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Kyle Shen
James A. Weeks Professor of Physical Sciences & Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow
Clark Hall, Room 532A
kmshen@cornell.edu
B.Sc., Physics and Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ph.D., Applied Physics, Stanford University. NSERC / Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of British Columbia. NSERC Howard Alper Prize. Assistant Professor, Physics, Cornell University, 2007-2013. Associate Professor of Physics, 2013-2017. Professor, 2017-present. Director of Undergraduate Studies, 2016-present. NSF CAREER Award, 2009. Research Corporation Cottrell Scholar Award, 2010. National Academy of Sciences Kavli Frontiers Fellow, 2010. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award, 2011. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, 2011. Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, 2012.
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Shen research group
Emergent electronic and magnetic properties in quantum materials including high-temperature superconductivity, unconventional magnetism, and metal-insulator transitions. In particular, we are interested in how properties can be controlled in artificially engineered quantum materials grown by molecular beam epitaxy using parameters such as interfacial engineering, heterostructuring, epitaxial strain, and dimensional confinement.
Departments/Programs
Graduate Fields
Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics (LASSP)
Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR)
Center for Bright Beams
PARADIM
Our research focuses on investigating many-body interactions in quantum materials, with the aim of controlling potentially exotic properties such as superconductivity, magnetism, metal-insulator transitions, and topological properties. We employ a combination of techniques including angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and synchrotron-based x-ray probes including x-ray absorption spectroscopy and resonant x-ray scattering. A major research thrust is the synthesis and investigation of artificially engineered heterostructures of quantum materials synthesized by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) with strong electron correlations which allow new emergent states to be created at the interface.
Shuolong Yang (Kavli Fellow), Pramita Mishra, Ludi Miao
Haofei Wei, Ed Lochocki, Jacob Ruf, Brendan Faeth, Jocienne Nelson, Chris Parzyck
Sophie Crisp, Alex Hirst, Yifan Su, Matthew Fu
PHYS 4490 : Independent Study in Physics
K.M. Shen. Putting the squeeze on superconductivity. Science 355, 133 (2017).
C. Gutiérrez, C.-J. Kim, L. Brown, E.B. Lochocki, K.M. Shen, J. Park, and A.N. Pasupathy. Imaging chiral symmetry breaking from Kekulé bond order in graphene. Nature Physics 12, 950 (2016).
H.I. Wei, C. Adamo, E.A. Nowadnick, E.B. Lochocki, S. Chatterjee, J.P. Ruf, M.R. Beasley, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Electron Doping of the Parent Cuprate La2CuO4 without Cation Substitution. Physical Review Letters 117 (2016).
B. Burganov, C. Adamo, A. Mulder, M. Uchida, P.D.C. King, J.W. Harter, D.E. Shai, A.S. Gibbs, A.P. Mackenzie, R. Uecker, M. Bruetzam, M.R. Beasley, C.J. Fennie, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Strain Control of Fermiology and Many-Body Interactions in Two-Dimensional Ruthenates. Physical Review Letters 116, 197003 (2016).
Y.F. Nie, D. Di Sante, S. Chatterjee, P.D.C. King, M. Uchida, S. Ciuchi, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Formation and observation of a quasi-two-dimensional dxy electron liquid in epitaxially stabilized Sr2-xLaxTiO4 thin films. Physical Review Letters 115, 096405 (2015)
P.D.C. King, H.I. Wei, Y.F. Nie, M. Uchida, C. Adamo, S. Zhu, X. He, I. Bozovic, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Atomic-scale control of competing electronic phases in ultrathin LaNiO3. Nature Nanotechnology 9, 443 (2014)
Y.F. Nie, P.D.C. King, C.H. Kim, M. Uchida, H.I. Wei, C.J. Fennie, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Interplay of spin-orbit interactions, dimensionality, and octahedral rotations in semimetallic SrIrO3. Physical Review Letters 114, 016401 (2015)
E.J. Monkman, C. Adamo, J.A. Mundy, D.E. Shai, J.W. Harter, D.W. Shen, B. Burganov, D.A. Muller, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Quantum Many-Body Interactions in Digital Oxide Superlattices. Nature Materials 11, 855 (2012)
Y.F. Nie, Y. Zhu, C.-H. Lee, L.F Kourkoutis, J.A. Mundy, J. Junquera, Ph. Ghosez, D.J. Baek, S. Sung, X.X. Xi, K.M. Shen, D.A. Muller, and D.G. Schlom. Atomically precise interfaces from non-stoichiometric deposition. Nature Communications 5:4530 (2014)
K.E. Arpino, D.C. Wallace, Y.F. Nie, T. Birol, P.D.C. King, S. Chatterjee, M. Uchida, S.M. Koohpayeh, J.-J. Wen, K. Page, C.J. Fennie, K.M. Shen, and T.M. McQueen. Evidence for Topologically Protected Surface States and a Superconducting Phase in [Tl4](Tl1−xSnx)Te3 Using Photoemission, Specific Heat, and Magnetization Measurements, and Density Functional Theory. Physical Review Letters 112, 017002 (2014)
S. Chatterjee, J. Trinckauf, T. Hanke, D.E. Shai, J.W. Harter, T.J. Williams, G.M. Luke, K.M. Shen, and J. Geck. Formation of the Coherent Heavy Fermion Liquid at the Hidden Order Transition in URu2Si2. Physical Review Letters 110, 186401 (2013)
D.E. Shai, C. Adamo, D.W. Shen, C.M. Brooks, J.W. Harter, E.J. Monkman, B. Burganov, D.G. Schlom, and K.M. Shen. Quasiparticle Mass Enhancement and Temperature Dependence of the Electronic Structure of Ferromagnetic SrRuO3 Thin Films. Physical Review Letters 110, 087004 (2013)


Glamping is short for Glamorous Camping, If you love the outdoors, but are not altogether keen on having to 'rough' it at campsites, then glamping is the perfect choice for you. It is a way of experiencing all the benefits of the outdoor life without any of the hardships. Instead of a tent, you stay in a snug and warm glamping unit. Instead of worrying about sleeping on a hard floor, you have a comfy bed. In short, the glamping pods at Aran Islands Camping and Glamping offer all the conveniences of a home away from home, whilst being surrounded by the magnificent natural beauty of Inis Mor.
Two types of custom designed Glamping Units.
We offer two types of Glamping accommodation. The larger Tigín Glamping Unit which sleeps up to six people, and the original Clochán Glamping Unit which sleeps up to four people.
Newly completed in 2018, the 7 Tigín Glamping Units are the newest addition to Aran islands Camping and Glamping. Each of our units can accommodate up to six people, as they have four single bed's (In a bunk style), sofa bed and pull out bed. Each of our Tigín's also has a seperate shower room and bathroom complete with a wash basin.
Each Tigín has a mini-kitchen, complete with fridge, kettle, microwave, plates, cutlery and cups. This mini-kitchen is ideal for either preparing breakfast or snacks, and many people appreciate the choice of being able to self-cater whenever they choose. Larger meals can be prepared over in the shared kitchen which is close by.
The 9 Clochán na Carraige, or Clochans for short, are specially designed just for our site. They have been inspired by the traditional beehive style stone huts once used by monks that can be found scattered throughout the island. Each one has been thoughtfully constructed, offering you a comfortable home away from home on Inis Mor.
Each of our snug and cosy units can accommodate up to four people, as they have a double bed, sofa bed and pull out bed. Each of our Cochlans also has a shower room complete with w/c and a wash basin.
One of the best things about our glamping units, is that they are fully heated. No matter what time of year you visit Inis Mor, you will always have somewhere warm and dry to come back to. This, more than anything, is what persuades some people to opt for glamping over camping!
In addition, every Clochan has a mini-kitchen, complete with fridge, kettle, microwave, plates, cutlery and cups. This mini-kitchen is ideal for either preparing breakfast or snacks, and many people appreciate the choice of being able to self-cater whenever they choose. Larger meals can be prepared over in the shared kitchen which is close by.
No special equipment is needed, no special skills, and no more preparation than if you were staying in so-called 'regular' accommodation. Each of the glamping pods at Aran Islands Camping and Glamping comes fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay a comfortable one. You don't even need a sleeping bag, as bedding is provided!
Click here to go to the facilities page for a full list of what is available at Aran Camping and Glamping.


A picture is worth a thousand words, and before and after pictures even moreso. Have a look at some of the transformations we've made happen.
Design Goal: After several failed attempts at defining parking and entry to this village home, stone walls, peastone, and a cut stone path to front porch were installed. Bingo!
Design Goal: Provide a private, outdoor extension of renovated, early 19th century barn master bedroom and bath.
Design Goal: Re-design and replace two struggling gardens. Two entryway borders needed appropriate plant choices to thrive where existing gardens struggled against inadequate light, soil and water requirements.
Design Goal: After two tries on their own, clients requested a well built, deer proof vegetable and berry garden to provide food for family and friends.
Design Goal: Connect two existing but neglected gardens with a 100' woodland border.
Design Goal: Create a private retreat for exercise, relaxation, and entertaining in the midst of an active farming village.


Mochi is a dough made from glutinous rice flour. Mochi ice cream is ice cream wrapped in mochi. This one takes some patience. And microwave times may vary, so plan on experimenting a little.
Start by putting the muffin pan in the freezer. It also helps to set your freezer cold enough that the ice cream is just barely scoopable.
Mix the sugar and flour together, then add the water and mix it until there aren't any more lumps. It mixes pretty easily, so you can just pour the water right in, all at once.
Microwave it, covered, for a minute and a half. It should come out rubbery on the outside, but about half the volume of the mixture should still be a liquid pool in the middle. Mash it back together until its texture is uniform again. It will be very sticky during this phase.
Cover it again and refrigerate it. Once it has cooled, it will still be sticky, but less than it was before cooling. Pull off tablespoon-sized blobs of dough, and form them into balls, dusting them with extra flour to make them less sticky, and flatten them into round pancake shapes about four inches in diameter. Remove the muffin pan from the freezer.
Lay a pancake over one of the wells in the muffin pan. Take a scoop of ice cream—about ½ tablespoon—and place it in the middle of the flattened doughball, causing it to sink into the muffin well. Gradually and gently, wrap and pinch the dough until it completely surrounds the ice cream. The ice cream will be starting to melt at this point, so be sure to press only on the dough and not on the dumpling itself. It's tricky.
Do this for the rest of the doughballs, and put the whole pan in the freezer. At this point, you may want to set your freezer's temperature back to normal. Otherwise, the dough will freeze way too hard to eat, which is good if you need to transport the dumplings, but bad if you want to eat them right out of the freezer.


Come be a part of the redevelopment of an old automotive service station on Canal Street. This unique site is in the center of Mid-City's resurgence and offers the high visibility of Canal Street as well as access to the surrounding historic neighborhoods.
–-> 3,600SF on the Canal Street Car line.
–-> Existing building contains 5 roll-up garage doors to merge outdoor and indoor space.
–-> Centrally located and easily accessible from the interstate and all of New Orleans best neighborhoods.
–-> 9 blocks from the newly developed Lafitte Greenway and only 1 mile from City Park.
–-> Potential for roof top seating.
–-> Site could potentially accommodate 20+ onsite parking spaces.
–-> Hu-Mu zoning (Historic Urban Mixed-Use) offers a variety of permitted uses from apartments to micro-breweries. Note – a bar is a Conditional Use per Hu-Mu.
Area Description: 4243 Canal Street is located in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood, a historic and diverse district on the National Register of Historic Places. Mid-City is considered "The Heart of New Orleans." This listing is in a highly visible corner location on the Canal Street Car line and is walking distance to Mid-City Market and City Park.
Parking Description: Site could potentially accommodate 20+ spaces.
Zoning Description: The HU-MU Neighborhood Mixed-Use District is intended for areas of mixed-use development that are close to residential neighborhoods. The district regulations are designed to encourage mixed-use areas that are compatible with adjacent or nearby land uses and pedestrian-oriented in character. In the HU-MU District, active retail and personal service uses along the ground floor with residential uses above are encouraged. A variety of residential dwellings are also allowed.


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Mars Curiosity Rover Spots Mercury Crossing the Sun
A camera on NASA's Curiosity rover captured this filtered, processed view of the sun as seen from the Martian surface. The fuzzy spot within the crosshairs is the planet Mercury, which fills only about one-sixth of a pixel. The two other dark spots on the sun's disk are sunspots.NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS / Texas A&M
June 10, 2014, 11:02 PM UTC / Updated June 10, 2014, 11:02 PM UTC
How complicated can solar system sightseeing get? Check this out: NASA's Curiosity rover looks up from Mars, takes a picture of the planet Mercury moving across the sun, and then sends it back to Earth.
Mercury is just a fuzzy spot on the series of solar views, captured on June 3 by the telephoto camera that's part of Curiosity's Mastcam instrument. Nevertheless, it marks a couple of firsts: the first planetary transit of the sun observed from any planet other than Earth, and the first image of Mercury captured from Mars.
"This is a nod to the relevance of planetary transits to the history of astronomy on Earth," Texas A&M's Mark Lemmon, a member of the Mastcam science team, said in a NASA news release. "Observations of Venus transits were used to measure the size of the solar system, and Mercury transits were used to measure the size of the sun."
Two sunspots can also be seen in Curiosity's snapshots.
Curiosity and its six-wheeled predecessors have spotted marvelous things in Martian skies — including transits of the sun by Martian moons, some hot moon-on-moon action and sightings of Earth and its moon. Back in 2011, the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter watched the Martian moon Phobos cross in front of Jupiter.
There's more to come: Mars probes are being primed to watch for Comet Siding Spring zoom past the Red Planet in October. And in the year 2084, Mars will provide a vantage point for witnessing a rare Earth transit of the sun. Will any humans be there to see it, or will we still have to depend on robots to watch the transit for us? That sounds like a good topic for the comment section or the NBC News Science Facebook page.
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Rangers vs Yankees Betting Odds and Pick – June 30, 2016
Fresh off a huge comeback victory on Wednesday, the New York Yankees will try and make things easier on themselves when they once again take on the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The Yanks were down 7-3 in the bottom of the ninth before erupting for six runs en route to a 9-7 victory.
– Shark
The Yankees are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games during the afternoon.
The Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last six games on the road against the Yankees.
The total has gone OVER in five of the Rangers' last six games with a closing total of 9.0 or more.
A.J. Griffin (3-0, 3.08 ERA) and Michael Pineda (3-7, 5.51) are expected to get the start for the Rangers and Yankees, respectively. Griffin missed six weeks with shoulder stiffness but returned on Saturday and allowed two runs and four hits while striking out six over 4.5 innings against Boston.
Pineda has only allowed one home run in the month of June, boasting a 3.00 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 30 innings of work in that span. Pineda has yet to top the Rangers, going 0-3 with a 5.04 ERA in four chances in his career.
OVER bettors tailing the Yanks have been profiting of late. The OVER is 8-3 in New York's last 11 games.
Opening Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the New York Yankees in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -139 at BetOnline for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Bodog.
Odds – Shark
prediction models pick the Yankees to win this game 5.2-4.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees Matchup
The New York Yankees sport a record of 38-39 heading into this matchup, while the Texas Rangers sit at 51-28 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Texas injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Yankees rated this week at No. 14 and the Texas Rangers sitting at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, New York owns the No. 22 ranking for hits at 8.32 per game. By contrast, the Texas Rangers are rated No. 9 in the same category at 9.1 per game.
Comparing defensive stats, Texas owns the No. 7-rated road mark, allowing 3.95 runs per game on the highway. New York, on the other hand, rates No. 11 in scoring at home.
Texas suffered a 9-7 loss against New York on Wednesday, as N Martinez wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Yankee Stadium.
Texas is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas at Minnesota, Friday, July 1st
New York at San Diego, Friday, July 1st
June 30, 2016 Posted in All News by Mike Stewart • No Comments


Welcome to Part Two of the Teen/Tween Fashion Series, written by my 13 year old niece, Ellie. Last time she shared how to style one outfit four different ways. This week she's sharing tips on how to create your own style. These are awesome tips whether you're a teenager or not, so if you ever feel like you need a little style advice, this is the post to read! I found it really helpful.
Thank you for joining me for another fashion post!
Today I am going to be talking about how to create your own style. Developing your own style is very fun, but sometimes it's hard to not look like everyone else.
In order to have your own style, you need to get out of your comfort zone a little bit. You might be worried that your friends will think you look silly. Try it out anyway!
Every outfit that you wear might not be the best, but experiment. You might be surprised to see your friends copying you!
I have a few tips on developing your own unique style. Here they are!
One of the big things that will help you create your own style is getting inspiration for your outfits. When you go shopping, look for things that you like, even if they aren't in your size or section of the store.
Like, what if you always love skater skirts or flannel shirts always catch your eye? That will be a step towards what your style is.
Look at all the manniquins dressed up. Do you like what they're wearing or parts of their outfits? If you do like something you see and you don't want to forget, you could even take a picture of it!
Another way I get inspiration for outfits is going online. I look on Pinterest or on the internet for cute outfits. If you are not allowed to go on Pinterest, then ask if you can go to stores' websites.
Also, I get inspired when I watch TV. For instance, if I am watching a show on Disney Channel, and I see that I like an outfit, I will take a note. I think about what clothes I already have and how I can mix and match my clothes to look like that outfit.
There's also bohemian, trendy, and more.
My style is chic, classic, and a little bit of preppy.
As you figure out what kinds of clothes you like, you'll probably notice that you keep coming back to certain styles. This means you're on your way to creating your own!
4. Don't stick to one style. Be unique!
It is very important to have an assortment of styles. For example, if one day you have a field trip where you're doing something active, you may want to wear something sporty. Or, if one day you are feeling preppy, than go preppy that day.
There is a big range of things to choose from. Try different items out! Accessories are also a great way to make your own style. On my last blog post I talked about that.
If everyone wore the same style and kinds of clothes, life would be boring. So, take a step out of your comfort zone and try something new!
What styles do you tend to gravitate towards? Tell us in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
A HUGE thank you to Kristyn of Glamour-Zine for allowing us to use her pictures for this post. Please go visit her blog for more style inspiration and follow her on Instagram!
OMG I love all of these looks! And Ellie is SO right…you have to step out of your comfort zone! Christine's photos are amazing and I need those red boots and bag! Cute post!


Despite the Trudeau government's 2015 promise to make sure all First Nations have decent drinking water by 2020, little progress has been made, law Prof. Karen Busby said Sept. 13, 2017.
In the first of a series of seminars on the issue, she reviewed some facts about the lack of clean running water and healthy sanitation in Canadian First Nations communities.
About 10,000 First Nation residents do not have running water or functioning toilets. The water systems in many communities are unreliable and have a high risk of breaking down. Typically, more than 15 per cent of First Nation communities are under a drinking water advisory. These advisories can mean the water needs to be boiled or, in some cases, not consumed at all or even used for washing. These advisories can be short-term or last for decades.
According to the United Nations, drinking water must be: acceptable, accessible, sufficient and safe. Busby noted that this is clearly not the case in many First Nation communities. In many of these communities, the water is unacceptable and unsafe under the drinking water advisories. The water is inaccessible where homes have no running water for toilets and hand washing.
Busby showed a photo of a man on crutches walking towards an outhouse in Manitoba's Island Lake region. "How does he get into that outhouse to go to the washroom?" Imagine doing that in the middle of a Manitoba winter. The water in First Nation communities is often stored in large tanks that can get contaminated with bacteria if not cleaned often enough.
What would Canada look like if drinking water was listed as a right in our constitution? 96% of Canadians polled believe that water should be a human right and 15 countries protect that right directly or indirectly through their constitutions.
A study in St. Theresa Point First Nation found an alarming 30 per cent of people report missing work or school when they or a family member were sick from a waterborne illness. Even in homes with running water, the water pressure is unpredictable, meaning there is sometimes no water for laundry, toilets or showers. The local school cannot do science experiments for safety reasons when the eyewash station does not work.
What legal frameworks might be useful to pressure the Canadian government to take action?
Statute law could be used, employing the Canadian Human Rights Act, watershed protection, source water protection, and the Indian Act. Section 36 of the Canadian Constitution states that all Canadian governments "are committed to … providing essential public services of reasonable quality to all Canadians." Busby suggests that water is an essential service.
Why do clean water and sanitation problems persist?
Seminar participants identified geography, racism, and the division of powers between federal and provincial governments as underlying the problem. Busby noted that road-accessible Indigenous communities in the U.S. also have poor water quality, so the issue cannot be attributed solely to the difficult terrain and isolation of Canada's northern First Nations.
Audio podcasts are also available of seminars in this series.


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Wakamow's River Park Campground is nestled in the heart of the city and is within walking distance of the downtown area. Enjoy walking or biking along beautiful trails, nearby canoe or kayak rentals, and many covered pavilions perfect for gathering spots.
The campground offers full-service sites, electric/water sites, and tenting sites right beside the Moose Jaw River. Call our campground office at (306) 692-2285 or find more information on Wakamow's website at www.wakamow.ca.
River Park Campground - Moose Jaw may be a suitable property if you are looking to stay near Caronport, Bethune, Avonlea, Mossbank, Lumsden, Regina Beach, Buena Vista, Craven, Aylesbury or Eyebrow.


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One Utah lawmaker thinks this is the year Utah joins the effort to rewrite the U.S. Constitution
Written by Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
Sometimes, in the bustle and politics of pressing issues, the really big work of the Utah Legislature can pass us by.
One example this session is SJR9, by Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City.
Like several attempts before, SJR9 is a resolution, that if passed by both the Senate and House, would officially add Utah to the growing number of states asking, under the U.S. Constitution's Article V, for a convention of the states – a meeting never held in the history of our Republic.
Just around 17 states have already asked for such a "constitutional convention," as it is commonly referred to.
It takes two-thirds, or 34, states to formally call for such a convention for the meeting to take place.
Vickers says while there have been similar resolutions introduced in the Utah Legislature before, this is the first time a member of GOP leadership has sponsored such a measure.
SJR9 says Utah agrees to such a convention to consider just two things, fiscal responsibility (a balanced budget amendment) and term limits for members of Congress.
Similar to Utah's citizen initiative process, Article V anticipates a situation where Congress refuses to propose a change the U.S. Constitution in a manner demanded by most of the states – being represented by each state's legislature.
Normally, the U.S. Constitution can only be changed by a vote of two-thirds of the House and Senate, and then ratification by three-fourths of all state legislatures.
Any proposed amendment that may come out of the convention of the states would STILL have to go through the confirmation process in the states, where three-fourths legislatures would either vote the amendment up or down without changes.
Vickers said he has already heard from the traditional group of arch-conservatives who don't want Utah to join the convention of the states movement, fearing a "runaway convention," where various current civil rights protections could be removed, especially the Bill of Rights.
But even though no convention of the states has ever been called before, proponents on both sides of the aisle believe Congress will never vote for a balanced budget amendment (at least one version is introduced each year), nor for term limits on their own members – something that poll after poll show is supported by a majority of Americans.
"We've been close before" in passing such a resolution in the Utah Legislature, said Vickers, who co-sponsored such resolutions before he was in leadership.
"I think we can get there this year – I think it will pass."
Should SJR9 indeed pass, it will stay in effect – putting Utah's name on the convention of the state list – until such a convention is called.
In short, the Utah Legislature will not have to re-vote its approval again.


Maryland is home to a number of aviation firsts: the first manned balloon ascent in the Western Hemisphere in 1784, the first aircraft carrier during the Civil War, the first airport and flight school at College Park, and the first commuter airline. The state has also been home to a number of aircraft manufacturers. These include Glenn L. Martin in Baltimore and Kreider-Reisner, later Fairchild, in Hagerstown, as well as Ercoupe, Berliner-Joyce, North American, and Curtiss-Caproni. Numerous civilian airfields and military air bases dot the Old Line State from the mountains in the west across the Chesapeake Bay to the Eastern Shore. This collection of historic photographs from a number of sources depicts Maryland's aviation pioneers, the manufacturing companies and the famous airplanes they built, and the state's airports and bases.
Maryland was founded as a colony based on religious tolerance, with particular focus on Catholics. Americans Wilbur and Orville Wright conducted the first heavier-than-air flight and America has led in aviation innovations ever since.


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DNV GL Hands Two Certificates to Chinese Research Projects
DNV GL's Head of Technical Centre China Falk Rothe handed over the two certificates to Dr. Lixin Xu from China Merchants Offshore Technology and Research Center (CM-OTRC). The management team and project members from CM-OTRC also joined the ceremony.
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"CMHI and DNV GL have been partners in strategic cooperation for many years. Together, we both aim to not only set industry standards in ship and offshore unit designs, but contribute to safer and more environmental-friendly operation," said Norbert Kray, DNV GL's Regional Manager Greater China. "We are very grateful that CMHI have made us their first choice for classification services for these two projects and we look forward to strengthening our cooperation in the future."
The arctic single column drilling unit (SCDU) consists of a round floater with an upper and a lower hull, an enclosed deckhouse, and a round footing. It is designed for well work-over, exploration, and development drilling operations in water depths up to 700m in moderate environments, including Arctic and sub-Arctic areas (open water and up to 1.5m ice thickness), moored by a 16-point mooring system. The round conical shape of the strengthened hull structure is designed to deflect and break the ice, protecting the drilling riser and other equipment in the moonpool against level ice. DNV GL assessed the design according to a high-spec class notation string: 1A Cylindrical Drilling Unit(N) Crane-offshore(N) DRILL(N) E0 POSMOOR Non-self-propelled HELDK (S, H, N) DAT (-40) Ice(L) PC(5) Winterized(Polar, -45°C) BIS BWM(T) Clean(Design).
The wind turbine shuttle (WTS) was developed to install offshore wind turbines (OWT) at wind farms. Unlike other installation vessels, the WTS has a small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) design. This results in very low resistance at the design draught (16m) and excellent seakeeping performance, good motion behaviour characteristics, and high transit speed of 14 knots. Capable of transporting and installing two fully assembled wind turbines or two wind turbine foundations, the vessel has a highly redundant dynamic positioning system installed and the wind turbine hoist tackles are equipped with an active system to compensate for the heave motion of the vessel. The WTS can provide a "one-piece" installation service for OWT, as well as jacket foundations, piles, and other components. The design was assessed according to the class notations: 1A Column-stabilised Wind turbine installation unit Crane-offshore DYNPOS(AUTRO) E0.
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100 Badass Boy Names From Real Life And Fictional Heroes
Want to give your son a cool and badass name?
Choosing a badass name for your son can be tricky since there are so many names to choose from. So let us help you make your search easier with our selection of badass boys' names.
A badass boys' name will allow your child to be the center of attention. Strong badass baby names can be inspired by fiction and also famous icons. Examples of strong, badass names you will find on this list include Ace, Ryder, Ben, and more cool names for boys. See below for more inspiring name ideas, categorized thematically, to make your choice of a badass baby name easier for you.
For more naming ideas, take a look at these cool alternative baby names or these edgy girl names.
Badass Boy Names Inspired By Real Life Heroes
Superheroes and real-life inspirations make for an excellent choice of male names.
1. Achilles (Greek origin) meaning "warrior" is the name taken by the great hero of the Trojan War according to Greek Mythology.
2. Ali (Arabic origin) meaning "all high, lofty and sublime". It is the title of Mohammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.
3. Apollo (German origin) meaning "destroyer".
4. Arthur (English, Welsh origin) meaning "noble, courageous", this name is usually associated with the leader of the Round Table's knight who is also known by the name of King Arthur The Great.
5. Brian (Irish origin) meaning "noble, high", was the name of the first warrior who liberated Ireland from the Vikings.
6. Bryant (Celtic origin) meaning "strong".
7. Carlos (Spanish origin) meaning "free man, strong".
8. Donovan (Celtic origin) meaning "strong fighter".
9. Griffin (Welsh origin) meaning "strength in faith" is the cool baby name given to the famous Elon Musk's son.
10. Hades (Greek origin) meaning "sightless" is a unique choice for a baby name as this is associated with the Greek God of the underworld or hell.
11. Hardwin (English origin) meaning "brave friend".
12. Hector/Hektor (Greek origin) meaning "to restrain".
13. Kemen (Spanish origin) meaning "strong".
14. Leo (Latin origin) meaning "lion" is associated with Leo Tolstoy the great Russian writer.
15. Maximus (Latin origin) meaning "greatest" is usually associated with the badass name of the protagonist in the movie 'Gladiator'.
16. Neron (Spanish origin) meaning "strong".
17. Ryder (English origin) meaning "mounted warrior". This is a cool and badass name for baby boys.
18. Stone (English origin) meaning "dweller of the stone, rock". It is one of the names given to Steve Austin, an American actor.
19. Ulysses (Latin, Greek origin) meaning "wounded in the thigh" is also the Latin version of the name Odysseus - the protagonist of Homer's epic poem of the same name.
20. Zeus (Greek origin) meaning "God".
Boy Names With Super Badass Meanings
Some badass baby names have fascinating meanings behind their name.
21. Alpha (Greek origin) meaning "firstborn, strongest" is also a letter in the Greek language and a perfect click for your first baby.
22. Axel (Hebrew origin) meaning "the father is peace". It is associated with heavy metal rock, 'Guns 'N' Roses' band's lead vocalist, Axl Rose.
23. Baldwyn (German origin) meaning "brave friend". This can be a great badass boy name.
24. Blade (English origin) meaning "knife, sword" associated with the famous movie 'Blade Runner'.
25. Boris (Russian origin) meaning "to fight".
26. Buster (American origin) meaning "tough guy".
27. Chasin (Hebrew origin) meaning "strong".
28. Colt (English origin) meaning "from the dark town".
29. Dash (English origin) meaning "from the ash" is a derivative for the name Dashiell.
30. Draven (American origin) meaning "of the raven, avenger" is a contemporary badass name for a baby boy.
31. Falkor (Norse origin) meaning "guardian of the people".
32. Fox (English origin) meaning "wild animal".
33. Frederick (German origin) meaning "leader".
34. Grant (Irish origin) meaning "magnificent".
35. Gunner (Scandinavian origin) meaning "warrior".
36. Harlow (Old English origin) meaning "army hill" an unusual name for your little one.
37. Hunter (English origin) meaning "hunter pursuer".
38. Jax (English origin) meaning "God has been gracious" this name ending with "X" gives a badass quality to this baby name.
39. Jesse (Hebrew origin) meaning "wealthy, God's gift".
40. Jude (Greek origin) meaning "to be praised".
41. Kaiser (German origin) meaning "emperor".
42. Lennox (Scottish origin) meaning "abundance of elm trees".
43. Maddox (Wales origin) meaning "fortunate".
44. Marcelo (Italian origin) meaning "hammer". This could be the most badass baby name.
45. Max (Latin origin) meaning "greatest" is a derivative for Maximus or Maximillian.
46. Neo (Latin origin) meaning "new" is a badass sounding unisex baby name meaning "gift" in African terms.
47. Nigel (Irish origin) meaning "champion" a popular name taken by many public figures across the world.
48. Ranger (English origin) meaning "forest protector".
49. Rebel (English origin) meaning "defiant person" is a unisex name.
50. Rocco (Italian origin) meaning "rock".
51. Rocket (English origin) meaning "jet-propelled tube" is a unisex name too.
52. Rogue (English origin) meaning "savage, unpredictable".
53. Rory (Scottish origin) meaning "red-haired king" one of the cool baby boy names for your little red-haired baby.
54. Ryker (Danish origin) meaning "brave power".
55. Shooter (Old English origin) meaning "cobbler, shoemaker" is a badass name for baby boys in the current age.
56. Soren (Danish origin) meaning "stern".
57. Strider (English origin) meaning "fast walker".
58. Striker (English origin) meaning "to stroke, smooth".
59. Talon (English origin) meaning "bird claw".
60. Tornado (English origin) meaning "thunderstorm". An intimidating and one of the most badass baby names.
61. Wilder (English origin) meaning "wild animal".
62. Zane (Hebrew origin) meaning "God's gift".
Badass Boys' Names From Popular Culture
Many badass names come from popular fiction.
63. Ajax (Greek origin) meaning "eagle" one of the strongest baby boys' names.
64. Aladdin (Arabic origin) meaning "nobility of faith".
65. Ben (Hebrew origin) meaning "blessed".
66. Bishop (English origin) meaning "guardian" is a classic biblical name but has gained popularity after the character appearance in 'X-Men' movies as the guardian of 'Professor-X'.
67. Blaze (English origin) meaning "stutter".
68. Braddock (English origin) meaning "dweller by the broad oak" is one of the rarest and coolest names for a boy.
69. Bruce (English origin) meaning "the willow lands" is a name associated with Bruce Wayne, Batman's alter ego.
70. Buck (English origin) meaning "male deer".
71. Damon (Ancient Greece origin) meaning "to tame".
72. Darth (American origin) meaning "dark".
73. Draco (Italian origin) meaning "dragon, serpent".
74. Dustin (English origin) meaning "valiant".
75. Flash (American origin) meaning 'bright light".
76. Gatsby (German origin) meaning "left-handed, a person from Gat". This is the coolest name for a boy, and gained much popularity from the movie 'The Great Gatsby' where the titular character was played by Leonardo DiCaprio.
77. Grayson (English origin) meaning "son of the gray-haired one" is associated with Robin, Batman's sidekick who goes by the name Dick Grayson.
78. Harley (English origin) meaning "hare's meadow" is a biker name famous after Harley Davidson. It is a unisex name.
79. Jagger (English origin) meaning "peddler".
80. Joffrey (English origin) meaning "peace of a stranger" from 'Game Of Thrones'.
81. Kent (English origin) meaning "of high or coastal land" is the rare name taken by the main character in 'Superman' named Clark Kent in his non-superhero life.
82. Lawton (English origin) meaning "hill town" is a popular name taken by Deadshot character in the movie 'Suicide Squad' played by Will Smith.
83. Logan (Irish origin) meaning "descendant of the warrior" is originally a surname but has gained the first name acknowledgment after Hugh Jackman played the badass character of Logan in the 'X-Men' movies.
84. Luke (Latin origin) meaning "the one born at dawn" is a strong choice of name derived from the Latin name Lucius and is associated with the protagonist Luke Skywalker from 'The Star Wars' movies.
85. Parker (English origin) meaning "park, keeper" is a unisex name and has been made popular after the Spiderman alias Peter Parker.
86. Phoenix (Greek origin) meaning "dark red", the mythical bird that comes back from the ashes.
87. Puma (Latin origin) meaning "mountain lion".
88. Quill (Irish origin) meaning "wood, forest" is a name associated with Peter Quill the Star Lord from the movie - 'Galaxy Of The Guardians'.
89. Reed (English origin) meaning "red-haired" is the name of the mastermind in 'Fantastic Four', Reed Richards.
90. Remy (Latin origin) meaning "oarsman" is a unisex baby name that took up popularity after the 'X-Men' character by the same name.
91. Rocky (Italian origin) meaning "rest" is a symbol of the featuring boxer's strong character played by Sylvester Stallone.
92. Ronan (Irish origin) meaning "little seal".
93. Roxy (American origin) meaning "dawn".
94. Storm (Old English origin) meaning "tempest".
95. Tempest (English origin) meaning "stormy".
96. Thor (Norse origin) meaning "God of thunder".
97. Tyrion (Latin origin) meaning "rock," from Tyrion Lannister in 'Game Of Thrones'.
98. Wade (Anglo-Saxon English origin) meaning "to-go" is a name popularly known after the comical superhero 'Deadpool'.
99. Xavier (Basque origin) meaning "new house" is quite a classic name with biblical reference. This name is also considered one of the badass boy names after its association with Charles Xavier from the 'X-Men' movies.
100. Zeke (English, Hebrew origin) meaning "God strengthens" is a short form for Ezekiel.
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20 to '20: Calgary's sporting icons of the 2000s so far — Brian McKeever
Wes Gilbertson, Postmedia News ([email protected])
Published: Nov 27, 2020 at 1:51 p.m.
Updated: Nov 27, 2020 at 6:21 p.m.
Olympians Dahria Beatty (R), Russell Kennedy (C) and legendary Paralympian, Brian McKeever, get back on snow for the first time in seven months thanks to the world-unique Frozen Thunder snow preservation project at the Canmore Nordic Centre, Monday, October 19, 2020. Photograph by Todd Korol
Frozen Thunder Xavier McKeever, left, skis with his uncle and multiple Paralympic medal winner Brian McKeever on the Frozen Thunder 2 km track at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Sunday, October 20, 2019. The annual early season snow track is made from last winter's snow that was stored in a pit and covered in sawdust and then dug up and spread onto the course. photo by Pam Doyle/pamdoylephoto.com
PyeongChang 9/3/2018 – Flag bearer Brian McKeever leads Team Canada into the Paralympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, Korea. Photo: Dave Holland/Canadian Paralympic Committee
Brian McKeever, (L), 17 time paralympic medallist in cross country skiing, has some fun with hallway bowling during Elementary School Activiity Day held at Holy Name Elementary School in southwest Calgary on Friday, June 21, 2019. A group of Olympic and Paralympic athletes joined students at the school where most of the planned events were moved inside because of the weather. The day was meant to inspire students to live healthier and more active lives and reinforce the importance of fair and clean sport. Jim Wells/Postmedia
Prince George, B.-C., 24 February/2019 – Final results – Brian McKeever CAN (61) and guide Graham Nishikawa (gold), Sebastian Modin SWE (55) and guide Emil Joensson (silver), Erik Bye NOR (57) and guide Arvid Nelson (bronze) in the Classic Cross Country Long Visually Impaired Men's event at the 2019 World Para Nordic skiing Championships in Prince George, B.C. Photo Bob Frid/Canadian Paralympic Committee.
As 2020 winds to a close, Postmedia's Wes Gilbertson profiles Calgary's sporting icons of the 2000s..
It's an everyday storage solution for a historic collection.
Cross-country skier Brian McKeever is the most decorated Canadian Winter Paralympian of all-time, the owner of 17 medals — including 13 golds — from that once-every-four-years international sporting spectacle.
With so many shiny keepsakes, you almost imagine a guy who has no room for socks in his sock drawer.
Close. McKeever, who started to lose his vision in his late-teens and was soon legally blind, actually keeps his record-setting stash of souvenirs in a Tupperware container, individually wrapped in cloth sunglasses cases to avoid any dents and dings.
"I've always said medals are for other people, because that's never why I did it," explained McKeever, now 41 and still competing. "I mean, they're nice. There is no doubt they're nice, and every medal I've won, I'm proud of. But it's more about what they represent, because they represent four years of kicking your own butt to be better. It's always like, 'Today was good, tomorrow needs to be better.' You wake up and think, 'Let's be better today than I was yesterday,' and you do that again and again and again.
"So the medals mean something, but it wasn't like, 'I want that.' They're a representation of the work that is done."
On the Paralympic stage, no winter athlete has represented Canada with more success.
The Calgary-raised McKeever won a pair of gold medals in Salt Lake City and added two more to his collection in Torino. He finished first in three races — the 1-km sprint, 10-km classic and 20-km freestyle — at Vancouver 2010 and completed that same hat-trick in both Sochi and Pyeongchang.
Along the way, he's also picked up a couple of silver showpieces, plus two bronze.
"It just means that I stayed in it, that I stayed excited," McKeever said. "I think I was in it for the right reasons for most of my career. It wasn't about accomplishments and it wasn't about trying to achieve a result. It was about trying to achieve a feeling. For me, it was about trying to achieve my own sense of accomplishment and that wasn't measured in time or placements. It was in satisfaction, knowing how much work had gone into that year or that quad.
"And that's actually what I'm really proud about is I was able to stay on the cutting edge for as long as I did by continuing to push for more — and again, not more results, but more out of myself."
McKeever, who grew up in the northwest neighbourhood of Varsity and graduated from Sir Winston Churchill High School, was a top cross-country prospect when he was diagnosed with the same genetic eye condition that his father and aunt were already living with.
He had just returned from the world junior championships. His older brother Robin, later his racing guide, had represented Canada that winter at the Olympics in Nagano.
On this day, along with Robin's now-wife, they were headed to an end-of-season shindig.
"We were looking for the address and Robin and Milaine were reading the signs, and I couldn't even see the signs, let alone what was written on them," McKeever recalled. "I was like, 'Where are you guys seeing the addresses?' They're like, 'On every street corner! We grew up in Calgary — they're where you expect the green cross-signs to be.' But I couldn't see them."
McKeever's eyesight deteriorated quickly — he today has less than 10% of normal vision — but his ultimate goal didn't change.
As Robin, now head coach of the Para-Nordic national program, put it: "He was driven by a high-performance standard that was above and beyond where he was going to be at the Paralympics. He was driven by the Olympic dream, right from a child."
During his remarkable career, that's the one dream McKeever hasn't fully achieved.
Although he became the first Paralympian to earn a spot on Canada's able-bodied Olympic team in 2010, he didn't get the chance to compete, serving only as an alternate. He believes he should have been considered again in Sochi but wasn't named to the roster.
"That politics kept me out of two Games anyways, that's hard to take and will always be hard to take," McKeever said. "It was a lot of psychological knocks, four years at a time. That's what I was always aiming for. That was the goal was to see where I could stack up against the very top guys at the biggest event. And to be on the edge of doing that twice and then not having the opportunity, it was really hard. It is really hard."
He might not have realized it at the time, he might not still, but he inspired a generation by simply putting himself in the conversation.
"The fact he was able to qualify for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, it's just mind-boggling. It's such a cool thing," said Calgarian triathlete Stefan Daniel, who was born with bilateral radial club hands, won a national junior title against able-bodied racers and at 23, is a three-time world champion in his disability category. "Being a Para-athlete myself, when I was growing up, I thought, 'Oh, maybe I'll never be as good as my peers. I'll always have a disability, so I'll always be a bit slower or whatever.' But seeing what Brian has been able to do in his career and how he didn't use that disability as an excuse, that really rubbed off on me.
"After Tokyo, I've always wanted to take a crack at able-bodied racing, maybe take a shot at an Olympic team," Daniel continued. "It's a little too early to tell if I can do that or not. But I think it's something that I can shoot for. And the fact I'm even thinking about it is because of Brian."
That is quite an impact, quite a legacy. It's quite a compliment.
McKeever, as his eyesight worsened and he battled mononucleosis in his first season at the senior national level, admittedly wondered about his future in cross-county skiing. He had invested so much time and effort already that he figured he owed it to himself to carry on, moving to Canmore for easier access to training facilities.
He remembers telling Robin, "I think I'm going to continue as long as it's safe." The brothers, six years apart in age, now credit their tight bond to their teamwork in a competitive setting.
"You have these knee-jerk reactions to diagnosis," McKeever said. "You think your life is going to change in all these massive ways — 'Oh, it's going to be so different. Tomorrow is going to be so different than yesterday because of what happened today.' And of course, that's not really the case.
"I think we see bigger things than our real in those situations, and I think that's normal. We don't know what it will be like, so we concoct these scenarios in our heads. Looking back on it now, I mean, how much has really changed?"
What changed … what he changed … is Canada's Paralympic record book.
Asked what he's proven in a career that has spanned two-plus decades, McKeever ponders the question and offers a powerful answer.
"I think that disability, at least in traditional terms, is kind of meaningless," he replied. "What I've seen with myself and with my teammates and at the highest level of Paralympic sport is that not a single one of those guys has a disability. They are some of the most able people you have ever met.
"So what, somebody rolls up in a wheelchair … The more you're around that and realize what these people are doing and the amount of dedication and effort and desire they have and the way that they live their lives to the fullest, you quickly stop seeing the disabilities. You see the people.
"It's not about ability/disability. It's just about living your life."
BRIAN McKEEVER
Remember me for …
A legally blind cross-country skier, McKeever has earned an incredible haul of 17 medals from the Paralympic Games, the most ever by a Canadian athlete in a winter sport.
Oh and another thing …
McKeever qualified for the able-bodied Olympic team for Vancouver 2010 but did not race, serving as an alternate.
Staggering stat …
13 — That's how many times McKeever has stood atop the podium after a golden performance at the Paralympics. It's rare to be dominant in both the sprints and long-distance events, but he's done just that.
McKeever, who lives in Canmore, is still competing with Canada's Para-Nordic program.
He said it …
"It was never about winning medals. It was never about the end-goal, I guess, because the end-goal was never the Paralympics. It was always just seeing what I could do with my body, seeing how far I could push that and then seeing what I could learn."
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Here's how it happened. Lesley, an OH Board member and apartment volunteer, needed repairs to her creaking back deck and called upon Billy, a resident in apartment 4 who is looking to study architecture, to see what could be done. He thought he could tackle that, he said. So plans were made and dates were set.
Into the picture then comes new resident, André, who had years and years of construction experience behind him, and the two put their hands and heads together, demolished the old deck in a matter of hours and came up with a blueprint.
Next morning, off we all trot with one bicycle and backpacks to the local lumber store, Marcil's, to place the order: wood, screws, stain, etc. The salesman was very, very patient as with each item ordered André explained to Billy why we needed it and Billy was in learning mode – but the queue behind us was getting longer by the minute and we were forced to shorten the explanations and complete the purchase.
The wood arrived that same evening and Billy, the artist, was there next morning, before it got too hot, to start staining the first planks to be laid. However, before planks were screwed into position, André noticed that over half – including some of the stained ones! – were warped!
Back at the lumber store: André explained the situation and admitted several were stained! The Manager was visibly not pleased and admitted he did not usually take back stained or painted wood but I think he saw we were amateurs and took pity on us. Whatever the reason, he kindly took back the warped wood and dispatched straight planks. They now lie snugly together forming a beautiful new deck that can host Our Harbour parties or picnics or a simple meal between OH volunteers and/or residents.
All thanks to Billy and André and my sincere gratitude to Monsieur Yvan Laroque, Manager of Marcil, Saint-Lambert, for his understanding and kindness. Thanks, too, to Peter Woodruff of Our Harbour for assistance.


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SRTC Students Compete at the 2019 National Leadership and Skills Conference
Staff Report From Tifton CEO
Late last month, the SkillsUSA Championships were held in Louisville, Kentucky as part of the SkillsUSA 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. The SkillsUSA Championships is the national-level competition for public high school and college/postsecondary technical students enrolled in career and technical education programs. SkillsUSA organizes this event, and it is considered the single greatest day of industry volunteerism in America each year.
During the week, more than 6,800 outstanding career and technical education state level winners competed hands-on in 103 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Students worked against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupations like Drafting, Welding, and Automotive Service Technology. All contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations, and labor organizations, and test competencies, which are set by industry. In addition, leadership contestants demonstrated their skills, which included extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedure.
The SkillsUSA chapter of Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) was represented by Megan Cooper of Norman Park, who competed in Architectural Drafting, Logan Paramore of Sylvester, who competed in Cabinetmaking, Josh Fargnoli of Moultrie, who competed in Electrical Construction Wiring, and the Welding Fabrication team of Jake Rice of Ashburn, Felipe Rodriguez of Tifton, Jace Tison of Doles, and Tim Minter of Tifton. All of SRTC's competitors placed in the top 20 nationwide, with Josh Fargnoli placing 4th in his field.
In addition, high scorers in the contests received Skill Point Certificates. A pinnacle achievement for SkillsUSA members as part of the Work Force Ready System is the awarding of Skill Point Certificates. Earning a Skill Point Certificate is a significant achievement that documents a student's knowledge and abilities within a certain area. This criterion is developed and endorsed by industry representatives. Josh Fargnoli of Moultrie and Logan Paramore of Sylvester each received Skill Point Certificates in their fields, signifying that they achieved technical competencies and proficiency on the national level.
In addition to student winners, SRTC was recognized as a Quality Chapter in the Chapter Excellence Program (CEP). CEP honors chapter achievement relative to the SkillsUSA framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills. The framework actualizes SkillsUSA's mission "to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens." It also serves as the blueprint for career readiness. Paramount to framework success is the creation and implementation of an effective program of work — SkillsUSA's planning tool for chapters. By participating in program of work activities, SkillsUSA chapters become conduits for meaningful student growth. The CEP recognizes these efforts by offering every chapter an opportunity to attain measurable competencies in pursuit of framework objectives.


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Comparisson/Contrast Between The Play: "12 Angry Men" By Reginald Rose, And The Poem: "The Road Not Taken" By Robert Frost.
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I-- / I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference" (Frost "The Road Not Taken" 18-20). Two great pieces of literature, Frost's poem and Reginald Rose's play 12 Angry Men, treat the theme of making difficult decisions with openness and honesty. In "The Road Not Taken," a man walks along a road in a "yellow wood." He comes to a fork in the road and must decide which path to take. In the end, he picks the road that not many people would have taken, "the one less traveled by." That choice made all the difference in his life. The characters in 12 Angry Men also must choose a path. Their path is marked by unreliable witnesses and hostile jurors. Although the jurors seemed to take a long time to choose a path, they finally picked the road that "wanted wear" and made the right choice. Both the poem and the play reinforce the theme that everybody at some time or another must face and make difficult choices.In the poem "The Road Not Taken" and the play 12 Angry Men the themes share similarities as well as differences. One similarity between the two pieces is that in "The Road Not Taken" and in 12 Angry Men, the speaker of the poem and the characters in the play had to make a choice: For the speaker of "The Road Not Taken," the choice was which road he should take; in 12 Angry Men the jurors had to decide whether the boy should be considered innocent or guilty. The similarity between the two choices is clear, because the speaker in "The Road Not Taken" took the road "less traveled," as did Juror #8. Juror #8 actually wanted to give the boy a fair trial. Juror #8 looked at all of the evidence and would not settle for a hung jury or a guilty verdict. Most of the other jurors would have just said that the boy was Guilty so they could get home to do something unimportant. Juror #8 quietly said in Act I, "Nobody has to prove otherwise; innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof is on the prosecution" (Rose 12 Angry Men). A difference between the themes is in the number of people affected by the choices made. Unlike the play, the speaker's choice in the poem only affected himself. However, in the play, the jury's choice affected the 12 jury members, the judge, the defendant, the prosecutor, the two witnesses, and everyone else involved. Another difference is that in the poem, the speaker was the only one who had to make the choice. But in the play, Juror #8 stands up alone for what is right, eventually being supported by some other jurors. These similarities and differences make the themes evident.The two pieces "The Road Not Taken" and 12 Angry Men show some differences and similarities in mood and tone. One difference is the mood of solitude. In "The Road Not Taken," there is a feeling of being personal and private. The speaker is alone when he considers and...
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We make as many acts of the noblest Christian virtues as we pronounce words, when we recite attentively this divine prayer.
In saying 'Our Father Who art in heaven,' we make acts of faith, adoration and humility. When we ask that His name be hallowed and glorified we show a burning zeal for His glory, and wehn we ask for the spread of His Kingdom we make an act of hope; by the wish that His will be done on earth as it is in heaven, we show a spirit of perfect obedience.
In asking for our daily bread we practise poverty of spirit and detachment from worldly goods. When we beg Him to forgive us our sins we make an act of sorrow for them. By forgiving those who have trespassed against us we give proof of the virtue of mercy in its highest degree.
Through asking God's help in all our temptations, we make acts of humility, prudence and fortitude. As we wait for Him to deliver us from evil we exercise the virtue of patience.
Finally, while asking for all these things – not for ourselves alone but also for our neighbour and for all members of the Church – we are carrying out our duty as true children of God, we are imitating Him in His love which embraces all men and we are keeping the commandment of love of neighbour.
If we mean in our hearts what we say with our lips and if our intentions are not at variance with those expressed in the Lord's Prayer, then, by reciting this prayer, we hate all sin and we observe all of God's laws. For whenever we think that God is in heaven – infinitely removed from us by the greatness of His majesty – as we place ourselves in His presence we should be filled with overwhelming reverence. Then the fear of the Lord will chase away all pride and we will bow down before God in our utter nothingness.
When we say the name Father and remember that we owe our existence to God by the means of our parents and even our knowledge to our teachers who hold the place and are the living images of God, then we cannot help paying them honor and respect, or to be more exact, honoring God in them. Nothing then, too, would be farther from our thoughts than to be disrespectful to them or hurt them.
We are never farther from blaspheming than when we pray that the Holy Name of God may be glorified. If we really look upon the Kingdom of God as our heritage we cannot possibly be attached to the things of this world.
If we sincerely ask God that our neighbour may have the very same blessings that we ourselves stand in need of, it goes without saying that we will give up all hatred, quarelling and jealousy. And of course if we ask God each day for our daily bread we shall learn to hate gluttony and lasciviousness which thrive in rich surroundings.
While sincerely asking God to forgive us as we forgive those who trespass against us we no longer give way to anger and thoughts of getting even – we return good for evil and really love our enemies.
To ask God to save us from falling into sin when we are tempted is to give proof that we are fighting laziness and that we are genuinely seeking means to root out vicious habits and to work out our salvation.
To pray God to deliver us from evil is to fear His justice and this will give us true happiness. For since the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, it is through the virtue of the fear of God that men avoid sin.