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Transfer from other post-secondary institutions
Students who have graduated from, or are in their last semester of, a two-year Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma or a two-year Forest Resources Technician Diploma offered by the College of the North Atlantic may apply for advanced standing for admission into the Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability program.
Students can transfer from other post-secondary institutions by applying for admission to the University on or before the deadlines specified in the university diary for the semester in which they intend to be their program. Missed the deadline? Late applications will still be reviewed however, priority is given to those who meet the deadline.
To be eligible for the degree of bachelor of environment and sustainability, graduates of a community college fish and wildlist or forest resources diploma program will be required to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Specific course requirements will be determined on an individual basis at the time of admission.
To be admitted to the Grenfell Campus Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability program, students should select the major you plan to complete, either Environmental Studies or Resources Management, on the undergraduate application for admission/readmission to the University or on the declaration/change of academic program form.
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Two-Year CNA Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma Graduates
Students who have graduated from the two-year Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma Program offered by the College of the North Atlantic and who are entering the Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability Program will be awarded a total of 60 credit hours towards the 120 credit hour degree program. Students will be required to complete an additional 60 credit hours as outlined below. For more information please refer to Table 2 Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability with Majors in Environmental Studies or Resource Management for Graduates of the Two-Year Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma Program Offered by the College of the North Atlantic.
Required Courses Major in Environmental Studies
Required Courses Major in Resource Management
Economics 1010, 3080, 3085
3 credit hours in first year English
Environment and Sustainability 1000, 2000, 2001, 2200 or 2201, 3000, 4000, 4010, 4200, 4201, 4950
Geography 1050, 3222
Political Science 3351 or the former 3550, 3631 or the former 3731
Sociology 3040
Economics 1010, 3080
Environment and Sustainability 1000, 2000, 2001, 3000, 3001, 3100, 3101, 4000, 4010, 4100, 4960
Environmental Science 4140 (or equivalent field course from Biology, Earth Science or Geography)
Political Science 3631 or the former 3731
3 (Environmental Studies Major) or 6 (Resource Management Major) credit hours in elective courses. Three of these credit hours must be chosen from Art History, Classics, English, History, Humanities, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, or Visual Arts.
Two-Year CNA Forest Resources Technician Diplima Graduates
Students who have graduated from the two-year Forest Resources Technician Diploma Program offered by the College of the North Atlantic and who are entering the Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability Program will be awarded a total of 60 credit hours towards the 120 credit hour degree program. Students will be required to complete an additional 60 credit hours as outlined below. For more information please refer to Table 3 Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability with Majors in Environmental Studies or Resource Management for Graduates of the Two-Year Forest Resources Technician Diploma Program Offered by the College of the North Atlantic.
Chair, Environmental Studies
Email: gsabau@grenfell.mun.ca


Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody stars as a man who awakens in a mangled car-wreck at the bottom of a steep cliff. Injured, bleeding and in pain, he is trapped inside with no memory of how he got there or who he is. There's money in the trunk and a body on the back seat... what happened?
As he struggles to survive in the magnificent wilderness, using his most primal instincts, he discovers clues to his identity and a dark side is revealed.
Even if he survives the carnage, he may face the horrible consequences of an earlier, forgotten life.


Dying is something our society and medical system look at as a 'disease', something to be avoided at all costs. Yes, it can be deeply painful, especially so for anyone left behind. And as a transition it can also be a beautiful opportunity for growth and expansion.


Streep's career encapsulates the mid-to-late 20th century ideal of American whiteness as aspirational and as attainable.
Meryl Streep announced that she is funding The Writer's Lab, a new program dedicated to supporting and mentoring female screenwriters over 40—directly in response to the gender and age bias against female writers. Twelve writers have been selected to attend the first retreat and develop their scripts.


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Get FAMiliar with the Attractions in Newport News at the Fall FAM Tour
Posted on October 7, 2016 at 8:21 AM by Communications Department
Registration Deadline is October 14th
The Newport News Tourism Development Office is conducting a day-long familiarization (FAM) tour Thursday, October 19th for anyone who interacts with the public, such as visitor center employees, restaurant wait staff, hotel personnel and other hospitality industry workers. It is a fast-paced but comprehensive overview, providing participants with first-hand knowledge of all city attractions. This motorcoach tour of Newport News will last all day, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, beginning and ending at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center.
The driving tour takes participants through several points of interest in the city such as Historic Hilton Village, Newport News Shipyard, Victory Arch, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center, Newport News Park, Lee Hall Mansion, and the Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, among others. The tour includes stops at The Mariners' Museum, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Virginia War Museum, the James A. Fields House, and the Virginia Living Museum where lunch will be provided at the museum's Wild Side Café. At the end of the FAM tour, participants are asked to take the Newport News Hospitality Ambassador test. All who pass become certified Newport News Hospitality Ambassadors. More information on the FAM tour can be found on the Tourism Office website.
The cost to participate is $15 per person, which includes lunch and transportation. Register by October 14 to reserve a seat. Call 757-886-7777 to request a registration form. Forms can be filled out and faxed to 757-886-7920. Checks, also due by October 14 unless another arrangement has been made, should be made payable to the City of Newport News and mailed to Janie Tross, Newport News Visitor Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603.

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PA Turnpike Districts 3, 4, & 5 Life Safety Testing & Inspection - Arora Engineers, Inc.
Arora Systems Group (ASG) provides all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the inspection and testing of fire alarm and sprinkler Systems for the Pennsylvania Turnpike building sites for Districts 3, 4 and 5, consisting of 12 locations in total geographically situated from Gettysburg to Trevose, PA.
ASG is responsible for the quarterly inspection and testing of the fire suppression systems and semi-annual testing of the fire alarm systems. In addition to the scheduled testing and inspection, ASG provides 24/7 central station monitoring and response for any alarm or service related issue. Additional tasks include making repairs and upgrades to these systems and have ranged from replacing defective smoke detectors and the wire inside existing conduits to complete replacement and commissioning of fire alarm panels.


GREAT LOCATION !! WALK TO THE SHOPS AND TRANSPORT !!
This family home is situated in a great location close to the shops and transport.Nice and spacious three bedrooms,one bathroom , huge study can be used as a bedroom, big family room, huge kitchen with lot's of cupboards and space, ducted air conditioning throughout ,front court yard and rear lawn area excellent for the kids and pets,large patio for entertaining ,garden shed and small store room in the back yard, front gate,single garage and more.


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Sir Robert McAlpine appointed to deliver Gateshead Quayside arena
A £260m arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays moves a step forward after Sir Robert McAlpine is named as contractor.
We are thrilled to announce Ask:Patrizia, Gateshead Council's development partner, have awarded Sir Robert McAlpine the contract to build the 'game-changing' waterfront conference and events destination.
The development, situated on the iconic NewcastleGateshead Quayside, includes a 12,500-capacity arena; 6,300m2 of conference and exhibition space; two hotels, bars, restaurants, car parking and extensive areas of public realm.
Chief Executive of Gateshead Council, Sheena Ramsey, said:
"The appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine brings us a huge step closer to delivering this world class events destination for the region and we're glad to have them on board. This development will act as a catalyst for renewed economic growth, maximising local employment, training and supply chain opportunities. This is about being ambitious for Gateshead, we need everyone in the borough to be able to fulfil their true potential and projects like this create the conditions for them to thrive."
Speaking on behalf of Ask:Patrizia, John Hughes, Managing Director of Ask Real Estate said:
"Sir Robert McAlpine has a reputation for technical excellence and delivering complex developments safely, on time and within budget. We are looking forward to working with them to see this superb facility materialise."
The new complex is set to open in 2023 with a full planning application expected to be submitted in early 2020.
We're excited to be working on this world class conference and events development on the River Tyne, in a region with a global reputation for its cultural and leisure offer. We bring a wealth of experience and have a highly-skilled, senior team to deliver this fantastic project using the local workforce and subcontractors wherever possible. We are looking forward to making a start as soon as the planning process is completed.
Mark Gibson, Managing Director - Scotland and Northern Region, Sir Robert McAlpine
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Onward and upward for Newcastle International Airport
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Location: North East
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An eye-catching retail development
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Location: Yorkshire & Humber
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Delivering college campuses with the 'wow factor'
Sector: Education
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An easy, smooth and creamy San Marzano tomato soup, made with garlic, basil and sweet, flavorful imported Italian tomatoes grown in the volcanic soils in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius near Napoli.
A simple vegetarian homemade soup perfect for chilly days, served together with some grilled cheese panini or bruschetta.
I started with a nice sofrito, made of sweet organic onions I picked up at the farmer's market last weekend, and some organic root vegetables. Simmered that together with my San Marzano tomatoes (<-amazon), buzzed them all up together, and finished with a touch of cream.
If you want to go for a vegan version replace the heavy cream with coconut cream, or just leave it out completely. Truth is you really don't need it.
In all honesty I was just feeling a little artistic. Look: I think that's a flying Italian stallion in my soup. TeeHehe..
Some crushed red pepper flakes for a nice kick to open up my sinuses, and tons of fragrant fresh basil made this soup simply the best!
Easy and creamy San Marzano tomato soup, made with sweet and flavorful imported San Marzano tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Heat up the olive oil on medium flame in a large enameled cast iron pot. Add the onion and a pinch of sea salt and saute for about 5 minutes.
Add the diced carrot, celery, parsley root and bay leaf. Saute together for an additional 10 minutes until the veggies begin to soften and add the garlic. Cook one more minute.
Roughly crush the tomatoes with your hand and add them to the sofrito. Give everything a good stir then add the stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes.
Add the fresh basil reserving a couple of leaves for garnish. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil and a drizzle of cream. Garnish with tiny basil leaves.
Thank you Lana! I got a little help here and there with the technical part, also learned a lot from blog tyrant. I am enjoying the sunshine today but also trying to get some work done this weekend.
Enjoy the soup, it only has a touch of cream in it but it's optional.
This looks so wonderful for a cool day! Thanks for sharing!
Nice blog. I followed here from BT's critique. I see some suggestions already implemented. As I mentioned there, the critique (and your site) have given me some great ideas for getting my wife back into the cooking/blogging/photography game.
One thing in particular I've been looking into … we used to think there were limited opportunities for monetizing a cooking blog. This is wrong thinking. There's a world of opportunities out there, just have to approach with an open mind. Godspeed.
Thank you Dave! What is your wife's cooking blog ? I'd love to check it out. I am still learning about monetizing my blog too so I am open to ideas and suggestions.
Thank you for the terrific soup idea. This looks fresh and easy to make.
Your latin stew looks delicious, I will give it a try one of these days.
I need to stop coming over here, I'm always hungry after seeing your recipes!! :o) …and I'm not even a soup fan!! Now I want some!!
One day soon my friend!
Peace and Love to you and all this delicious food!!!!
Sounds delicious!! I am definitely going to try to make this soup!
Thanks Luda! Enjoy the soup, and enjoy making it!
Tomato soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. And made with San Marzano Tomatoes just elevates the flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe for us. I made my first tomato soup recently and am looking forward to trying this new recipe.
This recipe came up in a Google search this evening when I searched for a tomato soup recipe with ingredients I had on hand, but with only a small amount of cream. It's fantastic!!! I'm heading to the kitchen for a second bowl!!! I'll be back to see what other deliciousness your blog has in store!


We wandered past Bock Biere a few weeks back and although we'd already eaten we were drawn in by an A-board outside advertising their moules to share, Belgian beer and if we're being completely honest, their nice branding too. Unfortunately the place was bursting out the door so we couldn't grab a drink but we vowed to book a table online and revisit another weekend.
After looking online to book we were sidetracked by their 'Sunday Roast Fondue' so the mussels still have to wait for another day but who could say no to the idea of 8 hour slow cooked brisket, Yorkshire pudding waffles, roast vegetables & potatoes served with a pot of biere bourguignon lava gravy? So on a surprising sunny late September Sunday we heading into Manchester with a hungry appetite ready to devour our Sunday lunch with a twist.
It's almost like walking through a portal when you step into Bock Biere as your instantly transported to the cosiest little Belgian bar and you could easily be forgiven for forgetting that you're still on a Manchester city side street. We opted for their signature German session lager to drink (aptly named Bock Biere if you didn't guess) but they've got 13 pages of ales, lagers and ciders both on tap and bottled along with a few carefully crafted cocktails too.
The main event, the Sunday lunch, definitely didn't disappoint! Priced at £20 for 2-4 to share, you get an incredible amount of food and it's all as delicious as the rest. The 8 hour beef brisket is incredibly succulent and just falls away as soon as you touch it, plus it's served in its own serving of delicious gravy. The potatoes and vegetables are all still crisp and the perfect size to dunk into the rich fondue pot. Oh and the show stopper Yorkshire pudding waffles are just that, the perfect looking waffle that tastes exactly like a Yorkshire pudding, it's a mind trip but 100% worth it and an idea that we'll be stealing for future dinner parties. The lava gravy bubbles away throughout your meal but you are given a spoon to put the flame out to prevent it from burning, it's an incredibly rich pot and probably the best gravy we've ever tasted, another thing we'll be trying to recreate at home!
We'll be back to try out the moules frites and to try their cheese fondue too which comes with steak and cured sausage whilst the fondue is created using four cheeses, creme fraiche and Belgian beer, how perfect does that sound? If you fancy giving this place a go we'd recommend booking ahead as it does get extremely busy but it's worth the wait!


In a Rochester or Syracuse rear-end collision, there is a presumption that the person driving the automobile that ran into the back of the other was a fault in the accident. While there are some circumstances in which the defendant in such a case may be able to avoid liability, the burden is on him or her to prove that there was some reason – other than his or her negligence – for the collision.
In a recent case, the plaintiff was a woman who filed suit against the defendants, the owner and the operator of a certain automobile, seeking compensation for injuries she allegedly suffered in a rear-end collision. The defendants sought summary judgment, averring that the plaintiff had not sustained a "serious injury" as that term is defined under New York Insurance Law § 5102(d) (including the categories of significant limitation of use, permanent consequential limitations of use, and 90/180 days). The plaintiff also sought summary judgment, asking the court to rule in her favor both the issue of serious injury and negligence.
The Supreme Court of Niagara County partially granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment and denied the plaintiff's cross motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff sought review from the intermediate appellate court.
Sometimes, a Syracuse automobile accident case seems very simple at first. If one driver runs a stop sign and causes an accident, that driver – and only that driver – is at fault, right?
Unfortunately, things are not always as they seem, especially when it comes to motor vehicle accident litigation. This is especially true when it comes to multi-car accidents and the resolution of issues pertaining to comparative negligence.
In a recent case, the plaintiffs were two individuals who were injured in a multi-vehicle crash. They filed separate lawsuits naming several other drivers as defendants. One driver (and his father, who owned the vehicle he was driving when the accident occurred) filed motions for summary judgment in the plaintiffs' respective cases. As grounds, they averred that they could not be held liable for the plaintiffs' damages because the defendant driver had the right-of-way at the time of the accident. According to the defendants' view of the case, the conduct of another driver, who allegedly ran a stop sign, was the sole proximate cause of the accident.
Timeliness is very important in a New York automobile accident case. If a claim is not filed within the statute of limitations, there is a strong likelihood that it will be dismissed by the court on procedural grounds.
However, there are a few – a very few – exceptions to this general principle. One of these exceptions is based on a doctrine known as "relation back," under which a late-filed claim can be "dated" as if it were filed earlier. However, this doctrine only applies to claims relating to a lawsuit that has already been timely filed.
In a recent case, the New York Court of Appeals was called upon to consider the various issues arising in three consolidated actions filed as a result of multi-vehicle accident that occurred in 2011. The accident happened when a vehicle (in which several employees of a certain business were riding) stalled on a bridge. That car was struck from behind by a second car, which was then hit by a third car. One of the passengers in the first car died from injuries suffered in the wreck.
No matter how careful you are and how much protective gear you have on when you ride your bicycle, a negligent motorist can hit you at any time. If this has happened to you or someone you know, you need to seek the help of a skilled Syracuse personal injury lawyer who can help. At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers, we understand the devastating impact that a bicycle accident can have on the victim and his or her family.
Law enforcement are investigating a hit-and-run accident that took place in Brooklyn and left a bicyclist dead recently. The 21-year-old victim was riding in a bike lane parallel to a truck as both approached the road. The truck allegedly made a right turn and hit the bicyclist, dragging the bicyclist for several feet before driving off. The victim was on an electronic bike and was wearing a helmet at the time of the wreck. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. Police are still looking for the truck and have mentioned that the truck driver may not have known that he hit the cyclist.
Bicycle accidents can leave individuals seriously injured, in some cases, even restricting their mobility permanently or causing death. If you have been in a bicycle accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to sue the at-fault party. Negligence is the failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances. The behavior typically consists of actions but can also involve omissions, namely when a person fails to act when they have a duty to do so. To establish negligence, the party filing the lawsuit has the burden of proving the following: the defendant owed the bicyclist a duty of care; the defendant breached the duty of care owed to the bicyclist; and the defendant's breach was the direct cause of the bicycle accident and the bicyclist's resulting harm.
Limousine accidents can result in catastrophic, even deadly injuries. If you or somebody you know was hurt in a limousine accident caused by carelessness or negligence, we believe we can help. Our trustworthy Syracuse personal injury attorneys will thoroughly investigate the crash and hold the responsible parties accountable. We know this process sounds daunting but you can trust that we will take care of each and every legal matter in your case so you can focus on your recovery.
Earlier this month, twenty people were killed following a limousine crash in Schoharie, New York. The limousine was headed to a birthday party when it failed to stop at an intersection and struck a parked vehicle. All seventeen passengers in the limo as well as the limo driver died instantly. In addition, two pedestrians near the unoccupied parked car were killed. There are still many unanswered questions about the cause of the crash. One thing is clear, however, the limousine had recently failed state inspection and was not supposed to be on the road at the time of the accident. In addition, the limo driver did not have the appropriate commercial driver's license to be driving the limousine. As the investigation continues, these factors will undoubtedly be relevant.
Environmental concerns and high gas prices make electric cars a desirable option. It is no wonder electric cars are becoming more and more popular in New York and across the United States. If you have been injured in an accident involving an electric car, you may be able to recover compensation for your harm. Our Syracuse auto accident attorneys will examine the facts of your case and help you explore your legal options.
The Tesla Model 3 earned a perfect 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) assessment. The rear-wheel drive version of the car got perfect marks for front and side impact protection and rollover prevention. NHTSA also noted that the vehicle comes with a full suite of electronic safety aids, including crash warning, automatic emergency brakes and land departure warning, though none of these features were used during the crash tests. The Model 3 follows in the footsteps of the Tesla's Model S and Model X, both of which also received five-star ratings in the past.
With innovations made by companies like Tesla, we are seeing a rapid rise in the number of electric cars on the road. Many of these vehicles have self-driving features that can be very appealing, but, because they are so new, they can also have glitches that can lead to a serious accident. Of course, pinpointing the cause of an accident can be complicated.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, the Syracuse car accident attorneys at DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers can help. With years of experience representing New York clients in their personal injury claims, we can help you as well. Auto accident cases can quickly get complicated, and having the right attorney on your side can make all of the difference in your case.
An average of 10 people were killed each day between Memorial Day and Labor Day in crashes involving teen drivers last year, according to the AAA. Known as the so-called "100 Deadliest Days" of the year for driving, the time span between Memorial Day and Labor Day seems to show a 14 percent increase in deadly accidents involving at least one teenage driver as compared to the rest of the year. There is a 22 percent increase in the average number of nighttime crashes involving teen drivers during the same time frame when compared to the rest of the year. Under New York law, teenagers with a learner's permit or junior license are not legally allowed to drive unsupervised from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. In addition, junior license holders cannot have more than one unrelated passenger under the age of 21.
Teens are not the only ones who see spikes in accidents around this time. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Labor Day averaged 308 fatalities per year over 2011 to 2015. Sadly, the stretch between Washington, D.C. and New York has the highest incidence of deadly accidents on any given holiday weekend.
Speeding accidents can cause serious injuries, and in some tragic cases, fatalities. If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident involving a speeding driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers, we are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable for the harm that they cause. Time is of the essence in these cases so it is important to act quickly after a New York collision.
Speeding is one of the top contributing factors of car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, approximately 35,092 people died in traffic accidents in 2015. Data shows that almost one in three fatalities involved drunk drivers or speeding. In New York, the Department of Motor Vehicles reports that speeding is the cause of roughly 30,000 traffic accidents in the state every year.
Overall traffic deaths in New York City have consistently decreased for the fourth consecutive year in 2017 to their lowest on record. The number of pedestrians, motorists and cyclists killed in accidents in the city fell by 28 percent from 2013. Officials believe that the decline can be attributed, at least in part, to an ongoing safety program known as Vision Zero. The program includes a lower speed limit, tougher enforcement and improved street design.
A single-vehicle accident can be just as serious as an accident involving two or more vehicles. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a single-vehicle accident, you may think there is nothing you can do. That is simply not true. Weather conditions, road conditions, and even car defects may have caused your accident and injuries. At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers, our diligent Syracuse car accident attorneys have helped many clients establish liability in single-vehicle accidents and can help you as well.


Iranian Ambassador Mohammed Zaeri Amirani paid a courtesy call on the Western Province Governor M . Azath S Salley at the Governor's Office in Colombo today.
The envoy congratulated Salley on his appointment as governor and conveyed his country's good wishes for his forward march.
Thanking the envoy for his courtesy call, Governor Salley said that Sri Lanka and Iran will move forward in their bilateral relations with mutual interests.


By Tim Royner: Dillian Whyte is disappointed with lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's choice of opponent in Tom Schwarz for his next fight on June 15 on ESPN at the Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whyte says Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) should be "ashamed" of himself in choosing guy so far beneath his talent level in 24-year-old Schwarz (24-0, 16 KOs) to fight. Whyte feels Fury should be fighting better opposition than the little known 6'5″ German fighter Schwarz.
Fury isn't the one that selected #2 WBO ranked contender Schwarz as his next opponent for his June 15 fight. The choice of Schwarz was done by Top Rank Boxing, the new co-promoters for the 30-year-old Fury. They want to build up the former IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Fury by making him look good in beating fighters that give him a good chance of impressing the U.S boxing fans. Schwarz, a limited fighter without hand speed, power and no experience against world class opposition, gives Fury the type of opponent that he can showcase his talent to look good in front of the American fans. The one problem in Top Rank selecting the little known Schwarz as Fury's opponent is the casual American boxing fans will not have heard of him or Fury, so they're not going to be interested in watching the fight. It's one thing to have an unknown foreign fighter in Tyson Fury fighting on U.S television, but when you match him against another unknown foreign fighter in Schwarz, who comes from Germany, it's a waste of time. Someone at Top Rank might not be aware that when you have one foreign fighter that casual boxing fans have never heard of in Fury, it's important that you match him against someone the fans are familiar with. In this case, Top Rank should have put Fury in with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. But since the promotional company are looking to let the Wilder-Fury fight marinate, they've decided to match Fury against other fighters in hopes that the U.S boxing fans will be impressed with him. Feeding Fury soft jobs that the U.S fans have never heard of could work, but then it might just cause fans to ignore the fight, which might happen.
This might not be the last of the soft fights for Fury. If Top Rank decides they want to continue to try and build Fury up, they might put him in with two or three additional easy fights to make him look good. Schwarz is likely just the first of the soft fights. With the money Top Rank is paying Fury, they can't waste too much time matching him against soft jobs, because ESPN is televising/streaming these fights. If the viewers fail to tune in to watch the mismatches, then it's going to be a waste of time. If the U.S boxing fans aren't going to tune in to watch Fury beat up on unknown heavyweights, then it's pointless in the fights being made. You can argue that Top Rank has it the wrong way around in taking Fury, an unknown fighter as far casual boxing fans go, and matching him against another unknown foreign fighter. It seems like an idea that has no chance of succeeding in terms or bringing in a big audience.
Fury is coming off of a hard 12 round draw against Wilder on December 1 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The fight was competitive throughout. Fury looked like he was cruising to victory through the first eight rounds, but then he fell apart in the championship rounds in getting knocked down in the ninth and twelfth rounds, which resulted in the fight being scored a 12 round draw. Fury maintains that he should have been given a victory, but he's ignoring history. When a world champion scores two knockdowns of their opponents, they usually win. The fact that Fury was being given a draw in the fight should make him feel fortunate, as he could have lost that fight, especially with the way he was knocked down in the 12th round by Wilder. Fury looked to be unconscious. The referee assigned to the fight, Jack Reiss, showed incredible patience in giving a count to what appeared to be a knocked out Fury. You don't see that too often nowadays, a referee giving a count to a fighter that appears to be knocked out cold on the canvas. Reiss could have stopped the fight, but he gave Fury a count, and the big 6'9″ fighter got up off the canvas and survived the round. Wilder was trying to take Fury's head off with every punch he threw in the remainder of the 12th. At the end of the fight, the judges had to decide whether to score the rounds based on Wilder's much harder, and cleaner landing shots, or give the rounds to Fury based on his slapping shots. Fury getting a draw out of the fight suggests that he was lucky, as he likely have been given a loss if he had the same judges working the fight as the ones that worked the first Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin fight in 2017. Those judges were more impressed with the cleaner, harder landing punches that Canelo landed, and they ignored the weaker jabs that GGG was connecting with. Fury got lucky with the way the judges scored his fight with Wilder.
Whyte (25-1, 18 KOs) says he would like to fight Fury if given the shot. If Top Rank signs Whyte, then he would obviously get a chance at some point, but obviously not until after Fury fights Wilder again or faces IBF/WBA/WBO champion Anthony Joshua.
"I'd drop Fury at the drop of a hat," Whyte proudly said.
Fury vs. Whyte is probably not going to happen until after Fury has fought both Wilder and Joshua. Whyte is too difficult of an opponent for him to be given a shot at the 6'9″ Fury. Top Rank isn't going to give Whyte a chance for him to ruin two big money fights for Fury against Wilder and Joshua. It wouldn't be surprising if Whyte is never given a fight against Fury, as long as Top Rank is focusing on wanting putting him against certain guys that can further his career. Whyte isn't a world champion, and he's not a household name in the U.S. That's two strikes against him right there. The third strike is Whyte is dangerous for a light puncher like Fury. If you add it all up, Whyte probably will never get a chance to fight Fury as long as Top Rank co-promotes him.


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China's Orink Says New Factory Will Produce Some 1 Million Laser-Printer Cartridges per Month
by Kathleen Wirth · July 12, 2016
Recycling Times reports that Orink Infotech International Company, which is based in Shanghai, China, has restructured its business, and will open two new toner- and ink-cartridge plants in Zhuhai, China, with the plants set to make a million laser-printer toner cartridges per month.
The first plant reportedly began operating in May, manufacturing monochrome cartridges. The second plant will begin operating this month, and will manufacture color cartridges, all of which appear will be non-OEM but will likely bear the Orink brand name. In January 2015, Epson filed a patent-infringement lawsuit before the U.S. International Trade Commission against various clone ink-cartridge makers, including Orink (see story here).
According to Orink, "Our aim is to centralize our production bases to highlight our strengths. Previously, production was scattered over many bases, resulting in huge logistical pressures, overlapping production lines, and uneven inefficient operations." As a result, Orink states it's closed "some inefficient production plants."
"We will ensure a monthly output of 0.6 million-plus black cartridges and 0.25 million color cartridges with the two new plants, and an output of 1.1 to 1.2 million laser cartridges as a whole."
According to Global Sources, Orink has been manufacturing printer cartridges since 1996, and is a member of the Orink Group. It has a production base in south China covering 45,000 square meters, and employing nearly 2,000 workers. It supplies ink cartridges, toner cartridges, bulk inks and refills, ribbons, and related consumables, such as toner parts, printer accessories and inkjet paper. According to Global Sources, it operates an ISO 9001:2008-certified factory, and produces 9 million ink cartridges, 250,000 remanufactured cartridges, and 650,000 laser toner cartridges monthly. It exports these products to over 60 countries worldwide, with branded products distributed in over 40 countries.
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Shannon Cornwell, PA-C
Abdominal pain, chest pain, lacerations, dislocated joints, drug abuse… These are all typical cases seen in the St. Jude Medical Center emergency room in Orange County, California. What's not so typical is how Shannon Cornwell, PA-C, treats these patients. For the 25-30 patients she sees every day, it's not simply admit, assess and treat. It's about making an impact in their lives.
When a young man was admitted to the ER having a psychotic break, Cornwell spent time by his bedside talking with him, even though he was essentially unresponsive. A year later he came in to visit a relative, and he thanked her. "He told me, 'You talked to me like I was a person and didn't dismiss me like I was crazy,'" remembered Cornwell. She says this is always a reminder to her to be compassionate and treat patients like people - something that sounds simple but can be difficult to do in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine.
"They're not just cases, and they're not just broken bones," says Cornwell. "You can interpret labs and give them medication, but if you lack the component of human compassion, you're missing an important part of the process."
Cornwell takes time to get to know her patients and learn their personal stories. "I'll try and relate to them," she says. "If they're going through something, I'll share a similar experience that may help them feel better. It makes them more comfortable."
According to Cornwell, this can aid tremendously to their recovery. "To me, it's not about having a provider-patient relationship, but more of a personal relationship and letting the patients know they're not alone."
Coworkers recognize Cornwell's personal approach to patient care. "Shannon has encountered several patients who have limited resources and no local family to help them, and she's taken it upon herself to help them out," says Megan Maddock, PA-C. "She'll take them to doctor appointments, ensure they have food, sign them up for programs for extra assistance and check up on them for general health."
One of the most memorable patient experiences for Cornwell was a woman who came in to the ER with a needle stuck in her arm from doing drugs. After extracting the needle, Cornwell talked to her about recovery options and even exchanged phone numbers so she could check in with her every now and then. "She would go through some bad times where she disappeared for a bit and didn't respond to my texts, and then she'd come back," said Cornwell. "After about a year, she was clean – she is such a strong person. To this day, we keep in touch, and it's wonderful to see her in such a good place in life."
Another patient has become an important part of her and her family's lives. Cornwell chuckled as she recalled treating a "cranky and feisty old man" when he came in for a broken hip. After being discharged from the hospital, he was admitted to an inpatient rehab facility. She visited him there and drove him home once he was ready to leave. "I found out he was living in a hoarding situation, so my family and I cleaned his house for him." He is now a big part of her family's lives. They bring him groceries, cook him meals, and make sure to spend time with him at Christmas. "My kids always ask me when we can see him next."
In her 14 years of practice, Cornwell has treated and helped many other patients. Working in the ER, she meets her patients at difficult, stressful times in their lives, and she does anything she can to make their lives a little better. "Sometimes there's an immediate fix, but other times there's not," says Cornwell. "Yet every day there's an opportunity to learn something about myself, my patients and medicine."
"Shannon is everything I could wish for in a head PA," says Kristine Koh, MD, FACEP. "She is hard-working, reliable, loyal, fair, sincere, responsive, dedicated, respected, and trustworthy, not to mention also being an outstanding clinical emergency department PA. We are blessed to have her working with us as she contributes immensely to our success as a team."
Maddock adds, "She is making a difference in each individual's life through loving, supportive care. Her heart is bigger, lighter and warmer than anyone I've ever known, and her patients end up with a better quality of life."
Cornwell says she feels fortunate to work at a hospital that supports a personalized approach to patient care. "St. Jude Medical Center is not only nationally recognized for excellence, but is also patient-centered and fosters an environment that allows employees to have that 'sacred encounter.' What is this life if we can't continue to serve people in that way?"


With the A 922 Rail two-way excavator, Liebherr is presenting a special machine for deployment on road or rail. Liebherr presented the new A 922 Rail Litronic two-way excavator for the first time at the Bauma trade fair in 2013. The transition to the new series is currently taking place in production and one of the first machines will be presented at the NordBau. Like the earlier A 900 C ZW machine, the A 922 Rail can operate on roads or railways with its service weight of either 19.9 or 22.2 tonnes.
The A 922 Rail is available with optional four-point supports and can, depending on the intended work area, be supplied with a rail-track undercarriage for broad-gauge rail systems or a friction drive wheel for narrow-gauge systems. Also optionally available: a 3.40m long luffing boom or a boom that can be repositioned laterally, in this case 3.60m long. There are also dipper arms 1.85m, 2.05m, 2.25m or 2.65m long that have been specially designed for work below overhead wires.
Two different counterweights can be specified. The standard counterweight gives the A 922 Rail a rear-end swing radius of 2,000mm, and is (for instance in Germany) permitted to use public roads in this form. Depending on country approval, a heavy HD Ballast with a rear swing radius of 2,050mm is also possible.
Another option for the A 922 Rail is an add-on axle, on which the tyres can be attached to the rear rail-wheel assembly in just a few minutes. By converting the road-rail excavator into a three-axle vehicle, it allows it to be licensed for use on public roads, for instance anywhere in Germany.
The A 922 Rail can be equipped with the optional LIKUFIX quick-change mounting for hydraulic working attachments. These can be detached and picked up quickly and safely without the operator having to leave the cab. When Liebherr attachments such as the tilt-rotator, ditch-cleaning bucket, clamshell grab or electromagnet, LIKUFIX achieves a significant increase in productivity.
The A 922 Rail obtains its power from a 110kW (150HP) Liebherr D 834 diesel engine that complies with stage IIIB exhaust emission legislation and was developed in cooperation with MAN. As standard, the machine is equipped with a Liebherr particulate filter preparation kit, which contains a diesel oxidation catalyst. In place of the silencer module, a particulate filter module can also be installed easily for tunnel construction sites. It goes without saying that, if a silencer module is fitted, the thresholds of the stage IIIB emissions standard are also kept in check.
The diesel engine drives a duplex hydraulic pump with a rated output of 2 x 215 litres per minute. Each pump can be controlled separately, for troublefree operation of attachments with an intensive power requirement, such as mulchers or hydraulic pile drivers. While one pump is supplying power to the working attachment, the other permits the road-rail excavator's travel and working movements to be supplied separately.
Liebherr HVI hydraulic fluid is used as standard on the A 922 Rail, and is capable of an operating life of more than 6,000 hours. Instead of fixed oil-change intervals, these are determined by the results of an oil analysis carried out every thousand hours of operation or once a year. To prolong the lifetime of the hydraulic fluid, and as a reliable service indicator, a magnetic rod is installed in the hydraulic fluid tank as a standard item, and can be easily removed and cleaned when necessary.
The large engine cover on the A 922 Rail opens to expose the entire right-hand side of the machine, and provides quick, convenient access to all servicing points. Day-to-day maintenance can be carried out from ground level; this keeps servicing periods short and makes the work safer. To clean the radiator, which is of generous size, the powerful cooling fan can simply be swung out forwards.
A new design with an extremely clear layout, the A 922 Rail's cab has ample space for the driver and a second person. The windscreen can be slid up as a complete unit, and the touch-screen display is intuitive to operate. The excavator uses a proportional-action control principle at left and right. Standard features include an air-sprung, heated driver's seat with the seat base adjustable in height and angle, a lumbar support, a head restraint, a lap-type seat belt and ergonomically laid out control consoles that move with the seat. The high-quality specification also includes automatic air conditioning and a cruise control to make the driver's task easier on lengthy road journeys.
Among the standard safety equipment on the A 922 Rail is pipe-burst protection for the lifting, luffing and dipper arm cylinders. There are two cameras to monitor the areas to the side and rear of the machine, with a separate display in the cab. The fully automatic central lubricating system, also standard equipment, avoids loss of working time due the need to grease various points manually.
Powerful LED lighting is an option for the A 922 Rail. As well as providing ample illumination, it is noted for its long life and low current consumption. The signal lights called for by rail operators such as German Rail can also be equipped with LEDs. The complete machine can be supplied with rail operating approval in accordance with German Industrial Standard DIN EN 15746.


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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation: Changes To This Year's Conference And Spirited Awards
Posted August 12, 2020 by BourbonBlog News
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation tells BourbonBLog.com that for the first time in its 18 years' existence, Tales of the cocktail will be held in an entirely digital format. Additionally, this year it will be at no cost to attendees that register in a free digital conference held from Monday, September 21 through Thursday, September 24, and the Spirited Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 24.
BourbonBlog.com's Tom Fischer will interview Tales of the Cocktail President Caroline Rosen on Thursday, August 13 at 8 pm ET on BourbonBlog.com/live. Also, watch on this link or in the video space above.
During a virtual press conference yesterday that BourbobBlog.com was part of, Caroline Rosen, president of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF), announced the plans for this year's Tales of the Cocktail 2020 and provided updates on educational programming, Beyond the Bar and the annual Spirited Awards
The Foundation also tells us the following, continue to follow BourbonBlog and subscribe to our newsletter on BourbonBlog.com/singup for more Tales updates:
The theme for Tales of the Cocktail 2020 is Catalyst. When Foundation leadership chose this theme in 2019, they had no idea that 2020 would bring so many challenges, but now hope this gathering can serve as a spark for change across this global community. From seminars and live Q&As on how to navigate this new normal, to panels on various topics including hospitality, health, innovation and social issues,
Tales will provide its global audience with an array of educational opportunities and special moments to reconnect.
Caroline Rosen, president of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation stated, "We are dedicated to our mission to educate, advance, and support the industry. These three pillars will always be our guiding force and ensuring the Tales of the Cocktail 2020 demonstrates that 'doing the work' is not just a phrase, but a necessity to ensure we deliver on those principles. As Gary Regan reminded us a few years ago in his 'Letter to a Young Bartender' at a past Tales of the Cocktail, 'Bartenders can change the world.' Inspired by that idea, and knowing our industry can do just that, we are bringing our global community together to
remind us how much stronger we are together."
The digital platform during Tales of the Cocktail 2020 will be live and accessible across all time zones (via TalesoftheCocktail.org), and will host a library of on-demand pre-recorded videos, including seminars, distillery tours and brand education.
Subtitles will be added to key programming for Spanish-speaking audiences. Tales attendees will also experience live seminar and panel discussions along with Q&As, brand experiences, wellness classes, and a variety of entertainment. Mentorship Hours will be available under our Beyond the Bar programming during which a global group of industry leaders will donate blocks
of their time for 15-minute virtual meetings to network and share ideas.
Tales attendees can learn more about brand partners by visiting their designated virtual booths. The booths will house one-off experiences, from live chats to panel discussions, happy hours and product reveals. There will also be additional programming focused regionally on bar recovery efforts in response to COVID-19. Seminar content will follow our existing educational tracks – Beyond the Bar, Business, and Culture. The virtual seminars will provide attendees with the education opportunities they expect from our annual conference.
● Beyond the Bar seminar hosted by Ian Burell titled "Underserved Communities and
Entrepreneurship/Capital," will focus on "breaking the glass ceiling" of the spirits industry for
those who come from underserved communities. Chris Cabrera will investigate the spectrum of
sexuality and self-identity in the seminar "The Queer Handbook for the Recently Deceased."
● During "CocktailSafe! Dangerous Drink Ingredients 101," Camper English uncovers safety
precautions when creating cocktails with the most misused, dangerous and/or illegal ingredients
and techniques at the bar, including tobacco, activated charcoal, homemade tonic water, liquid
nitrogen, and wormwood. Visit cocktailsafe.org to review the resources that Camper has
compiled using his TOTCF grant.
● The live panel "Creation, Equity, and Building a New Table" will focus on diversity, equity and
inclusion, hosted by Jackie Summers.
● Regional Bar Recovery panels will explore the business of recovery and resilience in a new world,
with renowned international speakers from Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa, Europe,
Latin America and the United States. In "Lessons from Asia" Indra Kantono and his panel delve
into business recovery and new opportunities in uncertain times. In "Eight Lessons from Surviving
to Thriving" Ara Carvallo and her panel present eight real-life case studies from Colombia, Costa
Rica, Argentina, and Mexico.
The 14th Annual Spirited Awards ceremony will recognize the hard work executed by individuals and establishments in 2019. This year the Foundation has made some categorical changes to champion this community more thoughtfully.
The philanthropy awards have been expanded to recognize the extraordinary efforts by altruistic individuals and bars in the community with respect to COVID-19. The
Pioneer Award – which since its inception in 2012 has lived within the annual "Dame Hall of Fame" program – has now been folded into the Spirited Awards, and the winner will be announced during the September 24 ceremony. (Dame Hall of Fame remains a key focus for the Foundation, and will be celebrated again this year in a virtual format, also on September 24.) Nomination criteria and deadlines can be found here.
New to this year's awards is an "International Bar Mentor" category. Previously one mentor was selected annually; yet, the Foundation felt an award for each an American, and an International recipient would paint a more accurate picture of what industry mentorship looks like on a global scale. The Top 4 Finalists will debut on August 24th.
Tales realizes this is a reflective time for organizations around the world. In addition to planning a memorable conference in its 18th year, the organization also took the time to assess how best to position its team and global allies for future success. Together with Spirited Awards Committee co-chairs, Tales reached a consensus that it remains important to continue to celebrate the resilience of its peers and use its reach to amplify a range of voices, and that an awards ceremony is the best vehicle to fulfill these aims.
To go further along this path, Tales has partnered with experts who help build equitable, inclusive, and accountable workplaces, including the diversity and inclusion management consultancy TMI Consulting, Inc. and integrated PR and marketing agency Excellence & Presence Communications. Tales has also enlisted Dr. Khyati Joshi, a thought leader in the field of diversity and inclusion, to deliver the
keynote speech for Tales of the Cocktail 2020, as well as anti-bias programming.
As a non-profit 501c3, the Foundation knows its job is to convene the experts, leverage a platform that fosters connection and meaningful dialogue aimed at driving progress and allowing a global suite of talent to learn from, mentor, and build relationships with each other. The impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the global economy has been massive; building a virtual Tales of the Cocktail conference this year to provide relevant and timely resources and programming while supporting one another during one of the most difficult shared times in our lifetime, was paramount.


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Safe Sleep Tips for Twin Babies
by Sara Novak
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What you need to know about putting twin babies down for naptime and bedtime safely.
It's hard enough to put one baby down for bedtime, but getting two infants to go to sleep can be extra trying for new parents. Tiptoeing around one bundle without waking up the other during nighttime feedings, all while keeping both twins safe while they're sleeping, can be tricky, to say the least. It's part of what makes twin parents the ultimate multi-taskers! Here's a rundown of the best napping and sleep tips for multiples.
Can twins sleep in the same crib?
Can twins share a bed, or more specifically a crib? The safety and benefits of cobedding for twins and higher-order multiples have not been established, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Some experts warn that tandem sleeping can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) once the babies are able to roll over. Twins are also more likely to be born prematurely or have low birth weights, both of which can put them at an increased risk of SIDS. Most experts, including the AAP, recommend placing multiples in separate cribs from the start, which will ensure that neither baby gets overheated or becomes entangled with the other one somehow.
But for most parents, space constraints make that a difficult proposition. It can be hard to fit two cribs into one bedroom, especially since experts recommend that babies sleep in the same room as their parents for the first six to 12 months. Smaller bassinets and pack 'n plays (which can be folded up during the day) can help conserve space.
Once your twin babies are old enough for the nursery, it's up to you whether you want to put them in separate rooms or in the same room in separate cribs. The size of your house and the sleep habits you've established with your little ones will no doubt factor into your decision.
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Can twins nap together outside the crib?
Experts say it's important to separate twins at naptime for the same reasons that it's important to have them sleep in separate cribs. Keep in mind that even naps should take place on a safe sleep surface, since the risk of SIDs increases 21-fold when babies are placed on soft bedding, including couches, pillows or comforters. No matter when your little ones are snoozing, choose a crib with a flat, firm surface and a tight, fitted sheet, and skip the soft bedding and bumpers for now.
Tips for putting twin babies to sleep at naptime and bedtime
Balacing the sleeping, feeding and changing schedules of one baby is already a juggling act, but when it comes to two, it's a whole new ballgame. And while you can't make babies go to sleep, a few time-saving tips will help your twins establish good sleep habits so that you can keep your sanity:
Synchronize schedules. Try and get your twins on the same schedule. When one baby wakes up for a nighttime feeding, feed and change the other bundle as well.
Develop routines. It can be a challenge to get baby on a good schedule, but it's worth the effort -- especially when you're balancing two. Try to establish feeding schedules and evening rituals that include bathing, changing and putting your little ones down at around the same time every night.
Bring on the noise. It will make things easier on you if your twins can sleep through a little sound. When one wakes up, don't tiptoe around the other baby. There's no need to blast heavy metal music during naptime, but a baby who wakes up to the sound of a pin dropping can make balancing two infants pretty difficult.
Encourage self-soothing. Your first impulse will likely be to drop everything and sprint to the crib at the first sign of a cry. Try to resist the urge. While your love for your babies is undeniable, allowing your twins to learn to sooth themselves with a pacifier or thumb can make all the difference.
Safe sleep tips for multiples
While the risk of SIDS is relatively small for all babies (3,500 babies yearly die of SIDS yearly in the U.S. or about 1 in 2,600), you can further reduce the danger by taking the proper precautions. The recommendations for twins and multiples are much the same as they are for single babies.
Separate beds are a must. It bears repeating: Twin babies should be put down in separate, safe sleep surfaces such as cribs, bassinets or pack 'n plays.
Back is best. Babies should always be put to sleep on their backs. Be sure to remind babysitters, grandparents and other caregivers to do the same before leaving your little ones with them.
Be firm. When it comes to your twins' beds, that is. Mattresses should be firm and covered with tight-fitting sheets. Avoid soft bedding, pillows, toys and bumpers.
Prevent overheating. Woolly blankets, hats or extra clothing can make babies too hot. When in doubt, check your little ones' necks or heads to make sure they're not sweaty.
Keep baby's room well-ventilated. The temperature should be between 68 and 72 degrees F.
Smoking is a no-go. Some studies suggest that parental smoking can increase the risk of SIDS. Both parents should refrain from lighting up during the pregnancy and once your babies make their debut.
Breast is best. Long-term breastfeeding has been found to reduce the risk of SIDs.
Avoid co-sleeping. It may be tempting to bring your little ones into your bed for extra snuggle time, but co-sleeping can be risky for tiny infants.
Offer a pacifier. Experts aren't entirely sure why, but giving your babies a pacifier at naptime and bedtime seem to make them less susceptible to SIDS.
Room share. Putting your twins' cribs in your bedroom for the first six to 12 months will allow you to keep a closer eye on your little ones.
Vaccinate. Babies who are up-to-date on their vaccines are at a lower risk of SIDS.
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From the What to Expect editorial team and Heidi Murkoff, author of What to Expect the First Year. Health information on this site is based on peer-reviewed medical journals and highly respected health organizations and institutions including ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics), as well as the What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff.
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American Academy of Pediatrics, SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, November 2016.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Data and Statistics, January 2019.
National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, How can I reduce the risk of SIDS?, January 2019.
What to Expect the First Year, 3rd Edition, Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel.
Whattoexpect.com, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), December 2018.
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I am interested in artificial and biological minds, and in the dynamics that emerge when biological and artificial "intelligent machines" meet (e.g. Human-Robot Interaction).
I am a researcher and Senior Lecturer at the School of Informatics – University of Skövde (Sweden). I hold a Ph.D in cognitive Systems from Linköping University, a M.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bologna and a M.Sc in Computer Science from the University of Skövde (see my CV page for further details).
Action and Intention Recognition in Human Interaction with Autonomous Systems (AIR). University of Skövde – Sweden. Funded by the Knowledge Foundation, Sweden.
My colleagues Giulia Messina Dahlberg, Erik Billing, Jessica Lindblom and I have published (Journal of Human-Robot Interaction) our proposal of a normative model for HRI education. Our full article is freely available at the following link: Alberto Montebelli, Giulia Messina Dahlberg, Erik Billing, and Jessica Lindblom. Reframing HRI Education: A Dialogic Reformulation of HRI Education to Promote Diverse Thinking and Scientific Progress. Journal of Human-Robot Interaction, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 3-26, DOI: 10.5898/JHRI.6.2.Montebelli, 2017.
Multimodal Programming by Demonstration for In-Contact Tasks. Aalto University, Helsinki – Finland. Funded by the Academy of Finland.
Visit my Publications page for further information about my current and past work.


These words serve as the beginning of one of the most popular parables of Jesus. Throughout his life, the artist Rembrandt drew or painted various scenes from this parable. Shortly before he died, Rembrandt returned to the parable for inspiration and painted The Return of the Prodigal Son. In the painting the returning son kneels before his father. The son's clothes are ragged. The father embraces them, and Rembrandt bathes them in a light that then renders all other figures in the painting in darkness. To the right of the father, partially in shadow, is the elder brother watching the scene unfold. Rembrandt's painting, completed within two years of his death, is considered the height of his art.
Rembrandt is as much the elder son of the parable as he is the younger. When, during the last years of his life, he painted both sons in Return of the Prodigal Son, he had lived a life in which neither the lostness of the younger son nor the lostness of the elder son was alien to him. Both needed healing and forgiveness. Both needed to come home. Both needed the embrace of a forgiving father.
Are there times that you feel lost? And how are you found in those moments?
Which person do you most relate to in this parable? The father? The older brother? The younger brother?
Come join us as we explore our relationships and gather for worship on Sunday at 6 pm with supper following.


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Mayans M.C. Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Rata/Ch'o
Brandon Vieira at October 23, 2018 11:20 pm .
Despite wanting to give everyone a chance to shine, certain characters are better off not being the center of attention.
One such character is Lincoln "Linc" Potter.
On Mayans M.C. Season 1 Episode 8, Linc played such a large role that his presence felt overbearing.
Sons of Anarchy got it right with Linc. They give him just enough time for the audience to get to know him, but not enough time that his eccentric ways became eye-roll inducing.
That wasn't the case on Mayans M.C. In fact "Rata/Ch'o" relied heavily on him to tell the story, and it affected the episode's overall quality. The problem is that Linc's character talks in riddles and gives these grandiose monologues, so after just one scene, we've had more than enough of him.
However, Mayans decided to have Linc appear on so much of the episode that by the time he delivered his third speech, I was exhausted. I watch TV to escape and be entertained, not to solve riddles.
Related: Mayans M.C. Season 1 Episode 7 Review: Cucaracha/K'uruch
The show made a smart decision to share Linc's screentime with Miguel and Emily whose stoicism balanced out Linc's over the top eccentricity, but even they couldn't save the episode. That's saying a lot considering how great both Miguel and Emily have been portrayed thus far.
If it wasn't for Emily and Miguel, I might've tuned out entirely because it became work for me trying to understand exactly what Linc was saying.
His riddle me this and riddle me that antics have officially made me despise the character which is disappointing because he was a great side character on Sons of Anarchy.
The one positive thing that Linc did was bring out a much more fierce side of Emily. Slowly, we are seeing Emily becoming someone else. She is no longer the scared wife and mother we first met.
Now she is a woman who has been taken advantage of too many times and will do whatever is necessary to protect her family. By Season 2, I predict Emily will officially turn into Dark Emily.
You're very entertaining Mr. Potter, and I'm sure beneath that mask of eccentricity, you're just as scared as the rest of us. But no matter what loss you threaten me with or what gift you promise to deliver, I won't turn on my husband. And if you really did your research, you would already know that.
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The first person who will feel the wrath of Dark Emily? Mr. EZ Reyes. Even though this all could've been done without Linc's foolishness, he did provide Emily with valuable information.
After reading intel the DEA gathered about Miguel from a prospect, Emily finally knows EZ is behind what happened. She hasn't told Miguel yet, and I don't think she's going to.
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Whether it's due to her former feelings for him or she wants to handle things herself, Emily will confront EZ about what he's done.
The wrath of Emily this way comes.
There were a few other noteworthy things that occurred on "Rata/Ch'o," but similarly to the way Linc was handled, there was a lot left to be desired.
Inconsistency has been a real flaw on Mayans M.C. since the beginning. Mayans M.C. Season 1 Episode 7 was solid, but once again the follow-up episode just wasn't able to deliver the goods. The main reason for that was because of convoluted plotlines.
For example, Miguel and Adelita's relationship. Even though Adelita didn't make an appearance, it seemed as though Miguel has decided on her offer to work together.
Emily: They own us, Miguel. They can touch everything we have, everyone we know.
Miguel: Not everyone. These ignorant, fucking puppeteers, are going to find out what it feels like to be played. I've got 2000 forgotten soldiers just waiting for a devil to lead them.
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It would be fun to watch Adelita, and the rebels work alongside Miguel to take down Linc and the DEA. However, my excitement was soon squashed when Nestor agreed to help Father Rodrigo in exchange for flushing out Adelita.
So is Miguel not going to work with the rebels after all? Or does Nestor not know about Adelita and Miguel's deal? What's going on?
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I'm just confused at this point. Hopefully, by the end of this season, Miguel and Adelita are working together and take down Linc, the DEA and Father Rodrigo, and they can all move on to bigger and better things.
While what is exactly is going on with Adelita, Miguel, the rebels and the cartel has just left me confused, the entire storyline with Riz felt a little pointless.
It's understandable why Mayans M.C. did it; to show how desperate Angel has become that he's willing to throw other Mayans under the bus to protect himself.
But did they expect anyone to care about what was going to happen to Riz? Unlike SOA, Mayans hasn't been able to flesh out most of the M.C. The only ones who have gotten any character development are EZ, Angel, and Coco.
Throwing Riz at the forefront of the M.C. portion of the episode at this point in the season was useless.
His beef with Angel was wrapped up in a cute little bow (actually more like a cage), and the chances of Riz being more than just a background character for the foreseeable future are slim to none.
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The only upside to this mini Angel/Riz feud was it provided the only action sequence in the episode. Is it even a Kurt Sutter show without an action sequence?
Coco: Dude, you looked good in that cage man. You're like an ugly, skinny Connor McGregor.
Angel: You're so fucking kind, thank you.
Permalink: You're so fucking kind, thank you.
At least Coco was able to provide "Rata/Ch'o" some much-needed highlights. The talk he and EZ had about Coco's mom and him killing her was surprisingly profound.
Who knew Coco could be so poetic?
I didn't murder a whore. I freed my mother, gave her some peace, and took away the noise.
Permalink: I didn't murder a whore. I freed my mother, gave her some peace, and took away the noise.
Unfortunately, Coco's storyline with Letty got brushed to the side for the Lincoln Potter nonsense, but he's bound to play a significant role on the next episode. Especially since it's his mother's dead body that got found in EZ and Angel's car.
EZ was once again not a major focal point on "Rata/Ch'o," but he should be on the next two episodes. One of the dirty little secrets he's hiding will be revealed to the M.C. by seasons end.
I'm just curious to see how he's going to get out of getting himself killed.
Hopefully, with only two more episodes left in the season, the storytelling will be more coherent, and we will finally get answers to all the things that were left up in the air on "Rata/Ch'o."
If the pattern of inconsistency that Mayans M.C. Season 1 has had so far continues, Mayans M.C. Season 1 Episode 9 will be fantastic!
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Hyderabad, Apr 15 : South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Gajanan Mallya on Monday stated that the commendable performance achieved by the Zone during the financial year 2018-19 will be credited to the staff and officers South Central Railway.
The General Manager was addressing a big gathering of Railway Officers, Staff and their family members at the 64th Railway Week celebrations held at Rail Kalarang, Bhoiguda, Secunderabad on Monday to commemorate the first train run on Indian soil.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mallya said that SCR has recorded outstanding performance and reinforced its credentials as the best Zone on Indian Railways.
The Zone registered a highest ever freight loading of 122.5 Million Tonnes during the 2018-19 financial year, which is up by 19 per cent as compared to the previous year. Earnings from freight transportation have crossed the Rs 10,000 crores for the first time, he added.
In terms of Passenger traffic, the Zone has carried 383 Million of originating passengers which is an increase of 4 Million passengers when compared to the previous year. The Zone has recorded remarkable performance with originating earnings of Rs.15, 640 Crores which is a significant 15 per cent increase over the previous financial year, the SCR GM said.


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No Good without Reward: Selected Writings: A Bilingual Edition
Liubov Krichevskaya; Edited and translated by Brian James Baer
This volume presents in English the selected works of Liubov Krichevskaya (1800-1841?), arguably the first professional woman of letters in Ukraine. The oldest of five girls, Krichevskaya spent much of her life helping to raise her younger sisters and support the household following her father's untimely death. At times hopeful, at other times despairing, her literary works, written in Russian, explore the theme of woman's agency in contemporary society and include dramas, novellas, lyric poetry and an epistolary novel. Referencing the great women authors of her time, Krichevskaya's oeuvre offers critical reflection on the opportunities and limitations presented to women by the philosophy of Sentimentalism—from someone who experienced those opportunities and limitations first hand.
"A female contemporary of Alexander Pushkin, Liubov Krichevskaya makes her Anglophone debut in an excellent translation of her fiction, drama, and poetry, which deftly capture women's estate in the early nineteenth century. Krichevskaya intriguingly combines Sentimentalist preoccupations—sensibility, virtue, and men's moral reformation through confrontation with exemplary women's passive piety—with the uncontrollable passions and volatile hero popularized by the Byronic strain of Romanticism. Her gynocentric texts poignantly convey the stringent limitations imposed upon women's agency by a society that paradoxically credited them with the seemingly limitless capacity to exert a civilizing influence as icons of probity. Readers acquainted with Rousseau, Richardson, and Goethe will discover familiar feminized turf, but cultivated in a Russian vein."
-Helena Goscilo, Chair and Professor of Slavic, The Ohio State University
BRIAN JAMES BAER is Professor of Russian and Translation Studies at Kent State University, where he teaches in the master's and doctoral programs in translation. He is co-editor of Volume XII of the ATA Scholarly Monograph Series, Beyond the Ivory Tower: Re-thinking Translation Pedagogy (2003), and editor of the volume Contexts, Subtexts and Pretexts: Literary Translation in Eastern Europe and Russia (2011). He is the founding editor of the journal Translation and Interpreting Studies and the general editor of the Kent State Monograph Series in Translation Studies. He has published widely on issues of gender and sexuality in Russian culture and has translated literary and scholarly works from Russian by such authors as Sergei Dovlatov, Mikhail Zhvanetsky, and Yuri Lotman.
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This volume presents in English the selected works of Liubov Krichevskaya (1800-1841?), arguably the first professional woman of letters in Ukraine. The oldest of five girls, Krichevskaya spent much of her life helping to raise her younger sisters and support the household following her father's untimely death. At times hopeful, at other times despairing, her literary works, written in Russian, explore the theme of woman's agency in contemporary society and include dramas, novellas, lyric poetry and an epistolary novel. Referencing the great women authors of her time, Krichevskaya's oeuv...
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402.1 General. Except for personal headsets and audio loops, ICT with closed functionality shall be operable without requiring the user to attach assistive technology and shall conform to 402.
Advisory 402.1 General. Self-service machines, information kiosks, set-top boxes, and devices like printers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators have closed functionality because their functionality is self-contained. Their design precludes the user from adding peripherals or software to them.
ICT has closed functionality for many reasons. These reasons include design or policy. ICT may have closed functionality in practice even though the manufacturer did not design or develop ICT to be closed. Computers which are "locked down" to the extent that end users cannot adjust settings are functionally closed.
402.2 Speech Enabled. ICT shall be speech enabled. Operating instructions and orientation, visible transaction prompts, user input verification, error messages, and all displayed information for full use shall be accessible to and independently usable by individuals with vision impairments. Speech shall be delivered through a mechanism that is readily available to all users, including, but not limited to, an industry standard connector or a telephone handset. Speech shall be recorded or digitized human, or synthesized. Speech shall be coordinated with information displayed on the screen.
Exceptions: 1. Audible tones shall be permitted instead of speech for visible output that is not displayed for security purposes, including, but not limited to, asterisks representing personal identification numbers.
402.2.1 User Control. Speech for any single function shall be automatically interrupted when a transaction is selected. Speech shall be capable of being repeated and paused.
402.3 Volume Control. ICT shall provide volume control complying with 402.3.
402.3.1 Private Listening. Where speech required by 402.2 is delivered through a mechanism for private listening, ICT shall provide a mode of operation for controlling the volume.
402.3.2 Speaker Volume. Where sound is delivered through speakers on ICT, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use.
402.4 Characters. Characters displayed on the screen shall be in a sans serif font. Characters shall be 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) high minimum based on the uppercase letter "I". Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
Advisory 403.1 General Exception. Biometrics use biological characteristics for user identification or control. Examples of biometrics used for identification or control are fingerprints, retinal scans, iris patterns, voice prints, facial recognition, and veins in a hand.
Biometrics that are restricted to a single biological characteristic pose a significant barrier to individuals with disabilities who do not possess that specific biological characteristic.
Biometric methods based on dissimilar biological characteristics increase the likelihood that individuals with disabilities possess at least one of the specified biological characteristics. Examples of dissimilar biological characteristics are fingerprints, eye retinal patterns, voice, and face.
Examples of biometrics that rely upon dissimilar biological characteristics are voice recognition and face recognition. Examples of biometrics that rely upon similar biological characteristics are finger printing and thumb scans.
This provision requires ICT that uses biometrics to provide for two (or more) dissimilar biological characteristics.
404.1 General. ICT that transmits or converts information or communication, shall not remove non-proprietary information provided for accessibility or shall restore it upon delivery.
Advisory 404.1 General. This provision applies to conversion techniques, such as encoding, signal compression, and format transformation. Examples of ICT that encode, compress, or transform include firewalls, routers, and gateways.
One example of ICT preserving information provided for accessibility is a media player that displays embedded captions from a captioned video and does not strip out the captioning.
Another example of ICT preserving information provided for accessibility is converting a document into a new format while retaining information about the identity, operation, and state of the interface elements.
This provision does not require the addition or translation of information. For example, this is not a requirement to change voice mail to text or to vocalize captions.
405.1 General. Where ICT emits lights in flashes, there shall be no more than three flashes in any one second period.
406.1 General. Where connection points are provided, at least one of each type of connection shall conform to industry standard non-proprietary formats.
Advisory 406.1 General. The intent of this provision is to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies by requiring the use of standard connections on ICT.
Examples of connection points include expansion slots, ports, and connectors for cables.
Industry standard non-proprietary formats include wireless connections to ICT, such as infrared (IR) and Bluetooth.
407.2 Contrast. Where provided, keys and controls shall contrast visually from background surfaces. Characters and symbols shall contrast visually from background surfaces. Visual contrast shall be either light-on-dark or dark-on-light.
407.3 Tactilely Discernible. At least one tactilely discernible input control shall be provided for each function. Where provided, key surfaces not on active areas of display screens shall be raised above surrounding surfaces. Where touch or membrane keys are the only method of input, each key shall be tactilely discernible from surrounding surfaces and adjacent keys.
407.3.1 Identification. Operable parts shall be tactilely discernible without activation.
407.4 Key Repeat. Where an alphabetic keyboard with key repeat is provided, the delay before the key repeat shall be adjustable to at least 2 seconds and the key repeat rate shall be adjustable to 2 seconds per character.
407.5 Numeric Keys. Where provided, numeric keys shall be arranged in a 12-key ascending or descending telephone keypad layout. The number five key shall be tactilely distinct from the other keys.
Advisory 407.5 Numeric Keys. A telephone keypad and a keypad on a computer keyboard differ in one significant feature, ascending versus descending numerical order of the layout. Both types of keypad layout conform to this provision.
407.6 Timed Response. Where a timed response is required, ICT shall alert the user by touch or sound and provide the user with the opportunity to indicate that more time is needed.
407.7 Status Indicators. Where provided, status indicators, including all locking or toggle controls or keys, shall be discernible either through touch or sound.
407.8 Color. ICT shall not use color coding as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.
Advisory 407.8 Color. This provision allows ICT to use color. One example is an electronic form with required and optional fields. Instructions at the beginning of this form state that required fields are labeled with an asterisk and appear in red text. In this example, the asterisk is the non-color dependent visual means of conveying information.
407.9 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
407.10 Privacy. ICT shall provide the opportunity for the same degree of privacy of input and output to all individuals.
407.11 Receipts, Tickets, and Transactional Outputs. Where receipts, tickets, or other outputs are provided as a result of a transaction, speech output shall include all information necessary to complete or verify the transaction.
Advisory 407.11 Receipts, Tickets, and Transactional Outputs. The information necessary to complete or verify a transaction depends on the nature of the transaction and the type of machine.
Receipts, tickets, and similar transactional output usually are printed, but this is not always the case. For example, a theater ticket might be transferred to a smart phone or PDA. Regardless of the delivery method, the machine must convey audibly to the user the information provided in receipts, tickets and other similar transactional outputs that is necessary to complete and verify a transaction.
2. Information that duplicates information available on-screen and already presented audibly shall not be required to be repeated.
3. For ticketing machines, printed copies of itineraries and maps shall not be required to be audible.
407.12 Keys, Tickets and Fare Cards. Where keys, tickets or fare cards are provided, keys, tickets and fare cards shall have an orientation that is tactilely discernible if orientation is important to further use of the key, ticket or fare card.
Advisory 407.12 Keys, Tickets and Fare Cards. Examples of keys include electronic pass cards and identification badges which are read by machines. Examples of ways to provide an orientation that is tactilely discernible include braille labels, off-center punch holes, and notching a corner.
407.13 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor or ground space conforming to 36 CFR Part 1191 Appendix D, Section 305 shall be provided.
407.14 Height. Operable parts of ICT shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges conforming to 36 CFR Part 1191 Appendix D, Section 308.
Advisory 407.14 Height. This provision applies to reach ranges for either a forward or a side approach.
407.15 Visibility. Where a display screen is provided, it shall be visible from a point located 40 inches (1015 mm) above the center of the clear floor space in front of the ICT.
407.16 Braille Instructions. Where speech is required by 402.2, braille instructions for initiating the speech mode of operation shall be provided. Braille shall conform to 36 CFR Part 1191 Appendix D, Section 703.3.
408.1 General. ICT that provides two way voice communication shall conform to 408.
408.2 Volume Gain. For transmitted voice signals, ICT shall provide a gain adjustable to a minimum of 18 dB. For incremental volume control, ICT shall provide at least one intermediate step of 12 dB gain.
408.3 Magnetic Coupling. Where ICT delivers output by an audio transducer which is typically held up to the ear, ICT shall provide a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies.
408.4 Minimize Interference. Interference with hearing technologies (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices) shall be reduced to the lowest possible level and shall conform to 408.4.
408.4.1 Cellular and PCS Handsets. ICT in the form of cellular and Personal Communication Service (PCS) handsets shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C63.19-2011 (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1).
408.4.2 Digital Wireline. ICT in the form of digital wireline devices shall conform to TIA 1083, Telephone Terminal Equipment Handset Magnetic Measurement Procedures and Performance Requirements (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1).
408.5 ITU-T Recommendation G.722. ICT shall transmit and receive speech that is digitally encoded in the manner specified by ITU-T Recommendation G.722 for encoding and storing audio information (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1).
Advisory 408.5 ITU-T Recommendation G.722 Exception. One example of a closed system is a telephone network in a federal multiple facility site which enables calls to be placed between buildings and departments within that site, but is not used to receive or make calls outside of that site.
408.6 Real Time Text Functionality. Where ICT provides real time voice communication, ICT shall provide real time text functionality and shall conform to 408.6.
408.6.1 Display of Real Time Text. Where provided, multi-line displays shall be compatible with real time text systems used on the network.
408.6.2 Text Generation. Where provided, features capable of text generation shall be compatible with real time text systems used on the network.
408.6.3 Interoperability. Where ICT interoperates outside of its closed system, or where ICT connects to other systems, ICT shall conform to 408.6.3.1 or 408.6.3.2.
408.6.3.1 PSTN. Where ICT interoperates with the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), real time text shall conform to the TIA 825-A (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1) Baudot standard for TTY signals at the PSTN interface.
408.6.3.2 VoIP Using SIP. Where ICT interoperates with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products or systems using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), they shall support transmission of real time text that conforms to RFC 4103 (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1).
408.6.4 Real Time Text Compatibility. Voice mail, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems shall be compatible with real time text that conforms to 408.6.3.
408.7 Caller ID. Where provided, caller identification and similar telecommunications functions shall be available as text or in an audio form.
408.8 Video Communication. Where ICT that provides two way voice communication includes real time video functionality, the quality of the video shall be sufficient to support communication using sign language.
409.1 General. Where ICT displays or processes video with synchronized audio, ICT shall conform to 409.1.1 or 409.1.2.
409.1.1 Decoding of Closed Captions to Open Captions. Where audio-visual players and displays process video with synchronized audio information, players and displays shall decode closed caption data and pass on an open-captioned signal to the video display.
409.1.2 Pass Through of Closed Caption Data. Where audio-visual players and displays process video with synchronized audio information, players and displays shall pass through closed caption data to the video display for decoding as displayed text. Cabling and ancillary equipment shall not block the pass through of closed caption data.
410.1 General. Where ICT displays or processes video with synchronized audio information, ICT shall provide a mode of operation that plays audio information associated with video description.
410.1.1 Digital Television Tuners. Where video description is played through digital television tuners, the tuners shall conform to ATSC A/53 Digital Television Standard, Part 5 (2010) (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1). Digital television tuners shall provide processing of video description when encoded as a Visually Impaired (VI) associated audio service that is provided as a complete program mix containing video description according to the A/53 standard developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) (incorporated by reference in Chapter 1).
411.1 General. Where ICT displays video with synchronized audio content, ICT shall provide user controls for closed captions and video description conforming to 411.1.
411.1.1 Caption Controls. Where user controls are provided for the selection of volume, ICT shall provide user controls for the selection of captions in at least one location that is comparable in prominence to the location of the user controls for volume.
411.1.2 Video Description Controls. Where user controls are provided for the selection of channels, ICT shall provide user controls for the selection of video description in at least one location that is comparable in prominence to the location of the user controls for channels.