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Understanding origins of Arizona's Sunset Crater eruption from 1,000 years ago
Explosive past may help with threats from similar volcanoes today
Around A.D. 1085, along the southern rim of Northern Arizona's elevated Colorado Plateau, a volcano erupted, forever changing ancient Puebloan fortunes and all nearby life. Among the 600 or so volcanoes that dot the landscape of the San Francisco volcanic fields, this one blew. It was the very first (and last) eruption for what came to be known as Sunset Crater, aptly named for its multihued, 1,000-foot-tall cinder cone.
Today, Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration scientist Amanda Clarke and her team have been working to solve the mysterious root cause of the Sunset Crater eruption and any lessons learned to better understand the threats similar volcanoes may pose around the world today. ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration scientist Amanda Clarke and her team have been working to solve the mysterious root cause of the Sunset Crater eruption and any lessons learned to better understand the threats similar volcanoes may pose around the world today. Download Full Image
"This is a common thing in volcanology, to reconstruct past eruptions to try to understand what the volcano or region might do in the future," Clarke said. "We did the field work and we combined data from a previous study and used some modern techniques to put the story together."
Working alongside several collaborators, they have painstakingly mapped every fissure, eruption deposit and ancient lava flow of Sunset Crater to reconstruct the complete splatter patterns and geochemical compositions of all ejected materials, or tephra, from the eruption.
An explosive past
"When you visit the site, there are these lava flows that are obvious, but also this big tephra blanket that extends far beyond the volcanic edifice itself, way beyond the vent," Clarke said. "My interest was first piqued when I learned on a field trip many years ago with former ASU Professor Stephen Self, that Sunset Crater had an explosive past."
Amanda Clarke
In a previous study, Clarke's group first showed that the volcanic activity developed in seven or eight distinct phases: initial fissure phases, followed by highly explosive phases, and finally, low-explosivity, waning phases.
"It's not clear how this happens, but eventually, the eruption settled on this single pipeline to the surface, and that's where a lot of our work picks up the story," Clarke said.
At several points during the explosive phase, the sky was filled with basaltic, cindery ash up to 20 to 30 kilometers high, making it one of the most explosive volcanic eruptions of its kind ever documented in the world.
"People in Winslow (100 km away) would have been able to see it," Clarke said.
To give one an idea of the eruption size, they measured the total volume of eruption material, or 0.52 km3 dense rock equivalent (DRE) — which, by comparison, turned out to be similar to the volume of the infamous 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption.
"It was very similar to Mount St. Helens in terms of height and volume," Clarke said. "You think these things that are cinder cones are going to be something like Stromboli in Italy — a fire fountain of a couple of hundred meters and people might be able to watch it from their terrace — but this peak phase was St. Helens scale."
Mysterious magma
But as to why it erupted, that has remained a mystery, until now.
"The science question is how these more liquidy magmas behave like viscous magmas," Clarke said.
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications was the result of a collaboration between School of Earth and Space Exploration PhD alumna Chelsea Allison (now at Cornell University) and research scientist Kurt Roggensack.
"Chelsea was a graduate student who did some innovative analysis and Kurt has this expertise in petrology and more small-scale analysis while I am more of a physical volcanologist; so that's where we came together," Clarke said.
Measuring the factors that led to the Sunset Crater eruption 1,000 years later is an extremely difficult task because the gases that make up the magma usually escape into the sky during the eruption, forever lost in time. But to better reconstruct the past, the group have taken advantage of extensive microanalyses from the tiniest blobs and bubbles that are the best representation of the composition of magma from Sunset Crater before the eruption, known as melt inclusions. Roggensack is recognized as a world expert in innovative melt inclusion analysis, especially in basaltic magmas.
How tiny? Melt inclusions are less than a thousandth of an inch across. They become embedded in time within growing crystals of the magma plumbing system that forms before a volcano erupts.
"They've been liberated from the magma in the explosion," Clarke said.
They are like a fizzy soda concoction of trapped gas, frozen in time from the surrounding magma as they crystalize, yet able to reveal the gas composition and secret history of an eruption so long ago.
Think of the basaltic Sunset Crater having more of a maple syrup consistency versus the peanut butter variety of the rhyolite magma of Mount St. Helens.
"Those are viscous magmas that can have a lot of water stuffed in them," Clarke said.
What were the conditions and ingredients that could lead to the Sunset Crater eruption?
"That leads to the big questions of what is the volatile content of the magma because that is going to control the explosivity," Clarke said. "To answer the questions, you have to dig down deep into the plumbing system, and that's what we did."
Clarke's group is among the first to show the importance of carbon dioxide in volcanic eruptions, partly because it wasn't an easy task to measure in the first place. "We think this eruption could have pumped a fair amount of carbon dioxide and also sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere," Clarke said.
"Water is usually the main component (as in Mount St. Helens) but what we are finding at Sunset is that carbon dioxide is very abundant and that tends to be more critical in the deeper part of the system to get the magma moving toward the surface. We think that played a big role in this. And the carbon dioxide is probably coming from deep in the mantle within the source area."
The melt inclusions (MIs) were specifically chosen to provide a representative sample of textural features observed in the Sunset Crater eruption (e.g., varying bubble volumes, sizes and shapes). Some of the tools of the trade used were microscopes to bring the details of crystallization and bubble formation for each tiny melt inclusion to life, as well as sensitive instruments to measure the amount of volatiles trapped in the quenched glass.
"That can tell us some of the details of the last moments of the magma before it was quenched."
Using a custom-built Raman spectrometer at ASU in the LeRoy Eyring Center for Solid State Science, Allison set up the melt inclusion analysis in which samples are first excited using a blue sapphire laser. High-quality melt inclusions were polished and imaged with a petrographic microscope in preparation for Raman analysis.
Like a Russian doll, nestled inside the little crystal is this little melt inclusion (now glass), and then inside the melt inclusion is a bubble, and inside the bubble is carbon dioxide.
"Raman spectroscopy can be used to measure the density of carbon dioxide, and then from the volume and density of the bubble, you can use that to calculate a mass," Clarke said. "(Chelsea) had to do all kinds of stuff including creating standards to ensure what she was measuring was accurate. She used known amounts of carbon dioxide inside little glass tubes to make a calibration curve."
Chelsea Allison in the ASU Depths of the Earth lab with a high-temperature basalt sample. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Allison
"People used to ignore the bubbles, thinking there was nothing important inside, but it turns out it was almost all carbon dioxide," Clarke said. "We've added that carbon dioxide inside the bubble to the total carbon dioxide budget of the magma.
"That all ties together, because once you have the volumes of the eruption, and the total volatile content of the magma, you can start understanding how much got ejected into the atmosphere, and what does that look like compared to other eruptions."
It came from the deep
The carbon dioxide gas phase played a critical role in driving the explosive eruption, with the gas stored in the magma of Sunset Crater as deep as 15 kilometers below the surface.
"We think that magma was bubbling already at 15 kilometers deep, and that's not what people typically think about magma systems with these volcanoes," Clarke said. "It has been demonstrated before that you have a bubble phase. And if you have a system that is already bubbly and that deep, it means you might have a really rapid ascent."
Although the impact of basaltic volcanism on the global atmospheric system is largely unknown, this high carbon dioxide and sulfur from the eruption could have also had a large impact on the atmosphere at the time of the eruption.
They also compared the magmatic volatiles at Sunset Crater to those in explosive caldera-forming silicic eruptions such as the Bishop Tuff to highlight differences in their abundance and composition. This comparison suggested that the carbon dioxide rich phase is a critical pre-eruptive condition that drives highly explosive basaltic eruptions.
Explosive silicic eruptions, although still much larger in terms of erupted volume, are better analogies to the dynamics of the Sunset Crater eruption. Two such historical eruptions, the 1991 eruption at Pinatubo (Philippines) and the 1815 eruption of trachyandesite at Tambora (Indonesia), resulted in profound atmospheric impacts.
The Pinatubo eruption, which had significant impact on global climate for three years posteruption, erupted 10 times the mass of magma (5 km3 DRE) as Sunset Crater (0.5 km3 DRE), but released just ~3 times the mass of sulfur dioxide. The Tambora eruption was responsible for the "year without a summer", and while it erupted ~60 times the mass of magma (30 km3 DRE) as Sunset Crater, it released only ~9 times the mass of sulfur dioxide.
The lessons learned from Sunset Crater and its type of basaltic volcanism could still inform us today.
"Now we can ask, are the conditions that led to the Sunset Crater eruption really that unusual?" Clarke said. "How common is it for us to see a basaltic cinder cone that we think should be a gentle, observable eruption turn into something that is much more hazardous to aircraft flying overhead or to the people around it? We can start to apply these concepts to active systems.
"And remember, though the vent at Sunset Crater is not going to erupt again, the San Francisco field is still active. There will probably be another eruption there. It could be anywhere, and probably in the eastern sector, but we don't know where and when. It could be on a scale of thousands of years."
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Arizona State University's Project Humanities will be recognized for excellence in education by the city of Tempe at the 23rd annual MLK Diversity Awards ceremony on Jan. 15. Project Humanities will be among 11 organizations and people who will be honored for demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and for exemplifying the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.Every year, the city of Te...
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Arizona State University's Project Humanities will be recognized for excellence in education by the city of Tempe at the 23rd annual MLK Diversity Awards ceremony on Jan. 15. Project Humanities will be among 11 organizations and people who will be honored for demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and for exemplifying the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.
Every year, the city of Tempe accepts community submissions of adults, students, businesses and organizations who live, work or volunteer in Tempe and contribute to making Tempe a more inclusive city. After reviewing submissions, the Tempe Human Relations Commission selects the winners in a number of categories. Download Full Image
This year's education category winner, Project Humanities, works to facilitate critical conversations through multidisciplinary and inclusive public programming that engages local, national and international communities in humanities discussions.
Neal Lester, professor of English at The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and director of Project Humanities, said diversity work is not often intersectional, typically focusing on one or two areas. This is something he says Project Humanities works to overcome through their work.
"Our approach for the past 10 years has been to see individual identities through multiple lenses of lived experience," Lester said. "Our work is about human ties that bind us all to each other through narrative and storytelling that is both radical and transformative. The community conversations we have are never about telling folks how to think but rather to invite ourselves and each other to think more critically about complicated ideas."
From workshops and lectures with thought leaders to film screenings and virtual hackathons for social good, Project Humanities has continued to find ways to engage the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This continued dedication to highlighting interconnectedness of humanity, justice and equality was central to Project Humanities being selected for the award.
Lester said the life and work of King often informs their efforts and inspires them to continue working to fulfill their mission of bettering the community.
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"We are in the business of telling stories of us that encourage, challenge and inspire us all to be better and to do better," he said. "This message is certainly one that propelled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to stay the course even when others doubted, challenged and aggressively sought to stop his work. Though he is not physically with us — his life tragically cut short precisely because of his unflagging justice work — we are inspired and challenged by his deep commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of justice for one and all."
The Jan. 15 awards ceremony will be held virtually and will feature keynote speaker Tempe Mayor Corey Woods.
"Congratulations to Project Humanities and all the MLK Diversity Award winners for the exceptional work they do in Tempe," Woods said. "Project Humanities offers real tools to teach people how to be more inclusive, compassionate and kind to each other. Programs like this one are vitally important to creating a more equitable community."
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 on Tempe 11, the city of Tempe Facebook, Cox cable channel 11 and on Century Link 8012. The awards ceremony recording will also be made available to watch after the event at tempe.gov/MLK.
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Q: Modify the instancer object into instanced object I have an object A that instance another object B.
I was wondering whether or not is possible to modify A with instructions in B.
In my circumstance, I have a Timetable (its code is under "Object A") that open (by InsertLesson.setVisible(true);) a Window to let the user compile its cells with lesson. At this time, the Window (InsertLesson, code under "object B") get the lesson selection by user but it is not able to write in the table that selection. How can I do?
Here the code
Object A:
public class TablePanel extends JPanel
{
private JTable table;
public Tabella()
{
    setLayout(new BoxLayout(this, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
    table = new JTable(new MyTableModel());
    table.setFillsViewportHeight(true);
    table.setPreferredScrollableViewportSize(new Dimension(500, 100));
    JScrollPane jps = new JScrollPane(table);
    add(jps);
    add(new JScrollPane(table));
    table.setCellSelectionEnabled(true);
    table.addMouseListener(
        new MouseAdapter(){
        public void mouseClicked(MouseEvent e) {
            int row = table.rowAtPoint(new Point(e.getX(), e.getY()));
            int col = table.columnAtPoint(new Point(e.getX(), e.getY()));

            if (col>0) {
            if (e.getClickCount() > 1) {
            if (row == 5 | row == 6)
                {
                    JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Impossible to set lesson.");

                    return;
                }
            else {
                table.getColumnName(col);
                String day = table.getColumnName(col);
                String hour = (String) table.getValueAt(row, 0);
                InsertLesson cell = new InsertLesson(day, hour);
                cel.setVisible(true);

                 }
                }
              }
            }
    }
    );
}
private class MyTableModel extends AbstractTableModel {

private String[] columns = {"","Monday","Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday"};

private String[][] data = {{"8:30 - 9:30","","","","","",""},
        {"9:30 - 10:30","","","","","",""},
        {"10:30 - 11:30","","","","","",""},
        {"11:30 - 12:30","","","","","",""},
        {"12:30 - 13:30","","","","","",""},
        {"13:30 - 14:30","","","","","",""},
        {"14:30 - 15:30","","","","","",""},
        {"15:30 - 16:30","","","","","",""},
        {"16:30 - 17:30","","","","","",""}};

    public int getColumnCount() {
        return columns.length;
    }

    public int getRowCount() {
        return data.length;
    }

    public String getColumnName(int col) {
        return columns[col];
    }

    public Object getValueAt(int row, int col) {
        return data[row][col];
    }
}

Object B (which has to modify A):
public InsertLesson (String day, String hour)
        {
            initialize(day, hour);
        }

        private void initialize(String day, String hour) {

            this.setSize(600,200);
            this.setTitle("Insert Lesson");
            this.setLocationRelativeTo(null);

            String[] lessons = {"math", "english", "art"};
            String [] classrooms = {"class1", "class2"};

            JPanel centralPnl = new JPanel();
            this.getContentPane().add(centralPnl, BorderLayout.CENTER);

            final JComboBox classBox = new JComboBox(classrooms );
            centralPnl.add(classBox);

            final JComboBox lessonsBox = new JComboBox(lessons);
            centralPnl.add(lessonsBox);

            JPanel southPnl = new JPanel();
            this.getContentPane().add(southPnl, BorderLayout.SOUTH);

            JButton insLessonBtn = new JButton("Insert Lesson");
            southPnl.add(insLessonBtn);

            lessonsBox.addItemListener(new ItemListener()
            {
                @Override
                public void itemStateChanged(ItemEvent e) {

                    if (e.getStateChange() == ItemEvent.SELECTED)
                    {
                        selectedLesson = lessonsBox.getSelectedItem().toString();

                    }
                }
            });

            classBox.addItemListener(new ItemListener(){
                @Override
                public void itemStateChanged(ItemEvent e) {

                    if (e.getStateChange() == ItemEvent.SELECTED)
                    {
                        selectedClass = classBox.getSelectedItem().toString();

                    }

                }

            });

            class  MouseSpy implements MouseListener
            {
                    public void mouseClicked(MouseEvent e)
                    {
                        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,"Do something for modify table with\n"
                                + "values of selectedLesson and selectedClass");
                    }
                    public void mousePressed(MouseEvent e) {}
                    public void mouseReleased(MouseEvent e) {}
                    public void mouseEntered(MouseEvent e) {}
                    public void mouseExited(MouseEvent e) {}
            }

            MouseListener listener = new MouseSpy();
            insLessonBtn.addMouseListener(listener);

        }
        }
}

A: To update the table in A, B must invoke the method setValueAt() on the TableModel of A. Alternatively, add a method to your TableModel that does the update. A typical implementation of setValueAt() is seen here. If that doesn't help, please edit your question to include an sscce that exhibits the problem you encounter.
Addendum: I want to update the table … after the user press the … button.
As a concrete example using your TableModel, the Update button below updates the table's model with each press. Compare the implmentation of setValueAt () to the one cited above. The button's actionPerformed() method accesses a final reference to the TableModel in the enclosing scope, but you can pass a reference to your TableModel as a parameter to the constructor of InsertLesson.
Addendum: Would you write [it for] me?
No, but I will outline the approach, assuming a class InsertLesson,
TableModel model = new MyTableModel();
JTable table = new JTable(model);
InsertLesson cell = new InsertLesson(day, hour, model);
…
class InsertLesson {

    TableModel model;

    public InsertLesson(String day, String hour, TableModel model) {
        this.model = model;
        …
    }
    …
}

import java.awt.BorderLayout;
import java.awt.Dimension;
import java.awt.EventQueue;
import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
import javax.swing.AbstractAction;
import javax.swing.JButton;
import javax.swing.JFrame;
import javax.swing.JScrollPane;
import javax.swing.JTable;
import javax.swing.table.AbstractTableModel;
import javax.swing.table.TableModel;

/**
 * @see http://stackoverflow.com/a/18764073/230513
 */
public class Test {

    private static class MyTableModel extends AbstractTableModel {

        private String[] columns = {
            "Time", "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday"};
        private String[][] data = {
            {"8:30 - 9:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"9:30 - 10:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"10:30 - 11:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"11:30 - 12:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"12:30 - 13:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"13:30 - 14:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"14:30 - 15:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"15:30 - 16:30", "", "", "", "", ""},
            {"16:30 - 17:30", "", "", "", "", ""}};

        @Override
        public int getColumnCount() {
            return columns.length;
        }

        @Override
        public int getRowCount() {
            return data.length;
        }

        @Override
        public String getColumnName(int col) {
            return columns[col];
        }

        @Override
        public Object getValueAt(int row, int col) {
            return data[row][col];
        }

        @Override
        public void setValueAt(Object aValue, int row, int col) {
            data[row][col] = (String) aValue;
            fireTableCellUpdated(row, col);
        }
    }

    private void display() {
        JFrame f = new JFrame("Test");
        f.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        final TableModel model = new MyTableModel();
        f.add(new JScrollPane(new JTable(model) {
            @Override
            public Dimension getPreferredScrollableViewportSize() {
                return new Dimension(600, 128);
            }
        }));
        f.add(new JButton(new AbstractAction("Update") {
            @Override
            public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
                model.setValueAt(String.valueOf(e.getWhen() % 1000000), 1, 1);
            }
        }), BorderLayout.SOUTH);
        f.pack();
        f.setLocationRelativeTo(null);
        f.setVisible(true);
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        EventQueue.invokeLater(new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                new Test().display();
            }
        });
    }
}

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The Senke School originated in the 16th century by Sen-no-Rikyu who is regarded by some as the most famous master of the tea ceremony and flower arrangement in Japanese history. Almost two centuries later, Shotei, another great master of the Senke School, introduced changes in both style and containers, calling it the Senke-Shotei style of flower arrangement. The principles originally defined by Sen-no-Rikyu along with the improvements contributed by Shotei are still followed today.
Shotei traveled from Kyoto to Akita in Northern Japan during the Temmei period (1781-1788)and continued teaching. One student, Hyakkaen Kensho was so enthusiastic and talented that Shotei taught him the "ishindenshin," the basic concepts of the art of flower arrangement. Thus, Hyakkaen Kensho received his authority as Iemoto (headmaster) from the founder of the Senke-Shotei style. This authority transferred to Kagyubo Ippyo, to Shososai Yamada Okyo, and to Kane Shoji who became Iemoto of the Senke School in 1939.
Kane Shoji emigrated to the United States in 1921 and opened the Senke School of Flower Arrangement in Seattle, Washington in 1922, where the headquarters remain. Her succession as the Iemoto was recommended by all the students of the late master and was authorized by the heir of the Yamada family as is the tradition. While she continued to teach the original, traditional style, Mrs. Shoji also developed and founded a more modern style called Senke-Shoji Style Moribana. She was the Iemoto of this school as well. Upon her death, and at her request, the title of Iemoto of the Senke School of Japanese Flower Arrangement was bestowed upon her daughter, Elizabeth Hanako Shoji Slee. In January, 2000, Karen Nagai, a Slee/Shoji family member by marriage became and remains the Iemoto.


Why Choosing Acupuncture as an Alternative Medicine for Musculoskeletal Issues is The New Way to go!
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses the technique of inserting needles through the skin at specific points of the body. The initial purpose of this method was to balance the flow of energy throughout the body. This practice can be found in numerous places such as hospitals and healthcare facilities. The world of medicine is constantly working on new initiatives towards the development of better treatment. Specifically musculoskeletal has become the new platform to receiving acupuncture as an alternative medicine. Here are reasons why choosing acupuncture is the way to go for individuals who are suffering from musculoskeletal issues.
Pharmaceutical drugs can be costly. Whether an individual has insurance or not purchasing medication that works occasionally can become tiresome on anyone's budget. The pharmaceutical world has offered many people a cheaper option such as generic versions of medications, but some may not have this option. While some medications vary in prices from $7 to $30 dollars a month for generic or real brand; a person who is dealing with co-existing conditions may find themselves shelling out between $100 - $800 a month per medication. Between medical cost for doctor visits and monthly pill prescriptions It is likely that someone will be looking for some relief on their wallet.
The medication does not work. There have been several reports made about the lasting effects of medication in relation to relapses.This can be an indication that the "go to" medicines are not working well enough. Consumer reports found that at least a third of people who have taken pain relief drugs benefited very little to none at all on their prescribed medications. However, some of these individuals seeked out alternative options to treatment. Acupuncture and massage therapies have been used by several victims of acute and chronic pain.
Acupuncture has less severe side effects than prescription drugs. Some of the most common side effects to acupuncture is lightheadedness, soreness, muscle twitching and fatigue. Depending on the medication the side effects can be greater in severity. Pain numbing drugs side effects range from constipation, restlessness, uncontrollable movements, seizures, low blood pressure, sexual dysfunction and low white blood cell count. It should be taken into account, that some individuals are suffering from coexisting disorders, which means the prevalence of this side effects are greater for them due to taking multiple medications.


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How to Survive Running in a Pack—and Break Free
"It's tit-for-tat, so you're not making a lot of decisions. When they go, I go. When they slow down, I slow down. Finally, you're preparing for when you're going to strike. It's empowering to determine when to strike. It's a much more predatory position than leading a race and having to fend people off."
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Middle-distance racing is peculiar. Often, runners will bunch up and wait for someone else to push the pace, rather than take charge and run as fast as they can. Traffic jams ensue, and can result in elbowed ribs, trips, falls and -- this summer -- at least three lost shoes in major races.
At the U.S. nationals, American-record holder Shannon Rowbury got spiked in the left heel a third of the way into the 1500 meter semifinals. She ran a full lap with her white Nike flopping like a slipper before jettisoning the shoe with a lap and a half to go. She finished in a sock and qualified for the final. Two days later, Ajee Wilson lost her right adidas three-quarters of the way through the 800 meter final and made the World team.
And at the World Championships in Beijing in August, Jenny Simpson was vying for her third consecutive medal in the 1500 meter final when her left heel got speared with two laps to go. Her toes clung to the front of her green New Balance as long as they could, but finally, it flew off on the backstretch and she ran the last 650 meters on a completely bare foot. And when the competitors ran the final lap, the shoe was still lying in lane one, toes pointing at the infield.
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Featuring exclusive interviews and live Twitter updates - All crews are gearing up for another season that will challenge them in many different ways. From the jungles and rivers of Guyana to the frozen Yukon, the journey begins once again.
Todd faces disaster when he discovers his claim has been mined out. The Dakota Boys fight over rival mining plans with one plan high in the mountains and the other deep in the hole. Parker ignores Tony Beets, but still manages to hit his first pay dirt.
Christo Doyle sits down with the Hoffman crew to discuss leaving the Klondike for their new claim in Guyana. Todd reveals the truth behind his diamond bombshell and the miners share a behind the scenes look at their jungle accommodations.
The Hoffman Crew battles the hostile jungle to get vital mining equipment to the claim. The Dakota Boys drill to find out if the glory hole contains millions in gold. Parker is on the warpath when a new crew member throws out his gold.
Christo Doyle sits down with Parker Schnabel and his mentor, Tony Beets, to discuss mining in the Klondike. Greg Remsburg returns to tell his side of the story. And the Dakota Boys give a tour of their new digs.
Todd returns to Guyana expecting 20 ounces of gold but gets a nasty shock. Parker faces a mutiny and seeks advice from his Grandpa. The Dakota Boys expect a huge pay out from the glory hole but get a crushing blow.
Christo Doyle and the Yukon crew show how modern miners stack up against the original Klondike Gold Rush miners of 1898. Also included is a look at the history behind the Rush and the skills necessary for survival.
In the first of a two part episode, Parker hires yet another ex-Hoffman crew member while Todd grows more and more desperate. In the end, two crews get their biggest gold clean ups to date while the third faces an abrupt end to their season.
The miners sit down with Christo Doyle for a special episode of the Dirt featuring interviews with actors from the Klondike mini-series including Richard Madden and Abbie Cornish. Also included is an exciting exclusive sneak peek of Gold Rush.
In the second part of a two part episode, Todd's 150 days is up and with no gold and just a few diamonds he faces eviction. Despite a big clean out, Parker modifies his plant to hit a million dollar season. Dustin finally gets real mining equipment up to Cahoon Creek to see if it holds big gold.
Christo Doyle sits down with the mining crews to discuss end of season drama and gold total predictions.
Jack destroys the washplant forcing Dave to find a new way to run their dirt. Frozen pay dirt disrupts Parker's operation and threatens to end his season early. Dustin participates in a dangerous operation.
Christo Doyle sits down with Parker and Rick to discuss the final push for 800 ounces. The Hoffman crew makes a shocking confession. Tony and Minnie Beets talk about the secretive world of gold processing.
Christo Doyle sits with the miners from all three claims to talk about their epic failures and successes this season. The Hoffman crew discusses their jungle mistakes, Parker and Todd face off about their rivalry, and Dustin introduces his girlfriend.
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Q: Merging two columns of type factor I want to combine two columns with different length in one column with unique factors, here is the example:
list1 <- as.factor(c('1a','2r','6t'))
list2 <- as.factor(c('1a','5p','3g','2341','7','2r'))

to
NewList
  1a
  2341
  2r
  3g
  5p
  6t
  7

I have tried rbind and data.frame but they seem not working very well with columns in different length.

A: Using union in base R:
data.frame(newlist=union(levels(list1), levels(list2)))

#  newlist
#1      1a
#2      2r
#3      6t
#4    2341
#5      3g
#6      5p
#7       7

A: How about as.factor(unique(c(as.character(list1), as.character(list2))))?


Department of Public Works was constructed in 1945. It had limited duties such as Public Building, Shura Council, Department of Health and the Old Amiri Hospital. By 1962, the department became the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) to clarify its responsibilities and specialization. In the last four decades, especially in the 70's and 80's, Kuwait has seen an architectural expansion, as great buildings replaced small houses, and mosques, hospitals & schools spread all over the country. Also, the streets and highways are of great importance to the Ministry as a part of re-building the infrastructure by renewing and maintaining rainwater & drainage networks.


BGCS 2017 : Los Angeles 2017 Bridging Gaps: Where is the film scholar in Hollywood filmmaking?
There have been significant debates on gaps between filmmakers and film scholars. Film scholars have been critical of dominant representations that tend to overlook classist, sexist, and ethnocentric trends in the production of films and glamorous images in Hollywood. Yet, scholarly views in academic writing are not adequately addressed in film production and in journalism. Scholars can address the issues through journalism and moving image practices in which filmmakers are trained. CMCS sponsored Celebrity Chat is an example of this trend. Can a new form of film 'critic' be situated in journalistic and scholarly discussions and screenings? Can the critiques become a new form of 'activism' that is different yet supports ideals of celebrity activism in Hollywood and beyond?
The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Bridging Gaps conference, in association with sponsors Centre for Ecological, Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research (ESI.CORE) and WaterHill Publishing, invites papers and audiovisual material that explore the relationship among four key themes related to Hollywood – theory, production, criticism, and activism. We invite academics, filmmakers, journalists, publicists, and guests to present and connect cutting-edge research areas from a range of interdisciplinary fields and address social justice issues in moving image practices.
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Léglise Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul est une église catholique située au Neubourg, en France.

L'édifice est classé au titre des monuments historiques en 1938. L'édifice est de style gothique du  avec des parties du . Les deux tours de façade sont inachevées. À l'intérieur se trouvent des vitraux du  inspirés de ceux de Saint-Ouen de Rouen et des vitraux de Jean Barillet réalisés au .

Localisation
L'église est située dans le département français de l'Eure, sur la commune du Neubourg.

Historique

Moyen Âge
Le premier seigneur du Neubourg, cité dans les archives, est Roger de Beaumont, dit Roger à la Barbe, qui donna en 1077 à l'église une partie de la dîme de sa forêt de Brionne. Cette première mention de l'église ne donne pas de précision sur son architecture. Cette première église fut endommagée dans l'incendie de la ville en 1118 quand Henri I ravagea la région.

Une restauration semble être intervenue au début du , comme semblent l'indiquer certaines bases des piliers du chœur. En 1260, à la mort de Robert du Neubourg, dernier de ce nom, l'entretien de l'église revint au seigneur de Combon, époux de Jeanne, sœur de Robert.

La guerre de Cent Ans causa de nombreux dommages dans la région et, après la libération d'Évreux en 1441, Le Neubourg est encore incendiée en 1447 et 1449. Une reconstruction quasi complète de l'église eut lieu sous le règne de Louis XI entre 1461 et 1483.

Époque moderne

En 1592, l'église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul fut de nouveau endommagée par les troupes du duc de Parme fuyant devant Henri IV, les traces de cet incendie étant encore visibles dans les combles.

Les travaux de restauration qui suivirent furent sans doute achevés en 1611, année qui figure sur les vantaux de la porte principale. Durant le , l'église fut embellie, la plupart du mobilier date de cette époque.

Le , l'église fut le siège de l'élection des députés des États Généraux et de la rédaction des cahiers de doléances ; l'église fut fermée pendant la Révolution mais ne subit pas de dommages importants ; l'église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul put récupérer une partie du mobilier de l'abbaye bénédictine Saint-Jean et, dès 1803, les premières réparations furent envisagées.

Époque contemporaine

En 1848 fut entreprise la restauration de tout l'édifice ; les constructions parasites sur les façades latérales furent démolies et le grand portail restauré. Il fut fait appel à Jacques-Eugène Barthélémy, architecte diocésain à Rouen pour établir les devis.

En 1865, débutèrent les travaux, conduits par l'entreprise Lefebvre de Rouen : la grande toiture de tuiles qui couvrait la nef et les bas-côtés fut démolie ; toutes les fenêtres furent reprises, notamment celles de la nef qui furent dégagées et des voûtes de plâtre furent montées sur la nef et les bas-côtés, dissimulant la voûte lambrissée. Les culées des arcs boutants furent dégagées mais ceux-ci ne furent pas remplacés.

L'église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul fut classée au titre des monuments historiques le  ; elle subit de nouvelles destructions au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, en particulier les clochers ; les dommages furent réparés dans les années 1950 sous la direction de Jean Merlet (1910-1976), architecte en chef des Monuments historiques, la croix surmontant le clocher fut dessinée par son collaborateur François Guccione ; les vitraux Duhamel-Marette sont restaurés ; des vitraux furent réalisés par l'atelier Barillet successeur  entre 1960 et 1966.

Annexes

Articles connexes
 Liste des monuments historiques de l'Eure

Liens externes

Références

Pierre Paul Neubourg
Monument historique classé en 1938
Neubourg
Eure au Moyen Âge
Normandie au XVe siècle

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KitchenAid KHBBV53 vs Cuisinart CSB-175
KitchenAid KHBBV53 vs Cuisinart CSB-175 Side-by-Side Comparison
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender
Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 vs Cuisinart CSB-175 are priced differently but share the same key features: moderate-quality stainless steel blades, multiple speeds, and an ergonomically-designed handle. However, that is not to say that their efficiency is equal.
Due to its stronger motor, our Cuisinart CSB-175 performed a little more impressively in our hands-on testing. It churned out a batch of vegetable soup and a frozen fruit smoothie without too much effort. Although the results didn't sport a superior texture, their smoothness would be acceptable for most home cooks.
The KitchenAid KHBBV53, on the other hand, did have a little bit of a hard time processing solid ingredients, but when it comes to simplicity, this battery-powered machine wins hands down.
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KitchenAid Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender Performance
Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender Performance: Pretty Good
Whipped Egg-Whites (5%)0/10
Result: Smooth
This stylish hand blender worked quickly and made acceptable puree soup without a struggle. The sharp stainless steel blades allowed it to hot blend root veggies quite uniformly. Even fibrous ingredients like celery and onions ended up fully incorporated into the mixture.
Although the KitchenAid KHBBV53 didn't create a perfect puree, our soup looked good and was much silkier than that produced by its competitors, such as the Mueller Ultra Stick and the Hamilton Beach 2-speed.
Result: Silky chunky
Despite being among the least expensive mid-range blenders on our testing list, this Cuisinart is plenty quick, taking only 30 seconds to give us a pot of soup. Still, we were just moderately satisfied with its performance. The soup was not well pureed enough to look entirely smooth. After we drained it through a strainer, we noticed many foods still remained unprocessed. For the best pureés maker, we recommend the Vitamix 5-speed.
Blending Time: 1 min
Suction: Yes
Featuring multiple speed settings, this KitchenAid KHBBV53 pulverized all the ingredients with ease, which was really surprising.
The blending process also went as smoothly, though, at certain points, fruits got trapped under the blades, demanding us to stop the machine and dislodge the food. Plus, to achieve an even blend, we had to move the blending wand as constantly and consistently as we could. However, that didn't make us feel frustrated, especially given that the result was exactly what we'd like — it looked silky and more than appetizing. If you buy this blender, we believe no smoothie recipe could overwhelm it.
Although the Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick could pass this test in 1 minute and 20 seconds, it had a very hard time grinding frozen fruits. By comparison, its counterparts — the Vitamix 5-speed and the Braun MultiQuick-5 — could turn all the ingredients into a green silky smoothie without a struggle.
The Cuisinart's smoothie was acceptable but didn't have the smoothest texture. It came out rather lumpy due to kale chunks. Our straw got clogged now and then with bits that were still too big.
Emulsifying Time: 1 mins 54 secs
Result: Quite thin
As a battery-powered blender, the KitchenAid KHBBV53 didn't work as quickly as its corded counterparts. In fact, it was about 50% slower than the fastest Cuisinart Smart Stick even though it sells for nearly double the price.
On the bright side, the KitchenAid produced acceptable mayonnaise. Although the sauce didn't look as creamy as we'd like, its smooth and fluffy texture would be enough for any salad.
Coming off the other tests, we didn't expect much out of our Cuisinart when it came to making mayonnaise. For the most part, we agreed that a whisk attachment would emulsify sauce far better than any ordinary blending shaft. But as it turned out, of all the blenders we tested, the Cuisinart was the fastest to yield a creamy, mouthwatering sauce. It even beat the Braun's whisk attachment by about 30 seconds, though in both cases, the mayonnaise's texture was essentially the same.
Still, there was a minor drawback. When the mayonnaise began to thicken, our blender suctioned itself tightly to the beaker's bottom, making it a bit trickier for us to move the blending wand around. Nevertheless, given this blender's outstanding performance, this issue wasn't a true dealbreaker and should be tolerated.
Grinding Time: 50 secs
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 is adequate for preparing non-dairy milk, but isn't deserving of much praise. Of all the blenders we tested, this was the only one that created a foamy texture as a result of too much incorporated air. We removed the foam during the straining process so it didn't impair the milk's quality in the end. But it's worth noting that the milk would have overflowed onto the countertop if we hadn't paused periodically to stir it back into the jar with a long spoon.
Moreover, this blender didn't blend as evenly or as consistently as its mid-range counterparts, namely the Braun MultiQuick-5. Consequently, our milk didn't get all the flavor out of the almonds. It was still an acceptable alternative to store-bought almond milk, but not ideal.
This Cuisinart performed fairly well in this test. Besides being the fastest contender, it also blended quite uniformly. While it did create suction and cause a humble mess when we lifted the blending wand upward, it sustained a nice vortex, so our liquid didn't overflow. In contrast, some models, such as the Hamilton Beach 2-speed and the Mueller Ultra-Stick couldn't produce the consistent vortex. This caused the liquid to overflow excessively when we turned them up to higher speeds.
Beating Time: N/A
Result: N/A
Suction: N/A
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 was doomed to failure in this test since there was no way its blending wand could draw enough air into the egg-whites to form them properly. As a result, it left us with a cloudy cup of two separate layers: bubbly film and eggy water. Other blenders with whisking attachments, on the other hand, achieved stiff peaks quite easily.
Of all the blenders we tested, only machines with whisk attachments could draw enough air into the egg-whites to create a stiff peak. The Cuisinart's ordinary blending shaft, on the other hand, just gave us a cloudy liquid made of two layers: bubbly film and eggy water. We awarded this blender no points for this test.
The Way a Mind-Range Product Should
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender Design
Cuisinart Smart Stick 2-Speed Design: Thoughtful-Crafted for the Price
Battery (5%)10/10
In the Box of the KitchenAid Cordless Various Speed Hand Blender
In the Box Cuisinart Smart Stick
24-oz beaker with lid
Pan guard
Charger adapter
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 set includes 6 pieces as outlined above. If you're looking for a more versatile blender, consider upgrading instead to the KitchenAid KHBBV83. That version works just as efficiently but comes with the whisk and chopper attachments to further enable your culinary creativity.
24-oz beaker
The Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick set includes 4 items: a blender motor body, a blending shaft, a 20-ounce beaker, and a user manual. Before using your blender for the first time, make sure to clean it thoroughly following the user manual's instructions. For safe operations, you should also comply with all the basic safety precautions issued by the Cuisinart manufacturers.
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 is well-balanced with a satisfying, weighty feel. It's really comfortable to hold and the long blending shaft can reach deep into large pots.
Stylish and portable, the Cuisinart CSB-175 Smart Stick offers a delicate balance of weight, size, and aesthetics. With a reasonably sized blending shaft, it doesn't have any difficulty operating even in deep pots. Plus, it is compact enough that it fits easily into a drawer for storage.
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 is quite an expensive blender, so we're happy to say its solid construction delivers on that price tag. As a mid-range blender, it doesn't look as sleek as the premium ones (for example, the Vitamix 5-speed), but this doesn't mean it's less durable. Although it is mostly made of plastic, it seems to be high quality and the metal parts resist corrosion pretty well. So far, we haven't noticed any damage on the exterior, even though discoloration is fairly common among immersion blenders with plastic components.
The blending shaft, on the other hand, leaves a bit to be desired. Its blade guard is made of stainless steel but looks relatively flimsy and doesn't have a good finish. It is flecked with countless black spots which can't be wiped off. That certainly ruins the interior's shine but doesn't impair operation.
Although this blender is mostly made of plastic, its motor body looks and feels as solid as the stainless steel wand component. Even so, it may become discolored with use.
The stainless steel blending wand is built well enough to endure regular use. So far, our blades have shown no signs of rusting or dulling, but we have found a user's complaint about her blade that snapped in half after just two months of use.
The controls are of decent quality. They are easier to press than those of the Braun MultiQuick-5 and seem to be much more durable than the Mueller Ultra-Stick. Other than an awkward power button (to be discussed later) we were quite pleased with this unique design.
Stainless steel (With plastic pan guard)
The KitchenAid KHBBV53 features two-pronged blades which can withstand consistent use pretty well but don't look as impressive as the higher-priced counterparts, such as the Vitamix.
Blending with this blender is a pleasure since its blade housing helps limit the splattering. Although the guard is made of metal, it won't leave scratches on your cookware's interior if you attach the included plastic pan guard. In our initial soup test, we immersed our blender — with that pan guard attached — into a glass pot and noticed zero damage.
The Cuisinart's blade has two prongs: one sharp and the other blunt. Although it isn't as high quality as the Vitamix, it can withstand consistent use. It even defeated its higher-priced counterpart in our mayonnaise test despite being the underdog.
A metal housing partially covers the fixed stainless steel blade to keep splashing to a minimum. This blade guard, however, left much to be desired in our test due to its awkward design. Rather than being a solid piece like others, it has several small holes which significantly degrade the shielding's effectiveness.
Not only that, but the metal blade guard also caused scratches on the blender's original beaker in its smoothie task. This is too awful even to be imagined.
Speed and Controls of the KitchenAid Cordless Immersion Blender
Speed and Controls of the Cuisinart Smart Stick 2-Speed
This blender offers multiple speed options and its trigger switch is extremely responsive. In a departure from most, the speed is determined by the amount of pressure you apply to the trigger. Your blender will run at its highest speed if you press the controller all the way down.
There is also a palm switch on the blender's backside which acts as a safety mechanism. To blend, you must hold that switch down along with the trigger switch. We personally appreciate that idea since it helps prevent the motor from being accidentally engaged and hurting someone.
Although the KitchenAid KHBBV53 doesn't feature a separate switch for a pulse function, you can also get plenty of control over your chopping preparations by pressing the trigger in short bursts.
At first sight, we thought this blender would be very easy to use since its two-button interface looks really intuitive.
Unexpectedly enough, we couldn't figure out how to activate the device until we consulted the user manual. Not only that, but we also needed quite a lot of practice to operate it smoothly. Unlike others, this blender has an additional locking button which acts as a safety mechanism.
The locking button must be held down along with the operational button. That paired-button operation forced us to use two hands in some cases — certainly not what we'd call user-friendly.
The Cuisinart Smart Stick also allows us to switch between the two speed options (Low and High) with the slide control. We'd prefer more than two settings since multiple speeds give us more control over the food's texture.
That being said, the slider also makes this blender more complicated to use, especially when the dial's location is entirely separated from the On/Off button. It's tough for one person to use the blender, adjust its speed, and hold the beaker at the same time, so we had to stop blending to speed up or slow down.
24.0 fl oz (709.8 ml)
0.2 oz (7 g)
Our set included a single-serve jar which is BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher-safe. As a nice bonus, the jar features a thin rubber ring on the bottom to keep it stable while blending. It also includes a tight-seal black lid for fresher on-the-go drinks.
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Made of eco-friendly food-grade plastic, the beaker is entirely safe for use with any ingredients. It's top-rack dishwasher-safe but doesn't resist shattering, so we still recommend washing it manually to avoid any possible damage. Since it isn't designed to withstand high temperatures, you also shouldn't use it to blend hot liquid.
Besides the measurement marks, a wide pour spout is also a nice feature of Cuisinart's beaker. When we used it to pour out the smoothie, we experienced less spillage than with other blender jars.
Status Indicator:
Full Charging Time:
Quick Charging Time:
Charger Adapter:
2-prong Plug, 100-240 V input
Charger Adapter Pin:
round, 3.5 mm, 14 V output - 0.8A
Charger Length:
The lithium-ion battery can keep the power going long enough for approximately 25 medium bowls of soup if fully charged for 2 hours. The 0.5-amp charger ensures speedy recharging for the first 20 minutes (that takes it from 0% to 30%). With a quick charge, your blender will be set for a batch of purees or smoothies. Our real-world experience, though, suggests that the advertised charging performance can only be achieved at room temperature rather than in the cold of winter.
The light on the top indicates the battery status. It turns green when the blender is fully powered and reminds you to consider charging when it turns yellow or red.
This blender set doesn't come with any extra blending attachment.
The Cuisinart doesn't come with any accessories other than the 24-oz pitcher.
Issues with Head-Suction
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The KitchenAid KHBBV53 is intuitive to use but maneuvering it isn't as easy. More often than not, we had a hard time with our blending motions since this machine created a bit too much suction. Every time it sucked tight to the blending container's bottom, we would hardly stir or draw it up without causing a mess.
Additionally, it took us a bit of practice to be proficient at using the speed controller. To hit the maximum speed, we simply press the switch all the way down, but things are complicated when you want a mid-range speed.
Not only that, but we also felt quite apprehensive trying to figure out how to speed up or slow down on our own. The user manual doesn't provide any instructions for that. It even doesn't explain that the speed trigger switch is pressure sensitive.
At first sight, we thought this blender would be very easy to use due to its simple-designed interface.Unexpectedly enough, however, we couldn't figure out how to activate the device until we consulted the user manual. Not only that, but we also needed quite a lot of practice to operate it smoothly.
Unlike others, this blender has an additional locking button which acts as a safety mechanism. The locking button must be held down along with the operational button. That paired-button operation forced us to use two hands in some cases — certainly not what we'd call user-friendly.
Given that the dial's location is entirely separated from the On/Off button, it's also quite tough for use to use the blender, adjust its speed, and hold the beaker at the same time. More often than not, we felt very annoyed when having to stop blending if we wanted to speed up or slow down.
Another drawback was that all sorts of our blending motions, from stirring to drawing up, weren't performed with ease. In particular, when the mayonnaise began to thicken, the blender suctioned itself tightly to the beaker's bottom, making it a bit trickier for us to move its blending wand around.
Likewise, in the hot soup test, the suction force created by the blender was so excessive that it entirely threw off our momentum when we were struggling to pull it out. Together with the absurdly-designed blade guard, this caused us lots of splatter every single time we moved our hand. Indeed, no other blenders we tested created as much mess as the Cuisinart.
There was also a problem in the smoothie test. At some points, this blender demanded we temporarily stop to dislodge the food trapped in its blade guard's holes. And since blending frozen fruit was a prolonged procedure, it took a toll on the motor. Therefore, we had to let it rest every 60 seconds, and this was so inconvenient.
We set up our blender by aligning the blending wand to the motor body until they locked in place. To disassemble, we turned the attachment counterclockwise and then pulled it out from the body. That sounds as easy as one-two-three, but since this blender doesn't include a release button like most others, removal demands more pulling force, which may be trickier to do if your hands are oily.
To set up our blender, we attached the blending wand to the motor body until they clicked. When blending was complete, we removed the wand by pressing the release button and pulling it out. The pulling force is relatively large compared to other blenders we've had our hands on, so this one was tough to disassemble when our hands were oily.
This blender is comfortable to hold thanks to the ergonomically-designed handle, but the slick, polished finish will be slippery when it's oily or wet. This can make your grip unstable, especially if your hands fatigue quickly.
The Cuisinart's handle has nothing particularly special. It doesn't have a rubber layer (like the Vitamix or the Braun MultiQuick-5) to help you maintain a grip. On the bright side, it is ergonomically designed to protect your hand from fatigue.
The blending wand is dishwasher-safe, so cleaning will not be a challenging task. However, if you clean it manually, getting the blades' backsides to sparkle again is almost impossible without a bottle-cleaning brush.
Following each test, we used a soapy sponge to scrub away the food tailings and most of the residue rinsed off easily. However, we couldn't simply wipe away all sticky remnants (like mayonnaise) that clung stubbornly in the back of the blades. Instead, we had to use a straw-cleaning brush to get into those hard-to-reach spaces.
Since the blending wand isn't dishwasher-safe, it demands manual scrubbing after use.
Following each test, most of the food residue rinsed off effortlessly under our running tap. We removed more stubborn remnants using a soapy sponge. Along the way, we didn't have as much difficulty scrubbing the backs of the blades as we experienced with the Vitamix.


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Restaging raises hope against HPV oral cancer
Source: atlantajewishtimes.timesofisrael.com
Author: Cady Schulman
Jason Mendelsohn was diagnosed with Stage 4 tonsil cancer from HPV in 2014 after finding just one bump on his neck. He survived thanks to a variety of treatments, including a radical tonsillectomy and neck dissection to remove 42 lymph nodes, seven weeks of chemotherapy, radiation and a feeding tube.
But if Mendelsohn's cancer had been discovered today, just four years later, it would have been classified as Stage 1. That's because HPV-related oral cancers now have a high survival rate through a better response to treatment, said Meryl Kaufman, a speech pathologist specializing in head and neck cancer management who worked for Emory University's department of head and neck surgery for 10 years.
"Cancer staging is taking into account the HPV-related cancers," said Kaufman, who now owns her own practice. "It was kind of all lumped together. The survival rates for people who have HPV-related cancers are much higher than the typical head and neck cancers associated with smoking and drinking."
For Mendelsohn, finding out that patients with HPV-related cancers likely face easier treatments and higher success rates made him extremely happy.
"If I was diagnosed and I heard Stage 1 instead of Stage 4, while it's still cancer, it would make me feel like I could beat it," said Mendelsohn, who made a video for his children a month after his diagnosis with advice for their lives after he was gone. "When I hear Stage 4 to Stage 1, I think people have hope they can beat it. My hope is that it will give people hope that they can beat this."
As a cancer survivor, the Florida resident wants to give hope to other patients. He talks to people throughout the world every month and is creating a worldwide survivor patient network to connect cancer survivors with patients.
"While cancer is scary, Stage 1 is a lot less scary than Stage 4," Mendelsohn said. "Stage 4 was overwhelming. When I was looking for information, there was nothing out there that made me feel like I was going to be OK. What I'm trying to do is give people hope and let them know that it's all temporary."
Another way Mendelsohn is trying to reach those affected by cancer is through his website, supermanhpv.com. He shares his story, news articles featuring him and oral cancer caused by HPV, and information for survivors, patients and caregivers.
The site also features Mendelsohn's blog, putting himself out there so people can see that someone who, just four years ago, was diagnosed with Sage 4 cancer is now a Peloton-riding, travel-loving cancer advocate.
"People see me and say (they) can't believe (I) had cancer three to four years ago," Mendelsohn said. "I was in bed 18 hours a day for a month. I was choking on my saliva for a month. I was consuming five Ensures a day and two Gatorades a day through a feeding tube in my stomach. If people going through that can see me working out, going on the bourbon tour in Louisville. I've been on an Alaskan cruise. I've been to the Caribbean. I've been to the Grand Canyon."
Mendelsohn, who started his campaign to raise awareness of HPV and oral cancer by raising money for the Ride to Conquer Cancer in Washington, now serves on the board of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. The organization's goal is to advance prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation of oral, head and neck cancers through public awareness, research, advocacy and survivorship.
"I feel like it's gone from me raising money for a bike ride to me on two boards helping create awareness and raise inspiration and creating a survivor patient network," Mendelsohn said. "Now it's not about me and my three doctors. Now it's about helping people with diagnosis globally. There are great doctors. I think we're going to do great things."
One way to help prevent children from getting cancer caused by HPV when they grow up is the Gardasil vaccine, which protects against HPV Strain 16, which causes oral cancer. Mendelsohn said 62 percent of college freshmen and three-quarters of adults by age 30 have HPV.
But he doesn't tell people to get the vaccine. Instead, he advises parents to talk to their kids' doctors about the benefits and risks.
"I talk about the importance of oral cancer screenings when they're at the dentist," he said. "And if you feel a bump on your neck, go to your ENT. I had no symptoms and just a bump on my neck, but I was diagnosed with Stage 4. I've had so many tell me that they didn't know the vaccine is for boys. They thought it was just for girls."
Kaufman said that the HPV vaccine is recommended for use in boys and girls and that it's important for the vaccine to be given before someone becomes sexually active. The vaccine won't work if a person has already been exposed to HPV, as most sexually active adults have been, she said.
Men are much more likely to get head and neck cancer from HPV.
"Usually your body fights off the virus itself, but in some people it turns into cancer," Kaufman said. There hasn't been specific research that the HPV vaccine will protect you from head and neck cancer, she said, "but if you're protected against the strains of HPV that cause the cancer, you're probably less likely to get head and neck cancer."
Treatment for this cancer isn't easy, Kaufman said. Radiation to the head and neck can affect salivary glands, which can cause long-term dental and swallowing issues. Treatment can affect the skin, taste and the ability to swallow.
"A lot of people have tubes placed," she said. "It's not easy. It depends on how well you respond to the treatment."
While getting the vaccine can help protect against various cancers, awareness about head and neck cancer is the key. And knowing the signs and symptoms — such as sores in the mouth, a change in voice, pain with swallowing and a lump in the neck — is important.
"If one of those things lasts longer than two weeks, you should go to your doctor," Kaufman said. "This can affect nonsmokers and nondrinkers. It's not something that people expect. The more commonplace it becomes and the less stigma, the better."
Oral Cancer Foundation News Team - A2018-05-07T13:07:45-07:00May, 2018|Oral Cancer News|


Hastings Battleaxe hits the Chelsea Flower Show.
Well, you have to go once, don't you? We've never been to the Chelsea Flower Show, and thought we'd give it a try. Who knows, we may have become avid Chelsea addicts. We enjoyed our day, but fortunately for our bank balance, one visit is enough.
Weather-wise, we had the best day of the Chelsea week – warm, sunny but not too hot.
As usual, we'd been watching Chelsea on the telly – we do so every year. I'd been dreading the crowds. It always looks a seething mass of humanity on TV. Battleaxe doesn't do long queues or not being able to see things – but it was not too bad at all. You could move round fairly easily and get to see even the most popular show gardens. However, there was no time to stand and stare – no matter what the telly presenters say about being able to 'lose yourself in the tranquillity' of such and such, believe me, that was never going to happen.
We started off with a cup of coffee and a faintly stale Chelsea bun, and then hit the Great Pavilion. Lots of luverly flowers. However, for Battleaxe, smell is as important as sight. I presume because the plants are so forced, most smells were absent. Some of the roses did smell, but when you bent down to sniff them, instead you got a pungent whiff of faintly rancid damp bark chippings. They looked fabulous, though.
We encountered the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Birmingham. The Lord Mayor is now Carl Rice – good solid Labour. We told them we were lapsed Brummies, and had a long chat – what a nice man, and his missus, too.
Battleaxe with the Lord and Lady Mayoress….
Next, we visited our own Rotherview Nurseries from Hastings, who had won their first-ever gold medal with their lovely display of tufa troughs. We've been down to the nursery often, and it features in Battleaxe's 2013 post on Best Garden Centres.
One of the big 'must-see's' in the Pavilion was an old Pullman railway car built into a display of ferns. This has been featured on several of the TV programmes, and was supposed to be incredibly incredible. Like many others, we queued up and went through the car, which was pretty, and out the other side. Quaint? Yes. Interesting? Faintly. Incredible. No. Would it tempt me to buy ferns from that nursery? No. Worth the effort of dragging a hundred ton railway carriage to the showground? No, not in my view. See also Show Gardens below – using vast publicity-grabbing items for effect.
Spooky pitcher plants. There is a fly on one. We watched him for ages, but he wasn't going to sacrifice himself..
Beautiful cacti – how do they get them all to flower?
Next, we looked for somewhere to have a sit-down and eat something. Found a stage area with a troupe of buxom girls jumping around energetically and doing songs from the musicals. They must have had excellent support underwear. We did find a seat among a huge crowd clearly with the same idea as us.
Huge crowd taking advantage of seats….
Then to the Artisan Gardens – I liked this one with room for the Mini underneath.
Main Avenue and the Show Gardens. As I said above, the gardens were easier to view than I expected, but were we blown away by them? No, to be honest. Some of the planting was lovely, but they are so artifical, and dare I say it, in some cases, a bit naff.
I also felt that some designers were so keen to impress by using massive trees, vast boulders, heavy chunks of iron, huge structures etc that they had lost their plots. Just don't get me started on those revolving bay trees…. Here's a selection of photos.
This was the overall winning Show Garden.
Then the smaller 'Fresh' Gardens, and really, that was it, apart from about a million trade stands. The goods on offer varied from ridiculously OTT expensive to plain tacky. I heard someone on TV say that perhaps the show organisers should vet the goods on offer more carefully. Some of the stuff was the same as you'd see at the market in Hastings Town Centre on a Thursday, only three times the price. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the market in Hastings, but when you pay a lot of money to go to Chelsea, you want to see goods that are innovative, high quality etc etc.
Did we enjoy the day? Yes. Were we glad to have had the Chelsea experience? Yes. Would we go again? No. People have told us that they prefer the Hampton Court RHS Show. We'll try that.


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Apple's ITunes Movie Store to offer feature film downloads that can be burned to DVD?
"Hollywood studios will cross a significant technological and psychological frontier today when they offer the first downloadable movies that can be legally burned onto a DVD," Dawn C. Chmielewski reports for The Los Angeles Times.
"Four major studios struck a deal with online movie service CinemaNow Inc. to offer more than 100 mainstream titles that can be copied to a disc and played on almost any DVD player or television set. Prices will start at about $9 a movie," Chmielewski reports.
"Coupled with the CinemaNow agreement, an Apple deal would cement the Internet as a viable film distribution vehicle. Although studios have offered online movies since 2002, fears over piracy have kept the films locked to computer hard drives or to discs that play only on a PC. That restriction has kept the market for legal movie downloads relatively limited. 'Burning is important to consumers,' Universal Pictures Vice Chairman Rick Finkelstein said," Chmielewski reports.
"CinemaNow's service uses relatively new anti-piracy technology that prevents a burned DVD itself from being copied. Because that technology is still being tested, the initial batch of titles being offered was described by Forrester Research analyst Josh Bernoff as what's left 'at the video store when you arrive too late and the shelves are picked clean.' CinemaNow is offering DVD burning before its main rival, Movielink, whose owners include the studios licensing their movies to CinemaNow. Movielink said Monday that it had struck a deal giving it the technology to offer DVD burning, but the company has yet to announce any content deals," ," Chmielewski reports.
"As with DVDs purchased at a store, the movies downloaded through CinemaNow can be played on virtually any DVD player with full remote control navigation and access to special features available on regular DVDs. Movie buffs can also print a DVD label and cover art. While a film downloads, a viewer can start watching it on a PC using Windows Media Player software," Chmielewski reports.
If CinemaNow can get a deal in place, certainly Apple can, right? Along with the existing iTunes user base and coupled with a "true" video iPod and maybe some other as-yet-unknown hardware and/or services, Apple will instantly become the one to beat in the movie download market, too. It also sounds like Apple, just like in legal music downloads, will be the only major service to support both Mac and Windows users as they do not rely on Microsoft's proprietary Windows Media format and DRM.
Just tell me when i can burn High Fidelity to my iPod AND a DVD….
Kinda throws Think Secret's rumor to the wind doesn't it?
Think Secret is so out of touch these days it's laughable.
And what about TV shows from iTMS? Will we be able to burn those to DVD soon? Including the ones we've already purchased?
great! I finally have a reason to use my DVD burner, more than once a year, now!
CinemaNow's home page shows a comely woman with what could only be an Apple iBook.
Scrolling through, I notice they have quite a few free movies. What happens when I select "watch" ?
You must use Internet Explorer Version 6 or higher on a PC running Windows 2000 or later in order to use the CinemaNow service.
gotta' be in HD to really count….
Does anyone know how long an hour of DVD quality video will take to download at DSL speeds?
Can't understand why people are still burning movies to DVD that much anymore. I bought a LaCie Silverscreen 40GB last year. It's a hard disk that allows you to copy films in any format to it (except .mov – which isn't that common as a film file) and then play them back via a connection to any TV using a supplied remote. It saves hours not having to burn files and only takes a couple of minutes to copy an average film file onto its hard disk via USB 2. It even handles Hi Def formats. Brilliant gadget and highly recommended.


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