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1.2 Breakdowns
1.3 Renovation
2 Characteristics
3 Accessibility and transfers
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Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Upper East Side (west)
Roosevelt Island (east)
highest: 250 ft (76 m)
No. of stations
May 17, 1976[1]
Reopened
Roosevelt Island Operating Corp.
Line length
3,100 ft (940 m)
17.9 mph (28.8 km/h)
Electric motor powering cable bullwheel
The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in New York City that spans the East River and connects Roosevelt Island to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The tramway is the first commuter aerial tramway in North America, having opened in 1976. Since then, over 26 million passengers have ridden the tram.
The tram consists of two capsules that run back and forth on two parallel tracks. It is one of the few forms of mass transit in New York City not run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, but uses that system's MetroCard and has free transfers to that system.
The tram is operated by LPOA (Leitner-Poma of America) on behalf of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York, a state public benefit corporation created in 1984 to run services on the island.
An old tram car crossing the East River
Roosevelt Island had been connected to Manhattan by a trolley (streetcar) line that crossed over the Queensboro Bridge from its opening in 1909.[2] Trolleys to and from Queens stopped in the middle of the bridge to meet an elevator, which then took passengers down to the island. As the only connection to the rest of the city from the island, the trolley remained in service until April 7, 1957, long after most other trolley service had been dismantled in the city, and was the last trolley line in New York State; it was replaced by buses.[3] At that time, a bridge to Queens was completed, requiring a roundabout trip to reach Manhattan.[4]
Beginning in the mid-1970s, Roosevelt Island was redeveloped to accommodate low- to mid-income housing projects, necessitating the construction of a new public transit connection to the city. The trolley tracks had deteriorated beyond repair and the Roosevelt Island subway station serving the island via the 63rd Street subway connection had not yet been completed. In 1971, the Urban Development Corporation retained Lev Zetlin Associates to select and design a transit connection to Roosevelt Island. James A O'Kon PE led the LZA team in carrying out a feasibility study and design. Three alternate modes were studied: a ferry, an elevator from the bridge, and the aerial tramway. The tramway was selected and the system was designed for bidding. Von Roll was selected to supply and erect the tram and its equipment.[1] With the elevator to Roosevelt Island closed, the footpath on the bridge was shuttered in 1974, with the expectation that the tramway would open soon.[5] The towers for the tram system were erected by July 1975, with completion projected for December of that year.[6]
The tram system was opened in July 1976 as a temporary solution for the island's commuting needs.[1] As the subway project fell further behind schedule, the "tram" became more popular and was converted into a permanent facility, and the tram held a monopoly for service between Roosevelt Island and the rest of Manhattan until the subway connection to the island was finally completed in October 1989. Before the subway opened, though, there were two major disruptions in service: in 1978, for replacement of deteriorated cables,[7] and in 1986, after the liability insurance policy for the tramway expired.[8][9]
After the 63rd Street Subway was completed, daily ridership declined sharply, from 5,500 daily riders in 1989 to 3,000 by 1993. The tram was closed from October 1993 to January 1994 for repairs.[10]
The tram was the last holdout for the use of tokens in the New York City transit system. Initially, it used a special token, which was later replaced by the standard variety for subways and buses. Although tokens were phased out in favor of the MetroCard by 2003, the tram did not start to accept MetroCards until March 1, 2004. The fare is the same as that on the buses and subways: U.S. $2.75 for a one-way trip, with free transfers to the subway and buses.[11] During the 2005 New York City transit strike, the tramway was one of the few intra-city public transportation systems still in operation, since it was privately operated.[12]
One of the towers that supports the tramway
On April 18, 2006, at about 5:22 p.m. EDT, the two trams were stuck over the East River for seven hours because of mechanical problems, trapping 69 people. Rescue baskets capable of holding up to 15 people were sent up to the stranded cable cars at 10:55 p.m., with children and elderly going first, and each rescue taking about 20 minutes. These baskets also carried supplies to the trams, such as blankets, baby formula, and food, for the remaining passengers.[13] Passengers on the Roosevelt Island–bound tram were rescued by about 2:55 a.m. on April 19, while those on the Manhattan-bound tram were not rescued until 4:07 a.m.[14]
The April 2006 incident had been the second time in eight months that the tram system lost power. On September 2, 2005, more than 80 people were trapped on the tram for over 90 minutes. After that incident, state inspectors cited the Roosevelt Island Tramway for not having an operational diesel backup, or motor-generator system. The State Department of Labor said the system did not pass electrical inspection and could not run when the April 18 power outage took place.
The tramway suspended operations after the April 2006 incident, reopening on September 1, 2006. The tram's backup electrical systems were refurbished, and "in case of an emergency, each car now is equipped with blankets, water, food, and a toilet with a privacy curtain. Car attendants will carry cell phones with their radios."[15]
The Roosevelt Island terminal under renovation
On March 1, 2010, the tramway was closed as part of a $25 million project to upgrade and modernize the system. With the help of the French company Poma, all components were replaced except for the three tower bases.[16][17] Among the improvements, the new tram cables and cars are now allowed to operate independently of each other in a "dual-haul" system. Prior to this, the cars had to travel at the same time, which presented maintenance and emergency response issues.[18][19] The old cabins may be preserved on Roosevelt Island and/or a museum.[18]
The tramway reopened November 30, 2010.[20][21] The project was completed in nine months, two months longer than originally planned.[22][23][24]
The Roosevelt Island Tramway contains two cabins that each run back and forth, suspended from their own pair of cables. Each cabin has a capacity of up to 125 people and makes approximately 115 trips per day. The tram moves at about 16 mph (26 km/h) and travels 3,100 feet (940 m) in 3 minutes. At its peak it climbs to 250 feet (76 m) above the East River as it follows its route on the north side of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, providing views of the East Side of Midtown Manhattan. The tram runs every seven and half minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. (3:30 a.m. on weekends) and runs continuously during rush hours. [25]
The Roosevelt Island Tramway was the only aerial commuter tram in the US from 1976 until 2006, when the Portland Aerial Tram opened.[25]
Accessibility and transfers
The Roosevelt Island Tramway's Manhattan entrance
The tram is wheelchair accessible. Bicycles are permitted on the tram.
In Manhattan, the entrance to the system is at Tram Plaza at 60th Street and Second Avenue, with transfers to the M15, M15 SBS, M31, M57, Q32, Q60, Q101.[26] The closest New York City Subway station is the complex at Lexington Avenue/59th Street, served by the 4, 5, 6, <6>, N, R, and W trains. Lexington Avenue–53rd Street, served by the E and M trains, and Lexington Avenue–63rd Street on the F, M, N, Q, and R trains are also nearby.[27]
On Roosevelt Island, the "Red Bus" route meets the tram and offers transportation around the island for free.[28] During the tramway reconstruction, the Red Bus was extended to Queens Plaza and the Manhattan side of the Queensboro Bridge.[29] The publicly operated Q102 bus also provides transportation on the island.[30] The Roosevelt Island subway station, serving the F train, is located north of the tramway entrance.[31]
Lists of crossings of the East River
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^ "Queensboro Bridge Opens to Traffic" (PDF). The New York Times. March 31, 1909. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
^ Phillips, McCandlish (April 7, 1957). "City's Last Trolley at End of Line; Buses Will Replace 49-Year Route on Queensboro Span" (PDF). The New York Times. p. 1. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
^ "Welfare Island Gets Own Bridge; $6,500,000 Link With Long Island City Is Opened by Jack and Lundy" (PDF). The New York Times. May 19, 1955. Retrieved August 15, 2009.
^ "Close Bridge Footpath" (PDF). The Leader-Observer. Woodhaven, New York. July 25, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved October 19, 2017 – via Fultonhistory.com.
^ Clalrborne, William (July 10, 1975). "Roosevelt Island, New York City's Other Island; a $400 Million Futuristic New Town In the Middle of East River" (PDF). The Washington Post. Woodhaven, New York: Watertown Daily Times. p. 4. Retrieved October 19, 2017 – via Fultonhistory.com.
^ Johnston, Laurie (November 14, 1978). "Roosevelt Island's Tram Is Shut Down for Repairs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
^ "Senate Votes Down Bill For Insuring Tramway". The New York Times. February 26, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
^ "FOR ROOSEVELT ISLAND, DETOURS ON FIRST DAY WITHOUT TRAM". The New York Times. February 16, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
^ Howe, Marvine (December 26, 1993). "NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: ROOSEVELT ISLAND; When Will Troubled Tram Reopen? Give It a Few More Weeks". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
^ ".: Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York :". ny.gov.
^ "The 2005 Transit Strike: Transportation Impacts and Analysis" (PDF). New York City Department of Transportation. February 2006. p. 30. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
^ AP News, April 18, 2006, 10:44 p.m. (ET)
^ Barron, James (April 20, 2006). "Options Were Limited After a Power Surge". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
^ AP News, September 1, 2006, 6:52AM (ET)
^ Blaustein, Michael; Namako, Tom (February 26, 2010). "Hangin' on for a tramway revamp: Roosevelt ride closing for rehab". New York Post. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
^ Traina, Meredith (February 28, 2010). "Roosevelt Island Tram Suspended For Major Modernization". WPIX. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
^ a b Clark, Roger (March 1, 2010). "Roosevelt Island Tram Shuts Down For Renovation". NY1. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
^ Kilgannon, Corey (February 28, 2010). "Open & Shut: Chronicle of a Changing City". The New York Times. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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^ Grynbaum, Michael M. (November 30, 2010). "Roosevelt Island Tramway Reopens After Renovations". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
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^ "Second Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin Attached To Cables". NY1. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2010.
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^ "MTA Neighborhood Maps: Long Island City" (PDF). mta.info. Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
"Roosevelt Island Tram Modernization Project". RIOC.
Manhattan entrance (Second Avenue and 60th Street) on Google Maps Street View
Manhattan station inside from Google Maps Street View
Roosevelt Island entrance from Google Maps Street View
Car interior from Google Maps Street View
"Roosevelt Island Tram". nycsubway.org.
Berne, Laurent (November 12, 2010). "TPH 110 V Roosevelt Island Tramway" (in French). Remontees Mecaniques (Ski Lifts). Technical data and pictures about the new ropeway
"Fotografías del teléferico de Roosevelt Island" [Pictures of the Roosevelt Island tramway] (in Spanish). Guia Turistica de Nueva York.
"Tram". Kogeto. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Panoramic video of tram ride
Coordinates: 40°45′27″N 73°57′20″W / 40.75750°N 73.95556°W / 40.75750; -73.95556
Crossings of the East River
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Canoeist Monika Seryu hopes performance in 2020 Paralympics triggers social change in Japan
by Takaki Tominaga
Canoeist Monika Seryu is determined to excel at the 2020 Paralympics next year, believing a strong performance will not only give hope to people with disabilities but also help change perceptions and make Japanese society better for all.
Seryu, aiming for a medal at the Summer Games, believes the legacy of the Paralympics, driven in large part by those who share their inspirational and memorable experiences, will break down long-standing social barriers in the host country.
"I personally think those impressions grow rather stronger throughout time," she said, based on her own "life-changing experience" at the 2016 Rio Paralympics with the world's top disabled athletes, who seemed more confident and happy with their lives while competing on the world stage.
"If people's minds are changed, society will change as well," Seryu said in a recent interview in Tokyo after giving a presentation at the Swedish Embassy during an event related to the games.
Seryu, a 21-year-old student at the University of Tsukuba, learned in her adaptive sports class that an important mission of Paralympians is to convey their experiences abroad to people with disabilities in Japan.
Since then, she has been trying to show people with disabilities, including those not active in sports, what they can achieve by sharing her activities on social media, including skydiving, mountain climbing, bicycling and cross-country skiing.
"I hope they can live their lives with more confidence," Seryu said.
Born in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 1997, Seryu was active in sports at a young age and joined the canoeing club in junior high school. But an accident in a physical education class in her first year of high school left her paraplegic.
The accident did not stop her from pursuing her passion for canoeing, however, and after about a year of intense rehabilitation she made a comeback and entered the ICF Paracanoe World Championships.
"I had to start over by practicing falling into the water and escaping from a capsized canoe without drowning at the swimming pool of an elementary school," Seryu said, recalling her rehabilitation regimen.
Then, with just two years' experience in competitive paracanoeing, Seryu made her Paralympic debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
After finishing eighth in Rio, Seryu got a chance to train in Hokkaido with alpine skier Akira Kano, a three-time Paralympic gold medalist. She then realized she had been unconsciously putting a limit on her abilities.
"Until the Rio Games, I was thinking I could do only this much because I can't use my abdominal and back muscles," she said.
Pointing to the evolution of Paralympic sports and the growing competitiveness, Seryu said athletes can't win on the world stage any longer simply by maximizing the functions they were left with.
"Now, we have to train by imagining our lost functions are still there," she said, explaining that training paralyzed parts of the body improves coordination.
After adopting the new training method, Seryu finished fifth at the paracanoe championships in August and earned a recommendation for a spot in the 2020 Games.
Through her travels and contests, Seryu has noticed differences in "barrier-free" accessibility in Japan and other advanced countries. While many facilities abroad give people with disabilities autonomy, she realized that many in Japan are accessible by wheelchair only with assistance.
"Abroad, you ride and get off a bus by yourself, while in Japan, it is difficult for us to do many things without any assistance," she said, adding that many Japanese facilities may have been designed that way "because we have so many elderly people."
Swedish Ambassador to Japan Pereric Hogberg said the disparity between Japan and his country appeared to stem from differing social values.
"Maybe it's because Sweden is quite an individualistic society. It's not about (being) collective," Hogberg said.
In Sweden, Hogberg said, there is more emphasis on what each individual wants to do in life and what rights or possibilities they have, with each person's effort equally emphasized.
"You should still have the same possibility to be your own master of your life" even if you have a disability, he said.
"I fully understand and respect it's a beautiful thing to help, but sometimes we all know if you try to help a person too much, it does not help that person," he said, adding that both countries are going in the right direction despite the differing methods.
While Seryu thinks access to buildings and transportation is far more advanced in Japan, she worries Japan's mindset toward people like her may not be on the same level.
Seryu said she feels many people are still trying to figure out the right distance to maintain with people with disabilities, wondering when it is proper to help and in what situation.
"I hope the Paralympics and Olympics will become an opportunity for Japanese people to get the courage to initiate conversations, then we can tell them 'thank you,' or 'thanks, but we can do it by ourselves.'"
Looking to the future, Seryu hopes to see further improvement in accessibility, just not at the expense of people caring for and helping each other out.
"I think we still need communication to support each other in our society," she said.
2020 Tokyo Paralympics, disabilities, Monika Seryu

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Science: Theses and Dissertations
Tectonic controls on basin development, fluvial architecture and coal occurrence in the Paparoa coal measures at the Pike River coalfield, West Coast of the South Island (1993)
ferguson_thesis.pdf (8.925Mb)
Ferguson Figure 3 REgional Geological Map of the Southern Paparoas.pdf (40.86Mb)
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Theses / Dissertations
http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7018
Thesis Discipline
University of Canterbury. Geology
Science: Theses and Dissertations [4395]
Ferguson, R. J.
The Paparoa Coal Measures at the Pike River Coalfield are an outlier of Late Cretaceous to Early Paleocene non-marine sediments. The coalfield is located in the southern Paparoa Range at an altitude of around 800m in rugged, bush covered hill country. Excellent exposure on an escarpment 2.5km long and up to 250m high allows recognition of a rapid west to east facies change. Fluvial sediments on the west part of the escarpment are characterized by coarse sandstone bodies up to 15m thick, with only a few metres of fine overbank sediments between the channel deposits. In contrast, 200-300m to the east sandstone bodies are less than 5m thick, laterally discontinuous, and are separated by up to 5m or more of overbank sediments, which include coal. Channel deposits and overbank fines occupy their respective positions throughout the sequence and for the entire length of the escarpment. Coal properties indicate that peat accumulated in both low lying and raised mires. Raised mire floral assemblages were dominated by gymnosperms. The palynomorph P. mawsonii is particularly abundant, as is woody tissue, suggesting a relationship between plant type and mire conditions. Floral assemblages were more diverse in low mires, with angiosperms palynomorphs being more abundant, possibly because of an enhanced nutrient supply. Clean, thick coals occur in close proximity to major fluvial channels. A half-graben, with subsidence controlled by a bounding fault on the eastern side, produced an elongate locus of deposition where channel sediments consistently accumulated. Another basin, with a depocentre 2km east of the escarpment, is separated from the western basin by a basement high. The tectonic style is attributed to transtensional rifting related to the separation of New Zealand from Australia in the Latest Cretaceous and Early Paleocene.
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Paleoenvironments, coal properties and their interrelationship in Paparoa and selected Brunner coal measures on the West Coast of the South Island
Newman, J. (University of Canterbury. Geology, 1985)
An extensive study of Paparoa Coal Measures (Upper Cretaceous - Paleocene) and Brunner Coal Measures (Paleocene - Eocene) in 3 major West Coast coalfields has been undertaken, incorporating data from field exposures and ...
Kinematics of the Paparoa Metamorphic Core Complex, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand.
Schulte, Daniel (University of Canterbury. Geological Sciences, 2011)
The Paparoa Metamorphic Core Complex developed in the Mid-Cretaceous due to continental extension conditioning the crust for the eventual breakup of the Gondwana Pacific Margin, which separated Australia and New Zealand. ...
Geotechnical properties of coal and mine pillar design in the Greymouth and Reefton coalfields, West Coast, South Island
Harris, Dean Michael (University of Canterbury. Engineering Geology, 2002)
This project has estimated coal strength in selected parts of the Greymouth and Reefton Coalfields in order to better estimate the size of pillars needed to maintain stability of the underground workings. Coal strength in ...


The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. These first weatherproof items quickly established Barbour's reputation for innovation and quality.
Today, Barbour remains a fifth generation family business. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing for men, women and children inspired by the unique values of the British countryside.
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PCF; Protecting Children Foundation and Virginia School Boards Association Conference with local, city and state leaders to Fight our Children's opioid crisis.
Brooke Mitchell was 17 when she told her parents she was addicted to heroin.She had been an honor roll student at Bethel High School in Hampton. Then she started hanging around with the wrong circle of friends, her mother said. Less than a year and a half later - just months after her graduation - Brooke died of an overdose.
The number of opioid-related deaths is soaring, causing President Donald Trump recently to call the crisis "a national emergency." In Virginia, the death total has increased every year since 2012. It surpassed 1,100 last year, topping the state's number of traffic fatalities.Local school divisions are trying to do their part to fight the epidemic.
Next week, Virginia Beach will begin the second year of a ramped-up effort in which children as young as first grade will learn about the risks of prescription drugs.
Brooke's mother, Diana Mitchell, said she believes her daughter would still be alive if the dangers of opioids like heroin had been reinforced in school for years. Brooke tried to get help, even going to Florida for treatment. She told her family she was sorry for hurting them through her actions.
She died Jan. 5, after overdosing on a drug cocktail she thought was heroin.
Mitchell befriended Virginia Beach School Board member Carolyn Weems, whose daughter also died from an overdose. The two are part of a growing chorus of people pushing the need to educate children everywhere about opioids and make parents an active part of the fight against the epidemic.
"She was so smart," Mitchell said. "She just did something very stupid."
Virginia Beach's drug curriculum includes traditional objectives. Elementary school students learn about harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Middle schoolers delve into the topic more thoroughly, discussing ways to avoid drug use. High schoolers go even deeper, talking about how to maintain good long-term health.
The difference now is that the division has made opioids a main topic. Younger children in Virginia Beach learn about the harm prescription drugs can cause if not used properly. As they get older, they figure out how to discern media messages - such as the onslaught of commercials suggesting a pill will help make them better.
Amy Cashwell, Virginia Beach's chief academic officer for teaching and learning, hopes youngsters learn to recognize when a friend needs help and how to provide it. She said that in the past, opioids were briefly covered in lessons. But the division tries to make its curriculum reflect issues in society, and the numbers on such drugs stand out.
Since 1999 the number of overdose deaths involving opioids has quadrupled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. Health and Human Services Department said that 125 million people misused prescription opioids in 2015; of those, it was the first time for 2.1 million.
"This was an issue affecting kids in our schools," said Cashwell, who will present the division's curriculum to the rest of the state as part of a Virginia School Boards Association conference this fall.
Other school divisions are making similar efforts. Last year, several members of Chesapeake's leadership team attended a regional gathering that addressed opioids. They incorporated what they learned into the high school drug unit, a spokeswoman said.
This year, Chesapeake is expanding resources for high schools and starting conversations about working the topic into middle schools.
In late 2015, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring's office put out a documentary, available on the office website, called "Heroin: The Hardest Hit" that features Weems and others impacted by the drug. In a recent interview, Herring said education is a crucial component in the opioid fight.
"This is not a problem we are going to arrest our way out of," he said.
Weems lost her 21-year-old daughter Caitlyn to a heroin overdose in 2013. She started using prescription drugs while battling pain as a soccer player at Bayside High School and slipped into heroin use a few years later.
Weems wants everyone talking more openly about opioids. It's important to know it's not just "bad" youngsters who are dying from overdoses, she said.
"The stigma is a huge thing," Weems said.
These Fatal drug overdoses shot up 38 percent in Virginia between last year at an alarming rate that officials attribute to abuse of syntheticopioids, heroin and prescription fentanyl.


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Is Forensic Psychology a good job?
What colleges have forensic psychology as a major?
What skills do forensic psychologists need?
What are the responsibilities of a forensic psychologist?
Can you become a forensic psychologist with a master's degree?
Is Forensic Psychology difficult?
How long is a master's degree in forensic psychology?
How long is forensic psychology?
What is it like being a forensic psychologist?
What college has the best forensic psychology program?
How much can you make with a masters in forensic psychology?
How do forensic psychologists treat patients?
Why is forensic psychology important?
What is the main focus of forensic psychology?
What can I do with a Bachelor's in forensic psychology?
In either case, forensic psychology could be a great career path for you. Interest in forensic psychology has exploded in the past few years, but there are many misconceptions surrounding this career. For example, it's not all spouting expert analysis from the witness stand or convincing criminals to admit their guilt.
Forensic Psychology Graduate Programs in America
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.
Graduate School of Professional Psychology – University of Denver.
College of Psychology – Nova Southeastern University.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
University of North Dakota College of Arts and Sciences.
5 traits for success in your forensic psychology career
Strong communication skills. No matter what position you hold, strong communication skills are integral for anyone in the forensic psychology field.
The ability to maintain objectivity.
Attention to detail.
Compassion.
Degrees in Forensic Psychology.
A Forensic Psychologist, sometimes referred to as a Criminal Profiler, works with law enforcement agencies to develop a brief profile of criminals, based on common psychological traits. In their line of work they study the behavior of criminals and address anything from psychological theories to legal issues.
Most jobs in the forensic psychology field require a master's degree, including high-level specialist and therapist positions. Specific concentrations include civic and family or criminal forensic psychology. At the graduate level, individuals need practical experience, state licensure, and professional certification.
The field is challenging and stimulating, and even offers some risk to thrill-seekers. Some forensic psychologists assess dangerous criminals. Forensic psychologists in private practice do not have to struggle with insurance companies and managed care the way other psychologists might.
Depending on the program and the level, a degree in forensic psychology can take between two to six years on average to complete, with master's degrees taking one to two years of full-time study and doctorate degrees taking four to six years.
How long does it take to be a forensic psychologist? Most forensic psychology positions require a doctoral degree. Most professionals in this field spend four years on their bachelor's degree, two years on their master's degree, and four years on their doctorate.
Patience, Perseverance, and Hard Work. Unlike TV crimes that are neatly solved in less than an hour, the real work of forensic psychology professionals takes patience and persistence—and often, the expertise developed through an on-campus or online master's degree in psychology program.
Top 5 Forensic Psychology Degrees
1 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY
2 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
3 Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL
4 University of New Haven West Haven, CT
How Much Money Do Forensic Psychologists Make? Forensic psychologists in the US as of 2021 make between $39,000 and $101,000 annually, with an average salary of $72,338.
Forensic psychotherapy is the application of psychological knowledge to the treatment of offender-patients who commit violent acts against themselves or others. This form of treatment allows for a therapist to potentially understand the offender and their mental state.
Why are Forensic Psychologists Important? Forensic Psychologists also help the court system by assessing or diagnosing people being suspected of committing a crime. This is important as it allows the court system to determine whether a person can be held responsible for his or her actions while committing a crime.
The broad definition of forensic psychology emphasizes the application of research and experimentation in other areas of psychology (e.g., cognitive psychology, social psychology) to the legal arena. This would include applying results from studies in areas such as cognitive psychology to legal questions.
Students interested in beginning their career quickly may earn a bachelor's in forensic psychology to become juvenile offender counselors, police or probation officers, or jury consultants. Others may go on to pursue a master's or doctorate in forensic psychology, preparing them for the licensure process.
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Appendix B to Part 2—Model Milestones To Be Used By a Presiding Officer as a Guideline in Developing a Hearing Schedule for the Conduct of an Adjudicatory Proceeding in Accordance With 10 CFR 2.332
Model Milestones for a Hearing on an Enforcement Action Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart G
Model Milestones for Hearings Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart L
Model Milestones for a Hearing on a Transfer of a License Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart M
Model Milestones for a Hearing on an Enforcement Action Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart N
I. Model Milestones for a Hearing on an Enforcement Action Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart G
These model milestones would apply to enforcement proceedings conducted under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart G. As required by 10 CFR 2.332 and 2.334, the presiding officer establishes, by order, a schedule for the conduct of the proceeding. In establishing a schedule, the presiding officer should use these milestones as a starting point, make appropriate modifications to the milestones, and set detailed schedules (e.g., for filings) based upon all relevant information. Such information would include, but not be limited to, the complexity of the issues, any other relevant consideration that a party brings to the attention of the presiding officer, and the NRC's interest in providing a fair and expeditious resolution of the issues to be adjudicated in the proceeding. The model milestones are based on the Commission's Rules of Practice in 10 CFR Part 2, Subparts B, C, and G.
The model milestones are based upon the following assumptions: (i) the issues to be litigated will involve both disputes over fact and issues of compliance with the Commission's regulations and requirements; and (ii) no petitions to intervene are filed pursuant to 10 CFR 2.309(a)-(b). The model milestones reflect electronic filing and service in accordance with 10 CFR 2.305. In some cases, preparation of direct testimony and motions for summary disposition can proceed once initial mandatory disclosures have been made. The time periods set forth in the model milestones reflect these assumptions.
Model Milestones
[10 CFR Part 2, Subpart G]
Within 20 days of date of enforcement order:
Person subject to order files answer; if order immediately effective, motion to set aside immediate effectiveness due; requests for hearing due.
Within 100 days of enforcement order:
presiding officer issues order on hearing request by person who is subject of enforcement order.
Within 25 days of presiding officer decision granting hearing:
presiding officer sets initial schedule for the proceeding.
Within 145 days of presiding officer decision granting hearing:
Discovery complete.
Motions for summary disposition due.
presiding officer decisions on motions for summary disposition.
Prehearing conference (optional); presiding officer sets schedule for remainder of proceeding.
Written testimony filed.
Within 90 days of end of evidentiary hearing and closing of record:
presiding officer issues initial decision.
II. Model Milestones for Hearings Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart L
These model milestones would apply to proceedings conducted under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart L, including those on applications for combined licenses (COLs), renewed licenses, and license amendments. While such proceedings differ insofar as the scope and complexity of the NRC staff reviews for the requested actions may vary, such differences will be reflected in the staff's schedule for issuing its review documents in a particular type of action. Because the milestones are keyed to the staff's review schedule, separate milestones are not identified for proceedings on the different types of actions.
As required by 10 CFR 2.332 and 2.334, the presiding officer establishes, by order, a schedule for the conduct of each proceeding. In establishing a schedule, the presiding officer should use these milestones as a starting point, make appropriate modifications to the milestones, and set detailed schedules (e.g., for filings) based upon all relevant information. Such information would include, but not be limited to, the number of contentions admitted, the complexity of the issues, the NRC staff's schedule for completion of its safety and environmental evaluations, any other relevant consideration that a party brings to the attention of the presiding officer, and the NRC's interest in providing a fair and expeditious resolution of the issues sought to be admitted for adjudication in the proceeding. The model milestones are based on the Commission's Rules of Practice in 10 CFR Part 2, Subparts B, C, and L.
The model milestones include only the most significant events in the proceeding and are based upon the following assumptions: (i) the issues to be litigated will involve both disputes over fact and issues of compliance with the Commission's regulations and requirements; (ii) an oral hearing under 10 CFR 2.1207 will be held rather than a written hearing under 10 CFR 2.1208; and (iii) the final Safety Evaluation Report (SER) and final environmental document will be issued simultaneously. The model milestones reflect electronic filing and service in accordance with 10 CFR 2.305.
[10 CFR Part 2, Subpart L]
Within 140 of publication days of notice in Federal Register:
presiding officer decision on intervention petitions and admission of contentions.
Within 55 days of presiding officer decision granting intervention and admitting contentions:
presiding officer to set initial schedule for proceeding, based on staff schedule for issuing draft and final SERs and any necessary NEPA document.
Within 30 days of issuance of SER and any necessary NEPA document:
Proposed late-filed contentions on SER and necessary NEPA documents filed; motions for summary disposition on previously admitted contentions due.
Within 85 days of issuance of SER and NEPA document:
presiding officer officer decision on admission of proposed late-filed contentions and motions for summary disposition; presiding officer sets schedule for remainder of proceeding.
Within 14 days after presiding officer decision on amended/late-filed contentions:
All parties complete updates of mandatory disclosures.
Within 115 days of issuance of SER and NEPA document:
Written direct testimony filed.
Evidentiary hearing begins.
III. Model Milestones for a Hearing on a Transfer of a License Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart M
These model milestones would apply to proceedings conducted under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart M on applications for license transfer. As required by 10 CFR 2.332 and 2.334, the presiding officer establishes, by order, a schedule for the conduct of each proceeding. In establishing a schedule, the presiding officer should use these milestones as a starting point, make appropriate modifications to the milestones, and set detailed schedules (e.g., for filings) based upon all relevant information. Such information would include, but not be limited to, the number of contentions admitted, the complexity of the issues, the NRC staff's schedule for completion of its safety and environmental evaluations, any other relevant consideration that a party brings to the attention of the presiding officer, and the NRC's interest in providing a fair and expeditious resolution of the issues sought to be admitted for adjudication in the proceeding. The model milestones are based on the Commission's Rules of Practice in 10 CFR Part 2, Subparts B, C and M.
The model milestones include only the most significant events in the proceeding, and are based upon the following assumptions: (i) The issues to be litigated will involve both disputes over fact and issues of compliance with the Commission's regulations and requirements; (ii) the parties do not file a joint request under 10 CFR 2.1308 for a hearing consisting of written comments; (iii) the final Safety Evaluation Report (SER) is not necessary to resolve the issues to be litigated; (iv) the Commission itself does not serve as the presiding officer; and (v) the Commission does not order further taking of testimony after the presiding officer certifies the record to the Commission under 10 CFR 2.1319(f). The model milestones reflect electronic filing and service in accordance with 10 CFR 2.305.
[10 CFR Part 2, Subpart M]
Within 100 days of publication of Federal Register notice of opportunity for hearing:
Within 30 days of order granting hearing petitions:
NRC staff and other parties complete mandatory disclosures.
Within 12 days of completion of mandatory disclosures:
presiding officer issues scheduling order to address, inter alia, scheduling of oral hearing, filing of written statements of position, direct testimony, and rebuttal testimony.
Within 45 days of scheduling order:
Oral hearing commences.
Within 25 days after hearing ends:
presiding officer certifies hearing record to the Commission.
IV. Model Milestones for a Hearing on an Enforcement Action Conducted Under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart N
These model milestones would apply to enforcement proceedings conducted under 10 CFR Part 2, Subpart N. As required by 10 CFR 2.332 and 2.334, the presiding officer establishes, by order, a schedule for the conduct of each proceeding. In establishing a schedule, the presiding officer should use these milestones as a starting point, make appropriate modifications to the milestones, and set detailed schedules based upon all relevant information. The model milestones are based on the Commission's Rules of Practice in 10 CFR Part 2, Subparts B, C, and N.
The model milestones are based upon the following assumptions: (i) The issues to be litigated will involve both disputes over fact and issues of compliance with the Commission's regulations and requirements; and (ii) no petitions to intervene are filed pursuant to 10 CFR 2.309(a)-(b). The model milestones reflect electronic filing and service in accordance with 10 CFR 2.305. The only discovery provided is the mandatory disclosure made by each party pursuant to 10 CFR 2.336.
[10 CFR Part 2, Subpart N]
Within 20 of date of enforcement order:
Person subject to order files answer; if order immediately effective, motion to set aside immediate effectiveness due; requests for hearing due, including joint motion to use Subpart N procedures.
presiding officer decision on requests for hearing and confirms use of Subpart N procedures (note: if presiding officer concludes that Subpart N procedures should not be used, the Model Milestone for Enforcement Actions under Subpart G are applicable).
Mandatory disclosures complete.
Prehearing conference to specify issues for hearing and set schedules for remaining course of proceeding.
[70 FR 20462, Apr. 20, 2005; 77 FR 46587, Aug. 3, 2012]
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Grosso introduces bill to protect abortion providers from discrimination
Matthew Nocella, 202.724.8105 - mnocella@dccouncil.us
Washington, D.C. – Councilmember David Grosso (I-At Large) today introduced legislation that would prohibit discrimination against health care professionals who provide or support abortion care.
"Doctors and nurses are vital patient advocates," Grosso said. "They should not fear employer discrimination for speaking up in the interest of patients who have decided to have an abortion."
The Abortion Provider Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2017 would amend the Human Rights of Act of 1977 to make it unlawful to discriminate against health care professionals for providing or being willing to participate in abortion and protect their ability to speak publicly about their support for abortion. It also prevents hospitals from denying staff privileges just because the health care professional is an abortion provider.
Health care professionals across the country, including in the District of Columbia, report hostility and outright discrimination from their employers due to their support for abortion access or participation in abortion care. For example, Diane Horvath-Cosper, a physician who provided abortions at a private secular nonprofit hospital in D.C., was threatened with termination for speaking with the media about the importance of abortion access.
"D.C.'s health care industry employs over 45,000 people. While only a few of those would be likely to need the protection of this bill, we pride ourselves as a jurisdiction that staunchly defends the right to an abortion, and we should ensure that no nurse or doctor fears that they will lose their jobs or careers because of participation in abortion services or advocacy," Grosso said.
"Health care providers should be able to pursue work as abortion providers, without fear of discrimination," said Fatima Goss Graves, president & CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) in support of the legislation. "The Abortion Provider Non-Discrimination Amendment Act is a common-sense solution that voters support and health care providers need. Amid relentless efforts by the Trump Administration and Congress to attack a woman's right to abortion, it is more important than ever to protect those providing this crucial care."
Grosso previously introduced and the Council passed into law the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act to protect individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of their, or a dependent's, reproductive health decision making.
Abortion Provider Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2017
Introduced: November 7, 2017
Co-introducers: Councilmembers Brianne K. Nadeau, Jack Evans, Charles Allen, Robert C. White, Jr., Anita Bonds
FACT SHEET | BILL TEXT | PRESS RELEASE
Summary: To amend the Human Rights Act of 1977 to prohibit discrimination against health care professionals by a health care provider, based on the professional's participation in, willingness to participate in, or support for abortion or sterilization procedures, or public statements related to abortion or sterilization procedures.
Councilmember Grosso's Introduction Statement:
Despite the protection provided by Roe versus Wade, elected officials in state houses across the country and up on Capitol Hill are trying to make it effectively impossible to access abortion services.
This includes a climate of demonization of the medical professionals who provide these services.
A doctor, nurse, or other health practitioner should not have to fear for their job based on their support for the right to choose or their willingness to participate in abortion services.
In fact, discrimination based on an employee's participation in abortion – or willingness to do so – has been illegal under federal law since 1976.
But there are gaps in the federal law, which has led a number of states to legislate additional protections.
The District of Columbia does not done so, but this legislation would fix that.
It is a rather simple bill, adding protections under our Human Rights Act for health professionals who speak publicly about abortion, or who have a second job providing abortion services.
At a time when speaking out about the importance of access to abortion is critical, we had an incident here in D.C. last year in which a hospital tried to silence a doctor who was an outspoken defender of reproductive rights.
This sort of retaliation, or the firing of healthcare professionals for treating a woman seeking an abortion as has happened elsewhere, is inappropriate and discriminatory.
With over 45,000 people employed in the healthcare industry in the District of Columbia, we need to protect these individuals from employment discrimination like this.
While only a few of those would be likely to need the protection of this bill, we pride ourselves as a jurisdiction that staunchly defends the right to an abortion, and we should ensure that no nurse or doctor fears that they will lose their jobs or careers because of participation in abortion services or advocacy.
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But generally, 1963 felt safer than today. And so my parents let me go to Florida, as long as I paid for the trip from my paper-route savings, which amounted to around $160. If you're wondering how I managed to afford a Florida trip on so little money, I can answer in three words: Greyhound Bus Lines (motto: ``We Stop For Some Damn Thing About Every 200 Yards'').
We boarded our bus in New York City and were on it for about two days -- or, in Bus Time, 17 months. But we were not bored, because we had eager, inquisitive minds, plus a copy of Playboy magazine. It had some fascinating articles. In the case of the smaller states we passed through, such as Delaware, we could spend the entire state looking at a single set of articles. That's how inquisitive we were.
Finally we crossed the Florida state line, and the bus, in keeping with tradition, stopped. I got out and took a picture of a palm tree. Most of my slides from this trip feature palm trees. If any botanists out there want to know what palm trees looked like in 1963, I have photographic proof that they looked remarkably alike.
Evan and I knew nothing about our destination, West Palm Beach; we chose it solely because of the word ''Palm.'' We stayed, for something like $10 a day, in a space that some guy had made by converting his garage into, basically, a garage with beds in it. We lived on peanut butter and fresh oranges, which cost like a dollar per million. We rented bicycles ($3 a day) and rode them across the bridge to Palm Beach, to the ocean (free), where we lay on the sand until we were the color of traffic cones.
I'm looking at a slide: It shows me standing on the beach in my bathing suit, displaying a degree of musculature rarely found outside the asparagus family. My face has an expression that conveys the emotion: ''I cannot see a thing.'' I had removed my thick, Soviet-style eyeglasses in the foolish hope that this would make me attractive to girls, which it did not, and even if it had, I would have been unable, without sonar, to locate them.
For souvenirs, we each bought a tiny potted palm tree (50 cents). On the bus ride home, at a stop, somebody stole Evan's wallet, and we had to make it the rest of the way on my two or three remaining dollars, eating exclusively from the Tootsie Roll food group. When we got home, we were hungry and tired, and our skin was peeling off in vast sheets. Pretty soon our palm trees died.
That was a GREAT time.
(c) 2008, Dave Barry
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You Ought to Know: Lena Logvina
While some people like blending into the crowd, others are always looking for ways to stand out and make a distinction. The later is exactly what Lena Logvina has in mind when creating pieces for her jewelry line.
by Courtney McGraw
"Each of my pieces is unique," Logvina says in her alluring Ukrainian accent. "You can see 'me' in each of my pieces, but no two pieces are the same. I don't stick to one style; my work has evolved." Logvina, whose creations are as vibrant as her long, flowing, red hair, describes her perfect customer as someone who "likes to stand out and doesn't like mass-produced things," doesn't only give rise to jewelry. The Ukrainian artist also creates sculptures, paintings, and mixed-media pieces.
The most common elements that appear in her work are guitar and bass strings. "I have a musician at home, so I have an abundance of strings," says Logvina, who is married to Is What It Is musician Stephen Trohoske. "When you start with the guitar strings, you never know where you'll end up," she adds. "They have a mind of their own." She also enjoys working with wire—copper and silver wire to be exact. When asked what her workplace looks like, the passionate businesswoman lets out a sigh and looks across the table at her husband who is shaking his head and grinning. "Well, it's everywhere," Logvina confesses. Having children, she admits, "I have to move wherever they move."
Family is a very important aspect to the couple. "I'm inspired by life, but I have my own inspiration in him and my kids," Logvina says, while lovingly staring across the table at her husband. Her mother, who is also a jewelry designer, tried several times to get Logvina into jewelry-making. Logvina shares that after having kids, she started getting into arts again by doing small crafts with her children. Once the crafts were finished, Logvina found herself creating jewelry and other pieces of art with the leftover craft materials. "I would borrow jewels from my mother. That's how it all started out. Now there's jewels everywhere," she says with a laugh. Logvina doesn't ever seem to stop. "I'll make something while I'm playing with the kids," she shares. "I don't go somewhere and lock myself in the room where nobody sees me. Oh no. I'm walking around, dancing with my child, jumping, you know." In fact, family is so important to Logvina, that she says the best part of her job is being at home and getting to work with her husband while being surrounded by family.
Logvina also finds inspiration in women. "I'm just inspired by women in general," she says. "I don't have a certain age or a certain whatever in mind. No. Everybody—I make it for everybody." She goes on to explain that all women are beautiful to begin with and that jewelry is a form of an art supply that can be used to decorate the female canvas. "I'm actually working on a new piece inspired by a woman's body," Logvina adds. The new piece will be comprised of pieces from an actual violin, as well as other various materials. She also would like to help women by eventually creating a bridal line. She shares that she wishes to start "a very whimsical, beautiful bridal line. You know—something special, something one of a kind for a once in a lifetime event." Brides aren't the only women she wants to create jewelry for. "I want my bracelets to be able to be worn with jeans and a T-shirt," she says while proudly displaying the yellow-orange bead and wire piece that sits on her delicate wrist. "At the same time, imagine wearing this with a cocktail dress. Either way, it is beautiful to me. It will go all day and you don't have to worry about it because it's something you can always wear." Trohoske, with a warm laugh, adds that each piece is unique, so you don't have to worry about someone showing up with the same thing that you are wearing. It is refreshing to meet a designer who is so proud of her creations that she dons them herself. Logvina truly does stand behind her work.
"I find inspiration in my memories from where I grew up," she shares. Logvina, who has been creative her entire life, moved from Kiev, Ukraine to Erie in order to be with family already here. Upon arrival, she knew no English, so she took classes and became fluent. She then went on to receive training to become a medical assistant. But even more amazing is that she started the company on her own and with no help from banks or loans. Today, her business is very successful. Logvina still remembers her childhood and draws a lot of inspiration from nature and the time she spent in Kiev, the capital and largest city in Ukraine, and an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center of Eastern Europe. "Nature there has always been very colorful," she shares. "Inspiration comes from my memories with bright colors, a lot of pearls, just happy, very free." She captures Kiev's woody hills, ravines, and winding rivers perfectly in her work, giving audiences a glimpse of her early years in Ukraine.
While in college, Logvina dabbled in makeup and became a manager for a cosmetics line. "I absolutely loved doing makeovers," Logvina says. "I think I put what I learned in school along with makeup artistry and working as a manager and after that, I kind of went into jewelry and now I'm managing my own business." Her business has been a huge success. In fact, her business is been doing so well that her online Etsy shop is empty and Logvina is trying to fill it up again. Logvina's jewelry is sold locally in places such as the Tom Ridge Environmental Center and Glass Growers Gallery, as well as nationally and internationally. "We tour and go around to a lot of different art shows too," adds Logvina. Her jewelry has reached all over the United States, as well as Paris, Greece and Moscow.
If Logvina wasn't creating art and running her own business, she shares that she would "probably be going crazy." It almost seems as if it is impossible for her to stop designing. "I just can't stop," Logvina says. "Something woke up inside me and there was something that I just had to get out. I found jewelry to be my way." If Logvina wasn't creating jewelry, she would want to do illustrations for cartoons. This idea came about because of her love for 1940s and 1950s Russian animation. "It was beautiful and then kind of started to go away, so I wanted to bring it back." The fantasy elements from Russian animation can be seen in Logvina's spiraling jewelry, as well as her dream-like sculptures and imaginative paintings. Upon being asked what three words would sum up her work, Logvina responds with "unusual, free-flowing, and fantasy." The element of fantasy can greatly be seen in her multi-media piece, which depicts an illustration of one of Logvina's favorite childhood poems. "In that piece, you will see mermaids, you will see knights—so a lot of my inspiration is drawn from Russian folklore," she says. Logvina worked on the multi-media piece for two weeks straight in order to meet the contest deadline. "I did not stop," she adds. The piece includes everything from the placing of individual Swarovski crystals and turquoise stones to countless sculptures actually being molded and mounted onto the canvas.
Another piece of Logvina's, called The Seven Circles of Life, will be at the upcoming art show on April 21 at Glass Growers Gallery, where you can also check out Logvina's jewelry and sculpture collections.
At this upcoming event, there will be a great opportunity to help out the community as well. "I made a piece and donated it to Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation and that piece actually made it into the contest and got into the finals," Logvina shares enthusiastically about the necklace made of seven different guitar and bass strings. "I finally got my piece back and we're going to start a promotion where people can donate $5 and their names will go into a drawing. That will run for the next three months and be at Glass Growers." The April 21 show at Glass Growers will be your first chance to donate and have your name entered into the drawing. One name will be drawn after the 3-month long promotion and that winner will receive The Seven Circles of Life necklace. Logvina adds that she's hopeful people will make donations since all proceeds will go to the Kanzius Foundation, as she looks forward to the day when a cure will be found without any negative side effects.
This isn't the only show that will benefit the community. Logvina has a brunch/show April 21 that will benefit Alzheimer's research. Logvina's shows will provide a perfect chance for you to pick up some of your very own unique pieces of jewelry from her collections. Then you too will stand out in the crowd by flaunting her exquisite craftsmanship.
Lena Logvina will present her Tales of Kiev Collection on Saturday, April 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St.
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by Courtney McGraw11/3/2011, 9:00 AM
There's a brainstorm about to sweep over Erie. The Jefferson Educational Society hosts the Third Global Summit from November 8 to 11.


Mike Wright is a one-man show at Beetje Brewery in Portland, Ore.
Jeff Drumm is president and brewer at Crow Peak Brewing Co. in South Dakota.
Jaime Dietenhofer recently opened Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. in California.
Brian Owens is head brewer of OFallon Brewery in Missouri.
Derek Luke is brewmaster and owner of Coastal Extreme Brewing Co. in Rhode Island.
Chris Collier is head brewer and owner of Nantahala Brewing Co. in North Carolina.
Tina Wolfe is marketing manager of Wild Rose Brewery in Calgary, Alberta.
Jim Devine wears many hats at the Beaver Creek Brewery in Montana.
Brian Royo recently opened No Label Brewing Co. in Katy, Texas.


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Daitoku-ji is the main temple of the complex of temples in the northern part of Kyoto. They belong to the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It is one of the largest compound of Zen Buddhist temples in Kyoto with almost two dozen sub-temples. Founded in 1319, it suffered severe damages during the civil war (Oning War in 1467-1477) like most other buildings in Kyoto. In the 16th century the compound of Daitoku-ji became an important cultural center in Kyoto. Thanks to Sen no Rikyu, to the tea houses he built and his "Tea Ceremony" school and its esthetics, he attracted the wealthy and powerful like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This made it possible to rebuild the compound largely destroyed by the civil war and to establish the art of the "Tea Ceremony" for centuries to come.
Three dry gardens of Daitoku-ji were created after the reconstruction of the main building in 1636. The south garden consists of a large flat field of raked gravel. In the right corner of the garden is an island of two rocks surrounded with moss. In front of the main hall are two sand cones and at the south-east corner are two vertical stones representing a dry waterfall.
Some of the sub-temples and their exquisite gardens are open to the public.
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The Riches of Cryptocurrency
by Will Tusk 3 months ago in alt coins
To Live and Die in the Financial Green Pastures of the Digital Kingdom
Almost 12 years after Satoshi Nakamoto announced having developed, "A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," his unintended creation, the Bitcoin, reached a record high of $19,783.
It's true, Nakamoto never actually intended to invent a currency. But the first and still most important cryptocurrency kicked off a global phenomenon that promises to usher in the age of decentralized digital cash system.
But as trendy as the term "cryptocurrency" has become what it is today, most people still don't know what it is or how it actually works.
"A lot of people automatically dismiss e-currency as a lost cause because of all the companies that failed since the 1990s. I hope it's obvious it was only the centrally controlled nature of those systems that doomed them. I think this is the first time we're trying a decentralized, non-trust-based system." —Satoshi Nakamoto, Creator of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin is an open source implementation of P2P currency.
A cryptocurrency is a form of digital money that uses cryptography to translate legible information into an uncrackable code. The process makes the currency difficult to counterfeit. Part of its charm is due to the fact that this virtual currency is not issued by any central institution, making it—at least in theory—impervious to any government interference.
In our centralized system, a central server oversees digital cash transactions. That is done in order to prevent double spending: One entity spends the same amount twice.
A decentralized system does not require this central server. Every single entity of the network and every peer needs to have a list of all transactions to ensure they are valid and not an attempt to double spend.
Physical currency does not present such an issue. Once you hand someone a $5 bill to buy a bottle of soda, you no longer have it, so the chance of using that same $5 bill to buy something else from another store is not possible. With digital currency, however, there is a risk the holder could make a copy of the digital token and use it in another transaction while retaining the original.
So a digital transaction is a file indicating that "John gives X amount of cryptocurrency to Mary," and then that file is signed by John's private key. The transaction is then broadcasted to the entire network from peer to peer, but only after a specific amount of time it gets confirmed.
Now, confirmation is everything when it comes to cryptocurrencies.
Enter the miners.
Once a transaction is confirmed, it is no longer forgeable and it is part of an unchangeable transactions record—a public ledger called blockchain.
In a cryptocurrency-network, transaction confirmation is a job done by miners. Once a transaction is confirmed by a miner, every computer (node) in the network has to add it to its database. The transaction is now part of the blockchain.
Miners get paid for their work as auditors. Miners are rewarded with a token of the cryptocurrency; for example, Bitcoins. Once a miner has verified one megabyte worth of Bitcoin transactions, for instance, they are eligible to receive a certain amount in that said currency.
A new era?
In a nutshell, cryptocurrencies are limited database entries in a decentralized consensus-based system. Since the currency relies on strong cryptography, the process is secured not by people, but by math.
Cryptocurrency is money that is safe from political influence. In other words, digital gold. It is a quick, convenient way of payment on a global scale that promises to increase in value over time. It is also a means of speculation (investment). The industry gave birth to a dynamic, fast-paced market for those with the money and/or patience to invest.
The daily trade volume of exchanges such as Poloniex or Okcoin exceeds that of major European stock exchanges.
Of course, this rich environment of digital money breeds inconsistencies and unpredictable fluctuations. A coin might grow in value by 10 percent one day, just to lose the same two days later.
Here is a list of the six most popular cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin.
1. Litecoin (LTC)
Created by Charlie Lee, an MIT graduate, Litecoin is like Bitcoin in many ways. It has a faster block generation rate and provides faster transaction confirmation. There is a growing number of merchants who accept Litecoin.
2. Monero (XMR)
Marketed as a secure, untraceable currency, Monero has been launched with a strong focus on scalability and privacy. Thanks to a technique called Ring Signatures, the user can be safely tucked in a group of cryptographic signatures that all appear valid while the real one cannot be isolated.
3. Ethereum (ETH)
Launched in 2015, the applications on Ethereum are run on its platform-specific cryptographic token, Ether—which is like a vehicle for moving around on the Ethereum platform. Ethereum (ETH) has a market capital of $41.4 billion, second among all cryptocurrencies after Bitcoin.
4. Dash
It offers more anonymity than Bitcoin, as it functions on a master code network that makes transactions close to untraceable. Originally known as Darkcoin, the rebranding kept its technological features such as Darksend and InstantX.
5. Zcash (ZEC)
Zcash provides selective transparency of transactions. It offers users the choice of protected transactions by encrypting content through advanced cryptographic techniques and zero-knowledge proof construction.
6. Ripple (XRP)
Ripple offers immediate, low-cost international payments. Ripple allows banks to provide cross-border payments in real-time and has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion.
Bitcoin remains by far the most popular cryptocurrency, in terms of user base and market capitalization. Even though most cryptocurrencies have zero non-speculative impact, others such as Ripple and Ethereum are becoming popular. Make no mistake, cryptocurrencies are here to stay, but how many of them will be able to survive amid the growing competition within the industry is a notion that still remains to be seen.
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Thank You Mum for the awesome muffins!
Do try them out and have a chocolaty time!
Choco almond muffins by mum!
Add melted butter and beat. Mix in the mixture of maida, cocoa and almond powder.
Pour into muffin moulds, top with chopped almonds and bake for about 20 minutes in a moderate oven.
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This piece is inspired by music transmitted by plants (using electrodes and synthesizer devices). It is meant to be soothing and relaxing.
Listen to a sample excerpt, or order the full track using the form below.
Flower Music, digital music (instruments include piano, strings, vibes, and digital sounds), sample sound track, by Nina Soyfer.


"Edwin Lutyens A Major Presence at Top Auction Houses in Recent Months" by Candia Lutyens provides an interesting overview of several Lutyens-designed furniture and lighting pieces featured at major auctions including a Marsh Court table, a rare version of the Cardinal Hat light, a jade green vitrine cabinet from the Country Life Building, as well as a 1930s sideboard and serving table. In addition, 12 chairs designed by Sir Edwin's son, Robert were recently auctioned in New York.
Report on Lutyens Trust visit to Northumberland (September 2017) which included stops at The Hirsel, residence of the 15th Earl of Home and his son Lord Dunglass, in Coldstream, The Church of the Holy Trinity in Berwick-on-Tweed, Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island, Whalton Manor, Angerton Hall, and Blagdon Hall.


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Q: Android Studio Room Persistence - Should each entity have a seperate DAO, and how does that effect the repository class? If I have a Database(DB) containing two tables/entities (A and B),
should I make a DAO for each entity? (Ie DAO_A and DAO_B), Or do I make a DAO for the whole DB containing these two tables?
Then as regards the repository, will this be a repository for the whole Database(whole of DB) or just a repository for the database with only the relevant DAO's I want the class for (ie DAO_A and DAO_B).
(Realy what I think I am asking here is will the Database have multiple repositories or just one repository, and will each entity have to have its own DAO, or can I make a general D

A: I would say go for every entity has its own DAO. Why? Because you properly separate them.
Let's say you would have a DAO which contains Entity A and B. In your repository you might only need Entity A, then it would not make any sense that this DAO uses Entity B as well. If a case occurs, where you need both Entities, just use both DAO's. A further reason for seperate DAO's is that you don't know how to couple Entities properly. How are you going to decide which Entities to couple into a DAO? Yes you could decide this depending on the Repository which makes use of it, but this can lead to code duplication (two DAO's make use of the same Entity, but each of those also use a second one - which is different for each DAO).

Regarding your second question: I believe it depends on your architecture how exactly your repository should be modeled.
For example when using MVVM:
Requirement: You have an Activity just displaying a list of images fetched from somewhere.
Then your ViewModel would offer a function like getAllImageModels or something similar. Each of those ImageModels would include an image (which will be displayed). Inside this function the Repository is called either an API call to retrieve a list of images to download or a database call to retrieve the list from the database (depending on internet connection). These images must be downloaded as well. Again images could be loaded from your local cache or downloaded via the API. Then the ViewModel wraps them in the desired model required by the View and thats it.
As you can see by this simple example, the Repository on its own just performs requests. Either to the local filesystem, database or API. It could have functions like getImageListFromDb and getImageListFromAPI in it. So that the classes which make use of it just have to decide when to use what.

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