I'm finally old enough to get a discounted Ski Lift Ticket. Women usually don't tell their age, but I've earned these bragging rights. I'm 70 years old and saved $25 on my ski pass. Yeah, baby!
Not too long ago if you were still skiing at age 70, resorts would give you a free lift ticket.
According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), the percentage of baby boomers ages 55 to 64 on the slopes has more than doubled in the past 10 years, with the number of skiers 65 and older rising as well.
Ski areas want them to return with their grandkids and are enticing them by charging the same price as a young adult ticket. Other ski areas call you a senior if you're between 65 and 69, but if you're 70 or older, they call you a "super senior," which entitles you to a bigger discount.
With the millions of baby boomers still skiing or snowboarding, how long will these discounts last? According to the NSAA, some ski areas are already eliminating the senior ski pass or moving the senior discount age to 80 years old.
This entry was posted in SENIOR DISCOUNTS & COUPONS and tagged baby boomers, Discount, lift ticket, Senior, ski, Ski resort, sports, winter sports on March 15, 2013 by Neva.
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Gilo Cardozo, MBE appears to have been born with adventure running through his veins and that adventurous spirit has led to the creation of one of the UK's most innovative and exciting manufacturing groups, Gilo Industries.
As an enthusiast for the sport/hobby of paramotoring, Gilo saw a fantastic opportunity to develop the technology and, in spite of having no formal engineering qualifications, he created Parajet in 2001. This business is now seen as a world leader in the design and manufacture of paramotors, or powered paragliders.
The success of Parajet was helped along the way by Gilo's sense of adventure, when he partnered with kindred spirit Bear Grylls, taking on the challenge of paramotoring over Mount Everest, a feat they accomplished in 2009, achieving what was said to be the impossible by flying at an altitude of 29,494ft In order to achieve the 'impossible' Gilo had to push the engine technology beyond existing limits. He needed to create an engine that was both powerful and light enough to handle the dramatic changes in atmospheric pressures that would be encountered. The resulting engine development, which produced 95hp, compared to the existing 30hp maximum, also featured a dual fuel injection system. This engine was to be the catalyst for the second group company, Rotron Power.
Helping to get both of these early businesses 'off the ground' was Gilo Industries' investment in an in-house machining capability, one that has resulted in a long and close working relationship with XYZ Machine Tools.
The main machine shop is located in the Rotron building and benefits from two XYZ 710 VMC vertical machining centres alongside an XYZ Mini Mill 560, all with Siemens controls. These three VMCs are supplemented by an XYZ ProTURN SLX355 lathe equipped with the ProtoTRAK control, and are used for day-to-day production for both the Rotron rotary engines and the Parajet products. With the development of the Zenith Paramotor in May 2012, Gilo Industries had created the world's first fully CNC'd paramotor. This was to change the landscape of paramotoring as its ground-breaking design has influenced a wave of other paramotor manufacturers who have followed suit and Zenith inspired design cues can now be seen throughout the industry. The Zenith design is not just about form, it is also about function, this has been achieved through the unmatched precision manufacturing and consistency in production. This not only brings a new flying experience to pilots, but also continues Gilo Industries' record of innovation, by creating a more honed, dynamic, efficient and more practical solution. Engines produced by the Rotron division are now widely used not only for recreational activities, but are also the first choice for many Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicle (UAV) applications in use by military and commercial customers.
Having two successful design and manufacturing businesses would be enough for most people, but not Gilo who had other ideas that involved flying cars and racing motorcycles. From childhood Gilo had dreamt of building a flying car and this became reality with the development of SkyQuad. And in 2009 the first incarnation completed a feat of car/aircraft endurance, travelling 7,000kms, departing from London, via Europe and the Straits of Gibraltar, before arriving in Timbuktu. Gilo completed this trip alongside former British army officer and adventurer Neil Laughton and at the end of the journey the world was in no doubt that the concept of a flying car was indeed a reality. With the concept now proven, Gilo wanted to ensure that it was a sound commercial proposition.
Gilo identifies that all previous attempts at flying cars have been compromises between form and function. In recognising this, the team at Gilo Industries set themselves the challenge of creating a vehicle that was light enough for extended flight times, yet tough and agile enough to tackle tough terrain. Aesthetics were also important in that the team wanted to encapsulate the sense of adventure that comes with a vehicle that can be driven around on and off-road and also fly.
"We needed to meet the engineering tolerances and reliability for not only a road going vehicle, but also for a sports light aircraft – whether racing over sand dunes or flying 10,000ft in the air, we wanted our customers to have complete knowledge and confidence that the hardware is more than up for purpose," Cardozo.
To assist in that process Gilo Industries established a research and development facility and took delivery of additional machines from XYZ Machine Tools to carry out this development prototype work. The first was an XYZ ProTURN SLX 425, which was recently joined by a second XYZ Mini Mill 560.
Adding to the workload of these machines is the recent awarding of a prestigious grant that will see Gilo Industries Group and Rotron develop products for National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP). This grant is for research into new and innovative methods for extending the flight duration and longevity of UAV engines, and to develop a high endurance heavy fuel rotary engine for UAV applications. The XYZ Mini Mill 560 will be used for the development of prototype parts for these NATEP projects that will allow the team to explore new directions in engine design and ultimately support the engine test programme.
One of the more 'down to earth' developments at Gilo Industries is the work being undertaken on the second race prototype of the CR700P motorcycle. This work is centred on the integration of Rotron patented LCR cooling system technology into the current 700cc rotary engine design. This cooling system draws water through the engine's eccentric shaft, this helps with heat dissipation in the needle roller bearings between the rotor and the eccentric shaft lobe. The result is a significantly reduced internal heat signature for the engine. The near future target is to have the race version of the CR700P competing at the Isle of Man TT. That said, development of a road legal version is already underway, with many key components having already completed the final design stage.
Gilo Industries is a success story for British manufacturing and engineering excellence, but also for the determination to follow dreams, they do sometimes come true.
"We are proud to be British and believe that what we as a company have to offer, alongside so many others, in terms of brilliant engineers and creative talent is not only unique and inspiring, but also that British science, technology and engineering companies are world class," concludes Cardozo. "The ethos of the business is to endeavour to be at the cutting edge of technology and deliver products designed, engineered and manufactured without compromise. This is an ambitious aim, which can only be delivered with the best people, the right technology and the combination of enthusiasm, belief, approach, and attitude that permeates through the Gilo Industries Group. We believe that British innovation truly can be great, and we are happy to demonstrate what's possible and showcase British talent overseas in such a dynamic and powerful way. As we continue to grow there are opportunities here for aspiring engineers who want to express themselves in a dynamic, forward-thinking working environment, surrounded by like-minded people with similar ambitions." Gilo Cardozo MBE.


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Why Princess Mononoke Isn't as Good as You Think
Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke) is perhaps the most popular Miyazaki Hayao movie in the English-speaking world. This is not surprising. Princess Mononoke is an action-packed fantasy, one set against the stage of a clash between man and nature, progress and superstition, trust and betrayal. Princess Mononoke has been so popular in the English-speaking world that, as of April 2013, it will be adapted to the stage in London's New Diorama Theatre. For more information on the stage play adaptation, click here.
But why the popularity? Princess Mononoke is a good movie. But it is by no means great. It would not even make my list of Miyazaki Hayao's top 5 movies (his five best are, in no particular order, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Porco Rosso, and Raputa: Castle in the Sky. Check out our review of Porco Rosso). Nor is it his best movie on humanity's conflict and trials within an unforgiving, wild, and uncaring natural world. I'll touch more on this below.
Again, let me stress that I do like the movie. After all, Miyazaki does a lot right. First, he constructs a beautiful and engaging world, creates interesting and complex characters, and tells a fine tale of adventure. This is a truly visually inventive film, one that has had an impact far beyond the world of animated movies. Moreover, the main character, Ashitaka, is perhaps the most complex main character in any Miyazaki film. Ashitaka was an Emishi tribesman (a real historical people from northeastern Japan) and a descendant of the royal family, destined to lead his tribe. At the movie's outset, Ashitaka protected his tribe from a rampaging cursed god (tatari-gami), killing the boar-god before it left his village in ruins. But this fight left Ashitaka cursed.
Ashitaka's cursed arm
The curse took both a spiritual and a physical toll on Ashitaka. To find out the nature of the curse and, hopefully, to discover a cure, Ashitaka was forced to abandon his topknot, his homeland, his tribe, and his claim to tribal leadership (did he leave voluntarily or was he, the cursed man, exiled?). Ashitaka traveled to the southwest, the direction from which the cursed boar-god had come, to learn more. At the same time, his curse exacted a fierce physical toll, leaving him in obvious physical pain.
Ultimately, he finds his answers by wandering into a war waged between humans and nature, which I will not spoil for you. This is not his war, and he doesn't belong on either side of the conflict. Ashitaka is thus a man with no place: his curse forced him to leave his village and his old life, and at the same time, he has no place in this new life, dominated by a conflict between man and nature.
Ashitaka lookin' cool on Yakkuru
Just as a war is being waged within his own body as the curse spreads, a war between the human town of Tataraba and the true wild (the kind that scared Henry David Thoreau out of his breeches) is threatening the natural world itself, threatening to change it into something tame. This is a story of a human war to tame nature. In the process, something magical and fearsome is lost.
Lady Eboshi is another complex and fantastic character. The head of the town Tataraba, Eboshi is the cause of the war to tame nature. She is a compassionate character towards her human subjects, and is especially nice toward the women, the lepers, and the infirm in the town. In fact, her help and support keeps the lepers alive and cared for. But Eboshi is merciless in the pursuit of her utopian world, a world where man no longer has to fear nature. She would not hesitate to sacrifice her men, her friends, or even herself in the pursuit of this ideal. Strong ideals might lead to a human paradise, but at the expense of something much grander.
Lady Eboshi
Despite the excellent cast of characters, Princess Mononoke feels overly preachy. Granted, it is not an overtly environmentalist movie, even though Miyazaki is making definite claims of humans taming nature and molding it to their own ends. The trope of man vs. nature is dealt with in a subtle way, where both sides are fighting for their share of the emerging order. But Miyazaki deals with this trope and the complexities of good vs. evil in a much more subtle manner in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. Nausicaa combines a wondrous and dangerous world with a complex story of kingdoms at war, lust for power, fears of and desires for weapons of mass destruction, and a slowly regenerating natural world. Nausicaa encapsulates so much of the human experience that it would be remiss to call it anything other than a masterpiece. Princess Mononoke, however, while good as a standalone movie, feels tame in comparison. Mononoke could never reach the heights of Nausicaa.
Further, the woman named San (who the locals call Princess Mononoke) is too one-dimensional a character. Although human, she lived with the wolf-god clan and fought for the side of the wild, un-tame nature. Perhaps the true irony of Princess Mononoke is the fact that San, a human, could not recognize that she bridged two worlds. The story might have been more effective had she more overtly realized a conflict raging in herself between her love for wild nature and her desire to be a human. But perhaps that would be too perfect a story...
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Objective Quality: 7/10.
Bonuses: +1 for a gorgeous world. +1 for the best main character I've seen in any animated film.
Penalties: -1 for being overly preachy. -1 for a one-dimensional female lead character.
Nerd Coefficient: 7/10 "An enjoyable experience, but not without its flaws"
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With some 55 paintings, works on paper and collages, Romare Bearden: Abstraction is the first exhibition to fully examine and contextualize the artist's significant body of abstract work. Recognized as one of the most creative and original visual artists of the 20th century, Romare Bearden's prolific and distinguished career spanned nearly 50 years. This exhibition, which debuts at the Gibbes before traveling to venues across the country, also includes pieces created before and after his most direct engagement with abstraction (among these, the figurative collages for which he is most well-known). The exhibition emphasizes the importance of abstraction in the artist's oeuvre, its significant contribution to the overall Bearden narrative and marks the artist's place within the New York avant-garde of the 1950s-60s.
Romare Bearden: Abstraction is organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY. The national tour of Romare Bearden: Abstraction is sponsored by .
Additional support for the exhibition is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Liberty Hall Capital, Lynch Cracraft Wealth Management of Raymond James, Jane Smith Turner Foundation, Marilyn Schultz, Elise and Les Detterbeck, Prudence and William Finn, Ms. Heather McFarlin, Patsy K. Pettus, Esther Ferguson, Mrs. Peter Manigault, Mary E. Walters, Deborah and Bill Kennard, Marlene Addlestone and Larry Bursten, Cathy and Buddy Jenrette, Ann and Lee Higdon, Louise Allen, Andrea Woodfield, Martie and David Adams, Martha and Charley McLendon, Mr. and Mrs. Rowan G. P. Taylor, Martin Z. Margulies, and an anonymous donor.
Romare Bearden, River Mist, ca. 1962.Oil on unprimed linen, and oil, casein,and colored pencil on canvas, cut, torn, and mounted on painted board,54 1/4 x 40 7/8 inches. © Romare Bearden Foundation / VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Romare Bearden, Melon Season, 1967. Mixed media on canvas, 56 1/2 x 44 1/2 inches. Collection Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY, Gift of Roy R. Neuberger, 1976.26.45 © VAGA at Artists Rights Society(ARS), NY
Romare Bearden, Eastern Gate, ca. 1961. Oil on canvas, 55 7/8 x 44 in. © Romare Bearden Foundation / VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Romare Bearden, The Blues Has Got Me, 1944. Watercolor and ink on paper, 29 x 35 1/2 inches. SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, GA. Gift of Dr. Walter O. Evans and Mrs. Linda J. Evans © Romare Bearden Foundation / VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
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Parkinson's congress receive great response and support from worldwide NeuroResearchers. As previous Parkinson's conferences we aspire to make Parkinson's congress 2019 a grand success with the support of highly eminent speakers from Neuroscience and Parkinson's disease communities. We promise our speakers world class hotel facilities and hospitality along with updated research knowledge on Parkinson's and other neurological disorders.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) and World Federation of Neurology survey 6.3 million people are suffering with Parkinson's disease. The age is usually over 60 but it is estimated that one in tem are diagnosed before the age of 50 and it can affect people in their 40's and younger Especially in Europe Parkinson's disease is diagnosed 1 per 1000 people making it second most common neurodegenerative disorder.
This convocation can target the recent advances and novel ideas in every series of Parkinson's analysis, and it'll supply an unrivalled occasion for specialists from everywhere the world to satisfy, collaborate, and disengage with numerous scientific relations.
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On behalf of Organizing Committee, we take an immense pleasure in announcing the inauguration of 4th World Conference on Parkinson's and Huntington Disease- 2018 during August 29-30, 2018 at Zurich, Switzerland. We have received a benevolent response around the globe for Parkinsons Congress 2018. The conference was conducted with the theme "Scientific Innovations & Research Ideologies in Parkinsons and Huntington Diseases". This conference was noticeable with the presence of eminent researchers with their novel ideas, business delegates and talented young research communities.
This conference created a platform to meet Leading World Parkinsons doctors, Neurosurgeons, Neuro radiologists, Clinicians, Deans, Care Experts, Scholars and other professionals in which many topics were discussed in depth to provide up-to-date information to the world regarding Parkinson's disease. While, the summit ended up in providing an occasion to share concepts and practices.
The platform was decorated with peerless speakers, who enlightened the delegates with their novel research ideas and on various scientific topics related to the field of Parkinson's disease. The eminent personalities at the conference were Chandramohan Wakade, Augusta University, USA, R C Hider King's College London, UK, Jae Moon Lee, Kainos Medicine Inc., South Korea, Byung-Jun Park.
We take opportunity to appreciate to all the Organizing Committee Members, Chairs and Co-chairs, Speakers, Students, Media Associates and Editorial Board Members of Journal of Neurological Disorders, Journal of Alzheimer Disease & Parkinsonism, Journal of Neurology & Neurophysiology and who supported the conference in every aspect for making an enormous success.We once again thank all the communities of research for long term support and massive positive response. This encourages us to continue organizing events and conferences for advancing the Research in helping human life. Therefore, it is glad to announce commencement of "5thWorld congress on Parkinsons and Huntington Disease" which will be held during August 29-31, 2019 Vienna, Austria.
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive disease of nervous system that possess symptoms which continue and become worse over time. It is the second commonest neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, and in the UK, has a lifetime prevalence of between 0.1 and 0.3% of the population. The basic reason behind this condition is malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in brain. In normal conditions nerve cells present in the brain produces a neurotransmitter called dopamine that is responsible for signalling movement, emotions and co-ordination but in the case of diseased individual dopamine production slows down, hence the individual become unable to control the movement normally. There is no cure but treatment involves medication and surgery. Slowness of voluntary movements, reduced facial appearance, repetitious tongue, and diminished eye flashing, A shuffling gait with deprived arm swing and curved posture, Shaky stability; difficulty rising from a sitting position, Swallowing problems in later stages.
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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder and the cause of it remained a mystery to the scientific community. Researchers say by exposing to harmful chemicals and Pesticides mutations occurs in the genes and results in neurological disorders. With age, the condition of disease increases exponentially and men are in higher proportion to prone compared to women. On an average 10million individuals are found to be suffering from Parkinson's disease, from where only four present of people with Parkinson's disease are diagnosed before the age of 50. An estimated of 40% to 60% of Parkinson disease patients suffering from depression. United States stands in the fourth position in considering the death of people due to Parkinson's disease.
Neurons are the specialized cells that are responsible for communication, when they cannot produce signals communication between nervous system breaks and results in neuromuscular disorders. Most of these disorders are thought be inheritable and treatment is given to improve the life of patient and no cure is available to completely eradicate the condition.
Huntington's disease is inherited from Parents and often symptoms will be more like Parkinson's disease which include problem with mood, mental abilities, Swallowing, Speaking, Sleep Disturbances followed by loss of co-ordination and unsteady gait. A gene called HTT(Huntingtin) which is responsible for coding protein Huntingtin, if any mutation to that gene it will cause disturbances in the brain and results in death of brain cell and leads to Huntington's disease. Abnormalities with the mutant huntingtin include Cardiac Failure, Weight Loss, Osteoporosis, reduced glucose level. This condition is normally observed in the individuals under the age of fifties.
Symptoms and progression of disease will not be similar among the suffering individuals but people with Parkinson's are at higher rate of developing related risks. Developing these conditions is not a certainty, only a possibility. Knowing the conditions can help a person with Parkinson's disease or associated symptoms and helps to take preventative measures for a better life. Parkinson's disease has a chance of creating mental ailment which can be mild or serious. It includes cognition (early stage symptoms), mood, and behaviour which are considered as major impairment when compared to normal population. The common mood alterations seen in the patients are despair, eagerness, indifference.
Parkinson's disease is originated because of the gradual loss of cells in the substantia nigra of the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that transmits signals between two regions of the brain to coordinate activities like movement of limbs. If there is deficiency in dopamine production results in loss of co-ordination and end up with symptoms of Parkinson's disease. As the disease progresses, nervous system and brain degenerates causing a higher movement disorder.
Early stage identification of Parkinson's disease is difficult but includes some imaging studies. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computer tomogram) are used by many physicians to find out other relating Parkinson's diseases such as encephalitis, Tumours, Hydrocephalus. Level of dopamine release and activity of brain can easily detect using PET and SPECT examining.
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Parkinson's disease is usually accompanied by additional problems, which may be cured and they are thinking difficulties, swallowing problems, depression and emotional changes, sleep difficulties, constipation, blood pressure changes, fatigue, pain.
The known cause of Parkinson's disease is reduced level of dopamine production by neurons in the brain but surprisingly the main cause was malfunctioning of cell organelles like mitochondria leads to increased oxidative stress which in turn results in cell death and finally ends with Parkinson's disease with motor and non-motor symptoms. The reason may be both genetic and environment factors.
No cure has been identified to Parkinson's disease, but use of drugs can slow down the progression. Normally prescribed by physicians include change of life style, regular aerobic exercise and prescribed therapeutic supplement. It is noted that people will have beneficial effect who are taking co-enzyme Q10 during their initial stage of disease. It is unclear how genetically changes cause Parkinson disease or influence the risk of developing the disorder. Some gene mutations(alterations) such as LRRK 2, PARK 7, PINK 1, PRKN disturb the cell mechanism that breaks down undesired proteins in neurons which are responsible for dopamine production. Hence, under graded proteins accumulate, resulting in death of vital nerve cells and subsequently lowers the level of dopamine production. In most cases of Parkinson disease, protein deposits called Lewy bodies. It is unclear whether Lewy bodies play a key role in killing nerve cells or just part of the cells which are responsible to the disease. Yoga, massage, acupuncture, meditation, music or art therapy, alexander technique is also regarding as best methods to control neurological disorders particularly Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and neuropsychiatric. Tetrabenazine, neuroleptics, mirtazapine can be taken to for treating chorea.
Since the symptoms and progression of disease are not similar among individuals early stage detection can help to reduce the worseness. Treatment and complete abolition is not known to research groups but maintaining the instructions and following the medication prescribed by physician can better the life. Individual should get practised to maintain the stress levels and depression by daily communicating with close relatives, friends. Patients can improve the life by following guidelines given by counsellor.
Presently Deep brain stimulation is widely recommended for improving people suffering with Parkinson's disease one is deep brain stimulation (DBS) and is performed by inserting a tube in the small intestine and is used to treat a variety of deactivating neurological symptoms most commonly the draining symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement, and walking problems. There will be no effect with using DBS to healthy brain tissue by terminating nerve cells. Instead the procedure blocks electrical signals from targeted areas in the brain.
Free radicles have both beneficial and baleful effect to human body. These are produced with in the body by metabolism and enters body through external sources such as pollution, radiation, therapeutics etc; Oxidative stress is known to cause many neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS). With oldness, there is a typical failure of the dopamine producing neurons. Out of surprise 2% of the 1 million people with the disease are thought to be below the age of fifty. In some of the rare situations symptoms are seen in children and teens and it is known as juvenile Parkinsonism.
The commonly used drug to treat Parkinson's disease is Levodopa which has higher frequency to develop motor Fluctuations and results in L-dopa-induced dyskinesia (LID). Since the Characteristic key cause of Parkinson's disease is reduced production level dopamine by neurons, research studies developed a molecule called LXR (Liver X Receptor) where it has got potential to reduce the loss of dopaminergic neurons. Researchers propose novel ideas to treat Parkinson's disease to reduce the risk of causing side effects, frequency of dyskinesia, to treat cognitive disorders such as anxiety and depression.
To develop a promising drug or treatment for Parkinson's disease observational study is being conducted by scientist in laboratory to provide patients with better life. Clinical trials are performed to slowdown the progression and reduce the symptoms.
Parkinson's disease is frequently associated with Psychological disorders like psychotic disorders, depression, psychotic disorders, and dementia after examination of psychological disorders in Parkinson's disease one-third of Parkinson's patients experience visual hallucinations. Mood disorder and depressive symptoms are common in Parkinson's patients.


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Telemedicine: The Future of Health Tech Is Here Today
Author Erica Stevens
In a few short months, telemedicine has shifted from a nice-to-have to a medical must-have. In fact, it may very well become the new standard of care. Historically, telehealth has been tied down by reimbursement, regulations, and other administrative challenges. Now with today's critical health and safety risks with in-person visits, remote healthcare has become a vital service for patients and doctors. No surprise we're seeing a massive acceleration in its use.
According to McKinsey, telehealth adoption has jumped from 11 percent of US consumers using it in 2019 to 46 percent today. Providers have rapidly scaled offerings and are remotely caring for 50 to 175 times more patients than before. The mindset shift among clinicians is notable. Safety aside, doctors have begun to embrace telemedicine as a legitimate way to deliver care, having experienced its benefits firsthand.
Consider the sheer number of uses—not just for patient access to physicians from outside the hospital but for better care within them. Telemedicine can support seamless doctor-to-doctor collaboration, and, when turned to face the patient, serve as a safe way to connect with family who can't be in the room.
"Now, if you need a neurologist or a neonatologist or critical care specialist, telemedicine can bring them to you," says Dr. Yulun Wang, a Fellow at Teladoc Health. "And in effective ways that rival in-person interactions."
Health Tech Connects Patients to the Specialists They Need
An example of telehealth in action is at Swedish Health System, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in the greater Seattle area. As part of the Providence St. Joseph Health family, it is a leader in innovative care throughout the region.
Swedish Health knew that frequent contact with intensivists—physicians trained to care for patients with multi-organ problems—can reduce ICU patients' mortality, morbidity, and length of stay. To overcome a shortage of intensivists, one hospital was using telephone consults.
But these consults proved frustrating for both sides of the ICU teams. The physicians felt uncomfortable making recommendations for patients they couldn't see, and the ICU nurses didn't feel adequately supported.
To create a better support model, Swedish Health uses the Teladoc Health TeleICU and Teladoc TV Pro platform to convert existing digital displays in patient rooms into virtual care devices. Critical-care physicians were then able to beam into patients' ICU rooms throughout the night and actively look for potential complications, round with the bedside staff, and address issues as soon as they arose.
This more robust intensivist support led to a 110 percent increase in solution utilization and clinician engagement—just 30 days into the program—and improved outcomes for the hospital on several dimensions:
Remote intensivists gained increased confidence in their ability to safely administer care.
Clinician satisfaction and workflow efficiency achieved significant improvements.
Length-of-stay and observed-to-expected mortality in ICU patients trended downward.
Swedish Health's successful implementation is a prime example of the value and importance of bringing remote physicians' eyes and ears into a patient's room. When it comes to delivering critical care, telephone consults just aren't enough.
Safety aside, doctors are embracing telemedicine with @TeladocHealth as a legitimate way to deliver care.
Telemedicine Runs on Powerful Edge Compute
It's not only the device itself that makes the solution so powerful but the software and network behind it. But powerful edge compute is required. Software runs at the edge on the Intel® NUC, connected to a digital display—converting it to a telemedicine station. The system is further enabled with a standard Pan Tilt camera, an external microphone, and a speaker (t 1).
Figure 1. A simple user interface belies the sophisticated health tech behind TV Pro.
Of course, the software running in the background is equally important for that care to be delivered smoothly. "Just like with an iPhone, a great piece of technology unto itself, it's really the software that drives the TV Pro," notes Wang. "And that software is different by use case, whether for ICU patient care, behavioral health, or neurology."
But the Intel® processor-powered edge computing is always the same, with a codec (for compression of the video and audio signals before they're sent to the cloud), commands coming from the far end to control the movement of the camera, and encryption, decryption, and any statistics around workflow.
All a clinic or hospital needs for installation is a smart digital display, a wall to hang it on, and an internet connection. Once TV Pro is online, the Teladoc Health cloud pings it every two minutes—as part of its unique proactive monitoring service—to make sure the connection is live and ready for when a clinician wants to use it.
The Future of Healthcare, Today
With the advent of telemedicine, technology has done for healthcare what it's done for online retail and banking. And while eliminating time and space constraints on access to services is certainly a boon for patients, the rising popularity of remote healthcare is about more than just convenience.
Today, it isn't just an emergency measure but part of the answer to a perennial question: how to bring patients high-quality care in the safest, most efficient way possible.
What does this mean? Possibly a systemic shift in healthcare models, with virtual care woven throughout the patient journey wherever it makes sense. "Perhaps first and follow-up visits will be virtual from now on," says Wang. "Regardless, I think the healthcare system is changed forever."
A seasoned business writer, Erica Stevens has written about technology and finance for magazines, marketing agencies, and directly for clients for 15 years. Before that, she earned a master's degree in cognitive psychology from the University of Toronto—where she impressed Jordan Peterson with her ability to translate complex, technical topics into engaging prose. Today she uses the same skill to write compelling content for large global brands like Intel, Vanguard, Discover Global Network, and more.
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Cleaning Painted Walls. Sticky finger marks are probably not the look you were looking for when you first decorated your house. Agonising over paint charts, isn't always easy especially if you are keen to co-ordinate the fabrics and finishing touches, as well as the furnishing. However, when you do get stains or marks they are usually reasonably straightforward to remove, providing you act reasonably quickly and methodically.
If you haven't taken a good look at your walls lately, you'll be surprised at what you find when you do. A close examination will reveal quite a bit more dirt and dust than you may have seen behind those more obvious crayon drawings and sticky hand-prints. Whether you want to brighten up a room or get rid of stubborn wall stains, this is what you need to know to get cleaning painted walls looking like new again.
Begin by lining the floor with plastic where you'll be working to prevent damage from excess water or cleaning spills.
Use your vacuum cleaners brush attachment to remove loose dirt and cobwebs. Do not push the brush onto the wall surface, as loose dirt may smudge and leave marks. Allow the vacuum's suction to lift any loose dirt away from the wall.
Add just enough detergent to create a few bubbles when the water is agitated. Adding too much soap will cause the walls to become sticky and attract more dirt. Sugar soap can be another useful option, depending on the constituents of the dirt. Eg. the more greasy the better sugar soap tends to be.
Dip the sponge in the water and squeeze out any excess water, to minimise spillage.
Wipe the wall down as explained in step three, stopping to wet and rinse the sponge frequently, to clean away any dirt build up.
Larger areas of wall can be washed down, but make sure you vacuum the wall first to remove dust that will mix with the water and smear all over the wall otherwise. Use a weak solution of washing-up liquid and warm water and a well-wrung sponge or cloth. Dry off with paper towels as you go to speed up the drying process.
If all else fails, you can always paint over the offending mark, with a good quality emulsion or gloss paint. The key whenever you are carrying out cleaning tasks such as this, is to start in an inconspicuous area first, to see if there is any reaction before progressing onto more visible or prominent areas.


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RSpec.describe 'cases/show.html.erb', type: :view do
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    allow(view).to receive(:marker_locations_for).and_return([Case.all])
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Canada not invited to anti-ISIS coalition meeting in Paris
Canada has not been invited to an anti-ISIS coalition meeting this week in Paris, CBC News has learned. Defence ministers from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Australia and the Netherlands will join U.S. Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter Wednesday to discuss the future of the fight against the extremist group, but there's no invitation for Canada.
Defence ministers from 7 countries will meet Jan. 20 to discuss fight against ISIS
Katharine Starr · CBC News · Posted: Jan 18, 2016 8:59 PM ET | Last Updated: January 19, 2016
Canada's Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan did not receive an invitation, his office confirmed to CBC News Network's Power & Politics. 3:54
Canada has not been invited to an anti-ISIS coalition meeting this week in Paris, CBC News has learned.
Defence ministers from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Australia and the Netherlands will join U.S. Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter on Wednesday to discuss the future of the fight against the extremist group.
Canada's Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan did not receive an invitation, his office confirmed to CBC News Network's Power & Politics.
'Of course' allies want Canada's fighter jets to stay, says defence minister
Burkina Faso attack leaves six Canadians dead
In an interview with host Rosemary Barton, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs Omar Alghabra called the meeting "spontaneous" and that "not being invited didn't come as a surprise."
Alghabra said the group of seven countries meet regularly, independently of Canada, and the only thing different this time is that they are meeting at the ministerial level.
MPs Omar Alghabra, James Bezan and Hélène Laverdière discuss Canada's role in the ISIS fight as coalition partners are set to meet in Paris without Canada. 9:26
In a speech last week at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, Carter said the six other nations invited to the Paris meeting are "playing a significant role" in the fight against ISIS.
There was no mention of Canada.
While Sajjan didn't receive an invitation to Wednesday's meeting, he will attend talks organized by Carter on the fringes of a NATO meeting of defence ministers in Brussels Feb 11, and that's the important meeting, said Alghabra.
'Incoherent messaging,' Tories say
Conservative defence critic James Bezan said Canada has been snubbed because of "incoherent messaging" from the Liberals.
"This is the first indication that we haven't been a partner, or maybe not a trusted partner, going forward," he said.
"There's going to be very significant conversations taking place and it would be perfect if Canada was there, if we were serious about taking the fight to ISIS. We should be at these meetings."
NDP foreign affairs critic Hélène Laverdière said she is more concerned about the timing of Canada's withdrawal of its six CF-18s from the combat mission.
"My biggest concern right now is the plan. What is the plan? When are we going to withdraw our fighter jets?" she said.
Canada's new role remains unclear
Defence expert Dave Perry, a senior analyst at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, said the snub is significant because of the high-level nature of the meeting. He called it a reflection of Canada's changing role in the mission.
"The common thing [between the countries invited] is that their contributions are either numerically larger than ours and increasing in some cases, such as both Italy and Germany, or they're continuing to contribute in a very important way to the air mission — Australia and the Netherlands, for instance," Perry said on Power & Politics.
Not being invited means Canada is left out of critical conversations, he added.
"We'll quite literally not be at the table, as the other significant members of the coalition are sitting around, making the decisions about how the mission evolves," Perry said.
"We'll be informed, clearly, about what happens, but we won't be there contributing to the discussion."
Defence analyst Dave Perry says Canada not being invited to an anti-ISIS coalition meeting means the country will be left out of critical conversations 3:59
Despite ISIS attacks, Turkey focused on 'the Kurdish problem'
Syria crisis: ISIS massacre, kidnappings reported in Deir el-Zour
Turkey hits ISIS positions in Iraq, Syria in retaliation for suicide bombing
Concern for young Quebecers believed to have joined ISIS


TAMPA, Fla. — They weren't put together haphazardly, but the Blue Jackets' third forward line for the first round of the playoffs was sort of a last-minute switch.
Midway through a 3-2 overtime win last Friday at the New York Rangers, coach John Tortorella flip-flopped captain Nick Foligno — who was skating at right wing on the fourth line — with third-line center Boone Jenner.
Foligno moved into Jenner's spot, playing between wingers Alexandre Texier and Oliver Bjorkstrand, while Jenner joined Brandon Dubinsky and Riley Nash on the fourth line.
If it works, as it did against the Rangers and again Saturday at Ottawa, the Blue Jackets will be better suited to match up with the Tampa Bay Lightning — beginning with Game 1 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
Foligno adds some muscle to a line that has a talented rookie with two NHL games to his credit (Texier) and one of the league's hottest goal scorers to finish the regular season (Bjorkstrand).
"Tex" wasn't even in the NHL a week ago.
The 19-year old French forward was still with the Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League, where he racked up five goals and two assists in just seven games. That stint followed a second full season in Finland, where Texier led KalPa in scoring (41 points) two years after the Blue Jackets traded up to draft him 45th overall in 2017.


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How do you put a podcast in an essay?
Home How do you put a podcast in an essay?
List the narrator or host in the "Author" slot and the title of the podcast episode in the "Title of source" slot. Then list the name of the podcast as the title of the container, the season and episode number—if applicable—and the publisher.
How do you title a podcast in an essay?
Use quotation marks, with no italics, around titles of:
articles and papers.
individual lectures.
podcasts and individual videos.
short poems.
single TV episodes.
songs.
What do you italicize in an essay?
In short, a title you would italicize within the body of a paper will also be italicized on a reference page….Answer.
Titles in Italics
Titles Placed in "Quotation Marks"
Title of a musical album or CD Title of a song
Title of a long poem Title of a short poem
Are TV series in quotes?
Italics are used for large works, names of vehicles, and movie and television show titles. Quotation marks are reserved for sections of works, like the titles of chapters, magazine articles, poems, and short stories. Let's look at these rules in detail, so you'll know how to do this in the future when writing.
Do you italicize the title of a podcast?
The following list offers guidance on how to handle the many diverse titles, works, and events referenced in College communications, including titles of published works, original art, musical productions, journal names, etc….Quotes, Italics, or Nothing?
Titles for…
Quote Marks, Italics, or Nothing
Podcasts Italics 8.187
How do you change fonts?
In the Action Launcher Settings menu, tap the "Appearance" option. Scroll down within the "Appearance" menu and then tap "Font." Choose one of the custom Action Launcher fonts available within the "Font" menu.
How do you cite a Netflix show in-text?
To cite a netflix show in a reference entry in MLA style 8th edition include the following elements:
Contributor(s) name, label: Give the last name and name as presented in the source (e. g. Watson, John) of the primary contributor(s).
Title of the show: Titles are italicized when independent.
Are TV shows in quotes MLA?
Broadcast Television or Radio Program Begin with the title of the episode in quotation marks. Provide the name of the series or program in italics. Also include the network name, call letters of the station followed by the city, and the date of broadcast. End with the publication medium (e.g. Television, Radio).
Do you put a podcast title in quotes?
Title of the podcast episode: Titles are italicized when independent. If part of a larger source add quotation marks and do not italize.
How do you change your text color?
You can change the color of text in your Word document. Select the text that you want to change. On the Home tab, in the Font group, choose the arrow next to Font Color, and then select a color.
How do I get my podcasts noticed?
Here's a quick recap:
Build an email list or outreach list before your podcast launches.
Record 3-5 podcast episodes before you launch.
Pick a launch date.
Create assets like images, clips, and shareable quotes.
Message your list to ask them to listen and review.
Keep publishing new episodes consistently.
How do you cite a podcast APA?
To cite a podcast episode in APA Style, list the host as author, followed by the label "(Host)," the date, the episode title and number, the description "[Audio podcast episode]," the name of the podcast, the production company, and a URL if available. If you listened through an app and don't know the URL, omit it.
How do podcasts make money?
Advertising and sponsorships are probably the first things you think of when looking for ways to make money from podcasting. There are several different podcast ad networks that can connect you with advertisers. They do all the work of finding advertisers, negotiating rates, getting the script, and more.
How do you cite a direct quote from a podcast?
Reference: Host(s) last name, Initial. (Host).
In-text citation (paraphrase): (Host(s)' last name, year)
In-text citation (direct quote): (Host(s)' last name, year, timestamp) *timestamp in 00:00 format.
Tips: Be sure to indicate the correct podcast format.
How do you cite a podcast in MLA format?
Last, First M. "Title of podcast." Audio blog post. Title of the Program. Publisher, Release date.
Should you start a podcast?
If you are an entrepreneur or solopreneur, you may want to start a new podcast in 2018 to build up your business. It can offer you many new opportunities as long as you do it right. The podcast is revolutionizing storytelling, and you want to be a part of it all.
Who is the richest podcaster?
Richest Podcasters In The World
Joe Rogan Net Worth: $100 million.
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Net Worth: $10 million.
Dave Ramsey Net Worth: $200 million.
Dax Shepard Net Worth: $40 million.
Bill Simmons Net Worth: $200 million.
Marc Maron Net Worth: $4 million.
Chapo Trap House Net Worth: $1 million.
Ira Glass Net Worth: $5 million.
Can 2 podcasts have the same name?
Podcast names don't work the same as domain names so technically you can have multiple podcasts out there with the same name but it's not a smart strategy if you want to grow your audience.
What is the best day to post a podcast?
Are podcasts italicized AP style?
Following is the breakdown between AP style and Chicago style….Titles: Quote Marks, Italics, Underlining, or Naked?
Titles for . . .
Podcast episodes Quotes (8.187)
Podcasts Italics (8.187)
Poems Quotes (p. 62) Quotes (8.179)—unless book length, then treated as book (italics)
Radio episodes (in series) Quotes (8.185)
Are podcasts still popular 2020?
Over 55% of the US population have listened to a podcast. In 2020 over 155 million people listen to a podcast every week. Around 24% of the US population (68 million) listen to multiple podcasts weekly. The most popular age group for podcasts listeners is 25-44 which make up 49% of total listeners.
What types of podcasts are most popular?
In October 2020, it was found that the most popular podcast genre in the United States was comedy, with 22 percent of respondents to a survey stating that they were very interested in podcasts designed to make them laugh. News podcasts and those based on true crime were also popular choices, as well as sport and health …
What questions do you ask on a podcast?
Top 10 Questions Most Podcasters Get Asked
What is a Podcast?
Do People Actually Listen to Podcasts?
Can Anybody Start a Podcast?
Does Podcasting Take a Lot of Time?
How Do You Know People Will Listen to Your Podcast?
Do You Have to Interview People On Your Podcast?
Can Podcasting Be a Full-Time Job?
How Long Does it Take to Make Money Podcasting?
What should my first podcast say?
Phrases like "you're going to learn…", "I'm going to help you with…", "We're going to simplify…", "I'll walk you through the exact process of…", can work really well, depending on your topic.
How long is a podcast interview?
The ideal length of your podcast is the ideal length for your content. There should be no fluff, no additional crap, no rabbiting on for 20 minutes before you get into the good stuff. You need to be respectful of your listener's time and only include the best of the best.
How do you write a podcast name?
Show titles should be clear, concise, unique, specific, and evocative.
Across all podcasts, the median show title is 20 characters.
You (probably) don't need the word "podcast" in your show title.
Ambiguity is a roadblock. Avoid it.
Self-evident titles are a strong component of podcast packaging.
How do you start a podcast interview?
In this article, we'd like to give you some important tips to preparing for your podcast interview.
Choose Interesting Guests.
Do Some Background Research on Your Subject.
Get to Know Your Interviewee's Work.
Write The Guest's Bio For Them.
Determine Where Your Subject Meets Your Audience.
Prepare Your Questions In Advance.
How do you footnote a podcast?
Last Name, First Name. "Episode Title". Podcast Title. Podcast audio, Month Date, Year of publication.
How do you start a successful podcast?
7 Steps For a Successful Podcast Launch
Build Your Podcast Platform. As we've mentioned time and again, your audience is the number one thing that keeps your podcast going.
Create an Email List.
Promote Your Podcast Launch Event.
Launch With More Than One Episodes.
Keep The Buzz Going Post-Launch.
Build a Podcast Community.
Turn Your Experience Into a Resource.
What makes a podcast good?
Every podcast has something it's trying to convey to an audience. This can be anything from a specific political viewpoint to sharing knowledge about a particular topic. Good podcasts have their main idea defined and clearly understand what they're trying to say and the best way to express it.
What is a podcast example?
The definition of a podcast is a multi-media digital file distributed over the Internet to be watched and listened to on a computer, iPod or other device. A radio program distributed exclusively over the Internet and listened to on people's iPods is an example of a podcast.
How do I make a podcast?
Choose A Topic. You want your podcast to be focused on a particular topic or niche.
Pick A Co-host (optional) Do you have a friend, business partner, or coworker that you want to co-host with?
Show Format.
Create Cover Art.
Get A Professional Intro (Optional)
Choose Intro Music.
Get A Microphone.
Are podcast titles italicized Chicago style?
Citing Sources — Chicago — Bibliography style The Manual lists the elements of an online audio citation such as a podcast: The name of the principle subject of the recording, such as a journalist or writer. The title of the podcast or podcast series put in italics.
What is the most successful podcast?
The Top 50 Most Listened to U.S. Podcasts of 2020
The Joe Rogan Experience.
The Daily.
Crime Junkie.
This American Life.
My Favorite Murder.
Stuff You Should Know.
Office Ladies.
Pod Save America.
Are podcasts italicized MLA?
To cite a podcast in a reference entry in MLA style 8th edition include the following elements: Title of the podcast episode: Titles are italicized when independent. If part of a larger source add quotation marks and do not italize. Title of the podcast series: Container titles are italicized and followed by a comma.
What do you talk about on a podcast?
12 Best Podcast Ideas for Beginners
Discuss a favorite topic.
Review/Recap an event or entertainment series.
Spotlight a subject.
Give recommendations.
Promote your business.
Give advice.
Interview other podcasters.


It may not ring a bell to all drivers, but for those who are into high performance car audio products, they know that MTX is a brand to be trusted. MTX is known for its high quality subs, amps, and speakers.
It has been producing high quality car audio products for more than 40 years. Adding a sub or amplifier from MTX is one great way to improve the listening experience in your car.
MTX is one of the pioneers in the car audio market. It has stayed ahead of the competition because it has continued to improve its technology. Suffice to say, you won't likely regret getting any MTX sub or amplifier.
But with the numerous subs in its catalogue, you may have some troubles picking just one subwoofer. Don't worry, as I will list down five MTX subs that you can choose from.
This 12 inch subwoofer can single handedly change the sound quality of your car audio system. Each a subwoofer can handle 200 watts of RMS power.
You'll be able to hear every bass note coming from the sub. Sure, this can take up some space in the cabin. But for the audio quality of this sub, you might not even mind if it eat up some precious space in your car or truck.
Make no mistake about it—this subwoofer is big. It measures 14 x 29 x 13 inches. As such, you won't be able to place this under your car seat. You will have to install it in the trunk or at the back seat. It's also a bit heavy at 30 pounds.
It may be big, but it is designed to withstand the bumps you encounter on the road. I like its design-- wrapped in black, aircraft grade-carpet, it looks like a premium subwoofer. Its color would go well with any car interior, and the embroidered logos give it a distinctive look.
Of course, you don't buy a subwoofer to enhance the look of the cabin. You get one to improve the sound quality of your existing car audio system. This one won't disappoint in that area. According to reviewers on Amazon.com, this subwoofer kicks hard.
This sub will perform well even during extended play. It has a special design that enables it to continually refresh the air around the voice coil, dissipating heat in the process.
This is another heavy duty subwoofer that could take up a lot of space in the trunk or at the back of the passenger seats. It's huge, measuring 32 x 16 x 16 inches. It's heavy at more than 60 pounds.
But it can also make a huge difference in the way you listen to your favorite tracks when you're driving down the freeway.
Because of its size, you would likely place the subwoofer in the trunk or behind the car seats.
The amp that goes along with it is compact enough to slide under the car seat.
If you have some experience in hooking up speakers and subs in your car, then installing this model should pose no problem for you. It's a ready to hook up set, with a 1500watt amp that comes along with the sub.
I've read some comments, though, that the wires are a bit thin. Some reviewers even commented that they bought and used thicker wires for installing the sub.
I've had the chance to take a closer look at this sub, and I was impressed with its sound quality. It easily hits the high, mids, and lows very well. It can handle a very great amount of power. They're loud and hit hard.
Aside from the weight/size of the sub, the other complaint reviewers on Amazon.com have with this model is the not-so-affordable price.
This is another subwoofer that can change the audio quality of your car's audio system.
It has a glass fiber cone that can keep its shape even during extended play. The cone is tough and light so you can play for hours without fear of the sub overheating.
This can be credited to the spider plateau venting that allows cool air to go around. The said feature is typical of MTX subs.
It has a cast aluminum basket that can reduce resonance and translate to superior sound quality. It also has 8AWG compression terminals that simply result to more reliable speaker wire connection, with voice coil wires that can endure extreme playing conditions.
It's not exactly a shallow mount sub, with a mounting depth of 7.7 inches. You might want to get professional help in installing this sub. To get the best possible sound, you should put this in a sealed enclosure.
This sub can handle up to 500 watts of RMS, so you would want to pair it with an appropriate amplifier to get the deep bass you would want to hear. With its dual 4-ohm voice coils, this sub should be easy to connect to a mono amplifier.
Unlike the previous models discussed, this subwoofer enclosure won't take up a lot of space in the cabin and the trunk.
It has a unique, cylindrical design with a carpeted finish that makes it look like one of those Bluetooth speakers. But what's more important, design-wise, is that it is compact compared to its other cousins. It measures 22 x 11 x 11 inches, and weighs 19.4 pounds.
You can place it under the car seat given its compact profile. It works well in small cars, SUVs, and even mini trucks.
This is the sub that I can recommend to drivers who want a good, tight bass. It won't really impress audiophiles as well as those looking for enormous power. But if you're the type of motorist who's into blues, jazz, and old school rock and you're not really into earth-shaking bass, then this subwoofer is very much recommended for you.
This subwoofer can deliver 120 watts of clean and stable power. It has low pass filter and gain controls allowing you to change the sound depending on your preferences. There's also a wired remote that you can turn to when you want to change the bass levels from the driver's seat.
This sub comes with a five year warranty. Some reviewers on Amazon.com though think that the power and ground connections are held in by unreliable allen bolts. But overall, this is a quality subwoofer that I can recommend if you have a limited space in your car.
Rounding out our list is this huge 10 inch subwoofer that can seriously increase the bass levels of your current car audio system.
It's big just like some of the models in this list, measuring 32.5 x 15.8 x 16.2 inches. It weighs more than 40 pounds.
But just like the other big subwoofers, it can hit really hard. Since this already has an amplifier included in the package, you won't have to look for an appropriate amp that you can pair with the sub.
The Magnum 800 watt mono block amplifier included in this package means you won't have to under or over drive the subwoofer. Installation should also be a breeze with this sub and amp package. Simply look for a speaker wire, amp kit, and you're ready to roll.
In terms of sound quality, you won't be disappointed with this one. To say that it hits hard would be an understatement. You can really feel the bass with this sub.
You may have to adjust the levels correctly if you want to get clean and clear bass. If you like to listen to heavy music, then this is the sub I can recommend.
Reading comments on Amazon.com will suggest that there are some issues with this product. One is that the amp has the tendency to overheat. Another is that the subwoofer could easily break down.
But I guess that those reports of the amp overheating and subwoofer breaking down are isolated incidents, and can happen to any sub or amp of any brand.
The bottom line is that MTX subwoofers are quality subs that I can recommend to any motorist looking to upgrade their existing car audio system. These subs have plenty of power. MTX subs are also known to be well designed.
So what is the best subwoofer in the MTX line-up? It's really tough to say. In terms of power, the MTX TNE212D may be the best but its other cousins can also give it a run for its money. If you want to save on space I say it has to be the MTX Audio RT8PT Universal Powered Subwoofer Enclosure for you.
Whatever model you eventually choose, it is unlikely that you will regret buying the sub as MTX subwoofers are top rated and highly recommended by many motorists.


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Flooding a week ago did more than shut down Richville Road and fill basements - it led to the release of untreated sewage from the town's wastewater treatment system.
A Manchester Police Department cruiser splashes up Depot Street.
capacity during the high water event.
MANCHESTER — The town's wastewater system released untreated sewage during the flooding in late January as the system was overwhelmed by unusually heavy rain and snowmelt.
The sewage release was triggered by the "overflow of a main sewer trunk line on Depot Street," according to a report Manchester filed with the Agency of Natural Resources' Department of Environmental Conservation. The body of water impacted by the release was the Battenkill River, the report said.
Manchester's wastewater system will release untreated sewage if it gets overwhelmed, preventing underground pipes from bursting and sewage backing up into homes and businesses, said Town Manager John O'Keefe.
Without the release mechanism, "the system would implode," said O'Keefe, who has been Manchester town manager for 12 years. "The town has grown over the years, but we've never had anything close to that.
I feel pretty safe saying this 1.3 million [gallons] is probably a record for us."
The sewage release, which ran for nine hours starting 10 a.m. Jan. 24, was made up of wastewater from homes and businesses that had been "incredibly diluted" by stormwater, O'Keefe said. The pipes carrying the wastewater discharge into the Battenkill.
Manchester received 3.94 inches of rain between the evenings of Jan. 23-24, according to the National Weather Service office in Albany.
NWS meteorologist Joe Villani described the amount of rainfall as unusual in the cold season and "significant," because anything more than 2 inches is a flood concern. Snowmelt, which the weather service doesn't track, also contributed to the flooding Jan. 24, Villani said.
The only other time in the past 10 years Manchester's wastewater system released untreated sewage was in March 2018, when a sewer main near a pump station got blocked by tree roots.
Manchester's Water and Sewer Department couldn't determine the volume of the untreated sewage released Jan. 24, but O'Keefe said it was a "small" amount similar to the incident last year.
State environment officials commended the Water and Sewer Department's response to the severe weather, which included flooding from ice jams.
"They responded very effectively and worked very hard at controlling the effects of that, making sure that the pumps were still operating at max capacity," said Peter LaFlamme, director of the watershed management division at the Department of Environmental Conservation. "Overall the response looked outstanding."
Manchester has spent at least $1 million on upgrading its sewer system in the past five years, O'Keefe said. The system, which he described to be "in very good shape," will receive another $300,000 worth of work between this year and the next.
"While no system will ever be perfect, we continue to make improvements for the benefit of our users and the environment," O'Keefe said on Facebook under a post in which environmentalist James Ehlers called the attention of community members, including legislators, to the sewage release in Manchester.
Ehlers acknowledged in an interview that local wastewater treatment plants and their operators are doing the best they can with the systems in place. The problem, he said, lies with local and state officials who are after development and revenue at the expense of the environment.
"The issue is the bureaucrats behind the scenes stamping the pieces of paper that allow developers to continue to add more demand to the systems," said Ehlers, executive director of the nonprofit group Lake Champlain International and who was a candidate in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial race.
"I'm suggesting that perhaps we need to reconsider our priorities, that we shouldn't allow development until we know how we're going to handle floods," he said. "The liability gets passed on to Vermonters in the future with polluted water."
Since there are hundreds of communities in the state, the effects of untreated sewage release in various places add up over time, Ehlers said. On Jan. 24 alone, he pointed out that millions of gallons had been released in various town and cities around the state.
LaFlamme, of the Department of Environmental Conservation, said the design of sewage treatment facilities factor in population growth and increased local activity. Facilities, he said, also are regularly evaluated to see if they need to be redesigned or upgraded when flows increase.


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