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This book and CD have lyrics for each of the 12 main themes in Dvorák's From the New World Symphony....
Store Home > From The New World, Themes To Remember 4,
Antonin Dvorak
Antonin Dvorák From the New World with Lyrics is an 80 page, fully illustrated, hardcover book with CD. This book and CD have lyrics for each of the 12 main themes in Dvorák's From the New World Symphony.
Sample titles for the themes are:
Play for the People
"Come, my Anton,
Play for the people,
A little tune for feet to dance,
A little song to sing.
Play your fiddle,
Play for the people..."
With the Gypsies I Want to Stay,
Music Calls Me,
Movement No. 2-1
(The most familiar theme)
"Antonin Dvorak,
Czech Bohemian
New World guest
Gave his best,
New World Symphony.
Take me home,
Take me back.
Friends are calling me..."
I Miss You So My Country,
Welcome to Spillville,
"Welcome to Spillville, New Bohemia,
Welcome to Spillville, New Bohemia
Where the simple folk laugh and joke,
Ha, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha..."
Chief Big Moon Powwow,
and How I Love The Woods.
The book tells the story of Dvorák's life in both prose and lyrics, and includes reproducibles plus a listening guide for the orchestrated recording on the CD. The CD contains, in addition to tracks of the themes with and without lyrics, a fully orchestrated recording of the Symphony (without lyrics).
What a wonderful way to introduce your students, children and grandchildren to a lifetime adventure with classical music.


There are two types of Veterans disability hearings. There is a hearing with an employee of the local VA office and there is a hearing with an ALJ from the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
What type of hearing you have depends on how and when it is requested. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me.
After you file your notice of disagreement or NOD you may request that your case be reviewed again by a Decision Review Officer or DRO form local office. You can request a personal hearing in front of the DRO. A personal hearing allows you to provide testimony and add insight into your case to try and persuade the DRO. You can have a representative or lawyer to assist you. If you have a representative they will ask you questions and present your case. The DRO may also ask questions. The process is informal and not like a court case you see on TV.
After you file your NOD and then get your Statement of the Case or SOC you can file a Substantive Appeal using form VA Form 9 you send this form to your local regional office. You can ask for a hearing before a member of the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
There are a few ways you can have your hearing before the BVA. You can go to Washington, D.C. and have a hearing at the BVA location. You can also request a video hearing. At a video hearing you are at your local office and the Board Member is in Washington. Each side sees the other on a tv monitor. Although this method is not ideal since it is not as personal as an in person hearing and many things that might be seen in person don't come across on video it is the fastest way to get a hearing. Your last option is to have a hearing before the board member at your local office. There can be long delays with this method because there is a limited amount of judges and they travel from local office to local office.
These hearings are also informal. The Board Member will go over all the issues in your case and tell you about the purpose of the hearing and what will occur at the hearing. You can have a representative or lawyer at this hearing as well. Your representative will explain your theory of the case and ask you questions. The Board Member will also ask you questions. You will not find out that day if you have won or lost, a decision will be sent to you. The Board can allow, deny or remand your case. A remand is when the board sends your case back to the Regional VA office to get more information and reevaluate the case.
There are 64 Veterans Law Judges (VLJs). There is also lawyers that work with these VLJs and many times the senior lawyers will conduct hearings as well. In the FY 2009, there were 474 hearings held at the central office in Washington DC, there was 3375 video hearings held and 7781 travel board hearings for a total of 11,630 hearings held that year. So you might be wondering if the way you chose to have your hearing will impact your chances of success. In other words what are your chances of winning at the BVA depending on which type of hearing you decide to have. It looks like it makes very little difference according to 2009 statistics. Hearings held at the central office in Washington DC had an allowance rate of 29.62% and were remanded 42.06%. BVA hearings held by Video were had an allowance rate of 28.12% of the time and were remanded 39.20%. Travel board hearings were allowed 28.67% of the time and remanded 39.51% of the time.
You can hire a lawyer to help with your VA hearing make sure to see my page on the new law that went into affect on June 20, 2007.


Creating your marketing strategy is a challenge. Your first challenge. Your second, is drawing up your marketing plan. Together, they�ll guide you and your team towards determining your goals, finding your voice, targeting demographics, analyzing competitors.... Guide to Developing the Business Plan The business plan is a tool that helps staff efficiently plan, organize, evaluate, and implement available resources to meet the organization�s goals and objectives.
Building a Marketing Plan: A Complete Guide Cargado por Business Expert Press Demanding and savvy customers, along with a turbulent global business environment, require marketers to be highly sensitive to the environmental trends and capable of identifying the latest marketing opportunities and threats at an early stage.
Building a Marketing Plan: A Complete Guide is a book that aims to provide a comprehensive, holistic, and practical framework for the essential business process of marketing planning.
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Northern Flying Squirrel: Glaucomys Sabrinus
Description Of The Northern Flying Squirrel
Northern Flying Squirrel Habitat
Range Of Northern Flying Squirrels
Northern Flying Squirrel Diet
Northern Flying Squirrel Behavior
Reproduction Habits Of Northern Flying Squirrels
How Do Northern Flying Squirrels Glide?
Top 5 Predators Of Northern Flying Squirrels
The northern flying squirrel is a relatively small squirrel. From the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail, it measures about ten inches long. It has very large round black eyes that assist with night vision and a long flattened tail built for gliding navigation. The upper fur is soft cinnamon brown and gray, but below it has creamy white fur.
Between its front and rear feet, it has a loose fold of skin. This skin forms a kind of parachute when it stretches its legs out, allowing the squirrel to glide from branch to branch. It pulls up as it approaches its landing site, slowing its descent. It uses its tail as a rudder when it is gliding to help it change direction. 1Go To Source nhpbs.org -"Northern Flying Squirrel – Glaucomys sabrinus"
Learn More: Nuisance Squirrel Species
Usually found in regions with mostly conifers, deciduous and mixed coniferous/deciduous forests, northern flying squirrels can be relatively abundant.
Northern flying squirrels are commonly seen in regions made up of spruce, hemlock, and fir trees. They may less commonly inhabit forests with maple, white spruce, and birch trees.
Flying northern squirrels frequently nest 1 to 18 meters above the ground in conifers. They will construct nests using twigs, bark, feather, fur, and leaves. 2Go To Source biokids.umich.edu -"Northern flying squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus"
As its name suggests, the northern flying squirrel can be found within the northern United States and Canada. The species requires dense forests with tall trees allowing it to glide from tree to tree.
States that the northern flying squirrel calls home include Wyoming, Oregon, South Dakota, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Idaho, West Virginia, North Carolina, Minnesota, Ohio, Alaska, California, Michigan, Nevada, Washington, Utah, Wisconsin, Virginia, Maine, Vermont, New Jersey, Montana, and New York. 3Go To Source oregonwild.org -"Northern Flying Squirrel"
The flying squirrel is an omnivorous rodent. It eats mushrooms, truffles, lichens, fruits, green vegetation, nuts, seeds, tree buds, insects, and meat (fresh, dried, or rotted). Nestling birds and eggs can also be eaten.
Northern flying squirrels often form groups of eight, typically including mature and juvenile squirrels. Moreover, it has been recognized that several individuals live in the same nest. These squirrels gather in same-sex units during the winter months in order to maintain warmth.
Flying squirrels from the north are strictly nocturnal animals. During the day, they have two periods of activity: one occurs one hour after sunset, lasting approximately 2 hours, while the other starts 2 hours before sunrise, lasting 1.5 – 2 hours. Each rodent may have several dens during the year. Cavities in conifer trees are generally the winter dens of this species. Since they do not hibernate, multiple individuals may live in a single den to conserve heat during this period.
These rodents are one of the most sophisticated gliding mammals in aerodynamic terms. Although flights as long as 90 meters have been recorded, they are able to glide for as long as 5-45 meters at a time (20 average).
Vocalizations, scent, and touch are the primary forms of communication. This squirrel's most commonly heard calls are a soft, low chirping sound and a cluck emitted when the animal feels danger. 4Go To Source animalia.bio -"NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL"
There is very little known about northern flying squirrels' reproduction habits. Every breeding season, individuals most likely have different mates.
Courtship starts in March and can last until late May. One litter is born per year, and without the male's help, the female raises the young. In early spring, copulation occurs and is followed by a gestation period of 37 to 42 days.
Usually, 2 to 4 young are born, although litters were recorded as small as 1 and as large as 6. Newborns are poorly developed; they have closed eyes and ears, fused toes, and a cylindrical tail and weigh 5 to 6 grams.
The toes are separated on the sixth day, and the eyes open after 31 days. At 40 days, the young leave the nest and are completely weaned after two months, although they may stay with the mother for another month. In the first summer following their birth, flying squirrels begin to breed. 5Go To Source animaldiversity.org -"Glaucomys sabrinus northern flying squirrel"
Flying squirrels are gliders, not flyers. These squirrels have a special membrane between their front and back legs that enables them to glide from tree to tree.
When ready for flight, the flying squirrel launches itself from a high branch and spreads its gliding membrane to begin gliding. This species will use its legs/tail to steer during flight. More than 150 ft can be covered in one flight attempt. 6Go To Source nwf.org -"Flying Squirrels"
PBS, New Hampshire. "Northern Flying Squirrel – Glaucomys Sabrinus." NHPBS, PBS, nhpbs.org/natureworks/northernflyingsquirrel.htmhttps://nhpbs.org/natureworks/northernflyingsquirrel.htm. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.
Malamuth, E. and M. Mulheisen 2011. "Glaucomys sabrinus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 25, 2021 at http://www.biokids.umich.edu/accounts/Glaucomys_sabrinus/
"Northern Flying Squirrel | Oregon Wild." Oregon Wild, Oregon Wild, oregonwild.org/wildlife/northern-flying-squirrel. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.
"Northern Flying Squirrel – Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.Bio." Animalia, Animalia, animalia.bio/northern-flying-squirrel. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.
Malamuth, E. and M. Mulheisen 2011. "Glaucomys sabrinus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 25, 2021 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Glaucomys_sabrinus/
"Flying Squirrels." National Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation, www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Flying-Squirrels#:%7E:text=They%20have%20a%20special%20membrane,the%20gliding%20membrane%20is%20exposed. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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All prices are in Zambian kwacha except when the charge was in USD.
I got my visa on arrival at the border near Chipata.
Once you fill in a form you pay 50 USD to the customs officer.
There are plenty of ATMs in Chipata. Shop around as some charge commission.
Also it was possible to pay in some of the Lodges/Campsites with VISA.
I got MTN and paid 50 ZMW for 1.5Gb for one month and 15 ZMW for the card. Coverage was adequate.
Other than in towns where there are supermarkets and a bit more to choose from, there was not much on the road when I was there.
Sodas 15 ZMW. There are bore hole pumps in most villages so I didn't buy any water.
I found Zambia roads to be generally OK and other traffic reasonable but like in other countries in the continent you need to be aware of the hierarchy of the road and be ready to get out of the way of any vehicle bigger than you, including motorbikes.
Always check your government's travel advice for Zambia before making your decision.
As a solo older female I never felt unsafe during my time in Zambia even in remote places. I found people to be really warm, welcoming and friendly. Children will spot you at a distance, scream azungu and run to the road to see you go past and ask for sweets.
Tse tse flies attacked us when on the Old Petauke Road and we had to wear head nets.
Mfuwe – Croc Valley Park – Comfortable campsite with beautiful views over the river.Hippos and elephants come to visit. Beware of the vervet monkeys – they are thieves. 12 USD pppn -Fully equipped comunal kitchen – hot water – swimming pool – keep your valuables in a safe place, things go missing.
Chilembwe – Camped by the muslim school and the bore hole. Friendly teacher and headman. Latrine and 'African bathroom' A lot of attention from children.
Kacholola – 50 kwacha pppn for camping. Basic toilet and shower with cold water. Bar with cold drinks and local prices. Nice local food reasonably price. Market ad shops nearby.
Luangwa – Kent Guesthouse – 60 kwacha for a very basic double room. Drop toilet and bucket shower room but had to ask for water several times. There seem to be quite a lot of night time activity! Food and drinks at local prices a few metres, up the road.
Rufunsa – Kalunde Bar and Grill – Friendly, we were able to camp gor free. They opened a shower room for us. Drop toilet. Shop and cold drinks. See iOverlander for other reviews.
Chongwe – Lay by Guesthouse – 200 kawcha for a 2 bedded room en suite with bfast (peanut butter and bread). Clean – Cold water – construction still going on – bar with cold drinks and local prices – no restaurant yet but extremely helpful owner organized dinner for us.
Livingstone – Fawlty Towers great hostel – 8 USD pppn in the dorm. Swimming pool – WIFI – hot water – free crepes at 3pm – free transport to the falls – bore hole water.


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Q: Read Only access to GitHub repo via SSH key I want to generate an SSH key with only READ permissions to be used with my GitHub account is it possible? or should I create another account with only read permission?

A: Deploy Keys to the rescue
A deploy key is an SSH key that :

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*is stored on your server and grants access to a single GitHub repository.

*Often used to clone repositories during deploys or continuous integration runs.

*Deploys sometimes involve merging branches and pushing code, so deploy keys have always allowed both read and write access.

*But Because write access is undesirable in many cases, you can have the ability to create deploy keys with read-only access.

*New deploy keys created through GitHub.com will be read-only by default and can be given write access by selecting Allow write access during creation.

Creating Read only deploy key

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*Go to Settings tab inside the repository you want to give read only permission.

*On the left side navigation bar Select Deploy Keys

*Click  Add Deploy Key .

*Give it a title whatever you want and Add the ssh key.

*Make sure that box Allow write access is unchecked.

*You're done !

To know more about Deploy keys, read at Github Developer. Also refer to this beautiful gist by zhujunsan on Github.
Feel free to add-in more details.

A: Github organizations can "sort of" support this work-flow:

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*Create an organization

*Create a dummy account which will be used for readonly access

*Add the dummy account to the organization with read-only permissions

*Add whatever SSH keys you want to have on the read-only account

*Use your normal account(s) to allow writing

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Mary Baker Eddy Library > Ask a researcher > How were the testimonies in "Fruitage" verified?
How were the testimonies in "Fruitage" verified?
We are sometimes asked how the testimonies of healing in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, appearing in the final chapter titled "Fruitage," were verified.
The current revision of "Fruitage" was compiled in 1906. Click here to read an article on our website with more information about its development. Principally, the testimonies came from accounts originally published in The Christian Science Journal and the Christian Science Sentinel.
We do not know a great deal about how the testimonies in "Fruitage" were verified. But our collection does provide insights as to how the process for verifying testimonies of Christian Science healing developed more generally over time.
When the Journal first began in 1883, it appears that there was no verification process for testimonials. In a September 1889 notice, the Editor of the Journal announced that the names of Christian Science practitioners and their patients, mentioned in testimonials, were kept on file. There is however no indication of a formal verification process.
"Fruitage" first appeared in Science and Health in January 1902. The chapter included this introduction: "For the assurance and encouragement of the reader, a few of these letters are here republished from The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel. Most of the originals are in the possession of the Editor, who can authenticate the testimonials which follow."1 Based on this description, it appears that keeping the original letter was considered the primary form of evidence that a testimony was factual.
In July 1902 Mary Baker Eddy made this comment to Ella L. Willis, the wife of John Willis, an editor of the Journal and Sentinel, concerning testimonies published in the Christian Science periodicals: "Please say to Mr. Willis the testimonials of students on healing are very important as evidence and he or some one should be careful to have them safely stored."2
A desire to have further verification of testimonies arose in early 1904. The first verifications appear to have been letters from other individuals, vouching for the accuracy of accounts published in the periodicals. A testimony in the August 12, 1905, Sentinel includes this type of confirmation from the testifier's mother.
"Fruitage" was revised in 1906, when nearly all of the testimonies from the 1902 collection were replaced. Eddy asked Edward E. Norwood to read and select testimonies for a revision of "Fruitage" in a new edition of Science and Health. She wrote: "Please read carefully all the Testimonials in the copy and select those which you consider the best and place the most attractive testimonials at the commencement of the chapter on 'Fruitage.'"3 Of the new testimonies those published after January 1904 included the additional verification measures. It appears that when the process for revising "Fruitage" began, in November 1906, those who worked on the chapter relied on the same verification process that the Christian Science magazines employed. In his reminiscence, Norwood described this process for revising "Fruitage":
… a large number of pages of Sentinel testimonies was sent me, and I was directed to select the best of them, revise them, prune them, mentioning not more than two diseases, and giving each a title. In fact, a new "Fruitage" was put in. This, itself, was quite a job, but of course I was glad to do it….4
When the revision of "Fruitage" was published in 1907, the language at the beginning of the chapter was also updated:
For the assurance and encouragement of the reader, a few of these letters are here republished from The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel. The originals are in the possession of the Editor, who can authenticate the testimonials which follow.
With a few exceptions, the testimonies from the 1906–1907 revision are the same ones that appear in Science and Health today. Click here to read an article on our website discussing changes made to Science and Health after Eddy's passing in 1910.
Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures (Boston: Joseph Armstrong, 1902), 600.
Eddy to Ella L. Willis, 4 July 1902, L06988.
Eddy to Edward E. Norwood, 3 November 1906, L11135.
Norwood, "Memoirs of Edward Everett Norwood," n.d., Reminiscence, 17.


Use the phrases from the Language Skills section.
4c Listen to talk. Which of these statements about parties in the UK do you think are true?
1 People usually wear formal clothes at parties.
2 People take flowers or chocolates when they go to someone's house for dinner.
3 Teenagers sing songs and play games at parties.
Listen and check your predictions. Track 24.
4d Listen again and complete the phrases below.
1 If it's very formal, you dress smartly.
2 Nowadays, for most parties you be too formal.
3 It's arrive late for a dinner party.
4 It's take something with you.
5 You always thank your host when you leave.
6 You drink too much at parties.
7 You accept a lift home from a person you don't know.


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Q: React div style not updating on render I'm trying to update the background color of a div when an array in my context is populated. On the initial render the background is being set as I would expect, however when the context is updated and a new value is pushed into the array, I can see the length increasing in the  tags, however the background color set in the style doesn't seem to update.
Code below:
import React, { Component } from 'react';
import { Consumer } from '../../context';

import AlertWindow from './AlertWindow';

class AlertTab extends Component {
    constructor(props){
        super(props);

        this.state = {
            type: props.type,
            active_color: props.active_color
        }
    }

    render() {
        return (
            <Consumer>
                {value => {
                    const { geofence_alarms } = value;
                    const { type, active_color } = this.state;

                    return (

 0 ? active_color : '#8E8E8E')}}>

{type}

{geofence_alarms.length}

                            <AlertWindow />

                    )
                }}
            </Consumer>
        )
    }
}

export default AlertTab;

You can see from the below images that the length of the geofence_alerts array does indeed increase:

I'm assuming this has something to do with the way styles are being loaded in React, but does anyone know the proper way I could achieve this?
Thanks in advance!

A: Simply put, don't use this.state for props. When properties update, a rerender will happen, but the component will not be reinitialized/remounted. Since you copy over your props to the state in the constructor, this will not be called, and your state will contain the old props that were passed in initially when the component was mounted. In this case, you can pull type and active_color straight from this.props:
import React, { Component } from 'react';
import { Consumer } from '../../context';

import AlertWindow from './AlertWindow';

class AlertTab extends Component {
    render() {
        return (
            <Consumer>
                {value => {
                    const { geofence_alarms } = value;
                    const { type, active_color } = this.props;

                    return (

 0 ? active_color : '#8E8E8E')}}>

{type}

{geofence_alarms.length}

                            <AlertWindow />

                    )
                }}
            </Consumer>
        )
    }
}

export default AlertTab;


But please feel welcome to arrive earlier for dinner in the Bistro beforehand.
The Committee invites & welcomes all WRX Club members, guests & non-members to join them for the first General meeting in 2014.
Come & join the discussion on the wash-up from the wonderful REXmas event at Sandown as well as the Club's plans for future General meetings, Social & Motorsport events throughout the 2014 Calendar.


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The Top Names in Mountain Running
Scott Markewitz
There are the men and women who pioneered, set long-standing records, and made their mark on mountain running, like six-time World Mountain Running Champion Jonathan Wyatt in New Zealand, and Italy's Marco De Gasperi. The never-tire runners and candleholders for the sport, Nancy Hobbs and Dave Dunham. The mountain goat-like legends, like Arlene Pieper, who became the first woman to finish a marathon at the Pikes Peak Marathon in 1959, and Gordy Ainsleigh, who gave birth to ultrarunning when he decided to run the Western States 100-mile course instead of riding a horse. True heroes, all.
But here's a look at who's at the forefront of mountain running today, and who's toeing the starting lines and charging up and down peaks to impressive victories worldwide.
Text by: Lisa Jhung
Photo by Scott Markewitz
Joe Gray
Gray won the 2013 U.S. Mountain Running Championship and had the top U.S. finish (7th) at the World Championship. He's a five-time North American Central American Carribean (NACAC) mountain running champion (championship races change event each year), and has had success in mountain running both in the U.S. and on European soil. Gray is the first African American to win the U.S. Mountain Running Championships, and he's a 15-time(!) member of U.S. National Teams. Gray has been named the USATF Mountain Runner of the Year four times.
Photo by: Joe Viger
Morgan Arritola
Ketchum, Idaho
This former Olympic Nordic skier won the 2012 and 2013 U.S. Mountain Running Championships and placed third for a bronze medal at the 2012 World Mountain Running Championship. She's also won the Xterra Trail Run National Championship in Snowbasin, Utah, and the Xterra Trail Run World Championship in Ka'a'awa, Hawaii.
Stevie Kremer
Kremer won the 2012 USA Trail Marathon Championships at the Pikes Peak Marathon, and Chamonix's Mont Blanc Marathon to win the Sky Series--a group of races held at extreme altitude. The second-grade teacher has raced successfully in a slew of European mountain running events and has won multiple races of varying distances in Colorado.
Max King
A successful runner at virtually any distance and on any surface, King made history in mountain running when he became the first American man to win the gold medal at the 2011 World Mountain Running Championship. King has also won an unprecedented five Xterra Trail Run National Championship titles, four Xterra Trail Run World Championship titles, and numerous mountain races from hill climbs to 100K.
Photo by: John Stifler
Darcy Africa
Derrick Lytle
This mother to a five-year-old daughter has won the Colorado high-country's brutal Hardrock 100 race twice, and placed second twice. Africa has also won Hawaii's H.U.R.T. 100 and placed third in 2011's Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. She also won the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning--lowest combined time of four 100-mile races in one summer--outright in 2005. In 2011, she won the Rocky Mountain Slam--lowest combined time of four 100-mile races in the Rockies in one summer.
Ian Sharman
Walnut Creek, California
In 2013, Sharman took on the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning--running the Wasatch Front 100, the Leadville Trail 100, the Vermont 100, and the Western States 100--all in one summer, setting a new course record for the lowest combined time with 69 hours, 49 minutes. In the process, he won the high-altitude Leadville Trail 100. In 2014, Sharman will continue to race, but he also serves as director of the new U.S. Skyrunning Series.
Photo by: Amy Sharman
Sage Canaday
Canaday holds the course record at the Mt. Washinton Hill climb, won the 2012 USA Mountain Running Championship, and has placed fifth at the Junfrau Mountain Marathon. He broke the White River 50 course record by nine minutes when he won the race in 2012. He placed 12th at the World Mountain Running Championship.
Kim Dobson
In 2012, Dobson demolished the long-standing (previously set by Lynn Bjorkland in 1981) women's course record of the Pikes Peak Ascent by 8 minutes, 32 seconds, with a time of 2:24:58. In the process, she placed sixth overall. She's also won the Mt. Washington Road Race twice, becoming the second woman to ever break 70 minutes on the course (with Ethiopian runner Shewarge Amare).
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256 x 256 dual-mode CMOS SPAD image sensor
Vinit Dhulla, Sapna S. Mukherjee, Adam O. Lee, Nanditha Dissanayake, Booshik Ryu, Charles Myers, "256 x 256 dual-mode CMOS SPAD image sensor," Laser Radar Technology and Applications XXIV, edited by Monte D. Turner, Gary W. Kamerman, Advanced Photon Counting Techniques XIII, edited by Mark A. Itzler, Joshua C. Bienfang, K. Alex McIntosh, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 10978, 109780Q · © 2019 SPIE
Copyright 2019 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.
Initial results of electrical and optical characterization of Voxtel's first generation 256 x 256 dual-mode silicon single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) image sensor are presented. The SPAD image sensor is a dual-mode device capable of sequential passive single-photon-counting (2D) and active single-photon lidar (3D) range imaging at greater than 250 frames per second, full-frame. The sensor was developed in 180-nm complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image sensor technology with a pixel pitch of 30 μm and fill factor of 9%; and it achieves room temperature per-pixel dark count rate of less than 55 Hz (0.63 Hz/μm2), peak photon detection probability of 29% (at 480 nm) and timing jitter of 268 ps full width at half maximum at the optimal operating point. Preliminary imaging results in 2D and 3D mode are presented.
This paper is also available in the Proceedings of SPIE here.
3D imaging with 128 x 128 eye safe InGaAs p-i-n lidar camera
P. Bradley, S. S. Mukherjeeb, A. D. Reinhardta, P. F. McManamona, A. O. Leeb, and V. Dhulla, "3D imaging with 128 x 128 eye safe InGaAs p-i-n lidar camera," Laser Radar Technology and Applications XXIV, edited by Monte D. Turner, Gary W. Kamerman, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 11005, 1100510 · © 2019 SPIE
The latest three-dimensional imaging results from Voxtel teamed with the University are Dayton are presented using Voxtel's VOX3DTM series flash lidar camera. This camera uses the VOX3D series flash lidar sensor which integrates a 128 x 128 InGaAs p-i-n detector array with a custom, multi-mode, low-noise, complementary metal-oxide semiconductor readout integrated circuit. In this paper, results are presented of: short-range (< 10 m) three-dimensional lidar imaging performed at University of Dayton with a fast, low-power eye safe laser (20-μJ per pulse, 10-kHz) in high-bandwidth, windowed region-of-interest mode; and longer range (30 – 150 m) outdoor lidar tests performed at Voxtel with two different eye safe lasers (300-μJ and 3-mJ per pulse, 10-Hz) in full-frame low-bandwidth mode. The VOX3D camera achieves a single-shot timing precision of 23.2 cm and 10.7 cm in high-bandwidth and low-bandwidth modes respectively, with the timing precision in high bandwidth mode being limited by camera electronics. The VOX3D camera has a maximum range of 51 m and 159 m with 300-μJ and 3-mJ lasers in full-frame low-bandwidth mode, respectively.
Limitations of NEP as a Lidar APD Photoreceiver Performance Metric—Andrew S. Huntington, PhD; George M. Williams, Jr.
This paper shows that noise equivalent power (NEP) alone is not a good measure of the sensitivity of a laser-rangefinder receiver that employs an avalanche photodiode (APD). The optical signal required to achieve a specified detection probability for a detection threshold that achieves a specified false-alarm rate is shown to be a more reliable characterization of APD photoreceiver performance for laser-ranging applications.
Range-Walk Correction Using Time Over Threshold—George M. Williams, Jr.
This paper shows that a lookup table or polynomial correction based on time-over-threshold measurements can be used to reduce the range walk of an avalanche photodiode-based laser rangefinder to within ±0.2 m, at all ranges, over a pulse-return dynamic range of greater than 90 dB.
Relationship Between False-Alarm Rate and Probability of False Alarm—George M. Williams, Jr.
Discussed is the relationship between the probability of false alarm, as calculated from the false alarm rate (FAR), and the probability of detection as it relates to measuring target distance using a laser rangefinder.
Laser Rangefinder Effective Range—George M. Williams, Jr., Andrew S. Huntington, PhD
The effective range of a laser rangefinder (LRF) depends on the sensitivity of its photoreceiver and the strength of optical signal returns as a function of target range. This Voxtel technical note reviews parameters that affect signal-return strength, including laser pulse energy, atmospheric conditions, and the size, orientation, and surface properties of the target.
Modeling false alarm rate and related characteristics of laser ranging and lidar avalanche photodiode photoreceivers—Andrew S. Huntington, George M. Williams, Jr., Adam O. Lee
Voxtel staff have published a new technical paper in the journal Optical Engineering. The paper provides a treatment for how to properly model lidar and rangefinding systems that use avalanche photodiode (APD) photoreceivers. Detailed is an analysis of the probability of detection and the probability of false alarm assuming the probabilistic distribution of the APD multiplication process. The paper shows that conventional models used to model APD-based lidar and other ranging photoreceivers are overly optimistic. The paper published in Opt Eng. 57(7), 073106 (July 18, 2018) is available here.
Optimization of eyesafe avalanche photodiode lidar for automobile safety and autonomous navigation systems—George M. Williams, Jr.
Newly emerging accident-reducing, driver-assistance, and autonomous-navigation technology for automobiles is based on real-time three-dimensional mapping and object detection, tracking, and classification using lidar sensors. Yet, the lack of lidar sensors suitable for meeting application requirements appreciably limits practical widespread use of lidar in trucking, public livery, consumer cars, and fleet automobiles. To address this need, a system-engineering perspective to eyesafe lidar-system design for high-level advanced driver-assistance sensor (ADAS) systems and a design trade study including 1.5–μm spot-scanned, line-scanned, and flash lidar systems are presented. A cost-effective lidar instrument design is then proposed based on high-repetition-rate diode-pumped solid-state lasers and high-gain low-excess-noise InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) receivers and focal plane arrays (FPAs). Using probabilistic receiver-operating-characteristic analysis, derived from measured component performance, a compact lidar system is proposed that is capable of 220 m ranging with 5-cm accuracy, which can be readily scaled to a 360-deg field of regard. The article published in Opt. Eng. 56(3), 031224 (Mar 28, 2017) is available here.
Sensitivity Analysis of APD Photoreceivers—Andrew S. Huntington, PhD
A sensitivity analysis of APD photoreceivers is presented.
Diversity of sub-bandgap states in lead-sulfide nanocrystals: real-space spectroscopy and mapping at the atomic-scale—Christian F. Gervasi, Dmitry A. Kislitsyn, Thomas L. Allen, Jason D. Hackley, Ryuichiro Maruyamaa, and George V. Nazin
Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals are a promising class of technological materials with optoelectronic properties controllable through quantum-confinement effects. It is difficult to control the impact of the nanocrystal surface structure on the photophysics and electron transport in nanocrystal-based materials is difficult. In particular, the presence of surface defects and irregularities can result in the formation of localized sub-bandgap states that can dramatically affect the dynamics of charge carriers and electronic excitations. Here, scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS) is used to investigate, in real space, sub-bandgap states in individual ligand-free PbS nanocrystals. This study provides insight into the mechanisms of sub-bandgap state formation that, in a modified form, are likely to be applicable to ligand-passivated nanocrystal surfaces, where steric hindrance between ligands can result in under-coordination of surface atoms. The published article (Nanoscale, Issue 46, 2015, pp. 19732-19742) is available here.
Synthesis of Colloidal PbSe Nanoparticles Using a Microwave-Assisted Segmented Flow Reactor—Eric B. Hostetler, Ki-Joong Kim, Richard P. Oleksak, Robert C. Fitzmorris, Daniel A. Peterson, Padmavathi Chandran, Chih-Hung Chang, Brian K. Paul, David M. Schut, and Gregory S. Herman
This study (Materials Letters, Elsevier, Volume 128, 1 August 2014, Pages 54–59) evaluates the effect of the nucleation temperature on PbSe nanoparticle size distribution, crystallographic structure, particle shape, and particle composition. It was found that nucleation of Pb-rich species occurs in the microwave reaction zone, while PbSe nanoparticles form in the growth zone. This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found here.
Spatial Mapping of Sub-Bandgap States Induced by Local Nonstoichiometry in Individual Lead Sulfide Nanocrystals—D. A. Kislitsyn, C. F. Gervasi, T. Allen, P. K. B. Palomaki, J. D. Hackley, R. Maruyama, and G. V. Nazin
This paper (Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, vol. 5, pp 3701–3707, Oct. 2014) explores the electronic structure of individual lead sulfide nanocrystals, which have applications in solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices. Professor Nazin's specialized scanning tunneling microscopy system allows scientists, for the first time, to spatially map the electronic states present in a single nanocrystal, providing clues for further tuning of the nanocrystal properties. The observations made studying VoxtelNano's lead sulfide quantum dots have already led to an improved understanding of devices currently in development at VoxtelNano. The published article is available here.
Pixelated Detector with Photon Address Event Driven Time Stamping and Correlation—George M. Williams Jr., Jehyuk Rhee, Adam Lee, and Stephen D. Kevan
In the paper, we present the design, manufacture, and test results of an asynchronous event-driven address time-stamped (EDATS) pixelated array detector, operational over correlation time spans ranging from less than 10−6 to greater than 104 seconds. The pixelated EDATS detector was designed to measure the equilibrium density fluctuations on a nanometerlength scale using small angle x-ray scattering in x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS) experiments. The detector sensor chip assembly (SCA) includes a custom readout integrated circuit (ROIC), hybridized to a silicon photodiode array, optimized for 500 eV to 2000 eV x-ray photons. The detector is shown to be capable of handling x-ray photon event rates of 100 million x-ray events per second, with less than 85 nanoseconds timing jitter per event.
Discrimination of Photon- and Dark-Initiated Signals in Multiple Gain Stage APD Photoreceivers—GM Williams and AS Huntington with U of New Mexico, accepted for publication
We demonstrate the ability of linear mode single carrier multiplication (SCM) avalanche photodiode (APD) -based optical receivers to discriminate single-photon-initiated avalanche events from dark-current-initiated events. Because of their random spatial origin in discrete regions of the depletion region, in the SCM APD the dark-generated carriers multiply differently than the photon-generated carriers. This causes different count distributions and necessitates different statistical descriptions of the signal contributions from photon- and dark-originating impulse responses. To include dark carriers in the performance models of the SCM APD, we considered the influence of the spatial origin of the ionization chains on a receiver's noise performance over the times the optical pulse is integrated by the receiver's decision circuits. We compare instantaneous (time-resolved) numeric and pseudo-DC analytical models to measured SCM APD data. It is shown that it is necessary to consider both the distribution of spatial origin and the instantaneous properties of the ionization chains to describe statistically an SCM APD receiver. The ability of SCM APD receivers to discriminate single photon events from single dark events is demonstrated, and the effective gain and excess noise contributions of the light- and dark-initiated avalanche events and their influence on receiver sensitivity and signal-to-noise characteristics is shown.
Multi-gain-stage InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode with Enhanced Gain and Reduced Excess Noise—GM Williams, M Compton, and AS Huntington with U of New Mexico, submitted for publication
We report the design, fabrication, and test of an InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) for 950-1650 nm wavelength sensing applications. The APD is grown by molecular beam epitaxy on InP substrates from lattice-matched InGaAs and InAlAs alloys. Avalanche multiplication inside the APD occurs in a series of asymmetric gain stages whose layer ordering acts to enhance the rate of electron-initiated impact ionization and to suppress the rate of hole-initiated ionization when operated at low gain. The multiplication stages are cascaded in series, interposed with carrier relaxation layers in which the electric field is low, preventing avalanche feedback between stages. These measures result in much lower excess multiplication noise – and stable linear-mode operation at much higher avalanche gain – than is characteristic of APDs fabricated from the same semiconductor alloys in bulk. The noise suppression mechanism is analyzed by simulations of impact ionization spatial distribution and gain statistics, and measurements on APDs implementing the design are presented. The devices employing this design are demonstrated to operate at linear-mode gain in excess of 6,000 without avalanche breakdown. Excess noise characterized by an effective impact ionization rate ratio below 0.04 were measured at gains over 1,000.
Non-local Model for the Spatial Distribution of Impact Ionization Events in Avalanche Photodiodes—GM Williams and AS Huntington with U of New Mexico, submitted for publication
We report an extension of the analytical Dead Space Multiplication Theory [IEEE Trans. Electr. Dev., vol. 39, pp. 546-552, 1992]that provides the means to analytically determine the spatial distribution of electron and hole impact-ionization events in an arbitrarily specified heterojunction multiplication region. The model can be used to understand the role of dead space in regularizing the locations of impact ionization. It can also be utilized to analyze, design and optimize new generations of ultra-low noise, multi-staged gain avalanche photodiodes based upon judiciously energizing and relaxing carriers to enhance electron impact ionizations and suppress hole impact ionizations.
Time resolved gain and excess noise properties of InGaAs/InAlAs avalanche photodiodes with cascaded discrete gain layer multiplication regions – GM Williams and AS Huntington with U of New Mexico, 2012
Copyright 2013 American Institute of Physics. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Institute of Physics. The following article appeared in the Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 113, Mar. 2013 and may be found at http://jap.aip.org/resource/1/japiau/v113/i9/p093705_s1?isAuthorized=no&view=print.
The paper shows that the traditional McIntyre equation often used to model APD performance is inadequate for describing photoreceiver performance. The paper also shows the performance benefits of Voxtel's SCM APD technology compared to conventional APD technology.
Mesa-isolated InGaAs avalanche photodiode damage by ionizing radiation – AS Huntington and MA Compton with International Photonics Consultants Inc., 2011
This paper assesses the sensitivity of certain avalanche photodiodes (APDs) to a total ionizing dose of 200 krad(Si). Low-excess-noise InGaAs APDs with a multi-stage avalanche gain region were fabricated from epitaxial material by etching detector mesas and encapsulating the etched mesas under bisbenzocyclobutene (BCB) resin. The APDs were irradiated with Co-60 gamma-rays and tested. To assess the response of the design to ionizing radiation, 96 identical 20-μm-diameter APDs were characterized. The APDs were not under bias during irradiation. Damage to the APDs was characterized by measuring the change in room temperature dark current following irradiation, at a reverse bias for which the average avalanche gain is M = 10. No significant increase of dark current was observed following gamma irradiation; the average increase was 5% and the standard deviation for the measurement was 10%.
Limitations of Geiger-Mode Arrays for Flash LADAR Applications – GM Williams, 2010
It is shown through physics-based Monte Carlo simulations of avalanche photodiode (APD) LADAR receivers that
under typical operating scenarios, Geiger-mode APD (GmAPD) flash LADAR receivers may often be ineffective…
Theory for Spatial Distribution of Impact-Ionization Events in Avalanche Photodiodes – AS Huntington and GM Williams with U of New Mexico, 2012
In this paper we report an extension of the Dead Space Multiplication Theory (DSMT) that enables determining the spatial distribution of the impact ionizations for arbitrary heterojunction multiplication regions.
Probabilistic analysis of Linear Mode vs Geiger Mode APD FPAs– AS Huntington and GM Williams 2008
We analyze the potential benefits of a LADAR receiver based on Linear Mode SPADs, which include: 1) the ability to obtain range information from more than one object in a pixel's instantaneous-field-of-view (IFOV), 2) a lower false alarm rate, 3) the ability to detect targets behind debris, 4) an advantage in the endgame, when stronger reflected signals allow dark current rejection via thresholding, and 5) the ability to record signal intensity, which can be used to increase kill efficiency. As expected, multiple laser shots of the same scene improves the target detection probability.
Characterization of HgCdTe MWIR Back-Illuminated Electron-Initiated Avalanche Photodiodes– M. Compton and G. M. Williams with M. Reine at all (BAE), 2007
This paper reports new characterization data for large-area (250×250 μm²) back-illuminated planar non-p HgCdTe electron-initiated avalanche photodiodes (e-APDs).We report data for F(M)≈1 for gain up to 150 at 196 K. We describe the features of the abrupt breakdown phenomenon seen in most of our devices at high reverse bias voltages.
Improved breakdown model for estimating dark count rate in avalanche photodiodes with InP and InAlAs multiplication layers_ AS. Huntington, MA Compton, GM Williams
We present an improved method for estimating the dark count rate of single-photon-sensitive avalanche photodiodes (SPADs) with either InP or InAlAs multiplication layers…In combination with local models of dark carrier generation, our technique can provide more realistic estimates of dark count rate than are obtained by multiplying the primary dark current by a single junction breakdown probability, or by assuming constant electric fields in the multiplication layer.
Linear-Mode Avalanche Photo-Diode Detectors with a Quasi- Deterministic Gain Component: Statistical Model Studies – – GM Williams and AS Huntington with D. Youmans (SPARTA)
In this paper we examine the ROC (Pdetection vs PFalseAlarm) statistics of these single photon APDs as a function of the quasi-deterministic mean gain and standard deviation for an rms ROIC (readout integrated circuit) noise level of 25e-. Single photo-electron and multiple photo-electron detection statistics are also examined for predicting a ROC. Measured linear-mode APD data are also presented.
GHz-rate Single Photon Sensitive Linear Mode APD Receivers – GM Williams 2008
We report the design, fabrication, and test of a new InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) for short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) sensing applications at 950-1650 nm….High rate single photon counting at 1064 nm was demonstrated with multiple 10-stage APDs operated below their breakdown voltage, using a commercial 2-GHz transimpedance amplifier (TIA) chip. Single photon detection efficiencies as high as 70% were measured for signal photon rates of 50 MHz.
High-speed photon counting with linear-mode APD Receivers – GM Williams, MA Compton, AS Huntington
HgCdTe and InGaAs linear mode avalanche photodiodes (APDs) were fabricated and tested for properties suitable for high speed photon counting when integrated with commercially available 2-GHz resistive transimpedance amplifiers (RTIA). The 2.71-μm, 100-μm diameter-HgCdTe APDs were fabricated in using a n+/p vertical carrier transport architecture designed to reduce carrier drift time and facilitate high speed operation. At 215K, a gain of 100 was measured with an excess noise of 2.5…The InGaAs/InAlAs APDs were integrated into receivers consist of a multi-gain-stage APD coupled to a commercial 2-GHz resistive transimpedance amplifier (RTIA) and are operated as thresholded photon-counters. At a linear gain of M=1800, a single photon detection efficiency greater than 85% was measured at a maximum count rate of 70 MHz
Linear-mode single-photon APD detectors – AS Huntington, MA Compton, GM Williams – 2008
We review the performance thresholds required to achieve linear-mode photon counting, and present measurements from two APD designs that meet the gain and noise requirements. The first design is a previously-reported vertical-junction, electron-avalanche HgCdTe device fabricated from 4.06-µm-cutoff liquid phase epitaxy (LPE)-grown material. These HgCdTe APDs have an excess noise factor of approximately F~1 at a gain of M=150 when measured at 196 K. The second design is a novel InAlAs/InGaAs structure grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) entirely from alloys lattice-matched to InP. The maximum gain found for this new design was as high as M=2000 at 235 K…
Single-photon-sensitive linear-mode APD ladar receiver developments -GM Williams, MA Compton, AS Huntington
New measurements are presented for multi-stage InGaAs avalanche photodiodes (APDs) which have the potential to perform GHz-rate single photon counting in linear mode. No increase in dark current was measured for an 11-device sample of 5-stage APDs following 717 hours of accelerated aging under bias at 50°C, during an initial lifetime study. … Good agreement between calculated non-ionizing energy loss (NIEL) and observed damage was found for the low-energy protons at fluences of 1010 and 1011 cm-2. A NIEL calculation successfully predicted the damage observed following a 5×1010 cm-2 dose of 63.5-MeV protons by extrapolating from 2 MeV data, which suggests that displacement damage is the dominant mechanism.
Nanocrystal Sensitized Photovoltaics and Photodetectors With Performance Enhanced Using Ligand Engineering -DM Schut, GM Williams, SA Arteaga, TL Allen, T Novet – 2010
A new particle, the Janus-II nanoparticles, developed using 'charge-donating' and 'charge-withdrawing' ligands distributed over opposite surfaces of the nanocrystal, is described. The polarizing ligands of the Janus-II nanoparticle form a degeneracy-splitting dipole, which reduces the overlap integral between excitonic states, and thus reduces the probability of carrier recombination, allowing carrier extraction to take place more efficiently. This is shown to allow increased photodetection efficiencies and to allow the capture of multiple exciton events in working photodetectors.
Optically Coded Nanocrystal Taggants and Optical Frequency IDs – GM Williams, T Allen, D, Dupoy, T. Novet, D, Schut – 2010
A series of nanocrystal and nanocrystal quantum dot taggant technologies were developed for covertly tagging and tracking objects of interest. Homogeneous and heterogeneous nanocrystal taggant designs were developed and optimized for ultraviolet through infrared emissions, utilizing either Dexter energy transfer or Förster resonant energy transfer (FRET) between specific absorbing and emitting functionalities. The conversion efficiency, target-specific identification, and adhesion properties of the taggants were engineered by means of various surface ligand chemistries
Solution Processible Nanoparticle Thermoelectric Materials – N. Nguten, GM Williams, T Allen, D. Shut, etal – 2011
The fabrication of stoichiometric (BixSb1- x)2Te3 thermoelectric films comprised of nanostructured building blocks were fabricated using solution processing compatible methods…A Seebeck coefficient was measured to be -235 μVK-1 for the n-type Bi2Te3 films, and 262 μVK -1 for the p-type (Bi0.25S0.75)2Te3 films. Although limited by high resistance, due to cracking of the films, ZT was estimated to be between 0.8 and 1.69 for the n-type films and an order of magnitude lower for the p-type films.
Dual-Band MWIR/LWIR Radiometer for Absolute Temperature Measurements – GM Williams, A Barter 2007
A Dual-band Radiometer (DBR) has been developed to accurately measure temperature at long ranges. Key to the DBR is a dual-band, quantum well infrared photodetector (QWIP) focal plane array (FPA) that integrates within each pixel both mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) spectral sensitivity. A vertically-integrated, two-color FPA eliminates with inter-band optical distortions, temperature-induced alignment errors, and improves radiometric measurement accuracy (Won Best Paper of Conference)
Nanoparticle Security Coatings and Inks Benefit Brand Owners – GM Williams 2011
Counterfeit products have been a problem in commercial market sectors for many years, and worldwide industry loses large amounts to counterfeiters. It is estimated that the total global economic value of counterfeit and pirated products is as much as $650 billion every year – more than 5% of world trade. The U.S. alone is estimated to annually import $50 billion in pirated and counterfeit products.
Electron bombarded back-illuminated CCD sensors for low light level imaging applications – GM Williams etal. 1993
…electron bombarded CCD (EBCCD) sensors were designed and fabricated. Experiments demonstrated the EBCCD's sensitivity and contrast resolution superior to conventional intensified CCD (ICCD) approaches. Low light level signal to noise (STN) and contrast transfer function (CTF) data are presented. A model is derived that describes the performance of the EBCCD and the back-illuminated CCD relative to conventional approaches to nighttime imaging. A
design and simulated performance of a video rate 2/3 inch, back-illuminated, electron bombarded CCD currently under development for low light imaging applications is also described.
PbS Nanocrystals Functionalized with a Short-Chain, Ionic, Dithiol Ligand – AS Stonas with U of Oregon (IS Moody) 2008
Ligand exchange from oleic acid-capped PbS nanocrystals was used to prepare 2,3-dimercaptopropanesulfonate (DT) functionalized, water-soluble PbS nanocrystals….Due to the compact size of the DT ligand, thin lms of PbS-DT nanocrystals were observed to exhibit much greater photoconductivity than PbS nanocrystals capped with the longer chain oleic acid ligand. Responsivities of greater than 1 A/W in the near infrared were achieved with thin lms of PbS-DT NCs on interdigitated array electrodes.
LINEAR-MODE SINGLE-PHOTON-SENSITIVE AVALANCHE PHOTODIODES FOR GHZ-RATE NEAR-INFRARED QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS – AS Huntington, GM Williams et all 2008
We present design and performance data for a high speed telecom-band (1.3 μm) single-photon-sensitive receiver based on a new class of multi-stage InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) operated in the proportional mode (linear mode). Peak photon detection efficiency of 70% was measured at 1.064 μm. The multi-stage APDs demonstrated can be operated with a linear gain in excess of M = 8000, and have silicon-like multiplication noise characterized by an effective ionization coefficient ratio of k = 0.03 out to M = 1000.
HgCdTe MWIR Back-Illuminated Electron-Initiated Avalanche Photodiode Arrays – GM Williams with M. Reine etal. 2006
This paper reports performance data for back-illuminated planar n-on-p HgCdTe electron-initiated avalanche photodiode (e-APD) 4×4 arrays with large-area unit cells (250×250 μm²).Spot scan data show that both the V=0 response and the gain at V=-5.0 V are quite uniform spatially over the large junction area. To the best of our knowledge, these are the first spot scan data for avalanche gain ever reported for HgCdTe e-APDs. Capacitance versus voltage data are consistent with an ideal abrupt junction having a donor concentration equal to the indium counterdoping concentration in the as-grown LPE film.
PbS Nanocrystals Functionalized with a Short-Chain, Ionic, Dithiol Ligand – AR Stonas and U of Oregon 2010
Ligand exchange from oleic acid-capped PbS nanocrystals was used to prepare sodium 2,3-dimercaptopropanesulfonate (DT) functionalized, water-soluble PbS nanocrystals. The greater stability of the PbS-DT nanocrystals is argued to be due to the formation of oligodisulfides that remain partially bound to the nanocrystal surface thereby inhibiting precipitation. Due to the compact size of the DT ligand, thin films of PbS-DT nanocrystals were observed to exhibit much greater photoconductivity than PbS nanocrystals capped with the longer chain oleic acid ligand. Responsivities of greater than 1 A/W in the near-infrared were achieved with thin films of PbS-DT NCs on interdigitated array electrodes.
Multiple Exciton Collection in a Sensitized Photovoltaic System – TE Novet and U of Wyoming – 2010
We report on the first ever capture of multiple exciton generated (MEG) carriers in a working OPV device. We used a photoelectrochemical system composed of PbS nanocrystals chemically bound to TiO2 single crystals to demonstrate the collection of photocurrents with quantum yields greater than one electron per photon. The strong electronic coupling and favorable energy level alignment between PbS nanocrystals and bulk TiO2 facilitate extraction of multiple excitons more quickly than they recombine, as well as collection of hot electrons from higher quantum dot excited states. Our results have implications for increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic devices by avoiding losses resulting from the thermalization of photogenerated carriers.
Investigation of ligand effects on exciton recombination in PbS nanoparticles – TE Novet and U of Oregon – 2012
Multiple exciton generation (MEG) and exciton recombination were studied by femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy in PbS nanoparticles (NPs) capped with oleic acid (PbS–OLA) and 2,3-dimercaptopropane sulfonate (PbS– DMPS) ligands. Analysis of the transient absorption data showed that the PbS–DMPS nanoparticles exhibit increased rates
of multi- and single-exciton recombination compared with the PbS–OLA nanoparticles; however, the MEG yield for both sets of particles was the same within experimental error. Overall, this study showed that the dynamics of MEG can be modified by changing the NP ligand shell, a result that may be useful in the development of NP-based thin film solar devices.
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November 1, 2017 This episode is an artifact of a simpler time. Buried in the ground for mere days, when you excavate it now, you barely understand what is discussed. "Why aren't they talking about the new Mario game for half this episode?" you wonder, your brain unable to see what is right before you. Eventually you settle in and enjoy what you have and are a better person for it, but only because you listen to the episode while playing Mario.


The latest addition from Dr Frost, Mr Cream Mango is a blend of sweet cream and amazing passionfruit perfectly blended together to create a great all day vape.
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If you have a small and cozy home, this does not mean that you can forget about the designs that you have always thought about. Consider this as a challenge because you need to make sure that your bedroom will still look presentable even if you are not sure how you are going to fit all of your furniture inside.
Remember that arranging your furniture in some ways can still be easy as long as you will know how to arrange it properly. The most important thing to remember is to make sure that you will make the space livable and at the same time, the furniture should not take up space that will not allow you to move around properly.
Have you ever wondered why a lot of people usually place their beds at the center of their walls? This is because this will help the rest of the space inside the room become maximized. By placing the bed at the center portion of your room, you are making your bed the focal point of your room as it should be.
If you still have enough space on the side to walk around, you may want to play it up a bit by placing a rug if you can underneath the bed to add some design to your room. Placing a nightstand on the side of the bed or a lamp can also be effective to help balance the overall look of the room.
If you have a big closet, you can be sure that placing some of the items that you do not need for decoration can be placed inside. Not only will your closet act like your storage, you will have more space to walk around your room. Remember that this may not be too useful if you only have a small closet and you truly have to separate your storage from your closet.
If the type of bed that you have allows you to place some items below, you may want to place your storage boxes under the bed instead. Not only will this allow you to maximize your space, you are also protecting the items that you have placed inside the storage box further. Just make sure to check underneath your bed from time to time to clean up the dust that may have accumulated there.
You may think that you will not be able to use that coat hanger that you can usually place outside but what if it would also serve as piece that can hold all of your hats and your belts. If you know that you will not be hanging your coats and jackets there all the time, making sure that it has another purpose can make it more effective.
Another great idea is to have a headboard that can also serve as storage for some of your books, your jewelry as well as other small items that you may want to collect. This will allow you to have a great looking bed that has a multi functional headboard as well. If you are living in a studio apartment, the best item that you can have that can be multipurpose is your sofa bed. In the morning, it can serve as a sofa that you can entertain guests in and at night, you will use it for sleeping.
If your child has a small room, you have to make sure that you will still arrange it in such a way that your child will still feel comfortable in it. If you are going to place a small bed, it would be best to place the bed in the corner. This will allow other items to be placed in other portions of the room. Make sure that the bed will be in a corner farthest from the door in order to maximize the space.
It is also important for your child to realize how important it is to have his/her room clean because this can affect the overall appearance of the room. If the room looks dirty, it will look smaller than usual and if it is clean, it will look better.
Once you have arranged the bed that is the time when you can place the other items like the bookcase or a dresser for your child. If in case you need to stock up on a lot of items, you may want to place furniture that is as tall as the ceiling to maximize space. Just make sure that you will place the items that are not commonly used at the top shelf so you do not have to make a lot of effort into trying to get it whenever needed.
Remember that how you are going to arrange your room will also depend on your preferences and what you plan to do. You have to make sure that you will also pay attention to the colors that you plan to color the room in so that the items that you will pick out as well as the floors and the walls will all complement each other.
You would only have to live with furniture that you actually need. If there are some items that you do not need, do not place it inside your room as this can only add to the clutter of the place. Remember the smart tips mentioned above and you can still have a great bedroom.


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A look at LPA Futures
LPA Futures is an initiative set up by photographers agent Lisa Pritchard Agency (LPA) to kickstart the careers of emerging commercial photography talent and raise their profiles in this competitive industry. Now in it's 12th year, the programme is going strong. We caught up with Lisa to hear how LPA Futures came about.
© Tracy Howl, from Paul Clarke Photography. The LPA team, from left to right; Cassie, Georgina, Lisa, Anna and Clio.
Lisa explains
'I initially set up LPA Futures in 2005 as a division of my agency to simply represent up and coming photography talent' says Lisa, owner and founder of LPA. I thought a small group of 5 photographers would be a good number and sourced the first roster from assistants and also scouted around the relevant awards. There were a couple of flaws to the original plan however, one was that it wasn't actually that easy to find new talent – this gave me the idea of turning it into an actual competition and also getting a panel of judges involved in the selection process. The second was that, at what point are the photographers not emerging talent anymore, how long should they stay in the division? The structure was a bit woolly. So I came up with the idea of running it as a 2 year programme and changing the line up every time.
© Tracy Howl, from Paul Clarke Photography. Futures launch night 2017/2019
Since these early beginnings LPA Futures has developed into one of the industries most popular competitions for new photography blood. Lisa and her team at LPA hand-pick a panel of experts from the fields of advertising, design and photography to select the 5 photographers from all the entries.
©Imogen Forte
Photographers are invited to submit 20 images that demonstrate the potential to be successful advertising photographers and the competition usually attracts around 150 entries. Lisa believes the standard has got stronger and stronger each year.
© Previous Futures winner 2015/2017 Tim Atkins
'In the earlier years, we got a lot of entries that weren't so relevant, very fashion editorial or perhaps from photographers who were still yet to find their niche or signature style. This is a competition for photographers just breaking into the industry and working on get noticed by commissioners. It is for those that have taken the time already to gather experience and who are forming realistic expectations of what it takes to make a career out of their photography. When faced with this year's entries the initial reaction from most of the judges was 'how can we just choose 5?!'. I guess the entries might have got stronger as it's become more apparent what we are looking for, or maybe there are just lots of really talented, relevant photographers coming into the industry right now- maybe a bit of both! The debate between the judges was truly fascinating though, a real insight into what commissioners look for and who they would consider (and not consider!) working with, with no holds barred. Of course as agents we get a lot of feedback when we take our main photographers portfolios out, and are aware of industry trends, we know how to put a portfolio together to win jobs and what brands are looking for. But the judging evening is always extremely telling and confirms the zeitgeist of commercial photography. It's priceless, and a great privilege to be able to listen to the opinions of such heavy weight influencers in such an environment.'
©River Thompson
The work of the winning 5 were revealed at a launch party in May, attended by the who's who of the industry, where their work was showcased together the first time.
©Tracy Howl, from Paul Clarke Photography. Futures winners 2017, from left to right; Will Hartley, Steven Joyce, Katrina Lawson Johnston, River Thompson and Imogen Forte.
'I love the whole process of LPA Futures, it's so rewarding to discover new talent, see their work develop, and play an active part in accelerating the careers of emerging photographers' enthuses Lisa. 'Last year's group were incredibly successful with lots of very high profile commissions from brands such as Peroni, M&S, Sony, Kleenex, Marie Curie, Deliveroo, Stella McCartney, White Stuff and Eat Natural to name but a few. We really have high hopes for this new roster with a couple of commissions in the bag already.' She goes on to say 'The idea of Futures isn't necessarily to find photographers for LPA represent in their main stable after 2 years, and obviously as an agent we can only represent so many photographers. Some turn out to not be quite ready for the commercial arena and need to evolve a bit more, some aren't ready for an agent quite yet still, some might want to explore different directions, but there is usually one that we like to keep hold of. This year, we are delighted to say that food and drink photographer Tim Atkins has been signed to our main roster. Tim is a great combination of a brilliant photographer with a very identifiable style that is really in demand, but he is also very proactive with his own marketing and output of work and has a realistic out look on the industry in terms of what needs to be done and the role of an agent.'
Here's a run down on the winners of LPA Futures 2017/2019
Imogen Forte
Born and bred in London, Imogen is a self-taught photographer who cut her teeth as an advertising art director and copywriter. She has created work for clients including Magners, Carlsberg, Gumtree and Ann Summers and has won a few pitches and awards along the way.
She was taught about photography from a young age by her father, a photography enthusiast, who bought Imogen her first camera when she was six. Since then Imogen has taken inspiration from photographers who seek out beautiful and captivating moments in everyday life, especially those who use colour in interesting ways; William Eggleston, David Alan Harvey, Joel
Meyerowitz, Saul Leiter, Olivia Bee, Ryan McGinley and Elsa Bleda are all firm favourites.
Imogen takes her camera with her everywhere she goes, looking for moments of beauty in amongst the mundane. She works mainly on film, but is equally comfortable shooting digital. Whether shooting on the street or taking portraits, she looks to capture moments that move her in the hope that they'll move others too.
www.imogenforte.com
Will Hartley
©Will Hartley
Will grew up in the countryside in North Devon with his brothers, building dams and tree houses. When he got to his teens he started skateboarding. Will watched a lot of skate movies, played Tony Hawks on the Playstation after school and went skating with his friends in their local spots. It was then that he decided he wanted to be a photographer or filmmaker so he started filming and taking pictures of his friends in action.
Since then he has moved to London, worked with photographers such as Olly Burn, Dan Burn-Forti, Spencer Murphy and Samuel Hicks and continues to win awards. Will has a studio in Limehouse Arts Foundation, Bow, which he shares with another photographer and a set designer. He is now becoming very much in demand from brands and agencies himself.
www.will-hartley.com
Steven Joyce
©Steven Joyce
Steven studied at Filton College in Bristol which had a connection with Magnum Photos and he ended the course with a job at their offices in London.
It was around this time that Steven started to discover good food, living with a close friend who was very much into cooking. His friend introduced him to food writers such as Nigel Slater and Simon Hopkinson, took him to Fergus Henderson's St John, and taught him to cook.
Whilst shooting a project about allotments Steven met his wife, Rebecca, who at the time worked for Observer Food Monthly. After showing him the Moro East cookbook (recipes by allotment holders in East London) he realised that he could bring all the things he loved together.
Steve has shot for numerous publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The Telegraph, Elle Deco, and ES Magazine. He has also been commissioned to shoot multiple cook books as well as for many restaurants.
www.stevenjoyce.com
Katrina Lawson Johnston
©Katrina Lawson Johnston
Katrina grew up on a farm in the south of England but now calls Hackney home and spends most of her time at her studio in Camberwell. She attributes her love of photography to her mother who would take her and her brothers hiking in the mountains to search for and photograph rare wild flowers.
Having quit competitive ice skating aged 20 she studied Photography at UAL under Itai Doron and got a job at Spring Studios after graduation. This led to assisting many well-known fashion photographers and working full time for Jacob Sutton. Since making the leap from assistant to photographer Katrina has been lucky enough to shoot for brands such as Stella McCartney, COS & Beefeater Gin.
Katrina is interested in the movement to pioneer British-made crafts, which has appeared in the last few years and she would love to work with craftsmen who are passionate about the products they produce.
www.katrinalawstonjohnston.com
River Thompson
River grew up spending his time between the South of France and South London before moving to Cornwall to study Fine Art Photography at University College Falmouth. He now lives on a boat in London and works from his studio in Hackney.
His passion for photography started alongside his passion for exploring in his teenage years, photographing friends and locals in and around Toulouse in France and Peckham in London. River first learnt to shoot film on his Dad's old 35mm camera quite early on and still sometimes shoots film for both personal projects and commissions.
When discussing his photography River describes his style as sensitive and quiet, with an honesty and rawness in terms of colour, tones and texture. He enjoys using natural light and tones when possible, and is constantly changing his favourite time of day and season to shoot.
Publications and clients that he has worked with include The Guardian, Lonely Planet, Eurostar Magazine, Visit Norway, Thomas Cook, Dojo App, Kitchen Air, Origin Coffee and Snow and Rock.
www.riverthompson.co.uk
2017/2019 LPA Futures was judged by:
Tanja Adams & Helen Parker, Founding Partners, Another
Sophie Chapman-Andrews, Head of Art Buying/Executive Producer, McCann London
Chris Coulson, Art Director, Seven Stones
Jaki-Jo Hannan, Senior Art Producer & Alicia Hart, Creative Picture Researcher, AMV BBDO
Michael Heffernan, Photographer & Director, LPA
Bel January, Senior Creative Producer, Mullenlowe London
Lisa Pritchard, Owner & Founder, LPA
Kieron Molloy, Associate Creative Director, Conran Design Group
If you are an emerging photographer, the next call for entries goes out in November 2018, details will be available on the LPA blog.
www.lisapritchard.com
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LGBT Therapists member Bachman-Styer, LLC. provides administrative services to clinicians trying to cope with insurance companies, contracting, credentialing, billing, authorizations along side providing training in such areas to clinicians in private practice.
Contracting, Credentialing and Third Party Payer: They provide workshops to train clinicians on how to get contracted with insurance providers, clinician credentialing and insurance billing. All the things a private practice clinician needs to know, but was not taught in college nor has the time to do it while treating patients. Group workshops are held in Minneapolis and in San Francisco.
My name is John Gatermann, and I am currently in my fourth year of graduate studies toward a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. As part of my program, I am in the process of completing my dissertation. My study is on illuminating the decision making process in revealing therapist non-dominate sexual orientation status to therapy clients and if there are any costs when the decision is made to not disclose. It is the aim of this study to provide LGBT therapist with an informed decision making model and to evaluate the possible costs of concealment. All participants' identifying information will be held confidential and will not be accessible by the researcher or other third parties. Participation in the study is voluntary and participants can terminate the study at anytime without consequence.
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DENVER – There's nothing quite like drinking a cold one to beat this infernal heat and this Friday, you're in luck: The 10th annual Denver Beer Fest, a celebration of all things beer in the Mile High City, will kick off this Friday.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will officially launch the event when he unveils the 2018-19 Denver Beer Trail, featuring details on 25 of Denver's finest breweries. VISIT DENVER officials said this year's guide is the largest to date, featuring suggested walking/biking routes between top breweries, local beer festival listings, brewery tour information and a glossary of key beer terms.
The kickoff ceremony will start at 10 a.m. and will take place at Odell Brewing Company, 2945 Larimer Street.
The Denver Beer Fest, which runs Friday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept. 22, features over 200 beer-related events at area breweries, tap houses and attractions.
"From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs. brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, and even beer street parties with bands, brews and food trucks," a press release from VISIT DENVER states.
Beer is a big business in the State of Colorado with the craft brew scene evolving into a $3 billion industry with more than 400 craft breweries to date.


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Your Local Sniper by John Roberts Freedom is often assumed but comes at a price that someone has to pay - someone just like you... [312 words]
His Last 3 Words
Its about me and my deciest husband and the three words he said the day that he died.please review.
Brittany Tellez
Im 16 years old and I live in tonopah arizona. Thats pretty much my life story.
[June 2005]
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (6)
I-10 Crash (Short Stories) On August 13,2004 my brother, me and my mom were driving home and their was a dust storm, and we were in it. This dust storm caused a 15 car pile up on interstate 10, and this is a story about how we ... [800 words] [Action]
It Comes Out (Poetry) Uh... I'm not really sure.its mostly about someone with nowhere to go. [24 words]
Love You More (Poetry) The husband that gave me everything I wanted until he died. [109 words]
Take Me Away (Poetry) This is about a girl who feels like there is no reason for her to be alive...and that the only way she will truly find happiness is too take away the one thing that brings her pain...her life. [106 words] [Teenage]
What Happened?? (Poetry) As my life fell to pieces ....and all I could do was watch.please give it some reviews I love hearing what people have to say. [83 words]
You In My Life (Poetry) Mostly about life and how its much easier when you have someone that you love. [72 words]
Her:
It just get's worse everyday,
it's falling apart,
"can you see my pain?," she asks.
She knows no one will understand.
That's all I can say,
she get's down on her knees,
she says,
"Oh god please, take me away from this hurt."
Outside point of view:
Now she holds the keys,
the keys to his heart,
scared to open it,
but no hurt could ever come from it.
And all he can do,
is say I love you.
She lay's down and cries,
she covers her eyes,
knowing that things cannot change.
Him:
Runaway,
this is what we did do,
you came with me,
"And believe me,"he said.
"We we're going to make it through."
If it's the last thing I do,
I will make sure that,
I say I love you.
These were his words,
in the few hours he had to live,
She sat crying once again,
realizing,
that all this time she was in love,
every day of her life.
Now she knew that when he first said i love you,
he hadn't lied,
but she will soon be happy,
all because of the 3 words he said,
the day that he died.
Dedicated with love to: Nick (my love)
"i think this is great....and im sorry that your husband really did die.....i think that its good because i think there are a lot of people who fall in love and want to runaway with the person they love but they dont, but its sad that you did runaway with the person you love and then he ended up dieing....its a great poem.i love it." -- dustin.
"he's lucky to have u,isn't he?it didn't have to ebd,though..." -- kennedy, lagos, nigeria.
"BUT did he really die? our we all led on, You say that you are 16." -- Lucy, Bombay, India.
Submit Your Review for His Last 3 Words
Submit Your Rating for His Last 3 Words
© 2005 Brittany Tellez
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This morning the North Central Missouri Major Case Squad (NCMMCS) was activated at 8:00 a.m. and gathered at the Livingston County Sheriffs Office to continue with this investigation.
Yesterday Sheriff Cox requested the Major Case Squad activation to assist with the many leads we have to follow on this incident. This was a very serious crime and we want to complete the investigation as quickly as possible to not only find those responsible but also to minimize the opportunity for any future victims.
Investigators from the Livingston County Sheriffs Office, Chillicothe Police Department, Linn County Sheriffs Office, Brookfield Police Department, Grundy County Sheriffs Office, Trenton Police Department, and Missouri State Highway Patrol have joined forces for this activation.
At present we have a substantial number of leads to follow and we appreciate the tips and anonymous tips which continue to filter into our office. Please call our office at 660-646-0515 if you have any potential information.
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Home FEATURED Sag Harbor Waterfront Moratorium Is Official
Sag Harbor Waterfront Moratorium Is Official
Stephen J. Kotz
Sag Harbor Village officials approved a six-month moratorium along its waterfront. STEPHEN J. KOTZ
The Sag Harbor Village Board on Tuesday formally approved a six-month moratorium on the Planning Board's authority to approve major applications along a swathe of its central waterfront — but not without a spirited back and forth over the makeup of the committee charged with proposing changes to the zoning code that will guide future development in the area.
The board appeared poised to give its stamp of approval to the moratorium after the Suffolk County Planning Commission signed off on the initiative last week, but Trustee James Larocca said he had second thoughts about the makeup of the committee, pointing out that it had no business owners or environmentalists on it.
"None of what I would consider the key constituencies are members of or in the work," he said. "That can be a mistake in terms of the outcome because we are going to need broad support coming out of it."
Mr. Larocca also objected to the fact that Village Board members were not allowed to take part in the study group's initial meetings, saying that as elected officials they should be involved in the decision-making process.
Mayor Kathleen Mulcahy said the committee was formed to get the process rolling so that the team of consultants, which has been charged with coming up with proposals for a "form based code" for the waterfront that would rely more on general guidelines overseeing the size and type of buildings allowed and less on strict dimensional size limits and setback requirements, can do its work in a timely manner.
She said a number of community members were invited to initial meetings and added that "I haven't had one person call me and say, 'Hey, I really want to be part of this.'"
"I don't know why you think someone along the waterfront who has been invited to a meeting is more likely to speak to a consultant from Buffalo than their elected representative," Mr. Larocca said. "I just don't understand that."
But Ms. Mulcahy said board members were asked to not attend the meetings because she and Trustee Robert Plumb were already on the committee and a third member would constitute a quorum and an official meeting of the board.
Mr. Larocca found support from Trustee Thomas Gardella, who said he thought adding an environmentalist and property or business owner to the committee would be a good idea.
"Whatever happens here is going to affect all of Sag Harbor," he said.
But Mr. Plumb and Trustee Aiden Corish sided with the mayor.
"I think it is a recipe for disaster," Mr. Plumb said of the suggestion that the committee be expanded. "You might as well have everyone in town involved."
And Mr. Corish pointed out that the committee will not be making policy but bringing recommendations to the board for discussion. "I would hate for anybody to go away from this conversation with the idea that decisions are being made in secret," he said. "Nothing could be farther from the truth."
While board members opposed Mr. Larocca's suggestion that the committee be expanded by a 3-2 vote with Mr. Gardella joining him in the minority, they agreed that board members should be allowed to monitor committee meetings. However, they did not discuss whether that would constitute a formal meeting of the Village Board, which requires public notice.
Steinbeck Waterfront Park
The board also set aside time to solicit public input on plans for John Steinbeck Waterfront Park, but received only one comment — from Mary Ann Eddy, the chairwoman of the Harbor Committee. She told the board that one of the chief concerns of her committee is reducing water pollution from upland sources and urged it to require a standard 50-foot buffer of native plants between the park and the waterfront and to install a rain garden along the park's northern edge to collect and filter road runoff.
Mayor Mulcahy said the board would solicit more input when it holds its monthly work session on October 24.
Mayor Kathleen Mulcahy
Trustee James Larocca
waterfront moratorium
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"Isolation of quiescent human pancreatic stellate cells: A promising in" by Alain Vonlaufen, Phoebe A. Phillips et al.
Background: Pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) play a critical role in pancreatic fibrosis. To date, human PSC biology has been studied using cancer- or inflammation-associated (pre-activated) PSCs, but an in vitro model of quiescent normal human PSCs (NhPSCs) has been lacking.
Aims: To (i) isolate and characterize quiescent NhPSCs, and (ii) evaluate the response of culture-activated NhPSCs to cytokines and LPS. Methods: Quiescent NhPSCs were isolated from normal pancreatic tissue using density gradient centrifugation. PSC markers, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), desmin, α-smooth muscle actin (αSMA) and the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) receptors TLR4 and CD14 were identified by immunoblotting and immunocytochemistry. The effect of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) and LPS on NhPSC activation was also assessed.
Results: Freshly isolated NhPSCs displayed a polygonal appearance with refringent cytoplasmic lipid droplets. Culture-activated NhPSCs expressed GFAP, desmin, αSMA, TLR4 and CD14, and were responsive to PDGF, TGFβ and LPS.
Conclusion: Isolated NhPSCs expressed the same markers as rat PSCs and human cancer-associated PSCs and responded to PDGF and TGFβ similarly to rat PSCs. NhPSC preparations provide a useful in vitro tool to study the biology of PSCs in their physiological, non-activated state.


Mcx copper future this week closed at 427.6 with huge loss.
mcx copper future this week tumbled from high of 446 to low of nearly 423 rupees.
below 443, entered into downtrend and hit first bearish target of 430 rupee. below 430, next supports as well as bearish targets for december will be around 418-406 and 396 rupees.
from long term view, copper slipped below 433 rupee support and heading towards 362 rupee support as well as target zone.


Whether they are mounted on the ceiling or sitting on a table, lights, lamps, fans, and their fixtures can accumulate a lot of dust. Don't forget to wipe them down with a microfiber cloth.
Doors often get overlooked when it comes to spring cleaning. Yet, they are among the items in your house you come into contact with most often. It doesn't take more than a few minutes to walk through your house and wipe down all the doors and their knobs – and it plays a large part in preventing sickness.
You might not realize how many scuffs, dings and dents are on your walls. Remove scuffs with a soapy cloth and touch-up any dents and dings with paint.
It can be easy to overlook the tops of window frames, which are the perfect place for dust to settle over the course of a long winter. Once you see how much grime collects up there, you'll probably never overlook them again.
Bookshelves can become quite the burden when it comes to spring cleaning. After all, nobody really wants to move every object, wipe it down and then replace it after the shelf has been cleaned. But if you really want to do a deep clean, you're going to want to spend some serious time on your bookshelves.
It's easy to accumulate a lot of crumbs in a drawer – especially over the course of an entire year. Make sure you remove everything from your kitchen drawers, wipe them down and give them a fresh start.
If left uncleaned, kids' toys can quickly turn into petri dishes, growing germs at alarming rates. It might not be fun, but it's important to take time to clean all the toys in your home.
It has been said that computers are breeding grounds for germs. One recent news story said a computer keyboard is 20,000 times dirtier than a toilet. That's gross. It's also a good reminder to clean your computers, tablets and other technology.
Once summer rolls around, you're going to want to make good use of your window shades. Depending on what type you have, you may need to brush them, wipe them or vacuum them. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's care instructions.


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The caption itself tells that we want to keep a good vision for our all customer's satisfaction for the product & service we are providing. We are here to give our efficient, reliable competitive and off course quality product to our customer those who are availing our products & service and those who are not availing right now but sure they will avail it in very near future. We want to visualize our vision through our customers as they are having their different vision which helps us to improve our vision.
We wish to achieve the leadership with our core values of caring, team work and producing quality products because "WE CARE".
ASPIRE Industries is founded by the people those who are very best in their field and they had given their so many important years to others to grow. They had worked under themselves like a bonded labour and not willing to do their own something which they are thinking from so long.
One day they thought why not we as own entrepreneur, so decided and come forward to take the decision to build their own company where they can work freely and achieve their ultimate goals which they dreaming since long back.
We focus mainly on customer satisfaction and follow sound business policies and transparent transactions to become an ideal sourcing destination for all kinds of animal feeding products & other FMCGS products. We conduct a variety of quality checks to offer clients with the most attractive offers and decent deals. Our employees demonstrate high quality practices across the entire business cycle, thereby being instrumental in the safety and quality commitment of the company. We have achieved product development objectives and successful completion of quality health formulations and products. Our customers, dealers, distributors & associates are based in different states of India.