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In bringing the Ladies' Work-Table Book to a close, we cannot persuade ourselves to dismiss the subject, without a word or two to our fair friends, as to the use, necessary to be made, of all the useful or ornamental accomplishments their circumstances and situations may enable them to acquire. We should never, for one moment, suffer the utile to be absent from our thoughts: she who has no definite aim in what she does, can never have any good ground of hope, that, in her progress through life, she can attain to excellence.
These remarks apply principally to that large class, who are dependent upon exertion of some kind, for the means of comfort and respectability, in their respective stations. But, as those ladies, whose circumstances render a practical acquaintance with the arts here treated of, a matter of indifference, a knowledge of them is, by no means, unnecessary. In many ways indeed, a lady, blessed with affluence, may render an acquaintance with the details of needlework extensively useful.
It is often the case that young persons are engaged in families, whose education has been, from some cause or other, lamentably neglected. In those cases, the lady who feels her obligations, and[157] is actuated by a true Christian spirit, will consider herself as standing in the place of a mother to her humble dependents; and, under a deep sense of her high responsibilities, will endeavor to improve, and fit them, by suitable and kindly-imparted instructions, for the proper discharge of the duties of that station, which it may be presumed they will in after days be called upon to fill. In this case, how useful will the kind and careful mistress find a knowledge of that art, which teaches the proper method of making those articles of dress which are so essential to every family who, however humble, are desirous of securing the respect of the wise and the good, by judicious economy, and a neat and respectable appearance.
Those ladies who are in the habit of devoting a portion of their time to the superintendence of our female charity schools, will also find such knowledge extremely beneficial. To those who are disposed to follow the example of the holy Dorcas, in providing garments for the deserving and destitute poor, an acquaintance with plain needlework is indispensible; and indeed, it will, in every walk of life, be found useful to her who is, by the animating love of the Lord Jesus, disposed
"To seek the wretched out,
And court the offices of soft humanity."
Another advantage may also be gained, by a manifestation of the kindly solicitude for the improvement of domestics, here pointed out. In cases where the secular tuition of young persons has been neglected, it will be generally found that their religious and moral training has been equally uncared for. Let the Christian lady evince a real desire to improve the temporal condition of those beneath her influence, and she will soon find that the best affections of the heart are opened to the reception of instructions of a higher[158] and still more important character. Hard indeed must be that heart which can resist the influence of genuine kindness exercised in a friendly Christian spirit. We once had the pleasure of seeing a young servant baptized in the faith of Christ, while those in whose service she was, and two others, highly respectable persons, answered for her at the font. This beautiful meeting together of the rich and the poor, took place in one of the most splendid parish churches in England, and left on our minds an impression which will never be effaced.
In the foregoing pages we have endeavored to lay before the young votary of the needle, such instructions as we hope will be found sufficiently clear to enable her to produce many a delightful specimen of her assiduity, taste, and judgment. We have sought to be concise, without being obscure; and to give plain directions, without making our readers mere imitators, or copyists. One fault which is to be found in all the books on these subjects, which we have seen, we have carefully avoided; that is, the giving a list of the various colours to be employed in the fabrication of each example given. Nothing can be more absurd, and mischievous than this. The young work-woman can only exercise her judgment, to any extent, in this department of her labors. The various stitches she must form according to the prescribed rule; because, in most instances, they can be performed in no other manner; but in the choice of materials, and colors, she should have free scope: here judgment, taste, and fancy, should range untrammelled by rules and forms; and yet this is rarely done, because the lady is taught to rely upon her patterns, and scarcely ever to consult her own sense of beauty or propriety. We see the effect of this, in the sameness, and monotonous appearance of almost all kinds of fancy-work: and we have endeavored to do our best, to introduce a more cor[159]rect taste and principle into this department of the elegant arts, in which females are engaged. We know that much native genius exists among our fair countrywomen; and we wish to see it expand, as freely as the refreshing breeze, that sweeps over our native hills.
We have before alluded to the various and interesting uses to which the needle can be applied, and the high moral ends it is so well calculated to promote: and if such be its importance, then it will be readily admitted by all, that he who has made the most improvements, and produced the most finished specimens of this all-important instrument, has conferred a real benefit upon his race.
We have a higher end in view, than promoting the acquisition of accomplishments, however elegant or pleasing. We wish to direct the minds of those whom we are thus endeavoring to interest and instruct, to the immortal beauties of moral excellence. These works may be made conducive, in a high degree, to the development of family affection, and the promotion, to a vast extent, of the purposes of genuine charity, benevolence, and friendship. But there is yet a higher kind of use, to which we would apply them. We would have the young lady, who is becoming expert and clever at her needle to reflect, as the beautiful fabric grows beneath her forming hand, that her work, and the power and skill to plan and execute it, is an emanation of the Immortal Mind; of that Mind, whose creative powers are a faint, but legible transcript of the Omnipotent Wisdom of the Deity. This thought gives a permanency to what would, in any other light be only transitory as the summer cloud. It is Omnipotent Wisdom and Power, which has contrived and executed all the beautiful wonders of creation; and that Wisdom and Power were called into activity by Omnipotent Love. We wish to impress this sublime truth upon the mind of our young[160] readers, because we wish them to place their Heavenly Father before them—as their pattern and example—in all that they take in hand; and to remember that, as He formed the universe by Wisdom, from Love—so all their actions and elegant contrivances should be the result of judgment, guided by affection—that they may thus become like their Father, who is in Heaven.
Indeed, it is only when accomplishments are rendered subservient to the development of moral goodness, that they may become pursuits at all worthy of an accountable being. We were not sent into this world to flutter through life, like the gaudy butterfly, only to be seen and admired. We were designed to be useful to our fellow beings; and to make all our powers and capabilities, in some way or other conducive to the happiness and welfare of our co-journeyers on the path of time. To this end, we wish our fair countrywomen to devote their best attention; and, in its attainment, to exert every energy which they possess. We wish them to make all the knowledge which they may acquire subserve some noble purpose; which will outlive the present hour. But to do this, the well-spring of the purest affections must be opened in the soul; and the elegant productions of taste and genius become vitalized, and animated, by the spirit of love. Thus, and thus only, can the occupations of a leisure hour be converted into efficient ministers of good; and such they will assuredly be found, if practised from right motives, and placed in due subordination to the right exercise of more important duties. The young votaress of the needle, of drawing, or of music, should ever bear in mind, that the time employed in those pursuits, will be accounted lost or improved, by the impartial Judge of all—just in proportion as they have been made to serve the purposes of selfish gratification, or to minister to the development of an elevated moral character—generous and warm affections—and[161] the cultivation of those virtues, which, as essentials of the Christian character, shall outlive the ravages of time, and qualify the soul for all the beatitudes of a coming eternity.
In all then that the young lady aims to learn, or to accomplish, let her place a high and moral standard before her, and resolve to render every transaction of her life conducive to her preparation for a higher state of being. Our various faculties and powers were not given us to be wasted, but to be used to the honor of our Creator—the comfort and welfare of those around us—and, as a consequence of our faithful discharge of our several obligations, conducive, in an eminent degree, to our happiness. No mistake can be more fatal, than an idea that, for what we call trifles, we shall have no account to render. What we call trifles, may be, in their consequence, both to ourselves and others, the most important acts of our lives. It is not by great events that our characters are formed; but by the neglect or performance of our duties in that state of life, into which the Wisdom of our Heavenly Father has seen fit to call us. To elevate the sufferings, soothe the sorrows, increase the comforts, and enhance the joys of all around us, should be the highest aim of a laudable ambition—and every endeavor should be most assiduously devoted to the accomplishment of these important ends. It is, in fact, only when we thus employ our various talents and capabilities, that they are really useful, in any other case, they are only ministers to our personal pride, and selfish gratification, instead of becoming links in that golden chain, by which the faithful performance of appointed duties is elevated to the possession of "a crown of righteousness, that fadeth not away."
Let, then, the youthful female, as she plies her needle, or exercises her judgment or ingenuity, in the choice of colors or mate[162]rials, or in the invention of new developments of creative genius, ever remember to exercise those powers as a Christian—let her cultivate, in her inmost soul, the conviction, that all her skill and power is imparted from on high—and let her be careful to make all she does, a sacrifice, acceptable to her God, by doing all in the spirit, and under the influence of that sacred charity—that boundless benevolence—which ever rejoices, in making its various capabilities subservient to the good of others, and thus gives to the otherwise perishable occurrences of time, an endurance and a continuity, that shall endure for ever.
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Although aging is an undeniable part of life, most of us don't want to think about how our bodies and minds will change in the future. But even if we're in excellent health now, that could all change a few years down the line.
By 2030, an estimated 20% of the US population will be over the age of 65. But no matter what year you're able to take advantage of senior citizen discounts, you'll want to start saving well before that time. Before you decide to retire, make sure you have enough saved for your regular expenses, bills, and potential costs associated with medical or personal care and renovations.
If you plan to remain in your home, make it a point to pay off your mortgage and other outstanding debts prior to retiring.
You should also consider deferring Social Security payments for as long as possible to maximize your monthly income for when you actually need those payments.
By making these decisions now, you'll be able to live more comfortably later on.
There's a lot to consider when aging in place. Some adjustments will prove to be more useful — and more expensive — than others.
While it's possible to gut your entire kitchen or bathroom to accommodate for your changing needs, you don't necessarily have to go overboard. You may want to consider widening narrow doorways to provide room for mobility devices or to replace slick flooring with slip-resistant materials. A walk-in shower or tub and grab bars are typically seen as a must. Adjusting your countertops and cabinets may be a necessity for you, as well.
If your home has multiple stories or the only entryway has stairs, a chairlift or wheelchair ramp may be essential — but it also may end up being for naught if you don't end up needing a wheelchair later on.
While the US construction market was worth around $1.1 trillion in 2016, no one can afford to make every single adjustment you could possibly need later in life. You may want to sit down with a financial advisor and a contractor who specializes in aging-in-place renovations to discuss your options, obtain estimates, and assess which changes make the most sense for your future needs. From there, you'll be able to see which adjustments fit in the budget and which might not be vital for you.
Now that you have a better understanding of your expenses and what the renovations might cost, you can take a look at places you can potentially save some money. You might be able to save money on gas or grocery shopping, for example, if you sign up for a meal or transportation service for seniors. Some communities will offer these services at a low cost, as well as yard and maintenance services.
Many seniors rely on the efforts of friends, family, and volunteers when they age in place; don't be afraid to ask for help or seek out resources for information in your community. You may also qualify for home improvement grants, depending on where you live and on your income, through the ElderCare.gov website.
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Realignment projects near completion as 2012 Bond wraps up
It has been nearly 50 years since Booker T. Washington High School had a swim team. But as the high school's new practice pool nears completion, that will soon change.
Washington's new pool and natatorium are among several 2012 Bond realignment projects — new, board-approved projects funded by surplus bond savings but not part of the original scope of work.
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, 21st century schools, Building Updates, Business Operations, District II - Kathy Blueford-Daniels, District III - Daniela Hernandez, District IV - Patricia Allen, District IX - Myrna Guidry, District VI - Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, High Schools, New schools, News and tagged Booker T. Washington HS, Lawson MS, Milby HS, Sharpstown International School, Westbury HS, Yates HS on September 8, 2020 by HISD Communications.
Yates HS pool construction passes halfway mark
It's been several years since students at Yates High School had a swim team. But with the completion of the school's new natatorium set for April, students are one step closer to making that team a reality once again.
Construction on the school's natatorium and four-lane practice pool is 55 percent complete. The building's exterior walls – which feature large garage-style overhead coiling doors that allow fresh air inside and have fencing at each opening to maintain a secure perimeter — were built first to ensure interior pool construction would not be affected by wet weather.
The pool's concrete foundation was laid in January, and pool walls are now being constructed. The project is expected to wrap up later this semester.
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Yates HS students enter the new Lion's Den for the first day of school
Festive music and cheers filled the air of the new Yates High School as students danced their way into the new facility to kick off the 2018-2019 school year.
More than 20 alumni — donning crimson and gold — gathered at the school's main entrance chanting the school song as the band and color guard performed for students and staff in celebration of the new facility.
"The building brings life to Yates and the community," said Yates alumnus Marcus Brooks, who is also the father to a current Yates senior. "It's something new and fresh for the kids."
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, 21st century schools, Business Operations, District IV - Patricia Allen, First Day Openings, High Schools, New schools and tagged 2012 bond, 2012bond, bond 2012, Build HISD, BuildHISD, Jack Yates High School, Jack Yates HS, Jack Yates School of Communications, Jolanda Jones, new school, new schools, Yates, yates high school, Yates HS, Yates Magnet School of Communications on August 28, 2018 by HISD Communications.
Yates HS Project Advisory Team tours new school
Large science labs, the gymnasium, and views of the Houston skyline were just some of the highlights seen by Project Advisory Team members as they were led on a tour of the new Yates High School on Thursday.
As attendees made their way through the facility making stops in the auditorium, dining commons, and JROTC spaces, the group huddled up near the large windows of a second-floor extended learning area to take in a full view of the University of Houston's TDECU Stadium.
Currently the construction project is 85 percent complete with interior finishes — flooring, painting and ceiling tile installation — underway. All sidewalks and driveways have been poured and science lab equipment has been installed. Furniture selections will be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Construction on new Yates HS surpasses halfway mark
Construction of the new Yates High School is more than halfway complete, with crews already in the process of installing floors, painting walls, laying pavers, pouring sidewalks, and erecting permanent fencing.
A CenterPoint transformer and meter also has been set, meaning power soon will be connected to the building, allowing crews to begin testing mechanical systems inside the building.
The main entry facing north is nearly complete, with the main entry facing south and building signage soon to follow. The elevator also will soon be installed, and project officials plan to begin ordering new furniture in January.
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, District IV - Patricia Allen, High Schools, New schools and tagged 2012 bond, BuildHISD, Jack Yates High School, Jack Yates HS, Yates, yates high school, Yates HS on December 14, 2017 by HISD Communications.
New Yates HS to offer unparalleled 360-degree views of Houston
When construction of the new Yates High School is complete next year, it will offer unparalleled views of the city with Downtown Houston to the north, Texas Medical Center to the south, and the Galleria to the west.
The 360-degree view — which includes University of Houston to the east and Texas Southern University to the west — is already visible from top floors of the building, the construction of which is almost a quarter of the way completed.
"It's starting to move very quickly," said Yates Principal Ken Davis, who got his first glimpse at the new school during a recent Project Advisory Team meeting and site visit. "I'm excited about that. It's an exciting feeling to know it is happening. After years of planning, it's actually happening."
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, 21st century schools, District IV - Patricia Allen, High Schools, New schools and tagged 2012 bond, BuildHISD, Jack Yates High School, Jack Yates HS, Yates, yates high school, Yates HS on June 6, 2017 by HISD Communications.
Yates HS seniors make their mark on school history at beam signing
The Lion's Den at Jack Yates High School roared with excitement as the graduating Class of 2017 scribbled their signatures on the final steel beam to be erected in the construction of their new school.
Once all seniors had signed, they joined with school staff to watch as the beam was hoisted into the air and placed in its new home — the auditorium. The beam will be installed and left exposed, showcasing the signatures from the class of 2017.
"The kids were concerned that they weren't going to have any history with the new school since they'll be graduating in May," said Yates Principal Ken Davis, who worked with the construction staff to surprise the students with the informal ceremony. "We told them that we were going to sign the beam — a little bit of history about you will go into the new building."
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, 21st century schools, District IV - Patricia Allen, High Schools, New schools, News and tagged 2012 bond, BuildHISD, Jack Yates High School, Jack Yates HS, yates high school, Yates HS on April 20, 2017 by HISD Communications.
Yates High School community celebrates ceremonial groundbreaking for new school
Yates High School Principal Ken Davis made an impassioned promise Thursday as he spoke to the crowd of students, alumni and school supporters who gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for their new $59.4 million school.
"I pledge to you, just as I have the community and the children I serve, I'm going to do my very best to make their dreams come true," Davis said, applause erupting throughout the auditorium as he spoke. "I may not get to the mountain top with you, but I'm going to make sure the road is paved for you to get there."
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, District IV - Patricia Allen, News and tagged 2012 bond, yates high school, Yates HS on June 2, 2016 by HISD Communications.
Yates High School to hold groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate new school
Yates High School will hold a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to officially mark the start of construction on the school's new $59.4 million facility.
Scores of students, staff, alumni, elected officials, and district and community leaders are expected to attend the groundbreaking for Yates, which is among 40 schools across the district being renovated or rebuilt as part of HISD's voter-approved 2012 Bond Program.
The groundbreaking is being held at 9 a.m. oat the Yates High School campus, 3703 Sampson St.
This entry was posted in 2012 bond, 21st century schools, District IV - Patricia Allen, High Schools, New schools, News and tagged 2012 bond, Yates HS on June 2, 2016 by HISD Communications.
Abatement underway, with construction soon to follow for new Yates HS
Yates will receive a new $59.4 million school to accommodate 1,300 to 1,500 students. The building will have a grand entryway with large windows that connects the front and back entrances and additional learning spaces designed to accommodate the school's career and technology programming including the communications magnet.
Other features include a three-story academic wing with flexible core learning centers, and a one-story high volume performance wing with an auditorium, spaces for fine arts and JROTC, a gymnasium, and athletics area.
Abatement is underway on the Phase I buildings slated to be demolished to make room for the new school. Construction on the new building will start in the first quarter of 2016, with a target completion of first quarter 2018.
Photo gallery of HISD building projects
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Moonshot Reading Captains March for a better future
The Learning Alliance's Moonshot Moment Rocket joined floats and community groups walking in unity to honor the late Dr. Martine Luther King Jr. during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Gifford.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Committee of Indian River County hosted the annual event to keep Dr. King's values alive.
Volunteers and Moonshot Reading Captains escorted the Moonshot Rocket from 37th Street to the Victor Hart Senior Community Enhancement Complex, where the community gathered to honor the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader.
Folks gathered for an afternoon of food and music for a family-centered day. Luna, TLA's Literacy RV, stopped by with free books to ensure that all children have access to books in their homes. In order to transform our nation's future, we must cultivate a culture where 90 percent of children read on grade level by the end of third grade.
King is remembered for his contributions to the civil rights movement to end racial segregation and discrimination in America.
A big proponent of education, King said, "Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education."
"We knew the launching of our Moonshot Reading Captains grassroots program had to paint a colorful picture of sights and sounds for the whole community to see as we marched in the parade," said Margaret Ingram, MRC lead captain. "The MLK Parade was the opportune moment to spread our message as it was far-reaching and visionary."
This visibility allowed the community to put a face to this grassroots program when we meet with them later during recruitment and our awareness campaign, according to Ingram. "The parade was a time when families came out for one focus: "REMEMBERING THE DREAM." Just as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for freedom for ALL and changed the mindset on equality for all in this Nation; We intend to change the mindset of Literacy in the community through the Moonshot Reading Captains program and bring freedom to our children through reading. Reading books opens up new worlds to children and allows them to escape to new places with all the thrills of a parade. Remember our slogan: 'Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.'"
The Learning Alliance is committed to creating a better tomorrow by taking a stand for our children today. By uniting an entire community to reimagine education, we are working together to cultivate literate, creative, and compassionate citizens who will improve our world.
Parents sat and read to their children in the reading corner and selected free books, candy and special wristbands emblazoned with our motto: "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader."
"Having Luna stationed in the park for families to stop and get books for the children and themselves while enjoying the festivities was a bustling sight! We gave out hundreds of books that were age appropriate which also allowed us to talk to the families about the MRC Program coming soon to their neighborhood," said Ingram.
Take a look at the amazing day we had at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQYQ28BLtgI.


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Maeve and Oisin contacted me a month before their wedding day. A couple of days before I was thinking about how much I wanted to shoot a wedding at Dublin City Hall... The universe truly works in mysterious ways.
It was one of the hottest days of the summer and I felt like I was shooting somewhere abroad somewhere in Spain.
Maeve and Oisin were one of the most relaxed and organised people I've met. They knew exactly what they wanted, when they wanted it and how they wanted it. What a pleasure to work in such an atmosphere! The photos came out natural and truly timeless!


3D scanner accuracy is often tossed around loosely in spec-sheets and by sales reps. 1mm @ 25 feet, beam divergence, compensator accuracy... - it is very confusing and often does not reflect the true accuracy. Understanding the real world accuracy of a 3D scan is very important as most point cloud users expect point clouds to be perfectly accurate. Here we set out to test the real world accuracy of the Matterport 3D scanner.
I am excited to announce that I have been asked to join LiDAR News as a Distinguished Contributor.
LiDAR News is one of the largest information points for laser scanning on the internet and the only dedicated laser scanning print publication. I was asked to begin contributing content a few weeks ago and had my first article published online yesterday. The article will also be published in the LiDAR News print publication next month.
A basic premise for all laser scanners (and remote sensing techniques in general) is that they remotely sense, capturing objects within their field of view. However, not everything which is located within a scanners field of view is useful, and in most instances extraneous data has a negative impact on the quality of the collected data. This is something that some leading laser scanning industry voices are beginning to notice as the next big hurtle for laser scanning to overcome, that is making a laser scanner only collect what you need, not everything within the scanners field of view.
However, for now we must remove unwanted data and this requires filtering to identify, classify and separate the wanted and unwanted data. Although there are a myriad of filtering methods, the following paragraphs will detail three, relatively simple methods of filtering data from terrestrial laser scanner point clouds.
For my Masters Thesis I am using Terrestrial Laser Scanned surveys from the GAP fire to investigate the effects of a recent wildfire on hydrologic and sedimentologic connectivity during the first significant rain event. Here I show examples of the captured terrain, hydrologic networks and their alteration, caused by the first significant rain event after the wildfire disturbance.
The surveys are both 1cm Digital Earth Models (DEMs). However, computationally the grids are larger than can be handled in ArcMap, therefore the DEM was re-sampled to a resolution of 2cm so that hydrologic networks could be calculated. Mean absolute errors for x, y, and z in both surveys were less than or equal to +/- 3mm. The procedures for hydrologic flow network delineation are based on the Deterministic 8 (D8) model for flow over a 2cm DEM. The D8 method produces a single flow direction towards the steepest slope of one of eight grid cells neighboring the initial center cell (O'Callahan and Mark, 1984; Tarboton, 2003). The D8 method was chosen for its simplicity and widespread use in hydrologic terrain analysis (Kiss, 2004).
I had written previously about the better image quality when using the Nodal Ninja setup, compared with the images of the built in web cam on the Leica C10. Below is a comparison, but before you examine the images let me make a few statements.
1) The imagery from the web cam in this instance I consider to be very good.
2) I took the scan images and the Nodal Ninja images on two separate days, so some stuff (chairs, bikes, book bags, etc...) changed position. This results in the images and point cloud not matching up perfectly for the nodal ninja example.
3) The resolution of the scan was 1cm at 10m 360x270.
Took out our Nodal Ninja setup out for our Leica C10 laser scanner today. If you don't know what a Nodal Ninja is, it is a bracketed camera mount that fits into a terrestrial laser scanner's tribrach. It provides a way of overlaying higher quality images onto scanned point clouds than are provided by the "web cam" like camera built into most laser scanners. The major advantage of the nodal ninja setup is that it enhances the color quality of the images and not so much that it adds resolution over the built in camera.
The images look incredible with our Cannon 5D Mark II with Sigma 8mm f/3.5 fish eye lens attached to the Nodal Ninja. The unbelievable field of view of the fish eye lens and 5D's full frame sensor gives the panorama advantages over just about any other camera used with this setup, allowing for almost perfect coverage with only three pictures, and near perfect exposure without a flash in just about all lighting conditions. This makes the camera ideal for taking pictures outside and from multiple scanning locations over the course of a day, since the 5D will give similar pictures regardless of the amount of sunlight.
I'm trying to get the work flow down for the Nodal Ninja so that we can use it next week on a scan project we have planned on the campus of East Carolina University.


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Phospholipid methylation in myogenic cells
Thomas K. Koch, Adrienne S. Gordon, Ivan Diamond
The biosynthesis of phosphatidylcholine from successive N-methylation of phosphatidylethanolamine has been implicated as a major mechanism for the transduction of several receptor-mediated signals including β -adrenergic coupling to adenylate cyclase. In this report we demonstrate L-isoproterenol stimulation of adenylate cyclase activity in two myogenic cell lines, L8 and BC3H-1. Using a sensitive high performance liquid chromatography method for qualitative and quantitative determination of phospholipids we found an active membrane phospholipid methylation pathway in these cells. Despite β -adrenergic simulation of adenylate cyclase no alteration in the transmethylation pathway could be demonstrated.
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Koch, T. K., Gordon, A. S., & Diamond, I. (1983). Phospholipid methylation in myogenic cells. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 114(1), 339-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-291X(83)91633-9
Phospholipid methylation in myogenic cells. / Koch, Thomas K.; Gordon, Adrienne S.; Diamond, Ivan.
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Hey there! I know this is kinda off topic however I'd figurred I'd ask.
Wouod you be interested in trading links orr maybe guest authoring a blog article or vice-versa?
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Retrofit the hydraulic motors for series P7500 and P7900 with all electric drive motors. This conversion from hydraulic to electric will replace the current rake and apron motors. This allows the customer the availability of many new updated retrofits and allows the customer to accomplish more due to flexibility and durability.


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Yankees need the pre-2018 Gary Sanchez — right now
By Larry Brooks
September 2, 2018 | 1:46am
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If it was surreal and weird to see a shorn and clean-shaven Andrew McCutchen in pinstripes leading off and in right field for the Yankees at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers, it was comforting to see Gary Sanchez resume his rightful role behind home plate after a 37-game stay on the disabled list.
But the feel-good vibe around the catcher's return will last only if Sanchez can become a facsimile of the feared middle-of-the-order presence he was his first two seasons in crushing 53 home runs in 672 at-bats with a .923 OPS and a .284/.354/.568 slash line rather than continuing as the disappointing imposter who departed the lineup as a center of controversy with 14 homers in 245 at bats with a .689 OPS, a .188/.283/.416 slash line and a pronounced penchant for lackadaisical play.
The Yankees got two hits against Detroit that were somehow enough to produce a 2-1 victory behind seven strong innings from Masahiro Tanaka and a scoreless frame apiece from Jonathan Holder and Dellin Betances. McCutchen went 0-for-3 with a hit by pitch. Sanchez hit the ball hard twice, once to the track in left-center, but finished the afternoon 0-for-4 at an inconceivable .185/.279/.410.
It is imperative that these numbers All Rise over the final month. For not only must Sanchez be the better version of himself the rest of the way, he is going to have to assume much of the responsibility to pick up the slack — Slack? Who said that? — for Aaron Judge is his as it becomes more problematic by the day to count on No. 99 coming to the rescue.
"The expectation continues to be that we will get [Judge] back at some date. At some point we will see him. At least that's what [the doctors] tell us," general manager Brian Cashman said. "Fingers crossed that it will be sooner rather than later.
"[When he does return], maybe it won't be possible for him to be the locked-in Aaron Judge, but he can still do damage."
No Yankee has been more damaged by this season than Sanchez, with most of it self-inflicted by the time he went on the DL with a groin injury for the second time following a July 23 defeat at Tampa Bay. That's the game in which Sanchez sullied his reputation when he allowed a runner to score from second base on a passed ball after failing to run hard after it then made the final out when he stopped running on a ground ball up the middle because he assumed a force out would be made at second base.
This provided a microcosm of Sanchez's season, through which he had allowed 10 passed balls in 55 games catching — the major league leaders have 12 — and has displayed a disturbing penchant for lollygagging out of the box.
Sanchez appeared to be a different guy upon his return Saturday. He busted hard down the line on a second-inning grounder to third and nearly beat the high throw from Niko Goodrum. More importantly, as applies to the game's outcome and to the mental health of the pitching staff, Sanchez blocked three pitches in the dirt from Tanaka with the tying run on third and the go-ahead run on second with two out in the seventh before the pitcher fanned Jim Adduci.
"I thought Gary looked really good," manager Aaron Boone said. "He caught great, with his pitch framing and those big blocks late."
It is more a requirement than a hope that this hiatus revitalized the 25-year-old, who became the first face of the Yankees' rebuilding effort when he finished second in the 2016 Rookie of the Year voting even though he had played just 53 games.
"I don't think Gary wanted the break," Boone said. "He's a grinder who wants to play, but I would just say that he is in a really good place. He's done a really good job at working on getting healthy and working hard behind the scenes on his defense, batting practice and running.
"I think everyone realizes what he's capable of. He's a born hitter."
Seeing is believing. Everyone believed in Sanchez his first two seasons, even if he could be loose and lax defensively and ran about as hard to first base as Robinson Cano. Now, though, the burden is on Sanchez to prove himself all over again.
The Yankees are 86-50 and on a 102-60 pace. Still, even while coping with the absence of important people like Judge, Sanchez, Didi Gregorius and Aroldis Chapman (whose status was left in doubt by Cashman), the team has somehow left everyone wanting more.
And needing more from Sanchez. Much more.
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Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Getting to Edinburgh Airport from Glasgow City Centre by bus. Coaches between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Perth Tickets and bus times for popular bus routes within Scotland from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth with Megabus/Scottish Citylink or NX.
9/08/2013 · Good evening, I am travelling with my wife to Edinburgh next october and I would like to know how to get from the airport (I arrived at 2 pm) to an apartment located in 10 Clarendon Crescent.
Add in Michelin-starred restaurants, vibrant nightlife and a packed calendar of festivals, and you've got a city that genuinely has universal appeal. Edinburgh, you're spoiling us. Edinburgh, you're spoiling us.
Flights from Edinburgh to London City. This information is correct as of September 2015. Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to London City. Flybe and British Airways both provide direct flights from Edinburgh to London City Airport.


Riverside, CA — The School of Career Education (SCE) is a not-for-profit, accredited school that recently underwent a rebranding process with FCM to better educate the community about its relevant service offerings that lead to employment opportunities. Their hard work paid off with two International Davey Awards for both their website and a student campaign to encourage current customers to tell their success stories.
Havre de Grace, MD — The Web Marketing Association recently hosted its annual international WebAward competition and the collaborative team from the Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN) and Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM) came out a winner with the Standard of Excellence award in the "nonprofit" category. The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful website including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.
The mobility gap has been widely discussed in academic and research circles with many concluding that Americans enjoy less economic mobility than their peers in Canada and much of Western Europe, and the pathways out of poverty are becoming fewer. At the same time, the established systems in place to prepare people for sustainablewage jobs are inadequate to meet the needs of a dynamic economy.
San Diego, CA — Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM) took home five International Davey Awards including one for its newly launched website, and four for its work with customers in Washington, D.C. and Michigan, as announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) this month.
Washington, D.C. — The Web Marketing Association recently hosted its 17th annual international WebAward competition and the collaborative team from the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM) came out a winner with the Standard of Excellence award in the "association" category.
Washington, D.C. — The Web Marketing Association recently hosted its 17th annual international WebAward competition and the collaborative team from the Association of Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) and Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM) came out a winner with the Standard of Excellence award in the "nonprofit" category. The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful website including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.
San Diego, CA — Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM) passed its ten-year milestone in April 2013, and is celebrating by launching new product and service lines that accelerate brand-building success. With two International Davey Awards and numerous American Marketing Association Awards, including the Marketer of the Year for FCM's president and chief executive officer, FCM has been successfully helping to build high performing organizations by aligning business processes with a brand strategy that results in outstanding market position to attract the right funders, partners, and customers needed for organizational success.
San Diego, CA — The Young Adult Internship Program's (YAIP) youth video was selected for the 2012 Davey Awards, an annual competition judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). The project was a collaboration between Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM), the Workforce Professionals Training Institute, and New York City's (NYC) Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) - - part of Mayor Bloomberg's Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO). The YAIP is an innovative program that connects NYC businesses with subsidized youth workforce talent, and trains motivated young people for career readiness and internships. FCM developed a series of educational, humorous videos to help youth adapt to the culture of corporate environment.
San Diego, CA — The Young Adult Internship Program's (YAIP) youth video was selected for the 2012 Davey Awards, an annual competition judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). The project was a collaboration between Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM), the Workforce Professionals Training Institute, and New York City's (NYC) Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) - - part of Mayor Bloomberg's Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO).
Washington, DC — Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM) was awarded a competitive bid by the State of Maryland for a Branding, Communications and Outreach project to help improve the awareness, understanding and value of Maryland's workforce investment system. This system is comprised of 12 local Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) that oversee Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding, and deploy employment and training services through a network of 34 One-Stop Career Centers that serve Maryland employers, job seekers and youth.


Russia will reportedly build six more Borei II-class ballistic missile submarines instead.
The Russian government has reportedly cancelled an upgraded variant of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Project 955A Borei II-class ("North Wind") or Dolgorukiy-class following a cost-effectiveness analysis, according to a Russian defense industry source.
The so-called Borei B-class (Borei III) of SSBNs, which was expected to feature a new water jet propulsion system, an upgraded hull, and new noise reduction technology, next to others, is also apparently no longer listed in Russia's state armament program for 2018-2027. An earlier draft had included a provision for the construction of four Borei B-class subs. "After the analysis of proposals on building Borei-B nuclear-powered submarines, a decision was made to give them up as the project of building these subs does not meet the 'cost/efficiency' criterion. Instead, the final version of the state armament program through 2027 includes Borei-A[Borei II-class] submarines," the source told TASS news agency on May 21.


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FREE FLOATING, HYBRID OR DOCKING?
The Amsterdam city government recently decided that they are going to remove free floating rental bikes from the streets. Many other European cities have come to this conclusion too. The argument is that the free floating system doesn't help to reduce the number of bikes in the city and in essence this is simply a migration of bike rental shops onto the streets. Each local government is currently investigating the problem and is in need of further regulation if it wants to keep on stimulating bike entrepreneurs.
X-Bike's advice when it comes to local policies and the various possible ways of sharing bikes is simple: research, moderation and rule making.
Be aware of what cycling means in your city. How many bikes, how many rides, how many users, the quality of the product and much more.
Increase the number of bikes gradually to meet the demand of the users.
Make rules for your system or in other words make it 'hybrid'. Use the geofencing techniques to regulate different areas at once and use different bikes for different terrains and/or user demographics.


Somes Island (Matiu) quarantine station in Wellington Harbour at the end of the First World War, when the facility was being used to quarantine returned soldiers who were suspected of carrying the influenza virus.
Shortly after this photograph was taken, the station was refurbished and extended to accommodate the large numbers of troops arriving by ship from overseas. During the war, Somes Island had been used to intern enemy aliens, including Germans and Dalmatians (Croatians), who were seen as a security threat to New Zealand.


The next big award show is the Primetime Emmys. It is still very early to predict these accurately, but we think we are narrowing in on many categories.
Click "Continue Reading" for our current predictions, click here to see the most updated predictions as time goes on.
Wait, so… are you ignoring the new rule changes with the "60 minutes = drama and 30 minutes = comedy" thing? Or are you assuming shows like Shameless and OITNB will appeal?
I will likely modify them to support the 30m-comedy rule. At least for OITNB and Shameless. I expect both to appeal and I can see the appeal going well since the Emmys have previously placed both shows in Comedy. So they're kind of placeholders for now, but if both are pushed to drama it's unlikely either shows will be nearly as present as they are in the comedy categories (I believe the respective networks are considering this as well).
In short, I'm halfway ignoring it. Holding them where they previously were till I here more.


Thanks Anthony! It was so amazing to get to hang with Nicole and Tonya for a bunch of days in beautiful Vancouver!
Man, I'm going through serious Nicole and Jeff withdrawal!
Holy crap! Me too!! Hanging out with you two and getting to do Super Geeked Up LIVE together at Vancouver Web Fest was the freakin' best!


For Neo4j 2.3+ there is no object cache anymore, so this warms up the page-cache which maps the Neo4j store files into memory.
You may find that some queries run much faster the second time they run. This is because on cold boot, a server node has nothing cached yet, and needs to go to disk for all records. Once some/all of the records are cached, you will see greatly improved performance.
One technique that is widely employed is to "warm the cache". At its most basic level, we run a query that touches each node and relationship in the graph. Assuming the data store can fit into memory, this will cache the entire graph. Otherwise, it will cache as much as it can. Give it a try and see how it helps you!
In the above example the reference to count(n.prop) + count(r.prop) is used so as to force the optimizer to search for a node/relationship with a property named 'prop'. Replacing this with count(*) would not be sufficient for it would not load all of the node and relationship properties.
This can help in many ways. Aside for pure performance improvement, it can also help alleviate upstream issues resulting from lagging queries. For example if the nodes are busy, and your load balancer/proxy has a very short timeout, it can appear that the cluster is not available initially, if none of the graph is in memory yet. If the cache is warmed, the short timeout shouldn't be a concern on a cold cluster start.


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Section: Arts
Tradition and modernity collide in artist Yun-Fei Ji's work
by The Kenyon Collegian
By Dylan Manning
Unlike American children who experienced cultural change by watching leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. through their television sets, Beijing-born artist and Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Yun-Fei Ji saw the Cultural Revolution in China firsthand. Separated from his parents at age two, he was raised on a collective farm outside Hangzhou, the capital of China's Zhejiang province. His grandmother told him ghost stories and folktales throughout his childhood that fed his imagination. On Sept. 26, Kenyon students and Gambier residents will have the opportunity to hear Ji speak about his artistic work and practice.
Ji's art combines the symbolism and structure of classical Chinese painting with the somber themes of modern industrial development and its effect on contemporary life. "My work is very connected to my distress about the environment in general," Ji said. "Specifically the process of building some of the largest hydroelectric projects in China." The hydroelectric projects in question — the Three Gorges Dam and the South-North Water Transfer Project — will disrupt the flow of several rivers across China.
Ji said he was also inspired by ordinary people and activities in the modern landscape.
"I think about the displacement of people and what it means to be modern, our relationship with tradition," Ji said. "When I was in China I visited a lot of factories. I saw villagers and young people working in these factories. A lot of my work is my reaction to these things."
As a young man, Ji studied traditional painting styles of the Song dynasty at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, where he focused on techniques using mineral pigments on mulberry paper. He relocated to the United States in 1986 on a fellowship from Fulbright College at the University of Arkansas, where he earned his MFA. Ji's work has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker and Artforum. His solo exhibition entitled "The Intimate Universe" was shown at the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art in Clinton, N.Y.
During his talk next week, Ji will elaborate on the themes of his work and explain his creative process. "A lot of things I have brewing for years, there is not a set time or a set procedure," he said. "It could be something brewing for a while but all of a sudden I find a new solution. Maybe color, maybe something random. All of a sudden something comes together."
Yun-fei Ji will speak on Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Foundation Theater in the Gund Gallery.
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Due to ongoing conservation works access to the interior of Cairn T is not possible at present.
The rest of the monuments on the hill are not affected by this necessary work.
OPW regret any inconvenience caused.
Loughcrew, with a concentration of around 30 passage tombs, is one of the most important prehistoric cemeteries in Ireland.
The town of Oldcastle was the 18th century creation of the Naper family, who received parts of the Plunkett estate following the cromwellian wars. Due in part to the continuation of a Gaelic way of life, the area, suffered badly during the Great Famine (1845-'9) in comparison with richer, more arable and more progressive areas in the southern part of Co. Meath. The poorest inhabitants were obliterated by starvation and emigration. Nonetheless, land patterns still visible today reveal a strong attachment to pastoral farming of 'Gaelic Culture'.
It is possible to walk up Patrick's Hill from the viewing point at Patrickstown. Part of the Loughcrew complex of passage tombs, Patrick's Hill has several ''cairns'' (or mounds) which conceal Neolithic passage tombs. There are also the remains of several standing stones. Patrick's Hill is one of three hilltops that make up Loughcrew; the site itself spans a ridge of land that runs roughly eastwest across the middle of Ireland. The Loughcrew hills are the highest in Co. Meath, and are each peppered with various monuments.
The grandest concentration of Neolithic passage tombs in Ireland can be found at Loughcrew. Local folklore maintains that the site is the work of the "monster woman" who once ruled the area. Loughcrew`s name in Irish is Sliabh na Callaí meaning "Hill of the Witch" or "Hags Hill." The name of the ancient hag was Garavogue, known locally as An Cailleach Bhéara. This witch or hag may have had her origins in the Celtic goddess Buí, whom we encounter at Knowth in Brú na Bóinne. She was a Moon Goddess or Earth Mother.


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Yes, This is in Ohio and not Colorado
It's scene that could easily be out west somewhere, say in Colorado. But it is actually in northern Ohio on CSX near Peru Center. Yes, that is a Denver & Rio Grande Western tunnel motor on the head end of the facing train.
The train in the foreground is the "salad bowl express," a run-through train of perishable produce operated jointly by Union Pacific and CSX. The train typically has UP reefer cars and operates with UP locomotive power.
Such was the case this past Sunday (Feb. 26, 2012) when the eastbound Q090 met a Wheeling & Lake Erie freight at the Peru Center signals. The W&LE train had been cooling its heels for a while, waiting to get into Willard Yard.
The lashup on the Wheeling train included two tunnel motors, both still wearning D&RGW markings and lettering. Spliced between them was a former Canadian National SD40 now painted in W&LE colors, but lacking the Wheeling's Rio Grande-style insignia on the side.
It was a long trip for the Wheeling crew. First, they had to do some repairs to the lead unit at Butler Road east of New London. Then the Wheeling train had to await a signal at CP 47 at New London. And then this. The delays measured hours.
But a number of CSX westbound freights also had to wait between Greenwich and Willard for permission to come into the yard on this sunny afternoon.
Just another day on the railroad.
Article and Photograph by Craig Sanders
Tags:CSX, SD40s, W&LE tunnel motors, Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Then and Now in Clearwater
I've been visiting Clearwater, Fla., since 1976 when my parents and sister moved to nearby Largo.
In the early 1970s, Amtrak carded three trains to St. Petersburg. These included the Floridian from Chicago, and the Champion and Silver Meteor from New York. The Floridian and Silver Star also had Miami sections that split off in Jacksonville or Auburndale.
It's been a downhill slide for passenger train service in this area. The Floridian and Champion were discontinued in a massive October 1979 route restructuring.
Amtrak ceased serving St. Petersburg on Jan. 31, 1984, in favor of trains terminating in Tampa with a bus connection. That's when I started flying down there instead of taking a train.
Although most of the track through Clearwater remains, it is only used by a CSX local.
The former Seaboard Air Line station was turned into a hot dog shop, but that was driven out due to someone with connections in the Clearwater city government wanting the property for a 7-Eleven store. The hot dog shop was demolished in 2003 and soon after that the 7-Eleven was built. Some call that "progress" I guess.
In the top photo, Amtrak's northbound Floridian pulls up for the station stop in Clearwater in August 1977. You always knew when it was "train time" when the station personnel put out the traffic cones. On the point is an SDP40F.
The bottom photo shows the same view taken in February 2012. That's the back wall of the 7-Eleven sitting where the station was. Once again it seems some poles have survived the years along with the rails, but most everything else has changed.
Article and Photograph by Roger Durfee
In this consummate Florida photo, one of my all-time favorite shots I've taken down there, this southbound is just moments away from the station stop in Clearwater as it crosses a wood trestle in the middle of a golf course. SDP40Fs 601 and 607 are dodging a late afternoon storm in July 1978.
SDP40F No. 606 pulls into Clearwater with the southbound "Silver Star" in January 1979. That's the old SAL freight depot off to the left, complete with semaphore style order boards. That freight house will be gone in a couple of years, replaced with new office buildings built on this prime downtown property. While the track is still in and used (by one CSX local a day), Amtrak is long gone from Clearwater.
Here is the "train" at Clearwater on March 27, 1993. Looks like the station got a new coat of brown trim paint with the money saved by not coming around the bay from Tampa.
Tags:Amtrak, Amtrak SDP40Fs, Amtrak trains in Florida, Amtrak's Champion, Amtrak's Floridian, Amtrak's Silver Star, Clearwater Florida Amtrak
Although Northeast Ohio remains an stronghold of industrial activity, the region's industrial base is not what it was in the 1960s. As part of its 2009 bankruptcy reorganization, Chrysler closed its Twinsburg stamping plant in July 2010.
The site was subsequently sold to two developers who are remaking it for other industrial uses. As part of that process, the plant's heavy machinery is being removed and taken elsewhere.
Akron Railroad Club member Roger Durfee has recently worked on the Norfolk Southern jobs that have been taking some of the heavy machinery out of the plant.
"I believe all loads you see in these photos are going to Mexico, routing NS to Kansas City, then BNSF to the border," Durfee wrote. "While interesting, it's also very sad to be removing what once were jobs — American jobs — from our local economy."
The tall loads weigh between 250,000 and 300,000 pounds each and NS crews basically had to walk them out.
To view Roger's gallery of photographs taken on that job, click on the link below.
https://akronrrclub.wordpress.com/photography-pages/removing-part-of-ne-ohio-industrial-history/
Tags:Chrylser Twinsburg stamping plant, Chrysler Corp., Decline of industrial America, Norfolk Southern
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Not What It Might Seem
Your first thought upon seeing this photo might be that the train hit the car, spun it around and it then took out the grade crossing protection signal. But if you look carefully, you'll note that the train is not yet on the crossing, so it could not have hit the car unless it was off the road.
The location is Waterloo Road south of Mogadore. The date is Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. The train originated in Brittain Yard in Akron and was traveling to Canton. I was chasing it along with fellow Akron Railroad Club member Roger Durfee.
We had heard on the radio the dispatcher tell the crew to slow for the crossing as a motorist had knocked some of the lights off. How the accident occurred is not clear. What was clear to us is that the car took out the signals well before the arrival of the train.
A W&LE signal maintainer on the scene said it was the second time such an accident had happened at this crossing. The grade crossing signals for the other direction are new because several months ago another car took them out. Soon the motoring public and the railroad will have all new signals at this crossing.
As for the train, it passed through without incident. We got out photographs and resumed the chase, delighted to have an unexpected snowfall to work with.
Tags:Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Wither the Niles Erie Station
Niles, Ohio, is one of those Midwest cities that reflects well the moniker of "rust belt." Situated in the Mahoning Valley between Warren and Youngstown, Niles hosted lines of the Baltimore & Ohio, Erie and Pennsylvania railroads. Today, few trains roll through Niles and a good portion of the tracks have been abandoned or lie in a state of disuse, a victim of a diminishing industrial base.
As part of his back to the Erie Lackawanna tour on Feb. 5, 2012, Roger Durfee paid a visit to the former EL passenger station in Niles. Actually, he visted the location where it once stood.
Roger recalled having photographed the Niles station in the early Conrail era (top photo) in November 1979. This was the second Erie depot to serve Niles. The older of the two had been a wooden structure that was similiar in design to the passenger station in nearby Girard.
In the image immediately below this article is shown a Conrail Alco C425 sitting near the Niles station in November 1979.
The last passenger train to board paying customers here was the Youngstown-Cleveland commuter service. It made its last runs on Jan. 14, 1977. Prior to that, such EL passenger trains as the Lake Cities, Atlantic Express/Pacific Express and the Phoebe Snow called here. The last of those was the Lake Cities, which was discontinued in January 1970.
Just as Conrail had little use for much of the former Erie in Ohio, it also had no use for the Niles depot. The bottom photo shows the site of the station today. Only portions of the concrete foundation and some flooring remain.
Photographs by Roger Durfee
Tags:Abandoned railroad facilities, Conrail, Conrail in Niles Ohio, Erie Lackawanna, Erie Lackawanna Railway Company, Erie Railroad, Railroad stations
In Memory of Edward Treesh
Edward J. Treesh, the oldest living member of the Akron Railroad Club, died on Sunday (Feb. 5, 2012). He was 94.
Mr. Treesh was an avid collector of railroad memorabilia and model railroad equipment, most of which he gave to the club a few years ago. He also gave the club the many photographs that he had taken during his many travels over the years.
The club held a silent auction to sell the Treesh collection while other items were given to various club members. In particular, Mr. Treesh collected American Flyer model trains.
Born in Akron, he was the son of Homer and Nora Treesh. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace for 33 years before retiring in 1971. As a young man, he played baseball for the Pelicans and the Silver Seals, and basketball for the Petit's.
Mr. Treesh was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Erma; a daughter, Betty; a brother, Carson; a granddaughter, Sherry; and a son-in-law, Tom Staubus. He is survived by a son, Roy; a daughter, Sally; and seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
He requested that no services and or burial ceremony take place.
Tags:Akron Railroad Club, Edward Treesh
Erie Lackawanna at Leavittsburg: Then and Now
The view looking east from the Ohio Route 5 overpass of SN Tower in Leavittsburg in the middle 1970s. The Erie Lackawanna was two years from being folded into Conrail, a move that eventually led to nearly all of the tracks in this scene being abandoned and removed.
It was a beautiful sunny and mild (for February) Sunday in Northeast Ohio, but I didn't shoot a moving train . . . or any train for that matter. Instead, I did something I've wanted to do for a while now.
Back in the early 1970s I was a young man who had always liked the railroad and had developed a particular liking for the Erie Lackawanna. All my forays to see EL trains had been in my home town of Akron and a couple of other close-by locations.
Youngstown and Marion were faraway places, or so they seemed at the time. One weekend day the girlfriend and I were looking for something to do besides go to the mall or go out to eat. I suggested a road trip to, of all places, Leavittsburg, a small town near Youngstown.
She knew all too well of my "interest" in the railroad and was always up for a little road trip. So off we went. I had done a little homework and knew this area was an important junction for the EL. Getting this information back then required more than the click of a mouse.
I don't remember the details of that afternoon other than thinking I should take a few photos of the railroad scene. Little did I realize how that little brain storm would shape my future, but I digress.
After some ground level photos I went up on the Ohio Route 5 bridge and snapped the overall scene shown in the top photograph.
I was using an Instamatic camera, a cheap plastic machine, including the lens. The small prints that the local Fotomat booth gave you from these negatives hid the overall horrid quality of photos that these cameras produced.
I'm sure that at the time I wasn't too worried about the historical nature of the railroad in front of me or that I would be digging these photos out of a shoebox nearly 40 years later.
In the topt photo, an EL freight is eastbound on the double track First Sub Division heading for Niles, Girard and Brier Hill Yard. The First Sub extended between Cleveland and Pymatuning (near Sharpsville, Pa.). Also visible to the far left is the Second Subdivision, which extended between Brady Lake and Pymatuning. Shown at the far left is a section of it that was known as the Youngstown bypass.
Hot 100 and 99 symbol trains and other through trains with no Youngstown work used the bypass through Warren. The tower is SN, a somewhat basic brick building that controlled this junction. Note the utility pole in the driveway just to the left of SN Tower.
Fast forward now to Feb. 5, 2012. I have wanted to revisit Leavittsburg for a long time and finally decided to just do it.
One of the first photos I wanted to get was, of course up, on the (rebuilt) Route 5 bridge. No plastic lens today, but no film either. And, of course no trains, let alone no EL.
Note that the utility pole is the only common thread between decades that seems to have stood its ground.
One track remains, now long unused, that was pieced together along a First to Second Sub alignment as you look east.
In the first ground level photo, we are looking west toward SN Tower and the Route 5 bridge. The view is from the main crossing in town (South Leavitt Road). From left to right are the Baltimore & Ohio line that ran between Newton Falls and DeForest Jct. via Warren. Also visible is the EL First Sub to Brier Hill. Behind the buildings and sand tower is the Second Sub.
The second ground level shot was taken from a vantage point just west of South Leavitt Road. The milepost in this photo – 50 miles from Cleveland – can barely be seen in the 1970s photograph next to a MOW building. The milepost is one of the few things left from the EL days in Leavittsburg that is still intact.
In the last photo, we are looking east down the Second Sub toward Warren from about the location of SN Tower. Note the local motive power that is tied up for the day.
So there you have it, a look at a crummy old photo that started a rail enthusiast down a path that hasn't ended. The changes between 1974 and 2012 are more than any of us can list.
The Volkswagon 411 that got me there then, the Jeep Liberty that got me there last Sunday. The plastic lens camera and cheap color negative film developed by someone else has given way to a professional grade Canon digital camera that records images that I process on a computer.
That kid in college is now a railroader with Norfolk Southern, which operates portions of the former EL. I have no idea where the girl who was with me is these days. And I can share all of this instantly with thousands of like-minded people with a few clicks of a mouse instead of waiting months for a magazine to come out.
Life is good now, but I still miss the EL.
Article and Photographs by Roger Durfee
The utility pole in the center of the photo is the only thing left standing of SN tower. This view was recorded from the Ohio Route 5 bridge on Feb. 5, 2012.
A view looking west from South Leavitt Street. The former B&O train to the far left is still here, but the EL tracks crossing the street here are now gone.
A milpost is all that is left of the former EL First Subdivision in Leavittsburg.
The Youngstown bypass of the EL was part of the Second Sub Division that extended from Brady Lake (near Kent) to Pymatuning (near Sharpsville, Pa.). The view is looking eastward on the Youngstown bypass just east of SN Tower.
Tags:Erie Lackawanna Railway Company, Erie Lackwanna in Leavittsburg Ohio, railroad archeology, Vestiges of the Erie Lackawanna
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The full RFP provides detailed information and instructions (part 1) and resulting contract clauses (part 2). Researchers will also find more information about The Medium Term Performance Indicators Database in Annex B; the evaluation criteria in Annex C; and the Security Requirements Check List in Annex D. Below we reproduce annex A, presenting the objectives, background and requirements and timeline of the Programs of research/evaluation.
Evaluation and research projects on labour market programming.
Annual quantitative analysis of Labour Market Program short-term incremental impacts (2 years post- program) using administrative data.
Quantitative analysis of Labour Market Program outcomes and impacts at the medium term (5 years post-program) using administrative data.
Assessment of targeted questions about Labour Market Programs' relevance, effectiveness and cost- effectiveness.
Supplementary studies on the effectiveness of the Employment Insurance Program for the Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report.
The Medium Term Indicator (MTI) Performance Indicators Project began as a joint federal-provincial project designed to test the feasibility of using administrative data to measure and report on the effectiveness of Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs) over the medium- to long-term.
The main purpose of the MTI Performance Indicators Project is to develop incremental performance indicators for the measurement of the medium- to longer-term effects of Labour Market Program interventions. In terms of the LMDAs, this was successfully examined across all provinces and territories as well as nationally for the second cycle of evaluations (see Evaluation of Labour Market Development Agreements report at: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports... development-agreements.html). These indicators are developed using a comparison group approach and administrative data from the EI databank and the T1, T4 and Child Tax Benefits files from the CRA updated to the most current data available.
Use of SA (determined on an annual basis from the CRA T1 tax data).
These indicators can be disaggregated by categories in order to answer policy questions on the effectiveness of Labour Market Programs such as what works for whom and, where sample size permits, disaggregate indicators by the characteristics and status of clients, as determined by the EI databank and CRA tax data, including by age, gender, occupation, industry, province, EI claim status (active or former), time since job loss and other various socio-economic and demographic characteristics, such as skills or educational levels, long-term unemployed vs. short-term unemployed, urban vs. rural areas, frequent EI users, older workers, long-tenured workers; new entrants/re-entrants, etc. A description of the ESDC MTI Performance Indicators database is presented in Annex B.
Over the next year, ESDC will expand the MTI Performance Indicators database to conduct the evaluations of the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) and the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) using the same methodology and indicators used for the evaluation of the LMDAs. The expansion of the MTI Performance Indicators database to include these programs will increase significantly the research and evaluation potential of MTI Performance Indicators database by providing longitudinal information not only on participants to one single program but also on the participation to one or more programs overtime. In the medium term (in the next 3-4 years), additional ESDC Labour Market Programs (e.g., Workforce Development Agreements announced in Budget 2017) will also be added to the MTI Performance Indicators database increasing further its potential for research and evaluation.
ESDC plans to provide funding for two programs of research/evaluation in areas of labour market programing using the MTI Performance Indicators database. Projects under each research/evaluation programs would supplement current research/evaluation activities and/or address an important labour market policy issue and would engage both academic and ESDC evaluators/researchers.
Programs of research/evaluation would be undertaken collaboratively so that policy-relevant researchable questions that need empirical answers are formulated and addressed while taking into account the challenging features of the available data and applying the most appropriate econometric and statistical methods.
To facilitate and ensure engagement, researchers will be expected to participate in two meetings/workshops (in- person or virtually). The purpose will be to review progress, to provide constructive comments in relation to issues that have yet to be resolved and work that has yet to be done, and discuss new issues of research/evaluation that have arisen.
Researchers will have the right to publish their results; indeed, they will be expected to produce papers of publishable quality. The research may also be posted at the ESDC website and used in ESDC Evaluation Reports.
Proposals must contain (but not exclusively) new research using the MTI Performance Indicators database.
Proposals need to contribute to better understanding of Canada's labour market programs and/or Canada's labour market dynamics.
Proposals must be national in scope (no provincial/territorial dimension).
All proposals and papers will be peer reviewed. Reviewers will assess the academic excellence of the proposed program of research/evaluation, its potential contribution to knowledge and its policy relevance (broadly defined). Only proposals that meet all three criteria – academic excellence, contribution to knowledge and policy relevance – will be funded.
Interested parties are invited to submit brief proposals (of up to five pages) for collaborative programs of research/evaluation using the MTI Performance Indicators database. Proposals should include a title, the policy- relevant research/evaluation question(s) to be addressed and an explanation of their relevance for public policy (bearing in mind ESDC mandate), situating it in the relevant literature and indicating the gaps in our knowledge that it proposes to fill, the theoretical underpinnings, a description of the data to be used, the proposed empirical approach, the personnel to be involved, and a budget. The CVs of all co-investigators should be included with the proposal.
Proposals and final papers may be written in English or French. ESDC will work with researchers to establish mutually satisfactory collaborations after decisions have been made about which proposals will be invited to proceed.
The closing date to submit a proposa is March 29, 2018 at 14h. Return bids to ESDC, by email at [email protected] (c/o Manon Rondeau).
Researchers will be informed of decision and given feedback from peer reviews on April, 30, 2018.
The files containing masked data on participants and non-participants are linked to Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data files such as Status Vector (SV) to include detailed data on claim experience and Record of Employment (ROE) data on job separation. It also includes Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) data on earnings and receipt of social assistance (SA) from 1990 to the most recent year available (2015).
All data will be stored and accessed through an ESDC protected and secure server for the duration of the contract.
2. Unless otherwise required by law or authorised in writing by the individuals to whom that information relates, the Contractor shall not use or disclose the information referred to in section 1 above except for the purpose of performing the work under the contract.
3. The Contractor shall maintain all information referred to in section 1 above, and make sure it is only accessible, in Canada.
4. The Contractor shall segregate all records containing information referred to in section 1 above (whether in electronic format or in hard copy) from its other records, and keep all databases in which such records are to be maintained physically independent from all other database, directly or indirectly, which are located outside Canada.
5. The Contractor shall ensure that all aspects of the processing of information referred to in section 1 above are conducted and only accessible in Canada.
6. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure that every person it hires, or the services of whom it retains to fulfill its obligations under this contract, knows and complies with all the terms and conditions of this contract with respect to the protection of information referred to in section 1 above.
7. Unless otherwise required by law or authorised in writing by the individuals to whom that information relates, the Contractor will ensure that no information referred to in section 1 above, is disclosed to a third party for a purpose authorised herein, unless there is a written agreement between the Contractor and the third party, imposing upon the third party obligations that are the same as those that are imposed upon the Contractor under this contract with respect to the protection of this information.
8. The information referred to in section 1 above remains at all times under the control of ESDC.
10. Unless otherwise required by law or authorised in writing by the individuals to whom that information relates, the Contractor shall not make any copies of the information referred to in section 1 above except with the written consent of ESDC.
11. Unless otherwise required by law or authorised in writing by the individuals to whom that information relates, upon expiry or termination of the contract, whichever is earlier, the Contractor shall return to ESDC the information referred to in section 1 above and copies thereof, if any.
12. The Contractor's premises shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of ESDC at reasonable times to ensure compliance with the provisions of this contract governing the protection of personal information.
13. The Contractor shall notify ESDC immediately after he becomes aware that a breach of any provision of this contract governing the protection of personal information has occurred.
14. Any intentional breach by the Contractor of any provision of this contract governing the protection of personal information constitutes a fundamental breach of contract such that the contract may be terminated by ESDC.
The Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada has determined that any intellectual property arising from the performance of the Work under the Contract will vest in and remain the property of the contractor.
The main purpose of the Contract, or of the deliverables contracted for, is to generate knowledge and information for public dissemination. Therefore, the contractor may publish any papers that are generated from this contract.