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Tiffany & Co. – amerykańskie przedsiębiorstwo zajmujące się sprzedażą biżuterii oraz srebrnych zastaw stołowych. Jednym z jego symboli jest kolor "Tiffany Blue", który jest zarejestrowanym znakiem towarowym.

Historia
W 1837 roku Charles Lewis Tiffany(1812-1902) i John B. Young otworzyli w Nowym Jorku sklep z artykułami papierniczymi, ozdobnymi, biżuterią i srebrem. W 1841 roku firma zmieniła nazwę na Tiffany, Young & Ellis i w 1848 roku rozpoczęła produkcję biżuterii. W 1850 roku utworzyła filię w Paryżu. W 1851 roku wprowadzili próby srebra angielskiego, rozpowszechniając w Stanach Zjednoczonych termin "sterling". Zwiększyło to prestiż wyrobów firmy. W 1853 roku Tiffany uzyskał wyłączną kontrolę nad firmą, zmieniając nazwę na Tiffany & Co. W 1868 roku otworzył filie w Londynie i Genewie.

Pierścionek zaręczynowy – The Tiffany Setting

Najbardziej znany i klasyczny model pierścionka zaręczynowego, jaki firma wypuściła na rynek pod koniec XIX wieku. Historia pierścionka zaręczynowego od Tiffany'ego zaczyna się w 1886 roku, kiedy Charles Lewis Tiffany wprowadza najsłynniejszy model nazywany do dziś the ring of ring – The Tiffany Setting. Kamień (tzw. soliter) po oszlifowaniu osadzony jest w oprawie ze złota lub platyny. Gniazdo, w którym spoczywa kamień, składa się z 6 zębów. Charakteryzuje się tym, że diament dostaje dużo światła i ukazywany przez to jest blask kamienia. Pierścionki są ręcznie wykonywane i brylanty cechują się najwyższą jakością w skali 4C.

Szczególnie w USA ten model jest postrzegany jako symbol pierścionka zaręczynowego. Sprzedaż pierścionków w Japonii stanowi 41% całkowitej sprzedaży w salonach Tiffany'ego. Natomiast w Europie, udział sprzedaży pierścionków zaręczynowych wynosi 25%.

Przykładowa cena za pierścionek z diamentem 0,25 ct – od 1700 €, natomiast 1 ct – od 10 100 €.

Blue Box Tiffany

Firmowe pudełko w kolorze jaj drozda (o niebieskim odcieniu). Niebieski odcień jest do dziś stosowany w pudełkach, katalogach, torbach na zakupy, broszurach, stronie internetowej, reklamach i materiałach promocyjnych firmy. Na świecie jest znany pod nazwą Tiffany Blue. "Blue Box Tiffany są amerykańskimi ikonami stylu i elegancji" – pisał w roku 1906 "New York Sun".

Sklepy
Najbardziej znanym sklepem firmy jest ten zlokalizowany od 1940 roku na Manhattanie, na rogu Piątej Alei i 57. Ulicy. W sklepie tym kręcono takie filmy jak Śniadanie u Tiffany'ego z Audrey Hepburn czy Dziewczyna z Alabamy z Reese Witherspoon.

31 stycznia 2007 firma posiadała 64 placówki w Stanach Zjednoczonych o łącznej powierzchni 486 000 stóp kwadratowych oraz 103 poza granicami Stanów o łącznej powierzchni 306 000 stóp kwadratowych.

Galeria

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Oficjalna strona internetowa Tiffany & Company

Przedsiębiorstwa w Stanach Zjednoczonych
Przedsiębiorstwa jubilerskie

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Catherine McAtee, third grade teacher at Hanna Elk Mountain (HEM) Elementary, was named one of ten winners of the 2015 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award, granting her statewide recognition. With the money that she won, she took students on a trip to the Denver Zoo where they learned about diverse climates and were able to go inside the pachyderm exhibit. In addition to the trip, she donated a pottery kiln to the school. McAtee decided to give back to the school instead of spending it on herself.


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Here, we run you through some of the best virtual reality accessories for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR available in 2019.
After almost three years on the market, the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR boast a large library of games and apps for VR gamers – and that's without even mentioning mobile VR, like the introduction of the standalone Oculus Go.
Now that the systems are readily available and dropping in price, manufacturers can concentrate on the second most important feature of any gaming system – accessories.
Here, we run you through some of the best virtual reality accessories available to buy in 2019 that'll enhance any VR setup.
If you're new to the world of virtual reality, you'll want to take a look at our complete guide to VR.
For HTC Vive owners, this one is a must. While Oculus Rift owners will already know about the benefits that come with built-in headphones, and now Vive owners can join in the fun. The Deluxe Audio Strap provides built-in headphones for HTC Vive owners, simplifying the VR experience.
The headphones are both height and angle adjustable, meaning it's easy to find the perfect fit, even when multiple users wear the headset. You can also only use one headphone if you're trying to interact with people in the room while playing VR.
Oh, and did I mention better cable management? No more headphone wires dangling around your neck. It's not revolutionary, I know, but it improves the overall HTC Vive experience.
But while the name concentrates on the built-in headphones, the Deluxe Audio Strap also provides a better overall fit when wearing the headset. It uses a crank-style system at the back of the headset similar to that of the PlayStation VR, a system that we praised in the review for its comfort and ease of use.
It's the same with the Deluxe Audio Strap - it makes it easier to adjust the fit and swap between people, while also providing extra comfort with the extra padding and improved weight distribution. The difference between the new headset strap and the elastic strap that ships with the headset is day and night, and we recommend the Deluxe Audio Strap to all HTC Vive owners.
VirZoom provides a fun way to exercise - yes, I really did just said that. How? By distracting you the best way possible; using VR.
VirZoom looks similar to a standard exercise bike, although with a few noticeable additions. First up, there are triggers on the end of each handle and a bunch of programmable buttons on the front. It's very compact as it folds down when not in use, although I must admit it's much heavier than it looks.
Along with the bike comes a game called VirZoom Arcade which is comprised of mini-games that you can play in VR on your exercise bike. While the games aren't graphically impressive, it's not the point: it's enough to distract you from exercising.
For example, one game mode allows you to control a helicopter. You lean left and right to steer, petal to control rotor speed, aim your missiles by looking and fire by pressing the triggers. As I was ducking and dodging my way through a barrage of missiles from silos and warships alike, I completely forgot that I was exercising. I wanted to push myself not because I was thinking about exercise, but simply because I wanted to keep my 'copter in the air.
As well as entertaining you with a handful of arcade games ranging from riding a pegasus to racing F1 cars driven by dogs, the VirZoom bike will track your stats. These can be displayed via an in-game hub, but it's also available in the progression tab of the main menu.
The progression tab allows you to track how far you've pedaled, how many calories you've burnt and more. It also syncs with FitBit and Strava so you can keep your fitness-tracking apps in-sync. We'd love to see support for more services in future.
It's compatible with the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR, along with the mobile-powered Gear VR.
Ready to move beyond simply seeing in VR? While the HTC Vive's controllers and Oculus Touch controllers allow you to interact with the virtual world, KOR-FX's force feedback vest lets you feel it.
While it's not the perfect fit for all virtual reality experiences, we've spent some time with the KOR-FX force feedback vest and found that it really does make shooting games more immersive: feel the thud in your chest as a grenade explodes nearby, and the impact of each and every bullet.
There's some intuitive thinking behind it too, as the haptic motors are placed at exactly the right spot to simulate the vibration that you feel in your chest when you speak and shout, which helps trick your brain into thinking the explosions you're hearing are real - and it works incredibly well.
While it's not quite smart enough to detect the difference between deep vocals and bass tones (resulting in your chest vibrating to the sound of somebody speaking), it's a step up from the standard VR experience and is one to watch in the future.
It's not just for VR though, as the jacket comes with adaptors that'll provide compatibility with any device that outputs audio, including the likes of the PS4, Xbox One and even the iPod for those extra bassy songs.
Leap Motion isn't new – in fact, the accessory has been on the market since 2013. However, its potential uses in VR arguably outweigh what it was originally designed for.
The Leap Motion tracks hand and finger movement incredibly accurately, allowing users to control their PCs and Macs in an entirely new way using gestures. It enables touchscreen-esque actions on a non-touchscreen surface including swiping, grabbing, pinching or even punching – and that technology is now being utilised to bring full hand tracking to VR, deepening the feeling of immersion in a game/experience.
Developers are actively integrating Leap Motion support in VR games and experiences, however we're not sure how many games officially support it thus far. Either way, it's a really cool accessory for your PC and Mac and will one day soon improve the VR experience.
VR Cover while not revolutionary is a life-saver for VR users. One of the downsides to virtual reality at the moment is sweat – especially in the more vigorous VR games and experiences.
This is due to the headset being tightly fastened to your head and with no air-flow inside the headset, your face warms up fairly quickly. While a bit of sweat is to be expected and can be wiped off fairly quickly from the headset itself, the same can't be said for the memory foam around the edges.
Until now. Introducing the VR Cover, a cheap accessory made from a "soft leather like material" for HTC Vive owners that fits over the existing memory foam on the headset. This provides a surface that is easy to clean, and is especially handy if you're giving your friends a VR demo because who wants someone else's cold sweat on their face, right?
For those that want to sit back and relax in their virtual worlds without losing immersion should take a look at Roto VR, a virtual reality chair compatible with Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR, OSVR and even Google Cardboard.
The headset plugs into a port at the bottom of the base, removing the issue of turning 360 degrees in VR and getting tangled in cables – but that's not what's impressive. The chair features base and foot pedals with an internal motor and orientation tracking – but what does that mean to you and us?
Essentially, it features foot pedals that let you run and walk in-game sat down in a comfy chair, and head tracking that will rotate the chair 360 degrees depending on where you look. It seems like a great accessory for VR and should help solve the issue of traversing in a VR environment, and also the ability to use VR for extended periods of time without getting tired.


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Norma is my seventh company. At the beginning of my working career I changed companies and industries because I wanted to gain experience, but nowadays it´s presumably that new offers are always more flattering.
As far as Norma is concerned, I´d like to say that my colleagues and I are in the dream industry! I say this jokingly, but it is also very serious because the truth is that our product is a small but very significant part of the hunter´s dream of a beautiful autumn morning in the forest when the sun is rising and the trees are shimmering in green, gold, and red. You are sitting there with a superb rifle across your knees. And of course it´s loaded with Norma ammunition for the moment when the big game suddenly appears! The dream industry is the very best of industries, but it is very demanding.
Preferably, we should be the best, and, probably, the best is what we are. Norma offers the industry´s largest and most extensive range. We produce some 23 million cartridges a year at the moment, divided among 70 calibers. One fantastic range in which every cartridge gives reliability, precision, and effect.
And the Norma trademark adds a solid image. The dream industry also has another positive characteristic – you can get out and hunt once in a while!


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Volvo Trucks Customer Dependable Highway Express to Transport SunPower Solar Products Using VNR Electric Fleet
Volvo Trucks North America, Dependable Highway Express (DHE), SunPower Corp. and Kuehne+Nagel today announced a new sustainable freight initiative to transport solar photovoltaics (PV) products using solar-powered Volvo VNR Electric trucks. DHE's zero-emission, battery-electric Class 8 trucks will run warehouse distribution routes for SunPower from its facility in Ontario, California, where they are recharged daily by 100% renewable electricity generated by on-site solar panels.
"We continue to applaud our long-time customer, DHE, for its leadership in integrating zero-emission trucks and equipment into its operations, including its growing fleet of Volvo VNR Electrics," said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. "This sustainable supply chain collaboration with SunPower builds on the electromobility lessons learned through the Volvo LIGHTS project and demonstrates the growing market demand for carriers that operate battery-electric trucks, driven by shippers looking to decarbonize their supply chain."
In the fall of 2020, DHE became one of the first fleet operators in North America to deploy Volvo VNR Electric trucks, which have since been integrated into its daily freight transport routes throughout Southern California. This summer, DHE deployed three additional Volvo VNR Electrics and solidified its plans to take delivery of an additional 10 Volvo VNR Electric box trucks in 2022.
"As customer demands for environmentally responsible solutions continue to increase, DHE is proud to partner with Volvo Trucks to lead the way in demonstrating that battery-electric trucks are a viable solution for regional freight movement," said Joe Finney, chief operating officer at DHE. "Our commitment to bolstering the use of renewable energy dates back more than a decade to when DHE placed solar panels on its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles and created what was then the world's largest solar grid on an industrial high-rise building. Being able to support SunPower in reliably transporting its products by utilizing solar-charged Volvo VNR Electric trucks is a rewarding way to build on DHE's sustainability commitments."
To continue to generate renewable energy and mitigate costs, DHE installed more than 2,300 solar panels on the roof of its Ontario facility and employee parking canopies in 2020. Annually, the solar panels will generate 1.291 GWh of renewable electricity — more than enough to power its building, the Volvo VNR Electric fleet, employee electric vehicle chargers, and battery-electric freight equipment. DHE operates as a carrier in SunPower's supply chain to deliver its solar PV products.
SunPower, a leading solar technology and energy services provider, ships its products to various locations from Southern California. Adopting electric trucks enables SunPower to minimize the carbon debt of transporting products.
"As a renewable energy company committed to doing the right thing, we have to consider the impact of our entire supply chain," said Brian Campbell, vice president of supply chain at SunPower. "In the face of today's climate emergency, there is a collective responsibility to act now to lower carbon emissions and integrate sustainable transportation for solar and storage. We now help reduce dependence on fossil fuels from the moment our product leaves the warehouse."
The collaboration between DHE and SunPower is managed by Kuehne+Nagel, the company that oversees transportation and logistics for SunPower's products. SunPower and Kuehne+Nagel have also partnered on an array of other sustainability strategies, including reducing transport trips by condensing shipments into fewer trucks, and reducing total trip mileage by utilizing alternative distribution hubs.
"Logistics is responsible for approximately 7% of global emissions and Kuehne+Nagel understands our responsibility to counteract climate change," said Bill Kascel, senior vice president, sustainability solutions at Kuehne+Nagel. "With Net Zero Carbon, we have the solutions to address all logistics emissions by 2030. It's a shared social responsibility between customers, suppliers and us. Today's announcement is a testament to this common mission."
Transitioning its delivery supply chain to electric, SunPower plans to use additional Volvo VNR Electrics to transport solar PV products directly to its customers' homes and businesses throughout Southern California. TEC Equipment Fontana, recently named Volvo Trucks' first Volvo EV Certified Dealer in North America, will provide contracted maintenance and repairs for SunPower's VNR Electric trucks through the premier Volvo Gold Contract service offering.
Volvo LIGHTS is part of California Climate Investments, statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. To learn more about the Volvo LIGHTS project, visit www.lightsproject.com.
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Yesterday Microsoft released its latest financial figures and inside was something that will warm the heart of the ex Peter Moore and all the current Xbox guys.
The division that produces the Xbox 360, the Entertainment and Devices Division, has finally turned a profit. For the last financial quarter the division has raked in $165 million. That's quite some turn around.
I am sure the accountants will be able to write that off somewhere for tax purposes but it does go to show that the 360 is not going anywhere anytime soon.


Talking to your parents about end-of-life planning is kind of like talking to your children about "the birds and the bees: difficult but necessary. And just like the Facts of Life conversation, many people avoid it, thinking it will "just work out". But if we fail to give our children facts, and fail to teach them to protect themselves, we can end up with an unexpected surprise. The same holds true for end-of-life issues.
Let me rephrase... no good parent would dream of watching their child drink alcohol to the point of inebriation and hand them the car keys; yet we allow our parents to remain in homes that are unsafe or with cognitive levels that are unsafe (i.e. leaving the water running, forgetting to turn off the stove or oven, getting lost on the way to/from familiar places). In essence, we're allowing them to drive drunk. "Yeah, but it's different", you say, "it's our parents, how do we tell them what to do? They won't listen, they'll never leave their home".
You're right, it's hard, so start by setting a good example. Mention that you and your spouse are having conversations about what your future will look like, then ask your parents for their opinion. Tell them you're going to put your estate into a Trust and ask if they know what that is. Casually mention that you're learning about Advance Medial Directives and ask if they know what those are. Investigate The Five Wishes and offer to review it with them. Gently, little by little, bring up the subject and listen to their answers.
Gently, little by little, have conversations about end-of-life planning; it's as important as conversations about the birds and the bees...and so is the protection it offers.


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'The Colorado' explores the Southwest's most important river
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020
"The Colorado," an epic film about North America's wildest river, will air on Arizona PBS Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. The broadcast marks the film's public broadcast premiere as well as its DVD/Blu-Ray release.
"The Colorado" is a sweeping exploration of the river's history, from the earliest settlements in the region to the impact of climate change today. Along the way, the film tells the stories of European and Anglo-American explorations in the 18th and 19th centuries, the dam-building era and its consequences, agriculture and immigration, and the fate of the river's delta in Mexico.
MORE: Support Arizona PBS and get the DVD/Blu-Ray and the companion book.
The voice narrating these stories belongs to stage legend and Academy Award-winner Mark Rylance, familiar to Arizona PBS viewers from his starring role in the "Masterpiece" series "Wolf Hall."
Five critically acclaimed composers — William Brittelle, Glenn Kotche, Shara Nova, Paola Prestini, and recent Pulitzer and Grammy winner John Luther Adams — also add their unique voices to this narrative. The one-of-a-kind score is masterfully performed by Grammy-laureate vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, percussionist Glenn Kotche (of the popular band Wilco) and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler (formerly with the Kronos Quartet).
To tell the river's full story, director Murat Eyuboglu and three-time Emmy-laureate filmmaker Sylvestre Campe filmed across a vast geographical region over a period of four years. "The Colorado River Basin extends from the high mountains of Wyoming and Colorado all the way to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico," Eyuboglu said. "Striving to capture the character and grandeur of this geography was as inspirational as it was humbling."
In addition to the broadcast premiere, "The Colorado" will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray to those who donate to Arizona PBS. A companion book, "The Colorado River," which mirrors the film's gorgeous photography, will also be available at azpbs.org/colorado-gifts. Proceeds help to fund programs like this one that focus on our region and communities.
The film debuted in live performance at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art in May 2016, winning unrestrained critical praise. Said the New York Times, this "visually captivating and unsettling" film maintains "a delicate balance between didactic drive and meditative awe."
"The Colorado" is produced by The Colorado, LLC, VISIONINTOART and National Sawdust.
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Surpassed only by the Bible and Shakespeare, Agatha Christie is the most successful writer of all time. We all know her characters and incredible plot twists, but what do we know about Agatha herself?
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Go on the case with private eye Eliza Scarlet, Victorian England's first-ever female sleuth, as she solves crimes – and sometimes flirts – with her partner and childhood friend, Detective Inspector William "The Duke" Wellington.


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Home › Article › When Jim Thorpe Almost Became a Pittsburgh Pirate
When Jim Thorpe Almost Became a Pittsburgh Pirate
by Richard "Pete" Peterson
Original 1919 photograph of former Carlisle football stars as they met on the gridiron for a professional game as the Canton Bulldogs were set to complete their undefeated season and the professional championship, 1919. Credit: Wikicommons
In the 1912 summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, Jim Thorpe won the demanding five-event pentathlon and the grueling ten-event decathlon and was roundly declared the greatest athlete in the world. He added to his stature that fall by becoming a football All-American after leading Carlisle to a stunning upset over a powerful Army team that included Dwight Eisenhower.
The Carlisle that Jim Thorpe attended in the early 20th century, was founded in 1879 as the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Its mission was to assimilate Native American children into white society, or, as stated in its motto, "Kill the Indian, Save the Child." While the motto was an improvement over General Sheridan's view that "the only good Indian is a dead Indian," in reality, it was nothing more than a shift in government policy from the destruction of Native Americans to the eradication of Native American culture.
Carlisle became a football power in the first decade of the 20th century after it hired future Pitt coach Glenn "Pop" Warner from Cornell in 1899. Carlisle, as an educational institution, was basically a trade school, but it found out, under Warner, that it could make money by developing its football program and playing away games at the packed stadiums of the most prestigious college football teams in the East, including Ivy League teams, the military academies, and independents, including Pitt and Penn State.
While Carlisle's football program was making money, there was little likelihood that its players, once they left Carlisle, could make money playing football. Professional football was in its infancy when Thorpe finished his college football career in 1912, and the NFL wouldn't be founded for another decade. The only team sport where Thorpe could make money was professional baseball.
On August 11, just before the beginning of the 1912 college football season, a headline for the Pittsburgh Press blared "JIM THORPE to be a Pirate!" In the article, sports writer Ralph S. Davis wrote that Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss had made an offer to Thorpe, and that Thorpe had promised to sign with the Pirates once the college football season was over. Thorpe would be joining a Pirates team that, under the leadership of future Hall-of-Famer Fred Clarke, had remained a contender since it won the World Series in 1909. He would also become a teammate of Honus Wagner.
After the football season was over and before he signed a contract with the Pirates, the Worcester Telegram reported that Jim Thorpe was not an amateur athlete when he won his gold medals in the 1912 Olympics because he had played in the lower minor leagues in the summers of 1910 and 1911. College athletes commonly earned some money during the summer by playing professional baseball, but they played under assumed names. Thorpe made the mistake of playing under his own name.
Thorpe admitted that he had played minor league baseball before he competed in the Olympics, but he pleaded with the American Amateur Union not to take his amateur standing away from him and demand the return of his gold medals to the Swedish Olympic Committee. In a letter to the AAU, Thorpe claimed, to no avail, that he was "an Indian school boy and did not know all about such things. In fact, I did not know I was doing wrong because I was doing what I knew several other college men had done except that they did not use their own names."
When the AAU rejected Thorpe's appeal, forfeited his amateur standing, and demanded the return of his gold medals, the attention shifted to his future in professional baseball. He'd promised Barney Dreyfuss that he would sign with the Pirates, but that didn't prevent other teams, including the New York Giants, from pursuing Thorpe. Under John McGraw, the Giants had won the National League pennant the last two years and saw a great drawing card in Thorpe as they pursued their third straight pennant. McGraw's Giants made Thorpe his best offer.
It seemed unlikely that Dreyfuss would release Thorpe from his promise so he could sign with the Giants. Since the Pirates won the World Series in 1909, the Giants, along with the Cubs, had been their chief rivals, but Dreyfuss had a personal reason for hating McGraw and the Giants. Early in the 1905 season, Pirate player-manager Fred Clarke and McGraw got into a fistfight after McGraw taunted a Pirate pitcher. When Dreyfuss complained about McGraw's behavior, McGraw turned on Dreyfuss.
In a game at the Polo Grounds, McGraw taunted Dreyfuss, greeting him with "Hey Barney," and accusing him of everything from betting on games and reneging on his bets to controlling umpires through his friendship with National League Commissioner Harry Pulliam. Dreyfuss was so enraged that he filed a formal protest, complaining that, "steps should be taken to prevent visitors to the Polo Grounds from insults from the said John J. McGraw." Dreyfuss lost his protest but he never forgot the humiliation he suffered at the hands of McGraw.
When Dreyfuss made little more than a token offer to Thorpe, McGraw stepped in and made a far more substantial offer, Dreyfuss, instead of matching McGraw's offer, released Thorpe from his promise, even though Thorpe was willing to keep it and sign with the Pirates. On February 1, 1913, with a great deal of fanfare, Thorpe entered the offices of the New York Giants and signed a professional contract.
The reason Dreyfuss was so magnanimous may well have been his admiration of Thorpe's willingness to keep his promise or his own unwillingness to match the Giants' substantial offer, but that doesn't take into account his hatred for McGraw. More likely, Dreyfuss had doubts about Thorpe's ability on the field and his conduct off the field. Dreyfuss may well have recognized that Thorpe, while a great athlete, had played no baseball beyond the lower minor leagues and he had lost his gold medals after an international scandal. Dreyfuss , who took pride in running a clean ship may well have decided that Thorpe was not worth the risk on or off the field.
Thorpe's decision to sign with the Giants proved to be a terrible and tragic mistake. While the Giants went on to win their third straight National League pennant, McGraw used the 26-year-old rookie in only 19 games. At season's end Thorpe had batted only 35 times, had five hits, and batted only .143. In the World Series, Thorpe sat on the bench and didn't appear in a single game, while Albert "Chief" Bender, who, like Thorpe, went to Carlyle, pitched Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's to a World Series victory.
For the 1914 and 1915 seasons, McGraw continued to use Thorpe sparingly. After spending the 1916 season in the minors, Thorpe returned to the big leagues in 1917, first, on loan, by McGraw, to the Cincinnati Reds, then back to the Giants. After playing part time with the Giants in 1918, Thorpe, complaining that he was tired of riding the bench, was shipped to the Boston Braves. Finally given a chance to play regularly, he hit .327, but was released by the Braves at the end of the season. The 32-year-old Thorpe never played in another major league game.
While Thorpe sat on the Giants' bench year after year, he had plenty of time to brood over the loss of his medals and trophies. John "Chief" Meyers, who roomed with Thorpe during his years with the Giants, recalled that "he never got over what happened to him once the Olympics were over…. that broke his heart. It really did." He remembered that, after a night of heavy drinking, Thorpe woke him up: "He was crying. Tears were streaming down his face." He told Meyer, '"They're mine, Chief. I won them fair and square.'"
After Jim Thorpe's major league career was over, he continued to play minor league and semi-pro baseball in the hope of making a little money. His last effort came in 1933, 20 years after he signed his contract with the Giants. At the age of 46, he organized the semi-pro Harejo Indians, a team of Native Americans that barnstormed around the country and likely played the Pittsburgh Crawfords, a Negro league powerhouse with Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, and Coll Papa Bell. But the Harejo Indians were a financial flop, and Thorpe was finished with baseball.
On the evening of January 10, 1952, just a little more than a year before his death on March 28, 1953, friends of Jim Thorpe, recognizing that he was in dire financial straits, held a testimonial for him at Canton, Ohio. In the audience that night was Pittsburgh Pirates owner John Galbreath, while Pirates general manager Branch Rickey gave the keynote address.
Rickey, who just a few years earlier had integrated baseball, finished his speech by demanding the restoration of Thorpe's medals, calling Thorpe, "unassuming, unmasking and uncrowned." The audience rose to its feet to give Thorpe a standing ovation. Today we can only wonder how different Thorpe's career in baseball and his life might have been if, instead of signing a contract with the demanding and unforgiving John McGraw, he'd signed with the Pirates, where he would have played with the support and encouragement of Fred Clarke and Honus Wagner.
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Can you name the highest mountain in North America? Any idea of what a coastal brown bear eats, or what wildlife might be unveiled as you cruise Kenai Fjords? Take our Alaska wilderness quiz below to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about the Last Frontier. When you're finished, scroll down to reveal the correct answers and explanations.
Answer Explanations:
What is the highest mountain in North America? Correct Answer: Denali
Explanation: Denali is 20,320 feet—that's almost 4 miles high! Mount Logan is the highest peak in Canada at 19,551 feet, and Citlaltépetl is the tallest mountain in Mexico at 18,491 feet. Mount Rainer is in the state of Washington and is 14,411 feet.
Header Credit: Alan Jones In 1917 McKinley National Park, now known as Denali National Park, was created. Naturalist Charles Sheldon was influential in its establishment, petitioning Congress and the people of Alaska to create this preserve for which animal? Correct Answer: Dall's sheep
Explanation: Charles Sheldon grew concerned that human encroachment was threatening the Dall's sheep and lobbied for the creation of a preserve to protect the native ungulate. On February 26, 1917, the national park was established.
Dall's Sheep: Dawn Wilson, Caribou: Lindsay Ohlert Which of the following is a fake fact about moose? Correct Answer: Females often give birth to triplets
Explanation: Mothers give birth to one or two calves each May. Males' antlers drop during the winter and regrow each year. Moose grow to a massive size and are browsers. The word moose stems from the Algonquin word mooswa, meaning "twig eater."
Photo Credit: Eric Rock Katmai National Park is home to the largest population of: Correct Answer: Brown bears
Explanation: Giant coastal brown bears reign over Katmai, with the largest protected population found in this critical sanctuary. Brooks Falls, located in the national park, is perhaps the best place in the world to watch bears feast on the salmon runs.
Barred Owl: Donna Donohue, Brown Bear: Brad Josephs, Black Bear: Wendy Erlendson Salmon accounts for how much of a coastal brown bear's diet? Correct Answer: More than 40%
Explanation: On the coast, salmon accounts for more than 40 percent of the brown bears' diet. The fat and protein in these fish are chiefly why these brown bears grow to be the largest in the world. Inland bears must rely on more terrestrial sources of nutrition, including roots, berries, plants, insects and the occasional caribou calf.
Photo Credit: Brad Josephs Of the thousands of eggs laid by a spawning salmon, how many survive to return to
their natal stream in adulthood? Correct Answer: 2–3
Explanation: Five species of salmon spawn in the brooks and streams of Alaska—Chinook, coho, sockeye, chum and pink. Pacific salmon spend most of their lives at sea before returning upstream to the freshwater rivers of their birth to spawn. Their powerful tails allow them to swim hundreds of miles against the current and leap more than 13 vertical feet to climb waterfalls in the rushing rapids. Females deposit between 2,000 and 4,500 eggs, yet just about ten of the young fry will reach sexual maturity. Only two to three will live long enough to return to their natal stream to spawn.
Photo Credit: Tom Gutierrez Besides snatching leaping salmon from rushing rivers, coastal Alaskan brown bears: Explanation: All of the above
Explanation: Bears are intelligent creatures that are adept at seeking out a variety of food sources, including foraging for elderberries, soapberries and roots, digging for clams on the tidal flats and browsing on sedge grass. Some tribes have paid close attention to the plants bears seek. Bearberries, so named due to fondness bears have for the fruit, have been used by Native peoples as both a food and medicine. Osha is called "bear root" because bears were observed eating the root when they were sick or weak from hibernation to restore their energy. The Navajo in Southwest America credit the bear with leading them to this medicine, which is used to stimulate the immune system.
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Which plant has not been traditionally harvested by Alaskan Native peoples as a food source? Correct Answer: Corn
Explanation: Fiddlehead ferns have been harvested in early spring by the Yup'ik, Dena'ina and Koyukon Athabascans as a food resource high in vitamins A and C. A tea is made of fireweed leaves, and the spring shoots can be eaten. Athabascans have harvested many kinds of berries, including bright orange salmonberries along with the tender shoots of the plant. It was too cold to grow corn in Alaska. A cruise down the Kenai Fjords reveals ice blue glaciers and a host of wildlife, with the exception of: Correct Answer: Yellow-eyed penguins, leopard seals, manatees and spinner dolphins
Explanation: A cruise through the Kenai Fjords will unveil all sorts of seafaring animals—orcas, humpbacks, minke whales, gray whales, fin whales, sei whales, peregrine falcons, bald eagles, puffins, Steller sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals and porpoises. Manatees and spinner dolphins are found in tropic waters, yellow-eyed penguins live in New Zealand, and leopard seals inhabit the Antarctic. In 2015, Mount McKinley was restored to its native Alaskan name, Denali. The name "Denali" stems from the Athabascan word "deenaalee," meaning: Correct Answer: The tall one
Explanation: Denali means "the tall one" in Koyukon, which is a subset of the Athabascan language. The mountain plays an integral role in the creation myth of Athabascan peoples. On the eve of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary, the name of North America's highest peak changed from "Mount McKinley" to "Denali." World Wildlife Fund is helping protect Alaska's Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay is: Correct Answer: All of the above
Explanation: World Wildlife Fund endeavors to conserve Alaska's wilderness in its effort to protect Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay provides habitat for 29 species of fish, more than 190 bird species, and more than 40 terrestrial animals, including bald eagles, moose, brown bears, wolves, seals and whales. The world's largest salmon fishery, Bristol Bay hosts runs of all five salmon species, and 46 percent of the world's wild sockeye salmon rely on this critical watershed. Salmon is an important subsistence food and is regarded as the lifeblood of the Yup'ik, Dena'ina, and Alutiiq peoples. There are 25 tribal councils in Bristol Bay, and salmon is an integral part of these indigenous communities' cultural traditions.
One of the most significant threats to Bristol Bay is Pebble Mine, a proposed open-pit gold and copper mine that would contaminate the waters of this crucial watershed. Capable of generating up to 10 billion tons of toxic mine waste, it would devastate indigenous people's traditional way of life, destroy pristine river systems and disrupt the habitats of endangered species. WWF is partnering with Alaskan organizations to build community support and is playing an active role in educating the US government on the importance of Bristol Bay as a livelihood of the Alaskan people and sanctuary for wildlife.
Join Natural Habitat, the travel partner of WWF, on an adventure to witness Alaska's breathtaking wildlife for yourself.
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Looking for a Reliable Apprenticeships Provider? 3 Killer HR Horror Stories (and How to Avoid Them)
If you're in HR, you've seen it all before. Whether it's accidentally sending a candidate feedback they weren't meant to see or meeting an interviewee who seems like an entirely different person from the one represented in their cover letter, every day is an adventure.
From the annoying yet innocuous 'dead-fish' handshake to devastating instances of discrimination, there are all kinds of circumstances that make the business of hiring and developing humans, well… interesting.
And some are more serious than others.
Recently, we asked a room full of talent professionals to name their biggest challenges when exploring apprenticeships for their businesses.
Can you guess what their #1 biggest challenge was?
Finding a reliable apprenticeship provider.
The struggle is real. Many HR pros have been burnt before, sometimes to the point that they'd rather leave money on the table than go down that road again.
The following is a collection of firsthand accounts of apprenticeship provider partnerships gone horribly wrong, along with a few key pointers on how to avoid starring in your own HR horror story.
#1. Round candidates, square apprenticeships.
After about six months, it was clear to James Brewin, Talent Acquisition Director at Publicis Media, that his apprenticeships provider wouldn't be keeping their promises.
"They were saying 'we can get you this many people' and I said 'ok so you're telling us you can get 200 candidates for our roles, that's a lot of people in an in a 4-month period, I don't think you can deliver that but ok if you think you can."
In addition to the bold overestimation, their provider (a firm specialised in construction placements) also indicated a worrying lack of understanding about the roles they were recruiting apprentices into.
"Digital marketing is one of those spaces that if you know, you know. If you studied marketing or media then you will have a bit of understanding what the industry landscape encompasses. I don't think they did," James recalls.
Rather than owning up to the gap in knowledge, the provider tried to push-fit candidates.
You can guess how that turned out.
"I don't think they really truly understood the sheer scale of the operation with us and the roles we were hiring. They didn't truly understand what they were getting into," says James.
The final straw came after a "shambolic" assessment day, where too many apprentices were invited and "it was like herding sheep, it didn't feel personal".
Soon after, the team at Publicis cancelled the contract. But from then on, it was an uphill battle for James and the team to convince internal stakeholders to give apprenticeships a second chance.
The warning signs:
BIG promises
A lack of understanding about your business or industry
Inability to clearly communicate position requirements
Trying to shoe-horn candidates
#2. No one to hear your cries
This next terrible tale comes from the apprentice perspective.
"Overall my experience has been very disappointing, full of false promises and discriminating. I wouldn't wish my experience with them upon anyone," vents a former apprenticeship candidate in a public Facebook review.
At the start of the programme, candidates were asked to provide ID and other important documentation. Unfortunately, this information was ignored.
"As I am dyslexic, I handed over all of my documentation in relation to this to the staff to look through and make arrangements for my requirements such as extra time. I later found out that my documentation was ignored by the staff on this day as when I started my training and exams I soon discovered that no action was taken by the staff," writes the former candidate.
Even though the candidate was assured the issue would be resolved, it never was. They were forced to complete their exams without the necessary accommodations for their disability. To add insult to injury, they also were told they wouldn't be permitted to postpone the exam as this would risk "delaying their course."
This continued for months.
"After some time, they then called us in to register for the exam. When I went in I asked the exams officer if the accommodations had been added as I felt I needed the extra time. When they checked the system it was clear that once again… Nothing had been done."
Finally, after three months of phone calls and visits to both the provider and the exam board, the right requirements were finally accommodated and the candidate was able to complete their exams fully supported. The exams officers were apologetic about the situation, but due to a crippling lack of training and communication, the process ended up being excruciating for the candidate.
Poor reviews from candidates
Lack of understanding of equality and diversity best practices
High apprentice turnover rates
#3. Cutting corners on candidates
In a Reddit thread aptly titled, Why are there so many useless apprenticeships?, user Silverwind 9999 says:
"I've been involved with the process of hiring apprentices through providers so I've seen both sides and I can tell you that 9/10 of these providers are nothing but sales teams with targets that shove people into roles as fast as possible."
Yikes. They continue:
"The assessors that some places use to track an apprentice's progress and studies are often covering 30+ individual apprentices at once which doesn't allow them to actually take much of an ongoing interest in what they're doing at all and they're simply ticking boxes whenever they assign coursework or tests."
The true worth of an apprenticeships provider is in the way they treat their candidates.
Apprentices are a rich source of diverse, untapped talent. But that doesn't mean they don't need support.
The right provider will be eager to fill your open roles, but never at the expense of candidate experience.
Lack of a clear training and support programme for apprentices
Little to no employer oversight in candidate screening and selection
No training and support for line managers
Clearly, we have some work to do.
As apprenticeships continue to play a growing role in the workforce of the future, apprentice providers must commit to keeping up.
If you want to make sure your apprenticeships scheme is a success, first make sure you yourself are in it for the right reasons.
After that, it's just about heeding the warning signs to make sure you don't become the next victim of a poor-fit partnership.
Euan Blair
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Black Markets Show How Socialists Can't Overturn Economic Laws
Socialism has been unable to kill the market economy
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By Mises.org Monday, June 24, 2019
If we consider economics to be an objective science, its rules should also have universal significance and use, despite differences in societal order.
However, socialists of the materialist camp are committed to the idea that common ownership of the means of production would change the way economic laws unfold under socialism. Basically, they reject the notion of the universality and objectivity of economic rules by suggesting that the laws would change along with a change to the social formation.
Thus, communists adhered to the Marxian idea that socialism would rectify a "surplus value" law, end the "exploitation" of workers, and efficiently regulate the production, distribution, and consumption aspects of the economy. They sought to eliminate the market regulatory mechanism and replace it with directives of the central planning authority. Bolsheviks enthusiastically got down to business: they eradicated private property, collectivized everything and everyone, and implemented an official planned economy.
Did it effectively turn off market relations as they thought it would?
No. In contrast to the common perception, socialism has been unable to kill the market economy. The market went underground and turned into a black market. Black markets existed in capitalist countries as well, but they worked underground because they dealt in illegal commodities and services. The black market under socialism served the same purpose, but the list of commodities and services included mostly items of everyday and innocent consumption that people under capitalism could easily purchase in stores. Virtually all groups of personal consumption products found their way to the black market at some time and in some places. Everything from jar lids to toilet paper was subject to black-market relations.
Despite the proclaimed planned economy, people were engaged in market relations on all levels and trusted more the price of the goods and services that were established by the market and not dictated by the government. The official exchange rate of the ruble to the dollar was 0.66 to 1 in 1980. But nobody except party nomenclature was able to enjoy such a favorable exchange rate. At the same time, the black market offered 4 rubles for 1 American dollar.
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There was no production of jeans in the Soviet Union, but like all their peers abroad, Soviet youth wore jeans. The price was 180–250 rubles for a pair depending on the brand, which was almost twice as much as the monthly wage of an entry-level engineer. A visiting nurse charged 1 ruble for one injection if a patient lived below the fifth floor. The price reached 1.5 rubles for patients who lived on the fifth floor and up. A plumber happily repaired a faucet for just a bottle of vodka.
Two Prices for Everything
Therefore, in the Soviet Union, any significant goods had two price tags: one real and another virtual. The state set the first price through some obscure methods; the usual mechanism of supply and demand established the second price on the market. If you were lucky, after several hours of standing in a queue, you could purchase goods at the state price. However, due to the chronic lack of everything for everyone, the same product could be bought on the black market at a much higher price. The virtual price became real on the black market and reflected the actual value of the goods for the buyer. The presence of two price tags is a confirmation of the thesis of Ludwig von Mises regarding the impossibility of economic calculations under socialism. At the same time, this is proof of the immortality and immutability of the economic laws of the free market, even under a totalitarian regime. Therefore, two economic systems and two sets of prices co-exist under socialism.
People were forced to use the services of the black market, even under the penalty of severe punishment, including up to the death penalty. Almost the entire society was engaged in various corruption schemes to support a certain standard of living. There was a paradoxical situation when the shelves of the supermarkets were empty, but refrigerators at home were more or less full. The black market was filled with smuggled goods from abroad, as well as commodities produced in underground workshops. But more often, everyday products were specifically kept from retail to create a shortage and sell them on the black market at a speculative price. Socialism had undermined the normal flows of production, distribution, and consumption by ignoring the objective laws of economics. Nevertheless, an underground market and the intrinsic entrepreneurial spirit of the people helped them survive the socialist madness.
Regardless of the proclaimed successes of the Soviet economy reported by Communist party leaders, the socialist economy was unable to compete with its capitalist counterparts. Communists decided to create a system that somehow mimicked the work that a free market had successfully and automatically performed for centuries. Thus, they introduced socialist competition that was supposed to replace free market competition. Surely enough, it was an inadequate and unfortunate replacement. The rewards for winners in the capitalist competition were far higher than for the winners under socialism. For example, the capitalist winner enjoyed a significant increase in well-being.
Moreover, the principal winner of the free market competition was society as a whole. This is a natural feature of a free market economy and the main reason why the evolution of human societies selected this mode of production. A competition during socialism gave to the winners some publicity, a certificate of honor, maybe a trip to a "sanatorium" (that is, a health spa), and other bagatelles that people usually did not appreciate. But most importantly, society as a whole did not enjoy a significant improvement in well-being.
People were not sufficiently stimulated and were underpaid, which explained the lower labor productivity compared to capitalist countries. Moreover, this is despite the notion that the means of production, at last, belong to the workers themselves. People had a famous saying that can be considered the quintessence of Soviet-style socialism: "They [the government] pretend to pay, and we pretend to work."
Socialism is a set of systems that try to artificially inhibit the free flow of objective economic laws by creating subjective barriers in the form of specific legislation and punitive policies. Socialists mistakenly think that if they assault private property and market relations, the economic laws will also change. They have taken up the task which, in principle, has no rational solution. Nothing good comes from the idea of ignoring or violating the fundamental laws of economics. These laws still exist, regardless of opinions and neglect to recognize their real character and the impossibility of changing them.
Socialism disrupts the evolutionary process and leads society to a dead end. The desperate economic situation of ordinary folks in Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea — the remnants of socialist undertakings — is a direct result of building a society in defiance of the natural action of the fundamental law of economics. As a rule, socialist regimes were buying time by employing slave labor, plunder, coercion, and everything else that an aggressive totalitarian regime could offer. However, in the end, the means of socialistic life support was exhausted, and than returning to the natural and healthy market relations, where the laws of economics work for the benefit of the human race.
The same laws of market economics have worked in different human societies: from pre-historic to post-industrial, but still socialists continue to entertain the idea of tampering with these forces of nature.
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Physical Oceanography is one of several sub-domains into which Oceanography is divided. Others include biological, chemical and geological oceanography.
In particular, the term of Coastal Oceanography refers to the physical processes generated at the land-sea interface that are manifested in the form of currents, waves and tides induced by different agents such as wind or the gravitational action of the Sun and Moon phenomena.
importance in the development of a country. For this reason, port management should always seek the highest levels of safety and effectiveness.
Well aware of this fact and with an Engineering Department that boasts the necessary experience and knowledge in the fields of oceanography, meteorology and data transmission solutions, GEONICA has developed the SAFE PORT System. Said system integrates the most advanced instrumentation for the measurement of all the meteorological, oceanographic and hydrodynamic parameters of interest, such as tides, waves and currents, complemented by the appropriate telemetry network. In summary, the SAFE PORT System constitutes a tool of tremendous value to those who are responsible of port management, Port Authorities and all potential users of the portinfrastructures including: ships of all kinds, fishing boats, yachts, recreational vessels, etc.
DATAMAR RADAR Tide Gauge designed by GEONICA, based on the latest electronic technology, is the ideal solution for measuring, recording and transmitting tide level data, not only due to its high-level features and advanced technical characteristics, but also due to its great versatility and cost effective.
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Spaulding for Children's 'Families in Bloom' Celebrates 50 Years Building Stronger Families
'Spaulding for Children Day' is Saturday, April 27 in Southfield
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 3, 2019 – The Honorable Kenson J. Siver, Mayor of the City of Southfield, has officially designated Saturday, April 27, 2019 as "Spaulding for Children Day" in recognition of Spaulding for Children's 50 years as a not-for-profit organization in service to adopted and foster children. The proclamation also heralds Families in Bloom, a free family event that celebrates the anniversary and demonstrates how strong families help build strong communities.
Families in Bloom takes place Saturday, April 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. John's Banquet and Conference Center, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan, 48975. Free and open to the public of all communities, the event includes workshops for adults and activities for children. The event also honors individuals whose work and support have made Spaulding for Children an important resource for children and families. Spaulding was founded in 1968 with the goal of finding a permanent family for every child who needs one.
Four awards will be presented to commemorate the 50th anniversary. They include:
"The John and Betty Barfield Angel Award"— Mr. Barfield's wish was for SFC to have the resources to fund 100 adoptions annually and started the Partners Endowment Campaign.
"The Robert 'Bob' and Marjorie Daniels Lighthouse Award" – Mr. Daniels was a charter board member and a beacon, bringing many companies and individuals to support SFC.
"The Mike Lucci Ambassador Award" – Mr. Lucci was an ambassador for the children and SFC for more than 30 years, raising over a million dollars through his annual golf outing.
"The Dave Thomas Spirit of Adoption Award" – Mr. Thomas dedicated his life to helping children get adopted. SFC continues to work with his foundation, supported by Wendy's franchisees.
Fox 2's Huel Perkins emcees the Families in Bloom awards ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. Among the honorees and dignitaries in attendance will be Detroit Lion's legend Mike Lucci.
Sponsors include Wendy's Detroit Area Franchisees, the Michigan/Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services, Annette & Company School of Dance, and Health Alliance Plan. Joining them are Meijer's, English Gardens, and Big Families.
Families in Bloom Timeline:
Noon to 2 p.m. – Southfield Fire Department Safety House
1 – 2 p.m. – Meet Detroit Lion's official mascot, Roary
2 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
Noon to 2 p.m., 3-3:30 p.m. – Workshops
1 – 4 p.m. – Raffle Pulls on the Hour
12:30 p.m. – Spaulding for Children Presents Basics of Foster Care
1 p.m. – JVS presents Families Financial literacy
1:30 p.m. – Wellness Plan presents Puberty
3 p.m. – CARE House of Oakland County presents Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse
Activities Throughout the Day:
Author readings by Theresa Baker of "Josie's Bedazzled Shoes" and LaTashia M. Perry of the "Kids Like Mine" series
Kids First Initiative will present activities to introduce children to the excitement of science with Richard Bell.
Ascension Providence Hospital will conduct free health checks for blood sugar, blood pressure, and Body-Mass Index (BMI).
Southfield Public Library will host readings and children's activities.
Southfield Police will discuss public and community safety.
Southfield Parks & Recreation will distribute information about summer programs.
Southfield Fire Department will provide fire safety information and demonstrations
Annette & Company will hold dance performances and demonstrations.
In addition, other organizations and exhibitors will present resources and opportunities for families and children.
About Spaulding for Children
Spaulding for Children is a national leader in developing and providing resources and training for foster and adoptive families and those who serve and support them. Started in 1968 with the belief that every child is adoptable, Spaulding brought attention to foster children with special needs. Today Spaulding provides research-based training and education for those interested in becoming adoptive and foster parents in addition to partnership projects funded through the Michigan DHHS and the Children's Bureau and parenting and preventive support program for young women who are pregnant or young mothers between the ages of 13-24 children with risk factors for child abuse and neglect. Spaulding for Children prevention program includes assistance, coaching and mentoring for the most vulnerable parents and have achieved a significant success rate in keeping families intact.
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Some of the issues making reshoring affordable involve the regulatory and tax environment. We'll cover these in today's blog post.
While tax rates vary from state to state and each state has their own regulatory supplements to federal legislation, it's safe to say that our government imposes fewer barriers to entry for manufacturing than most of the rest of the world. This is particularly true in a business-friendly area like the Midwest where we enjoy an attractive tax climate from states committed to attracting business and jobs. We have the best business climate in the Midwest, if not the entire US market.
Compared to our offshore competition, American manufacturing companies are in excellent shape financially due to the caution exercised as a result of the recent Great Recession. Our best companies are now well-positioned to finance growth and take on major new business accounts from global competition. In addition, you will find no other country that offers the long term political stability of the United States.
The long term stability and success of American OEMs is best assured by returning your manufacturing to your home shores. Like other progressive American companies, CFI stands ready to welcome your business with attractive cost structures, on time deliveries, extremely high quality, and a local team that knows how to talk business American style.


Cenegermin is a human beta-nerve growth factor (beta-ngf)-(1-118)- peptide (non-covalent dimer) produced in escherichia coli. It received European Union Approval in July, 2017 for the treatment of moderate to severe neurotrophic keratitis. Cenegermin received approval from the US FDA a year later in August of 2018 .
Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative disease resulting from a loss of corneal sensation . The loss of corneal sensation impairs corneal health causing progressive damage to the top layer of the cornea, including corneal thinning, ulceration, and perforation in severe cases . The prevalence of neurotrophic keratitis has been estimated to be less than five in 10,000 individuals .
While the prevalence of neurotrophic keratitis is low, the impact of this serious condition and its associated sequelae on an individual patient can be debilitating. Many currently available therapeutic options for treating the condition involve surgical interventions - surgeries that are typically only palliative . The approval of cenegermin consequently provides a novel topical treatment that has the potential capacity to offer total corneal healing for many patients who may use the agent .
In particular, cenegermin was granted Priority Review designation, under which the FDA's goal is to take action on an application within six months of application filing where the agency determines that the drug, if approved, would provide a significant improvement in the safety or effectiveness of the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of a serious condition . Cenegermin also received Orphan Drug designation, which provides incentives to assist and encourage the development of drugs for rare diseases .
Cenegermin is indicated for the treatment of moderate (persistent epithelial defect) or severe (corneal ulcer) neurotrophic keratitis in adults [Label, 2].
Little to no pharmacodynamic studies have yet been conducted in humans [Label].
Cenegermin is a recombinant form of human nerve growth factor [Label, 2, 3].
Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative disease resulting from a loss of corneal sensation . The loss of corneal sensation impairs corneal health causing progressive damage to the top layer of the cornea, including corneal thinning, ulceration, and perforation in severe cases .
Nerve growth factor is subsequently an endogenous protein involved in the differentiation and maintenance of neurons, which acts through specific high-affinity (i.e., TrkA) and low-affinity (i.e. p75NTR) nerve growth factor receptors [Label, 2, 3]. Nerve growth factor receptors are expressed in the anterior segment of the eye (cornea, conjunctiva, iris, ciliary body, and lens), by the lacrimal gland, and by posterior segment intraocular tissues [Label, 2, 3]. The treatment with cenegermin, administered as eye drops, is intended to allow restoration of corneal integrity [Label, 2, 3].
Cenegermin is mostly removed from the eye with the tear production and through the naso-lacrimal duct; the minor portion that is absorbed occurs mostly in the conjunctiva and peri-orbital tissue and to a minor extent through the cornea following ocular administration . Pharmacokinetic profiling of patients included in studies found no accumulation effect of cenegermin . In general, the systemic absorption of cenegermin is negligible .
After eye drop administration, cenegermin is distributed particularly in the anterior portion of the eye, although a study with radiolabelled cenegermin in rats has shown that it also reaches the retina and other posterior parts of the eye at doses significantly higher than those administered by eye drops in humans to treat neurotrophic keratitis . At the ocular doses, cenegermin is not distributed throughout body tissues as there is no systemic absorption above the natural baseline levels .
In general, the systemic absorption of cenegermin is negligible .
Ocularly administered cenegermin is mainly eliminated by tear secretion and the remainder mostly biotransformed by local tissue proteases .
Cenegermin administered by eye drops is mostly eliminated with the tear secretion .
Half life data specific to human administration is not readily accessible or available [Label].
ALthough the systemic absorption of cenegermin is negligible in general , clearance data specific to human administration is not readily accessible or available [Label].
There are no data from the use of cenegermin in pregnant women [Label, 2]. Systemic exposure to cenegermin is negligible or does not occur . As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of OXERVATE during pregnancy .
It is not known whether cenegermin is excreted in human milk [Label, 2]. A risk to the suckling child cannot be excluded . A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from this therapy taking into account the benefit of breast feeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman .
The safety and effectiveness of cenegermin have been established in the pediatric population [Label]. Use of cenegermin in this population is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled trials of cenegermin in adults with additional safety data in pediatric patients from 2 years of age and older [Label].
Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of cenegermin, 43.5 % were 65 years old and over [Label]. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly and younger adult patients [Label].
There are no data on the effects of cenegermin on human fertility [Label, 2].


Renovating your home can get expensive in a hurry. You want the best quality at the best prices but that's not always easy to find.
The cost of your renovation goes up depending on the room you're overhauling. Kitchen and bathroom remodels can skyrocket your cost and break your budget.
Fortunately, it doesn't have to be this way. There are simple, quality, budget-friendly things you can do around your home to up the value and the atmosphere. Take a look at these!
Instead of going all out and purchasing new cabinets for your outdated kitchen, bring them up to speed with a couple fresh coats of paint. You'll start by giving them a good cleaning, a light sanding, and one or two coats of primer to help your chosen color stick better. It's important to do another very light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper in between color coats to achieve an even, smooth finish.
Small changes can make a huge impact and a great way to implement this is by simply installing new hardware. Change out the knobs or pulls on your cabinets and drawers. For the best results, be consistent with the finishes. If you decide on oil-rubbed bronze, stick with that for all the new hardware.
Once you've changed out all the cabinet hardware, you may notice that it clashes with your current faucet or even the light fixture. Both are fairly simple DIY projects that won't break the bank. Replacing these items for consistency throughout the room elevates the overall look.
You may be hesitant to replace your old flooring based on what it typically costs but if your old floors are in bad shape, it's time. Peel-and-stick tiles are a great way to manage this upgrade without spending too much. Be sure to follow the directions carefully for the best results.
The area between your countertops and the bottom of your cabinets is a perfect place to add a little pizzazz. You can create an amazing backsplash out of many different materials including tin, brick, or even heavy-duty crafting foil. If those are a little out of your league, there are also several gorgeous peel-and-stick backsplash options on the market.
Redoing the walls in a clean, modern color is the fastest way to make a huge impact at the lowest price. All you need is a gallon of paint, a roller, and a couple of hours to completely change the look of your bathroom while leaving the rest of your budget free to cover other upgrades.
Adding faux stone to the outside of your bathtub or a peel-and-stick backsplash above the sink co Fresh paint- A clean, modern color can go a long way in completely changing the look of any room. It costs very little but adds a lot to the look and feel of the room.
Every bathroom could benefit from a little added storage space. Open shelving, a small cabinet hung on one wall or even a small chest of drawers (if you have space) can do wonders for your bathroom.
Mirrors reflect light around a room and make it seem bigger and more open. Your bathroom probably already has at least one but adding a full-length mirror on the back of the door or an empty wall is a great, low-cost idea.
Bedrooms and living areas can almost always accommodate an accent wall. You can create this with paint or texture, as long as it is different from the other walls. Shiplap, stone, or faux materials are a great way to go.
Another budget-friendly way to change up a room is through the use of an area rug. These come in so many different sizes, colors and patterns you're sure to find something that suits your home and your style.
When renovating your home, it's a good idea to update things like curtains, towels or throw pillows to keep everything consistent. You don't need to do this all at once but over time you can easily add in a new item here and there.
If you have a deck, porch, or other wood structure outdoors, it's important to maintain it and protect it from the weather. Exterior stains provide water and sun protection. It is inexpensive and also greatly improves the look.
Landscaping is one of the best ways to increase curb appeal for your home but is often pricey. Adding just a few plants or shrubs in strategic places for the most impact will help keep costs down.
The cheapest way to boost the look of your yard is to maintain what's already there. Trim overgrown trees, keep the grass green and mowed and clean up branches or trash. If you need more of an upgrade, many types of gravel can be used as filler and can usually be delivered at a reasonable price. Be sure to edge any graveled areas.
You may not be able to paint the entire outside of your home (although if you can it's worth it). What you can paint for very little money is your front door, any trim, and even your fence (except for chain-link fencing).
Home renovations tend to be stressful and frustrating, often due to the cost and amount of work involved. Don't let that happen to you! Use these simple, low-cost ideas during your next renovation.
Andrew is a DIYer and founder of SimplyHomeTips.com. He likes to share his experience through detailed guidelines with pictures on home improvement, DIY projects, around-the-house fixing, woodworking, etc.
Why take up so much of your time searching for you ideal dream wallpaper print when you could just make it yourself? This handy guide will give you all the tips and tricks to create your own design on a paint roller, to cover all the wallpaper you've ever dreamed of. You could even use a rolling pin or lint roller instead of a paint roller, so you're guaranteed to already have most of the objects in your house!
Lay out your plain wallpaper on a flat surface, making sure that the corners are secured to the floor to avoid any movement or creasing.
Start off by deciding on the design you'd like to create, depending on your wildest wallpaper desires. We would recommend a template similar to the one below, but feel free to get as creative as you wish if you're feeling fancy! This geometric one is great as it's straightforward to design and cut out with a ruler, so that you can be sure to have straight lines and neat edges.
3. In order to prep your design for your paint roller, use your pencil and ruler to trace the outline of the design on the tracing paper.
4. Flip over the tracing paper and then transfer the design onto your craft foam by going over the outline once again.
5. Once you have your outline on the foam, lay out your cutting mat and scalpel or craft knife and begin to cut the shape out. Use your ruler as a guide to achieve the straightest lines possible.
6. Cut out as many shapes as you wish and play around with how you'd like them to be positioned on your paint roller. Cut yourself some slack, they don't have to be perfect! You could do them in lines or place them randomly, wall-ever works for you!
7. Put some of your glue on the back of your cut outs and then stick them directly onto your roller of choice.
8. Once fully dry (don't be tempted to skip this part or you'll be heading for a wall of shame!), put some paint in your paint tray and use your newly designed paint roller in the tray, making sure to cover all your foam pieces.
Your roller is then ready to use! Paint your design on by rolling your paint roller vertically along your wallpaper. Make sure to pay extra attention when aligning your next line of paint to match up with the one before so that the patterns are symmetrical. Be sure to align your patterns with extra care!
Alternatively, other methods of creating a design include cutting your pattern directly onto the roller for a more intricate pattern similar to the one below. If you were to choose this method, make sure you use a rubber paint roller or a wooden rolling pin as they are easier to cut through.
You can also use other objects to create patterns. Covering it with materials such as bubble wrap, and even slightly bunched up cling film gives a great effect, just play around with it, you'll soon be on a roll! One of our personal favourites is to place lots of rubber bands around your roller and then cover it in paint, leaving you with straight lines like this.
This decoration hack saves you lots of searching time and money and can be adapted really easily to whatever design works for you. If you give this a go do let us know so we can see your wonderful creations ourselves and don't forget to use the hashtag #ManoMaker, happy DIY-ing!
Are you thinking about renovating your bathroom? If so, then you may want to try and avoid these mistakes which occur often with bathroom renovations. Such mistakes may appear mild at the beginning, but could cause a major disaster long term. Bathroom renovation mistakes can cost a fortune to correct, and also be very time consuming. Many people fail to realize that a bathroom is the only place in the house that is subjected to harsh environmental conditions. Bathrooms can become very humid, and experience a large range of temperatures. Warm temperatures and humid conditions create a breeding ground for mold, especially if the bathroom lacks ventilation. Bathrooms are in constant use, not only by you, but your guests too.
A bathroom should have enough space to ensure one is comfortable while using it. The items to be installed in the bathroom should not occupy the entire space. Sometimes there is not enough space left to comfortably access the shower. It is usually an uncomfortable experience to always squeeze yourself in the shower on daily basis. You should always be alert to avoid this bathroom renovation mistake by having a bathroom plan drawn to scale. It is usually a good idea to have your bathroom design drawn up by a professional designer. Many bathroom suppliers offer a free design service, which involves drawing a 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) model of your bathroom design. They will probably come up with ingenious ways to maximize on space that you had not thought of. It will sure help you avoid a lot of sizing mistakes which happen during bathroom renovations.
When it comes to bathroom furniture and fittings, you normally get what you pay for. Although a cheap tap may look nice and shiny, it could have a poor-quality chrome coating. Some metallic coatings may not be durable enough over a long period of time. Some may even be more sensitive to harsh cleaning products such as bleach. It is worth investing money in known brands when it comes to taps and metallic fittings such as handles. If you want the best, then consider using stainless steel where possible, as it is very resistant to corrosion. Another important bathroom item is the shower. Invest money in a decent shower with excellent seals. Simple showers are likely to stay cleaner for longer then ones with lots of grooves and edges. Frameless showers are very low maintenance as they are constructed from less parts.
This is a probably one of the most common mistakes which occurs during bathroom renovations, and it is a complex one too. When a bathroom has an improper ventilation, problems will start arising. Inefficient ventilation can be a breeding ground for mold. Also, lack of ventilation may cause more condensation to form, resulting in damp patches on walls. Any materials within your bathroom that naturally absorb moisture such as wood could also become affected over a long period of time. We always recommend using extractor fans that vent directly to the outside, rather than recirculating ones. Although extractor fans are essential, they can be noisy. There are many types of extractor fan which are activated in different ways such as light switch, pull cord, motion sensor or even humidity sensor. Personally, we prefer light switch activated extractor fans because they can be switched off immediately when leaving the bathroom, rather than a 15-minute time delay.
This is another issue that is common among those who are renovating their bathrooms. Did you know that some wall tiles require sealing? If this is not carried out, then mold is likely to grow within the pores of your tile material. Always ask the manufacturer is your wall tiles require sealing before installation. Another thing to consider if the tiling grout. Tile grout is the most likely things in your bathroom to become moldy first. Therefore, it may be a good idea to have less tile grout by installing very large tiles. Also, you should consider of tile grout colors such as dark grey. Not only do other colors look different and fantastic, it will help to hide mold that will grow in years to come.
Bathroom floors get wet on a daily basis, which is why selecting a suitable floor is important. Most people underestimate the importance of bathroom flooring. If you are choosing tiles, then make sure they have a rough surface. Installing smooth tiles on the floor can be dangerous when wet. Non-slip flooring will help you prevent unnecessary injuries, especially when getting out of the bath or shower. Some people think they can use normal laminate wood flooring. However, they soon find out that water can penetrate the wood structure of this flooring, causing it to swell and break apart. If you are after a laminate wood look, then we recommend using Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT). They are similar to laminate flooring as they are tongue and groove. But the difference is the material, as they are 100% plastic and therefore waterproof, making it ideal for bathroom renovations!
Enjoy this article about mistakes during bathroom renovations? Warton Woodworks is a Loft Conversion and Home Renovation Company based in Essex, UK. They have extensive experience in the fields of carpentry, loft conversions and home renovation. More articles like this can be found on their Home DIY Blog, which is part of the Warton Woodworks website. Articles are based on their real world projects and experience.
Looking for a pergola for your garden or patio but can't get your budget to stretch far enough? This tutorial will take you step by step through how to build a DIY pergola easily and without spending too much. You can even match it to the rest of your garden furniture!
With the arrival of the good weather it's important to have shade to protect you from too much sun (yes, even in the UK… 🙂 ) . Pergolas, arbors, or gazebos can be ideal, however, it can sometimes be difficult to find the one you want for the price that suits the size and style of your garden or patio.
To get the perfect pergola for your patio, why not make your own DIY pergola and match it to the rest of your outdoor furniture?
To make your own wooden pergola for your patio or garden will cost you less than £150, which is a huge saving when compared to the price of a shop-bought one. If you need any of the tools and materials that have been used here, you can find some of them in this sample shopping basket.
However, this DIY project is easier than it looks at first sight, although, it does require a certain level of experience when it comes to carrying out DIY jobs. That's why we've given this project a medium level of difficulty.
The first day is used to prepare the structure and treat the wood.
The second day is devoted to assembling the pergola. To do so, you will need to ask a few friends to help out.
You should also keep in mind that this project needs to be done in good weather, otherwise it will take much longer to set up.
Building a DIY pergola may seem like a complex project given its size. But, trust us, it's a lot easier than it looks!
The first step is to sand the wooden posts and crossbeams with an orbital sander. This will produce a much more uniform surface and remove any imperfections. When sanding, it is recommended to sand with the grain (rather than against it).
On a side note, sanding helps to open the pores of the wood and so prepare it for the application of treatments that protect it from different weather conditions.
Next, cut the ends of the crossbeams using the mitre saw or a handsaw and mitre box. In this specific case, the side beams have been cut to achieve a length of 2.2 metres. The rest of the crossbeams will keep their original 2.4m length.
In addition, to bring a rustic touch to the pergola, the edges have been bevelled. To do this, leave a margin of 3cm at the top of the beams and cut the rest at angle of 45º.
Mark the notch in pencil, leaving a margin of 3cm from the top and 15cm from the side. To help, you can use a wooden template with the same width as the crossbeams.
Use the jigsaw to cut the sides of the slot.
With a chisel and hammer, tap on the top part of the notch until the surplus wood falls away.
Next, you should apply protection and colour to the wood.
You will need a minimum of two coats to allow the product to penetrate the wood fully and adequately protect it.
To achieve greater impregnability, it should be applied by brush.
You can choose between different colours and shades to match your terrace or deck, as varnish can be decorative as well as protective.
Once the varnish is dry, you will have to attach the galvanised post bases to one end of each post. These bases allow you to screw the posts to the floor of your terrace or deck, so that they are properly secured.
All you need to do is cap them on the end of the wooden posts using the rubber mallet, then screw them in with hexagonal-head coach screws.
Slot the crossbeams and the sides of the pergola together, leaving the same space between each crossbeam (in our case, 50cm).
Drill the top to make it easier to insert the coach screws and prevent the wood from splitting when screwing in the screws.
Turn the roof of the pergola over and screw the posts to the inner side of each corner.
Turn it over again, with the help of friends or family (in our case we needed 4 people).
Reposition the pergola in its end location and screw the post bases to the floor of your terrace, deck or patio.
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It will only cost you around £20 to keep all of your tools and implements organised, as long as you already have the tools required. In this sample ManoMano shopping basket you'll find a selection of the tools and materials used to make this organiser.
A morning should be enough time to complete this DIY project. However, keep in mind that depending on the protective coating you use for the wood, this completion time will vary according to the drying instructions.
This pallet organiser features an extra storage space at the back. Therefore, the top section has been used as a planter while the central and bottom sections are for storing garden tools.
The first step is to sand the pallet with an orbital sander, both the top and back. Also sand the 3 extra boards – which you can take from another pallet.
If the pallet is in very bad condition, we recommend starting with a coarse grain paper to remove splinters and flaws. Next, give it a once over with a medium grain sand paper. This will give the pallet a more uniform, smooth finish.
Cut the boards to the width of the pallet. You can use either a mitre saw or a hacksaw.
Screw the boards on to the back of each crossbeam on the base of the pallet.
This will create 3 spaces on the back which can be used to store small tools and implements, or even as a planter.
The next step is to protect and decorate the pallet with varnish. Varnish penetrates the wood and protects it, but as an open-pore coating, it also allows the wood to breathe and can help regulate the internal moisture. That's why it's ideal for protecting any wood to be used outdoors.
When applying varnish, you will need a minimum of two coats to allow the product to penetrate the wood fully and properly protect it.
Varnish is also available in a variety of colours and shades, meaning it is decorative as well as protective. In our case, we chose a white colour.
Meanwhile, it's a good idea to use plastic or stainless steel hooks and mounts to provide protection against outdoor weather conditions.
The top section is perfect for a few plants or flower pots, adding a touch of life and colour.


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AT&T International Pass Limits Phone Costs Abroad to $10/Day
The Day Pass allows users to talk, text, and surf for 24 hours without any shocking charges.
By Stephanie Mlot
Vacations just got a little cheaper for AT&T customers, or at the very least, less of a shock when you return home to your bill.
Starting Friday, the AT&T International Day Pass allows users to talk, text, and surf the Web in more than 100 countries. But, instead of being charged per minute, message, or megabyte, you'll pay $10 a day per device for a full 24-hour period.
"Traveling has its own challenges," David Christopher, AT&T's chief marketing officer, said in a statement. "It's great being able to use the domestic plan you're familiar with while abroad."
That means more opportunities to translate street signs, navigate transportation networks, video chat, and upload filtered photos, and less time stressing over exactly what extra charges you are paying.
Simply add your smartphone or tablet to the plan to access data in destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. Users also get unlimited calls within International Day Pass countries and to the US, as well as unlimited texts to anywhere in the world at no additional cost.
"AT&T International Day Pass simplifies travelers' lives so they can enjoy more of their favorite mobile apps when on-the-go overseas," Christopher said. "This helps with booking lodging, catching a ride … using social media, and more."
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If you're planning a long-term holiday or trans-atlantic move, however, you should think about picking up an unlocked smartphone or international SIM card instead. AT&T reserves the right to revoke access to the new feature if voice, text, or data usage exceeds 50 percent of the customer's total use for two consecutive months.
The carrier in August expanded its global roaming coverage to include Cuba, becoming the last major US wireless provider to offer service on the island.
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When I apply armourers scrap to my Arena Plate, the client crashes. This doesn't happen for any other armour.
Please look into this, and thank you for reading this bug submission.
I don't know if this is any help, but it happened after I enchanted the item with an orb of transmutation, and an orb of augmentation.
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[16:54] - Arrived safely at EGOV. We hope you enjoyed your flight!


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