday newspapers and free parking. All rooms feature free high-speed Internet access free local calls refrigerators microwaves coffeemakers air-conditioning hairdryers irons and ironing boards and cable TV. DVD players and VCRs are available for rent.


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Polestar provided key personnel and expertise to one of the prime contractors to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at the Hanford Site near Richland WA for the purpose of conducting surveillances on the effectiveness for implementing the Department of Energy's Integrated Safety Management System. The Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors are required to systematically integrate safety into management and work practices at all levels. Compliance with DOE's Integrated Safety Management (ISM) Policy ensures that work is accomplished while protecting the public, the worker, and the environment.
The prime contractor provides infrastructure and essential services to the other Department of Energy contractors performing site remediation at the Hanford Site. The range of services consist of a wide range of operations such as electrical utilities, fire protection, field projects, security, transportation, and training.
Polestar's ISMS Surveillance Team is a multi-disciplined group of experienced professionals that can provide critical, independent assessments, across different work groups, for DOE contractors.
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Polestar's ISMS Surveillance Team provides real time feedback to management and workers on use of work process execution, emerging issues, program weaknesses, and continuous improvement. This is accomplished through:
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Observations of both positive practices and apparent non‐compliances are documented, along with recommendations for improvement.
In summary, the ISMS Surveillance Team provided valuable insights into how well the health and safety program has been integrated into how the organization conducts work. The ISMS Surveillance Team was recognized as a Good Practice by the Department of Energy EA-31, Assessment of Safety Culture Sustainment Processes at U.S. Department of Energy Sites.
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The UKCA Mark and Its Impact on the Medical Device Market
Learn about the UKCA Mark from Maurizio La Mura, an engineer at UL focused on CE Marking as well as QMS certification programs.
In light of the most recent updates around Brexit, the U.K. and the European Union have come to an overall trading agreement. Beginning Jan. 2021, the U.K. no longer benefits from customs union arrangements between EU members. As such, the U.K. government will take on the responsibilities for the U.K. market, currently undertaken through the EU system. Based on this preamble, the U.K. Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking is the new product safety marking that will be used for most goods being placed on the market in Great Britain, consisting of England, Wales and Scotland. We spoke with Maurizio La Mura, an engineer at UL focused on CE Marking as well as QMS certification programs, to get some answers.
How does the UKCA mark impact the medical and in vitro diagnostic devices placed in the Great Britain market?
For manufacturers willing to sell their devices in England, Wales and Scotland, I would group the impact of the UKCA marking into three main categories:
Certificates validity
Interaction with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Changes to labels
How long will certificates remain valid?
The good news is, in terms of certificates validity, CE marking will continue to be recognized in Great Britain until June 30, 2023, — either under Active Implantable Medical Device Directive (AIMD)
/Medical Device Directive (MDD)/In Vitro Diagnostic Directive (IVDD) and Medical Device Regulation (MDR )/In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) — although a UKCA product marking route will be available for manufacturers wishing to apply it already from Jan. 1, 2021. After June 30, 2023, however, all devices entering the British market will need to be certified through the UKCA marking process.
At the moment, UKCA marking will be based on the U.K. Medical Devices Regulations 2002 in the form in which they exist on Jan. 1, 2021 built on the European Directives (AIMD, MDD and IVDD). This means that the UKCA marking requirements will continue to be based on the requirements derived from current EU legislation.
What about the interaction with the MHRA?
Although from Jan. 1, 2021, all medical devices placed on the U.K. market, including Northern Ireland, will need to be registered with the MHRA, a grace period for registering will span from May 1, 2021, for Class IIIs and Class IIb implantables and all active implantable medical devices and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) List A products, to Sept. 1, 2021, for other Class IIb and all Class IIa devices and IVD List B products and self-test IVDs, and ending on Jan. 1, 2022, for Class I devices, custom-made devices and general IVDs (that do not currently need to be registered).
Nevertheless, manufacturers based outside of Great Britain will feel a bit of pressure. From Jan. 1, 2021, manufacturers based outside the U.K. and wishing to place a device on the Great Britain market will need to appoint a single U.K. responsible person (UKRP). who will take responsibility for the product in the U.K. The MHRA recommends appointing a UKRP as soon as possible, and my suggestion is to carefully consider all possible options before appointing a UKRP. This is because their responsibilities will not only be about device registration but also to cooperate with the MHRA in case of corrective actions or vigilance issues for the devices under their responsibility and to ensure a Declaration of Conformity and Design Dossier are in place, meet UKCA marking requirements and are available upon request.
Based on this, I would recommend the selection of a UKRP with proven experience and recognized regulatory background and knowledge, although MHRA guidelines suggest that importers based in the U.K. could also act as a UKRP, provided they have the rights to do so.
What is the the impact on labeling?
Some good considerations on this aspect as well, which clearly shows the MHRA's flexibility and desire to smooth the transition as much as possible for the manufactures.
From Jan. 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023:
In case manufacturers have decided to still follow the CE marking process, CE mark labels will be accepted in Great Britain, and information about the United Kingdom representative (UKREP) will not be required to be added.
From Jan. 1, 2021:
If the UKCA marking path will be followed, the UKCA mark will need to be affixed as well as the name and address of the UKRP. In this case, dual marking (CE and UKCA) on the labels will be accepted by the MRHA.
From July 1, 2023:
The UKCA mark will become mandatory. However, so far the MHRA guideline suggests that dual marking (CE and UKCA) will still be accepted.
Is there anything else you would like to add that was not covered yet?
I guess a quick overview needs to be provided about the Northern Ireland (NI) market and use of the UKNI instead of the UKCA mark. UKNI stands for U.K. Northern Ireland and will be applicable only for devices entering the Northern Ireland market and only for specific cases.
In summary, after the transition period, if the manufacturer will be placing a medical device that has not been self-declared into the NI market and plans to use a UKCA body to carry out the assessment, the CE mark will need to be accompanied by the UKNI mark as well. To place goods in the EU market, manufacturers must use the CE marking on its own without the UKNI marking. Goods bearing the CE and UKNI marking will not be accepted into the EU market.


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Q: Why does chinese characters scrambled in screen in progress application?
in our application,we have an utility to generate the file in pdf format but when i do that i see some chinese characters are scrambled in the screen.What could be the reason?

A: PDF is a binary file format.  If you view such a file on the screen it is normal for gibberish characters to appear.

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Shusterman advocates for extension on eviction and foreclosure moratorium
Rep. Melissa Shusterman July 8, 2020 | 4:22 PM
PAOLI, July 8 – State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, signed onto a letter with 43 fellow legislators urging Gov. Tom Wolf to extend Pennsylvania's eviction and foreclosure moratorium to the end of 2020 and provide additional support to renters, landlords and home owners.
The moratorium currently in place is set to expire on July 10. Shusterman said that since a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall is possible, she will be fighting to ensure that no one gets evicted while the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the commonwealth and the country.
"I'm calling on the governor to extend the protections in place for both renters and homeowners as our future with COVID-19 is as uncertain as this virus is deadly," Shusterman said. "We cannot expect all Pennsylvanians to become financially stable in the next two days while millions are still collecting unemployment compensation. We need a six-month plan in place so that people do not need to worry about homelessness while we're still battling a global pandemic."
The letter can be viewed on Shusterman's website.


Michels performed the environmental restoration of 155 acres within a Chicago park. Michels scope of work included dewatering a lagoon to allow for the installation of woody structures for fish habitat, subgrade preparation for new walking paths, and installation of more than 14,000 square yards of crushed stone and 7,000 square yards of gravel. Michels also completed subgrade preparation for a concrete path, overlook grading and limestone curbing installation.


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Q: Rotating wheel acceleration A wheel is rotating and slowing down. At some point it makes one rotation in 1s and next rotation in 1.2s.
After it made 1s rotation would it be possible to calculate how long will take ¼ rotation later to make a rotation.  It will be close to 1.050s but it needs to be a bit less.

A: Let $\omega(t)$ denote the total angular turning of the wheel (in degrees) after $t$ seconds, so that $\omega'(t)$ is the rotation rate at time $t$ in degrees per second.

At some point it makes one rotation in $1$s and next rotation in $1.2$s.

There are two natural (but logically distinct) ways to interpret this sentence:

*

*In terms of rates: $\omega'(0) = 360$ (one rotation per second initially) and $\omega'(1) = 300$ (one rotation in $1.2$ seconds after one second).

*In terms of increments: $\omega(1) - \omega(0) = 360$ (one rotation in the first second) and $\omega(2.2) - \omega(1) = 360$ (one rotation in the next $1.2$ seconds).

After it made $1$s rotation would it be possible to calculate how long will take $1/4$ rotation later to make a rotation.

Mathematically, you're looking for the smallest time $t_{0}$ such that $\omega(t_{0}) = 450$, and then you want either $\omega'(t_{0})$ (with the first interpretation) or you want $t_{1} - t_{0}$, where $\omega(t_{1}) = 450 + 360 = 810$ (with the second interpretation).
To proceed, let's assume the angular acceleration is constant and see how each of the preceding interpretations works out:

*

*Since $\omega''$ is constant, we have $\omega'(t) = 360 - 60t$. Calculus gives
$$
\omega(t) = 360t - 30t^{2}.
\tag{1}
$$
In this model, $\omega(t_{0}) = 450$ when $t_{0}^{2} - 12t_{0} + 15 = 0$. By the quadratic formula, $t_{0} = 6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 15} = 6 \pm \sqrt{21}$. The smallest solution greater than $1$ is $t_{0} \approx 1.417$s.
At this time, the angular speed is $60\sqrt{21} \approx 275$ degrees per second, so the next rotation takes about $1.3$ seconds.

*Here, we assume the quadratic function $\omega(t) = at^{2} + bt + c$ passes through the three points $(0, 0)$, $(1, 360)$, and $(2.2, 720)$. Plugging these values into the quadratic and solving for the coefficients gives
$$
a = -\frac{3600}{132} = -\frac{300}{11},\quad
b = \frac{4260}{11},\quad
c = 0,
$$
or
$$
\omega(t) = \tfrac{60}{11}(-5t^{2} + 71t).
\tag{2}
$$
In this model, $\omega(t_{0}) = 450$ when $10t_{0}^{2} - 142t_{0} + 165 = 0$. By the quadratic formula,
$$
t_{0} = \frac{142 \pm \sqrt{142^{2} - 40 \cdot 165}}{20}.
$$
The smallest solution greater than $1$ is $t_{0} \approx 1.277$s.
The amount of time it takes to make the next full rotation in this model is found by solving $\omega(t_{1}) = 810$, and taking $t_{1} - t_{0}$. I leave this to you if this is the interpretation you want to use.

A: Thanks, but it looks it is 1+1/4 later from 1s rotation, it should be only ¼ after 1s rotation so the result should be close to 1.050s. In the first example I can see you sued 450, but it should be 90. The second one a bit hard to follow.
The problem I have is that I am using a small processor to calculate it and never used sqr. Some other problem where I had to use it I actually calculated distance and changed time, then repeat it until the time created distance I need. I know it the acceleration is not constant it would be impossible to calculate it. Reality it that it is not but I have to ignore it.
For explained situation I would just use ¼ of differences in between rotations as 1.050s but I know it is a bit less than 1050, so Looking for simple solution to get closer to the correct value. For example it may be 1.040 If I can come with estimation to 1.042 it is still better than 1.050.
For example the wheel may spin 880ms, 1000ms , 1200ms 1400ms per rotation.  So the acceleration is not same. ¼ of rotation later it would be about  910, 1050, 1250. The best would be is somehow difference in between rotations as 1200-1000=200ms I can use to readjust value 1050.


We could travel together if ... ??
Been a looong while since i posted on here in the vain hope Al might come to the UK - and now he is!!! SO EXCITED! I'm going to the London show, but live near Birmingham so it's very tempting to go twice........haha! I'm actually soooo sooo excited - been waiting for this since i was 15!!!
Scotland, not having the English drunks throwing a bottle of beer into his face.
I book a ticket and trip to see him in Oslo and then days later they announce a Glasgow date! Oh well, two shows in two weeks for me!
I feel like I have seen that post before. Either way, two shows are WAY better than one, you shall have an experience like no other you have ever experienced!!
giant_frying_pan wrote: I book a ticket and trip to see him in Oslo and then days later they announce a Glasgow date! Oh well, two shows in two weeks for me!


The Board of Directors submits to the membership, the annual Call for Volunteers for committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen. In the Bylaws, we set-up terms for Leadership positions in order to allow for a rotation of members into these positions to keep perspectives fresh and allow for all members interested in serving to have opportunities to do so. We are currently recruiting for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen positions for the 2011-2013 terms. We are also recruiting for two Committee Member vacancies for the Board appointed Ethics and the Nominations and Elections committees. Committee involvement is a fantastic way for any member, especially new ones, to learn more about ZRA and to meet other members. The Board of Directors is committed to offering opportunities for all members, and has demonstrated this by making the 2011 Leadership Development Program open to all ZRA members.
To participate, please select the 2011 Leadership Development Program, when you register for the Annual Conference. The event is offered on Wednesday, 5 October 2011. The Board of Directors is optimistic that the Leadership Development Program will continue to help members attain valuable skills and competencies that will assist them in their jobs and their lives in general.
If you would like to be considered for any of the leadership positions listed above, please contact me via email at pak@clevelandmetroparks.com by Friday, 16 September 2011, or by phone at (216) 635-3361 M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sign-up sheets for those who are interested in serving on any committees or subcommittees as regular members will be available at the 2011 ZRA Annual Conference. However, if you do not anticipate attending this year, another Call for Volunteers will be distributed after the Annual Conference.


A special christmas gift to make it Jingle all the way. This gift is a reindeer's special. A bunch of carnations red and white carnation with a lovely 1/2 kg black forest cake.
I loved everything that was sent and my aunt had a lovely birthday just because of you guys. Thank you The flowers were fresh, the cake was amazing and the appearance and presentation was also awesome.