Don't catch yourself with nothing planned for Valentine's Day. Show your partner how much you truly love them. Give them a day out in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day. Las Vegas offers you tons of options for what do to on Valentine's Day. From the different restaurants and eateries, to the diverse shows and concerts, there are tons of sights to enjoy. You can book the entire day with fine dining, an awesome show, a concert, and a nightcap with little effort. Give your spouse a day like no other. Even those sappy romantic movies would be like "Oh man that is cheesy!" Just the two of you, spending the day together, enjoying everything Las Vegas has to offer.
Las Vegas is unlike any other city in the US; these suggestions are just a taste of what this city offers, not just on Valentine's Day but ALL YEAR ROUND. Check out these 2 game plans our Manager Anthony has come up with.
You're sure to impress with either one of these options.
The day starts early with a Hot Air Balloon Ride from Vegas Balloon Rides. Vegas Balloon Rides is a Best of Las Vegas Nominee. This attraction offers you an incredible experience to see Las Vegas from a completely different point of view. You'll be high above the city in a hot air balloon. Flights take off early in the morning, just as sunrise hits our eastern mountains. This gives you a breathtaking view of our city, Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston. Nothing compares to watching the sunrise brighten Las Vegas floating in a hot air balloon. Be sure to check their website for the best rates available.
Once your feet are back on the ground comes our first eating experience. Las Vegas is synonymous with buffets. We aren't going to go all out before lunch or dinner though. You don't want to be too full to continue your day. We are heading over to the Red Rock Casino Feast Buffet for breakfast. This breakfast buffet has all the morning food favorites. This of course includes a fresh made omelet station with all the accompaniments you can think of. You can stuff yourself with bacon and eggs or go light with some fruit and an omelet. One of the best parts of the Red Rock Casino Feast Buffet is the pricing. This is higher class dining for a lower price than many of the buffets on the Strip.
Next is a scenic drive to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for some hiking to work off breakfast and see some incredible sights. Red Rock Canyon offers a 13-mile scenic drive. There are several stopping points to get out and do some hiking. You can take in the towering red sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust Fault, as well as Native American petroglyphs. You will want to make sure you dress for the climate change from Las Vegas to Red Rock. Temperatures within the park can be lower than that of the city limits. Red Rock Canyon has some tremendous views for those that get to the top of the sandstone peaks. Also, the different colors and landscapes give you incredible backgrounds for pictures that you will cherish forever. Also, if you take a little longer hike, there are several waterfalls within the trailheads. The falls flow fresh water from Mount Charleston and the surrounding park area.
A quick ride back to the Strip and we have the Venetian Gondola Ride, located at the extravagant Venetian Resort. The gondola ride is a graceful and romantic glide down the Grand Canal in an authentic Venetian style gondola. You'll be floating beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, and through the vibrant Venetian streetscape. Meanwhile your singing gondolier serenades the ride from start to finish. The gondolier sings as he guides you through the canal tour that also includes a photo package of the occasion.
Lunchtime in Las Vegas is sometimes a struggle because this city gives you tons of options. Because you have some other things you want to do today without being sluggish and worn down due to eating too heavy, lunch at Shake Shack at New York-New York Hotel is a good option. Ready for great tasting burgers and crinkle-cut fries? How about hot dogs and chicken sandwiches? As long as you don't forget the incredible shakes and floats and frozen custards. This place has awesome food and is not too heavy. You don't want to spoil the remainder of the day on account of a too full belly. One of the best things about Shake Shack is the outdoor eating area in front of the restaurant; an excellent sitting area that offers some of the best "people watching" in the city. Millions of tourists hit this city every year which makes "people watching" a favorite pastime for many; The seating area at Shake Shack gives you a comfortable and relaxed area to check out some of these tourists.
Now it is time to shop. Connected to New York-New York Hotel is the Hershey's Chocolate World. This two-story destination features a Hershey chocolate lover's dream. Here you can enjoy unique HERSHEY'S candy experiences along with fresh made HERSHEY'S sweets. There's also a wide selection of gifts from world famous Hershey brands like Reese's, Jolly Ranchers, Kit-Kat, Twizzlers, and Whoppers. Plus, while you are here, you have to get a picture of the 800lb sculpture of the Statue of Liberty.
A short walk north on the Las Vegas Strip is the M&M's World Store, a 28,000 square foot, four-level monument to the colorful fun world of M&M'S, which was the first M&M'S World store location ever. You can get your love some of their very own one-of-a-kind M&M'S with the Personal M&M Printer, combining customized messages, a variety of images, and 16 different colors of M&M'S Brand Milk Chocolate Candies. There is every type of M&M merchandise to choose from like clothing, purses, jewelry, and even items for the house. Wouldn't it be great to have an M&M's branded bathroom?
Right next door to M&M World is the Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas. This place is a mecca for any Coca-Cola fans out there. Guests have a chance to shop an array of exclusive merchandise including vintage Coca Cola items, apparel, accessories and more. From Polar Bear plush toys to mugs and glasses, the store features one-of-a-kind items that can only be found here. Plus, get her a picture with the famous Coca-Cola Polar Bear. Coca-Cola World also offers a refreshing Coca Cola beverage bar. Grab a Coke or a Coke Float! Or, you can sample 16 different international beverages with the Tastes of the World tray.
The sun is starting to set and yet there are still a few things left to do. A little further north on the Las Vegas Strip from your shopping is the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower. Rise above the frenzy of the Las Vegas Strip and watch the sun set on the Las Vegas valley atop the famous landmark Eiffel Tower. An icon of the Las Vegas skyline, the high-altitude attraction is located 46 stories up and is a half scale replica of the world-famous Paris, France landmark. The observation deck features 360 degree city views and is especially romantic at night. The views of the bright, colorful lights and the lit water show of the Fountains of Bellagio are unmatched. Before you are done, stop by the Total Snapshot kiosk to purchase a commemorative photo of your "France in Vegas" experience in the sky. It's a perfect keepsake for an unforgettable moment.
Right across Las Vegas Boulevard from the skyline view of the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower is the world famous Fountains of Bellagio. The fountains were designed to romance your senses. There is nothing like seeing them in person. Take in a spectacular show of thoughtfully interwoven water, music and light designed to mesmerize you with the most ambitious, choreographically complex water features ever Step back, or find a comfortable perch to sit, and watch the dynamic performance set against the backdrop of the Las Vegas lavender sky. Each performance is unique in expression and interpretation so no matter how many times you see the Fountains, they always have more in store to wow you.
For dinner, the Veranda at the Four Seasons, which is a trattoria-style Italian restaurant, specializing in handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and refined Italian desserts, is an excellent place to end the day sitting inside or out on the terrace. The menu is wide ranged and has essential Italian dishes you know and a few that may surprise you. Lasagna di Manzo is worth a try, especially finished off with the Trio of Creme Brulees.
Once dinner is over, one final stop at the infamous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, located just south of the Four Seasons. This iconic landmark is one of, if not the, most visible and noticeable icons that represents Las Vegas. The night lights of the city are the backdrop to this incredible sight and are the best way to finish your Valentine's night in style.
If you're looking for an activity driven and awesome day with a ton to brag about, this is the plan for you. This is a lot less romantic but shows you love your partner if you are able to pull off this epic Las Vegas Valentine's Day adventure.
For breakfast, our day starts in Downtown Las Vegas at Hash House A Go Go located inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Hash House is the home for Twisted Farm Food. A local favorite is Andy's Famous Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles, with fried chicken pieces atop waffles with syrup and bacon pieces. Another incredible dish is the Big Ol' Pancake, which is a pancake the size of the plate it is served on.
Breakfast is done and you are in Downtown Las Vegas, up next is the SlotZilla Zip Line. Fly though the air Superman-style, 12 stories up for over 5 city blocks at speeds of almost 40 miles per hour. You'll be flying across Downtown Las Vegas from one side of the Fremont Street Experience to the other. Do you have a cape, because you'll need a cape!
Continuing the walk through Downtown Las Vegas and enjoying everything the Fremont Street Experience has to offer, walk from one world famous hotel and casino to the other, with the Golden Nugget, Binion's, Fremont Hotel, and the 4 Queens all facing each other at the intersection of Freemont and Casino Center Drive. Do you want to learn how to play the tables? Each of these casinos offers how-to courses in the morning times to get those that don't know the ins and outs of the games acclimated to the rules and nuances for each one. Learn how to play craps, blackjack, and roulette to become a master of the Las Vegas table games.
A few blocks away from Downtown Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience is an incredible tour of Las Vegas past with the Neon Sign Museum. This 'bone-yard" of old Las Vegas casino and business neon signs are proudly and brightly displayed on almost 3 acres, giving these iconic pieces of history a chance to continue to shine. See Las Vegas signs from the iconic hotels like The Sands, The Sahara, The Stardust, and the horse and rider from The Hacienda. This is one of those places in Las Vegas that give you a taste of the history this city has from a time not too long ago. It will also give you and your date a chance to get some incredible pictures.
Heading towards the Las Vegas Strip and you have to stop at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, made famous from the hit TV show Pawn Stars. You will be in awe with the items this place has on display like the "As Seen on TV" section, their collectibles, fine art, and coins and jewelry that is all for sale. Plus you can't stop there without getting a Pawn Stars t-shirt. Also, right next door is where lunch is being served at Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern, which is owned by Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars. This place has some awesome down home country sides, and fall off the bone hickory smoked barbeque. A favorite of many is the Pit Special which is St. Louis Ribs, pork, brisket, chicken, hot link, and three sides. Whatever you get here is good eats and you might have a sighting of the guys from Pawn Stars.
Once lunch is done, it's back to the action. The next stop is the SkyJump and Insanity Rides at The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino. The Insanity Ride is a massive mechanical arm extending out 64 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower at a height of over 900 feet. This ride will spin passengers in the open air at speeds of up to three 'G's as you're propelled up to an angle of 70 degrees, which will tilt your body straight down! If you're brave enough to keep your eyes open, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of historic downtown Las Vegas. The SkyJump is an open-air leap from the top of The Stratosphere Hotel, a whopping 829 feet above the neon Las Vegas Strip. You can zoom towards the landing pad at speeds topping 40 mph while the crowds below gasp and applaud. Don't forget, there are photo and video packages available too!
Coming down into the Las Vegas Strip is the next adventurous jaunt, at the High Roller Observation Wheel at The Linq. You and your date will soar an outstanding 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel. With sweeping 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Valley and The Strip, the wheel takes over 30 minutes to complete one revolution. You can upgrade the experience with an open bar cabin; which includes one 30 minute rotation with an in cabin open bar and bartender to serve up the fun.
Now it's time to show off a bit by hitting up TopGolf Las Vegas at MGM Grand for some driving range fun. Top Golf isn't just a golf driving range; it offers over 100 climate-controlled hitting bays on four floors, 5 unique bars, VIP cabanas, and two pools. There are interactive golf games that are unlike anything you've ever experienced on the golf course as each player hits golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot's accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. TopGolf is easily one of the best places to go in Las Vegas.
Continuing south on the Las Vegas Strip headed out towards the desert is a gem of Las Vegas that will make this entire Valentine's Day the greatest day ever. Speed Vegas brings exotic car racing fantasies to life on the longest and fastest racetrack in Las Vegas. They offer the finest and most exclusive exotic and muscle cars on the planet: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Mustang Shelby, Audi, Nissan and more. Get maximum time behind the wheel with over 12 turns, 20 degree banked turns, and a monster half-mile straight. You don't need any racing experience to have a safe and thrilling experience located just 10 minutes from the center of fabulous Las Vegas. The thrill of driving a Lamborghini on a racetrack is something you will never forget.
For dinner, go for the steak. Not one of those $5.99 steak dinners from Downtown either. Stop off at Texas de Brazil, a Brazilian style eatery featuring a wide array of chef-crafted salads, roasted vegetables, imported cheeses and charcuterie, and expert carvers generously serving all-you-can-eat sizzling beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage. This place is better than a buffet as the servers come to your table with different meat selections; bacon wrapped everything, and incredible sides and salads. There are cards on the table that are two sided with green and red when you're ready for more meats or can't eat another bite.
Hopefully these suggestions will help you in the planning of the best day ever for your Valentine's Day in Las Vegas.


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The Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, is led by co-principal investigators Cate Fosl, professor of women's and gender studies, and director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research in the College of Arts & Science, and Enid Trucios-Haynes, professor in the Brandeis School of Law and director of the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice.
Cate Fosl,women's and gender studies, and director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and Enid Trucios-Haynes, Brandeis School of Law and director of the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice.
In October, UofL awarded a new collaboration between the College of Arts & Sciences and the Brandeis School of Law funding throughout the next three years as part of a $2.25 million grant from the 21st Century Initiative.
The project, The Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, is led by co-principal investigators Cate Fosl, professor of women's and gender studies, and director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research in the College of Arts & Science, and Enid Trucios-Haynes, professor in the Brandeis School of Law and director of the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice.
"It's very positive and has been a morale booster. But we don't want to lose sight of the importance of really getting at some of these compelling social problems that need justice-driven solutions," Fosl said. "It's not only about building something at the university. It's about building something at the university with the community that can move us all forward as a society."
The program focuses on arts and humanities disciplines, entailing research not generated from a science lab, which makes it unique, according to Fosl and Trucios-Haynes. It also promotes the relatively new concept of "transdisciplinary," which Fosl describes as "cross-pollinating" research and expertise from a variety of disciplines (history and law, for example), and then adding in community partners outside of campus who have applied knowledge and expertise.
"Together, we're seeking to find solutions to problems that are larger, more complicated than simply putting each of our disciplines' best knowledge to work, even jointly," Fosl said. "For us in the academy, it's also a very intentional recognition that we don't have all the answers and that we need community expertise and community practitioners. The ideas some of us merely think about are insufficient without that knowledge of practice."
A call for proposals generated the first group of grantees form the College of Arts & Sciences. They include:
"Middle-School Citizen Science Investigation of Global Climate Change: Developing Local Environmental Justice School Partnerships," led by Mary Brydon-Miller (CEHD), with Prof. Shira Rabin (Biology), Prof. Bronwyn Williams (English), in collaboration with Marion C. Moore Traditional Middle School (JCPS) and Four Winds Nature Institute.
Housing Justice in Louisville Metro and Beyond, led by Prof. Lauren Heberle (Sociology and Center for Environmental Policy and Management), with Prof. Fosl and Prof.Kelly Kinahan (Urban and Public Affairs), in partnership with the Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC).
"Microaggressions in Clinical Medicine," led by Prof. Lauren Freeman (Philosophy), with Jennifer Stephens (School of Medicine) and Dwayne Compton and David McIntosh (Office of Community Engagement and Diversity), in partnership with the Kentucky Health Justice Network.
"Civil Rights History in Kentucky," led by Prof. Lara Kelland (History) and Prof. Daniel Vivian (History), with Prof. Stephen Schneider (English); Heather Fox and Carrie Daniels (Libraries: Archives and Special Collections), in partnership with the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage.
"Project STAAR: Survivors of Trafficking Creating Art, Agency and Resilience," led by Jennifer Middleton, UofL Human Trafficking Research Initiative in the Kent School, with Maurice Gattis and Lesley Harris (Kent School), Prof. Theresa Hayden (Criminal Justice), Jennie Vavrousek, MD (Pediatric Forensic Fellow – School of Medicine), Zhixia (Richard) Li and Olfa Nasraoui (Speed School), in partnership with the Kristy Love Foundation.
"Strengths and Needs of the Louisville House Ball Community," led by Emma Sterrett-Hong, Kent School, with Prof. Kaila Story (Women and Gender Studies/Pan-African Studies), Ryan Combs (SPHIS) and Maurice Gattis (Kent School), in partnership with individuals from the Louisville House Ball Community.
"Learning how the Community Leads: Evaluating and Informing City-Based Participatory Engagement in West Louisville," led by Prof. Angela Storey (Anthropology), with Prof. Daniel DeCaro (Urban and Public Affairs/Psychology), David Johnson (SPHIS), Prof. Lauren Heberle (Sociology), in partnership with Louisville Metro Government (Dr. Allison Smith, PhD).
Additional grantees from other schools at UofL include:
"'Minds in Motion' in a Spanish Immersion School," led by Daniela Terson de Paleville (CEHD), with Jason Immekus (CEHD) and Kristi King (CEHD), in partnership with JCPS.
"Transforming Learning Communities: A Multi-Year Project Supporting Teachers of Adolescents," led by Shelley Thomas (CEHD), with Shantel Crosby (Kent School) and Penny Howell (CEHD), in partnership with Westport Middle School, Seneca High School (JCPS), and the Kentucky Department of Education.
"Black Men as Agents of Change in Children's Literacy Success," led by Kathryn Whitmore, (CEHD), with Ahmad Washington (CEHD) and Faye Jones (Office of Diversity and Inclusion, HSC), in partnership with Servonta.
"Elucidating the Stories of Wellbeing in the West Louisville Community: A Phenomenological Study," led by Meera Alagaraja (CEHD), with Lisa M. Hooper (CEHD) and Emma Sterrett-Hong (Kent School of Social Work), in partnership with the Park DuValle Community Health Center.
"What is Health? A Photovoice Project with Special Olympics Kentucky Athletes," led by Priya Chandan (School of Medicine and School of Public Health and Information Sciences), with Kathleen Carter (CEHD) and Susan Buchino (Commonwealth Institute of Kentucky, SPHIS), in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky.
"LGBTQ Adolescent Health in Louisville: An Approach to Identify and Assess Local Priorities," led by Ryan Combs (SPHIS), with Maurice Gattis (Kent School) and Amber Pendleton (Pediatrics), in partnership with the Louisville Youth Group and the JCPS LGBTQ Student Supports Subcommittee.
"Examining Stigma, Stress and HIV Care Utilization among African American Elders," led by Jelani Kerr (SPHIS), with Timothy Crawford (School of Nursing) and Lesley Harris (Kent School), in partnership with the House of Ruth.
Each of these teams will also include about 50 students involved as either research fellows, assistants or student scholar activists.
The program does require that research groups work with a community partner. Brainstorming sessions have been underway since last summer with a large group of faculty spanning numerous schools on both the HSC and Belknap campuses.
The Faculty Grantees' Roundtable will be followed by a reception in the law school's Cox Lounge. All faculty, students and staff are encouraged to attend to find out more about these research projects and how to become a part of the new social justice research community.
For more information or to RSVP, call 852-2371 or send an email.

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I'm OCD. My partner's ADD. Here's what happens when we travel.
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Laura Roberts
I am a diagnosed Obsessive-Compulsive and my husband Shawn has Attention Deficit Disorder. As such, our vacation preparations unfold differently: I read hotel reviews, pore over maps, and note our proximity to major hospitals while he steps onto the airplane without a clue where it will land. I prepare for diarrhea, malaria, guerrilla warfare, and hangnails; Shawn forgets to bring pants.
We are going to Costa Rica for our anniversary, leaving the children with their grandparents. My travel anxiety engages as we drive to the airport. The interstate is a brilliant red pinball machine, and I am the silver sphere trapped in its walls. The underground tram to the terminal is a tunnel that could collapse at any moment and bury me alive. If I lose my footing on the escalator, it will scalp me, and behind the counter at Au Bon Pain lurks a botulism-tainted scone. I scan for terrorists, zeroing in on anyone who looks more nervous than I do, including an elderly man with a cane — the aged and infirm are highly under-scrutinized.
At security, my shoes, belt, coins, and keys go into the tray, but Shawn seems to be clothed in chain mail and steel-toed lace-up boots. TSA relieves him of the large can of spray deodorant he always packs in his carry-on bag — one never knows when he might work himself into a stink, he says — and he stands in the thick of the exiting throngs as he re-threads his belt through his pants, loop by loop. I find myself flummoxed and begin to back away, only to hear his sorrowful voice call, "Honey! Wait a minute! I'm trying to get my belt on! Why aren't you waiting for me?" The last time this happened our little boys tugged at my hands and said, "Mommy, Daddy looks like he needs some help."
Surprisingly comfortable in the middle seat, he presses his knees into the back of the chair in front of him, settles in, and lets one fly. He farts on every plane ride, and claims that everybody else does too. Trapped in the window seat, I poke him in the arm. "You can't fart on the plane when I'm sitting next to you. People are going to think I did it."
Within minutes, he falls asleep on his hand, exhausted from his over-stimulating romp through the terminal, while I stare out the window, rip at my cuticles as the plane takes off, and listen for a sign that I'm about to die. When the plane successfully reaches cruising altitude I turn my focus to my calves and wait for a thrombosis.
It's exhausting to be paranoid.
Shawn smiles in his sleep. When we travel, he always smiles, and he carries all of my heavy bags, and the kids too if they are with us. Often he remains oblivious to our itinerary. When I ask if he's read the travel guide, Shawn asks, "Which hemisphere are we going to again?" Yet he follows me with mirth and makes true friends of cab drivers and beach combers, rainforest guides and bartenders, remembering their names for years. He wakes up in the morning whenever I ask him to, and he socks away extra money to buy me a gift. He maintains the attitude that we'll be just fine, and he puts his faith in me to make it happen.
With my brain bound and gagged, I am free to be Shawn, and I realize suddenly the weight of my dysfunction and long to exchange it for his.
The plane rattles. I take half of a Xanax and listen to a chant by the Gyoto monks of Tibet on repeat to quell the image of the pulmonary embolism I know is creeping up my leg — still a death I'd prefer to a plunge from 31,000 feet. After twenty minutes, the drug enters my bloodstream with the force of an engulfing wave. I feel my chances of survival improving. The cabin no longer smells like a discarded sock, and I wonder: Is this what it feels like to be Shawn? To look down on 30,000 feet of atmosphere and believe that it will carry me to my destination? To venture far from home without concern for gate changes or snake bites or flesh wounds?
This pill has turned me into my husband; I've shed my obsessive skin. I'm reinvented. I don't care, and it's miraculous. I imagine he follows the spark of intrigue down whatever path tempts him, sees the world for what it is, not its rare and gruesome possibilities. People are fascinating when they're not frightening, and we are going to a country we've never seen, where I can dive deeply, eat heartily, and rush the trails. With my brain bound and gagged, I am free to be Shawn, and I realize suddenly the weight of my dysfunction and long to exchange it for his.
But my dysfunction has its uses. When the ADD ambles off in aimless directions, OCD reigns him in. Obsession has brought us to this time and place; it made the reservations and did the packing. My methodical planning and my exhaustive efforts to micro-manage detail mean that the splinter in Shawn's toe three days from now will be easily removed, and the stomach aches we'll get from the strange Costa Rican potatoes will melt away with a single antacid. I'll be thankful for my OCD. In turn, Shawn will tell me to spend an extra few minutes watching tree frogs and howler monkeys. We'll lose track of time and hold up the tour bus, but I'll be thankful for his ADD too, because he brings adventure to my rigidity.
He tenses in his seat, as though he's just had a dark thought. "Crap," he says, sitting up. "I have no idea where I put my passport."
"I took it from you two hours ago," I tell him. "It's in the bag."
He puts his hand on my leg. "Thank God. I'm such a disaster. What would happen to me if you weren't in charge?"
"You'd be standing in the airport parking lot, in your underwear, watching the plane take off without you."
He smirks. "Yeah. I would." After a pause, he squeezes my arm and adds, "And you'd be on that plane by yourself, hyper-ventilating about MRSA on the armrest."
"Yeah," I say, and nudge him back. "I know."
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Justin St John
PROFESSOR, Hudson Institute - Centre for Cancer Research
Emailjustin.stjohn@hudson.org.au
12 Chapter (Book)
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Mitochondrial research in Australia: a major player in worldwide trends
Nagley, P., St John, J. C., Gabriel, K. & McKenzie, M., 2014, In : Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. General Subjects. 1840, 4, p. 1225 - 1226 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other
A tribute to somatic cell reprogrammers
St John, J. C., 2013, In : Molecular Human Reproduction. 19, 2, p. 55 - 56 2 p.
The Control of Mitochondrial DNA Replication in Gametes, Embryos and Early Development
St John, J. C., 2013, In : Australian Biochemist. 44, 1, p. 10 - 13 4 p.
The battle to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial DNA disease: Is karyoplst transfer the answer ?
St John, J. & Campbell, K. H. S., 2010, In : Gene Therapy. 17, 2, p. 147 - 149 3 p.
Hope for the mammoth?
Fulka, Jnr, J., Loi, P., Ptak, G., Fulka, H. & St John, J., 2009, In : Cellular Reprogramming. 11, 1, p. 1 - 4 4 p.
Cybrid human embryos-warranting opportunities to augment embryonic stem cell research
Fulka, Jnr, J., Fulka, H., St John, J., Galli, C., Lazzari, G., Lagutina, I., Fulka, J. & Loi, P., 2008, In : International Journal of Developmental Biology. 26, 9, p. 469 - 474 6 p.
Law should recognize value of interspecies embryos
St John, J., Armstrong, L., Minger, S. & Campbell, K., 2008, In : Nature. 451, 7179, p. 627 - 627 1 p.
Human-animal cytoplasmic hybrid embryos, mitochondria, and an energetic debate
St John, J. & Lovell-Badge, R., 2007, In : Nature Cell Biology. 9, 9, p. 988 - 992 5 p.
Transmission of mitochondrial DNA disorders: possibilities for the elimination of mutated mitochondria
Fulka, Jnr, J., Fulka, H. & St John, J., 2007, In : Cloning and Stem Cells. 9, 1, p. 47 - 50 4 p.
Nuclear transfer to prevent mitochondrial DNA diseases
Poulton, J., Kennedy, S., Oakeshott, P. & St John, J., 2006, In : The Lancet. 368, 9538, p. 841 - 841 1 p.
Stem-cell banking: the size of the task
St John, J. & Alderson, J., 2005, In : The Lancet. 366, 9502, p. 1991 - 1992 2 p.
Clinical challenges in providing embryos for stem-cell initiatives
Barratt, C., St John, J. & Afnan, M., 2004, In : The Lancet. 364, 9429, p. 115 - 118 4 p.
The potential risks of abnormal transmission of mtDNA through assisted reproductive technologies
St John, J., 2004, In : Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 8, 1, p. 34 - 44 11 p.
Ooplasm donation in humans: the need to investigate the transmission of mitochondrial DNA following cytoplasmic transfer
St John, J., 2002, In : Human Reproduction. 17, 8, p. 1954 - 1958 5 p.
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istioctl install --set profile=minimal -y
}

snip_configuring_a_gateway_1() {
kubectl apply -f samples/httpbin/httpbin.yaml
}

snip_configuring_a_gateway_2() {
kubectl create namespace istio-ingress
kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
apiVersion: gateway.networking.k8s.io/v1alpha2
kind: Gateway
metadata:
  name: gateway
  namespace: istio-ingress
spec:
  gatewayClassName: istio
  listeners:
  - name: default
    hostname: "*.example.com"
    port: 80
    protocol: HTTP
    allowedRoutes:
      namespaces:
        from: All
---
apiVersion: gateway.networking.k8s.io/v1alpha2
kind: HTTPRoute
metadata:
  name: http
  namespace: default
spec:
  parentRefs:
  - name: gateway
    namespace: istio-ingress
  hostnames: ["httpbin.example.com"]
  rules:
  - matches:
    - path:
        type: PathPrefix
        value: /get
    backendRefs:
    - name: httpbin
      port: 8000
EOF
}

snip_configuring_a_gateway_3() {
kubectl wait -n istio-ingress --for=condition=ready gateways.gateway.networking.k8s.io gateway
export INGRESS_HOST=$(kubectl get gateways.gateway.networking.k8s.io gateway -n istio-ingress -ojsonpath='{.status.addresses[*].value}')
}

snip_configuring_a_gateway_4() {
curl -s -I -HHost:httpbin.example.com "http://$INGRESS_HOST/get"
}

! read -r -d '' snip_configuring_a_gateway_4_out <<\ENDSNIP
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
server: istio-envoy
...
ENDSNIP

snip_configuring_a_gateway_5() {
curl -s -I -HHost:httpbin.example.com "http://$INGRESS_HOST/headers"
}

! read -r -d '' snip_configuring_a_gateway_5_out <<\ENDSNIP
HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found
...
ENDSNIP

snip_configuring_a_gateway_6() {
kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
apiVersion: gateway.networking.k8s.io/v1alpha2
kind: HTTPRoute
metadata:
  name: http
  namespace: default
spec:
  parentRefs:
  - name: gateway
    namespace: istio-ingress
  hostnames: ["httpbin.example.com"]
  rules:
  - matches:
    - path:
        type: PathPrefix
        value: /get
    - path:
        type: PathPrefix
        value: /headers
    filters:
    - type: RequestHeaderModifier
      requestHeaderModifier:
        add:
        - name: my-added-header
          value: added-value
    backendRefs:
    - name: httpbin
      port: 8000
EOF
}

snip_configuring_a_gateway_7() {
curl -s -HHost:httpbin.example.com "http://$INGRESS_HOST/headers"
}

! read -r -d '' snip_configuring_a_gateway_7_out <<\ENDSNIP
{
  "headers": {
    "Accept": "*/*",
    "Host": "httpbin.example.com",
    "My-Added-Header": "added-value",
...
ENDSNIP

! read -r -d '' snip_automated_deployment_1 <<\ENDSNIP
apiVersion: gateway.networking.k8s.io/v1alpha2
kind: Gateway
metadata:
  name: gateway
spec:
  addresses:
  - value: 192.0.2.0
    type: IPAddress
...
ENDSNIP

! read -r -d '' snip_manual_deployment_1 <<\ENDSNIP
apiVersion: gateway.networking.k8s.io/v1alpha2
kind: Gateway
metadata:
  name: gateway
spec:
  addresses:
  - value: ingress.istio-gateways.svc.cluster.local
    type: Hostname
...
ENDSNIP

! read -r -d '' snip_mesh_traffic_1 <<\ENDSNIP
apiVersion: gateway.networking.k8s.io/v1alpha2
kind: HTTPRoute
metadata:
  name: mesh
spec:
  parentRefs:
  - kind: Mesh
    name: istio
  hostnames: ["example.com"]
  rules:
  - backendRefs:
    - name: example
      port: 80
ENDSNIP

snip_cleanup_1() {
kubectl delete -f samples/httpbin/httpbin.yaml
kubectl delete httproute http
kubectl delete gateways.gateway.networking.k8s.io gateway -n istio-ingress
istioctl uninstall -y --purge
kubectl delete ns istio-system
kubectl delete ns istio-ingress
}

snip_cleanup_2() {
kubectl kustomize "github.com/kubernetes-sigs/service-apis/config/crd?ref=v0.5.0" | kubectl delete -f -
}

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European Parliament Calls for Arms Embargo on Saudi Arabia
According to Europe, it is urgent to establish a ceasefire
By The News · 25 of February 2016 09:57:11
LUGAR AFECTADO POR EL ATAQUE AÉREO DE LAS FUERZAS SAUDITAS., 50527160. Saná.- Habitantes de Yemen, se reúnen en el lugar afectado por el ataque aéreo de las fuerzas de la coalición liderada sauditas en Saná.NOTIMEX/FOTO/XINHUA-HANI ALI/COR/HUM, No available
The European Parliament (EP) urged the European Union (EU) to suspends all arms sales to Saudi Arabia for its involvement in the deaths of nearly 6,000 civilians in Yemen.
In a resolution approved by 359 votes in favor, 212 against and 31 abstentions, European lawmakers expressed a "grave concern" about the naval blockade and the airstrikes carried out in Yemen since March 2015 by the Saudi-led coalition forces.
The military campaign in support of Yemeni President Abd-Rabbuh Mansur al Hadi has "caused thousands of deaths and further destabilized the country," said the European lawmakers.
"It is urgent to establish a ceasefire and to stop attacks on civilians so that humanitarian workers and doctors can help the Yemeni people," stated the resolution.


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Instructional how-to's, tips, and more to help you overcome your slice.
Slicers slice because they try to pull the ball at impact. Golf Digest Teaching Professional Rick Smith demonstrates a simple exercise that will help correct this move and fix your slice.
Simple fix: Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel's "School Of Golf" offers a quick drill that will help you develop a centered swing and hit it solid all the time.
Put a little extra focus on the direction you swing the club and watch your game skyrocket. Jorge Parada, one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America, reveals his tour-proven tips.


The College of Arts and Humanities offers credit bearing work placements as well as short-term work placements.
Many of our programmes include work placements in local government, the media and the third sector.
In addition students in Political and Cultural Studies can study a Parliamentary Studies module where they are taught and advised by members of Parliament. Politics and International Relations students can apply for the National Assembly for Wales Internship and BA TEFL students are able to study a CELTA, a recognised qualification in English Language Teaching.


Metacritic has been around since the 1990's as a video game review aggregate site that compiles the scores from many reviews into a single Metacritic rating. It also allows internet users to vote on a score for a game. Metacritic scores mean a lot to the video games industry. Bonuses are paid or withheld based solely on the game's Metacritic score. A single point on the scale of 0 - 100 that Metacritic uses might mean the difference in a million dollar bonus for your development team. Publishers will fund a game and pump millions into it's development, and then kill it off if it's hired team of former video game reviewers say that a game is not likely to garner a high Metacritic score. Metacritic is big business nowadays; but is it still relevant to the gamer culture?
Many video game buyers rely on watching a video review from Totalbiscuit or a Let's Play from their favorite Youtuber to make a decision on purchasing a $60 game. Some print reviews have dumped their numerical score in favor of a pros and cons approach like Eurogamer. What the publishers know is that gamers are passionate; they act like they own stock in these development houses! So paying attention to the scores on Metacritic has been the main source of feedback for publishers.
Is this an unhealthy situation? Should publishers really treat Metacritic scores like the only truth out there? Do you use Metacritic still? I know I don't; Steam scores and feedback are way more important to me. For games not on Steam, I watch a review or come to our [H]ardocp gaming forums and ask others what they think of a title. What do you use to gauge a game by?
And then there's the bonus payments that those publishers give to game developers. Chris Avellone of Obsidian Entertainment claims that his team did not receive a bonus (rumored to be a million dollars) for completing the 2010 game Fallout: New Vegas because the game failed to clear the required review score threshold on Metacritic. He claims it missed the cut-off by a single Metascore point. "That's a real thing, and it still happens all over," says Kevin Dent, CEO at games business management consultant firm Tiswaz Entertainment and a longtime executive and investor in the industry. "You get bonuses based on sales, and you get bonuses based on Metacritic scores. An executive producer might get a bonus of around $100K, and a regular programmer might get something like $15K, enough for a car."


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The two core functions of our organisation are Fundraising and Wish Delivery - each member of our team has an important part to play in the successful delivery of wishes to Kiwi children with critical illnesses, contributing specialist skills to their individual roles, and working together to achieve exceptional results.
Under governance from an experienced Board - a mix of long-serving and recent appointments, our Board members bring a range of specialist knowledge to achieve operational excellence and to provide strategic advice.
Make-A-Wish NZ were recognised for their exemplary performance in Wish Delivery in 2018 with the Make-A-Wish International Award for Wish Delivery 2015-2017 (delivering the most wishes per capita across 42 Make-A-Wish affiliate countries). As one of the smaller Make-A-Wish affiliates we are very proud of this achievement!


When scientists attempt to slip big molecules, like the Cas9 enzyme that is key to CRISPR gene editing, into cells, things can get messy.
One popular technique, bulk electroporation, involves jolting cells with electricity. This blows holes everywhere in the cell, allowing anything and everything to get inside. Delicate cells, such as human T-cells, don't always survive the process.
Instead of sending in large proteins, scientists sometimes send in the DNA that codes for the protein, which is more compact. For this, viruses often work, but most viruses still suffer from safety concerns in humans. And adeno-associated viruses (AAV), which have been approved for clinical use by the Food and Drug Administration, are too small to carry large pieces of DNA.
A new technique developed by University of California, Berkeley, nanomaterials scientists overcomes these obstacles, using inexpensive lab equipment to efficiently infuse large macromolecules into cells. Called nanopore-electroporation, or nanoEP, the technique gently creates fewer than a dozen tiny holes in each cell that are sufficient to let molecules into the cell without traumatizing it. The pores heal rapidly afterward. In tests, more than 95 percent of the cells survived the procedure.
"It is a simpler, safer, more efficient and less expensive method to deliver macromolecules into the cell," said UC Berkeley postdoctoral fellow Yuhong Cao, lead author of a paper about the technique published online this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
To create nanopores in a cell membrane, Cao adapted a standard lab item: an inexpensive commercial water filter with pores a mere 100 nanometers across—far too small for a hair to fit through. They're used to filter large particles or molecules from liquids.
She grew cells on the water filter, then applied a very low voltage that created pores in the cell membrane only at the site of the pores in the filter. Typically, this produced about 10 pores per cell in a drop of liquid containing perhaps tens of thousands of cells.
The voltage also pulls macromolecules on the other side of the filter through the pores and into the cell.
"The technique allows effective delivery of various kinds of fluorescently-labeled functional proteins with about 80 percent efficiency," said Cao.
She was also able to genetically edit a a cell line of human T-cells called Jurkat cells by delivering the Cas9 protein and guide RNA, both large ribonucleoproteins, while maintaining a high survival rate for the T cells.
Tested so far only in immortalized cells, nanoEP should theoretically work with any type of cell, delivering macromolecules, such as Cas9, into an embryo, for example, or altering human T-cells for immunotherapy. And the delivery method does not require specialized equipment or buffer solutions. Cao's ultimate goal is to produce an inexpensive and easy-to-use clinical tool for delivering Cas9 safely and effectively for CAR (chimeric antigen receptor) T-cell immunotherapy against cancer.


What is the Currency of Guinea-Bissau?
The official currency of Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc.
Guinea-Bissau West African CFA franc banknote.
Guinea-Bissau is a country located on the West African Atlantic coast. It is among the eight countries that form the African Financial Community that was introduced by the French. The French believed that globalization would steer its wheels to these African nations and the only way to embrace it was through a community. In 1997, Guinea-Bissau joined the financial community and had to change its currency from the Guinea-Bissau peso to the West African CFA franc, which is the currency used many countries in West Africa. The currency is coded as XOF in the ISO 4217 currency code and is issued by the Central Bank of West African States headquartered in Senegal.
The Guinea-Bissau peso was a major currency in circulation in Guinea-Bissau from 1975 to 1997, having replaced the Portuguese Guinean escudo. It was minted in the form of coins and banknotes, with the coins being in denominations of 1, 2½, 5 and 20 pesos and 50 centavos, while banknotes in denominations of 50, 100, and 500 pesos were printed in 1975, followed by 1,000 peso notes in 1978, and 10,000 peso notes in 1990. The peso continued to be used in Guinea-Bissau until it was phased out at the rate of 65 Guinea-Bissau pesos for 1 CFA franc.
The CFA franc was established in 1945 in the wake of the Bretton Wood conference as a means of cushioning from the strong devaluation of the franc. In 1958, the CFA became the franc of "French Community in Africa" after Général de Gaulle incorporated the concept of a community to all French colonies of West and Central Africa. In 1994, the CFA franc was devalued by 50% to stimulate economic growth in the region in terms of increasing imports. With the launch of the UMEAO, an economic union of the West African nation, internal tariffs have been reduced to promote trade in West Africa.
The first CFA franc coins were introduced in 1948 as aluminum coins in denominations of 1 and 2 franc. Bronze coins in denominations of 5, 10 and 20 franc were introduced in 1957, all bearing the name Afrique Occidentale Français in Togo, and later the minting of coins was transferred to BCEAO which continues to distribute coins up to date. In 1967, 100 nickel and 50 cupro-nickel coins were introduced, followed by bimetallic 200 and 500 franc coins in 2003 that are still used to date as legal tender in Guinea-Bissau.
The franc was first introduced in 1946 in several denominations including 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 1,000 francs. When Guinea-Bissau took over the issuance of the currency, the minimum denomination of the banknote was 50 franc. In 2003, the 500 franc banknote was replaced with a coin due to the devaluation of the currency. In 2004, other denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 francs were issued with the new notes signifying the rich heritage of West Africa. The 500 franc denoted the advancement in technology, the 1,000 franc was a symbol of education and health, the 2,000 franc symbolized rich network in transportation, the 5,000 franc denoted the rich agricultural field, and the 10,000 franc symbolized telecommunication networks.
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If I had to claim a certain brand as a favorite polish, I would claim Sally Hansen. I have never had trouble with Sally products, and at full price, they are still very affordable. AND, if you are willing to be a little behind on the latest trend, they go on clearance all the time. Yesterday I scooped up 17 new Sally polishes for under $9. SCORE!
First, I grabbed the Sally Hansen Triple Shine Jellies. From left to right I have: Water Melon, Sea Through, Vitamin D-light, Grape Jelly, Jell-ous?, and Ice Tint. I think these have a lot of potential. They are not extremely tinted, but I think that could make them more versatile. I used them late last night to make my watercolor manicure.
Next, I found four new shades for me from the Xtreme Wear line.
From left to right: Gunmetal, Grey Area, Pacific Blue, and Violet Voltage. I actually had nail stamping in mind when I snagged these. They will be good colors for manis too.
Third, I found four colors from the Complete Salon Manicure line.
Left to right: I Lilac You, Batbano Blue, Copper Penny, and Earl Gray. This picture is not doing Copper Penny any justice. I am really excited to use it for some fall manis, adding that spark of glitter. It truly does look like shiny penny pieces.
Finally, I bought one from the Insta Dri line and two from the Satin Glam.
I was really happy with my finds. I have plans in mind for some, while others I just took home because I liked the color. The jellies are pretty new to me. The only other jelly polishes I have are ones with glitter in them. I am looking forward to experimenting with them.
Do you love to find a bargain? Do you already have these shades? What do you do with them?
Let me begin by saying that I went grocery shopping today. It may be my least favorite chore. I mean, you search the aisles, compare the coupons, compare the prices, put it in the cart, put it on the conveyer belt, put it in the bag, put it back in the cart, put it in the car, take it out of the car, take the bags in the house, put the stuff away, and then get some of it back out for supper. Are you feelin' me here?
Meanwhile, I do want to brag that today I got $100 worth of groceries for $15. Yay me!
Naturally I cruise the clearance aisles. I scored Orly Bonder Basecoat for $2, Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Poppin' Paprika for $1.50, and Sally Hansen Salon Manicure in Cinnamon for $1.50.
I may be able to try these products sooner than expected because my green polish (that I just put on on Saturday) is chipping. It is China Glaze, and I am really trying to like the China Glaze that I have (not many) but every time I wear it and try to apply it, I am not impressed. Oh well.


The Library has one Izmi Baby wrap available for hire, in Teal. These are also available on a try-before-you-buy basis, so if you'd like to hire a brand new one to see how you get on with it, and keep it if you like it, please go to 'Retail' at the top of the page.
Use from birth – the Izmi® Wrap can be used from newborn (5lbs) for complete carrying freedom. It has been designed to adapt to both you and your baby, giving you a snug and supportive fit which ensures your baby is both safe and comfortable.
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Hands free carrying is possible with the Izmi® Wrap without the bulk of a padded carrier; just put the wrap in your bag when you're out and about for when your little one wants a cuddle.
Two carrying positions; front carry and side carry are possible with the Izmi® Wrap. The Izmi® Wrap can also be used as a breast feeding support, please note that this is not a hands free carrying position, but instead offers additional help to you when breast feeding your little one.
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WASHINGTON — Pratt & Whitney has wrapped up key tests of an adaptive three-stream fan — a critical step forward for engine technology that could power the Air Force's future fighter jet.
As part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's adaptive engine transition program, or AETP, Pratt and General Electric are developing engines with a third stream of air that can be adjusted to optimize performance of the system.
Most military turbofan engines have only two airstreams, but including an additional, adaptive airstream will give the engine the option to increase its thrust on demand or lower its fuel consumption, the company explained in a news release.
During tests at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Pratt demonstrated its three-stream fan in an engine with an F135 core, the company announced Monday. The F135 was designed to power the F-35 joint strike fighter. Later this year, the company plans to evaluate a new high-efficiency engine core as part of continued AETP development efforts.
The Air Force has awarded a set of contracts to progress its Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP) forward.
"Preliminary data from the test indicates our three-stream fan has met or exceeded expectations with respect to performance as well as the integrity of the turbofan machinery and fan module," said Matthew Bromberg, the company's president of military engines.
GE and Pratt were each awarded $1 billion contracts for AETP last June to continue development of their respective engines. The goal of the program is to produce engines that cut fuel consumption by 25 percent and improve thrust by at least 10 percent when compared to current fifth generation engines like the F135 or the F119 used in the F-22.
It is expected that the AETP will drive requirements for the engine that will power the Air Force's next fighter jet, called Penetrating Counter Air.


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New community fitness space opens in Austin
December 8, 2022 Eliza
The Aspire Center, the workforce development and community center coming to the former Emmet School building, 5500 W. Madison St., won't open its doors until 2024. But in the meantime, residents can take advantage of an outdoor community space that is officially opened on Dec. 3 in the southwest corner of the school's former parking lot.
The POPFit community plaza is the latest of the Public Outdoor Plaza (POP) spaces built on vacant city-owned lots thought to be a collaboration between the Westside Health Authority (WHA), Lamar Johnson Collaborative architecture firm and the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
The POPFit plaza features a youth soccer field, a running track and outdoor fitness equipment. WHA owns the Emmet School building, and it's currently working with the Austin Coming Together coalition and other Chicago nonprofits to turn the building into the Aspire Center for Workplace Innovation, which will have a BMO Harris bank branch and community spaces. The center will also offer job training and social service programs.
There are currently four POP plazas in the city, with seven more planned in the future. The first POP plaza opened last year at the southeast corner of Chicago and Lockwood avenues. Another one, POPGrove, opened in August in West Garfield Park.
The Aspire Center is part of the larger Aspire Initiative, which also includes 60 units of affordable housing and a new health and fitness center in other parts of Austin. WHA will move its existing workforce development program into the building, and it will become a new home for ACT's Austin Community Hub social services program. The Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) will provide manufacturing jobs training.
A plaza wasn't part of the original plans for the Aspire Center. During the Dec. 3 grand opening for the fitness plaza, WHA CEO Morris Reed said that a fitness court was something recommended by the Good Neighbor Campaign. Vanessa Stokes, who heads WHA's community development initiatives, said that the organization embraced the idea because space makes it easier for community members to exercise.
POPFit plaza features a running track wrapped around a soccer field and a fitness area. Stokes said that the outdoor fitness equipment that was put up during the grand opening was a temporary placeholder. The permanent outdoor exercise equipment should be installed by mid-December. She said that during the colder months, the soccer field can also be turned into an ice-skating rink, the only one on the West Side.
Stokes that the Aspire Center construction is expected to begin on March 23, with the goal of completing it within the next 12 to 18 months.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said during the grand opening ceremony that the plaza is an example of a project where the city listens to the community's wishes, as opposed to "some elected official who is talking and talking about values and not doing [anything]."
Lightfoot also described the project as a way to change the narrative about the West Side by creating something powered by the community and uplifting, turning "community eyesores" into "community assets."
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th), whose ward includes Emmet School, said the mayor "has given her heart and soul not just in the 29th ward, but in the West Side and the South Side … I went from trying to get a trash can [during former mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration] to see the Aspire Center come to life."
DPD commissioner Maurice Cox described the plaza as a symbol of the city's commitment while the Aspire Center remains under construction.
"We have to give folks a little sense of what was possible, because it takes a long time, as those folks will tell you, to pull off this transformation," he said.
ACT Executive Director Darnell Shields said that, as someone who grew up only a few blocks south of the Emmet site, he's eager to see the building revitalized and pleased that the Aspire Center has community support.
"We're now the community that's building," he said. "We're not the community that's just trying to survive. We're moving forward."
Marshawn Feltus, of Austin, is planning to open the Act Yoga studio storefront near the POPfit, at 5457 W. Madison St., early next year, and he plans to hold outdoor yoga classes at the plaza. He described it as a "much-needed" amenity.
"Just having this park around here, based around health, it [fits] what I want to do," Feltus said. "It's good to have it in this space in my neighborhood — where I live, work and play."
Editor's note and full disclosure: Darnell Shields sits on the board of Growing Community Media, the nonprofit that owns Austin Weekly News.
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Rejection. Bad review. Returned papers and manuscripts. All these essentially we consider as a bad news. And it's not fun to experience it. You feel naked and exposed, your heart is pounding, probably you are blushing and even feel embarrassed. "How did this happen", you might slur for a second, but the only thing you can actually think of is how hurt, disappointed and discouraged at the moment you are.
Today I want to share with you a different look at the criticism that might help you deal with these situations easier in the future.
I believe, the first and foremost thing we need to do is to accept that it is simply inevitable – there is very small likelihood that everybody will like and approve of your writing. As we are able to appreciate praise for our work so there is also the other side of the coin: we need to face there is always a chance that someone will not find our work suitable.
The second truth we often forget is that there is nothing personal about it. There is no conspiracy against you and your work. Nobody hates your poems and your stories are not boring. But the problem here is that we as writers always offer something that is part of us – thoughts, emotions or knowledge. Any criticism that comes our way, we might translate as a personal attack – to some point that many writers give up creating at all.
One simple thought that helped me a lot at the beginning of my academic career is that any professor, writer or reviewer of my work was also a beginner. He was also rejected and criticized. With years, I managed to write and work with many people I admired as a student. But it takes time and persistence.
Another thing I learned along the way is to differentiate constructive criticism and when someone is just plain rude. These are two completely opposite things: constructive criticism is oriented towards offering helpful insights and advice, while when someone just bashes your work to satisfy their own ego issues – well these type of people you want to avoid completely. These are all merely opinions and you always have the opportunity to explore the source – where is this criticism coming from, is it really applicable to your work, how reviewer /editor is really competent to analyze your type of work. And from that point decide how to accept or deal with criticism.
The third truth that will serve you the most is – take what you can from that experience and simply let go. In order to continue writing and creating, this is the crucial step. If you got honest feedback about your work, take a step back and think how it can help you in your future work; how you can use it to improve your writing and creativity.
Any negative situation is your chance to learn and grow. You are the only one in charge of your self-confidence, so keep writing.
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Most of the confidence we develop throughout the years stem from our past experiences – predominantly on how other people perceived us and our work. Not gaining enough recognition, pile of rejection letters and even just a random bad comment can blow away all our creative self-esteem – that many people stop creating all together. Paying too much attention on other people opinions can instill fear that paralyzes not only our creative outlets but practically our complete approach to life. That kind of attitude leads to isolation, avoidance of trying new things and not sharing our accomplishments with the world.
The good news is that we have control of our feelings towards what creatively we can offer to the world.
you can add value and improve other people's lives through your creativity.
The most important opinion is the one we hold for ourselves. From there you build and harness your confidence. Once you are aligned with who you are, and you truly believe you are creative person, no one can destabilize your confidence – on the contrary. Your positive creative offerings and your abilities to create expand, grow and gain more interaction with the world. That's what creating really means.
By now you are already guessing that we can use poetry as an effective tool to create more beneficial beliefs for us.
A presupposition is simply a statement or belief that is assumed to be valid.
I am a creative person and I have everything I need to create.
I share my work as it inspires others to learn and create.
I can finish any task by taking small steps.
There is no failure, only certain results.
Success is possible for me.
Now think of any situation in your creative pursuits where you would like to gain more confidence. Close your eyes and imagine vividly you are doing that activity right now. Imagine each detail, smell, touch, as you observe yourself, notice your feelings, how your senses react.
and apply it to your situation and imagine what would it look like where you totally believe this to be true. How would your writing life be different? Close your eyes and notice how you now perceive the situation whilst holding this new truth for you. Notice what you see, hear, feel and write a poem about it.
I chose you, to be fertile soil for my words. As you have been for so many poets before me, who inspired me, taught me and gave me the strength to write even more. Reading your pages gives me warmth and sense of belonging. It's peaceful anticipation and only words are important. If I can't nest my words in your lap, well they can't fail. They have strong wings to fly farther and farther…until they find new home in someone else's heart, cradle on the pages that will spread my joy of writing. If you don't chose my words as I have chosen you, you are not destiny carved in a stone.
This is just one stop in my creative journey. You can't stop the words. You can't erase the words. In their eternity we arrange them one moment in time. This moment might not be mine, but the next, and the next and the next is.
After you finish exercise, think how this new belief may altered your perception: do you feel any different about the initial situation? Are there any actions you are going to take and when?
You can play around with different statements and situations and with time you will notice how your confidence increases. You pay more attention on what you can learn and improve than on the (false) judgments other people might hold against you.
I like this poetic approach as it feels more empowering and positive to me, instead of 'dry' writing. Poetry allows us to taste and experience situations differently: it's magical what it can do for us and our confidence -practically in any area of our lives. It shifts your mood and the rhythm and melody you put into your thinking gives it another vibe, that positive feeling gets easier 'embedded' into your subconsciousness.
And remember: confidence is a state of mind – you can get there with little persistence and practice.


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As reported by FRANCE 24, Di Maio, head of the populist Five-Star Movement (M5S), met near Paris with prominent Yellow Vest protesters.
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio on February 5 travelled to France to meet "Yellow Vest" anti-government protesters. The French government was not impressed.
"This new provocation is unacceptable between neighbouring countries and partners at the heart of the European Union," a French foreign ministry spokesman said in a statement a day after Di Maio met the protesters on French soil.
"Mr Di Maio, who has governmental responsibilities, should ensure that he does not impair with his repeated interferences our bilateral relations, in the interest of both France and Italy," the spokesman said.
As reported by FRANCE 24, Di Maio, head of the populist Five-Star Movement (M5S), met near Paris with prominent Yellow Vest protesters Christophe Chalençon and Ingrid Levavasseur, who is heading a Yellow Vest list for European Parliament elections in May.
He invited them and other Yellow Vests to a follow-up meeting in Rome, claiming on Twitter that "The wind of change has crossed the Alps".
According to FRANCE 24, tensions have flared between the two countries since the Five-Star Movement and far-right League party came to power in a coalition in Italy last June.
Di Maio had already drawn Paris' ire last month after he accused France of fuelling the migrant influx to Europe by continuing to "colonise" Africa.
That prompted France to summon Italy's ambassador in protest.
Adding to more tension, Matteo Salvini told Italian TV: "In Libya, France has no interest in stabilising the situation, probably because it has oil interests that are opposed to those of Italy". In a Facebook post on February 6, he added: "I hope that the French will be able to free themselves from a terrible president".


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James A. Haeni was born Aug. 28, 1953, in Hustisford, to Adolph Jr. and Evangeline (Miescke) Haeni.
He passed away on Jan. 26, 2019, at his home in Walworth.
James is survived by his wife, Rose Marie (Hardt) Haeni, whom he married on Oct. 27, 1979, at Triune Lutheran Church in Sharon Township; his sons, Matt (fiancée Andrea Lantz) Haeni and Nate Haeni; grandchildren, Zach, Emma, Madeline, Ethan, Sophia, Olivia and Victoria; great-grandson Richard; brothers Adolph "Butch" (Barb) Haeni III and Frank (Kathleen) Haeni; sister Kathleen Haeni; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A gathering celebrating James' life will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. on Feb. 9, at Faith Lutheran Church, 420 Read St., Walworth.
Toynton Funeral Home is assisting the family.


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Ms Flood's clas attended an Eco week event in Tallaght Library.
The Mad Professor introduced science in a fun way. The professor took us through various energy sources and principals using everyday items. We got to see how energy and electricity function. We also got a chance to send electricity through our bodies (without lasting effects) and we made a human circuit. It was great fun!


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Roger Mayne, At A Wedding, Wetherby, Yorkshire, 1952
Roger Mayne | At A Wedding, Wetherby, Yorkshire | 1952 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Train Spotters, Paddington Station, 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print, 23 3/8 x 18 3/16 in. (59.4 x 46.2 cm)
Roger Mayne | Train Spotters, Paddington Station | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Southam Street, North Kensington, London, 1956
Vintage gelatin silver print, 9 13/16 x 7 1/8 in. (24.9 x 18.1 cm)
Roger Mayne | Southam Street, North Kensington, London | 1956 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Battersea, 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print, 7 3/8 x 5 11/16 in. (18.7 x 14.5 cm)
Roger Mayne | Battersea | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Glasgow, 1958
Roger Mayne | Glasgow | 1958 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Girls and a Boy, Hampden Crescent, London, 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print, 17 5/16 x 22 7/8 in. (44 x 58.1 cm)
Roger Mayne | Girls and a Boy, Hampden Crescent, London | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
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Roger Mayne, Boy, North Kensington, London, 1957
Roger Mayne | Boy, North Kensington, London | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Two Girls, Southam Street, North Kensington, London, 1961
Vintage gelatin silver print, 19 1/4 x 13 in. (48.9 x 33 cm)
Roger Mayne | Two Girls, Southam Street, North Kensington, London | 1961 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Parkhill Estate, Sheffield, 1961
Vintage gelatin silver print, 10 1/16 x 6 15/16 in. (25.6 x 17.6 cm)
Roger Mayne | Parkhill Estate, Sheffield | 1961 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Brindley Road, Paddington, London, 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print, 17 13/16 x 23 3/16 in. (45.2 x 58.9 cm)
Roger Mayne | Brindley Road, Paddington, London | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Addison Place, North Kensington, London, W11, 1956
Roger Mayne | Addison Place, North Kensington, London, W11 | 1956 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Street Scene, Leeds, 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print, 14 9/16 x 19 5/16 in. (37 x 49 cm)
Roger Mayne | Street Scene, Leeds | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, St. Stephens Gardens, London, W2, 1957
Roger Mayne | St. Stephens Gardens, London, W2 | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Children in a Bombed Building, South London, 1954
Roger Mayne | Children in a Bombed Building, South London | 1954 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Boys Against a Wall, Dublin, 1957
Vintage gelatin silver print, 10 5/16 x 13 13/16 in. (26.2 x 35.1 cm)
Roger Mayne | Boys Against a Wall, Dublin | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Vintage gelatin silver print, 7 1/4 x 5 7/16 in. (18.4 x 13.8 cm)
Roger Mayne, Kensal Road, North Kensington, London, 1957
Early gelatin silver print, printed c. 1960, 10 9/16 x 7 in. (26.8 x 17.8 cm)
Roger Mayne | Kensal Road, North Kensington, London | 1957 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Throgmorton Street, City of London, 1960
Roger Mayne | Throgmorton Street, City of London | 1960 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Golbourne Road Bridge, London, 1958
Vintage gelatin silver print, 14 x 19 5/8 in. (35.6 x 49.9 cm)
Roger Mayne | Golbourne Road Bridge, London | 1958 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Slum Clearance, Leeds, 1959
Vintage gelatin silver print, 23 15/16 x 30 13/16 in. (60.8 x 78.3 cm)
Roger Mayne | Slum Clearance, Leeds | 1959 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Hampden Crescent, Paddington, 1956
Vintage gelatin silver print, 11 1/16 x 8 3/4 in. (28.1 x 22.2 cm)
Roger Mayne | Hampden Crescent, Paddington | 1956 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, British Achievements Speak For Britain, Leeds, 1958
Vintage gelatin silver print, 10 5/8 x 14 1/8 in. (27 x 35.9 cm)
Roger Mayne | British Achievements Speak For Britain, Leeds | 1958 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Rooftops, St. Ives, Cornwall, 1953
Roger Mayne | Rooftops, St. Ives, Cornwall | 1953 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Skylon Pattern, Festival of Britain, 1951
Roger Mayne | Skylon Pattern, Festival of Britain | 1951 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Roger Mayne, Old Wall, St. Ives, 1954
Vintage gelatin silver print, 9 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (24 x 19.7 cm)
Roger Mayne | Old Wall, St. Ives | 1954 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site
Vintage gelatin silver print, 10 5/8 x 9 1/8 in. (27 x 23.2 cm)
Roger Mayne, Shop Windows, 1954
Roger Mayne | Shop Windows | 1954 | Gitterman Gallery Web Site


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Ordsall Chord close to completion as steel bands installed
The Ordsall Chord is now moving into the final stages of construction as two steel bands have been moved into place on the structure.
On 14 August, the final cascade weighing 40 tonnes was installed by Network Rail engineers, marking the completion of the UK's first network arch bridge.
It marks a major milestone in the project, which was started back in 2015 after numerous delays, that will connect Manchester's three main stations together for the first time by building a bridge across the Irwell River.
Work will now continue on the remainder of the project, including laying ballast and track on the 1,600 tonne bridge, on top of further track work, signal work, and the installation of overhead line equipment to allow electric trains to run on the line.
"The installation of the cascades completes the final and unique steel ribbon-effect which runs along the outside of the network arch bridge," said Allan Parker, programme manager for Network Rail.
"We've reached yet another major milestone in the project and I would like to thank all the teams who have played an integral role in making this happen. We are a step closer to providing the infrastructure for more frequent trains and better connections, not only within the city, but the north of England."
And BDP Transport architect director, Peter Jenkins, said that the flowing cascade design of the viaduct bridge was that of a "continual flowing ribbon" which incorporated individual structures into a single over-arching identity.
"This latest piece of steelwork connects the River Irwell and Trinity Way bridges with a twisting, sinuous form which smoothly brings the concept of the structure to fruition," he explained.
"The development has been a true team effort from the original sketch through to construction, integrating different people and different tools to achieve the vision."
Jenkins added that the process began with pen and paper concepts which were explored through structural analysis and developed into complex three-dimensional modelling. The bridge's arches and cascades were then fabricated by Severfield in Bolton using the latest steelwork techniques before being delivered to site.
The Ordsall Chord, which is a part of Network Rail's £1bn Great North Rail Project and a vital section of the national Railway Upgrade Plan, is due to be completed in December 2017.
James Palma 15/08/2017 at 19:47
How much does it cost to roll beams to that design? Could money have been saved using conventional designs?
John Webster 15/08/2017 at 20:18
The Ordsall Chord could become a "white elephant" now that the extra tracks from Deansgate to Piccadilly have been shelved. Plenty of money for London - not much for the North - even the Trans Pennine electrification is also shelved.
Jerry Alderson 16/08/2017 at 20:49
This Network Rail scheme seems to be on schedule and, as far as know, on budget. I wonder if the research needed when responding to the legal objections resulted in Network Rail doing more design and planning work up front before it put shovels into the ground than it normally does?
Once its completed. It will link up with the lines that goes to Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria and will act as a new link that will allow trains to use the chord between the 2 stations in Manchester. As it was once the missing link before.
Patrick Jon 17/08/2017 at 14:51
@ John Webster - Have they been scrapped? I thought they were just deferred due to the lengthy appeal against the Ordsall Chord?
Ordsall Chord: Setting the benchmark
Electrification means Blackpool and Preston railway connected to WCML for first time
Work to begin on £8.6m project at 'critical' Newcastle station
First passenger train runs across historic Ordsall Chord
NR: Ordsall Chord shows what can be achieved with the right mechanisms in place
Northern opens £23m Blackburn depot as part of Great North Rail Project
Services set to return to Liverpool Lime Street
State-of-the-art signal work set to start in West Yorkshire
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All in this together
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Ordsall Chord: History being made
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Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations reopen following Ordsall Chord work
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we think alike 🙂 without my notebook, I think I'll fly into a frenzy 😛 Happy weekend!!
Although my family and personal possessions are important to me, I choose to bring an important message to Photo Hunters today.
jmb, I just helped a friend order a new desktop computer and we ordered 2 gigs of RAM. I can understand your need – I have only 1 gig. Nice wallpaper on your laptop – your 2 favorite girls. And of course books are really important.
Great shots! I love my Dell… I'll never have another desktop, that's for sure!
WoW! Great way to combine all kinds of important stuff! I, too, would be LOST without my books!
What a clever idea to combine the photograph of your daughter and granddaughter with your computer. Great screensaver shot. Books are very important to me but I didn't even think of that one. Good take on the theme. Hope you have a great weekend.
We have a Dell Inspiron 1720, which is lovely and which we all enjoy. Just have to queue up sometimes. Have a great weekend JMB.
Books… Fidel and I are the same… book hounds to the nth degree, and can't see a life without them.
What few bookshelves we have are waaaay overflowing.
Fidel is now into the electronic types which are rapidly filling up our cyber space as well. Time to find dedicated electronic "bookshelves".
I was thinking of posting a photo of my new laptop, but then, again, I thought of deviating a little from the norm hehe.
I do love books too! And yeah, they're also piling up on the floor of my bedroom. I need to buy a bigger bookshelf.
I thought the same ! Our families are of course important and I also put my laptop in the first place ! A window to the world is very important in our age !
Great pictures, as always, JMB!
How funny – I thought about my computer too and also our bookshelves full of books and my family too. Got a couple of pictures of a couple of other important things.
Nice choices for The Hunt.
Neat interpretation of this week's theme. My laptop and my books are very important to me, too. Thanks for the visit. Have a lovely weekend!
I relate to all your choices, and it seems we share a taste in reading matter:) I have read most of those authors, if not the actual titles, including the House of Niccolo series.
I too love books….if you skip around my blog some, a couple of Fridays ago, I posted some of our books…..love 'em.
Computers and books are certainly important. Our humans are voraciously readers and have many, many books.
Great for the theme. We can be in the hunt because we have a computer. I have lots of books too and I wish I have more than 24 hours each day.
I love looking at people's bookshelves. I see you have Suite Francaise: I bought that for Daughter-in-law for Christmas. is it good?
It is very grey and wet here today. Hope your weather is better.
I very much appreciate your important things, too. I have piles of books that need reshelving this very moment.
Thanks for stopping by Pollywog Creek on the hunt this weekend. I hope you are having a weekend filled with all that is important.
I agree. Computers and books are both very important… computers especially these days.
Yup, these tech gadgets are becoming very important in our lives.
The books! You said autographed? Wow!
Have a great weekend,JMB. Love your granddaughter's photo on the desktop.
Thanks to everyone for visiting my photo hunt today. Have a great weekend.
In terms of possessions, I'm tempted to agreee.
Though I'd include my CDs.
I admit I would be lost without my computer. And my books! I don't know Dorothy Dunnett at all – must look into this.
I love photos of books, as you know.So nice to know there's someone else who doesn't get rid of them! How did you find "Imperium" which I notice in the pile?
How cool that you have books signed by the author.


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