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Human capital: on the road
US Captive
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Captive service providers employ local expertise and centres of excellence to attend to the intricacies of the captive sector. Here, the mobility of human capital in the sector is explored.
Much depends upon the service being provided, the type and nature of the captive and its domicile of residency, but captives are increasingly selecting 'best in breed' service providers from across the US. Domiciles with an established reputation and an existing bench of captive service providers are likely to play host to such firms, but they can be found in other centres of excellence that are home to captive specialists in law, accountancy, claims handling and captive management.
As Tom Jones, partner at McDermott Will and Emery and Arthur Koritzinsky, managing director in the Captive Solutions Group at Marsh indicated, there is now true mobility in the provision of captive services. Koritzinsky said that while Marsh has offices in locations across the US, it employs a centre of excellence approach to much of its captive business. Jones concurred that in the case of captive managers, the critical mass associated with jurisdictions such as Vermont, Hawaii and South Carolina has encouraged firms to establish significant presences in captive-focused jurisdictions, although he argued that there is nevertheless a need in some instances to have a home presence in particular domiciles.
Maintaining a presence in every captive domicile has, however, become increasingly difficult following the "proliferation of options", said Jones, with the suggestion being that a centre of excellence approach—but one which is able to deploy human capital across the US—is the right one.
Turning to the specifics of captive management, Jones said that in many instances there is a requirement to keep books and records in the domicile in which the captive is formed—and perhaps some captive management presence to attend to these documents—although he added that these can be readily transferred from more mature domiciles in which captive managers reside when inspections occur. Such documents are presently a "physical nexus" for the captive, but little more, "although as we move towards cloud computing, frankly this is going to wind down", he said.
Such an approach isn't the reserve of captive managers. As Koritzinsky outlined, "there is a lot of mobility in the sector—in captive management, actuarial services, accountancy and law". In the actuarial space, Jones indicated that "there frankly aren't any geographical limitations", with captives able to draw on actuaries across the US. He added that the same is true for accounting services, with the Big Four and a couple of boutique firms able to "coordinate the audit—particularly if they already working with the parent, whether through their local branch or remotely". There are requirements to be approved by the local regulator to practise, but for those with US accreditation it is essentially a formality, he added.
For structural legal and tax planning services, Jones said that during the captive formation and planning stage "there is only a handful of law firms that can provide the necessary expertise, and these are not restricted by domicile". Rather, captives need to seek them out, located as they are in a few locations across the US. Jones is one such lawyer "on the short-list if there is a problem, getting called to meetings or asked to take part in conference calls". Faced with particular legal issues, captives will necessarily turn to these 'national' captive legal experts, but in the day-to-day running of their captive they consistently will rely on local lawyers resident and licensed in the domicile.
Such local law firms are present in "all the mature domiciles. They help prepare all the constitutional documents and often do the hand-holding when there is an initial meeting with the regulator— something that is necessarily a local function", said Jones. While such an approach is not always possible in some of the newer, less wellresourced domiciles, it seems that US-wide expertise, coupled with a local presence to attend to local needs, is a good fit in the legal space.
Despite the ability to draw on centres of excellence across the US, there are instances where a local presence is either required or of benefit. As Bill Whitehead, vice president—captive/alternative risk transfer at Lexington Insurance Company, indicated: "Service providers do not operate in a vacuum. You need to be aware and cognisant of the rules and regulations of your captive domicile and its monetary authority." It is of benefit to have "someone in the domicile representing your interests as well as being knowledgeable about what is required".
In the case of some of the more mature domiciles, for example, "regulators allow service providers from outside the state to work with captives and service providers locally, but when the service provider reaches a critical mass, there is often an expectation that it will establish an office and start hiring people locally", said Koritzinsky. Marsh has in fact done this in some of the more mature domiciles, employing a centre of excellence approach in Arizona, Hawaii, South Carolina and Vermont, but Koritzinsky argued that "it doesn't make sense to have lots of small offices; rather it is better to have critical mass. The regulators understand that such an approach enables you to do a better job".
Addressing the need for proximity, Whitehead said it very much depends upon the nature of the captive and its business. In the case of claims handling, the need for a local presence "will depend on the characteristics of the account being underwritten and retained by the captive. If it is a highly customised programme—such as professional liability, which can be sizable, complex and significant— then you need a team of experts where you are operating in-domicile, to understand that account. You need a core group of experts that are communicating together".
"Service providers do not operate in a vacuum. You need to be aware and cognisant of the rules and regulations of your captie domicile and its monetary authority."
In the case of more "process-driven accounts" claims handling and other captive services can more easily be carried out remotely, he said. Nevertheless, "when you get into large complicated claims and structures (whether in claims handling or in other captive service areas) I don't think anything beats face-to-face interaction for the wellbeing of a captive, its treatment and success". And when you are talking about best of breed, capability should necessarily reflect upon the success of your captive.
Technology has, however, helped lower the hurdles associated with remote operation. As Koritzinsky indicated "technology has really made such hurdles go away". He cited technologies such as teleconferencing and the ability to attend meetings in real time, as well as online captive management tools such as marshmanagement. com as being able to deliver bespoke service from afar. With such technology, firms can "communicate and deliver information to their clients" without the need for a local presence. He added that it is less about where you are located; rather it is "about the personal relationships you build with the client and the regulator". If technology can help in this, then it can be an invaluable tool in enabling captives to establish and maintain relationships with the best service providers, irrespective of where they are located.
Jones was rather more bearish about technology. He said that technology was a positive development for the service relationship, but that it would be many years before tools such as cloud computing replaced, rather than supplemented, the traditional relationships and structures associated with the industry. He added that developments in IT had made access to information "more convenient and timely", but conceded that there was still some reticence about the integrity of online systems within the industry. He added that the captive industry is inherently social and continues to prefer actual meetings, as evidenced by the ever growing number of captive conferences.
Despite the ability to employ service providers from the whole US, there remain a few areas where captives will have to employ local expertise. Some domiciles insist upon a resident of the state on the captive board and an annual meeting in the domicile. Technology and the mobility of human capital have, however, meant that captives are increasingly able to pick service experts from the entire US. While critical mass will mean service providers will inevitably gravitate towards the likes of South Carolina and Vermont, it seems likely that captive skills and knowledge will continue to proliferate as the industry grows.
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Defensa y Justicia (@1.86) vs Huracan (@4.4)
Defensa y Justicia will win
Defensa y Justicia vs Huracan
Defensa y Justicia – Huracan Match Prediction | 21-09-2019 14:30
Teams Defensa y Justicia Huracan played so far 11 matches.Defensa y Justicia won 5 direct matches. In 4 (66.67%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 4 (66.67%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.18 goals per Match.Defensa y Justicia in actual season average scored 0.60 goals per match. In 2 (40.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 2 (40.00%) matches in season 2019 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals. Below you will find a lot of statistics that make it easier Predict the result for a match between both teams. Huracan average scored 0.86 goals per match in season 2019. 4 matches ended in a draw. Huracan won 2 matches. Below the text is a list of the direct games.
The Defense and Justice returns to play at home for the Argentine Championship trying to hook their first home victory in the competition, after having suffered two consecutive defeats. Before his fans, the team has one of the worst campaigns so far in this start of the championship, adding just one point. In the national championship, at home, the Defense and Justice has the second best average of finalizations by game, which evidences, at least, an attack that has been managing to create enough. However, despite the recent negative results, the teams performance at this start of the season is not among the worst, between the friendly and the matches for the Copa Sudamericana and the Copa Argentina, besides the Argentine Championship itself, accumulates six victories in the last eleven matches.
Under you found the prediction processed by our proprietary software and reviewed manually by our editors of the football match CA Huracan-Defensa Y Justicia, match of the championship Argentina Primera Division. With this, we always try to provide gratis all the tools you need to bet responsibly and we hope winning! Even stats, standings, news and information on the football league Argentina Primera Division and on teams CA Huracan and Defensa Y Justicia.The prediction 1x2 or under/over or goal/nogoal, with odds of bookmakers comes complete with the correct score.
His away attack has done a good job, being one of the most efficient in this start of competition. As a visitor, he is one of the eight clubs that managed to win three of the six points so far. Although he conceded a goalless draw against his fans on the final day, he had previously won a beautiful victory away from home. The Hurricane makes its fifth exhibition for the Argentine Championship, trying to place its second consecutive victory as a visitor in the competition and thus reach its fourth game without losing. However, as a visitor the club has two negative marks: it owns the worst average possession of the ball, 36.6%, and the second worst rate of correct passes, which may end up making it difficult to create opportunities for completion.
Prediction CA Huracan-Defensa Y Justicia: 12 (Odd 1.00)
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His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. The away team is currently in 8th place, with 7 points conquered, after 2 victories, 1 tie and 1 defeat. In the penultimate game, he won outside Gimnasia La Plata by (1-3). In the last game, tied at home against Union Santa Fe by (0-0). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats as a visitor, with 17 goals scored and 27 suffered; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 19 goals scored and 13 suffered. In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Hurricane won 2, tied 2 and lost 6.
Also you can check the statistics of possession, shots, corners, offsides, and many other applications. In the section Schedule you will find full schedule of both teams for the whole season. Our site is not limited to only as this. You will find what results teams Defensa y Justicia and Huracan usually end matches with divided into first and second half. We invite you to check Defensa y Justicia and Huracan match statistict (Tab Stats->Match statistics), where you will find out who is the best scorer. In tab Goals stats (tab Stats->Goals stats) check how many loses and scored goals per game, how many games won and lost to zero. Check Odds stats (Tab Stats->odds), where you will find graphical statistics bet Under / Over and Handicap.In tab Form(Stats->form) you find graph teams form and a list of all matches of Defensa y Justicia and Huracan in season.
The team allowed goals to the opponent in 3 of the last 4 matches, reason why it has not presented great solidity defensive, but its attack has marked regularly, since that always marked at least one goal in the last 4 matches for this competition. This is a team that presents results similar in house and outside, reason why is not usually affected by the house factor, since in the last 30 parties it registers 8 victories, 2 ties and 5 defeats like visitor; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. In his last game, he lost with Columbus (3-1), after in the previous game to have lost by (1-3) at home, in a game against Union Santa Fe. In his last 10 home games, Defensa y Justicia recorded 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. After 1 victory, 1 draw and 2 defeats, the home team is currently in 20th place, with 4 points conquered. In the last 3 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period highlighted: he suffered 3 of his 7 goals in the minutes (16-30 ).
bila (63) for the Hurricane. However, the last time these two teams disputed a game in this stage was in 12-03-2016, in a party for the First Division that finished with the victory of the Hurricane by (0-2). Defense and Justice and Hurricane measure forces at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, in a match for the 5th day of the First Division. The goals of the party were marked by C. Espinoza (26 ) and R. In this game the house factor can be decisive, since the Hurricane presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 games.
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Printing solar cells; HIV and dementia; floods, tsunamis and selling seawater
Thin, flexible, cheaper solar cells that are printed rather than manufactured are where we're heading with new technology patented by Melbourne researchers.
While other researchers have discovered that HIV can hide out in the brain, leading to increased understanding of the link between HIV infection and HIV dementia.
Both of these discoveries were selected for Fresh Science, a national competition that highlights the work of early-career researchers.
Also, a moody earth: extreme natural hazards, selling seawater, tsunamis in the Pacific and recent floods in Pakistan. These are some of the topics being discussed today at Earth on the Edge, an international earth sciences conference in Melbourne from today till Thursday 7 July.
Understanding the link between HIV and dementia
HIV can hide out in the brain, protected from the immune system and antiviral drugs, Dr Lachlan Gray and his colleagues at Monash University and the Burnet Institute have found.
Scientist available for interview today.
Their discovery is an important step in understanding the link between HIV infection and HIV dementia, and is important for the eradication of HIV in general.
"The persistence of the virus in the brain compromises the brain's normal function, and leads to the death of neurons and to clinical dementia," Lachlan says.
In fact, about one in five of those infected by HIV ends up with dementia.
"We believe our findings will aid the development of novel drugs that will prevent HIV using the brain as a sanctuary, and help to shape future eradication strategies."
For interviews, contact Lachlan Gray on 0416 148 377 or Lachlan.gray@monash.edu
Full media release and photos at: www.scienceinpublic.com.au
Printing solar cells
Australia researchers have invented nanotech solar cells that are thin, flexible and use 1/100th the materials of conventional solar cells.
Printable, flexible solar cells that could dramatically decrease the cost of renewable energy have been developed by PhD student Brandon MacDonald in collaboration with his colleagues from CSIRO's Future Manufacturing Flagship and the University of Melbourne's Bio21 Institute.
Their patented technology is based on inks containing tiny, semiconducting nanocrystals, which can be printed directly onto a variety of surfaces.
By choosing the right combination of ink and surface it is possible to make efficient solar cells using very little material or energy.
"The problem with traditional solar cells," Brandon says, "is that making them requires many complex and energy intensive steps."
"Using nanocrystal inks, they can be manufactured in a continuous manner, which increases throughput and should make the cells much cheaper to produce."
For interviews contact Brandon MacDonald on 0450 620 107 or Brandon.Macdonald@csiro.au
Moody earth: extreme natural hazards, selling seawater, tsunamis in the Pacific and recent floods in Pakistan
From today, for nearly two weeks Australia is hosting a huge meeting of earth scientists – many of them flying directly from their work in hot spots around the world.
They will be providing the most up-to-date information on the Japanese tsunami, the safety of nuclear installations, the Christchurch earthquake, Cyclone Yasi, the ash clouds and more. They will also be putting all of this in context and reveal the bigger picture about our planet in all its moods.
The conference is Earth on the Edge, the 25th General Assembly of the International Union of Geophysics and Geodesy (IUGG), and it has attracted almost 4,000 delegates from around 100 countries.
Today's speakers include:
The first Australian to be elected President of the IUGG, CSIRO's Tom Beer. Alik Ismail-Zadeh, Secretary-General of the IUGG, and Professor at the Geophysical Institute at the Carlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Professor Ismail-Zadeh is leading discussions on extreme natural hazards and how science and society have to partner to cope with natural hazards by integrating natural and social sciences, engineering, economic and industrial activities, public administration and policy making.
Trevor McDougall, from CSIRO, who is 'selling seawater to ocean scientists'. Trevor has redefined seawater for ocean and climate science, and is at the IUGG conference to accept the Prince Albert I Medal for his fundamental advances in ocean mixing processes. He is the first Australian to receive the medal, which will be awarded on Friday.
Demetris Koutsoyiannis, a hydrologist at the National Technical University of Athens. His work in modelling water resources is challenging the assumptions behind global climate change models. He has also written on the history of water resource development during antiquity. Who invented the bathroom and when?
James Goff, Co-director of the Australia-Pacific Tsunami Research Centre, who says that we don't know much about tsunamis in the Pacific. That matters because in prehistoric times Australia has been hit by large tsunamis.
S Khan will outline what happened during the recent floods in Pakistan and how they are enhancing social resilience through participatory integrated floods and droughts management. If you think the floods in Australia were bad, imagine a flood that affects 20 million people and destroys a million houses. He is speaking on Wednesday 29 June.
Other topics being discussed include:
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment in the Australasian Region: Informing Disaster Risk Reduction and Building Community Resilience
Understanding the global transport of bacteria in the atmosphere
Disaster policy and climate change: how much more of the same?
Sustainability of the Venice Lagoon in the face of climate change
A series of talks on glaciers:
o What do glaciers tell us about climate variability and climate change?
o Advancing New Zealand Glaciers in a Warming World
o Glacier Changes of the Himalayas in the Last 20 Years
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Conference program available at: www.iugg2011.com
Follow the IUGG conference on twitter – #IUGG2011
Media Assistance:
Simon Torok, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, 0409 844 302, Simon.Torok@csiro.au
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Seniors' Sleep Woes May Be Linked to Loss of Brain Cells
News By -- Robert Preidt Aug 20, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Loss of brain cells that act as a "sleep switch" may help explain why many seniors have trouble falling and staying asleep, a new study suggests.
In Alzheimer's patients, sleep disruption can be especially severe and often results in nighttime confusion and wandering, according to the researchers.
The investigators analyzed data from the Rush Memory and Aging Project, which includes nearly 1,000 people who enrolled at age 65 and are being followed until death, at which point their brains are donated for research.
The results showed that elderly people and Alzheimer's patients have a substantial decline in what are called ventrolateral preoptic neurons, and that loss of these brain cells is associated with sleep problems.
"On average, a person in his 70s has about one hour less sleep per night than a person in his 20s," senior author Dr. Clifford Saper, chairman of neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said in a medical center news release.
Sleep loss and fragmented sleep are associated with a number of health issues, including thinking and memory problems, increased blood pressure and vascular disease, and a tendency to develop type 2 diabetes, Saper said. "It now appears that loss of these neurons may be contributing to these various disorders as people age," he noted.
The study was published online Aug. 20 in the journal Brain.
"These findings provide the first evidence that the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus in humans probably plays a key role in causing sleep, and functions in a similar way to other species that have been studied," Saper said.
The loss of these neurons with aging and with Alzheimer's disease may be a reason why older individuals often face sleep disruptions, he added. "These results may, therefore, lead to new methods to diminish sleep problems in the elderly and prevent sleep-deprivation-related cognitive [mental] decline in people with dementia," he concluded.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine has more about age-related changes in sleep.
This article: Copyright © 2014 HealthDay. All rights reserved.


We are mainly interested in elucidating drug resistance mechanisms in cancer by large scale biological experiments using model systems followed by biomarker validation in clinical samples.
The computational molecular medicine group (CMM) aims at being forefront in clinical proteogenomics research. We have established experimental and computational quantitative technologies for MS-based profiling useful for clinical proteomics (e.g. label free quantitation, triple dimethyl labeling and SILAC). More specifically we have more than 10 years' experience in global MS-based drug profiling used in combination with genomics technologies such as next/third generation sequencing methodologies (Proteogenomics). We have experience in using proteogenomics in clinical samples, human cell lines and in multi-drug resistance bacteria. Our main interest is to apply our technologies on chronic diseases to contribute to precision medicine approaches. We currently have three biomarker projects funded on immune profiling in lung cancer and diffuse large B cell lymphoma. These projects will be running from 2018-2022. Although the main focus is on chronic diseases, pathogens are also questioned to address the role of host-pathogen interactions in chronic diseases. In other words, we work in the interface between clinicians, biomedical and biochemistry researchers.
FCT investigator program 2012 (Principal Investigator) – five year group leader salary.
2014-2019: COST action Proteostasis. We have so far been selected for two post doctoral exchange grants (Principal Investigator).
2016-2019: PTDC/BBB-BEP/2463/2014 ProbeCOPD. Protease activity-based probes for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease diagnostics ~200,000.00 Euro.
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2016-2021: Invited participant for the recent approved COST action network Transautophagy.
2013-2015: PTDC-BEX-GMG-0242-2012 "Evaluating the role of proteolysis in the male reproductive system through the study of KLK (19q13.4) and WFDC (20q13) gene clusters." (Research member)- ~200,000.00 Euro.
2014-2015: EXPL/DTP-PIC/0616/2013 "Global MS-based profiling of bronchial aspirate: targeting lung cancer specific modifications" (Principal Investigator) - 49,800.00 Euro.
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Contract with Novo Nordisk (2010) - 10,000.00 Euro.
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Carlsberg foundation (Principal Investigator) – two year post doc salary.
Etortek Research Programs 2005 / 2006 (CIC bioGUNE) (Principal Investigator).
Carvalho AS, Cuco CM, Lavareda C, Miguel F, Ventura M, Almeida S, Pinto P, de Abreu TT, Rodrigues LV, Seixas S, Bárbara C, Azkargorta M, Elortza F, Semedo J, Field JK, Mota L, Matthiesen R. (2017) Bronchoalveolar Lavage Proteomics in Patients with Suspected Lung Cancer. Sci Rep. 2017 Feb 7;7:42190. doi: 10.1038/srep42190.
Ana Sofia Carvalho, Henrik Molina and Rune Matthiesen, New insights into functional regulation in MS-based drug profiling, Scientific Reports from Nature Publishing Group, 2016, 6, 18826.
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Next generation Ubiquitin and SUMO traps.
Champalimaud, Lisbon; Henrik Molina, Rockefeller University – Exosome biomarkers.
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Clinical trial for improving outcome and disclosing novel circulating biomarkers.
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Motivated students are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates, please send your CV, a letter explaining your interests and the name/contact information for 1-3 references to rune.matthiesen(at)nms.unl.pt.
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The Ferrari 812 GTO Aperta Represents the End of an Era
By Robert Moore
Ferrari's history with V-12 engines goes all the way back to the 1948 Ferrari 166 F2 Formula Two racer and many of the brands cars over the past 70 years have been offered with a V-12. The Ferrari 250 GTO, arguably the most desirable Ferrari ever made boasted a V-12 engine. So did the 365 GTB4 Daytona, the Testarossa, and even the 456 GT Venice station wagon. More recent V-12 models included the Ferrari FXX, F12berlinetta, and the controversially named LaFerrari. All this history of incredible power and performance could be coming to an end as new reports are suggesting that the upcoming 812 GTO Aperta could, in fact, be Ferrari's last front-engined, naturally aspirated V-12 – marking the end of an era and opening a door to the future.
Before I dive too deep into that, let me just point out that Ferrari has even admitted that the V-12 was eventually going to get put down, as explained to Autocar when the brand's CTO said the firm would try to keep it around as long as possible. And, we know that the Purosangue SUV will likely be offered with the V-12 as well. Beyond the 812 and Purosangue, however, Ferrari's V-12 could be shelved forever.
As for the 812 GTO Aperta, it is expected to be a spiritual successor to the 599 GTO, and while there's not a lot known about it at this time, it'll likely be produced in just 812 examples – the same example set by the aforementioned 599 GTO. That massive 6.5-liter should be massaged to deliver a little extra oomph over the 812 Superfast's current output of 780 horsepower, but how much remains to be seen. The big changes will come in the way of aerodynamic enhancements and chassis tweaking that should improve maneuverability. Pricing will be somewhere in the range $700,000, a huge premium over the 812 Superfast but definitely well worth it.
So what happens after Ferrari's V-12 is gone? Well, Ferrari has no choice but to embrace forced induction to a larger degree. There haven't been too many Ferraris with forced induction in the past, but there have been a few. Furthermore, an old patent from 2018 showcased what could have been a four-banger with forced induction – something that could be used alongside some brutal electrification. Will Ferrari go all-electric in the near future? I highly doubt it, but give it 5 or 6 years, and I'm willing to bet we'll definitely see some hybridized cars with smaller engines.
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Wszystkiego Najlepszego – polski zespół muzyczny z nurtu piosenki turystycznej i poezji śpiewanej, powstały pod koniec 1987 roku w Bydgoszczy.

Historia
Zespół wywodzi się z toruńsko-bydgoskiego środowiska studenckiego. Pod nazwą Wszystkiego Najlepszego wystąpił po raz pierwszy w październiku 1987 roku na Bazunie w Człuchowie. Od początku jego trzon stanowią: założyciel, autor muzyki i wielu tekstów  Maciej Rzeźnikowski (śpiew, gitara klasyczna), Justyna Rzeźnikowska (śpiew) i Beata Łapińska (śpiew). Prawie od początku członkami grupy są też: Grzegorz Bielawski i Tomasz Keszkowski. W ciągu wielu lat przez zespół przewinęli się: Maciej Warchał, Mariusz "Rosół" Ziółkowski, Artur Jankowski, Krzysztof Pilarski, Andrzej Kałamaja, Mieczysław Niesobski, czy Łukasz Juszczak. Pierwsze autorskie kompozycje M. Rzeźnikowskiego znajdujące się w repertuarze Wszystkiego Najlepszego to Jesienne oczekiwanie (do słów Aleksandry Bacińskiej) i Na przekór (do słów Krystyny Berndt). Pierwsze laury zespół zdobył na: Nocnym Śpiewaniu na Zamku w Uniejowie (I miejsce), na Bakcynaliach w Lublinie za piosenkę Na przekór przyszłej korekcie (I miejsce), na Yapie w Łodzi (I miejsce), na Nocnym Śpiewaniu na Zamku w Radzyniu Chełmińskim, na Nocnym Śpiewaniu na Zamku w Świeciu, na Danielce i wielu innych przeglądach i festiwalach. Ukoronowaniem festiwalowych sukcesów było zdobycie I nagrody w 1989 roku, a w następnym roku Grand Prix na Ogólnopolskiej Turystycznej Giełdzie Piosenki Studenckiej w Szklarskiej Porębie, Nagroda imienia Kuby Wencla za autorstwo piosenek dla Macieja Rzeźnikowskiego, "Rajdowa Piosenka Roku" dla Taradajki na Bazunie w 1990 roku i  wyróżnienie na Studenckim Festiwalu Piosenki w Krakowie za Łapkę niedźwiadka. Po zamknięciu etapu konkursowego rozpoczęły się występy gościnne i liczne koncerty, takie jak: Jesień idzie, nie ma na to rady na Górze Szybowcowej, cykl koncertów Powtórka z Bazuny, Ogólnopolski Festiwal Piosenki Studenckiej "Łykend" we Wrocławiu i na wielu innych imprezach. W grudniu 1991 zespół wszedł do studia Radia Żak w Łodzi i nagrał kasetę, zatytułowaną Na przekór przyszłej korekcie (w sesji wziął udział gościnnie Ryszard Żarowski). Ostatni koncert miał miejsce w kwietniu 1993 roku na OFPS "Łykend" we Wrocławiu. Pod koniec 1998 roku dochodzi do reaktywacji grupy, która występuje na festiwalach, takich jak: Nocne Śpiewanie na Zamku w Świeciu, Bazuna, Giełda w Szklarskiej Porębie i innych. W nowym składzie, obok J. Rzeźnikowskiej, B. Łapińskiej i M. Rzeźnikowskiego znaleźli się: przyjaciel zespołu Artur Jankowski (śpiew, gitara), Iwo Jankowski (śpiew, gitara), Krzysztof Pilarski (skrzypce) i Łukasz Juszczak (gitara basowa). W tym składzie zespół gra do lipca 2001 roku, a ostatnim koncertem jest występ na Bazunie '01. W sierpniu 2017 roku na płycie kompaktowej, nakładem Dalmafonu ukazała się reedycja kasety Na przekór przyszłej korekcie (1992). Także w sierpniu zespół wystąpił na 50 OTGPS w Szklarskiej Porębie w składzie jubileuszowym (J. Rzeźnikowska, B. Łapińska, M. Rzeźnikowski, M. Ziółkowski, G. Bielawski i A. Jankowski) i rozpoczął kolejny aktywny okres w swojej historii. W październiku wystąpił w bydgoskiej Światłowni w składzie: J. Rzeźnikowska, B. Rączkowiak, M. Rzeźnikowski, G. Bielawski, T. Keszkowski, Iza Kamińska (skrzypce). W listopadzie w tym samym składzie zagrał w Kinoteatrze Adria. W styczniu 2018 roku wystąpił w bydgoskiej Zatoce, po raz pierwszy ze Sławomirem Szymeczko (gitara basowa) i ponownie z Iwo Jankowskim. W marcu zaś wziął udział w sobotnim koncercie nocnym gwiazd na Yapie, a tydzień później wystąpił w chorzowskim klubie Leśniczówka. Od tego czasu grupa aktywnie koncertuje, biorąc udział w ogólnopolskich imprezach i przeglądach piosenki turystycznej i poezji śpiewanej.
Rok 2019 okazał się najbardziej pracowitym rokiem w historii zespołu: muzycy zagrali rekordową ilość koncertów oraz po wielu latach wrócili do studia nagraniowego. 7 września 2019 roku, podczas Dąbrowskich Spotkań z Poezją Śpiewaną - Zamczysko odbyła się premiera drugiej płyty zespołu pt. Wygnani Poeci. Na krążku znalazło się czternaście premierowych piosenek do tekstów Aleksandry Bacińskiej, Macieja Rzeźnikowskiego, Krzysztofa Kasperczyka, Adama Ziemianina i Jerzego Michotka. Muzykę skomponował Maciej Rzeźnikowski. Gościnnie na płycie można usłyszeć muzyków zaprzyjaźnionych z zespołem i towarzyszących mu na koncertach, a są to: Izabela Kamińska i Krzysztof Pilarski na skrzypcach, Adam Rusinek na instrumentach perkusyjnych, Leszek Czenkusz na akordeonie i Tomasz Pawlicki na flecie.

Obecny skład zespołu
 Justyna Rzeźnikowska – śpiew, instrumenty perkusyjne
 Beata Łapińska – śpiew
 Maciej Rzeźnikowski – śpiew, gitara klasyczna
 Grzegorz Bielawski – śpiew
 Tomasz Keszkowski – harmonijka ustna, gitara akustyczna, śpiew
 Iwo Jankowski – gitara akustyczna, gitara klasyczna, śpiew
 Sławomir Szymeczko – gitara basowa

Dyskografia
 1992 – Na przekór przyszłej korekcie (MC, EMES)
 2017 – Na przekór przyszłej korekcie (CD, Dalmafon – reedycja)
2019 – Wygnani Poeci (CD, Justyna Rzeźnikowska Mediaklik)

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Bibliografia
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Polskie zespoły wykonujące poezję śpiewaną i piosenkę literacką

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Q: EXCEL VBA: comparing day & month only from all the date I am trying to compare only day from the below interval:
Sheets("DATA").Range("H:H").NumberFormat = "mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm am/pm"
I found myself a solution with this IF function that is included in many other IF's
If Sheets("Data").Range("i" & i).Value <> "N/A" And Sheets("Data").Range("K" & i).Value <> "N/A" Then
    If Day(Sheets("Data").Range("i" & i)) = Day(Sheets("DATA").Range("K" & i)) Then
        Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "Equals"
    ElseIf Day(Sheets("Data").Range("i" & i)) > Day(Sheets("DATA").Range("K" & i)) Then
        Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "Later"
    Else: Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "Earlier"
    End If
    Else: Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "N/A"
End If

That seems to do the trick - compare only day from the all date interval and write in column S is it the same day, later, or earlier, or "not available".
However, this didnot not work if one or another date is in another month (as there are high volumes more than 500k rows of data from 2012-2013)
How can I compare year/month/date from this format "mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm am/pm" without - deleting hours and minutes from the original row (creating new row without hours/minutes is also not an option)
Thanks!

A: Compare the values of the cells using the Value2 property. The Value2 property returns the unformatted value of the cell. Each integer of a stored date/time value represents one day so I've used the Int() method to truncate the stored value so we are only comparing by date, not minutes or seconds.
If Sheets("Data").Range("i" & i).Value <> "N/A" _
        And Sheets("Data").Range("K" & i).Value <> "N/A" Then

    Select Case Int(Sheets("Data").Range("i" & i).Value2)
        Case Is = Int(Sheets("DATA").Range("K" & i).Value2)
            Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "Equals"
        Case Is > Int(Sheets("DATA").Range("K" & i).Value2)
            Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "Later"
        Case Else
            Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "Earlier"
    End Select

Else
    Sheets("Data").Range("S" & i).Value = "N/A"
End If

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PANAMA'S Tourism Authority and local travel operators are looking for a surge of Chinese visitors following The Guangzho, International Travel Fair in Canton, where Panama was identified as the "most popular destination".
Tourism Minister, Gustavo Him, and Panama's Ambassador to China, Francisco Carlo Escobar, received the award on behalf of the Panamanian Government.
Panama had the largest pavilion and was supported by 9 private companies (tour operators and hotels), at the fair showcasing 53 countries.
The ambassador of Panama said that the the inauguration of the first Air China flight in March will facilitate multi-destination tourism, taking advantage of our connectivity.
He stressed that the approved destination status granted to Panama "is proof of our extensive cooperation with the Chinese people and a lasting friendship."
He said that Chinese citizens with valid visas from the United States, Australia and Canada can enter Panamanian territory. "This measure is applied by other countries in the region for the opportunity to develop multi-destination packages with operating companies in the area," said the ambassador.
And one other point .throughout history every failing empire the last thing they do is take their people to war as a attempt to hang onto power a little longer . And which country in this world is banging the war drum the most ?


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Can a woman be sealed twice?
Asked by: Miss Ana Renner
In the LDS Church today, both men and women may enter a celestial marriage with only one living partner at a time. A man may be sealed to more than one woman. ... A woman, however, may not be sealed to more than one man at a time while she is alive. She may only be sealed to subsequent partners after she has died.
What does it mean for a woman to be sealed?
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the word sealing refers to the joining together of a man and a woman and their children for eternity. This sealing can be performed only in a temple by a man who has the priesthood, or the authority from God.
How many husbands can a Mormon woman have?
In 1998, the LDS Church created a new policy that a woman may also be sealed to more than one man. A woman, however, may not be sealed to more than one man while she is alive. She may only be sealed to subsequent partners after both she and her husband(s) have died.
How many wives can a Mormon have?
It has always permitted and continues to permit men to be married in Mormon temples "for the eternities" to more than one wife. This tension between private belief and public image makes polygamy a sensitive subject for Mormons even today.
How long does it take to cancel a sealing?
It could take a few months to over a year. Because each situation is unique, there is not a standard amount of time. Each case is processed on an individual basis. In recent times, approval for some couples has been obtained in as short as one week.
What happens in a Mormon sealing?
A temple sealing for a living couple has the man and woman kneel on opposite sides of an altar in a temple sealing room while wearing ceremonial temple robes. ... The male sealer then reads the following vows to groom (and then repeats the same vows with the changes noted in parentheses) to which they are to respond "yes".
Can Mormons get divorced?
Is divorce allowed? Mormon marriages are different from most marriages because they are considered eternal. ... However, the church does have a process for annulment and sees divorce as an unfortunately necessary evil.
What are Mormons not allowed to do?
Alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee and drugs
These are all specifically banned in the Word of Wisdom, except for drugs. The prophets have made it clear that drugs, other than for medical use, are also banned. Mormons are also strongly discouraged from drinking soft drinks containing caffeine.
What is expected of a Mormon woman?
Mormon women have the specific responsibility to be righteous daughters of God; good, faithful wives; and loving mothers. A woman should give her greatest priority to her home: her husband, her family, and the opportunity to child-bearing.
Can a Mormon marry a non Mormon?
Temple marriage is aptly referred to as sealing because it seals a couple and family together forever. ... Not anyone can actually marry in the temple, but only men and women who are faithful members of the Church. Marrying a non-member is allowed, however, the marriage ceremony cannot be done in the temple.
Can a woman have multiple husbands?
Polyandry, marriage of a woman to two or more men at the same time; the term derives from the Greek polys, "many," and anēr, andros, "man." When the husbands in a polyandrous marriage are brothers or are said to be brothers, the institution is called adelphic, or fraternal, polyandry.
What religions allow multiple wives?
For example, in some Islamic, Hindu, and even Christian countries, polygamy is a normal practice or is otherwise tolerated. Some Native American, Indigenous Australian, and Mongolian peoples practice "group marriage," where the nuclear family consists of multiple husbands and multiple wives.
What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise?
"To seal is to ratify, to justify, or to approve. Thus an act which is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise is one which is ratified by the Holy Ghost; it is one which is approved by the Lord; and the person who has taken the obligation upon himself is justified by the Spirit in the thing he has done.
What do Mormon brides wear?
The Mormon Bride
brides may wear their wedding dresses through the temple where the sacred ceremony of marriage takes place if these dresses meet the accepted standards: white, high-neck, long sleeved, modest in design and fabric and free of elaborate ornamentation," said Irene Caso, a Mormon Church spokeswoman.
Can Mormons kiss?
Church leaders have stated that outside of marriage "passionate kisses", defined as "more intense and last[ing] longer than a brief kiss", and "prolonged kisses that involve the tongue and excite the passions" are "off limits".
Can girls be Mormons?
Ecclesiastically, the LDS Church is firmly committed to traditional gender roles. Women have a certain degree of authority in some areas, including leadership positions with authority over children and other women, although these women leaders receive supervision and guidance by male priesthood-holding leaders.
Why can't Mormons drink coffee?
In Doctrine and Covenants 89:8–9, the Lord forbids our using tobacco and "hot drinks," which, Church leaders have explained, means tea and coffee. Modern prophets and apostles have frequently taught that the Word of Wisdom warns us against substances that can harm us or enslave us to addiction.
Can Mormons drink Coke?
While many Mormons do avoid caffeinated soft drinks, LDS Doctrine and Covenants – the revelation Mormon prophet Joseph Smith says he received from God — only explicitly forbids the consumption of "hot drinks."
What is the difference between Mormons and Christians?
Mormon doctrine differs from orthodox Christian views with respect to salvation. Protestant Christians believe in "Faith Alone" for salvation and criticise the LDS for a belief in salvation through good works. Mormons, however, feel that they are misunderstood.
Who do Mormons worship?
Jesus Christ is the central figure in the doctrine and practice of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is the Redeemer. [viii] He is the prototype of all saved beings, the standard of salvation. [ix] Jesus explained that "no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6).
What is the average age for a Mormon to get married?
Outside the church, the average marriage age in the U.S. is 29 for men and 27 for women. According to the Next Mormons Survey (NMS), a study used in a new book "The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Shaping the LDS Church" by Jana Riess, the median marriage age for Mormons is 22.
Do you wear your bra over or under LDS garments?
As a bra fitting expert, I get asked from LDS women on how to wear their garments with their bra. ... 5 of the Church Handbook states: "The garment should be worn beneath the outer clothing. It is a matter of personal preference whether other undergarments are worn beneath the temple garment."
Can you marry 2 wives in USA?
Polygamy is the act or condition of a person marrying another person while still being lawfully married to another spouse. It is illegal in the United States. The crime is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both, according to the law of the individual state and the circumstances of the offense.
What is having two wives called?
Polygamy usually takes the form of polygyny – when a man marries multiple women. Polyandry, which refers to wives having more than one husband, is even rarer than polygamy and mostly documented among small and relatively isolated communities around the world.
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Feeling Right At Home
"Happy shall I live there as if in my paternal house, giving no thought upon the prosperity of the three worlds, thinking only of the services that are to be rendered to my husband." (Sita Devi speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, Sec 27)
Most of us tend to have fond memories of our childhood home. As youths, we were under the protection of our mother and father, so feelings of nostalgia arise when remembering such a time. Material life means always hankering after things we want and lamenting over things that we don't have. In Sanskrit they are referred to as shochati and kankshati:
"… The material civilization means, shochati kankshati, two businesses. Kankshati means desiring. While the body is moving we are desiring, making plans: 'I want this. I want this. My son requires this. My nation requires this. My community requires this.' This is kankshati; desiring to possess this, possess… And when the body is lost, then shochati: 'Oh, my father is lost. My brother is lost. My son is lost.' Two businesses. So as long there is no spiritual knowledge, we have got on the material conception of the body two businesses— shochati, kankshati: desiring for things which we do not possess and lamenting for things which we have lost." (Shrila Prabhupada, Lecture, 751017BG.JOH)
Remembering our childhood lets us escape these feelings. Eating dinner with our parents, watching television, playing in our yard; these were the primary activities of our youth that we now miss. Home is where we felt most comfortable and secure.
When we grow up to be adults, we get married and raise our families in a new home different from the one we grew up in. We hanker after independence and thus we want to start new traditions and create new memories with our spouse and children. Even so, the home of our parents, the home where we grew up and felt most comfortable, that is the home that we usually prefer.
According to Vedic philosophy, we are all individual spirit souls existing eternally as part and parcel of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We have fallen into this material world due to our desire to lord it over and to imitate God. We mistakenly identify ourselves as the doer of activities, taking credit for the fruits of our material actions, when in fact God and His energies are responsible for everything. Trapped in the mindset of thinking in terms of "I" and "mine", we develop karma and are forced to live by its effects. We are forced to constantly transmigrate between bodies, sometimes as animals, and sometimes as human beings. Any feelings we have of so-called happiness are only temporary.
Real happiness comes from association with Krishna. When one is in the company of God, lovingly serving Him, then one becomes infused with pure bliss resulting from spiritual happiness. When Lord Rama, the incarnation of Lord Krishna in the Treta Yuga, appeared on this earth, He played the part of a young prince, the eldest son of the King of Ayodhya, Maharaja Dashratha. Due to bad judgment on the king's part, Lord Rama was ordered to spend fourteen years living as a recluse in the forest. Married to His wife Sita Devi at the time, the Lord went to inform her of the bad news and to try to convince her to not accompany Him. Sita rejected His appeal and put forth her own plea to the Lord to allow her to follow Him. Sita told Rama that living in the forest with Him would be just like living in her parents' house.
Sita Devi grew up in the royal kingdom of Maharaja Janaka and his wife Sunayana. Janaka was the highly respected king of Mithila, coming from a long line of pious kings who were also known as Janaka. Sita was his most precious jewel, someone he loved more than life itself. Being naturally pious from her birth, Sita was afforded all the regal comforts while growing up. Yet at the same time, she was not spoiled in any way, for she was trained in austerity and virtue by her parents. In Vedic culture, when a girl is married off, she in essence relinquishes all ties to her original family and adopts her husband's family as her own. Such a transition is not very easy, but Sita managed it without a problem due to her devotion to dharma and to Rama.
Sita Devi's above referenced statement describes how devotees feel when they are in God's company. The Vedas tell us that there are three worlds or planetary systems belonging to the material creation: bhur, bhuva, and svah.
"Heaven (svah) was established as the residence of the demigods, Bhuvarloka (bhuva) as that of the ghostly spirits, and the earth system (bhur) as the place of human beings and other mortal creatures. Those mystics who strive for liberation are promoted beyond these three divisions." (Lord Krishna, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 11.24.12)
Equivalent to the concept of heaven, svah loka is the planetary system intended for those who are pious and situated in the mode of goodness. Such people ascend to svah loka where they can enjoy heavenly comforts for a period of time commensurate with the weight of their good deeds. Beyond these heavenly planets are even more planets such as Satyaloka, Maharloka and Janaloka, which are reserved for those yogis seeking liberation.
"Lord Brahma created the region below the earth for the demons and the Naga snakes. In this way the destinations of the three worlds were arranged as the corresponding reactions for different kinds of work performed within the three modes of nature. By mystic yoga, great austerities and the renounced order of life, the pure destinations of Maharloka, Janaloka, Tapoloka and Satyaloka are attained. But by devotional yoga, one achieves My transcendental abode." (Lord Krishna, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 11.24.13-14)
Pure devotees don't find material comforts to be very appealing, for they prefer the direct association of Krishna. Only through devotional service can one enter the highest planets, God's personal abode, after giving up their present body.
Devotees like Sita prefer to always be with God or to always think about Him, wherever they may be. When one is in complete Krishna consciousness, then all material desires become immediately eradicated. Sita Devi was Goddess Lakshmi herself, the eternal consort of Lord Narayana, a form of Krishna. Sita is always in complete Krishna consciousness, and thus has no desire for any material rewards or enjoyments offered by the three worlds. Lord Rama was very worried that His wife would be unhappy living an austere life in the forest, a place which was meant for wild animals, beasts, and certainly not for human beings. Sita made sure to tell Him that such tough conditions wouldn't affect her because the Lord would be with her. So we should all take her lesson to heart and try to give up our hopes and dreams for material enjoyment. True bliss comes from serving God. If we always chant His name, "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare" and follow the processes of devotional service, then we will feel at home wherever we are.
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Please join us in praying for two Redemptorist students who will be professing vows August 11 in Dominica, West Indies.
Kevin Bellott (left) will take his final vows as a Redemptorist, and Jacky Merilan (below, right) will profess first vows during the Mass that will also celebrate the jubilee anniversaries of several Redemptorists who are serving in the English-speaking Region of the Caribbean. Kevin and Jacky will profess vows as members of that region, which is part of the Baltimore Province.
Redemptorists profess vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for the first time after completing a year of intense prayer and formation (novitiate). They renew their temporary vows for at least three years before professing final vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and a vow and oath of perseverance in the order.
James McCabe, a Redemptorist from the Baltimore Province, professed his final vows in July. He will be ordained a deacon Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C., and is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood in 2011.
Kevin Bellott will continue theology studies this fall at Boston College in Massachusetts, while Jacky Merilan will return to St. John's University in New York City to continue philosophy studies.
For more information about becoming a Redemptorist, click here.


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Origami Works Foundation
Talent Solutions Connector launches Nov. 2
The ultimate connector for Cook County employers seeking to create a diverse and inclusive workforce, Talent Solutions Connector already contains nearly 200 local services that help employers with their talent needs.
Dani Petrie sees Talent Solutions Connector as the solution to connecting Cook County employers to endless amounts of diverse and inclusive talent throughout the Chicago area.
"We know that this tool can be useful and we know there aren't enough employers who know about it yet," said Petrie, Executive Director and Managing Trustee of Chicago-based Origami Works Foundation. "We're super excited about this, and this is just the beginning to spread this far and wide throughout Cook County."
Talent Solutions Connector will debut Nov. 2 with an event featuring President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Toni Preckwinkle, and a panel of employers, Petrie said. The new tool is completely free for users and already contains nearly 200 free and subsidized services.
Employers can:
Browse and search free and subsidized programs for recruiting, training and retaining employees
Connect with program providers to explore customized solutions, as well as peer employers who have worked successfully with providers
Read testimonials to see what other employers say about their experiences using the services
Talent Solutions Connector is a searchable database of workforce services
"The Connector enhances the visibility of free and subsidized workforce services that are available to employers in Cook County," Petrie said. "Many employers are facing challenges in recruiting talent, and there are free programs that are available to help. This directory has been built by employers for employers, and it can help solve their talent challenges."
The new tool is completely free for users and already contains nearly 200 free and subsidized services.
Talent Solutions Connector, an online directory of free and subsidized programs that solve employer talent challenges while prioritizing diversity and inclusion, was developed through a partnership of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, The Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance, and Origami Works Foundation. The foundation launched in 2019 to help Chicagoland's most impoverished citizens overcome barriers to earning a living, while removing obstacles to employment and making opportunities more visible.
Origami Works Foundation works with community-based organizations, educational institutions, employers, and government agencies to identify opportunities to enable people to work; then it partners with appropriate organizations, and funds and often staffs and executes projects to meet mutual goals.
Petrie, a resident of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, co-founded the foundation almost three years ago after several decades as a management consultant helping organizations large and small enhance the performance of their employees.
Dani Petrie, Executive Director, OWF
Petrie, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, was the first in her family to graduate from college. As a teenager, she had applied only to in-state schools until a fellow trumpet player in the all-region band told her that he was going to attend Princeton. Petrie decided to apply there as well, and after she was accepted, a local Princeton alumnus convinced her parents -- her father painted houses; her mother a factory worker and special education aide – that it would be the perfect fit.
At Princeton, Petrie spent part of her final year studying remotely in Baltimore, writing her senior thesis on workforce development at that city's Human Development Institute. In the years that followed, she always felt a call to address workforce gaps, while helping employers create a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Petrie said she's excited that the Talent Solutions Connector is the next vehicle to help connect the dots.
"It always struck me that it was a win-win situation because employers needed workers, workers needed employment, and bridging the gap makes Chicago a better place to live for everyone," she said. Petrie said she's excited that the Talent Solutions Connector is the next vehicle to help connect the dots.
"I think my experience has given me a special ability to empathize with people who haven't had the experience or family support to take advantage of available opportunities," Petrie said. "I truly believe in these programs to help people."
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Why Persian rugs are known for longevity?
January 13, 2023 January 13, 2023 Danny White
Persian carpets are widely known for their intricate design and great quality. However, you may not be aware of all the benefits they can bring to your home. Persian rugs are widely known for their durability and longevity. They can last for up to a hundred years or more without losing their beauty. Some of the oldest Persian rugs are still in use today.
Persian rugs are extremely durable and can last for several generations. This is because Persian rugs are woven with a thick pile that won't easily wear out. Persian rugs are also known for their high quality and intricate patterns.
Get to know about the benefits of Persian rugs!
Persian rugs are famous for their intricate patterns and high quality. Did you know that they have been used for more than 5000 years? They have been traditionally woven by hand in Persia, modern-day Iran. Today, the art is still alive and thriving, and there are many Persian rug manufacturers still using the same techniques that were developed thousands of years ago. Persian rugs are known for their softness, but there are many other benefits to owning one. Persian rugs are one of the most popular items in any home. They are also one of the oldest, with a long and rich history.
Rugs are one of the most important items in a house, especially in the Middle East. They are regarded as decorative, functional, and cultural. Many people would not consider buying a house without a rug.
Persian rugs are made from the finest qualities of wool. They are perfect for people who love to decorate their homes in a very classy way. The colors and designs used in creating these rugs are unique and very attractive. They have the capability of enhancing the beauty of your home and making it look magnificent.
Why Persian rugs are so popular?
Persian rugs are the most valuable and exquisite Persian rugs that have been used for thousands of years in Iran, Afghanistan, and India. They are known for their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and detailed patterns. Persian rugs are the most valuable, exquisite, and colorful rugs. They have been used for thousands of years in Iran, Afghanistan, and India. Persian rugs have intricate designs, vibrant colors, and detailed patterns. They are used in homes, mosques, religious ceremonies, and also as a sign of wealth.
Persian rugs are a must-have for every home. They are very durable and can last for generations. This is why many families pass them down from one generation to the next. They are also very elegant and durable. Many people who love Persian rugs boast of their longevity.
Persian rugs are one of the oldest and most valuable carpets in the world. They come in different sizes, shapes, colors, designs, and patterns. These rugs are incredibly durable and resistant to weather as well as stains. They are also highly appreciated for their aesthetic value and cultural significance. They are the best piece of artwork.
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Los Angeles-based hip-hop, soul and dance group The Elevaters reunited for an intimate show at The Mint LA on Saturday night. 10/28/2017.
The feel-good band of dudes behind the Elevaters brought their infectious dance, hip-hop and soul funk sound to the Mint in Los Angeles last Saturday night — and it felt good.
Ten years since the release of their debut album Rising, the Elevaters reunited for one rare night in October. The Los Angeles-based group has quietly been residing around Los Angeles and San Francisco for the past couple of years (comprised of songwriters Sam Golzari and Benjamin Hall, producer/multi-instrumentalist David Noily and emcee Miles Gregley). Their raw energy, infectious tunes and heartfelt songs about "Patience," being there for your loved ones, having a good time or their own spin on a "Daft Punk Tribute" has stuck with me all these years.
Though they haven't been an active group releasing new tunes on the daily, it was definitely special to see these guys doing what they do and doing it just because they love it. As frontman Sam Golzari mentioned, they're not trying to put out the next best hit or go viral. Their music speaks for itself.
I thought I'd never have the chance to see them live. When I heard they were playing a show in Los Angeles, I knew I couldn't miss it.


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At just 7.7-inches square and 1.4-inches thin, the Mac Mini 2011 maintains its compact aluminum design while delivering performance and graphics capabilities you'd expect from an Apple computer.
Available in three different configurations, customers can choose a Mac Mini with the latest dual-core Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 CPU, AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics, or a quad-core Intel Core i7 powered server configuration.
Designed without an optical drive, Mac Mini can access the optical disc drives on other Macs and PCs, and even works with the MacBook Air SuperDrive. Configure-to-order options include up to 8 GBs of memory, a faster 7200 RPM hard drive and a 256GB solid state drive.
With a Thunderbolt port, Mac Mini can connect to peripherals such as RAID arrays, high-performance storage devices and the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, a stunning 27-inch IPS widescreen display that's great for surfing the Web, making FaceTime HD video calls and viewing photos and movies.
All new Mac Mini 2011 variants come with Mac OS X Lion, which introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; Multi-Touch gestures and system-wide support for full screen apps; a completely redesigned Mail app; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software and Launchpad, a new home for all your apps.
Mac Mini 2011 is now available through Apple Store Philippines.
The 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 2GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive starts at a suggested retail price of Php 30,990, with options to add memory up to 8GB and a 750GB hard drive.
The 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive starts at a suggested retail price of Php 40,990, with options to upgrade to a 2.7GHz dual-core Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of memory, and a 750GB hard drive with an option to add or replace with a 256GB solid state drive.
The 2.0 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Mac mini with Lion Server, 4GB of memory and dual 500GB hard drives starts at a suggested retail price of Php 50,990. Options include adding memory up to 8GB, two 750GB hard drives, or up to two 256GB solid state drives.
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Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
April 05, 2021 in General, COVID-19, Patient care
The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is excited to celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week from April 18-24, 2021. Lab Week recognizes the medical laboratory professionals, pathologists, phlebotomists, research scientists, students, leadership, and support staff that play an essential role in providing critical diagnostic services for patient treatment and community health.
The spirit of the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology has been strong in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. With smiles on beneath our masks, we have confronted the complexities and demands of the pandemic with incredible teamwork and innovation. We acknowledge the risks that all members of our department have taken to serve UW Medicine patients and their families. Despite these enormous challenges, our department has performed over 2 million COVID-19 PCR tests and 40% of Washington State's COVID-19 testing since March 2020.
Furthermore, the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine joined forces on July 1, 2020, to optimize patient care as we took on the mighty task of Destination: One, converting to a single electronic health record system. Due to the unwavering commitment of our department members, we continued to provide the world-class services we are known for while taking on these endeavors.
Please join us in celebrating the members of the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!
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Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) () is a state corporation of Pakistan working under Ministry of Industries and Production. It was established in 1952. PIDC was created to set up industries in such fields where large capital was required and  was difficult for the private sector and to set up industries in such backward areas to creating employment opportunities.

Subsidiary Companies

National Industrial Parks Development and Management Company
National Industrial Parks Development & Management Company (NIP) was created in 2006.

NIP is a public-private partnership established to develop focused industrial growth in Pakistan by developing world-class industrial parks all over the country.
The company was envisioned as a public-private hybrid. While it is a subsidiary of the PIDC, about 75% of its board members are from the private sector.

Technology Up-Gradation and Skill Development Company
Technology Up-Gradation & Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) has been incorporated in 2005 as a not for profit, guarantee limited company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation.
Its functions include:
 Promote and establish Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Centres by establishing common facility, design, support and maintenance, applied research and dissemination centres.
 To up-grade and transfer technology in targeted industrial sectors to enhance their productivity and competitiveness in the local as well as global sphere.

Karachi Tools, Dies And Moulds Centre
KTDMC was incorporated as a "non-profit" organisation in 2006 under the Government's Public Private Partnership program. KTDMC is being managed by an independent board of directors a majority of whom are techno-preneurs from the private sector.

KTDMC train professionals in field of designing, engineering and manufacturing of tools, dies and moulds through computer aided design and manufacturing Computer-aided design(CAD), Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer aided engineering (CAE).This is particularly important for the small and medium businesses which cannot otherwise afford large investments to set up such facilities for themselves.

Pakistan Stone Development Company
Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) is a public limited company functioning on not for profit as a subsidiary of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. under the Ministry of Industries & Production. PASDEC is mandated for the development, promotion and up-gradation of dimensional Stone sector in Pakistan and promote value addition and develop domestic and international markets by introducing modern know-how and equipment.

Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company

Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is a subsidiary of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation, Ministry of Industries & Production. The charter of the Company is to enhance the value chain productivity of gems and jewellery industry of Pakistan from Mine to Market. The Company aims to enhance exports through facilitation, technology up-gradation, skill development and marketing/branding initiatives.

Pakistan Hunting and Sporting Arms Development Company

Pakistan Hunting & Sporting Arms Development Company (PHSADC) is a sector development company, a subsidiary of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), Ministry of Industries  &  Production for promoting Gunsmith sector in the country.
PHSADC has undertaken the tasks of up-gradation and standardisation of locally produced hunting  &  sporting arms to internationally acceptable standards.

Furniture Pakistan Company

Furniture Pakistan Company is a subsidiary company of PFID established in 2007 to upgrade the furniture industry of Pakistan ultimately to enhance its export.

Southern Punjab Embroidery Industry
Southern Punjab Embroidery Industries is a joint venture project of private Sector and Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation. The company was established to promote and facilitate the continuous growth of the Hand & Machine made embroidery industry to enhance the export of such products. The company supports the Embroidery Sector at large in upgrading-skill, development/diversification of Hand and Machine made Embroidery products, technical advice etc.

Aik Hunar Aik Nagar

Aik Hunar Aik Nagar (AHAN) is operating as a not-for-profit Company since 2007. IT is a subsidiary of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), under administrative control of Ministry of Industries & Production.

AHAN aim to generate non-traditional employment opportunities in rural areas by adopting and indigenising the One Village One Product (OVOP) concept of Japan and One Tambon One Product (OTOP) of Thailand. The primary objective is to alleviate poverty in rural and semi urban areas of Pakistan by supporting rural based micro and small enterprises engaged in the production of non-farm goods.

Pakistan Chemical And Energy Sector Skills Development
Pakistan Chemical and Energy Sector Skills Development Company (PCESSDC) was incorporated as a non-profit public-private partnership in 2009. The purpose of the company is to promote, facilitate and provide education and training to a young and growing rural population in various disciplines of the chemical and energy sector in Pakistan.
Its aim is to provide employment and invest in the productivity of locals for industrial development by establishing vocational education and training colleges (VETCs), technical training colleges (TTCs) and management schools.

Sind Engineering (PVT) Limited

See also
 Pakistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA)
 Industry of Pakistan
 Economy of Pakistan

References

External links

 Ministry of Industry

Government-owned companies of Pakistan
Financial services companies established in 1952
Industrial development agencies
Industry in Pakistan
Pakistan federal departments and agencies
Ministry of Industries and Production (Pakistan)


5th and last Pattern: You made it!
Now you know all five patterns!!! Practise them, until you can play them easily and smoothly!
The notes from the first twelve frets repeat themselves from the 13th fret (that means that the notes of the first fret are the same then on the thirteenth fret etc.) That means that you can play the pentatonic notes from the first fret on. I have changed the colour of these notes to show you all playable notes on the fingerboard in the keytone G.


If you plan on attending this year, please complete your registration. I'm am trying to get counts for catering and our other activities. We are also currently in third place for the club with the most people registered with Carlisle for the Ford Nationals. We can do better!!! sign up for both events, and if you haven't already, encourage a Shelby friend to join you.
You didn't miss it, as it hasn't opened yet. It should be soon. I'll post a link here when we go "live". When you do sign up, make certain you indicate you are from Team Shelby. This is important to make sure you get all the benefits of being a TS member, and the correct credentials when checking in at the event.
Xian - You most certainly can!!!! We have folks attend from across the country. We have even had attendees from Canada and Puerto Rico. Please join us!
CALLING ALL TEAM SHELBY BAKERS!!! A friendly challange has been brewing between some of our members as to who is the best baker. To settle this debate, we are challanging ALL Team Shelby bakers to submit their best dessert for judging during the Friday night dinner of our Carlisle Weekend. Entries will be judged by their visual appearance, and for their taste. Awards will be presented in both catagories. Once the judges have sampled all the entries and made thier decisio...ns, the rest of the guests will also be invited up for a taste...assuming the judges don't eat everything before they make up their minds. If you are up for the challange, you must respond back to teamshelbynortheast@icloud.com with a note stating you will be submitting a dessert for the judges consideration. The deadline for entry is the last day of April (4/30). There is no fee to enter this Team Shelby Baking Challange.
Welcome Daniel! Until you can shrink your photo to fit, at least tell us the color of your GT350 and any options/mods.
Z-man can you provide me with hotel info for the east coast grand nationals / SAAC 44? Thanks, Randy. Email me at rsvt95@yahoo.com.


Divorce is not an easy subject of conversation to have in Dubai. Setting aside the emotional turmoil that expats would find themselves in at that stage in their lives, they would often be reluctant to seek the right advice because of misconceptions and misplaced fear.
In this Family law blog series, which will address both English and UAE Sharia law, I will attempt to bust the most common myths.
Do I need to be Emirati or a Muslim to start divorce proceedings in the Dubai Court?
No - Regardless of your nationality and religion you will be able to initiate divorce proceedings in the Dubai Court. The Dubai Family Court is open to everyone living, working, residing and / or domiciled in the UAE.
Can I issue divorce proceedings in the Dubai Court if I am on my spouse's visa?
Yes - The fact that you are on a spousal visa or your own visa does not matter. The important thing is that you are on a valid visa.
As a woman, can I start divorce proceedings in the Dubai Court?
Yes - The fact that you are a woman does not have any impact on your ability to start divorce proceedings through the Dubai Court. Many clients think that they will be unable to start divorce proceedings through the Dubai Court because of their gender but this is not the case.
I don't speak Arabic, can I still obtain a divorce through the Dubai Court?
Yes - The Dubai Courts have a number of translators available to assist non-Arabic speakers who wish to start divorce proceedings in the Dubai Court. This service is free. In addition, a significant number of Court staff speak English and will be able to assist you accordingly.
In my next blog, I will address queries surrounding the issuing of divorce proceedings in the UK whilst living in the UAE.


I liked this wedding, I still like it a lot. Not to say I don't like my other weddings, it's just that this was a surprise one on my wed-dar. And it was my last one of the Summer.
I liked the calm before the storm, the flags, the fact it didn't rain when it should have, the random spot for pics, the pub, the choice feed, the flash mob dance and I like Cat and Sheridan.
Big ol massive hugs and congrats again to Cat and Sheridan. Good work guys!
Exquisite!! Thank you for documenting the best day of our lives. Could not think of anyone else we would rather have had to do this for us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Jim. Anytime I'm ever having a bad day I'll be able to look at these to put a big fat smile on my face again. Thank you thank you !
The best collection of photos I have ever seen in my life. Thank you Jim.
Spectacular pictures and an amazing location. Absolutely incredible photography. Love every moment captured.
ha! you rock man! so good! congrats!
Rad wedding story bro, beautifully captured!


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Colorado's Uranium Deposits
2020-02-18 | CGS Admin
[Ed: this document, written in 2011 by Jim Burnell, Ph.D., P.G. (former Senior Minerals Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey), provides an excellent narrative on the sources of uranium deposits on the Western Slope of Colorado. However, it's not the whole story—there is fascinating new science research implicating biological/organismic activity underground that affects the movement of uranium in groundwater.]
Uranium is a scarce element in the earth's crust, occurring at an abundance of about 2 to 4 parts per million (ppm). The element is not evenly distributed throughout the crust, however, being concentrated in some types of rocks and depleted in others. The uneven distribution is a function of factors involving the nature of the uranium atom and the characteristics of different types of rocks.
Uranium Geochemistry and the Mechanics of Uranium Deposits
The most important factor in uranium's behavior in the crust is its sensitivity to redox conditions. Redox refers to the abundance of oxygen present, controlling the "reducing-oxidizing" conditions, hence the term "redox." In an oxidizing environment, where abundant oxygen is available, uranium assumes its oxidized state. Where oxygen is scarce—reducing conditions—uranium tends to transform to its reduced state. In its oxidized form, uranium is very soluble, and hence highly mobile, and able to dissolve in water, often traveling coupled with carbonate ions (CO3 ions).
In an oxygen-starved environment, uranium's solubility is greatly reduced and it can't remain dissolved, dropping out of solution to form solids—commonly the mineral uraninite (UO2). So what does this mean for uranium deposits?
Magmas of granitic composition—those low in magnesium, iron and calcium, high in silica, sodium, and potassium – contain more uranium than other types. These magmas, when nearing the surface, are likely to erupt explosively because of their high viscosity and water content. Explosive eruptions of granitic magma fall back to earth as ash-fall deposits or volcanic tuff.
Introduction of Uranium to the Earth's Surface
The high viscosity of granitic magmas results in tuffs that crystallize as glass—magma that froze before it had time to form into mineral crystals. Because glass is not stable, it is susceptible to leaching by water—losing atoms from the glass into surrounding water. Groundwater encountering a tuff deposit on the surface is oxygen-rich, having dissolved oxygen from the atmosphere. Uranium diffuses out of the glassy tuff particles, dissolves in its oxidized form, and heads off in the groundwater.
The glass also may spontaneously crystallize at some point by the process of devitrification. (Vitric is the root referring to "glass," so to "devitrify" means essentially the process of "un-glassifying.") In the process, large, unwieldy atoms that don't fit readily into the structure of the forming minerals are expelled. So devitrified glass contains a lot of uranium atoms, just sitting around unattached—an easy pick-up for oxygenated groundwater trickling through the now-devitrified tuff.
A volcanic rock with larger crystals (phenocrysts) embedded in a glassy groundmass is called a vitrophyre. Here occurring within a thick layer of rhyolitic vitrophyre is a groundmass of obsidian, with exceptionally large spherical phenocrysts (spherulites). These are devitrification textures that formed in the glass during cooling. The spherulites are composed of laths that radiate from the center of the sphere. Most devitrification spherulites are less than a centimeter in size, so these large ones, some over four meters in diameter, are most unusual. Obsidian quarry near Silvercliff, Colorado, September 2005. Photo credit: Vince Matthews for the CGS.
Groundwater containing uranium gradually works its way through the sediments beneath the tuff, sinking deeper beneath the surface. If that groundwater at some point encounters a permeable zone, though which it can flow more easily, it will move along that preferred zone.
Transport of Uranium
Sometimes those permeable zones may contain areas where oxygen is depleted. They could be sulfur-rich areas, zones through which petroleum or methane has flowed, or zones containing organic matter. In a reducing zone, oxygen is stripped from the solution and the uranium becomes reduced, losing its ability to remain in solution. That is where it precipitates, or settles out of the solution in solid form, like salt precipitating in a salt pan. This is a uranium deposit. If large and rich enough, it is a candidate for mining.
A uranium-rich zone in a sandstone of the Morrison Formation, Carnation Mine, San Miguel County, Colorado, January 2007. Photo credit: Colorado Geological Survey.
A list of factors needed for a uranium deposit includes three things: (1) a source of uranium; (2) oxidizing fluid to dissolve and transport the uranium and (3) reducing conditions to precipitate and concentrate the uranium.
Uranium-bearing minerals, Uravan area, Colorado, May 2005. Photo credit: Jason Price for the CGS.
The Situation in Colorado
The history of geologic processes in Colorado documents all three of the factors necessary for economic uranium deposits. The time and place that all the factors converged was in the Jurassic Period—the age of dinosaurs, 150 to 200 million years ago—across much of the state. A land of interspersed lakes, swamps, lowlands with braided and meandering streams, characterized the Jurassic time in which a sequence of sediments were deposited that are now referred to as the Salt Wash sequence.
The environment was warm and wet, with abundant flora and fauna. Slow-moving streams wandered through the area, transporting sediment toward the Jurassic sea to the East. Mud and clay formed in the swamps, but in the deeper stream channels, coarse sand was deposited in long sinuous zones following the twisted stream course. Because the environment was rich in life, organic material floated down the streams, often coming to rest in the channel and being buried by successive waves of sediment.
An active meandering stream system in the Huallaga River, Peru. This is probably how parts of Colorado looked during the deposition of the Morrison Formation. Photo credit: Wikimedia.
As time and water flowed on, these coarse sand channels were covered with finer sediments, as the streams meandered back and forth. After a time, the Salt Wash layer of rocks consisted of inter-fingered layers of coarse and fine sand, silt, and mud, in places several hundred feet thick.
Over much of the Jurassic landscape, the rivers slowed and were replaced by slower-moving streams, and greater areas of swamp and marsh. At the same time, volcanoes to the west were erupting, sending clouds of volcanic tuff that deposited in the muds forming at the time, muds that later became known as the Brushy Basin sequence of rocks. These tuffs are believed to have been the source of large quantities of uranium, along with vanadium and other important metals.
The outcrops here are shale-dominated slopes of the Morrison Formation, an Upper Jurassic succession that is widely distributed in many western American states. The Morrison consists of fluvial (river/floodplain) and lacustrine (lake) deposits, plus reddish-colored paleosol horizons. Dinosaur bones and dinosaur tracks are moderately common in Morrison Formation sediments. No Thoroughfare Canyon, Colorado National Monument, Mesa County, Colorado, July 2007. Photo credit: James St. John.
The sequences described above formed the thickness of sediments we know as the Morrison Formation. While dinosaurs were tramping around on the mud, groundwater was dissolving uranium from the tuffs and carrying it deeper into the sedimentary layers. When the coarse sand channels were encountered in the underlying sequence of layers, the uranium-rich water began moving sideways down the old channels. There it encountered reducing zones caused by accumulations of oxygen-consuming organic matter. Maybe these zones were old log jams, now buried under 200 feet of sediment; maybe they were just accumulations of decaying leaves or algae. Within the Morrison Formation, dinosaur bones are occasionally found with a layer of uraninite on the outside, where it was precipitated by the reducing conditions around the bone. Whatever the nature of the original organic material, these zones created large deposits of uranium-rich material along these old stream channels.
Multiple layers of dinosaur tracks (side view) in upper Morrison Formation, Orchard City quadrangle, Delta County, Colorado, July 2009. Photo credit: David Noe for the CGS.
On the Colorado Plateau of southwest Colorado more than a thousand uranium mines were punched into the Salt Wash member of the Morrison Formation in the 20th century. The mines wind around underground, as the miners attempted to follow the river channels containing the uranium. Many of the same mines were re-activated later, moving further along the channels, breaking loose more of the uranium that got there through a series of processes that we may currently observe around the world and through time.
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