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Unseen but Crucial: The Importance of Monitoring Gas Levels
How to Select the Right Gas Monitoring System for Specific Medical Applications.
While air quality is often ignored in daily life because it is unseen, appropriate air composition is never more important than in the medical environment. Gas monitoring is essential to preserving the safety of patients and the integrity of medical procedures and research. In addition, establishing a regular routine of gas monitoring is crucial to maintaining safe working conditions for medical staff who are continually exposed to specialized, concentrated gases.
Systems for gas monitoring have many uses across medical applications, including health care delivery, in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics, and medical research, as well as dentistry and veterinarian care. Sound processes for monitoring key gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen (O2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) in these settings require accuracy, speed and efficiency with modern technology that allows for data gathering, reporting and reliable sampling.
Preserving the integrity of research and medical services
Gas monitoring can assist in ensuring safe environments for biological samples, thereby preserving the integrity of lab processes and supporting repeatable, reliable results. Medical research and services that require the use of incubators should rely on regular gas monitoring to ensure the conditions inside the units remain consistent. Incubating cell cultures, bacterial cultures, or embryos such as in IVF clinics require optimal conditions at all times. A regular, built-in process of monitoring CO2 and O2 gas levels is essential for ensuring these appropriate conditions.
Failure to use a sufficiently accurate gas analysis system in the medical setting can be quite serious. In bacteria research, entire culture studies may be lost when carbon dioxide levels become too high or too low. In the IVF process, carbon dioxide and/or oxygen levels need to remain steady, or the specific environment that fragile embryos require for successful fertilization (or even survival) can be compromised.
An accurate, easy to manipulate instrument can make all the difference to the success of such a delicate process. Many IVF clinics use the G100 monitoring system by VIASENSOR, which lab personnel appreciate for its convenient size, humidity resistance, accurate carbon dioxide and oxygen readings, and dual-temperature capabilities that allow the user to adjust the environment for greater stability, protecting the cells within the incubator from damage.
Key features of the G100 and G110 include:
Industry leading accuracy
Improved stability with in-built moisture removal
Easy user calibration
Data storage (1,000 readings) and download
Larger backlit display
Longer life battery
User calibration on analyzer
Quicker manufacturing and service lead time of 1-2 weeks
Dual temperature measurements on G100
Gas monitoring for the safety of patients and staff
The use of a reliable gas analyzer is not only essential for preserving biological samples, but also for maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff in the medical setting. For example, nitrous oxide (N2O) was at one time widely used across medical professions to render patients unconscious for treatment. Although no longer the most-used substance for this purpose, it is still used in many other medical applications and research. Since N2O becomes dangerous in large doses, the usage of this gas must be monitored carefully.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (the CDC), waste N2O should not exceed 50 parts per million (50 ppm) during anaesthesia administration. Exposure beyond this level, particularly for health workers exposed repeatedly to N2O, can contribute to an array of adverse health effects including reduced fertility, neurologic issues, and renal and liver disease. To mitigate and prevent these health effects, the CDC recommends regular gas monitoring for airborne concentrations of N2O, implementing appropriate engineering controls and work procedures to reduce exposure, and creating a worker education program that informs employees of both the hazards of N2O exposure as well as the controls, gear and monitoring equipment to prevent or reduce exposure.
The ViaSensor G200 gas monitors are used for monitoring nitrous oxide in a wide variety of medical settings to keep the environment safe for patients and staff alike. The G210 model is relied upon in medical, dental and veterinarian operatories to ensure that the pipes that carry the potentially toxic N20 are free of any leaks. This protects not only the patients but also medical, dental and veterinary staff who could become ill if they are continuously exposed to low levels of a noxious gas like N20.
Best in industry accuracy
Improved reliability using CO2 filter
Lightweight and small size (G210)
Less frequent return for full calibration
Download software allows instant results (G200)
Reduced service costs
Shorter manufacturing lead time of 2 weeks
No gas pods (G210)
Option G210 - O2, CO2, CO
Optimal technology for efficient, quick readings
The technology gas analysis systems employ has evolved considerably in recent years. The advent of digital measurement and infrared technology have created new industry standards that negate the need for the inaccurate, cumbersome technology of the fluid-based measurement systems.
Less advanced gas analyzing instruments use fluids that chemically absorb the gas in question. Using these instruments involves a complicated and time-consuming process of preparation, waiting for the absorbing fluid to settle, pumping in a gas sample, and waiting for the fluid to settle again. At the end of the procedure, the absorbing fluid rises based on the amount of target gas in the sample and the level may be read in a manner similar to a thermometer.
While this fluid-based measurement system is still in use in many medical environments, the technology is outdated and unnecessarily complicated. However, the most important shortcoming of fluid-based gas analyzers is a lack of accuracy. Using fluid absorption to read gas levels relies on many steps that introduce unnecessary human error. The preparation is done by medical employees and the reading relies on the smallest significant digit that can be read with the human eye. The fluid, though it can be replaced once no longer useful, must be tested for viability and when to perform this test depends on human judgment. Many readings could be taken with non-optimal absorption fluid before it is tested and replaced.
Digital technology such as that found in ViaSensor gas monitors ensures a higher accuracy rate than older fluid-based models. Infrared (IR) bench technology for detecting CO2 and electrochemical cells for detecting oxygen make reading a gas sample is as easy pressing a few buttons and attaching the sample tube; the electronic analyzer does the rest. The digital readout is more accurate than measuring a fluid level in a tube by eye, and the readings can be taken quickly with fast verification.
As an example, ViaSensor's gas analyzers take readings in under one minute; this can make an enormous difference in preserving delicate incubator environments, as discussed in the detailed case study below. The ViaSensor instruments feature built-in moisture removal to reduce error and can measure relative humidity and temperature simultaneously. These gas analyzers can also be set up to take both CO2 and oxygen readings at the same time. This is possible because oxygen is read using an electric chemical cell, which allows CO2 to be read with IR technology in a parallel process.
Look for the ability to track and report gas analysis output
Digital gas analyzers have another advantage over the more manually operated, fluid-based gas monitoring systems. The fact that the fluid-based systems are not electronic means not only that readings need to be done "by eye," but also that data cannot be easily logged for records or future comparison. Digital gas analyzers like those ViaSensor manufactures have a reading output that is provided clearly on a digital screen for convenient tracking. Those purchasing the ViaSensor G100 series or G200 series are able to download software that creates an interface with the researcher's computer. There is a further option to add software cables that enable the user to keep the data, reviewing it for analysis and tracking purposes.
Look for convenient calibration
Another often-overlooked feature of a gas analyzer is its need for remote technical assistance with set-up and calibration. Most gas analyzers are manufactured and maintained in Europe (primarily Germany and Switzerland), and need to be shipped back to Europe for calibration. This can create major delays in research as there is the waiting period of shipping the system back and forth overseas. Because ViaSensor is established in the United States, so US-based users of the system will not experience any delays.
Case study: Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA)
In recent years, the Atlanta, US-based Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA) chose ViaSensor's G100 CO2 analyzers to aid in their IVF procedures. Incubators play a crucial role in IVF and the conditions within the incubators must be optimal at all times. The G100 portable analyzer has improved RBA's overall success rates for clinical pregnancy and implementation. The digital system offered downloadable software that provided easy comparison studies and data log keeping, to ensure intelligent monitoring and the continued success of the IVF procedures.
Prior to finding the G100 analyzer, the clinic had tried many products but none were suitable. Previous analyzers were usually either too bulky, took too long to register a reading or the measurements varied too much for them to be reliable. There were also risks associated with toxicity and contamination to the incubator environment due to the constant need to open the incubators in order to take a reading. Eventually they came across the new ViaSensor G100 CO2 monitoring analyzer. The clinic decided to start using the G100 in all of its incubators and has been very happy with its performance in boosting overall success rates.
RBA Clinical Embryologist, Thomas Elliott, said: "By moving to the digital portable method with the G100, the clinic has been able to eliminate the risks of toxicity and inaccuracy from its previous CO2 analyzers. Ultimately, we are highly satisfied with the G100 as it portable, is fast and easy to use, and its measurements are reproducible. The G100 can also be used to measure O2 levels, which is an added advantage for us."
The best, most up-to-date gas monitoring system is pivotal to sound research, safe patients, and reliable, trackable data. Look for systems with the greatest accuracy, speed and efficiency with modern technology that allows for data gathering, reporting and reliable sampling. Medical researchers and staff will benefit from investing in the most modern gas monitoring technology available to preserve their carefully created work.
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Samotics Brings Data Analytics to the Edge
Samotics is starting the roll out of edge analytics for remote and offshore customers. By performing analytics on the edge, Samotics' SAM4 Health solution benefits from reduced bandwidth requirements to process and transfer data, which makes it easily accessible in remote and offshore locations.
Water Challenge Presents Opportunity for Cross-Sector Innovators
The launch of a new challenge from Spring, the water sector's innovation centre of excellence, and Innovate UK KTN, which connects innovators with new partners, focuses on condition monitoring of electro-mechanical assets for water treatment and distribution.
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ABB Partners with Samotics to Expand its Condition Monitoring Services
ABB and Samotics have entered a strategic long-term partnership to provide enhanced condition monitoring services. The approach will leverage each company's capabilities to deliver more insight into machine health and energy efficiency.
SMC's ZKJ Series Fieldbus Compatible Vacuum Unit Offers Comprehensive Remote Control and Monitoring
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Rapid Water Network Information is a Necessity
When managing water networks, rapid information is not a luxury, it is now a necessity that translates into crises averted and money saved, says Kevin Brook, director, Orbis Intelligent Systems.
Miniature Sensor Enables Pressure and Temperature Monitoring
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October 29, 2012, 8:05 am -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- Staff from npower and Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery are celebrating the installation of a new £300,000 biomass boiler; replacing the museums two old, inefficient, oil fired boilers, which had come to the end of their useful life after 20 years of service.
To help with the celebrations, npower has invited Woodfield Primary School to the museum for a Climate Cops Academy day and a mini energy treasure hunt. Installing the new biomass boiler will help keep the museum warm and safe for many years, keeping Doncaster's treasures safe for generations to come.
Councillor Cynthia Ransome, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Communities, said: "Of the two boilers that were in the museum, one had broken and the other was beyond the end of its economic life, so we are delighted with our new biomass boiler.
"It will help keep the museum powered for many more years to come and enable future generations to enjoy its fantastic exhibitions in warm and comfortable surroundings."
Matthew Cole, npower's Project Manager, added: "It's fantastic that we were able to help Doncaster Museum as it's a real asset to the community here. Not only will it enable the museum to stay open for at least another 30 years, but it will also save them money."
Rosie Winterton, MP for Doncaster Central said: "It's fantastic to see Doncaster Museum, npower and the council working together on this project. The new energy-saving measures will provide the museum with years of heat and power using renewable energy."
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Npower is a market leader in renewable energy and sources the green energy for juice directly from renewable sources, at no extra cost. Juice is generated from a number of renewable energy sources - primarily at Britain's first major offshore wind farm, North Hoyle, off the North Wales coast. npower has made a commitment to purchase enough electricity from renewable sources to match the Juice customers' electricity consumption.


The AP Male Athlete of the Year is Michael Phelps.
The retired Olympic swimmer was announced as the winner of the award on Thursday. Phelps, who in 2012 became the most decorated Olympian ever, narrowly beat NBA star LeBron James in voting.
That also means Phelps has won the AP Athlete of the Year award twice after his victory in 2008. The only other Olympian to be recognized twice was Carl Lewis, who won the award in 1983 and 1984 for track and field. Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, and Michael Jordan remain the only men to be honored more than twice.
Phelps ended up with 40 votes in the media balloting, narrowly ahead of Miami Heat's James with 37. Sprinter and treble Olympic champion Usain Bolt came third with 23 votes.
This year at the London Olympic Games, Phelps won four gold medals and two silvers to set a new record of winning 22 Olympic medals throughout his career. The 27-year-old is now retired from swimming.


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China's coal-rich province targets 6 pct GDP growth in 2023
Aerial photo shows construction workers checking the steel rails at the Datong section of the Datong-Qinhuangdao railway in north China's Shanxi Province, April 16, 2019. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)
TAIYUAN, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- North China's coal-rich province of Shanxi has set the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target at about 6 percent for 2023, according to the ongoing annual session of the provincial people's congress.
Shanxi's GDP was estimated at over 2.5 trillion yuan (about 371.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022. Over the past five years, Shanxi has seen average annual GDP growth of over 6 percent, according to a government work report released at the session.
As an important energy base in China, Shanxi's coal production reached 1.3 billion tonnes last year, ranking first in the country, of which the advanced coal production capacity increased to 80 percent in proportion.
China launched an energy revolution pilot program in Shanxi in 2019, promoting the coal-rich province to explore energy transition.
As of 2022, the installed capacity of new energy and clean energy in Shanxi had reached 49 million kilowatts, accounting for 40.25 percent of the province's total, and the energy consumption intensity for power generation in 2022 dropped by 16 percent compared to five years ago.
Shanxi will accelerate the construction of a green energy supply system, according to the report. In the next five years, the proportion of advanced coal production capacity is to reach about 95 percent, while that of new energy and clean energy installed capacity will come up to 54 percent.
Snow turns Greater Hinggan Mountains in Inner Mongolia into landscape painting
Helicopters in round-the-clock flight training
Red lanterns light up C China's Wuhan with festive atmosphere
Black bears seen in Fuyuan, NE China
Beijing targets 2023 GDP growth of over 4.5 pct
China's Shandong eyes over 5 pct GDP growth in 2023
Tibet's GDP grows 3 pct in 2022
China's coal-rich Shanxi beefs up coal production
China to further release coal production capacity

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The EEOC has withdrawn the incentive provisions in its ADA and GINA wellness program regulations.
A district court in New York has held that a plaintiff cannot assert claims against a plan in which she did not participate and cannot assert claims of fiduciary breach without plausible allegations of wrongdoing.
The Supreme Court has held unanimously that a 1980 amendment to ERISA means that a pension benefit plan need not be established by a church in order to be exempt from ERISA rules, including most importantly, its funding rules.
The 2016 elections had the effect of hardening the Red-Blue divide in the country.
The court decided that the issues raised by the suit are moot, and deferred to another day tackling weightier questions of statutory interpretation and the EEOC's rulemaking authority.


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Ві́ктор Миха́йлович Орендо́вський — старший лейтенант Збройних сил України.

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В РА закінчував службу командиром батареї. Батько п'ятьох дітей.

З 26 серпня 2014-го — доброволець, Національна гвардія України. 18 жовтня підрозділ потрапив під мінометний обстріл. Під час виведення автомобілів з набоями з-під обстрілу не загинув жодний солдат, усі три офіцери зазнали поранень. Евакуювали Орендовського довго, джгут був на нозі більше 4 годин. В Лисичанську довелося зробити ампутацію.

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За особисту мужність і героїзм, виявлені у захисті державного суверенітету та територіальної цілісності України, вірність військовій присязі під час російсько-української війни
 нагороджений орденом «За мужність» III ступеня (25.3.2015).

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If there's any one genre I never envisioned Square-Enix tackling, it was the real-time strategy genre—especially in the of Mana universe. The franchise has maintained its popularity by sticking close to the original's roots: fast-paced, action-based questing in the name of the Tree of Mana. Now, the final game of the "World of Mana" revisit—which encompasses the somewhat bland Children of Mana and the enjoyable Dawn of Mana, as well as a manga—is perhaps the most unprecedented, and ends up being the best of the lot.
Heroes of Mana is quite a surprise. I would have never expected that the Mana series would be well-suited to the mechanics of a real-time strategy game, but the developers have worked hard to stream-line the RTS process to make for a compelling gameplay experience on Nintendo's handheld.
When I say streamlined, though, I don't mean toned down. Heroes includes the requisite core mechanics that have come to define the genre, including resource gathering and management, a bevy of different units and structures with varying effectiveness, a roster of heroes that lead your forces into combat, and an epic story full of war, strife, intrigue, and glory. You're limited to having only 25 units total at any given time, including gathering units, so the scale may be a bit smaller than what most RTS players are used to. This is made up for with the increased level of strategy.
One big change is the way the game handles unit and structure construction. Like any RTS, you gather resources strewn about the playing field to build units and structures. You do this by utilizing a large airship that your forces are based in. Buildings that you construct are actually placed within the mobile command ship, rather than on the playing field. This means that you can actually move your entire base of operations around at will, buildings included, traveling from resource pool to resource pool. The catch is that the ship can only be docked—and thus functional—if tethered to a chain hook. These are placed rather infrequently about the map, so considering the best place to set up your base is essential to victory.
Playing the game is an absolute joy. The stylus-based controls offer a completely intuitive and lightning-fast level of control. Pointing and clicking around with the stylus is effortless, and being able to select units by drawing a shape around them (either individually or en-masse) is perhaps the best multi-unit selection control scheme ever conceived; it's something that really isn't doable on any other platform.
There are some issues, though. The game's A.I. can be a little dense sometimes. Having units move quickly to one location can be difficult on some maps, as the path-finding can sometimes lead to problems. Also, the stylus control does occasionally lend itself to some unit selection issues, as the game's underlying grid-based programming and isometric gameplay angle can result in some missed clicks if the camera isn't rotated to the right vantage point.
Heroes of Mana is one of the rare off-shoots of an established franchise that actually achieves what it set out to do successfully: offer a new and fresh experience in an old world. The game looks great, with the series' trademark hand-drawn art in full effect. The game also sounds great, with a strong score by series veteran Yoko Shimomura. But best of all, it plays great. Is it perfect? No. There are some A.I. problems and the lack of online multiplayer (though there is local multiplayer) is a little bit of a drag, but the game itself is such a treat to play that anyone—RTS fan, series fan, or just average DS owner—would do well to grab a copy.


Nigeria has been experiencing sporadic outbreaks of Yellow fever since September 2017 when the first case was confirmed in a seven-year old child in Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State. But the latest reports, which indicate that there are suspected cases of the disease in no fewer than seven states of the country, is more disturbing. The affected states include Kogi, Anambra, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Edo, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The renewed spike is a wake-up call for the federal government to be more proactive in dealing with the disease.
Following the fatalities recorded in the course of last year's outbreak which were in dozens, more than three million people were vaccinated in an initial emergency campaign, with the aim of quickly containing it. However, the virus continues to spread in parts of the country where people remain largely unprotected. That is why all the relevant stakeholders must join hands with the government this time around.
Yellow fever is an acute viral disease of typically short duration. In most cases, symptoms include yellowness of the eyes, sudden fever, chills, loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pains particularly in the back, and headache. In about 15 per cent of victims, within a day of improving, the fever relapses, abdominal pain occurs, and liver damage begins, causing yellow skin. If this occurs, the risk of bleeding and kidney problems also increases. But fortunately, the disease is a completely vaccine-preventable one.
We must commend the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) for flagging off a large yellow fever vaccination campaign, targeting 26 million children and adults aged between nine months and 44 years) in Niger, Plateau, Borno, Sokoto, Kebbi and the FCT. We also commend the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which has deployed a rapid response team to support some states with contact tracing, risk communications and management of yellow fever cases, leading to the setting up of a multi-agency yellow fever emergency operations centre, to coordinate the response.
Since yellow fever is a completely vaccine-preventable disease and a single shot provides immunity for a lifetime, it is important that all Nigerians get vaccinated and encourage their families, and neighbours to do the same. An added advantage is that the vaccine is freely available in all primary health care centres in Nigeria.
Available information indicates that there is a global stockpile of vaccine meant for yellow feveroutbreaks. Since we live in the tropics, and cannot completely eliminate mosquitoes, prevention remains the most potent weapon against the disease. It is therefore trite that the common aphorism that prevention is better than cure should be embraced by all.
By accident of geography, Nigeria is one of the disease's high risk countries in Africa, and is transmitted from an infected person to another through female mosquito bite. The federalgovernment should show readiness in ensuring local production of vaccines, as well as commit to establishing a reference laboratory in the country soonest to reduce the logistic challenges with sample transportation and laboratory turnaround time in the current outbreak across the country.
These steps, we believe, will ultimately reduce the response time and consequently the morbidity and mortality rates in the present situation. The current outbreak across the country is another sad commentary on the nation's tepid health sector, and must be stopped from becoming another epidemic.


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Volume 531, July 2011
Interstellar and circumstellar matter
The close circumstellar environment of Betelgeuse
II. Diffraction-limited spectro-imaging from 7.76 to 19.50 μm with VLT/VISIR⋆
P. Kervella1, G. Perrin1, A. Chiavassa2, S. T. Ridgway3, J. Cami4,5, X. Haubois6 and T. Verhoelst7
1 LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, CNRS UMR 8109, UPMC, Université Paris Diderot, 5 place Jules Janssen, 92195 Meudon, France
e-mail: pierre.kervella@obspm.fr
2 Institut d'Astronomie et d'Astrophysique, Université Libre de Bruxelles, CP 226, Boulevard du Triomphe, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
3 National Optical Astronomy Observatories, 950 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
4 Physics and Astronomy Dept, University of Western Ontario, London ON N6A 3K7, Canada
5 SETI Institute, 189 Bernardo Ave, Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
6 Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 1226, Cidade Universitária, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
7 Instituut voor Sterrenkunde, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200D, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
Context. Mass-loss occurring in red supergiants (RSGs) is a major contributor to the enrichment of the interstellar medium in dust and molecules. The physical mechanism of this mass loss is however relatively poorly known. Betelgeuse is the nearest RSG, and as such a prime object for high angular resolution observations of its surface (by interferometry) and close circumstellar environment.
Aims. The goal of our program is to understand how the material expelled from Betelgeuse is transported from its surface to the interstellar medium, and how it evolves chemically in this process.
Methods. We obtained diffraction-limited images of Betelgeuse and a calibrator (Aldebaran) in six filters in the N band (7.76 to 12.81 μm) and two filters in the Q band (17.65 and 19.50 μm), using the VLT/VISIR instrument.
Results. Our images show a bright, extended and complex circumstellar envelope at all wavelengths. It is particularly prominent longwards of ≈ 9–10 μm, pointing at the presence of O-rich dust, such as silicates or alumina. A partial circular shell is observed between 0.5 and 1.0″ from the star, and could correspond to the inner radius of the dust envelope. Several knots and filamentary structures are identified in the nebula. One of the knots, located at a distance of 0.9″ west of the star, is particularly bright and compact.
Conclusions. The circumstellar envelope around Betelgeuse extends at least up to several tens of stellar radii. Its relatively high degree of clumpiness indicates an inhomogeneous spatial distribution of the material lost by the star. Its extension corresponds to an important intermediate scale, where most of the dust is probably formed, between the hot and compact gaseous envelope observed previously in the near infrared and the interstellar medium.
Key words: stars: individual: Betelgeuse / stars: imaging / supergiants / circumstellar matter / stars: mass-loss / infrared: stars
Based on observations made with ESO telescopes at Paranal Observatory, under ESO DDT program 286.D-5007(A).
The circumstellar envelopes of the Cepheids Carinae and RS Puppis — Comparative study in the infrared with Spitzer, VLT/VISIR, and VLTI/MIDI
A&A 498, 425-443 (2009)
Thermal infrared properties of classical and type II Cepheids — Diffraction limited 10 μm imaging with VLT/VISIR
Looking into the cradle: new mid-IR observations of multiple proto-stars
Radial distribution of the carbonaceous nano-grains in the protoplanetary disk around HD 169142
Mid-infrared evolution of η Carinae from 1968 to 2018
A&A 630, L6 (2019)


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Strange Phoenix haunt the Strings.
When Kelsey and her team respond to a Weaver emergency beacon they find a Universal Group filled with Phoenix. Not unusual, considering the Phoenix repair Strings, too.
Then, one turns to attack.
Her team scrambles to rescue the Weaver team and stop Professor Hadrian. All while avoiding Phoenix acting in a way never seen before. But, Kelsey did once.
In memories her Weaver band shares in her dreams.
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It looks like the Undertaker's WWE career is over. The legendary, 52-year-old pro wrestling star dropped his gloves, hat, and trenchcoat in the center of the ring after losing to Roman Reigns in the main event at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando, Florida last night. The six-foot-ten, 300-pound fan favorite was a seven-time world champion after beginning his career in 1984.


September 13, The 21st century work environment is more tolerant now than it has been at nearly any other time in the past. However, despite the growing tolerance in western nations to accept alternative lifestyles, it can still be difficult for individuals in the LGBTI community to find a workplace where they feel they truly belong and are at home. This better education and better background provides them with a unique skill set which makes them perfect for work in the tech industry and particularly the social media industry. Living alternative lifestyles can make one feel isolated, even in communities that are welcome and accepting. This feeling can lead to disproportionate amounts of stress and so when one adds in the normal stress of working and the daily commute, it can become overbearing.
With book, music, and lyrics by Preston Max Allen, it may well be the first slasher teen musical comedy, where innocent cheerleaders are slain between zippy song-and-dance routines. Each female character is richly drawn and has her moment to shine in a solo or duet designed to reveal hopes and vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, their bickering and backbiting undercut our empathy. In terms of fashion influence, there was Yves Saint Laurent with his game-changing innovat And he kept on working until the day he died, at the top of his game. Nobody had the overwhelming world reach he possessed and for such an impressive length of time.
There are yu tube videos on how you can make your own dental dam by cutting open a condom. Once a person becomes positive- the virus actually goes and infects the CD 4 cells which are white blood cells that help the body fight infections. So after one becomes positive there are 2 tests which become important- CD4 count and "viral load".


More brutal than a shotgun blast to the face and more vicious than having a tooth pulled with a crowbar, DoggyBags is a homage to classic pulp fiction and horror comics from the 1950s and doesn't mind playing rough. Engines roar, guns spit bullets, and blood flows by the gallon in a series full of joyful cruelty. Get out your doggy bags – we've got plenty of fresh meat!
In volume 12, focused on Japan: The Man from Paris, a story by Atsushi Kaneko; Shiganai by Elsa Bordier and Sourya; and Samurai by Run and Singelin. And as in every volume, we've also included an all-new poster!
Emballage pas terrible. Un coin écorné. Oubliez-vous les collectionneurs?
Quoi dire après 12 parutions. Toujours du bonheur à lire !


For this one, you'll need some paper and a timer.
Write down your worst money fears. Brainstorm every money fear you can think of. Write down what keeps you up at night. Write down all that nasty, nasty stuff. Here are some common money fears to get you started.
Once you have written your little heart out, look at your list closely. Which fears are real, and which fears are not an immediate threat? Transfer the fears over which you might have control to a separate piece of paper, and cross them off the other list. If you are aware of these fears as you go through the Money Zones in future Money Club meetings, others can help you deal with them.
Now, next time you start worrying about money, tell yourself to Stop It!You are working on the things you can control, and the rest of your money fears are on a list in the box. You are now taking active steps toward dealing with your fears and you can stop worrying about them.


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404. Description The origin server did not find a current representation for the target resource or is not willing to disclose that one exists.
I've followed this page for installation: https://ultraq.github.io/thymeleaf-layout-dialect/Installation.html
I'm running Thymeleaf 3.0.9 (dependencies installed) and version 2.3.0 ofthe thymleaf-dialect dependencies.
If I take out the <bean></bean> (found on the installation page) the page loads, without the template. This is the rest of the config-mvc.xml file that has the beans inside of it:
<beans xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
   xmlns:mvc="http://www.springframework.org/schema/mvc"
   xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans"
   xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.springframework.org/schema/mvc http://www.springframework.org/schema/mvc/spring-mvc.xsd http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans
http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans/spring-beans.xsd">

<mvc:annotation-driven/>

<mvc:resources mapping="/resources/**" location="/resources/"/>

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<!--  TemplateResolver <- TemplateEngine <- ViewResolver              -->
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<bean id="templateResolver"
      class="org.thymeleaf.templateresolver.ServletContextTemplateResolver">
    <property name="prefix" value="/WEB-INF/views/" />
    <property name="suffix" value=".html" />
    <property name="templateMode" value="HTML5" />
</bean>

<bean id="templateEngine"
      class="org.thymeleaf.spring4.SpringTemplateEngine">
    <property name="templateResolver" ref="templateResolver" />
</bean>

<bean class="org.thymeleaf.spring4.view.ThymeleafViewResolver">
    <property name="templateEngine" ref="templateEngine" />
</bean>

Am I missing something? I'm also using the latest version of the Spring-framework.
EDIT:
The controller I'm trying to reach:
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 public class HelloController {
     @RequestMapping(value = "/", method = RequestMethod.GET)
    public String hello(Model model) {
        int temp = (Math.random() <= 0.5) ? 1 : 2;
        if(temp == 1)
        {
            model.addAttribute("template", "template");
        } else
        {
            model.addAttribute("template", "admintemplate");
        }
        return "home";
    }
}

My web.xml:
<web-app xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
     xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee"
     xsi:schemaLocation="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee
http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/javaee/web-app_2_5.xsd"
     version="2.5">

<display-name>Hello Spring MVC</display-name>

<context-param>
    <param-name>contextConfigLocation</param-name>
    <param-value>/WEB-INF/appconfig-root.xml</param-value>
</context-param>
<bean class="nz.net.ultraq.thymeleaf.LayoutDialect">
    <constructor-arg ref="groupingStrategy"/>
</bean>
<servlet>
    <servlet-name>dispatcher</servlet-name>
    <servlet-class>org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet</servlet-class>
    <init-param>
        <param-name>contextConfigLocation</param-name>
        <param-value></param-value>
    </init-param>
    <load-on-startup>1</load-on-startup>
</servlet>

<servlet-mapping>
    <servlet-name>dispatcher</servlet-name>
    <url-pattern>/</url-pattern>
</servlet-mapping>

<listener>
    <listener-class>org.springframework.web.context.ContextLoaderListener</listener-class>
</listener>

Edit: The model I send back does hold data ( seen through debugging ). A template name I give it, but it doesn't get put in between the ${}.

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Practice teachers and academics have a role in developing knowledge and promoting evidence-based practice with their students in a supportive and creative learning environment. Recent advances in technology are enabling 'communities of practice' (CoPs) to be developed online and may present a valuable opportunity to form greater connections between educators. To explore this idea, the author conducted a systematic appraisal of published evidence relating to the impact of using an online CoP (OCoP) to develop knowledge among healthcare educators. Three academic databases were targeted for articles and the search retrieved nine articles that were analysed for quality. The findings identified that an OCoP offers a 'polycontextual' environment that can enhance knowledge development, strengthen social ties and build social capital. Communities that support tacit knowledge development, information sharing and problem solving are most valued and existing information and communication technology (ICT) tools can be used to promote usability and accessibility. Recognising the value of tacit knowledge and using ICT for educational development within workload hours will require a shift in cultural thinking at both an individual and organisational level.


Business Energy Claims firm partners with PG Legal - PG Legal Ltd.
Business Energy Claims, the first organisation in the UK aiming to tackle energy broker mis-selling, has appointed North East based commercial solicitors, PG Legal, to support its future business growth.
Gateshead firm, PG Legal provides commercial legal advice to a range of business clients across the North East and throughout the UK and are experts in litigation claims.
PG Legal litigation director, Jonathan Fletcher, said "we are pleased to be partnering with Business Energy Claims to help those businesses who have been affected to recover hidden commissions and losses from the mis-selling of energy contracts. We already acting on claims for undisclosed commissions which are running into six figures. Broker's commission is often directly linked to usage so if your business consumes a lot of energy the chances are that any claim you may have might also be substantial. We would urge any business who thinks they have been mis-sold an energy contract through a broker to contact Business Energy Claims for further information and advice".


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Johann Petri ist der Name folgender Personen:

 Johann Petri (Geistlicher) (Bruder Virgilius), (1889–1942), deutscher Geistlicher (Franziskaner), 1942 ermordet
 Johann Friedrich Petri (1751–1830), deutscher Geistlicher
 Johann Ludwig Petri (1714–1794), deutscher Landschaftsarchitekt
 Johann Nikolaus Petri (1673–1741), deutscher Hofgärtner und Landschaftsarchitekt
 Johann Peter Petri (Schwarzer Peter; 1752–1812), deutscher Räuber
 Johann Samuel Petri (1738–1808), deutscher Komponist

Siehe auch:
 Johannes Petri (1441–1511), deutsch-schweizerischer Buchdrucker
 Johannes Petri (Jurist) (* 1873; † im 20. Jahrhundert), deutscher Verwaltungsjurist und Bezirksoberamtmann


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Temptaous Mckoy Deconstructs Professionalism and Technical Communication
Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief|April 14, 2021
Courtesy of Temptaous Mckoy
Temptaous Mckoy
Temptaous Mckoy is an assistant professor of English who specializes in technical writing at Bowie State University. Mckoy earned her PhD from East Carolina University with her award-winning dissertation, "Yall Call it Technical and Professional Communications, We Call it #ForTheCulture: The Use of Amplification Rhetorics in Black Communities and their Implications for Technical and Professional Communication Studies." She led the "Deconstructing Professionalism" and "Inclusive Professionalism" workshops for the Career Development Center's Senior Launch Program, which concludes this week.
What advice do you have for current students or graduates who are trying to navigate their identities and professional expectations?
I'll point to some of the work of Dr. Cecilia Shelton, who joined me in that workshop. One thing that we've both been able to think about and point to is that you have to first do your own assessment of the risks that you're willing to take. There's a whole lot of risk that I'm willing to take that I know other people are not. I will curse in the classroom. I ain't gonna cuss a student out, but I'd maybe say, "Damn, this is making me mad. What the f**k is happening?" But there are a lot of people that will not take that risk in the classroom because they understand what that means on their body. I'll do it because it's a rhetorical move. It's very intentional. There's a reason why, if you get mad and you stub your toe, you say, "S**t!" instead of being like, "Oh man, that hurt," right? There's a reason why that happens.
So when you do your own assessment and reflect on what your risks are, then I think you can start to make the call on what it is you want to do or what you want to present yourself as. I know in one of the sessions, a student asked me, "Well, you know, you're wearing a T-shirt. Can I wear a T-shirt to an interview?" But I got three degrees, too. I got some publications. There's a whole lot of stuff that I have under my belt that gives me the agency to do the things that I would like to do. Had you asked 18-year-old me would I have done it, probably not, because I understand that there are certain risks that I wouldn't have been able to take at that time.
The second thing that I always suggest — if you yourself are not willing to take the risk — don't hate on someone else who is. Don't become a part of the problem; support them in what they are doing instead.
The beautiful thing with our generation and the generations younger than me is that we're the ones that get to say, "No, to hell with this. Y'all are tripping." And now is a great time to enact the change. You know, granted, we got to convince people that's my momma's age. But even then, they don't have to be convinced nearly as much because I'm like, "You 'bout to retire. You 'bout to sit down somewhere." So I always just tell students to acknowledge and assess your risk, and then don't shy nobody else's light.
Can you tell me about your work deconstructing technical communications?
So technical communication ended up becoming my jam because I was looking at focusing on professional documents — actual HR documents, résumés — and how are those things used as weapons against people of color. That's what my initial research focus was. But as I kept going, I started to realize there weren't many people in technical communication who looked like me. So if the people that's producing the documents, producing the standards, are saying "This should look like that" — if they all look the same and don't come from different backgrounds, you're going to keep getting the same disenfranchisement and barriers. So what I've done is proceed to make calls, not just for people of color to be more involved in technical communication, but for people to start considering if they thought of a Black woman as their audience for this technical document.
The problem is that technical communication documents can cause harm. I tell people all the time, "The thing that kept Black people in slavery was a technical document," right? If you consider what the Emancipation Proclamation was and what it did as a technical document, then you have a different understanding of how rhetoric works and how technical communication can continue to disenfranchise people. I try to get people to see it as a weapon in this odd way. Like, people don't know technical communication is a gun — you gotta be careful where you're pointing it.
If you don't have training in rhetoric, as I do, but you still aren't interested in doing the training to learn more about diversity and equity, then your technical communication production is going to be the same. I don't care if you're Black, white, green — it don't matter. You're still having a problem.
What I want people to recognize is that you do not have to be formally educated to be a technical communicator. So when we sit down and we think of your grandmother, your aunties, your uncles — you have so many family members who are not formally trained or formally educated and are much more efficient technical communicators than the people that I work with, and it's amazing for me to see.
I was teaching a class yesterday about how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I was telling my students that growing up, my grandmother was saying, "Oh, you need a palmful of this seasoning." Okay. That worked when I was eight. But then I became an adult, and I got big old palms. I tried to get my grandma to understand like, "Whose palm? Your palm, my palm?" But the mere fact that she developed a way to measure the seasonings, that makes her just as effective as a technical communicator — she's just not formally trained in what it is that I do. Technical communication does in fact happen outside of the academy, and people can genuinely learn from these practices.
Based on your work in rhetoric, what are the ways in which you think people can become more critical writers or readers?
Personally, I think it all starts with you having your one-on-one, come-to-whomever moment. Even if you don't believe in anything, come to your moment where you realize how you're reading a text and how you're interpreting it and taking it in.
I think Procter & Gamble put out a YouTube video called "Widen the Screen." The message of it was that we only show certain lenses for what Black life looks like. When I watched it, I spent the whole time tensed up because I was just waiting for Black violence to happen. I was waiting for a kid to be shot — it was the narrative that we see in the world of Black people. And then they flip it and say, "Well, no, if you widen your lens, you will see different aspects of Black life." I bring that up because even I was sitting there tense. If I, as a Black woman, see these things and I feel that way, how does someone who may have racist ideologies see this type of imagery? And then how do they check that imagery? I see some organizations are catching it now, but I think there's this implicit, deep-rooted thing that I don't know how we get people to really see.
At East Carolina University, one of the major Greek houses was arrested for having a drug ring. Like they was poppin', drugs was everywhere, right? And when you see it in the news, you see their formal, pretty, sitting-in-blazer pictures. That was what you see. But then another Greek organization did the same thing, but you saw their mugshots. That's where people need to be more intentional.
But I do want to say that, especially on the local level and seeing student-led organization, especially student-led media production, y'all are doing so much better about that. But the thing is, I think what happens is y'all work and y'all do fabulous, and then y'all get to the workplace and are trying to fight this system where people want y'all to do one thing. In your heart, in your gut, you're like, "No, I need to do this other thing" — but you need that check. That check be winning that argument in your head a lot of times. But as you all continue to move into leadership roles and become the ones running these organizations, I think things will start to change.
No one can give you a voice; you have a voice. That's something that's so critical to me when we're talking about professional studies, technical communication, whatever it may be.
What I challenge people to do is to make space for other voices. That's the thing that I really would like for people to do a better job at: technical communication rhetoric in life. Because what happens is, in an effort to amplify some people, I've noticed someone will hijack their story and center themselves. And it's not intentional. You may be like, "Dr. Mckoy deserves equal pay. And I'm here to say she needs equal pay, and me, me, me." And I'm just like, "Hey, Dr. Mckoy here. Can I say something?" I'm trying to get people to better see that individuals have voices of their own. It is our job as decent human beings to shut up and give other people space. We need to do better at listening more intentionally.
Cecilia Shelton
Katherine MacPhail
senior launch
Senior Launch Program
Cindy Milstein: Queer Jewish Anarchist, Activist, and Writer
Dr. Porchia Moore, Assistant Professor of Critical Museum Studies at the University of Florida
Assistant Professor Shuming Chen Receives $55,000 in Grant Funds for Chemistry Research
Dr. Jessica Kirzane, Translator and Professor of Yiddish at the University of Chicago
Dr. Mary James, Physics Professor at Reed College


The bantams take on The iron at Glanford park in Saturday's Sky Bet league one clash.
So its that time again, the weekend, and that means more action for the Bantams in Sky Bet League one.
This time the travel is just over 60 miles to Glanford park to face Scunthorpe United.
After a midweek win for the Bantams in the FA cup defeating Aldershot 2-0 and a good league form on the role, Bradford will look to continue their form and head even further up the league table.
Bradford however have suffered a small set back in the trio of players now out due to injury, this being a theme that seems to be blighting Phil Parkinson.
In the FA cup game at Aldershot James Hanson was substituted at the hour mark, and although he seemed fine at the time it would appear, according to Bradford news sources, he has suffered ligament damage. Although the injury is not serious Bradford's head of physio, Matt Barrass, wants to see him again before playing another match, and says he needs to rest the injury. Also on the injured list, one James Meredith who returned from international duty with Australia, with an irritation to an old foot injury and Reece Burke still appears to be in discomfort with his knee injury, picked up on Monday, which ruled him out of the Wednesday's FA cup game.
Phil does have some good news though with the return from international duty of Lee Evans, who had been away with Wales under 21's playing in both games against Armenia and Romania.
It would also look as if Phil Parkinson may be strengthen the ranks after Hanson injury concerns, as it has been revealed that he has signed Jordan Bowery on loan from championship side Rotherham united. The 6' 1' striker could use his power and stature to be an adequate replacement for James Hanson, as he takes the number 24 shirt, as he remains with the club till 2nd of January's game against Gillingham.
Bowery scored 5 times in 36 appearances for Rotherham last season helping them to remain in their first season in the championship.
Scunthorpe will have Scott Laird back in contention after his one match ban, and big player for the club, Darius Henderson could also make a start for the side. However they are still without Tom Hopper, who is out with a shoulder injury.
The bantams have had a great run in the league, considering their position at the end of September was 19th and now they find themselves on the cusp of play off places in 7th.
They have taken 17 points from the last 24 possible points, 8 games unbeaten and have only let 5 goals in, league wise. Scunthorpe however are no mean feat since in their last 8 games they have racked up 5 wins and three losses to land themselves in 12th place with 24 points. A win for City could send them to 5th depending on results and should Scunthorpe win they could find themselves right behind the Bantams in 8th.
The Iron meets the Bantams will surely turn out to be a hard fought scrap for those all important places as we head towards the mid season point.


sawal: kodnewali kodaniwali ke kya mane hai ye quran ki ek ayat hai jo mayne ek saheb se sona ? thanks.
My Urdu isn't that good.
So, if you could kindly ask the question in English, I'll see if I can answer it. Insha'Allah Ta'ala.
I visited Al-Hussain mosque July 2007 whilst perfomring Ziyarat in CAiro. I wish I had known and beable to see the Blessed Belongings of Sayyidinna Muhammad-e-Mustafha Salullaho Alahi Wasalaam and gained blessing and barakat from them. InshallAllah Allah will grace me this honour and forgive me my errors and sins. Ameen Allah Humma Ameen.
May Allah Ta'ala grace all of us with the honour performing the zirayat of the blessed belongings of the Beloved Nabi (Sall'Allahu Ta'ala 'alayhi wa'alihi wa'sallam). Ameen.
From what I have heard from Islamic historians, the Saudi family removed (or some people say stole) the belongings of the Beloved Prophet (sall'Allahu Ta'ala 'alayhi wa'alihi wa'sallam) from inside the Ka'aba.


Strong contrasts, sensuality and a dark colour pallet are the leitmotiv throughout this collection. Inspiration was found in the works of Leon Spillaert and Thierry De Cordier. Spilliaert was a Belgian symbolist painter who lived near the seaside, in Ostend. His surroundings became a constant source of inspiration to him: the nightly walks through the city, the colours of the sea and even the mirrors in his father's perfume shop. Spilliaert's shadow effects were quite striking. Women also played an important role in his work. They embody pure sensuality and sexuality.
Belgian artist Thierry De Cordier, on the other hand, has a wide range of talents. In his work he tries to escape reality and loneliness and he expresses the desire to become an individual. He uses mainly dark colours (blue, grey and black) and strong contrasts.


In 2016 China's macroeconomic structure has undergone remarkable changes while GPD growth remains stable. 2016 was also regarded as the start of the "New Retail Era". Digital plays significant role to drive changes in the retail industry. According to Nielsen, as of September 2016, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 1% offline, and 28% online, compared to the same period last year.
With fast changing market and consumer, are you ready to seize the prize and win in 2017?
We will share with you the latest learning and market insights in the new retail environment to help you seize the opportunities and win in 2017.
What will drive FMCG industry growth in 2017?
How to leverage online and offline measurement in helping brands to allocate their resources to ensure step ahead of the game?
How to optimize marketing strategies and sales execution based on consumers' online and offline behavior?
How to integrate online and offline channels to drive growth?
Please join us, as in addition to ecommerce experts from Nielsen, senior executive from JD.COM and other industry gurus will also join us to share their insights of how to win in the new ecommerce era. We invite you to join us on Jan 19 in Shanghai and look forward to your participation.


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A Cappella Groups - Boys/Girls
Athletic Association Officers
Class Councils
French and Spanish National Honor Societies
Gay-Straight Alliance
Guidance Corps
Latin Honor Society
Library Learning Commons Aides
Literary Magazine: The Quill
Lit Wits Book Club
Meditation and Mindfulness Club
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Office Corps
Outing Club
Peer Advocate Program
Select Choir
Spanish/French Club
Usher's Guild
The Science National Honor Society is the prominent scientific organization that engenders a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America.
The Stratford High School Science National Honor Society is open by invitation to Juniors and Seniors who are currently enrolled in an Honor or AP Science course, have an 85 average in that course and have a minimum of an 80 average in all other courses. They must maintain behavior that is acceptable to the guidelines of their school.
The Chapter will host scientific lectures, field trips and volunteer at local science-based events. Dues are $15 and include a SNHS certificate, SNHS pin and honor cord at graduation.
Advisor/Contact Info: Dr. Tryon, Room K340
Meeting Dates: The third Wednesday of every month in Room K340.
Officers :
Stratford High School Chapter #676
NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1 – The name of this organization shall be the Stratford High School Chapter #67 of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS).
Section 2 – The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage participation in and
recognition of scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the students' knowledge of classical and modern science, to communicate with the scientific community, to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.
Section 3 – The SNHS shall be considered a non-profit organization under 501c3, as per school policy/financial standing.
Section 4 – The SNHS shall be a scholarship-granting body.
Section 1 – The Principal of Stratford High School shall reserve the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter.
Section 2 – The Principal shall appoint annually a Chapter Advisor, who may serve consecutive terms.
THE CHAPTER ADVISOR
Section 1 – The Chapter Advisor shall be responsible for the direct, daily supervision of the chapter, and act as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and community.
Section 2 – The Chapter Advisor shall perform a quarterly review of each member for compliance with SNHS standards, obligations, and ideals.
Section 3 – The Chapter Advisor shall help the chapter officers understand and carry out their duties.
Section 1 – Membership is an honor bestowed upon a student.
Section 2 – A member must be in the last two years of secondary school education.
Section 3 – A member must have an overall 3.0 grade point average.
Section 4 – A member must have taken at least one honors science class prior to the eleventh grade year. A member must be enrolled in at least one second Honors, AP or IB level science class during or prior to the twelfth grade year.
Section 5 – A member must have a 3.5 science grade point average.
Section 6 – A member must maintain behavior that is acceptable to the guidelines of their educational institution.
Section 7 – All members must attend a minimum of 6 meetings per year.
Section 8 – Regular members may give a lecture with the chapter advisor's approval.
SELECTION OF MEMBERS
Section 1 – Candidates may be selected in any manner deemed reasonable and fair by the Principal of Stratford High School.
Section 2 – Candidates may only be accepted upon adherence to the policies of membership outlined in this constitution and the club bylaws.
Section 3 – Prior to selection, the following shall occur:
a.Students' academic records shall be reviewed to determine scholastic eligibility.
b.Students who are eligible scholastically ("candidates") shall be notified and asked to complete and submit the Student Application Form for further consideration.
c.The Advisor shall be requested to evaluate the candidates determined to be scholastically eligible and willing to participate in chapter functions.
d.The Advisor shall review the Student Application in order to determine membership.
Section 4 – Once selected and registered, all members are expected to maintain the standards by which they were selected and maintain all obligations of membership.
Section 5 – An active member of the Science National Honor Society who transfers from this school will be given a letter indicating the status of her membership, signed by the chapter advisor.
Section 6 – An active member of the Science National Honor Society who transfers to this school will be accepted for membership in this chapter when proof of membership is provided. The Advisor shall grant to the transferring member one quarter to attain the membership requirements and, thereafter, this member must maintain those requirements for this chapter in order to retain her membership.
MEMBERS' DUTIES
Section 1 – Membership dues will be $ 10.00 per school year.
Section 2 – Members shall attend 80% of all regular meetings.
Section 3 – Members shall attend at least two lectures by an officer or guest speaker per school year.
Section 4 – Members shall participate in 90% of major SNHS projects.
Section 5 – Members will earn a minimum of six hours of club-related community service deemed appropriate by chapter advisors.
Section 6 – Every member must participate in all the general fundraising activities and or participate in a special fundraising committee.
DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL
Section 1 – A student may be dismissed if he or she violates the standards, obligations, or ideals of the Science National Honor Society. This includes violation of grade or behavioral requirements as outlined in Article VII, Sections 2 through 8.
Section 2 – Any member who falls below the standards of scholarship and fails to maintain the other requirements of membership may be considered for dismissal from the Stratford High School Science National Honor Society. A member of the Science National Honor Society is expected to maintain his or her academic standing and take an active role in service and scientific leadership to his or her school and community.
Section 3 – If a member's cumulative GPA falls below the standard in effect when he or she was selected, he or she will be given a written warning and one semester for improvement. If the cumulative GPA remains below standard at the end of the warning period, the student will be subject to further disciplinary action by the Advisor, which may include consideration of dismissal from the chapter.
Section 4 – If a member fails to perform any of the published obligations of membership, he or she will be given a written warning and a time period for improvement (nine weeks). If the obligation remains unmet at the end of the warning period, the student will be subject to further disciplinary action by the Advisor, which may include dismissal from the chapter.
Section 5 – Violation of the law will result in dismissal of a member. These violations include, but are not limited to stealing; destruction of property; cheating; truancy; or possession, selling or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or school-related activities. Offenders of the behavioral expectations as stated in the Student Handbook will receive a warning. Academic probation or suspension will result in dismissal from the chapter.
Section 6 – In all cases of pending dismissal:
a.The member will receive written notification indicating the reason for possible dismissal from the advisor. The member and advisor will discuss the written notification in a conference. Situations that involve flagrant violation of school rules or the law can warrant disciplinary action without a written warning, although a conference must still be held.
b.The member will be given the opportunity to respond to the charge against her at the conference. The advisor has the right to dismiss any student from the Science National Honor Society for misconduct or failure to maintain society requirements.
c.Dismissed members must surrender any membership emblems to the advisor.
d.When a student is dismissed or resigns, she is no longer a member and may not be reconsidered for membership in the Science National Honor Society.
Section 7 – Dismissal is approved and carried out by the chapter advisor(s). In lieu of dismissal, the advisor(s) may impose disciplinary sanctions upon a member as deemed appropriate.
Section 8 – Upon dismissal, the student is divested of all benefits of membership.
Section 9 – A student may appeal dismissal by submitting a written request to the Principal.
Section 1 – The officers of the chapter, their duties, and the method of their election shall be determined by the Advisor as described in the chapter bylaws.
Section 2 – All chapter officers are obligated to the duty of presenting or organizing one brief scientific lecture per academic year. The lecture shall be ten to fifteen minutes in length and may be given during a regular chapter meeting or in a special ceremony.
Section 3 – The local chapter officers shall have general supervision of the affairs of the chapter as overseen by the Chapter Advisor. The officers shall meet regularly, make recommendations to the chapter, and perform all duties named in the chapter bylaws.
Section 4 – The officers of the chapter shall be elected by the members of the chapter. Eligibility to hold office will be determined by the evaluation of the officer's application form and/or teacher recommendation by the Chapter Advisor prior to elections.
Section 5 – All returning active members are eligible to run for a position as an officer.
Section 6 – The officers of the chapter shall be president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.
Section 7 – Chapter officers shall fulfill the following duties:
a.The president must prepare the agenda for all the meetings and confirm it with the Advisor one week prior to the meeting (with the exception of the emergency meetings). He or she must represent the chapter at school and public functions, meet regularly with the Chapter Advisor to discuss the progress of ongoing projects, coordinate the major science project(s) of the year (with the help of a specific, selected team), research and deliver or coordinate one scientific lecture (10-5 minutes in duration) during a regular meeting.
b.The vice president shall preside in the absence of the president and assist the president in maintaining order at chapter meetings. The vice-president shall also keep a record of members' contributions to scientific leadership and service acting as a coordinator of the activities related with speakers, specific competition projects, field trips, and deliver or coordinate at least one scientific lecture (10–15 minutes in duration) during a regular meeting, and serve as president if the president is removed from office or resigns.
c.The secretary should keep accurate and complete minutes of all general and executive meetings, keep accurate and complete attendance records of all the meetings, keep a proper file of all incoming and outgoing correspondence, assist the Chapter Advisor with all official correspondence, prepare any chapter report, research and deliver or coordinate a scientific lecture (10-15 minutes in duration) during a regular meeting, work with the vice-president to help in the coordination of all the community service activities, keep a record of the service hours completed by the members and report deficiencies to the chapter advisor, keep updated rosters of all current chapter members including addresses, cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses and keep and update calendars of all chapter events for the school year. The secretary shall prepare any announcements (paper, board, LTV, etc.) that concerns full chapter meetings or chapter activities, record activities of the chapter through photographs, videos, etc. and provide the information/material to the president in order to update the chapter's webpage.
d.The Treasurer shall keep the record of chapter expenses, dues and all other financial transactions of the chapter. He or she should chair and create/prepare different fund raising activities as needed for the chapter, organize different fundraising committees, assist the Chapter Advisor in preparing a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures for the school year, report on the financial status of the chapter at each SNHS meeting, and research and deliver or coordinate a scientific lecture (10-15 minutes in duration) during a regular meeting.
Section 8 – Every officer should maintain a record of actions taken during their tenure to be passed on to the respective officer elected for the next school year.
Section 9 – The officers shall abide by this Constitution, the School's Goals and Criteria, the SNHS standards, obligations and ideals.
Section 1 – Each chapter shall have regular meetings during the school year on days
designated by the officers and in accordance with school policy and regulations.
Section 2 – This chapter shall conduct its meetings following acceptable rules of conduct.
Section 3 – All chapter members are expected to attend 80% of all regularly scheduled chapter meetings.
Section 4 – The president may call emergency meetings, if approved by the officers.
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Section 1 – Each chapter shall determine one or more projects per year.
Section 2 – All members shall participate in one or more of the chapter's projects per year.
Section 3 – The purpose of the projects shall be to encourage scientific and intellectual
thought, to further the knowledge of science in school and community, and to volunteer in the surrounding community.
Section 4 – Chapters shall also attempt to bring speakers from the scientific community into the school to the extent to which their resources and location allow.
Section 5 – The projects shall have the support of the administration and the faculty; be appropriate and educationally defensible; and be well planned, organized and executed.
Section 6 – The chapter shall publicize its projects in a positive manner.
ARTICLE XI
OFFICIAL INSIGNIA AND MOTTO
Section 1 – This organization shall have an official emblem selected by the National Board of Directors.
Section 2 – The distribution of the emblem and the rules for its use shall be under the
exclusive control of the Science National Honor Society's National Board of Directors.
Section 3 – Each active graduate or honorary member shall be entitled to wear this
emblem.
Section 4 – Chapter members who are seniors in good standing shall be granted the privilege of wearing the insignia adopted at the School's Prize Ceremony.
Section 5 – Any member who resigns or is dismissed shall return the emblem to the Chapter Advisor.
Section 1 – The Chapter Advisor is given the authority to supervise the administration of chapter activities, as delegated by the Principal of Stratford High School.
Section 2 – The Principal shall reserve the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter.
Section 3 – These bylaws are designed to amplify provisions of the national constitution and cannot contradict any components thereof. The chapter is obligated to adhere to the provisions of the national constitution in all activities it undertakes.
Section 1 – Chapter bylaws may be amended by the Advisor at any time as deemed fit and necessary.
Section 1 – When amendments are to be made by the full chapter, these bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the chapter, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been given to members at least one month prior to the vote. The exceptions are Articles IV, V, and VI which are developed by the Advisor with the approval of the Principal.
Section 2 – Bylaws and amendments must be consistent with the constitution of the Science National Honor Society and the Goals and Criteria of the school.
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HomeReviewsAlbums/EPsALBUM REVIEW: Herod – Sombre Dessein
ALBUM REVIEW: Herod – Sombre Dessein
February 26, 2019 Neil Criddle Albums/EPs, Reviews 0
Release Date: February 15th 2019
Label: Pelagic Records
Website: www.herodnoise.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/herodnoise
Twitter: www.twitter.com/herodnoise
Switzerland have been a bit of a hot bed for heavy music talent over the last few years, ranging from progressive metallers This Misery Garden, out of the box thinkers The Erkonauts, and black metal crew Bolzer all releasing quality records recently. Now, you can most definitely add Herod to that list.
Second record 'Sombre Dessein' encapsulates everything that's interesting and exciting about heavy, progressive bands such as Conjurer, Gojira, and The Ocean, and mashes them all together to produce a body of art that really is quite scintillating.
'Fork Tongue' starts with a slow-burning, almost mechanical introduction that builds into a hooky guitar riff, complete with disgustingly ferocious vocals from Mike Pilat. It's interesting to note at this stage that Pilat sang on The Ocean's 2007 record 'Precambrian', and the band are also signed to Pelagic Records (also affiliated with The Ocean), so the similarities are clear to see. A chunky yet catchy guitar riff pierces through the gloom halfway through the track before that hooky riff again returns with suitably impressive swagger.
Those aforementioned Gojira influences are easily identified on 'Reckoning', with that trademark pick scrape prevalent throughout and yet another riff guaranteed to get those heads banging, while 'Silent Truth' is a straightforward slab of technicality interspersed with a vocal delivery that veers seamlessly from Chino Moreno (Deftones) to Jacob Bannon (Converge).
'Don't Speak Last' is arguably the highlight of the record showing exactly what this band are capable of. A ten-minute assault on the senses, the slow and gentle introduction soon gives way to an outpouring of bile and heaviness. No sooner have you got your claws into the sheer groove of the song, it then takes a slight left-turn with clean vocals appearing for the first time on the record. The level of complexity remains high, and just when you think a natural conclusion is approaching, it whips you off your feet with another bout of creativity before dramatically ending.
As has been hinted already, there's a brooding atmosphere that flows through the course of listening to this album, in part due to the stunning production job from Julien Fehlman (The Ocean) and Magnus Lindberg (Cult Of Luna), and this heightens to mesmeric proportions on 'Mourning Grounds'.
The guitars, driven by Bertrand Pot and chief songwriter Pierre Carroz, appear to be switched to full amplification about a minute into the track which really dial up the dynamics. A quieter segment soon comes into play, which showcases both clean vocals and heavy screams at the same time, while the repeating riff that peppers the song has an almost dream-like, doomy approach fitting in well with the dourness of the song.
Finally, ten-minute album closer, 'There Will Be Gods', is mainly an instrumental song full of complexity and dynamic swings with harsh vocal segments only sporadically audible through its running time. Drummer Fabien Vodoz produces lots of distinctive rumbling effects set against background riffing that showcases small pitch changes here and there, but this pattern then breaks stride and elevates the anthemics towards the end before being barked into submission by Pilat.
What we have here is an incredibly engaging album that has multiple elements and characteristics without ever suffering from being too difficult to listen to. While there are a couple of ten-minute tracks on show, harsh screaming that is inaudible at times and tonal shifts that range from the serene to the chaotic, 'Sombre Dessein' manages to package everything together in a straightforward manner to deliver one of the albums of the year so far.
Neil Criddle
After getting into alternative music during the mid 90s with the rise of nu-metal and pop-punk, I've gradually spread my interests far and wide and have a real love for metalcore, prog metal and tech metal. Amongst other things, I am a husband, father of two amazing kids, heavy metal DJ, and video game/book/nerd enthusiast!
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What If This Is the Reason Straight Dudes Won't Commit?
"I can't have a girlfriend right now." These words come tumbling out of the mouth of the tall, dark and quirky math theory researcher I met a week ago at a party — within 10 minutes of meeting me for our first date. "So, um, I don't know what you're looking for, but…" He trails off, eyes glued to my face for reactions! Clues! Signs!
I shift position in my chair and smile. This is not going to be a thing and I know it. I change the subject instead. "So, where'd you go for undergrad?" The conversation sprawls out from there. It doesn't shock me when he says he doesn't know where he's heading in life. He is seeking professorships out of state, he's not looking for jobs in the area (at least, he doesn't think), nor is he entertaining the idea of dating seriously, something he brings up yet again. I gently poke a little deeper on this last point, trying to unravel the intermixing of feels in his subconscious.
I've just finished a book about heterosexual dating and relationships and have been having deep discussions with young-ish guys just like him for the better part of a year now. I've also been told I have a "therapeutic conversational style," so sometimes I can't help myself. I want to unpack brains, lead horses to water…talk to guys about love.
Math theory guy is, unsurprisingly, convinced that real love hinders forward progress. He tells me about the only real relationship he's had in his life, who left suddenly for a job opportunity overseas. The whole debacle caused him to lose direction. "Maybe I'm just not ready to be vulnerable like that again," he says.
I don't date all the time. I go in spells, prompted by my best friend or mom telling me that I'll one day end up old and alone with a bunch of blankets I've crocheted in my oodles of spare time. Overall, I'm just not a small-talk-with-strangers-from-apps kind of gal. So, when I am excited for a date, 1) it's really rare, 2) I already feel a connection with the person, and 3) I'm really wary, because history has taught me to be such. Connection can be dicey.
There was the late-twenties grad student, who went from incessantly texting me and taking me on nervous-excited coffee dates, to telling me that I was amazing and he loved talking to me, but that he was not convinced he was good for me. There was the "inside sales" guy, who took me on several romantic dates before proclaiming he was "not in a stable place right now." When I raised an eyebrow, he told me he meant location-wise. "I might move…in a year." (In that case, I am not stable either.) Then there was the resident doctor, who kept delaying dates and blowing me off. When I finally cut him off, he tried a million ways to track me down and fix what he'd broke. I was just over it.
I've talked to lots of straight single women who've experienced the snap, crackle, pop of connection, only to watch it fizzle out in an extravagantly complicated way — which is when I tell them my theory: Many men, while still figuring out their lives, struggle with connection. It is a roll that must be slowed and managed. In some ways, they have to fall on accident, or they often won't let themselves fall at all.
Frequently, we see rocky roads to romantic relationships, or the modern-day version of stringing along, which is really just keeping options open until you're ready to truly go "all in" on the one you want, when you want it. Social media and technology has allowed us to keep tabs on lots of people, with various degrees of commitment and communication frequency, or so researchers found in a 2014 study on the phenomenon of "back burner" prospects. You have back burners. I have 'em. Guys have 'em. They get in touch with you, off and on, to leave the door open to romantic or sexual relationships…often, for the truly intriguing maybes, later.
But, like, they waffle. One of my more amusing male book interviewees, a tech guy in his mid-thirties, told me that he purposely dates the wrong women. Great girls, awesome, fun, but with whom he feels less connection and long-term potential. He dates prospects he calls "crushes," and soft-approaches his actual assertive, independent type. "I always have this one woman," he told me, someone who aligns perfectly to his ideal. "This is a person I pursue, but probably not very well." He has intentionally gotten to know these women over time, who he calls "platonic girlfriends." He keeps them in his inner-circle, a nebulous spot in the friend zone where he'll act like a maybe-sometimes boyfriend, but can't seem to fully go after them.
Men who fall in this category are unsure if they're ready to navigate differently, and that uncertainty leads to the start of a living, breathing relationship roller coaster. (All the highs and lows, way less fun.) They start to spiral and talk themselves out of it in front of you, too, as if the hot-and-cold behavior wasn't tell-tale enough. One of my female book interviewees called the "I can't have a girlfriend/be in a relationship" line the "mitigating expectations" talk. I loved that.
If you trace it back to the roots, the young-ish career set all have a similar, uber-millennial story. In the age of "emerging adulthood," a phrase coined in the late '90s by psychologist Jeffrey Arnett, these guys are unsettled and growing; they're not looking to set up house or commit like their parents did. Maybe they're about to move across the country, just started a new job, are focused on grad school, have been through a rough breakup, are playing the field, etc.
Problem is, they are also serious idealist-romantics, too. I explain my spiral theory to Karla Ivankovich, PhD, a clinical counselor and psychology instructor, and she "agrees with my assessments." Millennial(ish)-aged men have both a weird pressure to excel, with higher emotional intelligence than any generation before. "They are raised to have passion and purpose, but also be the best at everything," she explains to me. "And if not, they need to clear the plate of distraction. They are held to their gender role in an age where women have more leeway. Men are supposed to 'have it all together' and 'make it work.' Love comes after money and success." So, feeling too much, too soon with someone? Kind of a barrier.
I've learned to bear with men as they figure themselves out. Sometimes, they really do fall in love accidentally/slowly/carefully. I have so many friends who've married guys who were dead-set on not falling, but did anyway. They want to feel it all, eventually, but keep those feelings in check until they've built their empires (a.k.a. stable lives). Love can feel huge and scary. In some ways, it is.
But it's doable. Maybe Chrissy Teigen had it right, when John once tried to break up with her in the middle of a stressful, panicky time. Her response was akin to, "Lol, no." Lol, yes.
Jenna Birch is author of The Love Gap (Grand Central Life & Style, January 2018).


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Phillies settle with 4, exchange figures with Realmuto, Neris
PHILADELPHIA - Pitchers Zach Eflin, Vince Velasquez, Jose Alvarez and Adam Morgan reached one-year contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday while All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto and reliever Héctor Neris exchanged salary arbitration figures with the team.
Realmuto asked for $12.4 million and the club offered $10 million. In his first season with the Phillies, he set career-highs with 25 homers and 83 RBIs, batted .275, was an All-Star for the second straight season and won his first Gold Glove Award. He made $6.05 million last year.
Neris sought $5.2 million and was offered $4.25 million. The right-hander made $1.8 million last year when he was Philadelphia's most reliable reliever, leading the team with a career-high 28 saves in 34 chances. He posted a 2.93 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings. Neris is 67 for 83 in save opportunities in his career.
Eflin got a raise from $590,000 to $2,625,000. The righty was 10-13 with a career-best 4.13 ERA in his fourth season in Philadelphia. Eflin started 28 games and threw 163 1/3 innings. He's projected to be in the starting rotation.
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Velasquez will get $3.6 million after making $2,249,000 last year. He was 7-8 with a 4.91 ERA in 33 games, including 23 starts. The right-hander struck out 130 in 117 1/3 innings and is expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation.
Alvarez will make $2.95 million after getting $1,925,000 last year. The lefty was 3-4 with a 3.36 ERA in 67 appearances in his first season in Philadelphia. He threw 59 innings and lefty hitters batted .236 against him.
Morgan goes from $1.1 million to $1,575,000. The lefty had a 3.94 ERA in 40 appearances, tossing 29 2/3 innings. One of the team's most consistent relievers when healthy, he missed significant time because of injuries.
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