Two different structures were designed for the art collection but, due to insufficient funds, remained unbuilt. The designation of the art collection as a separately administered bureau of the Smithsonian in 1920 precipitated the first design, which was destined for the space between the Natural History Building and Seventh Street. In 1925, Charles A. Platt, whose much-admired Freer Gallery of Art had recently opened, submitted these early plans, though they were never realized.
The second design was the result of radically changed circumstances in the museum's identity. In 1937, former Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon gave the nation his collection, primarily of Old Masters, and the money to build a vast museum on the Mall, provided it be called the National Gallery of Art, in emulation of its inspiration in London. With no perceptible hesitation, Congress accepted the gift and the stipulation. Therefore, the Smithsonian's art collection, called the National Gallery of Art, was renamed the National Collection of Fine Arts.
Whereas the new National Gallery of Art explicitly excluded the work of living artists, the Smithsonian collection was especially rich in this area. In 1847, a Smithsonian Regents' committee had already expressed the desire to cooperate with artists' associations in exhibiting "the best results of talent" among living artists. That desire was particularly strong among supporters of the New Deal art projects of the 1930s. The redefinition of the aims of the National Collection of Fine Arts that followed from the events of the late thirties thus resulted in increased emphasis on the acquisition and exhibition of American art.
Congress proposed that the National Collection of Fine Arts be enlarged and its programs expanded as a Smithsonian Gallery of Art, and an architectural competition was held for the long-desired, independent museum building. The winner of this competition was the team of Eliel and Eero Saarinen and Robert Swanson. Their 1939 design would unquestionably have resulted in one of the most modern and functional museum structures in the United States. A conservative Commission of Fine Arts rejected the design, however, and thus the newly christened National Collection of Fine Arts remained in its long hall in the Natural History Museum (the former U.S. National Museum Building) until 1968.


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Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)
Degree for Jane Addams, May 31, 1904
Mattoon, Illinois
Thomas Chrowder Chamberlain attended Beloit College, where he studied Greek and Latin, and also directed a church choir and participated in athletics and debate. He graduated in 1886 and worked as a teacher and principal at a nearby high school. In 1868, Chamberlain began taking graduate courses in geology in order to strengthen his interest in the natural sciences, which led to him becoming a professor of natural science at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. In 1873 he became a professor at Beloit College, where he taught geology, zoology, and botany. He also became a participant in the geological survey that was being conducted in Wisconsin at the time. In 1876 Chamberlin became chief geologist for the Wisconsin Geological Survey, and his work led to him becoming head of the glacial division of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1881. From 1887 to 1892 he served as president of the University of Wisconsin. In 1892 he organized a department of geology at the University of Chicago, where he then worked as a professor until 1918. In 1893 he founded the Journal of Geology. From 1898 to 1914 he was president of the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Chamberlain also proposed the idea that climate change could be caused by carbon dioxide, and in 1905 he and Forest Ray Moulton proposed the Chamberlin-Moulton planetesimal hypothesis, a theory on the creation of the solar system. Chamberlain received many awards, including the inaugural Penrose Gold Medal of the Society of Economic Geologists in 1924 and the inaugural Penrose Medal of the Geological Society of America in 1927.
Chamberlain married Alma Wilson in 1867. They had one son, Rollin Thomas. Chamberlain died in 1928.
Picture from Encylopedia Brittanica
Guide to the Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin Papers 1878-1932
Rollin D. Salisbury, University of Iowa
"Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)," Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed February 2, 2023, http://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/1804.

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Top Ten Books That Have Me Waiting and Wanting and Wishing!
Top Ten is an original feature/weekly meme created here at
The Broke and the Bookish that features a great bookish top ten every week.
I can't just stick to one genre. I like them all. I tend to stick with YA most of the time but lately, I have found myself adding some adult to my TBR too. I am constantly adding to my mountainous pile of TBR books. Here are my latest "I must have now!" books I have added.
Review: Follow Me Back by by A.V. Geiger
Title: Follow Me Back
Author: A.V. Geiger
Publishing Date: June 6th, 2017
Genre: YA Psychological Thriller
Series: Follow Me Back #1
Source: ARC
Tessa Hart's world feels very small. Confined to her bedroom with agoraphobia, her one escape is the online fandom for pop sensation Eric Thorn. When he tweets to his fans, it's like his speaking directly to her…
Eric Thorn is frightened by his obsessive fans. They take their devotion way too far. It doesn't help that his PR team keeps posting to encourage their fantasies.
When a fellow pop star is murdered at the hands of a fan, Eric knows he has to do something to shatter his online image fast—like take down one of his top Twitter followers. But Eric's plan to troll @TessaHeartsEric unexpectedly evolves into an online relationship deeper than either could have imagined. And when the two arrange to meet IRL, what should have made for the world's best episode of Catfish takes a deadly turn…
Told through tweets, direct messages, and police transcripts
This book barely made my radar. I saw it a couple of times and passed it up. After a couple more looks I decided to give it a try and grabbed at the ARC. I am so glad I did. This book was amazing. It had a bit of romance, mystery, thrills, and a bunch of crazy.
Tessa has a secret. Something horrible happened to her this last summer. This traumatic event has caused a crippling effect that leaves Tessa room bound in her own home. She is scared of being watched, leaving the home, and allowing anyone to come close to her. Her only solace is her obsession of singer Eric Thorn and the fandom that surrounds him.
Eric Thorn is famous but tired of where his good looks and publicist has taken his celebrity status. He feels more of an object expected to give half naked shows than a talented singer. He tries to bring his Twitter status to a halt with a fake persona... in turn, it brings him close to one of his biggest fans Tessa.
This is the story of Tessa and Eric. Their fears, their anger, their mistrust. It's the story of their friendship and relations and something terrible that brings them together... Unfortunately, there is a lot more to the story that brings one of them into terrible danger.
This book really did amaze me and surprise me. I knew it would be a thriller... what I didn't know was it held quite a bit of romance. A growing romance from strangers to friendship to more. The tender moments shared throughout the book kept me more interested in the story. There weren't many thrills to the end of the book but in between the tender moments and before the thrills began, there was much mystery that surrounded Tessa's past and the event that has Eric and Tessa in a police station being interrogated. So this book pretty much had all my favorite things.
I loved how this story was told. There were tweets and personal messages passed between Eric and Tessa, a police transcript of the interrogation, and good old storytelling. It kept me interested and invested from the very beginning of the story.
I didn't connect with Tessa at first, but she grew on me. It's hard to watch someone gone through something that immobilizes them but not know what caused such immobilization. Soon though, I forgot that something happened, or just didn't care as much as I got to know Tessa. I was able to see her try and face her fears as she made friends with Eric. I saw that she was a fighter.... even if she was afraid to step out of her own room. I could see she really wanted to get out of this fear induced life she had.
Eric didn't take long to grow on me. I felt for him. His story was real up front and even though he was going the wrong way about figuring out his own head and life.... I could undestand. I thought he was a real sweetheart and just didn't know how to stand up for himself. He was trapped in his life like Tessa was trapped in her room.
I loved how their relationship developed and found myself really concerned for the event that transpired to lead them to the police station. I didn't know what happened if Eric proved to be crazy or Tessa.... I just had to keep reading.....
The story had so many layers and I really enjoyed getting through each and every one. It was quite a ride. What I didn't enjoy was the ending. I mean I did but I didn't. Argh... I just need the next book to really know what the hell is going on. So yes it was a cliffhanger at the end. Be forwarned!!!
Loved it. So worth the read!
A.V. Geiger writes contemporary young adult fiction. Her debut novel, FOLLOW ME BACK, will be published by Sourcebooks Fire in 2017.
A.V. is a popular author on Wattpad, where her original fiction has frequently ranked #1 in the Mystery/Thriller genre. Her writing career began as a hobby, posting celebrity fanfiction online, and her work draws extensively on her own experiences with fan culture and social media.
She lives with her family in New Jersey.
Labels: 2017, 5 Hearts, psychological Thriller, Review, YA
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'Last Comic Standing' finalist to headline Wormhole comedy show
Linda Sickler
linda.sickler@savannahnow.com
Standup comedian Myq Kaplan's career is on the rise.
A finalist on "Last Comic Standing," Kaplan has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Comedy Central Presents" and "Conan." He has three albums, "Meat Robot," "Please Be Seated" and "Vegan Mind Meld," which was a Top 10 iTunes release.
On Aug. 10 at The Wormhole Bar, Kaplan will headline a comedy show presented by Stand Up State Comedy. Touring with Kaplan is Zach Sherwin, a musical comedian also known as MC Mr. Napkins, who recently released an album, "MC Mr. Napkins: The Album," on Comedy Central Records.
Also appearing will be local comics Phil Keeling, Chris Davison and Derick Marchel.
Keeling has high praise for Kaplan.
"This guy is massively funny," he says. "He's just absolutely blowing up and getting incredibly popular."
The upcoming appearance is a rare opportunity to see Kaplan before he headlines large venues at higher prices.
"For him to come out and perform in such an intimate atmosphere as The Wormhole is remarkable," Keeling says.
"He'll be able to talk to you after the show," Keeling says. "Unlike so many other shows, if it's the big venue, you have the show and it's over.
"These kinds of shows, especially the ones that the Wormhole brings out, are fantastic opportunities to enjoy a performer and get to know him. It's a more intimate show, better for everybody. Speaking as a performer, we like it better, too."
What: Comedy show with headliner Myq Kaplan
When: 10 p.m. Aug. 10, doors open at 7 p.m. and seating begins at 8 p.m.
Where: The Wormhole Bar, 2307 Bull St.
Cost: $15-$55
Info: www.wormholebar.com


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Morgan State University junior Hannah Sawyerr must have learned early the old poetic trick of luring in listeners before springing the trap of poetry that leaves a mark. The Baltimore Youth Poet Laureate became the first woman to take on the position this winter at a competition in which she delivered a poem that begins as an ode to a Sunday dress before making a hard turn toward contemplations on faith and sexual assault. Sawyerr is now making the most of her year in the role, both as an artist and an advocate; not only has she performed as a featured reader for countless events, but she has used this newfound platform to speak about issues that matter to girls and women of color.


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The Alluring Mess of my WIP
Not since I, ZOMBIE have I so thoroughly loved writing a novel that I knew full-well everyone else would hate.
44,380 words into THE SHELL COLLECTOR. Well over halfway. I'm calling this a romance novel, but I have a feeling the readers of that genre will walk away disappointed. Because I have no clue what the hell I'm doing. But I'm loving every word of it.
My very rough estimate for a launch date is mid-October. But if this thing keeps writing itself the way it has been, it could be earlier than that. I just hope I can get David Gatewood to do the editing on this. And that he can make it through whatever the hell it is that I'm writing.
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T. M. Bilderbacksays:
I've had stories like that, and I love it when they flow so well and so quickly! It seems as if my fingers can't keep up!
Matt Idensays:
Doing it for the love of the art–the heart of why we do what we do.
J.A. Konrathsays:
My favorite thing to write is my Timecaster books. I think, out of everything I do, they are the most "me". Utopian sci-fi, loaded with gadgets and sex and jokes and action.
They're are also my worst-selling novels.
But how cool is it to be self-indulgent every once and a while?
I hold out hope that they'll find their audience sometime before I die. If not, it doesn't matter, because I'm still having a lot of fun.
These books sound like they need to be my next reads!
Laure Reminicksays:
My same thought. "Utopian sci-fi, loaded with gadgets and sex and jokes and action" Sounds perfect
Ronny Khurisays:
Whewww that sounds nice. I wonder if you notice any effects that the Love-factor is having on your process or your resulting work?
Alex J. Cavanaughsays:
Genres be damned! Write and publish it anyway. If you're enjoying it, so will someone else.
Doug Bornemannsays:
What do you think readers won't like about it? Not following the Romance genre rules? Unlikable main character? Or simply too hard to peg to a genre that it may have trouble finding its proper audience?
The last bit. I'm pegging this as a contemporary romance, but it has dystopian elements, a bit of a mystery, and something else that I can't quite pin down.
RrustyDawgsays:
Diana Gabaldon seems to have landed on her feet breaking the traditional romance mold. There is always hope.
Replace the dystopian with fantasy elements, and I've got a trilogy like that nearly ready to go. Loved writing it, but may not love marketing it. Maybe it's time to invent a new hybrid category or two: Rodystery? Mysrofance? Amazon would go for that, right? ;) Seems to have worked for the New Adult crowd.
Laura Kirwansays:
When people ask what genre I write I tell them "Old Adult" or "Menopausal Urban Fantasy." Always gets a big laugh. Not sure how useful it would be as a marketing category.
If I stuck to the standard urban fantasy conventions, I might be doing better initially. But I'm getting feedback from readers who don't read in the genre and never thought they'd be interested in a story about magic and witches but who have fallen in love with the characters and the story. Because it's also about aging and family and second chances and surviving loss and even if I never sell another copy it was worth writing for the things it helped me process emotionally and for the sheer joy of writing it. Marketing it is a little tricky, but I'm resonating with many readers in a way I wouldn't be if I'd colored inside the genre lines. While you were writing them, did you have any expectations that readers who don't read much science fiction (like me) would fall in love with a series of stories about love and loss and family set in giant post-apocalyptic underground bomb shelter? I don't think we can guess what readers will hate anymore than we can guess what they'll love.
Dave M. Stromsays:
I am intrigued as to how your story will turn out. You don't need me to tell you, but I'll say it anyway: write the story, and let the audience find it.
Don't worry about what genre-sticklers might think. Some people in my writing clubs tel me, "Oh, you're the guy writing the superhero stuff!" (Superheroine, actually.) "So who's gonna draw it?" And/or, "So you're doing young adult stuff!" (Holly is 25, NOT a teen!)
"Writing movies for demographics is just bullshit!" Bruce Campbell.
P.S. I have to admit that I am keeping little girls in mind while I am writing my latest story about a little girl with cat powers.
P.P.S. I bet it really helps that you are having fun with this story.
Tom Simonsays:
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, Mr. Howey. What a pickle you're landing yourself in, and of your own free will, too.
Don't you understand that if you write outside of your genre straitjacket, you'll foul up all of your sales numbers, you will break your uninterrupted string of successes, and then your Mighty Publisher will project the curve downwards all the way to zero, and drop you as a has-been? This is career suicide! You'll never be able to get a publishing contract from You again!
(Yet another reason to treat the traditional publishing industry as an occasionally useful but dangerously dimwitted servant, and not as a master.)
Yes, and it won't be considered a special snowflake. Is that the path you truly wish to take?
Oh, my, I can't even say that with a straight face…
S. Elliot Brandissays:
It's strangely freeing, though.
As a side-project to my current trilogy, I'm writing a post-apocalyptic western featuring an android anti-hero and a deranged Aussie antagonist.
I agree with Mr Konrath in saying: "I hold out hope that they'll find their audience sometime before I die. If not, it doesn't matter, because I'm still having a lot of fun."
Heck, that's one of the benefits of self-publishing. You can create crazy worlds without having to impress anybody. If they find their audience, great. If they never do, well, it was still worth the while.
David Cantrellsays:
I'm curious, why did you think people would hate I, Zombie?
This is the freedom of the new way of publishing. I have over 30 little outlines collected over the years and I just realized I can 'sci-fi' any of them to suit my current writing. A story about a private eye down on his luck hired to kill someone and make it look like an accident…well, what if the guy he killed was an alien? A reporter witnesses an alien invasion and the beasts of myth, big foot and the lochness monster rise up to save the earth, I can even weave that into my current work. It makes no sense to those reading this right now, but because I am free to try anything, it might work in the bigger picture, lol.
What frees us most is knowing there is no editor or agent we must satisfy, we write what we like, and if we like it, others might also…..
deb smithsays:
Call it whatever you want, but genre readers will gut you like a bad fish if you disrepect them. It has nothing to do with your hatred for traditional publishers. It's about the readers. If you have no interest in learning and appreciating the tropes of a particular category of fiction, fine. But don't prance around it hoping to make money off the core readers while poking fun at what you consider to be their cliches. Example: Gabaldon is a romance author, whether she bitches about it or not. Her books were launched at the big RWA con back in the 1990s. I was there and got one of the first ARCs of Outlander from the massive stacks of giveaways. Romance readers built her empire.
Genre readers are deadly loyal but also seriously attuned to being treated like crap.
So write whatever you like, but don't tell us you deserve to be the artiste while asking genre readers to spend their money on your non-genre book.
Right, because no writer ever had the ability to write in more than one genre.
Which is why Shakespeare, the sonnetist, had to be a totally different person from Shakespeare the writer of comedies, who was not Shakespeare the writer of tragedies, who was not Shakespeare the writer of historical plays.
And why Roald Dahl could not write both grisly horror stories for adults and fun adventure stories for children.
And why Anthony Burgess could not write both dystopian science fiction and mainstream comedy, to say nothing of poetry, screenplays, and literary criticism.
And why J. K. Rowling can never again write anything but Harry Potter books, such as Harry Potter and the Casual Vacancy or Harry Potter and the Cuckoo's Calling.
Maybe Mr. Howey's current work in progress will be unsuccessful; maybe it will even be no good. But you have absolutely no evidence on which to base such an assertion, for you haven't read it. You have only your own foolish preconception that writers must be tied forever to one genre.
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Rinelle Greysays:
I'd line up for a romance written by Hugh Howey. I loved the romantic elements in Wool. I think you'd do a great job.
And I think the market for alternative romance stories is opening up. It started with paranormal romance, and I think it's going to branch out from there gradually. That's what I hope anyway, since that's what I write.


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Q: WHERE statement with dynamic input I have two tables. The first one (item) is listing apartments. The second (feature) is a list of features that an apartment could have. Currently we list about 25 different features.
As every apartment can have a different set of features, I think it makes sense to have a 1:1 relationship between items and features table.
If in feature table for one the features the value is '1', this means that the linked apartment has this feature.
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+
| table: item |            |              |             |            |
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+
| id          | created_by | titel        | description | address    |
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+
| 10          | user.id    | Nice Flat    | text        | address.id |
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+
| 20          | user.id    | Another Flat | text        | address.id |
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+
| 30          | user.id    | Bungalow     | text        | address.id |
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+
| 40          | user.id    | Apartment    | text        | address.id |
+-------------+------------+--------------+-------------+------------+

+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+
| table: feature |         |              |                |              |      |
+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+
| id             | item_id | key_provided | security_alarm | water_supply | lift |
+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+
| 1              | 10      | 1            | 0              | 0            | 1    |
+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+
| 2              | 20      | 0            | 1              | 1            | 0    |
+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+
| 3              | 30      | 1            | 1              | 0            | 1    |
+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+
| 4              | 40      | 1            | 1              | 1            | 1    |
+----------------+---------+--------------+----------------+--------------+------+

I want to build a filter functionality so user can select to show only apartments with certain features.
e.g.:
$key_provided = 1;
$security_alarm = 1;
$water_supply = 0;

Does this database approach sounds reasonable for you?
What's the best way to build a MySQL query to retrieve only apartments where the filter criteria match, keeping in mind that the number of features can be grow in future?

A: A better approach is to have a features table.  In your case, they all seem to be binary -- yes or no -- so you can get away with:
create table item_features (
    item_feature_id int auto_increment primary key,
    item_id int not null,
    feature varchar(255)
    foreign key item_id references items(item_id)
);

The data would then have the positive features, so the first item would be:
insert into item_features (item_id, feature)
    values (1, 'key_provided'), (1, 'lift');

This makes it easy to manage the features, particularly adding new ones.  You might want to use a trigger, check constraint, or reference table to validate the feature names themselves, but I don't want to stray too far from your question.
Then checking for features is a little more complicated, but not that much more so.  One method is explicitly using exists and not exists for each desired/undesired one:
select i.*
from items i
where exists (select 1
              from item_features itf
              where itf.item_id = i.item_id and
                    itf.feature = 'key_provided'
             ) and
      exists (select 1
              from item_features itf
              where itf.item_id = i.item_id and
                    itf.feature = 'security_alarm'
             ) and
      not exists (select 1
                  from item_features itf
                  where itf.item_id = i.item_id and
                        itf.feature = 'water supply'
                 );

A: For your existing data structure, you can filter as follows:
select i.*
from item i
inner join feature f
    on  f.item_id = i.id
    and f.key_provided = 1
    and f.security_alarm = 1
    and f.water_supply = 0

This will give you all the apartments that satisfy the given criteria. For more criterias, you can just add more conditions to the on part of the join.
As a general comment about your design:

*

*since you are creating a 1-1 relationship between apartments and features, you might as well consider having a single table to store them (spreading the information over two tables does not have any obvious advantages)

*your design is OK as long as features do not change too often, since,  basically, everytime a new feature is created, you need to add more columns to your table. If features are added (or removed) frequently, this can become heavy to manage; in that case, you could consider having a separated table where each (item, feature) tuple is stored in a different row, which will make this of things easier to do (with the downside that queries will get more complicated to write)

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Thursday, January 12th, 2017 , by JOS tomo
He is the legend who defined the name of the soccer club Manchester United. It is none other than, Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson.
The fatherly manager was appointed on the November of 1986 and had been the manager of the club for a lifelong 26 years. In his 26 years as the Manchester United manager, he bagged a total of 26 trophies.
This include 13 premier league titles, 2 champions leagues and 5 FA cups. The legend as a premier league manager had been managing 808 matches, with 527 wins, 167 losses and 114 draws.
Including all the cup games and champions league matches, he managed 1498 matches, out of which he bagged 894 wins , 337 loss and 267 draw.
Under his exceptional career as a manager many legendary footballers were born namely David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney etc.
His style of play and methodology has been widely appreciated by the football scholars in one voice. Maintaining such a good statistics over a period of 26 years at Man Utd truly makes him a legend.
The Alex Ferguson Stand at the Old Trafford Stadium is itself a gratitude to his big contribution to the club.
# Fans
True legend sir Alex Ferguson never be another like you ,get well soon xx
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A true legend whose achievements will never be equalled....never mind beaten
The best of the best Sir Alex is truly the greatest manager ever to grace the football world and to guide and lead Man Utd to powerfull status wish you well on a full speedy recovery #keep fighting..
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True Respect for the Inspirational Manager Sir Alex Ferguson
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You truly are a legend and the greatest manager ever. Hope you get better soon .


While it will be more than a month until Microsoft is ready to discuss results of its fiscal year that ended in June, tidbits are already coming out. One is that sales of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server topped $1 billion again.
It would've been surprising if SharePoint sales had dropped, since the product hit the $1-billion-a-year run rate some time ago. But in announcing the figure, Microsoft Business Division President Stephen Elop revealed another more interesting number for Microsoft partners: "In the year ahead, we estimate that partners like you will generate $5.4 billion from selling SharePoint," he said.


This special report considers potential gender bias in internal editorial processes at five political science journals: The American Political Science Review (APSR), Comparative Political Studies (CPS), World Politics (WP), Political Behavior (PB) and International Studies Quarterly (ISQ).
These works were inspired by Teele and Thelen's (2017) exploration of "Gender in the Journals," the relative presence of women as authors of articles in top political science journals. Teele and Thelen documented a significant "gender gap" in publication rates of peer-reviewed articles between men and women: Women were under-represented relative to their numbers in the discipline, and did not appear as coauthors as frequently as men. The authors also speculated that top journals might be biased against the sorts of work that female scholars are more likely to engage in, whether in terms of substantive questions asked or methods employed.
Teele and Thelen simply counted authors by gender. Their findings raised important questions, but cannot explain why women are under-represented, and why women are under-represented more or less at certain journals. Journals' tables of contents reflect several factors, especially the pool of submissions and the editorial process. Most obviously, if a journal receives relatively few submissions from women, its table of contents will not reflect women's relative presence in the discipline. Likewise, Teele and Thelen's findings also cannot tell us whether actual bias—conscious or not—exists in the editorial process. Do editors discriminate by gender (or in some other way)? Perhaps the fact that most journal editors are male leads to biased outcomes, due to selection bias in the internal or peer review stages of the process. In any case, journal editorial processes are non-standardized and remain something of a "black box" to outsiders. Teele and Thelen's data cannot pinpoint where bias might occur, if it does occur.
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Bald Eagle Wingspan: How Big It Is & How It Compares to Other Birds
The Bald Eagle is a well-known North American bird of prey. It is America's national bird, and its image has become near synonymous with the tenets of the American Dream. A six-foot wingspan sounds monstrously huge on its own, but how does it compare to other birds?
Species name Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Population 316,000 (Least Concern Conservation Status)
Range North America — Most of Canada and the US, and Northern Mexico
The Bald Eagle is endemic to North America, found in the United States, most of Canada, and Northern Mexico. It's a sea eagle and opportunistic hunter that feeds on fish that it swoops down and plucks out of the water. It is not bald; its head is covered with white feathers. The name 'bald' comes from an older usage of 'bald' meaning 'white-headed.'
Bald Eagle Wingspan
Image Credit: Barni1, Pixabay
Wingspan Range Average Wingspan
70.8–96 inches 83.4 inches
The Bald Eagle's wingspan is 5.9–8 feet on average, with females being about 25% larger than males on average.
Male Bald Eagle 66-78 inches / 165–195 cm 76 inches / 190 cm
Female Bald Eagle 72–96 inches / 180–240 cm 90 inches / 225 cm
How Is Wingspan Measured?
The wingspan is the distance between one wingtip to the other. Birds' wings are not perfectly straight, so the wings' span is not the length of the wings themselves but the distance between the tips of the wings.
When measuring the wingspan of a bird, a specimen is placed on its stomach. Then the wings are grasped at the wrists and ankle joints, and the distance between the two longest primary feathers is measured.
Image Credit: Loneship, Pixabay
Bald Eagle Wingspan Compared to Other North American Birds of Prey
While a 7-foot average wingspan may seem massive to a human, it's not the largest wingspan of all, or even just in North America. The largest wingspan of a bird belongs to the extinct bird, Argentavis magnificens, which sported a wingspan of over 23 feet. The largest living wingspan belongs to the Wandering Albatross, with a wingspan of over 11 feet.
The Bald Eagle is huge compared to other North American birds of prey. The Bald Eagle is very slightly smaller than its cousin, the Golden Eagle. It's larger than the Osprey and Red-tailed Hawk but smaller than the California Condor.
Bird of Prey Wingspan Range Average Wingspan
Golden Eagle 70–92 inches / 175–230 cm 81 inches / 202 cm
Turkey Vulture 63–72 inches / 157.5-180 cm 67.5 inches / 168.75 cm
Osprey 50–71 inches / 125–177.5 cm 60.5 inches / 151.25 cm
Red-Tailed Hawk 42–56 inches / 105–141 cm 49 inches / 122.5 cm
California Condor 100-128 inches / 250-320 cm 114 inches / 285 cm
Are All Bird Wings the Same?
Bird wings are not all made the same. Aside from size and shape, different birds evolved with other adaptations to suit their environments and diets. The shape of the wings and feathers differs from bird to bird, based on their needs.
Short, rounded wings allow a bird to take off quickly, while long, pointed wings enable a bird to reach higher flying speeds and long, narrow wings are suitable for gliding. Birds that soar, meaning they use upward air drafts, tend to have very long wingspans, allowing them to achieve greater height on updrafts.
Bald Eagle Wing Adaptations
Bald Eagles have broad wings with spaces between the feathers, allowing them to soar and glide when necessary. As Bald Eagles are classified as sea eagles, they need to both glide over land and soar over the water, so their wings are adapted for both environments.
Their wings are large and heavy and take a lot of energy to flap, but they are great for riding updrafts. They are also big and powerful enough to carry both the weight of the eagle and the weight of a large fish. Eagles swoop down and pluck fish out of the water, so small; lightweight wings wouldn't have enough strength to carry them away with a struggling fish.
Image Credit: MICHOFF_Pixabay
Birds come in all different shapes and sizes. The Bald Eagle is a large bird of prey, though not the largest, and its striking visage is one people won't soon forget. Still, you don't need the largest wingspan to be an impressive creature, and the Bald Eagle impresses on many fronts.
Looking for different wingspans? Try our articles on:
Andean Condor Wingspan: How Big it Is & How it Compares to Other Birds
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The battery industry is changing all the time and manufacturers are increasingly striving to come up with smaller, lighter products that can be recharged more quickly and that work more efficiently. Ann Laffeaty asks battery manufacturers about their latest products – and finds out what they feel the future holds for the industry.
It was an 18th century dead frog that helped give rise to the worldwide battery industry, now thought to be worth in the region of 38 billion euros. A 1780 Italian anatomist named Luigi Galvani observed that the legs of a frog he had just dissected would twitch when struck by a spark from an external source of electricity. He then created an electric circuit consisting of the frog's leg and two different metals, with each metal touching the frog's leg and also each other. The rest, as they say, is history.
Batteries have now become an essential power source for numerous types of machinery and equipment. In the cleaning industry they are essential because battery-powered machines can operate in environments where no sockets are readily available. The fact that they are cable-free also makes them more flexible and less of a tripping hazard than mains-powered alternatives.
But batteries have always had their share of disadvantages. Wet cell batteries need to be constantly kept topped up, for example, which makes them a high-maintenance option. Some batteries have a relatively short life between recharging periods, which can be costly from a productivity point of view. And the lead-acid content of some batteries make them an environmental concern once their useful life is over.
However the industry is developing all the time and modern breakthroughs include increased durability, lower maintenance and shorter recharging times. In fact the latest generation of batteries have become a viable, low-maintenance and environmentally-friendly alternative to other power sources.
Trojan offers deep-cycle flooded, AGM and gel batteries as well as a single-point watering system for its flooded line. The company's latest product is a 12-AGM battery which is said to provide maintenance-free operation when used in floor scrubber machines.
Trojan's HydroLink watering system is said to be capable of filling a complete set of batteries in less than 30 seconds. It features a built-in water-level indicator to provide an electrolyte level reading, plus a valve shut-off feature that automatically stems the flow of water to eliminate any potential of overflow or acid splash caused by overfilling.
Trojan is currently exploring the development of lithium batteries for the floor machine marketplace. The company has partnered with Palladium Energy in a bid to expand its battery offering to meet evolving customer demands.
Optima Batteries is also planning to introduce lithium ion batteries over the next few years, says business development manager Hans de Jong. "We are already using lithium ion in the automotive industry and are working on developing it for the cleaning industry as well," he said.
Optima AGM batteries use Spiralcell Technology which is said to offer lower internal resistance than a standard AGM battery. "A battery with a low internal resistance is more cost-effective because it gives you a longer run-time than a gel battery can deliver," says de Jong.
Battery Supplies offers a full range of batteries including lead, gel and AGM products. According to general manager Alexander de Soete this makes the company particularly customer-focused and less inclined to promote one kind of battery over another.
Like the other two battery companies mentioned, Battery Supplies has recently been exploring lithium technology. Lithium is not such a common raw material as lead which means the batteries are expensive to produce. There are also some explosion risks associated with lithium ion batteries that need to be controlled with specific software.
These drawbacks have been curbing the development of lithium-ion batteries for the cleaning market for some time. However this is all about to change according to de Soete. His company has just received its first orders of lithium-ion batteries from contract cleaners and suppliers of cleaning machinery.
"Until recently the battery market has been quite traditional and consisted of wet batteries, gel batteries and AGM batteries," he says. "Everyone has been searching for a solution that is maintenance-free, has a long life and comes at an acceptable price.
And he adds that the company is currently working on developments that will combine the maintenance-free benefits of lithium-ion batteries with the price advantages of traditional batteries. "This development is too new to talk about any further, but we hope to have the test results back by early next year," he said.
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Nerds, cheerleaders, butchers, teachers and athletes… all having the best burger in Europe – American Burger. While some get to savour it, others get only a taste of fear and terror! Watch the American Burger characters during the adventure of their life time!
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Rikkert Reijnen
Director – Wildlife Crime
Rikkert Reijnen's career began in the Netherlands, where he worked to protect exotic species across the country.
As Public Affairs Coordinator for AAP, he led a campaign to ban wild animals in Dutch circuses and other entertainment venues. He also advocated for a national "positive list" that specified the particular animals people could keep as pets. Both of those campaigns were successful.
Still, Rikkert knew that improving animal welfare required more than just changing laws within the Netherlands. It also had to include stronger wildlife crime protections in an animal's home country, and better laws against wildlife trafficking in every country that animal went.
So, in 2008, Rikkert joined IFAW. And he has been working to improve the lives of exotic animals in Africa and Europe ever since.
Today, Rikkert works with governments and partners around the globe to develop strategies that will minimize wildlife poaching and trafficking, as well as projects to reduce the demand for wildlife.
Rikkert also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Moroccan Primate Conservation Foundation—an organization dedicated to protecting Morocco's endangered Barbary macaque population.
Senior Project Lead, Wildlife Crime and Elephants, IFAW The Netherlands
Public Affairs Coordinate, IFAW The Netherlands
Chair of the Board, Moroccan Primate Conservation Foundation Morocco
Public Affairs Coordinator, AAP The Netherlands
Doctor and Master of Science, Social Psychology and Marketing Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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With the introduction of an all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder for the 2013 model year, Nissan's legendary adventure-ready Next Gen SUV took a major step forward in refinement, enhanced fuel economy, cutting-edge technology and family utility. Now, for the 2014 model year, the evolution of the Pathfinder continues with the introduction of a new affordable hybrid powertrain system designed to enhance fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions with no reduction of driving performance, passenger roominess or cargo capacity.
Nissan continues to bring innovation and excitement to its new cars through the latest technology and design elements. That holds true with the 2014 lineup that features significant enhancements and all-new designs.
This week, we'll take a look at the cars in the Nissan lineup. Check back next week for crossovers, SUVs and trucks.
For new Nissan cars, the Altima coupe has been discontinued. However, the Altima sedan returns with an all-new design. A new Technology Package that includes navigation, smartphone apps, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and moving object detection will be available as will a new Sport Value Package that comes with 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, spoiler, and remote engine start. The 2014 Nissan Altima will be available in seven models and on dealership lots starting in early August 2013.
The 2014 cube returns with little changes. It will be offered in two grades and beginning in November 2013. Also returning relatively unchanged is the Nissan LEAF. It adds a RearView Monitor on all trim levels and an updated EV-IT functionality with SMS readout and voice destination entry. The 2014 LEAF will be offered in three models and available in December 2013.
The Nissan Maxima returns with a good amount of enhancements including a new S Value Package, standard RearView Monitor, USB connectivity and 7-inch color monitor on the SV grade, and two new exterior colors. The 2014 Maxima will be offered in two models and available in late August 2013.
The 2014 Sentra will be the same as the 2012 model but with some minor upgrades. These include revised CTV transmission tuning and steering and suspension tuning, a sliding front armrest on the SL model, new front seat lower cushion storage pockets, addition of an Auto Hazard Warning Signal, and updated NissanConnect with Navigation system. The new Nissan Sentra will be available in late November 2013 and in seven trim levels.
Finally is the 2014 Nissan Versa, which adds plenty of enhancements. The sedan model adds standard 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 4.3-inch LCD and SiriumXM Satellite Radio on SL models, a tachometer and low rolling resistance tires on S models, and improved seat comfort on SV and SL models. Standard additions across the lineup include revised interior finishers and changed suspension and steering tuning. The Versa lineup now includes an all-new hatchback model called the Nissan Versa Note. Follow the link to read more.


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The GM's Office
Five trade ideas involving David Price
7yJim Bowden
Cody Bellinger could be a difference-maker for the Dodgers
Why wait for the deadline? These teams should deal now
Putting Miguel Cabrera on the DL puts Tigers in a bind
What's a GM to do when an ace like MadBum goes down?
Where fantasy meets MLB reality: Hot starts to invest in
A $420 million star? Predicting how much it would take to lock up MLB's best young players
Pitching staff planning a GM's top priority
Concerns in the first week: A farewell to (healthy) arms
The No. 1 concern of every MLB general manager
Which spring performances should you buy into?
Winners and losers of the World Baseball Classic
Is a 13-man pitching staff MLB's next trend?
Change a GM's plan in spring? Good luck with that
Which spring struggles are causes for concern?
A Giants-Bucs blockbuster? Trades we'd like to see this spring
It makes more sense for the Rays to trade David Price now than wait until this offseason. Mike Carlson/Getty Images
Jim BowdenESPN Baseball Analyst
Senior baseball analyst for ESPN Insider
Former GM of the Reds and Nationals
Author of "The GM's Office" blog
The top-of-the-rotation pitcher most likely to be traded between now and the trade deadline is David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeff Samardzija and Cliff Lee are also in the conversation, but the Cubs still could re-sign Samardzija, and a Lee trade would require a return to full health for him and a willingness to be traded to specific teams. The Rays don't have either obstacle with Price.
The Rays also know the best time to trade Price is now; the return won't be as high this offseason or next July as it will be over the next six weeks. So it's only matter of time before he's dealt to the highest bidder.
The most interesting aspect of a potential deal is that there aren't as many contending teams looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter as in the past. For example, in the National League, teams such as the Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, Giants, Dodgers and Nationals all have enough pitching at the top that they have no reason to empty their farm system to acquire Price. In fact, I would argue the Braves (who, by the way, have the best starting pitcher ERA in the league) are the only NL team likely to inquire about Price.
In the American League, two of the top teams -- Oakland and Detroit -- also probably won't be bidding, though I'd never put anything past A's GM Billy Beane, based on his track record.
The Rays could get a large package for Price -- as many as four or five prospects -- but it's more likely they'll shoot for quality over quantity and end up with a two-for-one or three-for-one deal, with the possibility of more players being thrown in by either side. For the purpose of this exercise, I'll try to find the best two-for-one or three-for-one deals that could be offered for Price.
Here are the five teams I view most likely to trade for Price, along with potential deals involving each club:
1. Los Angeles Angels
The Angels appear to be the favorite to win the American League's first wild-card berth, and they actually have a legitimate shot of overtaking the Oakland A's and winning the West. A deal for Price would certainly seal the deal, and the Angels have enough to make it work. They might not have the young starting pitching the Rays would ideally seek, but they do have the bats to get it done. C.J. Cron would have to be the central piece in the deal, and given his potential to develop into a 30-homer, middle-of-the-lineup hitter, he'd be a perfect fit for the Rays, who are trying to build the middle of their lineup to complement Evan Longoria and Wil Myers. Sure, the Rays have James Loney signed for two more years, but the Rays could have Cron and Loney share the first base and DH slots until Loney's deal is up, or they could trade Loney this offseason, given his affordable contract.


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Comic creators Krent Able and JAKe worked on this wonderful mural to help protect London's iconic Curzon cinema from shady super villain Boris Johnson, and the developers who want to knock it down.
Check out the time-lapse video below, which features the likes of Batman, Princess Leia, Robocop and Ghostbuster's Slimer.
I have so many fond memories of the Curzon, mainly during my time as a student in the Big Smoke. It would be a travesty if this place shuts down, as it was often the only place I could see many indie movies.


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Q: Chaincode Instantiation fails on 3rd peer in BYFN example I'm testing Hyperledger Fabric network, which is based on the BYFN example (2 Organizations, 2 Peers for each organization, Single orderer, 1 channel, 1 chaincode).
In the default example, they only instantiate chaincode on each anchor peer. What I tried to do is instantiate chaincode on a peer in addition to two anchor peers. So, the chaincode is instantiated on the anchor peer for Org1, the anchor peer for Org2, and the normal peer for Org1. But, everytime I tried, instantiating chaincode for the 3rd peer (no matter what the peer is), it fails.
For example,
 * Anchor peer for Org1 (success) -> Normal peer for Org1 (success) -> Anchor peer for Org2 (failed)
 * Anchor peer for Org1 (success) -> Anchor peer for Org2 (success) -> Normal peer for Org1 (failed)

Failed error message is "the chaincode is already instantiated", which actually not.
Is there any restriction of the number of chaincode distribution? My endorsement policy is "OR(Org1.member, Org2.member)".

A: You only instantiate chaincode once per channel not per peer.  As long as peers in the channel have the chaincode installed, they will receive the instantiate transaction from the ordering service.  The first time the chaincode is invoked on any peers in the channel (which have the chaincode installed), the chaincode will be launched


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Sleep is one of the most important things we do to maintain our physical and mental health, but, unfortunately, many of us are poor at it. We stay up too late, because the demands of modern life just don't seem to give us enough time to set aside for rest. With the limited amount of time we have for sleep, it's important that we get quality sleep, but we also expose ourselves to sleep-interfering influences like TV, smartphones, and even LED clocks at night.
Unfortunately, even going to bed on time and cutting out all the distractions and disturbances won't help many of us get a good night's rest. That's because many of us suffer from sleep problems related to a poorly configured airway. Snoring is the most noticeable problem related to airway problems, but a more serious problem is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is related to snoring and often accompanies it, but other than poor sleep you might not notice the symptoms.
Sleep dentistry offers solutions to these problems that may be more acceptable to many people with snoring and sleep apnea than the ones prescribed by your doctor. Not everyone can benefit from these solutions, but for those that can, it can literally be a lifesaver.
Snoring is more than a nightly nuisance: it's a sign that you're having difficulty breathing at night. This can make your sleep less restorative, putting you at a disadvantage during the day. Because snoring also disturbs your partner's sleep, the effect of snoring is significantly more fights, which don't resolve because you're both tired and irrational. Snoring can lead to serious domestic violence. Snoring also directly impacts your health, and can lead to an increased stroke risk. That risk can be even more serious if it turns out snoring is related to sleep apnea.
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Sleep apnea is when your breathing actually stops at night. Usually, this is because your airway closes when you're sleeping. You're not aware that your breathing stops, even though you have to wake up a little to resume breathing and it can happen 20 or 30 times an hour or more! You may only be aware that you're not getting enough rest.
Your body and mind suffer serious consequences from your nightly losses of breath. You can suffer cognitive and emotional problems. Your heart and blood vessels may be damaged, and your body's chemical regulators can be disrupted, causing weight gain and diabetes.
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Hi, I'm Carolyn, I started working here voluntarily and now work full time as the Administration Manager but also help with IT, Finance and website updates. My family have links to the Kulin nations and many of my ancestors went to Coranderrk when it was established in 1863.
I've worked in various jobs over the years but mainly as a department manager in a supermarket, I left work in 2003 to raise my two children at home until they were school age and now I am thoroughly enjoying being back in the work force and meeting, working and yarning up with everyone in the community.
Hello my name is Jackie Harney, l am a Gunnia woman from Orbost in East Gippsland and l am the new PAG worker here at Mullum Mullum. Previously l worked at Maroondah Hospital as Aboriginal Liaison Officer for 12 months, before that l worked at Edvos (Eastern Domestic Violence Outreach Service) as Indigenous Family Violence Outreach Worker for 14 months and I spent 7 years at Elizabeth Hoffman House Aboriginal Women's Refuge, l am looking forward to be working with our Elders in the community.
My name is Belinda Dawson and I am the Local Koori Justice Worker. Prior to joining the mob at MMIGP, I was a serving member of the Victoria Police. My last role with Victoria Police was "Aboriginal Liaison Officer which is where I met and became involved with the Aboriginal Organisations and Community Members. I am also very proud to be part of the MMIGP Choir where I get to sing with some amazing people.
I am excited about being part of the MMIGP family and look forward to the challenges of my new role. If anyone has any Justice related concerns/issues, feel free to catch up with me for a yarn.


I never realized how many things I wanted to do before I started traveling. I thought so many doors were closed, and I had just accepted that they would never happen. Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef? Sure (sarcasm inserted). Reenact the music video for Strut from Cheetah Girls 2? Only in my middle school dreams. But when I started to travel, doors swung open. Of course, I can see where Nemo lives. Why not visit Park Guell and sing off-key to my childhood dream? When I realized that nothing was actually stopping me from doing these activities, I got so overwhelmed. I wanted to do everything and there is a lot of everything to do. I decided to start writing them all down, my own travel bucket list. There is one continues list, that stretches from two hours away from my house all the way to India and around the world again just in case I forgot something. For the sake of this blog, I broke up the list into continents and chose the top five for each. Some of them are crazy and might not be likely and others are super touristy but are mandatory.
I've already crossed out a few of my bucket list items for Australia so this one won't have as many touristy ones.
There is only one under this and it is just to go there.


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Thursday 22 December 2016 by Iain Closs
Rogue One release sees Peter Cushing declared fit for work by DWP
Legendary screen actor Peter Cushing who starred as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope was today informed that he has been declared fit for work by the Department of Works and Pensions, despite dying in 1994.
A Statement from the DWP explained that "Peter Cushing is a fine example to all Britons out there with a long and distinguished work history, however after 20 years not working and apparently being dead we were delighted to see him well enough to appears in Rogue One – A star wars story.
"We're not sure how or why this happened, but that does not concern us – what's important is that he's out there earning a crust at 103 years of age, so we had no choice but to declare him fit for work."
When pushed by journalists as to how this can happen a DWP spokesman simply replied, "I dunno, space wizards maybe?"
Fans all over the world have reacted with excitement that Peter may be working to bring back some of his most-beloved characters from his long career, including Doctor Van Helsing in Horror of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes in Hound of the Baskervilles.
Meanwhile, Doctor Who fans have also asked for his return as the Doctor with one fan quoted as saying "well he looks younger than Peter Capaldi, so that's a good start".
The DWP are also looking into the Star Wars character Darth Vader for pension fraud, with six actors claiming to have played the part despite him only ever having one voice.
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Author Dr. Vernon Walter Schroeter DC's New Book 'Journey to Birth as a Sci-Fi Adventure' Tells the Story of Human Birth in a Completely New Way
Recent release 'Journey to Birth as a Sci-Fi Adventure' from Covenant Books author Dr. Vernon Walter Schroeter DC is a thrilling adventure that every human being has already experienced—the story of being born—retold as the story of a princess journeying through a monster-filled world.
Press Release - Oct 18, 2022
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., October 18, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Dr. Vernon Walter Schroeter DC, who aims to teach the world through entertainment, has completed his new book "Journey to Birth as a Sci-Fi Adventure": a captivating retelling of the story of being born. Dr. Schroeter has created a completely new type of writing that converts educational books, movies, video games, and other media from being the least entertaining to the most entertaining. Like many, Dr.Schroeter hopes that someday thousands of super entertaining books, movies, etc. in multiple fields of education will be written by many authors in the new type of writing he created, resulting in a smarter, healthier, and better world for all.
"Do you want to relive your journey to birth in a way that does not look like the inside of the human body…?" Dr. Schroeter asks.
Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Schroeter's new book will allow readers to do just that by using analogies that look so identical to an entertaining book, making learning about human birth just as entertaining as watching a sci-fi movie.
"Then at the end, in an entertaining fashion, when the reader learns the monster-filled world was all real and actually about their journey to birth, it creates a 'wow' factor that raises the entertainment level while at the same time educating. Also, when all that knowledge comes rushing in, that too creates a wow factor that raises the entertainment level," Dr. Schroeter said.
Dr. Schroeter is confident that his new type of writing would work in all genres and disciplines so that in addition to being highly entertaining, they can be easily applied to biological processes making understanding these concepts easier for all.
Readers can purchase "Journey to Birth as a Sci-Fi Adventure" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Covenant Books is an international Christian-owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.
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Nick Biss Follow on Twitter August 16, 2013
The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially set the tone for something big within the organization.
When John Davidson was hired as the President of Hockey Operations, the club essentially created that position for him. He was given the freedom to oversee every movement that is being made in the front office and on the ice.
The introduction that the Columbus Dispatch gave to Davidson:
As he walked through the Arena District yesterday, John Davidson surveyed the brick streets, the brick façade of Nationwide Arena and the piles of bricks being used in construction projects. The analogy could not be ignored.
"That's how you build a team, gang," Davidson said. "You build it one brick at a time. One brick at a time is the only way to go, and that's what's going to happen here."
– See more here at The Columbus Dispatch.
The foreshadowing that he used in the very beginning of his tenure is impeccable. It's an outstanding caption because we are beginning to see the "bricks" taking shape into something rather promising.
Davidson's career in the Front Office started in St. Louis when he was named President of Hockey Operations in 2006. He took the Blues from last place to 2nd in the Western Conference within 6 seasons. His tactics were simple, along with exercises in patience, build through the draft and allow the players to develop. It appears that he is holding true to his methods in Columbus.
As president, Davidson has had the chance to oversee the Blue Jackets for one full (lockout) season. The first move made by Davidson was to fire General Manager Scott Howson and replace him with Jarmo Kekalainen.
Jarmo Kekalainen and John Davidson.
Howson deserves credit for making a few solid transactions before he was fired. He traded Rick Nash which brought Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubinsky, Tim Erixon and a 1st round draft pick (Kerby Rychel) from the New York Rangers. He also acquired Sergei Bobrovsky from the Philadelphia Flyers. The team he built finally made a push for the playoffs after dwelling in the basement for several seasons. However, he wasn't very consistent throughout his career, unless you want a team to lose, and ending his tenure in Columbus was necessary.
John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen worked together in St. Louis and it is apparent that their visions for success run parallel trajectories. Kekalainen was mainly involved in scouting during his stint in St. Louis and he is responsible for the core of players that make up the Blues today including David Backes, Alex Pietrangelo, T.J. Oshie and Patrick Berglund.
Scouting is viewed as Kekalainen's forte by many. As GM he doesn't have as much time to dedicate to the scouting process, so he brought in a familiar face to head the scouting department. Ville Siren was named head amateur scout in July. Siren and Kekalainen worked together for several years in St. Louis. He also added to the pro scouting depth by offering Blake Geoffrion a position after the 25 year-old retired this offseason.
Bill Zito was hired by the Blue Jackets earlier this week. His position is assistant general manager and it is expected that he will head the pro scouting department with a hand in college scouting as well.
Zito founded Acme World Sports in 1995 after he played hockey for Yale University and earned a degree in law from the University of Wisconsin. Acme is one of the biggest agencies representing players in the NHL. They specialize in representing players who are undrafted or go in later rounds, most notably Tim Thomas, Antti Niemi, Tuukka Rask, Brian Rafalski and James Wisniewski.
Acme relied on its own ability to scout so that they could sustain a company and bring home a profit. The company was listed on Forbes as the 8th highest grossing hockey agency in the world this summer. If they are not representing most of the stars in the NHL then they must be efficient at identifying talent early in a career which is huge for the Blue Jackets organization. Zito was president of Acme before he joined the Jackets front office and his experience with the company is going to transition well into his new role.
Davidson's first season in Columbus and the club has made several changes to the front office and added to its scouting depth. Four bricks that make up a foundation to an organization.
Is there a team that is notorious for drafting well and drafting deep? I'm not sure I can think of any offhand other than the Detroit Red Wings. It is very difficult to find any consistency deep into the draft, even if a team does have several 1st round picks. However, maybe the Blue Jackets are attempting to be the perennial drafting gods of the NHL.
I don't know what design Davidson has in mind for his building in Columbus but I hope to see a Draft Pick Den down the hall from the Stanley Cup Sanctuary and Player Development Parlor before the end of his tenure.
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Finally, Kenneth Cole re-opened its store in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell! It looks bigger and better–the walls and flooring are all white now (a mix of brick and wood) which I thought made a huge difference as it helped the merchandise stand out. For me, this made shopping easier. A brighter store allowed me to take notice of the little details in the clothing and accessories, and see the quality in the clothes, which is really what the brand is known for.
No doubt, the new store, along with its new merchandise did not disappoint. I found plenty of noteworthy pieces I would love to add to my closet. There were a lot of athletic chic tops, bottoms and dresses that looked super polished, leather bags in fun, bright colors, and statement shoes that works from day to night. A lot of the items in the store are versatile and hardworking–they're the type of pieces you would want to wear all the time, and you really could because they are made so well. I, along with other bloggers and celebrities had a blast shopping that day.
Thank you, Kenneth Cole for inviting me to this awesome event!
My shopping buddies that day: Nicole Andersson and Maggie Wilson-Consunji.
I love this bag! I got it as soon as I saw it.
My top picks from the store. These are super chic and so wearable.
These caught my eye. You can totally wear these with that coral dress in the other photo.
Maggie's son, Connor joined us at the event. So cute!
Maggie and her new Kenneth Cole bag.
Kenneth Cole's Roseanne Adriano with Maggie and Connor.
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What the watch industry can learn from the car biz
FEATURESOthers by Staff Writer	on April 3, 2012
The used car market is enormous compared to sales of new automobiles, but while the watch industry follows a similar model it is not as popular a concept. Rachael Taylor meets the team at pre-owned watch retailer Watchfinder to find out more about their plight to champion the wonders of selling second-hand timepieces.
When a customer drives a brand new car off the tarmac of a dealership, somewhere hiding behind the smell of fresh leather and air freshener there is that little suppressed niggle that tells them as soon as those bouncy new rubber tires hit the road they will have lost up to 20% of the money they have just paid.
The car, despite being in exactly the same condition as when the keys were handed over two minutes earlier, has been rendered to wholesale price instantly. Within 10 seconds of signing for that new vehicle, its status has downgraded to used.
Because of this, it is understandable that the used car business in the UK is vastly larger than the trade of new cars. While there has been more fluctuation in used car sales than new, which has remained pretty constant, hovering between 2 million and 2.6 million a year in the first decade of the new millennium, sales of new have never shown any sign of catching up with sales of used.
The latest figures, from the Centre for Automotive Management at the University of Buckingham Business School, show that in 2010 6.6 million used cars were sold versus just 2.2 million new cars.
If you are wondering why you have just spent four paragraphs reading about used car sales in a watch businessmagazine, the answer is this – the luxury watch market is not wholly different to the car market. When a watch is bought new the price is high but as soon as the customer leaves the shop the resale value of the watch drops, as much as 40% according to Watchfinder director Matt Bowling. Meanwhile the value of pre-owned watches, bought second or third or fourth hand, can often increase, or at least hold up to 95% of their value.
And just like the car market, the split between sales of new watches and pre-owned is in favour of pre-owned. Bowling has spent the 10 years since the launch of Watchfinder compiling sales data, which he has matched with data on the new watch market from analyst GfK, to try and build up a picture of the UK pre-owned watch market. He estimates that the pre-owned watch market in the UK is now worth £700 million a year with 2.7 times more pre-owned watches sold than new, with the average price point of a pre-owned watch sitting at about £3,000.
The differentiating factor between the car retail industry and the watch retail industry is that margins on used cars are far higher than new – major manufacturers such as Ford will only give car dealerships a guaranteed 6% markup that fluctuates based on deals struck and volumes sold – whereas margins on second-hand cars are not set and so can be as high as the dealer thinks they can get away with. Therefore, it is in a car dealer's interest to sell more pre-owned than new.
For watch retailers, the margins gained on new watches are much more attractive than pre-owned offers so the prerogative is flipped.
But pre-owned watch sales don't have to be gained at the expense of new watch sales, according to Bowling; they can in fact lead to new sales that would not have been made otherwise by advising shoppers on how to trade up using buying and selling pre-owned models to get to the new watch of their dreams (for a step-by-step example of this see p20).
It is a strategy that Northampton retailer Steffans has already been working on. The store sells pre-owned watches from the likes of Rolex, TAG Heuer, Cartier, Panerai, Breitling and Dior and is offering its pre-owned watch customers a guarantee that it will buy back watches at the same price as it sold them for when they are ready to trade up to a new model. For example, a £2,000 pre-owned Rolex bought by a customer today can be traded in for the same £2,000 against any other watch of equal or greater value in the future, a guarantee that owner Steff Suter says has been made possible by the soaring price of luxury watches, which has been driven by a strengthening Swiss franc and rocketing precious metal prices.
By adopting this strategy retailers can offer shoppers a way to wear a nice watch as they save for the dream watch. While wearing that £2,000 pre-owned Rolex they can put cash aside until they are ready to trade up to, say, a Panerai for £4,000, which will only cost them £2,000 when trading in their Rolex, and so the strategy can flow onwards with the customer jumping up in increments of £2,000, or whatever denomination they wish to increase by, until they have reached the new watch of their dreams. It softens the long wait of saving as they will always have a watch to wear while doing so, and by this regular repeat business it allows retailers to cash in on that little bit of margin each time, therefore making regular chunks of money along the way before being rewarded with that magic margin on the final new watch purchase.
This ladder strategy is being promoted by Watchfinder through its pre-owned retail website – although the end prize is not a new sale as the retailer does not deal in new watches – and business is booming. The site sells 6,000 watches a year and expects to haul in £16 million by the end of the next financial year; figures that it says equate to a 2.6% volume share of the UK watch market.
"Some people still have a stigma about pre-owned but give me five minutes in a room with them and I can get rid of it," says Bowling.
Although historically the company has only sold online, it is soon going to branch out into bricks and mortar with the opening of a store on London's Bond Street, nestled amongst the raft of luxury watch brands that the street is home to.
It is also launching its own customer magazine and a Watchfinder customer club that will host events and allow some of its shoppers to rent watches for special occasions. All these little tweaks to the business are being made to better serve its customer base, but that market is already completely engaged with the retailer – it has a newsletter that 175,000 people have signed up to, with 40,000 of those active customers. What it really needs to focus on is its B2B model that it hopes will lead to it becoming the number one source for pre-owned watch wholesale.
Watchfinder has had numerous discussions with watch retailers about the role it can play in buying in watches sold to those shops by customers and also in supplying pre-owned watches from its HQ to retailers.
But dealing in pre-owned watches can be stressful, particularly for jewellers that do not specialise in the area, as the buying and selling of pre-owned watches involves a lot of valuation, but Watchfinder believes it has found a way around this.
For the past six years it has been building a computer-based app called the Glass Guide that will allow even the most untrained of Saturday assistants to instantly value a watch. The app works by tapping into Watchfinder's database and allows retailers to tap in a few details of the watch brought to them by a customer and then use its library of 10,000 watch images to pick the one closest to the watch presented to them. Once they have done this Watchfinder will give them a preliminary quote within two minutes that they can offer to the customer. The watch will then have to be sent to Watchfinder for authentification but this can be done next day.
"There is a lack of ability to authenticate and value watches [but we can offer that]," says Bowling. "Rolexes are almost the easiest to do because they are well known, but we deal with 72 different brands."
This vast array of brands would be an impressive offer for any watch retailer. Due to the politics of the watch supplier-retailer relationship, it can be difficult, nigh on impossible, for a retailer to stock all the brands they want, but in the pre-owned market there are no restrictions and retailers can stock any brand that takes their fancy; another key reason for retailers to tap into the pre-owned market, according to Bowling.
"The wriggle room that retailers have with [new watches from] brands is nothing," says Bowling. "But there is a freedom that we have because they all belong to us. I can put a Breitling next to a Gucci if I want to."
While he is momentarily flippant about the brand control situation, Bowling desperately craves cohesion between Watchfinder and the big watch brands. "We want to work with the manufacturers and have them engaged in the pre-owned market," he says. "A preowned watch is as much an brand ambassador as new."
To date Bowling has found the luxury watch brands rather prickly on the subject of working together. While he has been granted meetings with some of the tops suits, they are yet to buy into his vision of a united new and pre-owned watch industry.
While Watchfinder doesn't need the big brands to build up a stock offer, what Bowling does want from them is approval. His dream is for Watchfinder to become an approved pre-owned dealer. "In the luxury watch market we are the biggest shop window in the UK," he says. "More people look at our site than the fine watch brands. We sell £1 million of Cartier watches a year. It is an opportunity for them."
Back in the car industry, approved second-hand dealers are standard but in the watch market there are none, and if Watchfinder's figures are to be believed the industry could be missing a serious trick.
New watch prices are continuing to escalate and disposable spending continues to be strained, so with a little bit of education more shoppers could be convinced to try the pre-owned watch market, and in turn – with a little help from companies such as Watchfinder – retailers could find themselves opening up a whole new revenue stream with more volume, more freedom and less risks made holding stock.
This article was taken from the March 2012 issue of WatchPro magazine. To read a digital version of this issue online click here.
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The Dairy Debate
Unfortunately, the existing science on the health benefits of dairy is about as unclear as a glass of milk!
Do me a favor and put yourself into the shoes of a researcher for a moment: Now consider all components of a dairy product – its fat content; micronutrient density; added sugar, additives or sweeteners; number of live probiotic bacteria…
And just when you've exhausted your list, you remember that you've got to take the processing methods into account. Has the dairy product been pasteurized? Or has it been fermented?
Oh wait, and what about the source of the product? Is it from a cow – and, if so, which type of cow? Or is from a goat or sheep?
Exactly, there's more to dairy than what meets the eye. It's no surprise that studies reveal conflicting results so often!
What do we know?
Your gut comes first, always.
Dairy is a no-go for those with gut issues, for a couple of reasons:
Dairy's protein components (such as alpha- and beta-casein, casomorphin and butrophilin) act as allergenic culprits in these individuals. The large protein fragments are able to move through the 'leaky' gut wall, aggravate the immune system and cause further damage to the gut lining.
Casein has a similar molecular structure to the wheat protein, gluten. About 80% of people with a gluten sensitivity will react to dairy too!
Lactose-intolerance individuals do not produce the enzyme (lactase) necessary to digest and absorb the sugar (lactose) in dairy. It's highly likely that you'll be hit here, as approximately 65% of the population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy!
Dairy does it again – aggravating inflammatory skin disorders:
Food allergies are highly correlated with atopic dermatitis (AD). Dairy is considered a 'common trigger food' which can cause a 'flare-up' within minutes to hours of consumption in AD-sufferers.
While estimates vary, a 2.2 to 2.4-fold higher risk for celiac disease has been reported amongst psoriasis patients as compared to those without psoriasis. In brief, gluten may very well act as a 'trigger' in psoriasis patients. Remember, casein has a similar identity to gluten in the gut – so watch out for dairy too!
Research clearly indicates the role of a gut-skin connection in rosacea. Now, consider dairy's effects on those with poor gut health. Yes, dairy could definitely be problematic here.
Dairy intake is associated with increased skin inflammation and sebaceous gland size in acne patients.
An autoimmune disease? And you're out!
Dairy often acts as an inflammatory food here by revving up the inappropriate immune response.
Why is it so hard to walk away from dairy?
For starters, there is biological plausibility for your dairy addiction! Casomorphins in dairy act like opioids in the body, which are responsible for the 'I can't put it down' response. Add this to the rich-creaminess or salty-nature of your favorite type of dairy and you're defeated.
For some, it may be a concern about stepping into a 'nutritionally' incomplete diet. Here's the truth – dairy isn't necessary for health as its nutrients can be obtained from many other foods.
Don't worry, if a dairy-free diet is for you, your nutritionist at TASH 360 will ensure that your diet remains nutritionally-balanced and interesting!
So, if you're still in the game, should you be avoiding dairy products?
Herein lies the true debate. Commercial dairy contains naturally-occurring and added hormones. A decade later, and researchers are still debating whether 'milk hormones' are detrimental to human health.
So, if you decide to include dairy, take caution by:
Being smart about it – keep up to date with emerging research. Chat to your TASH 360 nutritionist.
Consume in moderation, always.
Choose fermented forms first – especially yoghurt or kefir. Cheese is debatable!
Select organic, pasture-raised dairy that's from grass-fed cows, sheep or goats.
Something controversial, but now becoming clearer: opt for high-fat dairy over lower-fat counterparts.


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